Al Andalus · Jeddah
Renting in Al Andalus, Jeddah: a guide for investors and residents
Al Andalus is a central Jeddah district on Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street, within easy reach of the Corniche, the airport road and the city's main commercial arteries. This guide explains what to look at before you commit to a shop or an apartment in the area, and sets out exactly what HMMAR has available so you can compare it against anything else you are considering.
For residents: choosing an apartment in Al Andalus
Match the layout to how you actually live
Room count matters less than how the rooms are arranged. A family that hosts often needs a separated majlis and a second bathroom near it; a smaller household may prefer fewer, larger rooms. Walk the unit and picture a normal weekday in it before you sign.
Check the floor, not just the building
Ground-floor apartments are easier for older family members and for deliveries; upper floors are quieter and get better light and airflow. In Jeddah's humidity, cross-ventilation and window orientation make a real difference to cooling costs.
Confirm what is included before you budget
Ask what the rent covers, how parking is allocated, how utilities are metered, and what condition the unit is handed over in. Getting this in writing at the offer stage avoids the most common disputes later.
Register the contract on Ejar
Residential and commercial leases in Saudi Arabia are documented through the Ejar network, which standardises the contract and protects both sides. Make sure the landlord issues the contract through Ejar rather than a private paper agreement.
For investors and operators: choosing a retail unit
Read the dimensions, not only the area
Two 40 m² shops can behave completely differently. Width sets your frontage and how visible your counter is from the street; depth sets how much back-of-house you can build without killing the seating area. Ask for width by depth every time, and lay your equipment plan over it.
Frontage and footfall come before fit-out
A street-facing entrance on a through road generates walk-in trade that no interior spend can replace. Visit the address at three different times of day before deciding: a morning coffee trade, an evening dining trade and a weekend trade are three different businesses.
Confirm the activity is licensable at that address
The municipal licence is tied to a specific address and a specific activity. Check the requirements for your activity on Balady before signing, because some of them are structural and cannot be solved after handover.
Look at who your neighbours will be
A small, deliberately curated group of tenants brings the same customer back more than once a week. A mixed, unmanaged parade splits attention and shortens dwell time.
What HMMAR has available in Al Andalus
HMMAR is a building on Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street in Al Andalus, Jeddah, 23325, with detailing inspired by Hijazi architecture. It is currently leasing six retail shops and eight residential apartments.
Retail shops (ground floor)
- Shop 1 — 44.2 m² · 4.4 m width × 10.5 m depth
- Shop 2 — 38.3 m² · 4.4 m width × 8.9 m depth
- Shop 3 — 39.1 m² · 4.5 m width × 8.9 m depth
- Shop 4 — 41.0 m² · 4.0 m width × 10.6 m depth
- Shop 5 — 41.3 m² · 4.3 m width × 9.6 m depth
- Shop 6 — 48.0 m² · 5.0 m width × 9.6 m depth
Residential apartments
- Ground floor — 3 rooms, 2 bathrooms, 150 m² (1 available)
- Ground floor — 4 rooms, 3 bathrooms, 180 m² (1 available)
- First floor — 5 rooms, 4 bathrooms, 250 m² (3 available)
- Second floor — 5 rooms, 4 bathrooms, 250 m² (3 available)
Common questions about the area
- Where exactly is HMMAR in Jeddah?
- Jeddah, Al Andalus District, Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street, 23325. The location page has the map pin and directions.
- Are the units suitable for families?
- The apartments range from 150 m² with 3 rooms up to 250 m² with 5 rooms and 4 bathrooms, so they suit both smaller households and larger families.
- Can I see a unit before deciding?
- Register your interest with the space you have in mind and the leasing team will arrange the visit and share the plans for that unit.
See what is available
Every shop and apartment is listed with its size, floor, rooms and dimensions, so you can shortlist before you visit.
This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. Confirm current rules and availability before committing to a lease.