The historic Shada Palace is one of the most important heritage monuments in the city of Abha. It was built in 1927 on the recommendation of His Majesty King Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud to His Excellency Sheikh Abdul Wahab Abu Melha; The financial director of Abha at the time, and it was the beating heart of the city of Abha and the seat of the Emir of the region for a period of time. Today, it houses a variety of handicrafts, old household items and many other artifacts. A visit to this historic palace is a great way to discover the beautiful traditional architecture of the Asir region. .