Destination Jeddah October 2009

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A Turning Point in Saudi Educational History

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Hope In our ever-changing world, we have a great deal to be concerned with; a monumental economic crisis, growing concern over flu transmissions and global warming damaging our fragile planet.

EDITORIAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Enas Hashani

MANAGING EDITOR Siyara’a Shaikh

EDITORS Michael Bou-Nacklie Syed Shabbir Siraj

These challenges are not exclusive to a specific region or country; they have a direct impact on every living person on earth.

ART DIRECTOR Bayan Esam Abuzinadah

Although the challenges appear immense, it is at historical moments like these where leaders appear not only to inspire us and provide us with hope and strength; they also unite us in confronting our problems.

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Maha Alkhalawi Mohammed Rashad KK

In our great country, we have been blessed with a man who possesses a vision not only to inspire a nation but has also become a beacon of hope and of great possibilities for all mankind. King Abdullah we thank you…

With our beloved King as our role model, many citizens have stepped up to face these challenges. We at Destination Jeddah would like to thank those individuals, and show our support for their role in finding solutions in improving all our lives.

On a personal level, we would like to welcome our first newborn DJ family member ( Yousef Arab ).

Congratulation Bayan/Naief.

Thank you and may God bless you all.

TECHNICAL MANAGER Nour Tamimi

ART PRODUCTION ASSOCIATES Noura Ismail PHOTOGRAPHY Michael Bou-Nacklie Syed Shabbir Siraj Maria Mahdaly Hans Sjoeholm Scott Nelson CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Hans Sjoeholm Mahmoud Sabbagh Serene Feteih EDITOR-AT-LARGE Jessica Stockwell EDITORIAL ASSOCIATES Dina Ismail Silwan Eshgi PUBLIC RELATIONS Sultan Soufi

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i FEATURED CONTENT

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USEFUL INFORMATION

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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EXPLORE KSA

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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SPECIAL PLACES

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KAUST

Masturah

My Father’s House Khan Al-Khaleeli

RELIGIOUS TOURISM 72 Kaa’ba 101 FASHION & SHOPPING 28 Ashi Studio 32 Jimmy Choo 34 Lomar for kids DINING AROUND TOWN 58 New Openings, Restaurant Reviews RED SEA COAST Snorkeling

Directory 27 Arts & Entertainment 42 Fashion & Shopping 57 Beach Resorts & Dive Shops 68 Restaurants 82 Travel 86 Health & Beauty 94 General 2

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Useful Information

City

And Country

Useful Information

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.

Important Numbers: Directory for Businesses and Individuals (905) Emergency Services Telephone Numbers: Police (999)/ Fire (998)/ Ambulance (997)/ Highway Police (996)/ Special Police (995) Desert Police (994)/ Car Accident (993)/ Report an illegal person (992) Standard International Emergency Number for GSM Mobile Networks: (112) DESTINATION JEDDAH 5

In The

Photo by Eric Nelson/KAUST

Spotlight

KAUST

A Beacon of Education “The university, whose inauguration we celebrate

today did not emerge from nowhere. It is a continuation of what distinguished our civilization in its golden age.

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- King Abdullah, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

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Photo by Michael Bou-Nacklie

Minister Ali Ibrahim Al-Naimi, Chairman KAUST Board of Trustees, Dr. Choon Fong Shih, KAUST founding President, and his wife.

KAUST Inauguration Professor Choon Fong Shih, President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has made it his personal mission, “To help shape this new university of scholars, scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs, spurring them to pursue the big questions in science and take on the global challenges facing humanity.”

He delivered this message for the newest university in the 21st century during the evening inauguration program before an audience of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, Minister Al-Naimi, Chairman, KAUST Board of Trustees and distinguished guests in attendance in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.

Photos by Scott Nelson/KAUST

The Cool Factor The evening’s program broadcast live on local channels and webcast in it’s entirety through the KAUST.edu.sa website was a new technological achievement that went off flawlessly.

Starting with great technology, the university built a special inauguration site and had been counting down the days, minutes and seconds until the inauguration September 23, 2009. The webcast allowed brothers, sisters, families and friends far away to experience and witness the inauguration festivities. Across boundaries, countries and continents, viewers watched from the comfort of their own homes.

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Photo by Michael Bou-Nacklie

The Wow Factor The massive campus of 16 sq km on land, (and 20 sq km of protected marine sanctuaries in the Red Sea) is just a 45 minute drive north of Jeddah. Dynamic solar towers can be seen from the highway and anchor the main campus research buildings, library and museum.

Photo by Michael Bou-Nacklie

Discovery Walk is a pathway linking all buildings for easy access and the Rotunda foyer is a center point for campus orientation, directions and meetings.

A stunning view of the KAUST campus harbor and Red Sea out to The Beacon are awe inspiring and a marvel of engineering. Eleven thousand trees line the campus and an attention to sustainability and energy efficiency has resulted in KAUST being awarded the prestigious LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification.

A campus nurturing a new, proactive campuswide green consciousness.

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Photo by Scott Nelson/KAUST

King Abdullah’s vision has become a reality.

The KAUST campus community of approximately 2000 people is settling into classes, new houses, new jobs, state-of-the-art research labs and a new place to call home.

We welcome them all. Educational reform and economic development go hand in hand for our future success. KAUST is engaging this generation and leading by example the way for our children’s children.

belongs to us all. A living trust that we must keep. To keep this trust we must hold true to a commitment to inquiry to all. May KAUST prosper and grow and be a living gift for generations to come.

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- Choon Fong Shih, KAUST President

Photo by Scott Nelson/KAUST

For more information about KAUST visit http://www.kaust.edu.sa.

“As a living gift. KAUST is a trust that

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Schools of Jeddah:

Where are your kids off to this semester?

By Dina Ismail

With students returning to school, newcomers to Jeddah have the agonizing task of finding a school for their children. Luckily, there is no shortage of schools to choose from. Private schools in Saudi Arabia are generally divided into two categories: those following predominantly national curriculums and those based on international curriculums. Schools following national guidelines contain strong English programs and may even have English as the language of instruction while international schools usually have only English or some other language as the main language. The schools listed below are divided into English/Foreign Language Schools and English/Arabic Schools.

English/Foreign Language Schools:

- American International School of Jeddah** (AISJ formerly PCS) Established in 1955 this school started under the name ‘Parent’s Cooperative School’ mainly as a school for expat children. Today AISJ offers an American curriculum, a mix of upward of 900 students from a diversity of countries and K-12 American International Standards faculty and programs.

Advanced Placement (AP) programs and college placement available. www.aisj.edu.sa Tel: +9662-662-0051

- French International School of Jeddah Established in 1966, the Ecole Française de Jeddah is the only educational institution in Jeddah operating under a French curriculum.

Offering secondary diplomas in social economics, literature, and science. This school has over 1,000 students, native and non native French speakers and a cothe majority of which are Lebanese nationals, and is a co-educational facility. www.lyceefrancaisdjeddah.com Tel: +9662-691-8848

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- British International School of Jeddah** (Continental School) The Continental School was established in 1977 as a cooperative school between the British and Belgian embassies to educate their expat children in a challenging environment. Supported by Sheikh Abdullah Baksh and his sons, the Continental School opened their first purpose-built facility in the Basateen residential district of North Jeddah.

One of the most prestigious institutions in Jeddah, the co-ed Continental School was among the first in the world to implement the International GCSE examinations and also offers the globally competitive International Baccalaureate Program. www.continentalschool.com Tel: +9662-699-0019

**Saudi students are permitted to enroll in this institution only with an official permission from the Ministry of Education.

Arabic/English Schools:

- My Little House School Established in 1982, the language of instruction at My Little House School is English, including the Government English Syllabus as well as elements of the British Curriculum. Initially a nursery and kindergarten, My Little House has expanded to include elementary and secondary levels. My Little House has separate sections for male and female students. www.littlehouseschools.com Tel: +9662-665-2490

- Dar Al-Fikr Dar Al-Fikr was established in 1985 and is compromised of K-12 levels. It is unique among other similar institutions in that it has set up a “United Fikr Program” which integrates elements of both the national and international curriculum. The main language of instruction is English and its 750 students undergo vigorous college preparation at the secondary level.

- Jeddah Knowledge School A leading innovative school since 1996, Jeddah Knowledge School is known for its quality of education, low teacher-student ratio, well-rounded environment catering to all aspects of a student’s needs, and its commitment to academic excellence. The school is recognized for its dedication to international education, while ensuring that students remain firmly rooted in their own culture.

Upon graduation, students receive either an American Diploma or IB Diploma. www.jks.edu.sa Tel: +9662-691-7367

- Dar Al-Hanan A pioneer in Saudi female education, Queen Effat Al Thunayyan established Dar Al-Hanan in 1955 as the first private educational institution for females in Saudi Arabia. Dar Al-Hanan is also the oldest school for girls in the Kingdom and one with a long and rich history of distinguished alumnae. www.dhs.edu.sa Tel: +920-029-669

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In The

Spotlight

JCCI elections: Sami Bahrawi “Think globally, act locally”

Sami Bahrawi speaking at the 2007 Jeddah Economic Forum.

The elections starting the week of October 10th have caused quite a stir in Jeddah’s business community with a shake up in the electoral process of the Board of Directors at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) this year. One of the many voices that caught the eye of Destination Jeddah is Sami Bahrawi whose extensive experience as a businessman in Jeddah’s business community aims to bring change to the JCCI. 12 DESTINATION JEDDAH

In the past, elections for the four-year positions on the Board of Directors of the JCCI were conducted by candidates forming committees and running for office. This year, however, only individual members are allowed to run for office.

“The board is very broad and it should be, but I think I would bring a new perspective,” Bahrawi said in a telephone interview. Apart from being an accomplished businessman for the last 15 years, Bahrawi is also a core member of the international relations segment of the Jeddah Economic Forum.

This global component is one of the key factors, which he feels would give the JCCI more of an international appeal in helping Jeddah grow on an international level as well as locally.

“Think globally, but act locally. We should continue to have relations with organizations outside in order to learn from them and cooperate with them,” he said.

Part of his plan is to introduce initiatives which would be built on Jeddah’s already successful attributes, both as a port as well as a local tourism destination. Nevertheless, he also wants initiatives to be purpose driven as well as financially worthwhile. “Many

‫ «يف الغالب ف�إن املبادرات املوجهة للم�صلحة العامة‬.‫جمدية ماليا‬ ‫فقط متيل �إىل التحرك ببطء �أكرث بكثري من املبادرات التي حتقق‬ ‫ �أحد امل�شاريع التي يحر�ص بحراوي على اال�ستمرار‬.»‫�أهداف ًا مالية‬ ،‫فيها هو �إيجاد وتنفيذ �أفكار من �ش�أنها دعم منطقة مكة املكرمة‬ ‫والو�صول بها �إىل العامل الأول �إ�ضافة �إىل اغتنام �أي فر�ص من �ش�أنها‬ .‫�أن جتعل جدة �أكرث قدرة على املناف�سة‬ ‫وا�ضاف “ما �أرغب يف الت�أكد منه هو فهم النا�س لأهمية خروجهم‬ ‫” �إن الأفراد امل�سجلون يف الغرفة التجارية هم فقط من‬.‫للت�صويت‬ .‫يحق لهم الت�صويت‬ ‫ حيث كان يح�سب لهم‬،‫قد يعتقد الناخبون �أن �أ�صواتهم ال قيمة لها‬ ‫ يف احلقيقة ف�إنها‬،‫ �صوتا �إال �أنهم ميلكون الآن �صوت ًا‬12 ‫فيما �سبق‬ ‫اليوم �أكرث �أهمية حيث ال ميكن ا�سرتدادها (عن طريق املجموعة‬ ‫ مع خطة �صلبة جللب املزيد من الأعمال التجارية �إىل‬.)‫االنتخابية‬ ‫ ف�إن بحراوي على ثقة �أن الفائدة لن تعم فقط على الغرفة‬،‫جدة‬ ‫التجارية بل والكثري من �أ�صحاب امل�شاريع التي ت�شكل العمود الفقري‬ .‫االقت�صادي لهذه املدينة ال�ساحلية‬

times initiatives which are purely based on general good tend to move much more slowly than initiatives with a financial goal.”

Bahrawi is eager to move on “ideas that would support the Makkah region, bringing it to the first world,” Bahrawi said, “as well as any opportunities along the way that will make Jeddah more competitive.”

“What I want to make sure is that people understand the importance of coming out to vote,” he said. Only individuals who are registered at the JCCI as business owners are eligible to vote and Bahrawi said the change in voting has deflated excitement over the upcoming election.

“Voters may think their vote is insignificant, since previously they had 12 votes, but now they have just one. Now their votes are even more important because they cannot be recovered (by a group election).”

With a solid plan for bringing more business to Jeddah, Bahrawi’s confident air will not only be a boon for the JCCI, but also for the many entrepreneurs that form the economic backbone of this port city.

»‫�سامي بحراوي «�أفكر بعاملية و�أعمل مبحلية‬ ‫االنتخابات التي �سوف تبد�أ يف العا�شر من �أكتوبر قد �سببت �ضجة يف‬ ‫جمتمع رجال و ن�ساء الأعمال يف جدة بهزة يف �آلية انتخابات جمل�س‬ ‫ �سامي بحراوي‬.‫�إدارة غرفة جدة التجارية وال�صناعية لهذا العام‬ ‫�أحد املر�شحني العديدين والذي يرغب بتوجيه كل خربته املميزة‬ ‫كرجل �أعمال يف جمتمع الأعمال يف جدة ليجلب التغيري للغرفة‬ .‫التجارية‬ 15‫ب�صرف النظر عن كونه رجل �أعمال ناجح على مدى ال�سنوات الـ‬ ‫ ف�إن بحراوي �أي�ضا ع�ضو جوهري يف العالقات الدولية‬،‫املا�ضية‬ ‫ النظرة العاملية هي �أحد العوامل الرئي�سية‬.‫ملنتدى جدة االقت�صادي‬ ‫التي يعتقد �أن من �ش�أنها �أن تعطي الغرفة التجارية بعد ًا عاملي ًا‬ :‫ كما قال بحراوي‬.‫مل�ساعدة جدة للنمو على امل�ستوى الدويل واملحلي‬ ‫ ينبغي لنا �أن نحر�ص على تكوين‬.‫ ولكن اعمل حملي ًا‬،‫“فكر عاملي ًا‬ ‫عالقات مع منظمات �أعمال من اخلارج لكي نتعلم منها ونتعاون‬ ‫” جزء من خطته هو عر�ض املبادرات املبنية على خ�صائ�ص‬.‫معها‬ ‫وميزات جدة باعتبار �أنها ميناء �إىل جانب كونها مدينة �سياحية‬ ‫ ف�إنه يريد �أن تكون هذه املبادرات مدرو�سة و‬،‫ ومع ذلك‬.‫حملية‬ DESTINATION JEDDAH 13

Events &

Happenings

Hans-Peter Leitzke

“A TASTE OF ARABIA” AT THE ROSEWOOD CORNICHE: A festival celebrating Arabic cuisine from the Kingdom and the Middle East was launched on Saudi National Day at the Rosewood Corniche Hotel. The 10-day food festival celebrated the cuisine of the Arab world, and also its unique culture. The festivities delighted visitors and guests, as did a prize drawing. The festival, which

Shamel Droubi

took place from Sept. 23 – Oct. 2, was held at the Habsburg Restaurant.

Saudi National Day, the commemoration of the unification of the Kingdom, coincided with the opening day of the festival. This presented an opportunity for all to sample local cuisine such as masoub and camel cuzi.

‫ �أكتوبر خالل فرتة الع�شاء يف مطعم‬2 ‫ �سبتمرب حتى‬23 ‫�أقيم مهرجان املذاق العربي الذي قام بتنظيمه فندق روزوود كورني�ش من‬ ‫ مما جعله حدث ًا وطني ًا‬،‫ مع يوم افتتاح املهرجان‬،‫ والذي يحتفل بذكرى توحيد اململكة‬،‫ وت�صادف اليوم الوطني ال�سعودي‬.‫هاب�سبريغ‬ .‫لتجربة �أ�شهى الأطباق ال�سعودية‬

Ghaleb Yamani and Abdul Rahman Eid at the agreement signing.

AUTOSTAR AND ABDUL LATIF JAMEEL SIGN LARGEST AGREEMENT: Toyota distributor Abdul Latif Jameel Company has signed an agreement with the General Automotive Company to supply them with 4,700 Toyota vehicles, making it one of the largest deals the two have signed together after 10 years of cooperation.

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Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel presents the shield of outstanding client to Najib Al-Issa.

As part of the agreement, several key aspects of the partnership will be expanded including maintenance, retail and credit sales as well as support to Autostars marketing and after-sales services.

‫توقيع �أكرب اتفاقية بني �شركة عبد اللطيف جميل و �أوتو �ستار‬ ‫ �سيارة تويوتا و ذللك يعترب �أكرب �صفقة‬4700 ‫و ذلك بتوفري‬ .‫لتعاون دام �أكرث من ع�شر �سنني‬

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.

‫ الدكتورة‬،‫ وبالنيابة عن جامعة عفت‬،‫مت توقيع مذكرة التفاهم بني الدكتور في�صل العقيل بالنيابة عن احلزب ال�شيوعي ال�صيني‬ .‫ رئي�س اجلامعة لتوفري التدريب العملي و�إعطائهم ملحة عما ينتظرهم يف عامل ال�شركات بعد التخرج‬، ‫هيفاء جمال الليل‬

ANA SPECIAL MALL OPENS: Prince Meshaal Bin Majed, governor of Jeddah, inaugurated the Ana Special Mall on August 29th. The mall features several clothing boutiques and a variety of high end furniture stores, specialty clothing stores like Foxfibre and Tifa Boutique offering clothes directly from the major brand designers of Europe.

‫قام الأمري م�شعل بن ماجد بافتتاح مركز �أنا غري التجاري‬ ‫ و يف نف�س‬،‫حمالت مالب�س متعددة و حمالت لبيع املفرو�شات‬ ‫احلدث مت افتتاح بوتيك تيفا الذي يجلب ب�ضائعه من اوروبا‬ DESTINATION JEDDAH 15

October/November 2009

Mark Your Calendar

September 25th - October 12th / 7 days a week My Father’s House

A photography exhibition organized by the British Council to further cultural exchange between the Middle-East and the UK. This exhibition will use photography of architecture to explore the role of heritage in defining cultural identity. Activities include school visits on October 10th and “Look and Find,” a photographic activity for families and friends on October 7th in Al-Balad.

10 AM - 10 PM Location: Bait Al-Bont Museum (in front of Saudi Post & Al-Mahmal in Al-Balad) Price: Free admission

Oct 14-17

Saudi International Boat Show

Manufacturers, professionals and boating ethusiasts will gather in Jeddah to experience what the boating and marine sports community has to offer over four days. The event will include seminars, fishing and jetski competitions as well as other activities.

5PM - 1AM Venue: Al-Furusya Marine & Yacht Club

Oct 25

Gary Hamel - Management 2.0

Strategic Renewal for Imminent Change and Raising the Return on Human Capital Venue: Marriott Hotel, Riyadh

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 16 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Contact: +966-2-6655225

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Oct 8

Meda’in Saleh

Duration: Thu 5:40PM - Fri 9:45PM

Destination Itinerary: Old Al-Ula, Hejaz Railway. Hotel accommodation & Jeddah-Madinah-Jeddah airfare. Four meals, water, soft drinks will be provided. Price: SR1300

Oct 9

Friday’s Bazaar

Duration: Fri 3:30PM – 7PM

Destination Itinerary: Wildlife tour including different species of birds, dogs, cats, falcons, parrots, lizards, rabbits, doves and bagnios & more. Price: SR85

Oct 28

Najran: 6000 Years Of History

Duration: Wed 5:05PM - Fri 7PM

Destination Itinerary: Tour of Al-Raoom & Al-Aan castles & surrounding mud houses, the historical trench, Najran Dam and the Camel Souq. Crafts such as women’s baskets, daggers. Price: SR1850

Oct 28

Abha

Duration: Wed 9:50PM - Fri 1PM

Destination Itinerary: The Kingdom’s principal tourist region offers spectacular scenery, traditional architecture & a unique atmosphere. Hotel accommodation and meals. Price: SR1900

Oct 29

Largest Gold Mine In KSA

Duration: Thu 6:30PM – 9:30PM

Destination Itinerary: Tour including breakfast and lunch. Price: SR275

Oct 29

World’s 2nd Largest Fenced Nature Reserve

Duration: Thu 8PM – 11:30PM

Destination Itinerary: Taif region nature reserve containing many rare and protected species of animal.

Tour of old Turkish Castle. Price: SR330

Important Notes

*All above costs are for one person in a double room for trips including hotel accommodation. Singles should expect to pay between SR200–300. Camping accommodations can be organized depending on the destination. * For Medain Saleh, Najran, Sekaka, diving trips, and Tabuk government permission is required and a copy of your Iqama and a letter from your sponsor may be required. * All trips involving air travel must be booked 2-3 weeks before and paid for a minimum of seven days prior to departure. Cancellation will result in risking forfeit of any refund.

Cancellation less than 36 hours will result in no refund. Trips not involving air travel must also be fully paid for a minimum of seven days in advance. Cancellation after this period will mean a less than a full refund. * For trips from the Jeddah airport: To avoid difficulties caused by lateness groups will have a set meeting point at the airport. Transportation can be provided for an extra charge. * If you require a special meal (vegetarian, allergies, etc) prior notice is required. * All booking/payment must be finalized five days prior to departure. * For more information please contact Arabian Explorer at +966-50 767 8139 / Email: trailcheeta@yahoo.com. Please provide your full contact and location information.

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Explore KSA

MASTURAH

The Perfect Getaway

By Serene Feteih

I always wondered how much fun it would be to go on a camping trip where you could experience beautiful landscapes, the sea, wildlife and sports all in one place. I no longer wonder where such a destination could exist thanks to a 2 day DoMore trip to Masturah north of Jeddah about 160km. Known as an eco-friendly attraction of Saudi Arabia, Masturah’s protected mangrove trees along the shoreline play an important part in the local ecosystem.

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Day 1 Packed and ready to go, a friend and I arrived at the Corniche meeting point and an hour later, when all of the other campers had been accounted for, we were on our way. Masturah is a two hour short drive north-east of Jeddah, a doable trip over the weekend for adventurers. On arrival, we saw the entire camp had already been set up. Breakfast was being served in the main tent and everyone gathered to enjoy a hearty first meal and get acquainted with each other.

Some went for a swim in the Red Sea, while children played in the open desert. Many tried out the SeaBob, a cross between a jetski and a bodyboard, which turned out to be an exhilarating underwater activity. Horse and camel rides were being thoroughly enjoyed as well and some even took to riding motor bikes on the beach. Others just lazed about in the sun with a book or took a nap. Before lunch, several campers had played a round of the card game UNO.

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As the sun started to set and the heat became somewhat bearable, a friend and I got on a motorbike and headed towards the mountains where we rode alongside a herd of camels. Returning to the campsite, I decided to take a walk and appreciate our beautiful settings and enjoyed a much needed escape from city life.

Nightfall presented another mood as a bonfire was built at the campsite. People relaxed in front of the bonfire or played a game of charades while others sat in the main tent socializing. Of course, you can’t go on a camping trip without having sizzling burgers and hot dogs for dinner! Afterwards, the day’s many activities finally caught up with me. Feeling exhausted, I decided to call it a night.

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Day 2 The start of the beautiful day began with a cup of sweetened tea and a light breakfast buffet with bread, cheeses, deli, and scrambled eggs. The sun soon bombarded us with scorching heat, so it was time for me to try out the SeaBob and take a swim to cool off. Once you’re out of the water, the breeze keeps you much cooler and the heat becomes more bearable.

Lunch this time around was a bit late but was worth the wait. Freshly fried Najil on a bed of white rice with tahini and tomato salad on the side was presented to a hungry

group of campers! As soon as lunch was over, we took some group photos while the buses were being loaded and readied to return us back to life in the fast lane.

Thanks to the destination management company, DoMore National Tourism, this was an eye-opening trip; there is so much to see in the Kingdom and it is worth noting that professional, trustworthy tourism excursion camps are worthwhile for residents and visitors. This is just the first of many more trips that I will be undertaking along with my family. We definitely want to “DoMore.”

‫ و هي املكان املثايل لق�ضاء عطلة نهاية الأ�سبوع جلميع �أفراد العائلة بني‬،‫�شرق مدينة جدة‬-‫تبعد م�ستورة حوايل ال�ساعتني �شمال‬ .‫ احلياه الربيه و ممار�سة خمتلف الأن�شطة الريا�ضية‬،‫ ال�شواطىء ال�صافية‬،‫اال�ستمتاع بالهدوء‬ For more information visit www.domore-nt.com.

Also check our Travel Directory page 82 for more tour operators.

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Arts &

Entertainment Family Fun

Café Ceramique:

A Taste For Art, A Place For Family

by Dina Ismail, Photos by Michael Bou-Nacklie

Café Ceramique, located in Stars Avenue Mall, is a place that has something for everyone. This family-friendly café has an appealing menu that includes not only the time-tested and loved combinations of salads and sandwiches but also a few novelties –– bagels, for instance.

What really sets café Ceramique apart is the family-oriented atmosphere. As one of Jeddah’s few non-smoking venues, Café Ceramique’s accommodating staff and its strategic location inside a luxury mall ensures that everyone has a satisfactory dining experience apart from having quality family time together.

The concept of Café Ceramique is 22 DESTINATION JEDDAH

definitely inspired. A self-described ‘part café, part artist’s studio’, Café Ceramique allows customers to engage both their artistic and gastronomical desires. A welllit space with iron-wrought chairs and tables, the real appeal of Café Ceramique is revealed on its walls. Shelves lined with bisqueware (ceramic) in every size and shape adorn every wall, inviting customers to paint everything from a turtle to a teapot.

On our visit, we partook in the ‘Toughin-the-Gulf’, which was a simple but not too groundbreaking interpretation of a club sandwich. The Steak & Brie Bagel, which came on a sesame seed bagel and was accompanied by french fries, was a refreshing take on the ubiquitous steak and cheese sandwich found in the majority of Jeddah restaurants.

Families will definitely flock to Café Ceramique as the place to go for a means of entertainment that the whole family can enjoy while savoring a meal that is varied enough for adults yet appealing to children as well.

Café Ceramique is unique in its ideology and invites customers to not only enjoy their creativity but to share it with their friends and family.

Location: Star Avenue Mall, Malek road. and Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-2754668

‫يتمتع كافيه �سرياميك بالأجواء العائلية حيث بامكان جميع‬ ‫�أفراد العائلة اال�ستمتاع بق�ضاء وقت مميز من تناول الطعام‬ .‫مع ممار�سة فن الر�سم على الفخار‬ DESTINATION JEDDAH 23

Arts &

Entertainment

Inside the spacious Bait Al-Bont National Museum eight photographers display their work from around the Middle-East with many works displayed as slideshows accompanied by audio interviews related to the subjects.

My Father’s House:

The Architecture of Cultural Heritage

By Michael Bou-Nacklie

Few know the Middle-East better than those born and raised in the culture and that is what a recent exhibition by the British Council hopes to capitalize on.

“The speed with which the Gulf is developing is a remarkable phenomenon,” wrote Andrea Rose, director of Visual Arts for My Father’s House: the Architecture of Cultural Heritage. “In its wake follow questions about authenticity, sustainability, identity and cultural values.”

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Two examples of the work on display at the exhibition by students in the workshops include Ebtesam Abdullah ALHANOUF - Woman laughing (top) and Salma Enani - Jeddah Faces (bottom).

Inside the hall just off the Corniche in Balad, this wake comes crashing out of the images of eight the photographers, five from the Middle-East and three from the UK; each bringing their own interpretation of how the region has shifted.

The exhibition will continue for three weeks from Sept 27 - Oct 12 and will travel onwards to Qatar, Kuwait and then to its final destination in the UK. Forming a part of the exhibition are works

from a workshop instructed by professional photographer and Magnum award hopeful, Olivia Arthur.

In an interview a year ago, Arthur said she was somewhat frustrated with the progress of the workshop since many of the students were not realizing “the only person who could make them better photographers is themselves.”

However, almost a year later, Arthur has a much different tune. She said the quality

of the work has remained constant but the students have become more focused and have been able to structure their ideas around themes rather than single “pretty images.”

“I hope that other young women here will see the exhibition and be inspired by the work,” Arthur said in an E-mail interview. “The fact that these projects were produced over the course of two weeks is very impressive and I’d like to think that people would come and think Wow, ok we can do that too!”

Despite the increase in exposure which the Middle-East has received, Arthur said that Saudi Arabia has been left out and consequently very little is still known about “this country and particularly about women.”

“When I was first approached about the workshop, I had no idea what to expect or what they would be able to do,” she said. “I thought they might be much more restricted in what they were able to do but what I have found is that the main restrictions are those of their families.

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Some were much freer to do their work than others but that is a cultural thing and not the restrictions of the country, which I think is an important distinction to make.”

Sean Williams, head of Art Services for the British Council and curator for the exhibition, said the exhibition is a look into Arab societies by Arab photographers rather than Westerns looking in.

“All of the photographs are different but there is something uniquely out of place,” he said with a smile. “One example is of women praying. I’ve seen many taken

by Western photographers, but the ones here… they are startlingly real. There’s more humanity about them. I think that’s the individual gaze (coming) from someone who understands it and views it not as something of curiosity. It’s a reality, it’s a more personal observation, they’re looking at different things and I think that comes across in the photographs.”

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Olivia Arthur, workshop instructor and Magnum nominee.

Location: Bait Al-Bont, National Museum Sept 24 -Oct 12 SAT - WED 10AM-10PM / THURSDAY 6PM-10PM

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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 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

Fun & Recreation

Museums & Art Venues

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

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 Darat Safeya Binzagr Tel: +966-2- 6571030 www.daratsb.com Mansoojat Foundation www.mansoojat.org Jeddah Atelier Tel: +966-2-6640710

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Fashion &

Shopping Designer

The Best Kept

Arab Secret

Ashi Studio

By Michael Bou-Nacklie

With a muted roar of fall inspiration, Ashi’s new collection burst through the pages of Elle Oriental magazine as well as the July cover. The power of the designs is not in flashy colors or extravagant designs. No, its strength is in its beautiful and intricate simplicity, a simplicity which has set the blogosphere on fire with enthusiasm hailing him as one of the fastest rising new Arab designers.

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With flowing gowns and full designs, Ashi’s new collection is something of an iconic style with similarities to fashiongreats like Karl Lagerfeld. Through his stylized simplicity Ashi tells a story with everyone of his collections. “My last collection was based on schizophrenia… the fall/winter collection is inspired by an Iranian movie, “Color of Paradise.”

Despite having worked in some of the Middle-East’s biggest fashion houses with the likes of Elie Saab, he says his ideas are uniquely his own and he draws very little from his experiences with the great Arab fashion houses.

His previous collection, on display on Future TV’s Project Fashion program (the Middle-East’s version of the US hit show Project Runway) won him the 2007 “Arab Designer of the Year” award. The story behind the line was a girl who after mourning the loss of her sister, creates a new persona to fill the gap left by her late sibling.

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His new collection has a similarly dark theme to it. This movie story revolves around a young blind boy in Tehran who is seen as a burden of bad luck by his in-laws. This leads to a life of solitude in his own mind. Using this as the crux of his design, Ashi’s new collection is a rich collection of beige to dark colors emphasizing on folds and layering in an imaginary garden of black and white flowers. The blind boy is represented by the simple color scheme of beige to dark colors, which although considered to be drab and uninteresting, culminate in one of the most stunning collections of the year. With a concise understanding of the female form, Ashi utilizes well thought out drapery to maximize his pieces and give life and vision to the blind boy who dreams of beauty in the absence of light.

www.ashistudio.com Email: ashistudio@gmail.com Office: Badaro Building Edress Tel: +961381987 Location: Ministry Road. Beirut, Lebanon

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Fashion &

Shopping News

Jimmy Choo

Teams up with H&M

DJ Magazine interviews Tamara Mellon, Jimmy Choo Founder & President

Left, Tamara Mellon, Founder & President Right, Margreta van den Bosch, Creative advisor, H&M

Why has Jimmy Choo decided to join the H&M brand? Is this part of a new strategy for Jimmy Choo’s?

When H&M approached us to work on this collaboration we were extremely enthusiastic and excited to work on this project. So many great designers have collaborated in the past and we were impressed by their ideas and aesthetic.

I have big visions and dreams for Jimmy Choo. We have successfully developed from being a shoe brand to a global luxury accessory brand. There may be further collaborations in the future and new product lines within the collections.

What will this temporary partnership mean for the products Jimmy Choo’s creates? Will they be drastically different from other products already created or will Jimmy Choo simply be distributing in H&M stores?

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The Jimmy Choo for H&M collection is a capsule and limited edition collection available at H&M stores. We have designed this collection especially for the collaboration for this limited time. Our mainline will not be affected whatsoever by this collaboration and remains completely separate.

Will the clothing collections created for H&M follow a general theme with H&M collections or will they be separately themed?

We designed the shoes and bags for the collection first and then thought about the clothes to complement them.

In fact one could say the clothing in the line are the “accessories” to the shoes and bags.

They make a great look and a complete wardrobe together.

Why has the company decided to expand to men’s clothing and accessories? What kind of men’s accessories will Jimmy Choo’s be creating?

We have done the men’s range just for this collaboration, to give the opportunity for men to buy in to the “Jimmy Choo” look for the first time.

We have designed great shoes/boots and great men’s bags – really practical and can be worn from day to night and with all the outfits created for the men’s range to complement the Jimmy Choo for H&M woman.

Is this shift in business strategy a permanent shift or will the men’s collections be a limited edition collection?

Creating a capsule men’s collection was a great way for us to explore new categories but at this time we have no plans to extend this to our main Jimmy Choo collection. It was a great, fun project to work on.

‫تطلق دار الأزياء العاملية جيمي ت�شو ت�شكيلة وا�سعة‬ ‫ الأحزمة و احلقائب الن�سائية و الرجالية و التي‬،‫للأحذية‬ .H & M ‫�صممت خ�صي�ص ًا ملحالت‬

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Fashion &

Shopping Kids

Made in distressed denim for the little man with a taste for fashion, this new release is available in two colors, dark blue & light blue.

Lomar

Stylish, fun thobes for kids

Lomar has caused a stir among Jeddawis looking for a traditional thobe with a twist. Lomar’s stylish thobes contain subtle details that set them apart from the sea of white we are all accustomed to seeing. With Lomar’s latest foray into the world of children’s fashion, it’s newest kid-friendly collection makes fashion fun and accessible for children. Lomar’s quirky thobes are perfect for those who want to head back to school in style.

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A pure cotton thobe that is sure to appeal to the younger generation with its fashionable polo collar and modern colors.

This 100% cotton traditional thobe has a twist - the brightly embroidered Arabic typography along the front buttons sets a new tone of fun and tradition.

At first glance, a traditional white cotton thobe but at second glance, subtle yet distinctive details such as the pencil detailing make a unique addition to your child’s back to school wardrobe.

This stylish yet durable light brown thobe with jean patches on the elbows and back is great for the more playful child.

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Fashion &

Shopping New Opening

Foxfibre Colorganic:

Green business for a greener world

By Michael Bou-Nacklie

A new kind of clothing franchise has arrived in Jeddah’s very own Ana Special Mall.

The Spanish brand, created by Sally Fox, uses ancient techniques invented long ago to create “something both ancient and new,” Fox said on one of her distributor Web Sites.

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Faris Al-Saady and Mohammed Bin Laden were able to get the family-run business to the Kingdom with the hope of increasing environmental awareness in Jeddah by offering people the option of having ecofriendly fashion. Fortunately Al-Saady said Foxfibre was able to weather the recent economic storm thanks to its strong customer base and its brand’s reasonable pricing. Due to a lack of stores like Foxfibre Jeddah customers don’t have to wait for their next trip out of the Kingdom to be able to find comfortable environmentally friendly clothing.

Everything from toddler’s socks, to full-size robes are available at Foxfibre, all bolstered by the fact that each purchase goes towards a greener way of doing business.

‫ فوك�س فايرب يتميز‬،‫ماركه عامليه تفتح لأول مره يف اململكه‬ ‫ب�أنه لطيف بيئي ًا حيث �أن املالب�س م�صنعة بالقطن اخلام‬ ‫ وال يدخل يف �صناعة هذه املالب�س �أي‬،‫والألوان الطبيعية‬ .‫نوع من الكيماويات �أو املواد ال�ضارة بالبيئة‬ www.fox-fiber.com

Everything about Foxfibre is based on sustainability and all around eco-friendliness so its no surprise the brand focuses on using naturally colored cotton to give it its signature cool green and beige colors.

From the production all the way down to the agricultural side of the business, Foxfibre uses cotton grown sustainably, organic and free of harmful pesticides and fertilizers.

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Fashion & Shopping

Gifts & Souvenirs Jeddah’s rich historical background manifests itself in the handcrafted arts and souvenirs, exhibiting both Eastern and Western cultural influences. A visit to Rabia’s Gallery and Hamed Carpet Corporation can easily reveal the products of this influence.

Rabia’s Gallery A signature item at Rabia’s Gallery is this serving piece, a round wooden tray decorated with Islamic designs topped with ceramic bowels carrying the same designs, centered with an authentic lantern. This set can be used as a center piece for multiple purposes.

Price : SR2000

With two striking color schemes of both light green and chocolate brown framing ornate Arabic calligraphy, this stylish candle holder will light up any room along with the wooden tray 38 DESTINATION JEDDAH

designed with colorful painted tiles which come in a varying array of colors.

Tel: +966-2-6063169 Email: rabias-gallery@live.com

Hamed Carpet Corporation

Great Carpets:

A great selection of oriental carpets, made using materials ranging from wool to silk to cotton, are imported from Asia and make beautiful additions to any home. Other goods, such as the assorted handmade miniboxes (left) are available in many shapes and colors. For SR18, these items make excellent gifts and their value belies their quality.

Great Souvenirs:

Even if you are not an Arabic coffee drinker, a souvenir of the famous Arabic coffee pot is a must, priced at SR69. Hamed Carpet Corporation sells many shapes and sizes of the traditional pot, a staple in Saudi society.

Another handicraft that can decorate the living room is the Authentic Astrolabe Calendar (second from bottom), available in Gregorian format. This masterpiece comes in one shape, color and size priced at SR22.

Mini-sandals are other eye-catching items and can be had for SR39.

The showroom has plenty of other small goods and novelty items. With prices from a couple of Riyals to a few thousand, the diversity of the goods offered ensures everyone will find something.

Showroom: Dome City Plaza (2nd. Floor) Prince Sultan Street Tel: +966-2-6390086

Showroom: Jeddah Marriott Hotel (Mezzanine Floor) Palestine Street Tel: +966-2-6723887 – 6752402

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Fashion & Shopping

Technology Latest Gadgets

Video Editing Keyboard 3.0 w/ USB by Bella Pro Series This Pro-Series Keyboard is a USB keyboard designed for use with the Avid Media Composer. It features color/icon coded keys to access shortcuts more efficiently and a two port USB hub. The jog/shuttle wheel and multimedia buttons allow you to control music/video playback.

Available at MeMega Price: SR949

Reader Digital Book by Sony An electronic book holding thousands of titles is a pleasure to read on the excellent high contrast screen. With an internal memory of 128MB as well as the option to increase memory through the SD & Memory Stick Pro expansion slots, the E-Book also displays PDF and Word files as font size adjusts at the touch of a button.

Available at MeMega Price: SR1293

Laptop StudioDesk by Bluelounge This desk eliminates the need for tangled wires and outlets by providing a clutter free environment that allows you to stay connected to all of your peripherals. All peripherals and excess cables are hidden under the desktop surface.

A slot allows the necessary cables and wires to enter/exit at any point, keeping your work environment neat.

Available at Koyono.com Price: SR2246

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Not just a fruit anymore by: Dina Ismail

BlackBerrys have become ubiquitous in Jeddah recently and it has become impossible to be out and about without hearing the annoying yet strangely familiar tone of BlackBerry Messenger (BBM for those in the know) in the air. Conversations are dominated by talk of where to buy the brightly colored covers or whether the Bold is better than the Curve. For those who have not jumped on the bandwagon during the initial fad, you will be pleased to hear that both STC and Mobily, in typical competitive fashion, carry plans compatible with the BlackBerry and its accompanying internet services.

The plans that are offered by STC and Mobily differ most notably in that Mobily offers a prepaid plan in addition to the more traditional postpaid plans. Both carriers offer different models of the BlackBerry but Mobily is slightly ahead of the curve (no pun intended) with five models to STC’s four. It is also worth mentioning that based on several experiences, Mobily’s customer service and support has been superior to that of STC.

Plans Offered: Post-paid Monthly Package Fee: SR99 for 250 MB / Each additional 1MB is SR2 Models Offered: Bold 9000 Storm 9530 Curve 8320 Curve 8900 For BlackBerry services and updates in Jeddah visit: http://www.jeddah-tek.com/

Plans Offered: Post-paid & prepaid Monthly Package Fee: SR99 for 350MB / Each additional 1MB is SR2 Models Offered: Bold 8900 Bold 9000 Curve 8310 Curve 8800 BlackBerry 8700

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Fashion & Shopping

Directory Fashion Designers

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Shopping Malls Al Khayat Center Tahlia Street 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 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 Street 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 A Loeil, Thyme Maternity, Wallis, Xanaka

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Le Style, Levi’s Store, Nowar, Optics2020, Pharmacy, Quattro, Samuel and Kevin, Suite 966, T Shirt & Jeans, U right, Zearuci Basateen Center Tahlia Street Tel: +966-2-6611721 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 Street Tel :+966-2-6607624 Shops: Armani, Beach & Beyond, Calvin Klein, Color Be Mine, Ecko, Ed Hardy, FCUK, Geox, Killah,Lacoste, Marlboro Classic, Miss Sixty, Primo, Quick Silver, St.Dupont Etoile Tahlia Street Tel :+966-2-6973428 Shops: Al Romaizan, Boss, Canali, Come As You Are, Emad Rizq, Fitoshi, Gentle Man, Lomar, lospazio, My Fair Lady, Rawasy, Rubaiyat, Steak House, The Wall Hera’a Avenue Hera’a Street Tel :+966-2-6995453 Shops: Adams ‘ Kids, Aldo, Alhomaidhi, Barrats, Bershka, Camieu, Charles and Keith, Faces, Jennyfer, La Senza, La Senza Girl, La Senza Shop, La Vie en Rose, Marks & Spencer, Mikyaji, Monsoon, Nayomi, Nine West, Sergent Major, Sports city, Spring, Swatch, Tape A Loeil, The Body Shop, Wailis, Zain, Zara

Badrya Towers Rawdah Street Tel :+966-2-6062777 Shops: Babooche, Basket of Pearl, Blend, Boutque Mix, BSX, Denim, Diesel, Hera’a Intl. Souq DKNY, Entra, Free Days, Hera’a Street Hawanim, Infiore, Kurta Boutique, Le Croissant Shop, Tel :+966-2-6540097

Shopping Malls

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 Jamaa 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 Jamjoom Palestine Street Tel :+966-2-6685388 Shops: Abd Al-Samad Al Qurashi for Perfumes, Celio and Longen and Dior, Cileo, Claire’s , Fareed Musalli for Gold and Jewelery, Gazzaz for Perfumes and Make Up, Geox, Ice Cream Movenpick Jennyfer, Kuwait Airlines, La Senza, Malaysian Airlines, Marks & Spencer, Mikyaji Milano Shoe, Mother Care, Nayomi, Next, Nectar, Aldo, Promod, Raymond Weil Watches, Starbucks, The Body Shop, The International for Watches, Tokyo Games Jeddah Mall Tahlia Street Tel: +966-2-6678666 Shops: Al-Musalli & AlRaies, Damas, Eye2eye, Faces, The Body Shop, Giordano, Gosh, Karen DESTINATION JEDDAH 43

Millen, Kipling, Maria Pino, Naomi, Swatch, Trussardi, WAIPAI La Promenade 2 Tahlia Street Tel: +966-2-6688737 Shops: Budget , Femi.9, Lifestyles, Mavi, Paper Moon, Roxy Le Mall Tahlia Street Tel: +966-2- 6600111 Shops: Accessories, Claire’s, Fitaihi Jewelry, Karen Millen, La Senza, Nine West, Rizq Jewellery, Rubaiyat (Bags & Shoes), Springfield, Starbucks, Swatch, The Body Shop Mall of Arabia Al Haramein Road Tel: +966 9-2000-9550 Dining: Burger King, Canton, Chili’s, Cinnabon, Fire of Brazil, Fish&Chips, FuddRuckers, Hardee’s Herfy, KFC, Kudu, McDonald’s, Pans&Co., Pastalita, Roma Way, Santinos, Shaminana, Shawerma, Sushi Ken, Tako Hut, Thai Express, Tony Romas, Vapiano, YO SUSHI Shops: Abu Sharaf, Accesorize, Adams, Adidas, Ahmad Abdulwahed, Alpha Opticals, Alshaya, Balad, Bershaka, Blue Age, Bonia, Boots,Brics, BSB, BSX, C&B, C&K, Cameui, Camille’s Sidewalk, Carters, Celio, Chad Valley, Coast, D-E-P-T, Diesel, Disigual, Dorthy Perkins, Evans, Exit, Faces, GBK, Girls, Go Sports, H-Flow, H&M, Hokair, Hush Hush,I Style, Jennyfer, Kikik,La 44 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Senza, La Senza Girl,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, 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 Weijl, TCF, Terranova, Terranova Kids, The Museum, TPC, Twaila, Vero Moda, Vertbaudet, Viss, Wallis, Warehouse, White Company, Zahoor Al Reef, ZYNG Red Sea Mall King Road Tel: +966-2-2368530 Shops: Accessorize, Adidas, Aigner, AlDahham, Al-Sawani (T.B.A, Rene Dehry, Benetton, Anchor, Replay, Osim, G2000, Esprit, Sphera), Athletes Foot, Boss, Burberry, Calvin Klein Jeans, Camper, Caterpillar, Citizen, Confetti, Damas, Diesel, Early Learning, Ed Hardy, Faces, Ferragamo, Fitaihi, Foor Locker, French Connection, Ghassan Gallery, Go Sport, Guess, Izzue, Korloff , La Coste, La Perla, Levi’s, Life Style, Limited Too, MAC, Sephora, Maghrabi, Mont Blanc,

Mothercare, Noon, Patchi, Prenatal, Principles, Rizq Jewelry, Rolex, Rubaiyat, Sergio Rossi, Tiffany & Co., Versace Roshana Mall Tahlia Street Tel :+966-2-2635114 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, Cinnabon, Coffee Corner, Courir, Crepe Cofe, 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, Virgin Restaurant & Coffee, Zumorrodah Roshan Mall King Road Tel :+966-2-6226720 Shops: Abdul Samad AlQurashi,Al-Baik, Axiom,

Baskin Robbins, Bonia, Callem, Cavlo Rino, Cell Com, Chilis, Cinnzeo, Claire’s, Colombia Sports Wear, Donut House, Fendi, Fish World, Fuddruckers, Gerry Weber, Giordano, Grand Optics, Gucci, Hardees, Herffy, Ikks, It’s Mine, Jacqueline Riu, Kashmir, KFC, Kudu, Lingo, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Maghrabi, Mango, McDonald’s, Mikyaji, Miss Fashion, Missha, Mothercare, Nayomi, Negtar, Panda, Royal Mandaina, Samuel & Kevin, Sayadyah Express, Second Cup, 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 Street Tel: +966-2-2844885 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 Shops: Lina’s Cafe, Cafe Italia, Joe’s Diner, Cafe Ceramique, Deera Cafe, Krispy Kreme, Goodies, Crepe Cafe, Ginza, Bert’s Cafe, Haagen Dazs, Agatha, Al-Ghazalo, AlHumaidi, Al-Mutahajibah, 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, Carrefour, Champion, Coach, Cole 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 Sultan Mall Prince Sultan Street Tel :+966-2-2758992 Shops: Al-Baik, Al-Mashat, Al-Saadami, Al-Dham Watches, Athetes Foot, Attitude, B-Bushh, Baskin Robbins, BGN, Burger King, Bossini, Capo Grillo,

Cardial, Casa Rossi, Casper & Gambini’s, Cerruti 189, Chin Chin, Cinnabon, Coffee Maker, Coton, Cute Make Up, Dadida, Dearson, Eyat, F&f, Fashion Shop, Feel Free, Giordano, Go Bo, Hot & Crispy, i2 Telecom, International Styles, R&R, Kodak, Kudu, 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 Street Tel : +966-2-2634662 Shops: Al-Humaidi, AlRayes, 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, Limited Too, Longines, Make Up Forever, Mac, Mikyaji, Milano, Moawad, Naoumi, Nectar, Omega, Paris Gallery, Pierre Cardin, River Island, Rolex, Rubaiyat,Sanrio, Sephora, Swarovski, Swatch, T.S. Dupont, Terranova, The Body Shop,Tiffany & Co.,Tina Tailor,Top Shop/Top Man DESTINATION JEDDAH 45

Special Places

Khan Al-Khaleeli A Souk to Stroll Through with Ease

Photos by Maria Mahdaly Text by DJ Staff

The Khan Al-Khaleeli bazaar, located at Red Sea Mall in Jeddah is a new addition with an old world charm. Reminiscent of and named after the ancient Al-Khaleeli bazaar built in Cairo in 1392 AD, this Arabian inspired extension offers merchant wares and bargaining at 53 orientally architectured stalls.

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Bargain at the Souk

Known as The Khan, this unique souk is full of great gifts and a number of artisans still working in several traditional crafts of sewing, carving, weaving tapestries, and custom jewelry. Also mixed in are a number of merchants selling popular textiles, linens and housewares.

During Ramadan the souk was buzzing with festivities, performers and families enjoying the market bazaar atmosphere. Merchants and food vendors cater to the occasion, such as the offer of baleela, kushari and traditional tea. An outing for locals or a new experience for Jeddah's visitors, this souk offers a stroll through the narrow lanes of antiquity and a different shopping experience with an old world charm.

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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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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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Red Sea Coast

Snorkeling

Enjoying nature as a family

By Hans Sjoeholm

Imagine shallow, turquoise waters and a window to an undersea garden as you peer in on tropical fish of every shape and color and gentle coral reefs; all from right at the surface. Sound great so far? Read on to discover how you can have the best snorkeling experience in the Red Sea.

Snorkeling belongs to the family of aquatic diving activities. It is a great way to experience the underwater world by swimming on the surface of the water using the simplest equipment. It is also carbon neutral, making it environmentally friendly and gives the body a low-impact workout. So who can snorkel?

How can this skill be learned? Where can I snorkel? What equipment will I need? Why would I want to snorkel?

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The entire family can participate at the same time, regardless of age, skill or physical fitness. In fact, snorkeling is one of the easiest, most fun and most popular ways for you and your family to enjoy the Red Sea. To get the most out of your experience, contact a PADI professional for snorkeling lessons to learn how to use the equipment correctly while learning techniques which will make your swim easier.

When and why to snorkel The best time of day to snorkel is early in the morning around eight o’clock when the ocean is calm and the water is clear and easily accessible. If you spend enough time on the reef, then something terrific might show up or you may have an encounter with a huge friendly filter feeding Manta Ray enjoying a breakfast of plankton close to the shore.

If you look closely, you will sometimes see pilot fish swimming in front of this creature’s mouth and usually Remoras

diligently cleaning the Manta’s body as well as the inside of its mouth.

Now if you’re extra lucky, you could even see the circular dances Mantas often do as they hunt for their tiny meal.

Dolphins have been seen swimming in pods of six to eight along the reef and if you are really fortunate they might make a quick stop to indulge in their endless curiosity.

You could even potentially run into a large but friendly whale shark as it gracefully dances with the plankton at the surface.

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Skin-Diving Sometimes referred to as free-diving, skindiving is a more involved form of snorkeling employing additional equipment and training and is best if learned from a PADI professional in a skin-diving course. Skindiving involves diving below the surface on a single breath to experience more of the reef and it should always be done with a partner. It is a great way to stay fit as well as a good method of clearing your mind to reduce stress. Although inspiring, it is still a sport with many risks. Professional skin-divers always practice with specialized equipment, trained back-up divers and support staff on-site.

After all, you are a visitor to this ancient community and many of the inhabitants might be camouflaged or sleeping, so trying to touch them may startle them resulting in possible injuries to both of you.

Cautions in The Red Sea As always, Destination Jeddah wants you to enjoy the bounties of the Red Sea but we want to remind you to be respectful of it.

Do not touch or stand on the corals. They are living organisms and many of the larger corals are hundreds of years old and even walking or touching coral can seriously damage them. One other good reason is that many of the reef inhabitants are poisonous.

Remember: Leave nothing but bubbles, take nothing but pictures and kill nothing but time!

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If you see garbage floating in the water, that has not become part of the reef, pick it up just to lend a helping hand to our underwater friends. Always swim with a buddy, notify people on land where you are going and when you expect to come back, and keep an eye out for boat traffic. Just like oil and water, Jet skis and snorkelers do not mix.

‫من �أجمل الريا�ضات البحريةالتي ب�إمكان جميع �أفراد العائلة‬ ‫ و البحر الأحمر‬،‫ممار�ستها و اال�ستمتاع بها هي ريا�ضة الغط�س‬ ‫ الرجاء املحافظة‬.‫هو من �أجمل املناطق ملمار�سة هذه الهواية‬ ‫على البيئة و عدم �صيد الكائنات البحرية و العبث بال�شعب‬ .‫املرجانية‬

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.

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!

BLUE REEF DIVERS Location: Behind Danube, off Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6613931 info@bluereefdivers.com

DREAM DIVERS Location: King Rd. next to Auto Mall Tel: +966-2-2150019 Fax: +966-2-6644892 marketing@alahlam-marina. com eric_fwd@yahoo.com (for boat trips) www.alahlam-marina.com Opening hours: Sat - Thu: 9 AM - 11 PM Fri: 6 PM - 11 PM RED SEA DIVERS Location: Opposite Danube, off Tahlia st.

GPS: N21°32.743’, E39°09.727’ Tel: +966-2-6606368 Fax: +966-2-6602064 redseadivers@arab.net.sa

Opening hours: Sat - Wed: 9 AM - 11 PM Thu - Fri: 7 AM - 11 PM Branch: Durrat Al-Arous (50km north of Jeddah) Opening hours: Tel: +966-2-6181777 Sat-Wed: 9 AM - 11 PM Fax: +966-2- 6181778 Thurs & Fri 7.30 AM - 11 PM DESERT SEA DIVERS Location: On North Obhur Rd. (Creek), near Rose Village Compound GPS: N21°43.685’, E39°06.449’ Tel: +966-2-6561807 Fax: +966-2-6561288 info@desertseadivers.net www.desertseadivers.net Opening hours Sat-Wed: 10 AM -8 PM Thu-Fri: 7 AM - 8 PM Mondays closed!

THE ARAB CIRCUMNAVIGATOR Location: Behind Danube, off Tahlia st.

GPS: N21°32.790’, E39°09.802 Tel: +966-2-6651304 Fax: +966-2-6608224 www.arabcircumnavigator. com

Beach Resorts Andalus Resort: +966-2-6561444 Blue Beach: +966-2-2341900 Coral Beach: +966-2-6561343 Crystal: +966-2-656 8888 Dive Village: +966-2-6561980 Durrat Al-Arous: +966-2-6180000 Fal: +966-2-656 0033 Huda Beach: +966-2-2342332 Movenpick: +966-2-6555550 Nakheel: +966-2-6066644 Obhur Resort: +966-2-6563030 Remal: +966-2-6561880 Reem Riviera: +966-2-2342332 Sheraton: +966-2-234 2264

Dive Resorts Ahlam Resort: +966-2-2886242 Dive Village: +966-2-6561980 Durrat Al-Arous: +966-2-6180000 Fal Diving: +966-2-6560033 EXT 624 Nakheel/Ghulam Beach Resort: +966-2-2342266 Red Sea: +966-2-6562199

Jeddah Marinas Al-Ahlam Marina: +966-2-2886242 Al-Nakheel Village: +966-2-6562101 Red Sea Marina: +966-2-2340117

Opening hours: All week: 9 AM - 10 PM

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Dining

Around Town New Opening

“Here’s your Chocolat!”

If a simple taste could add spark to any imagination, then that taste would come from a luscious, sweet chocolate. From the variety of flavors to the appealing packaging, it would be wrong to label chocolates as an ordinary food; they are, in essence, a fusion of fine food and art. Many names grace the hall of fame when it comes to the creation of chocolates and perched high on this list is Voila.

The company, Voila, is the product of a handful of obsessive chocolatiers with a vision to paint town after town with chocolate. A dedicated group of purists select the finest cocoa beans to produce the most exquisite flavor combinations all under one roof.

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With six major chocolate lines – Fusion, Spice, Flower Essence, Savor, Diet and World – this company brings every chocoholic a unique blend of chocolate, with over 150 flavors, from all around the world. Apart from their signature chocolate lines, Voila creates chocolate for seasonal and religious occasions like Eid and Ramadan, weddings and birthdays. The great thing is that customers can customize Voila chocolates; from developing their very own special blend to having their own monogram on the packaging.

Voila dining in December The full service restaurant, opening in December, will serve both contemporary and fusion cuisine. Dining variaty includes a selection of delicacies, from set menus to an a la carte selection. Tea time at Voila, from 4-7pm, features fine Tchaba tea and delicious baked goods. The lounge is fully Wi-Fi enabled for those who enjoy their coffee while surfing the net on their laptop.

Parents can relax peacefully while their kids feel free and have fun in Voilouland.

A love for chocolate cannot go unshared so for that very reason the company has established a chocolate academy, on-site, instructed by qualified choco-masters. Budding chocolatiers can also enroll in a course that delves into chocolate history. With an award winning team working meticulously behind the scenes, Voila’s chocolates and other delicacies will leave you overwhelmed and wanting more.

Location: Store & Academy, Millenium Mall, Tahlia st.

Sari branch-Stars Avenue Mall Tel: +966-2-6655990 Web Site: www.voilachocolate.com E-mail: Info@voilachocolate.com

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Dining

Around Town Reviews

Délifrance Jeddah meets France

Bringing the best of French cuisine to Jeddah, Délifrance offers a selection of freshly baked bread, croissants and other pastries to the discriminating palette. Located on Prince Sultan st., Délifrance is two floors filled with the unmistakable scent of fresh bread. As soon as customers walk through the doors, they are greeted by smiling staff and the scents of French baked goods that are lined up on the long counter downstairs. You might almost be tempted to forego the menu and partake instead in the beautifully decorated cakes and croissants.

Known particularly for its sandwiches (hence the ‘Déli’ in Délifrance), this café’s versatile menu is as appropriate for your office lunch break as it is for your weekend family dinner.

The meal begins with a selection of bread with olive paste, cream cheese, and garlic butter; a delicious measure of what to expect for your meal. Notable standouts on its appealing menu include the smoked salmon sandwich, served with capers and french fries.

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they also offer main courses like Chicken Cordon Bleu and Steak l’Entrecote. While satisfactory, everything at Délifrance pales in comparison to their perfectly prepared sandwich.

The Crème Brulee, garnished with sliced fruit, is also a staple of the menu and is sure to be enjoyed by anyone with a sweet-tooth.

All in all, Délifrance is an experience that not only Francophiles can enjoy, but those who enjoy a delicious and beautifully presented meal.

Location: Corniche Mall, Sultan st., between Hera’a & Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-92009950

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Deera Café

Gahwa finds a new home

The location of Deera Café may be inside a classy mall, but its heart remains in the desert where Bedouins perfected brewing their rich Arabic coffee. Its rich and tantalizing taste and texture is seen in the café’s logo with the cardamom green and the brown of the coffee bean, summing up the concept of balancing customary drinks with Western ones. The modern setting, dotted with traditional items found in a desert tent like the dallah (Arabic coffee pot) and a mortar and pestle, give the café’s décor an Arabian touch. A partition with an enlarged photo depicting a majlis (Arabian style seating), divides the single and family sections.

Using the different preparation methods from around the Kingdom, the café’s management has paid close attention to each blend offering them all under one roof.

Deera Café’s very own innovation in Arabic coffee is the Arabiano: a blend of milk and Arabic coffee similar to a latté, but not as strong. For the less adventurous, regular coffees (both hot and cold) are available.

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dates and ghee, served alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream is both complementing and adds to the great taste of this Hijazi treat.

For anyone looking to savor traditional Saudi drinks and desserts, a visit to Deera Café is well worth it for its soothing atmosphere as well as the multitude of coffees bursting with flavor.

Location: Stars Avenue Mall, Sari st. & Malek (King) road.

Tel: +966-2-2632150

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Charcoal Burger A fresh twist on the classic burger

From the get go, it is obvious that Charcoal Burger wants to be different from most of the franchise burger restaurants. With a large black and orange color scheme and branded packaging for all the food it serves, everything has been thought out extensively.

From rows of orange and black seats to the large Charcoal billboard covering the length of an entire wall, the place looks like a professional burger joint. With a friendly staff and a plentiful variety of burgers, the place is a bite out of the Americana burger culture.

Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the menu but the only disappointment is the burger patty; which is not a patty at all.

But rather minced meat shaped into one and grilled over a charcoal grill.

In addition to the burgers themselves, several sauces and sides are available like chilli con queso and the usual ketchups and mustards to decorate the variety of burgers.

Location: Rawdah st. between Malek (King) road. & Sultan st. www.charcoalsite.com

Sada Al-Tahliyah: Obhur Soufflé If you could ask Antoine Careme (a 19th century chef known as the King of Chefs) where to get an excellent soufflé, I’m sure he’d be astonished if we told him we found a great place in Jeddah close to the beach.

It’s true, one of Jeddah’s better kept secrets is that you can get a great soufflé on the way to the beach.

As you push open the restaurant doors, the rich smells of chocolate is impossible to ignore.

That’s because the soufflés (available in small SR8, medium SR15 and large SR50) are cooked in a small aluminum oven right at the counter.

Careme might not approve of the oven but given the results he would be proud to recommend it.

From the second you dip your spoon in, you immediately want to taste the visibly creamy chocolate flavor that melts in your mouth.

Complemented by hot chocolate, crépes and other chocolate goodies, the place is a veritable fortress of cocoa flavor.

Location: Malek (King) road in Obhur next to the Lighthouse roundabout Tel: +966-2-6228249

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Fratelli Lounge: Global cuisine at a global standard

The recent opening of Fratelli Lounge, located on Prince Sultan st., has given Jeddah it’s newest restaurant to see and be seen at. Exclusively for families, Fratelli is a modern breath of fresh air amidst a lounge scene in Jeddah that has been quickly growing stale.

Fratelli’s modern decoration and kitschy touches, such as the chandeliers constructed out of cutlery, will definitely appeal to those who like to eat with their eyes as well as their stomachs. Decorated in classic and clean black and white with startling splashes of lime green, Fratelli’s décor almost outshines its menu. Almost, but not quite.

Boasting a diverse array of international cuisine, including Lebanese, Italian, and French, Fratelli is definitely ahead of the game when it comes to quality, serving food that looks carefully prepared rather than simply defrosted.

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to choose from their extensive choices of salads. Craving sugar? Fratelli has a lovely selection of crepes and other sweets for the discerning sweet tooth.

Simply indecisive? Their Lebanese inspired appetizers include such favorites as hummus and stuffed grape leaves to hold you at bay while you look through the menu for your main course.

Location: Sultan st. just north of Baterjee st.

La Terra Mall Tel: +966-595831713

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Welcome to Benihana: Now that’s special. At least, that’s what the Benihana Web Site tells me when I log into it. However that raises a few questions after one of my many recent visits to Benihana in Jeddah - what is special? Webster’s Dictionary says “better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.” Benihana is perhaps different from what is usual but for all the wrong reasons.

Sultan Burger Many Jeddawis flock to Obhur during the summer months to enjoy Jeddah’s beautiful coastline. What has been lacking, however, is a place to grab a bite before settling on the beach. Sultan Burger offers no frills fare of burgers and fries and is a good place to stop off on the way.

The menu offers casual food such as burgers, both meat and chicken, prepared in a variety of different ways. Side dishes include the expected french fries and onion rings. Where Sultan Burger really shines is through its dessert selection. Offering soufflé and a delicious brownie served fresh on a hot plate.

All in all, Sultan Burger is a tasty and convenient takeout place on the drive to the beaches of Obhur or just have it delivered to your home. It provides quick service and casual food which suits a relaxing day at the beach.

A lot is missing from the branch here in Jeddah. Its advertising on the street-side boasts of being a place where you can eat sushi all the time. But after so many years of waiting for Benihana to improve, it has become a disappointment. Benihana in Jeddah leaves much to be desired. On a recent visit, I was not satisfied with my steak dish. I decided to bring this to the attention of the management. Unfortunately my hopeful expectations to speak with management were dashed with a seemingly inattention to my concern.

Benihana underwent a renovation to improve its ambiance. This renovation improved the facilities quite a bit. However, the service has steadily dwindled from average to well below, with waiters consistently getting orders wrong to an order for drinks taking twenty minutes.

The food itself lacks the same spark that Benihana sushi has globally. This Mystry Diner had a disappionting experience. Overall, Benihana loses points across the board for consistently failing on everything that should be part of a good restaurant serving more than just a burger.

Location: Sultan st. north of Ayah (the Arabic calligraphy) roundabout.

Tel: +966-2-6948686

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Jamaican Grill: Tastes of the Island With few of us ever having tasted Jamaican food and even fewer of us having had the chance to visit the island, having Jamaican Grill open is like having a little bit of Jamaica in Jeddah. From top to bottom, the restaurant is decorated in a jungle/beach motif we all believe Jamaica to be, and it gives the place an authentic feel. Throughout the restaurant, green, yellow and black dominate the decor and the walls even have a guide to Jamaican for beginners.

The menu is made up of chicken, beef, shrimp and goat dishes all differently delicious, and each served with a salad or rice side dish. However the meat was rather dry in several meals, and the cup of salsa provided a balance to the meal.

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complemented by a juicy texture. All in all Jamaican Grill is a unique experience, and with a little imagination and its expansive dĂŠcor and attention to detail even the looped bird chirping soundtrack added to the ambiance.

Location: Hera’a st. between Malek road & Sultan st. about halfway, across from the fruitboat roundabout.

Tel: +966-2-6946723

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Al-Baik?

Yes, please

How Jeddawis survived before Al-Baik is a mystery. Day in and day out, thousands of customers battle for elbow space on the delivery counter. From the hungry customers to the eye-opening body odor of someone close by, nothing has daunted the success of this enterprise.

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 garlic sauce to its rich and flavor packed chicken meals, Al-Baik leaves customers wanting more.

The franchise has grown to become as much a part of the city as the famous fountain to the beaches. You’ll be hard pressed to find anyone who would say no to Al-Baik. If you do, then you probably shouldn’t associate with that person anymore.

Al-Baik’s success stems from how it provides quality food for a low price and given the demographics of Jeddah, catering to the walk in population is where other big name fast-food restaurants have failed. Very few things need to be said about Al-Baik because its strength is the food itself – a delicious smell that draws customers in and causes queues that fill up its spacious interiors.

Location: All around Jeddah

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Ingredients:

A traditional Hijazi nut dessert served during Eid

2 packs dried apricot sheets (Gamar Al-Deen)

1 cup Almonds, lightly boiled and peeled 1/2 cup pistachios 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup dried dates (optional) 1 cup dried apricots 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 full spoon oil 6 cardamon seeds 2 cinnamon sticks 4 cups of water

Preparation Method:

*Soak the apricot sheets in 2 warm cups of water for a few hours, mix until it dissolves completely. *Place in a medium size pot, add remaining water, sugar, cardamon, and cinnamon sticks, bring to boil over low heat. *Fry the nuts and the dried fruit lightly and add to mixture. *Leave over low heat and stir constantly for 1 1/2 hours or until the mixture is thick, then fold from each side to create a rectangle. *Cool at room temperature, keep refrigerated and serve either hot or cold. *It can be stored in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

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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:+966-02-6690895 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 Bean & Tea Leaf Al-Shate’e Dist.

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

Tel:+966-02-6637575 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

Coffee & Tea Shops

French

Chai & Ba Khalideya Dist..

Tel:+966-02-6642084

Bert’s Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6606633

Black & White Palestine st.

Tel: +966-2-6610611 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 Big Bite Rawdah st.

Tel: 920001219 Burgarino Tahlia st.

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

Tel: +966-2-6394375 Capo Grillo Khalideya Dist.

Tel:+966-02-69829152 Domino’s Pizza Obhur Tel: +966-2-6561888 Forn W 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 Khalideya 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

For more information call: 02-6642233 Or visit: www.pearlscaffe.com

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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: +966-27541668 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:+966-02-6651010 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.

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Ice Cream Baskin Robbins Tel:+966-02-6640574 Gelato Palestine st.

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

Tel:+966-02-6823366

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.

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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 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 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

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 Fish Market Al-Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6611800

The Manhattan Fish Market Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6141900

Sweets/Dessert

Al-Samadi Sweets Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6642424 Al-Emad Dessert Al-Jamaah Dist.

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

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

Tel:+966-02-6690895 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

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 Tel: +966-2-67341819 Delivery Outdoor Seating Play Area Shisha Sea View Wi-Fi

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Religious Tourism

Kaa’ba 101:

Facts About Islam’s Holiest Site

By DJ Staff

The Kaa’ba is one of the most recognizable symbols of Islamic faith, as one of the most sacred sites in Islam, Muslims throughout the world face the Kaa’ba for the five daily prayers. With millions visiting Makkah every year for Umrah and Hajj, very few are aware of its rich wondrous secrets housed within its walls.

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Hazroan “shathroan”: Abdullah Ibn Al-Zubair built the hazroan, also known as the ‘shathroan’ during his rule over Makkah. It was built in order to protect the Kaa’ba against flooding during the rainy season and also to keep the cloth coverings of the Kaa’ba, or the ‘kisweh,’ safe. The structure is 45 cm wide and 13 cm tall. Fifty-five rings of copper were used to attach the coverings of the Kaa’ba to the hazroan as a means of further protection.

The Black Stone: The Black Stone is an ancient sacred stone, which is the southeastern cornerstone of the Kaa’ba. The Stone is 30cm in diameter and is about 1.5m off the ground. The Black Stone was originally in one piece but was broken during various raids like the Qarmatian raid in 930 AD. The pieces were later collected and are held together by a silver frame made by Abdullah Ibn Al-Zubair.

Virtues of the Black Stone: 1. It is a Ruby of Paradise, according to Hadith.

2. It was carried by Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) during the rebuilding of Kaa’ba, by the Al-Quraish tribe, and was put back in its rightful place by him.

3. It was kissed by the Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) and other prophets before him.

4. It indicates the beginning of tawaf, circumambulation of the Kaa’ba.

5. Prayers, or duaa, said beside the rock are alleged to come true.

6. On the day of Resurrection, it will testify in favor of those who touched it.

Al-Multazam: Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “Al-Multazam is what is between the Black Stone and the door of the Kaa’ba.”

Mojahid said, “What is between the corner and the door is so called Al-Multazam; and he who performs a prayer and then supplicates (prays) Allah for (something) (in this place) will receive good for him if Allah wills.”

The Black Stone encased in its silver setting.

The Entrance of Prophet Mohammed (pbuh) to Kaa’ba The same year that the Prophet (pbuh) conquered Makkah, he glorified the Lord by saying, “Allahu Akbar” in all of the corners of the Kaa’ba and then prayed inside. It is known the doors of the Kaa’ba are always closed at night as this is what the Prophet instructed the Key-keepers, the Al-Shaiba tribe, to do.

The Key-keepers, following this instruction loyally, even denied Aisha, the wife of the Prophet (pbuh), may Allah be pleased with her, access into the Kaa’ba at night.

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The interior of the Kaa’ba.

The Kaa’ba without its coverings, or kiswah.

Yemeni Corner: This is the south corner of the Kaa’ba, pointing towards Yemen laying parallel to the Black Stone. Ibn Omar, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet (pbuh) said touching both the Black Stone and the Yemeni corner is atonement for ones sins. Mojahid said: “Put one hand on the Yemeni corner while saying your prayers and let no prayer go denied.”

The Prophet (pbuh) used to say, “Oh Lord, give us good in this world, good in the hereafter and save us the torment of hell,” when passing between the Black Stone and the Yemeni Corner.

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The Interior of the Kaa’ba: The inside of a Kaa’ba is infused with a mix of musk and authentic sandalwood perfumes, reapplied throughout the year.

The floors of the Kaa’ba are made of white marble framed by four-meter high rosewood marble running parallel to the walls. At the inner entrance located in the back of Kaa’ba, there is a niche where the Prophet (pbuh) performed his prayers. The area is indicated by different colored marble. On the right side of the interior is a staircase leading to the roof accessed through a door known as the Door of Repentance, which is always locked and covered with a curtain. The interior walls of the Kaa’ba are covered with green silk curtains, with inscriptions reading, “There is no god but Allah and Mohammed is the messenger of Allah.”

Five meters from the rosewood marble to the roof are green curtains decorated with Quranic verses. Previously six wooden columns used to hold up the Kaa’ba but now there are only three, each 44cm in diameter, 9m high and 235 cm apart. Lamps made of copper and silver, dating back to the Ottoman Empire, hang from the roof. The stairs that lead to the roof of the Kaa’ba are made of crystal and aluminum.

A box inside placed in a 1.5m deep hole, known as the Kaa’ba Well, containes gifts and objects placed there by kings, presidents and other dignitaries.

Separate pieces of marble representing each sultan, king, and prince who expanded the Holy Mosque during their rule are also within the Kaa’ba. Every year, the interior of the Kaa’ba is washed and cleaned with water and soap and later, fine perfumes and incense are burned inside the Kaa’ba.

An architectual cross-section of the Kaa’ba

The doors of the Kaa’ba Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) created the first entrances into the Kaa’ba, placed on the western and eastern sides respectively. Rather than formal doors, these entrances were actually openings in the wall of the structure.

Pilgrims generally entered through the eastern side and exited through the western side. The first Sultan to install a Kaa’ba door requiring a key was the third Yemeni king, Toba’a.

After the Al-Quraish tribe conquered Makkah they closed the western door and raised the eastern side so that no one could pass through. The current door is made of teak and covered with 280 kg of gold. Decorated with verses from the Quran, the door is 310cm high, 190cm wide and is elevated 225cm above the ground. The key to the Kaa’ba is 40 cm long and is kept in a bag made of green silk. The key has been in possession of the Al-Shaiba family who have been the gatekeepers of the Kaa’ba since the early days of Islam.

The Kaa’ba has two roofs; an upper roof and a lower roof. The upper roof is furnished with white marbles and decorated with a wooden frame used to let sunlight into the Kaa’ba. The frame is 127cm long, 104cm wide and covered with glass and always opened when the Kaa’ba is cleaned.

Kiswit Al Kaa’ba (Al Kaa’ba Cover) During the early days of Islam, Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) covered the Kaa’ba with fabrics and Yemeni textiles. During Umar Ibn Al-Khattab era, it was covered with Egyptian linen. Hesham Ibn Orwa has said that the first follower who substituted leather coverings for fabrics was Ibn Al-Zubair, with Yazeed Ibn Mowaya and Abdulmalik Ibn Marwan following suit. The first to change the Kaa’ba’s coverings twice in one year was Mowaya Ibn Abi Safyan. The covers were changed once on the 10th of Muharram and once at the end of Ramadan. Ibn Al-Zubair was also well known for his generosity in using fine perfumes inside the Kaa’ba. It was common for a sultan, king, or prince to donate the cover of the Kaa’ba.

The elaborately designed Kaa’ba doors.

The kiswah being embroidered at the factory.

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At some point, The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed concern to AlKhalifa Al-Mahdi that the foundations of the Kaa’ba may be weakened by the number of the coverings on the Kaa’ba.

Consequently, Al-Khalifa Al-Mahdi instructed the Custodian to remove all of the coverings, except one. The Custodian removed all of the covers, used perfumes on the walls and then covered the Kaa’ba with fine luxurious fabric. Another story recounts how the Sultan Al-Daher, when performing the Hajj, opened the Kaa’ba and cleaned it with rosewater.

Maqam Ibrahim, with the Kaa’ba behind it.

Close up detail of Maqam Ibrahim.

An old key to the Kaa’ba.

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Now the Saudi government oversees a factory in Makkah, which is the sole manufacturer of the Kaa’ba covers. They manufacture three types of covers: internal covers, external covers, and a special cover for the door of the Kaa’ba called Al-Borquoo’o. Over 600m of fine black silk weighing 670kg are specially made and covered with Quranic verses using gold coated silver fibers.

Kaa’ba Treasures When the Prophet (pbuh) conquered Makkah, he found more than 70 thousand ounces of pure gold inside the Kaa’ba. His successors did not take any of the gold but during the Abbasside period, Sultans borrowed from this treasure. Umar Ibn Al-Khattab discouraged followers from donating gold to the Kaa’ba, preferring that it to be donated to the less fortunate instead. When Umar came close to donating all of the gold to the poor, the Kaa’ba Key-keepers, the Al-Shaiba family, reminded Umar that the Prophet (pbuh) and Abu Bakr did not share this practice.

Kaa’ba Key Keeper The first key keeper was Prophet Ishmael (pbuh), then his son, Nabet. Then on to the Jorhom tribe and then later to the Khoza’a tribe. The great-great-great grand father of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) fought the tribe for possession of the key. The Al-Shaiba branch of Quraish acquired the key and has kept it until today. Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) directed the Al-Shaiba tribe to keep the key and not give it up to anyone.

Accommodations Close to the Two Holy Mosques:

Madinah

InterContinental Dar El-Hijra (4-star) King Fahad Street Phone: + 966-4-820-7777 Hotel Elaf Taibah (3-star) Saad Bin Maaz Street Phone: +966-4-818-0050 Le Meridien Madinah (4-star) Khalid Bin El-Waleed Street Phone: +966-4-846-0777 The Medina Oberoi (3-star) Abizar Street Phone: + 966 4 828 22 22 Movenpick (5-star) In front of Al-Safeya Bridge Opposite from Alharam Phone: +966 4 8188888 Hilton Madinah (5-star) King Fahad Road Located few steps away from Alharam.

Phone: +966 4 8201222

Makkah

InterContinental Dar Al-Tawhid (5-star) Ibrahim Al-Khalil Street Phone: +966-2-541-1111 Sheraton Makkah Hotel and Towers (5-star) Al-Ghazah Street Phone: +966-2-576-0000 Zam Zam Grand Suites (5-star) Adjiad Street Phone: +966-2-571-5555 Elaf Kindah (3-star) Al-Raqubah Street Phone: +966 2-574-5555 Hilton Makkah & Towers (4-star)

Hijrah Street Phone: +966-2-534-0000 Ajyad Makkah (4-star) Ibrahim Al-Khalil Street Phone: +966-2-572-0500

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.

Tagalog Tagalog Tagalog Tamil

Mohammed Moshfiq Al-Rahman

Bengali

Useful websites:

1- www.biblioislam.net 2- www.tvquran.com 3- www.rasoulallah.net 4- www.islamonline.com

Helping the elderly to go to Hajj “Friends of the Community� is a group dedicated to helping the elderly and the poor who cannot afford to perform Hajj. Individuals above 60 years of age are sent to perform Hajj for free.

Contact: 0096626919999 DESTINATION JEDDAH 77

Travel Trends

FESTIVALS

AROUND THE WORLD

By Syed Shabbir Siraj

A trip abroad is always a welcome escape and more so if it is to a destination you have yet to discover. Amidst the excitement, intrigue and fun, it is easy to miss out on local cultural festivals and celebrations when vacationing in another country. A traditional festival can be a highlight of any trip - from breathing the culture of a city to becoming a part of it, even if for a few days. To help you plan your visit around a festival, here are just a few of the many interesting festivals taking place in October and November if you are out of the Kingdom on business or leisure.

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Shanghai Tourism Festival The grandly staged Shanghai Tourism Festival is an annual event showcasing the splendor of Shanghai, attracting a large number of tourists from around the world. There is a slew of activities to take part in during the month long festival - both traditional and non-traditional entertainment give visitors as well as locals a taste of Chinese culture in beautifully colorful and artistic venues dotting the cityscape.

Where: Shanghai, China

When: Sept 12 - Oct 6

Travelers will surely be amazed by the sight of the Shanghai International Music Fireworks in Century Park or even the three-hour parades featuring magnificent handcrafted floats. The dramatic folkloric performances, extravagant parades, and fireworks of the Shanghai Tourism Festival are not to be missed!

‫ و يقدم‬،‫ و ي�شمل املهرجان احتفاالت عرو�ض مثرية‬،‫ �سبتمرب �إىل ال�ساد�س من اكتوبر يف مدينة �شاجنهاي‬22 ‫مهرجان �سياحي يقام من‬ .‫نبذة عن احل�ضارة ال�صينية‬

Abu Simbel Festival

To mark the birthday of Ramses II, the city of Abu Simbel in Egypt hosts a day-long celebration filling the streets with markets, music and great food. But the most spectacular show takes place inside the temple of Ramses II at sunrise; beams of light pierce the temple, illuminating the statues of Ramses, Ra and Amun. This happens once in October and once in February (Ramses II’s rise to the

throne), but for the rest of the year the inner sanctum of Ramses II remains shrouded in darkness.

Locals and tourists throng the stone temple at dawn to see the light show attributed to the engineering feat of the temple’s architect.

Where: Abu Simbel, Egypt

When: Oct 22

‫احتفال �أبو �سمبل يف م�صر و الذي يقام على مدار اليوم ابتدا ًء‬ .‫ اكتوبر‬22 ‫من فجر يوم‬

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World Creole Music Festival The island nation of Dominica in the Caribbean is home to the World Creole Music Festival, featuring catchy music, delicious cuisine and the cultural diversity of Dominica. Originally created to provide Dominican musicians a way to express their art, it has grown to become a platform for all creative people of Dominica.

The month-long festival sees a multitude of tourists travel to Dominica to experience fun-filled activities geared to put a smile on on anyone and everyone. The 13-year-strong festival showcases the best of everything Creole.

Where: Roseau, Dominica

When: Oct 30 - Nov 1

ً ‫احتفال بالثقافة املتنوعة جلزيرة دومينيكا الواقعة يف البحر الكاريبي‬ ‫ وهو‬،‫ نوفمرب‬١ ‫ اكتوبر و‬٣0 ‫ و الذي يقام بني‬،‫مهرجان كريول املو�سيقي‬

Mombasa Carnival

The coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya has an annual carnival kicking off every November, with a wealth of culture and traditions for visitors and residents alike. If you are fortunate enough to drop by during the carnival, then you will definitely enjoy the marvelous spectacles which this multicultural city has in-store. The carnival is an excellent chance to experience music from other parts of Kenya.

Lively street parades filled with Kenyan dancers in traditional costumes dancing to foottapping music serve as the main attraction.

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Marketplaces setup around town include stalls for local artists as well as local food. In addition an extensive sailing regatta takes place on Mombasa’s seafront where some of the world’s best beaches are conviently close by.

Where: Mombasa, Kenya

When: All November

‫يقام هذا املهرجان يف مدينة مومبا�سا ال�ساحلية و يت�ضمن الرق�ص‬ .‫ امل�سريات يف ال�شوارع و كذلك �سباق القوارب ال�شراعية‬،‫التقليدي‬ ‫و يعد هذا املهرجان الذي يقام على مدار �شهر نوفمرب مرجع ًا‬ .‫للتعريف بح�ضارة و ثقافة هذا البلد العريق‬

Loy Krathong Festival (Festival of Lights)

Bangkok, Thailand hosts the Loy Krathong Thai festival dating back centuries, steeped in tradition and historical significance. Small leaf boats, called krathong, are decorated with flowers and candles and made to float in a river or canal by locals hoping their troubles will sail away with the krathong.

This makes for a wondrous sight at nighttime as thousands of leaf boats take to the water like tiny decorated lanterns drifting away in the Chao Phraya River. Fireworks light up the sky. With the rainy season ended, it is also a perfect time to visit Thailand.

Where: Bangkok, Thailand

When: Nov 1

‫ كما‬،‫ و الذي يقام على �ضفاف النهر يف مراكب مزدانة بالورود و ال�شموع‬،‫مهرجان الأ�ضواء وهو احتفال تاريخي يعود �إىل قرون ما�ضية‬ .‫ يبد�أ املهرجان مع بداية �شهر نوفمرب و ي�ستمر طوال ال�شهر‬،‫ي�صاحب املهرجان مو�سيقى و�ألعاب نارية وم�أكوالت �شعبية‬

Dia de los Muertos A long time traditional festial celebrated throughout Mexico. The modern-day festival dates back thousands of years when the indigenous people of Mexico believed that the souls of the dead return each year to visit their living relatives.

Families spend an entire night (from sunset to sunrise) sitting at the graves of their loved ones celebrating their memory and decorating

the grave with paint and flowers while playing music. Cities and towns all across Mexico celebrate in their own unique way.

Streets are filled with stalls selling folk art and local delicacies days before the festival begins.

Where: Across Mexico

When: Oct 25 – Nov 5

‫ اكتوبر و ي�ستمر ملدة‬25 ‫يقام هذا املهرجان املك�سيكي القدمي يف‬ ‫ يوم يف كل املدن املك�سيكية و الذي يعود تاريخه �إىل �آالف‬30 .‫ال�سنني و ت�شمله الفنون ال�شعبية و احللوى املحلية‬

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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 (Hayat) 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 Company 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 Bawadina Travel Agency Tel: +966-2-6493198 Bin Raffah Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6644111 Bin Mahfoudh Travel & Tourism Agency Tel: +966-2-6481055 Ejazati Tel: +966-2-6530055 www.ejazti.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 Mansour Al-Masaad Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6647066 Miraj Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-5-4514266 www.mirajtravel.com

Travel Agencies

Tour Operators

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 Arabian Camp Tel: +966-2-6900059 www.arabiancamp.com Arabian Explorer (Expatriate Tours) Tel: +966-2-6580663 trailcheta@hotmail.com Alireza Travel & Tours Tel:+ 966-2-6481360 www.Alirezatravel.com Attar Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6611222 www.attar-travel.com Al-Shitaiwi Travel & Tourism Tel +966-2-6794022 www.alshitaiwitours.com Elaf Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6646559 www.elaf group.com Kanoo Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-2632959 www.kanoogroup.com Mawasim Tours Tel +966-2-6646425 Platin Luxury Travel Services Tel: +966-2-6575266 www.platin.com.sa DESTINATION JEDDAH 83

Healthy Living

Swine Flu In The Kingdom:

Be Prepared

Hospitals in the Kingdom have treated over 2000 plus cases of swine flu, with a 95 percent recovery rate. The best sources for further information regarding Swine flu are the H1N1 page on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Web Site and the Saudi Ministry of Health Web Site, both of which offer up to date informations regarding the virus and also how to identify and treat it. - Dr. Maha Alatta, Consultant Family Physician of the Medical College at King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/ Saudi Ministry of Health www.moh.gov.sa

Swine Flu Symptoms:

• Fever

• Lethargy

• Lack of appetite

• Coughing

• Runny nose

• Sore throat

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea Tips on Avoiding Swine Flu: • Wash your hands frequently, with an antibacterial alcohol-based soap.

• Avoid touching public surfaces.

• Be sure to cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow rather than your hand when coughing or sneezing to avoid transmitting germs to someone.

• Throw away all tissues after use.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

• Use medical masks in crowded areas to avoid contracting H1N1.

Below is a list of hospitals in Jeddah that are accepting and treating suspected cases of the H1N1 virus widely known as Swine flu. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list and the hospitals mentioned are just a few that are treating potential Swine flu cases.

Dr. Baksh Hospitals Group Tel: +966-2-647-9666 Dr. Erfan & Bagedo General Hospital Tel: +966-2-682-0022 84 DESTINATION JEDDAH

King Faisal Specialist Hospital Tel: +966-2-667-7777 **24-Hour Swine Flu Clinic Saudi German Hospital Tel: +966-2-682-9000

Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital: Tel: +966-2-6655000 United Doctors: Tel: +966-2-6533333 International Medical Center (IMC): Tel: +966-2-6509000

Going Green: Recycling in Jeddah

Recycling in Jeddah gets a boost through the recent partnership campaign between Tetra Pak, Trewind, and Mawakib Al-Ajr, a local charity organization. This campaign aims to increase awareness of the benefits of recycling in the Jeddah community.

The campaign focuses on the need to eliminate waste and how this global problem can be solved at a local level. Brochures distributed to the public outline the problem and explain the process of recycling. Tetra Pak in particular, plays a major role in encouraging Jeddawis to ‘go green’ by explaining how all of their packaging is recyclable and reusable. The process of simply taking packages to a collection point would reduce waste and benefit not only the area but also the people of Jeddah.

Tetra Pak and Trewind have joined forces with Mawakib Al-Ajr, whereby the local charity will act as a collection point for public’s recycling efforts to aid needy orphans. Mawakib Al-Ajr will sell the packages back to Tetra Pak and then use the profits to benefit local orphans.

This campaign champions collaboration and fosters a public awareness not only of the impending problems of waste but introduces the benefits of recycling, and how we can play our part for a greener Jeddah.

‫ت�ستقبل مواكب الأجر بالتعاون مع ترتا باك و تري ويند جميع‬ ،‫ الورق‬،‫ البال�ستيك‬:‫املخلفات التي ميكن اعادة ت�صنيعها مثل‬ ‫ و اجلدير بالذكر �أن العائد‬.‫ القزاز و املعلبات احلديدية‬،‫الكرتون‬ .‫من هذا امل�شروع يوهب مل�ساعدة الأيتام‬

Jarir Bookstore

Al-Ahliya Fisher Co.

Location

Mohammad Omar Tawalik st.

Al-Sodais Pharmacy

M. Abdullah Mosque

Chocolate Palace

Hamad Aljaser st.

For more information: Visit www.trewind.com Call Tetra Pak: Tel: +966-2-2688000 Mawakib Al-Ajr: +966-2-2563854 DESTINATION JEDDAH 85

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

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Spa & Beauty Centers

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SUDOKU Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusive

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.

5 Blue Books Candy Box

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Light Switch 6 Red Fireworks

2 Paper Planes Red Pager

2 Glasses Small Black Bag

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.

Books Candy Children Colors Eid Exams Family Fireworks Gifts Gold Happy Ice cream Joy New Orange Play Rainbow School Sheep Study Sweets Teachers Uniform

Test your education knowledge!

1- When is Eid Al-Fitr?

2- What does Eid Al-Fitr mean?

3- How many days do Muslims celebrate Eid? 4- What is Zakaah Al-Fitr?

5- When is Zakaah Al-Fitr due?

6- How does Islam teach Muslims to celebrate the two Eids?

7- What is the Eid Prayer?

Eid Al-Fitr Test: 1. The first three days following Ramadan; 2. The festival of the breakfast; 3. Typically, three days; 4. Zakaah Al-Fitr is the name given to charity distributed at the end of Ramadan; 5. Zakat is due before Eid prayer; 6. Muslims wear their best, preferably new, clothes; 7. It brings Muslims together to remember Allah’s bounties and celebrate His glory and greatness. Test Your Perception: pg. 79 DESTINATION JEDDAH 89

Useful

ArabicWords

&Pronunciation

Eid Al Fitr

Eid Al Fitr Eid Mubarak Salaat Al Eid Khutbah Eideya

Festival of breaking the fast (end of Ramadan) Blessed Eid Eid prayer Sermon Money given to children during Eid

Halawat Al Eid Lebs Al Eid Tarate’e Fatoor Ghada Asha Garayeb Malahi Alfogara

Eid candy Eid clothes Fireworks Breakfast Lunch Dinner Relatives Amusement park The poor

Almehtajeen Yateem Shuroog Al shams Ghuroob Al shams

The needy Orphan Sunrise

Ejaza Sadaga Zeyara

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Sunset Holiday/vacation Alms Visit

Back to school

Madrasa Galam Barraya

School Pen Sharpener

Daftar Ostaath

Notebook Teacher (male) Teacher (female)

Ostaatha Taleba Taleb Sabboora Otobees Tawlaa Kursi

Students (female) Students (male) White/black board Bus Table Chair

Wajeb Mothakara Alnoom Aala hasba Fasil

Homework Study Sleep Calculator Classroom

Hissa Shabaab

Class

Sahbaat Mala’ab Masrah

Friends (male) Friends (female) Playground - stadium Stage

Notes

Add your new words

DESTINATION JEDDAH 91

،‫ عبدالق ��ادر عثمان‬،‫ عم ��ر �صرييف‬،‫ عمر عرب‬،‫ح�س ��ن �أبواحلمائ ��ل‬ ،‫ حممد ح�سن فقي‬،‫ عبدال�سالم ال�سا�سي‬،‫حممد �سعيد عبداملق�صود‬ ‫ ابراهيم‬،‫ �أحمد �أكرب‬،‫ حممد زاهد‬،‫ حممد علي مغربي‬،‫�أحمد قنديل‬ ّ ‫ عبدالوهاب‬،‫�إ�س�ل�ام‬ ‫ وحممد‬،‫ �أحمد باع�شن‬،‫ طاهر خزن ��دار‬،‫ن�شار‬ ..‫ وغريهم املئات‬،‫علي باحيدرة‬ ‫ومن الوزراء وكبار رجال الدولة ال�سعودية والتكنوقراط الذين تخرجوا‬ ‫ عبداهلل‬،‫ عبداهلل الدباغ‬،‫ ح�سن ن�صيف‬،‫ حممد عبداهلل زينل‬:‫منه ��ا‬ ،‫ حممد العو�ضي‬،‫ عابد �شيخ‬،‫ ح�سني عرب‬،‫ حممد ح�سن كتبي‬،‫بلخري‬ .‫ عمر �شم�س وغريهم‬،‫ حممد ابراهيم م�سعود‬،‫�أحمد �صالح جمجوم‬ ‫ و�صف ��ه عبداملجيد‬،1969 ‫ح�ي�ن تويف احلاج حمم ��د علي زينل ع ��ام‬ ‫ يوم وفاته ب� ��أن كان «�أ ّمة يف‬،‫ رئي�س حترير جري ��دة الندوة‬،‫�شبك�ش ��ي‬ ،‫ ورثاه حمم ��د ح�سن ع ّواد وا�صف� � ًا له ب�أن ��ه كان «�أبو البالد‬.. »‫رج ��ل‬ .‫ رحم اهلل ُعظماء بالدي‬،‫ حق ًا‬.. »‫و�شيخها وعظيمها‬

Mohammed Jamjoom

Abdul-Raouf Jamjoom Moh. Ali Zainal Ali Reza

‫الفالح بجدة ومكة فقط كان ي�صل �سنوي ًا اىل ثالثة ع�شر �ألف جنيه‬ .‫ وهو مبلغ باهظ بالقيمة ال�شرائية لذلك الزمان‬،‫من الذهب‬ ‫ مب ّد الب�ل�اد ب�أجيال متعلمة كان‬،‫لق ��د �أ�سهمت الفالح يف جدة ومكة‬ ‫لها ق�صب ال�سبق يف ت�أ�سي�س دعائ ��م ال�سيا�سة والأدب والفكر والفن‬ ..‫يف البالد‬ ‫ طالبها‬،‫ويت ّوج (الفالح) يف ق�صيدة ظلت حمفورة يف ذاكرة ال�سنني‬ ‫ ال�شاعر الوطن ��ي الرائد حممد ح�سن‬..‫ و�أ�ستاذها ال� � ُد ّرة‬،‫النجي ��ب‬ / ‫ الذي يقول عنها‬.. ‫عواد‬ ‫«حدّث التاريخ والتاريخ �إن قال‬ َ ‫فم�صداقِ الزمان �أن هذا الع�صر‬ ‫قد �أ�شرق من جدة من هذا املكان‬ ‫وم�شى النور رويد ًا م�شية النور‬ »‫بزهر الأقحوان‬ : ‫اىل �أن يقول‬ ٌ‫«�صن َعت �أدمغة حتكم يف جمتمع يرعاه ف�ضل‬ ُ ‫هو ذا‬ ُ ‫ف�ضل (الفالح) وذا دو ُر (الفالح) ا‬ ‫حل ّر‬ ‫منذ قام لتجنيد اجلنود يف �سبيل العلم‬ »‫ثم الوطن الغايل ويف الق�صيدِ ال�سديد‬ ‫ ممن تخرجوا‬،‫ ومن طالئع النه�ضة الأدبي ��ة والفكرية بال�سعودية‬.. ‫ حمزة‬،‫ حممد ح�سن عواد‬،‫ عبدالوهاب �آ�شي‬:‫من الفالح بجدة ومكة‬ ،‫ عب ��داهلل عريف‬،‫ حام ��د كعكي‬،‫ حممد �سعي ��د العامودي‬،‫�شحات ��ة‬ ،‫ ال�شي ��خ علوي مالكي‬،‫ �أحمد �شطا‬،‫ حام ��د هر�ساين‬،‫�أحم ��د غزّاوي‬

Al-Falah School: A Scientific

Renaissance Icon In The Middle East A trader used to visit Jeddah from Makkah carrying his goods along with a piece of paper listing the merchants and the goods he needed to buy from each. Heading towards Al-Khaskia district he roamed the streets searching for someone to read the paper in his hand. After several hours of searching, with fatigue setting in, he sought God's help.

Let's imagine education in the past century in the late Ottoman period in the form of live drama.

In Jeddah there was only one school, named AlRoshdeya School. The school was used to teach Turkish in addition to a few katatib (rooms for lecture) scattered here and there.

Mohammed Ali Zainal Ali Reza (born in Jeddah in 1889), the son of one of the first trading pioneer families who placed great value in education, sent young Mohammed Ali for primary education at Al-Azhar in Cairo.

He returned home with ideas, which he presented to his family, one of the most

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By Mahmoud Sabbagh

influential families in that part of Jeddah at the time.

His father, Sheikh Zainal Ali Reza, was the leader of the shipping agents in Jeddah, and his uncle, Haj Abdullah Ali Reza, was the district head of the administrative governor of Jeddah. The beginning of this partnership of knowledge was modest and shrouded in secrecy. It began with a sailing boat from Al-Sham, leased from Al-Zakir, and brought with it the one scholar, who had agreed with the emerging principles of teaching Arabic, reading and writing.

Young Mohammed Ali was tired of the secrecy and with a group of his friends, decided to secure a permit for opening a private academic institution teaching solely in Arabic and unrestricted by the ruling Ottoman administration. They were granted permission from Istanbul.

Al-Falah was the seed and the start of legal education in the Hijazi region and in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and remains as a symbol of national independence and educational awakening.

Email me: Sabbagh@destinationjeddah.com

‫مدارس الفالح‪ :‬أيقونة النهضة‬ ‫العلمية في الشرق محمود عبدالغني صباغ‬ ‫تعالوا نتخ ّيل �صورة التعليم مطلع القرن املا�ضي �أواخر العهد العثماين‬ ‫يف �صورة درامية ح ّية ‪:‬‬ ‫كان َ‬ ‫اجل ّم ��ال يف ��د من مك ��ة ب�أحماله ومع ��ه ورقة بها ا�س ��م �صاحب‬ ‫الب�ضاع ��ة‪ ،‬فيدخل من باب مكة متجه� � ًا اىل اخلا�سك ّية –قلب �شارع‬ ‫املل ��ك عبدالعزي ��ز بالبلد الآن‪ -‬يهيم يف الطرق ��ات حين ًا من الدهر‪،‬‬ ‫ف�ل�ا يجد من ُيح�س ��ن قراءة الورقة التي بي ��ده‪ ،‬اىل �أن ُيي�سر اهلل من‬ ‫يقر�أه ��ا بعد اجلهد والتعب ُوذل ال�س�ؤال ‪ ..‬لقد كان مبدينة جدة كلها‬ ‫مدر�س ��ة واح ��دة فقط – هي املدر�سة ال ُر�شدي ��ة – كان موقعها �أمام‬ ‫م�سجد البا�شا‪ ،‬وكانت مدر�سة تُع ّلم باللغة الرتكية‪ ،‬ا�ضافة اىل ب�ضع‬ ‫(كتاتيب) ُمتناثرة ال تقيم �ش�أن ًا‪ ،‬وال ت�صنع �أجيا ًال من املتعلمني‪.‬‬ ‫ازاء ذل ��ك الإهم ��ال والرتدي ‪ ..‬كان ال ُبد �أن تن�ش� ��أ طبقة من ال�شبان‬ ‫الوطني�ي�ن الغيورين عل ��ى �أحوال النهو�ض والرتق ��ي يف البالد‪ ،‬ممن‬ ‫يعلنون مت ّردهم على انت�شار �سيا�س ��ات الترتيك التي كانت مُتار�سها‬ ‫جمعية االحتاد والرتقي على رعايا الأقطار العربية املُحت ّلة‪.‬‬ ‫كان ال�ش ��اب حممد علي زينل علي ر�ضا ( ُول ��د يف جدة عام ‪،)1889‬‬ ‫ال�سبل نتيجة تلقيه تعليم ًا نوعي ًا‬ ‫�أح ��د �أ�ؤلئك ال ُرواد الذين تهي�أت لهم ُ‬ ‫باكر ًا يف الأزهر بالقاهرة‪ ،‬عاد منه محُ م ًال بالأفكار الوطنية والقوم ّية‬ ‫‪ ..‬ناهي ��ك عن ح�ضوره يف العائلة الأكرث نفوذ ًا يف ميناء جدة‪ :‬فوالِده‬ ‫هو ال�شي ��خ زينل �آل علي ر�ض ��ا �صاحب الإمتي ��ازات التجارية وزعيم‬ ‫وكالء النق ��ل البحري يف جدة‪ ،‬وعمه هو احل ��اج عبداهلل علي ر�ضا‪،‬‬ ‫قائم مقام جدة �أي حاكمها الإداري‪.‬‬ ‫كان ��ت البداي ��ة متوا�ضعة‪ ،‬ناهيك عن جريانها و�س ��ط تكتم �شديد ‪..‬‬ ‫لق ��د بد�أ مبقعد بحارة ال�شام‪ ،‬ا�ست�أج ��ره من �آل ذاكر وجلب فيه �أحد‬ ‫الفقهاء الذي اتفق معه على تدري�س النا�شئة مبادئ القراءة والكتابة‬ ‫بالعربي ��ة ‪ ..‬كان يعاون ��ه على ُمغامرته تل ��ك ب�إخال�ص وكفاح �شديد‪،‬‬ ‫�أ�صدقائه عبدالر�ؤوف جمجوم‪ ،‬حممد �صالح جمجوم‪ ،‬يحيى �سليم‪،‬‬ ‫وحممد �صالح ن ّوار ‪ ..‬كانوا ي�أخذون الأوالد من بيوتهم‪ ،‬يف حذر وتكتم‬ ‫�شديد‪ ،‬كي ال تقتن�صهم �أعني الدولة‪ ،‬ملخاطرة ما كانوا يقومون به‪.‬‬ ‫وكان ال�شاب حممد علي‪ ،‬قد �س�أم الكفاح يف تلك الظروف البولي�سية‬ ‫ال�صارمة‪ .‬فعكف و�أ�صدق ��اءه اىل ا�ست�صدار ت�صريح افتتاح مدر�سة‬ ‫�أهلي ��ة (عربي ��ة) من احلاك ��م الإداري العثم ��اين ‪ ..‬وبع ��د ُمداوالت‬ ‫ماراثوني ��ة‪ ،‬و�شد وجذب‪� ،‬ص ��در �أخري ًا الت�صريح م ��ن الباب العايل‬ ‫ب�إ�سطنب ��ول ‪ ..‬ولكن ما ان انزاح ه � ّ�م الت�صريح‪ ،‬حتى ح�ضرت عقبة‬ ‫توفري املق ّر وامل ��ورد املايل ‪ ..‬ف�أنف�س ال�شبان كانت حاملة‪ ،‬ومطامعهم‬ ‫الوطنية كانت ج ّبارة‪.‬‬ ‫كان الرات ��ب ال�شه ��ري الذي يتح�صل عليه ال�ش ��اب حممد علي‪ ،‬لقاء‬ ‫عمله يف مكت ��ب �أبيه التجاري‪ ،‬يعادل ع�شر روبي ��ات‪ ،‬كان يذهب كله‬ ‫‪DESTINATION JEDDAH 93‬‬

‫يف نفقات املدر�سة الوليدة ‪ ..‬ولي�س من �سبيل ملورد �آخر‪ .‬ولكن ك�ش�أن‬ ‫�أغلب (الر ّواد) �سيتغلب ال�شاب حممد علي على تلك العقبة‪ ..‬وي�أتي‬ ‫الف� � َرج من ت�ضحي ��ة زوجته خديجة‪ ،‬بنت عمه احل ��اج عبداهلل علي‬ ‫ر�ض ��ا‪ ،‬التي تربعت بكل ما متل ��ك من جموهرات وم�ص ��اغ لزوجها‬ ‫لي�ش�ت�ري بثمنها �أول مق ��ر الئق للمدر�سة‪ ،‬هو ذات ��ه الذي بباب مكة‬ ‫‪ ..‬لتُدَ�ش ��ن مدر�سة الفالح الأهلية ر�سمي ًا يف �شتاء عام ‪ ،1905‬كنواة‬ ‫للتعلي ��م النظامي يف احلجاز واململكة العربية ال�سعودية‪ ،‬وكرمز من‬ ‫رموز النهو�ض والإ�ستقالل الوطني‪..‬‬ ‫كان التق�سيم الدرا�سي‪ ،‬واملنهاج العلمي‪ّ ،‬‬ ‫ي�شكل ثورة حقيقية يف �شكل‬ ‫وم�ضم ��ون التعلي ��م يف تلك الف�ت�رة‪ .‬و ُق ّ�سمت الف�ت�رة الدرا�سية لأول‬ ‫م ��رة �إىل �أربع مراح ��ل رئي�سة‪ :‬التح�ضريي ��ة‪ ،‬الإبتدائية‪ ،‬الر�شيدية‪،‬‬ ‫والعالي ��ة‪ ،‬مدة الدرا�س ��ة يف كل مرحلة ثالث �سن ��وات‪ .‬وكانت املواد‬ ‫العلمية والإدارية اجلديدة التي �أ�ضيفت مبثابة الفتح‪ :‬فكان الطالب‬ ‫اىل جاين العل ��وم النقلية يدر�سون‪ ،‬احل�س ��اب‪ ،‬واجلرب‪ ،‬والهند�سة‪،‬‬ ‫والتاري ��خ‪ ،‬اجلغرافيا‪ ،‬ومبادئ املالية وم�سك الدفاتر‪ .‬وكان املُتخ ّرج‬ ‫يح�صل على �إجازة علمي ��ة ت�أهله ل�شغل من�صب وظيفي يف الدولة �أو‬ ‫القطاع اخلا�ص‪.‬‬ ‫لقد كانت مدر�سة الف�ل�اح بذلك ملم ٌح من مالمح التوثب والنهو�ض‬ ‫واال�ستقالل والرتقي ‪ ..‬وحلظة تاريخية لالنبالج العلمي الذي �سي�شع‬ ‫من جدة ومكة اىل �أرجاء العامل الإ�سالمي قاطبة‪.‬‬ ‫ويلتح ��ق ال�شاب حممد علي ببعثة والده التجاري ��ة بالهند ‪ ..‬فيتدرج‬ ‫يف غم ��ار التج ��ارة‪ ،‬اىل �أن ي�صري م ��ن �أكابر جتار الل�ؤل� ��ؤ يف ال�شرق‬ ‫يو�سع من فالح جدة‪ ،‬ويلحقها‬ ‫الإ�سالمي قاطب ًة ‪ ..‬وما �أن يعود حتى ّ‬ ‫بف ��رع حيوي مبكة‪ ،‬عام ‪ ،1909‬كما يق ّر بن ��د ًا لالبتعاث اىل الهند‪..‬‬ ‫كل من دب ��ي عام ‪ ،1929‬وبومباي‬ ‫قب ��ل �أن يلحقهما بفروع ح ّيوية يف ٍ‬ ‫عام ‪ ..1932‬والفالح بعدن وح�ضرموت‪ ..‬والفالح بالبحرين‪.‬‬ ‫لتنطلق (�أيقونة) الفالح وتتمد على خارطة العامل الإ�سالمي ك�سل�سلة‬ ‫تعليم نظامي ��ة �أهلية‪ ،‬فتن�ش�أ‪ ،‬على ف�ت�رات متفاوتة منت�صف القرن‬ ‫وجزر‬ ‫املا�ض ��ي‪ ،‬يف ٍ‬ ‫كل م ��ن �أندنو�سيا وماليزيا والكوي ��ت وال�صومال ُ‬ ‫ال ُقمر وموريتاني ��ا وال�سنغال ومايل والكام�ي�رون وليبرييا واجلابون‬ ‫وغينيا‪� ،‬إما بايعاز مبا�شر من احلاج حممد علي �أو مببادرة عدد من‬ ‫خريج ��ي الفالح من فرعيها يف مكة وجدة وبدعم من احلاج ‪ -‬حتى‬ ‫�أن خريج ًا واحد ًا من فالح مكة؛ هو حممود باه عمر باه‪� ،‬أن�ش�أ وحده‬ ‫يف غرب �أفريقيا ‪ 76‬مدر�سة فالح تُد ِّر�س بالعربية !‬ ‫ً‬ ‫لقد كان انفاق احلاج حممد علي على فكرة (الفالح) �سخيا ‪ ..‬يروي‬ ‫ال�شيخ حممد �صالح جمجوم (يف �أعالم احلجاز ملحمد علي مغربي)‪،‬‬ ‫�أن اجم ��ايل م ��ا كان ُينفقه احل ��اج حممد علي زينل عل ��ى مدر�ستي‬

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 94 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

DESTINATION JEDDAH 95

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

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

96 DESTINATION JEDDAH

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