Saudi Arabia

Making the Most of

SUMMER

Ramadan

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Settling In Special Feature Ramadan in a Najdi Ramadan Nutshell 30 Days of Giving

Dining Around Town Samboosa Recipe 101 Home Food Businesses

Issue 5 July 2013

FROM THE EDITOR EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Enas Hashani

Editorial Manager Jou 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 Rayan Khayat

Editors-at-Large Hana Jazzar

Editorial Associate Swalah Eshki

Fashion Editor Nour Kelani

Contributing Writers Hibatallah El Shafie Jill Calvert Johara Al Mogbel Layla Talah Al Tamimi

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Ramadan Kareem!

The Holy Month of Ramadan is finally upon us! We can already feel the excitement and spiritual vibe across the city. The July issue of DR aims to capture the essence of Ramadan through the many traditions, wonders and insights Riyadh has to offer.

Whether you’re a local or a guest in the city, you’ll surely enjoy the information provided through Ramadan in a Nutshell and Najdi Ramadan. For an insightful read, delve into Tips on Reading the Qur’an. Peer through the 30 Days of Giving, which we hope will be useful to you even after the month is over.

Further, we are proud to feature inspiring and remarkable Saudi role models in our pages. DR had the chance to sit down with Raha Moharrak, the youngest Arab and first Saudi woman to reach the peak of Mt. Everest; her journey left us breathless.

Fast, feast and stay fabulous this July. For food lovers, feast on our sumptuous samboosa recipes or try out our list of home-based food businesses. Lastly, stay fit and get your diet in order with our city guide to organic food.

For the vagabonds at heart, retrace your heritage through our feature on Thawr, and check out our recommended Eid destinations. Alternatively, for a quick getaway within the city, try our top things to do in the Diplomatic Quarters.

Above the many traditions and festivities, let us not forget the quintessence of this season. We invite you to reflect from within, reconnect with your family and community and replenish our faith once more.

May we all have a blessed Ramadan!

- Destination Riyadh Team Editor@rummancompany.com

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Our picks for this

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Diplomatic Quarter Gardens, P. 36

Victoria Beckham, P. 41

Samboosa Recipes 101, P. 50

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Featured Content

INDEX 4

Useful Information You Said It & City Facts

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DR News

Rosewood Corniche Wins Two Travel Awards, Axe Anarchy Launches for Women

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Settling In Ramadan In a Nutshell

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Business Change Through Social Entrepreneurship Raha Moharrak: Her Journey to the Top

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Special Features Najdi Ramadan 30 Days of Giving

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Dining Around Town Samboosa Recipes 101

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Spirituality Tips to Finish Reading the Quran

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Travel Trends 5 Eid Destinations

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Healthy Living Healthy Ramadan Organic Riyadh

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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Ramadan for Smokers: A Trial or Blessing in Disguise?

Ramadan is way past being “right around the corner” and is actually in our line of vision. The idea of the devil locked up for an entire month is building up excitement and there is already a sense of serenity in the air. Nonetheless, we’re all dreading one thing: the inevitable misery that comes with nicotine withdrawal. This Ramadan, Destination Riyadh proposes a new attitude for readers who smoke: why not treat Ramadan 2013 as an opportunity to quit for good? This month is all about spirituality, renewing ourselves and sticking to these changes once the month is over. Ramadan is actually the perfect chance for smokers to

quit. There’s no way that you’ll succumb to your nicotine cravings during the day as it will break your fast, so carry this willpower after sunset as well. Remind yourself that Ramadan is about cleansing your mind, body and soul and that you’re stronger than your cravings. Also keep in mind that while resisting your pack of cigarettes is difficult it is nowhere near impossible. After all, you did survive half the day! Take the extreme route and throw out your cigarettes on the first day of Ramadan or take it slow and cut down a few everyday. Above all, remember that you are doing great and Destination Riyadh is rooting for you!

Thumbs Up to...

Bunyan Charity Women’s Association for Families Development

As the burgeoning world of today gets more and more advanced, so does the gap increase between the rich and the poor, and of course Saudi Arabia is not immune to the ugly effect.

Riyadh especially, as a capital, has its own share of poverty-stricken families down on their luck and living in perilous conditions. Bunyan is a no-frills charity organization run by a group of dedicated women volunteering their own time and resources. The charity focuses on sponsoring families in need and providing them with better housing, education and job opportunities. Bunyan has made incredible progress within society so far, and their charity is definitely something to look out for in Ramadan!

Webs: www.bunyan.org.sa - Twitter: @BunyanCharity

Thumbs Down to...

NAS Air

One of the main reasons people choose to take the plane when traveling is to save time. We recently scheduled a trip to Jeddah via Nas Air and booked the flight with them two weeks prior to our departure. The night before we were set to leave, we were informed that our return flight to Riyadh was cancelled. Equally worrisome was that little effort was made to try and rebook the flight and the refund policy required inconvenienced passengers to wait at least 21 days. When passengers pick the dates of their travel, it’s usually not out of whim.

With local airlines servicing people on Umrah, businessmen and families alike on actual itineraries, changing schedules at short notice and not being equip to offer viable solutions is just bad practice. With the summer break upon us, we do hope NAS Air can up their game and be able to support rather than stress travelers.

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City

JULY Weather

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Country Fact Sheet

Min Temperature: 30°C-86°F Max Temperature: 44°C-111°F Sunshine Hours: 11 Probability of Rain: 0% Humidity: 10%

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. It is 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: 8/9 a.m. - 4/5 p.m. Sun-Thu

Weekend: Friday - Saturday Shopping Hours:

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5 p.m. - 10/11 p.m.

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 Sun-Thu) 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: 11 3 GMT+

Time Zone:

Jeddah and Makkah: 12 Dammam, Dahran, Alkhobar and Jubail: 13 Madinah and Yanbu: 14

Abha and Najran: 17

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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Most Dynamic

ROLLS-ROYCE IN HISTORY REVEALED Last month the Rolls-Royce Wraith made its debut in the Kingdom at Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the sole dealer of Rolls Royce cars in KSA, also marking a decade of their collaboration. The Wraith is already a success with its enhanced power, style, drama and promise of speed and adventure.

CONNECT IN THE AIR!

Lufthansa Technik will offer a new aviationqualified high-performance Wireless Access Point (WAP) based on Aruba Networks newly announced flagship 802.11ac solution, as it offers airlines the ability to deliver high speed Wi-Fi for in-flight Internet-based services.

Air Arabia Announces

Weekly Flights to Yerevan The fifth route launched by Air Arabia in 2013 alone will fly to Yerevan, Armenia on Tuesdays and Fridays from the Sharjah International Airport starting mid-August.

A three-hour flight from the UAE, Armenia is made up of mountains, forests, lakes and waterfalls, offering a wide array of sightseeing opportunities.

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Rosewood Corniche Wins Two Travel Awards in a Week

In the month of May, Rosewood Corniche won ‘Saudi Arabia’s Leading Hotel’ at the Middle East World Travel Awards at a gala ceremony in Dubai. During the same week, they also won the 2013 Certificate of Excellence from the leading travel guide TripAdvisor.com.

Spa to Go launched its services in Riyadh on June 15 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. every day of the week.

+966-544408585

New Managing Director for

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Al Faisaliah Al Khozama Hotels

Following Erich Steinbock’s decision to retire after an exceptionally successful career in the hospitality industry both in the Middle East and globally, Alex Pichel, General Manager of Al Faisaliah Hotel has been promoted to Managing Director.

IPSOS

Celebrates Silver Jubilee

IPSOS is a research company with over 5,000 clients. After 25 years of business and partnership with key players in the Middle East and North Africa, IPSOS Mena celebrates its silver jubilee.

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS

Van Cleef & Arpel's between the finger rings are a combination of elegance and innovation adding unique enchantment to the art of adorning the hand.

Ferrari at International Engine of the Year Awards For the third year in a row, Ferrari has been successful in the International Engine of the Year Awards. This year Ferrari won for its V12 engine. Ferrari won Best Performance Engine and above 4-liter engine.

LOMAR:

New Season, New Collection!

With more than 25 new models, Lomar’s latest collection is a combination of various styles including casual, formal and kids’ collections. The new pieces are suitable for summer, Ramadan and also Eid.

AXE Anarchy

Launches for Women

For the first time Axe presents a fragrance for women. Launched as a pair with Axe Anarchy for Him, Anarchy for Her starts with a fruity top note evolving into a soft floral with a light finish.

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Events & Happenings

WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON...

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1. RIYADH FESTIVAL FOR SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT 1434/2013: Following it’s record breaking nine million visitors last year, the Riyadh Festival for Shopping and Entertainment is here again. The event started June 5, 2013 and will last until July 4, 2013.

Shopping centers, establishments and amusement centers across the city are offering various activities and discount promotions to attract families and guests .

2. MAISON BOM OPENS THEMAR RAMADAN EXHIBIT: Through its official launch on June 12, 2013, Maison BoM’s Themar Ramadan exhibition once again showcased local talents and fashion designers from around the GCC region. A well-rounded display of creativity and artistry from home decors, gift items, artwork, kaftas, abayas and jewelry are available at the gallery until August 13, 2013.

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3. RED LOBSTER IS NOW OPEN!: Bringing the sea to the desert or at least in their menu, Red Lobster, the well-known seafood restaurant franchise is now open. They serve everything from crab legs and lobsters to king prawns. The restaurant is located at Exit 8.

4. BBQ OPENS IN RIYADH: Korean franchise BBQ (Best of the Best Quality Chicken) is now open at Thalateen Street. A casual dining restaurant, their menu consists of anything from French to Jamaican chicken, spoon pizzas and more. The restaurant will be offering an iftar special for Ramadan.

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5. FOUR SEASONS OPENS ITS PEARL FLOOR : The Four Seasons hotel launched “The Pearl Floor,” an exclusive ladies-only floor, in an effort to help women traveling to Riyadh feel more comfortable and secure. With private access from the 48th floor, the “Pearl Floor” consists of 20 premium rooms and two Four Seasons executive suites. It also features a special express check-in desk, women-only lounge, free Wi-Fi, state-of-the-art ladies gym, luxurious female amenities and is managed by a team of experienced female staff.

6. VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENT NAQI RIZVI TOPS ENGINEERING EXAMS AT ALFAISAL UNIVERSITY: Alfaisal University recently marked its second graduation ceremony at which students were awarded Masters and Bachelor degrees in their respective fields. Naqi Haider Rizvi, a visually impaired student, whose speech at the graduation ceremony earned a rapturous applause from the audience, was presented an engineering degree.

Born with an incurable disease which left him visually impaired, Naqi never lost his vision. Naqi bagged the highest GPA in his batch, making the university, teachers and parents proud.

7. AJVA: WORLD’S LARGEST FORD EXPEDITION DEALER: Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies (AJVA) was recently named the world’s largest Ford Expedition dealer, having achieved record sales in 2012 with 20,000 units sold.

President of AJVA, Sheik Abdullah Al Kraidees stated that the Ford Expedition is part of the Saudi culture, and is a favorite due to its capability, space, quality and safety features.

8. WAMDA HOLDS RIYADH MIX N’ MENTOR WORKSHOP: Last May, Wamda held a Mix N’ Mentor workshop that aimed to empower local entrepreneurs and start-ups by connecting them with mentors and industry experts.

Experience and advice was exchanged through casual discussions and engaging activities in a highly energized setting.

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Mark Your

Calendar

New, Hot, and Happening Now

July 2013

Sunday

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Rabwat Arriyadh Culture and health awareness programs training courses - sports competitions - programs for children.

Date: July 1 - 20 Time: 6 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Venue: Eastern Circle Rd. between exit 10-11 Tel: +966-11-4112222 Email: info@alriyadh. gov.sa Web: www. alriyadh. gov.sa

Tuesday

Wednesday

Recruitment, Training, Assessment International Exhibition Date: July 2 - 5 Venue: Riyadh Exhibition Center - Almorooj District Mob: +966-505453718‏ Email: jamal@mawaredksa.com Web:mawared-ksa.com

Riyadh Festival for Shopping & Entertainment 1434 H Date: July 1 - 4 Venue: Malls and Amusement Parks Tel: +966-11-4040044 Web: www.rsfksa.com

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The Fourth International Conference on e-Learning (ICEL2013) Presentations will be delivered by researchers from the international community, including presentations from keynote speakers and state-of-the-art lectures.

Date: July 8 - 10 Venue: VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic

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Ramadan Al- Taibeen Exhibition and Sohour Date: July 15 - 17 / Ramadan 7 - 9 Time: 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Venue : Red & Golden Lounge, Sky2 & Sky1

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Lower Your Gaze

No Fighting

No Music

No Swearing, Lying or Gossping

This Ramadan Inshalla I will...

Goals to Remember...

Complete a chapter in Quran

Be in constant state of taqwa

Pray taraweeh

Reflect on the purpose of life

Give sadaga (be generous)

Mend relationships with family and friends

Share iftar with the less fortunate

Renew your intentions

Reconnect with extended family

Choose a bad habit and get rid of it

Recite morning and evening athkar

Maintain a positive attitude

Thursday Zoo Educational Day Educational program highlights the wildlife of the different animals in the zoo.

Date: July 4 Venue: Riyadh Zoo Tel: +966-11-4112222 Email: info@alriyadh.gov.sa Web: www. alriyadh.gov.sa

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Friday Comedy Play (Entakhebo um Hendi) A comedy play for ladies.

Date: July 3 - 5 Time: 9 p.m.

Venue: King Abdulaziz Historical Center Tel: +966-11-4112222 Email: info@alriyadh.gov.sa Web: www. alriyadh.gov.sa

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Making Education Inclusive Biennial conference including a research symposium, regional ministerial conference and professional development conference.

Date: July 1 - 6 Venue: Johannesburg

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12 Contemporary Perspectives in Middle Eastern Crafts Alaan artspace presents selections from Carwan Gallery, Beirut.

Date: July 1- 25 Venue: AlÄ an Artspace, Orouba Road Email: RSVP to tala@alaanart.com

Make Lots of Dua’a

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Help the Less Fortunate

* DR magazine is not responsible for any event cancellation.

Pray on Time

Recite & Learn Quran

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Useful Information Settling In

RAMADAN IN A NUTSHELL

The holy and beautiful month of Ramadan is filled with much loved traditions. Here at DR we don’t want anyone to feel left out, so to give you a heads up on what to expect, we listed some survival tips for newcomers and also explanations for some of the smaller traditions. We found that there is a lot to learn for everyone including people who already live here.

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IN THE OFFICE:

Avoid eating in front of colleagues who are fasting: While most adults have more self-control than you would expect, a whiff of cheesy pepperoni pizza is more than likely to unleash angry growls in your colleague’s empty stomach. Besides, a little respect and consideration goes a long way.

Don’t play music loudly: Ramadan is all about getting in touch with your spirituality.

Blasting Justin Bieber on full volume might just disrupt the connection between your colleague and enlightenment.

Be patient: An empty stomach (and not to forget nicotine withdrawal for those who smoke) brings out the cranky side of all of us. Try not to argue with a fasting person and if they are heating up, gently remind them they are fasting.

ON THE ROAD:

Driving: An hour before sunset, the roads will be jam-packed with people rushing back home or to a restaurant for iftar, so plan your trips accordingly. In fact, if you can wait till after the Maghrib prayer has been called, you’ll be driving on virtually empty roads.

SHOPPING:

Hours: Most shops will stay open till the wee hours of the night as excited shoppers flock to the malls after taraweeh prayers to prepare for Eid. Promotions and Sales: Ramadan is usually the time of the year when shopping centers are brimming with exciting promotions and great sales. Take advantage of that!

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GET IN THE SPIRIT AND CONNECT WITH THE CULTURAL SCENE:

Exchange Ramadan Greetings: Say Ramadan Kareem or Ramadan Mubarak to your colleagues and even random strangers you pass on the street.

Accept Invitations: Attend any iftar and sohour gatherings that you’re invited to and bring a little something for the host or a dish to add to the table!

Ask questions and don’t feel sorry for us: Curiousity is good! If questions pop up, ask away. And don’t forget that despite the miserable expression of a person craving their daily smoke and latte, Muslims fast voluntarily and wait for Ramadan all year round, so don’t feel bad!

Host an iftar: Throw an iftar party for your Muslim friends, order traditional iftar food from a restaurant or home-based caterer (page 56), or try out some recipes in your own kitchen (page 50) and don’t forget the dates and coffee!

Fast for a day: But don’t think of it as starving yourself. Get in touch with your spirituality and share your experience with others.

Charity: Ramadan is about giving, so donate your old clothes to a charity or help the needy by giving out food, water and dates at iftar time.

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TRAVELING:

Booking: Ramadan is a busy period with people leaving to spend Eid in their homelands or those coming to the Kingdom to visit the Holy Mosques. Book your tickets as early as possible to avoid last minute hassles and expensive tickets.

PAPER WORK AND TRAVELING:

Official Documents: Government offices close early during Ramadan, so any renewal of documents can get delayed. Make sure you’re aware of the expiry dates of the most important documents you will need for traveling or other purposes.

OUR LITTLE NS RAMADAN TRADITIO

ANALYZED

SAMBOOSA: The samboosa arrived in the Arabian Peninsula in the 13th and 14th centuries by Indian traders. They are small pastries filled most commonly with ground beef.

Lean meats are great for breaking fasts and gradually reintroducing one’s body back to eating mode.

‘FUL’ (MASHED FAVA BEANS): Ful is generally a breakfast dish, so it makes sense that we would have it as our first meal during Ramadan. Ful is also a dish that is available to everyone and comes at a low price. By having the same meal and experience, Muslims relate to each other without a high cost. Beans are also easily digestible and recommended when breaking fast.

SOUP: It’s a tradition to break the fast with soup due to the fact that a liquid dish prepares the stomach for more food and is easier to digest, making the transition back to food gradual.

VIMTO: The British company found a great market in the Middle East during Ramadan for their sugary raspberry soft drink. It has been stated that the drink worked so well because it gives a sweet rush of energy to drinkers after a long day of fasting. Saudi Arabian Vimto is manufactured by the Aujan Industrial Company and heavily advertises during Ramadan.

SHOPPING AND BAZAARS: Just as the holy month of Ramadan is about counting ones blessings and eliminating excess, Eid is about appreciating what we do have.

Perhaps sometimes shopping can become too extravagant during Ramadan, but it’s a time for appreciation and renewal and buying gifts to connect with our loved ones.

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Business

CHANGE

through social entrepreneurship

By Talah Al Tamimi

With the world’s population a little over seven billion, one billion of them still live on $1.25 a day according to the World Bank. These extreme inequalities have encouraged the concept of social entrepreneurship among individuals who start a business. The goal is not only to make a profit but also to solve a core social problem and initiate change.

TWO OF THE MOST URGENT ISSUES SAUDI ARABIAN

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The definition of a social enterprise is a company with a core purpose directly associated with positive social change and solving pressing social problems by using innovative entrepreneurial ideas. Social entrepreneurs are always looking for new solutions for how things could be better and think of solutions 10-20 years into the future.

Muhammad Yunus is a notable social entrepreneur who won the Noble Peace Prize in 2006 for his work at Grameen Bank.

The company was established in 1983 as a bank for the less fortunate. The bank lent a minimum of $30 to each individual and 97% of the time the money was paid back.

Revenue for the bank in 2010 exceeded $176 million. Mr. Yunus dreams of a world with no poverty and believes that lending to the poor empowers them to get an education, start their own businesses, own their homes and eventually become self-sufficient.

Another example of a successful social business is Khan Academy. The mission of Salman Khan, an MIT and Harvard Business School graduate, is to provide high quality education for anyone, anywhere. This concept is changing the classical education model and allowing anyone access to a free education.

Multinational and private sector companies seem to be jumping on the social enterprise bandwagon as well. For example Coca-Cola is subsidizing solar power to thousands of grocery kiosks in Kenya. These kiosks were previously not connected to the power grid system, and Coca-Cola hopes this initiative will allow them to stay open longer, sell more products and create more revenue.

The private sector, NGOs, foundations and the government can all play a role in promoting the concept of social entrepreneurship. In Saudi Arabia this seems to be the trend, with many different social enterprises being established. Two of the most urgent issues they tackle are female employment and global warming. These social enterprises include:

__ HERFA in Qasim, and SELESLAH in Jeddah are also similar to The Art of Heritage in that they both support women and train them to produce and sell Saudi handicrafts. __ NESMA EMBROIDERY was founded in 2009 in Jeddah to support and empower deaf and hard of hearing women. All employees have extensive training in computer software and design, embroidery machine operation, sewing and garment alteration and machine maintenance. __ NAQAA SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS provides environmental sustainability consulting for established businesses in Saudi Arabia in waste and resource management, indoor air quality management, energy efficiency management and water conservation. The company hopes to implement green solutions for the Saudi private sector.

WANT TO BE A CHANGEMAKER? Here is how you too can get involved:

__ GLOWORK, an online platform to facilitate the hiring of Saudi women and integrate them into the workforce.

• Contact TASAMY, who launched an initiative incubator program for social projects. www.tasamy.com

__ ABDUL LATIF JAMEEL COMMUNITY initiatives. In 2003 they created a special department, BabRizq, to develop solutions and social programs for unemployment, poverty alleviation, and community support.

Through BabRizq programs, over 220,000 jobs have been created so far.

• Apply to the ACUMEN FUND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM in partnership with the KING KHALID FOUNDATION. Fellows work with successful social enterprises and learn the tricks of the trade.

Two Saudi fellows attended the program.

Candidates need to have some financial background and a strong passion for social change and impact. www.kkf.org.sa/ar/partners/ AcumenFund/Pages/default.aspx

__ THE ART OF HERITAGE, a division of Al Nahda Charity, trains thousands of less fortunate Saudi women in crafts and trades. Through The Art of Heritage, which was restructured and registered as a private sector company, the company sells the works of the women- a vast collection of traditional dresses, jewelry, pottery and other objects that reflect Saudi heritage.

• Volunteer at RIYADH+ACUMEN a chapter of the Acumen fund that educates people about social entrepreneurship. riyadh.plusacumen.org

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Business

ABU PRODUCTIVE MOHAMMED FARIS We’ve all seen the animated orange stick guy on YouTube. He’s an early bird, he exercises, prays on time and focuses on his goals. He is a reminder and a role model; he is Productive Muslim. Dressed in an orange tie and armed with an eccentric orange laptop, the mind behind this inspiring series, cleverly dubbed Abu Productive, visits us to answer some questions.

Productive Muslim is quickly gaining popularity. Can you give us a background on how and when it started?

Productive Muslim started in 2007. I was studying in the UK and everyone would ask how I balanced my studies, my social life, two jobs and running the Islamic Society.

I was very keen on productivity and while researching, I realized that Islam teaches a lot about it. I started a personal blog sharing ideas on productivity and spirituality.

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have developed into a full-fledged service for Muslims with workshops, seminars, articles, animations, doodles and iPhone applications.

Can you elaborate on the newsletters, seminars and courses?

We send a weekly newsletter called e-PRO which is a personal message from me to subscribers. From there, I decided I wanted to meet people in person. We started working with host organizations on a twoday seminar called “Leading Productive Lives: Spiritually, Physically, Socially.”

Three thousand students have already gone through this course. Right now Ramadan is coming up so we’re doing a special online course. Once you register, you have access to videos and forums.

What’s the story behind your logo?

Back when I had about two readers a month, one random reader offered to design a logo for me. The logo was a stick man drinking coffee and relaxing. I thought it was really cool. When I was re-launching the website a year later, I spoke to a top UK branding agency and went through so many ideas but still thought the stick man with the coffee was perfect. I asked them to make it 3D and more colorful, hence the orange logo. Once I saw the logo, I wanted animations based on it, and the character came to life. We want

to make our brand fun. We don’t want to be preachy so we use the concept of funny guy animations to convey serious messages.

How can we make this Ramadan a productive one? First of all, visit Productive Muslim. Have sincere intentions and work hard. My favorite quote from Finding Nemo is “Just keep swimming,” because that’s how you get to your destination. Life is short so if you drop dead half way through at least you were moving in the right direction. Try to go through a technology fast during Ramadan, at least during fasting hours.

A TYPICAL DAY IN THE LIFE OF ABU PRODUCTIVE:

Wake up early, pray Fajr, read Quran, go to the gym, have breakfast with my wife, get ready, go to work until 4:30, head home, relax, have dinner, pray Maghrib, watch TedTalks, and work on Productive Muslim after Isha’a. By 10:30-11, I’m knocked out.

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Business

Raha Moharrak HER JOURNEY TO THE

TOP!

By Rayan Khayat

It took Raha two months to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, seven other mountains around the world to prepare herself, and just over one year to accomplish it all. She stood at the top of the highest mountain on Earth, in a very small space among her 20 fellow climbers and surrounded by countless world flags. “You did it! You did it!” screamed her friends - she looked at her feet and could not believe it. We had the opportunity to have a conversation with Raha to ask her about her incredibleh whirlwind of an adventure.

Raha Moharrak, 27, was born and raised right here in Jeddah and graduated high school from My Little House School. She pursued a major in visual communications at the American University of Sharjah and now works as a freelance art director.

Growing up, Raha dreamed for an exciting adventure, a real one that pushed her limits.

She always heard about climbers breaking records and reaching the highest points in the world, and it struck her as the perfect adventure. She personally shares that it was a deep and unstoppable yearning that she couldn’t avoid. It was a feeling that finally convinced her father. Raha says one has to fight for their journey and to have conviction and great determination. With the blessing of her family, she began her journey that would take her all over the world.

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and the method to climbing these mountains is unique. They would move up to a certain level and then let their bodies get used to the altitude and temperature and then come back down to regain their strength, then continue the same process but gradually making their way up. When it was time to sleep, their assistants would help pitch the tents, but there were so many levels of comfort throughout the climb. She would sleep on a blow up mattress and in two sleeping bags. Discomfort however was the least of her troubles; there were other dreadful challenges along the way. Raha says she saw the corpses of failed climbers along the way, and that she got a fever. The weather was also exhausting; it was raining, snowing, sunny and cloudy all in one day.

When Raha first applied to climb Mt. Everest, she was rejected for not having enough experience. Thus started the training process that lasted about a year. First off was going to Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro.

This was one of Raha’s favorite climbs because it was her first. Raha suffered from hypothermia and was in an awful state, but thankfully she recovered and reached the summit. Astoundingly, her next climbs were Kala Patthar, Pico De Orizaba and Iztaccihuatl in Mexico, Aconcagua in Argentina, Elbrus in Russia, and Vinson Massif in Antarctica. Raha climbed the mountains of Antarctica with a sled to give herself a cold shock before Mt. Everest.

One of Raha’s favorite aspects of this whole journey was that she met many people from different cultures. In the end, Raha turned out to be a special case. It only took her about one year to prepare to climb Mt. Everest, while it took some others, like those who were with her, more than a decade.

The moment to climb Everest finally came, and it was going to be a long and rigorous process. With four bags of gear, Raha and her team went off. The temperature at the mountain reaches to about -45 or -50 degrees Celsius; climbing it takes a toll on the body and one needs to acclimatize to be prepared.

Mt. Everest is divided into four base camps

She said that many people have asked if she reached a point where she felt like giving up. Never at all, she answered.

However she did think at times “What am I doing here?!” Her father and family believed in her dreams and supported her throughout the whole process, and there was no turning back. One night, when it was snowy and sunny at the same time, they finally made it.

She couldn’t believe it. She was literally on top of the world. Everyone was screaming, and she could barely hear anything.

One of her fellow climbers was Sheikh Mohammad al Qassimi of the UAE, who was raising funds for the education of Nepalese children. Raha took it as a chance to also bring attention to the cause. Raha states that she wishes the younger generation of Saudi courage and hopes that they can overcome their fears and fight for what they want and believe in. After this incredible journey, Raha feels that she has paid her dues to herself and that she can now move on to her next big adventure.

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Business

Saudi Student

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“Wins Most Investable Award by the Sophia Business Angles” Enwani started off due to one of the most common and frustrating occurrences of life in Saudi Arabia: trying to give directions to the delivery guy! With Enwani all you have to do is register your mobile number and address and the rest becomes a breeze. Recently, the Sophia Business Angels announced the winners of its International Spring Venture Academy and Coaching Day, which took place at Skema Executive Business School, with Enwani as the winner of Most Investable Company.

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Twenty-two Saudi high school students from all over the Kingdom participated in the annual Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) that took place between May 12-17, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. Intel ISEF is the world’s biggest international pre-college science competition in which around 1,600 students from 70 different countries participate. Saudi Arabia has been competing in this competition for seven consecutive years now and has been improving year after year and currently ranks third globally (based on the total number of awards) behind Canada and the United States.

The Saudi government supported the participating students by granting them access to the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) laboratories. The Saudi students participated in 18 innovative studies ranging from medicine and health sciences to plant sciences, and brought home eight awards from different fields.

The Grand Awards won by the Saudi students this year include: 3rd Award in Biochemistry to Hassan Nezar Khdary, 16, Riyadh, and Khaled Manahi Alkozman, 17, Riyadh; 4th Award in Engineering: Materials and Engineering to Rund Essam Tawfiq, 17, Dammam, and Sarah Hasan Al Abdullatif, 16, Dhahran; 4th Award in Environmental Sciences to Reem Ahmed Al Rabiah, 17, Riyadh; 4th Award in Medicine and Health Sciences to Mohammed Abdulfattah Aldajani, 16, Dhahran; and 2nd Award in Plant Sciences to Abdullah Hassan Bu Khamsin, 17, Dammam.

The special awards the students received include: 3rd Award in Physics to Ahmed Nabil Halawani, 17, Jeddah; 3rd Award in Psychology to Othman Abdullah Alodan, 17, Al-Jubail, and Abdulmalik Mohammed Aloufi, 17, Al-Jubail; and 2nd Award in Experimental Mechanics to Alma Amad Alhussaini, 17, Khobar.

A survey carried out by Cairo’s Institute of Social Sciences of the Arab World states that productivity of Arab businesses during Ramadan drops by 78%!

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DID YOU KNOW T President Obama issued U.S. postage stamps celebrating Eid.

The shortest duration of daylight is at the Arctic circle, 4 hours! But Muslims there usually fast according to Makkah’s hours.

Australia celebrates Eid with a huge multicultural Eid Festival and Fair.

In parts of Palestine and Lebanon, drummers go around town making noise to wake people up for suhour.

It is a custom in Indonesia to visit the graves of loved ones during Eid to clean the grave and recite “Surat Yaseen.”

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Najdi

Ramadan

By Johara Al Mogbel

ALLAAAAAAAAHU AKBAR ALLAAAAAAHU AKBAR...

It’s the Maghrib athan, the mosques are calling. But it isn’t any normal sunset.

Everywhere is quiet and families are gathered around the dining table. In my house, my grandfather is reading the Quran. My uncle is waiting near the door to catch the first sounds of the prayer call and my mother is performing dua’a, her body towards the Qiblah. My grandmother is in the kitchen putting the final touches on the legaymat (fried balls of dough covered in honey or syrup). The children are surprisingly still for once. It’s the first day of Ramadan after all, and they are waiting too.

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Ramadan is easily the most important month in the Hijri calendar, along with the Hajj season. Thirty days of fasting followed by the Muslim holiday of Eid. A complete set of traditions have been built around the holy month over the centuries. When one factors in that Muslims are, by nature, family-oriented people and food is an important part of our culture, it’s no wonder that the mere act of breaking fast has turned into a colorful feast with the whole family (extended included) taking part.

It is also no wonder that with the large area Saudi Arabia covers, Saudi traditions themselves would have their own subtleties and differences between each area and the other, a mire of old routines, preferences, joy, and familial relations.

In Najd, the difference begins with the way iftar is presented. In some families or formal feasts, only the dates, gahwa (Arabic coffee), and in some occasions, legaymat are set on the table when the Maghrib athan is called.

Then after the men come back from the mosque, the rest of the food is served. In other families, the habit is to serve the entire iftar in one go, right when the Maghrib athan is called and the meal is finished before the men go to the mosque.

The sort of food itself differs between one area and another. With some families, jareesh, rice and meat are a necessary staple, while other families prefer lighter meals with only soup, samboosa and salads. Most families make legeymat, jubniya, or tawah for afterwards. Vimto is a perennial favorite (although personally I prefer fresh juices to the sugar-blasted berry drink. But sshhh,

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don’t tell anyone). The TV would be on; first on a channel carrying Makkah’s Maghrib athan, and then most likely to a favorite show.

As for the typical Najdi wardrobe, most women would be in colorful modern or traditional jalabiyat, in accordance to the spirit of the month. There’s just something about wearing a jalabiyah that fits in with everything else.

Then it’s time for taraweeh, after isha prayer.

Everyone troops out to the nearest masjid (mosque), and some even go to a distant mosque if they like its imam’s tarteel, the intonation of his voice as he reads Quran.

The taraweeh prayer might span 30 to 60 minutes and is a beautifully spiritual prayer, a perfect ending to a day filled with fasting, du’a, giving, charity, and family.

After taraweeh people usually leave to their individual houses to relax after the hectic iftar, and sleep before suhour, then prepare for another day. Lately, however, a lot of people have been spending all night awake until fajr and sleeping through the morning.

Then there’s gargai’aan, a tradition borrowed from the Eastern Province. On the 15th or 28 DESTINATION RIYADH

16th day of the month, a party is thrown for children to mark the middle of the month and to celebrate their piousness in the past days and encourage it in the following two weeks. In older days children would walk around the neighborhood in traditional jalabiyat and thobes, singing and knocking on neighbors’ doors who would then give them a special mix of nuts, sweets and candies as a reward for their fasting.

Nowadays, families gather together in a house or istraha and throw a party with a bouncy castle and treat bags filled with chocolate and more modern candy. Although children don’t get to celebrate throughout the neighborhood, the spirit is still there. For some, like the Zubara of Sudair, traditions begin early on before Ramadan even begins, with graish, a lunch held a day or two before Ramadan as a farewell for the month of Sha’aban. Each family brings a dish or two and sits down together to usher in the holy month.

No matter where you come from or where you spend your Ramadan, charity, selflessness, family and affection will be at the heart of it. The food and varying traditions are simply reflections of our own histories and local culture.

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There are various charity organizations in town that you can work with to do your part this Ramadan, but there are also many other ways to give. Here is your 30-day plan this year.

DAY 1:

DAYS

OF GIVING DAY 5:

Organize a group of people and spend the first hour of iftar serving some dates and water to people at traffic lights.

Keep your leftovers from iftar every day. Maybe get your neighbors involved and give them to the less fortunate or to your neighborhood mosque.

DAY 2:

DAY 6:

Have the family sit down and commit into breaking a bad habit this Ramadan. Set clear goals and share ideas on how you can provide support to each other to achieve them.

Charitable Society for the Memorization of the Qur’an Tel: 92001799 Web: www.qk.com.sa

DAY 7:

Go to alHaram shopping Center and you can spend as little as 500 SR on a whole new wardrobe for a family in need.

Go through your closet and get rid of your old clothes. Not only does that make space for your new wardrobe for Eid but you can drop them off at your nearest charity organization.

DAY 4:

DAY 8:

DAY 3:

Bunyan Charity Women's Association for Family Development

Web: http://bunyan.org.sa/ar/ Twitter: @BunyanCharity

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Zahra Breast Cancer Association Location: Takhassussi St. Tel: +966-11-483-3652

DAY 9:

Volunteer for the “Usra Sadeeqa” Big Brother, Big Sister Program through Helping Hands KSA. www.helpinghandsksa.com

DAY 10:

Bring your kindness to the streets by keeping your cool while driving. Some of your fellow drivers maybe agitated on the road, rushing to get home for iftar.

Instead of getting upset and aggressively handling your steering wheel, remember the meaning of Ramadan and just give way.

DAY 11:

Charitable Society for the Care of Orphans (Ensan) Tel: 920001133

Web: www.ensan.org.sa

DAY 12:

Arrange a special visit with your friends and loved ones

to one of the children’s cancer wards; prepare food, games, and activities to bring smiles to patients and their families.

DAY 13:

Sprinkle around some Ramadan spirit by giving out lanterns to each family in your neighborhood. That way you will get the whole street in a festive mood.

DAY 14:

King Abdul-Aziz Shelter for Abused Women & Children Tel: 800116066

DAY 15:

Learn about all kinds of charities around the world by visiting (www.charitynavigator.com)

DAY 16:

Disabled Children’s Association Web: www.dca.org.sa Tel: +966-11-4543913 Email: riyad@dca.org.sa

DAY 17:

Instead of distributing ready made meals to poor neighborhoods, why not give out some necessary cooking ingredients that will last them longer and give them freedom to create their own meals according to their needs. For example flour, rice, dough, sugar and wheat.

DAY 18:

Children Care Association

Location: Olaya St. Web: childcare.org.sa Tel: +966-11-4949067

DAY 19:

Place a swear jar at work and home. Whenever anybody swears during their fast they drop a riyal or more into the jar, and by the end of the month you give that amount away to charity.

DAY 20:

The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center Blood Bank

Web: www.facebook.com/ kfshrc.bloodbank Tel: +966-11- 442 4259

DAY 21:

Get the kids involved, set up an arts and crafts day and let your kids go wild by creating goodie bags or candy bags to distribute to other kids in preparation for Eid.

DAY 22:

National Society for Human Rights Tel: +966-11-2102223

DAY 23:

Simply smile today! To your neighbors, friends, coworkers- a smile is the simplest way of giving.

DAY 24:

Learning Disabilities Organization Mob: +966-595131466 Web: www.sld.org.sa

DAY 25:

If you live in a building, organize a schedule between your neighbors where each of you provides the iftar meal of that day for the building guard.

DAY 26:

Extend your kindness to all of God’s creatures; adopt an abandoned pet. facebook.com/Open.Paws

DAY 27:

Collect your old Qurans or buy some new ones, then donate them to your nearest mosque.

DAY 28:

Enabling Marriage & Family Support Tel: +966-11-6919999

DAY 29:

Eid is almost here! Why not add something extra to the bonus you give out to your maids and drivers by gifting them something new to wear this year for Eid. They will greatly appreciate that.

DAY 30:

Al Nahda Charitable Women’s Society

Web: www.alnahda-ksa.org Tel:+966-11-4650029

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Nights of

Ramadan Fun for the Whole Family

This Ramadan happens to fall right in the middle of summer vacation. In order to help you make the most of it, we’ve prepared a list of 30 things you can do with your family.

1. Donate to charities or buy an iftar sa’im voucher that will provide iftar for one person all through Ramadan.

(Check page 30) 2. Play Ramadan trivia!

Come up with fun questions and find out who knows the most about the holy month.

3. Celebrate Ramadan by decorating your house with lanterns, lights and banners kids can make.

4. Keep your kids busy by assigning chores like helping out in the kitchen and cleaning up their closets.

5. If you're having a big iftar party, set up an arts and crafts table for the kids.

They can decorate lanterns or play with leftover samboosa dough.

7. Watch your favorite Ramadan series, but don't watch too much TV. Pick one or two and watch the rest on reruns later.

8. Gather your family and go visit a local charity or a children's hospital. (Refer to page 30) 6. Create a traditional platter with dates, dried fruits, nuts and dips. You can even include an Arabic coffee set!

Wrap it neatly and you'll have a nice gift ready for any Ramadan invitation.

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9. Give everyone in the kitchen a day off! Take the family out for iftar at a "Ramadan Tent" set up in hotels and restaurants.

10. Distribute food, water,

or 10 SR calling cards to the workers toiling in the heat.

11. Gather the kids for

18. Prepare iftar boxes

Dr. Tariq Al Suwaidan has videos on the prophets’ stories on: www.suwaidan. com and on his YouTube channel.

19. Get creative with henna.

stories about the prophets or Ramadan traditions in different countries.

with the kids and give them away to workers or at your local mosque.

Kids can trace patterns using washable markers.

24. Visit the planetarium at the King Fahad Cultural Center and watch the moon and stars.

25. Have an iftar picnic at a nearby park or in the desert.

12. Have a "screen-free"

night. Switch off all electronics and play cards or Carrom together instead.

20. Go shopping downtown 13. Call family and friends

you haven't seen in a while, schedule a catch-up session.

14. Host a "potluck" iftar

where each guest can bring a dish. That way you can enjoy the company minus the stress.

15. Organize a movie night and watch The Message (Al-Risala).

16. Join a gym. Many are

open late and offer night classes. (Healthy Ramadan, page 66)

17. Have a “switch night” in which the men prepare iftar for a change!

at old traditional malls like Bat-ha, Swegah, or Owais and Taiba.

21. Invite your non-Muslim friends and neighbors for iftar. Encourage them to ask about your culture and fasting.

22. Encourage and help children learn some Ramadan prayers.

23. Make a gratitude jar.

Have every member of the household list the things they are thankful for on small pieces of paper, then pick one every night and read it out to the rest of the family.

26. Call loved ones who

are away and wish them a “Ramadan Kareem.”

27. Learn the 99 names of Allah with the family.

28. Ask your children to

decorate and color Eid greeting cards/envelopes and fill gift bags with treats to give out in Eid.

29. Plan a special Eid day

"treasure hunt." Plant clues around the house that lead to fun prizes.

30. Visit old Riyadh,

Dereyah and take a stroll down the capital’s history.

Don’t miss out on the baleela and Eid sweets shopping!

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Explore KSA

THAWR

WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGAN

By Lama Alem

Makkah is known as a mountainous region, with many mountains holding in their nooks memories of historical events that have since shaped our history. One of these crevices of history is Ghar Thawr (Bull Cave), which is where the Prophet (may peace be upon him) and his companion Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) spent three days and nights hiding from Quraish on their journey from Makkah to Madinah.

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LOCATION The cave is located in Jabal Thawr (Bull Mountain), which was previously known as Jabal At’hal. The mountain was renamed after Thawr bin Manaf after he had resided in the mountain; it is also said to look like a bull when facing the east. The mountain is located several kilometers south of Makkah, perched between Sahl Wadi Al-Mafjar on the east and Bat’haa’a Quraish District on the west and looks over Al-Hijra District.

INFORMATION Jabal Thawr is 728 meters high and 760 meters above sea level, making it one of the highest mountains in the area. It stretches for 4,123 meters from north to south and around 4,000 meters from east to west. It is also very hilly and full of caves.

HISTORY The renowned cave, Ghar Thawr, is a hollow rock 1.25 meters high. It has two entrances: one on the western side, which is the one Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) used and another located on the eastern side. Since the cave’s history holds a special place in Muslims’ hearts, it has attracted countless Muslims from all around the world. Hundreds left their names marked on rocks in different languages to mark their journey to the cave. Over the years, people have paved the path that leads to the cave, and made some stairs to aid the visitors in their climb. Not only that, but there are a couple of stops along the way and on the top in which climbers can rest, drink water, and buy trinkets and souvenirs.

DIRECTION It takes around an hour to reach the cave, but it has been described by many as a hard climb - even with all the aid that was meant to ease the journey. We can only imagine how it was for the Prophet (PBUH) and Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, who had to undertake this journey in much harder circumstances, all for the sake of spreading the message of Islam.

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Special Places

Things to Do this

By Layla

The Diplomatic Quarters is perhaps one of the closest hideaways you can go to in Riyadh. A foreign sanctuary in its own right, DQ is the home of different embassies, consular offices and local international organizations.

Beyond the gates and barricades of DQ also lie parks, centers and activities that leave you wondering if you’re still within the city confines.

Enjoy a fun day at the wave pool The Sports Club’s outdoor pool area is definitely one of Riyadh’s hidden gems.

A large wave pool, children’s pools, waterslides, sun chairs in a garden setting and a restaurant offering healthy meals and fresh juices. What more can you ask for? There are specific days for men and women, yet membership is required to enter.

Take a long walk on the nature trail that encircles the Diplomatic Quarters The track can be accessed from anywhere on the parameters of the DQ. Along the 20 kilometers of the track, enjoy the wildlife, the breathtaking scenery of Wadi Hanifa and the cooling breeze from the valley, and take a rest at one of the numerous shady parks along the way.

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Enjoy an outdoor breakfast at Kindy Plaza Sit in the shade next to the cooling fountains and choose from a variety of different breakfast places such as Kudu, Diet Center, Quiznos and House of Donuts. Seating is open for singles and families alike.

Children and teenagers enjoy bicycling, roller-skating and rollerboarding around the spacious plaza.

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Visit the Prince Salman Science Oasis It is located off Circle 4 inside the Sports Club facilities. The center offers interesting and fun activities for children and is a learning experience for the entire family. During the summer the center organizes various scientific courses for kids.

Wander around the beautifully designed and lush gardens of the Diplomatic Quarter Each has a unique design, indigenous plants and flowers, rest places, shaded walkways and playgrounds for kids. All the parks have attractive fountains to cool you down.

Visit the luxurious women’s only center, Manahil, for a day of pampering

Make use of the numerous exercise stations along the track. Women can bike here freely without having to worry about their abaya getting caught in the wheels.

Enjoy the cooling breeze and fantastic views down to Wadi Hanifa with its hundreds of palm trees and historical Diriyah in the distance from the Annafel park This park, located on the walking track close to Tuwaiq Kindergarten, off Circle 8, has three waterfalls and is the perfect place for a picnic!

Play a game of football, basketball, cricket or any of your favorite sports at the Yamamah Park

It is located in the Fazari Plaza. Delicious Italian meals, abaya-free area and no reservations required.

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In addition to the plentiful spa and salon services, Manahil offers a design shop, restaurant, gym, indoor pool, dancing and swimming classes for children and ladies.

Feast your eyes on the

Take your bike out on the walking trail for an amazing workout with the best scenery in Riyadh

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Dine in a relaxed and open setting at the Italian restaurant, Scalinis

eclectic and fascinating architecture of the Diplomatic Quarter buildings World-renowned architects contributed to the diverse, albeit unique architectural style faithful to the Najdi region. Be sure to check out the Cultural Palace, Tuwaiq Palace on the edge of Wadi Hanifa, the Fortress America, and Kindy Plaza mosque and surroundings. From the embassies; special mention goes to the Japanese, Ethiopian, and Indonesian embassies and the official residences of Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria.

It is located off Circle 8. The park has a large and shady fountain area, various different children’s playgrounds, a large grass field, a soccer and basketball court, a mosque and a track perfect for walks and bicycling in the shade.

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Take horse riding lessons at the Al Aghar Equestrian Club The club also has a closed off poolside area available for renting by the hour, open to non-members and families. Separate ladies and men’s days and family days are Fridays.

Enjoy lunch or a refreshing drink on Riyadh’s only nonsegregated outdoor terrace located on the plaza off Circle 7 Choose your refreshments between Crepe World, Starbucks, Subway and Dunkin Donuts, and sit under the cooling mists feeling worlds away from Riyadh’s hustle and bustle.

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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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Isabel Marant brings her French touch to H&M

Lomar New Season Collection

H&M is proud to announce its autumn collaboration with Parisian designer Isabel Marant. With her effortless style, Isabel Marant has created a widely influential and successful take on Paris chic. Mixing urban attitude, boho elegance and rock ‘n’ roll spirit, she delivers a genuine French allure. For H&M, Isabel Marant will create a wardrobe of must-have pieces inspired by her signature style. Available from November 14, 2013, in around 250 stores worldwide and online, the collection features clothing and accessories for women and teenagers. Isabel will also, for the first time, create a collection for men.

Lomar has launched a new collection with more than 25 new models. Lomar’s latest collection is a combination of varied styles from casual to formal, lounge wears to business meetings, and a capsule collection for kids thobes. Suitable pieces for summer, Ramadan and Eid. This new seasonal collection comes after the successful launching of Lomar’s latest innovation of the new Perfumed Thobes.

Also, a capsule Kids Collection designed to fit the Eid spirit of fun and comfy with an edgy kid look. The Kids Collection presents the new Rainbow and the new Eidiyah designs.

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Nasiba Hafiz is a Saudi ready-to-wear fashion designer. Her label “Nasiba Hafiz” is inspired by old school glamour, tailored for the modern day woman.

1 Alexander Wang bag 2 Chanel Mascara 3 Net-a-Porter measuring tape 4 Hoola by Benefit 5 Prada card holder 6 Prada make up pouch 7 Ruby Woo by MAC 8 Red scarf bought from India 9 Saint Laurent shades 10 Vaseline 11 iPhone portable battery 12 Bobbi brown face touch up 13 Refresh tears eyedrops 14 Zile Elderflowers Candy

Short & Sweet

Tala Samman

Born in Chicago, raised in Dubai, originally Syrian, The London College of Fashion graduate Tala Samman edited the first blog to come out of the UAE in 2009. Her style blog, Myfashdiary.com, is one of Dubai’s best blogs. It won awards for best blog in Dubai, the Marie Claire, UK Blog, and Twitter awards. Tala was also named one of Dubai’s Hot 100 in 2011. She collaborated with NetA-Porter, ASOS, Tom Ford, and Halston, and also hosted and styled numerous events.

Tala is also a Huffington Post contributor and has interviewed the likes of Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera, and Nicole Richie. She is also a former fashion editor at a Middle Eastern Condé Nast’s title.

whats your favorite Print: Graphics Item of clothing: Leather biker jacket Jewelery: Bold gold cuffs Stone: Vintage gems Bag: Classic totes - preferably Givenchy!

Shoe Brand: Tabitha Simmons Song: Anything by Lana Del Rey Nail Polish: Essie’s Butler please Dish: Mexican Quesadillas Movie: My all time favorite is Ben Affleck’s The Town. I’m in love with him as an actor and as a director.

T.V Show: Hometown and The Following Flower: Peonies Art Piece: Modern pop Artist: Dominique Dubien Singer: Lana Del Ray Actor/Actress: Ryan Gosling (because he’s gorgeous).

Style Icon: Marianne Faithful Designer: At the moment, loving Ostwald Helagson Workout: Flywheel indoor cycling, Flybarre, Tracy Anderson, and Pilates.

Beauty Must have: Clarins Flash beauty balm Favorite city: Dubai and New York

Ramadan

THOBES

By Najwa Al Dadeer Image Consultant

Ramadan thobes (kaftans) collection

by Razan Alazzouni.

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Rubaiyat is the luxury fashion trend setter of the Kingdom. It offers multi-brand and mono-branded boutiques throughout the Kingdom, and a broad range of exclusive selections of the luxury fashion names.

Lanvin SR 1,975

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Code 8 SR 2,200

Lanvin SR 2,825

Saint Laurent SR 3,975

Barbara Bui SR 2,370

DVF SR 9,125

Bobbies SR 985

DVF SR 1,725

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Free Mob SR 1,410

Lanvin SR 2,425

Dolce & Gabanna SR 11,275

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Bottega Veneta SR 4,800

Balenciaga SR 6,975

Aperlai SR 3,390

Miu Miu SR 5,405

Saint Laurent SR 20,825

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Prada SR 7,350

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Prada SR 11,350

Lanvin SR 3,950

Lanvin SR 3,575

Victoria Beckham SR 6,070

Lanvin SR 6,075

Prada SR 6,550

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Christopher Kane SR 1,200

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by Mazin Al-Maimani

Mazin Al-Maimani is our in-house Graphic Designer and a fashion enthusiast.

Here are a few of his current favorite items to ease your Ramadan shopping experience.

Alexander McQueen (cane) SR 2,200

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Zara SR 155

Santiago Gonzalez SR 2,650

Jack Spade iPhone Cover SR 150 (each)

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Zara SR 279

Jack Spade SR 245

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Paul Smith SR 1,650

Marsèll SR 2,000 Lomar SR 1,200

Criminal Damage SR 150

Criminal Damage SR 150

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AMI SR 760

Sperry Top Sider SR 600

Christopher Kane SR 3,700

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Fashion & Shopping

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OF ABAYAS If I mentioned the word abaya today, what would pop into your mind? Would you imagine a shapeless black cloak only meant to cover you up and make you look frumpy? Or would you visualize an elegant and structured robe embellished with sequins, lace, colorful patterns and details, tastefully tailored to resemble one’s sense of beauty and style?

My bet is you’re thinking of the latter.

Thankfully, gone are the days when abayas looked like dull and boring traditional outer garment and at times misconstrued to be a symbol oppression and concealment that women were forced to wear. Nowadays Saudi females have embraced this cultural tradition, which is technically the law. This proudly reflects their religious integrity and national entity while enjoying the individuality and modernization that comes along with wearing it.

Over the years, the abaya has evolved and transformed through many faces and purposeful phases. Originally, Bedouin women wore abayas on their heads to protect themselves from harsh weather conditions in the desert. It is also said that the black abaya came from Turkey and Iraq more than 80 years ago, consisting of a bottom “skirt” part and a top “scarf” part which covered the head and torso.

Eventually, the abaya became a religious symbol of conservatism and modesty in many Middle Eastern and Muslim countries.

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Abaya designers have completely gone out-of-the-box and elevated it to new levels transforming it to a stylish fashion statement that can reflect a female’s personality, while being practical and overall, stylish.

People are coming up with innovative ideas like slip on, zipper fastening, with pockets or belts. A lot of abayas these days are artistically decorated with unusual materials like studs, spikes and cuffs, or integrated with dynamic elements such as florals, silk, tricot, embroidery patches and patterns leading all the way up to the uncustomary and funky step-into-pants abaya. girls beginning from middle school after educational opportunities for girls became more available in the Kingdom. During the seventies, ladies threw the abayas (which looked more like a cape with small slits for the hands and made of feather-weight silk) over their shoulders and wrapped the bottom part of it around their arms, making it technically at hip level (of course, they wore long dresses or maxi skirts underneath).

Alternatively they would wear it at full length if they had pants on.

In 1980, the abaya underwent a serious transformation as the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice started enforcing strict laws regarding the shape of the abaya and the way it was to be worn; plain black material that covered you loosely from head to toe. Not until the late nineties was the abaya given a bit of a break, giving meaning and reason to its main purpose, which is to decently conceal a woman’s figure in public.

Recent developments in the world of abayasthe most daring to date- are influenced by numerous trends from practical and seasonal styles to architectural elements, western couture and international fashion. All these factors have been embodied in the abaya, making it range in quality, price (which can sometimes reach thousands of Riyals), and most recently, in color as well.

Seasonal and special occasion abayas such as Ramadan, Eid, bridal abayas, lightweight cotton summer abayas and even thick velvet and knit abayas for the cold winters are also a continuously evolving trend.

While some might argue the abaya has lost its integrity with some wild and unconventional alterations, others justify the change by the evolving times, trends and styles around us.

With the abaya rising as an element of high fashion, and abaya businesses in full boom all over the Gulf, one can only anticipate what modern day creations are still to come.

In addition, when you consider abayas are being sent down catwalks, star-featured in special exhibits and bazaars, and are available for sale or special orders on websites, you can truly understand the affect of globalization on the abaya, and subsequently, the impact of the abaya on women, designers, buyers and people in general all around the world.

Ultimately, your abaya says a lot about you.

So whether you find yourself wearing it willingly, as your faithful belief of religious dress standards, by choice as a cultural, or fashionable identity, or if you’re stuck somewhere in between, try to imagine what Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada would hypothetically say if she saw you: “This Abaya has EVERYTHING to

do with you!”

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Fashion & Shopping

GADGETS Element Touch Lamp SR 380 For your desk or on a side table, by just touching the surface the super-bright LED light of this table lamp will instantly brighten your space. To turn it off, you just touch it again. It is finely crafted with a polished chrome finish for a modern look. The bright LED light works with a touch of the curved frame.

Available at sadashop.com

Libratone Zipp AirPlay Speaker SR 1,999 Share your music anywhere, anytime! Libratone Zipp is an easy-to-use, wireless sound system that provides up to eight hours of battery time. Moreover, you can stream your favorite tunes with PlayDirect and AirPlay technology directly from your music device.

Available at iZone

Notebook & Pencil SR 80 Never lose your pencil again!

Now it’s always right where you need it- inside your notebook.

Just in case you prefer to use a pen, this notebook has been designed to hold a bic crystal perfectly. 100 vanilla-colored pages with 1cm grid lines and an elastic strap to hold the notebook closed.

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Touch and Learn Pen SR 619 Touch and Learn® is an amazing system that will change the way you read Islamic books. Simply touch a verse of the Qur’an with the pen and you can hear how the verse is recited by your favorite Qari and learn about its vocabulary, its grammar, the various Qira’aat, tajweed rules, reasons of revelations, tafseer, related Hadiths, and more.

Available at touchandlearn.com

Alfajr Azan Clock SR 223 Al Fajr is just about the best prayer Azan clock on the market in terms of manufacturing quality and design. This clock is programmed to use the local taqweem method or the most widely used system for your city. It keeps prayer times for over 250 cities around the world and is also highly customizable.

Available at amazon.com

Mouse Pads SR 45 This mouse pad has a whirling dervish and is made of heavyduty recycled rubber. The matte finish image will not fade or peel.

It is machine washable, and can be cleaned using a mild detergent.

(Dimensions are 8” W x 8” H x 1/4” D) Available at amazon.com

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GIFTS SOUVENIRS SAUDI ARTS & CRAFTS

An exquisite collection of authentic, original, handcrafted pieces from Saudi Arabia that reflect the country's heritage, culture and creative talent. Their Saudi coin designed silver and gold jewelry are great accessories to complement your Ramadan wardrobe. They suggest pairing them with your Jalabiya. Saudi Arts and Crafts also offer Najdi embellished housewares, traditional pottery, dĂŠcor and artwork. You can browse through their e-catalogue and place your orders via email.

Email: saudicrafts@gmail.com Facebook: /saudiartsandcrafts

ALTERNATIF CANDLES

Alternatif is a go-to place for organic skin care and beauty products. They have also attracted quite a number of patrons with their 100% soy ShaMOUee and luxury massage candles all made in KSA. The natural fragrant oils used in their candles offer a very familiar cacophony of Arab scents and come in Saudi-inspired packaging for an instant gift purchase. They deliver for free in Riyadh.

Tel: +966-11-2104441 Facebook: /ALTERnatifs

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NADIYA DATES

Nadiya Dates offers luxury Arabian dates packaged in beautiful boxes, ready to be gifted to your loved ones. You can choose from different types of whole dates or stuffed and chocolate covered dates. With Nadiya, you can always expect unmatched quality and freshness neatly arranged in elegant and colorful boxes. Nadiya Dates can be found in Danube, Panda, You can also order customized corporate boxes for your next office event!

Tel: +966-2-6066103 Web: www.nadiyadates.com

AURA LIVING

If you’re looking to give home fashion items for relatives that are culturally inspired with a modern take, then Aura Iconic collection may interest you. They have contemporary styled Arab coffee sets, oriental incense burners and the like. Their panorama showroom has these items on display.

Facebook: /Aura living Instagram: @auraliving

DEIRA SOUQS

This is more of a gifts and souvenirs shopping destination that simply cannot be left amiss when you’re looking for truly traditional items. The souqs (markets) of Deira offer everything from antiques, Arab rugs, Middle-Eastern fabrics, décor, housewares and even an alley for shops selling gold and jewelry.

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Dining Around Town

SAMBOOSA Recipes 101

By Halah Gandeel

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The holy month of Ramadan is full of many different traditions in every house. However, the one tradition that we all have in common is the samboosa mania that takes over the month – but it seems like each family makes it awesomely different. We at Destination Riyadh have gathered some of the most common and popular samboosa recipes so we can all get in on the delicious action and try something new!

BASIC

Samboosa

BOUF WITH CHEESE / MINCED BEEF Ingredients: 2 cups flour

¼ cup vegetable oil 1 glass warm water salt to taste

Stuffing: White Hungary cheese or minced beef with 1 medium onion finely chopped

Preparing Bouf Dough: • Mix the oil, flower and salt in a bowl until the oil disappears. Then gradually add the warm water to the mix until the dough is created.

• Form dough balls in the size of your choice then place them in a tray.

• Cover the tray with a plastic wrap and leave for two hours.

Preparing Minced Beef: • Take your minced beef out of the freezer the night before to defrost gradually.

Place the beef in a pan with 1 medium sized chopped onion, sprinkle some salt to taste and fry it on medium heat until brown and onions are translucent. Then store it to the side until ready to stuff.

Directions: • Spread each dough ball using a dough roller, place about a teaspoon of stuffing, whether it’s simply cheese or minced beef in the middle of the dough as your stuffing.

• Once you stuff each samboosa, seal it into the shape desired using a little bit of flour to stick the ends well together.

• Fry each samboosa with some vegetable oil until golden yellow.

Serve warm!

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MEAT AND POTATOES

Samboosa Ingredients: Pastry: Ready made samboosa sheets (about 50 pcs)

½ cup water or 125 ml, cold 2 tbsp corn flour

1 cup vegetable oil

Stuffing: 2 medium potatoes or 400 g 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 500g minced beef

2 medium onions or 250 g, finely chopped

1 cup flat leaf fresh parsley or 75 g, finely chopped 2 cubes Maggi Chicken Bouillon or 20 g

½ cup water or 125 ml, hot 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

CHEESE AN BUTTER

Samboosa Ingredients: Dough: 3 cups flour

Preparing the Potatoe Stuffing:

• Peel and cut potatoes to 1cm cubes and set aside.

• In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil, add potato cubes and fry until golden, then remove and set aside.

• In the same pan brown minced meat, add chopped onions and fry until onions are translucent.

• Add chopped parsley and the Maggi Chicken Bouillon and water and simmer for five minutes until liquid is absorbed.

• Stir in previously fried potatoes and remove the filling from heat, cover and then cool down to room temperature.

• Dissolve corn flour and cold water until smooth and milky.

1 teaspoon baking powder

Stuffing: A mix of white French cheese and white Hungary cheese.

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• Place about a tablespoon of the filling on the samboosa pastry and roll to desired shape, making sure the filling is completely covered. Brush with the cornstarch mixture to seal the ends of the pastry.

• Pan fry rolled samboosa in hot vegetable oil and place on kitchen paper to drain excess grease.

Serve warm with a side of chili sauce.

TIP: GET THE BROWN READY MADE SAMBOOSA SHEET

227 g butter

1 small can of AlMarai yogurt

Directions:

Preparing the Dough: • Mix the ingredients in a bowl until made into dough.

• Create balls of dough and leave to breathe for about 15 minutes.

Directions: • Flatten each ball, and stuff it with the cheese mix.

• Moisten the edges, fold each ball into a half moon shape and press together to seal tight.

• Place on a greased baking sheet.

• Bake until lightly browned.

Serve warm!

SPINACH

Samboosa Ingredients: Dough: 200g butter

100g olive oil

1 kg white flour 20g salt

200ml water

Stuffing: 6oo g spinach

50 ml virgin olive oil

1 onion finely chopped Juice of 3 lemons 1 tbsp sumac

½ teaspoon minced garlic 50 g toasted pine nuts ½ teaspoon salt

Dash of black pepper

1 cup pomegranate seeds

Preparing the Dough: • Mix the flour, butter, oil and salt in a bowl, then add water.

• Mix the ingredients well until strong dough is formed. Cover and leave for an hour to rest.

• Shape the dough into small balls.

Preparing the Spinach Stuffing: • Chop the spinach to medium sized pieces.

• Pour the water into a pan and boil it, then add spinach and a dash of salt. Boil the spinach for four minutes then rinse it immediately using a strainer and place it in a bowl with ice water to preserve it’s color. Then rinse the spinach well of the water.

• Pour the oil in the frying pan, add the onion and a dash of salt, stir the onions on low heat until they become transparent. Then add the garlic and spinach and cook all together.

Season with the mix of salt and pepper.

• Leave the spinach mix to cool down.

• Mix in the lemon juice with the sumac to add flavor then the toasted pine nuts are added.

Directions: • Flatten each ball,

• Cut each piece of dough using a circular template, and place one teaspoon of stuffing inside each circle.

Then fold into a pyramid shape and seal well.

• Cover the dough and leave to breathe in the fridge, then it’s ready to fry.

• To serve, fry the samboosa in hot oil and serve immediately.

The samboosa can be frozen for later use

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Samboosa

WITH CHICKEN AND SUMAC

Ingredients: Dough: 3 cups flour

Seasoning: 3 onions finely sliced into long pieces 3 tbsp olive oil Salt to taste

Pepper to taste Cumin

1 teaspoon ginger powder

½ lemon or a whole lemon

½ cup vegetable oil

Chicken broth

1 tbsp sugar

Finely chopped green pepper (optional)

½ teaspoon salt

Preparing the chicken: • Boil the chicken • Add the ingredients one by one.

• Prepare the seasoning in the meantime.

• Quickly roast the onions in a pan with the olive oil.

• Don’t over roast it.

• Add the chicken slices.

• Start seasoning with the salt, pepper, cumin, ginger, lemon and green pepper.

• Add the chicken broth after well seasoned.

• Add the sumac at the very end.

• Leave to cool down in another pot for about half an hour.

2 eggs

1 tbsp yeast

½ dessertspoon baking powder

1 cup water or 3 spoons milk powder or 1 cup yogurt Chicken: Chicken breast Small onion

2 garlic cloves

White or black pepper 2 pieces cardamom 1 cinnamon stick

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Sumac

Preparing the Dough: • Mix all the ingredients • Form small dough balls • Place in a tray and cover • Leave to rest for half an hour.

Directions: • Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees.

• Flatten the dough balls and stuff each one with the chicken mix, then fold and seal into the desired shape.

Moisten the edges to seal well.

• Place all the samboosa in a tray.

• Mix of 1 egg yolk, 1 tbsp milk and 1 tbsp vegetable oil and spread on top of each samboosa to give it something extra.

• Place in the oven for about 20 minutes; check on it every few minutes until golden brown.

Serve warm!

SWEET

Samboosa Ingredients: Pastry: Ready made samboosa sheets (about 50 pcs)

Directions: • Defrost the samboosa sheets the night before.

TIP:

• Take out one by one and stuff with one cheese square per sheet.

Stuffing: 1 big box of Kiri cheese squares

• Fold into a samboosa triangle.

Vegetable oil

• Fry all the sealed samboosa's in a pan with deep hot vegetable oil until golden yellow.

Mix of flour and water Sugar syrup

Sesame (optional)

• Seal using the help of the flour and water mix.

SPRINKLE SOME SESAME SEEDS ON THE TOP FOR DECORATION • Using a strainer, drip out the water from the samboosa.

• Dip each one into a bowl of sugar syrup. * You can find this at any local grocery store Serve warm or cool.

MORE STUFFING YOU MIGHT LIKE...

Ground beef sauteed with onion and parsley, add cumin, cardamom, salt, pepper, cinnamon and dill.

Mix sauteed ground beef with onions, 1 can of Kraft shredded cheddar cheese, add spices.

White cheese with parsley, dill or mint or a mix.

Vegetables (Indian style) sauteed cubes of potatoes, carrots, onions, green peas, add curry spices.

HOW TO FOLD TRIANGULAR SAMBOOSA 1. Prepare 2. Now the store fold it the bought pastry opposite way, and fold up make sure the end of the the boundary slice is parallel

3. After two folds, put stuffing inside the pastry

4. Continue to fold samboosa the same way

5. Continue to fold till the last remaining fold

6. Place some flour and water mix at the end to hold the samboosa

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Dining Around Town

HOME

FOOD

BUSINESSES

The Good, the Great, and the Awesome

By Hibatalla El Shafie

A. My cooking skills are nonexistent and B. I cannot afford to eat out daily in award winning restaurants. For those two reasons, I have found the ideal solution- home food businesses. They offer some mouth-watering varieties from the very kitchens they feed their kids from and at reasonable prices too. Below are some of our favorites: OM AZIZ’S food is what a home food business is all about: tasty and has that made-at-home touch. She offers mainly traditional Saudi and Middle Eastern cuisine with delicacies such as waraq einab and kibbeh at affordable prices.

Whatsapp: +966-504620666 Instagram: @om_aziz66

DNDN COOK is arguably the most popular home food business on Instagram with a massive following of more than 29 thousand. DnDn specializes in sandwiches, which are priced at 84 SR for a dozen.

Whatsapp: +966-555742138 Instagram: @dndn_cook

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AL JOHARA’S KITCHEN is your best cover when you want to impress your guest with “your” cooking.

Offering dishes such as fig salads, shrimp cocktails and canapés that look like they came out of elBulli; Al Johara really is all you need for that perfect dinner party.

Whatsapp: +966-502049025 Instagram: @aljoharasweets

She claims to have learned the art of picklemaking from her Turkish grandmother. AL DEERAH is a home food business exclusive to pickles. Here is to Al Deerah for satisfying the cravings of all those pregnant women out there!

Whatsapp: +966-508435822 Instagram: @aldeerah2013

Cookie lovers behold. We just can’t get enough of OISHII COOKIES! They promise cookies with ingredients that stretch as far as your imagination and at a great price range too.

Honorable mention to All Kinds of Cookies.

If you’re craving for fingerlicking chicken wings and mini-burgers, call PLATEFUL RIYADH. Try their salty sweet Asian-flavored barbecue wings and mmm-worthy sliders, either pre-cooked if you’re having a cookout or ready-made. Their chicken with Chinese sauce is also a hit. They can accommodate orders with a 3-hour allowance prior to pick up.

Whatsapp: +966-566463743 Instagram: @Oishiicookies1

Mob: +966-535179713

Now comes the sweet stuff.

UM RAKAN offers brownies, molten cakes and the new “it” sweet cheesecake in a jar: things dreams are made of. Now let it be known that I have warned you about the dangers of going on her page while on craving mode.

Whatsapp: +966-55586604 Instagram: @umrakan71

CIELO’S SWEET TREATS. Cielo has recently started her business that specializes in bespoke cakes, sweets and party stuff. I’ve personally tasted some of her sweets, and just love her coconut macarons. Free deliveries!

Whatsapp: +966-555491229 Instagram: @cielossweettreats

Another sweet lady, LE MOLTEN REVE, offers molten cakes with a spin such as Kinder molten and Flake molten cakes.

Whatsapp: +966-509298711 Instagram: @lemoltenreve

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Spirituality

TIPS TO FINISH READING THE QUR’AN

• NIYYA Establish your intention.

• TAKE IT EASY Don’t overwhelm yourself. You know yourself and your capabilities, so set realistic goals.

• MAKE A SCHEDULE AND STICK TO IT! Specify a number of pages to read for each day. Reading after prayers can be helpful, and before going to sleep as well.

NOTE: The Qur’an is around 600 pages long. If you read four pages after each prayer everyday, you will be able to finish by the end of Ramadan.

4 pages x 5 prayers = 20 pages/day 20 pages x 30 days = 600 If you want to finish reading the Qur’an twice, you can read four pages before and after each prayer.

• FIND A FRIEND Having a good friend to encourage you (and you them) can motivate you to read more.

Reading the Qur’an is one way in which many like to pass their time during Ramadan. This may pose a challenge for some people, so we’ve compiled a list of pointers on how to go about completing the Qur’an during the holy month.

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• KEEP A QUR’AN IN YOUR BAG You never know when an opportunity might arise for you to read; whether while stuck in a traffic jam or in a waiting area.

RAMADAN PRAYERS SIGHTING OF THE MOON Allah is the Greatest. Oh Allah, bring us the new moon in security and faith, in peace and Islam, and in harmony with all that You love and all that pleases You. Our Lord and your Lord is Allah.

BREAKING FAST • DELVE DEEPER INTO THE QUR’AN Don’t just read. Go the extra mile and try to understand the true meaning behind the words you’re reading (Qur’ans with a vocabulary guide can be helpful).

Oh Allah, I fasted for You, and I believe in You, and I break my fast with your sustenance.

The thirst is gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is confirmed (Allah willing)

WHEN BREAKING FAST AT SOMEONE ELSE’S HOUSE May fasting people break their fast by you, and may pious people partake your food, and may the angels invoke Allah’s blessings for you.

FOR FORGIVENESS Oh Allah, I ask You by Your mercy which envelopes all things that You forgive me.

• ONE LAST THING Keep up with your Qur’an readings even after Ramadan is over. Ramadan is indeed a holy month, but the benefits and ajr of the Qur’an can be attained throughout the year.

FOR LAYLAT AL-QADR Oh Allah, You are pardoning and generous, and love to pardon, so pardon me oh Generous one.

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Spirituality

FASTING

Spiritual

Fasting the month of Ramadan does not only hold physical dietary restrictions, it also encompasses the cleansing of the soul. The physical restrictions of fasting are obvious- abstaining from food and drink from dawn to dusk. Life in Saudi Arabia flips where night becomes day and day becomes night, and some stores stay open until 2 a.m. to cater to its cliental.

A lot of us forget the spiritual aspect of fasting. We are often caught up in what thobes to wear, what iftars to attend, or what bazaars to go to. It is always important to remind ourselves of the spiritual component of fasting.

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By Talah Al Tamimi

870 MILLION PEOPLE GLOBALLY ARE CHRONICALLY UNDERNOURISHED ACCORDING TO THE STATE OF FOOD INSECURITY IN THE WORLD 2012

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Fasting is a form of worship that was introduced to Muslims in the 2nd Hijra year. It is one of the five pillars of Islam, meaning that every capable Muslim is required to fast the month of Ramadan.

This ninth month of the lunar calendar predates Islam and was chosen as the month of fasting. During this holy month the Quran is said to have come down to the first heaven, and the first revelation came down to the Prophet PBUH on the 27th of the month. It is said that every Ramadan angel Gabriel went through the whole Quran with the Prophet PBUH, and in the Ramadan before he died, they went through the Quran twice.

and control. The individual fasting should control his/her desires, abstain from sinful acts and wrongdoings, become aware of his/her blessings and ask for mercy from God.

Ramadan is the month of purity and spiritual cleansing. The purpose of fasting is to teach Muslims discipline, self-restraint

During fasting we are forced to think of those less fortunate because of the hunger pangs we experience, and this is extremely

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O YOU WHO BELIEVE! FASTING IS PRESCRIBED TO YOU, AS IT WAS PRESCRIBED TO THOSE BEFORE YOU, SO THAT YE MAY (LEARN) SELFRESTRAINT. (2:183).

Chapter (2) sūrat l-baqarah

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modestly. All of these acts combined facilitate the purification of the soul.

The control and discipline of the mind and body should lead to taqwa, a conscious awareness of God. It is a time for Muslims to reassess their life purpose; how are you living your life, and how can you contribute positively to create change for a better world.

Ramadan is a month to return to God, and thank Him for all of the blessings that He has bestowed upon us, and see how we can give back to Him. It is a time of hard work physically and mentally, but each one of us should embrace it as it encompasses many physically and spiritual rewards.

of fasting BENEFITS relevant today as 870 million people globally are chronically undernourished according to the State of Food Insecurity in the World 2012 Report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. We are also required to follow the fasting of the mouth during Ramadanno quarrels or gossiping is accepted.

And lastly, one should break his/her fast

• Rests the Digestive System • Promotes Weight Loss • Promotes Anti-aging • Reduces Stress • Reduces Cell Inflammation • Increases Will Power • Promotes Detoxification • Reduces Blood Sugar • Increases Fat Breakdown • Corrects High Blood Pressure

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Travel Trends

5 EIDDESTINATIONS

By Lama Alem

Going abroad for Eid has become a common practice for a lot of Saudis, but the one thing many may miss when spending Eid away from home is the spirit of Eid. In this article, you will find several travel destinations in which the spirit of Eid is very much alive.

TURKEY

Over the past few years, Turkey has gained the reputation for being the ultimate tourist destination. It comes as no surprise as Turkey is known for its rich culture, historical sites, old bazaars and beautiful beaches.

Eid in Turkey

Eid in Turkey is called Seker Bayram (The Holiday of Sweets). Municipalities organize all sorts of charity and entertainment events to celebrate, including shadow theatres and concerts.

You can wish others a blessed Eid by saying Bayramınız mübarek olsun (May your bayram be blessed) or Mutlu Bayramlar (Happy Bayram).

AUSTRALIA

Australia literally has a continent-worth of activities and attractions for tourists of all ages, ranging from surfing and diving

by The Great Barrier Reef to visiting The Sydney Opera House and the Warner Bros.

Movie World theme park. There is always something to keep everyone entertained.

Eid in Austarlia

Every year, Australia holds the largest gathering of Muslims in the southern hemisphere: The Multicultural Eid Festival and Fair (MEFF). The festival is celebrated in several cities in Australia (the biggest being in Melbourne) and attracts around 30,000 visitors.

This year’s MEFF is on Sunday, August 18, 2013.

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SOUTH AFRICA

Ever since the 2010 World Cup, more tourists have been visiting South Africa every year as they have shown the world their rich culture and their love for celebration. A trip to South Africa is an adventure waiting to happen.

Tourists can ride ostriches and elephants, dive with sharks, visit Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned), climb Table Mountain, or go horseback riding across a safari.

Eid in South Africa

In Cape Town, Muslims head towards Green Point for the sighting of the moon on Ramadan 29. Thousands gather in the area to break their fast, share their food, and pray Maghrib together. They then wait together for the announcement that will tell them whether the next day is Eid or whether they still have one more day of Ramadan left.

MALAYSIA

Malaysia’s tourism has always been one of its prominent features. Malaysia has it all: from tranquil beaches where you can lie back and relax, to bustling cities where you can shop until you drop while enjoying diverse cuisine, and from arts museums and the tallest twin towers to wildlife parks and river safaris.

Eid in Malaysia

Eid in Malaysia is known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Hari Raya meaning Celebration Day). Takbeer can be heard the night before Eid, and people start shopping in malls and bazaars days in advance. In many places, oil maps are lit up and hung everywhere, adding a festive touch.

You can greet others by saying Selamat Hari Raya, Salam Aidilfitri (Happy Eid).

INDIA

The Taj Mahal in Agra, the scenery in Kerala, snorkeling with an elephant in Andaman, a boat ride along the Ganges, camel safaris and hot air ballooning in Rajasthan, and the tea gardens in Assam; no matter where you go in India, you’ll definitely feel like you’re in an oriental fairytale.

Eid in India

Where else would you be able to attend the Eid prayers by one of the Seven Wonders of the World- the Taj Mahal. In India, Eid celebrations are most prominent during the Eid prayers. The Taj Mahal in Agra is one of those gathering places, but one of the biggest gatherings is in the Jama Masjid in New Delhi, where thousands of Muslims gather for prayer. Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad also attracts a lot of Muslims for Eid prayer.

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Healthy Living

Stay Hydrated this Ramadan

Water makes up two-thirds of the human body. It is essential for body functions such as digestion, joints and maintaining healthy skin. Dehydration can cause dryness of skin and mouth, tiredness, headaches, nausea and can even affect your everyday decision making. If you are thirsty, this is a sign your body is already dehydrated.

As water is not permitted during fasting hours, we compiled a list of recommended products that will help you feel somewhat hydrated.

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Healthy RAMADAN

By Jill Calvert

Ramadan is upon us once again. As a Fitness Professional working in Riyadh, I have experienced three Ramadans. I want to share my tips to staying in shape during this time and answer some of the questions that I am often asked.

During this time of the year, your life will turn 180 degrees. Sleeping, eating and exercise habits will change. Many people believe that it is inevitable that they will gain weight and lose fitness; however, this should not be the case if you can commit to doing things correctly.

Fasting in general should be a time to flush out toxins and impurities. If the body is exposed to poor lifestyle and eating habits for a long period of time, it tends to become very toxic. Fasting can help eliminate these toxins and impurities from the system. So why not seize this opportunity to actually lose weight and feel better?

A BIT ABOUT FASTING Depending on the length of the fast certain things happen in the body. When the body is in a fasted state, we no longer have a surplus of nutrients to absorb. As a result it will utilize other energy reserves such as glucose in the liver, muscles and fat to support bodily functions and energy to move.

BENEFITS OF FASTING • Gives time for the digestive system to rest.

• Allows for cleansing and detoxification of the body.

• Breaks old eating patterns.

• Can promote greater mental clarity.

• Can cleanse and heal.

• May lead to a feeling of physical lightness, increasing energy level.

• May promote mental alertness, enhancing spiritual connection.

• More efficient metabolism.

• Reduces your appetite.

• Boost your brain power by eating dates on a daily basis.

• Lowers your cholesterol level.

Now that you’ve learned the advantages of fasting, let’s move on to the Ramadan Fitness FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).

Hopefully, you will get the answers you need and hush out wellness concerns you may have during the holy month.

SHOULD I EXERCISE IN A FASTED STATE, AND IF SO, WHAT TYPE IS BEST? This is a tricky question because not only are you not eating but you are also not drinking water. If you choose to exercise before iftar I recommend avoiding situations where your workout heavily taxes your body. For example exercises such as intense aerobic work or other situations where you will sweat a lot. I also recommend that if you choose to exercise in a fasted state, you do so close to the time of breaking your fast so you do not have a long period of time before refueling your body.

WHAT KINDS OF EXERCISES SHOULD I BE DOING DURING RAMADAN? In my opinion, Ramadan should be a month where you look at maintaining your fitness levels and cleansing the body. Based on my experience, the intensity that I train clients reduces ever so slightly as the body is undergoing a lot of change and stress.

Too much stress can have an adverse effect on health.

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I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DURING THIS MONTH TO MAINTAIN A HIGH FITNESS LEVEL. HERE ARE MY SUGGESTIONS:

CARDIO WORKOUT Before Iftar There are opinions that cardiovascular work in a fasted state encourages fat burning as the body has used all other fuel sources.

That said, it can be difficult, and some people do not respond well to this and may feel dizzy, sick and lack energy throughout the rest of the day. However others adapt well, and I suggest that if you do opt for training before breaking the fast then you do so the hour before. This will enable you to refuel immediately after. My advice is trial and error. Give it a go! However, I would stress that if you feel dizzy or lightheaded then stop immediately.

After Iftar

Cardio work can be done after iftar as normal. Remember to allow food to digest.

As a general rule, two hours after a main meal should suffice.

RESISTANCE WORK Before iftar I would not recommend lifting weights in a fasted state. Ideally train with weights after breaking the fast. Weight training in a fasted state will further deplete the muscles and you do not want to lose lean muscle tissue.

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Ideas of suitable training while fasting may include: low impact training such as swimming, gentle cardio, yoga and Pilates.

My advice is to listen to your body.

HEALTHY EATING TIPS FOR RAMADAN Enjoy this spiritual month with friends and family. Ramadan is a month not to worry too much about your food; however, take this with a pinch of salt- it is also not the time to binge and gorge on anything you can get your hands on.

It can be a very cleansing time if done correctly and some clients actually find that they lose a little weight during this time.

Ideally your diet should not differ very much from your normal food and should be as simple and as healthy as possible.

Your diet should be such that you maintain your normal weight. In view of the long hours of fasting, slow digesting foods including fiber- containing foods should be consumed rather than fastdigesting foods.

FIBER-CONTAINING FOODS ARE STARCHY VEGETABLES, VEGETABLES LIKE GREEN BEANS, PEAS, MARROW, SPINACH, AND BEETROOT, FRUIT WITH SKIN, WHOLE GRAINS, NUTS AND SEEDS. THE FOODS EATEN SHOULD BE WELL-BALANCED CONTAINING THOSE FROM EACH FOOD GROUP — FRUIT, VEGETABLES, MEAT/CHICKEN/FISH, GRAINS AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. FRIED FOODS ARE UNHEALTHY AND SHOULD BE LIMITED. THEY CAUSE INDIGESTION, HEARTBURN AND WEIGHT PROBLEMS.

I often get asked by clients what they should eat during Ramadan, so to guide you better, below is a sample of what a balanced meal plan looks like: MEAL 1 (Iftar)

• Large glass of water with dates (practice moderation) • Scrambled eggs and salmon • Optional brown whole wheat bread • Small fruit salad with seeds • Optional low fat yogurt

MEAL 2 (after Eisha) - largest meal

• Water • Lean steak or chicken breast or turkey fillet or fillet white fish • Starchy vegetable such as sweet potato or if you eat grain, whole meal rice or pasta • Loads of vegetables or a large salad

MEAL 3 (Sohour)

• A smaller version of Meal Two and omit the rice or sweet potato.

Suitable SNACK throughout

• Unsalted nuts • Sliced vegetables with almond or peanut butter dip • Fruit in moderation, opt for berries

TRY TO AVOID Anything hot, spicy or salty. Too much salty food will make your body retain water and give you the feeling of being bloated, while spicy foods induce thirst.

Sweets, pastries and sugary foods. These are fast burning and will cause a rapid rise and drop in blood sugar levels.

Drinking tea at Sohour should be limited as it makes you pass more urine, therefore taking with it valuable mineral salts that your body will need during the day.

Avoid fruit before commencing your fast.

It will cause blood sugar and insulin levels to rise, which may leave you feeling hungrier sooner than you want.

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Healthy Living Green Living

Organic Riyadh People are becoming more conscious about the food they eat. There’s a heightened awareness to know that one’s diet consists of the healthier, greener and fresher selection. Hence, the rising popularity of organic food! So, to get you started at becoming organic-loving consumers, read on below for the DR field guide to organic shops in Riyadh.

EAT ORGANIC A quick introduction for those of you wondering what organic crops are – basically, these are fruits, vegetables, meat and other agricultural products that are grown, raised or processed naturally without any modifications. Organic farmers don’t use pesticides, GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and artificial fertilizers. Organic livestock on the other hand are fed with organic feeds and have access to an outdoor environment where they can graze and grow in a natural state. No growth hormones. No animal by-products.

Benefits of Organic Agriculture Healthier Consumers

Greener Environment

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Guaranteed pesticide-free foods

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Decreased soil and water pollution

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Certified, high-quality products

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Contribution to water saving

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Guaranteed GMO-free foods Reduction of health risks

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Enhancement of biodiversity Securing of water quality

Reduction of health risks for producers and consumers

BIOBEST

It’s been around since 2009 and considered to be the first complete organic store in Saudi Arabia made to suit the needs of organic loving consumers with products imported from around the world. The store carries a huge variety of food items ranging from basic foods, fibers, macrobiotics, mayonnaise and even up to chocolates and cookies. There’s also a line of organic skin care products for men and women.

Location: Musa bin Nussair St., Olaya Tel: +966-11-4631030

DR. SHAHWAN’S ORGANIC FARMING HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

Dr. Ibrahim Al Shahwan is considered to be one of the pilot organic farmers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the vicechairman of the Saudi Organic Farming Association. In order to reach out and promote organic produce to more homes in Riyadh, his organic farm offers a direct home delivery service of various basic fruits and vegetables. There’s an equivalent delivery charge for orders less than 300 SR but all things considered, it’s hassle free and you’re guaranteeing the freshness of your greens.

Mob: +966-559703741

Be an organic shopper...

SOUK AL SHEMAL

With over nine branches across Riyadh, Watania is considered to be the leading organic retailer in the Kingdom. All of their food items are in-house and other than offering fruits and vegetables, they also offer some organic processed products.

Their outlets are conveniently accessible and you’ll be able to find that their produce has the organic seal.

A vegetable market with an organic food section, this is one of those places you go to if you’re the type who likes stocking up your pantry for a week or so. It’s in Al Mourouj District, which may be a little outside the city center but it’s also a trip worth taking if you want to handpick and buy the freshest of the fresh. It’s only open on Thursdays from 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. and it’s best to buy from here by the bulk. To ensure you get a good selection, go early in the morning. It’s a farmer’s market and if you know a thing or two about bargaining, you’ll find a good use for it here.

SOME RIYADH RESTAURANTS USING ORGANIC INGREDIENTS:

SUPERMARKETS WITH ORGANIC SECTIONS

WATANIA AGRICULTURE

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Pizza Fusion – Thalateen Street

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Danube

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Elevation Burger – Tahliya St.

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Lulu

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Z-Pizza – King Abdullah Road Burger Fuel

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Tamimi

Carrefour

When buying organic fruits and vegetables locally, see if you can find the ones with the SAUDI ORGANIC label. These are items that have been certified by SOFA and the Dept. of Organic Agriculture.

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Music LISTEN TO WHAT YOU LOVE Believe Justin Bieber

To Be Loved Michael Bublé

Take Me Home One Direction

Romantique Richard Clayderman

Books

READ WHAT YOU LOVE | LOVE WHAT YOU READ And the Mountains Echoed

Hosseini explores the many ways in which families nurture, wound, betray, honor, and sacrifice for one another, from Kabul to Paris to San Francisco to the Greek island of Tinos.

Inferno

In Inferno, Robert Langdon, our invincible academic, sprints from a hospital bed in what he discovers is not New England but Florence, Italy. Only this time, he also has amnesia!

Apps

OF THE MONTH iDuas - Daily Islamic Duas

The app has a selection of prayers essential in one’s daily routine.

Any requests for duas can be tweeted to: https:// twitter.com/ ThinkingIslamic

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Salah For Kids

Qada'a

Salah for Kids is an app that teaches children how to perform Salah (and Wudu). It features rich graphics, interactive screens, and fun games (Arabic & English).

Qada'a works as a reminder for fasting days missed during Ramadan. This application does not require any Internet connectivity.

WATCH ALONE OR WITH COMPANY

DVDs

Fun Size

The Man with the Iron Fists

Jack Reacher

Rise of the Guardians

MOST ADDICTIVE TV SHOWS TV shows Hareem Al Sultan (Season 3)

Alf Akla w Akla

On: OSN Ya Hala HD Time: Every day 14:00 KSA

On: OSN Ya Hala HD Time: Wednesday 22:00 KSA

Must do

Maher Zain - Forgive me Maher Zain comes from Mediterranean city of Tripoli - Lebanon. His new Album mixes the sounds of R&B with traditional nasheed and pop. It is a bright and shining testament to faith in Allah and praise for his countless blessings.

book

DVD

MUST DO'S OF THE MONTH!!!

Great Explorers Embark on a fantastic voyage of discovery alongside three of the world’s greatest explorers!

This enthralling collection of DVDs brings together the lives of three Great Explorers: Charles Darwin, Christopher Columbus and Marco Polo.

Pandemonium

Lena is on a dangerous course that hurtles through the unregulated Wilds and into the heart of a growing resistance movement.

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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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THE99Comics

THE99Comics

TRUTH OR DARE: REASONABLE DOUBTS

Writer: Fabian Nicieza Art: John Mccrea with Jason Dennis Colours: Monica Kubina Letters: Comicraft

www.the99.org

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NEXT: SEEING THE LIGHT

Note: Don’t forget that the area code for Riyadh has been changed to 011, make sure you’re dialing the correct number!

Al Raqeem Bookstore Olaya Main St. 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. Dar Al Minhaj for Used Books Prince Abdullah Road 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 Golden Pages Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4631917 Islamic Book Center Sitteen St. Jarir Book Store Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4626000 Jarir Bookstore Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-2645807 Medical Bookstore Prince Abdullah Road Najd Bookstore Jareer St. Obekan Bookstore King Fahd Road Tel: +966-1-4160018 Reema Bookstore Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4705228

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

FUN & RECREATION Alem Al-Ibdaa King Abdul Aziz Road Alfa Cassettes Batha Commercial Center Anamel Arts of Ceremics Olaya Main St. Art Line Gallery Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4622573 Arts Al Andalus Center Dar Al Maskukat Oruba St. Tel: +966-1-4651166 Eastern Gift House Oruba Plaza My Home Flower King Abdul Aziz Road China Town Euromarche Cool Prince Abdullah Road Fantastic World Thalatheen St. 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. Magic Art Sahara Mall 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 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 The Orientalist House Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4634228 Tunisen Antique House Euromarche Village Gallery Thalatheen St. Wonder Castle Corporation Dabbab St. Zamani Art Gallery Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-1-4613057 Zekrayat Frames Tahlia St.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTORY

BOOKSTORES

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

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. 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 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 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. 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. 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

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

STUDIOS

Azizia Mall Off of King Fahad Road

AD Advertising Sulaimaneya St. Safwa Center

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

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

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

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,

78 DESTINATION RIYADH

B-Bush, Calvin Klein Kids, DU Pareil Au Meme, Biscoti, Ikks kids & Junior, Jaccadi, Guess Kids, Idexe, Mother care, Orchestra. Coffee shop: Coffee 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, Kabab-ji, 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, Arabian Oud, Auntie Annies, Barber, Baskin Robbins, Bebe, Ben’s Cookies, Bershka, Blanco, Burger King, Cafe Ceramique, Canton, Cheese Cake, Cinnabon, Claires, Coffee Taste, Corn in a Cup, Costa Blanca, Debenhams, DKNY, Esprit, Etam, Evans, Express, FG4, Fuddruckers, Guess, H&M, Mama & Papa, Mango, Miss Selfridge, Toy Town

DESTINATION RIYADH 79

Note: Don’t forget that the area code for Riyadh has been changed to 011, 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 Across Localizer Mall Tel: +966-1-2936240 Cafe Blanc Prince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-1-4633426 Cafe Pascucci Tahllia 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 Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-1-2115000 The Diamond Cafe Localizer Mall Tel: +966-1-2170125 Tutti Cafe Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2160666 Versai Cafe Exit 4 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: +996-1-2679689 Khurais Road Tel: +996-1-2080833 Ben’s Cookies Exit 7 Tel: +966-1-2084862 Cookies N’ Cream Faisalyah Mall 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, inside The Ritz 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 Z Pizza Tel: +966-1-4616066 Tel: +966-1-2006868 King Abdullah Road La Campagna Pizzeria Napoli Tel: +966-1-4881199 Tahlia St. Prince Mohammed DESTINATION RIYADH 81

Note: Don’t forget that the area code for Riyadh has been changed to 011, make sure you’re dialing the correct number!

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 Taal Olaya Dist.

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

Aladdin Kingdom Center Tel: +966-1-2112150 Crown 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 Samurai Indian Summer Faisaliah Mall and Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-1-4652328 Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-1-2734386 Red Onion Shogun Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-2176644 Radisson Blu Hotel Tel: +966-1-4791234 Tamarind Prince Faisal Bin Turki St. Sushi Yoshi Tel: +966-1-4738770 Al Dabab St. Tel: +966-1-8120055 Tandoor Tokyo Al Ahsa St Tel: +966-1-4734531 Al Ouruba St. Tel: +966-1-4605672 Tulaitelah Hayat Al Wazarat Dist.

Tel: +966-1-4082968 Prince Mansoor bin AbdulAziz St. CHINESE: Tel: +966-1-4042655 Canton Khan’s Olaya St. Abdullah bin Sulaiman Tel: +966-1-4520584 Al Hamdan St. Chinese Golden Palace Tel: +966-1-2937880 Olaya Dist.

La Sani Tel: +966-1-4655127 King Fahad Road Golden Dragon Tel: +966-1-4655666 82 DESTINATION RIYADH

Marhaba Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4622070

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.)

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 Exit 5 Tel: +966-1-4640385 Fajita Avenue Al Hamra Tel: +966-1-4644999 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 011, 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 011, 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 011, 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

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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 011, 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

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

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Note: Don’t forget that the area code for Riyadh has been changed to 011, make sure you’re dialing the correct number!

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

Note: Don’t forget that the area code for Riyadh changed to 011, make sure you’re dialing the correct number!

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 Rd. 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

Mob: +966-582657594 Birds of Hope

Mob: +966-569754506 British Islamic

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

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

Granada Village

Mob: +966-545682945

Green City Compound

Mob: +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

Mob: +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

Mob: +966-556365035 Play n Learn

Mob: +966-564684094 SM Nursery

Mob: +966-558391591

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

Tel: +966-1-4199017 Tiny Tots

Mob: +966-580473602 Twinkle Kindergarten

Mob: +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

Mob: +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

Mob: +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 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

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

DESTINATION RIYADH 95

Note: Don’t forget that the area code for Riyadh changed to 011, make sure you’re dialing the correct number!

CAR AGENCIES Audi

Tel: +966-1-4660044 BG

Khurais Rd. Exit 30 Tel: +966-1-2300000 BMW

Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-1-2391000 Cadillac

Tel: +966-1-4924048 Chevrolet

Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-1-4454040 Chrysler

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

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

Tel: 8002440060 GMS

Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-1-4454040 Harley-Davidson

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

Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-1-4454646 Isuzu

Tel: +966-1-2300000 Jeep

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

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

Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-1-4968888 Mini Cooper

Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-1-2391000 Mitsubishi

Khurais Rd.

96 DESTINATION RIYADH

Tel: 8002440060

Tel: 920000153

Khurais Rd. 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 Rd. Tel: 920000572

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

Khurais Rd. Tel: 8002445050 Rolls Royce

Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-1-2391000 Seat

Khurais Rd. 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 Rd. Tel: +966-1-4923539 Unic

Tel: +966-1-2300000

CAR RENTALS

Sajil

Theeb Rent a Car

CAR ACCESSORIES 3M

Tel: +966-1-2884135 Auto Gard

Tel: +966-1-2924343 Llumar

Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-1-2912929 Red Cap

Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-1-4913212 Solar Control

Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-1-4966633 Unique Your Car

Mob: +966-566225544

GROUND TRANSPORTATION AILAF

Tel: +966-1-2713377 Blue Connect

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

Al Falah

Tel: +966-1-4966670 http://londoncabclub.com

Al Moddarraj

Tel: +966-1-2884400

Tel: 920001678

SAPTCO

Tel: +966-1-4779902

BLUE CONNECT

Avis

Tel: +966-1-4884887 Best Rent A Car

Tel: 8001249955 Diplomat

Khurais Rd. Tel: 920008008 EuropCar

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