Gathern جاذر إن - Peer-to-peer accommodations

Gathern stands out as the first officially licensed peer-to-peer accommodation platform in Saudi Arabia.

Why choose Gathern?

We offer more than eight distinct categories of properties, including apartments (both private and family-oriented), chalets, villas, farms, resorts, camps, caravans, and more.

Within our collection, you can explore over 50,000 properties.

Our coverage extends to more than 200 cities and regions throughout Saudi Arabia.

You can secure your accommodation with just three simple steps!

Count on trustworthy reviews and guaranteed bookings.

With representation in over 200 areas across the Kingdom, you can easily find rental options in places like Riyadh, resorts in Jeddah, beaches of Jeddah, Taif resorts, and many other surprising locations, experiencing Arab culture at its finest!

You have various choices when it comes to renting apartments in Riyadh and other cities, whether you’re looking for budget-friendly or upscale accommodations; we have all your needs met.

Select daily or monthly apartment rentals by using our filters to find what fits you perfectly.

FAQ

The first platform licensed by the Ministry of Tourism for shared housing (peer to peer renting) in Saudi Arabia. Through the platform, we offer many private holiday homes (such as villas, private apartments, farms, chalets, resorts, camps, and other holiday homes).

After successfully completing your reservation, you can go to the "My Reservations" icon on the home page and check your reservation details and status.

You will also receive your reservation number via email, along with a reservation receipt containing all the information.

From the home page, go to My Bookings.

From your existing bookings list, click View Booking Details.

By accessing the booking details, you will see the booking invoice.

Each host has its own cancellation and refund policy. If the policy allows cancellation and refund, the amount will be refunded within 3-7 business days.

If the policy is "non-refundable," you will only be charged the deposit.

You can verify your reservation policy by viewing the cancellation and refund policy details on the unit page.

Gathern Closes SAR 270 Million Series B Funding Round Led by Sanabil Investments, Valuing the Company at Over SAR 1 Billion in Preparation for Saudi Stock Market Listing

We’re excited to announce that we’ve closed our SAR 270 million Series B funding round, led by Sanabil Investments, a company wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), with participation from several strategic investors. This round values Gathern at over SAR 1 billion, reflecting the growing confidence in our performance and operating model, and paving the way for our plans to list on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) in the near future.

Our Role in Shaping Alternative Hospitality

As is the leading Saudi platform in the alternative hospitality sector, we’re redefining how travel and stays work across the Kingdom. Though gathern, guests explore the culture and regions of Saudi Arabia up close through private homes hosted by local residents. This approach not only provides a distinctive alternative to traditional hotel models, but also empowers thousands of hosts to monetize their underutilized properties and generate sustainable additional income.

Market Leadership and Local Economic Impact

Since day one, we’ve been the homegrown Saudi platform that founded the alternative hospitality market in the Kingdom and we’ve led its growth into one of the fastest-growing segments of the tourism sector. Over the years, we’ve injected more than SAR 2 billion into the local economy, benefiting over 33,000 Saudi hosts who earn significant monthly income, creating sustainable economic opportunities for individuals and families across the country. We’ve also helped close the gap in the supply of tourism accommodations, making us a key contributor to Saudi Vision 2030 goals by attracting tourists, localizing services, and strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global destination.

Over the past nine years, we’ve built a fully integrated ecosystem of more than 72,000 private hospitality units operated by local hosts across Saudi Arabia, representing nearly 15% of the total hotel and non-hotel supply in the Saudi market. Today, we hold a 44% market share in the Kingdom’s alternative hospitality sector, rising to 53% in Riyadh, making Gathern the preferred choice for a wide segment of travelers.

Use of Investment and Expansion Plans

We’ll be using this new investment to accelerate our local and regional expansion, with a particular focus on attracting inbound travelers and catering to long-term stay demand, in line with Vision 2030’s goal of positioning Saudi Arabia as a global hub for tourism and hospitality. The expansion will also include further investment in technology infrastructure, enhancing user experience through artificial intelligence solutions, and growing the host network and diversity of listings.

Rapid Growth and Record-Breaking Figures

In recent years, we’ve achieved exceptional operational performance. Today, more than 5 million users are registered on our platform, and we’ve welcomed guests from 150 nationalities. Payouts to our local hosts have now exceeded SAR 2 billion, underscoring the significant economic impact we’re delivering across Saudi Arabia. We’ve also achieved over 500% growth in the past two years, placing us among the fastest-growing and most influential tech companies in Saudi Arabia.

Closing this funding round marks a pivotal milestone in our journey. It reinforces our readiness to enter a new phase of expansion and corporate transparency as we prepare for our upcoming listing on the stock exchange.