Shada Palace
قصر شدا
A mud-and-stone tower palace in the Asir style, built in 1927, now a museum showcasing local folk culture and crafts.
Shada Palace stands in the centre of Abha's old town. Built in 1927, it served as an administrative building during the reign of King Abdulaziz. Its four-storey mud-and-stone tower retains typical Asir architecture: stone slabs are set into the exterior walls to shed rain, and the window frames are painted white. Inside, it is now a museum displaying traditional costumes, weapons, pottery and household utensils. Admission is low, and the nearby Al-Muftaha Village can be reached on foot from here.
Opening hours
Hours vary; check on site
Nearby sights
- Al-Muftaha Art Village
- Art Street, Abha
- Shamsan Castle
- Abha Dam Lake
- Green Mountain (Al Jabal Al Akhdar)
- Abha Cable Car
- Al Dabbab Walkway
- Raydah Escarpment Reserve