KAEC offers an overwhelming choice of residences to those making this city, their home. Depending on the location and the clustering, housing developments are categorized as high, medium or low density residences. Regardless of the categorization, the housing developments spread across the city come with convenient facilities and amenities within easily accessible distances.

Types of residential properties in KAEC include exclusive waterfront villas, detached townhouses and luxurious apartments.
Click here to view the ongoing residential projects, such as the breathtaking Bay La Sun Village and the Esmeralda Townhouses.

Healthcare in KAEC will be on par with international standards, on top of being serviced by the most professional and dedicated doctors and care givers. In KAEC, the healthcare facilities can be classified into:

	Healthcare Clinics, which are basic medical clinics, run by a group of general practitioners. At least one healthcare clinic will be available for every group of 5,000 residents in KAEC.
	General Hospitals, which are larger institutions, boasting the most modern healthcare services, specialist treatments and the latest technology. At least one hospital will be available for every group of 20,000 residents in KAEC. The minimum capacity of the hospitals will be 300 to 400 beds across different specialties.

These healthcare facilities will be allotted sufficient space to feature conveniences such as emergency access, landscaping, outdoor areas for relaxation and recreation.

The hospitality industry in KAEC will be a major revenue channel, with some of the best infrastructure to enjoy the natural beaches and lagoons. The numerous beach, resort and hotel facilities will provide unmatched services catering to every taste and requirement.Besides leisure tourism, the hospitality industry will also service the Meetings, Incentives, Convention and Exhibition industry related to business tourism. With facilities to host important business forums throughout the year, this tourism will be focused around the business districts.

With a range of accommodation for all types of tourists, the city will offer over 11,000 rooms in 70 hotels located at different parts of the city including the resort areas and the city center.

KAEC is foreseen to become a major tourist destination attracting business and holiday tourists from Saudi Arabia and abroad, providing them with recreational activities ranging from the vigorous and energetic to the relaxed and leisurely.

Commuting will be a pleasure in KAEC. The integrated network of transportation within the city will allow commuters to enjoy their ride through the city, while reaching their destinations within the shortest possible time. The main public transit system will include:

	Convenient bus services, taking advantage of the well-planned roadways to service densely populated districts
	Efficient and advanced mass rapid transit network, particularly covering the city center and the financial districts, the university campuses, retail areas and high density population sectors
	Scenic ‘water taxi’ rides, exploiting the numerous water canals around the city center, the lagoons and shoreline along the resorts and the outlying residential areas
	Public taxi services available all over the city

In order to promote a 'green' environment and reduce the hassles of peak hour travel, KAEC promotes tightly integrated districts providing amenities and work areas within easily accessible distances. Alternate travel options could include ridesharing, walking and cycling, which are equally pleasant given the landscaped gardens and open spaces around the city.

There are never-ending choices to relax, enjoy and have fun in KAEC. The man-made attractions within the city compete with the natural beauty around the city, to entertain the residents and tourists alike in KAEC. There are the breathtaking beachfronts and resort locations for diving, sailing and deep-sea fishing. There are the 'signature' 18-hole, spectacularly landscaped golf-courses with exclusive clubhouses. There are also exclusive yacht clubs along the marinas offering dining, shopping and entertainment.

And for the enjoyment of the entire family are the fantastic dining options, featuring food from almost every corner of the world, amusement parks catering to the energy of the youth, the gardens and picturesque lagoons. Shopping is another avenue offering endless possibilities. There are significant spaces allocated for shopping and retail outlets at all zones and districts within the city. Thus, traditional souks jostle with ultramodern malls to bring the best products, brands and services from across the globe and from within the Kingdom.