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Al Faihani Palace

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Al Faihani Palace

Muhammad bin Abdul Wahhab Al Faihani Palace, also known as the Al Faihani Palace, is an ancient palace adjacent to a fortress known as Darin Castle. It is located in the village of Darin on Tarout Island in Qatif Governorate in eastern Saudi Arabia. The castle was restored by Muhammad bin Abdul Wahh

ab Al Faihani between 1884 and 1885 and became known by his name. The palace and its associated structures are situated at the center of the South Darin coastal arc. The complex encompasses several facilities and annexes, including a group of rooms, warehouses, and a backyard. The walls feature a series of arches, crafted in the style of the Abbasid Islamic architectural tradition. The total area of the complex is approximately 8,000 square meters, including the annexes. The palace and its associated structures are centrally located within the village of Darin, on a prominent elevation close to the sea. The site is in a location between Houta and the eastern district. The palace and its annexes are bordered to the south by a small mosque on a rocky outcrop that gradually slopes downwards until it reaches the sea, where the port of Darin is located. To the eastern extent is a residential area...

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