Arau is the royal capital of Perlis, Malaysia with a population of around 20,000. The red-roofed Istana (Royal Palace) is a mixture of colonial and pseudo-Moorish architectural styles.

This town is the disembarkation point for visitors travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi by train.

• Perlis State Mosque

• Azlan Man, Menteri Besar of Perlis from 2013 to 2022
• Hashim Jasin, Spiritual leader of the Malaysian Islamic Party

• Arau railway station

• House of Jamalullail (Perlis)
• Royal capitals of Malaysian states

• Arau