Airbnb market data · 202512 months to April 2025
Al Khubar, Saudi Arabia Airbnb Market Data: Revenue, Occupancy & Trends
The average Airbnb in Al Khubar brought in SAR 17,200 over the 12 months through April 2025, across just 20 active listings, so a single property can move that figure.
AirROI's latest figures for Al Khubar run through April 2025.
The short answer
Al Khubar Airbnb Market at a Glance
Listings averaged SAR 401 a night and were booked on 26% of available nights.
Timing matters: in November, the best month, the average listing earned about 5.1 times as much as in February, the slowest. With only 20 active listings, a few bookings can reorder the months.
With 20 active listings, Al Khubar is the tenth-largest of 10 Eastern Province markets AirROI tracks.
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How Much Do Airbnb Hosts Make in Al Khubar?
Gross bookings per Al Khubar listing averaged SAR 17,200 over the 12 months to April 2025 (Eastern Province average: SAR 16,562), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Al Khubar listing brought in SAR 4,870 in November, its best month, and SAR 953 in February, its slowest. The three strongest months bring in 34% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
Across Al Khubar's 20 active listings, monthly revenue by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) earn SAR 8,190+ a month, about 4.3 times the typical property.
- Strong performers (top 25%) earn SAR 5,550 or more, roughly SAR 3,600 a month above the median.
- Typical properties (median) earn about SAR 1,930 a month.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) earn SAR 817 or less, about 42% of the median.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
November earned about 5.1 times what February did
Average revenue per active listing, by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, SAR 3,340.
Al Khubar Airbnb Data by Month
Latest 12 months in the April 2025 data.
November led on revenue and nightly rate; bookings peaked in August.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | Booking Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | SAR 3,658 | 33.2% | SAR 618 | 15 days |
| Jun 2024 | SAR 3,102 | 23.3% | SAR 614 | 24 days |
| Jul 2024 | SAR 3,964 | 24.9% | SAR 614 | 32 days |
| Aug 2024 | SAR 3,944 | 37.1% | SAR 620 | 6 days |
| Sep 2024 | SAR 4,504 | 31.3% | SAR 612 | 9 days |
| Oct 2024 | SAR 4,139 | 35.0% | SAR 620 | 13 days |
| Nov 2024 | SAR 4,866 | 20.6% | SAR 623 | 19 days |
| Dec 2024 | SAR 3,161 | 10.8% | SAR 392 | 11 days |
| Jan 2025 | SAR 3,524 | 23.0% | SAR 391 | 37 days |
| Feb 2025 | SAR 953 | 17.9% | SAR 391 | 16 days |
| Mar 2025 | SAR 1,867 | 8.1% | SAR 394 | 134 days |
| Apr 2025 | SAR 2,360 | 10.0% | SAR 392 | 74 days |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in for stays in that month.
The typical Al Khubar listing earns about SAR 1,930 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb calculator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Is an Airbnb in Al Khubar Profitable?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Al Khubar Airbnb took in SAR 17,200 in the 12 months to April 2025, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about SAR 49,520, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about SAR 3,050 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
Al Khubar Airbnb Income, Expenses and Profit per Year
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Gross bookings | SAR 17,200 | SAR 49,520 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's fee15.5% of bookings, Airbnb's standard host-only fee | −SAR 2,670 | −SAR 7,680 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −SAR 860 | −SAR 2,480 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −SAR 340 | −SAR 990 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −SAR 520 | −SAR 1,490 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −SAR 170 | −SAR 170 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −SAR 90 | −SAR 90 |
| ManagementSAR 0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | SAR 0 | SAR 0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | SAR 0 | SAR 0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | SAR 0 | SAR 0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings | −SAR 4,650 | −SAR 12,900 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | SAR 12,550about SAR 1,050 a month | SAR 36,620about SAR 3,050 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
Estimate Your Own Al Khubar Airbnb Profit
The estimate starts from Al Khubar's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Al Khubar home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
How Al Khubar's Top Earners Get There
- More nights booked. The busiest quarter of Al Khubar listings are booked on 32% or more of their nights, against 16% for the median listing. Ten more booked nights a year at the median rate of SAR 370 adds about SAR 3,700 in bookings.
- Prices that follow demand. Ranked by price, the top quarter charge SAR 570 a night or more, against a median of SAR 370. That is a separate ranking from the busiest quarter, so the two marks don't multiply into one listing's takings. For the average listing, a 10% higher rate on the nights it already books adds about SAR 1,720 a year.
- Open for the busy months. November brought the average listing about SAR 4,870, against SAR 953 in February, so a calendar that is open and full in the busy months carries the year.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about SAR 4,130 a month, against SAR 1,430 for the average one.
Occupancy
What Is the Airbnb Occupancy Rate in Al Khubar?
Al Khubar listings were booked on 26% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the Eastern Province average and 2 percentage points below the Saudi Arabia average (28%). Occupancy swings from 8% in March to 37% in August.
Across Al Khubar's 20 active listings, the share of open nights booked by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) are booked 51%+ of open nights, 35 points above the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) fill 32% or more, roughly two nights a week.
- Typical properties (median) fill about 16% of open nights.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) fill 10% or less, less than one night a week.
August was the busiest month in Al Khubar, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month
The 12-month rate of 26% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
How Much Does an Airbnb Cost per Night in Al Khubar?
The average nightly rate in Al Khubar, known as ADR (average daily rate), was SAR 401 over the past year, about the same as the Eastern Province average (SAR 390) and about 10% below the Saudi Arabia average of SAR 445. Rates swing with the seasons, from about SAR 390 in January and February to about SAR 625 in October and November.
Across Al Khubar's 20 active listings, nightly rates by tier:
- Best-in-class properties (top 10%) charge SAR 1,050+ a night, about 2.8 times the median.
- Strong performers (top 25%) charge SAR 570 or more, about SAR 200 above the median.
- Typical properties (median) charge about SAR 370 a night.
- Entry-level properties (bottom 25%) charge SAR 255 or less, about two-thirds of the median.
November rates ran 59% above January's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, SAR 524. The 12-month ADR of SAR 401 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
Seasonality
Best and Worst Months for Airbnb in Al Khubar
With only 20 active listings, the monthly pattern in Al Khubar is noisy, since a few long or pricey stays can lift a month; revenue peaked in November and bottomed out in February.
How Far in Advance Do Guests Book Airbnb in Al Khubar?
Guests book Al Khubar stays 21 days ahead on average (about three weeks). March stays are booked furthest out, about 134 days ahead, and August stays closest to arrival, about 6 days. A typical March booking is made in early November.
March stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay
The 12-month figure of 21 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
Airbnb Permits and Registration in Al Khubar
15% of the 20 active listings in Al Khubar display a registration, permit or license number. A low share doesn't mean no rules apply: some places don't ask hosts to show a number on the listing, and listing data doesn't capture every scheme.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Al Khubar.
Neighborhoods
Best Neighborhoods for Airbnb in Al Khubar
AirROI's area guide picks eight Al Khubar neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Corniche, Downtown Al Khobar and Half Moon Bay. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Corniche | A picturesque waterfront area along the Arabian Gulf, popular with families and tourists. Ideal for those seeking leisure activities and stunning seaside views. | Al Khobar Corniche, Half Moon Bay, Waterfront Park, Prince Saud Bin Naif Park, Al Khobar Beach |
| Downtown Al Khobar | The bustling heart of Al Khobar, featuring shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Great for both business travelers and tourists wanting to explore the city. | Al Khobar Mall, Dhahran Mall, Haifaa Mall, local restaurants and cafes, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals |
| Half Moon Bay | A beautiful, tranquil beach area known for its serene environment and outdoor activities. Attracts visitors looking for relaxation by the sea. | Half Moon Beach, Water sports activities, Camping areas, Scenic beaches, Resorts and chalets |
| King Fahd Causeway | An important bridge connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, often utilized by tourists and business travelers. Close to various accommodations and amenities. | Bahrain Exhibition Center, Bahrain's beaches, Malls on the Saudi side, Cross-border shopping, Cultural experiences |
| Al Khobar Downtown Beach | A vibrant area known for its nightlife and dining options. Suitable for guests seeking entertainment and social activities close to the beach. | Café and restaurants along the beach, Al Khobar Festival, Night markets, Seaside activities, music events |
| Al Aqrabiyah | A residential area that is becoming increasingly popular among expats and locals. Offers a mix of homey accommodations with easy access to local attractions. | Shops and supermarkets, Local eateries, Community parks, Cultural experiences, Proximity to the main highway |
| Al Zulfiqar | Known for its tranquility and scenic views, making it perfect for families and couples wanting a getaway. It provides a unique blend of local culture and relaxation. | Nature parks, Local markets, Cultural heritage sites, Art galleries, Outdoor activities |
| Dhahran | Home to many expatriates and professionals working in the oil industry. It offers modern amenities and a cosmopolitan lifestyle. | Dhahran Science Museum, Local shopping centers, Schools and educational establishments, Parks and recreational areas, Community events |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Nearby markets
Al Khubar vs. Nearby Airbnb Markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Al Khobar (1,251 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Of the five nearby markets in the table, all within 45 km, Amwaj Islands (45 km away) earned the most per listing, about 2.4 times as much as Al Khubar. Al Seef was the busiest, booked on 30% of nights against 26% in Al Khubar.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dammam 16 km | 600 | SAR 15,072 | SAR 333 | 26% |
| Al Seef Bahrain · 34 km | 34 | SAR 26,617 | SAR 523 | 30% |
| Manama Bahrain · 39 km | 519 | SAR 28,294 | SAR 567 | 29% |
| Muharraq Bahrain · 44 km | 58 | SAR 27,927 | SAR 811 | 21% |
| Amwaj Islands Bahrain · 45 km | 106 | SAR 41,565 | SAR 835 | 27% |
Other Airbnb Markets in Eastern Province
- Al-Hofuf Airbnb data 62 listings
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Markets Similar to Al Khubar
Markets elsewhere in Saudi Arabia with a similar nightly rate and occupancy to Al Khubar:
- Jeddah Airbnb data Saudi Arabia · SAR 414/night · 28.0%
- Municipality of Olaya Airbnb data Saudi Arabia · SAR 472/night · 26.3%
- Riyadh Airbnb data Saudi Arabia · SAR 455/night · 27.9%
- Abha Airbnb data Saudi Arabia · SAR 475/night · 27.5%
- Hail Airbnb data Saudi Arabia · SAR 419/night · 22.1%
- Makkah Al Mukarramah Airbnb data Saudi Arabia · SAR 369/night · 31.9%
FAQ
Al Khubar Airbnb FAQ
How much do Airbnb hosts make in Al Khubar?
An active Al Khubar Airbnb grossed SAR 17,200 on average in the 12 months to April 2025, according to AirROI's tracking of 20 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in SAR 5,550 or more in a typical month.
How much can I make on Airbnb in Al Khubar?
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Al Khubar listings earn between SAR 817 and SAR 5,550 in a typical month, and the top tenth SAR 8,190 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
What is the average Airbnb occupancy rate in Al Khubar?
Listings in Al Khubar were booked on 26% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 25% for the Eastern Province average. August was the busiest month.
How much does an Airbnb cost per night in Al Khubar?
The average booked night in Al Khubar cost SAR 401 before fees. Half of listings charge between SAR 255 and SAR 570, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
Do you need a permit for an Airbnb in Al Khubar?
In Al Khubar, 15% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. A low share doesn't mean no rules apply, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Is Airbnb profitable in Al Khubar?
Yes, when it's run well. The average Al Khubar Airbnb grossed SAR 17,200 in the 12 months to April 2025, in line with the Eastern Province average, though with only 20 active listings a single property can move that figure, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about SAR 3,050 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb estimator.
When is Airbnb peak season in Al Khubar?
November paid best over the past year, at SAR 4,870 per active listing, and February paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
How far in advance do guests book Airbnbs in Al Khubar?
Al Khubar stays were booked 21 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
What are the best neighborhoods for Airbnb in Al Khubar?
Corniche, Downtown Al Khobar and Half Moon Bay draw the most short-term rental interest in Al Khubar. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
How many Airbnbs are there in Al Khubar?
AirROI counted 20 active Airbnb listings in Al Khubar as of April 2025. The closest tracked market is Dammam, 16 km away.
Method
About This Data
Figures on this page cover 20 active Airbnb listings in Al Khubar from May 2024 to April 2025 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in Saudi riyals at SAR 3.75 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
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