Alaa Al Jarousha, Senior Director of Research at CBRE MENA, explained that Saudi Arabia’s real estate market shifted into a phase of accelerated execution during the fourth quarter, following a full year focused on planning and establishing regulatory frameworks.
She noted that reforms such as regulating foreign ownership, developing the real estate platform, and implementing the white land tax have enhanced transparency and increased demand in key cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province. The fourth quarter of 2025 stands out as a transitional stage that reflects the Saudi real estate market’s shift from planning to execution.
Al Jarousha confirmed that there has been noticeable growth in leasing activity, along with a significant increase in completed transactions. She added that changes in transaction dynamics and policy reforms have had a clear impact on actual market behavior.
She also pointed out that developments in the foreign ownership framework and the Saudi real estate platform have transformed how investors enter the market, making access easier and more efficient.
