Murabba Palace
قصر المربع
A mud-brick palace built in the 1930s by the Kingdom's founder, King Abdulaziz, showing traditional Najdi court life.
قصر المربع was built between 1936 and 1938 as the palace where Ibn Saud lived and governed after leaving the old town. The square mud-brick building wraps around a central courtyard, and palm-wood beams and painted ceilings preserve traditional Najdi craftsmanship. Today it is a museum displaying the king's office, reception rooms, vintage cars, and everyday objects. It sits within the King Abdulaziz Historical Center alongside the National Museum, with lawns and pools that make it a pleasant evening stroll. Admission is free or very cheap, and it opens on Friday afternoons.
Opening hours
About 08:00–20:00 (open Friday afternoons)
Nearby sights
- National Museum of Saudi Arabia
- Al Masmak Palace
- Qasr Al Hukm & Deera Square
- Souq Al Zal
- Salam Park
- King Abdullah Park
- Riyadh Zoo
- King Fahad National Library