--- title: "Big tech office space in Riyadh" description: "Where big tech occupiers cluster in Riyadh, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/riyadh/industries/big-tech pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > 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. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Diplomatic Quarter. - Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($5500–8200/sqft). - Plan ~160 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. # Big tech office space in Riyadh **Big tech occupiers in Riyadh typically cluster in Diplomatic Quarter, plan ~160 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 ~160 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 Big tech 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 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. ## Headcount sizing 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. ## Talent angle 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. ## 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 | 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%| ## Frequently asked questions ****Where do big tech 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 big tech occupiers run in Riyadh?**** : Typically high-end at $5500–8200/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a big tech occupier plan in Riyadh?**** : Plan ~160 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 16,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the big tech vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 518210, 541511, 541512. ****What is the talent index in Riyadh?**** : 78/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Big tech — global overview**](/industries/big-tech) - [**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/big-tech), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.