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Forts & Castles · Riyadh

Palace of King Abd Allah Ibn Abd Al Aziz

قصر الملك عبدالله بن عبدالعزيز

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Before you go

7 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed 45–90 minutes Source: editor · category default
  • Best season November–March Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — but stairs and uneven stone throughout Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes — watch children on open stairs and towers Source: editor · category default
  • Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Flat shoes for the stone. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 630 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

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Safety notes

  • Mud-brick walls, open towers and stairs without rails, and no shade in a courtyard. Go at the ends of the day and watch children near edges.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 23 mfrom Riyadh — King Khalid International (RUH) · 31 km
  • 15 mfrom Riyadh · 12 km
  • 3 h 27 mfrom Buraydah · 358 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

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ComfortableToo hot

Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

About & Sources Palace of King Abd Allah Ibn Abd Al Aziz

Palace of King Abd Allah Ibn Abd Al Aziz is a fort in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–March. Nearby: Al Nahda Park North, King Salman Park and Al Roudah Gardens.

At a glance

  • Forts & Castles · Riyadh
  • Season: November–March (editor default)
  • 1 open-data source · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Palace of King Abd Allah Ibn Abd Al Aziz?

Typically November–March for forts & castles. Mud-brick walls and open courtyards with no shade; early morning and late afternoon are the hours, and also the light.

How long do I need at Palace of King Abd Allah Ibn Abd Al Aziz?

45–90 minutes (guidance for this category).

How high is Palace of King Abd Allah Ibn Abd Al Aziz?

About 630 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Palace of King Abd Allah Ibn Abd Al Aziz?

In Riyadh (SA-01), Saudi Arabia, at 24.7200, 46.7466 — near Al Nahda Park North, King Salman Park and Al Roudah Gardens.

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