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Ibn Madi Palace

An Administrative and Historical Landmark in Najran

Najran

Ibn Madi Palace was constructed in 1353 AH to serve as the headquarters for the Emirate of Najran. It includes a mosque, towers, and a large group of multi-functional rooms. Its unique design reflects the administrative architectural style of that era.

Ibn Madi Palace is considered one of the most famous traditional buildings in the Najran Region, distinguished by its unique architectural style; it is also referred to as the Emirate Palace.

It was built in 1353 AH / 1934 AD, during the early period of Najran joining the Saudi State. It was constructed by the then-Emir of Najran, Turki bin Madi, to be the headquarters for the Emirate of Najran.

The palace consists of a mosque and approximately 60 rooms designed for multiple purposes.

On the ground floor, there are rooms dedicated to the Emirate’s headquarters, a private living room (majlis) for the Emir, and guest reception rooms, reflecting the palace's formal character and administrative function.

As for the private residence, it consists of 17 rooms, 6 warehouses, and 12 rooms for the Emir’s entourage (Al-Akhwiya), with an ancient well located in the centre.

The upper floor contains four circular towers distributed at the corners for observation and guarding.

Ibn Madi Palace remained the headquarters for the Emirate of Najran until the new Emirate building was constructed in the Al-Faisaliah district in 1378 AH / 1958 AD. Since then, the palace has emerged as a historical landmark documenting aspects of administrative architecture in the region.