# Riyadh Class A submarkets

> Riyadh has 5 distinct Class A submarkets we track, anchored by KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District) at the trophy tier.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- 5 submarkets covered.
- Trophy tier: KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District), Olaya, King Fahd Road.
- Prime tier: Diplomatic Quarter.
- Established/emerging tier: Airport Corridor (KKIA).

## Key facts
- **city**: Riyadh
- **country**: Saudi Arabia
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: SAR 2,200/sqm/yr · ≈ $54.6 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $55/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 4.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 4
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 6.8%
- **trophyCount**: 3
- **primeCount**: 1

## FAQ
### How many Class A submarkets are in Riyadh?
5, ranging from trophy (KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District)) down to established and emerging clusters.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/riyadh/neighborhoods-overview), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.