MURABBA PALACE

Settled just outside the walls of the old city, the Murabba Palace stands testament to Riyadh’s regal past. The striking building reflects the best of Riyadhi architecture. Doubling up as a Museum, it also pays tribute to the late ruler King Abdul Aziz through a permanent exhibition of his personal artefacts, photographs and memorabilia. The Palace also holds some of the country’s biggest archival collections, which are kept on public display.

Topping the list of places to visit in Riyadh, explore the royal antiquity of ethereal halls, immensely and intricately detailed courtyards and well maintained gardens of one of the most surreal grandiose palaces in Riyadh.

Covering a humongous area of 9800 metres, the royal palace which is commonly known as the Murraba palace, is an Egyptian archaeological marvel. With 32 rooms, audience halls, administrative chambers and courtyards, this piece is worth exploring if history intrigues you.

Tourists can also opt for guided tour visits and learn about the royal artefacts in display. Opened in 1938, this opulent and luxurious royal residential renders a touch of modernisation with antiquity from Arab rulers.

• Location - Riyadh 12631, Saudi Arabia
• Timings - 8am to 10pm

Highlights

• Admire the traditional Najdene architectural designs of the Murabba Historical Palace
• Spend an evening strolling through the lush green lawns on the palace grounds
• Pay a tribute to Riyadhi history as you look through the archives that spell out the country’s past
• Admire the photographs, artefacts and other memorabilia of King Abdul Aziz, which are kept on permanent display at the Palace Museum
• Marvel at the Rolls Royce, a gift from Sir Winston Churchill to King Abdul Aziz, that now sits on the Palace grounds