Transport
- Didi Dighomi
- Bus
no metro; tram to Didube metro contracted
- Saburtalo
- Metro
its own metro line to the centre
Daily commuters to the centre save time in Saburtalo. The tram may change that for Didi Dighomi, but only once it is finished.
Buying in Didi Dighomi. New builds in north Tbilisi, but no metro of its own.
In short
Didi Dighomi, often spelt Didi Digomi, is a residential district in the north of Tbilisi with many large new-build projects. It has no metro station of its own: you reach the centre by bus or car, and a tram to Didube metro station is planned. The area suits owner-occupiers and long-term letting rather than buyers who want to live centrally.
What defines Didi DighomiIf you want the metro, universities and more city life on your doorstep, look at Saburtalo.
Flat in Tbilisi-SaburtaloWhat defines Didi Dighomi
Plenty of new builds, longer journeys.
A district planned in large blocks. It offers new buildings and space, but getting into town takes longer.
Location
Didi Dighomi lies in the north of Tbilisi, further from the centre than Saburtalo. Large residential complexes set the tone, with new projects still going up between them.
Bus and car
Tbilisi Transport Company buses link the district with metro stations and the centre. Check the route and journey time from the specific building, and drive the route at rush hour.
Metro and tram
There is no metro station in the district. In 2026 Tbilisi Transport Company tendered the design and construction of a tram from Didi Dighomi to Didube metro station. According to press reports of the signing at City Hall, the contract was concluded on 7 September 2026: about 7.5 kilometres, 11 stops and 36 months for design and construction. Whether that timetable holds will only show as work progresses.
Parks and green space
How much green space lies within walking distance varies from building to building. Check how far the nearest park is from the building and whether the land in between is meant to stay open.
Schools and daily life
Before you settle on a building, ask about the nearest school and nursery and whether they have places. Check, too, whether a supermarket and a pharmacy are within walking distance.
Building sites
Many projects are still under construction, and the tram is coming. Expect noise and site traffic in the neighbourhood for some years.
Comparison
Didi Dighomi or Saburtalo?
Saburtalo is closer to the centre and has a metro. In daily life the two districts differ markedly.
The comparison describes typical differences, not a promise for individual projects.
Own use
- Didi Dighomi
- New complexes
generously planned blocks, quieter streets
- Saburtalo
- City life
universities, hospitals, shops
Buyers after quieter surroundings and new buildings look at Didi Dighomi. Those who want short distances look at Saburtalo.
Long-term letting
- Didi Dighomi
- Families and commuters
tenants with cars who want space
- Saburtalo
- Students and professionals
tenants who want the metro and university close
Landlords looking for student tenants find them more readily near the metro. In Didi Dighomi, larger flats tend to appeal to families.
You can compare projects in both districts side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
Questions about buying in Didi Dighomi.
Location, metro, letting, prices and buying rules.
Where is Didi Dighomi?
In the north of Tbilisi, further from the centre than Saburtalo. Check the exact location of a building on the public map of the National Agency of Public Registry (maps.gov.ge).
Is there a metro in Didi Dighomi?
No. A tram to Didube metro station is planned. According to press reports, the design-and-build contract was signed in September 2026 and runs for 36 months.
Is Didi Dighomi good for long-term letting?
For tenants who want space and quieter surroundings, yes. Students tend to prefer areas with a metro. Individuals in Georgia pay 5% tax on residential rental income.
Is Didi Dighomi cheaper than Vake or Saburtalo?
Only project by project. Compare the current prices on the project pages, and only between flats at the same handover stage and on the same area basis.
Which buying rules apply?
The same as across Georgia: foreigners may buy flats freely, ownership is entered in the public registry and there is no transfer tax.
Last reviewed on 2 November 2026. Sources: Tbilisi Transport Company (ttc.com.ge): tender for design and construction of the Didi Dighomi to Didube tram line, 2026, Georgia Today (georgiatoday.ge): report on the contract signing at Tbilisi City Hall on 7 September 2026 (press report, not an official source), Tax Code of Georgia: 5% on residential rental income, National Agency of Public Registry (napr.gov.ge). This guide is not legal or tax advice.
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