Aliabad is situated about 2.5 km from the historic Charminar towards Falaknuma palace.

The Aliabad Darwaza was one of the thirteen gates to the city wall of Hyderabad.

It was adjoined by the Aliabad Sarai, a resthouse during the Qutb Shahi era for travellers to spend the night.

[2][3][4] The Department of Archaeology and Museums are the custodians of Aliabad Sarai which is listed as a grade I heritage structure but is poorly maintained and is in a dilapidated state.

The closest MMTS train station is at Uppuguda which is a kilometer away.