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Rediscover Jeddah’s Outdoors:

Fishing, Horse-back riding, Parachuting & much more

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Events & Happenings Fashion Our Guests Hillary Clinton at DAH One Vintage Skydiving over Jeddah

Issue 14, March 2010

Outdoors

As the weather remains cool for the last few months and vacations are over Jeddahwis are settling back into the usual rhythm of life in Jeddah. With that, hopefully people get to enjoy the outdoors a little bit more and take advantage of the unique activities the Red Sea offers.

Few people associate Jeddah as one of the world’s great outdoors locations, but Jeddahwi’s make the best of what of what is available. Whether it’s by jogging in the afternoons or planning beach trips in the evenings to avoid the slowly building sweltering heat of summer, Jeddah always has something in store for everyone.

We were lucky enough to have some truly exceptional people visit us here in Jeddah this month. From the eloquent US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham-Clinton who spoke at Dar Al-Hekma College; to painter French Ronan Olier who traveled the Hijaz and the Gulf painting what he saw in beautifully watercolored sketches.

Not forgetting the Red Bull Air Force team who dazzled the audiences gathering in Al-Hamra to watch the 12 teams participating in the 7th International Skydiving Competition. We always want to find places that provide a strong service back to the community and Al-Aseel stables does that with its dedication to helping disabled children both have fun and develop physically and mentally. Not everyone is as familiar with Jeddah as long time residents. Many are just joining the Jeddahwi family, so we’ve included a handed list of where to find furniture in town: following last months article on the essentials of settling down in Jeddah.

Lastly, Word On The Street is one of our newest sections which can’t function without your help. Tell us what you think of certain things in Jeddah; specific things in the magazine you either like or don’t like or just voice your opinion about anything you want.

Destination Jeddah is about the city of Jeddah as well as it’s people. Who knows we might feature your idea as a story one day.

Enas Hashani Editor-in-Chief editor@destinationjeddah.com

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Fishing: Jeddah’s original outdoor activity Restaurant Reviews

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Travel Smart: The best places to book a trip on the web

GREEN LIVING

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SETTLING IN

Finding furniture

OUR GUESTS

Ronan Olier: Jeddah through a few brushstrokes Skydiving over Jeddah: Red Bull Air Force comes to town

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

Festivals, Exhibitions and Openings

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Jeddah City: A football club for the masses

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Readers’ comments and feedback

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I love your magazine, u really are doing a great job!

I always can’t wait 2 get the latest DJ! Thx a lot and keep on doing, what ur doing!

Iman Staab

Issue 13 “Entrespiritual business”

Just wanna express my admiration of the job you guys have doing since the first issue and wish you all the luck and keep it going.

Saleh Fareed

Happy happy - reading DJ one tends to feel that everything is just perfect in Jeddah and that there is nothing left to improve. No place is utopia, and we should have the courage to criticise what doesnt work, and the creativity to offer solutions and suggestions to make it work. Not every restaurant in Jeddah is superb, not every event fantastically managed, and not every destination well-kept and organised. It is in our own best interests to accept that, not shy away from it. Facing the truth doesnt belittle Jeddah, but opens our eyes to the many ways we can make it an even better place to live. Let us accept that there is still work to be done. I hope that next time I come to Jeddah and pick up a DJ magazine, I will find it radically improved, much more exciting.

Best of luck, Safia Dear Safia Thank you for your constructive input, it is much appreciated. DJ magazine is a city guide and as much as we love this city, we never claimed Jeddah was a utopia. The mystery diner column and our Jan., issue are testimonies to that. We also choose to address issues we feel need fixing with a call-to-action: like our antilittering campaign, the donation campaigns, and the green living section. But as a city guide, we like to keep a positive outlook on the city and recommend to our readers what we think would be enjoyable to them and what would enrich their lives in the city.

DJ Team

During my time in Jeddah I have had the pleasure and displease of eating at several of the local and international food establishments in this great city that I love so much. Of course being an American here is something special to be able to eat at a place that sort of makes you feel at home at times. One such place is (Joes Diner) in the Khaledeya Area next to the Danube on Al-Rawdah. By far I feel that they serve the best hamburgers and hotdogs, even beating Fuddruckers hands down. Even though Fuddruckers lets you add your own toppings, nothing beat the taste and general atmosphere of (Joes Diner). Then again you can’t beat the price either. While the accommodations are smaller you have that dinning experience of being at the real Chicago Joes located in Chicago, Illinois USA. Just under a hundred miles from where I live in Michigan, every few months we would load up the car with the kids and head to Chicago to buy my wife her Philippine foods and stop off at one of the many places to eat. So let me tell you if you’re not a fan of (Joes Diner) you are missing some real good food. Also have them make you a hot dog with coleslaw on top, try it once and you will be coming back for more. ....

In closing, I really enjoy reading “Destination Jeddah” each month with the great stories of Jeddah and places to visit.

I was in Jeddah from 1994 to 2001 and had recently returned back some 8 months ago. When I first had picked up Destination Jeddah I was amazed at how well written and informative it was as a matter of fact I try to get extra copies for my co-workers and my boss to look at. Keep up the great work and hope to see it expand as I am here.

Kenneth Potter

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POLL OF THE MONTH What’s your favorite Italian restaurant in Jeddah?

Next Month’s Question: Q: Given the cultural differences, do you feel that mixed nationality weddings have a good chance of succeeding?

A: Yes B: No C: Depends on individual cases To answer go to the DJ page on facebook or email feedback@ destinationjeddah.com

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Everytime you purchase something from one of the Panda chains you are given the choice to donate the decimal portion of your bill to the Jumaiya charity for disabled children. We congratulate Panda for being proactive in helping take advantage of Saudi Arabia’s unique financial blessings to help those who really deserve it.

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As populations around the world increase every year, the effort to keep people moving along at a smooth pace grows along with them. In many cities these efforts are visible and noteworthy. Yet as every day passes in Jeddah, traffic becomes perceivably worse and worse and very little is being done to curtail this, to many’s dismay. We blame not-only the Jeddaah Municipality but also to the traffic authorities for not fulfilling their part of making the city run more smoothly. The municipality is at fault for not improving the roads but the traffic department is at fault for not organizing the roads more effectively and mobilizing police to areas that have the heaviest traffic. Jeddah itself is at a disadvantage since one popular activity is going for an aimless ‘cruise’ in the car which only excacerbates the traffic problems and traps more people in the web of automotive agitation. After the Municipality’s 20-year plan launched last year, only a few bridges which act as little more than elevated speed bumps, have been built. They are useful but solve less little of the problem. Now that summer is approaching the authorities should be concerned as to how they can help us all enjoy Jeddah a bit more.

Destination Jeddah’s RTM: (Recommendation of The Month)

JUICE WORLD

With a selection of over 125 menu items, Juice World gives you a delicious, healthy and refreshing treat. Located on Hera’a St., not only can you buy fresh juice for a reasonable price (SR4/6/8-S/M/L), large orders (up to 20 l), as well as any fruit juice combo you want. They also have and a nice selection of fruit salads.

What is important is the cleanliness of the place and friendliness of the staff too.

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Useful Information

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Fact Sheet

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: 28.7 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 (Airport Code: JED) Riyadh: King Khaled Int’l 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.

Official Language: Arabic. English is the second official language.

Major Arabic Newspapers: Al-Watan , Al Hayat, Al-Iqtisadiya, Al-Madinah Major English Newspapers: Saudi Gazette, Arab News Important Dates: National Day: 23rd September Ramadan (The Holy Month of Fasting): August 11 - September 9 2010 Eid Al-Fitr (The Feast of Breakfast / End of Ramadan): September 10 -12 2010 Eid Al-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice): November 16 - 19 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 6

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Currency: Saudi Riyal (SR) - 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) = SR3.75 1.00 India Rupee (INR) = SR0.079 1.00 Euro (EUR) = SR5.23 1.00 Pakistan Rupee (PKR) = SR0.047 1.00 British Pound (GBP) = SR5.94 1.00 Phillippines Peso (PHP) = SR0.08 Business & Banking Hours: 8/9AM - 4/5PM Sat-Wed, some are open on Thursdays for half a day 8/9AM - 1/2PM. Weekend: Thursday- Friday.

Shopping Hours: 10AM - 1PM 5PM - 10/11PM 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 To block commercial SMSs for STC users: Call 800-2444455 toll-free (24 hr service Sat-Wed) or e-mail: Ecare@stc.com.sa 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.

Transportation: Air: Saudi Airlines - Sama Air - Nas Airlines Land: Bus: SAPTCO: National Bus Company offering transportation between most Saudi Cities. Inside the city: Taxis and Chauffer companies. Railroad: Only one passenger train service between Riyadh and Dammam.

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

Emergencies : Information/ Maintenance:

International Information.......905 Telephone Maintenance.........904 Telephone Directory.................905 Speaking Clock.........................1222 Mobily..........................................1100 STC...................................................902 Zain..................................................959

Ambulance...................................997 Electricity Emergency...............933 Fire Fighters..................................998 Natural Disasters ........................988 National Security .......................989 Nijm “ Insurance Company for Car Accident “.........................920000560 Road Security...............................996 Traffic Accidents .........................993 Water Emergency.......................939

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Useful Information Settling In

Getting furniture sorted

By Sobia Javed

Continuing last month’s feature, we’ve brought you some more tips for life in Jeddah as an expat. For those of you who have just managed to secure an apartment – congratulations! The next step – Furniture!

Every month we bring expats some tips for life in Jeddah. Once you’ve secured yourself a place to stay the next step is the dreaded furniture shopping. We’ve put together some handy tips on the best places to find furniture to fill your new home.

Air Conditioning Units

The scorching heat means that the first thing you need to buy is air conditioning units.

They are reasonably cheap, starting from around SR1000. Split air conditioning units are a lot more aesthetically pleasing and quieter than traditional air conditioning units.

However those will cost you around SR3000.

Cooker

There is a cooker to suit every budget, from the electric mini unit that goes on your tabletop, to a full-blown six-burner stainless steel device. Gas cookers require a separate gas cylinder that will set you back about SR100, and SR10 to fill up. Depending on use, you probably only need to fill up once every three months.

It’s recommended that you get your microwave and fridge from the same shop that you purchase your cooker from in order to get you more bargaining power.

Pots and Pans

Surprisingly, some pots and pans and other kitchen utensils are cheaper in Carrefour or Hyperpanda than in outdoor markets. You also have the option of IKEA.

Bedroom Furniture

You can buy beautiful bedroom furniture in Jeddah at relatively low prices. A full set, consisting of a king size bed, mattress, large wardrobe, two bedside tables, a dressing table and chair plus a mirror will set you back around SR2500 for something on the plain and simple side. For something a little more elaborate, be prepared to pay around SR4000.

Majlis

To give your apartment a truly Middle Eastern vibe, invest in an exquisite majlis (low sofa). These are relatively cheap and you can get one custom made to suit your exact requirements. Starting prices are SR200 per meter. If you’re looking for more Westernized options, places like Habitat and the numerous furniture stores on Rawdah St. carry more modern furniture. Of course, the obvious choice is also IKEA

Rugs

You can find rugs at most souks. One handy tip would be to settle on the type of furniture you want before buying a rug. Get the wrong kind of rug and your entire living room or bedroom could clash with it.

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Water Heater

Although the weather is still warm in the winter you may still require a water heater, if your apartment does not have one already installed. In the morning the water can be a lot colder, especially if you’re one for an early morning shower to start the day! There are a small variety of heaters and cost close to SR300 including fitting and delivery of a 50-liter tank with the relevant accessories.

Washing Machine

There are two types of washing machines; top loading and front loading. Which you take is really up to your own personal preference; however generally the top loading washing machines are cheaper but they use up more water. Remember to check whether your detergents and washing liquids are suitable for your machine!

Because there are so many different places selling similar items we’ve listed a few souks and outlets below with a brief description. You might have also noticed that generally, shops selling certain items tend to be clustered into concentrated zones around Jeddah. For example, you will come across dozens of stationery shops located on one section of a road, and on another section of a road, you’ll find what seems like hundreds of mobile phone shops, or shops selling water heaters. It is the perfect remedy for the bargain hunter in you, as you can compare prices from shop to shop at ease.

‘On a Budget’ Souks Harie Swarij

Located in south Jeddah, this souk is located not far from the industrial area. Any taxi driver should know where this is so do not hesitate to ask. This souk has everything from pots to TV’s and cookers. It also has a ‘used items’ section for those on a tighter budget. This is a very large souk so expect to spend most of the day there and be prepared for a lot of walking!

Souq Ghurab

Located in Al-Baladiyah St., this souq is packed with lighting shops. Everything from

indoor to, down lighters to uplighters and chandeliers, can be had at a fraction of brand name prices.

Mahmood Saeed

This is near the bicycle roundabout in AlFaisalliyah Dist. You’ll find a large variety of sofas, tables and other lounge accessories can be found here. There is also an extensive variety of shops selling rugs of various colours and sizes. Excellent for low-cost bedroom furniture which looks a lot more expensive than what you pay! The majority of shops here offer great package deals like a bed with a matching cupboard, bed-side tables and a dressing table.

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Stores Centre Point : The store on Prince Sultan St. within the Dome Mall is their larger branch. Downstairs is clothes and upstairs is their Home Centre with household items.

Many items are similar to IKEA, with very competitive prices. www.centrepointksa.com SACO : This is on Andulas Rd. near the intersection with Falasteen St., not far from Hardees. This store may initially look like a warehouse, but SACO also stocks home gym equipment, as well as garden and office furniture at extremely reasonable prices. www.saco.com.sa Giant Panda/ Carrefour : Although you’ll generally recognise these two as fixtures in your weekly grocery shopping, they also stock a limited variety of electrical items and household goods, such as air-conditioning units, cookers, washing machines etc.

‘BLOW The Budget!’

Stores eXtra : This large electronic store is located on Prince Sultan Street and Abdullah Sulaiman Street. They stock a large variety of electronic items. www.extrastores.com 10 DESTINATION JEDDAH

IKEA : An international store located between the Al Faisalliyah and Al Aziziyah areas. You may find it a bit tricky to get to at first but it’s worth the journey. Some of their offers are really good however a few of their products seem a bit expensive in comparison to their stores in the Western part of the world. They stock a large range of items suiting most budgets and it’s definitely worth visiting for smaller household items. www.ikea.com.sa Riyadh House : A good source for office

furniture as they stock an extensive range of desks and office chairs. Desks vary from your common large Chinese desks to more modern glass selections. They also have a variety of office chairs on display including comfortable leather executive chairs and some rather funky modern office chairs too. www.rhc. com.sa

Habitat : Habitat stocks an exquisite range

of household furniture in both classical and modern styles. It is well recognized for it’s high quality products and customizing services so don’t expect anything lacking in quality from the moment you enter. www. habitat.com.sa

Before you go on your shopping spree, here are DJ’s TOP 5 TIPS! Top Tip #1: Decide on your budget, and stick to it!

Top Tip #2:

Streets

Remember – haggling is the best way to get a good deal. Don’t just accept the first price that you are given. Ask politely for a discount, especially if you are buying multiple items from the same shop.

Medina Rd.

Top Tip #3:

Sultan St.

You don’t have to buy on the spot.

One (sometimes risky) tactic is to tell the shopkeeper that you are going to think about it, and make your way out of the shop. Most of the time, the shop keeper will call you back or shout out a price to you. Then, you turn around, smile and accept the offer! (If it’s a good one).

If you are after designer furniture, you will find over a dozen furniture stores between the Sari St. intersection and the Quraish St. intersection on Madinah Rd. Many of these are stocked with designer furniture at designer prices - it would not be unusual to spot a dining table for SR10000.

Need a lamp or a chandelier? Sultan st. is packed with shops selling specialised lighting for manageable prices even if you’re on a budget. There are also a few stores specialising in office furniture and couches.

Rawdah St.

If you aren’t worried about shelling out a little bit extra to furnish your new home, Rawdah St. is packed with both western and local upmarket stores.

So, there we go. A lot of information?

Yes. But with Destination Jeddah being the perfect size to slip into your handbag or man-bag, you can take it with you when you go shopping to use as a reference.

What’s more, after all that hard work shopping, you can locate a lovely restaurant listed in DJ and finish your day with a welldeserved meal.

Top Tip #4: Make sure you get everything in writing.

If you are getting goods delivered to your apartment and installed professionally, make sure this is written on the receipt, and ask for a FINAL price including all of this. The last thing you want is for the delivery driver to ask you for money on the day of delivery or the installation guy refusing to install anything unless you pay him.

Top Tip #5: Try not to pay the full amount at once.

Negotiate with the vendor to see if you can pay half of the money upon delivery and/ or installation. If the shopkeeper agrees, make sure your deposit is WRITTEN on the receipt.

Happy shopping!

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Ronan Olier: Jeddah through a few brushstrokes

By Michael Bou-Nacklie

Sitting patiently, his back straightened and his eyes concentrating on the horizon, Ronan Olier, a French painter from Brittany, paints what he sees but with his own distinctly vibrant style.

Olier was in Jeddah on a two week invitation from the French Consulate General where he traveled around the region to paint different landscapes. His work has taken him from the bustling seascapes of his hometown to as far as Vietnam and now the Hijaz region. During his visit he instructed a painting workshop on Feb. 17, organized by Fainak at Lenotre CafĂŠ at the Park Hyatt Marina in Al-Hamra Dist. An art teacher for almost 35 years, Olier has taught everything from plastic sculpting to architecture painting.

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Olier spent two weeks in Jeddah painting various landscapes that he saw including downtown areas like Al-Balad.

On average, Ronan said his paintings take two hours each to do, with many of the details painted on site and the rest filled in later using a photograph to aid his memory.

In his thick French accent, Olier said he was pleased with the level of artistic dedication and the enthusiasm the workshop participants brought to their work.

“Especially the younger ones, normally it’s very hard to keep them enthusiastic about painting. Usually you’ll have to give them new sheet after new sheet for them to start something new once their attention wanes on what they are doing,” he said, a smile creeping across his weathered cheeks as he flips through a notebook with his ink-stained fingers. “It’s really gratifying for an old teacher like myself to see.”

Olier looks over the portfolio of workshop participant, Abdullah Bogis, in order to suggest how to improve his techniques as an artist.

Rushing from person to person, he devoted his entire attention to each painting put before him. Giving quick tips so as to not become too involved in his pupil’s paintings, Olier was as helpful as they wanted: even adding his own touch to demonstrate techniques he wanted them to implement.

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photos by Michael Bou-Nacklie

Our Guests

Skydiving

over Jeddah:

Redbull Air Force comes to town

By Michael Bou-Nacklie

Falling into any job is difficult for most people. But for the four members of the Red Bull Air Force, who spent a week flying down over Jeddah, it couldn’t have been easier.

All four of the sky divers have similar stories of how they began a career in skydiving. Sean MacCormac, Jeff Propenzano, Omar Al-Hegelan and Othar Lawrence experienced the free fall thrill that comes with skydiving and knew right away that they wanted to do this forever.

“The easiest way to describe it, is something everyone has experienced before,” You know when you’re a kid and you stick your hand out the window and you feel the air rushing over it. (Skydiving is) like that but over your entire body. It’s different from when you fall off a ladder or when an elevator bottoms out. You don’t get that same full body resistance.”

Their stay in Jeddah was part of the Seventh International Skydiving Champions with 16 teams from around the world. The final jump was made up above the Jeddah Fountain shortly after 5PM when the fountain is at full strength.

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A member of the team from the UAE approaches the landing platform.

Al-Hegelan described the feeling of jumping out of a helicopter as closer to floating than falling.

Falling out of the military helicopter the Red Bull Air Force team pose for a picture.

Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal (center) poses with Red Bull Air Force skydivers: Sean MacCormac (left), Jeff Propenzano, Omar Al-Hegelan and Othar Lawrence.

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as you feel like you’re floating. The visual perspective from 10,000 feet, 8,000 feet, 7,000 feet, looks pretty much the same. So you’re not getting a ground rush so you don’t feel like you’re falling instead you have this floating sensation. It’s not like being in roller coaster where you feel your stomach coming up to your throat and you feel this uneasy queasy feeling. Not at all, it’s this very natural floating feeling.»

Throughout the week the Air Force team (who were not part of the competition) performed aerial stunts using canisters of hot smoke which attached to their shins released a cloud of colored smoke to mark their stunts in the air so they can be seen more clearly from the ground, Propenzano said.

They also did Free Flight Jump, Wingsuit jumps and base jumps. Each these employ different techniques but base jumping was the greatest crowd pleaser. Lawrence leaps from a the helicopter and deploys his shoot at from ground level at what seems like the very last moment to the delight of the crowds.

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Sean MacCormac comes in for a landing with the Jeddah Municipality building in the background as hundreds of spectarors cluster together around 5PM at the event in Al-Hamra Dist.

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Happenings

Crossroads:

Hillary Clinton speaks at Dar Al-Hekma College

By Michael Bou Nacklie

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of her tour of the Gulf and stopped at Dar Al-Hekma College to have a brief discussion with students. Clinton told the New York Times she hoped the discussion would have focused more heavily on women’s rights. She said “American media presents a very unidimensional portrayal of Saudi women,” focusing on the black veils most wear, the NYT reported.

Students were allowed to ask pre-screened questions to the Secretary of State but afterward, many expressed their confusion as to why the topic of women’s rights was not addressed.

“Maybe because it was Hillary Clinton, people wanted to ask her about issues bigger than whether Saudi women can drive,” said Duaa Badr, 18, a freshman management student. Her tour of the region was part of her foreign policy push to pressure Iran into ceasing its nuclear program. She accused Iran of sponsoring terrorist groups around the world including inside the Kingdom as well as pointing out that Iran’s behavior should raise concerns for its regional neighbors.

“If you were the leader of a country that’s a neighbor, or further away watching as Iran lobs longer-range missiles... and hearing them say that they are going to go forward with enriching uranium, discovering a secret facility that they never disclosed to anyone, violating their obligations to the (UN) and the (IAEA), you’ve got to ask yourself why are they doing this?”

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While in Jeddah, Clinton met with the Organization of the Islamic Conference on Feb. 16 to introduce Rahed Hussein, US President Barack Obama’s appointee to the OIC. After a 30-minute meeting behind closed doors with OIC Secretary-General Ekmeledin Ihsanoglu, she later formally introduced Rashed Hussein as US special envoy to the OIC. The secretary-general further highlighted the positive strides that the US and Muslim nations are taking and referred to Obama’s speech in Cairo as a genuine vision of future collaboration between the West and the Muslim world, reported the Arab News.

Hussein said he was hopeful his appointment would bring the US and the Muslim world closer and bridge whatever gaps remained.

‫و�صلت وزيرة اخلارجية الأمريكي هيالري كلينتون �إىل اململكة‬ ‫ وتوقفت عند‬،‫العربية ال�سعودية يف اطار جولة لها يف اخلليج‬ ‫ و�أعربت‬.‫كلية دار احلكمة لإجراء مناق�شة ق�صرية مع الطالبات‬ ‫كلينتون ل�صحيفة نيويورك تاميز عن �أملها يف �أن املناق�شات �سوف‬ .‫تركز ب�شكل �أكرب على حقوق املر�أة‬

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DAR AL-HEKMA GRADUATING EXHIBITION: The 35 graduates of Dar Al-Hekma’s design program put their final projects on display, exploring topics ranging from gender-mixing to the status of human rights. The graduates operated under a theme of pushing social change, galvanized by projects like Rawaa Bakhsh’s ‘Insaniya’ which questions the development of human rights. The central design focus was based on the metaphor of Kashida which is a typographical term based on the idea of having strength in numbers. In this case the exhibition refers to the strength of designers banding together to promote a point of view.

‫ خريجة يف جمال الت�صميم بعر�ض م�شاريعهم النهائية باال�ضافة �إىل طرح مو�ضوعات‬٣٥ ‫قامت دفعة خريجات دار احلكمة املكونة من‬ .‫عن االختالط بني اجلن�سني و حقوق الإن�سان‬

JEDDAH’S FIRST GREEK RESTAURANT: After months of preparations, Yunani Jeddah’s very first Greek restaurant opened in Mall of Arabia on Feb., 2. Inaugurated to a private opening with representatives from the Greek consulate in Jeddah, Yunani is an authentic Greek eatery designed as a ‘quick serve’ but not fast food. With favorites already well known in local circles such as Mousakas and Keftedes as well as other yet to be discovered favorites, like the Hero sandwich and the Philly Gyro.

‫افتتح �أول مطعم يوناين يف‬، ‫بعد �شهور من اال�ستعدادات‬ ّ .‫ فرباير‬2 ‫جممع العرب يوم‬ ‫د�شن االفتتاح ممثلني عن القن�صلية‬ ‫ م�ص ّمم على �شكل ‹خدمة �سريعة› ولكن‬،‫اليونانية يف جدة‬ .‫لي�س للوجبات ال�سريعة‬

ECOBOY SIGNING: Lana Sultan, author of the children’s book “Ecoboy” held a reading to children and mothers at the Little Book bookstore in Roshan Mall on Feb., 10.

Children crowded around to hear about the adventures of a recycling superhero. Sultan followed by asking the audience what they knew about recycling and gave them some ideas about how to keep their lives more like Ecoboys. Afterwards each had a chance to get their book signed by Sultan. ‫ و قد ا�ستمتع الأطفال‬.‫ فرباير‬10 ‫ جل�سة قراءة للأطفال والأمهات يف رو�شان مول يوم‬،”Ecoboy“ ‫ م�ؤلفة كتاب‬،‫�أقامت النا �سلطان‬

.‫باال�ستماع �إىل مغامرات بطل �إعادة التدوير‬

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ABSENT OPENS IN BADRIYA MALL: In the heart of Badriya Mall, a store opened up specializing in hand made accessories for him and her. Absent - “Customize Yourself”, opened to a packed store and featured a full DJ set. The store is also the first in the Kingdom to have customized jeans made in the UK by designer Taseshy Kurosawa.

‫ املتخ�ص�ص يف االك�س�سوارات املخ�ص�صة «له و لها» و كان االفتتاح مزدحم و يعترب �أول حمل‬Absent ‫افتتح يف �أبراج البدرية متجر‬ .Taseshy Kurosawa ‫لعر�ض اجلينز من ت�صميم امل�صمم الإجنليزي‬

JEDDAH RACEWAY TEAMS UP WITH MBC ACTION: Hundreds of thousands of Jeddahwis all between the age of 12-35 descended on the Jeddah Raceway for drag racing and motocrossing.

Car enthusiasts and Harley Davidson owners also brought their vehicles to put on display as hundreds of camera phones frantically snapped pictures and took videos of customized cars and motorcycles. Stands thundered and cars revved their engines to show the crowds just what they were made of.

.‫ اجتمعوا يف حلبة جدة لل�سباقات‬35-12 ‫مئات الآالف من �سكان مدينة جدة و ع�شاق ال�سيارات الذين ترتاوح �أعمارهم بني‬ .‫�أح�ضر بع�ض املتفرجني �سياراتهم للعر�ض على مئات من كامريات الهواتف النقالة اللتقاط ال�صور ومقاطع الفيديو املخ�ص�صة لل�سيارات‬ DESTINATION JEDDAH 21

LOMAR: WORLD’S LARGEST THOBE After a six month design and brainstorming phase, followed by a two month construction process, Lomar completed the world’s largest thobe, shattering the previous record set in 2009. The thobe, which took 12 hours to install on Feb., 16 at Red Sea Mall, weighs in at 400kg and spans 33.9 m long and 18.5 m wide beating out the previous record by 0.3 meters, according to Talal Omar, adjunctions manager for Guiness World Records.

Loai Naseem, CEO and founder, of Lomar Thobes said the giant thobe was symbolic in showing Jeddah that Lomar is the “biggest

PAMPERS LAUNCHES PREMIUM CARE RANGE OF NAPPIES: Pampers’ newest range of diapers, Premium Care, is aimed at ensuring every baby is as comfortable as possible. Premium Care nappies are silkysoft and contain a special layer that draws away moisture. Available in five sizes for babies up to 24 months, it aims to provide the best skin protection and maximum comfort.

To celebrate the launch of the diaper range, Rotana Khalijiya TV presenter, Lujain Omran

thobe company” in the Kingdom. The thobe stayed on display until Feb., 19 and will divided into 450 thobes for the Orphans Charity Institution.

‫ قامت لومار‬،‫بعد �ستة �أ�شهر من مرحلة الت�صميم و االبتكار‬ ‫ مرت ًا وعر�ضه‬33.90 ‫بعر�ض �أكرب ثوب عاملي ي�صل طوله �إىل‬ ‫ وجتمهر املت�سوقون يف يوم‬.‫ كيلو‬400 ‫ ويزن‬،‫ مرت ًا‬17.20 ‫ من �شهر فرباير حول الثوب الذي ح�ضر فريق جمموعة‬١٦ .‫“جيني�س” للأرقام القيا�سية لت�سجيله يف املو�سوعة القادمة‬

paid a visit to the Jameyat Al-Ber orphange.

She visited with children and highlighted the social responsibility that Pampers and its Saudi manufacturer, Modern Products Company, have assumed within the Kingdom. P&G, sponsors to the event, donated 80 packs of the new Premium Care range to the orphanage, reinforcing Pampers’ history of cooperation with the Ministry of Health regarding healthy practices for new and expecting mothers.

‫ وهي جمموعة متنوعة من احلفا�ضات اجلديدة التي تتميز مبلم�س‬،‫قامت بامربز بالعمل �سوي ًا مع اخلرباء البتكار بامربز العناية املميزة‬ ‫ وت�أكيدا لدور بامربز للخدمة الإجتماعية زارت النجمة جلني عمران بعد امل�ؤمتر ال�صحفي مقر دار الرعاية بالأطفال‬.”‫“ناعم كالقطن‬ .‫الأيتام بجمعية الرب بجدة وقامت بق�ضاء وقت مميز مع الأطفال بر�سم الإبت�سامة على وجوههم‬ 22 DESTINATION JEDDAH

OETKER HOTEL COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS REGIONAL EXPANSION PLANS: One of the largest names in European luxury hotels, Oetker Hotel Collection announced its plans to expand both in Jeddah and in the region at a press conference on Feb., 10.

The hotel chain, known for it’s “passion for living”, plans to expand to the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Lebanon.

“The family-run OHC has long been associated with style, nobility and efficiency and has created a timeless tradition at each of its properties,” said OHC’s Senior Vice-President of Development for Middle East and Africa, Samir Daqqaq. OHC Chief Executive Officer said the chain brings

luxury, elegance, exclusivity and style and they aim to bring the same European charm, the OHC is known for, to the region.

“Our hotels are real masterpieces, driven by passion and run by hearts and we offer our guests a real environment of art and authenticity,” he said. ‫فرباير خططها‬10 ‫ يف م�ؤمتر �صحفي عقد يوم‬،‫ واحدة من �أكرب الأ�سماء يف الفنادق الفاخرة الأوروبية‬،Oetker ‫�أعلنت �إدارة فندق‬

.‫ و لبنان‬،‫ البحرين‬،‫ قطر‬،‫ منها االمارات‬،‫للتو�سع يف كل من جدة و ال�شرق الأو�سط‬ DENTALIA MARATHON: Over 50 runners took part in the Dentalia half-marathon and full marathon as part of the Jeddah Road Runners calendar on Feb., 5 at 4AM. The race started at the Al-Bilad Hotel and spanned 21km of the Jeddah Corniche.

Overall winner of the 42km marathon was Suzette McIvor and the half-marathon was won by Mubarak Ibrahim Abdulhafeez.

‫ لن�صف‬Dentalia ‫ مت�سابق يف �سباق‬50 ‫�شارك �أكرث من‬ ‫ وبد�أ ال�سباق من فندق البالد‬.‫املاراثون واملاراثون الكامل‬ .‫كيلومرت‬21 ‫�إىل كورني�ش جدة مل�سافة‬

ISADORA: Coming to a boutique near you, Isadora is landing the ground work for its launch in the Kingdom. Inside the Jeddah Hilton on Jan., 31, Isadora representatives and Al-Injazat Trading Corp. spoke to members of the media and demonstrated exciting new technologies like the Vibralash mascara. This allows customers to apply the mascara automatically using the built-in vibration technology which operates at three different speeds.

،‫ حتدث ممثلي �إيزادورا و �شركة �إجنازات �إىل و�سائل الإعالم عن التكنولوجيات اجلديدة املثرية‬،‫داخل فندق هيلتون جدة‬ .‫ حيث مت جتربة املا�سكارا من قبل احل�ضور حيث تتميز ب�أن لديها ثالث �سرعات خمتلفة‬.Vibralash ‫مثل ما�سكارة‬ DESTINATION JEDDAH 23

March 2010

Mark Your Calendar March 7 - 9

Gulf Environment Forum

The Gulf Environment Forum is the first and foremost most comprehensive conference & exhibition focused on environmental issues in the region. The event is jointly being organized by BME Global and Ozone, with the support of the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment, the Jeddah Municipality, and the United Nations Environment Program.

Venue: Jeddah Hilton Hotel

March 9

Mobily Jeddah Marathon

The goal of this event is to encourage Jeddah’s community on the sports’ benefits.

The Good Deeds Association (Al-Bir Society Jeddah) is organizing Jeddah’s Marathon under the patronage of Jeddah Mayor, Prince Mishal Bin Majed. All proceeds go towards the GDA and its projects.

March 14 - 17

Middle East Education & Training Exhibition & Symposium

The annual Middle East Education and Training Exhibition & Symposium (MEETES) provides a one-stop showcase for those looking for further education and training both at home and abroad.

Venue: Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events

March 18 - 27 “La Serenissima – The Taste of Venice” BICE Venetian Food Festival.

Executive Chef of the renowned “Aromi” Restaurant at Molino Stucky Hilton in Venice, Italy will be the Guest Chef at the BiCE Restaurant at Qasr Al-Sharq, during the Venetian Food Festival. Franco and his team have selected various signature dishes from the Aromi Restaurant which will be featured in set menus comprising of six courses as well as for the a-la-carte menu.

Venue: Jeddah Hilton Hotel

March 22 - 25 Autocare & Transport March 25 Arabia 2010

Autocare & Transport Arabia 2010 is Saudi Arabia’s leading international event for automotive aftermarket, transport infrastructure and commercial vehicles.

Venue: Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events

March 29 - April 1

KFAFH12 Cardiovascular Conference

The 12th international cardiac symposium organized by the King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital in Jeddah is one of the longest running international cardiac meetings in Saudi Arabia.

Time: 8AM - 11PM Tel: +966-2-6653000 EXT 3068 www.jeddacath.com Venue: Intercontinental Hotel

Jeddah Dermatology & Cosmetic Conference

The Jeddah Dermatology & Cosmetics Conference is held annually in Jeddah. Following the success of the previous three conferences which by participants from around the Gulf as well as across the Kingdom.

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For more information: www.jeddaderm.com

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Arts &

Photo courtesy of Jeddah Atelier

Entertainment

JEDDAH Atelier

By Silwan Eshki

Jeddah’s art scene has seen a recent surge in popularity with people frequenting galleries, bazaars and community events more often.

With this renewed interest, artists have come out from every corner of Saudi society to forge a brand new art scene. A few of these artists are expatriates working to contribute to the growing local artistic community. Eli Acheson is a British woman who has dedicated most of her paintings to describe, explain and illustrate the beauty of her experiences in Saudi Arabia.

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At her exhibition organized by Jeddah Atelier and entitled “An Artwork in Every House”, Acheson presented several pieces of her work. Jeddah Atelier has always been in favor of supporting community programs through arts and creativity.

One of Acheson’s inspirations is the conservatism and male dominance in Saudi society. At first glance it seemed as if Acheson only paints objects, however that isn’t the case. Using oil paints on canvas she uses diluted and light colors to paint what she sees. She said that the environment in Saudi Arabia along with the atmosphere

seriously affected the way she paints and colors her paintings, including her speciality: sand dunes.

Bringing out the golden essence of the sand and the heat of the sun reflection, Acheson’s creations make for a unique and inspiring reflection of Jeddah life. She will host her Saudi Gallery in Alameeya in May.

،» ‫يف املعر�ض الذي نظمه �أتيليه جدة «عمل فني يف كل بيت‬ ‫قدمت ايلي ات�شي�سون عدة قطع من �أعمالها ال�سيما لوحاتها‬ ‫ حيث قالت انها ت�أثرت بالبيئة‬.‫للكثبان الرملية يف ال�صحراء‬ ‫ كما �أعلنت ب�أنها‬،‫ال�سعودية �ألقى بظالله على لوحاتها‬ .‫�ست�ست�ضيف معر�ضها ال�سعودي يف العاملية يف �شهر مايو املقبل‬

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Arts & Entertainment

Photo courtesy of Kinndah

Stables

Kinndah Equestrian Club

By Serene Feteih

This time of year is one of the best times to enjoy outdoor activities in Jeddah.

Cooler temperatures mean you can enjoy your favorite activities for longer and more often for a few months of the year.

Horseback riding is an extemely popular activity among many Jeddahwis. Kinndah Stables is worth a visit whether you’d like to start riding lessons or take one of the horses for a gallop in an open field.

A coupon booklet can be purchased for a reasonable price and can be used within two months for 10 riding lessons. A recreation room for winding down after your lesson or 28 DESTINATION JEDDAH

to simply chill out by playing a game of table tennis or billiard is available.

Kinndah stables owner, Salem Bin Mahfooz has had a passion for horses since he was seven-years-old. Another of his passions is horse breeding which has won him many prizes and trophies over the last few years.

Slowly the list of facilities of the club are growing, next in line is a playground for children to play while the adults enjoy some of Jeddah’s best horses. Located 10 minutes from Jeddah Airport, Kinndah is open all week except Saturdays from 3:30PM10:30PM. Mornings are usually booked for school trips.

‫هذا الوقت من العام هو �أحد �أف�ضل الأوقات لال�ستمتاع ب�أن�شطة‬ ‫ وا�سطبالت كندة اململوكة ل�سامل‬،‫يف الهواء الطلق يف مدينة جدة‬ ‫بن حمفوظ �أحد اال�سطبالت التي ت�ستحق الزيارة لتعلم ركوب‬ .‫اخليل �أو االنطالق به يف م�ساحات مفتوحة‬ For more information: +966-502704250 E-mail: kinndaharabians@hotmail.com

Photos by Michael Bou-Nacklie

Al-Aseel:

Giving disabled children new life

By Michael Bou-Nacklie

Several times a week children suffering from disabilities, ranging from cerebral palsy to autism, get a chance to exercise their mind and body with the help of horses at Al-Aseel stables.

“Everything we do here that looks like fun is actually work,” said program coordinator Judy Houry. People who do not have control of their body, or cannot move their body freely, are unable to exercise their muscles she said, so with horses they can move their muscles with very limited effort. “The movement of the horse is nearly identical to a human being.

Someone in a wheelchair for instance, their organs never get to move, because they’re sitting all day... put them on a horse and every single muscle is being moved, every single organ is being moved.” She said one student who has next to no muscle control simply lays down on the horse. After just a few days of being on horseback Houry said the girl’s mother called her and told her that the girl’s breathing had become better than it had since she was born.

Part of the therapeutic riding involves finding items while being escorted on horseback as

well as holding hula hoops and fruit baskets above their heads. All these exercises are designed to spur cognitive and muscular development in the children who are suffering from cerebral palsy.

The program operated by Open Jeddah Skies is a nonprofit which recently received a donation from AVON to sponsor 10 students for a year.

‫الأطفال الذين يعانون من ال�شلل الدماغي �أو التوحد من حقهم‬ ‫ لذا تتيح جمموعة الأ�صيل لهم هذه الفر�صة‬،‫مترين �أج�سادهم‬ ‫عدة مرات �أ�سبوعي ًا ح�سبما �صرحت من�سقة الربنامج جودي‬ ‫والتي �أفادت �أن جميع التمرينات تتم على ظهور اخليل وم�صممة‬ .‫لتحفيز ع�ضالت الأطفال وتنمية املهارات املعرفية‬

Arts &

Entertainment Sport

Jeddah City:

A football club for everyone If you’re looking for a different kind of sporting experience, Phil Denton and his Jeddah City football club might be able to help.

JC has four different age groups with a total of eight teams for those between 10-17 years old.

for kids here to get the chance to get out and meet other local kids here.”

Denton said he felt local football clubs made it very difficult for expatriate children to join in because of language barriers but he hopes that his program will make it easier for both Saudi players and expatriate players to mingle and have fun.

The program encmopasses close to 90 children who are overseen by FA qualifed (Football Association) coaches who work with them to develop various skills. “All coaches are FA qualified which is a level of coaching you don’t often get here,” Denton said.

“From what I’ve seen here there isn’t much of an infrastructure for football coaching or

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For further information contact: Phil Denton: +966-535387087

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The Butterfly

By Serene Feteih

When a group of teachers and mothers decided to create a safe place for children and toddlers to play and enjoy age appropriate activities, the end result was The Butterfly - a Jeddah mom’s best kept secret.

What makes The Butterfly unique is that you can drop your children off and enjoy a break to go out and shop or simply enjoy a peaceful cup of coffee while reading a book. In this cozy place, The Butterfly will look after your children as one of their own.

Children from 9 months to 10 years are accepted and will be kept busy as they explore one section at a time; from the painting room to the sand room across to the pretend room and play area.

It also caters to children with special needs by offering specialized services.

The Butterfly is also available for birthday parties and graduation celebrations for children. So instead of having a living room of screaming children over to destroy your new living room set, simply take them to The Butterfly which will also take care of the food and entertainment.

The Butterfly is open all week: Friday - Tuesday

5 - 10PM

Wednesday & Thursday

5PM to Midnight

For more information: +966-508527992 / +966-2-2758935 Or on Facebook: The Butterfly group

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Bookstores

Libraries

Fun & Recreation

Museums & Art Venues

Arts & Entertainment

Directory Bookstores Al-Fanous Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6553897 Al-Khair Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6936318 Al-Maktaba Stores Tel: +966-2-6713143 Al-Obeikan Bookstore Tel: +966-2-6927018 / 920020209 Dar Al-Mareekh Bookstore Tel: +966-2-6524682 Jarir Bookstore Sari Street Tel: +966-2-6827666 Prince Sultan Street Tel: +966-2-4202050 Little Book Roshana Center Tel: +966-2-2634817 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-2-2754689 Madina Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6659045 Mamoun Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6446614 Mansour Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6985376 Tihama Bookstore Tel: +966-2-6444444 Rawaea Al-Maktabat Tel: +966-2-6827730 Virgin Tel: +966-2-2635084 Libraries CBA Library Tel: +966-2- 6900671

Dar Abdul-Qasim Tel: +966 2-6714793 Effat Library Tel: +966-2-6364300 Jeddah Public Library Tel: +966 2-6363920 Mirza Library Tel: +966-2-6726773 My Library Tel: +966-2-2631709 Fun & Recreation Al-Hokair Tel: +966-2-6836666 Al-Shallal Theme Park Tel: +966-2-6063993 Bowling City Tel: +966-2-6690800 Bowling World Tel: +966-2-6744545 Chucky Cheese’s Tel: +966-2-6062608 Funtime Pizza Tel: +966-2-6555992 Ice Land Tel: +966-2-6626666 IN10SO Tel: +966-2-2844992 Jungle Land Tel: +966-2-2881111 Kid’s Castle Tel: +966-2-6988000 Moon Toon Tel: +966-2-2844855 Oceanica Tel: +966-2-2150723 Smart Kid (Al-Hokair) Tel: +966-2-4202370

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

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

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

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

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Fashion & Shopping

Stepping into mother’s shoes:

Tifa Boutique

Photography By Michael Bou-Nacklie Art Direction by Maha AlKhalawi

By Marriam Mossalli

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Do you remember as a little girl wanting to be

just like your mother? Wishing you would one day get to have her beautiful shiny hair? Or her feminine long nails? You would wear her clothes and spray her expensive perfume so you could not only look like her, but also smell like her too.

Well, Kamelia Kamel is not just playing dress up anymore. Instead, she’s a young lady taking her mother’s legacy and turning it into a 21st century interpretation that is sure to have all the girls wanting to dress-up in her boutique’s timeless pieces.

Tifa boutique is a tribute to Kamel’s mother, Latifa Hmidi, one of Saudi Arabia’s original fashion pioneers. Latifa, or “Tifa,” - as her family and those close to her affectionately called her - was a style icon and brought renowned design houses to the Kingdom in the early 90’s.

In step with her mother’s legacy, Kamel has stocked Tifa with handpicked items from visionary designers. The boutique carries a

variety of items, from the coveted costume necklaces of Fenton Jewelry, to the flowing silk skirts and cascading cocktail dresses by Brian Reyes and Saudi designer Razan Alazzouni.

Kamel demonstrates, through her brand choice, her ability to fuse together contemporary fashion with the classy sophistication that her mother famously embodied. For example, the online boutique Net-a-Porter’s One Vintage collection, composed of restored one-off pieces from the late 19th century to the ‘70s, fantastically combines the past with the present.

By magically transforming the delicate fabrics into contemporary, wearable designs. One Vintage is reflective of the Tifa woman: one who is able to both appreciate the complexity of the eclectic origins with the modern simplicity of the cut. Each piece from the quintessentially European brand, features romantic antique blouses and chic bohemian tunics, possessing a unique bit of history much like Tifa boutique itself and its strong heritage.

Location: Ana Special Mall. Tel: +966-2-6822332

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i.zone

Your Personal Electro-Stylist

By Marriam Mossalli

Fashion is organic. It has always evolved and in the twentyfirst century that translates to a lot more than just your purse or shoes. Today, the definition of accessories has advanced to encompass the everyday gadgets we can’t live without—our iPhone, iPod, and of course, our MacBooks!

These items have become extensions of our personalities and we now want them to reflect our style accordingly. Meet your personal stylist: i.zone. Differentiating itself from other electronic boutiques, i.zone offers fashion-conscious items that are at the forefront of their industry, not just in terms of technology, but also in terms of style.

Just check out the Jawbone headsets: sleek and stylish, they turn heads without compromising function. They are the technological equivalent to a pair of diamond earrings, eye catching and envy inducing. Speaking of expensive, if you’re into even higher-end tech-fashion, i.zone carries the ultimate collection of electronic luxury and funk: the DEOS Diamond earphone covers. Exclusively designed by a team of fine jewelry experts, the bespoke covers fit your Apple accessories, transforming a familiar item into an haute couture display of personal style. Now that’s the definition of modern luxury!

But what makes i.zone so en vogue? Well, first of all, it’s part of a very select group of official Apple Premium Resellers in the Kingdom. Buying a Mac product from anywhere else would be like buying a knock-off Louis Vuitton from downtown… and we all know how much of a fashion faux pas that is!

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Second, i.zone is not only fashion-forward, but industrially-forward as well. It’s always coming out with the latest gear before anyone else. Just take a look at the new Monster HeadBeets by Lady GaGa. Not only are they high-performance products, but they have a hefty amount of fashion credibility: what more could any electronic trendsetter want? No longer is technology measured merely just by performance, visual appeal has become just as important. At i.zone, it’s not just about ram and gigahertz, but merging fashion and exclusivity.

So whether you’re a hardcore fashionista or just a lover of all things technological, the only way to show how in step with style you are is to wear it on your sleeve - your phone, iPod, and computer too!

P.S. Put me on the waiting list for one of those iPads and a funky cover for when they do come out.

For store locations, check out the DJ map!

1 & 10. Jawbone ICON headsets 2. Monster Beats headphones by Dr. Dre 3. BUILT Laptop Sleeve by Alexander Girard 4. HeadBeats headphones by Lady Gaga 5. Incipio laptop cover 6. MacBook Air 7. Incipio Feather iPod Shuffle cases 8. SPECK iPhone cases 9. DEOS Diamond earphone covers DESTINATION JEDDAH 37

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Al-Mamounia Palace (Kasr Al-Mamonia) is a Moroccan Artisan. The store sells a wide range of Moroccan products. Products range from selected kitchenware to natural herbs and the famous Moroccan Soap made of olives that is traditionally used in the Moroccan baths.

Brightly colored pottery influenced by the region is also available and is perfect as both home decoration and as a gift to friends and loved ones. Al-Mamounia Palace brings you the best of Moroccan culture, in the form of handicrafts, ceramics, and beauty products.

Location: Intercontinental Hotel Tel: +966-508965624

NOHA’S

Noha’s is a speciality business that focuses on unique Tunisian handcrafts and ceramicware.

She imports wide selections of kitchenware and souvenirs. The famous Tunisian Tea Pot Set, Snack and Main Entry Dishes are few selected items among the products she has in stock. These unique pieces will make a statement in your home and are sure to turn heads.

LA MODA

Tel: +966-2-6948669 Location: Chamelle Plaza and Khayat Center Tel: +966-2-6637807 ext. 313

La Moda is feminine, fresh, and fashionable accessories’ shop. It offers wide selection of evening bags, clutches, and satchels, along with shoes, scarves, sashes, belts, bangles, and beaded necklaces. Bag designs are very distinctive and well distinguished. Each piece requires 10 to 15 days of meticulous embroidering, beading, crocheting, and handstitching to produce.

These one of a kind bags’ prices start from SR500.

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TechTamer’s Gadgets

Hi, TechThamer here.

I love gadgets and new technology designed to make everything a little bit easier. From Star Wars toasters to the latest smartphones, I’m all over it. If it blinks, bleeps or whistles I’ve probably seen it and played with it a little. Here’s a small selection of stuff that’s caught my eye this month.

Nokia X6 “Comes with Music” - SR2500

Now here’s an interesting new toy. Many other companies taking a stab at creating a producing touchscreen phones have come with styluses that get lost or when you try and use more than one finger on the screen it all grinds to a halt. The new Nokia X6 looks like your traditional slider phone but you wont find any buttons on this bad boy. It has a 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics which isn’t usual for a phone. Although it wont be available until March for about SR2500 it will give you access to four million tracks for free. You heard me, free.

Part of the purchase goes to paying for a 12 month subscription from Ovi Music. Once the license expires you still get to keep the music. Interesting right? I know I wouldn’t mind free music packed into a phone that’s all pretty awesome.

Transcend Ski Goggles - $350 350 (around SR1,300)

I’m no sports fanatic but even I can appreciate just how fantastic this is. Zeal Optics has brought some much needed nerdiness to the world of outdoor sports. These goggles look like something straight out of science fiction with their ability to display real time data on heights, speeds and other statistics of a run down a snowy hill. The goggles packed with all sorts of goodies include: GPS and more sensors that you could shake a stick at. They also simplify navigation with three buttons located on the right temple area: up/forward, select and down/backward. In the ad, ZO announced that all sorts of new bits would be included in the next versions ranging from: caller ID, buddy tracking, trail maps, night vision and loads more.

For more info: www.zealoptics.com

Nintendo DS Lite - SR800

In the spirit of Mothers Day, Nintendo has released its Nintendo DS Lite complete with cooking software packed with over 200 recipes from around the world. With the purchase, you can also pick up a tropical print carrying case.

Available at amazon.com

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DREAM MACHINE IPT-DS1 Party-shot Automatic Photographer - SR750 Can’t find a photographer for your party? Sony has a little something to help. The Party-shot personal photographer has Face Detection and Smile Shutter technologies packed inside it which let it find the people in the picture and snap it at the right time. It even uses intelligent composition to frame images up with rule of two thirds so it frames things as close to how a professional would. It can also mount up to any tripod.

Available at MeMega

Steering Wheel Remote Control - SR150

For those of us who don’t own a car fancy enough to have stereo system controls attached to the steering wheel, now there’s something that’ll let the rest of us feel just as cool. The Steering Wheel Remote Control attaches to your steering wheel using a velcro band, letting you do everything from change the volume to skipping tracks. It has a built in Bluetooth capability and supports redialing as well as voice dialing options. Not only that but it has a built in FM transmitter and a SD/MMC card slot as well as a USB port. Using CVC technology, it claims to remove any excess noises and echoes.

Available at Amazon.com

iPad - $499 (N/A in Saudi yet) Starting at

$499 (N/A in Saudi yet), it’s decently priced for something of this type but I had hopes it would be the competition for the netbooks that PC manufacturers make. But Apple however wanted to make this look like the senior citizen friendly iPhone. All in all not a total waste, it’ll be useful for those who need to show high-resolution images like photographers and graphic designers. It would have been nicer had it been equipped with a CD drive so you could install software more complex than a simple app.

Check out apple.com for more information

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Directory Furniture Fashion Designers Afaf Baflah Tel: +966-505325251 Amal Engawi Tel: +966-503613314 Basma Abuljadayel Tel: +966-506634000 Basma Al-Mouawad Tel: +966-533653333 Eman Joharji Tel: +966-535687773 Fatima Abed Tel: +966-554369993 Gardenia Hafez Tel: +966-506666230 Hanaa Samman Tel: +966-505350958 Maha Ghalayeni Tel: +966-506661634 Manar Al-Rawi Tel: +966-569169923 Meriam Arab Tel: +966-503333128 Mona Abulfaraj Tel: +966-505652018 Nawal Maimani Tel: +966-2-6606502 Niyaah Tel: +966-500545455 Rania Khogeer Tel: +966-555532571 Rotana Alhashimi Tel: +966-554598449 Sahar Serafi Tel: +966-505622515 Salma Rudwan Tel: +966-504627012 Shaza Khayali Tel: +966-500909321 42 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Thanaa Addas Tel: +966-504664288 Turki Jadallah Tel: +966-506677800 Wed Bogary Tel: +966-504634001

Florists, Plants Al-Khidra Landscaping Tel: +966-2-6913946 Alwan Tel: +966-2-6837239 Arabian Flower Tel: +966-2-6644403 Azhar Rima Tel: +966-2-2564001 Eshrak Tel: +966-2-6643035 Florina Tel: +966-2-6670719 Flowers Center Tel: +966-2-6607391 Flowers Queen Tel: +966-2-6621779 Gardenia Tel: +966-2-6609220 Jannati Tel: +966-2-6984852 Orkidia Tel: +966-2-6833136 Nargis Flowers Est. Tel: +966-2-6673008 Petals Tel: +966-2-6642519 Rabya Tel: +966-2-6602856 Spring Flower Tel: +966-2-6519684 Sendian Flowers Tel: +966-2-6835679 Sultan Garden Center Tel: +966-2-6686666

Abdul Latif Tel: +966-2-6913750 Al-Alameya Tel: +966-2-6915188 Al-Amer Tel: +966-2-6977767 Al-Fakhama Tel: +966-2-6355043 Al-Sabban Tel: +966-2-6919900 American Gallery Tel: +966-2-6676031 Batal Design Tel: +966-2-6983288 Bin Shayhoon Tel: +966-2-2574815 Dimos Tel: +966-2-2830302 Estikbal Tel: +966-2-6687511 Home Plaza Tel: +966-2-6913659 IKEA Tel: +966-2-6633000 La Maison Colonial Tel: +966-2-2616800 Ligne Roset Tel: +966-2-6634158 Mazar Tel: +966-2-2844277 Tel: +966-2-6642626 Roche Bobois Tel: +966-2-6647272

Shopping Malls Al-Khayat Center Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6655558 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.

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LULÙ Defining the Lulù collection as glittering would probably be an understatement. It is an architecture of light and color.

Lulù is dedicated to those who can have uncompromising desires, with no false modesty. It features a plethora of white Topazs, blue Topazs and Amethysts on which – as if that were not enough – a cascade of diamonds has fallen. Every ring, every earring is so overflowing with gemstones that even the gold mount disappears. But what is really special about Lulù jewels is that, even before being worn, they convey a contagious, irrepressible and precious ‘joie de vivre’.

Available only in Pomellato boutique : Jeddah –Stars Avenue Mall– King Abdul Aziz Road Tel: +966-2-2754484

Rings in white and pink gold with amethysts and diamonds, white topazs and diamonds, blue topazs and diamonds.

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Fashion Designers

Ana Special Prince Sultan Street Tel: +966-2-6649155 Shops: Al-Mohra, Almayass, Basics, Buttons, Diva, Fox Fibre, I Love Hishma, Kash Kash, Vaniti, Lilies, Only For You, Set Al-Hoson, Tefa.

Aziz Mall Prince Majed Road Tel: +966-2-6162222 Dining: Al-Saaj Al-Refi, AlThawaaq, Baskin Robbins, Burger King, Cinnabon, Conton, Durrat China, Fish World, Hardee’s, Harfi, Indian express KFC, Krispy Kreme, Kudu, McDonald’s, Mongo, Panino’s, Roma way, Sheesh Kabab, Shawermar, Starbucks, Sushi King, Taco Hut,Trios.

Supermarket: Geant.

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

Tel: +966-2-6942888 Shops: Center Point (baby shop, Splash, Shoe mart, Lifestyle), Home Center, Koton, Mobily, Natuzzi, Sedar, Warde.

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Florists, Plants

Furniture

Badrya Towers Rawdah st.

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

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

Basateen Center Tahlia st.

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

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

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

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

Shops: Al-Romaizan, Boss, Canali, Come As You Are, Emad Rizq, Fitoshi, Gentle Man, Lomar, Lo Spazio, My Fair Lady, Rawasy, Rubaiyat, The Wall.

Hera’a Avenue Hera’a st.

Tel: +966-2-6942236

Shopping Malls

Dining: Agadir, Baskin Robbins, Cinnabon, Hot & Crispy.

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

Sizing Chart

Women’s Blouses & sweaters

US 23 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 Europe 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52

Women’s Shoes US Europe UK Japan

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Women’s Dresses US Europe UK Japan

4 6 8 10 12 34 36 38 40 42 6 8 10 12 14 7 9 11 13 15

14 44 16 17

16 46 18 19

18 48 20 21

Men’s Shirts US/UK Europe Japan

15 15.5 16 16.5 17 37 38 40 41 42 97 102 107 113 117

Men’s Suits, Coats & sweaters US/UK Europe Japan

34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 68 S --- M L ---- LL ---- ----

Men’s shoes US Europe UK Japan

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Children’s Clothing: US Europe UK Japan

2 4 6 8 10 12 16/18 20/22 24/26 28/30 32/34 36/38 40/45 50/55 60/65 70/75 80/85 90/95 90 100 110 120 130 140

Children’s Shoes (Toddlers/Children) US UK Europe Japan

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 20 22 23 24 25 27 28 30 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Children’s Shoes (Youth) US UK Europe Japan

13 12.5 31 19

1 13.5 32 20

2 3 4 5 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 33 34 36 37 21 22 23 24

* Japanese sizes are measured in centimetres

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Jamjoom Center Tape A Loeil, The Body Palestine Street Shop, Wailis, Zain, Zara Kids.

Tel :+966-2-6685388 Dining: Ice Cream Hera’a Intl. Souq Movenpick.

Hera’a st.

Shops: Abd Al-Samad Tel: +966-2-6540097 Al-Qurashi for Perfumes, Dining: Al-Musbah, AlCelio and Longen and Umda, Baskin Robbins, Dior, Cileo,Hot Claire’s , Cinnabon, & Crispy, Juice Island, Starbucks.

Fareed Musalli for Gold Supermarket: and Jewelery, Danube.

Gazzaz Shops: Adams, Al-Attar, for Perfumes and Make Al-Dahham, Al-Humaidi, Up, Geox, Jennyfer, Al-Maghrabi, Al-Mualim, Kuwait La Senza, Barkley,Airlines, Benatton, Malaysian Airlines, Bershka, Bhs, Celio,Marks & Spencer, Mikyaji Claire’s, Diesel, Esprit, Faces, Guess, MilanoGiordano, Shoe, Mother Care, Health Nayomi,Lines, Next,Jacadi, Nectar,La Moda, La Senza, Mango, Aldo, Promod, Raymond Milano, Mothercare, Weil Watches, Starbucks, Naomi, Nectar, Next, The NextBody Kids,Shop, Nina, The Nine International for Watches, West, Panasonic, Paper Tokyo Games.

Moon, Promod, Quick Silver, River Island, Jeddah Mall The Body Sisley, Sony, Tahlia U2, Street Shop, Zara, Zain, Zimas.

Tel: +966-2-6678666 Dining: Al-Tajin, Basket of Jama’a Cookies,Plaza Baskin Robbins, Jama’a District Costa Café, Cinnabon, Tel: +966-2-6024580 Hawaii, Hijaziyat , Hot Shops: Adams, Camaieu & Crispy,&Joffrey’s, Charles Keith, Le Gadin Suzette, Mongo, Giordano, Guess, La Senza, Mikyaji, Nayomi, Padovana, Panino’s, Steak Promod, Sergent Major, & Bake, Sushi King.

Tape A Al-Musali Loeil.

Shops: & AlRaies, Barakat Jewellery, Jamjoom Center Palestine st. Eye2eye, Damas, Elite, Tel: +966-2-6685388 Faces, Gosh, Karen Millen, Dining: Cream Kipling, Ice Luxury, Maria Movenpick.

Pino, Naomi, Swatch, Shops: Abd Al-Samad Trussardi, WAIPAI. Al-Qurashi for Perfumes, Celio and Longen La Promenade 2 and Dior, Claire’s , TahliaCileo, Street Fareed Musalli for Gold Tel: +966-2-6688737 and Jewelery, Gazzaz for Dining: Al-Forn, Carmel, Perfumes and Make Up, Gelato, La Promenade Geox, Jennyfer, Kuwait Café, Lifestyles Café.

Airlines, La Senza, Shops: Budget, Chic Malaysian Airlines, Marks & Spencer, Mikyaji Boutique, Chole, Femi.9, Milano Shoe, Mother Lerre, Lifestyles, Mavi, Care, Nayomi,Quik Next, PaperMoon, Sliver, Nectar, Aldo, Promod, Roxy, Sport Look.

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Le Mall Starbucks, The Body Shop,Street The International Tahlia for Watches, Tokyo Games.

Tel: +966-2-6600111 Dining: Cerebe Express, JeddahLeMall Layla’s, Croissant shop, Tahlia st.

Cinabbon, Starbucks.

Tel: +966-2-6678666 Shops: Claire’s, Dining:Accessories, Al-Tajin, Basket Fitaihi Jeweley, Karen Millen, of Cookies, Baskin laRobbins, Senza, Musalli, Nine West, Costa Café, Rizq Jewellery, Rosyblue, Cinnabon, Hawaii, Hijaziyat(Bags , Hot & Shoes), Rubaiyat Crispy, Joffrey’s, Le Showtime, Springfield, Gadin Suzette, Mongo, Swatch, The Body Shop.

Padovana, Panino’s, Mall of &Arabia Steak Bake, Sushi Al-Haramein Road King.

Shops: Al-Musali & AlTel: +966-9-2000-9550 Raies, Barakat Jewellery, Dining: Al-Saaj Al-Refi, Damas,Doree, Elite, Eye2eye, Brioche Burger King, Faces, Gosh, Karen Café Café Larica Espresso, Millen, Kipling, Luxury, Verganano , Cinnabon, Maria Pino, Naomi, Charley’s, Conton,WAIPAI. Costa Swatch, Trussardi, Coffee, Hardee’s, KFC, Krispy Kreme , Kudu, London La Promenade 2 Fish&Chips, Tahlia st. McDonald’s, Mongo, Pans, Roma way, Tel: +966-2-6688737 Dining: Al-Forn, Carmel, Shawermar, Starbucks, Gelato, La Promenade Sushi King, Taco Hut, Thai Café, Lifestyles Café.

Express, The Pizza Company, Shops: Budget, Chic T.G.I Fridays, Tony Roma’s, Boutique, Chole, Femi.9, Zyng (Asian Grill).

Lerre, Lifestyles, Mavi, Supermarket: Geant.

PaperMoon, Quik Sliver, Shops: Abu Sharaf, Roxy, Sport Look.

Accesorize, Adams, Adidas, Ahmad Le MallAbdulwahed, Alpha Tahlia st.Alshaya, Balad, Opticals, Tel: +966-2-6600111 Bershaka, Blue Age, Bonia, Dining: Cerebe Boots, Brics, BSB,Express, BSX, C&B, Layla’s, Le Croissant C&K, Cameui, Camille’s shop, Starbucks.

Sidewalk, Carters, Celio, Shops: Accessories, Chad Valley, Coast, D-FClaire’s, Fitaihi Jeweley, P-T, Debenhams, Diesel, Karen Millen, la Senza, Disigula, Dorthy Perkins, Musalli, Nine West, Rizq Forever21, Exit, Faces, Jewellery, Evans, Rosyblue, Gap, GBK, (Bags Girls, H-Flow, Rubaiyat & H&M, Hokair, Hush Hush, Shoes), Showtime, I Springfield, Style, Jennyfer, Kikik,The La Swatch, Body Shop.

Senza, La Senza Gril, La Vie En Rose, Lady Bird, Life Kids, Mall of Too, Arabia Limited Liz Claiborne, Al-Haramein Road Lynnes, Mango, Maghrabi Tel: +966-9-2000-9550 Kids, Mini Modu, Miss Dining: Al-Saaj AlSelfridge, MissDoree, Whatever, Refi, Brioche Mothercare, Burger King,Nectar, Café New Yorker, Nil Yarz, Larica Next,Nike, Espresso, Café

Verganano , Cinnabon, Charley’s, Conton, Costa Coffee, Hardee’s, KFC, Krispy Kreme , Kudu, London Fish&Chips, McDonald’s, Mongo, Pans, Roma way, Shawermar, Starbucks, Sushi King, Taco Hut, Thai Express, The Pizza Company, T.G.I Fridays, Tony Roma’s, Zyng (Asian Grill).

Supermarket: Geant.

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-F-P-T, Debenhams, Diesel, Disigula, Dorthy Perkins, Forever21, Evans, Exit, Faces, Gap, GBK, Girls, H-Flow, H&M, Hokair, Hush Hush, I Style, Jennyfer, Kikik, La Senza, La Senza Gril, La Vie En Rose, Lady Bird, Life Kids, Limited Too, Liz Claiborne, Lynnes, Mango, Maghrabi Kids, Mini Modu, Miss Selfridge, Miss Whatever, Mothercare, Nectar, New Yorker, Next,Nike, Nil Yarz, Nose, Oasis, Okaidi, Opt. Centre, Party Princess, Pride of Kashmir, Principle, Pull & Bear, Puma, Pumpkin Patch, Quiz, Ribbon, Rina, Salhiya, School, Sgt.Major, SIA, Spring, Stradivarius, Sun & Sands Sports, Swiss Corner, Tally Wejil, TCF, Terranova, Terranova Kids, The Museum, TPC, Twaila, Vero Moda, Vertbaudet, Viss, Wallis, Warehouse, White Company, Zahoor Al-Reef, Zara,Zoppini, ZYNG. Nojoud Center Tahlia Street Shops: Adidas, Al-

Badr Optical, Alcott, Alhomaidhi, Bonia, Cortefiel, Emad Rizq, Faces, , Feni 9, , Gerry Weber, GS Big & Tall, I Zone, Pumpkin Patch, Lora Lina Sfera, Magrabi, Mango, Mobily, Women secret, Sarafia, Shalky , Smash,Tanagra, Vincci.

Red Sea Mall King Road Tel: +966-2-2151551 Dining: Apple Bee’s, AlBaik, Al- Nabulsi, Baskin Robbins, Bonnon Cup, Burgerino, Burgerking, Café Larica, Canton, Cheese Cake Factory, Chinese Pearl, Crepe Suzette, Cup & Cino, Hagen Duz,Hardee’s, Hijaziyat, House of Donuts, Indian Express, KFC ,Krispy Kreme, Kudu, London Fish, Magic Wok, McDonald’s, On the Broder, Pana Caldo, Pan’s & Co, Roma Way, Santino’s, Second Cup, Shamiana, Starbucks, Steak House, Swensen’s, Taco Hut, Tajin, Tea Amo, Teayana, Trios.

Supermarket: Danube.

Shops: Adidas, Aigner, All Star Converse, Al-Mussali, Al-Refaie, Al-Sawani, Axiom, Barove, Beach &Beyond, Benetton, Bhs, Body Action, Body Shop, Bomby, Bonia, Boroue, Boss, Burberry,Calvin Klein, Change, Claire’s, Coach, Coast, Diesel, Diorucci, Divisage, Dorothy Perkins, Early Learning Center, Elaf (Travel Agency), Escada & Loriel, Esprit, Etre ea, Evans, Eye Fashion, Faces, Faith, Fanateer, Fashion Top, FCUK, Ferragamo, Fetaihi, Foot Locker, Giordano, Givenchy, Go Sport, Guess, Guess Accessories, Guess Kids, G2000, Izzue,Lacoste, Laperla, Lazourdi, Levis,

Life Line, Life style, Limited Too, MAC, Mac PC’s, Maghrabi, Maghrabi kids, Makyaji, Milano, Mommy me, Montblanc, Mother care, Naomi, Next, Nokia, Oasis, Obaji, Occasions, Occulis, Optic Center, Panasonic, Paris Gallery, Patchi, Puma Watches, Replay, Rubayat, Rolex, Rouj, S & K (Samuel & Kenvin), Samsonite, Sefora, Sephora, Sergio Rossi, Sony, Sports Wear, Swatch, Tea Gschwender, Tiffany & Co , Tihama (Stationery), Top Shop, Top Man, Versacie, Vision Express, XOXO, Zuhur, Zoopini, Al-Reef.

Roshana Center Tahlia st.

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

Shops: 4U4Ever, Abdul Ghafour Amin Co.Shoe, Abo Moammar, Abotche, Adawliad, Adnan Jewelery, Adolfo Dominguzs, Ahmed Abdulwahed, Ahmed Adgaish Electronices, AlFalona Stores, Al-Hamary, Al Garmooshi for Matches, Al-Togbi, Al-Yasr, Al-Arabi Optics, Al-Dawliyah, AMH, Baby Fitaihi, Bajsair, Bayana, Blanco, Change, Courir, Damas, Extra Ordinary, Fayrooz, Fityani, Giordano, Guess, Halawani Audi Visual, Hamza Abd El Rizk Jewelery Damas, Home Appliances & Electronics, Hussain Trading Co., Jeddah International Market, Jollibee, Korloff, LG, Light, Linen Chest, Mohsen, My Fair Lady, Nof Jewelery, On Time Plus, Orange Bed Bath, Plug Ins, Pretty Shoes Yalghi Couture Qeuess, Said Ahmed Al-Ajou (JVC), Saloon Tamim, Samsung,

Sandwich, Sarwat, Scholl, Sid, Sony World, Sunglasses Hut, Tamim Shoes, The Wall, Littel book Bookstore, Tuctuc, Zoppini, Zumorrodah.

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

Shops: Abdul Samad AlQurashi, Axiom, Bonia, Callem, Cavlo Rino, Cell Com, Cinnzeo, Claire’s, Colombia Sports Wear, Fendi, Gerry Weber, Giordano, Grand Optics, Gucci, Herffy, Ikks, It’s Mine, Jacqueline Riu, Kashmir, Lingo, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Maghrabi, Mango, Mikyaji, Miss Fashion, Missha, Mothercare, Nayomi, Nectar, Panda, Royal Mandaina, Samuel & Kevin, Sayadyah Express, Sensi, Show Time, Stadivarious, Sun & Sand Sports, Swatch, The Body shop, Timberland, Tom Tailer, Toys R Us, U-Qote, Vavavoom, Versace.

Serafi Mega Mall Tahlia st.

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

Supermarket: Danube.

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

Stars Avenue Mall King Road Tel: +966-2-2754522 DESTINATION JEDDAH 47

FATIMA ABID

Haute Couture

Le Chateau, Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-5-54369993 www.fatimaabid.com 48 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Dining: Bert’s Restautant, Café Italia, Café Ceramique, Cerepe Café, Deera Café, Goodies, Haagen Dazs, Joe’s Diner, Krispy Kreme, Lina’s Café, Little Book, Olio.

Supermarket: Carrefour.

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

Tel: +966-2-2758992 Dining: Al-Baik, Baskin Robbins, Burger King, Capo Grillo, Casper & Gambini’s, Cinnabon, Coffee Maker, Conton, Hot & Crispy, Kudu.

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

Tahlia Center Tahlia st.

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

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

Dive Shops

& Dive Resorts

Directory 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 Opening hours: Sat - Wed: 9 AM - 11 PM Thu - Fri: 7 AM - 11 PM Branch: Durrat Al-Arous (50km north of Jeddah) Tel: +966-546154356

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.com www.desertseadivers.com Opening hours Sat - Wed: 10 AM - 8 PM Thu - Fri: 7 AM - 8 PM Mondays closed!

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.

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 Thurs & Fri 7.30 AM - 11 PM 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 Opening hours: All week: 9 AM - 10 PM

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 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 Dive Village: +966-2-6561980 Dream Beach: +966-2-2342266 Durrat Al-Arous: +966-2-6180000 Fal Diving: +966-2-6560033 Ext. 624 Red Sea: +966-2-6562199

Jeddah Marinas Dream Beach: +966-2-2342266 Al-Nakheel Village: +966-2-6562101 Red Sea Marina: +966-2-2340117

Hans Sjoeholm Dive Coordinator

Looking for the basics or instructor level courses?

Hans, a 25-year-veteran diver, is the most qualified in the Kingdom for you to learn from.

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Through Our Lens:

Jeddah's original outdoor activity

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Photos by Michael Bou Nacklie

Long before Jeddah and the western region of Saudi Arabia became the commercial hub of the region, it was famous for something less complex.

The Red Sea is still one of the most biodiverse in the region and the ancient Jeddahwis took full advantage of this. Many of the coastal towns developed as fishing towns, using coral stone for everything from cooking utensils to foundation stones for the old homes in Balad. Many local fisherman still practice the same methods of fishing which their fathers and fathers before them implemented to bring fish to the market and home.

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Even though the Red Sea is at risk of overfishing and pollution a days outing can still get you some interesting catches. One technique fishermen use, is they drop anchor next to shallow corals. Since corals are the building blocks of life in the sea there are always rich communities of fish surrounding them. This attracts both fishermen and predatory fish like the toothy barracuda.

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It's no secret that fishing is a waiting game. Often seagulls and other birds linger around fishing boats hoping to catch scraps. Many times smaller fish caught are cut up and used as bait to catch bigger fish so the gulls end up having the leftovers from the bait thrown out to them.

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Many fishermen spend the day out on the sea.

Casting lines, waiting, casting some more and trying their luck. This form of fishing is extreme labor intensive and time consuming. Fortunately the Red Sea still has plenty to provide for local fishermen even if giant fishing ships still dot the horizon. Most of the catches are often groupers or Coral Groupers easily identified by their bright red color and spotted body.

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Fortunately the Red Sea still has plenty to provide for local fishermen despite the giant fishing ships dotting the horizon. Most of the catches are often groupers or Coral Groupers easily identified by their bright red color and spotted body. The Red Sea is still a fragile ecosystem and it needs our help in keeping it clean and healthy. Remember that when you are in the Red Sea you are in the home of another creature so be careful and treat it with respect. Keeping the Red Sea vibrant with life is everyone's responsibility.

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Dining

Around Town

Olio: Open-air Italian dining

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Located on the first floor of Stars Avenue Mall, Olio is an open air restaurant looking out to the open foyer of the mall and several other dining locations.

Menus in wooden sleeves along with plants flanking every part of the restaurant give you the sensation that this place is dedicated to giving you something fresh. Which in large part is true. Although Olio is not the best Italian restaurant in town in terms of the food, the service is what makes this place shine. The friendly and attentive staff really aim to satisfy customers at whatever cost and seem to sincerely welcome any feedback on the food and service.

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With a little work on the food, Olio could easily trump Jeddah’s older Italian favorites.

The service, decor and menu variety all hold the beginnings of what could truly be a great restaurant.

Keep an eye on Olio as the up and comer of Jeddah’s restaurant scene and you may just be pleasantly surprised.

Location: First floor of Stars Avenue Mall Tel: +966-2-2754811

Café Lenôtre: Not just fine chocolate

Nestled on the corner facing Roshan Mall, Café Lenôtre is an explosion of taste and color. We all know Lenôtre for it’s delicious chocolate, but what is just as pleasing both to the eyes and pallet, is the range of treats at Café Lenôtre. Every Friday from 1 - 4PM Café Lenôtre, has a special family lunch for guests to enjoy a wide variety of delicacies including signature dishes crafted by Lenôtre chefs.

Dark browns and vibrant oranges fill the walls and radiate from the chairs and couches while neatly pressed napkins top every plate. Featuring two floors, several separate booths as well as a hi-fi enabled

VIP lounge Café Lenôtre is a great place to for a business lunch or just a relaxing meal with some friends and family.

Location: Inside Teatro Mall on Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-2611222

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Terrace Al-Amwaj: Dining with a view Al-Amwaj overlooking the Red Sea should be on your list of dining spots both for its beautiful scenery as well as it’s mouth watering meals.

Located on the twelfth floor of the Jeddah Hilton, it has an eclectic collection of global cuisine.

The setting is beautiful; classical Arabic music fills the space with the sound of Ouds and Tablas keeping pace with the plaintive crooning of Oum Kulthum.

Want to spice up your dining experience?

Amwaj chefs can prepare your food in front of your eyes at the live cooking stations Coupling together cool ambient light, discounts for children below 6 years-old and a chocolate fountain, Al-Amwaj is a great getaway for a family or a young couple.

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Location: Jeddah Hilton Hotel, 12th floor Tel: +966-2-6590000 ext 3338

JOOOSS: Something for everyone

Located on the sunset strip of the Corniche, right next to Hot Waves and the Rosewood (near Aya Mall on Sultan St.), JOOOSS: Natural Juice Café is an ideal place to go and relax with your laptop to get some work done or just to go watch a football game with some friends.

Lit with cool blue LEDs hidden in the ceiling and hanging basket-shaped lamps, the entire place has a very relaxed feeling working for it. The food dots the spectrum of fast food from pizza’s to burgers.

As the name implies, JOOOSS has an extensive list of juices and ice-creams to choose from. As you walk in several different seating areas surround you with couches and chairs clustered in circles.

A counter glows a cool blue inviting you to come and enjoy a cold drink as you watch the sunset slowly glide downward behind Jeddah’s incessant traffic.

Location: On the Corniche, next to Hot Waves Tel: +966-2-2757090

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March is the month of tasty treats: Cookies for mommy

You would be hard pressed to find someone who wouldn’t enjoy a warm, soft cookie right out of the oven. The only thing better than that warm cookie is having them made by your mother. We all love our mothers and we all love delicious cookies.

So in the spirit of Mother’s Day why not show her just how special she is with some customized cookie treats. From double chocolate cookies to truffle delights all baked fresh for you.

Express Your Yummy Feelings!

By Serene Feteih

No one can deny that cookies are one of the simple pleasures of life. Maina Khoja, co-founder of Skitchen and Minimoonz, shares her delicious journey from a simple idea that started from home.

“The idea of Minimoonz first came out in 2004, when my husband suggested turning my passion of making cookies into some solid business,” Khoja said. “I was known for my secret cookies recipe and my cookie jar was the most demanded gift from family and friends. My husband then encouraged me to take it further and spread it to mass levels. In 2005, I started Minimoonz out of my home as an occasional yummy gift. In 2007, we started selling all-year round, and in 2008 we opened our first shop.”

“We faced the challenge of adjusting the recipe into a commercial/mass-ready recipe to justify business profitability; but decided not to! Moreover, we insisted on selling cookies the same day they are baked.

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occasional gifts. The gingerbread man, “Zanjabillo”, concept has also spread widely since creating more than 500 unique designs of their own.

Their basic menu includes hero cookies and on-display Zanjabillos; you can have them anytime you pass by the shop. “That is 60 percent of our business; special orders form the remaining 40 percent.”

The word Minimoonz describes the cookie after the first bite, it looks like a little crescent or moon. It’s a unique name that stands out and aspires to appeal to sweettooths everywhere.

Location: Tahlia Center.

Email: info@minimoonz.biz Tel: +966-507702501 / +966-2-635489 / +966-2-632568

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Flavor baked with love From her very own kitchen, Eman Showail has been making delicious cookie treats available for delivery from her home for the last 10 years.

With the support of her husband, Zahir AlTayeb, Showail first introduced her goods to her friends before quickly starting her own business. At first, she only offered two types of cookies which has now grown to include six different varieties. Showail creates everything from the original cookie, to double chocolate, even truffle cookies and cookie sandwiches as well as many more.

Wrapped in elegant packaging, these charming chocolate confections are customizable for whichever event you may be having whether it’s a wedding, a birthday, a hospital gift, or just to treat yourself and family.

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Mr. Kumpir We are always on the lookout for uniquely different location for our Tucked Away section. Mr. Kumpir is exactly that.

Mr. Kumpir is a Turkish franchise rich in potato goodness and all that potatoes entail. Kumpir (Turkish for potato) has a wide range of items to choose from, all incorporating a piping hot potato as the base of the meal.

Located on the Corniche as a stand alone kiosk, it is not something you come across everyday nor is it something you’d expect in Jeddah of all places.

Despite all this, Mr. Kumpir is a rich and tasty adventure with foods you wouldn’t necessarily consider as complimentary but may surprise you nonetheless.

Toppings include: Marinated Red Cabbage, Jalapeno, Broccoli, Red Beans, Sweet Corn, Sour Cream, Green Onions, Pickles, Beets, Peas, Tofu, Carrot, Sun dried tomato, Roasted Red Pep-

By Samar Al-Shami

Roz Sayadiya

Sayadeya is a traditional Hejazi dish that is usually served with fried fish and shrimps.

Ingredients

3 chopped large onions 3 minced garlic cloves 1 liter of boiling water 1 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. salt 1 Maggie cube 2 cups of rice 3 tbsp. oil

Preparation Method: 1. Pour oil into a deep pot and heat to a medium temperature. Add the chopped onions, garlic and the spices (black pepper, cinnamon, salt, Maggie Cube and cumin) and cook till the mixture is brown.

2. Pour the boiling water into the pot, reduce

the stovetop heat and leave it for 10 minutes.

3. Wash the rice separately and then add it to

the pot.

4. Cover the pot and check from time to time

per, Kisir, Green Olive, Black Olives, Fresh Tomato, Coleslaw.

till the rice is fully cooked.

Location: Next to Atallah(Happy land), Corniche. Website: www.mrkumpir.com

some fried pine nuts.

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5. Serve the rice and garnish the plate with

Mystery Diner Potato Gratin

By Waleed Alqurani

* Alqurani is a chef at the Yanbu Movenpick Hotel.

Often associated with French and central European culture, potato gratin is a popular dish found around the world, especially in the Middle East. Not ideal if you’re looking to save on calories, it is often served to accompany a meat dish.

Ingredients

1 kg potato 50 gm parmesan cheese 100 gm whipping cream 20 gm minced garlic 20 gm butter with 50 gm Flour 3 tbsp oil Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Method: 1. Chop potatoes into equivalent slices.

Stir fry the minced garlic till it turns yellow.

Then, add the sliced potatoes into the pan and stir-fry for few minutes.

2. In another pan, melt the butter with the

flour on medium heat. Then pour them, the whipping cream, some water, salt & pepper and half the serving of the parmesan cheese then stir continuously.

3. Put the entire mixture into the Pyrex, and

then add the remained parmesan cheese on the top. Finally leave the mixture to bake in the oven for 25 minutes at 160F, cook uncovered until the top is brown.

China Gate Much to my dismay, this place only changes it’s menu once a week, according to them.

However if you go there the next week and you’ll find that it’s basically the same, other than two or three things that have been changed.

About the only thing that I go there for are the spring rolls. If you get in before 6PM you can save SR10, on Saturday to Wednesday.

I would not want to spend more then that for the same food, even on the weekends when they want to charge you SR45.

The service is generally average but they do have one waiter that I had deduced was really bored as all he does is sort of march from the counter to the door and back again.

Being single here and knowing that they have a family section, I find it odd that there are often families in the men section.

So what is one to do in this situation? So if you’re really hungry and want to get full quick, try China Gate. However, I don’t recommend you eat there more than once a month unless you want the same taste over and over again.

I must also say that the food does not really taste like any Chinese food that I have tasted abroad. It’s more like a mix of Indian, Chinese, and something else in between.

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Restaurants

Directory American

Americano Burger Prince Sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6728488 American Corner Khaledeya st.

Tel: +966-2-6060188 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 Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6613111 Mugg & Bean Serafi Megamall Tel: +966-2-6573333 ext. 334 On The Border Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-2150841 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 Tony Roma’s Mall of Arabia Tel: +966-2-6123534 Uno’s Prince Sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6221320

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Asian Fusion

Voila lounge Millenium center Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6684343

Bakery

Atayeb Rawdah st.

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

Tel: +966-2-6697655 Cheesecake Factory Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6690895 Crusty Rawdah st.

Tel: 920026633 Helen’s Kitchen Kayyal st.

Tel: +966-2-6977729 La Fraise Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6511312 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 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 Caramel Rawda st.

Tel: +966-2-6688527 Chocoline Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-2842846 Dactylifera Prince Sultan st.

Tel: 92008182 Miss Chocolate Rawda st.

Tel: +966-2-6638989 Patchi Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6695858 Studio Chocolate Khaledeya st.

Tel: +966-545426500 Voila chocolate Millenium center Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6684343 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-2-2754411

Chinese

Baytote (Chinese Delivery) Rawdah dist.

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

Tel: +966-2-6970672 China Hut Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6625898 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 Noodles Rosewood Corniche Tel: +966-2-2578888 Toki Laylati Complex, Malek Rd. Tel: +966-2-6060606

Xian Gong Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6992212

Coffee & Tea Shops

Best Cup Khaledeya st.

Tel:+966-2-6063619 Book cafe Prince sultan st.

Tel:+966-2-66831830 Campion sports cafe Batarji st.

Tel: +966-2-6395695 Chai & Ba Khaledeya Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6642084 Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Al-Shate’e Dist.

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

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

Tel: +966-2-6067741 Craze Rawda Star Center Tel: +966-2-6653065 Deera cafe King road Tel: +966-2-2754491 joffrey’s coffee tahalia st.

Tel: +966-2-6677234 Melange Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6695619 Soleil Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-2-2578888 Starbucks Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6067790 Tea Amo Tahlia st./ Coral Mall Tel: +966-2-6601738 TeaGschwendner Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-2-2150695 Teayana Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6681660 Tea rose andalus st.

Tel:+966-2-6688233 Uromshi cafe prince sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6066668

Dates

Bateel Tahlia St.

Tel: +966-2-6630373 Kingdom of dates Tel: +966-2-6590838 Salheya Tel: +966-2-6973281 Talah Dates Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6837887 Tamraty Al Murjan St. Tel: +966-2-2902385

Fast Food Al-Tazaj Tahlia st Tel:+966-2-6683371 Big Bite Rawdah st.

Tel: 920001219 Burgarino Tahlia st.

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

Tel: +966-2-6394375 Prince Sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6836062 Capo Grillo Khaledeya dist.

Tel:+966-2-69829152 Domino’s Pizza Shate’e Tel: +966-2-6065633 Obhur Tel: +966-2-6561888 Forn Wa Saj Rawdah dist.

Tel: +966-2-2574747 Gado Gado Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6514774 Obhur Tel: +966-2-6560787 Hardee’s Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6528338 Herfy Corniche Road Tel: +966-2-6829276 Hot Waves Corniche Road Tel: +966-2-2757241 Jan Burger Hera’a st.

Tel: +966-2-6924679 Joe’s Diner Khalideya dist.

Tel: 920005637

Jollibee Khalideya Souq Tel: +966-2-6984043 Kaddoura Palestine st.

Tel: +966-2-6683844 Tel: +966-2-6683844 KFC Tahalia st.

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

Tel: +966-2-6823018 Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6749687 McDonald’s Rawdah st.

Obhur Tel: +966-2-6560017 Mister Burger Al-Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6822223 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 Hamra dist.

Tel: +966-2-6513113 Al-Naeem dist.

Tel: +966-2-6548890 Obhur Tel: +966-2-2341962 Quiznos Sub Sari st.

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

Tel: +966-2-6063493 Wonder Burger Delivery Tel:+966-2-2830808 DESTINATION JEDDAH 67

French

Bert’s Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6606633 Black & White Palestine st.

Tel: +966-2-6610611 Cafe Lenotre Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-2611222 Champs-Elysées Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-2845454 Crêpe Café Roshana Mall Tel: +966 -2-2634989 Delifrance Prince Sultan st.

Tel: 920009950 La Cuisine Palestine st.

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

Tel: +966-2-6525354

International

Al-Amwaj Hilton Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6590000 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.

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

Tel: +966-2-6672953 Blue Diamond Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6605301 /6605310 Bubbles Andalus st.

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

Tel: +966-2-6605160 68 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Café Céramique Malek Rd. & Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-2754668 Cast & Crew Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-2616770 Gelato Palestine st.

Tel: +966-2-6635524 Green Island Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6941234 /6940999 Harley Café Tahlia st.

Tel:+966-2-6651010 Habsburg Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-2-2578888 Java Lounge Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6693393 Joooss Corniche st.

Tel: +966-2-2757090 Le Chalet Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6642330 Le Notre Café Alhamra Dist Tel: +966-2-6517527

Lolita Café Obhur Tel: +966-2-6562369 Lost City Alhamra Dist Tel: +966-2-6655773 Montarosa prince sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6391393 Pearls Rawdah st.

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

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

Tel: +966-2-6063143 Tche Tche cafe Prince sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6223091 Toasted Rawdah st.

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

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

Tel: +966-2-2848999

White Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6068171 Zodiac Palestine st.

Tel: +966-2-6607548

Ice Cream

Baskin Robbins Musaediyya Tel: +966-2-6640574 Gelato Palestine st.

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

Tel: +966-2-6823366

Italian

Angelicos Pizzeria Hamad Al Jaser St in Rawdah District Tel: +966-2-6622964 Aldente Sari st.

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

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

Tel: +966-2-6612874 Balsamico Tahlia st.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tel: +966-2-6688233

Tempura Yakituri Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6392468 Wakame Rawdah st.

Tel:+966-2-6682003

Il Porto Westin Hotel Tel: +966-2-6588200 Isabella Al-Zahra dist.

Tel: +966-2-2566008 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 Maggianos Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6606625 Olio Stars Avenue Tel:+966-2-2754811 Pizza Fusion Rawda Star Center Tel: +966-2-2616933 Pizza Lenou Corniche Road Tel: +966-2-6140663 Pizza Napoli Rawdah st.

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

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

Tel: +966-2-6680335

Middle-Eastern

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

Unique decor and quality dining experience; Cappuccino Grand Cafe

Now Open in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia, Equestrian Club next to Park Hyatt Hotel, Alhamra, Jeddah www.grupocappuccino.com

Abu Shakra Al-Hamra Dist Tel: +966-2-6645111 Abu Zaid Hera’a St Tel: +966-2-6936633 Al-Fairouz King Fahad St. Tel: +966-2-6703911 Al-Nakheel Cornhice st.

Tel:+966-2-6066644 Al-Wada’a Corniche Road Tel: +966-2-6555550 Al-Rausha Hera’a st.

Tel: +966-2-6541460 Al-Zawaqa Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6916004 Areej Zaman Sultan Bin Salman st.

Tel:+966-2-6597122 Bhar Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6973420 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 French toast Tel: +966-2-6397773 Goodies Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6657721 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-2-2754527 DESTINATION JEDDAH 69

Green Island Café Corniche Tel: +966-2-6990090 Kan Ya Makan Al-Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6697777 Manuosha Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-2565275 Mataam Al-Sharq Qasr Al-Sharq Tel: +966-2-6599999 Palm Beach Salamah Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6918896 Redan Tel: +966-2-6542949 Roody Across from Al-Shatee Souk Tel: +966-2-6919126 Free Delivery: 8007555544 Saddah Tel: +966-2-6055982 Shami Corniche st.

Tel: +966-2-6065353 Shawermatak Tahlia st.

Tel:+966-2-6688994 Sheesh Kabaab Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6712047 Sheikh Manqoush Imam Malik Rd off Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6837330 Shoro Quraish St. Tel: +966-2-6626246 Taktaka Khalidiyah Tel: +966-2-6064148/ 6060790 Yildizlar Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6531150

Moroccan

Nosh Lounge Herra st.

Tel: +966-2-6543888

Persian

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

Tel: +966-2-6571427 Sultani Andalus st.

Tel:+966-2-6693898 Tikka Express Andalus st.

Tel: +966-2-6631825 /6615149 70 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Notes

T: 02 2566008 Al Zahra Dist. behind Sierra Compound

Sea Food

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

Tel:+966-2-6611800 El Bengala Tel: +966-2-6166332 Fish Market Al-Hamra Dist.

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

Tel: +966-2-6141900

Sweets/Dessert

Al-Mahawi Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-2575739 Al-Samadi Sweets Rawdah st.

Tel: +966-2-6642424 Cheesecake Factory Tahlia st.

Tel:+966-2-6690895 Dactylifera Prince Sultan st.

Tel: +920008182

Dunkin Donuts Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6919652 House of Donuts Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6675224 House of Kunafa Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6918125 Krispy Kreme Stars Avenue Mall Tel: +966-2-2754744 Sa’d Al-Deen Sweets Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-2752600 Shakuna Desserts Rawdah Dist Tel: +966-540409144 La Vendome Tel: +966-2-6924606

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 Khalideya dist.

Tel: +966-2-6979698

Thai

Papaya Next to Sawari Mall Tel: +966-2-2753425 Thai Thai Prince Sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6913808

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 Delivery Outdoor Seating Play Area Shisha Sea View Wi-Fi

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Travel Trends

“No Way BA/AA”: Cloudy days for airline industry?

By Dina Ismail

Ever-growing world of travel:

Air France/KLM extend Amadeus distribution agreement until 2 0 1 3

By DJ Staff

Amadeus, a leader in the global travel distribution solutions industry, and Air France – KLM, the largest airline in Europe, have extended their full content agreement until December 2013. This means that Amadeus travel agents will be able to access fares, schedules, and inventory relating to more than 74.8 million seats and 90,000 flights operated annually by Air France and KLM. The agreement between the two has also been expanded to cover all global Amadeus users, rather than the previous restrictions to European agents.

“For travel agencies in Saudi Arabia this means that through Amadeus they will have access to all Air France-KLM group content on a worldwide basis. As the preferred technology provider to travel agencies in Saudi Arabia, we are committed to offering long-term full content partnerships with the world’s leading airlines thereby allowing travel agents to be competent and productive in their line of business,” said Nashat M. Bukhari, General Manager, Amadeus Saudi Arabia.

Amadeus, which employs over 8,900 employees representing 123 nationalities, expressed their delight in being able to provide travel agents worldwide efficient access to the services and fares of key airlines. Among those specified were British Airways and Virgin Atlantic who have committed to three year agreements with Amadeus as well as Iberia and Lufthansa and Swiss who have both made five year agreements with the organization.

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As of February, the BA/AA merger has been granted preliminary approval by the US Department of Transportation. Since the 2008 announcement that airline industry giants American Airlines and British Airways were planning a merger, an uproar within the industry has ensued, among those who believed the alliance between two of the world’s largest airlines reeked too heavily of a monopoly. However, talks of the possible merger gained new fuel when it was announced the alliance had been given the green light by US regulators.

The merger would allow BA and AA to cooperate on pricing and services for key transatlantic routes. They would have to give up take-off/landing slots at Heathrow International Airport.The agreement has ruffled the feathers of one of the largest high-flyers in the industry. President of Virgin Atlantic, Sir Richard Branson, has denounced the merger, claiming, “If their proposals were approved, BA/AA would have a monopoly, or nearmonopoly, on some of the busiest and most profitable routes from Europe and they would effectively be able to behave as one airline.”

Virgin Atlantic’s “No Way BA/AA” campaign provides consumers with templates to send to the European Commission or US Department of Transportation to protest the merger.

According to Reuters, American Airlines’ parent company, AMR, has argued that “there is no risk of a monopoly because more than 40 airlines (that) fly between Europe and the United States. Travelers will have greater access to cheap fares and smoother connections.”

Does this merger herald the end of competition within the industry or is it just the bigger, better way of doing business in this economic climate?

Travel Smart: Find the bigger, better deal

By Dina Ismail

Calling all travel bargain hunters! The large expat population of Jeddah is an extremely well traveled lot. We know how to scout out the best packages for our travel needs simply due to the amount of practice we’ve had. However, even the most travel-savvy among us could use a little help now and then and that is where travel websites come into the equation. Travel websites alert us to the bigger better deal, at prices most of us didn’t even realize were available. It just takes patience and a little luck to find the right deal for you. Hopefully, some of the websites listed below will point you off the beaten trail and into travel bargain paradise.

www.vayama.com

Vayama’s slogan is: International Travel Solved. Sounding good to you? That’s because Vayama focuses exclusively on international travel. It’s a great resource to find under the radar deals and packages that are otherwise difficult to find on websites that focus on American/European travel. It also allows you to check/uncheck other travel websites around the web in order to compare prices. Sounds pretty “solved” to us.

tucantravel.com

Tucantravel.com offers deals and packages for the “alternative” traveler. Looking for adventure? Discovery? How about just a package guaranteed to save you some riyals?

Tucan Travel is a great resource to find unique package deals in the Middle East, and other regions.

expedia.com

Expedia is probably the wise traveler’s best resource to compare prices across several airlines. It offers you a simply interface for flight, hotels, car rentals, and package deals. It’s a reliable resource no matter where you’re departing from or arriving to. International-traveler friendly, Expedia compiles prices from a variety of sources, leaving the final say up to you. *Tip: When booking flights from websites like expedia.com, make sure to check the sites of the actual airlines as well! Travel websites sometimes add a little bit extra onto the original prices of the flights.

Now that these resources are at your disposal, there is no excuse not to make the smartest travel deal possible.

Happy Traveling!

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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 / United Airlines Tel: +966-2-2632959 Air France Tel: +966-2-6512000 Air India Tel: +966-2-2632994 Air Sahara Tel:+966-2-6641233 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 Tel: +966-2-6656121 74 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Gulf Air Tel: +966-2-6680303 Jet Airways Tel: +966-2-6602332 Kenya Airways / Korean Airlines Tel: +966-2-2632959 Ext. 108 Kuwait Airways Tel: +966-2-6675415 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Tel: +966-2-6512000 Ext.43 Iran Air Tel: +966-2-6656975 Lufthansa Airlines/ Swiss International Airlines Tel: +966-2-6514000 Malaysian Airlines Tel: +966-2-6670011 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 / Singapore Airlines Tel: +966-2-2632959 Ext.100 Qatar Airways Tel: +966-2-6652942 Royal Air Moroc Tel: +966-2-6502222 Royal Jordanian Airlines Tel: +966-2-6652195 Sama Tel: 920005588 Saudi Arabian Airlines Tel: 920022222 Syrian Arab Airlines Tel: +966-2-6513077 Thai Airways Tel: +966-2-6613524

Turkish Airlines Tel: +966-2-6636787 Wafeer Tel: +966-2-4202510 Yemenia Airlines Tel: +966-2-6445564

Hotels AB for Elaf Hotel Co (5-star) Tel: +966-2-2150525 Al-Amin Hotel (2-star) Tel: +966-2-6482874 Al-Andalus Toppna Delux Villas (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6632369 Al-Aziziah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6492900 Al-Bader Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6310000 Al-Bay’ah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6444446 Al-Balad Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6442179 Al-Bustan Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6692164 Al-Bilad Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-694 4777 Al-Dar Al-Baydaa(4-star) Tel: +966-2-6827771 Al-Fayrouz Hotel(3-star) Tel: +966-2-6270696 Al-Hamra Sofitel Hotel(5-star) Tel: +966-2-6602000 Al-Haya Jeddah Continental (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6633332 Al-Hofouf Hotel Tel: +966-2-6520100 Al-Janadreia Apartments Tel: +966-2-6173824 Al-Janoub Hotel(2-star) Tel: +966-2-6486844 Al-Kaki Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6310071

Airlines

Al-Malekah Hotel Tel: +966-2-6751764 Al-Manea Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6823509 Al-Msaadeyah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6603116 Al-Nahdha Hotel(3-star) Tel: +966-2-6471158 Al-Nakheel Hotel(3-star) Tel: +966-2-6475127 Al-Saaha Hotel(4-star) Tel: +966-2-6514121 Al-Waha Hotel(4-star) Tel: +966-2-6715043 Ascor Co Tel: +966-2-6066425 Cairo Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6483870 Crown Plaza (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6611000 Dallah Airport Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6857788 Dourat Cornich Hotel(5-star) Tel: +966-2-6561225 Habitat Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-2578800 Jeddah Hilton (5-star) Tel: +966-2- 6590000 Holiday Inn (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6314000 InterContinental (5-star)

Tel: +966-2- 6611800 Jeddah Marriott Hotel (5-star)

Tel: +966-2-6714000 Jeddah Orchid (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6070777 Le Meridien Jeddah (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6633333 Movenpick (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6676655 Park Hyatt Jeddah (5-star) Tel: +966-2-2639666 Qasr Alsharq (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6599999 Radisson SAS (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6521234 Ramada (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6670777 Red Sea Palace (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6428555 Rosewood Corniche(5-star) Tel: +966-2-2578888 Sands Hotel (4-star)

Hotels

Tel: +966-2-6692020 Sand Dunes Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-2562020 Sheraton Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6992212 Sunset Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6605000 Westin (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6588200

Travel Agencies Ace Travel TEL: +966-2-6056002 www.ace-travel.com Al-Tayyar Group Hotline: 9200 12333 Tel: +966-2-6577333 www.altayyargroup.com Al-Zouman Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6512525 www.alzouman.com.sa Alireza Travel & Tours Tel: + 966-2-6481360 www.Alirezatravel.com Anan Tours Tel: + 966-2-6659916 www.anantours.com Attar Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6611222 www.attar-travel.com Bin Raffah Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6644111 Bin Mahfoudh Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6481055 Ejazati Tel: +966-2-6530055 www.ejazti.com Elaf Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6646559 www.elaf group.com Fal Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6838999 www.faltravel.com.sa Fernas Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6677472 www.fernastravel.com Intercontinental Travel Company Tel: +966 -2- 6677988 www.itc-Icc.com Kanoo Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-2632959 www.kanoogroup.com Mansour Al-Masaad Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6647066 Mawasim Tours Tel: +966-2-6657700 Miraj Travel & Tourism

Travel Agencies

Tour Operators

Tel: +966-5-4514266 www.mirajtravel.com Nile Travel Agency Tel: +966-2-6645999 Portfolio Travel ltd.

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

Tour Operators Al-Samaklky foundation Tel: +966-2-6640662 www.samallaghi.com Arabian Camp Tel: +966-2-6900059 www.arabiancamp.com Arabian & Expat’s Tours Tel: +966-2-6580663 trailcheta@hotmail.com Al-Shitaiwi Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6794022 www.alshitaiwitours.com Platin Luxury Travel Services Tel: +966-2-6575266 www.platin.com.sa

The art of tourism planning programs ((ANAN TOURS)) Tel: +966 2 6659916 Fax: +966 2 6692298 info@anantours.com www.anantours.com DESTINATION JEDDAH 75

Religious

Directory

Accommodations Close to the Two Holy Mosques:

Madinah

Al-Ansar Golden Hotel (4-star) Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-4-829-0177

Al-Ansar New Place (4-star) Al-Siteen st.

Tel: +966-4-820-7770

Al-Ansar Silver Hotel (4-star) Al-Siteen st.

Tel: +966-4-820-7117

Al-Haram Hotel (5-star) Abi Zar Road Tel: +966-4-818-2300

Al-Karam Hotel (4-star) King Abdulaziz st.

Tel: +966-4-815-5500

Andalus Classy Hotel (4-star) King Fahad st.

Tel: +966-4-829-0000

Andalus Dar Al-Khair Hotel (4-star) Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-4-818-1114

Anwar Al-Madinah Movenpick (4-star) in the Courtyard of Al-Haram Tel: +966-4-818-1000

Barakat Andalus Hotel(4-star) Al-Siteen st.

Tel: +966-4-820-8884

Dallah Taibah Hotel (4-star) King Fahad st., crossing Al-Siteen st.

Tel: +966-4-829-0180

Dar Al-Hijra InterContinental (4-star) King Fahad st.

Tel: +966-4-820-7777

Dar Al-Iman InterContinental (5-star) Off Al-Siteen st.

Tel: +966-4-820-6666

Dar Al-Taqwa InterContinental (5-star) Off Al-Siteen st.

Tel: +966-4-829-1111

Durrat Andalus Hotel (4-star) King Fahad st.

Tel: +966-4-829-1114 76 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Green Palace Hotel (4-star) Abi Zar st.

Tel: +966-4-826-9040

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

Tel: +966-4-818-0050

Hilton Madinah (5-star) King Fahad Road Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-4-820-1222

Le Meridien Madinah (4-star) Khalid Bin El-Waleed st.

Tel: +966-4-846-0777

Marriott Madinah (5-star) Omer Ibn Al-Khatab st.

Tel: +966-4-818-0000

Movenpick (5-star) In front of Al-Safeya Bridge Opposite Al-Haram Tel: +966-4-818-8888

Ramada Al-Hamra(4-star) Abi Zar st.

Tel: +966-4-820-8084

Ramada Al-Qibla(5-star) Islamic Court st.

Tel: +966-4-816-0008

The Madinah Oberoi (3-star) Abi Zar st.

Tel: +966-4-828-2222

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

Tel: +966-2-572-0500

Al-Kadesia Hotels (3-star) Ajyad st.

Tel: +966-2-570-8066

Al-Shohada Hotel (5-star) Ajyad st.

Tel: +966-2-574-4401

Dar Al-Manasek Hotel (4-star) Ibrahim Al-Khalil st.

Tel: +966-2-539-4444

Elaf Ajyad Hotel (4-star) Al-Masafi st.

Tel: +966-2-572-2200

Elaf Al-Sud Hotel (4-star) Ajayad Al-Sud st.

Tel: +966-2-570-8586

Elad Kindah Hotel (5-star) Al-Messyaal st.

Mercure Grand Um Al-Qura (5-star) Al-Jamaiza st.

Tel: +966-2-574-5555

Tel: +966-2-570-2212

Hawazen Hotel (3-star) Gazzah st.

Mercure Hibatullah Hotel (4-star) Um Al-Qura st.

Tel: +966-2-575-5575

Tel: +966-2-549-8855

Tel: +966-2-534-0000

Tel: +966-2-543-5553

Tel: +966-2-541-1111

Tel: +966-2-577-1448

Mouta Hotels (4-star) Asshibikah Jobal st.

Hilton Makkah & Towers (5-star) Hijrah st.

Ramada Makkah Hotel (5-star) Ajyad st.

InterContinental Dar Al-Tawhid (5-star) Ibrahim Al-Khalil st.

Ramada Makkah Shubaika (5-star) Al-Shubaika st.

Le Meridien Makkah (5-star) Ajyad st.

Tel: +966-2-546-0024

Tel: +966-2-575-1111

Sheraton Makkah Hotel and Towers (5-star) Gazzah st.

Le Meridien Towers Hotel (5-star) Rawabi Ajyad road Tel: +966-2-539-9999

Manazel Al-Ain Mesrcure (4-star) Al-Azizia st.

Tel: +966-2-576-0000

Zam Zam Grand Suites (5-star) Adjiad st.

Tel: +966-2-557-8000

Tel: +966-2-571-5555

24 hours Islamic Call Centers:

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

Tagalog Tagalog Tagalog Tamil

Useful websites: Mohammed Moshfiq Al-Rahman

Asadullah Othman

Bengali

0503425235

Hajj & Umrah Visa: www.hajinformation.com

Urdu

1- www.biblioislam.net 2- www.tvquran.com 3- www.rasoulallah.net 4- www.islamonline.com 5- www.quranexplorer.com 6- www.islam-guide.com 7- www.islamweb.net 8- www.islamicity.com 9- www.theholyquran.org 10- www.al-mawrid.org DESTINATION JEDDAH 77

Healthy Living

Green Living

GREEN LIVING: Going-Green Tips

A way of life.

It’s important to realize that green living shouldn’t really be a second thought in today’s world. With ever-improving technology and the wealth of resources available to those who are interested in ‘going green’, it’s becoming easier than ever to make green living second nature to all of us. Unsure of how to get started?

These simple tips and stories will help you to realize that green living isn’t so hard after all. So now that there’s no excuse, it’s time to start going green!

Turning

“Litter Into Art”

In an effort to raise awareness about environmental issues the British Council organized the “Turn Litter into Art” in cooperation with Friends of Jeddah Parks in order to show that trash is in fact reusable for something creative. The activity is divided into two stages with the initial stage, on Feb., 14, focusing on collecting discarded plastic and paper items from locations across Jeddah. The second stage, to take place from March 6-10 at Al-Faisal Sports Park, and participants will create different artistic creations of their choice.

For more information: Mohammed Shaiju Tel: +966-503651967 / +966-2-6576200 ext: 131 Email: mohammed.shaiju@sa.britishcouncil.org 78 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Forming new eco-friendly behaviors is simply a process of time, repetition and growth. There may be a period of adjustment as you turn certain habits into BETTER ones. All you need is an alternative. Every month we’ll be suggesting new alternatives and ideas for you in this box.

After a long day of checking e-mails and ignoring requests from strangers remember to switch off your computer at night. It may be a nuisance waiting those extra few seconds booting it back up the next day but according to the Department of Energy you could save up to SR337 ($90) on your annual bill. It is also recommended you shut off your monitor if you wont be using it for 20 minutes and the whole system for two hours of disuse.

Turn off lights in rooms you aren’t using.

If you ever got lectured by your Dad about leaving the lights on he wasn’t just being stingy. Lights form up to 11 percent of electricity bills and if you switch off the lights youll be extending the life of your light bulbs.

Recycle your mobile phone. Make sure to clear the phone’s memory and the SIM card if left inside. You can recycle your mobile at Nokia Care Center on Palestine st. opposite Rabia.

Plastics and leftover chemicals often seep into the ground at landfills damaging the ground as well as underground water reserves. Instead you can make your own household detergents.

That annoying drip, drip from the faucets and the grumbling toilet is costing you more than just your sleep. On average a leaky faucet that drips 60 times a minute drip up to 90,000 times a day using up to 21 liters per day. That’s equal to 41 baths. Go grab that wrench now.

Putting down a doormat outside your entrance will collect toxins and dirt that would ordinarily be tracked into your home.

Gadgets Bedol Water Powered Clock.

Don’t be fooled by the fun look of this clock. It has a serious side, too. It can actually help save the planet. Powered by a splash of water and a dash of salt, it keeps perfect time with no batteries. Sounds like magic, but its just simple science.

Electrodes harvest energy from the water.

A clock that improves the environment inside and out. We also recommend that cut a lemon in half and squeeze some lemon juice into the water tank. This procedure will enhance the power generated by the clock and make it work more efficiently.

Ec -fashion

Everything about Fox Fiber is based on substainability and all round ecofriendliness so its no surprise the brand focuses on using naturally colored cotton to give it, its signature cool green and beige colors while staying fashionable.

Fox Fiber Ana Special, Tahlia st. www.fox-fiber.com

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rganic Groceries

Stores in Jeddah that provide organic food:

Recycle Now!

Bait Al-Seha (House of Health)

Rawdah dist.

Tel: +966-2-6691003 Mob: +966-54608108

Organic Bakery

Tel:+966-2-6707111

Mob: +966-500571717

Watania Organic Products

(fruits & vegetables, dairy, meat, seeds, and manufactured products) Abdul Rahman Al- Sudairi St. Tel: +966-2-6915082

Abazeer Organic Products

Tel: +966-2-6612285 / +966-2-6676157

Organic Shop Nofa Holdings

Mawakib Al-Ajr accepts all your recycable materials For more information: Visit www.trewind.com Tel: +966-2-2560834 / Mobile: +966-552412167

Provides a varity of organic products Alshoalla center - Madinah Road Tel: +966-2-6073890

Danube, Bin Dawood Supermarkets Provides a varity of organic products

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Healthy Living

Photos by Lina Malaika

Green Living

Friends of Jeddah PARKS

By Serene Feteih

Over the past decade, Jeddah has grown tremendously. With this boom, indoor entertainment and activity choices have also grown along with huge shopping malls, restaurants, cafes, and amusement parks all over the city. But what about outdoor options? Sports, activites, or a simple walk in the open air. Isn’t that a basic need and a right for anyone?

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Green parks are an essential part of growing up, especially in a city where children tend to lose touch with nature if not provided regular exposure to it. In it’s ongoing development, the rise of Jeddah’s huge shopping malls and non-ending choices of restaurants and cafes lacks a much more needed basic right for that younger generation of population…green parks and open-land spaces. That’s what three mothers thought when they formed the non-profit organization, Friends of Jeddah Parks. It started with the simple premise that every child has the right to play in a safe and healthy outdoor environment near their home.

These mothers teamed up with businessmen, professionals and volunteers to pursue an ambitious vision to create open space parks in every neighborhood in Jeddah starting with areas which were in the greatest need.

Al-Thaalba District, known as the third most dangerous area in Jeddah. Not anymore.

“The park location was once an empty piece of land with broken glass, garbage, and used syringes scattered for neighborhood children to see,” said Mohammed Fayez, chairman of the FJP Board of Directors. “Today, the same location is now a dream come true for the neighborhood. Feuding families have reconciled, marriages were formed and the crime rate dropped significantly according to the police. Most importantly, residents were selected by fellow community members to manage and maintain the park. Residents turned into citizens with civic responsibility towards the park, their neighborhood and

After tremendous efforts in collaboration with the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and eight long years to gain approval, FJP inaugurated its first park, Faisal Sports Park on Mar., 31, 2007. It was named after the late Faisal Zahid. His father dedicated the park to the neighborhood residents to honor the memory of his son, who had a passion for sports. It’s located in DESTINATION JEDDAH 81

themselves. Faisal Sports Park remains almost brand new even after 3 years of operation and up to 800 visitors (daily).”

The second FJP project is transforming a huge parking lot two minutes away from Faisal Park into Amira Public Park. It took a year of designing and was officially opened on Dec., 30, 2009.

With an open green area of 33,000 sqm for families and children, this park is the first of its kind in Jeddah with an amphitheatre, a fenced playground, a 500 m running track as well as a dedicated tent-topped area for occasions. Three different entrances lead into this park with each gate named after one of the families that have donated and participated in the making of Amira Park. Information and security points are also available. “We base our park designs 82 DESTINATION JEDDAH

on research and surveys conduct with neighborhood residents in order to understand their needs and wishes,” Fayez explained. “We intend to open many more parks starting with the less privileged areas. One park at a time.”

One of the main factors behind the success of FJP projects is the proactive support of the Jeddah Municipality to get through the necessary logistics.

If you are interested in volunteering, donating or starting similar projects of your own, please visit www.fjpsa.org.

‫«�أ�صدقاء حدائق جدة» هي منظمة غري ربحية �أن�ش�أتها‬ ‫ثالث �أمهات �أمن ب�أن امل�ساحات اخل�ضراء واحلدائق �ضرورة‬ ‫ فتجمعن وتعاون‬،‫لنمو �أطفالهن داخل املدينة ال�صاخبة‬ ‫مع جمموعة من رجال الأعمال واملتطوعني لتوفري حدائق‬ ‫�صحية و�آمنة للأطفال يف �أحياء جدة بد ًء من املناطق‬ .‫الأكرث احتياج ًا‬

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Health & Beauty

Directory Women Al-Nisf Al-Akhar Al-Ansar New Clinic Tel: +966-2-6710754 Tel: +966-2-6933379 Bugshan Outpatient Al-Gadeer Polyclinic Clinics Tel: +966-2-6722535 Tel: +966-2-6691222 Al-Hamra Clinics Ext. 899 Tel: +966-2-6655588 Henaa Center Al-Haramin Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6714619 Tel: +966-2-6474850 Chamelle Plaza Gym Al-Madina Medical Clinic Tel: +966-2-6634355 Tel: +966-2-6881288 Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Dr. Edrees Podiatric Clinics Tel: +966-2-6655000 Tel: +966-5-00506507 Ext. 1501-1503 Dr. Effat Daghostani Clinics Men Tel: +966-2-6601729 Ba’Azem Body Building Hay Al-Sabeel Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6448844 Tel: +966-2-6480792 Brazilian Jiu Jiutsu Hera’a Polyclinic Tel: +966-552065722 Tel:+966-2-6920724 KAI Gym Ideal Clinics Tel: +966-2-6684466 Tel:+966-2-6635444 Spot tech Magrabi Eye & Ear Clinic Tel: +966-2-6071129 Tel:+966-2-6655200 Star Power Club Orthopaedic Specialty Clinics Tel: +966-2-6776177 Tel: +966-2-6922298 Kids Saudi American Clinic Junior Gym Tel: +966-2-6605050 Tel: +966-2-6911925 Sporty Kids Gym & Health Tel: +966-2-6993586

Clinics

Centers

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: +966-2-6061516 Ryan Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6322848 Z-club Tel: +8001255552 84 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Hospitals Abuzinadah Hospital Tel: +966-2-6510652 Al-Ansar Hospital Tel: +966-2-6825105 Al-Hamra Hospital Tel: +966-2-6653939 Al-Hayat Hospital Tel: +966-2-6367778 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. 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 / 6721764 Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Tel: +966-2-6655000 Hai Al-Jamea Hospital Tel: +966-2-6806666 Jeddah Clinic Hospital Tel: +966-2-6313131 Jeddah Institute for Speech and Hearing Tel: +966-2-6675311 King Abdul Aziz University Hospital Tel: +966-2-6401000 King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research, Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6677777 / 6365028 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 German Hospital Tel: +966-2-6829000 United Doctors Hospital Tel: +966-2-6533333

Pharmacies Abo Dawood Tel: +966-2-6877210

Gym & Health Centers

Al-Ajuwad Tel: +966-2-6473436 Al-Ameera Tel: +966-2-6055638 Al-Ansar Tel: +966-2-6050010 Al-Awad Tel: +966-2-6591800 Al-Atta Tel: +966-2-6773314 Al-Azizeyah Tel: +966-2-6206981 Al-Hamra Tel: +966-2-6440108 Al-Marzouki Tel; +966-2-6780538 Al-Nahdi Tel: +966-2-6976208 Al-Sudais Tel: +966-2-6737679 Tel: +966-2-6058962 Al-Wasfah Tel: +966-2-6826198 Alya Tel: +966-2-6449254 Amal Tel: +966-2-6429486 Amira Tel: +966-2-6746001 Asia Tel: +966-2-6390553 Bin Muteab Tel: +966-2-6890964 Daan Tel: +966-2-6284405 Jamjoom Tel: +966-2-6081111 Jehhar Tel: +966-2-6973401 Noura Tel: +966-2-6685500 Rana Tel: +966-2-6984972 Remedies Tel: +966-2-6563048

Spa & Beauty Centers Al-Megayena Tel: +966-2-6655763 Alexandre Zouari Tel: +966-2-6656161 Beauty Alliance Tel: +966-2-6681381 Body Line (men only) Tel: +966-2-2631859 Bouthaina Tel: +966-2-6631809 /6691901

Hospitals

Pharmacies

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Spa & Beauty Centers

Carmen Center Tel: +966-2-6648122 Chamelle Plaza Tel: +966-2-6656807 Dar Al-Moda Tel: +966-2-6526660 Dr. Edrees Foot Spa Tel: +966-500506507 E Spa Tel: +966-2-2632093 EVE Salons Tel: +966-2-6985787 Jaques Dessange Tel: +966-2-6695458 Jamalouki Tel: +966-2-6651888 Lamasat Tel: +966-2-6834002 Lila’s Beauty Parlour Tel: +966-2-6622676 Lucie Saint Clair Tel: +966-2-2832020 Mana Center Tel: +966-2-6066628 Mervat Beauty Center Tel: +966-2-6630676 Miracle Beauty Parlour Tel: +966-2-6739597 Nadoleen Beauty Center Tel: +966-2-6633972 Nail care Tel: +966544408585 Nirvana Tel:+966-2-6681634 Oriana Tel: +966-2-6220773 Serenity Center Tel: +966-2-6648353 Soleil d’Or Spa Tel: +966-2-2842233 Spada Tel: 920010099 The Spa by Clarins Paris Tel: +966-2-6599999 Viva La Vie Tel: +966-2-6929163 Tel: +966-2-6060338 Zowaina Tel: +966-2-6656311 7L House of Beauty & SPA Tel: +966-2-6532812 DESTINATION JEDDAH 85

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

Crosswords ACROSS 1. A short word for ‘mother’ 2. A group of people, usually parents and their children, of a common ancestry 4. A mother’s love is (blank) 6. Wrap arms around another 7. Value worth of another 9. Peck on cheek 11. Beneath her feet 13. An arrangement of colors as a gift 14. A mother’s favorite present; shiny DOWN 1. The month of Mother’s Day 2. A gift from nature 3. More than like 5. Extraordinary; exceptional 8. Most famous mother of all; likes apples 10. Don’t leave him out!

12. ‘Shoukran!’

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Test your Perception!

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

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.

Ball Barbeque Bowl Cricket Field Fishing Games Goal Goalie Grilling Hat Jumping Kick Net Outdoors Pins Pitch Running Sneakers Soccer Sports Sunglasses Tree

Test your education knowledge!

1. Which is the country with the most people?

2. Which state is the biggest in the US? 3. Which country has the largest area of land?

4. Which is the non-contagious disease that is the most common in the world?

5. Which is the smallest ocean in the world?

6. What is the rhino’s horn made of?

7. What is the largest mammal in the world?

Crosswords: Across: Mom, Family, Unconditional, Hug, Appreciate, Kiss, Paradise, Bouquet, Jewelr Down: March, Flowers, Love, Special,, Eve, Father, Thank You Test Your Perception: pg. 43 Education knowledge: 1. China; 2. Alaska; 3. Russia; 4. Tooth Decay; 5. Arctic Ocean; 6. Hair; 7. Blue Whale DESTINATION JEDDAH 87

Useful Arabic Words & Pronunciation It’s known worldwide that pronunciation is one of the most challenging steps in learning different languages. For example, Arabic has many dialogues, slangs and accents. Some of these dialogues can’t be understood by all Arabs. The most common dialogue is the Egyptian dialogue and the Lebanese dialogue. In this article we will try to show our reader some of the Traditional Saudi dialogue. To illustrate that, we added a picture of a throat to show the pronunciation of different Arabic Letters.

Family

My love

Habibati (f ) Habibi (m)

Uncle

Khaal (Mother’s brother) A’am (Father’s brother)

Aunt

Khalah (Mother’s sister) A’mma (Father’s sister)

I love you

Ahobek(f ) Ahobak(m)

I miss you

Wahashtini(f ) Wahashtani(m)

Dear

Azezati(f ) Azizi(m)

Cute

Lazeeza(f ) Lazeez(m)

Beautiful

Jameela or Helwa(f ) Jameel or Helo(m)

Nice

Lateef(f ) Lateefa(m)

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Family

Mother

Umm

Father

Ab

Sister

Okht

Brother

Akh

Daughter (of)

Bint

Son (of)

Ibn

Grandmother

Jaddah or sett

Grandfather

Jadd or seed

Questions

Where is/are

Fain?

What?

Esh?

Whats that

Esh da?

When?

Meta?

Why?

Leyh?

Why not?

Leash laa?

How?

Keyf?

Who?

Meen?

How many?

Kam?

Answers

Yes

Ewa

No

Laa

Maybe

Yemken

Little

Galeel

A lot

Kateer

Now

Daheen

Later

Ba’dain

I don’t think so

Ma azon

I don’t know

Ma a’ref

Good

Kowayes

Bad

Battal

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Directory Banks Al-Bilad Bank Tel: 8001230000 Alinma Bank Tel: 8001208000 Al-Jazira Bank Tel: +966-2-6518070 Al-Rajhi Bank Tel: +966-2-6422111 Arab National Bank Tel: +966-2-6741497 Banque Saaudi Fransi Tel: 8001242121 Islamic Development Bank Tel: +966-2-6361400 National Commercial Bank Tel: +966-2-6609265 Riyadh Bank Tel: +966-2-6474777 SABB Tel: +966-2-6512121 Saudi Cairo Bank Tel: +966-2-6608820 Saudi Hollandi Bank Tel: +966-2-2368844 Saudi Investment Bank Tel: +966-2-6531010 Samba Tel: +966-2-6533555

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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 90 DESTINATION JEDDAH

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Aramex Tel: +920027447 TNT Express Tel: +966-2-6678888 DHL Tel: 8003450000 Fedex Tel: +966-2-6714636

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Banks

CAR SERVICES

DJIBOUTI E: Tel: +966-1-4543182 C: Tel: +966-2-6621938 EGYPT E: Tel: +966-1-4810464 E: Tel: +966-1-4831275 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

Embassies & Consulates

C: Tel: +966-2-6421454 JAPAN E: Tel: +966-1-2881100 C: Tel: +966-2-6670676 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

Ministries

Social Service Organizations

E: Tel: +966-1-4823120 C: Tel: +966-2-6996838 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 91

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

Compounds Abdullah Compound North of Jeddah, Near British Consulate Tel: +966-2-6515416 Abir Compound Prince Sultan St., Near Saudia City Tel: +966-2-6522358 Al-Andalus Luxury Villas Tahliyah St. behind Suzuki Showroom Tel: +966-2-6695154 Al-Aoun Village Al Bawadi, Near Al-Mirabi Mercedes Bens Tel: +966-2-2563381 Arabian Homes Al Bawadi Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6822201 www.arabian-homes.com Aromary Village Hera’a st., Behind Al-Rajhi Tel: +966-2-6940086 92 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Al-Basateeb Village Next to Continental School, Off Price Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6944113 www.albasateen-village.com Belleview Executive Compound Al-Amal St., Near Jeddah Preparatory School Tel: +966-2-6547666 www.belleviewcompund. com Belleview 2 Compound Near King Faisal Specialist Hospital Tel: +966-2-6642636 Binzagr Villa Compound Al Azizeyyah, Madinah Rd., One block after Lexus Showroom Tel: +966-2-6642636 Elite 2 Compound Near Jeddah International Souk Tel: +966-2-6681111 www.elitecompounds.com Elite Compound Near Jeddah International Souk Tel: +966-2-6610930 www.elitecompounds.com Fatima Compound Near Corniche, Behind Business Park Tel: +966-2-6515416 Garden City Compound Palestine st., Behind AlNakheel Bldg Tel: +966-2-6607590 www.hhaproperty.com.sa Al-Hajrayn Village Corniche, Near A-Bilad Hotel Tel: +966-2-6943464 www.alhajrayn.com Hiba Compound Al-Hamraa, Ibrahim Adham St., Near Tarik Binladen Hospital Tel: +966-2-6650819 Kindi Housing Compound

Al Rabwah, North Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6916219 Lotus Compounds Al Hamra, Al-Naeem, AlRihab, Contact PMDC Lotus 1: Al-Hamraa Dist Tel: +966-2-6980145 Lotus 2: Al-Nayeen Dist Tel: +966-2-6541107 Lotus 3: Al-Nayeem Dist Tel: +966-2-6548808 M&M Compound North Abhor, Nr, Amir Abdullah Mosque.

Tel: +966-2-6562166 M.M Al-Rumaih Compound Al Shatee, On Corniche Rd., 3KM from Hotel Sheraton toward north Tel: +966-2-6991231 Al-Manar Compound Al Safa, Prince Metab St., Near Al-Jedani Hospital Tel: +966-2-6938770 Al-Mubarakiah Village East Jeddah, King Abdullah St. Near Abraq Al-Raghama Tel: +966-2-6400158 Mura Bustan Compounds Tel: +966-2- 6910041 Nada Village Prince Majed st., Near Baud Telecom Tel: +966-2-6920099 Al-Najia Compounds Madinah Rd., Besides SAS Radisson Hotel Tel: +966-2-6518178 Nueva Andalucia Al-Rawdah, Sari st.

Tel: +966-2-6823434 www.andalucia.com Raytheon Compound Opp. Saudi German Hospital Tel: +966-2-6518178 www.raytheon.com Reem Compound Al-Salamah, Saqr AlQuraish st.

Compounds

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

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

Tel: +966-2-6991840 Sharbatly Village Prince Majed st., North of Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6910828 www.sharbatlyvillage.com Siham Compund Al-Rawdah, Near Saudi Binladen Group Tel: +966-2-6426431 Sunset Residence Al-Rowdah st., Near Jeddah Int. Market Tel: +966-2-6604276

Kindergarten ABC School Tel: +966-2-6988827 Ambassadors School Tel: 800-124-9000 Web: www.ambassadorsschools.com Building Blocks Tel: +966-2-6060755 Mob: +966-5-41525616 Childhood Spring Tel: +966-2-6607533 Creative Childhood Summer School Tel: +966-2-6077224 Mob: +966-5-04390998

kindergarten

IPS (Innovators Private School) Tel: +966-2-6980685 Mob: +966-5-69490403 Junior’s & Mom’s Mob: +966-5-04313440 Mob: +966-5-51796254 Kids Campos Tel: +966-2-6642351 Kids Time Nursery Tel: +966-2-6543111 Mob: +966-5-69693794 Little Smarties Tel: +966-2-6061913 My Little Kingdom School Tel: +966-2-6393951 Tel: +966-2-2575909 Thinker Tinkers Young Skills Development Tel: +966-2-6923715 www.thinkertinkers.com Up and Away Tel: +966-2-6614791

Ministries Agriculture & Water Tel: +966-2-6210002 Communication & Transportation Tel: +966-1-4042928 Disabled Children’s Association Tel: +966-2-66224080/ 8001241118 Education Tel: +966-2-6723028/ 6444305 Foreign Affairs Tel: +966-2-6047000 Health Tel: +966-2-6970006 Information & Culture Tel: +966-2-6514060/ 6476222 Interior Tel: +966-2-6684000 Jeddah Chamber of Commerce Tel: +966-2-6515111 Water & Electricity Tel: +966-2-6725349

Schools

Universities

Schools Al-Bayan Tel: +966-2-6611004 www.al-byan.com Al-Fasial International School Tel: +966-2-6761955 www.alfaisal-school.com Al-Waha International School Tel: +966-2-6729660 www.alwahaschool.com The British International School Tel: +966-2-6990019 www.continentalschool.com Coral International School Tel: +966-2-6832002 www.coralschool.net Dar Al Fikr School Tel: +966-2-6311118 (Boys) Tel: +966-2-6311117 (Girls) www.fikr.sch.sa Dar Al-Hanan School Tel: 920029669 Dar Al-Ruwaad School Tel: +966-2-6592225 Dar Jana International School Tel: +966-2-6648315 www.djis.edu.sa Global International School Tel: +966-2-6523444 Tel: +966-2-6144101 ( KG ) www.gis.sch.sa Jeddah International School Tel: +966-2-6061253 www.jischool.org Jeddah Knowledge School Tel: +966-2-6620174

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www.jks.edu.sa Jeddah Preparatory & Grammar School Tel: +966-2-6542354 www.jpgs.org Manarat Jeddah School Tel: +966-1-6730225 www. manaratjeddahschools.com My little house Tel: +966-2-6652490 www.mylittlehouse-sa.com Thamer International School Tel: +966-2-6680747 www.tis-edu.com

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 94 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Society Friends Charitable Foundation Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6919999 The School of Etiquette Tel: +966-505558703 www.etiquetteschool-sa.com Women’s Charitable Foundation in Jeddah Al-Nazla Dist Tel: +966-2-6369652 Zamzam Foundation for Volunteer Health Services Al-Sulaimaniya Dist.

Universities College of Business Administration (CBA) Tel: +966-2-2159000/2159009 ( Boys’ section ) Tel: +966-2-6900671/6900238 ( Girls’ section ) www.cba.edu.sa Dar Al-Hekma College Tel: +966-2-6303333 www.daralhekma.edu.sa Effat College Tel: +966-2-636 4300 www.effatcollege.edu.sa Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies Tel: +966-2-6355882/6356555 www.ibnsina.edu.sa Jeddah College of Technology Tel: +966-2-6370387 www.jct.edu.sa Jeddah Community College Tel: +966-2-2870026 www.jcc.kau.edu.sa Jeddah Teacher’s College Tel: +966-2-6914620 (KAUST)King Abdullah University of Science and Technology www.kaust.edu.sa King Abdulaziz University Tel: +966-2-6400000 www.kau.edu.sa Prince Sultan Aviation Academy Tel: +966-2-6862997 www.fo.sv.net

Prince Sultan College for Tourism and Hotel Sciences Tel: +966-2-2844425 Tel: 920016165 www.pscj.edu.sa

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 Maintenance * Dumping sites * Illegal Building

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