About Murabba Palace

An artistic historic building housing a museum is the Murabba Palace. Built in the 20th Century, the palace had 32 rooms intended for the stay of the royal family. Murabba Palace played a very important role in framing the history of the place as the main hub of all administrative activities of the then king. Now, converted into a museum called a 'living museum,' it exhibits various memoirs of the kings and their family members. This includes garments, photographs, and crafts of that period, collection of memorabilia, historical recordings related to the functioning of Kingdom. The museum also exhibits some exclusive personal belongings of King Abdul Aziz, which includes his massive car collection including the original Rolls Royce that was received as a gift from Winston Churchill. The place is bound to take you back in the golden era of monarchs and imagine the flamboyant luxurious living that the royals indulged in.

Must See

  • The historic building adorned with artistic gardens
  • 32 royal rooms of the palace
  • Reception area, political offices, and private apartments
  • Collection of memorabilia, historical recordings of events related to the Royal administration
  • Personal belongings of the King including the assemblage of unique cars in the his fleet

How to reach

Via Dirab Rd and King Fahd Rd/Route 65

Get on Dirab Rd/Route 505 from Dirab Branch Rd, for this route follow these route:

Head northeast, turn left toward Dirab Branch Rd. Turn right onto Dirab Branch Rd and take the ramp on the left onto Dirab Rd/Route 505. Follow Dirab Rd and King Fahd Rd/Route 65 to King Fahad Branch Rd. Exit from King Fahd Rd/Route 65. Follow King Fahad Branch Rd to King Saud Rd. The taxi will charge 12 SAR to 14 SAR.

Tips

  • Be very particular in adhering to the security guidelines here.
  • Take a camera along to freeze moments and materials from history.
  • Be careful and avoid touching as every single thing has a glorious history with age and price too.
  • There are taxi facilities available to reach the Palace.
  • Dress comfortably and respectfully in accordance with the decorum of the place.
  • Women may only visit with male family members on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons.

Visit Time

Sunday:             9:00 a.m -12:00 pm and  2:00 p.m- 9:00 p.m
Monday:            9:00 a.m -12:00 pm and  2:00 p.m- 9:00 p.m 
Tuesday:            9:00 a.m -12:00 pm and  2:00 p.m- 9:00 p.m 
Wednesday:        9:00 a.m -12:00 pm and  2:00 p.m- 9:00 p.m 
Thursday:            9:00 a.m -12:00 pm and  2:00 p.m- 9:00 p.m 
Friday:                 9:00 a.m -12:00 pm and  2:00 p.m- 9:00 p.m 
Saturday:             Closed

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Entrance Fee

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Admission fee is SAR 15 and for children it is SAR 10

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Clear Sky 15.52°C

 

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