--- title: "Aerospace and defence office space in Riyadh" description: "Where aerospace and defence occupiers cluster in Riyadh, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/riyadh/industries/aerospace-defence pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Aerospace and defence occupiers in Riyadh typically cluster in Diplomatic Quarter, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end 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 ~210 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. # Aerospace and defence office space in Riyadh **Aerospace and defence occupiers in Riyadh typically cluster in Diplomatic Quarter, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($5500–8200/sqft), and pay around 2200 SAR/sqft ($55 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Diplomatic Quarter. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($5500–8200/sqft). - Plan ~210 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 Aerospace and defence 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 aerospace and defence 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 210 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount aero/defence office in Riyadh typically targets 21,000 sqft of leasable area. ## Talent angle Programme leadership and contracting teams concentrate near government anchors; cleared-personnel logistics drive submarket selection. 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](/topics/lease-renewal-strategy) options standard. Free rent of 3-6 months on a 5-year Class A deal. ## Key facts | city | Riyadh| | industry | Aerospace and defence| | naics | 3364, 5415| | preferredSubmarket | Diplomatic Quarter| | preferredFitoutSpec | High-end| | fitoutBand | $5500–8200/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 210| | 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 aerospace and defence 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 aerospace and defence occupiers run in Riyadh?**** : Typically high-end at $5500–8200/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a aerospace and defence occupier plan in Riyadh?**** : Plan ~210 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the aerospace and defence vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3364, 5415. ****What is the talent index in Riyadh?**** : 78/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Aerospace and defence — global overview**](/industries/aerospace-defence) - [**Riyadh — full city profile**](/cities/riyadh) - [**Financial services in Riyadh**](/cities/riyadh/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Riyadh**](/cities/riyadh/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Riyadh**](/cities/riyadh/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Riyadh**](/cities/riyadh/industries/legal-services) ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Samuel Okafor**](/about/authors/samuel-okafor) — EMEA contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) ## Related topics - [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal. - [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce. - [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease. - [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies. - [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex. - [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, [managed office](/glossary/managed-office)) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/riyadh/industries/aerospace-defence), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.