Al-Masahib Royal Harem (Yemen)

Al-Masahib Royal Harem
حريم المصاحب الملكي
Private Household
Sheikh Musa in 2033
Information
Established	16 June 2025
Patron	Musa Mokhtar al-Ansari
Location	Palace of Tranquility Al-Jarrahi District Yemen
Royal Secretary	Safiya Ibrahim
Chamberlain	Zahra Fayek
First Consort	Beyza Deliktaş
Consorts	22
Jariyat	124
Apartments	24

The Al-Masahib Royal Harem (Arabic: حريم المصاحب الملكي, Al-Haram Al-Masahib Al-Maliki) is the private harem of Sheikh Musa Mokhtar al-Ansari of Yemen. It occupies more than 150,000 sq ft of floor space within the grounds of the Palace of Tranquility (Arabic: قصر الهدوء, Qasr Al-Hudu), and accommodates up to 24 consorts and 124 jariyat for the Sheikh's private use and enjoyment. The harem was completed in June 2025 at a cost of more than $100 million.

As with most harems in the historical Arabian tradition, the harem grounds are for women and eunuchs only. Male guests and staffers are strictly prohibited from entering.

"The Al-Masahib Royal Harem is one of the most wasteful and indulgent projects amongst many in the Arab world. The Sheikh is known to spend days on end enjoying the affections of his female servants without ever leaving. As if 150 women are not enough to satisfy him, he has agents scouring the world to add new beauties to his collection every month. "

Ali Rashid Bawazeer

Exiled Yemeni Opposition Leader

28 March 2033

The harem's 22 consorts reside in luxurious one-bedroom apartments on the fourth and fifth floors, and are permitted to avail themselves of the hammam, spa, gym, salon and other recreational facilities. However, they are not permitted to leave the building without permission. Each consort is contracted for a period of three years, during which she is eligible to receive an allowance of $25,000 per month.

In addition to the consorts, the harem also accommodates 124 jariyat, indentured or captive servant girls typically from kuffar (non-Muslim) backgrounds. The jariyat are housed in dormitories, with 12 girls to each room. They are not permitted to leave their dormitories without permission, and may not have any contact with the outside world.

The day-to-day operations of the harem are managed by the Chamberlain. The current Chamberlain, serving since 1 May 2033, is Zahra Fayek.

Harem Girls

Consorts

Kellie Davenport, a jariya at the Al-Masahib Royal Harem

Jariyat

The Al-Masahib Royal Harem houses 124 jariyat, servant girls who are held captive and subject to involuntary servitude. The harem acquires jariyat either by purchasing their indenture contracts or by purchasing them outright as chattel. Jariyat do not receive any wages for their work, but are provided with food and accommodation. In general, a jariya is released from indenture when she has either completed 12 years of service or attained the age of 35, whichever of the two occurs earlier; however, there have been exceptions to the rule. The vast majority of jariyat are from kuffar (non-Muslim) backgrounds.

The duties of a jariya are as follows:

• Cleaning and housekeeping duties;
• Serving food and beverages to the Sheikh and his household;
• Helping to groom and prepare consorts for audiences with the Sheikh;
• Dancing or other performances;
• Providing sexual services to the Sheikh, his guests or his staff members, as directed.

Jariyat who demonstrate good performance may be afforded certain privileges. While it is very uncommon, a jariya may be converted into a concubine or a consort, or even freed from indenture. On the other hand, those who perform poorly or exhibit a poor attitude can face extremely harsh and brutal punishments, and may even be executed.