It is part of Kampong Ayer, the traditional stilted settlements on the Brunei River in the capital Bandar Seri Begawan.

Kampung Pabalat was also known as Kampong Nelayan, they use balat (kilong, lintau and kabat) as fishing tools.

they will answer "Kan ke Saba ku" (Meaning they want to go to the river basin to get fish and daily necessities from the fishermen).

According to the village leader, SABA is also an acronym to Saya Anak Brunei Asli (I am a Native Bruneian Child).

[5] Saba Darat 'B' Primary School, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Religious School, a sepak takraw court, a surau, and a hall called Dewan Muafakat are just a few of the amenities offered in Kampung Saba Darat 'B'.

[7] The Balai Ibadat Kampong Saba is the village mosque; the construction began in 1988 and completed in the following year.