Aideed Area Guide: Who Is It For, and What Does It Cost?

Aideed is one of Tarim's most sought-after areas. It is an area made up of several neighbourhoods, and prices vary widely depending on how close you are to Dar Al-Mustafa and Dar Al-Zahra. This guide brings together its neighbourhoods, services, and actual prices from listings published on Dlylk.

Where does the name come from?
The area is named after Imam Muhammad bin Ali Mawla Aideed (747–862 AH), who settled in Wadi Aideed and built a mosque there known as the mosque of "Mawla Aideed, Mawla Al-Qubba". Homes were built around it and grew into one of Tarim's best-known areas, and the Al Aideed family traces its lineage to him.

Neighbourhoods of Aideed

Al-Rawda

Home to Dar Al-Mustafa for Islamic Studies and Dar Al-Zahra, as well as several mosques, including Al-Rawda Mosque, Zain Al-Abidin Mosque and Al-Sajjad Mosque. Al-Rawda is considered the most expensive neighbourhood in Tarim.

Harat Al-Saeed

Around Al-Saeed Mosque, Dar Al-Madina and Halima School, about 5 minutes from Dar Al-Mustafa.

Al-Thabra

Just past Harat Al-Saeed, with Al-Thabra School, Al-Thabra Park and Al-Khayrat Mosque. Its prices are lower and more affordable.

Wadi Aideed (Al-Mujafi, Al-Fahl)

Further out (about 10 minutes from Dar Al-Mustafa), and an option for tighter budgets.

East Aideed (Al-Khalif & Al-Shubaika)

Other residential neighbourhoods within Aideed, made up mostly of older houses along with some plots of land.

South Aideed (Al-Tawfiq & Al-Iman)

Residential neighbourhoods on the opposite side, with prices suited to local residents, since their prices and market follow Tarim's market in general.

Services and infrastructure

Water: a new water network was built and renewed in 2024, serving more than 50,000 people in an area seeing major urban growth.

Health: Aideed Charity Hospital, the Field Hospital, and a health unit near Al-Saeed, along with several small clinics.

Education: Dar Al-Mustafa School for boys (primary and secondary), Dar Al-Zahra School for girls (primary and secondary), Aideed Boys' Secondary School, Aideed Girls' Secondary School, Al-Ahgaff University, Al-Wasatiyya College, Al-Tazkiya School for young students, Halima Girls' School and Al-Thabra School.

What do properties cost in Aideed?
The figures below are taken from Aideed listings published on Dlylk (November 2026). Most plots are between 270 and 334 m².

Land prices by neighbourhood:

Al-Rawda: SAR 250,000 to 900,000 per plot, averaging about SAR 1,050 per m².

Harat Al-Saeed: SAR 90,000 to 250,000 per plot, averaging about SAR 520 per m².

Al-Thabra: SAR 30,000 to 150,000 per plot, averaging about SAR 340 per m².

Wadi Aideed: SAR 50,000 to 100,000 per plot, averaging about SAR 200 per m².

Houses and apartments:

Houses in Aideed start from SAR 350,000 and go above SAR 1,500,000.

Apartments for sale start from SAR 90,000 and reach USD 180,000 in some modern residential complexes.

Monthly rents:

2-bedroom apartment: SAR 300 to 400.

3-bedroom apartment: SAR 400 to 600.

Furnished 2–3 bedroom apartments in Al-Rawda: USD 150 to 300.

The golden rule in Aideed: every minute closer to Dar Al-Mustafa and Dar Al-Zahra pushes the price up. Land in Al-Rawda costs about twice as much per m² as Harat Al-Saeed, and roughly four times Al-Thabra. For comparison, a 279 m² plot in Wadi Dhahab is listed on Dlylk for just SAR 45,000.

Who is Aideed for?

Rental investors: Al-Rawda and Al-Saeed in particular, where demand comes from students and visitors of Dar Al-Mustafa and Dar Al-Zahra, for those with a larger budget.

Families wanting a well-served home: Harat Al-Saeed, among mosques and schools, on a mid-range budget.

Tighter budgets, or building later: Al-Thabra and Wadi Aideed, with prices from SAR 30,000.

When is Aideed not your first choice?
If your goal is land at the lowest possible price, held for years until it appreciates, Wadi Dhahab may suit you better: further out, but with much lower land prices.

Before you buy in Aideed

Flash floods: in 2021, and in other seasons too, floods in Aideed submerged the ground floors of some homes and public facilities. Check where the plot sits relative to flood channels, and its ground level, before you buy.

Type of ownership document: Aideed listings come with either a title deed (wathiqa) or a registration form (istimara), so check the document type and its validity before making any decision.

Competing ownership claims: make sure the seller is the sole owner, or is authorised by all the heirs.

Bait-and-switch: being shown one plot while another ends up in the contract, or terms changing at the last minute.

At Dlylk, we review documents and verify ownership before any listing goes live, and we remain the intermediary between you and the owner until the deal is closed.

Looking for property in Aideed?