Saudi Real Estate 2026: What Changes (and What Doesn’t)
Foreign ownership begins - but only where the state draws the lines.
In January 2026, Saudi Arabia will open its real estate market to foreign buyers for the first time in a structured, systematic way. This isn’t a trial. It’s a fundamental overhaul of how the Kingdom treats international capital in property.
The new Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis, issued by Royal Decree No. M/14 in July 2025, replaces a 25-ye…
