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Issue 4 June 2013

FROM THE EDITOR EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Enas Hashani

Editorial Manager Jouhara Pabalate

Art Director

Walaa Al Attas

Senior Graphic Designer Mohammed Rashad KK

Graphic Designers Dina Al Amoudi Halah Gandeel Mazin Al Maimani

Editors

Anousha Vakani Bassma Al Toaimi

Editors-at-Large Hana Jazzar

Editorial Associate Swalah Eshki

Fashion Editor Nour Kelani

Photography

Mohammed Al Deghaishim

Contributing Writers

Hibatallah El Shafie Layla Mansour Abdulghaffar Mohammed Mirza Talah Al Tamimi

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Sunny Day, Every Day! Summer is here! While June has always been marked as the month Riyadhis take off on their holidays, the city is giving us a whole lot of reasons to stay put. This issue of Destination Riyadh (DR) is bursting with fun and informative articles, making it your ultimate summer companion.

If you’re staying in the Kingdom, we’ve put together a must-not-miss summer to-do list. With options ranging from kids’ activities, desert escapades to lofty nights, it’s bound to be a good day, every day. Take a look at local destinations like the National Kharrarah Park or Ash Shafa Village for a dose of natural wonderment.

This month, we celebrate the wonderful men in our livesHappy Father’s Day from DR! Peer through our gifts and souvenirs suggestions to find the perfect present for your father and all the special men in your life.

DR is inspired and excited to find that creativity and innovation is blossoming across the city pavements of Riyadh. From local and online galleries like Alaan Art Space and State of Art, to Saudi game developers, local e-commerce and KA CARE solar energy innovations; there’s just no denying that the capital is a hub of ingenuity and culture.

This issue of DR is bound to keep your boredom at bay regardless if you’re soaking up the sun alone or with family and friends. Lastly, let’s not forget that the holy month of Ramadan converges so closely with the holidays – let’s take time to reflect and prepare for a truly fruitful and enlightened one.

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Tokyo, P. 59

Colombo, P. 62

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Featured Content

INDEX 4

Useful Information You Said It & City Facts

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DR News Astounding Summer with Movenpick, Al-Khozama Wins 17 Awards, Sales of McLaren Sports Cars

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Settling In A Signal to Block

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Business

Video Game Developers Online Shopping

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Special Features

81 Things to do More this Summer Summer Classes

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Explore KSA

Lake Kharrarah Park and Hanifa Waterfall Ash Shafa Village

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Fashion & Shopping 10 Tips for the Traveling Hijabi

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Travel Trends Colombo, A Potpourri of Experiences

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Healthy Living

The Right Strategy to Gaining Lean Muscles 80 Sleepless Hours

DIRECTORY 73 Arts & Entertainment 74 Fashion & Shopping 80 Restaurants 85 Religious 86 Travel 89 Green Living 90 Health & Beauty 92 General

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You are more beautiful than the commercials lead you to think Dove’s global “Real Beauty” campaign takes the cake in creative advertisement with their short yet meaningful videos.

This April Dove released “Real Beauty Sketches,” a video that went viral instantly.

Gil Zamora, an FBI-trained forensic artist, wants to reveal to women that they are more beautiful than they think. Separated from them with a curtain, Gil asks women to describe their facial features in detail while he draws them. Then he asks a complete stranger who spent the day with these same women to describe them as well. The result is two sketches: the selfdescribed image is less attractive while the other is more accurate, and in some cases happier. The video ends with the message: “You are more beautiful than you think.”

Launched in 2004 after market research suggested that only four percent of women truly consider themselves beautiful, Dove’s global marketing campaign challenges traditional beauty commercials by aiming to completely redefine beauty. Dove embraces a more natural, un-airbrushed beauty and actually launched a video in 2006 that focused on the ridiculous amount of photo-shop that changes everything from the shape of a model’s eyes to the length of her neck. The ad ends with one radical line: “No wonder our perception of beauty is distorted.” Dove’s attempt to steer their promotional campaigns from the typical to the ethical cannot be left unappreciated as they promote their products alongside self-esteem. Now if only the entire beauty industry would follow suit.

Thumbs Up to...

Abdul Latif Jamil’s Act of Kindness

“No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another...” –Amelia Earhart. Acts of kindness are never wasted. The world is still a good place filled with kind and generous people. When someone does good, another person will surely follow. As a charitable act within the whole month of May, Abdul Latif Jamil (ALJ) was furnishing mosques throughout all cities in the Kingdom. ALJ encourages people to call their office at +96614642233 to recommend any mosque in need of furnishing. Destination Riyadh applauds ALJ’s initiative and hopes the spirit of giving spreads.

Thumbs Down to...

The Communications and Information Technology Commission

For quite some time now, students and frequent travelers have been enjoying the free callreceiving service provided to customers by STC and other telephone service providers.

Customers benefited by affordably enjoying their time abroad without having to worry about costs made to contact family and friends. However, since April 26, 2013, telephone service providers announced the termination of this service due to implementing the decisions made by the Communications and Information Technology Commission.

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City

JUNE Weather

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Country Fact Sheet

Min Temperature: 29°C-84°F Max Temperature: 43°C-1094°F Sunshine Hours: 10 Probability of Rain: 0% Humidity: 9%

Country:

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Capital: Riyadh

Head of State:

King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Crown Prince: Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Population: 29،207،277 (72% Saudi, 27% foreign)

Population Growth:

1.75% (approx. 2% per year) (55% are under the age of 20)

Birth Rate: 28.29 births/1,000 population (2010 est.)

Area: 2,149,640 sq. km Major Cities:

Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.

Holy Cities:

Makkah, Madinah.

International Airports:

Riyadh: King Khaled Int’l Airport Jeddah: King Abdul Aziz Int’l.

Airport (Airport Code: JED) Madinah: Prince Muhammad Bin Abdul Aziz Airport / Dammam: King Fahad Int’l Airport.

City: Riyadh Head of Region:

Prince Khaled bin Bandar

Location:

The center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau Distance between Riyadh & Jeddah: 853 km Distance between Riyadh & Dammam: 386 km

Inhabited Area:

Major Arabic Newspapers:

Al-Watan, Al Hayat, Al-Iqtisadiya, AlMadinah. Okaz & Alsharq Al Awsat.

Riyadh Population: city in Saudi Arabia.

5.4 million and the largest

Major English Newspapers:

Official Language:

IMPORTANT DATES:

Eid Al-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice):

Saudi Gazette, Arab News.

National Day: Sept 23, 2013 Ramadan (The Holy Month of Fasting): July 9 - August 7, 2013

Eid Al-Fitr (The Feast of Fast-Breaking): August 8, 2013 6

2,815 sq.km - Largest Urban Center in Riyadh Province.

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Arabic. English is the second official language.

October 15, 2013

Calendar: The Hijri lunar calendar is the traditional measure of time and the Gregorian calendar is used as well in business. (1434/2013)

TV: 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: OSN (Orbit Showtime Network): Premium Arabic and Western Entertainment. www.osnetwork.com ART: Premium Arabic, Western, and Asian Entertainment www.artonline. tv

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

Currency:

Radio: Stations FM Channel MBC FM 102.0 Saudi Qur’an 100.0 UFM KSA 90.0 Star KSA 99.0 Radio Riyadh 97.7 Alif alif 94.0 Mix FM 98.0

Type Arabic pop Religious News Sports Pop Top 40 Varied program Arabic mix Western

Telephone, Mobile & Internet:

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

Transportation:

Air: Saudi Arabian Airlines - Nas Airlines Land: Bus: SAPTCO: National Bus Company offering transportation between most Saudi cities.

Inside the city: Taxis and Chauffeur companies.

Railroad: Only one passenger train service between Riyadh and Dammam.

Saudi Riyal (SR) - divided into 100 Halalas; Notes printed in 1 (one), 5 (five), 10 (ten), 50 (fifty), 100 (one hundred), 500 (five hundred) Riyal denominations.

Currency Exchange Rates: 1.00 US Dollar (USD) = SR3.75 1.00 Euro (EUR) = SR4.85 1.00 British Pound (GBP) = SR6.01 1.00 Indian Rupee (INR) = SR0.067 1.00 Pakistan Rupee (PKR) = SR0.039 1.00 Phillippines Peso (PHP) = SR0.091

Electricity: 110V and 220V Country Code: 966

City Codes:

Riyadh: 01 3 GMT+

Time Zone:

Jeddah and Makkah: 02 Dammam, Dahran, Alkhobar and Jubail: 03 Madinah and Yanbu: 04

Abha and Najran: 07

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 Accidents “......................920000560 Road Security..............................996 Traffic Accidents.........................993 Water Emergency......8004411110

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The Middle East Wants

FORD!

The spectacular five-door Focus ST (Sports Technologies) is gaining popularity with a strong demand for more! The vehicle's sound, comfort and engine aim to deliver a wholly sporty experience.

Astounding Summer with Movenpick

Movenpick Hotels and Resorts has declared a worldwide summer discount of up to 30 percent. So what are you waiting for? Book your bargain rooms across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia before they get sold out! www.movenpick-hotels.com

Four Points

by Sheraton Riyadh Khaldia Opens in Al-Khozama Wins 17 Awards in the Heart of Riyadh 12 Months Owned by Khaldia Towers Company, a partnership between Al-Jedaie Group and AlHokair Group, the hotel is located 45 minutes from the King Khalid International Airport.

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Last month KSA’s leading hospitality company won an additional five awards at the annual World Travel Awards held in Dubai, including “KSA’s Leading Conference Hotel" award.

Sufrati.com was founded on April 29, 2009 as a directory and restaurant guide. The menus, restaurant reviews and newsletters reached over 18,000 subscribers every month and 10 million visitors in 2012 alone!

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More Power, Refined Styling Enhanced Visibility!

SAUDI NATIONAL

wins Reception Professional of the Year

Farhad Al-Sharif from Al-Faisaliah Hotel won the award at the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards (SETA). In five years, Farhad Al-Sharif went from front desk receptionist to senior shift leader.

Bavaria Malt Drink 0.0%

MAKES ITS DEBUT IN KSA

Representatives from Bavaria and its distributor, Olayan Group, launched a new malt drink last month in Park Hyatt Jeddah along with a lunch and outdoor dinner buffet.

The Honda Crosstour 2013 is now available in KSA with the new Smart Entry system with push button start and Honda Lanewatch™ blind-spot display.

AMANAH APP FOR A BETTER KSA!

The phone application, Geo940 Complaints released by the Jeddah Municipality, allows you to simply enter your complaint (littering, electricity shortage, graffiti, etc.), location, phone number and photo of the incident.

You will immediately receive a call and an investigation will be initiated.

SALES OF MCLAREN

MEED QUALITY AWARDS SPORTS CARS Exceed Expectations FOR PROJECTS The King Saud University Girls’ Campus has been shortlisted in the ‘GCC Sustainable Project of the Year’ category. Winners will be announced on May 14 in Abu Dhabi.

Higher than expected sales of 12C Coupe and 12C Spider result in expansions with showrooms opening in Manama, Doha and Riyadh.

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Events & Happenings

WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON...

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1. AIR ARABIA CELEBRATES NINE YEARS OF OPERATIONS IN KSA: The first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa has completed nine years of successful operations in KSA with 88 weekly flights to eight destinations in the Kingdom.

2. LOCAL ARTISTS AT KARMA EXHIBITION: Sahar Al Hashani and Dina AlJabhan displayed their latest work at Maison Bo-M Gallery for three days. The event was held in honor of Mrs. Sameeha Al Qusaibi, and was well-received with great feedback from attendees.

3. RIYADH TRAVEL FAIR: In the fifth successful session, various leading travel and tourism companies gathered under one venue to showcase the best they had to offer, attracting many local visitors.

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4. SANTONI LAUNCHES DRIVER-FRIENDLY SHOES: Santoni for AMG is the product of an excellent collaboration between Santoni and MercedesAMG featuring FIA approved shoes perfect for professional racing. Rubaiyat is the exclusive distributor.

5. NAWAH- AN EVOLUTION OF EXCELLENCE: Arabian Medical Marketing Co. Ltd. (AMCO), the leader in providing healthcare solutions, announced that it has changed its name to “Nawah” under the slogan “Care is Core.”

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6. FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS! Launched last month, the seventh addition to the MINI family, the Paceman, has arrived in KSA with all the excitement of a Sports Activity Coupe and the hallmark Mini go-kart fun.

7. MORE LUSH: Lush cosmetics opened its fourth branch on Olaya St. in Riyadh last month with Lady Jenkins, wife of the British Ambassador as the guest of honor.

8. LUTHAN SLIMMING CONVENTION: The convention held last month by the Luthan Hotel and Spa taught attendees the real reason they may be struggling to lose weight. Speakers included nutritionist Dr. Reema Salman and Lifestyle Manager Samantha Jones.

9. JUNGLE FEVER COLLECTION LAUNCHED: Rubaiyat launched their Jungle Fever Collection under its brand Kenzo. The launch event took place in Kenzo Boutique at the Kingdom Mall last month.

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10. HOSS INTROPIA: On April 2, the Spanish couture fashion shop Hoss Intropia reopened an outlet store in Riyadh, celebrating with a 10 percent sale and releasing a vibrant summer collection.

11. S4 IS HERE! The highly anticipated smartphone, the Galaxy S4, is finally here and was launched at Laylaty Ballroom in the presence of Samsung upper management, partners and members of the press.

12. KSU HONORS HUAWEI: King Saud University honored Huawei, a leading global ICT solutions provider, during their 50th Anniversary Commemoration event in recognition of Huawei’s contribution to the development of Saudi’s ICT sector.

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Events & Happenings

OMAINTEC

WORKING FOR A BETTER

Tomorrow

The Operation and Maintenance Conference in the Arab Countries (OMAINTEC), was held at the Hilton Jeddah from May 11-14, 2013, under the high patronage of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The theme of the conference was “Better Maintenance Towards Sustainability,” with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs in Saudi Arabia as the official sponsor.

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The Arab Institute of Operation and Maintenance, founded in 2003, is an establishment that works to improve the quality of maintenance practices in the Arab region. One of the activities conducted by the institute is the annual Hariri Arab Award for Operation and Maintenance. OMAINTEC was held this year along with the 11th Arab Maintenance Exhibition, and it hosted the 8th Hariri Award announcement and distribution.

within the Arab region dedicated to serve this purpose; therefore, organizations joined in order to exchange their expertise regarding how to develop and improve operation’s management strategies. The Arab Maintenance Exhibition provided organizations with the opportunity to showcase the latest products in the given industry and allowed companies to build relationships with key players within the field.

During the first day of the conference, visitors and attendees were given the opportunity to network before the opening ceremony.

Conference Chairman, Dr. Zohair Al Sarraj; Ministry of Defense General, Eng. Khalid Kabbani; Governor of Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman M. Al Ibrahim; and the Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs, HRH Prince Dr. Mansour Bin Meta’ab Bin Abdulaziz, welcomed attendees, after which the Hariri Awards were announced and distributed.

On the last day of the conference, field visits to Jeddah’s desalination plants in Shoaibah were arranged, in addition to visits to the Central Services Complex and cooling of the Holy Mosque in Makkah and KAUST. Guests were also given an opportunity to visit the Holy Mosque to do Umrah. OMAINTEC, in its 11th conference, continues to work on their ongoing search for the latest international schemes regarding developments in the operation and maintenance fields. The conference concluded on a very positive note.

HRH Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud agreed to create a position specifically for operation and maintenance studies in addition to personally funding the research it entails.

The conference attendees were companies and/or company representatives working in the field of operation and maintenance.

OMAINTEC is considered the only event

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Sunday

Saudi Events Industry Forum Time: 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Ritz Carlton Email: info@scta.gov.sa Web: www.scta.gov.sa Tel: +966-11-8808855 Saudi Events Industry Forum

Opening ceremony and launch of Summer Festivals 1434.

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Location: Education Square, Direya

Monday

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International Exhibition of PPI

Display of the Top 10 in the Plastics and Petrochemicals Industry (PPI) Date: June 3-5 Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center Mob: +96557960550 Email: info@face-events.com Web: www.top10ppi.com

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Don’t think! Just get in the car and go on a Road Trip to another city.

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Happy Father s Day

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CSCM Workshop

Conference designed to educate technology professionals.

Location:

Radisson Blu Hotel

Contact:

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bitevents@cpidubai.com Web: http://cnmeonline. com/datacentrebuild/index. php

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Visit the Riyadh National Museum or go to the zoo for a dose of culture, history and nature.

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ight Stay in ton game because a ovie night or m sounds marathon wonderful!

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Get sporty! Go hiking or trekking if you’re into getting sweaty or go swimming to cool off .

ISECA program conducted in partnership with Council of Saudi Chambers.

Date: June 15-19 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Web: http://iscea.net/ saudi_arabia

CNME Middle East Data Center Road Show

New, Hot, and Happening Now

GHRM Workshop

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Time: 5:00 p.m.

Location: Ritz-Carlton Hotel Email: register@

Global Human Resource Management workshop.

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Location:

Ritz-Carlton Hotel Email: register@ globalexpatconsultants.com

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Luthan Birthday Party

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Gifts, karaoke, raffle, cocktail buffet.

Time: 8:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Location: Senses Restaurant, Luthan Hotel and Spa Contact: +966-11-480-7799

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There’s no better way to the beat the heat than at Snow World or an iceskating rink!!

Luthan Beauty Night

Gifts, karaoke, raffle, cocktail buffet. Dress code: Purple.

Time: 8:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Location:

Senses Restaurant, Luthan Hotel and Spa Contact: +966-11-480-7799 for reservations.

19th Internal Medicine Board Review

Part 1 of 2013 courses, specializing in medicine.

Date: June 8-13 Tel: +966-11-442-7495

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GET SOAKED IN LOCAL ART AT AN ART GALLERY OR HEAD TO ALAAN ART SPACE FOR RELAXATION AND ART.

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Pack a picnic basket and head to Al-Kharrarrah National Park or the beach for an outdoor meal surrounded by nature.

Content Arabia Conference Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Rosewood Hotel Email: manager@contentarabia.me

Web: www.contentarabia.me/riyadh

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Get friendly with the dolphins and sea lions at Fanatasy Island.

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Devote the day to kids activities like ice-skating, take them to the library or amusement park.

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Useful Information Settling In

A SIGNAL TO

BLOCK

By Mansour Abdulghaffar

So you’ve just moved to Riyadh and finally got that car. Well think again before driving off. You’ll have to first unlearn everything you know and re-learn how to survive these streets!

Riyadh is full of highways and this makes for an “interesting” driving experience; I’ll get to that later. First and foremost, there is no rush hour. Rather, there’s “rush 15-hours” from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. Although, I admire that albeit moving at a turtle’s pace, traffic is never stationary thanks to Riyadh’s traffic flow management. Well done! Keep it up guys!

In theory, driving on a highway should be stress-free. Unfortunately, this is not the case as adhering to speed limits, keeping to your lane, keeping a safe distance, using turn signals and planning ahead do not exist in Riyadh!

Here are some of my tips to staying safe on the streets: I’ve found that driving in the fast lane at the speed limit is not satisfactory for many who are in a hurry to get no-where fast and constantly get “flashed” to move. My advice is to stick to the middle lane. It’s fast enough and you’re closer to that exit you don’t want to miss! Speaking of getting flashed, this brings me to the second annoyance, which is tailgating.

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drivers to give way and move lanes. Not only is this dangerous, but it also forces you to break the speed limit to avoid being rear ended as there is usually a car blocking your car on the right. My advice is to switch on your turn signal, move only when safe and not get pressured into breaking the speed limit. Otherwise you’ll get caught by Sahir!

I find that many drivers here have “evolved” to not use turn signals. Experience shows that if you wish to change lanes and there is a sufficient gap, the second you switch on your turn signal the gap will disappear all as if by magic! Although it may be tempting to hide your intentions, stay safe by letting those reckless drivers pass.

Unfortunately, many drivers practice their “stunt driving” by taking all five lanes at once just 200 meters before the exit! Pray they don’t cause a pileup and give them their space.

In summary, my advice for driving in Riyadh (and Saudi!) is drive defensively, raise your guard and assume that you are the only licensed driver! Always buckle up and ensure that your lights are on at night; you’ll be shocked by the number of drivers who surprise you with their presence in your blind spot! If you see a driver drifting from lane to lane while chatting on his phone, give him a reality check with a couple of good honks!

This brings me to planning ahead. I cannot stress the importance of this, especially with impatient drivers blocking your way. Remember to make sure you know which exits you will take beforehand.

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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 attempt to shed some light on the traditional Saudi dialogue. To illustrate that, we added a picture of a throat to show the pronunciation of different Arabic letters.

Summer Kids

Atfal / Eyal

Tanning

Tashmees

Lollipop Candies Ice

Mas-sasa Halaweyaat Thalj

Swimming pool Wet Sunglasses

Mas-bah Mablool Nathara Shamseyah

Frozen Juice

Mthallaj ‘A-seer

Fun Music

Tarfeeh Aghani

Summer

Saif

Travel

Safar

Vacation Sea

E-jaza Bahar

Tourists Amusement Park

Sowaah Malahi

Desert

Sahraa

Museum

Mat-haf

Sand

Traab

Festivals

Mahrajanat

Hot weather Sunny Humidity Swim suite

Jaw Haar Mushmes Rotooba Mayoo

Air plane Train Ship Seat belt

Tayyara Getar Safeena Hezaam

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Useful Traveling Questions/At hotels What is the room rate per night?

Bkam al alghorfa fe alyoum?

Is there another hotel near by?

Fe fondog thani greeb men hena?

Can somebody bring my luggage up, please?

Momken ahad yetalle’ al shenaat, law samahtoo?

Can I have a non smoking room, please?

Momken al ghorfa tekoon le gayer al modakhneen, law samaht?

Is there a car park?

Fee mawagef sayyarat?

At what floor is my room located?

Fe ay door al ghorfa?

KSA Traffic Violations And Penaltites The Saudi Traffic Department is conducting a well-organized campaign against traffic violaters. Below is a list of common violations and penalties being imposed and enforced: FOR MORE VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES VISIT: www.moi.gov.sa

VIOLATIONS

PENALTIES 1ST OFFENSE

REPEATERS

Running red lights Wrong way on one way Speeding Driving without plate Parking in NO PARKING area or on side-walk Failure to carry driver’s License/ expired license Driving under the influence Reckless driving, moving between vehicles in city limits Expired Vehicle Registration

SR 500 - 900 SR 500 - 900 SR 500 - 900 and 3 days in jail SR 500 - 900 SR 100 - 300

Up to SR 1,800 SR

SR 150 - 300

Same as 1st offense

SR 500 - 900 and 3 days in jail

Same as 1st offense

SR 500 - 900

Same as 1st offense

SR 500 possible jail time

Same as 1st offense

Passing in NO PASSING ZONE Leaving the Scene of an Accident Failure to stop for Police

SR 500 - 900

Same as 1st offense

SR 900 + 3 days in jail

Same as 1st offense

SR 300 + 3 days in jail

Same as 1st offense

Overtaking school buses on the load and unload zone

SR 300 - 500

Same as 1st offense

Not using necessary lights

SR 500 - 900

Same as 1st offense

Up to SR 1,800 and possible jail time Up to SR 1,800 and six days in jail Same as 1st offense Same as 1st offense

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Business

BRAVE SAUDI HEROES PAVE THEIR WAY THROUGH GAME-DEVELOPING

KHAWARIZ GAMES

By Joharah Al Moghbel

In the vast lands of Saudi Arabia, brave heroes valiantly pave their way through the tricky trails of the game-developing universe towards fame and fortune with nothing to fend themselves with but a whole lot of talent, the odd power up, and a little luck.

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Replace the setting and this could be a pitch for a standard Hollywood feel good blockbuster.

Luckily for us, the creative industry in Saudi Arabia, after years of being stuck on a shelf has been blossoming. On the surface, the long standing art community has been gaining momentum, the art scene in Saudi’s main cities have been improving with beautiful new art galleries promoting Middle Eastern artists. Workshops and new artistic programs are being offered and are widely available and there is a steady media interest to keep the whole thing moving forward. Film making and photography have been on the rise with great talents being discovered and going international, as well as a large number of Youtube shows that have gained enough views to rival most television programs, with Saudis contributing more than 90 million views every day. Underground, a street art movement is being created with a number of artists and underground bands gaining recognition, in addition to guerrilla art and street installations popping up discreetly in the cities.

And in the middle of it all, an intrepid game industry is being born.

Here is where the heroes of our story come in. Khawariz Games is a development team in charge of creating one of the most entertaining retro style pixel games catered with the Arabic community in mind. The company is the brainchild of Omar AlOmeir and Khalid AlHaider, two freelancers doing graphic design and application development.

Their enterprise began with the development team’s titular game, The Amazing Adventures of Frees, and they’ve made a couple more games since then, with a marked style that sets them apart. Omar currently works as a developer, designer and artist while Khalid handles the PR, marketing and website. With a background in freelancing, they had always wanted to make games and fulfill their goal of

providing the huge video game market here with “SOMETHING LOCAL WITH

EXCELLENT QUALITY.”

The fascinating aspect of these two’s ambitious quest in developing this game is that neither of them have had any previous academic experience in game design whatsoever. When put in comparison to the quality of the games being produced, the raw talent is evident.

In The Amazing Adventures of Frees, a character named, to no one’s surprise, Frees, goes on a series of adventures to track stolen items. Instead of using a generic character for the action platform game, Omar decided to base the main character on a friend of his, thus providing a richer basis for character formation and a fresh new outlook you definitely feel when playing the game. Furthermore, as you win each level you are congratulated with a mabrook (congratulations in Arabic), which I thought was a pretty awesome and amusing touch.

The game itself has a lovely retro Mario vibe to it, with a brilliant music soundtrack provided by a talented Saudi musician, Essam Alghamdi, who goes by the moniker of Agent Whiskers.

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To be honest, what I find most admirable is the fact that the whole game was made locally, with an Arab audience in mind. With entirely Saudi talents behind it, collaborations such as this is a mark of the beautiful change we’ll be seeing in the talented Saudi community, as graphic designers, programmers, artists, photographers and musicians got together to create art.

Beyond that, Khawariz Games continues to amaze with their relentless dedication to originality with They Came from the Sea, an arcade style game, where you play a courageous boy who tries to protect recently found eggs from giant cockroach/bug type monsters. The game, a competition entry for Game Tako’s latest Game Zanga competition, themed Lost, has already been gaining recognition from a few international blogs.

A Bird’s Love, a Newgrounds Ludum Dare 26 entry, is a slightly addicting minimalistic game with one level and simple gameplay and a very sweet theme to it. (Played it six times in a row, you say? Who, me? Never!)

Speaking of Game Tako, there’s a whole bucket of impressive out there for this Arabic game hosting website that has managed to provide a local platform for Arabic games and a push for developers to create with their regionally held Pan JEDDAH 22 DESTINATION RIYADH

Arabian GameJam, titled Game Zanga.

Especially in view of the lack of support game developers face from national companies and media outlets, initiatives like this make a big difference.

Truth be told, the region needs more people like Abdullah Hamed, the CEO of Game Tako, more creative powers like Omar AlOmeir and Khalid AlHaider, more original Arabic heroes we could play with like Frees, and most importantly, more support on a region-wide scale for artists in any sector.

To put it in the words of Omar AlOmeir: “THE LOCAL INDUSTRY (IF YOU CAN CALL IT THAT) IS STILL IN ITS EARLY STAGES. VERY FEW PEOPLE ARE MAKING MONEY FROM MAKING GAMES, IF ANY. HOWEVER, THE FUTURE IS LOOKING PROMISING AND THE POOL OF TALENT IN THE REGION IS LOOKING EXCELLENT. I LOOK FORWARD TO COLLABORATING WITH MANY OF THE TALENTED PEOPLE IN THE MARKET TODAY.” In a huge video game market like Saudi Arabia, we’re in desperate need of video games made by Saudis, for Saudis; Arabic art made for Arabs. Here’s to more wonderful initiatives like Khawariz Games and The Amazing Adventures of Frees, and the continuation of a movement that’ll give us a happier more colorful future.

Business

ONLINE SHOPPING DITCH THE AMAZON FOR THE DESERT

By Hibatallah El Shafie

What’s better than shopping? ONLINE shopping! Convenience, better deals and access to many hard to get brands- what’s not to love about online shopping? Well, if you live in Riyadh here is why: late deliveries, high shipping costs and unfavorable exchange rates can make the most addicted of us get discouraged from buying online.

So I have done a bit of digging and rounded a selection of the best online stores based in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf that cater a wide selection of products including many well known international brands offered at much better rates, free or little shipping costs and fast delivery!

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1. NAMSHI

You might recognize their name from their witty television advertisements or their ubiquitous online ads. Dubai based Namshi was funded by Rocket Internet, a Berlin based firm owned by the Samwer brothers, who adopted a military-style way of building highly successful Internet companies and selling them off to the likes of eBay and Groupon.

4. QURTASYAH

This shop specializes in cute stationary products from local and international IN A NUTSHELL, NAMSHI MEANS BUSINESS. designers. I love Qurtasyah’s price points Their Saudi store offers a mammoth variety of products and brands ranging from Jeffrey and their aesthetically pleasing website, but Campbell to Ralph Lauren. Not only that, the their product selection is a bit narrow. site is bilingual and they offer free shipping web: www. shop.qurtsyah.com.sa and cash on delivery.

Entagiah www.entagiah.com Web: www.en-sa.namshi.com

2. SOUQ.COM

Another e-commerce giant in the region, Souq.com is one of the oldest entrants to the market (that survived) and is mostly popular for their consumer electronics products. Souq.com has a really rich investor. It’s owned by Al Jabbar Internet Group known for Maktoob.com which they sold to Yahoo! for $165 million. Souq.com offers free delivery upon online payments and the option to pay cash on delivery. Their constantly changing policies and slightly unreliable shipment deadlines can become slightly irksome though.

ARE YOU AN ON SALE HUNTER?

5. MARKAVIP

Ray-Bans for 50 percent off? Coach bags sold for less than 1,000 SR? Believe me ladies, its true. MarkaVIP and Sukar (subsidiary of Souq.com) follow a discount based model for mostly luxury brands. Note: Most deals are only valid for 72 hours, so don’t spend too much time hesitating. Add to cart!

Web: www.markavip.com Sukar www.sukar.com

Web: www.saudi.souq.com/sa-ar/

3. VANILLA E-SHOP

A personal favorite and arguably the most prominent Saudi online shop is Vanilla e-shop. It offers products from luxury brands like DKNY, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Marc Jacobs and Kate Spade along with unique accessories, apparel and a wide selection of perfume and makeup. What I especially love is that residents of Riyadh can pay cash on delivery and shipping is within five working days. Once I ordered a wallet around noon and got it by 8:00 p.m.!

Web: www.vanillaeshop.com

WANT MORE? CHECK OUT

MOTHOQ

A site that aims to list all trusted Saudi online shops via verifying their owners and services.

Web: www.mothoq.com/store,

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Special Features

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The heat is on and usually people around this time are just about ready to go on an exodus. But wait, Riyadh, it looks like the trend is changing! Locals are staying and everyone is asking, now what do we do? Worry not, boredom isn’t going to be the highlight of your summer. This ultimate to do list has you covered!

S: Kids KID 1. Schools are out and you’re probably looking for activities to fill their days.

Why not enroll them in a summer camp?

2. Walk through the Kingdom’s history at the Riyadh National Museum located at King Abdulaziz Historical Center. Family time is from 3:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.

There’s a 10 SR ticket fee for adults, but children get in for free. There’s also a huge garden outside for the children.

3. If you’re looking to have more fresh air, you can always head off to any of the many public parks in Riyadh and have a picnic. Let the young ones swing, slide, and run in the playgrounds – just keep a watchful eye from your spot.

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4. Level up the park experience, take the drive out to Salam Park, let the children ride the colorful paddleboats and even go fishing. There are also lake boats for couples or ladies with their mahram.

5. A family summer in the city won’t be complete without a day at the zoo.

The Riyadh National Zoo in Malaz is the only one in the city but the facility is clean and houses a various collection of animals.

6. Watch a Dolphin and Sea Lion Show at Fantasy Island in Janadriyah. Despite the long drive, it is more than a show, the place is also a theme park.

7. Let your kids explore their artistic side while you dine! Bring them to Café Ceramique where they can paint and decorate mugs, plates and teapots of their choice. Their masterpieces also double as great summer souvenirs!

8. Add a twist to your weekend family day; try out the Friday Brunch at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. There’s a dedicated kids’ buffet and play area for them while you enjoy the buffet at Al Orjouan. After that you can enjoy teatime in their lobby.

9. Fun for the whole family is always a good thing.

Bond over Bowling has a handful of alleys in Riyadh.

We recommend Universal Bowling Center if you’re looking for a familyfriendly fun environment.

10. We’re a fan of sweet edible creativity especially when there are cupcakes and frostings involved. Book a Marta’s Cupcake Activity Package where your kids can have fun decorating cupcakes and cookies - Oh yes, you can join them too.

11. Expose your kids to the wonderful world of books.

The summer is a perfect time to get them interested in leisure reading. Take them to a bookstore or the King Abdulaziz Public Library.

It houses an entire collection of children’s selections.

Stir their imagination and strengthen their vocab.

12. Ice in the middle of

the desert city of Riyadh?

Believe it! Take the children ice-skating. There’s a rink at the China Mall and another at the Royal Mall.

13. Do some artsy bonding with the little ones. Grab some art supplies from Jarir Bookstore where you can also find some kid friendly art project packs.

14. Themed parties are

always a hit with children.

The Good Ship Lollipop is considered Riyadh’s one stop shop for your party needs. From magic shows, bouncy castles and even t-shirt painting stations, this has been a definate fave among locals.

15. Set up play dates with fellow mommies and daddies, do a potluck brunch and organize some fun afternoon games.

16. Build a playhouse in

your backyard for the kids.

Ready playhouses and equipment to build your own can be found at SACO.

17. Let the kids get a pet

this summer. They’ll learn more about responsibility and kindness and have lots of fun in the process.

18. Host a sleepover, let the kids choose some DVDs. Help them make a pillow fortress, order in and let them have a slumber night to remember.

UPLES: COCouples 19. Relive your newlywed

moments. You don’t need to fly-out to have a little R&R. Check-in at a hotel for a luxurious weekend getaway.

The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh has a honeymoon package complete with an overnight accommodation, romantic setup, cake, in-room breakfast and late checkout.

20. Have a date night.

There are lots of restaurants in town with a romantic ambience. For a view of the city skyline over dinner, try the Globe Restaurant at Faisaliyah Hotel. Visit Blue Abaya’s Top 14 list of romantic restaurants. www.blueabaya.com

21. Get some fresh air and enjoy a romantic picnic.

22. Stay at home and have a barbecue night. Here’s a practical tip. Grab some made for the grill burgers and sausages from the Al Forsan meat shop.

23. HAVE A WALK OR JOG AROUND THE KING FAHAD MEDICAL CITY IN DABAB. THE PLACE IS COUPLE-FRIENDLY AND THERE’S A WALK PATH SO YOU WON’T BE TRAILING OFF. 24. It’s always nice to have

some time with your partner to talk and just have a good conversation over coffee or tea. We recommend trying the Gas Station strip at the Diplomatic Quarters if you want to just hangout and forget being in Riyadh.

25. If you want a more

sumptuous afternoon treat, why not have high tea and dig into layers of pastries, scones and crumpets.

Lenotre in Centria as well as The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, and The Globe are good places that offer this experience.

26. Have a movie marathon at home for a relaxing and snuggly night with your significant other.

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27. Try a new sport where you can play doubles.

28. Join a country club. The hubby can golf and so can you. Dirab Golf and Country Club has activities for the entire family. Apart from its 18 hole course, they also have horseback riding and a driving range.

29. Get acquainted with the local art scene and visit an art gallery. Alaan Art Space (page 38) is a good place to start with and they have an in-house restaurant if you’d like to exchange notes on the pieces over dinner.

30. Why not have a game

35. Visit Old Riyadh.

Dereyah offers great insight to the capital’s history, has local restaurants serving traditional cuisines and souks selling affordable wholesaler items and crafts.

36. If you want to drive a

little further out, pack some sandwiches and your camera and head to Al Kharrarah National Park (see Page 32).

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T HEALActivities Healthy 37. Summer is a great time

to get fit and healthy. Join the gym for full access to trainers and equipment.

43. GO TREKKING AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD. 44. If you’re looking to

really try the great outdoors, try rock climbing. There’s a lot of interesting peaks to conquer in Riyadh.

45. Go camping.

Considering the heat and unpredictable terrains, it is best to do so with a group.

46. Go off trail and get

an adrenaline rush. Get a GPS and go 4X4 driving in the desert. The Riyadh Rovers can help you do all of the above. They are 4WD vehicle enthusiasts who also camp-out and organize outdoor adventures.

night? Invite your friends over and play rounds of Charades or Pictionary.

38. Yoga is great for the

mind, body, and soul and the benefits are endless.

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31. Amp up the speakers,

39. If you’re looking for

47. Alternatively, tap into

download a karaoke app, plug into your TV and sing your hearts out.

Karaoke night is bound to keep you up and feeling like a rockstar!

32. Blow the dust off the

board games and deck of cards and indulge in some old-school fun. Board games and cards can be found at Jarir Bookstore and Toys R Us.

33. Create a garden together

in your own backyard.

34. While doing the above, indulge yourself in some refreshing in-season fruits; take out the blender and make some smoothies.

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more activity, enroll in a Zumba class. You can also try spinning if you don’t enjoy dancing.

40. Head off to the

Diplomatic Quarters for a jog alone or with a buddy.

41. While doing the above,

why not train for the marathon that’s usually held in September by the Riyadh Road Runners.

OR : Outdoor UTDOActivities O 42. Take a hike or join the local hashing clubs. They usually have weekend trips to many different desert locations. Get in touch with the Hash Harriers Group!

the world of remote control cars, planes, and even yachts. Land and Space Hobby Shop offers entry level to advance vehicles.

There are racetracks available a few miles out of the city and apparently even meet ups in the early mornings of summer weekends. (For more details have a look at our Gifts and Souvenirs section).

48. Go on a road trip with

friends or family, Bahrain or UAE are popular destinations and you get to do some sightseeing too.

49. Horseback riding is fun and great for the muscles.

Ride with your partner or

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R O ER a :MUMMxon DOIS S Re TH ith w even sign your kids up for riding lessons.

Nadee Alaghar Riding Academy (Near Diplomatic Quarter) Ladies on Sat/Mon/Wed Men on Sun/Tues/Thurs Contact: Stephen Lynch, Tel: +966-11-4880954

International Equestrian Stables (Ladies Only) Tel: +966-11-4774941 Sat - Wed after 5:00 p.m.

Thurs 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Dirab Golf and Recreation Center Tel: +966-11-4593686 Fax: +966-11-4583017

they have a showroom in the city. There’s also the local HOG (Harley Davidson Owners) chapter you can join and ride with!

Mobile: +966-56 209 5558 Email: Secretary@hogriyadh.com Web: www.hogriyadh.com

52. Go to Snow World to

experience the ultimate season escape. Slide down the ice slope and just chill.

Learn LEARN :

53. Learn self-defense or

50. Try your hand, or

martial arts. Riyadh has great local dojos, gyms that offer taekwando and centers.

51. Motorcycle riding

54. Learn to cook a different cuisine. Be on the look out for classes at Al Faisaliyah Hotel or reserve a seat in the Goody Cooking Academy, Riyadh.

rather legs at cycling. Start training and join the Riyadh Wheelers. They’re open to men, women and even kids. www.riyadhwheelers.com lets you feel the wind on your face and let’s you discover the Kingdom in a very different way. Harley Davidson is the household name for motorcycles, and

Tel: +966-544 204 873

55. LEARN A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE

56. Widen your vocabulary and imagination by reading a book this summer.

57. Cross Stitch! Grab some tools and supplies from the DMC store in Al Akaria.

They even have ready made patterns and packs to get you started.

58. Take up photography.

Enroll in a class or simply take out your camera (DSLR or even your mobile phone) and just keep on taking photos. Experiment with lighting, angles and subjects.

59. While you’re out there taking pictures, why not put them together and start creating a scrapbook.

60. Memorize the Quran in preparation for Ramadan.

61. Improve your

communication and leadership skills by joining one of the Toastmasters clubs in Riyadh and conquer that stage fright.

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y ire ct or ef er to D *R

64. Start a Youtube Channel! You know you want to!

a day at a spa.

favorite TV shows and have season marathons. If you have cable, OSN Play gives you the chance to download and save episodes for uninterrupted viewing or streaming.

67. Or you can get some

76. Attend a coffee

68. Get a summer job and

77. Create a summer music video with your friends.

You can even experiment with stop motion. Gather the friends and just let loose!

Whether you go viral on the internet or bury it for a future throwback, we guarantee this will be fun.

65. START A BLOG 66. Pamper yourself, spend

home/natural remedies from the net and have a DIY beauty day at home. add experience to your CV. Plus, the extra cash is always a perk.

69. Update your CV or resume.

RYONE : EVEEveryone 62. Get a Hamam Bath. It

70. HAVE A REUNION BY RENTING A VILLA OR ISTIRAHA.

will let you feel extra clean and refreshed. These baths are usually for the ladies. A major benefit is that it will leave you feeling a pound lighter! Direm Beauty Center at Exit 5 offers this service for 130 SR.

71. Volunteer at a local

63. Sun, ice cream… the combo just makes sense.

Try out the Al Yamama Ice Cream Shop for natural flavors. They only serve whatever fresh fruits there are, so there’s always something new to try.

73. Get a pen-pal like the good old days.

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75. Catch up on your

orphanage or social organization.

72. Start a journal by

writing your experiences, thoughts and ideas. Take it with you wherever you go.

74. Meet a stranger

(practice good judgment on this). Make it a point to listen to another person’s story this summer.

morning, which is an ideal place to widen your network and meet new people.

78. Go paintballing.

1st Paintball

Tel: 9200 03318

79. Prepare frozen food for

Ramadan. It's never too early.

80. Clean out the Clutter –

organize your closet, throw out the junk from the storage room or better yet, donate the usable items to charity.

81. Fifteen minutes of

meditation is proven to diminish stress and improve well being. Download a zen app and just sit still.

out, KID’S School’s temperatures are high SUMMER & COURSES summer is officially in!

Signing up for a summer course guarantees a productive summer as the kids discover their hidden talents, learn new things and make new friends, not to mention it’s a perfect way to keep them busy while you relax. Join Summer Camps in Riyadh on Facebook to stay updated on weekly summer camps.

My Gym Age Group: 4-13 Activities: Gymnastics, games, arts and crafts, team tumbling and small meals.

Location: Panorama Mall Tel: +966-1-2814870

Splash!

Age Group: Boys: 5-12 Girls: 5-14.

Activities: Sports, Science, Journalism, Arts

& Crafts, Islamic Etiquette and much more!

Location: The Intercontinental Hotel Mob: +966-534660493

My Little School Age Group: 1-9 Activities: Cooking, Drama, Story time, Art,

Music and more!

Location: Behind Nayarra Hall Mob: +966-506268660

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Art Classes (Children and Adults) Age Group: K2, 10-16, Adults 16 and above.

Activities: History of Art, Cartoons, Manga

Japanese Animation, Realistic Drawings etc.

Contact: +966-541877772 +966-567802775, Facebook: Art Classes in Riyadh

Cake Delights Baking Classes Age Group: 5-8 Activities: Learn how to bake and decorate cupcakes and cakes.

Location: Al- Hamra Compound Mob: +966-508656189, Facebook: Cakes Delights Baking

Creative Hands Pre-School Age Group: Girls: 3 – 10 Boys: 3 to 7 Activities: Swimming, Karate and

English Classes.

Location: Al-Masanya Mob: +966-569877481

Busy Bees Summer Camp Age Group: 3.5 - 9 Activities: English, Sports, Drawing etc.

Location: Prince Mamdouh St. Mob: +966-503193900, +966-553193900

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Explore KSA

LAKE KHARRARAH PARK

HANIFA WATERFALL

&

A lake and a waterfall in Saudi Arabia? Yes! Believe it or not such gems do exist and of all places, in the middle of the desert. The magnificent red sand dunes outside Riyadh’s city limits hide this surprising secret little known to the expat community.

Amidst the endless ocean of sand dunes lies “Lake Kharrarah” National Park.

The valley actually transforms into an actual lake only after the heavy rains. The massive surge of water rushes down the steep dunes into the valley below forming a lake which at times can be deep enough to swim in.

When there’s no water the lake bed becomes an unexpected contrast to the surrounding red sand dunes. The valley becomes a pleasantly green pasture where migratory birds and other wildlife can be spotted, especially in early spring when the lake bed is in full bloom.

Kharrarah Park is popular among locals for picnics, dune bashing, sand boarding and dune buggy riding. On weekdays the park is practically empty of visitors while on weekends larger crowds gather in the

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afternoons, especially in the cooler months.

Most people come to the area with SUV’s and other vehicles compatible for the desert.

However, normal cars are able to reach the edges of the park because it’s paved almost all the way down to the lake bed.

The best places will only be accessible with a 4x4 though.

The lake bed makes for a picturesque picnic spot. Acacia trees surround the edges and the deeper end has more lush vegetation year round. The waterfalls can be found after a short drive along side of the lake.

Water gushing down from the arid sand dunes is truly a sight to behold for those lucky enough to witness it.

The red sand dune area is huge; It seems to continue endlessly to the horizon billowing

among the more experienced drivers. The tires should be deflated before entering the soft sand and a sand shovel and ladder are essential in getting the stuck cars out of the sand. Luckily, there are always friendly locals around ready to lend a helping hand! like a mass of waves. The scenery becomes even more astonishing in the afternoons and on cloudy days when the shadows begin to color the dunes in a multitude of colors. It’s worth exploring this area further beyond the fenced lake bed valley. There’s a paved road that goes behind the dunes around to the other end of the lake. There are numerous off road spots that can be explored with a 4x4 from here.

Climbing the dunes by foot is certainly a strenuous effort, but well worth the struggle. Going up is a great exercise too!

The views from the top of the highest dunes are spectacular. On a clear day you can see all the way to the Tuwaiq escarpment and the farms far out in the valley. Coming down the dunes is the most exciting part! Some people run, roll, jump, or slide down the soft sand on various items. Special sand boards can be used the same way as snow boards would to ski down the hills.Taking a car out to the dunes needs an experienced driver; getting stuck is a common occurrence even

To get to the Khararrah park from Riyadh take the Makkah highway west (route 40) proceed passing the check point and follow the road down the escarpment. Continue on this road passing the exit to Dirab and Dhurma until you reach exit 7 Jau, take the exit and make a U-turn. You are now headed back towards Riyadh. Take the first service road on the right, then you’ll pass by a pink gas station called ZamZam gas station. After the sign in English and Arabic for Kharrarah Park, turn right onto a road in rather poor condition. This road becomes a tarmac road after a few hundred meters and then passes by some camel farms as it circles its way into the dune area. As the road winds up and takes a sharp turn to the right about 4 kilometers from the main road, you’ll see a small white mosque on the right side of the road. The entrance to the lake valley is directly opposite from the mosque.

GPS co ordinates for Lake Kharrarah: 24° 24’ 20.63” N 46° 14’ 43.45” E

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Explore KSA

BREATHTAKING

ASH SHAFA VILLAGE

By Mohammed Mirza

The mercury is steadily rising as summer is around the corner, so to escape the heat we decided to head towards one of the coldest places in Saudi Arabia, Ash Shafa Village. Situated high in the Sarawat Mountain Range over 2,200 meters above sea level, it is home to many of Taif’s agricultural products and boasts of breathtaking scenery. What makes a trip to Ash Shafa ideal is its proximity to Jeddah, located at just over 200 kilometers from Jeddah.

To reach the village we decided to take the shortest and safest route which is through Taif. Once at Taif we were on Ash Shafa Road, which leads straight to the beautiful village of Ash Shafa. Driving on the long Ash Shafa Road is an incredible experience as it runs across precipitous ascents and descents while also providing a great view of the surrounding landscape. We saw herds of monkeys along the way just sitting by the roadside for their free meals. As many tourists who go past the herds stop for a while, they offer the monkeys food ranging from chips to juices.

I have a cousin who resides in Taif and is pretty familiar with Ash Shafa, so he came along with us and helped us a lot in terms of exploring the place. First he took us to the highest point near Ash Shafa Village.

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went there it was neither misty nor foggy, so we managed to get a great view of the stunning valleys, spectacular mountains and the scenic village of Ash Shafa.

Then from the highest point, we headed back towards Ash Shafa and had tea at one of the local kiosks. Hot tea in cold weather along with a great view of the mountain range felt like it was the best tea experience we ever had.

Later on in the day we went hiking across a flatter portion of the mountains. Hiking boots are a must, but unfortunately for us we were in our casual shoes and therefore had a difficult time hiking. Nevertheless it was still a fascinating experience as we enjoyed the constant gentle zephyr and it was the first time we went hiking.

While coming back from Ash Shafa we went for a horse ride. It was astonishingly thrilling as the whole path the horse took was around steep hilly portions of the mountains. It was specifically thrilling while coming downhill as I felt I might topple over the cliff.

There are many farms close to Ash Shafa growing grapes, pomegranates and loads of other varieties of fruits. Some of the farmers are nice enough to allow you to visit their farms. Unfortunately, we were running late so we did not have time to visit them.

Currently, there aren't many options in terms of decent accommodation at Ash Shafa and in order to get a decent hotel one has to head to Taif which is around 30 kilometers from Ash Shafa. Do not forget to check out the stalls selling fresh fruits on your way back to Jeddah, as they sell some of the best homegrown fruits at inexpensive prices compared to the city.

Overall the trip was fantastic. We enjoyed the pleasant weather, the numerous picturesque valleys, the cool breeze, our first mountain hiking experience and the thrilling horse ride. It is ideal to visit in the summer season not only because of the great weather, but also because during other seasons it may be extremely foggy and therefore only suitable for experienced drivers to commute in such circumstances.

In conclusion, if anyone is planning a visit to Taif, then a visit to Ash Shafa should definitely be on his/her itinerary.

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Arts &

Entertainment

ALAAN ARTSPACE...

not just a gallery

By Talah Al Tamimi

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with one of the founders of Alaan Artspace, Mohammed Alsudairy.

I wanted to hear more about the gallery that has Riyadh buzzing.

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When I first walked into the space, for a minute I forgot I was in Riyadh. I sat down in the Majlis and ordered a cappucino. While waiting for my drink, the Gallery Manager, Mr. Cao, walked me through the current exhibition showcasing the Italian artist and photographer Teresa Emanuele. I felt enlightened.

Upon Mohammed’s arrival, he explained to me that the concept of Alaan was his sister’s vision. Naema Alsudairy, an experimental photographer, felt that Riyadh lacked support for the Arts, and so she took on the challenge to create her dream project. Feeling my excitement, Mohammed continued.

“IT IS ONE THING WE HEAR A LOT. AS SOON AS YOU STEP IN YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE IN NEW YORK. SOMEHOW, IT FEELS LIKE YOU ARE STEPPING INTO A DIFFERENT ENERGY.”

Alaan’s main purpose is to inspire visitors and act as a platform for artists to express themselves. Alaan is a restaurant, a gallery and a Majlis. “We have some books that visitors can browse through, a reference library for students in the Art and Design field, and we hold talks and offer workshops depending on the exhibition.” Alaan is a commercial art gallery that functions like a mini museum. “We have a mission of a museum; we want to educate. But at the same time we also sell art.” The restaurant is also a good way to generate traffic. Mohammed explains that nobody will necessarily drive through Riyadh traffic simply to visit an art gallery; however, Riyadis would drive to a restaurant and walk through the gallery before their meal.

Alaan’s mission is to find Saudi artists, nurture them and exhibit their work in the gallery, as well as introduce various international artists to Riyadh residents.

Currently, Alaan represents three Saudi artists, and they are always on the lookout for more. Mohammed indicates that the gallery sometimes has trouble finding local artists to represent. While most have the

technical aspect, “They don’t have the research and the thinking behind their artwork. It is very premature. We try to set up appointments and have our head curator guide them, but it hasn’t been easy as artists don’t take criticism well.” If the gallery finds an artist and believes in his/her work, they will assist/support the artist in any way they can.

Mohammed suggests that aspiring Saudi artists need to do more research on their work. They should explore until they find what they think represents them and develop it. Artists “need to have their own technique, their own voice, then develop it further.” There needs to be depth and meaning behind the artist’s work not just technique.

With regard to the Saudi art scene, it seems to be developing and growing.

Mohammed adds, “WHAT IS EXCITING IS THAT IT IS VERY ORGANIC. IT IS GROWING FROM THE PEOPLE OF SAUDI, NOT SOMETHING COMING FROM OUTSIDE.” On that optimistic

note, I thanked Mohammed for a wonderful conversation and a great cappucino, and I left the space feeling more energized and content.

Location: 280 Ourouba Road Tel: +966 -11-4169550 Email: contact@alaanart.com Web: www.alaanart.com

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Entertainment

25

years of Arab creativity

By Talah Al Tamimi

On April 28, 2013 Naila Art Gallery held the opening of the traveling exhibition '25 Years of Arab Creativity.' The event was held under the patronage of HE Dr. Abdulaziz Bin Moheiddin Khoja, Saudi Minister of Culture and Information, and HE Mr. Jack Lang, President of the Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, France.

The exhibition showcased major contemporary artworks by Arab artists and gave an informative perspective on the visual arts development within the Arab world.

These contemporary Arab artists experience life as it is today and express it with the various media of their time.

Saudi Fransi Bank, Routub, and Bank Al Jazira, as well as MediaQuest’s Marie Claire Arabia and Haya sponsored the exhibition. The exhibition represented a landmark for the Institut du Monde Arabe and a collaboration between Saudi Arabia and France that promotes cultural exchange.

The exhibition started on April 29 and ends on June 7, 2013.

Tel: +966-11-880 53 52 Web: www.gallerynaila.com

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STATE OF ART

Like most things, it all started with a simple idea. For these 28 driven Saudi girls, it was a concept they built on to pass a class. Then it became more, the idea grew and then there was no stopping the birth of www.statof-art.com, the first online gallery in the Kingdom and eventually, the Gulf.

At the core of State of Art are female students from Al Yamama University who wanted to create an online platform for GCC artists to connect, showcase their art and give a chance to bridge the gap between consumers and their work.

On May 11, 2013, the website was officially launched through a two-day VIP event at Harvey Nichols. The exhibit brought together talented Saudi artists with a diverse set of artistic inclinations and mediums.

The young ladies collaborated with Harvey Nichols as well as a handful of sponsors.

“We were very hands-on from conception and design up to execution,” said cofounder Alanoud Al Motlaq, also one of the featured artists. It was indeed inspiring to be one of the attendees. The team was available to answer all queries and guests really got a feel of how passionate and proud the team was of their project.

A successful auction was held with a portion of the proceedings going to charity. These were through the artwork from cancerstricken children in Shemaisy Hospital.

The event and State of Art itself has received great support from the art community and highly regarded patrons. HRH Prince Bader Abdulmohsen Al Saud, a famous artist and poet, even contributed a dedication piece for the team. Christa Allen, an actress playing the role of Charlotte in the popular television series, Revenge, was also in attendance.

Lama Abuljadayel, one of the founders and movers of the group, spoke to me about their drive to keep going and the future of the website: “We realized that a more accessible place for Arab artists was missing. Yes, we did want to just get the grade at the beginning but soon realized that this is something good! We can really empower people this way. So nine out of the 28 of us decided that this should be sustainable. We’re committed to further building the State of Art beyond getting our marks.”

Twitter: @stateof_art Instragram: @stateof_art Youtube: stateofartchannel Web: www.stateof-art.com

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Fashion & Shopping

Fashion & Shopping

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Nour Kelani

Nour Kelani; a fashion designer, stylist, traveller, wife and on top of all a mother. She’s a big believer that fashion is our daily dose of art. Loves animals and owns a pug named Tamis.

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Chanel’s “The Little Black Jacket” “The interesting thing is that one simple thing, a little jacket with four pockets, you can play so much and create 120 different types,” Lagerfeld said. “It’s play time with an item that is timeless.” The exhibit celebrated Chanel’s iconic black tweed jacket, showcased 120 ways in which the jacket was reinterpreted in a series of black-and-white photographs taken by Karl Lagerfeld. The event took place on Thursday April 27, 2013 in Dubai at a beautiful black Chanel Tent. The guest list included celebrities such as Rita Ora and Gaspard Ulliet.

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Sofia Al Asfoor is a designer with a passion for the craft of leather goods. Her respect for leather has led to the transformation of her signature geometric designs into the creation of her signature collection.

Let’s check out what’s in her purse.

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Swimsuit selection for an amazing summer

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Selma Redwan went to Paris with a love for fashion and a dream to design. She studied and came back home with exactly what you would expect from a Parisienne – a fashion sense that is always beautiful and always relevant.

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CC Skye SR 1,200 * For Cream Botique Items, contact them at cream.jeddah@gmail.com

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GIORDANO THE BRAND FOR EVERYONE

“Thanks to our partner Hani Abdul Aziz Saab and the team in Saudi Arabia, Giordano is one of the well-loved clothing brands in the Kingdom, and one of the key players in the apparel retail industry.”

– Ishwar Chugani, Managing Director

Giordano is a brand that has marked its presence in all our lives. Within its 32 years of existence globally and 18 years in Saudi Arabia, the brand has developed and grown both locally and internationally under the leadership of Ishwar Chugani, Managing Director of Giordano Middle East (FZE) and Executive Director of Giordano International, and the Giordano team. Giordano is one of the world’s leading international retailers for men, women, children and accessories.

Giordano stands out within the retail sector and is successful for a number of reasons. Their customer service staff consists of members who are experts in Giordano products, and they are always willing and happy to assist customers in regards to making outfit choices or purchases.

Their success is based on five core values: Quality, Knowledge, Innovation, Service and Simplicity (Q.K.I.S.S.). A major part of their organizational beliefs is to provide their customers with essential and timeless fashion.

Another key element to Giordano’s success is their loyalty program, World Without Strangers (WWS). WWS has attracted many of Giordano’s existing customers with approximately 227,308 members and an estimated 5,000 members joining per month.

This number is significant because it highlights customer loyalty and trust. Members enjoy

the privilege of having 10 percent off every purchase and earning points and discounts on special occasions such as birthdays.

Furthermore, all a customer needs to become a member is to sign up using their mobile number only!

“We encourage our staff to consider Giordano as their own business so they essentially work for themselves and not just a company.”

– Ishwar Chugani, Managing Director

Giordano currently has 3,000 locations across 40 countries throughout Asia, Australia, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. They plan to develop even further in the near future and explore untapped markets across the world beginning with Africa.

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Fashion & Shopping

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10TIPS TRAVELING HIJABI

1. MAKE A CHECKLIST. This is essential for all travelers, whether you’re a hijabi or not.

Write down everything you’ll be needing, from clothes to chargers and everything else in between. For maximum efficiency, cross off each item as it goes into the bag. The plus to this? Your newly made checklist will double as a log for packing on the way back.

2. TRY ON ALL YOUR OUTFITS BEFORE PACKING THEM. This way you can determine exactly what you’ll be needing to take with you and save on luggage space.

If that pink hijab you thought you needed isn’t really going with any shirts, put it back!

Also check for any tears on hijab clothes, chances are you take them out once a year and might’ve missed something. Helpful tip: take a photo of yourself with your mobile wearing the whole outfit.

3. MIND THE LAYERS. Layering is a hijabi girl’s blessing- and curse. All is la di da in winter, but come summer and that undershirt/shirtdress/leather jacket combo you thought was so cute is going to suffocate you. The lighter you go, the happier you’ll be (and the less your luggage fines are going to get). Careful you don’t go too light, though, and end up unknowingly walking around with a sheer shirt you thought was solid in the dim light. (find your best look and build on it).

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4. LIMIT YOUR SHOES. I know, I know. You really need the cork wedges and the sparkly heels and those super cute teal flats and the Rene Caovilla crystal sandals- positively need them! However, you’ll be needing every little space you get and chances are you won’t be wearing the 15 pairs of shoes you lugged with you anyway. Choose two pairs: your most comfortable shoes to wear to the airport (yay more space!), and one pair of classy flats (or sandals for a beach destination) for the days that need a fancier option of footwear. Or, if you need heels, get those instead. Think of all the shoes you can buy now that your suitcase isn’t bulging!

and a new outfit is born. Get a long enough cardigan and wear it alone for a comfortable airport outfit (with that men’s undershirt you just bought. I know. Ingenious.)

7. PUT YOUR HEADSCARVES IN A SMALLER SEPARATE BAG, should you be going on a road trip or a long summer holiday. This will keep them neatly folded and easily accessible. If you’re sharing hijabs with your mother or sister, it will help you keep track of what colors you have.

8. WEAR THOSE CARDIGANS with a pair of jeans for a casual outfit and hit the high brand shops feeling pretty in a light shade.

You can even make use of cardigans on the occasional formal night about town. Dress it up with formal pants (white’s a great color) and a button up shirt for an elegant look (and an entry to that 3 Michelin star restaurant).

5. BUY AN INEXPENSIVE PACK OF MEN’S UNDERSHIRTS. Yes. You read that right the first time. The problem with hijab shirts is, generally they aren’t designed for a hijabi in mind, shirtdress and the like. Most are either sheer, or the necklines are a bit low and there’s nothing in the market designated 9. REMEMBER WHAT THE WHOLE POINT to be the perfect undershirt. Tank tops have OF HIJAB IS. Turban hijabs have been in annoying low torso lines, and high-necked lately, and while it is quite lovely people tend ladies vests have too short of a hemline to be to forgo their necks and cleavage for fashion any use. These however, have a high enough choices. Hijab is about modesty, so keep that neckline and low enough hems to be very in mind and simply throw on a scarf or wear versatile in situations you’ve run out of fresh a high neck sweater if you plan on turbaning undershirts, and they’re easy to pack and it out. cheap to boot. Want to offload something on the way back? Leave this in the hotel with a 10. ABOVE ALL, BE PROUD. It may get hot, clear conscience. the packing is a nightmare and the tan lines aren’t all that ideal, but it's a great feeling 6. MAKE CARDIGANS YOUR NEW BEST you get knowing you chose to live a modest FRIEND. Yes, I did warn about layering. life. Most importantly, don’t limit yourself!

But cardigans are magical things when used Hijabs won’t stop you from having fun. correctly. Get one or two in lightweight cotton and solid colors (I find grey, beige, and black to be the most used, in that order), and one in a color you find yourself wearing a lot (ie. pink, blue, or my favorite, purple). Pair them with a maxi dress for arm coverage and voila! A great summer look! Want to change that tired dress shirt up? Throw it and your favorite necklace

Bilsalamah!

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Father’s Day is around the corner and we are all thinking of a perfect gift for Dad. We have compiled a list of some gift ideas for this special person who makes life fun, beautiful and inspiring.

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THE PIT STOP

LAND AND SPACE STORE

This is bound to be haven for fathers who are into automobile customization and collection (in Riyadh, we know there’s a lot of you). It’s termed as the one-stop shop for cars. They have entertainment equipment, GPS, interiors, accessories that you can buy as gifts and if you’re willing to take it up a notch, why not try their customization services - tire mags, mufflers, a paint job or spoilers, they have it all.

One of two Riyadh shops that cater to remote control (RC) hobbyists! If you or your dad are looking for a cool pass-time to take up, this is for you. From entry level cars, nitro- and gas fueled RCs up to yachts and spare parts, they have it. The store is ran by RC “addicts” as they would call themselves and will even give you tips on the different venues and events to test run your big boy toys with fellow hobbyists.

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STACHE For younger fathers, Stache is the perfect store to visit. The shop features fresh urban shirts and funky menswear and other cool items that are definitely worth trying. Visit Stache and explore their collection. You will surely love it!

It’s all about Alma Mater pride and fun practical wear when it comes to this online shop. It’s a good place to find humor shirts and loyalty college wear for young dads, husbands and whoever wants to have a reminder of their university days. The TCE Team consists of upbeat locals themselves so the products they design and offer are absolutely relatable.

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Pens are a classic gift for fathers. The question is which one do you get him?

If you want a wide selection to choose from, visit the Pen Store at the Localizer Mall. They are selling most of the luxury and bespoke brands like ST Dupont, Dior, Porsche Design, Waterman, etc. If you like, you can even pair it with a traditional Sigel notebook. It’s a perfect gift for corporate fathers and this way, they also remember you whenever they’re at the office.

For the sports fanatic fathers, head to Icons Arabia’s Facebook page and choose from a variety of personally signed items by his favorite sports star! Choose from sports shoes, shirts and framed pictures signed by sportsmen such as Tiger Woods, Christiano Ronaldo and Michael Jordon. And it doesn’t stop there! Choose how you want your signed treasure to be packaged, whether you want it framed or in a deluxe boxed package, Icons Arabia has it all!

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Fashion & Shopping

GADGETS USB Mini Fridge and Heater SR 250 With the USB Mini Fridge you can keep a cool beverage ready to drink at all times! The personal USB Fridge holds a single 12-ounce can that is illuminated from the blue LED inside the fridge. Its built-in cooling plate quickly drops to its lowest operating temperature within five minutes after being plugged in.

Availbale at sadashop.com

My Cuppa SR 75 This mug has been created for tea and coffee lovers who crave the perfect cuppa every time they boil the kettle. Equipped with a color matching guide on the inside to get your brew to just how you like it, from milky to builders brew and black.

Availbale at sadashop.com

Leather Case for iPad SR 170 Fancy leather case for iPads with space for cards, a phone, and it securely closes with a zipper. It even has pockets on the sides in which people can put documents and notes, in addition to a sleek stand which makes it easier when you watch movies and shows.

Availbale at souq.com

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Olloclip 3-in-1 Lens SR 299 The olloclip is a quick-connect lens solution that includes fisheye, wide-angle and macro lenses in one small convenient package that easily fits in your pocket. Nestled in the palm of your hand, the olloclip connects to the iPhone within seconds so you’ll be sure to capture the image you want.

Available at iZone.

Nose Eyeglass Holder in Gift Box SR 167 Wooden Nose Eyeglass holder exclusive at mg décor-madhu’s collection (3-inch by 6-inch).

This eyeglasses holder is a useful accessory that can be used for daily use. Keep it by the bedside, office desk or any convenient place. Looks impressive and elegant.

Availbale at t7abo.com

Loo Read SR 225 Give your bathroom a cool accent with Loo Read. Its wire frame holds magazines, newspapers and of course toilet rolls; two of them, just in case one runs out. We want to show that designed products can be made affordable without compromising their quality.

Availbale at sadashop.com

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Dining Around Town

ALL ABOUT SHAWARMA Here’s a bit about Riyadh Indoctrination: You’re not a full-fledge capital dweller if you haven’t chewed your way through a savory local favorite: The Shawarma.

The classic Shawarma we have come to love has the simple works: juicy and flavorful chicken, fries, complimented with a pickle or two wrapped in soft Arabic bread. Of course, how can we leave out the sauce?

Traditionally it is garlic infused mayonnaise that brings the whole ensemble together and gives you that mouthful of goodness.

Shawarma houses are easy enough to find.

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enough, there are shops offering a twist to this traditional sandwich from beef and lamb options, coleslaws and sauce variations, there’s something for everyone.

Destination Riyadh decided to go on a food field trip to give you a list of must try shawarmas in the city. After eating our way through recommendations and our own run around town, we satisfyingly bring you the mouthwatering results.

BAYT SHAWARMA (SHAWARMA HOUSE) Prince Abdulaziz Ibn Abdo Street, Suleimaniyah Milder seasoning, chicken that’s grilled right on the outside but still juicy on the inside and bound by a thin chewy bread. When a restaurant earns its badge as a local go-to spot, you can always expect a huge crowd. Bayt Shawarma is no exception.

What makes them worth the wait?

I was a bit apprehensive with the Jumbo Shawarma but had to try it because everyone said it’s the bestseller, and I’d be missing out on the good part if I didn’t ask for the special hot sauce. This simply delivered a hot savory punch to my taste buds. You’d think that with that combination, it would be hard to finish the whole thing but no, the special sauce mixes well with the garlic sauce and ketchup that I ended up devouring the whole thing.

TIPS: Subdue the heat with a smoothie. It’s a perfect match. The place is swarmed with patrons around lunch time and instead of doing takeaways it is best to enjoy your shawarma at the restaurant itself -- eating it warm does make a difference.

MAMA NOURA Dabab St, Suleimaniyah District Extremely popular among Riyadhis is the Mama Noura Juice Center; you can’t possibly miss their first (and very crowded) branch in Dabab Street. Once you see the traffic build up right after King Fahd Medical City, look up to your right and you'll see the well-lit building that’s causing all this crowd.

Does it live up to its rep?

There’s a pretty good reason behind Mama Noura’s loyal followers, the Shawarma is the star of their menu (we’ve noticed people not even looking at one, they just instantly yell out their orders). No frills here, just properly seasoned white meat, french fries, and pickles wrapped in 5-inch pita. What makes it such a hit is that smear of garlic sauce that tastes so good, no wonder customers are ordering an extra wallop of it. While you can request for add-ons and order variations, we recommend sticking to the regular.

TIPS: Pair it with a smoothie. Best drop by from 3-6 p.m., the volume of people tends to increase around the evening due to the many joggers who end their exercise with a “calorie rewarding” final stop here. I’ve encountered two burnt and barely sauced shawarmas in the past decade of eating at Mama Noura but so far, they’ve faired well with consistency.

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McCOY’s Malaz Street This is a city gem that’s not so neatly tucked away in the old district of Malaz. It’s been around for decades and interestingly enough, despite its local fame, it has not branched out anywhere else in the Kingdom. This is the sort of place you’d go to if you’re looking for some authentic fast-food Riyadh style.

Why is it Riyadh’s best kept secret?

People will drive all the way to Malaz (which is usually a traffic ridden and long route for most) just to eat at McCoys. It’s probably the spices in the chicken or that unique garlic sauce, or maybe it’s just the tasty, textured, crisp bread. Whatever it is, it lets McCoy get away with customers double parking and waiting for as long as 30 minutes for their order. This is the shawarma that locals grew up knowing and craving.

TIPS: The store is open until 1 a.m. and people keep on coming until it closes. It was hard to order for women, you literally have to endure lines so it’s best to appoint one person (male preferably) to order and collect. Oh and since this is just one of the places you really don’t get the luxury of visiting often (unless you’re from the area), I suggest grabbing an order of broasted chicken with your shawarma.

YA MAL ALSHAM Olaya Street A contemporary of the prior restaurants but more updated in how it serves its yummy delights. The Shawarma in Y’Amal Al Sham ranges from chicken or beef to the Discovery Shawarma. They have spacious branches throughout the city, so it’s much more convenient to access.

What makes it different?

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your palette. You can opt to order online since they do have a very customer friendly site.

TIPS: They have different types of bread to choose from, but we recommend the pita. You can ask them to add other ingredients such as onions, some slaw and tomatoes.

ASSARAYA TURKISH REST. Thalateen Street., Olaya You can have your shawarma here anyway you like- open platter, jumbo or regular. The best thing is that it’s the family-friendliest shawarma shop we’ve visited on the list. The family section makes for a good ambience to have dinner and just enjoy tasty food.

What’s to Love?

A lot of other places offer the same variety as Assaraya, but what puts it a cut above the rest is the consistency in flavor. You can’t go wrong whether you order the “rocket” (apparently a locally coined term used by patrons who have the appetite for their jumbo size shawarma) or would rather give the open plate one a go. We recommend the platter, chicken, pickles, french fries and garlic sauce neatly laid out with some pita bread on the side.

TIPS: When enjoying the platter, try matching it with the complimentary Turkish bread they serve and get a side order of their buttered hummus. Expect to get your hands dirty for an absolutely satisfying dining experience.

TOKYO

Authentic and simply delicious Tokyo Restaurant is not a new name for sushi. When it opened in 1985 as a small place on Al Uruba Road, it was one of the first authentic Japanese restaurants in Riyadh. Since then, it has grown to become a long-time local favorite and even earned a recommendation from the Japanese Embassy in Riyadh.

Recently re-owned and refurbished by Roboah Alanoud Trading Co., Tokyo has undergone a major “face lift” both in and outdoors.

snag a seat at the Sushi Bar. As a courtesy to their loyal customers, they offer a shuttle bus service to pick up/ drop off corporate and hospital employees.

Deputy CEO, Mr. Saleh AlDrees said their vision for the new Tokyo is for it to be “contemporary yet authentic.” The entrance now features a Zen garden, and the dining areas and new washrooms reflect the clean and simple Japanese sense of style. They will also be updating the menu design, adding more items, and looking forward to opening their new branch in AlKhobar.

Moving on to to what really matters.... the food! Once you are seated, you’ll be served complimentary miso soup and salad.

Sushi lovers enjoy ordering the traditional sushi, maki and temaki, as well as the unique special crab and spicy dragon, all of which can be reserved. Not a sushi fan?

They’ll fire up the grill for mouthwatering tepanyaki cooked right in front of you.

Mr. Hagemu Nishumuri (formerly the owner and head chef), stayed on board as general manager, and continues to maintain the restaurant’s high standards. As for quality, specialized kitchen equipment and fresh fish are both imported from Japan.

The super friendly and efficient staff has been increased, and a new specialized Japanese sushi chef, Mr. Takashi Ikemura, joined the team.

Famous favorites also include the succulent salmon sashimi, savory teriyaki, crispy katsu and flavorful noodles. Finish off your satisfying meal with a cup of calming green tea.

At lunchtime, the single’s section is packed!

Consider yourself lucky if you manage to

Authentic and simply delicious food, no wonder regulars keep going back for more.

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Spirituality

ICONIC FIGURES

The bravest and most loyal men lived over 1400 years ago. These men not only had the purest hearts and intentions but were also lucky enough to be the closest companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Among them were the first three caliphs of Islam: Abu Bakir – The Truthful, the first revert to Islam and Prophet (PBUH)’s dearest companion and Omar Al-Khattab – The Great and Uthman Ibn Affan - The Giver. Read on for a brief history of these three strong characters who contributed to Islam in a magnitude ways.

Three Historic Advocates of Islam: Abu Bakir Al-Seddiq

Abdullah Ibn Abi Quhafa, known as Abu Bakir Al-Seddiq, was born in Makkah and he was the first man to convert to Islam. He was called “Al-Siddiq” which translates to “The Truthful” because he had a sincere heart and never doubted the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) when he first spoke to people about Islam. Abu Bakir’s faith was too strong to be shaken by anything or anyone.

Abu Bakir supported the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) with every decision he took without ever questioning or doubting him. Of all the companions that the Prophet had, Abu Bakir supported him during critical moments of his life. One of the major incidents was when the Prophet migrated to Madinah and Abu Bakir was selected to accompany him. In addition, Abu Bakir’s wealth was very useful for the early

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Muslims; it helped release many Muslim slaves from their masters. Bilal Ibn Rabah Al-Habashi was a slave who was being tortured because he would not renounce Islam. A heavy boulder was placed upon his chest, yet he refused to utter any words against the Prophet or Islam. Abu Bakir was passing by when he witnessed this scene; he immediately paid for Bilal’s release. Bilal went on to become the first muezzin for the Muslim community.

After the Prophet Mohammed died (May God rest his soul in peace), Abu Bakir became the first Muslim caliph “Khalifat Al-Rasool” which translates to Rightful Successor of the Messenger of Allah. Abu Bakir was Caliph for only two years because he soon fell ill and did not recover due to his old age.

Omar Ibn Al-Khattab

Uthman Ibn Affan

Omar was 27 years old when he converted to Islam. At first he was against Islam and was in great shock to know that his sister and his brother-in-law had converted to Islam. However after his sister gave him a chapter of the Quran “Surat Ta-Ha” to read, he was amazed by the verses so he converted to Islam. He then went to the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and announced his conversion to him and his companions.

Uthman was one of the earliest people to convert to Islam and the fourth man to follow the Prophet Mohammed on his mission.

His conversion upset a lot of his clan, and his wife ended up divorcing him because of that. The only two people who supported him were his aunt Saadi and his stepsister Um Kulthum, who also converted to Islam. After Uthman’s divorce, the Prophet Mohammed asked him to marry his daughter Ruqayyah, which was a great honor for him.

Omar Ibn Al-Khattab also known as AlFarooq “The Great” was born in Makkah. He was one of the powerful and most dominant Muslims that had ruled in Islam. He was best known for his justice, which earned him the title “Al-Farooq.” Omar came from a middle class family and he became a merchant.

After Abu Bakir had passed away, Omar accepted the position of being the Muslim’s new Caliph. Omar concentrated more on combining his power and political influence in the conquered land, rather than pursuing conquests.

Omar Ibn Al-Khattab was stabbed to death in Madinah and was carried to his house.

People were devastated by his death because he was one of the fairest rulers of Islam, and he died defending the Islamic religion.

Uthman Ibn Affan was born in Taif; he came from a wealthy family, Banu Umayya of the Quraysh tribe. He was also know as “Uthman Ghani” which means “Uthman the Giver” because after he converted to Islam he gave a lot of his inheritance to charity.

Uthman and his wife Ruqayyah were two of the people who migrated to Abyssinia then later on to Madinah. His wife suffered from malaria and then caught smallpox which made him stay with her in Madinah and consequently not allowing him to join those who left with the Prophet Mohammed.

Ruqayya died during the “Badr War.” Before the death of Caliph Omar, he asked that the third Caliph should be assigned and the majority favored Uthamn.

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Travel Trends

COLOMBO A POTPOURRI OF EXPERIENCES

By Mohammed Mirza

The cobalt blue of the sea in the photo on my laptop matched exactly the one below us as our flight edged over the vast Indian Ocean. We flew past a meandering coastline stretching like a long white ribbon known as Adam’s Bridge towards the tropical paradise of Sri Lanka.

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WE ARE HERE...

AFTER BOBBING IN AND OUT OF LARGE PUFFS OF CLOUDS, WE FINALLY TOUCHED DOWN AT BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

As we were waiting in a long immigration queue, we watched some of the most beautiful sights of Sri Lanka on the large LED display screens which made us even more eager to rush out of the airport and start exploring. After finally getting done with our immigration, we drove towards the energetic city of Colombo.

COLOMBO

THE COMMERCIAL CAPITAL OF SRI LANKA

Colombo is very popular with tourists. The newer parts of Colombo are typical to other metropolitan cities adorned with modern skyscrapers, while the older parts of the city still maintain the city’s rich identity. It is a nice blend of the two extremes surviving simultaneously in the bustling metropolis.

TUK TUK!

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC RIDE

After getting refreshed, we hired a tuk tuk to show us around the city. First up he took us towards the famed beaches of Colombo.

They consisted of white sand, cobalt blue Arabian sea, warm water and beautiful palm trees. Hoards of exotic fruits and fish were being sold by vendors while kids were flying kites and families came together for picnics.

The beach was pretty crowded, which made it even livelier.

GALLE ROAD...

SHOPPING AT GALLE ROAD

This road has some of the finest malls selling premium brands from around the world.

The best dining options are also available on this road, and it is almost like an eatery is incomplete if they don’t serve seafood.

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM!

A MASSIVE COLONIAL LIKE BUILDING

What I found most interesting at the museum was an absolutely astonishing skeleton of a blue whale hanging on the ceiling in the

main hall. A few meters away from the museum is a Parthenon like monument known as the Independence Memorial Hall.

Intricately designed lion statues surround the monument and are supposed to give the impression that they are guarding the monument from all sides. Inside the hall there are 25 sculptures each telling a story of Sri Lanka’s customs, traditions and history. It’s architecture is unique as it incorporates both Sri Lankan and Indian architectural styles.

THE FERRY!

LATER ON AT NIGHT WE WENT FOR A RIDE ON THE FERRY

It was absolutely fantastic. On one side we had the sparkling skyline of Colombo and the vast seemingly endless sea on the other. Guests even had an appealing dining option on the ferry which was equally pleasing.

KOTTU PARATHA, STRING HOPPERS, KIRIBATH, MALABARI PARATHA...

WE GORGED ON THE LOCAL FOOD

During our stay we indulged on local cuisine among which include kottu paratha, string hoppers, kiribath, malabari paratha and of course we slurped the authentic Ceylon tea whenever we got a chance. My personal favorite among all this was the malabari paratha, which is a layered flat bread with vegetable stuffing rolled up in a triangular shape. When we found spare time during our entire stay in Colombo, we would either head towards Galle Road, hit the beach or we would hire a tuk tuk and just roam around the city.

OVERALL

THE COLOMBO EXPERIENCE WAS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC

Amidst the commercial city we found bits and pieces of tropical bliss. Every moment was splendid, be it the exotic tropical fruits we ate throughout the journey, the smell of the aromatic Ceylon tea, the swim in the white sand beaches or the visits to the historical landmarks- truly unforgettable.

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Healthy Living Sport

The RIGHT STRATEGY

to Gaining Lean Muscles Minus Overtraining

By Dr. Badr Alshibani

Have you been training hard and eating healthy, but still can’t seem to get the muscles and the perfect shape you desire? Don’t get frustrated! I was facing the same trouble when I first got into bodybuilding, but after understanding the basic principles of working out and learning the fundamentals of body types and muscle stimulus, I started to grow real muscles and never looked back. Follow the tips below and you too will discover the secrets to building strong and lean muscles without the risk of overtraining.

TIP # 1: LEARN THE BASIC WORKOUT PRINCIPLES BY HEART Whether you are training to gain muscles or to lose weight, it is crucial that you first go through the basics. Always keep in mind that resistance training is a gradual and progressive process.

Firstly, spend about five minutes doing a warm-up exercise before jumping into your training routine. These preliminary warm-ups will get your blood flowing and raise your metabolic rate. In addition, do light stretching right after your warm-up exercise.

Secondly, following your training routine, you have to spend at least five minutes doing low-intensity aerobic exercise to cool down and to keep your heart rate under 100 beats per minute. Also, you have to thoroughly stretch after your workout to increase your muscles’ flexibility and to avoid them from getting tight or tensed.

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Lastly, replenish your body with fast-acting carbohydrates like bananas or whey protein to help you build strong and lean muscles. Do this directly after your training or within 30 minutes of training. Also, get some rest and make sure to sleep at least eight hours a night. If you are training three times per week, rest a day between sessions. Keep in mind that the real growth and development of muscles occurs during rest and proper nutrition, not during the workout routine itself.

TIP # 2: IDENTIFY YOUR BODY TYPE Similar to a car engine, each body needs a corresponding type of fuel for it to run and function effectively. For instance, a gasoline engine runs on gasoline and a diesel engine runs on diesel. Knowing your body type will help you understand your system’s metabolism as well as the training methods and diet plans you need to fuel your body’s cells and to help build real muscles.

BELOW ARE THREE MALE BODY TYPES. WHICH AMONG THESE IS YOURS? • Ectomorphs are “hard gainers.” They are typically thin and skinny with small shoulders, a flat chest and a fast metabolism.

Ectomorphs burn calories and fat fast, making cutting back lean muscle easy. If you’re an Ecto type of guy, you need to consume more calories in order to gain muscles, and your workout must also be short and intense.

• Mesomorphs are “easy gainers.” They are natural athletes that possess hard bodies, large bone structures, and welldefined muscles. If you’re a mesomorph type of guy, you gain muscles and lose weight easily and also respond better to weight training. Unlike Ectomorphs, you gain fat more effortlessly so you need to watch your calorie intake carefully. A combination of weight training and cardio works best for you.

• Endomorphs are “weight gainers” but a large portion of this weight is fat and not muscle.

They are typically short and sturdy with thick arms and legs. If you’re an endomorph, you need to do more cardio and weight trainings to burn fat.

Most endomorphs have a high protein diet so supplements are not needed.

TIP # 3: WATCH YOUR PROGRESS AND LEVEL UP Intense muscle and weight training should never be a one-day venture and neither should it be the same every day. For

x bodybuilding training to be successful, you have to develop an operative exercise plan and “strength training” strategy that matches your body type and triggers the increase in bone, muscle strength and density. The training program should involve changes in the number of repetitions, tempo, force, and exercises.

you are “Whether training to gain

muscles or to lose weight, it is crucial that you first go through the basics.

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Thus, the secret to gaining muscle mass is to lift more weight today than you did yesterday or two weeks ago. Remember every lift you perform triggers your brain and sends neurological messages to your muscles to get bigger. If you’re lifting the same weight today as you did yesterday and two weeks ago, then you’re sending the wrong message to your muscles.

Building lean and stronger muscles does not happen in just one snap of a finger. Rather it is a continuous and consistent process of hard work, discipline, intense workouts and equal amounts of recuperation. Also, getting the best results is always a product of one’s mental and physical input. Hence you need to be consistent, consume a decent amount of calories and proteins, train based on your body type and get loads of rest. For sure you’ll be on your way to losing fats and building stronger and leaner muscle mass.

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Healthy Living

80

SLEEPLESS

HOURS with

Dr. Abdulaziz Faruqui For quite some time now, people worldwide including Saudis have been known to stay up late and therefore get less than eight hours of sleep daily. With time, this unhealthy sleeping pattern became a lifestyle and unfortunately it has become the norm. In order to reveal the negative consequences caused by lack of sleep, Dr. Abdulaziz Faruqui risked his own wellbeing by conducing an experiment in which he stayed awake for 80 consecutive hours. Destination Jeddah had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Faruqui and hear all about his 80 sleepless hours.

A high percentage of Saudis have adapted to a certain lifestyle that revolves around sleeping at a very late hour and waking up early, therefore getting their bodies accustomed to an unhealthy sleeping pattern. Unfortunately, the health risks and downsides caused by lack of sleep remain unknown to the general public; therefore, Dr. Faruqui decided to take action.

We all read and hear stories about the consequences of unhealthy sleeping patterns. However, seeing documented medical facts based on first-hand experience has a greater effect on people and could 66 DESTINATION RIYADH

hopefully create more awareness. With that goal in mind, Dr. Faruqui began his 80 sleepless hours experiment.

The first day of the experiment was typically just like any other day. When Dr. Faruqui reached the evening of day two, he realized he began to lose the ability to walk and talk properly, and was also finding it difficult to remember activities of his day.

Dr. Faruqui began to feel exhausted by day three, noting that his blood pressure, heart rate and sugar level were increasing with every passing day. Towards the evening of day three Dr. Faruqui began hallucinating and by day four he cried from tiredness.

Although Dr. Faruqui refrained from taking pills to stay awake, he consumed plenty of coffee and energy drinks such as Redbull.

He also managed to stay awake with the help of his friends, specifically Saleem

Homsi, who organized their schedules so that Dr. Faruqui isn’t left alone. Dr. Obai Al Bashir, a friend and colleague, assisted Dr. Faruqui greatly by showing him an effective 20-minute workout that gave him energy.

The International Medical Center (IMC) monitored Dr. Faruqui’s health throughout his experiment and documented the consequences of lack of sleep. Dr. Faruqui concludes that he conducted this educational experiment with an aim to create awareness regarding the consequences of unhealthy sleeping patterns. He is an inspiring young man on a mission to make a difference by proactively addressing issues within our society. We wish him the best of luck and look forward to his future endeavors.

Twitter: @dr_faruqui / @noomafdal

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K.A.CARE

“From the Kingdom of Energy, to the Kingdom of Renewable Energy”

By Talah Al Tamimi

Saudi Arabia is not only one of the largest oil producers and exporters, but it is now also working on becoming a leader in the alternative and renewable energy sphere by 2032.

April 17, 2013 marked the third year of the formation of KA CARE, also know as King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy. The entity was developed to prepare the country for a more sustainable future. The Government predicts that Saudi Arabia’s demand for electricity will surpass 120 gigawatts by 2032. This increase in demand is coming from a rapidly growing population, causing more domestically produced oil to be used for electricity generation. According to KA CARE’s website, “The overall demand for fossil fuels for power, industry, transportation, and desalination is estimated to grow from 3.4 million barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2010 to 8.3 million barrels of oil per day in 2028.” These figures are outstanding, especially considering that electricity from oil in Saudi Arabia consumes approximately 26 percent of domestic production. Since oil for local consumption is purchased at a subsidy, this 70 DESTINATION RIYADH

would represent a huge loss in potential oil export revenue for the Kingdom.

To circumvent this problem, the target is to have 50 percent of local energy demand being met by other forms of energy by 2032. These forms include solar, nuclear, wind, waste-to-energy, and geothermal power. If this plan works, the solar industry is predicted to generate one-third of the country’s electricity by 2032, and Saudi Arabia will be among the top five players in solar power globally. KA CARE, led

by H.E. Dr. Hashim Yamani, is the entity responsible for implementing the country’s renewable energy program. The strategy is to build a sustainability city 25 kilometers southwest of Riyadh. The city will house KA CARE’s headquarters and will act as a catalyst for the renewable energy sector in the Kingdom. Other facilities include a research and development division and a business division with companies in the

renewable energy industry. The research, development and innovation division will be the basis of KA CARE's future innovations. It has a goal of becoming a national technology leader in renewable and nuclear energy and a global leader in the development of renewable and nuclear energy technologies.

KA CARE’s other responsibilities include picking the best partners through a competitive procurement process and hosting events to create awareness. KA CARE hosted the Saudi Sustainable Energy Symposium that took place from April 23 – 24, 2013 at the Ritz Carlton.

Web: www.kacare.gov.sa/en

Solar power projects in KSA:

Visit Mishkat:

1. In October 2011, the first solar power plant was commissioned on Farasan Island, 40 kilometers from Jizan.

The station contains 6,000 solar cells and is expected to generate 864,000 kilowatt per year. The power station has been connected to Jizan’s power grid, transferring the equivalent of 28,000 barrels of diesel fuel to Farasan Island.

If you are part of a school or university do not miss out on Mishkat. Round up the kids and visit this interactive science discovery center that engages the public about the importance of energy in daily life. Mishkat is a KA CARE initiative to inspire youth, and it is currently only open for student groups. It holds exhibitions, events, and workshops to inspire students to become the energy innovators of tomorrow. The center showcases, engages, and provides knowledge on innovations in the atomic and renewable energy fields. Its mission is to spread science and knowledge in an interactive and entertaining way.

2. Solar power is also coming to Riyadh rooftops. King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) is installing two solar rooftop plants that will be connected to the city’s power grid, reducing the city’s dependence on oil. KAFD towers A and C will house a 200 kilowatt installation of solar panels with a total annual output of 330 megawatt.

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THEY ARE THE 99!

99 Mystical Noor Stones carry all that is left of the wisdom and knowledge of the lost civilization of Baghdad. But the Noor Stones lie scattered across the globe - now little more than a legend. One man has made it his life’s mission to seek out what was lost. His name is Dr. Ramzi Razem and he has searched fruitlessly for the Noor Stones all his life. Now, his luck is about to change - the first of the stones have been rediscovered and with them a special type of human who can unlock the gem>s mystical power. Ramzi brings these gembearers together to form a new force for good in the world. A force known as ... THE 99!

THE StoRY SO FAR...

In the UAE, a young girl, Dana Ibrahim has survived being kidnapped. She has been tortured by her captors as they tried to get a ransom from her wealthy father.

Ramzi Razem is called in to help Dana deal with her traumatic experience. While interviewing Dana he discovers that she is the second gem bearer of The 99.

Dana’s father is distraught by Ramzi’s discovery.

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BOOKSTORES

Tuttie Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4613976

FUN & RECREATION

Alem Al-Ibdaa King Abdul Aziz Road Tel: +966-1-4552273 Alfa Cassettes Batha Commercial Center Tel: +966-1-4034828 Anamel Arts of Ceremics Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4629441 Art Line Gallery Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4622573 Arts Al Andalus Center Tel: +966-1-4602668 Dar Al Maskukat Oruba St. Tel: +966-1-4651166 Eastern Gift House Oruba Plaza Tel: +966-1-4195422 My Home Flower King Abdul Aziz Road Tel: +966-1-4544577 China Town Euromarche Tel: +966-1-4647371 Cool Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-4502960 Fantastic World Thalatheen St. Tel: +966-1-4645782 Gift House Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4661316 Glft Village King Fahd Road Tel: +966-1-4620219 Heritage Touch Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan Tel: +966-1-4612930 Konouz Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2934163 Magic Art Sahara Mall Tel: +966-1-4520540 Occasions Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4654555 Papermoon Sahara Mall Tel: +966-1-4520393 Party Time Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4659101

The Final Touch King Fahd Road Tel: +966-1-4641023 The Gift Thalatheen St. Tel: +966-1-4615859

LIBRARIES

Al Sewaidi Sudair St. Tel: +966-1-4251263 Dar Ben Jawzi Prince Saud bin Mohammed St. Tel: +966-1-2107228 King Abdul Aziz Library King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-4050188 King Fahad National Library King Fahad St. Tel: +966-1-4891455 The Centeral Talking Liberary Dabab St. Tel: +966-1-4020997

MUSEUMS & ART VENUES 7 Star Art Gallery Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-54405188 Lamsa Exhibition Al Faisaliah Tel: +966-1-2734239 Art Vision Kingdom Centre Tel: +966-1-2112412 The Art Of Photography Abu Bakr Al Sedeeq Road Tel: +966-1-4944614 The Bazaar Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-1-4601130 The Orientalist House Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4634228 Tunisen Antique House Euromarche Tel: +966-1-4825247 Village Gallery Thalatheen St. Tel: +966-1-4631089 Wonder Castle Corporation Dabbab St. Tel: +966-1-2790482 Zamani Art Gallery Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4613057 Zekrayat Frames Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4661196

ARTS & ENTERAINMNET DIRECTORY

Al Raqeem Bookstore Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-2085792 Al Shagrey Bookstore Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4611717 Al Sharq Bookstore Al Malaz Tel: +966-1-4720538 Al Wataniyah Bookstore Aswaq Al Majd Tel: +966-1-4450619 Al-Maktaba Bookstore Sitteen St. Tel: +966-1-4761597 Dar Al Minhaj for Used Books Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-2631622 Dar Al Shawaf Library Thalatheen St. Tel: +966-1-4622667 Dar Al-Hdrama Jareer St. Tel: +966-1-4788510 Dar Al Qasem King Fahd Road Tel: +966-1-4092000 Dar Elem Bookstore Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-4544072 Golden Pages Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4631917 Islamic Book Center Sitteen St. Tel: +966-1-4779241 Jarir Book Store Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4626000 Jarir Bookstore Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-2645807 Medical Bookstore Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-4881498 Najd Bookstore Jareer St. Tel: +966-1-4788642 Obekan Bookstore King Fahd Road Tel: +966-1-4160018 Reema Bookstore Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4705228

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FASHION & SHOPPING DIRECTORY

BALLROOMS

Al Faisaliah Rosewood Hotel King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-2732000 Hotel Al Khozama Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4654650 Holiday Inn Olaya Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4612000 Madareem Crown Hotel Airport Road Tel: +966-1-2758888 Marriott Riyadh Airport Road Tel: +966-1-4779300 Nayyara Al Raed St. Tel: +966-1-4806655 Sheraton Riyadh King Fahd St. Crossing King Abdulla St. Tel: +966-1-4543300

BALLOONS

World of Balloon Art Safwa Center Tel: +966-542233838

BRIDAL & EVENING DRESSES

Al Falah Tel: +920001678 Airebarcelona Orouba St. Tel: +966-1-2884807 Basma Al Jazaery Orouba St. Tel: +966-1-4197153 Mystique Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-1-2112592 Princess Fashion Olaya St. Rusais Center Tel: +966-562289459 Pronovias Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4163410 Silver Dew Orouba St. Tel: +966-1-4197153 Rosa Clara Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4652677

BOUTIQUES Baco Design Olaya St. 76 DESTINATION RIYADH

Tel: +966-1-2935633 www.bacodesign.com Balenciaga Centria Mall Tel: +966-1-2885600 www.balenciaga.com Bijou Boutique Tel: +966-1-2882601 http://beautebijou.com Blank Boutique Orouba St. Tel: +966-1-2010033 Brioni Olaya St. Harvey Nichols Al Faisaliah Mall Tel: +966-1-2734444 www.harveynichols.com Hoss Intropia Tel: +966-1-4658122 Jacadi Boutique Garanada Center Hayat Mall Sahara Mall www.jacadi.us La-Boutique Al Nahda Road Facebook: La-Boutique Riyadh La Coquette Kingdom Centre (Ladies Floor) Modern Us Designers Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4612079 www.riyadhdress.com Montblanc Boutique King Fahed Road Tel: +966-1-2111080 www.montblanc.com Queen of Spades Al Faisaliah Mall Tel: +966-1-2734444 www.queenofspadesstore. com Sada Shop (online) Tel: +966-1-4411940 www.sadashop.com Stache Tel: +966-1-4656333 The Art of Living #4 Serecon Building Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4610533

www.theartofliving1999.com Z Boutique Garanada Center Olaya Mall

CUSTOM THOBES Ajlan & Bros Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-1-4665555 www.ajlanbros.com Lomar Thobe Localizer Mall Tel: +966-1-2170094 www.lomarthobe.com

EVENT PLANNERS

Lollipop Prince Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz St. Mob: +966-508916441 Luxury Events Tel: +966-567893966

FLORISTS

Al Gaba Flowers Orouba St. Mob: +966-502017058 Arawla Musaed Al Angari St. Mob: +966-508085546 Lamar Safwa Center Mob: +966-555505441 Nardeen Mob: +966-507976733 Spring Rose Tel: +966-1-2167777 Spring’s Wedding Musaed Al Angari St. Tel: +966-1-2791024 Style Flower Musaed Al Angari St. Mob: +966-504237071

HOME FURNITURE @ Room Tel: +966-1-2298457

Ayar Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4612757 ChenOne Home Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4643860 Cities Centria Mall Tel: +966-1-2180007 Dar Al Hadaya Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-2155550 Hoshan Furniture Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2933939 Ikea East Ring RoadExit 16 Tel: +966-1-2442233 Jazira Interiors King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-4632631 Jazira Projects King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-4632631 KA International King Fahad Road Tel: +920001216 Miladora Furniture King Fahad Road Tel: +920003277 Morocco Line Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-2816612 Razin Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4660931 The Clasics Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4611888 The White House King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-4615332 Traditionals King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-2012300

STUDIOS AD Advertising Sulaimaneya St. Safwa Center

Tel: 966-1-4665111 Glamour Shots Panorama Mall Tel: 966-1-2814326 Souvenir Prince Sultan St. Tel: 966-1-2199919

SHOPPING CENTERS Al Faisaliyah Mall Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-1-2730000 http://alfaisaliahmall. com Shops: Harvey Nicolas, Al Sawani, Guess, Guess Kids, Renederhy, Replay, Al Homaidi, Armani Exchange, Mango, Nine West, Massimo Dutti, Disgual, Aldo, Sirmass, Nitha, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Micheal Kors, Swarovski, Hugo Boss, Anne Klein, Bally, Rubaiyat, Juicy Couture, Coach, Al Moallim Jewelry, Versace, Red Valentino, Paris Hilton, ZARA, Promod, Max Cafe, Toy Town, Water Lemon, Ganache, Entrecote, 11 A Restaurant, Globe Restaurant Al Qasr Mall Al Swaidi St. Supermarket: Hyper Market Tel: +966-1-4515600 www.alqasrmall.com Azizia Mall Off of King Fahad Road Centria Mall Olaya St.

Tel: +966-1-2161111 www.centria.com.sa Shops: Cosmetics/ Perfumes: Bassem Al Qassem, Yas Perfumes Lifestyle &Home Accessories: Amira Travel, Apple, Areej Art Café, Art Of Heritage, Arte Idea, Cacao et Chocolat, ciate, Cities, Frette, Global Store, MCM, Nespresso, Oliviers & Co, Oscar de, Larenta, Selections, Tanagra, TeaGschwendner Jewelery / Watches: Baby Fitaihi, Cartier, Chaumet, Fitaihi Junior, Pink diamond jewelry, Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Fashion: Atelier Aimee, Athaa Couture, Avanti, Balenciaga, Blumarine, Burberry, Catherine Malandrion, Celine, Chaumet, Era Boutique, Fendi, Gucci, ICE BERG, Koftan, Liu Jo, Marc Jacobs, Paul & Shark, Perdu, Shalky, Vibe Gent’s Fashion: Burberry, Fendi, Gucci, ICE ICEBERG, Marc Jacobs, Paul & Shark, Porsche-design Children’s Fashion: Armani Junior, Burberry, Fendi, Petit Bateau, pynkiss, Rubaiyat Fashion Accessories: Anya Hindmarch, DESTINATION RIYADH 77

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Jimmy Choo, LUCIANO PADOVAN, Manolo Blahnik, Nomination, Porschedesign, Sergio, Tods, Vibe Fine Dining: Laduree, La Vella, Le Notre, Lusin, The Noodle House Garanada Center East Ring Road, Exit 9 Tel: +966-1-2534990 www.granadacenter. com.sa Supermarket: Carrefour Shops: Abaya: Luxury Fashion, Style Way, Bokanan, Bedoon Essm, Twaila, Hirayer, Strass, Sky Star, Night Bird, Marent, Justice Accessories: Alexi Androtti, Golden Accessories, Lady Selection, Parfois, Tatto Tatti, Danat, Dalya Accessories, Zerga, Claries, Extra, H & M, Paris Gallery, Tchibo prozente, Debenhams, Red Tags, Zara, Marks & Spencers Children Wear/ Maternity: Okaidi @ Obaibi, Okyce, Pumkin Patch, Benetton, Tape Aloel, Sarjent Major, Sun Kids, Coccodrillo, Nino Felis, Why and 1/2, Al Sawani Kids, B-Bush, Calvin Klein Kids, DU Pareil Au Meme, Biscoti, Ikks kids & Junior, Jaccadi, Guess Kids, Idexe, Mother care, Orchestra.

Coffee shop: Coffee 78 DESTINATION RIYADH

Lawien, Cinnabon, Costa Coffee, Dr Cafe, Dippingo, Krispy Kreme, Starbucks, Cinnzeo, Manuel Cafe Cosmetic/Perfume/Body care: Al Shaya Perfumes, Arabian Oud, Al Majid perfumes, Anfasic Dokhoon, Body Shop, Body center, Cinma, Eva Rocheh, Faces, GNC, MAC, Mikyajy, Natural Care, Natural Looks, Nectar, L’occitane, Sensi Kids, Shuks, Vava Voom, Zohoor Alreef Fashion: Adolfo Dominguez, Attitude, Express, Esprit, Evans, F&F, Origem, Pocho, Bershka, BSB, Giordano, Jacqueline RIU, Dorothy Perkins, Guess, Callipoe, Lacoste, Natural treasure, Oasis, Al Yashmac, Qasmyah After 11, Etam 123, Body action, Bella Donna, Promod, Top Shop, Top Man, Top tato, Trucco, Timberland, Terranova, Goelia, Jaa Elina, Gerry weber, Derhy, River island, Rafid, Reds, Samueal & Kevin, Salsa Jeans, Stradivarius, Sheyar, Fruscio, Feel Free, Coast, Cache Cache, Liz clairborne, Marwah, Marahel Alamomah, Socks Collection, Destination Maternity, Montania, Malameh Sharqeyah, Mexx, NEXT, New Look, Wahat Algalabia, Adidas, Atheletes Foot, Go Sport, Sun & Sand sports, Columbia Sports, Barakat Optical, Magrabi Optical, Sunglass Exchange, Vision Express, Etam Lingerie, Oysho, Bodique, Flower, Nayomi, La Senza, Womens Secret, Milano, Geox, Payless, Bonia Fast Food: Alsaje Alreafe, Baskin Robbins, Pizza Inn, Bliss House, Burger King, Broasted Expresss, Paninos, Tuscan, Tako Hut, Trios, Texas Chicken, Taji indian,

D Ocean, Dajen, Sbarro, Shawarman, Aladdin, Crepe World, Fresh Berry, Canton Express, Kudu, Cone Zone, London Fish & Chips, Mcdonalds, Mongo, Herfy, Anatolia, Steak House, Yogen Fruz, The Yummy cookie, Jello for sweets, Pink Berry Hayat Mall King Abdul Aziz Road Tel: +966-1-2057401 www.hayat-mall.com Supermarket: Danube Hypermarket Shops: Popular brands (Hayat: New Look, Zara, Lacoste, Al-Sawani, Paris Gallery Applebee’s, Best Fish & Chips, Fresh & Tangy, Tony Roma’s, Santino’s Kingdom Center Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-1-2112222 www.kingdomcentre. com.sa Shops: Fashion: Debenhams, Saks Fifth Avenue, Just Cavalli, BLoom, Konplott, Emporio Armani, Givenchy, Feminine Lingerie, Lulu Abaya, Claire’s, Tara 2, Franchisco Piazzia, Malhas, Podium, Kenzo, D & G, Reminiscense, Chanel, Giorgio Armani, Abait Aldar, Boudoir, Sara Fashion, La Senza, Oysho, Nine West, Rubaiyat, Eclat, Mystique, Cortefiel, CUSTO BARCELONA, Moschino, Ralph Lauren, Paul Smith, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Burberry, Salvatore Ferregamo, Etro, Zara, Sirmass, Al Marose, Hamilton, Voyage, Nine West, Bottega Veneta,

Coach, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Mont Blanc, Loewe, Aldo, Zara Home Jewelery: PG Watch Gallery, Al Moallim Jewellery (Tiffany’s), Al Fardan Jewelry, Claire’s, Al Rokn Al-Mamiez, La Mia Casa, Hanine Jewelery, Joly Food: Retro Lounge, Poplars, RLounge, Tango Coffee, Starbucks, Planet Hollywood, PAIND’OR, Parados, House Of Iranian Cuisine, London Fish N` Chips, Kababji, Samurai, Aladdin, Crepe De La Cream, KFC, Diet Center, Tako hut, Baskin Robbins, Little Caesar, Herfy, Patchi, Bateel, Tarwia, Panino’s, Canton, Kudu, Italian Corner, Crispy Cream, Tout Gouter, Swarmer, Dippingo, Erbario Toscano, Paeonia, Fresh As Fresh, Saadein, House of Donuts, Surf City Squeeze, Fat Burger, Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Hagen Dazs, Cookies N` Cream, Al Reefai, Tea Geschwender, Looz & Jooz, Gold Gourmet, Paeonia Localizer Mall Prince Mohammed ibn Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-1-2178999 Shops: Amore, Appetit Kitchen, Armani Exchange, Bateel, Bepiano, Buffalo’s, Celio, Fitness First, Flutter Of Flurry, Lomar Thobe, Manoosha, Outback Steakhouse, Outlet Moda, Pastalita, Quick Silver, Second Cup, Super Fresh, The Blue Age, The

Diamond Cafe, Vapiano, Zyng Panorama Mall Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-2814950 www.panorama-mall.com Supermarket: Danube Shops: Cacao Sampaka, Cafe Pascucci, Coach, Curves Gym, Etre, Glamour Shots, Global Store, Home Sweet Home, iZone, McDonald’s, Papparoti, Sephora, Tommy Hilfiger, Tous, Trader Vics, Uterque, Rimal Center East Ring Road Tel: +966-1-2441004 Riyadh Gallery King Fahd Road Supermarket: Hyper Panda Tel: +966-1-2078111 www.riyadhgallery. com Shops: 4ever 21, Accessorize, Al Gazali Jewlery, Al Qurashi Jewlrey, Baby Fitaihi, Body Action, Banana Republic, Bershika, GAP, Centrepoint, Cinabbon, Citymax, Cortifiel, Costa Coffee, Debenhams, Disugual, H&M, Krispy Kreme, La Senza, Marks & Spenser, Massimo Dutti, Mexx, Mikyajy, Mother Care, Nectar, New Look, New Yorker, Next, Koton, Oysho, Pierre Cardin, Promod, Samuel & Kevin, Sephora, Starbucks, Swatch, Swiss Corner, The Body Shop, The Crepe Cafe, Zara, Zohoor Alreef Sahara Mall National Guard St. Tel: +966-1-4520300 www.saharamall.com.sa Supermarket: Tamimi Market Shops: Aldo, Al Saaj Al Reefi, DESTINATION RIYADH 79

Note: Don’t forget that the area code for Riyadh has been changed to 001, make sure you’re dialing the correct number!

RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY

AMERICAN

Chilis Tahliah St. Tel: +966-1-2934849 Grilled Bell Pepper Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-2814747 Johnny Rockets Tahliah St. Tel: +966-1-2016667 Outback Steakhouse Localizer Mall Tel: +966-1-2174633 Steak House Al Thalateen St. Tel: +966-1-4649638 The Pancake House King Fahd Road Tel: +966-1-2016816 Tony Romas Hayat Mall Tel: +966-1-4649178

COFFEE & TEA SHOPS Areej Art Cafe Centria Mall Tel: +966-1-4162990 Bateel Localizer Mall Tel: +966-1-2936240 Cafe Blanc Prince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-1-4633426 Cafe Pascucci Panorama Mall.

Tel: +966-1-4620555 Colony Coffee Sultan Bin Salman St. Tel: +966-597452311 Diwan Cafe Olaya St. 966-1-4833595 Java Cafe Old Airport Road Tel: +966-1-4773582 Maui Wowi Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4616363 Papparoti Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2936452

80 DESTINATION RIYADH

Pardon Cafe Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4160933 Richony Makkah Road Tel: +966-1-8801062 Shangai Cafe Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-2934734 Tea Lounge King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1 2115000 The Diamond Cafe Localizer Mall Tel: +966-1-2170125 Tutti Cafe Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2160666 Versai Cafe King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-4703853 YmmY Riyadh Gallery Mob: +966-553333998

SWEETS/ DESSERTS & BAKERIES

Al Hallab Tel: +966-1-4725559 Anoosh Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4609588 Al Rabwa Tel: +966-1-4971649 Al Hamra Tel: +966-1-2784297 Al Bade’ah Tel: +996-1-2679686 Khurais Road Tel: +996-1-2080833 Ben’s Cookies Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2084862 Cookies N’ Cream Faisalyah Mall Tel: +966-1-4609558 Crepaway Bustan Center,Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-2010505

Diplomat Orouba St. Tel: +966-1-4652411 Dixie Cream Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4661192 Edible Arrangements Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-1-4643131 French Corner Dabab St. Tel: +966-1-4645322 Golden Brown Bakery Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-569337314 Kabbani Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4816892 Kitsch Cupcakes Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4633838 Krispy Kreme Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4610409 Laduree Centria Mall Tel: +966-1-2885075 Le Croissant Shop Sulaimania, AlAmeer Mamdouh St. Tel: +966-1-4655328 Maya Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2113311 Munch Bakery Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +920015010 Pane Piatto Al Thalateen St Tel: +966-1-4168882 Salehia Dates King Fahad Road Tel: +(800) 430-8888 Sugar Dreamin Khurais Road.

Tel: +966-553383749 Sugar Sprinkles Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-2290505

Talah For Dates Oruba St. Tel: +966-1-2173303 Tmreya Prince Sultan St. Tel: +920000652 Torta & more Al Hassan Ben Ali St. Tel: +966-1-2080003 Wooden Bakery Intersection of Saleh El Din Al Ayoubi St. Tel: +966-1-4725559 Yummy Tummy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4538720

INTERNATIONAL Al Bustan Sheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-4543300 Al Dana Holiday Inn Hotel Tel: +966-1-4612000 Al Diwan Al Sahara Hotel Tel: +966-1-2204500 Al Orjouan Makkah Road Tel: +966-1-8028020 Centro Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4658488 Cafe Ceramique Sahara Mall Tel: +966-1-4520677 Cocos Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2939444 Cristal Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-1-2732222 Elements Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-1-2115500 Hediard Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2173933 La Brasserie Al Faisaliah Tower Tel: +966-1-2732222

Lobby Lounge Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-1-2115591 Living Colors Faisaliyah Tower Tel: +966-1-2734410 Mirage Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4834127 Oasis Grill Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Tel: +966-1-2935533 Panoramic Makarem Riyadh Hotel Tel: +966-1-2204500 Pavillion Intercontinental Hotel Tel: +966-1-4655000 Russian Corner Olaya, Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-1-4658387 Senses-LuthanTel: +966-1-4807799 Sizzler House Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4661133 Spazio Kingdom Tower-77th Floor

Tel:+966-1-2111180 The Globe Al Faisaliah Tower Tel:+966-1-2732222 The Lounge Sheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Road Tel:+966-1-4543300 The Windrose Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel:+966-1-2732222 Trader Vics Panorama Mall Tel:+966-1-2814782 Waterlemon Tahlia St. Tel:+966-1-2194444

ITALIAN

bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-1-2172288 Pizza Era King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-4542233 Pizza Inn Dabbab St., Opposite Medical City Tel: +920001601 Pizza Roma Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-1-4629032 Pizza Stockholm King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-2811888 Quattro Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-1-2115599 Roma Mussa Bin Nusair St. Tel: +966-1-4641133 Roma Way Al Rabwah, Othaim Mall Tel: +920000129 Rosso Tel: +966-1-4624339 Al Forno Four Seasons Hotel L Casta King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-2115500 Mob: +966-558442255 Al Rahmaniya Dist.

Rossopomodoro Tel: +966-1-4198016 Amore Tahlia St. La Cucina Tahlia St., Olaya Tel: +966-1-2939565 Al Faisaliah Hotel Intersection Santino’s Tel: +966-1-2732222 Tel: +966-1-4653082 Hayat Mall Anthurium La Piazza Abdulla Alhamdan St. Sheraton Riyadh, King Tel: +966-1-2057497 Squisito Tel: +966-1-4661473 Abdullah Road King Fahad Road, Across Azzurro Tel: +966-1-4543300

ovotel The Ritz Carlton Hotel Liolimpo Tel: +966-1-2160111 Tel: +966-1-8028020 Al Dabab St. SPAZIO 77 Cento Per Cento Tel: +966-1-4166222 77th floor in kingdom Olaya Road, Behind Jarir MBCo

Tel: +966-1-4644159 Abdullah bin Sulaiman tower-Riyadh Tel: +966-1-2111888 Da Pino Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-1-2111181 Al Khozama Center Tel: +966-1-2936506 The Pizza Company Tel: +966-1-2732222 Nino Olaya St. L’Olivio Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4642952 Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2016662 Vecchia Roma Tel: +966-1-4634240 Piatto Il Gabbiano Exit 5, Northern Ring Al Sulamaniyyah Olaya Dist.

Road Tel: +966-1-4661144 Tel: +966-1-4616066 Tel: +966-1-2006868 Z Pizza La Campagna Pizzeria Napoli King Abdullah Road Tahlia St. Prince Mohammed Tel: +966-1-4881199 DESTINATION RIYADH 81

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ORIENTAL KOREAN:

Korean Palace Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-1-4198878

INDIAN:

Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-1-4645136 Gulf Royal Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4631622 Mirage Restaurant Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-1-4834127 Noodle House Centria Mall, Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-2939969 Peking Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-1-4765250 Seasons Madina St., Exit 28 Tel: +966-1-4362200 Taal Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-1-2734383 Yummy Wok Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-1-4889166

Aladdin Kingdom Center Tel: +966-1-2112150 Al Taj Garden Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-1-4616334 Avadh Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4654109 Copper Chandni Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4167000 Darbar Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-2930249 Indian Garden Riyadh Gallery Tel: +966-1-2161112 JAPANESE: Indian Style Furusato Sheikh Abdullah Tahlia St. AlAngary St. Tel: +966-1-4561138 Tel: +966-1-4657648 Oi Lounge Indian Summer Tahlia St. Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-1-4652328 Tel: +966-1-4644641 Samurai Red Onion Faisaliah Mall and Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-2176644 Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-1-2734386 Tamarind Prince Faisal Bin Turki St. Shogun Tel: +966-1-4738770 Radisson Blu Hotel Tel: +966-1-4791234 Tandoor Sushi Yoshi Al Ahsa St Tel: +966-1-4734531 Al Dabab St. Tel: +966-1-8120055 Tulaitelah Tokyo Al Wazarat Dist.

Tel: +966-1-4082988 Al Ouruba St. Tel: +966-1-4605672 CHINESE: Hayat Canton Prince Mansoor bin Olaya St. AbdulAziz St. Tel: +966-1-4520584 Tel: +966-1-4042655 Chinese Golden PalaceKhan’s Olaya Dist.

Abdullah bin Sulaiman Tel: +966-1-4655127 Al Hamdan St. Golden Dragon Tel: +966-1-2937880 82 DESTINATION RIYADH

La Sani King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-4655666 Marhaba Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4622070

ASIAN: Zyng Localizer Mall Tel: +966-1-4530000

MIDDLEEASTERN

Abdul Wahab Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2934111 Al Haj Dawood Imam Saud St. Tel: +966-1-4943691 Al Mansaf Al Sulamaniyya Tel: +966-1-4630345 Al Nakheel Al Khozama Center Tel: +966-1-4654650 Al Naseem Marriott Hotel Tel: +966-1-4779300 Cafe Blanc Prince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-1-4633426 Eatzah Al Ghaz St. Mob: +966-531224433 Fairouz Garden King Fahad St. Tel: +966-1-2167171 Gad Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4641212 Garden Barbecue Hotel Al Khozama Tel: +966-1-2732222 Ghouzi Al Rawdah, Khuraish St. Tel: +966-1-4934162 Karam Beirut Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4161717 Koshary Express Jarir St.

Tel: +966-1-4728881 Lebanese Corner Olaya (Talateen St.) Tel: +966-1-2170555 Mama Noura Dabab St. Tel: +966-1-4622195 Mareez King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-1-4508877 Shawermama Abdullah Bin Rawaha St Tel: +966-1-2936644 Shawerma House Prince Mamdouh St. Tel: +966-1-2191999 Sit AlSham Prince Sultan St. Tel: +920000399 Yamal Al Sham Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4613292

ARMENIAN Al Mayass Oasis Complex, Orouba Road Mob: +966-503753333 Lusin Restaurant Centeria Mall.

Tel: +966-1-2939800

MEXICAN Buffalo’s Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2792123 El Chico’s Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4640385 Fajita Avenue Al Hamra Tel: +966-1-4644999 Mexican Corner Abdullah Al-Hamdan St. Tel: +966-1-4653330 Tako Hut Faisaliyyah Mall Tel: 920000129

FRENCH

Apetit Kitchen Tahlia St.

Tel: +966-1-4656491 Cafe Lenotre Centria Mall.

Tel: +966-1-2791108 L’ecluse Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4657648 Le Relais de l’Entrecote Almas Plaza.

Tel: +966-1-4615058

TURKISH Anatolia Turkish Grill Granada Mall.

Tel: +966-1-2535527 Assaraya Thalateen St. Tel: +966-1-4649336 Caravan Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4658856 Köşebaşı Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2886418

SAUDI

Al Sudda Oruba St. Tel: +966-1-4800111 Shawaya House Khalid Bin Al Waleed St. Mob: +966-557819214 Sheikh Al Mandy Dabab St. Tel: +966-1-4644099

BRAZILIAN

IL Terrazzo Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-1-2732222

FAST FOOD

Al Tazaj King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-2254769 Baby Burger Imam Road Tel: +966-1-4941129 Breakfast to Breakfast Tahliah St.

Tel: +966-1-2178233 Tel: +966-1-2885859 Fatburge Buffalo’s Bustan Center, Tahliah St. Tel: +966-1-2792123 Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-2154176 Burgerizzr Golden Saj King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-4874477 Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-1-4807441 Burger Hut Hardee’s Al Munisiyah, Al Takhasoussi St. Thumamah Road Mob: +966-545356463 Tel: +966-1-2929900 Herfy Burger King Takhasoussi St. Al Ahsaa Road Tel: +966-1-4816826 Tel: +966-1Hotdog Express 4732506 Al Ahsaa St. Elevation Burger Tel: +966-1-2912565 Tahliah St.

Hungry Burger Tel: +966-1-5485999 Jan Burger King Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +920006765 Jollibee 2nd Floor, Alrajhi Building Tel: +966-1-4057420 Johnny Rockets Tahliah St. Tel: +966-1-2016667 KFC Takhasoussi St. Tel: +920021111 Kudu Al Muhamadiyyah Dist.

Tel: +920006999 Little Casars Al Ahsa St. Tel: +966-1-4765112 Mama Noura Dabab St., Suleimania Tel: +966-1-4628144 Manoosha Localizer Mall Tel: +966-1-2190491 McDonald’s Al Ahsaa Road Tel: +920000001 My Burger Imam Mohamed bn Saud Road-Exit 9 Tel: +966-1-4503324 My Way Uruba St. Tel: +966-1-4643824 Panini Prince Turki Al’awl Road Tel: +966-1-4809909 Panino’s Olaya St. DESTINATION RIYADH 83

Note: Don’t forget that the area code for Riyadh has been changed to 001, make sure you’re dialing the correct number!

Tel: +966-1-2734388 Penguin Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-1-4829843 Quiznos Sub King Saud University Tel: +966-1-4824741 Saj Al Balad Jaber St., King saud Universty Shuneez Tahliah St. Tel: +966-1-4648989 Texas Chicken Turki bin Abdulaziz Road Tel: +966-1-2545454 The Sandwich Company King Abdullah Road Mob: +966-558442255 Amo Hamza Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-2316148 Dr. Ocean Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-1-4708647 Doe King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-1-4887080 Fountain Fish Al Malaz Dist.

Tel: +966-1-2158888 London Fish & Chips Tel: +966-1-2102480 Jasmin White Palace White Palace Hotel Tel: +966-1-4787800

FUSION

Pizza Fusion Thalateen St. Tel: +966-1-4633329

CHOCOLATES Alpina Chocolate King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-2013452 Cannelle 84 DESTINATION RIYADH

Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-1-4664491 Chocolate Dream - Candy Bouquet Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4197237 Chocolate Studio Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4657476 Chocoline Olaya Main Road Tel: +966-1-4641172 Ganache Faisaliyyah Mall Tel: +966-1-2734337 Kalimat Thalateen St. Tel: +966-1-2885511 La Bouchee Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-1-2190099 Lateen Tel: +920011999 Le Notre Boutique Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-1-4651465 La Reine Chocolate Ubadah bin Samit St. Tel: +966-1-2272000 Patchi Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4834464 So Thalateen St. Tel: +966-1-4629229 Synphytun Chocolate Tel: +966-1-2931813

ICE CREAM Baskin Robbins Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4801138 Fresh Berry Garnada Mall

Tel: +966-1-2535587 Fresh & Tangy Hayat Mall Mob: +966559333344 Pink Berry Garnada Mall Tel: +966-1-2534783

IRANIAN

Sheraz Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Bin Hamdan St. Tel: +966-1-4655886

NOTES

Sea View Shisha Play Area Delivery Wi-Fi Outdoor Seating

MADINAH

Tel: +966-4-829-1111

Durrat Andalus Hotel (4-star) Al-Ameen Crom Hotel (4-star) King Fahad St. Tel: +966-4-829-1114 Markazeyah al Gharbiyah Green Palace Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-4-819-8000 Abi Zar St. Al-Ansar Golden Hotel (4-star)

Tel: +966-4-826-9040

Tel: +966-4-829-0177

Tel: +966-4-818-0050

Few steps away from Al-Haram Al-Ansar New Place (4-star) Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-4-820-7770

Al-Haram Hotel (5-star) Abi Zar Rd

Hotel Elaf Taibah (3-star) Saad Bin Maaz St. Hilton Madinah (5-star) King Fahad Road Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-4-820-1000

Tel: +966-4-818-2300

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

(4-star)

Tel: +966-4-846-0777

Al-Madinah Crom Hotel Markazeyah Al-Gharbiyah Tel: +966-4-819-2020

Al-Karam Hotel (4-star) King Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-4-815-5500

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

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: +966-2-570-8586

Elaf Kindah Hotel (5-star) Al-Messyaal St. Tel: +966-2-574-5555

Hilton Makkah & Towers (5-star) Hijrah St. Tel: +966-2-534-0000

InterContinental Dar Al-Tawhid (5-star) Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. Tel: +966-2-541-1111

Le Meridien Makkah (5-star) Ajyad St. Tel: +966-2-575-1111

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

Manazel Al-Ain Mesrcure (4-star) Al-Azizia St. Tel: +966-2-557-8000

Makkah Clock Royal Tower (5-star) King Abdulaziz Endowment Tel: +966-2-571-7777

Tel: +966-4-818-8888

Tel: +966-4-829-0000

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

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

(4-star)

Tel: +966-4-820-8084

Tel: +966-2-570-2212

Tel: +966-4-818-1114

Tel: +966-4-816-0008

Tel: +966-2-549-8855

Tel: +966-4-828-2222

Tel: +966-2-571-7888

Andalus Dar Al-Khair Hotel Few steps away from Al-Haram 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.

Ramada Al-Qibla (5-star) Islamic Court St. The Madinah Oberoi (3-star) Abi Zar St.

Mercure Hibatullah Hotel (4-star) Um Al-Qura St. Raffles Makkah Palace (5-star) King Abdulaziz Endowment

MAKKAH

Swissotel Makkah (5-star) King Abdulaziz Endowment

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

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

Tel: +966-2-572-0500

Al Jaad Crom Hotel Naqa Al-Sulaimaneyah St. Tel: +966-2-570-5555

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

RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY

Accommodations Close to the Two Holy Mosques:

Tel: +966-2-571-8000

Tel: +966-2-571-5555

Hajj & Umrah Visa: www.hajinformation.com

Useful websites:

1- www.biblioislam.net 2- www.tvquran.com Dar Al-Manasek Hotel (4-star) 3- www.rasoulallah.net Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. 4- www.islamonline.com Tel: +966-2-539-4444 5- www.quranexplorer.com Elaf Ajyad Hotel (4-star) 6- www.islam-guide.com Al-Masafi St. 7- www.islamweb.net 8- www.islamicity.com Tel: +966-2-572-2200 9- www.theholyquran.org Elaf Al-Sud Hotel (4-star) 10- www.al-mawrid.org Ajayad Al-Sud St. Tel: +966-2-574-4401

DESTINATION RIYADH 85

Note: Don’t forget that the area code for Riyadh has been changed to 001, make sure you’re dialing the correct number!

TRAVEL DIRECTORY

AIRLINES

Tel: +966-1-4782140

Nas Air

Air Arabia

www.flyethiopian.com

Tel: +966-1-2171800

Etihad Airways

www.flynas.com

Tel: +966-1-4197722

Olympic Air

www.etihadairways.com

Tel: +966-1-4644596

Garuda Indonesia

www.olympicair.com

Tel: +966-1-4642900 www.airarabia.com Air Canada Tel: +966-1-4772228 http://www.aircanada.ca/ Air France Tel: +966-1-2885218 http://www.airfrance.com/ Air India Tel: +966-1-4786409 http://www.airindia.com/ Air Nigeria Tel: +966-1-4626165 www.myairnigeria.com American Airlines–AA Tel: +966-1-4625993 www.aa.com Biman Bangladesh Airlines Tel: +966-1-4623537 www.biman-airlines.com British Airways Tel: +966-1-4645550 www.britishairways.com Cyprus Airways Tel: +966-1-4640391 www.cyprusair.com Delta Airlines Tel: +966-1-4613688 www.delta.com Egypt Air Tel: +966-1-4784004 www.egyptair.com Emirates Airlines Tel: +966-1-4655485 www.emirates.com Ethiopian Airlines

86 DESTINATION RIYADH

Tel: +966-1-2937690

Oman Air www.garuda-indonesia.com Tel: +966-1-4733133 Germanwings Airlines www.omanair.com Tel: +966-1-4632004

Pakistan International Airlines

www.germanwings.com

Tel: +966-1-4659600

Gulf Air

www.piac.com.pk

Tel: +966-1-4626666

Philippine Airlines

www.gulfair.com

Tel: +966-1-2160530

Japan Airlines–JAL

www.philippineairlines.com

Tel: +966-1-4645056

Qantas Airways

www.jal.com

Tel: +966-1-4772228

Kenya Airways

www.qantas.com.au

Tel: +966-1-4772228

Qatar Airways

www.kenya-airways.com

Tel: +966-1-2180424

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

www.qatarairways.com

Tel: +966-1-4771026

Royal Air Morocco

www.klm.com

Tel: +966-1-4774100

Korean Air

http://www.royalairmaroc.

Tel: +966-1-4658222

com/

www.koreanair.com

Royal Jordanian Airlines

Kuwait Airways

Tel: +966-1-2180850

Tel: +966-1-4631218

www.rj.com

www.kuwait-airways.com

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Lufthansa

Tel: +920022222

Tel: +966-1-2202686

www.saudiairlines.com

www.lufthansa.com

Singapore Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4734102

Tel: +966-1-4784039

www.singaporeair.com

www.malaysiaairlines.com

South African Airways – SAA

Middle East Airlines – MEA

Tel: +966-1-4633133

Tel: +966-1-4614670

www.flysaa.com

www.mea.com.lb

SriLankan Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4788935

Tel: +966-1-4055900

Tel: +966-1-4507176

Al Ehsan Travel & Tourism

Kingdom Wings Travel Agency

Tel: +966-1-4537049

Tel: +966-1-4625544

Al Fursan Travel & Tourisam

My Holiday Travel & Tourism

Tel: +966-1-4612020 Al Mouwasat Travel

Tel: +920010087

Swiss Air Tel: +966-1-4789745

Tel: +966-1-4160580

Rixon Tour Network

www.swissair.com

Al Naiem Travel & Tourism

Tel: +920029993

TAM Brazilian Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4655698

http://www.myrtn.com

Tel: +966-1-4633133

Al Rajhi Travel

Travel Port

www.tam.com.br

Tel: +966-1-4566900

Tel: +966-1-4163810

TAROM Romanian Airlines

Al Sarh Travel & Tourism

www.travelport.com/middle-east

Tel: +966-1-8787272

Tel: +966-1-4941111

Zahid Travel Group

www.tarom.ro

http://www.alsarh.com.sa

Tel: +966-1-4602829

Thai Airways

Al Sager Travel Agency

www.zahidtravel.com

Tel: +966-1-4766766

Tel: +966-1-4827979

The Orientalist House

www.thaiairways.com

Al Sarah Travel

Tel: +966-1-4634228

Tunis Air

Tel: +966-1-4647480

Top Travel

Tel: +966-1-4626165

Al Sarh Travel Agency

Tel: +966-1-4641969

www.tunisair.com

Tel: +966-1-4627000

Tunisen Antique House

United Airlines

Al Tashelat Travels

Tel: +966-1-4825247

Tel: +966-1-4772228

Tel: +966-1-4034477

Village Gallery

www.united.com

Al Tayyar Travel Group

Tel: +966-1-4631089

Yemenia Airways

Tel: +966-1-4633133

Wonder Castle Corporation

Tel: +966-1-4039282

www.altayyargroup.com

Tel: +966-1-2790482

www.yemenia.com

Al Rasheed Awnings Factory

Zahran Air Travel & Cargo Co.

Tel: +966-1-4059031

Tel: +966-1-4659614

www.srilankan.lk Sudan Airways Tel: +966-1-4720040 www.sudanair.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES

www.myholiday.com.sa

Al Romaizan Travel Agency

Zamani Art Gallery

ABC Travel Agency & Cargo

Tel: +966-1-4652100

Tel: +966-1-4613057

Tel: +966-1-4631600

www.romaizan.com

Zekrayat Frames

Ace Travel

Amjad Travel & Tourism

Tel: +966-1-4661196

Tel: +966-1-4648701

Tel: +966-1-4161737

www.ace-travel.com

www.amjadtravel.com

HOTELS

Al Abbad Travel Agency

Fursan Travel

Al Faisaliah Rosewood Hotel

Tel: +966-1-4778736

Tel: +920000442

King Fahad Road

Al Ahmadiah Travel

www.fursan.com.sa

Tel: +966-1-2732000

Tel: +966-1-4656668

Haya Tour

Al Khozama Hotel

Al Ajmi Travel Services

Alnozha District

Olaya Road DESTINATION RIYADH 87 87

Note: Don’t forget that the area code for Riyadh has been changed to 001, make sure you’re dialing the correct number!

Tel: +966-1-4654650

Tel: +966-1-4807799

Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel

Madareem Crown Hotel

Orubah Road

King Khalid International

Tel: +966-1-2834777

Airport Road

Coral Gulf Riyadh

Tel: +966-1-2758888

King Abdul Aziz St.,

Makarim Riyadh Hotel

Ministries Area

Next To King Khalid

Tel: +966-1-4121000

International Airport

Corp Executive Deira Hotel

Tel: +966-1-2204500

Al Batha Street

Mena Grand - Khaldia

Tel: +966-1-4141500

Khazzan St.

Courtyard Riyadh Diplomatic

(Immam Faisal bin Turki)

Quarter

Tel: +966-1-2682222

Al-Hada Dist., Abdullah bin

Novotel Alanoud

Hothafa St.

King Fahd Road

Tel: +966-1-2817300

Tel: +966-1-2882323

Crowne Plaza Hotel Riyadh

Radisson Blu Hotel

Minha

Al Mubarakiah Plaza -

Old Airport Road

King Abdul Aziz St.

Tel: +966-1-8749200

Tel: +966-1-4791234

Four Seasons Hotel

Riyadh Marriott Hotel

Kingdom Center

Al Maather St.

Tel: +966-1-2115000

Tel: +966-1-4779300

Golden Tulip Andalusia

Riyadh Palace Hotel

Olaya Road

Ministries Area

Tel: +966-1-4611000

Tel: +966-1-4054444

Holiday Inn Riyadh Izdihar

Sheraton Riyadh Hotel &

Abdulwahab Bin Abdullah St.

Towers

Unit One

Olaya Junction of King Fahad

Tel: +966-1-4625000

and King Abdullah Road

InterContinental Riyadh

Tel: +966-1-4543300

Al Maather St.

The Ritz-Ca rlton Riyadh

Tel: +966-1-4655000

Hada Area, Makkah Road

Luthan Hotel And Spa -

Tel: +966-1-8028020

A Women Only Hotel Urubah Road 88 DESTINATION RIYADH

NOTES

To ADD YOUR BUSINESS to the listing, please e-mail the name and number to

drinfo@rummancompany.com

Organizations

Euromarche, Danube

Al Bir Charity

Carrefour, Tamimi Markets

Tel: +966-1 4056666 Al Nahda Organization

SHOPS

Tel: +966-1-4650029 www.alnahda-ksa.org

BIO Best Cercon Bldg no. 5, Moosa bin Nusiar St., Olaya Tel: +966-1-4631030

Available ONLINE! Start browsing

Arabian Plastic Factory Tel: +966-1-4634411 Charity Committe For Orphans Care

http://www.bio-best.com

www.ensan.org.sa

Organic Food Est.

Middle East Waste

Al Oruba St.

Managment Ltd.

Tel: +966-1-4197992

(Recycling)

GNC

Tel: +966-1-2447174

Batha St.

www.me-pi.com

Tel: +966-1-4041800

Saudi Recycling Company

Ibn Sulaiman Commercial

for Paper Waste

Center

Al Tawfiq Buildings

Tel: +966-1-4041800

Tahlia Road

Yves Rocher

Tel: +966-1-4626888

Natural Beauty Cosmetics

Tel: +966-1-2935045

Ghurnatah Dist. - Rabwa Dist.

www.saudirecycling.com

GREEN LIVING DIRECTORY

SUPERMARKETS

Tel: +966-1-2535388

NOTES

CLOTHES Giordano “ The same of Jeddah “ You can order online

Al Faisaliyya Mall - Localizer Mall - Riyadh Trading Center - Lulu Mall - Azizia mall -

VISIT: www.DestinationJeddah.com

Venecia Center - Garanata mall - Hayat mall - Manila Plaza - Rimal Center Tel: +966-1-4647272

DESTINATION RIYADH 89

Note: Don’t forget that the area code for Riyadh has been changed to 001, make sure you’re dialing the correct number!

HEALTH DIRECTORY

Research Centre Al Zahrawi St. ABAS Medical Group Tel: +966-1-4647272 Al Rawda-Al Hamra-Al Dabab www.kfshrc.edu.sa Tel: +920000172 King Khaled Eye Specialist ADMA Hospital Makkah Road Oruba Branch St. Tel: +966-1-4660000 Tel: +966-1-4821234 Alamal Complex for Mental www.kkesh.med.sa Health King Saud Medical City Al Khuzami Dist.

Al Imam Abdul Aziz ibn Saud St. Tel: +966-1-4804548 Tel: +966-1-4355555 www.alamal.med.sa www.ksmc.med.sa Al Falah International Maghrabi Hospital Hospital Tel: +966-1-4455049 Tel: +966-1-4463737 www.maghrabi.com.sa www.alfalah.com.sa National Guard Health Al Hammadi Hospital King Abdulaziz Medical City Khalid ibn Yazid ibn Muawiyah St. Tel: +966-1-8011111 Tel: +966-1-4643312 www.ngha.med.sa www.hammadi.com OBIED Specialized Hospital Al Jafel Hospital Al Farazdaq Road Western Ring Road Tel: +966-1-4767222 Tel: +966-1-4322222 Prince Sultan Cardiac Center www.aljafelhospital.com Makkah Road Al Mishari Hospital Tel: +966-1-4783000 Tel: +966-1-4657700 www.pscc.med.sa Al Mouwasat Hospital Riyadh Care Hospital Western Ring Road, Exit 14 Tel: +966-1-4933000 Tel: +966-1-4455555 www.riyadhcare.com Dallah Hospital Riyadh Military Hospital Tel: +966-1-4720777 Makkah Road Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Mishari Tel: +966-1-4791000 Hospital www.rmh.med.sa Olaya Dist.

S.B.H Tel: +966-1-4657700 King Fahad Road http://drabdulrahmanalmishari. Tel: +966-1-4636666 com.sa Saudi German Hospitals Group Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib King Fahad Road Olaya Medical Complex Tel: +966-1-2685555 Tel: +966-1-4622224 http://ryd.sghgroup.com.sa www.drsulaimanalhabib.com Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Green Crescent Hospital Humanitarian City Abdul Malik Bin Marwan St. Exit 6, Banban, Qassim Highway Tel: +966-1-4644434 North www.gch.com.sa Tel: +966-1-5620000 Kingdom Hospital www.humanitariancity.org.sa Tel: +966-1-2751111 Specialized M.C.H www.khccgroup.com King Fahad Road King Abdulaziz University Tel: +966-1-4164000 Hospital King Abdul Aziz Road www.smc.com.sa Tel: +966-1-4775524 www.medicine.ksu.edu.sa King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) Makkah Road Adhwaa Al Seha Tel: +8001277000 Takhassusi St. King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Tel: +966-1-4887455

HOSPITALS

PHARMACIES

90 DESTINATION RIYADH

Al Dimishqi Pharmacy Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-4707887 Al Farabi Pharmacy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4880843 Al Hozaimi Ibn Sulaiman Commercial Center Tel: +966-1-4722054 Al Jallab Pharmacy Jamal Center Tel: +966-1-4022417 Al Jaza Pharmacy Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4642072 Al Lizam Pharmacy Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4655595 Al Mowasa 3 Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-4568598 Al Mutanabbi Jareer St. Tel: +966-1-2910981 Al Olaya Pharmacy Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4641501 Al Raja Pharmacy No 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-1-4624942 Al Rawabi Pharmacy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4828028 Al Riyadh Pharmacy Oruba St. Tel: +966-1-4643108 Al Saggaf Pharmacy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4640716 Al Saggaf Pharmacy 25 Talatheen St. Tel: +966-1-4645274 Al Shameeah Pharmacy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4880595 Al Teriaq Pharmacy Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-4828289 Al Thalatheen Pharmacy Talatheen St. Tel: +966-1-4623529 Al Shamsia Pharmacy Jamal Center Tel: +966-1-4057296 Arac Health Care Talatheen St. Tel: +966-1-4645107 Asir Pharmacy

Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-4811629 Dar Al Dana Pharmacy Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan Tel: +966-1-4643373 Mazin Pharmacy Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4624562 Medical & Pharmaceutical Service Dabbab St. Tel: +966-1-4629680 Medicine Time Pharmacy Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4569140 Mohammmed Al Hozaimi Pharmacy Oruba St. Tel: +966-1-4628758 Nabra Pharmacy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4887329 Nazaar Pharmacy Al Awais Market Tel: +966-1-4541408 NEO (Neointernational) Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4615089 Nissah Pharmacy Al-Rajhi Five Buildings Tel: +966-1-4041573 Noorana Pharmacy Al Malaz Tel: +966-1-4785006 Olaya International Pharmacy Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4160349 Prince Pharmacy Talatheen St. Tel: +966-1-4611418 Rajaa Pharmacy 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-1-4624942 Riyadh Corner Jareer St. Tel: +966-1-4780759 Sara Spectrum Medical Pharmacy Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-1-4601018 Shrazad Sitteen St. Tel: +966-1-4787047 University Pharmacy Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-1-4191944 University Pharmacy (2)

Oruba St. Tel: +966-1-4626338 Wardat Al-Oroba Pharmacy Oruba St. Tel: +966-1-4622904 Whites Pharmacy Tel: +966-1-2886877 / 4895994/ 4897750/ 4897751 www.whites.net Zahrat Al Rawda Pharmacy Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-4804935 Zahrat Sami Pharmacy Oruba St. Tel: +966-1-4653060

CLINICS

Attadawe King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-2780211 Consulting Center Tel: +966-1-4555545 Czech Center Infront of King Saud University Tel: +920002737 ENT Center Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4802229 Mayiez Medical Center Olaya Tel: +966-1-2169999 Pearl’s Smile Center Sulaimaniya Tel: +966-1-4646334 Riyadh Medical Center Orouba St. Tel: +966-1-4653060 Saudi Sugeons Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4653030 SSC Tel: +966-1-2335000 Uranus Medical Center Orouba St. Tel: +966-1-4657000 White Wing Medical Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4834286

BEAUTY CLINICS

Al Safeer Tel: +966-1-2050810 Apollo

Tel: +920027070 Ayan Consultative Center King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-2725555 Ayma Consultative Center King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-2635555 Beauty Corner King Fahad Road Tel: +966-543300557 www.beautycorner.co Malesa Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4888831 Med Art Clinics Olaya Main St. Tel: +920000045 Obagi Hospital Makkah Road Tel: +966-1-4627111 Platinium Khurais Road Tel: +966-1-2097777 The British Center King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-2795555

EYE CARE Al Hokama Mallaz Tel: +966-1-4797777 Menshaf Eye care Al Rawda Tel: +966-565869059 The Eye Center Tel: +966-1-4623094 www.eyecenter.com.sa

DENTAL CLINICS

Aagi Dental Center Tel: +966-1-2080107 Dima Dental Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4661200 Ramah Dental Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4800931 Sanaya Dental Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-2174888

MEN FITNESS CENTERS

Apple Fitness Tel: +966-1-4538800 Body Masters Tel: +920000626 / Tel: +966-1-4875531 Fitness Time Tel: +92003131 Gold’s Gym Tel: +966-1-6912077 Life Fitness Tel: +966-1-2061133 Up Scale Club King Fahad Road Tel: +966-1-4871502

KIDS FITNESS CENTERS

My Gym Panorama Mall Tel: +966-1-42814870

WOMEN FITNESS CENTERS Al Manihal Center Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-1-4881069 Curves Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4633219 LUTHAN HOTEL & SPA Tel: +966-1-4807799 Kinetico Tel: +966-1-2815595 Tel: + 966-530034010 Lumiere Olaya Tel: +966-1-2169030 Scented Tel: +966-1-2112003 Yibreen off of Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4411115

BEAUTY CENTRES Al Manihal Center Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-1-4881069

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GENERAL DIRECTORY

BANKS

National Commercial Bank

Tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com

Overseas Courier Service

Tel: +966-1-2185000 www.alinma.com

Tel: +966-1-4647193 www.ocstracking. com / www. ocscouner.com

AlJazira Bank

UPS Global

Tel: +966-1-4317474 www.baj.com.sa

Tel: +966-1-4626655 www.ups.com

Alinma Bank

Al Rajhi Bank

Tel: +966-1-4603333 www.alrajhibank.com.sa Arab National Bank

Tel: +966-1-4029000 www.anb.com.sa Bank Al Bilad

Tel: +966-1-4971905 www.bankalbilad.com Banque Saudi Fransi

Tel: +966-1-2899999 www.alfransi.com.sa National Commercial Bank

Tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com Riyadh Bank

Tel: +966-1-4013030 www.riyadbank.com SABB

Tel: +966-1-2764356 www.sabb.com Samba

Tel: 8001242000 www.samba.com Saudi Hollandi Bank

Tel: +966-1-2548500 www.shb.com.sa

COURIER Arabian Hala Company

Tel: +966-1-4884887 www.hala.com.sa Aramex

Tel: +966-1-4160353 www.aramex.com DHL Worldwide Express

Tel: +966-1-4654200 www.dhl.com.sa FedEx

Tel: +966-1-4633999 www.fedex.com/sa 92 DESTINATION RIYADH

DSL Net Arabic Computer Systems (ACS)

Tel: +966-1-4763777 www.acs.com.sa

PrimeNet

Tel: +966-1-4193000 www.prime.net.sa SaudiNet

Tel: +966-1-2180300 www.saudi.net.sa Saudi Internet Company

Tel: +966-1-4603031 www.sol.net.sa/en Shabakah Net

Tel: +966-1-4193193 www.shabakah. net.sa

Advance Telecom Company (ATC)

EMBASSIES

Tel: +966-1-4601877 www.atc.com.sa

ALGERIA

Atheer

Tel: +966-1-4198000 www.atheer.net.sa

Tel: +966-1-4887171 ARGENTINA

Tel: +966-1-4652600

Awal

AUSTRALIA

Tel: +966-1-4600111 www.awal.com.sa

Tel: +966-1-4887788 AUSTRIA

CYBERIA

BAHRAIN

Tel: +8001248124 www.cyberia.net.sa DigiNet

Tel: +966-1-4192009 www.digi.net.sa

Tel: +966-1-4801217 Tel: +966-1-4880044 BANGLADESH

Tel: +966-1-4195300 BELGIUM

Tel: +966-1-4882888

GO

BRAZIL

Tel: +8111011180 www.go.com.sa

BRITAIN

Gulfnet KSA

Tel: +966-1-4628562 www.zajil.net Nesma

Tel: +966-1-4633100 www.nesma.net.sa

Tel: +966-1-4880018 Tel: +966-1-4880077 BRUNEI

Tel: +966-1-4560814 BURKINA FASO

Tel: +966-1-4652244 CAMEROON

Tel: +966-1-4880022

Nour Net

CANADA

Tel: +966-1-4728900 www.nour.net.sa

CHINA

NTG National Technology Group

Tel: +966-1-4763777 www.ntg.com.sa Oger Tel

Tel: +966-1-4889826 www.ogersystems.com

Tel: +966-1-4882288 Tel: +966-1-4832126 CZECH REPUBLIC

Tel: +966-1-4503617 DENMARK

Tel: +966-1-4880101 Ext 1163 DJIBOUTI

Tel: +966-1-4543182

EGYPT

Tel: +966-1-2290753

SYRIA

Tel: +966-1-4810159 Tel: +966-1-4831458

MALTA

Tel: +966-1-4615315

Tel: +966-1-4887481

Tel: +966-1-4801731

Tel: +966-1-4646749

ERITREA

ETHIOPIA

Tel: +966-1-4824055

MAURITANIA MEXICO

Tel: +966-1-4808822

FINLAND

MOROCCO

Tel: +966-1-4881515 Ext 9

NEPAL

FRANCE

Tel: +966-1-4881255 GABON

Tel: +966-1-4567173 GAMBIA

Tel: +966-1-2052158 GERMANY

Tel: +966-1-4880700 GHANA

Tel: +966-1-4545122 GREECE

Tel: +966-1-4801975 GUINEA

Tel: +966-1-4881121 HUNGARY

Tel: +966-1-4546707 INDIA

Tel: +966-1-4884144 INDONESIA

Tel: +966-1-4882282 IRAN

Tel: +966-1-4881444 IRELAND

Tel: +966-1-4882300 ITALY

Tel: +966-1-4881212 JAPAN

Tel: +966-1-4881100 JORDAN

Tel: +966-1-4880071 KENYA

Tel: +966-1-4882484 KOREA

Tel: +966-1-4882211 KUWAIT

Tel: +966-1-4883500 LEBANON

Tel: +966-1-4804060 MALAYSIA

Tel: +966-1-4887100 MALI

Tel: +966-1-4826382 Tel: +966-1-4645170 NETHERLANDS

Tel: +966-1-4880011 NEW ZELAND

Tel: +966-1-4887988 NIGERIA

TANZANIA

Tel: +966-1-4542833 THAILAND

Tel: +966-1-4881174 TUNISIA

Tel: +966-1-4887900 TURKEY

Tel: +966-1-4820101 UAE

Tel: +966-1-4881227 UGANDA

Tel: +966-1-4544910 UKRAINE

Tel: +966-1-4508536

Tel: +966-1-4823024

URUGUAY

NORWAY

Tel: +966-1-4620739

Tel: +966-1-4881904 Ext 300

USA

Tel: +966-1-4801831

OMAN

Tel: +966-1-4823120

YEMEN

Tel: +966-1-4881769

PAKISTAN

Tel: +966-1-4884111 PHILIPPINES

Tel: +966-1-4823559 PORTUGAL

Tel: +966-1-4826964 QATAR

Tel: +966-1-4825544 RUSSIA

Tel: +966-1-4811432 SENEGAL

Tel: +966-1-4880146 SIERRA LEONE

Tel: +966-1-4643982 SINGAPORE

Tel: +966-1-4803855 SOUTH AFRICA

Tel: +966-1-4429728 SPAIN

Tel: +966-1-4880606 SRI LANKA

Tel: +966-1-4608232 SUDAN

Tel: +966-1-4887979

MINISTRIES Agriculture

Tel: +966-1-4016666 Civil Service

Tel: +966-1-4026900 Commerce

Tel: +966-1-4012220 Industry

Tel: +966-1-4772722

Communications and Information Technology

Tel: +966-1-4637225

Culture and Information

Tel: +966-1-4014440 Defense

Tel: +966-1-4785900 Education

Tel: +966-1-4042888 Finance

Tel: +966-1-4050000 Foreign Affairs

Tel: +966-1-4067777

SWEDEN

Hajj

Tel: +966-1-8806700 Ext 204

Tel: +966-1-4022200 Health

SWITZERLAND

Higher Education

Tel: +966-1-4881291

Tel: +966-1-4012220 Tel: +966-1-4644444 DESTINATION RIYADH 93

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Interior

Tel: +966-1-4011944

Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance

Tel: +966-1-4730401 Justice

Tel: +966-1-4057777

Labor and Social Affairs

Tel: +966-1-4771480 Municipal and Rural Affairs

Tel: +966-1-4415434 Transport

Tel: +966-1-4042928 Water and Electricity

Tel: +966-1-4016666

COMPOUNDS Al Hamra Oasis Village

Tel: +966-1-2490440 www.alhamra.com.sa Al Issa Compound

Tel: +966-1-4918400

Al Jazeera Bader Compound

Tel: +966-1-4921135 www.badercompound.com Al Manar Compound

Tel: +966-1-2460100

Al Mohaeya Compound Tel: +966-1-4821222 Al Mostaqbal Homes

Tel: +966-1-4816666 www.almostaqbalhomes.com Al Nakheel Residence

Tel: +966-1-4704191 Al Ola No 7

Tel: +966-1-4608095 Al Rabwa Compound

Al Rabwa Area, Exit 14 close to Nahda Road Tel: +966-544096296 www.almutlaq.com/rbwa.html Al Rayan Residential Compound Tel: +966-1-2089027 Al Waha Village Villas Rossas Tel: +966-1-4864711 Al Yamama Village

Tel: +966-1-4012550 www.alyamamavillage.com Arab Investment Compound Tel: +966-1-4823444 Arizona Golf Resort

Tel: +966-1-2484444 94 DESTINATION RIYADH

www.agr.com.sa

Asasco Village Compound Tel: +966-1-4199000 Barada Village Arabian Homes

Tel: +966-1-4541888 www.arabian-homes.com Cordoba Oasis Village

Tel: +966-1-2483471 www.cordoba.com.sa

Delta - 1 Estate - Villas Rossas Tel: +966-1-4803201 Delta - 2 Estate - Villas Rossas Tel: +966-1-4804084 Eid Villas

Tel: +966-1-2483366 www.eidvillas.com.sa Euro Compound

Tel: +966-1-4780718 FAL Compound

Tel: +966-1-2490091 www.falcompound.org

Tel: +966-1-2280000 www.sedervillage.com

Star Compound Villas Rossas Tel: +966-1-4881139 Villas Rosas Al-Wadi

Tel: +966-1-4881139 http://villasrosasco.com

KINDERGARTENS Baby Day Care

Tel: +966-582657594 Birds of Hope

Tel: +966-569754506 British Islamic

Tel: +966-1-4649666 www.britishislamicschool.com Busybee

Tel: +966-1-2193900 www.busybee.com.sa Dazzling Stars

Granada Village

Tel: +966-545682945

Green City Compound

Tel: +966-500320566

Tel: +966-1-2488387

First Step

Olaya - Rahmaniah Dist.

Tel: +966-559623393 http://gccompound.tripod. com/greencitycompound/ index.html

Kids World

Tel: +966-1-2406000 www.jadawelinternational. com/index2.html

Tel: +966-569598011

Jadawel Compound

Kingdom City

Tel: +966-1-2750275 www.kingdom-city.com Najd Compound

Tel: +966-1- 2481040 Palm Court

Tel: +966-1-4850288 Ranco Village

Tel: +966-1-4924411 www.ranvil.com Reef Compound

Riyadh Village Khurais Road, off exit 36 Tel: +966-1-2462400 / Tel: +966-541362462

Tel: +966-1-4006000 www.kidsworldschool.net Little Rosas

Tel: +966-1-4865128 My Home Play House

Tel: +966-556365035 Play n Learn

Tel: +966-564684094 SM Nursery

Tel: +966-558391591

Tel: +966-564460167 www. superkidseducationcenter.com Tarbia Pre-School

Tel: +966-1-4199017 Tiny Tots

Tel: +966-580473602 Twinkle Kindergarten

Tel: +966-559268188

ROC Compound

White Rose Play

Sahara Towers

SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES

Tel: +966-1-2412800 www.roc.com.sa Tel: +966-1-4625666 Seder Village

Super Kids

Tel: +966-563296205

Al Abeer National Boys School Tel: +966-1-4824019 Al Alameen International School

Tel: +966-1-4649666 www.alalameenschool.com

Al Amjad National School Tel: +966-1-2494188 Al Andalus National School Tel: +966-1-4936585 Al Khaleej National School Tel: +966-1-2012112 Al Noor National School Tel: +966-1-4647808 Al Nukhba National School Tel: +966-1-4463343 Al Olaya National School Tel: +966-1-4538867 Al Rowad International School

www.rowad-is.com

American International School

Tel: +966-567990096 www.aisr.org

British International School

Tel: +966-1-2482387 http://www. britishschoolriyadh.com/ Dar Al Maarefah

Tel: +966-1-2314010 Dar Al Safwa

Tel: +966-1-4850912

École française internationale de Riyad

http://www.efi-riyad.com/ Elite International School Tel: +966-1-4627224 Fursan Al Jazeerah Tel: +966-1-5457505 Future Window

Tel: +966-1-2063371 http://fwis.edu.sa/

International Indian School Boys Section

Tel: +966-1-4934688 http://www.iisriyadh.com/ Girls Section

Tel: +966-1-2323248

King AbdulAziz International School (KAIS) King Faisal School

Tel: +966-1-4820802 www.kfs.sch.sa King Khaled International School

King Saud International School

Tel: +966-1-4633180 http://www.ksischool.com Kingdom School

Tel: +966-1-2755555 http://www. kingdomschools.edu.sa/ Manahel Al Elm Tel: +966-1-4770419

Manarat Al-Riyadh

Tel: +966-1-4509916 http://maarif.com.sa/ Middle East Modern Education

Tel: +966-1-4622815 Najd National School

Tel: +966-1-2521300 www.ksau-hs.edu.sa Prince Sultan University

Tel: +966-1-4948979 www.psu.edu.sa Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University

www.pnu.edu.sa Riyadh College of Dentistry and Pharmacy

Tel: +966-1-2481222 www.riyadh.edu.sa Sikkim Manipal University

Tel: +966-1-4914434

Tel: +966-1-4141845 www.smu-ksa.com

Tel: +966-1-4028411 www.riyadhschools.edu.sa

SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION

Nour Al Maaref Riyadh Schools

Saudi Arabia Multinational Schools

Tel: +966-1-2751751 www.mns-r.com

UNIVERSITIES Alfaisal University

Tel: +966-1-4401626 www.alfaisal.edu

Al Yamamah University

Tel: +966-1-2242222 www.yu.edu.sa Arab Open University

Tel: +966-1-2742277 www.arabou.org.sa

Dar Al Uloom University

Tel: +966-1-4949000 www.dau.edu.sa

Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

Tel: +966-1-2580000 www.imamu.edu.sa Institute of Public Administration

Tel: +966-1-4768888 www.ipa.edu.sa King Saud University

Tel: +966-1-4670000 www.ksu.edu.sa

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

Aberr Charity Society

Tel: +966-1-5448654

Al Bir Charity

Tel: +966-1-4056666

Al Nahda Organization

Tel: +966-1-4650029 www.alnahda-ksa.org Al Wafa Organization

Tel: +966-1-4650029 Charity Committe For Orphans Care

www.ensan.org.sa

Charity Ibn Baz Organization

Tel: +966-1-2293333 www.alzwaj.org

Charitable Society for the memorization of the Qura’an

Tel: +920011799 www.qk.org.sa

Disabled Children’s Association

Tel: +966-1-4543913 www.dca.org.sa

Enabling Marriage & Family Support Tel: +966-1-4765369 Learning Disabilities Organization

Tel: +966-595131466 http://sld.org.sa

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CAR AGENCIES Audi

Tel: +966-1-4660044 BG

Khurais Road-Exit 30 Tel: +966-1-2300000 BMW

Khurais Road Tel: +966-1-2391000 Cadillac

Tel: +966-1-4924048 Chevrolet

Khurais Road Tel: +966-1-4454040 Chrysler

Khurais Road and Dabbab St. Tel: +966-1-2332222 Dodge

Khurais Road and Dabbab St. Tel: +966-1-2332222 Fuso

Tel: +8002440060 GMS

Khurais Road Tel: +966-1-4454040 Harley-Davidson

North Ring Road-Exit 5 Tel: +966-1-4554499 Honda

Khurais Road Tel: +966-1-4454646 Isuzu

Tel: +966-1-2300000 Jeep

Khurais Road and Dabbab St. Tel: +966-1-2332222 Lexus

King Fahad Road Exit 9 Tel: +966-1-4566600 Mazda

Khurais Road Tel: +966-1-4968888 Mini Cooper

Khurais Road Tel: +966-1-2391000 Mitsubishi

Khurais Road

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Tel: +8002440060

Tel: +920000153

Khurais Road and Dabbab St. Tel: +966-1-2332222

Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-1-2912679

Mopar

Faz

iCar

Peugeot

Tel: +966-1-4561099

Porsche

Tel: +966-1-4935222

RAM

Khurais Road Tel: +920000572

Tel: +966-1-4666614 Tel: +966-1-4667788 Khurais Road and Dabbab St. Tel: +966-1-2332222 Renault

Khurais Road Tel: +8002445050 Rolls Royce

Khurais Road Tel: +966-1-2391000 Seat

Khurais Road Tel: +966-1-2301515 Skoda

Tel: +966-1-2301515 Subaru

Tel: +966-1-2300000 Toyota

Tel: +966-1-2486777 Volks Wagen

Tel: +920000380 Volvo

Khurais Road Tel: +966-1-4923539 Unic

Tel: +966-1-2300000

CAR RENTALS

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CAR ACCESSORIES 3M

Tel: +966-1-2884135 Auto Gard

Tel: +966-1-2924343 Llumar

Khurais Road Tel: +966-1-2912929 Red Cap

Khurais Road Tel: +966-1-4913212 Solar Control

Khurais Road Tel: +966-1-4966633 Unique Your Car

Tel: +966-566225544

GROUND TRANSPORTATION AILAF

Tel: +966-1-2713377 Blue Connect

Tel: 920004948 www.the-blueconnect.com London Cab Club

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Al Moddarraj

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Tel: +920001678

SAPTCO

Tel: +966-1-4779902

BLUE CONNECT

Avis

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Tel: +8001249955 Diplomat

Khurais Road Tel: +920008008 EuropCar

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