The business directories that matter in Saudi Arabia in 2026: Google, chamber directories, Monsha'at, Haraj and more, and why Daleeli is no longer an option.
Why Business Directories Matter in Saudi Arabia
Customers in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam search on their phones, mostly through Google Maps, Snapchat, Instagram and local apps. Search engines confirm which businesses to show by checking that trusted sites agree on each business's details, so consistent listings help you appear in local results across the Kingdom.
This guide covers the business directories that matter in Saudi Arabia in 2026 and how to list your business properly, in Arabic and English.
Before you submit anything, run the free Local Citation Checker to see which major directories already list your business and whether your phone number matches on each.
Saudi Business Directories at a Glance
| Directory | Listing | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Google Business Profile | Free | Every business; the most used search in the Kingdom |
| Apple Business Connect | Free | Apple Maps, widely used by iPhone users |
| Bing Places for Business | Free | Bing and Microsoft Copilot |
| Instagram, Snapchat and X | Free | Discovery and customer messages |
| Chamber of Commerce directories | Members | Riyadh, Jeddah and Eastern Province chambers |
| Monsha'at business directory | Eligible providers | E-commerce providers and supporting services |
| Haraj | Free fees apply | Classifieds and local services |
| HungerStation / Jahez | Partner sign-up | Restaurants and food delivery |
| Tripadvisor | Free | Restaurants, hotels and attractions |
The Essential Listings: Start Here
Google Business Profile is the most important listing in Saudi Arabia: it controls how you appear in Google Maps and "near me" searches. Verify it, choose the most specific category, add your hours, photos and services, and reply to reviews. Apple Business Connect controls your Apple Maps place card for iPhone users, and Bing Places covers Bing and Microsoft Copilot and can import your Google details in minutes. Keep your Facebook page's address, phone and hours identical to Google, because it often ranks second for your business name.
Add both your Arabic and English business names where a platform allows it, and keep each identical everywhere you use it.
Saudi Directories Worth Claiming
Your regional Chamber of Commerce (for example in Riyadh, Jeddah or the Eastern Province) lists member companies and is trusted by B2B buyers. Monsha'at, the SME authority, publishes a business directory of e-commerce providers and supporting services. Haraj is one of the Kingdom's best-known classifieds platforms and is widely used to find local services.
Restaurants should be on the delivery apps their customers use, such as HungerStation and Jahez, and hotels and attractions on Tripadvisor.
A note on Daleeli: Daleeli was once described as Saudi Arabia's digital Yellow Pages, but it stopped operating in November 2020. Older guides still recommend it; there is no point trying to list there.
How to List Your Business So It Ranks
1. Use one master version of your details
Write your business name, address and phone number exactly as they appear on your Google Business Profile, including the country code, and use that version on every directory.
2. Claim before you create
Many directories already list businesses from registry data. Search for yours and claim it rather than creating a duplicate.
3. Fill in every field
Categories, hours, website, a description written for customers, and real photos. Complete profiles rank better inside each directory and send stronger signals to Google.
4. Collect reviews and recheck
Ask customers for reviews on Google first, then on the directory that matters most in your industry, and re-run a citation check every few months to catch outdated details.
Agencies and web designers can use the Businesses Without a Website Finder to list local businesses in any Saudi city that still have no website, straight from Google Maps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best business directory in Saudi Arabia?
Google Business Profile, because it controls how you appear on Google Maps across the Kingdom. Then Apple Business Connect, your chamber of commerce directory and the platforms for your industry.
Is Daleeli still working?
No. Daleeli stopped operating in November 2020.
Should I list my business in Arabic or English?
Both where the platform allows it, using exactly the same names and details in each language so search engines see one business.