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Your route into Riyadh, mapped before you land.

Compound, school, driver, paperwork and the first month of family life — sorted in one sitting, not forty open tabs.

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8
Waypoints to settled
6
Riyadh districts mapped
~14
Days, average plan time

Waypoint 00 — Tell us about the family

A few details, tighter matches

Waypoint 01 — Get your bearings

Riyadh, by district

A stylised — not geo-accurate — layout of where families tend to land. Click a district to filter compounds and schools below.

Diplomatic Quarter
2 compounds
Hittin
2 compounds
Al Nakheel
1 compounds
Sahafa
1 compounds
Olaya
1 compounds
Malqa
2 compounds
Dotted line traces a typical first-week route: arrival → compound viewings → schools.

Waypoint 02 — Compounds & schools

Compounds

Each school below lists its drive time from nearby compounds, so you can match one to the other before committing to either.

All areasDiplomatic QuarterHittinAl NakheelSahafaOlayaMalqa
Diplomatic Quarter

Al Yamamah Village

SAR 9,500/mo
PoolGym24h securityMid-range
Diplomatic Quarter

Diplomatic Quarter Residences

SAR 15,800/mo
PoolTennisEmbassy districtPremium
Sahafa

Cordoba Village

SAR 8,200/mo
PoolPlaygroundMosqueMid-range
Hittin

Al Hamra Compound

SAR 7,100/mo
PoolGymBudget
Al Nakheel

Sahara Village

SAR 9,900/mo
PoolTennisSpaMid-range
Malqa

Granada Oasis

SAR 13,500/mo
PoolPadelClubhousePremium
Olaya

Al Waha Compound

SAR 8,900/mo
PoolGymNear mallsMid-range
Hittin

Rehab Village

SAR 6,500/mo
PoolPlaygroundBudget
Malqa

Arizona Compound

SAR 16,200/mo
PoolGolf netsSpaPremium

Schools

Diplomatic Quarter

British International School Riyadh

SAR 62,000/yr
British
Al Nakheel

American International School

SAR 71,000/yr
American
Diplomatic Quarter

International Indian School

SAR 18,000/yr
Indian (CBSE)
Sahafa

Lycée Français International

SAR 48,000/yr
French
Al Nakheel

Riyadh IB World School

SAR 85,000/yr
IB
Hittin

Manarat Al Riyadh

SAR 39,000/yr
British
Olaya

Multinational School Riyadh

SAR 54,000/yr
American
Malqa

NAJD International

SAR 67,000/yr
IB

Waypoint 03 — Plan the spend

What will the first year cost?

Adjust the household shape below for a working estimate — rent, school, driver and nanny, all in one figure.

None
Part-time
Full-time
None
Live-out
Live-in
RentSAR 9,500
School fees (monthly equiv.)SAR 9,167
Driver
Nanny
Estimated / monthSAR 18,667

Illustrative estimate built from typical Riyadh ranges, not a quote. Excludes one-off setup costs (visas, deposits, school admission fees).

Waypoint 04 — Visa & paperwork

The admin route

Tick items off as you go. Order matters more than people expect — sequence below reflects the typical dependency chain.

1

Medical fitness test (Wafid)

Required before iqama issuance — book early, clinics fill up.

2

Iqama (residency permit) application

Filed by sponsor/employer, typically within 90 days of arrival.

3

Dependent visas — spouse & children

Can run in parallel with the primary iqama once sponsorship is confirmed.

4

Absher account registration

Unlocks most government services online — needs an active iqama.

5

Muqeem / national ID registration

Issued alongside or shortly after the iqama.

6

School transfer certificates & attestation

Get these attested in your home country before you travel if possible.

7

Driving licence exchange

Home-country licence can often be converted without a retest, depending on nationality.

8

Bank account opening

Most banks require the iqama in hand first.

Waypoint 05 — Nanny

Find a nanny

Filter by living arrangement and commitment to match the kind of support your household needs.

Any arrangementLive-inLive-outAny commitmentFull-timePart-time

Profile A — Filipina, 8 yrs experience

Live-inFull-time

SAR 3,200/mo

Profile B — Indonesian, infant care specialist

Live-inFull-time

SAR 3,400/mo

Profile C — Ethiopian, school-run focus

Live-outPart-time

SAR 2,200/mo

Profile D — Filipina, newborn + multiples

Live-inFull-time

SAR 3,600/mo

Profile E — Indian, after-school only

Live-outPart-time

SAR 1,800/mo

Profile F — Sri Lankan, 12 yrs experience

Live-outFull-time

SAR 2,900/mo

Waypoint 06 — Driver

Book a driver

Waypoint 07 — Settling in

Hobbies & activities

For kids and adults — filter by what the week needs.

AllGolfEquestrianWellnessSportsKidsFood & drink
Golf

Riyadh Golf Club

18-hole championship course + academy

Golf

Al Hokair Golf Range

Floodlit driving range, beginner lessons

Equestrian

Ammarieh Horse Park

Livery, lessons and hacking trails

Equestrian

Riyadh Equestrian Club

Dressage and showjumping arenas

Wellness

Reformer Pilates Studio — Olaya

Small-group reformer classes

Wellness

Yoga on the Lawn — DQ Park

Friday morning outdoor sessions

Wellness

Yoga Studio — Sahafa

Vinyasa & restorative, daily classes

Sports

Padel Courts — Hittin Sports Club

Adult + junior coaching

Sports

Squash Club — DQ

Members + walk-ins

Kids

Kids Jiu-Jitsu — Al Nakheel

Ages 5–12

Kids

Family Gaming Lounge — Malqa

VR + console bays

Food & drink

Specialty Coffee Roastery — Olaya

Cupping sessions, weekend brunch

Food & drink

French Patisserie — Sahafa

Weekend brunch favourite

Waypoint 08 — The big malls

Shopping

Filter by district to find what's nearest your compound.

All areasHittinAl NakheelSahafaOlayaMalqa
Olaya

Kingdom Centre

Luxury fashion, Sky Bridge, fine dining

Olaya

Al Faisaliah Mall

High-end boutiques, close to DQ

Sahafa

Riyadh Park

Large mixed-tenant mall, cinema, family dining

Al Nakheel

Al Nakheel Mall

Flagship family mall, wide tenant mix

Malqa

Granada Mall

Shopping plus entertainment, indoor rides

Hittin

Hayat Mall

Family-friendly, supermarket anchor

Hittin

The Boulevard Riyadh City

Open-air dining and entertainment district

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