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Issue 10, Nov 2009

EDITORIAL Hajj wishes This years Hajj will see the largest influx of pilgrim visitors ever with an estimated 4 million arriving through the Kingdom’s ports.

At the same time summer is winding down and the relaxation that grips Jeddah comes to an end as the usual routine takes over again. Keeping that in mind we’ve got an even better issue of DJ waiting to be discovered so our readers can enjoy their life in Jeddah to the fullest.

With such a large influx of visitors coming to the Kingdom for their pilgrimage, we have compiled a list of quick picks of things we feel make Jeddah special.

Jeddah has been front and center on the luxury scene with the Kingdom’s very first boat show dedicated to high-end hi-tech yachts and boats attracting hundreds from around the city as well as international luxury brands. Events like these are quickly bringing Jeddah on the international stage as one of the fastest growing cities in the Kingdom.

We may not have a cityscape reaching into the clouds, but Saudi Arabia has a different kind of skyscraper.

Rediscover Abha this month with the breathtaking vistas of the city in the sky.

Even with the recent publicity Jeddah has received we have not forgotten where we came from. With our special feature on Al-Tayebat City we highlight how pre-islamic Jeddah originated as a multicultural hub of yesteryear.

We wish all pilgrims safe travels and answers to their prayers we hope they will exercise caution with the current concerns about the swine flu in the region.

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Name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - KSA Capital: Riyadh Head of State: King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Crown Prince: Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Population: 22.67 million (72% Saudi, 27% foreign) Population Growth: 3.39% (approx. 3% per year) (55% are under the age of 20) Area: 2,149,640 sq. km Major Cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.

Holy Cities: Makkah, Madinah International Airports: Jeddah: King Abdul Aziz Int’l. Airport Riyadh: King Khaled Int’s Airport / Dammam: King Fahad Int’l Airport Name: Jeddah Head of Region: Prince Khalid Al Faisal Location: West coast of Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea Inhabited Area: 1,500 sq. km Largest urban center in the Makkah province Jeddah Population: 3.4 million and the 2nd largest city in Saudi Arabia.

KSA Population: 27.6 million Airport: King Abdul Aziz International Airport (Airport Code: JED) Official Language: Arabic. English is the second official language.

Important Dates: National Day: 23rd September Ramadan (The Holy Month of Fasting): August 22 - September 19 2009 Eid Al Fitr (The Feast of Breakfast / End of Ramadan): September 20 - 22 2009 Eid Al Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice): November 28 - 30 2009 Calendar: The Hijri lunar calendar is the traditional measure of time and the Gregorian calendar is used as well in business. (1430/2009) Time Zone: UTC+3

Major English Newspapers: Saudi Gazette, Arab News English Publications: Jeddah Today, Saudi Commerce & Economic Review, What’s up Jeddah Business & Banking Hours: 8/9AM - 4/5PM Sat-Wed, some open on Thursday for half a day 8/9AM - 1/2PM Shopping Hours: 10AM - 1PM 5PM - 10/11PM

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Currency: Riyal (divided into 100 Halalas; Notes printed in 1 (one), 5 (five), 10 (ten), 20 (twenty), 50 (fifty), 100 (one hundred), 200 (two hundred), 500 (five hundred) Riyal denominations.

Currency Exchange Rates: 1.00 United States Dollar (USD) = 3.75 Saudi Riyals 1.00 Euro (EUR) = 5.23 Saudi Riyals 1.00 British Pound (GBP) = 5.94 Saudi Riyals 1.00 India Rupee (INR) = 0.079 Saudi Riyals 1.00 Pakistan Rupee (PKR) = 0.047 Saudi Riyals 1.00 Phillippines Peso (PHP) = 0.08 Saudi Riyals Telephone, Mobile and Internet services: The main telephone service provider is STC – Saudi Telecom Company. The Main mobile service providers are STC, Mobily and Zain. They also offer mobile Internet solutions *STC: www.stc.com/ *Mobily: www.mobily.com/ *Zain: www.zain.com Internet Service Providers: * Orbit Satellite internet: www.orbitsatnet.com *www.zajil.net, *awalnet.net.sa, * www.naseej. com, * www.shabakah.net.sa, * www.sol.net.sa, * cyberia.net.sa, *Nesma: www.nesma.net.sa National TV: Saudi Channel 1/ Saudi Channel 2 (English)/ Saudi Channel 3 (Sports)/ Al Ekhbariya News Satellite TV: Thousands of free channels from across the Middle East, Asia and Europe can be viewed using a satellite dish and receiver.

Premium Satellite Providers: Showtime Arabia: Premium Arabic and Western Entertainment. www.showtimearabia.com Orbit: Premium Arabic and Western Entertainment. www.orbit.net ART: Premium Arabic, Western, and Asian Entertainment www.artonline.tv Major Sport: The most popular national sport in Saudi Arabia is Football (Soccer).

The two main football clubs in Jeddah are Ittihad and Ahli.

Electricity: 110v and 220v.

Country Code: 966 City Codes: Jeddah and Makkah: 02 / Dammam, Dahran, Alkhobar and Jubail: 03 / Riyadh: 01 / Abha and Najran: 07 / Madinah and Yanbu: 04

Transportation:

Air: Saudi Airlines - Sama Air - Nas Airlines Bus: SAPTCO: National Bus Company offering transportation between most Saudi Cities Railroad: Only one passenger train service between Riyadh and Dammam.

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Our

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Laura Goddard:

Abstract Art Comes to Serafi Megamall

By Michael Bou-Nacklie

Filling the expansive exhibit hall at Serafi Megamall, roughly 15 abstract paintings made during a workshop taught by American abstract artist Laura Goddard; went on display as part of an event organized by the American Consulate under the “Art in the Embassies” cultural exchange program.

Goddard discussing her work with guests.

Her workshop comes at the same time, across the Gulf Saudi art is being displayed at a Christie’s auction in Dubai this month.

Direct from her home in Massachusetts, Goddard is fresh out of teaching workshops in Dhahran and Bahrain to 35 teachers; a far cry from her usual class of two, she said with a smile and a chuckle, before coming to Jeddah three days ago.

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impart as much knowledge as possible to each group.

“I had to teach them how to begin a painting and how to really make it fun by not being stiff and not to be so representational, relax into the painting and learn to love the materials.”

Goddard said following her workshops in Bahrain the work produced in the workshop on the day of the event was by far the best she had seen, especially since the students

semi-precious gold-leaf and charcoal mixed with water are not concepts regularly used in Kingdom art so having Goddard demonstrate these forms was a treat to Jeddah’s art scene.

Laura Goddard at the workshop space at Serafi Megamall.

seemed somewhat reluctant at the beginning.

Goddard herself, an established artist, has had work exhibited throughout the United States as well as outside and she claims to derive much of her inspiration from her time in Italy, Japan and her base of Western Massachusetts.

“My start as an artist came when I went to Japan for a very quick trip. I went to this museum and there was a huge scroll with Japanese calligraphy, and I had no idea what it said but I thought it was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. I thought I have to make things more beautiful so that they can affect the people who walk in the same way I was affected,” she reminisced.

She said she dismayed not to have seen much more calligraphy involving calligraphy since the Arabian Peninsula is most well known for its traditional Islamic calligraphy.

Her work best described as visualized emotions, focuses on the use of a simplistic expression of geometric shapes and lines emphasizing on unorthodox tools and waterbased paintings. Part of her instruction involves those very same tools, from gilding,

What she said she tries to teach mostly is how to make a painting an entity on its own and approach art “with much less fear and to get rid of some of the restrictive training that keeps so many paintings looking the same.”

In essence moving to the most basic principle of art as a form of self-expression.

With the parallel walls of the workshop art on display, the wide variety of techniques she teaches from different watercolors to acrylics and a variety of other methods, become quickly clear.

Goddard confessed to not having had enough time to really absorb more of the local art because of her schedule teaching classes and traveling. The Consulate had organized a visit on Monday to the Safia Binzagr Museum which she said was a real treat to see.

“She’s an amazing painter; it was really a treat to see this woman’s perspective, her entire body of work,” she remarked. She added that art seemed to be flourishing in the kingdom, but stressed that “it needed to have more attention drawn to it.”

Moving to Riyadh next as part of the next leg of her journey across Saudi, where she will teach several graduate students at Queen

‫ عر�ضت خم�سة ع�شر‬،‫ فنانة جتريدية �أمريكية‬:‫لورا غودارد‬ ‫ هذا وقد نظم املعر�ض‬،‫من لوحاتها يف ال�صرييف ميجا مول‬ ‫الذي القن�صلية الأمريكية �ضمن �إطار برنامج التبادل الثقايف‬ .”‫“الفن يف ال�سفارات‬

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Events &

Happenings

Minister of Hajj, Fouad Abdulsalam uses hand sanitzer as an example of a healthy practice during Hajj.

Hajj Minister and other officials hand out awards to scholars and researchers for their work in bettering Hajj.

The Minister is shown how the Hajj has changed in 25 years.

Two models of buildings for Hajj guides were brought onto stage.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF EVERCHANGING HAJJ: The National Association of Tawaf guides of Arab countries celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary with Minister of Hajj, Fouad Abdulsalam inaugurating two new building plans at a ceremony at the Jeddah Hilton ballroom.

Prior to the ceremony the Minister was taken on a mini-tour of an exhibition of images

demonstrating the advances the Hajj has gone through for the last 25 years. The brightly lit ballroom was host to 25 ambassadors from different Islamic countries with substantial populations of migrants taking part in the Hajj every year. Amidst thunderous music and a lightshow, small scale models of the new buildings were brought onto stage and were the highlight of the event.

‫ الذي قام بتد�شني خمططي‬،‫ ف�ؤاد عبد ال�سالم الفار�سي‬، ‫احتفلت امل�ؤ�س�سة الوطنية ملطويف البلدان العربية بيوبيلها الف�ضي مع وزير احلج‬ .‫بناء جديدين يف احتفالية �أقيمت يف فندق هيلتون جدة‬

George Youniss, left, Mauro Zoppini (center).

MAURO ZOPPINI VISITS JEDDAH : To mark the Jeddah visit of Mauro Zoppini, president of MPF Group, a press conference was held at the Lenôtre Café on Oct. 1 by 4 Accessories Ltd., the company that introduced Zoppini stores in KSA. The opening of a Zoppini kiosk in Roshana Mall was another reason to celebrate at the reception.

Moura Zoppini cutting the cake.

“Our plan is to extend Zoppini brands and presence to other cities of the country,” said George Youniss, executive manager of 4 Accessories Ltd. Journalists and other guests enjoyed a dinner after which a lavish cake, featuring the Zoppini brand logo, was brought out.

Youniss and Zoppini thanked everyone present for their attendance and support.

‫ يف‬Le Notre ‫ مت عقد حفل اال�ستقبال يف مقهى‬،MPF ‫ رئي�س جمموعة‬،‫لت�سليط ال�ضوء على الزيارة التي قام بها ماورو زوبيني‬ .‫ املحدودين يف ال�سعودية‬Zoppini ‫الأول من اكتوبر والذي �أقامه �أربعة من موزعي جموهرات واك�س�سوارات‬ 8

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JUFFALI LAUNCHES 2010 S-CLASS MERCEDES-BENZ: The flagship for Mercedes-Benz is back as the best discreet limo in the world. In Jeddah on Oct. 7 Juffali released the new S-Class to its usual fanfare of laser light shows and smoke machines.

For car lovers there is a wide range of things to love about cars, but the S-Class redefines isolation while still being a stylish addition to the Mercedes fleet. The launch also was privy to the very first Mercedes hybrid using a lithium-ion battery pack. This S-Class is indisguishable from its petrol-powered cousins, aside from the hybrid badges

scattered around the car. Safi Kobaisi, general manager for Juffali Automotive Co. said, “The first series production hybrid car exemplifies Mercedes-Benz’s long-standing development strategy geared towards sustainability, with its clearly defined aim of producing economical and environment-friendly premium cars without compromising on safety, comfort and superior performance.”

The S-400 produces the lowest emission levels worldwide for a vehicle of its class at 7.9 liters per 100 km creating 186 grams per kilometer.

.‫ �أكتوبر و�سط �ضجة �إعالمية وعر�ض ليزر‬7 ‫ يوم‬S ‫�أطلقت اجلفايل �أحدث منوذج ل�سيارة مر�سيد�س الرئي�سية من الفئة‬ RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS CONFERENCE: “One of the most important factors about arthritis is for patients to be aware of their condition,” said Dr. Josef S. Smolen, Chairman of the Rheumatology division at the Medical University of Vienna at a conference held at the Jeddah Hilton on Oct. 4.

The conference featured four doctors, notably Smolen and Associate Professor of Medicine also at the Medical University of Vienna, Dr. Daniel Aletaha, and two doctors from Saudi Arabia.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is characterized as an autoimmune response by the body. No statistics exist for the number of cases in the Kingdom. Smolen said the number may be equal to the West (1 in 100).

Rheumatoid Arthritis is particularly dangerous to individuals because the loss of mobility can mean the loss of employment, however the doctors said that a correlation between an increased in standards of living contributed to a decrease in the prevalence of the disease.

Dr. Josef S. Smolen (top) and Dr. Daniel Aletaha of the Rheumatogoly dept, Medical University of Vienna speak during a conference at the Jeddah Hilton hotel.

The key Smolen said was early detection. Early detection cannot lead to a cure but it can help “prevent the worst outcome,” because if the disease goes unchecked, then it can potentially lead to loss of mobility and heart complications.

‫ اكتوبر و�شارك م�ؤمتر حول التهاب املفا�صل والذي �شارك فيه طبيبني �سعوديني �إىل جانب طبيبني‬4 ‫عقد يف فندق هيلتون جدة يوم‬ .‫�أجنبيني‬ DESTINATION JEDDAH 9

SCT Chairman, Prince Sultan Bin Salman (left) and Makkah Governor, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal inaugurate the first Saudi Boat Show.

Makkah Governor, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal (right) is given a tour by Prince Abdullah Bin Saud Bin Mohammed Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud.

DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTER’S INAUGURAL SAUDI BOAT SHOW: Jeddah was the host to the first ever international boat exhibition designed to boost domestic tourism and give international companies a platform to showcase their boating related products.

The show was packed to the brim with everything about boats; from the newest fishing lures to the latest Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to the best in hi-tech fishing and speed boats.

Under the patronage of the Governor of Makkah region, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, and Chairman of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCT), Prince Sultan Bin Salman; the boat show was the quintessential show for boating in the Kingdom this year.

Held at the Al-Furusaya Marina and Yacht Club (near the Intercontinental Hotel in Al-Hamra district), the boat show featured over 80 participating companies from 13 countries across a 5000 sq m marina with more than 40 boats on display. Saudi Arabia’s coastline is set to change radically

SCT Chairman, Prince Sultan Bin Salman speaking to the media.

in the next few years, with one of the world’s longest coastlines to be expanded by another 21km.

With projects like the King Abdullah Economic City geared to changing the landscape, it’s no surprise that an additional 11km of boardwalks and sea lagoons are in the process of being built. Another 1km of natural beach and five yacht clubs are being built as well.

The program was organized by the Dubai World Trade Center; as well as key partners like Al-Ahlam Marine Tourism Group and endorsements from the SCT and support from the Islamic Ports of Jeddah, the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, Jeddah Civil Defense, Jeddah Coast Guard, Jeddah Municipality, Jeddah Police and the Jeddah Port Customs Authority and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

On the sidelines of the boat show, the first ever conference dedicated to the industries of boating, diving and marine tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia covered topics from fishing in the Red Sea to Saudi import regulations.

‫ مت خاللها عر�ض �أكرب ت�شكيلة من القوارب يف اململكة جنب ًا �إىل جنب مع‬،‫ �أكتوبر‬17-14 ‫عقد عر�ض القوارب ال�سعودية الدويل يومى‬ ‫ العر�ض الذي يعد الأول من نوعه كان يف مارينا الأحالم وقد ت�شرف بح�ضور �صاحب ال�سمو امللكي الأمري‬.‫�أحدث املعدات البحرية‬ ‫ رئي�س اللجنة‬، ‫خالد الفي�صل بن عبدالعزيز �أمري منطقة مكة املكرمة و�صاحب ال�سمو ا مللكي الأمري �سلطان بن �سلمان بن عبد العزيز‬ .‫ال�سعودية لل�سياحة والآثار‬ 10 DESTINATION JEDDAH

CPC SIGNS PRACTICAL TRAINING MOU WITH EFFAT UNIVERSITY: Construction Products Holding Company (CPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Effat University for Girls in Jeddah, to provide practical training and give them a glimpse of what awaits them in the corporate world once they graduate.

The MOU was signed between Faisal Al-Aquil on behalf of CPC, and on behalf of Effat University, Haifa Jamal Al-Lail, president of the University.

“We are pleased that Effat University is the first Saudi university to benefit from this program. It will provide a good opportunity for our students to benefit from the practical

training that will enrich their experience and qualify them to work in different market sectors,” Al-Lail said.

‫اعتذار وتنويه‬ ‫ورد خط�أ يف اخلرب اخلا�ص باالتفاقية املوقعة بني �شركة مواد‬ ،‫ يف عدد �شهر �أكتوبر املا�ضي‬،‫الإعمار القاب�ضة وجامعة عفت‬ ‫ وال�صحيح �أنه‬.‫عند الإ�شارة �إىل من�صب الدكتور في�صل العقيل‬ .‫ي�شغل من�صب مدير تطوير الأعمال وال�شئون الإدارية بال�شركة‬

SAUDI COMPANIES AND SDDA INITIATE CAMPAIGN FOR DRIVER SAFETY : Having created awareness on the tragic consequences of speeding earlier in the year, concerned Saudi companies and the Safra Defensive Driving Academy (SDDA) now seek to warn drivers of the danger of using a cell phone while behind the wheel.

“Saudi Arabia was ranked first world-wide in regards to car accidents in 2008, and 35th for the number of cell phone subscriptions.

These figures are alarming when correlated.” stated Engineer Yousef Abdul Jawad, Senior Marketing Officer of Hidada, one of SDDA’s partners.

“Simply put; using a cell phone while driving is dangerous, yet it is not uncommon to see motorists on their cell phone.” He continued. “The community needs to understand that a phone call is not worth the risk.” Research conducted by an American entity reveals that cell phone conversations reduce a driver’s peripheral vision which

contributes to a slower response time should there be a need to avoid mishaps.

Since its inception in November 2008, SDDA has had more than 5,000 attendees of both genders and from various backgrounds.

SDDA already stands to become one of the leading defensive driving schools in the world, given its success in the last year. The academy expects to attract 30,000 attendees in 2010.

‫نظمت ال�شركات ال�سعودية املهتمة مع �أكادميية �سفرا للقيادة‬ ‫) حملة توعية للحد من ا�ستخدام‬SDDA( ‫الدفاعية‬ .‫الهواتف املحمولة من قبل ال�سائقني على الطريق‬

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Mark Your Calendar October/November

2009

Nov 1-30

The Brazilian Football Soccer Camp in Jeddah

For the first time ever, a brazilian coach will hold a special training course for children from 7-18-years-old on the art of the Brazilian football styles every night. The training will be held at the Saudi Arabian Airlines Club.

For more info you can call Adel Mogarbel at +966-508889442.

Venue: Saudia City

Nov. 7 – Jan. 5

My Little Lens

For the third time, Andulasia Cafe is announcing the launch of their famous children photography training, “My Little Lens.” This training is dedicated to children between 8-12-years-old.

For more info, please call +966-540266953.

Every Thursday 10AM - 12PM Venue: Andalusia cafe

Nov 08-12

Decofair

SunaidiExpo is organizing the first International Furniture and Home Accessories Exhibition at the Jeddah Forum for Events. The expo will draw large numbers of local and international exhibitors, such as Roche Bobois, Modassic, La Maison Colonial, Globe Coat, Tanagra, Unidecor, 1st Decor, Rabya, Elegant Homes, Baumann, Busnelli, Cinova, Brecci, LOFS, Listone, Giordano, Arte Arredo, Lithos Mosaico, Turri SRL, Asnaghi, and Klab design.

10AM -10PM Venue: Jeddah Center for Events and Forums

Nov 15

Gold’s Gym Marathon

4:30PM - 9:30PM Venue: Gold’s Gym

Nov 19- Dec 3

Contact: +966-2-6655225

Arabia Deserta?

French photographer, Yann Jules Gayet, will display close to 30 prints of his work, at Pearls Cafe, across the Hijaz spotlighting on portraits, landscape and wilidlife. From baboons to multi-colored lizards, to laborers to bedouins, Gayet has crossed the spectrum of what Saudi Arabia has to offer to the outside world.

10AM - 5PM Venue: Pearl’s Cafe

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Explore KSA

Abha: Saudi’s City

in the Sky

By Syed Shabbir Siraj

A day spent exploring old mud-brick villages, breathing refreshing mountain air, absorbing the rich cultural heritage, and taking cable-car rides in Abha are just some of the experiences that make this capital city of the Asir province one of Saudi Arabia’s must-visit places; especially in summertime when the Abha Festival is in full bloom.

Located at 2.2km above sea level, Abha enjoys a mild climate throughout the year while rain drenches its fertile soil, contributing to the scenic beauty of the area. Not just 14 DESTINATION JEDDAH

a haven of ancient traditions and heritage sites, Abha’s modern infrastructure development over the past 20 years has allowed it to progress by leaps and bounds in agricul-

Photo by Jerome Pagunsan

ture and tourism; the latter seeing a boom in recent years. An airport allows for direct flights from the major cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran while a highway links the city to most of the other major cities in the country. Hotel accommodations include fivestar hotels, regular motels and comfy villas and apartments that are available for rent.

Abha is home to the highest peak in Saudi Arabia, Jabal Al-Sooda (Black Mountain) at

3.3km high. The mountain has become the highlight of any visit here as its outlook delivers a breathtaking view of the city down below. The origin of its name is a mystery, but locals believe the name originates from the dark Araar trees that grow all over it and the dark clouds that loom above it.

In and around the city, four cable-car networks also provide a bird’s eye view of the landscape and can be found in Al-Sooda, DESTINATION JEDDAH 15

Al-Habala, New Abha, and Lake Saad; a picturesque lake, surrounded by rolling hills on both sides.

The Asir National Park, set up in 1976 and comprising of 450,000 hectares of land and sea, has been instrumental in promoting the enchanting the beauty of Abha and the rest of the province as a whole. The misty mountains that harbor dense, pristine forests and the variety of flora and fauna within them, are now protected from deforestation.

Bird watching, hiking and mountain climbing are just some of the activities that can be indulged in at the park.

Photo by Ali Al-Khudair

Apart from all the great attractions, it is the people of Abha that really shine because of their poetic and artistic nature. A conversation with the friendly locals is interesting albeit flowery no matter what one talks about; from the sunrise and the hills to the food and even clothing, everything is brought to life through poignant words.

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Photos by Ali Al-Khudair

An excursion to the old villages that dot the outskirts of Abha, where homes made of mud and stones date back to 300 years, is a treat for history buffs. The unique architecture of these homes is a big pull for tourists and learning about their construction from the local guide makes for a fascinating history lesson. Farther away from these “mud villages�, a watering hole for various species of birds exists at the Wadi Mahalah which is about 10km outside the city.

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Photo by Ali Al-Khudair

The women in Abha wear a black dress with intricate embroidery known as the Abha thobe. A similar hat worn by the men is utitlized in summer. Jewelry is an essential part of any woman’s get-up and it is the same in Abha except that the amount of jewelry worn is also an indicator of the woman’s social status. A wealthy woman will wear lots of jewelry and thus consequently dowries in this region are higher than anywhere else. A burgu veils the face of the women here; signifying modesty and a deep rooted Islamic custom.

Photo by Adel Batterjee

Abha was referred to as the land of spices and fragrances by the ancient Egyptians and over time it has become more than that; it is a land of humble people and unforgettable sights.

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Main Attractions at A Glance Al-Habala A perilous yet interesting site, the village of Al-Habala is embedded at a steep 400 m foot of a mountain and since its discovery, has become popular tourist area. The village is also known as the Hanging Village or the Village of Ropes and is accessible by cable car.

Shallal Al-Dahna Home to one of the few semi-permanent waterfalls in the Kingdom, Shallah Al-Dahna is a photographer’s paradise.

Malaki Dam Lake Situated on the edge of Asir foothills, the lake is fed by four main wadis. The lake covers an area of 10 sq. km when the water level is at its highest.

Wadi Jawah Formed by basaltic lava plains and rocky outrcrops,

the wadi is surrounded by acacia and salvadora scrubland which is interspersed with tamarix.

Basket Souq A treasure trove of colorful, hand-made baskets, the Basket Souq is a favourite tourist haunt. Baskets made from reeds and even vinyl can be had for nominal prices and are sold mostly by local women.

Abha Exhibition Center Located 2 km from Abha airport, the Abha Exhibition Center encompasses 8,000 sq. m of space in five grand exhibition halls. Recreational activities include bowling, horse riding, and indoor sports arenas. To facilitate business travelers, the center has 60 motel-like rooms.

‫مت ق�ضاء يوم يف ا�ستك�شاف القرى الطينية القدمية وتنف�س‬ ‫ �إ�ضافة‬،‫الهواء اجلبلي املنع�ش والتمتع بالرتاث الثقايف الغني‬ ‫ كل هذا لي�س �سوى جانب ب�سيط‬،‫�إىل ركوب التلفريك يف �أبها‬ ‫من املتعة التي جتعل عا�صمة ع�سري �أحد اجلهات التي ت�ستحق‬ .‫الزيارة‬

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Arts &

Entertainment

A Visit to

Al-Tayibat

City

By Syed Shabbir Siraj

Every city has its pockets of history and culture stashed away in the most unlikely places. Jeddah is no exception with its secret; Al-Tayibat International City for Sciences & Knowledge.

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Interior of the museum leading to different wings

Hidden in the heart of the busy Al-Faisaliah district, Al-Tayibat functions as a museum housed inside a 300 room palace of the late Sheikh Abdul Rauf Khalil; a merchant who wanted to share the rich history of the region by scattering museums around Jeddah.

Traditional home of old Dammam

Al-Tayibat City museum gives visitors an insight into the traditional life of the country over a century and several exhibits feature items collected over a period of a decade

by Khalil himself. From the moment you enter your eyes are drawn to the simple, yet beautiful Hijazi architecture.

The buildings inside the complex are newer than those in Al-Balad district, but the design remains true to its 300 year old architectural roots by using Red Sea coral blocks and limestone.

Exploring the complex without a guide is possible, but it is advisable to divide your visit into two days

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because the entire complex is over 10,000 sq. meters in total. Inside the museum, you are bound to come face to face with a bewildering amount of information. With over 2,000 sq. meters of wall space covered in pictures, detailed explanations, and monuments; 18 wings encompassing the breadth of the human civilization; and around 60,000 items of historical significance from all over the Middle-East, there is anything but a lack of information.

The museum is essentially several smaller museums rolled into one. It is pleasant to see an organized flow of displays and exhibits throughout the museum, enabling you to take in everything without having a sensory overload.

Of the many wings, the most fascinating was one with rooms showcasing life as it was in the past century from every region of Saudi Arabia. From the humble abode of an Eastern Province fisherman to the vibrant room of a bride-to-be from Abha, the attention to detail is exquisite.

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A miniature representation of a home in southwestern region of Saudi Arabia

A peek inside a home from the Asir province

ENTRANCE FEE: Individual – SR300 Group of 5 – SR60 / person Group of 10 – SR10 / person OPERATING HOURS: Saturday – Thursday 8AM – 12PM / 5PM – 9PM Fridays Closed

A depiction of the Saudi majlis seating inside a tent

PHONE: +966-2-6830049 / 6834094 ADDRESS: Rehana Al-Jazeerah st.

Al-Faisaliah 2, PO Box 14032 Jeddah 21424

)‫متحف عبد الرؤوف خليل (الطيبات‬

‫يقدم املتحف الواقع يف حي الفي�صلية نظرة عن احلياة يف‬ ‫اململكة العربية ال�سعودية على مدى القرن املا�ضي و ما فيها من‬ ‫ جمعت املعرو�ضات على مدى عقد من الزمان �أو‬.‫عادات و تقاليد‬ .‫�أكرث على يد عبد الر�ؤوف خليل‬ Dolls representing the traditional Hijazi Bride and Groom DESTINATION JEDDAH 23

Photo Exhibition:

Arabia Deserta?

How I found out that Saudi Arabia is not a desert

Nov. 19 – Dec. 3

Starting from Nov. 19 - Dec. 3, French photographer Yann, Jules Gayet will be displaying his work of around 30 images at Pearls Cafe (in collaboration with Destination Jeddah magazine) as part of his exhibition Arabia Deserta? How I found that Saudi Arabia is not a desert.

Born in Paris in 1981, Yann Jules Gayet studied Arabic at university in Paris and photography processing in his parent’s bathroom. For the last two years he has been living in Saudi Arabia, wearing out the gears of his 4x4 all over the Hijaz and Asir regions, which is where the focus of his exhibition remains.

Sleeping on the dusty ground, speaking Arabic and eating kabsa with bedouins, Gayet’s work is out to show both locals and foreigners the true cultural beauty Saudi Arabia has to offer.

From 10AM – 5PM a special SR39 brunch buffet for the first two days of the exhibition, as well as menu selections of Pearl’s Café fine dining.

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Location: Pearls Café, between Prince Sultan st. and Madinah road.

Tel: +966-2-6642233

Bookstores

Libraries

Fun & Recreation

Museums & Art Venues

Arts & Entertainment

Directory Bookstores Al-Maktaba Stores Tel: +966-2-6620861 Al-Khair Book Stores Tel: +966-2-6936318 Dar Al-Mareekh Bookstore Tel: +966-2-6524682 Jarir Bookstore Sari Street Tel: +966-2-6827666 Prince Sultan Street Tel: +966-2-4202050 Madina Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6659045 Mamoun Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6446614 Mansour Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6985376 Marikh Bookshop Tel: +966-2-6524682 Tihama Bookstore Tel: +966-2-6515776 Rawaea Al-Maktabat Tel: +966-2-6827730 Sanrio Tel: +966-2-6647199 Virgin Tel: +966-2-2635084 Libraries CBA Library Tel: +966-2- 690 0671 Jeddah Public Library Tel: +966 2-6363920 Effat Library Tel: +966-2-6364300

Mirza Library Tel: +966-2-6726773 My Library Tel: +966-2-2631709 Fun & Recreation Al-Hokair Tel: +966-2-6836666 Al-Shallal Theme Park Tel: +966-2-6063993 Bowling City Tel: +966-2-6690800 Bowling World Tel: +966-2-6744545 Chucky Cheese’s Tel: +966-2-6062608 Funtime Pizza Tel: +966-2-6555992 Ice Land Tel: +966-2-6626666 IN10SO Tel: +966-2-2844992 Jeddah Aqua Park Tel: +966-2-2381111 Jungle Land Tel: +966-2-2881111 Kid’s Castle Tel: +966-2-6988000 Moon Toon Tel: +966-2-2844855 Oceanica Tel: +966-2-2150723 Shy Diving Tel: +966-2-6580222 Sky Diving Tel: +966-2-6555992

Smart Kid (Al-Hokair) Tel: +966-2-4202370 Sparks Tel: +966-2-6162144 Stationery Fantasies Tel: +966-2-6827730 Museums & Art Venues Al-Alamia Gallery Tel: +966-2-6635107 www.alalamiagallery.com Art Frame Trading Est. Macarona st.

Tel: +966-2-6722339 Al-Tayebat International City Museum for Sciences & Knowledge Al-Jazeerah st.

Tel: +966-5-03601376 Color Me Mine Coral Mall Tel: +966-2-6640710 Darat Safeya Binzagr Tel: +966-2- 6571030 www.daratsb.com Mansoojat Foundation www.mansoojat.org Jeddah Atelier Tel: +966-2-6640710

Darat Safeya Binzagr Art Gallery Tel: +966-2-6571030 www.daratsb.com Call or email to check opening and closing times.

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Fashion & Shopping

Urban Clothes Couture: Modern for the Modern Arab

By DJ staff Photos courtesy of Urban Couture

Infusing Arabian heritage and contemporary styles, Urban Couture designs the modern thobe for the modern Arab. Branching out beyond a simple clothing line Urban Couture is a lifestyle for a new generation catering to your lifestyle and individuality from color, fabric and design.

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Taking its inspiration from traditional roots, Urban Couture is fit for the established businessman or the style-conscious twentysomething. Urban Couture offers a wide variety of customizable designs to suit your lifestyle.

With a hundred percent cotton and jersey so comfortable they feel as if they‘re a part of you. Comfort is critical, especially when sitting through never-ending board meetings, or hosting relatives past your bedtime.

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Athletico For the more active there’s the Athletico, tailored out of jersey fabric fitted with a hood and a unipocket for that sportier look without substituting versatility and durability.

Manhattan Inspired by city-life, the Manhattan is designed for those who want something more comfortable to travel in, cutting edge and representative of where he comes from, not to mention wrinkle resistant.

Rugby For the prep school girl or boy, the Rugby, a perfectly tailored thobe, is the ideal fit to reflect that contemporary edge.

Safari There’s also the Safari, with suede elbow and collar detail, that creates a classic, yet chic outfit suitable for almost any occasion.

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The Havannah (Classico) With the same versatility, as the Safari, also available in the Havannah M which is a more formal version made of raw silk.

Couture While all are unisex, the raw silk is a special model catering to the fashionistas who often accessorize with wide high-waist belts to further individualize their look.

Urban Couture has redefined the traditional Arab thobe to meet the demands and tastes of today’s world. By fusing together various cultures, the designs of Urban Couture reflect our contemporary lifestyle and satisfy our distinct hunger for fashion.

‫تتميز باملزج بني الرتاث العربي‬Urban ‫ت�صميمات‬ .‫والع�صرية‬ ‫ خطوط املالب�س الب�سيطة‬Urban ‫جتاوزت ت�صميمات‬ ‫لت�صبح �أ�سلوب حياة جديد جليل جديد من خالل تقدمي التميز‬ .‫واخل�صو�صية لكل فرد يف الألوان والأقم�شة والت�صميم‬ Phone: +966500065881 Email to order online: order@urbancoutureworld.com DESTINATION JEDDAH 29

Fashion & Shopping

Mauro Zoppini:

Creating a jewelry brand forged in steel

By Syed Shabbir Siraj

Having become the latest fashion statement in recent times, stainless steel jewelry has come a long way in attracting the attention of jewelry lovers everywhere including Hollywood celebrities. If one brand is to be given credit in making stainless steel jewelry fashionable, then it would be the Italian brand Zoppini. It was Mauro Zoppini, President and Executive Sales Manager of MPF Group that owns the Zoppini brand, who identified the pulse of the younger generation and introduced the “Feeling� collection in 1997; it went on to become a best-seller for the company amongst all Zoppini branded items at the time. Mauro Zoppini spoke to Destination Jeddah on his first ever visit to the Kingdom.

Discussing the four Zoppini brands

The great thing about having a family run business is that we create and develop jewelry with a passion. Our brands each have a target group and price and each has a different fashion concept behind it.

The brands include Manuel.Zed, for the hip and determined young people; Makuti, which is sophisticated and original highquality jewelry; Zable, casual bracelets and necklaces; and Zoppini which has now become an extensive collection of contemporary jewelry for any occasion.

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Zoppini is the most important of the four brands as it is trendier and is made from lots of different materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum. We launch new collections three times a year in the months of January, May and September. Incidentally, the Zoppini Stores in Jeddah are stocked with our latest collections.

Public reaction to Zoppini jewelry It is great to see people be so interested in our trendy jewelry which is what I saw at the Zoppini kiosk that recently opened in

Roshana Mall. It is something new for them.

The classic jewelry with precious stones, like diamonds and rubies, haves always been around and will remain, but our focus is to create something fresh, something that separates us from traditional jewelry and gives people a new outlook in fashion; especially the younger people.

Stainless steel and Zoppini philosophy Steel is not only indestructible but, the way we work with it in our designs, gives it a luster that is magnificent to behold. We are using a 316L grade stainless steel alloy, which has superior corrosion resistance and

instrumental in attracting people because we start from fifty riyals and go up to a thousand riyals or more.

The vision of MPF Group in the Kingdom We want to build the brand name in KSA which has just only taken hold. Our aim is to have five to six stores here in Jeddah and then expand to other cities like Riyadh. We want to cover the country as best as we can, but we don’t want to have any substandard locations for our Zoppini Stores. So, to search for the right location is going to take time and we will patiently wait for such locations to become available.

“Even if most of our designs are not 18k gold or silver, the finishing of our stainless steel jewelry is what really makes it stand out.” is non-allergic. We are also able to combine steel and gold which results in dramatic jewelry designs. Even if most of our designs are not 18k gold or silver, the finishing of our stainless steel jewelry is what really makes it stand out.

Recession and Zoppini Stores in KSA As you know that the economic situation around the world these days is not so great. Now may not be the perfect time for businesses, but we have been lucky because people here are fascinated by our jewelry and there is genuine interest in our products.

The prices of our jewelry have also been

Thoughts about the Kingdom and Jeddah Honestly, I have not seen much of the country or Jeddah, since I have just arrived from Hong Kong today and will be leaving for Italy tomorrow. I was just waiting for our first opening in Saudi Arabia to come and visit; I’m surprised by the store locations which are superb and the malls they are located inside are just beautiful. Jeddah is a city of malls. Even in Milan or Rome we don’t have such big malls, such luxurious ones. I do hope to return in the near future though.

‫ الرئي�س التنفيذي ومدير املبيعات يف جمموعة‬، ‫ماورو زوبيني‬ ‫ وعن ماركة‬، ‫ والذي حتدث عن �أول زيارة له للمملكة‬،MPA .‫ ور�ؤية �شركة املجوهرات التي ميلكها‬، Zoppini

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Fashion & Shopping

Gifts & Souvenirs When the old and the new are joined together they create something beautiful. In the spirit of the Hajj season here are some items which reflect both a bygone era of jewelry as well as modern fashion. Here we are featuring two exceptional places where you can get trendy jewelry plus accessories, handicrafts and decorative items for yourself and your home.

Tash Accessories

Fusing both the old and the new has never been easy, but TASH Accessories has struck a balance between the contemporary and the ancient. With beautifully decorated rings and bracelets ranging from gemstones to ornate carvings to horoscope pendants, there’s 32 DESTINATION JEDDAH

something for everyone at Tash Accessories.

If you’re in search of eclectic designs or gorgeous feminine jewelry, then look no further.

E-mail: www.tash-me.com Tel: +966-(0)-597579212

ZAN

With a mission to provide unique, high quality home accessories and handicrafts, ZAN offers a varied selection of items that have been imported from all over the Arabian world.

From Syria to UAE and Egypt, it is possible to find intricately designed textiles to fine handicrafts and beautiful chandeliers with which to decorate your beautiful home.

Zan’s decoration team is pleased to assist clients in blending fine arts with room design needs. Besides that, they renovate old furniture with stylish textiles at very competitive prices.

Location: Ibrahim Al-Jaffali st.

Tel: +966-2-6637639

Starting SR1800 - SR2200

Each SR8000

Each SR8000

SR10700

SR9500

SR700 DESTINATION JEDDAH 33

Fashion & Shopping

TechnologyLatest

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Available on Amazon.com

Gadgets

Price: SR127

DocuPen RC805 Handheld Scanner Planon has introduced the DocuPen RC805 Scanne which is able to achieve full color 24-bit scanning in a remarkably compact and light form providing you with the ultimate convenience. The RC805 is capable of storing hundreds of pages in its memory and takes just seconds to scan a page.

Available at MeMega Price: SR1179

Fitbit

Knowing more about your fitness related activities on a daily basis can be a beneficial and the Fitbit does that and more with ease.

This small device accurately tracks your calorie burn, steps taken, distance traveled and your sleep quality. Inside a device similar to the 3D motion sensor in the Nintendo Wii tracks your moovments in three dimensions and converts it into useful information about your daily activities. You can wear the Fitbit on your waist, especially at night to track your sleep, or keep it in your pocket throughout the day. Anytime you walk by the included wireless base station, data from

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your Fitbit is silently uploaded in the background to Fitbit.com so you can monitor your progress.

Available at fitbit.com Price: SR371

BlackArmor Portable Hard Drive by Maxtor A highly secure portable solution for your sensitive business/personal data, this government grade encrypted hard drive includes auto backup software. Hardwarebased full-disc encryption prohibits access without a password. KeyErase™ allows secure redeployment of the drive via permanent removal of encryption key. USB powered, this hard drive is available in both a 160 and 320 GB capacity.

Available at Maxtor.com

Price: SR225 (160GB) and SR506 (320GB) Ear Pressure Equalizer We’ve all experienced painful ear pressure while flying on a plane, but that can now all be in the past with this ingenious device. The Ear Pressure Equalizer is as small as a mobile phone and weighs just 45g. It works by sucking air from the outer ear canal and creating a slight vacuum which then gently pushes the eardrum back into its original position. Using the equalizer is easy; simply close the ear canal with the equalizer, briefly press the yellow membrane and you are done. No matter how strongly you press, the built-in safety vent will prevent the build-up of too much pressure.

Available proidee.co.uk Price: SR264

Nokia N900 The much awaited mobile phone from Nokia, the N900, has finally been unveiled and it has features galore. The Nokia N900 will run on Linux-based Maemo operating system making this phone behave much like a computer allowing you to run multiple applications simultaneously. You can customize the display screen with shortcuts to your favourite applications, widgets or several other programs. The N900 has a 3.5-inch high-resolution WVGA touch screen, a 5-megapixel camera, an ARM Cortex-A8 processor for improved performance, OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration, and Mozilla based web browser for net surfing.

Available at amazon.com Price: SR2186

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Fashion & Shopping

Directory Fashion Designers

Afaf Baflah Tel:+966-5--5325251 Amal Engawi Tel:+966-5-03613314 Basma Moawad Tel: +966-5-33653333 Eman Joharji Tel: +966-5-35687773 Fatima Abed Tel: +966-5-54369993 Gardenia Hafez Tel:+966-5-6666230 Hanaa Samman Tel: +966-50505350958 Jameela Al-Shaer Tel: +966-2-50609052 Maha Ghalayeni +966-506661634 Manar Al.Rawi Tel:+966-569169923 Meriam Arab Tel: +966-2-503333128 Mona Abulfaraj Tel:+966-505652018 Nawal Maimani Tel: +966-2-6606502 Rania Khogeer Tel:+966-5555532571 Rotana Alhashimi Tel: +966-2-554598449 Sahar Serafi Tel:+966-5505622515 Salma Design Tel:+966-5533227116 Salma Rudwan Tel: +966-2-504627012 Shaza Khayali Tel: +-966-2-500909321 Thanaa Addas Tel:+966-5504664288 Turki Jadallah Tel:+966-506677800 36 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Wed Bogary Tel:+966-504634001

Florists, Plants Al Khidra Landscaping Tel: +966-2-6913946 Arabian Flower Tel: +966-2-6644403 Azhar Rima Tel: +966-2-2564001 Eshrak Tel: +966-2-6643035 Florina Tel: +966-2-6670719 Flowers Center Tel: +966-2-6607391 Flowers Queen Tel: +966-2-6621779 Gardenia Tel: +966-2-6609220 Nargis Flowers Est. Tel: +966-5-03610408 Party Land Tel: +966-2-6633220 Petals Tel: +966-2-6642519 Rabya Tel: +966-2-6602856 Spring Flower Tel: +966-2-6519684 Sendian Flowers +966-2-6835679 Sultan Garden Center Tel: +966-2-6686666

Furniture Abdul Latif Tel:+966-2-6391220 Alalameya Tel:+966-2-6915188 Al-Sabban Tel:+966-2-6909900 Batal Design

Sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6983288 Bin Shayhoon Tel:+966-2-2574815 Dimos Tel:+966-2-2830308 Elegant Home Tel:+966-2-6602757 Estikbal Tel:+966-2-6687511 Home Plaza Tel:+966-2-6685002 Ikea Tel:+966-2-6633000 La Maison Colonaile Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-2616800 Ligne Roset Rawdah st.

Tel:+966-2-6634158 Mazar Rawdah st.

Tel:+966-2-2844277 Tel:+966-2-6642626 Roche Bobios Rawdah st.

Tel:+966-2-6647272

Shopping Malls Al Khayat Center Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6303970 Shops: BOSS, Burberry, Chanel, Christian Dior, Coach, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Jacques Dessange Salon, Jamalouki, Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli, Rubaiyat, Sergio, Tiffany & Co. & Co., Tods, Yves Saint Laurent

Fashion Designers

Aziz Mall Prince Majed Road Tel: +966-2-616-2222 Dining: Al-Saaj Al-Refi, AlThawaaq, Baskin Robbins, Burger King, Cinnabon, Conton, Durrat China, Fish World, Hardee’s, Harfi, Indian express KFC, Krispy Kreme, Kudu, McDonald’s, Mongo, Panino’s, Roma way, Sheesh Kabab, Shawermar, Starbucks, Sushi King, Taco Hut,Trios.

Supermarket: Geant.

Shops: Accessorize, Adams, Al-Maghrabi, Al-Sawani, Aldo, Aldo Accessories, Ann Harvey, Athletes Foot, Aussino, B.Bush, Baby Shop, Barratts, Bata, Behavior, Bershka, Bhs, Camieu, Celina, Celio, Charles & Keith, City Max, Claire’s, Damas Jewelry, Dorothy Perkins, Etam, Faces, Femi.9, Gap, Giordano, Howard, Kids, Kotton, La Senza, La Senza Girl, La Vie En Rose, Mango, Mexx, Mikyaji, Milano, Miss Selfridge, Mothercare, Naomi, Nectar, New Look, Next, Nine West, Okaidi, Orchestra, Pans & Co, Paris Gallery, Pom Cherry, Promod, Pull & Bear, Pumpkin Patch, River Island, Riyadh Bank, SGT Major, Showtime, Sports City, Starbucks, Stradivarius, Swatch, Tape A L’Oeil, Terranova, The Body Shop, Urban, Vero Moda, Xanka, Zara.

Al- Haddab Center Tahlia st.

Tel :+966-2-6942888 Shops: Exit, Accessorize & Monsoon, Adams, Camaieu, City Plaza Colony, Faces, Jennyfer, Kekos, Koton, La Senza, Make Up For Ever, Miss Selfridges, Nayomi, Sergent Major, Spring, Tape

Florists, Plants

Furniture

A Loeil, Thyme Maternity, Wallis, Xanaka.

Badrya Towers Rawdah st.

Tel :+966-2-6062777 Dining: Le Croissant shop, Quattro Café.

Shops: Babooche, Basket of Pearl, Blend, Boutque Mix, BSX, Denim, Diesel, DKNY, Entra, Free Days, Hawanim, Infiore, Kurta Boutique, Le Croissant Shop, Le Style, Levi’s Store, Nowar, Optics2020, Pharmacy, Quattro, Samuel and Kevin, Suite 966, T Shirt & Jeans, U right, Zearuci.

Basateen Center Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6611721 Dining: Assaj, Baskin Robbins, Krispy Kreme, La Cerpelrie, Nutellina, Takada.

Shops: Al-Ghazali, Al-Moalim, Al-Sawani Department Store, Anne Klein, Baby Fitaihi, Bakhashwain, Bali, Benatton, Betty Barkley, Esprit, Courier, Glitter, Guess, La Perla, Max & Co., Max Mara, Noon, Opticals, Replay, Rubaiyat, Swish, XOXO. Coral Mall Tahlia st.

Tel :+966-2-6607624 Dining: Goodies, Second Cup, Tea Amo. Shops: Adawliah (Yamaha), Armani jeans, Beach & Beyond, Calvin Klein, Color Be Mine, Ecko, Ed Hardy, FCUK, Geox, Killah, Lacoste, Lindex, Lola et moi, Marlboro Classic, Miss Sixty, Patch Work, Primo, Quick Silver, Serb, St.Dupont, Sun Spot.

Etoile King road Tel :+966-2-6973428 Dining: Steak House.

Shops: Al-Romaizan, Boss, Canali, Come As You Are,

Shopping Malls

Emad Rizq, Fitoshi, Gentle Man, Lomar, Lo Spazio, My Fair Lady, Rawasy, Rubaiyat, The Wall.

Hera’a Avenue Hera’a st.

Tel :+966-2-6942236 Dining: Agadir, Baskin Robbins, Cinnabon, Hot & Crispy.

Shops: Adams’ Kids, Aldo, Alhomaidhi, Barrats, Bershka, Camieu, Charles & Keith, Faces, Early Learning Center, Jennyfer, La Senza, La Senza Girl, La Senza Shop, La Vie en Rose, Marks & Spencer, Mikyaji, Mansoon, Nayomi, Nine West, Sergent Major, Sports City, Spring, Swatch, Tape A Loeil, The Body Shop, Wailis, Zain, Zara Kids.

Hera’a Intl. Souq Hera’a st.

Tel :+966-2-6540097 Dining: Al-Musbah, Al- Umda, Baskin Robbins, Cinnabon, Hot & Crispy, Juice Island, Starbucks.

Supermarket: Danube.

Shops: Adams, Al-Attar, Al-Dahham, Al-Humaidi, Al-Maghrabi, Al-Mualim, Barkley, Benatton, Bershka, Bhs, Celio, Claire’s, Diesel, Esprit, Faces, Giordano, Guess, Health Lines, Jacadi, La Moda, La Senza, Mango, Milano, Mothercare, Naomi, Nectar, Next, Next Kids, Nina, Nine West, Panasonic, Paper Moon, Promod, Quick Silver, River Island, Sisley, Sony, The Body Shop, U2, Zara, Zain, Zimas.

Jama’a Plaza Jama’a District Tel :+966-2-6024580 Shops: Adams, Camaieu Charles & Keith, Giordano, Guess, La Senza, Mikyaji, Nayomi, Promod, Sergent Major, Tape A Loeil.

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Jamjoom Center Street Palestine st.

Tel :+966-2-6685388 Dining: Ice Cream Movenpick.

Shops: Abd Al-Samad Al-Qurashi for Perfumes, Celio and Longen and Dior, Cileo, Claire’s , Fareed Musalli for Gold and Jewelery, Gazzaz for for Perfumes Make Perfumes andand Make Up, Up, Geox, Jennyfer, Geox, Jennyfer, Kuwait Kuwait Airlines, La Senza, Airlines, La Senza, Malaysian Airlines, Marks & Spencer, Mikyaji Marks & Spencer, Milano Shoe, Mother Care, Mikyaji Nayomi,Shoe, Next,Mother Nectar, Milano Aldo, Nayomi, Promod,Next, Raymond Care, Weil Watches, Starbucks, Nectar, Aldo, Promod, The Body Shop, The Raymond Weil Watches, International Watches, Starbucks, Thefor Body Tokyo The Games.

Shop, International for Watches, Tokyo Jeddah Mall Games.

Tahlia Street Jeddah Mall Tel: +966-2-6678666 Tahlia Dining:st.Al-Tajin, Basket of Cookies, Baskin Robbins, Tel: +966-2-6678666 Costa Café, Cinnabon, Dining: Al-Tajin, Basket Hawaii, Hijaziyat of Cookies, Baskin, Hot & Crispy, Joffrey’s, Le Robbins, Costa Café, Gadin Suzette, Mongo, Cinnabon, Hawaii, Padovana, Panino’s, Steak Hijaziyat , Hot & & Bake,Joffrey’s, Sushi King.

Crispy, Le Gadin Mongo, Shops:Suzette, Al-Musali & AlPadovana, Panino’s, Raies, Barakat Jewellery, Steak & Elite, Bake,Eye2eye, Sushi Damas, King.

Faces, Gosh, Karen Millen, Kipling,Al-Musali Luxury, Maria Shops: & AlPino, Naomi, Raies, BarakatSwatch, Jewellery, Trussardi, WAIPAI. Damas, Elite, Eye2eye, Faces, Gosh, Karen La Promenade Millen, Kipling,2Luxury, Tahlia Street Maria Pino, Naomi, Tel: +966-2-6688737 Swatch, Trussardi, Dining: WAIPAI.Al-Forn, Carmel, Gelato, La Promenade Café, Lifestyles 2Café.

La Promenade Tahlia Shops:st.

Budget, Chic Tel: +966-2-6688737 Boutique, Chole, Femi.9, Dining: Al-Forn, Carmel, Lerre, Lifestyles, Mavi, Gelato, La Promenade PaperMoon, Quik Sliver, Café, Café.

Roxy,Lifestyles Sport Look.

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LeBoutique, Mall Chole, Femi.9, Tahlia Street Lerre, Lifestyles, Mavi, Tel: +966-2-6600111 PaperMoon, Quik Sliver, Dining: Express, Roxy, Cerebe Sport Look.

Layla’s, Le Croissant shop, Le Mall Cinabbon, Starbucks.

Tahlia st.

Shops: Accessories, Claire’s, Tel: +966-2-6600111 Fitaihi Jeweley, Karen Millen, Dining: Cerebe Express, la Layla’s, Senza, Musalli, Nine West, Le Croissant Rizq Jewellery, Rosyblue, shop, Cinabbon, Rubaiyat (Bags Starbucks. & Shoes), Showtime, Springfield, Shops: Accessories, Swatch, The BodyJeweley, Shop.

Claire’s, Fitaihi

Mall of Arabia Karen Millen, la Senza, Al-Haramein Road Musalli, Nine West, Rizq Tel: +966-9-2000-9550 Jewellery, Rosyblue, Dining: Al-Saaj Al-Refi, Rubaiyat (Bags & Brioche Burger King, Shoes),Doree, Showtime, Café Larica Espresso, Springfield, Swatch,Café The Verganano , Cinnabon, Body Shop.

Charley’s, Conton, Costa Mall of Arabia Coffee, Hardee’s, KFC, Krispy Al-Haramein Road Kreme , Kudu, London Tel: +966-9-2000-9550 Fish&Chips, McDonald’s, Dining: Al-Saaj AlMongo, Pans, way, Refi, BriocheRoma Doree, Shawermar, Starbucks, Burger King, Café Sushi King, Taco Hut, Thai Larica Espresso, Café Express, The Pizza Company, Verganano , Cinnabon, T.G.I Fridays,Conton, Tony Roma’s, Charley’s, Costa Zyng (Asian Grill).

Coffee, Hardee’s, KFC, Supermarket: Krispy KremeGeant. , Kudu, Shops: Abu Sharaf, London Fish&Chips, Accesorize, Adams, Adidas, McDonald’s, Mongo, Ahmad Abdulwahed, Pans, Roma way, Alpha Opticals, Alshaya, Balad, Shawermar, Starbucks, Bershaka, Blue Age, Bonia, Sushi King, Taco Hut, Boots, Brics, BSB, BSX, C&B, Thai Express, The Pizza C&K, Cameui, Camille’s Company, T.G.I Fridays, Sidewalk, Carters, Celio, Tony Roma’s, Zyng Chad Valley, Coast, D-F(Asian Grill). Diesel, P-T, Debenhams, Supermarket: Disigula, DorthyGeant.

Perkins, Shops: Abu Sharaf, Forever21, Evans, Exit, Faces, Accesorize, Adams, Gap, GBK, Girls, H-Flow, Adidas, Ahmad H&M, Hokair, Hush Hush, Abdulwahed, I Style, Jennyfer,Alpha Kikik, La Opticals, Alshaya, Senza, La Senza Gril, La Vie EnBalad, Rose, Bershaka, Lady Bird, Blue Life Kids, Age, Bonia, Boots, Limited Too, Liz Claiborne, Brics, BSB, BSX,Maghrabi C&B, Lynnes, Mango, C&K, Cameui, Kids, Mini Modu,Camille’s Miss Sidewalk, Carters, Celio, Selfridge, Miss Whatever, Chad Valley, Coast, Mothercare, Nectar, New D-F-P-T, Debenhams, Yorker, Next,Nike, Yarz, Diesel, Disigula, Nil Dorthy

Perkins, Forever21, Evans, Exit, Faces, Gap, GBK, Girls, H-Flow, H&M, Hokair, Hush Hush, I Style, Jennyfer, Kikik, La Senza, La Senza Gril, La Vie En Rose, Lady Bird, Life Kids, Limited Too, Liz Claiborne, Lynnes, Mango, Maghrabi Kids, Mini Modu, Miss Selfridge, Miss Whatever, Mothercare, Nectar, New Yorker, Next,Nike, Nil Yarz, Nose, Oasis, Okaidi, Opt. Centre, Party Princess, Pride of Kashmir, Principle, Pull & Bear, Puma, Pumpkin Patch, Quiz, Ribbon, Rina, Salhiya, School, Sgt.Major, SIA, Spring, Stradivarius, Sun & Sands Sports, Swiss Corner, Tally Wejil, TCF, Terranova, Terranova Kids, The Museum, TPC, Twaila, Vero Moda, Vertbaudet, Viss, Wallis, Warehouse, White Company, Zahoor Al-Reef, Zara, ZYNG. Red Sea Mall King Road Tel: +966-2-2151551 Dining: Apple Bee’s, AlBaik, Al- Nabulsi, Baskin Robbins, Bonnon Cup, Burgerino, Burgerking, Café Larica, Canton, Cheese Cake Factory, Chinese Pearl, Crepe Suzette, Cup & Cino, Hagen Duz,Hardee’s, Hijaziyat, House of Donuts, Indian Express, KFC, Krispy Kreme, Kudu, London Fish, Magic Wok, McDonald’s, On the Broder, Pana Caldo, Pan’s & Co, Roma Way, Santino’s, Second Cup, Shamiana, Starbucks, Steak House, Swensen’s, Taco Hut, Tajin, Tea Amo, Teayana, Trios.

Supermarket: Danube.

Shops: Adidas, Aigner, All Star Converse, Al-Mussali, Al-Refaie, Al-Sawani, Axiom, Barove, Beach &Beyond, Benetton, Bhs, Body Action, Body Shop, Bomby, Bonia, Boroue, Boss, Burberry,Calvin Klein, Change, Claire’s, Coach, Coast, Diesel, Diorucci, Divisage, Dorothy Perkins, Early Learning Center, Elaf (Travel Agency), Escada & Loriel, Esprit, Etre ea, Evans, Eye Fashion, Faces, Faith, Fanateer, Fashion Top, FCUK, Ferragamo, Fetaihi, Foot Locker, Giordano, Givenchy, Go Sport, Guess, Guess Accessories, Guess Kids, G2000, Izzue,Lacoste, Laperla, Lazourdi, Levis, Life Line, Life style, Limited Too, MAC, Mac PC’s, Maghrabi, Maghrabi kids, Makyaji, Milano, Mommy me, Montblanc, Mother care, Naomi, Next, Nokia, Oasis, Obaji, Occasions, Occulis, Optic Center, Panasonic, Paris Gallery, Patchi, Puma Watches, Replay, Rubayat, Rolex, Rouj, S & K (Samuel & Kenvin), Samsonite, Sefora, Sephora, Sergio Rossi, Sony, Sports Wear, Swatch, Tea Gschwender, Tiffany & Co , Tihama (Stationery), Top Shop, Top Man, Versacie, Vision Express, XOXO, Zuhur Al-Reef.

Roshana Center Tahlia st.

Tel :+966-2-2635114 Dining: Cinnabon, Coffee Corner, Crepe Café, Virgin Restaurant & Café.

Shops: 4U4Ever, Abdul Ghafour Amin Co.Shoe, Abo Moammar,

Abotche, Adawliad, Adnan Jewelery, Adolfo Dominguzs, Ahmed Abdulwahed, Ahmed Adgaish Electronices, Al-Falona Stores, AlHamary, Al Garmooshi for Matches, Al-Togbi, Al-Yasr, Al-Arabi Optics, Al-Dawliyah, AMH, Baby, Bajsair, Bayana, Blanco, Change, Courir, Damas, Extra Ordinary, Fayrooz, Fityani, Giordano, Guess, Halawani Audi Visual, Hamza Abd El Rizk Jewelery Damas, Home Appliances & Electronics, Hussain Trading Co., Jeddah International Market, Jollibee, Korloff, LG, Light, Linen Chest, Mohsen, My Fair Lady, Nof Jewelery, On Time Plus, Orange Bed Bath, Plug Ins, Pretty Shoes Yalghi Couture Qeuess, Said Ahmed Al-Ajou (JVC), Saloon Tamim, Samsung, Sandwich, Sarwat, Scholl, Sid, Sony World, Sunglasses Hut, Tamim Shoes, The Wall, Tihama Bookstore, Tuctuc, Zumorrodah.

Roshan Mall King Road Tel :+966-2-6226720 Dining: Al-Baik, Baskin Robbins, Chilis, Donut House, Fish World, Fuddruckers, Hardees, KFC, Kudu, McDonald’s, Second Cup. Supermarket: Hyper Panda.

Shops: Abdul Samad Al-Qurashi, Axiom, Bonia, Callem, Cavlo Rino, Cell Com, Cinnzeo, Claire’s, Colombia Sports Wear, Fendi, Gerry Weber, Giordano, Grand Optics, Gucci, Herffy, Ikks, It’s Mine, Jacqueline Riu,

Kashmir, Lingo, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Maghrabi, Mango, Mikyaji, Miss Fashion, Missha, Mothercare, Nayomi, Nectar, Panda, Royal Mandaina, Samuel & Kevin, Sayadyah Express, Sensi, Show Time, Stadivarious, Sun & Sand Sports, Swatch, The Body shop, Timberland, Tom Tailer, Toys R Us, U-Qote, Vavavoom, Versace.

Serafi Mega Mall Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-2844886 Dining: Al-Baik , Baskin Robbins , Blend , Burger king , Costa Coffee, Gelato , Hot & Crispy , Krispe Kreme , Kudu, Mc’Donald’s , Mugg & Bean, Seatle’s Best, Subway.

Supermarket: Danube.

Shops: Al-Sawani, Baleno, Claire D K, Claire’s, Faces, Go Sport, Life Style, Maghrabi, Pepe Jeans, Samuel & Kevin, Sensi, Swatch, Voyage.

Stars Avenue Mall King Road Tel: +966-2-2754522 Dining: Bert’s Restautant, Café Italia, Café Ceramique, Cerepe Café, Deera Café, Goodies, Haagen Dazs, Joe’s Diner, Krispy Kreme, Lina’s Café, Oliver & Company.

Supermarket: Carrefour.

Shops: Agatha, AlGhazalo, Al-Humaidi, AlMutahajibah, Al-Othaim, Al-Shayiya Accessory, Arabian Oud, Argeterie, Art of Idea, Axiom, Baby Fitaihi, Batteel, BCBG, Benetton, Body Shop, Bonpoint, Borbonese, Breil, Carolina Herrera CH, Champion, Coach, Cole DESTINATION JEDDAH 39

FATIMA ABID

Haute Couture

Le Chateau, Tahlia st. Opposite Tujjar Jeddah Tel: +966 -5- 54369993 www.fatimaabid.com

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Haan, Collci, Courier, Custo Barcelona, Cute, Derby X, Destination Maternity, Faces, Faith Connexion, Farsi Jewelry, Fayandra, GBK, GC Watches, Geox, Guess Accessory, Guess by Marciano, Hang Ten, Issam Jamal, Jarkas, Jasmine Box, Jimmy Choo, Kanz Al-Sahra, Karon Millen, Khider Rizek, Kohar, Kurt Geiger, La Perla Palace, Lacoste, Lide X, Liujo, Loccitane, Lyne’s, Magrabi, Majesty, Mama’s and Papa’s, Mark by Mark Jacobs, Masagh, Max Mara, Mikayaji, Mimosa, Moschino, Mutamiez, My Accessory, Nayomi, Nectar, New Look, Odd Molly, Oliver and Company, Painegonda, Patchi, Paul and Joe, Paul Smith, Penny Black, Petit Bateau, Pomellato, Paul Frank, Pucci, Quick Silver, Replay, Rubaiyat, Rumaizan, Saks Fifth Avenue, Samuel and Kevin, Sensi, Shalky QQ, Space Toom, Stella McCartney, Swarovski, Swatch, Tara Jarmon, Teen2Teen, The Counter, Tiffany, Tipity Toes, Tumi, Vertu, Voila, Waed, Wahat Al-Jalabiya, Wazer Pharmacy, XOXO, Zanotti.

Bossini, Cardial, Casa Rossi, Cerruti 189, Chin Chin, Coton, Cute Make Up, Dadida, Dearson, Eyat, F&f, Fashion Shop, Feel Free, Giordano, Go Bo, i2 Telecom, International Styles, R&R, Kodak, LA Lanidar, Lamar, Life Style, Lolet, Lora Lina Paris, Mag, Majed, Majesty, Manash, Mastiha Mikyaje, Nayomi, Orbit, Paris Gallary, Parkadello, Passion De Mode, Pierre Cardin, Pretty Fit, Rieker Antistress, Riyadh Lady, Samsonite, Sayadyah, Simi, Skin Bujoux, Soccer Scene, Spring Field, Teen o Teen, The Body Shop, Tokyo Games, U-mark, Vincci, Zain.

Tahlia Center Tahlia st.

Tel : +966-2-2634662 Dining: Al- Nabulsi Sweets, Burger King, Canton, Hot & Crispy, Indian express, Krispy Kerem, Kudu, La Creperie, Mana’ish, Manarat Marakesh, Minimoonz, Mirador, Panino’s, Starbucks.

Shops: Al-Humaidi, Al-Rayes, Armani Exchange, Bakhsh Jewellery, Birkenstock, Coach, Claire’s, Cope Copine, Daniel Hechter, Du Pareil Au M’em, Emad Rizq, Esprit, Evans, Giordano, Lacoste, La Moda, Laura Ashley, LoraChilli, Laurel, Sultan Mall Limited Too, Longines, Prince Sultan st.

Make Up Forever, Mac, Tel :+966-2-2758992 Mikyaji, Milano, Moawad, Dining: Al-Baik, Baskin Naoumi, Nectar, Omega, Robbins, Burger Kinf, Paris Gallery, Pierre Capo Grillo, Casper & Cardin, River Island, Rolex, Gambini’s, Cinnabon, Coffee Maker, Conton, Hot Rubaiyat,Sanrio, Sephora, Swarovski, Swatch, T.S. & Crispy, Kudu.

Dupont, Terranova, The Shops: Al-Mashat, Body Shop,Tiffany &Co., Al-Saadami, Al-Dham Tina Tailor,Top Shop / Watches, Athetes Foot, Top Man. Attitude, B-Bushh, BGN,

Woof Woof: Armani Exchange Goes Tech with Dog Tags

Starting this month, Armani Exchange (operated

by Rubaiyat) will be offering an exclusive range of jewelry featuring more than meets the eye.

The sleek and discreet luxury-infused dog tags hide a 1GB USB stick with an exclusive track by Tiesto titled “Reason to Believe.”

“The track is not available anywhere online, not even on Tiesto’s Web Site,” said Nader Sinno, operations manager for Armani Exchange for Saudi Arabia. “It was mixed exclusively for Armani Exchange customers this month.”

But before you rush out to Rubaiyat to try and pick it up, be warned, the dog tags are part of a limited offer, which will only last as long as supplies do.

With purchases totaling over SR1500 in onevisit customers can qualify to receive the free gift while supplies last. The offer is available in dedicated Armani Exchange stores Kingdom-wide but the stock is limited.

This offer coincides with the opening of Gucci’s largest dedicated store in Saudi Arabia this month. The floor space totals 315m sq, giving customers more room for retail therapy.

Officine Panerai joins Saudi Boat Show Luxury watchmaker Officine Panerai joined the Saudi Boat Show as a supporting partner to reinforce its connection with luxury connoisseurs and mariners who share a deep appreciation for the sea.

“The show is set to attract a vast number of marine enthusiasts and sea lovers,” said Officine Panerai CEO, Angelo Bonati in a statement. “Therefore it represents a great opportunity for Panerai to share our passion for the sea and showcase our innovative and timeless creations.”

The company recently launched two new Panerai’s association to the show is a natural extension of the brand’s rich heritage. In

the 1930’s Officine Panerai became supplier to the Italian Navy of sophisticated, high precision devices for underwater military use. Panerai instruments were immediately distinguished due to their exceptional characteristics exploiting a degree of technology that at the time was groundbreaking. Amongst the multitudes of ideas and instruments realized, a special range of watches was created specifically designed for use in extreme and highly risky conditions.

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Special Places

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Jeddah

quick picks:

DJ’s picks of what not to miss

Jeddah is packed with things to do all yearlong but for some of Jeddah visitors that don’t have a year; DJ has chosen the top things to do for the quick visitor. From the glitziest to the more the traditional; we’ve broken down our list of quick-picks on what the quick visitor can get up to while in Jeddah.

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SIGHT-SEEING Al-Balad (old Jeddah)

Jeddah oldest and most photogenic location is home to several museums, hidden away eateries and the best bargains in town on whatever you need from toys to electronics to oud.

Nassief house

Restored in 1990 by the Jeddah Historical Area Preservation Department (JHAPD) Beit Nassief forms the center of Souk Alawi and houses several treasures from Jeddah’s past including a 700-year-old flag mast and a fifteenth century cannon. Beit Nassief currently acts as a cultural center and is one of the many historical treats hidden in Balad.

Alawy Market

Flanked on both sides by more modern interpretations of shops which lined the streets centuries ago, the souk is a fusion of old and new worlds; fascinating yet brimming with energy. Despite its obvious commercial purpose, Souk Al-Alawi and the collection of other souks in the area are all priceless historical and cultural assets.

Khaskeyya Market

Located in the heart of Old Jeddah, visitors literally turn a corner and find themselves in the middle of this lively market. Throngs of shoppers of a dozen different nationalities stroll the small streets, pausing to admire one of the many brightly lit shop windows. The Al-Khaskeyya market embodies the diversity of Jeddah.

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RED SEA COAST South Corniche (Flamingos) Take a trip to the South and just see how much wildlife you can encounter. A day long outing might just trigger a lifetime hobby of bird watching. There’s 528 recorded species of birds, 11 of which are native to the Arabian Peninsula along with 133 species which breed here and 395 migratory species.

One of the better places is just south of the King Fahd Naval Base where you’ll most likely encounter Greater Flamingos.

Snorkeling and diving The Red Sea is known for its worldclass diving and is considered a snorkeler’s paradise. Not too far away from Jeddah are just several of the prized scuba diving/snorkeling locations and shipwrecks.

Boats and cruising Jeddahwis are lucky to be able to enjoy one of the best bodies of water in the world.

What better way to enjoy the Red Sea and its inlets through boat trips up and down the Obhur creek as well as day long boat trips outside of the immediate Jeddah area.

Corniche (picnics, walking, cruising by car) Despite the South Corniche having an abundance of wildlife the North is relatively more quiet. Perfect for a long walk or a quiet seaside picnic or even just a slow cruise down the coast, the most Northern part of Jeddah is just as beautiful as the Southern most tip.

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DINING Al-Baik Shining as one of the few examples of a western concept modified for the local market, Al-Baik has been a success since the early 80’s and is famous for its chicken and shrimp meals. From its creamy cocktail sauce to its rich and flavor packed chicken nuggets to its chicken meals, Al-Baik leaves customers calling, quite literally, for more.

Al-Nakheel One of the most popular restaurants for both expats and locals, Al-Nakheel is one of the better spots in town to relax, smoke sheesha, watch a football match, or to just have a chat. Located on the Corniche after Shalaal Theme Park, Al-Nakheel has an expansive outdoor seating area as well as covered indoor area (one for families and one for singles) boosted by a wide variety of sheesha flavors to choose from.

Byblos Paying homage to the Lebanese city of Jubayl which is located on the sparkling Mediterranean coast, Byblos brings to Jeddah the traditional Lebanese cuisine that is loved the world over. The restaurant is housed in a contemporary building on Corniche Road. Family and single sections give everyone the chance to savor Lebanese food in a modern setting.

Toki The very unassuming exterior would fool you into thinking that Toki was just another office building. Once inside, that reality sharply changes to linen covered tables, chandeliers, arabesque pillars and glass tabletops throughout. With some of the most uniquely delicious Chinese food, Toki is a must for the discriminating palette.

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SHOPPING Red Sea Mall Open almost all day this mall is a favorite for families from its variety packed food court to its fully rounded range of shops Red Sea Mall is a must visit for the visitor looking for a bit of everything.

Mall of Arabia One of Jeddah’s newer malls, Mall of Arabia caters to the higher end of the retail therapy spectrum sporting brands like Massimo Dutti and Lacoste. Its oval double deck design lets customers roam around the entire mall in one go without having to turn around and backtrack.

Souk Al-Shate’e (economy shopping) If you aren’t looking for designer clothes Souk Al-Shate’e is the best place to look.

With everything from carpets to glassware, there’s a bit of everything for everyone.

Al-Khayyat Center (luxury shopping) Jeddah’s original luxury mall is still as relevant as it was 10 years ago. From Dolce & Gabbana to Armani Exchange to DKNY. Khayyyat Center is the quintessential one stop shop for the top end of luxury items. Its outdoor courtyard acts as an anchor between the store interiors packed to the brim with the best brands from NY to London.

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Malls 1. Roshan Mall 2. Red Sea Mall 3. Mall of Arabia 4. Hera’a Souq 5. Aziz Mall 6. Serafi Mega Mall

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Hotels 1. Sheraton Hotel 2. Al-Bilad Hotel 3. Hilton Jeddah 4. Westin Hotel 5. Rosewood Corniche 6. Le Meridien Jeddah

7. Sands Hotel 8. Movenpick Hotel 9. Marriott Hotel 10. Crowne Plaza Hotel 11. InterContinental Jeddah 12. Al-Salam Holiday Inn 13. Park Hyatt Jeddah

Selected Destination Jeddah Distribution Point 1. Virgin Megastore

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Mihan Fainak is providing you with the a wonderful opportunity at advancing your career. Ghandour Co. is looking for some talented, qualified emplyees to join thier large family. Are you the one for the job? If you meet the requirements to one of the fields below, please send your CV to mihan@fainak.com

Supply Chain Manager

6-8 years of experience of handling the Warehouse operation; some or all of which has been in the FMCG sector, preferably with FMCG-Food experience within • At least 2 years of experience in Warehouse management • At least 2 years of team management experience Knowledge on business and management principles involved in strategic planning, systems development, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

Procurement Manager

6-8 years of experience; some or all of which has been in the FMCG sector, preferably with FMCG-Food experience within . Knowledge on business and management principles involved in strategic planning, systems development, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Excellent PC skills, email, Microsoft Excel, and

Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Logistics Manager

8 - 10 years of experience; some or all of which has been in the FMCG sector, preferably with FMCG-Food experience within . Knowledge on business and management principles involved in strategic planning, systems development, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Excellent PC skills, email, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Fleet Manager

Thorough experience and knowledge of vehicle maintenance especially large trucks.

- Mechanical engineering knowledge.

- Ability to multi-task and manage a team of experienced Technical Supervisors, and develop their technical skills and managerial abilities.

- Ability to handle stress.

- Ability to manage tight deadlines.

- Crisis management skills.

- Customer-oriented and sensitive to stakeholder needs.

- Ability to resolve conflicts and manage conflicting interests.

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

- Excellent PC skills, email, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint.

Warehouse Manager

6-8 years of experience of handling the Warehouse operation; some or all of which has been in the FMCG sector, preferably with FMCG-Food experience within • At least 2 years of experience in Warehouse management • At least 2 years of team management experience Knowledge on business and management principles involved in strategic planning, systems development, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Shipping Manager

6-8 years of experience in Shipping department ; some or all of which has been in the FMCG sector, preferably with FMCG-Food experience within • At least 2 years of experience in Shipping management and handling the Matters related to Shipping Operations.

• At least 2 years of team management experience Knowledge on business and management principles involved in strategic planning, systems development, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

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mihan@fainak.com Corporate Buying Manager

7 - 10 years experience in FMCG preferably in biscuits or chocolate Rigorous, data driven, analytical skills Strong Collaborative & network animation capabilities.

Curious, opened, ability to work in multicultural environment. Adapts easily. Project Management skills Change agent, Able to go fast and ambitious for the company Data driven/analytical capability, helicopter view Able to manage cross-functional change Organizational design and people development Credibility

Packaging Buying Manager

7-10 years experience in FMCG preferably in biscuits or chocolateRigorous, data driven, analytical skills Strong Collaborative & network animation capabilities.

Knowledge of Packaging material and its Process is desirable. Good Neogiation skills are essential. Curious, opened, ability to work in multicultural environment.

Adapts easily. Project Management skills

Assitant Manufacturing Manager

7 - 10 years experience in FMCG preferably in biscuits or chocolate Rigorous, data driven, analytical skills Strong Collaborative & network animation capabilities.

Curious, opened, ability to work in multicultural environment. Adapts easily. Project Management skills Change agent, capable of ÂŤ laying track Âť Able to go fast and ambitious for the company Data driven/analytical capability, helicopter view Able to manage cross-functional change Organizational design and people development Credibility

Performance Development Manager

Concrete Scientific background with high experience in FMCG industries (at least 8 years) Intensive technical & technological background.

Managerial skills.

Innovative.

Project management skills.

Good communications skills.

Computer skills.

Language skills

Raw Category Buyer

3-5 years experience in FMCG preferably in biscuits or chocolate. Rigorous, data driven, analytical skills Strong Collaborative & network animation capabilities.

Curious, opened, ability to work in multicultural environment. Adapts easily.

Project Management skills

We are also looking to recruit people for the following positions: Production Supervisor - Goods & Services Buyer - Production Planner - Material Planner - Procurement Controllers - General Maintanance Engineer - Project Draftsman - Utility Engineer - QC Supervisor - Inspectors - Microbiologist - Candy Bar Inspectors - Lab Technicians - R & D Specialist: Ingredient - R & D Specialist : Product Development - R & D Asst :Product Development - QA Supervisor Project Accountant - Application Administrator (IT) General Requirements: B.A, or B.E. required (according to field) 2-5 years experience in field Competency & Skill required

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Red Sea Coast

Fish & Ships

By Hans Sjoeholm

The Red Sea has no shortage of mysteries in addition to some of the best diving locations around the world. These mysteries culminated in ships running aground on coral reefs, which have been laying undisturbed for decades; attracting marine life from all over the Red Sea and giving a new life to these hulking behemoths.

As divers progress in their training, wreck exploration may become something they want to explore from the mangled remains to a man-made ecosystem. Although beautiful to look at, these wrecks are still dangerous, so buoyancy control is crucial to avoid damaging the decaying wreck; the homes of its new crew and yourself.

Jeddah divers are spoiled for choice. With so many navigation errors made over its shallow waters coupled with severe weather conditions and equipment failures, the Red Sea is littered with wrecks all within a short distance. Naming and chronicling the characteristics and histories of Jeddah’s wrecks would require its own publication, but here is a brief review of the most accessible and popular Jeddah shipwrecks.

Cable Wreck: Located off the northwest of Two Tower Reef (Abu Tayr reef), it rests on its left (port) side on coral sand 24m deep. The top of the wreck is accessible at 17m. Although small, it is fairly intact and, if the currents are not severe, swimming around is relatively easy. Hundreds of blue-striped snappers have taken refuge in the bow of the ship, between mooring ropes and scattered cargo pipes and (you guessed it) cables. Napoleon fish and great Jacks are sometimes sited out in the blue, and huge schools of Fusiliers are often seen feeding around this wreck.

The ship’s mast and stern section are popular photo subjects. On calm days, this wreck can be visited by divers of all experience levels, but it can become an advanced dive if the current is strong.

Hundreds of blue-striped snappers (Lat. Lutjanis kasmira) have taken refuge in the bow of the ship, between mooring ropes and scattered cargo pipes and cables.

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Underwater videographer Michelle McBride gives the 'okay' sign through a porthole of the Ann Ann wreck.

Ann Ann Wreck:

The largest and most challenging shipwreck that requires a stringent dive plan to be enjoyed safely. On certain days this location is only suitable for experienced divers due to the strong currents and big build-up of waves. The wreck is standing upright facing East with the bow firmly plowed into the reef. The stern section is spectacular to visit with its huge rudder ornamented with shellfish and enormous propeller decorated with soft coral. Being near the bottom at a depth of 28m is a dreamlike experience; watching a waterfall in reverse when the exhalation bubbles rapidly ascend towards the distant surface along the cup coral encrusted hull. Around the sandy bottom you may see blue-striped snappers, blue spotted stingrays, dog tooth tunas and, occasionally, Whitetip sharks.

With a recently enforced No Scuba Spear Fishing rule in effect, hopefully the oft killed Napoleon fish and Groupers will return to the wreck. The rear section of the wreck, resting at 14m, is still full of winches and machinery often frequented by goatfish, broom tailed filefish, coral groupers and ever

so territorial Sohal surgeonfish. Despite its obvious size, the wreck is badly broken up so exercise caution.

Chicken Wreck: Suitable for novice divers and since it is sandwiched between adjacent reefs, the current remains fairly calm all year round.

The deepest point of this dive site is 22m at the stern of the wreck. The front (the bow) is pointing towards the reef and the ship is resting on its port side. The rail of the ship is intact and is decorated with hard coral.

There are plenty of Pixie Hawkfish and some pipefish swimming around on the flank facing the surface. The cargo holds of the ship still have a few plastic bags stuffed with once frozen chicken. Bringing these bags to the surface would release smells in the air that would not help you make new friends.

The cargo holds still have a few plastic bags stuffed with once frozen chicken.

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The shallow Marble wreck, once breaking the surface, is heavily damaged and in some places ripped apart by the sea currents, leaving swimthroughs for divers.

Please respect our wrecks and do not remove any items or parts from them. Also, for your safety, do not attempt wreck penetration as it is a high risk activity that requires specialized equipment, training and supervision.

Marble Wreck: A shallow water wreck suitable for novice divers sits at 18m at its deepest point, it is possible to cruise around at 8-12m depth.

The Red Sea has had a devastating affect

on this wreck quite literally ripping it apart; the left (port) sections have completely collapsed scattering marble everywhere.

Lionfish can usually be found guarding the rear close to a ladder decorated with coral.

Pay attention to the masts which are often adorned with oysters and acropora coral.

‫تعج �شواطئ جدة و�أعماق البحر الأحمر باملناظر اخلالبة‬ ‫ فلع�شاق الغو�ص واملغامرة هناك‬،‫وال�شعب املرجانية املبهرة‬ ‫العديد من ال�سفن الغارقة التي ميكن الو�صول �إليها يف‬ .‫غ�ضون �ساعتني من الإبحار بالقارب‬

Be a reef’s friend but also keep yourself safe: 1. Watch out for fishing lines that pose an entanglement risk.

2. Avoid swimming into or under the wreck as they are aging and it can be difficult to ascertain when they might collapse.

3. It is advisable to be up-to-date with your tetanus vaccinations as sharp edges on wrecks are usually rusty.

4. Never touch the wrecks since many wrecks are covered with fire sponge, hydroids, shellfish, and edges of broken up wreck parts. * Boat operators would be well advised to take precautions by using existing mooring ropes in order to moor at the dive site rather than dropping their anchors on the wrecks which is harmful to marine life and compromises the very wreck that is being visited.

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Dive Shops & Dive Resorts

Jeddah’s dive shops are the city’s resource for water sports and activities. They are in the know about the latest rules and regulations, do’s and don’ts and offer sound safety advice with a smile.

Beach Resorts

AL-KHORAYEF YAMAHA MARINES EQUIPMENT Location: King Rd. next to Auto Mall Tel: +966-2-4202666 divingjd@khorayef.com Opening hours: Sat - Wed: 8 AM - 12.30 PM, 5.30 PM - 9 PM Thu: 8 AM - 1.30 PM Fridays closed!

DREAM DIVERS Location: Andalus Resort: +966-2-6561444 King Rd. next to Auto Mall Blue Beach: +966-2-2341900 Tel: +966-2-2150019 Coral Beach: +966-2-6561343 Fax: +966-2-6644892 marketing@alahlam-marina.com Crystal: +966-2-656 8888 Dive Village: +966-2-6561980 eric_fwd@yahoo.com (for Durrat Al-Arous: +966-2-6180000 boat trips) Fal: +966-2-656 0033 www.alahlam-marina.com Huda Beach: +966-2-2342332 Opening hours: Movenpick: +966-2-6555550 Sat - Thu: 9 AM - 11 PM Nakheel: +966-2-6066644 Fri: 6 PM - 11 PM Obhur Resort: +966-2-6563030 BLUE REEF DIVERS Remal: +966-2-6561880 RED SEA DIVERS Location: Reem Riviera: +966-2-2342332 Location: Behind Danube, off Tahlia st.

Sheraton: +966-2-234 2264 Opposite Danube, Tel: +966-2-6613931 off Tahlia st. info@bluereefdivers.com GPS: N21°32.743’, E39°09.727’ Opening hours: Tel: +966-2-6606368 Sat - Wed: 9 AM - 11 PM Fax: +966-2-6602064 Ahlam Resort: +966-2-2886242 Thu - Fri: 7 AM - 11 PM redseadivers@arab.net.sa Dive Village: +966-2-6561980 Branch: Durrat Al-Arous: +966-2-6180000 Durrat Al-Arous (50km north Opening hours: Sat-Wed: 9 AM - 11 PM Fal Diving: +966-2-6560033 EXT of Jeddah) Thurs & Fri 7.30 AM - 11 PM 624 Tel: +966-2-6181777 Nakheel/Ghulam Beach Resort: Fax: +966-2-6181778 THE ARAB +966-2-2342266 CIRCUMNAVIGATOR Red Sea: +966-2-6562199 DESERT SEA DIVERS Location: Location: Behind Danube, off Tahlia st.

On North Obhur Rd. GPS: N21°32.790’, E39°09.802 (Creek), near Rose Village Tel: +966-2-6651304 Compound Fax: +966-2-6608224 Al-Ahlam Marina: +966-2-2886242 GPS: N21°43.685’, www.arabcircumnavigator.com Al-Nakheel Village: +966-2-6562101 E39°06.449’ Opening hours: Tel: +966-2-6561807 Red Sea Marina: +966-2-2340117 All week: 9 AM - 10 PM Fax: +966-2-6561288 info@desertseadivers.com Hans Sjoeholm www.desertseadivers.com Dive Coordinator Opening hours Looking for the basics or Sat - Wed: 10 AM - 8 PM instructor level courses?

Thu - Fri: 7 AM - 8 PM Hans, a 25-year-veteran diver, Mondays closed! is the most qualified in the Kingdom for you to learn from.

Dive Resorts

Jeddah Marinas

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Wrecking

Through Our Lens:

Out

with the Bride of the Red Sea Photos by Hans Sjoeholm

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A ladder now houses a new crew on Marble wreck. It is important to remember that touching wrecks can be injurious to you since dangerous coral like the fire corals have made a home on the surface of the hull.

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Lionfish patrol the railings of 24m deep Cable wreck with their 18 needle-like venomous dorsal fins.

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The largest of the wrecks in the Red Sea at a base depth of 28m, Ann Ann wreck is reserved for experienced divers because of the strong currents.

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Dining

Around Town

Teayana: Tea and dining wrapped into one It’s hard to live in Jeddah and not revisit the same coffee shops and restaurants on a regular basis. Teayana is one of those favorite repeats for many Jeddahwis with its pages and pages of every variety of tea imaginable alongside its rich menu.

With its bright and vibrant color scheme Teayana at the get-go is soothing to the senses.

Bright greens and reds and wood paneled entrance quickly creates an ambiance of a restaurant that knows what its doing.

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sand dials will run out when your chosen tea is cool enough to drink. Coupled with a wide variety of sandwich’s as well an executive meal option including one salad, a sandwich and a selection of teas Teayana is both the perfect business lunch spot as well as a relaxing dining out spot.

Location: Andalus st. North Corniche: Atallah Center Rawdah st. : infront of Khaledeya souk Tel: +966-2-6062646

TuckedAway Palm Beach: Unique in every bite

Every city has a place or two which gives the cityscape its uniquenes; Los Angeles has the famed In and Out Burger; and Jeddah has Al-Baik and Palm Beach Restaurant.

Nowadays Palm Beach may not be nearly as iconic as Al-Baik, but it is still just as famous for its wide-ranging menu and mouth-watering shawarmas. While Al-Baik is fast food, Palm Beach is more of a sit-down experience with a much more expansive menu (namely it has more than 3 varieties of cuisine). The menu is a fusion of East meets West with items ranging from grilled pigeon to an old fashioned steak. The usual Arabian favorites like hummus and tabouleh are there with others as well. Single dishes as well as meal platters are available, which are more value for your money since the portions are relatively larger. An average meal at Palm Beach would cost you roughly SR40; this includes a soup, a main course and a dessert.

Every Thursday an open buffet from 8 PM and every Friday from 2 PM is available but the quality of the food is somewhat lackluster and not worth the SR80. What is most surprising about this place is regardless of what you order, a drink is always factored into the price of the meal. Offering flexibility of having a carbonated drink or a juice, there’s plenty to choose from at Palm Beach and plenty of taste to savor.

Location: Madinah Road, before Kubri Murabah (H bridge) Tel: +966-2-6394007

KING OF FALAFIL: Khaledeya’s falafel fix

Located near to one other falafel shop that claims to be more popular and of better lineage, this falafel shop already has its loyal subjects who have nothing but praise for its sandwiches. But does it really deserve the title of king? We found out one afternoon.

Adding to Jeddah’s diverse regional cuisine, the shop was established in 1980 and was named Cafeteria Jamal, for its owner. The name was changed 14 years ago when customers would occasionally come up to Jamal and tell him the falafel served at his shop was the king of all falafels. The success garnered by the shop is not only from the tasty falafels, but the dedicated team of falafel cooks, his viziers more like, that Jamal has managed to hold on to for the past two decades.

The rusty metal grate is rolled off the door at 8 AM just in time for breakfast and then is shut again by 1 PM. The shutter goes up again at 5 PM and remains open until midnight. Inside the fairly small shop is a French fries station next to the entrance and a cashier’s counter on the other side. But the prize of the shop is behind a large glass counter where fried chick pea balls, pickles, crisp fries and fresh, julienned salad in tahina come together inside aromatic pita bread or khubz. How does it taste?

Royally delicious and it’s cheap; the regular sandwich is only SR3 while adding hummus to the sandwich takes the cost up by a riyal.

Jeddah is a haven for falafels originating from other countries in the region and the moniker of king is certainly not an easy one to hand out. But the quality and consistency of ingredients does catapult it to the best of the best falafel shops out there.

Location: Mini Market, Rawdah st., Khaledeya souk

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Pizza Napoli:

Little Italy sneaks into Jeddah Inside its salmon colored walls and very unassuming exterior in Khaledeya district sits Pizza Napoli, one of the many ambassadors for westernized traditional Italian food.

With the usual suspects of pastas and sandwiches Pizza Napoli, offers the usual affair of Italian goodies. Easily imagined being made by a large Italian woman resembling Super Mario pounding some dough while shouting obscenities to her workers all the while exclaiming, “Mama Mia,” under her breath.

Clearly this isn’t the case but the food brought out by the staff has an air of authenticity to it unavailable in other restaurants.

it gives off an old fashioned ‘ristaurante’ feeling back in a small town in Italy.

With a medium pizza easily feeding two, and pastas brought piping hot Pizza Napoli is not for the discerning Italian gourmet; but for the rest of us it is one of the better pizza places for both singles and a family to enjoy.

Large LCD screens usually tuned to movie channels the ambiance although simplistic in design fulfills its purpose.

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Location: Rawdah st., across from Khaledeya Souk.

Tel: +966-2-6927796

LOCAL RECIPE

Mantu

Quiznos:

Taste with a capital Q

Following the tradition established by Subway over the last decade، Quiznos is here to do the same but better. With thick bread and flavorful sandwiches baked to a delicious goodness, Quiznos flies past whatever else came before it.

While not offering anything really new in concept, the quality of the ingredients is something we’ve been anticipating for quite some time. The American chain, famous for its chunky meats and rich sauces, brings its trademark to Jeddah and Thuwal (one branch serves KAUST exclusively).

Quiznos has a bit of everything for everyone but caters mostly to the informal quick eater; still delivering a mouthful of taste. Quiznos attitude to eating is about having a little fun and that much is clear by its Web Site.

“You can’t fake quality. No mystery meat here - we offer high quality meats, sliced daily, melted cheeses, signature sauces and toasted artisan bread for all our sub sandwiches. If you want mystery, go to the public library,” reads the Quiznos Web Site.

With everything from bread bowls (soup in a bowl made of bread) to thick chunky wedges to the Quiznos equivalent of a shawarma (Sammies), there’s flavor busting out of every loaf bread at Quiznos.

Location: Palestine st., Sari st., KAUST Tel: +966-2-6681485 / +966-26068012 / +966-515110909

A traditional Hijazi dish originating from Afghanistan, very similar to Chinese dumplings.

Ingredients Dough:

4 cups white flour

1 teaspoon salt 2 cups water Stuffing:

1 ½ kilo ground lamb ½ kilo diced onions 1½ teaspoon salt-1 teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon Cumin

Preparation Method:

*Mix flour with salt, add water gradually while mixing until dough is firmly formed. *Cut dough into small balls the size of a small egg and place with a towel. *Mix the ground lamb with onions, salt, pepper, and cumin and mix well. *Take each dough ball and knead into a 1mm thick round pate, fill center with 1 spoon of meat mixture, gather dough in top and press the edge of dough together forming a boat shaped dumpling. *Arrange dumplings in a steaming pot covering the bottom of the pan with oil or ghee, then arrange the pans one on top of the other. *Fill half of the bottom layer of the steaming pot with water and some salt, leave to boil, arrange layers on top and let it steam for 15 minutes then remove the bottom layer and place on top for another 5 minutes and the same for the third layer, the dumplings are now ready to serve.

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Wakame: Sushi on the go

Wakame prides itself for being passionate about sushi and that much is apparent in both their preparation as well as their uncompromised taste. Wakame brings elements of more traditional sushi often missed out on by many sushi restaurants in Jeddah – such as the Maki sushi resembling a rice club sandwich.

Located on Rawdah st., the small cozy takeaway restaurant is trendy; having a modern sushi bar and an open kitchen so the customers can see the preparation. The menu includes seafood salads along with Tempura, Sashimi, Sushi, Maki, Temaki, and Club Maki; a Wakame exclusive.

You can try a bit of everything if you are new to sushi or want to overwhelm your taste buds with different flavors. Our recommended items on the menu at Wakame are the Sakaran Tempura and the California Maki. White fish coated in tempura batter, deep fried and served with soy sauce makes an excellent Sakaran Tempura. The most popular sushi roll in the world, the California Maki consists of prawn, crab stick, wasabi mayo, wasabi tobiko and avocado which give these rolls a unique taste that is Wakame’s own. Apart from the Japanese fare, the restaurant also serves fried chicken and prawns for anyone who is not a fan of sushi.

Amongst Jeddah’s growing number of places vying for the sushi enthusiast’s attention, Wakame has become one of the top sushi restaurants in a short span of time, thanks to their innovative vision and dedication to quality. The prices vary from SR20 to SR40 for the assortment of food on offer and it is without a doubt worth every riyal if you want to savor authentic, delectable sushi in this port city.

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Mystery Diner Jan Burger: A simple burger for a not so simple town

Paying just SR7 for a burger isn’t common in a town of expensive malls and during times of inflation. Calling Jan Burger the recession burger just wouldn’t be fair even though it fits the bill.

Its compact, prepared for transport in a paper holder after you order, its cheap and tastes great. Jan Burger is anything but a recession burger.

Rich with taste and juicy meat paddies topped off with lettuce and cheese the burgers are truly some of the best in town.

The menu has other typo filled meals like shrimp and chicken burgers but they pale in comparison to the mantle of Jan Burger.

With a newly designed interior featuring a diner-like seating area, as opposed to the plastic chairs and tables from before this Hera’a eatery is something everyone should enjoy at least once.

Location: Hera’a st. across from the carpet souk.

Tel: +966-2-6550219 / +966-2-6924679

About a year ago the popular lounge/restaurant Balsamico expanded to a Malek Road branch, which has possibly become more popular than its predecessor.

Its colorful and geometric décor radiates a modern casual feeling, making it an ideal place for a night out or a business meeting. Coupled with an intelligently designed restaurant; with three different floors offering different kinds of dining.

Balsamico Too’s food is also up to a high standard and has been a DJ favorite for some time now.

The third floor terrace deserves high praise because it offers something different for customers. With a panoramic view of Malek road and the distant Rosewood and Corniche nightlife, the terrace is ideal for sharing some sheesha or for having a light meal in the space now closed off with glass windows all around. A major problem is the sheesha service though. Although the sheesha is of good quality the experience is damaged by lousy service with coals taking forever to be replaced.

Balsamico Too loses major points on service.

Given how popular the restaurant there is always a longer wait than necessary with food, rarely incorrect orders reach tables or customers have to ask several times where their food has gone to?

Luckily Balsamico has a saving grace: the staff are always friendly, polite and honest about what is happening. Not only that, but their deserts (chocolate fondant and sticky date cake) are one of the best in town. Balsamico Too outshines the competition by being polite and honest about customers want.

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Ruby Tuesday:

Biting into Americana

Jeddah has no shortage of restaurants that bring big burgers along with big taste and Ruby Tuesdays is no exception to that rule. While attempting to infuse fast-food style dining with a finer dining experience mostly in the same vein as Chili’s does, Ruby Tuesday is different just with the caliber of the food it offers. Large steaks, large burgers and chunks of fries Ruby’s brings the same kind of dining you could associate with the glory days of Americana.

Not really for the calorie conscious, Ruby Tuesday delivers on big taste and a wholly satisfying experience. With friendly-staff and well-presented food, appetite willing, will make your growling stomach growl that much louder.

The Web Site read “Ruby Tuesday is driven by uncompromising freshness and quality and gracious hospitality,” which is true in every sense of the term. The staff are by 70 DESTINATION JEDDAH

far the most attentive and most helpful in any restaurant of its kind which makes the difference in a dining experience despite the quality of the food. Ruby Tuesday’s holds true to its promise even if the burgers are a bit larger than life themselves, it’s an experience fit for the whole family and the occasional business lunch.

Location: Next to Manhattan Fish Market on Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6501999

Master Swiss Chocolatier

It all started in a small pastry shop on Markt-

gasse in Zurich’s old town in 1845. Confectioner David Sprüngli-Schwarz and his 29 year old son Rudolf Sprüngli-Ammann, who also trained to be a confectioner, dared to do something new: they decided to make chocolate.

In particular and in keeping with the new fashion that came from Italy – solid bars – just like François-Louis Cailler in Vevey and Philippe Suchard in Neuchâtel had already done.

From its humble beginnings 164 years ago, Lindt chocolate is now produced in six production sites across Europe, two in the US and is distributed on four continents in over 100 countries. The Lindt master chocolatiers design every piece with passion from the finest ingredients to ensure the rich taste and texture in every bite.

With different pralines designed to taste best with different types of coffee, Lindt spares no effort in working to create the best taste for everyone.

From a box of rich pralines to chocolate shells filled with a creamy delicious center, every Lindt creation is a testament to chocolate perfection.

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Restaurants Directory American Applebees Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6610012 Chili’s Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6634760 Fuddruckers Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6686330 Manhattan Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6590000 Muchos (Latin Grill) Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6613111 Ruby Tuesday Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6501999 Steak House Malek Rd. Tel: +966-2-6829955 T.G.I Friday’s Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6529330 The Texan Meridien Hotel Tel: +966-2-6633333 Uno’s Prince Sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6221320

Bakery

Atayeb Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6642150 Bonbon Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6697655 Crusty Rawdah st.

Tel: 920026633 Cheesecake Factory Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6690895 La Fraise Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6511312

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Le Croissant Shop Khalideya Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6061010 Le Gourmet Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6605061 Le Notre Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6602803 Le Vendome King Road Tel: +966-2-6924606 Mirador Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6063259 Munch Bakery Arafat st.

Tel: +966-2-6605010 Samadi Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6642424

Brazilian Hanviv Sultan Mall Tel: +966-594276234 Spears Intercontinental Hotel Tel: +966-2-6611800

Chocolates Anoosh Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6832209 Chocolate Corner Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6630449 Ganache Rawadah st.

Tel: +966-2-6601390

Coffee & Tea Shops

Best Cup Khaledeya St Tel:+966-2-6063619 Chai & Ba Khaledeya dist.

Tel: +966-2-6642084

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Al-Shate’e Dist.

Tel: +966-2-2753914 Coffee Republic Corniche st.

Tel:+966-2-6637575 Costa Coffee Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6067741 Starbucks Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6067790 Tea Amo Tahlia st./ Coral Mall Tel: +966-2-6601738 Teayana Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6681660

Chinese Baytote (Chinese Delivery) Rawdah dist.

Tel: +966-2-6164442 China Gate Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6970672 Durrat China Prince Abdullah st.

Tel: +966-2-2616885 Golden Palace Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6690377 Gulf Royal Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6653335 Toki Laylati Complex, Malek Rd. Tel: +966-2-6060606 Xian Gong Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6992212

French

Bert’s Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6606633

Black & White Palestine st.

Tel: +966-2-6610611 Crêpe Café Roshana Mall Tel: +966 -2- 2634989 Delifrance Prince Sultan st.

Tel: 920009950 La Cuisine Palestine st.

Tel: +966-2-6630363 Le Ciel Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6525354 Champs-Elysées Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-2845454

Fast Food

Al-Tazaj Tahlia st Tel:+966-2-83371 Big Bite Rawdah st.

Tel: 920001219 Burgarino Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6647928 Burger King Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6394375 Capo Grillo Khaledeya dist.

Tel:+966-2-69829152 Domino’s Pizza Obhur Tel: +966-2-6561888 Forn Wa Saj Rawdah dist.

Tel: +966-2-2574747 Gado Gado Obhur Tel: +966-2-6560787 Hardee’s Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6613360 Joe’s Diner Khaledeya dist.

Tel: 920005637 Kaddoura Palestine st.

Tel: +966-2-6683844

KFC Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6613356 Kudu Tel: 8001240061 Little Caesar’s Hera’a st.

Tel: +966-2-6823018 McDonald’s Obhur Tel: +966-2-6560017 Panino’s Obhur Tel: +966-2-6561911 Arafat st.

Tel: +966-2-6654264 Khalideya Dist.

Tel:+966-2-60647171 Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6676991 Papa John’s Hera’a st.

Tel: +966-2-6999624 Pizza Hut Obhur Tel: +966-2-2341962 Quiznos Sub Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6068014 Subway Khalideya dist.

Tel: +966-2-6063493 Water Burger Delivery Tel:+966-2-2830808

International

Al-Safina Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6590000 Al-Shurafa Al-Hamra dist Tel: +966-2-6602743 Al-Shurafa Lounge Qasr Al-Sharq Tel: +966-2-6599999 Andalusia Prince Sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6063210 Barnie’s Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6696201 Beaux Arts Tahlia st.

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Tel: +966-2-6983028 Black Rose Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6672953 Bubbles Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6697655 Café Aroma Al-Hamra dist.

Tel: +966-2-6605160 Café Céramique Malek Rd. & Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-7541668 Gelato Palestine st.

Tel: +966-2-6635524 Java Lounge Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6693393 Le Chalet Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6642330 Harley Café Tahlia st.

Tel:+966-2-6651010 Le Notre Café Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-2611222 Lolita Café Obhur Tel: +966-2-6562369 Pearls Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6642233 Senses Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6514375 Sibon Prince Sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6063143 Toasted Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-2616747 Vertigo Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6633241 Waterlemon Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-2848999 DESTINATION JEDDAH 73

Ice Cream

Baskin Robbins Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6640574 Gelato Palestine st.

Tel: +966-2-6635524 Movenpick Corniche st.

Tel: +966-2-6823366

Italian Aldente Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6970220 Amore Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-2847779 Al-Forn Obhur Tel: +966-2-6561566 Balsamico Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6633115 Balsamico Too Malek Rd Tel: +966-565345317 Bice Qasr Al-Sharq Tel: +966-2-6599999 Casper & Gambini’s Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6672020 Castello Khaled Ibn Al-Waleed st.

Tel: +966-2-6652281 Ciao Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6653710 Il Gusto Palestine st.

Tel: +966-2-6600337 Il Gabiano Corniche st.

Tel: +966-2-6587042 Il Villaggio Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6688233 74 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Il Porto Westin Hotel Tel: +966-2-6588200 Lallo’s Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6614719 Obhur Tel: +966-2-6561113 l’Olivio Arafat st.

Tel: +966-2-6687494 La Promenade Café Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6688712 La Villa Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6673434 Pizza Lenou Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6615599 Pizza Napoli Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6927796 Portofino Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6655855 Salues Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6680335

Japanese Benihana Sands Hotel / Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6692020 Ginza i chome Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-2-2578888 Le Japonais Westin Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6588200 Shogun Lounge Prince Sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6062288 Sushi Yushi Attallah Center Tel: +966-2-6997854 Tempura Yakituri Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6392468

Wakame Rawdah st.

Tel:+966-2-6682003

Middle-Eastern

Areej Zaman Sultan Bin Salman st.

Tel:+966-2-26597122 Abu Shakra Al-Hamra Dist Tel: +966-02-6645111 Al-Nakheel Cornhice st.

Tel:+966-2-6066644 Al-Rausha Hera’a st.

Tel: +966-2-6541460 Al-Wada’a Corniche Road Tel: +966-2-6555550 Al-Zawaqa Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6916004 Abu Zaid Hera’a St Tel: +966-2-6936633 Bait Al-Buff Prince Sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6917578 Beiruiti Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6686354 Obhur Tel: +966-2-6562606 Byblos Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6697655 Café Blanc Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-2848777 Cusine Halawani Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6688900 Goodies Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6657721 Green Island Café Corniche Tel: +966-2-6990090 Kan Ya Makan Al-Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6697777

Mataam Al-Sharq Qasr Al-Sharq Tel: +966-02-6599999 Manuosha Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-2565275 Palm Beach Salamah Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6918896 Redan Tel: +966-2-6542949 Saddah Tel: +966-2-6055982 Shami Corniche st.

Tel: +966-2-6065353 Shawermatak King Road Tel:+966-02-6642084 Yildizlar Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6531150

Moroccan Casa Inn Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6390006

Persian Al-Khayyam Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6590000 Jahan Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6571427 Sultani Andalus St Tel:+966-2-6693898

Sea Food Al-Danah Corniche st.

Tel: +966-2-6990090 Al-Multaqa King Road Tel: +966-2-6066666 Al-Hori Restaurant & Amusement Park Tel: +966-502724033 Atlandis Tahlia st.

Tel:+966-2-6611800

Fish Market Al-Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6611800 The Manhattan Fish Market Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6141900

Sweets/Dessert Al-Amoudi Sweets Raedah st.

Tel:+966-2-6642424 Al-Samadi Sweets Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6642424 Al-Emad Dessert Al-Jama’a Dist.

Tel: +966-2-2575268 Al-Mahawi Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-2575739 Cheesecake Factory Tahliya st.

Tel:+966-2-6690895 House of Donuts Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6675224 House of Kunafa Hera’a st.

Tel: +966-2-6918125 Sa’d Al-Deen Sweets Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-2752600

Delivery Outdoor Seating Play Area Shisha Sea View Wi-Fi

TAKING CARE Leftovers? Fa’ed Ta’am is a local charity association that will visit your home to collect leftover meals.

For more information please call: 0554053053

Notes

South-Asian Mahrajah Palestine st.

Tel: +966-2-6656558 Marhaba Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6636201 Raj Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-2632137 Shezan Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6621086 Taj Mahal Khaledeya Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6979698 DESTINATION JEDDAH 75

Religious Tourism

Eid Al-Adha

Around the Middle-East

By Syed Shabbir Siraj

A celebration with roots in the near sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) son Ismael, Eid Al-Adha, also known as the Greater Eid and the Festival of Sacrifice; it has become a glorious festival for Muslims all around the world. Taking place after the culmination of the annual Hajj, the festival is the second most significant in the Islamic Hijrah calendar. Even though the traditions and the day’s activities are similar from region to region, the local population of the different countries add a unique flavor to their Eid Al-Adha. Here we cover a few Middle-Eastern countries and how they commemorate the Festival of Sacrifice.

ALGERIA:

EGYPT :

In anticipation of Eid, a variety of sweets and cookies are made and new clothes are bought for everyone in the household.

Centuries old souks become alive with people as the shopping continues well into the night. The next morning, the Eid prayer is performed in a grand open space in every city followed by the slaughtering of a sacrifical animal. The preparation of dishes like mechoui (steamed lamb) starts as many meat intensive dishes are cooked over the course of the three days festival.

Setting their own tradition when it comes to Eid Al-Adha, many Egyptians decorate their homes with paintings depicting the Kaa’ba and the Prophet’s (pbuh) Mosque signifying that one of their family members has traveled to perform Hajj. Something else that marks the occasion of Eid Al-Adha in parts of Egypt is a bloody handprint on the door of homes, symbolizing the slaughter of a sheep by the household. Swings and small Ferris wheels decorated with colorful paper fill the streets as neighborhoods become playgrounds for children. The animal sacrifice takes place at home right after the morning Eid prayer.

Lunch is an all traditional fare and includes mumbaar; which is cow stomach filled with rice and meat, and fata, made from pastry, dried bread and minced meat and soaked in animal trotters gravy.

Much of the Algerian population prefer to use every part of the sacrificed animal is used. The tail, intestines, head, and feet of the animal are used in specially made dishes.

Children take to the streets throughout the day, greeting adults and collecting sweets from them.

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YEMEN:

LIBYA:

Days before Eid arrives, marketplaces in Sanaa and other cities and towns in the country become a flurry of activity; people throng shops and fight for an inch of walking space on the footpaths. Yemenis traditionally fast the day before Eid, slowing down life for a day; in comparison to the next few days when streets are filled with the sounds of celebration; traditional drums, excited children, and fireworks. Wearing newly made clothes, families meet to offer Eid prayer before the men slaughter the sacrificial animal. The arduous task of dividing the meat and placing it in bags is made easier with the festive mood in full swing. Going door to door, the children deliver little packets of meat to neighbors and to the needy who roam the streets.

Eid Al-Adha is celebrated in Libya like anywhere else in the region. Elders of the house, usually grandmothers, apply kohl to the eyes of the sheep the night before the day of sacrifice and burn incense all around the home.

JORDAN: Heralding the arrival of Eid Al-Adha in Jordan, wooden sign posts with details of where sacrificial animals are available spring up throughout the city, giving residents a wide range of choice and bargaining power.

After the Eid prayer, families visit graveyards to pay their respects to the deceased before the sacrifice takes place. Butchers walk the streets offering their services while children take the sacrificial animal for one last walk around the neighborhood. The animal, once slaughtered, is divided into pieces and most of it is given away to neighbors and the poor.

The main meal of the day is mansaf, which is lamb cooked in dried yogurt served on a bed of rice. For the children, Eid Al-Adha becomes a day of collecting candies and gifts from family and friends.

The night before Eid is spent praying for peace and prosperity and for happiness for all families.

The festivities begin once the animal has been sacrificed which takes place soon after Eid prayer. It is then time for distribution of the meat and many families begin the process of dehydrating the meat by rubbing salt into it and hanging it to dry.

Everyone looks forward to a special meal in the form of the bazin, the Libyan national dish, especially cooked on Eid.

‫تت�شابه تقاليد �إحياء عيد الأ�ضحى املبارك يف جميع �أنحاء‬ ‫دول ال�شرق الأو�سط �إال �إن كل �شعب ي�ضفي طابعه اخلا�ص‬ .‫ونكهته على املنا�سبة‬

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Travel Trends

Keeping pilgrims safe while traveling:

Expert recommendations to keep healthy this Hajj

By Michael Bou-Nacklie

With Hajj coinciding with one of the worst flus in recent history, travelers need to be aware of what they may be coming up against while they perform Hajj.

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Saudi Health Ministry officials have urged that those over 65 or under 5, those who are recovering from a flu or pregnant should opt out of performing Hajj this year. With an estimated 4 billion pilgrims expected to converge on Islam’s holiest sites the worldwide dangers of swine flu transmission are greatly magnified.

HOW CAN YOU STAY SAFE? There has been a lot of concern regarding how the H1N1 virus is transmitted, particularly with the influx of new arrivals due to Hajj season. It has not been uncommon to see locals donning masks when in crowded areas. But how effective is this method? Doctors have urged pilgrims to wear medical face masks.

All travellers are advised to ensure that their polio vaccination is up to date. Travellers with a vaccination 10 years old should get a booster with the trivalent tetanus, diphtheria and polio vaccine as well as a vaccination against Hepatitis A. Polio is a highly infectious disease, caused by a virus which can spread rapidly, particularly in crowded situations. There is no cure for polio, but it is prevented through immunization.

Pilgrims over the age of 65 should have the Pneumococcus vaccine Hands soiled after using the toilet or changing a diaper, or swallowing water or food that is suspected of been contaminated by human faeces are the main forms of transmission for the Hepatitis A virus.

A vaccination that can also be considered is hepatitis B, this is a highly infectious disease that is blood born. One way that male pilgrims can contract this disease is through the rites, where they get their head shaved. While Saudi clinics, hospitals and medical care are free, offering a very high standard of care, pilgrims need to remember to take their chronic medication with them, as well as a copy of the script for the border post and a letter from their doctor stating the patient’s medical condition and medication.

Although the risks are greatly diminished there are examples of diseases being transmitted far and wide during the Hajj even today. In 2000, Meningitis was carried to 14 countries by pilgrims on their return home.

The reason why the Hajj is such a hotbed for transmission is because of the tightly packed crowds of people, which quickly expedite infection through direct contact. Close contact also means coughing or contact with infected surfaces.

Some efforts have been put in place to stem infection rates, such as visa applications from pilgrims will be denied if their applications are not accompanied by a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Yellow fever is an acute, mosquito-borne viral disease, which can lead to severe illness and death.

WHO ARE MORE AT RISK? Individuals afflicted with the following conditions are more vulnerable to becoming seriously ill with the H1N1 virus:

* Chronic lung disease (including people

who have had a drug treatment for asthma within the past three years),

* Chronic heart disease * Chronic liver disease * Chronic neurological disease (i.e. motor

neuron disease, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis)

* Suppressed immune systems (whether caused by disease or treatment) * Pregnant women * People aged 65 years or older * Children under 5 years

‫للت�أكد من �أنك وعائلتك يف م�أمن من خماطر املر�ض �أثناء �أداء‬ ‫ قمنا بتجميع هذه املادة لتقدمي بع�ض‬، ‫منا�سك احلج ب�إذن اهلل‬ .‫املعلومات املفيدة‬ DESTINATION JEDDAH 79

Accommodations Close to the Two Holy Mosques: Madinah Al-Ansar Golden Hotel (4-star) Few steps away from Al-Haram Phone: +966-4-829-0177 Al-Ansar New Place (4-star) Al-Siteen st.

Phone: +966-4-820-7770 Al-Ansar Silver Hotel (4-star) Al-Siteen st.

Phone: +966-4-820-7117 Al-Haram Hotel (5-star) Abi Zar Road Phone: +966-4-818-2300 Al-Karam Hotel (4-star) King Abdulaziz st.

Phone: +966-4-815-5500 Andalus Classy Hotel (4-star) King Fahad st.

Phone: +966-4-829-0000 Andalus Dar Al-Khair Hotel (4-star) Few steps away from Al-Haram Phone: +966-4-818-1114 Anwar Al-Madinah Movenpick (4-star) in the Courtyard of Al-Haram Phone: +966-4-818-1000 Barakat Andalus Hotel(4-star) Al-Siteen st.

Phone: +966-4-820-8884 Dallah Taibah Hotel (4-star) King Fahad st., crossing Al-Siteen st.

Phone: + 966-4-829-0180 Dar Al-Hijra InterContinental (4-star) King Fahad st.

Phone: + 966-4-820-7777 Dar Al-Iman InterContinental (5-star) Off Al-Siteen st.

Phone: + 966-4-820-6666 Dar Al-Taqwa InterContinental (5-star) Off Al-Siteen st.

Phone: + 966-4-829-1111 Durrat Andalus Hotel (4-star) King Fahad st.

Phone: +966-4-829-1114 Green Palace Hotel (4-star) Abi Zar st.

Phone: +966-4-826-9040 80 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Hotel Elaf Taibah (3-star) Saad Bin Maaz st.

Phone: +966-4-818-0050 Hilton Madinah (5-star) King Fahad Road Few steps away from Al-Haram Phone: +966 4 8201222 Le Meridien Madinah (4-star) Khalid Bin El-Waleed st.

Phone: +966-4-846-0777 Marriott Madinah (5-star) Omer Ibn Al-Khatab st.

Phone: +966-4-818-0000 Movenpick (5-star) In front of Al-Safeya Bridge Opposite Al-Haram Phone: +966 4 818-8888 Ramada Al-Hamra(4-star) Abi Zar st.

Phone: +966-4-820-8084 Ramada Al-Qibla(5-star) Islamic Court st.

Phone: +966-4-816-0008 The Medina Oberoi (3-star) Abi Zar st.

Phone: +966 4 828 22 22

Makkah Ajyad Makkah (4-star) Ibrahim Al-Khalil st.

Phone: +966-2-572-0500 Al-Kadesia Hotels (3-star) Ajyad st.

Phone: +966-2-570-8066 Al Shohada Hotel (5-star) Ajyad st.

Phone: +966-2-574-4401 Dar Al-Manasek Hotel (4-star) Ibrahim Al-Khalil st.

Phone: +966-2-539-4444 Elaf Ajyad Hotel (4-star) Al-Masafi st.

Phone: +966-2-572-2200 Elaf Al- Sud Hotel (4-star) Ajayad Al-Sud st.

Phone: +966-2-570-8586 Elad Kindah Hotel (5-star)

Al-Messyaal st.

Phone: +966-2-574-5555 Hawazen Hotel (3-star) Gazzah st.

Phone: +966-2-575-5575 Hilton Makkah & Towers (5-star) Hijrah st.

Phone: +966-2-534-0000 InterContinental Dar Al-Tawhid (5-star) Ibrahim Al-Khalil st.

Phone: +966-2-541-1111 Le Meridien Makkah (5-star) Ajyad st.

Phone: +966-2-575-1111 Le Meridien Towers Hotel (5-star) Rawabi Ajyad road Phone: +966-2-539-9999 Manazel Al-Ain Mesrcure (4-star) Al-Azizia st.

Phone: +966-2-557-8000 Mercure Grand Um Al-Qura (5-star)

Al-Jamaiza st.

Phone: +966-2-570-2212 Mercure Hibatullah Hotel (4-star) Um Al-Qura st.

Phone: +966-2-549-8855 Mouta Hotels (4-star) Asshibikah Jobal st.

Phone: +966-2-543-5553 Ramada Makkah Hotel (5-star) Ajyad st.

Phone: +966-2-577-1448 Ramada Makkah Shubaika (5-star) Al-Shubaika st.

Phone: +966-2-546-0024 Sheraton Makkah Hotel and Towers (5-star) Gazzah st.

Phone: +966-2-576-0000 Zam Zam Grand Suites (5-star) Adjiad st.

Phone: +966-2-571-5555

24 hours Islamic Call Centers:

If you have any questions, need a certain Fatwa, or are just curious about Islam in general, the Cooperative Office for Call and Guidance at Al-Badiah under the supervision of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs offers a 24-hour call service in several languages.

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Useful websites: Mohammed Moshfiq Al-Rahman

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Bengali

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Hajj & Umrah Visa: www.hajinformation.com

Urdu

1- www.biblioislam.net 2- www.tvquran.com 3- www.rasoulallah.net 4- www.islamonline.com 5- www.quranexplorer.com 6- www.islam-guide.com 7- www.islamweb.net 8- www.islamicity.com 9- www.theholyquran.org 10- www.al-mawrid.org DESTINATION JEDDAH 81

Travel

Directory Airlines Airport Information Tel:+966-2-6855526 Air Algerie Tel:+966-2-6515232 Air Arabia Tel: 920013322 Air Canada Tel :+966-2-6696933 Air France Tel : +966-2-6512000 Air India Tel:+966-2-2632994 Air Sahara Tel:+966-2-6646559 American Airlines Tel:+966-2-6651333 Ariana Afghan Airlines Tel:+966-2-6611222 Austrian Airlines Tel:+966-2-6644222 British Airways Tel.: +966-2-92000 2215 Biman Bangaladesh Airlines Tel:+966-2-6652733 BMI-British Midland Tel :+966-2-263 3009 Cathay Pacific Airways Tel : +966-2-6670224 Continental Airlines Tel : +966-2-6693376 Cyprus Airways Tel : +966-2-6696304 Dallo Airlines Tel :+966-2-6513008 Delta Airlines Tel: +966-2-6570555 Egypt Airlines Tel : +966-2-6449007 Etihad Airways Tel :+966-2-6640026 Garuda Indonesia 82 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Tel: +966-2-6656121 Gulf Air Tel :+966-2-6680303 Jet Airways Tel:+966-2-6602332 Kenya Airways Tel:+966-2-6696933 Kuwait Airways Tel :+966-2-6675415 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Tel:+966-2-6512000 Ext.43 Lufthansa Airlines/ Swiss International Airlines Tel:+966-2-6514000 Middle East Airlines Tel :+966-2-6449150 Nas Air Tel: 920001234 Oman Airlines Tel:+966-2-6577979 Pakistan International Airlines Tel:+966-2-6422642 Phillipine Airlines Tel:+966-2-2632959 Ext.100 Royal Jordanian Airlines Tel :+966-2-6652195 Sama Tel : 920005588 Saudi Arabian Airlines Tel : 920022222 Swiss International Airlines Tel: +966-2-6511388 Wafeer Tel: 00966-2-4202510 Fax: 00966-2-4202511

Hotels AB for Elaf Hotel Co Tel: +966-2-6635871 Al-Amin Hotel Tel: +966-2-6482874

Al-Andalus Toppna Delux Villas Tel: +966-2-6632369 Al-Aziziah Hotel Tel: +966-2-6492900 Al-Bader Hotel Tel: +966-2-6310000 Al-Bay’ah Hotel Tel: +966-2-6444446 Al-Balad Hotel Tel: +966-2-6442179 Al-Bustan Hotel Tel: +966-2-6692164 Al-Bilad Hotel Tel : +966-2-694 4777 Al-Dar Al-Baydaa Tel:+966-2-6827771 Al-Fayrouz Hotel Tel: +966-2-6270696 Al-Hamra Hotel Tel: +966-2-6601794 Al-Hamra Sofitel Hotel Tel: +966-2-6602000 Al-Haya Jeddah Continental Tel: +966-2-6633332 Al-Hofouf Hotel Tel: +966-2-6520100 Al-Janadreia Apartments Tel: +966-2-6173824 Al-Janoub Hotel Tel: +966-2-6486844 Al-Kaki Hotel Tel: +966-2-6310071 Al-Malekah Hotel Tel: +966-2-6751764 Al-Manea Hotel Tel: +966-2-6823509 Al-Marwah Hotel Te: +966-2-6428148 Al-Msaadeyah Hotel Tel: +966-2-6603116 Al-Nahdha Hotel Tel: +966-2-6471158

Airlines

Al-Nakheel Hotel Tel: +966-2-6475127 Al-Saaha Hotel Tel: +966-2-6514121 Al-Waha Hotel Tel: +966-2-6715043 Al-Waleed Hotel Tel: +966-2-6690448 Ascor Co Tel: +966-2-6066425 Asdaf Hotel Tel: +966-2-6391112 Bahuddin Furnished Hotel Tel: +966-2-6479252 Cairo Hotel Tel: +966-2-6483870 Crown Plaza Tel : +966-2-6611000 Dallah Airport Hotel Tel: +966-2-6857788 Dourat Cornich Hotel Tel: +966-2-6561225 Habitat Hotel Tel: +966-2-2578800 Jeddah Hilton Tel: +966-2- 6590000 Holiday Inn Tel: +966-2-6326207 InterContinental Tel: +966-2- 6611800 Jeddah Marriott Hotel Tel: +966-2-6714000 Jeddah Orchid Tel: +966-2-6070777 Le Meridien Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6633333 Movenpick Tel: +966-2-6676655 Park Hyatt Jeddah Tel: +966-2-2639666 Radisson SAS Tel: +966-2-6521234 Ramada Tel: +966-2-6670777 Rosewood Corniche Tel: +966-2-2578888 Sands Hotel Tel: +966-2-66092020

Hotels

Sand Dunes Hotel Tel: +966-2-2562020 Sheraton Hotel Tel : +966-2-6992212 Sunset Hotel Tel: +966-2-6605000 Westin Tel: +966-2-6588200

Travel Agencies Ace Travel TEL : +966-2-6056002 www.ace-travel.com Al-Feraihi Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6655363 Al-Tayyar Group Hotline: 9200 12333 Tel : +966-2-6577333 www.altayyargroup.com Al-Zoman Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6515501 www.alzoman.com.sa Alireza Travel & Tours Tel:+ 966-2-6481360 www.Alirezatravel.com Attar Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6611222 www.attar-travel.com Bawadina Travel Agency Tel: +966-2-6493198 Bin Raffah Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6644111 Bin Mahfoudh Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6481055 Ejazati Tel: +966-2-6530055 www.ejazti.com Elaf Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6646559 www.elaf group.com Fal Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6838999 www.faltravel.com.sa Fernas Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6677472 www.fernastravel.com Intercontinental Travel Company Tel: +966 2 6677988 www.itc-Icc.com

Travel Agencies

Tour Operators

Kanoo Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-2632959 www.kanoogroup.com Mansour Al-Masaad Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6647066 Mawasim Tours Tel +966-2-6646425 Miraj Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-5-4514266 www.mirajtravel.com Nile Travel Agency Tel: +966-2-6645999 Portfolio Travel ltd.

Tel: +966-2-6604500 T & TS Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6914465 Top Adventure Travel & Tourism Tel: 920022216 Saudi Travel & Tourism Bureau Tel: +966-2-6633737 www.sttb.com Sakkap Travels Co. Tel: +966-2-6060018 Speed Flight Travel & Tourism Agency Tel: +966-2-6440100 New World Travel Tel: +966-2-2240440 Yasin Travel & Tourism Agency Tel: +966-2-6476276 Zahid Group Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6525670

Tour Operators Al-Samaklky foundation Tel: +966-2-6640662 www.samallaghi.com Arabian Camp Tel: +966-2-6900059 www.arabiancamp.com Arabian Explorer (Expatriate Tours) Tel: +966-2-6580663 trailcheta@hotmail.com Al-Shitaiwi Travel & Tourism Tel +966-2-6794022 www.alshitaiwitours.com Platin Luxury Travel Services Tel: +966-2-6575266 www.platin.com.sa DESTINATION JEDDAH 83

Healthy Living

Health & Beauty Together

Bringing

Lamasat Beauty Salon

By DJ staff

Lamasat Beauty Salon, is a three-storey beacon of beauty services fit for all tastes.

With a first floor dedicated to manicure, pedicure, hair and make up all to make you glow and feel as beautiful as possible while the second floor is filled with the calming sounds of birds chirping and exotic waterfalls as you are massaged. The third floor is reserved for bridal makeup and preparation.

Hygiene is always a primary concern when it comes to the staff of Lamasat and so they apply the highest sterilization standards throughout their salon.

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The tea-garden is a treat to relax in or as you wait your turn in the well-managed queue.

Every spa journey at Lamasat starts with their signature white coffee that makes one

feel at ease before the pampering has even begun. Several themed rooms are available based on your needs.

From a Thai massage, hot stone therapy, hot chocolate therapy to spice therapy, the menu of treatments goes on and on. Blending musk scents and roses, the Turkish spa and steam therapy are guaranteed to relax even the most tense.

Excellence surrounds everything on the last floor where a bride becomes the princess she always wanted to be.

Starting months before the big day, Lamasat’s specialists give extra attention to every detail from hairstyling to makeup to body preparation. Health and beauty join hands at Lamasat where you can be sure to indulge in the best of both worlds.

Location: Prince Sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6834002

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Healthy Living

Health & Beauty

Directory Gym & Health Centers Al-Mansoor Club Tel: +966-2-6934129 Al-Shabab Building Tel: +966-2-2600236 Fitness Time Tel: +966-2-6226369 Gold’s Gym Tel: +966-2-6912077 Hiltonia Gym Tel: +966-2-6590000 Hummer Gym Tel: +966-2-6671212 Khalil Training Gym Tel: +966-2-6934129 King Faisal Specialist Tel: +966-2-6677777 Power In Gym Tel: +966-2-6776177 Ryan Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6322848 Star Power Club Tel: +966-2-6776177 Women Al-Bedaya Center Tel: +966-2-6655225 Al-Nisf Al-Akhar Tel: +966-2-6710754 Bugshan Outpatient Clinics Tel: +966-2-6691222 Ext. 899 Henaa Center Tel: +966-2-6714619 Chamelle Plaza Gym Tel: +966-2-6634355 86 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Men Ba’Azem Body Building Tel: +966-2-6448844 Body Master Tel: +966-2-6652772 KAI Gym Tel: +966-2-6684466

Hospitals Abuzinadah Hospital Tel: +966-2-651 0652 Al-Ansar Hospital Tel: +966-2-682 5105 Al-Ansar New Clinic Tel: +966-2-693 3379 Al-Gadeer Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-672 2535 Al-Hamra Clinics Tel: +966-2-6651487 Al-Hamra Hospital Tel: +966-2-665 3939 Al-Haramin Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-647 4850 Al-Hayat Hospital Tel: +966-2-2681012 Al-Madina Medical Clinic Tel: +966-2-6881288 Al-Safa Tel: +966-2-6200129 Al-Quds Medical Dispensary Tel: +966-2-6970224 Bakhsh Hospital Tel: +966-2-6479666 Bugshan General Hospital Tel: +966-2-6691222

Dr. Effat Daghostani Clinics Tel: +966-2-6601729 Dr. Erfan & Bagedo Hospital Tel: +966-2-6820022 Dr. Ghassan N. Pharaon General Hospital (GNP) Tel: +966-2-6823200 Dar Al-Shifa Saudi Hospital Tel: +966-2-6822900 Dr. Siddiqa Hospital Tel: +966-2-6721763 / 672 1764 Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Tel: +966-2-6655000 Hai Al-Jamea Hospital Tel: +966-2-6806666 Hay Al-Sabeel Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6480792 Hera’a Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6920724 Ideal Clinics Tel: +966-2-6635444 Jeddah Clinic Hospital Tel: +966-2-6313131 Jeddah Institute for Speech and Hearing Tel: +966-2-6675311 King Abdul Aziz University Hospital Tel: +966-2-6408202 King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research, Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6677777 / 6365028

Gym & Health Centers

Magrabi Eye & Ear Clinic Tel: +966-2-6655200 Magrabi Eye & Ear Hospital Tel: +966-2-6365000 Mostagbal Hospital (formerly Dagastani Hospital) Tel: +966-2-6875255 Mushrifah Medical Center Tel: +966-2-6654366 New Al-Jedaani Hospital Tel: +966-2-6368100 New Jeddah Clinic Hospital (NJCH) Tel: +966-2-6675000 Saudi American Clinic Tel: +966-2-6605050 Saudi German Hospital Tel: +966-2-6829000 United Doctors Hospital Tel: +966-2-6533333

Pharmacies Abo Dawood Tel: +966-2-6877210 Al-Ajuwad Tel: +966-2-6473436 Al-Hamra Tel: +966-2-6440108 Al-Nahdi Tel: +966-2-6976208 Amal Tel: +966-2-6429486 Amira Tel: +966-2-6746001 Asia Tel: +966-2-6390553 Daan Tel: +966-2-6284405 Jamjoom Tel: +966-2-6081111 Noura Tel: +966-2-6685500 Remedies Tel: +966-2-6563048

Spa & Beauty Centers Al-Megayena Tel: +966-2-6655763

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Alexandre Zouari Tel: +966-2-6656161 Beauty Alliance Tel: +966-2-6681381 Body Line (men only) Tel: +966-2-2631859 Bouthaina Tel: +966-2-6631809 Carmen Center Tel: +966-2-6648122 Chamelle Plaza Tel: +966-2-6656807 Dar Al-Moda Tel: +966-2-6526660 E Spa Tel: +966-2-2632093 EVE Salons Tel: +966-2-6985787 Jaques Dessange Tel: +966-2-6695458 Jamalouki Tel: +966-2-6651888 Lamasat Tel: +966-2-6834002 Lila’s Beauty Parlour Tel: +966-2-6622676 Lucie Saint Clair Tel: +966-2-2832020 Majestic Tel: +966-2-6609940 Mana Center Tel: +966-2-6066628 Mervat Beauty Center Tel: +966-2-6630676 Miracle Beauty Parlour Tel: +966-2-6739597 Nadoleen Beauty Center Tel: +966-2-6633972 Oriana Tel: +966-2-6220773 Serenity Center Tel: +966-2-6648353 Soleil d’Or Spa Tel: +966-2-2842233 Spada Tel: +966-2-0010099 The Spa by Clarins Paris Tel: +966-2-6599999 Zowaina Tel: +966-2-6656311 7L House of Beauty & SPA Tel: +966-2-6534898

Spa & Beauty Centers

Specializing in a wide range of care & wellness services using some of the finest products.

Beauty : Dermalogical, Hair Care, Manicure, Pedicures: Nailtique products, Gel & Arcrylic nails: Young Nails. Eye care, Massage, Waxing.

Nail care: +966-544408585 Saudi Arabia, Jeddah Al-Rawdah Dist.

Al-Kayal st.

* HOME SERVICE

24/7 price inclusive of transportation costs but still equal to in-salon pricing.

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Lamasat Beauty Salon

Location: Prince Sultan st.

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Test your Perception!

Locate the origin of this photograph cut-out within the magazine pages.

Find The Hidden Items Find the listed hidden items, which may be hidden anywhere. Once you have found an item, put a circle around it.

Red Subha 2 Medical Masks

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Red Car Sheep

2 Red Carpets Soubia Drink

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Puzzle Words Find the listed hidden words,The words may be hidden in any direction. Once you have found all the words, the remaining letters will spell a secret message.

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Test your Hajj knowledge!

1- Which pillar of Islam is Hajj?

2- How many days is Al-Hajj?

3- What are the three types of Hajj?

4- What is the difference between Umrah and Hajj?

5- What do Muslims wear during Hajj?

6- What is one of the lessons learned by a Muslim on the Hajj?

7- When does Eid ul-Adha take place?

Hajj Test: 1. The Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam; 2. RIt’s first 10 DAYS of Dhul Hijjah; 3. Ifrad, Qiran and Tamattu; 4. Umrah may be performed at any time of the year, but Hajj should be performed during the month of Dhu’l-Hijjah; 5. FSimple white garments, commonly called ihram; 6. The equality of all people, regardless of wealth or status, is an essential and important part of Islam; 7. 10th of the Islamic lunar month Dhul-Hijjah.

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Useful

ArabicWords

&Pronunciation

Eid-ul-Adha

Hajj Miqat

Pilgrimage to Makkah A point for Hajj pilgrims to change into Ihram, the pilgrim’s garment

Ihram Al-Rajul

The Hajj garment consisting of two sheets of unstitched white cloth for men

Ihram Al-Mar'a

Women’ s Ihram

Muzdalefa

An area where pilgrims gather pebbles to stone Satan during Hajj

Mina Ramy Al-Jamaraat

The location where pilgrims go to throw stones at Satan The ritual of stoning Satan during Hajj

Eid-ul-Adha

The Festival of Sacrifice, takes place after Hajj

Tawaf Al-Ifada / Tawaf Al-Zeyara

An obligatory part of the Hajj where pilgrims revisit Makkah for Tawaf

Tawaf Alwada’a

The farewell Tawaf and the last part of Hajj

Hujjaj

Hajj pilgrims

Talbiyah

Verses that pilgrims say out loud while going on a pilgrimage

Tadheya

The sacrifice ritual

Zokma

Flu

Harara

Fever

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Shopping Items

Clothing Footwear Fruit

Malabis Jazma Fawakeh

Dates Book

Tamr Ketab Afsh

Furniture Souvenir Carpet Jewelry Silver Gold Antique

Tethkar Sojad Mujawharat Foddah Dahab Toh’fa

Watch Handbag Suitcase Mobile phone Toys

Sa’ah Shantat Yad Shantat Safar Jawal Alaa’b

Perfume Incense

Etter

Earings Necklace Ring Bracelet

Bakhoor Halag Selsela Khatam Eswara

Shopping Phrases

How much is this for?

This is too expensive.

I don’t want it.

I want to buy this.

What is the total?

Bekam Hada Marrah Gali Ma Abga Abga Ashtri Hada Kam Al Hissab

Show me that one, please.

It is too big / small.

Warenee Hada Lowsamaht Marra Kabeer/ Sagheer

I want a discount.

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General Directory Banks Al-Jazira Bank Tel: +966-2-6518070 Al-Rajhi Bank Tel: +966-2-6422111 Arab National Bank Islamic Development Bank Tel: +966-2-6361400 National Commercial Bank Tel: +966-2-6493333 Riyadh Bank Tel: +966-2-6474777 SABB Tel: +966-2-6512121 Saudi Hollandi Bank Tel: +966-2-2368844 Saudi investment Bank Tel: +966-2-6531010 Samba Tel: +966-2-6533555

CAR SERVICES Abu Diyab Est. Tel: +966-2-6677779 Alpha Rent a Car Tel: +966-2-6974459 Avis Tel: +966-2-6855544 Al-Zaman Group Tel: +966-2-6914693 Daleel Tel: +966-2-6719219 Discovery Tel: +966-2-6714475 Fernas Tel: +966-2-6595000 Formula Tel: +966-2-6621213 Hanco Tel: +966-2-6684666 Hertz Tel: +966-2-6040339 Hessen for Rent Car Tel: +966-2-6430295 Khozama Est. Tel: +966-2-6317177 Key Rent a Car Tel: +966-2-6831236 92 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Car Wash

Modacar Tel: 920005555 Smart Care Tel: +966-533500077 V. Cool Tel: +966-2-6396969

Courier

Aramex Tel: +966-2-6910000 TNT Express Tel: +966-2-6678888 DHL Tel: 8003450000 Fedex Tel: +966-2-6839999

Delivery

Tedalal Tel: +966-2-6580000 Yalla Utlob Tel: +966-2-6580000 Ground Transportation Apes Luxury Chaffeur Service Tel: +966-2-2842626 SAPTCO Tel: +966-2-6474900

Business Services Venue Executive Club Tahlia street Tel: +966-2-6061010 www.venueint.com

DSL NET Atheer Tel: +966-2-6839333 Nesma Tel: +966-2-2567998 SPS Tel: +966-2-6824556

Embassies & Consulates E: Embassies C: Consulates

ALGERIA E: Tel: +966-1-4887171 C: Tel: +966-2-6985035 C: Tel: +966-2-6985034 ARGENTINA E: Tel: +966-1-4652600 AUSTRALIA E: Tel: +966-1-4887788 AUSTRIA E: Tel: +966-1-4801217 BAHRAIN E: Tel: +966-1-4880044 C: Tel: +966-2-6076770 BANGLADESH E: Tel: +966-1-4195300 C: Tel: +966-2-6878465 BELGIUM E: Tel: +966-1-4880044 C: Tel: +966-2-6076770 BRAZIL E: Tel: +966-1-4880018 C: Tel: +966-2-6603874 C: Tel: +966-2-6603866 BRITAIN E: Tel: +966-1-4880077 C: Tel: +966-2-6225550 BURKINA FASO E: Tel: +966-1-4652244 C: Tel: +966-2-6744547 BRUNEI E: Tel: +966-1-4560814 C: Tel: +966-2-6724343 CAMEROON E: Tel: +966-1-4880022 C: Tel: +966-2-6804541 CANADA E: Tel: +966-1-4882288 C: Tel: +966-2-6530434 CHINA E: Tel: +966-1-4832126 C: Tel: +966-2-6605113 CZECH REPUBLIC E: Tel: +966-1-4503617 DENMARK E: Tel: +966-1-4880101 C: Tel: +966-2-6672222 Ext 1163 DJIBOUTI E: Tel: +966-1-4543182 C: Tel: +966-2-6621938 EGYPT E: Tel: +966-1-4810464 E: Tel: +966-1-4831275

Banks

CAR SERVICES

C: Tel: +966-2-6605205 ERITREA E: Tel: +966-1-4801731 C: Tel: +966-2-6740592 ETHIOPIA E: Tel: +966-1-4824055 C: Tel: +966-2-6653444 FINLAND E: Tel: +966-1-4881515 C: Tel: +966-2-6438235 FRANCE E: Tel: +966-1-4881255 C: Tel: +966-2-6681544 C: Tel: +966-2-6681563 GABON E: Tel: +966-1-4567173 GAMBIA E: Tel: +966-1-2052158 C: Tel: +966-2-2573193 GERMANY E: Tel: +966-1-4880700 C: Tel: +966-2-6996436 GHANA E: Tel: +966-1-4545122 C: Tel: +966-2-6601429 GREECE E: Tel: +966-1-4801975 C: Tel: +966-2-6674088 GUINEA E: Tel: +966-1-4881121 C: Tel: +966-2-6637540 HUNGARY E: Tel: +966-1-4568644 INDIA E: Tel: +966-1-4884144 C: Tel: +966-2-6500104 INDONESIA E: Tel: +966-1-4882282 C: Tel: +966-2-6711271 IRAN E: Tel: +966-1-4881444 C: Tel: +966-2-6676132 IRELAND E: Tel: +966-1-4882300 ITALY E: TEL: +966-1-4881212 C: Tel: +966-2-6421454 JAPAN E: Tel: +966-1-2881100 C: Tel: +966-2-6670676

Embassies & Consulates

JORDAN E: Tel: +966-1-4880039 C: Tel: +966-2-6607630 KENYA E: Tel: +966-1-4882484 C: Tel: +966-2-4881238 KOREA E: Tel: +966-1-4882211 C: Tel: +966-2-6681990 KUWAIT E: Tel: +966-1-4883500 C: Tel: +966-2-6604898 LEBANON E: Tel: +966-1-4804060 C: Tel: +966-2-6690599 MALAYSIA E: Tel: +966-1-4887100 C: Tel: +966-2-6727740 MALI E: Tel: +966-1-4195640 C: Tel: +966-2-6514940 MALTA E: Tel: +966-1-4615315 C: Tel: +966-2-6991599 MAURITANIA E: Tel: +966-1-4646749 C: Tel: +966-2-6297722 MEXICO E: Tel: +966-1-4808822 C: Tel: +966-2-6495332 MOROCCO E: Tel: +966-1-4811858 C: Tel: +966-2-6695234 C: Tel: +966-2-6695238 NEPAL E: Tel: +966-1-4645170 NETHERLANDS E: Tel: +966-1-4880011 NEW ZELAND E: Tel: +966-1-4887988 C: Tel: +966-2-6512109 NIGERIA E: Tel: +966-1-4823024 C: Tel: +966-2-6716865 NORWAY E: Tel: +966-1-4881904 C: Tel: +966-2-6611222 Ext 300 OMAN E: Tel: +966-1-4823120 C: Tel: +966-2-6996838

Ministries

Social Service Organizations

PAKISTAN E: Tel: +966-1-4884111 C: Tel: +966-2-6692371 PHILIPPINES E: Tel: +966-1-4880835 C: Tel: +966-2-6696797 C: Tel: +966-2-6693254 PORTUGAL E: Tel: +966-1-4826964 QATAR E: Tel: +966-1-4825544 C: Tel: +966-2-6945666 RUSSIA E: Tel: +966-1-4811432 C: Tel: +966-2-6659212 SENEGAL E: Tel: +966-1-4880146 C: Tel: +966-2-6690275 SIERRA LEONE E: Tel: +966-1-4643982 SINGAPORE E: Tel: +966-1-4803855 C: Tel: +966-2-6073980 SOUTH AFRICA E: Tel: +966-1-4429728 C: Tel: +966-2-6060299 SPAIN E: Tel: +966-1-4880606 C: Tel: +966-2-6607000 SRI LANKA E: Tel: +966-1-4606906 C: Tel: +966-2-6065414 SUDAN E: Tel: +966-1-4828857 C: Tel: +966-2-6475108 C: Tel: +966-2-6471273 SWEDEN E: Tel: +966-1-4883100 C: Tel: +966-2-6529615 Ext 204 SWITZERLAND E: Tel: +966-1-4881291 C: Tel: +966-2-6510772 SYRIA E: Tel: +966-1-4887481 TANZANIA E: Tel: +966-1-4542833 C: Tel: +966-2-6657528 THAILAND E: Tel: +966-1-4881174 C: Tel: +966-2-6655317

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TUNISIA E: Tel: +966-1-4887900 C: Tel: +966-2-6605328 TURKEY E: Tel: +966-1-4820101 C: Tel: +966-2-6601607 UGANDA E: Tel: +966-1-4544910 UKRAINE E: Tel: +966-1-4508536 UAE E: Tel: +966-1-4881227 C: Tel: +966-2-6670307 C: Tel: +966-2-6515436 USA E: Tel: +966-1-4801831 C: Tel: +966-2-6670080 URUGUAY E: Tel: +966-1-4620739 C: Tel: +966-2-6633300 YEMEN E: Tel: +966-1-4881769 C: Tel: +966-2-6896444 C: Tel: +966-2-6898555

Aromary Village Hera’a st., Behind Al-Rajhi Tel: +966-2-6940086 Al-Basateeb Village Next to Continental School, Off Price Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6944113 www.albasateen-village. com Belleview Executive Compound Al-Amal St., Near Jeddah Preparatory School Tel: +966-2-6547666 www.belleviewcompund. com Belleview 2 Compound Near King Faisal Specialist Hospital Tel: +966-2-6642636 Binzagr Villa Compound Al Azizeyyah, Madinah Rd., One block after Lexus Showroom Tel: +966-2-6642636 Compounds Compound 16 Sagr Quraish St, West of Abdullah Compound Al-Yamamah St., Behind North of Jeddah, Near Rolaco British Consulate Tel: +966-2-6825099 Tel: +966-2-6515416 Elite 2 Compound Abir Compound Near Jeddah International Prince Sultan St., Souk Near Saudia City Tel: +966-2-6681111 Tel: +966-2-6522358 www.elitecompounds.com Al-Andalus Luxury Villas Elite Compound Tahliyah St. behind Suzuki Near Jeddah International Showroom Souk Tel: +966-2-6695154 Tel: +966-2-6610930 Al-Aoun Village www.elitecompounds.com Al Bawadi, Near Al-Mirabi Fatima Compound Mercedes Bens Near Corniche, Behind Tel: +966-2-2563381 Business Park Arabian Homes Tel: +966-2-6515416 Al Bawadi Dist.

Garden City Compound Tel: +966-2-6822201 Palestine st., Behind Alwww.arabian-homes.com Nakheel Bldg 94 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Tel: +966-2-6607590 www.hhaproperty.com.sa Al-Hajrayn Village Corniche, Near A-Bilad Hotel Tel: +966-2-6943464 www.alhajrayn.com Hiba Compound Al-Hamraa, Ibrahim Adham St., Near Tarik Binladen Hospital Tel: +966-2-6650819 Kindi Housing Compound Al Rabwah, North Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6916219 Lotus Compounds Al Hamra, Al-Naeem, AlRihab, Contact PMDC Lotus 1: Al-Hamraa Dist Tel: +966-2-6980145 Lotus 2: Al-Nayeen Dist Tel: +966-2-6541107 Lotus 3: Al-Nayeem Dist Tel: +966-2-6548808 M&M Compound North Abhor, Nr, Amir Abdullah Mosque.

Tel: +966-2-6562166 M.M Al.Rumaih Compound Al Shatee, On Corniche Rd., 3KM from Hotel Sheraton toward north Tel: +966-2-6991231 Al-Manar Compound Al Safa, Prince Metab St., Near Al-Jedani Hospital Tel: +966-2-6938770 Al-Mubarakiah Village East Jeddah, King Abdullah St. Near Abraq Al-Raghama Tel: +966-2-6400158 Mura Bustan Compounds Tel: +966-2- 6910041 Nada Village Prince Majed st., Near Baud Telecom Tel: +966-2-6920099

Compounds

Al-Najia Compounds Madinah Rd., Besides SAS Radisson Hotel Tel: +966-2-6518178 Nueva Andalucia Al-Rawdah, Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6823434 www.andalucia.com Raytheon Compound Oops. Saudi German Hospital Tel: +966-2-6915380 www.raytheon.com Reem Compound Al-Salamah, Saqr AlQuraish st.

Tel: +966-2-6829196 Al-Salam Compound Al-Rehab, Palestine St., Between Dallah Tower& Makkah Highway Tel: +966-2-6717121 www.alsalamcompound. com Salamia Compound Al-Sulaymaneyyah, Near Carrefour Haypermarket Tel: +966-2-6400253 www.salmiacompund.com Saudia City Al-Khaledeyyah Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6820030 www.saudicity.com Shaker Village Compound Al-Hahdah, Prince Sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6991840 Sharbatly Village Prince Majed st., North of Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6910828 www.sharbatlyvillage.com Siham Compund Al-Rawdah, Near Saudi Binladen Group Tel: +966-2-6426431

kindergarten

Sunset Residence Al-Rowdah st., Near Jeddah Int. Market Tel: +966-2-6604276

Kindergarten ABC School Tel: +966-2-6988827 Ambassadors School Tel: 800-124-9000 Web: www.ambassadorsschools.com Building Blocks Tel: +966-2-6620174 Mob: +966-5-41525616 Childhood Spring Tel: +966-2-6607533 Creative Childhood Summer School Tel: +966-2-6077224 Mob: +966-5-04390998 IPS (Innovators Private School) Tel: +966-2-6714475 Mob: +966-5-69490403 Junior’s & Mom’s Mob: +966-5-04313440 Mob: +966-5-51796254 Kids Campos Tel: +966-2-6642351 Kids Time Nursery Tel: +966-2-6543111 Mob: +966-5-69693794 Little Smarties Tel: +966-2-6061913 My Little Kingdom School Tel: +966-2-6393951 Tel: +966-2-2575909 Thinker Tinkers Young Skills Development Tel: +966-2-6923715 www.thinkertinkers.com Up and Away Tel: +966-5-03654688

Schools

Ministries Agriculture & Water Tel: +966-2-6210002 Communication & Transportation Tel: +966-1-4042928 Education Tel: +966-2-6723028/ 6444305 Foreign Affairs Tel: +966-2-6047000 Health Tel: +966-2-6970006 Information & Culture Tel: +966-2-6514060/ 6476222 Interior Tel: +966-2-6684000 Jeddah Chamber of Commerce Tel: +966-2-6515111 Water & Electricity Tel: +966-2-6725349

Schools Al-Bayan Tel: +966-2-6611004 www.al-byan.com

Qualified Teachers...

with English as their native language

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Daycare - Kindergarden ‫ رﻳﺎض أﻃﻔﺎل‬- ‫ﺣﻀﺎﻧﺔ‬ Sari St, behind Jarir bookstore For more Info: T: +966-2-6980685 M: +966-5-69490403

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Al-Fasial International School Tel: +966-2-6761955 www.alfaisal-school.com Al-Waha International School Tel: +966-2-6729660 www.alwahaschool.com The British International School Tel: +966-2-6990019 www.continentalschool. com Coral International School Tel: +966-2-6832002 www.coralschool.net Dar Al Fikr School Tel: +966-2-6311118 (Boys) Tel: +966-2-6311117 (Girls) www.fikr.sch.sa Dar Al-Hanan School Tel: +966-2-6377729 Dar Al-Ruwaad School Tel: +966-2-6592225 Dar Jana International School Tel: +966-2-6642808 www.djis.edu.sa Global International School Tel: +966-2-6523444 Tel: +966-2-6144101 ( KJ ) www.gis.sch.sa Jeddah International School Tel: +966-2-6061253 www.jischool.org Jeddah Knowledge School Tel: +966-2-6913767 www.jks.edu.sa Jeddah Preparatory & Grammar School Tel: +966-2-6542354 www.jpgs.org Manarat Jeddah School Tel: +966-1-6730225 www. manaratjeddahschools.com My little house / House of knowledge Tel: +966-2-6652609 www.mylittlehouse-sa.com Thamer International School Tel: +966-2-6680747 www.tis-edu.com

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Social Service Organizations Charity Society in Jeddah Al-Zahra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6391100 Charitable Services for the Care of Cancer Patients Al-Rowais Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6511373 Enabling Marriage & family support Foundation Al-Nozla Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6811168/ 920000900 Faisaliah Women’s Charitable Foundation Al-Rowais Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6535000 Friends of the Heart Foundation in Jeddah Behind Al-Tahlia Station Tel: +966-2-6658384 Majid Bin Abdulaziz Foundation for Development & Social Services Al-Shate’e Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6062959 National Charitable Foundation for Blood Donation Tel: +966-2-6905008 Society Friends Charitable Foundation Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6919999 Women’s Charitable Foundation in Jeddah Al-Nazla Dist Tel: +966-2-6369652 Zamzam Foundation for Volunteer Health Services Al-Sulaimaniya Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6675951

NOTICE If you have any complaints about services around Jeddah such as: * Pricing irregularities * Expired Items * Denied coverage of warranted items e.g. a mobile, car, etc. * Refusal of service * Unhygienic food / working conditions Complaints can be filed to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Web Site or to their hotline.

Should the company not respond to the complaint from the Ministry, all transactions with the government in the labor office, the passport department and the Chamber of Commerce will be stopped.

Hotline: 8001241616 website: www.commerce.gov. sa/english/

NOTICE To report any issues that concern the Jeddah Municipality, such as: * Road Maintinance * Dumping sites * Illegal Building

Please call 940

Official directions of how to best utilize

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Recycle Now

Mawakib Al-Ajr accepts all your recycable materials

Jareer Bookstore

Al-Ahliya Fisher Co.

Location

Mohammad Omar Tawalik st.

Al-Sodais Pharmacy

Chocolate Palace

M.Abdullah Mosque Hamad Aljaser st.

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