Al-Dahlawi Palace is one of the historic palaces in Taif Governorate, Makkah al-Mukarramah Province, located in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was built in 1896. The palace is situated west of the central area in the Qarwa Neighborhood of Taif. It consists of three floors with four facades, designed in the Hejazi architectural style, incorporating Islamic engineering and decorative arts.
Elements of al-Dahlawi Palace
The primary building material used for al-Dahlawi Palace was stone, covered with a layer of gypsum. The palace features approximately 150 windows and fifty rooms, with a large garden at its center, planted with various types of Taif fruits. The palace is owned by Al al-Dahlawi family, who are merchants from Makkah al-Mukarramah Province. It was built by Abdullah and Obaidullah al-Dahlawi.
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