Al Arabiya — The National Housing Company (NHC) has launched the Lazurde Destination project, a major residential development in Al Khobar that will provide 8,100 homes for Saudi Aramco employees and Eastern Province residents.
NHC CEO Mohammed Al-Bati stated that the project, developed with private real estate partners, will offer competitively priced apartments and villas. Apartment prices will start between SAR 400,000 and SAR 450,000, while villa prices will begin at SAR 850,000.
Location and Features
The project covers nearly 4 million square meters along Abu Hadriyah Road, near Dhahran, Khobar, Aziziyah, and the King Fahd Causeway.
Key features include:
- More than 770,000 square meters of green spaces
- Integrated commercial and entertainment services
- Housing designs focused on accessibility
- Parks and open spaces are within a five-minute walk for all residents
- Pedestrian routes allowing up to four kilometers of walking without crossing roads
Al-Bati confirmed that NHC signed agreements with Aramco and other major employers to support housing needs in the Eastern Province.
The Saudi Standard’s View: NHC Expands Housing with Lazurde Destination
The Lazurde Destination project reinforces NHC’s role as a key player in Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector, especially in the Eastern Province. With Aramco’s large workforce and Al Khobar’s importance as an industrial hub, demand for accessible housing remains strong.
The project supports Vision 2030 by boosting homeownership and improving urban livability. Its diverse housing mix—affordable apartments to mid-range villas—caters to a wide segment of the workforce, including Aramco employees and residents in the energy, logistics, and service sectors.
NHC’s focus on walkability, green spaces, and integrated services reflects global urban development trends. The layout allows residents to access parks and community spaces within minutes, promoting healthier, more sustainable lifestyles.
With 8,100 homes spread over nearly 4 million square meters, Lazurde Destination is among the region’s largest planned communities. Its scale contributes to job creation, housing supply, and real estate market depth. Projects like this also support Saudi Arabia’s broader economic diversification and quality of life goals.
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