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Gathern

Vacation rental platform

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About Gathern

Gathern is a leading vacation rental platform in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East connecting hosts with travelers for short-term apartment and villa rentals. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Riyadh, Gathern serves 72K+ units across 180+ cities with 5M+ users and 33K+ hosts. The platform holds a 44% market share in the region with a $266M valuation.

What sets this company apart

Dominant market position with 44% market share in Saudi Arabia, $266M valuation, and 72K+ units. 5M+ users and 33K+ hosts across 180+ cities in the Middle East. Raised $72M Series B.

Markets & Coverage

Operating across 1 countries

Markets & Coverage

(1)
Saudi Arabia

Supported Languages

EnglishPrimary
ArabicPrimary

Property Types

  • HousePrimary
  • Apartment
  • Villa

Service Characteristics

Main Features

  • Mobile app / mobile-friendly
  • 30+ OTA connectivity
  • Direct booking website
  • Guest review & rating system
  • Instant & request-to-book settings

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  • Gathern is a leading vacation rental platform in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East connecting hosts with travelers for short-term apartment and villa rentals. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Riyadh, Gathern serves 72K+ units across 180+ cities with 5M+ users and 33K+ hosts. The platform holds a 44% market share in the region with a $266M valuation.

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