01ZONING
Build ratio
60% ground floor and 70% upper floors (including cantilevers and balconies) — matches most Saudi municipality requirements.
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Number of floors
Finish quality
Total indicative cost
At an average of 2,200 SAR/m² over 520 m² of built area
240 m² of 400 m²
280 m² per floor
Total built area
520 m²
Floors
2 floors
Ground floor
One unit at 240 m² (suitable for a shop or a large apartment)
Upper floors
2 apartments per floor at ~140 m² — 2 apartments total
Note: Figures are estimates and may vary by location, municipal requirements, materials, and price movements. For a precise study, contact the broker.
Massing · feasibility
Enter the parcel and zone, get the buildable footprint, FAR-capped built area, recommended floor count, unit estimate, and parking minimums — deterministic, no AI.
Binding: FAR (built-area ratio)
267.7 m²
16.4 × 16.4 m
750 m²
FAR: 1.5× · Efficiency: 82%
3 / 4
Max varies by city
3
Avg unit: 200 m²
3
Per unit
1
Ratio per unit
The tool's figures are based on prevailing 2026 Saudi market data.
60% ground floor and 70% upper floors (including cantilevers and balconies) — matches most Saudi municipality requirements.
1,500 SAR for economy finish · 2,200 for commercial · 3,500 for luxury — 2026 average pricing.
40% structural shell, 45% finishes, 15% fees, permits, and contingencies.