Palazzo Ballroom · The Grand Hall
A Ballroom in Jeddah Under a Golden Dome
“Ballroom” is used for almost any large room with a carpet. What sets a real one apart is what is built into it: the ceiling, the light, the stage and the line of sight. This page describes the Grand Hall at Palazzo Ballroom by those four things.
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At a glance
Palazzo Ballroom is an independent ballroom venue in the Al Waha district of Jeddah. Its Grand Hall has a golden dome, crystal chandeliers and a white raised stage with no pillars in the sightline, and it opens into two further halls to seat more than 2000 guests. Palazzo pricing is available on request and depends on your event date and number of attendees.
- Signature features
- Golden dome, crystal chandeliers
- Stage
- White, raised, stage-lit
- Capacity
- About 100 to 2000+ guests
- Price
- Price on request
Four Things That Make a Ballroom
Couples and planners comparing a ballroom in Jeddah tend to start with photographs, and photographs flatter every room. A wide lens and coloured light will make a plain hall look like a palace. Judge a ballroom instead by what is still there when the event lighting is switched off.
1. The Ceiling
Guests at a wedding sit for hours, and they look at three things: the stage, the table in front of them, and what is overhead. That is why the great ballrooms are remembered for their ceilings. The Grand Hall is crowned by a golden dome with a crystal chandelier hanging from its centre. It is the first thing a photographer frames in a wide shot. Because it is part of the building, it is there in every booking, whichever package you choose.
2. The Light
Crystal chandeliers give a hall its evening character: warm, and sparkling rather than flat. They work with the stage lighting and with coloured lighting set to the palette you choose. Ask any venue to switch on its lights for you at the viewing, in more than one colour. A room that looks right only in the brochure will show it then.
3. The Stage
A ballroom needs a focal point. Ours is a white stage, raised and lit, on which the bridal stage is built for weddings and which becomes a platform for speeches and awards at corporate events. White matters in photographs: it gives a clean background that needs no retouching.
4. The Sightline
Sit at the furthest table and look at the stage. In many function rooms a pillar is in the way. Here there are none between the seating and the stage, so the view is clear from every seat.
| Check at the viewing | What to look for | At Palazzo Ballroom |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling | An architectural feature, or a flat ceiling dressed in fabric? | Golden dome over the Grand Hall |
| Chandeliers | Crystal that catches white light | Crystal chandeliers |
| Stage | Built in, or assembled for each event? | Permanent white stage with stage lighting |
| Sightline | Any pillars between seats and stage? | None |
| Entrances | One shared door, or one per hall? | A separate entrance for each hall |
| Arrival | Where do guests park? | Large car park in front |
One Ballroom, Three Halls
Most hotel ballrooms are a single room of fixed size. Ours is part of a venue with three halls, and that changes what you can do with it.
- The Grand Hall alone for a women's wedding reception, an engagement, a gala dinner or an award night.
- The Grand Hall and a second hall for a wedding with separate men's and women's receptions on the same night, each with its own entrance.
- All three combined into one room for more than 2,000 guests around a single stage.
- A single smaller hall for an occasion of about a hundred guests.
Capacity in each arrangement depends on the seating style: round tables take more floor than theatre rows. The layouts are set out on Palazzo halls and capacities.
About the Name
Palazzo is Italian for palace. In Arabic the venue is written قاعة بلاتسو, and on Google Maps you will find it as “Platso Auditorium”. All three names lead to the same place: Al Haramain Road North at Palestine Bridge, Al Waha district. If you are arriving by taxi, show the driver the map link rather than the English name.
What It Costs to Book the Ballroom
Palazzo pricing is available on request and depends on your event date and number of attendees. Market averages published by Jeddah venue directories for 2026 put mid-range and luxury halls at SAR 200 to 400 per guest and five-star hotel ballrooms at SAR 400 to 550 and above, and a tailored quote is needed to compare these with Palazzo.
| Guests | Price |
|---|---|
| 200 | Price on request |
| 500 | Price on request |
| 1,000 | Price on request |
Send your date and attendee count, then specify dinner requirements and any extras such as fresh flowers or a custom stage design for the written quote. The dome, the chandeliers and the stage do not change with the price. For planning ideas see cheap wedding halls in Jeddah.
Who Books a Ballroom Like This
Families planning a Saudi wedding who need two receptions under one roof and a room large enough for both sides. Expatriate couples who want a grand room without a hotel's minimum spend. Companies holding an annual dinner that has outgrown the hotel function room. Schools and universities that need theatre seating for a graduating class and its families. The main page for weddings is wedding halls in Jeddah.
Three Mistakes When Choosing a Ballroom
- Judging from event photographs. They show one family's décor budget. Ask to see the room empty.
- Viewing by day for an evening event. See the room as your guests will: at night, with the chandeliers on.
- Forgetting the second hall. If men and women are hosted separately, view both rooms and both entrances.
A ten-point scorecard for comparing venues is on best wedding halls in Jeddah.
The Ballroom in Photographs
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Palazzo Ballroom in Jeddah?
On Al Haramain Road North at Palestine Bridge, Al Waha district, Jeddah 23351. On Google Maps it is listed as “Platso Auditorium”.
How many guests does the ballroom hold?
More than 2,000 with the three halls combined. A single hall is booked for occasions from about 100 guests.
How much does it cost to hire a ballroom in Jeddah?
Palazzo pricing is available on request and depends on your event date and number of attendees. Five-star hotel ballrooms in Jeddah start at about SAR 400 per guest according to published directory averages.
Can I see the ballroom lit before booking?
Yes. Viewings are free every day from 3 pm to 11 pm. Choose an evening slot to see the hall as it will look on the night.
Is the ballroom only for weddings?
No. It also hosts gala dinners, award nights, graduations and conferences.
Are Palazzo Ballroom and Platso Auditorium the same place?
Yes. Palazzo Ballroom is the English name, قاعة بلاتسو the Arabic, and Platso Auditorium the name on Google Maps.
A Ballroom Should Be Seen, Not Described
Book an evening viewing and see the dome, the chandeliers and the stage lit. The quote reaches you the same day.
Location & Contact
Opening hours
Daily, 3 pm to 11 pm