Al Khubar
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Overview
Annual Rev
SAR32.9k
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓5%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
SAR344
12 mo avg
↑4%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
7 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
SAR71
12 mo avg
↓22%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Al Khubar market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbecue | — | +SAR 65,065 | — | — |
| Gym | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 3•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 9•••• | 🔒 SAR 5•••• |
| Pool | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 8•••• | 🔒 SAR 5•••• |
| Parking | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +SAR 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 6•••• | 🔒 SAR 4•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 9• (••%) | 🔒 +SAR 1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 6•••• | 🔒 SAR 5•••• |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +SAR 9••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 6•••• | 🔒 SAR 6•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 2•• (••%) | 🔒 +SAR 8••• (+••%) | 🔒 SAR 6•••• | 🔒 SAR 5•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 7• (••%) | 🔒 +SAR 2••• (+•%) | 🔒 SAR 6•••• | 🔒 SAR 5•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (8.0 nights)
2 bedrooms (7.2 nights)
3 bedrooms (6.6 nights)
4+ bedrooms (5.1 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
2 bedrooms (SAR 72)
1 bedroom (SAR 20)
3 bedrooms (SAR 0)
4+ bedrooms (SAR 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (76%)
Independent hosts (24%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Al Khubar market averaged 1,438 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 89% from a year earlier and up 1005% over two years.
An average Al Khubar listing earns SAR24K/year. High-performing listings earn SAR76K, while low-performing listings earn SAR8K.
Average occupancy in Al Khubar is 17%, producing RevPAR of SAR56 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Al Khubar, at SAR60K.
Rules vary across Al Khubar. Al Khubar: Lenient. No formal STR framework. Tourism licenses exist but rarely enforced for residential units. Many operate informally through booking platforms. Dammam: Lenient. Similar to Al Khubar - minimal regulation of residential STRs. Commercial hotels require licensing but apartments largely unregulated in practice. Dhahran: Moderate. ARAMCO compounds have stricter rules. Outside compounds, enforcement is light but municipality occasionally checks unlicensed operations. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Al Khubar Airbnb and VRBO market shows signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 89% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 10%, suggesting supply is outpacing demand.
RevPAR is highest in November and January; it is lowest in February and April.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (100%), TV (99%), Internet (90%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Gym (+53%), Washing Machine (+52%), Parking (+24%).
Average daily rate in Al Khubar is SAR379, up 6% year-over-year. Rates peak in March and are lowest in September.
Guests in Al Khubar book an average of 7 days in advance, down 28% from last year. Booking windows range from 6 days for 1-bedroom listings to 9 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Sunday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Monday. Weekend occupancy is 6% higher than weekday occupancy.