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Arar
City in Northern Borders, Saudi Arabia
Overview
Arar is a lively city in the Northern Borders region of Saudi Arabia, distinguished by its welcoming community, desert landscapes, and key location near the Iraqi border. Its modest size creates a close-knit atmosphere ideal for experiencing authentic Saudi life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Saudi Arabia
Region
Northern Borders
Population
27,449
Time Zone
Asia/Riyadh
Coordinates
30.98°, 41.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$785
Local Cost
$470
Local Income
$950
Cashless
60
English
30
Temperature
21.8°C
Summer Avg
33.1°C
Winter Avg
9.5°C
Record High
47.3°C
Record Low
-6.1°C
Humidity
31%
Precipitation
25 mm
Internet Speed
130 Mbps
Upload
92 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RAE
Distance
12 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.
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