Overview
Al Alyaa is the flagship residential community inside Knowledge Economic City (KEC), a major mixed-use development in Madinah regulated by the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA). The project spans approximately 270,000 sqm with around 70,000 sqm of green space, and comprises a mix of apartments, serviced apartments, and villas across several phases.
The community includes a central park, pedestrian squares, a mosque, an international school, a nursery, retail centres, and a sports club with separate facilities for men and women. Select apartments offer views of Mount Uhud. Branded hospitality is provided by a Hyatt Centric hotel and Hyatt House serviced apartments within the masterplan.
Al Alyaa is located inside an REGA-approved foreign-ownership zone. Under the framework in force from January 2026, only Muslim foreign individuals may purchase property directly in Madinah, and only within approved zones. KEC is a named approved zone. Pricing and payment plans are available on request from our advisory team.
Key highlights
- Gated community with 70,000 sqm of green space
- Central park, mosque, international school and nursery
- Gender-separate sports club and fitness facilities
- Mount Uhud views from select units
- 10 minutes to the Prophet's Mosque
- 8 minutes to Haramain High-Speed Rail station
FAQs
Under the Saudi foreign-ownership framework effective from January 2026, only Muslim foreign individuals may purchase property directly in Madinah, and only within REGA-approved zones. Knowledge Economic City is a named approved zone. Saudi nationals face no such restriction. Contact our team to confirm the current eligibility requirements before proceeding.
Per-unit prices are not published publicly. The total project investment is reported at approximately SAR 3 billion across around 2,000 residential units. Contact Waasiya or KEC directly for a current price list and availability by phase.
Al Alyaa includes apartments, serviced apartments, and villas. Phase 1 covers approximately 396 apartments. The full masterplan includes around 1,420 apartments, 70 villas, and 408 serviced apartments. Confirm current availability with KEC as phasing and unit counts may evolve.
Payment plan details are available on request from KEC. Waasiya can facilitate the enquiry and confirm whether any interest-free instalment structure is available for buyers.
Handover dates vary by phase and have not been published centrally. Contact our team for the latest construction schedule from KEC.
Knowledge Economic City (KEC)
Knowledge Economic City (KEC) is a publicly listed Saudi developer regulated by the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA). KEC is developing a major mixed-use city district in Madinah, including the Al Alyaa residential community and the Islamic World District. As a Tadawul-listed entity, KEC operates under Saudi capital markets oversight.