Where do pharmaceuticals occupiers lease office space in Riyadh?

Most cluster in Diplomatic Quarter. Rent runs ~2200 SAR/sqft ($55 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do pharmaceuticals occupiers run in Riyadh?

Typically high-end at $5500–8200/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a pharmaceuticals occupier plan in Riyadh?

Plan ~220 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 22,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the pharmaceuticals vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3254, 5417.

What is the talent index in Riyadh?

78/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Pharmaceuticals occupiers in Riyadh typically cluster in Diplomatic Quarter, plan ~220 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($5500–8200/sqft), and pay around 2200 SAR/sqft ($55 USD) on Class A.

Preferred submarket: Diplomatic Quarter.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($5500–8200/sqft).
Plan ~220 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 2200 SAR/sqft ($55 USD).
Typical lease: 5 years with 4 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Riyadh: 78/100.

Pharmaceuticals office space in Riyadh

Pharmaceuticals occupiers in Riyadh typically cluster in Diplomatic Quarter, plan ~220 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($5500–8200/sqft), and pay around 2200 SAR/sqft ($55 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

Preferred submarket: Diplomatic Quarter.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($5500–8200/sqft).
Plan ~220 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 2200 SAR/sqft ($55 USD).
Typical lease: 5 years with 4 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Riyadh: 78/100.

Where they cluster

Pharmaceuticals occupiers in Riyadh typically anchor in Diplomatic Quarter. Embassies, consulates, diplomatic agencies, international NGOs.

What they pay

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.

Spec and fit-out

Typical pharmaceuticals fit-out targets high-end specification at $5500–8200/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 220 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount pharma office in Riyadh typically targets 22,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Commercial and medical-affairs teams cluster near academic-medical anchors; large floor plates support cross-functional brand teams. 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.

Tax and lease context

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.

Key facts

city	Riyadh
industry	Pharmaceuticals
naics	3254, 5417
preferredSubmarket	Diplomatic Quarter
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$5500–8200/sqft
sqftPerSeat	220
classARentLocal	2200 SAR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd	$55/sqft/yr
vacancyPct	4.6%
typicalLeaseYears	5
typicalRentFreeMonths	4
talentIndex	78
corporateTaxPct	20%

Frequently asked questions

Where do pharmaceuticals occupiers lease office space in Riyadh?: Most cluster in Diplomatic Quarter. Rent runs ~2200 SAR/sqft ($55 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do pharmaceuticals occupiers run in Riyadh?: Typically high-end at $5500–8200/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a pharmaceuticals occupier plan in Riyadh?: Plan ~220 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 22,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the pharmaceuticals vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3254, 5417.
What is the talent index in Riyadh?: 78/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Samuel Okafor — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
JLL Office Insight — JLL
Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
Savills World Research — Savills
Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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