Qaṣr al-Badi'a

Qaṣr al-Badi'a is a historic royal palace located in the al-Badi'ah neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Constructed in the 1930s under the direction of King ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Ibn Saud, this architectural gem is situated along the scenic Wadi Hanifa. Originally designed as a guesthouse for dignitaries and the king's summer retreat, it later transitioned to serve as a police station and school from 1954. Recently, the palace has undergone restoration efforts led by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, making it a fascinating site for tourists and researchers interested in Saudi history and architecture.