# Riyadh relocation guide

> Moving into Riyadh from another Tier 1 market means re-baselining occupancy economics in SAR, re-running headcount density against local norms, and translating lease terminology to local conventions.

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Re-baseline occupancy in SAR (then USD for comparison).
- Local lease conventions differ — translate terms via the Lease Term Translator.
- Density assumptions vary materially by region; revalidate.
- Build local counsel and broker relationships before the LOI, not after.

## 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%

## FAQ
### Can I keep the same density assumption when moving to Riyadh?
Not without revalidation. Local density norms differ; loss factors differ; meeting-room intensity expectations differ. Re-run the Office Space Calculator with Riyadh-specific defaults.

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