Zamil Real Estate

What Zamil Real Estate does

Zamil Real Estate is a Saudi Arabia-based property developer and manager operating as a subsidiary of Zamil Group Holding Company (ZGHC), a diversified conglomerate with roots in trading dating to the 1930s and industrial operations spanning manufacturing, steel, and HVAC. The company develops and operates residential compounds and commercial towers across the Eastern, Central, and Al Qassim regions of Saudi Arabia, with additional commercial operations in Bahrain. Its residential portfolio comprises four compounds totaling 782+ units: Zamil Village (254 units, Al Khobar, opened 1985), Arabian Village (133 units, Al Khobar, opened 2008, British-managed), Murjan Village (343 units, Jubail seaside resort, opened 2006), and Wadi Village (52 units, Al Khobar, opened 2013). The commercial portfolio includes Etlal Tower in Riyadh and additional towers in Al Khobar and Bahrain, plus managed retail real estate in Onaizah, Al Qassim.

The company's revenue model is anchored on recurring residential and commercial rental income (782+ residential units and three commercial towers), supplemented by property management services. Distribution is primarily direct via on-site leasing offices at each compound, supported by a corporate website with property listings and inquiry forms, blog content, and presence on Twitter (X) and LinkedIn. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers engage the leasing offices directly. Target customer segments are residential families and corporate executives seeking gated-community living, plus corporate and commercial tenants in the office towers.

Technology deployment includes smart meters, fiber-optic internet infrastructure, IoT-enabled smart home systems (smart thermostats, remote lighting, energy monitors), AI-supported tenant screening and lease automation, predictive maintenance tooling, and energy-efficient building materials (high-performance glass, sustainable insulation). The company leverages its parent group's industrial heritage in steel, HVAC, and construction as a vertical-integration advantage. With reported headquarters headcount of 39, the operating footprint appears lean at the corporate level, with property-level staff managed across the village and tower portfolios.

Name

Zamil Real Estate

Legal name

Zamil Group Holding Company (ZGHC)

Website

https://zamilre.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zamil Real Estate is a Saudi-based subsidiary of Zamil Group that develops and manages residential compounds (782+ units across four villages), commercial towers in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, and retail real estate in Al Qassim, serving families, corporate executives, and commercial tenants with on-site leasing and AI-enabled property management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Multifamily Apartment Property Management (BPAJAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multifamily (Apartment) Property Management (BPAJAGAD)

Keywords

• Residential real estate
• Property development
• Commercial property leasing
• Gated community living
• Property management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Al Khobar

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Rental: Rental income from residential compounds including villas, apartments, and townhouses across multiple communities in Al Khobar, Jubail, and Riyadh. Properties include Zamil Village (254 units), Wadi Village (52 units), Arabian Village (133 units), and Murjan Village (343 units).
2. Commercial Property Rental: Rental income from commercial towers in Riyadh, Al Khobar, and Bahrain. The company manages Etlal Tower in Riyadh and other commercial properties.
3. Property Management Services: Professional management services for residential compounds and commercial properties including maintenance, security, and community operations provided to tenants and residents.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zamil Real Estate develops, owns, and operates residential compounds and commercial properties across Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The portfolio includes four residential villages (Zamil Village, Wadi Village, Arabian Village, Murjan Village) totaling 782+ units, executive commercial towers in Riyadh, Al Khobar, and Bahrain, and a luxury shopping mall in Onaizah. The company provides long-term rental and professional property management services, including maintenance, security, and digital tenant services.

Product overview

Zamil Real Estate operates as a diversified real estate developer in Saudi Arabia offering a portfolio of four residential communities and property management services. The portfolio includes Zamil Village (Al Khobar, 254 units including villas and apartments), Arabian Village (Al Khobar, 133 units with British management), Murjan Village (Jubail, 343 units with private beach access), and Wadi Village (Al Khobar, 52 units). These residential compounds range from established urban resorts to seaside luxury communities, each offering distinct lifestyle experiences. The company also provides a proprietary World-Class Tenant Management Platform for digital property management across its communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zamil Village Urban village resort in Al Khobar established in 1985, offering 168 modern apartments and 86 spacious villas (254 units) with 24/7 security, green gardens, swimming pools, sports facilities, and comprehensive on-site amenities for a luxury residential lifestyle.
• Murjan Village Private seaside residential resort in Jubail's Fanatheer city opened in 2006, offering 343 homes (272 apartments, 71 villas) with access to three private beaches on the Arabian Gulf, luxury amenities, and high-end services.
• Arabian Village Quiet and secure residential compound in Al Khobar built in 2008, featuring 133 modern homes (107 apartments, 26 villas) managed by a professional British team, combining traditional Arabian charm with modern luxury amenities.
• Wadi Village Modern residential compound in Al Khobar established in 2013 with 52 units (40 apartments, 12 villas), offering a blend of Western design within an international community, located 15 minutes from the Bahrain Causeway.
• Etlal Tower Executive commercial tower in Riyadh, part of Zamil Real Estate's commercial property portfolio serving business tenants requiring premium office space in strategic locations.
• Commercial Towers (Riyadh, Al Khobar, Bahrain) Portfolio of three commercial towers across Riyadh, Al Khobar, and Bahrain, providing premium office space and commercial leasing for businesses and organizations.
• Luxury Shopping Mall (Onaizah, Al Qassim) Luxury shopping mall in Onaizah, Al Qassim, managed by Zamil Real Estate as part of its diversified property portfolio.
• World-Class Tenant Management Platform Modern tenant management platform that allows residents to easily access services, submit requests, and stay connected with community management across all Zamil residential communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80 years of consistent operation and growth in Saudi real estate market
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aldar Properties: UAE-based diversified real estate developer with residential and commercial portfolios. Comparable as a Gulf incumbent operating residential communities and commercial towers across the region, with similar focus on amenitized communities and recurring rental income.
• Mabanee Company: Kuwaiti-listed developer of The Avenues and large-scale mixed-use retail/commercial complexes. Comparable as a Gulf-based real estate developer managing shopping malls and commercial properties — overlapping with Zamil's commercial tower and Onaizah mall operations.
• Emaar Properties: UAE-based global developer with major Saudi projects (e.g., EMAAR King Abdullah Economic City). Comparable as a large incumbent offering master-planned residential communities with integrated amenities, though at much greater scale and geographic reach than Zamil.
• DAMAC Properties: UAE-based luxury real estate developer active in Saudi Arabia with branded residential towers and communities. Comparable as a Gulf-region residential developer targeting expatriate and family segments, though focused more on for-sale luxury than Zamil's rental compound model.

Direct peers

• ROSHN: Saudi PIF-backed residential developer building large master-planned communities across the Kingdom. Directly comparable as a Saudi residential compound/community operator targeting families and nationals, though at vastly greater scale and with newer assets.
• Saudi Real Estate Company (Al Akaria): Long-standing Saudi real estate developer focused on residential and commercial projects across major KSA cities. Directly comparable to Zamil as a diversified Saudi developer/operator with compound-style residential and commercial tower holdings.
• SEDCO Development: Saudi developer with residential compounds and commercial real estate in Jeddah and other Saudi cities. Comparable as a KSA-focused residential compound operator targeting family and expatriate tenants with full amenity ecosystems.
• Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development: One of the largest Saudi real estate developers, active in residential villas, apartments and mixed-use developments. Comparable as a Saudi residential and commercial property developer serving similar family and corporate tenant segments.

Emerging players

• Retal Urban Development Company: Saudi-listed residential developer with a pipeline of apartments and villas across KSA. Comparable as a Saudi residential housing provider targeting family segments, but more focused on for-sale inventory versus Zamil's rental compound model.
• Mada International Holding (MREIT): Saudi REIT focused on residential and commercial property income. Comparable as a Saudi operator generating recurring rental income from residential and commercial real estate, representing an alternative operating/financing model to Zamil's direct ownership.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ZamilGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zamilre

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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