Big tech occupiers in Riyadh typically cluster in Diplomatic Quarter, plan ~160 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($5500–8200/sqft), and pay around 2200 SAR/sqft ($55 USD) on Class A.
Big tech occupiers in Riyadh typically cluster in Diplomatic Quarter, plan ~160 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($5500–8200/sqft), and pay around 2200 SAR/sqft ($55 USD) on Class A.
Big tech occupiers in Riyadh typically anchor in Diplomatic Quarter. Embassies, consulates, diplomatic agencies, international NGOs.
Class A rent in Riyadh runs 2200 SAR/sqft ($55 USD) on a 5-year lease with 4 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.
Typical big tech fit-out targets high-end specification at $5500–8200/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.
Plan around 160 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount big tech office in Riyadh typically targets 16,000 sqft of leasable area.
Engineering campuses gravitate to creative-class submarkets adjacent to public transit, universities, and dense talent housing. Growing tech, finance, and professional services talent. Strong Saudi national talent pipeline through Vision 2030 education programs. Saudization (Nitaqat) program requires meeting Saudi national employment quotas.
Headline corporate tax: 20%. Net leases. 5-year terms with renewal options standard. Free rent of 3-6 months on a 5-year Class A deal.
| city | Riyadh |
|---|---|
| industry | Big tech |
| naics | 518210, 541511, 541512 |
| preferredSubmarket | Diplomatic Quarter |
| preferredFitoutSpec | High-end |
| fitoutBand | $5500–8200/sqft |
| sqftPerSeat | 160 |
| classARentLocal | 2200 SAR/sqft/yr |
| classARentUsd | $55/sqft/yr |
| vacancyPct | 4.6% |
| typicalLeaseYears | 5 |
| typicalRentFreeMonths | 4 |
| talentIndex | 78 |
| corporateTaxPct | 20% |
Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.