| al-Mashrabiya Building | |
|---|---|
 al-Mashrabiya Building in Jerusalem | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Arab vernacular |
| Location | Beit Safafa, Jerusalem |
| Opened | 2011 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Senan Abdelqader |
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