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Al-Qubba Palace

Tarim

Al-Qubba Palace, Tarim, Yemen
Al-Qubba Palace, Tarim, Yemen

Al-Qubba Palace in Tarim was built in 1936 by Sayyid Muhammad ibn Husayn al-Kaf, of the wealthy merchant family who built many of Tarim's palaces. It later…

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About Al-Qubba Palace

Al-Qubba Palace in Tarim was built in 1936 by Sayyid Muhammad ibn Husayn al-Kaf, of the wealthy merchant family who built many of Tarim's palaces. It later served for many years as a hotel welcoming visitors to Tarim. The palace has a richly decorated facade, balconies and a dome, mixing Hadrami and Asian colonial styles, and stands among palm gardens on the edge of the town.

Key facts

Name
Al-Qubba Palace
Type
Other Places
City
Tarim
Country
Yemen
Coordinates
16.0485497, 48.9838374
Last updated
2026-10-26

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