Welcoming
SUMMER
Ramadan
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Special Feature Dining Around Town Healthy Living 30 Days of Giving Samboosa Recipes 101 Healthy Ramadan
Issue 54 July 2013
Cover Photo by Haitham Abdulmajed
FROM THE EDITOR EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Enas Hashani
Editorial Director Maria Mahdaly
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
Editorial Associate Swalah Eshki
Fashion Editor Nour Kelani
Beauty Editor Nilo Haq
Photography Adeelah
Contributing Writers Hana Jazzar Jill Calvert Talah Al Tamimi
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The holy month of Ramadan is finally upon us! This issue of DJ aims to capture the essence of Ramadan through the many traditions, wonders and insights Jeddah has to offer. Peer through the 30 Days of Giving, which we hope will be useful to you even after the month is over. DJ had the chance to sit down with Raha Moharrak, the first Saudi woman to reach the peak of Mt. Everest. 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. 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!
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my picks for this
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Code 8, P. 52
Talk Dock , P. 59
Rosewood Hotel, P. 66
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Featured Content
INDEX 6
Useful Information You Said It & City Facts
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DJ News
Isabel Marant Brings Her French Touch to H & M, King Abdulaziz Int’l Airport Expansion Project
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Settling In Ramadan in a Nutshell
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Business Change Through Social Entrepreneurship Thamer Shaker and His New Book
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Special Feature
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Fashion & Shopping
30 Days of Giving 30 Nights of Ramadan
The Evolution of Abayas
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Dining Around Town
Libra Boutique, A Fusion of Shopping & Dining Rosewood, Traditional Hijazi Ramadan
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Spirituality
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Travel Trends
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Healthy Living
Tips to Finish Reading the Quran
5 Eid Destinations
Healthy Ramadan Organic Jeddah
DIRECTORY 93 Arts & Entertainment 94 Fashion & Shopping 97 Restaurants 103 Travel 106 Health & Beauty 108 General
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Lunar Black
Sahara Red
Monaco Blue
Fiji Green
Rio Purple
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You Said It
Favortie DJ #tweets this month
The Counter celebrated Father's Day by offering free burgers to dads!
Yummy news free home delivery from Kalila Bakery
Hot news‌ Paul is now delivering ...
Libra Boutique and Lounge has opened its doors, so make sure to swing by and check it out.
DJ WINNERS:
The lucky winners of our Facebook competition pose with their prizes and complimentary copy of last month’s issue of DJ. Congratulations to our amazing readers Mohsina Eram, Hanin Bitar, Sharifa Lee and Kahlan Dandachi! Stay tuned to our Facebook page for many more upcoming and exciting competitions!
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The Yellow Pages of the Creative Thank you Destination Jeddah for your support! @shaikhnm Enas Hashani producer of @DestinationJed has delivered a great message on #Saudi youth in the comedy world @DohaForum @Bebetimes Every time I'm in town I gotta pick up the latest issue of @DestinationJed it's honestly the best #Saudi tour guide ever
THOUGHTS TO
D PON
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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 Jeddah 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 Jeddah 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 with 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. 8
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City
JULY Weather
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Country Fact Sheet
Min Temperature: 27°C-81°F Max Temperature: 40°C-104°F Sunshine Hours: 10 Probability of Rain: 0% Humidity: 52%
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:
Jeddah: King Abdul Aziz Int’l. Airport (Airport Code: JED) Madinah: Prince Muhammad Bin Abdul Aziz Airport / Riyadh: King Khaled Int’l Airport / Dammam: King Fahad Int’l Airport
City: Jeddah Head of Region:
Prince Khalid Al-Faisal
Location:
West coast of Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea Distance between Jeddah & Makkah: 80km Distance between Jeddah & Madinah:405km
Inhabited Area:
Major Arabic Newspapers:
Al-Watan, Al Hayat, Al-Iqtisadiya, AlMadinah. Okaz & Alsharq Al Awsat.
1,500 sq. km - Largest urban center in the Makkah province
3.4 million and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia.
Jeddah Population:
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
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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)
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Fact Sheet
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:
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: 22 Dammam, Dahran, Alkhobar and Jubail: 33 Madinah and Yanbu: 44 Abha and Najran: 77
Emergencies : Information/ Maintenance: International Information.......905 Telephone Maintenance.........904 Telephone Directory.................905 Speaking Clock.........................1222 Mobily..........................................1100 STC...................................................902 Zain..................................................959
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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
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
Radio: Stations FM Channel Rotana Qur’an Jeddah Radio AFN Panorama MBC FM Mix FM Alif alif
88.0 89.9 92.6 93.7 102.0 103.0 103.9 107.0 105.5 101.0
Type Arabic pop Religious National News Western Music Arabic Pop Khaliji Music Western Music Techno Music Westren & Arabic Pop Arabic mix
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 SunThu) 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.
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.
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.
SAMSUNG
Receives Award for Sponsoring Jeddah Summer Festival Makkah Governor Prince Khaled AlFaisal awarded Samsung Electronics Co. for sponsoring the 15th Jeddah Summer Festival; the award was received by Mr. Andrew Shin, the HHP business manager, and Mr. Qusai Mukhtar, the PR manager. The festival started on June 5 and will last until July 5.
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King Abdulaziz International Airport Expansion Project
The airport expansion project aims to one day serve more than 30 million passengers a year. Al Salem Johnson Controls are to provide security systems for the expansion, including Security Access Control and Video Surveillance Systems.
Ferrari at International Engine of the Year Awards
Nespresso’s Maestria Machine
for that Perfect Cup of Coffee
Nespresso, the market leader in high quality coffee, has just introduced the Maestria machine range. The range brings function and form enabling anyone to make the perfect cup of coffee whether you’re craving a frothy cappuccino or a latte.
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.
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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.
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.
NOW
Visit our new location at Ana Gheir Mall for the latest collections includingRamadan exclusives!
Samah Khashoggi Ana Gheir Mall, 2 floor Jeddah 21471, Saudi Arabia P.O.Box 3127, Tell:+966 5 05311588 E-mail: samahkhashoggi@gmail.com samah abayas samah abayas
Events & Happenings
WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON...
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4. CPC RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM PEARL INITIATIVE: Pearl Initiative held its first Integration Board meeting at the American University of Sharjah. Saudi based Construction Products Holding Company, a partner company of Pearl Initiative attended the meeting represented by Faysal Alaquil, Director of Business Development. He received a certificate of appreciation on behalf of CPC. 5. LIBRATONE DEBUT IN KSA AT I.ZONE: Libratone, a brand known in Europe for its innovative wireless sound solutions, has finally made its debut in the Saudi market with the introduction of three sound systems: Libratone Zipp, Live and Lounge. All three systems allow users to stream songs from iTunes as well as music stored on their iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Windows or Android devices.
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6. DINOSAURS ARE BACK!: A prominent event of the Jeddah Festival is the “Shop with Dinosaurs” event at Red Sea Mall, which will be running till August 12. The event is held under the patronage of Mr. Hassan Dahlan, Deputy Secretary General of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and is said to be one of the most exciting and educational events of the Jeddah Festival 1434. 7. 90D: THE YELLOW PAGES OF THE CREATIVE: Newly launched magazine 90D founded by DAH Graphic Design graduates, Sally Al-Ashari and Mona Balahmer, is the yellow pages of design and art. Inspired by Jeddah’s city directory 905, 90D is a creativity database that acts as a guide, directory and meeting point for all artists. The magazine will be published in both Arabic and English.
8. FROM QURTUBA TO CORDOBA: The Arab House, which is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Spain, with the cooperation of the Spanish Embassy and Arabian Wings, and in partnership with Abdul Latif Jameel, organized a photo exhibition of the Madinat al Zahra archaeological site by 50 artists. The exhibition ended on June 26. 9. NAYOMI LAUNCHES ABAYA STORE: Recognizing the evolution of the abaya and the new generation of fashionistas, Nayomi launches Nayomi Abaya, which will combine luxurious fabrics and flowing feminine shapes with bold details and accessories. The Nayomi brand is already well established in Saudi Arabia as the first Nayomi Lingerie store opened in 1992.
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Mark Your
Calendar
New, Hot, and Happening Now
July 2013
Sunday
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TedxJeddah - Jeddah the Dream Date: July 7 Time: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Location: Jeddah Hilton Hotel Tickets: http:// tedxjeddah.eventbrite. com
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Talent Union: “Innovation of Spirituality” Monthly networking gathering that takes place offline and online among talents. Date: July 14 Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Location: Al Hamra District Email: To register - info@ talentreunion.com
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1 Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
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Meet and Greet 90D's first creative casual gathering Date: July 1 - 3 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Tahlia St., DHL Building, 5th Floor Mob: Confirm attendance at 0565520468 - 0545202688
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The Seat of Perception III Ayyam Gallery Jeddah is pleased to present 'The Seat of Perception III,' a solo exhibition of paintings by Lebanese artist Walid El-Masri. Date: July 1 - 10 Location: Ayyam Gallery, Al Malik Rd.
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Explorer Kids and Youth Summer Club A summer club that aims to educate kids through entertainment and field trips. Mob: +966-562994450 Email: trailcheeta@ yahoo.com
Lower Your Gaze
No Fighting
No Music
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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
Friday
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Jeddah Summer Festival For over ten years Jeddah has hosted a festival that begins with fireworks at Corniche and includes a circus, musical performances, and children’s theatre. Date: (To be confirmed): July 2013 - August 2013 Location: Jeddah Corniche and assorted local sites
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Video (works) Group Exhibition Date: July 1 - 13 Time: Sat - Thu 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Location: Athr Gallery, Serafi Megamall Office Towers, 5th floor
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Help the Less Fortunate
* DJ magazine is not responsible for any event cancellation.
Pray on Time
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Prayer Rooms: Ammar Al Attar Solo Date: July 1 - 13 Time: Sat - Thu 9 a.m. -10 p.m. Location: Athr Gallery, Serafi Megamall Office Towers, 5th floor
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5 Star Umrah During Ramadan - 18 Days Includes Umrah visa, meet and greet at the airport, transportation and 5-star accommodation. Date: July 20 - August 6
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Saturday
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 DJ 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.
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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.
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. Eventually, it became more of a training and consultancy organization. Five years on we 30 DESTINATION JEDDAH
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
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
ENTREPRENEURS
TACKLE ARE FEMALE EMPLOYMENT AND GLOBAL WARMING.
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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 less fortunate 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
Thamer Shaker On Saudi Youth, Self-Motivation and His New Book
ENWANI
Home Delivery Made Easy
“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. 34 DESTINATION JEDDAH
A rising star of a writer from our hometown of Jeddah is the popular and friendly Thamer Shaker. His latest, According to Unofficial Authority, was released on June 12, 2013 and is an exciting new read for young Saudis. Thamer currently works at Nesma Holding Company as the Chief HR and CSR officer, but on his time off he writes motivational non-fiction and focuses on youth culture. Thamer’s main concern is to increase youths awareness on the need to keep looking for opportunities. “In my books, I have always been trying to collect a number of articles that discuss the main issues that belong to young Saudis and encourage them to face challenges,” he said. In According to Unofficial Authority, Thamer warns us of the distractions and noise that assault the best part of us. He resolves this problem by saying that one must move away from these distractions and follow what we truly think and believe, and that moving in this direction is not an illusion, but a rare and great thing that requires patience. “The youth have to know their sources of power and find out the way to prove themselves,” he said. The subtitle of the book is ‘The mind’s memory can die, but the heart’s memory will last forever.’ He encourages the youth, and everyone, to focus on themselves first to create something better. Thamer graduated with a degree in management leadership and training development from Southeastern University in Florida and according to Thamer, the first step toward supporting youth is to motivate them. The way he does it is with his friendly prose and an optimistic tone. It’s no wonder his positive and meaningful voice has become a favorite in our community. According to Unofficial Authority, and Thamer’s other books are now available at Jarir Bookstores and Virgin Megastores.
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Business
Izdehar SME, the Saudi SME and Entrepreneurship Event, was held at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel on May 21, 2013. The event concluded with the Inspiring Women Summit and the Pitch for Investment Competition. Izdehar SME attracted Saudi entrepreneurs and served as a platform for them to meet with other entrepreneurs and successful businessmen. The Inspiring Women Summit aimed to highlight the importance of having more women participate in the Saudi SME sector and the Saudi economy. Eng. Tuba Ozlem Terekli, Inspiring Women’s Summit’s Chairwoman and Qotuf Al Riyadah, Development Company Co-Founder and CEO, highlighted the importance of partnerships between the public and private sector in order to increase SME growth and activity in the Kingdom. The Summit also included discussion panels where participants discussed strategic imperatives, technical support systems, and regulatory frameworks that need to be redevised with female entrepreneurial talent and potential in mind. The summit concluded with a case study of a Saudi female success story which was presented by Sara Omar Albenayan on behalf of Noor Al Abulkarim, the executive director of Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman Business Support and Development Center and 36 DESTINATION JEDDAH
Founding Member of CellA+, a non profit initiative that seeks to create a social network for women working in Saudi Arabia. The event concluded with the Pitch for Investment Competition, where Saudi entrepreneurs showcased their talents to business experts who judged their projects based on their business ideas, models, their addressing of market needs, financial viability, and likeliness of success. The participants competed for the chance of receiving funds for their projects and learning from successful business leaders. Eight different ideas were presented over two days, which included: Sobol Altaqa, which seeks to provide environmental care solutions; a smart phone application that helps in managing calorie intake by providing foods’ nutritional values; Madfoo3atCom, which aims to connect billers and customers by offering an online bill presentation and payment system; Dream Firm, which aims to use plastic waste to establish a waste-recycling industry; b3D, a 3D printing business; Makkah Window, an interactive application to present Makkah’s history and historical sites in a unique way; and finally, the winner of the competition, Arica Studio, an online Arabic entertainment channel created especially for children.
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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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 40 2. Play Ramadan trivia. Come up with fun questions and find out who knows the most about Ramadan. 3. Celebrate Ramadan by decorating your house with lanterns, lights, and banners that the kids can make.
4. Keep your children 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. 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. 40 DESTINATION JEDDAH
9. Give everyone in the kitchen a day off! Take the family out for iftar at a Ramadan Tent seasonally set up in hotels and restaurants. Check page 70 10. Distribute food, water,
or 10 SR calling cards to the workers toiling in the heat.
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11. Gather the kids for
stories about the prophets or Ramadan traditions in different countries.
Dr. Tariq Al Suwaidan has videos on the prophets’ stories on: www.suwaidan. com and on his YouTube channel
18. Prepare iftar boxes
with the kids and give them away to workers or your local mosque.
19. Do henna. Kids
24. Go to Makkah for umrah.
25. Have an iftar picnic at a nearby park or the corniche.
can trace patterns using washable markers.
12. Have a "screen-
free" night: switch off all electronics and play cards or keram together instead.
26. Call loved ones who 20. Take the children to
are away and wish them a “Ramadan Kareem.”
corniche where they can ride ponies.
27. Learn the 99 Names of
friends and neighbors for iftar. Encourage them to ask about your culture and fasting.
and color Eid greeting cards/envelopes and fill gift bags with treats to give out in Eid.
Allah with the family.
21. Invite your non-Muslim
28. Ask the kids to decorate
where each guest can bring a dish. That way you can enjoy the company minus the stress.
22. Encourage and help
29. Plan a special Eid day
and watch The Message (Al-Risala).
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.
13. Call up family and
friends you haven't seen in a while and pass by for coffee.
14. Host a "potluck" iftar
15. Organize a movie night
the children learn some Ramadan prayers. Check page 78
"treasure hunt," plant clues around the house that would lead to fun prizes.
23. Make a gratitude jar.
30. Visit Al-Balad (the old 16. Join the gym; many are open late and offer night classes. Check page 82
17. Have a “switch night.”
Let the men prepare iftar for a change!
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downtown) and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on the baleela and the Eid sweets shopping!
a picturesque sunset scenery with the King Fahd fountain a perfect setting for iftar and sohour exclusive Ramadan nights at Andalusia restaurant rooms with unrivalled views of the Red Sea
During the Holy month of Ramadan, Park Hyatt Jeddah will be providing various innovative choices of dishes for Iftar and Sohour while watching a perfect scenery of sunset and sunrise. Ramadan nights are also featured at Andalusia Restaurant to enjoy the tempting selection of menus, along with shisha surrounded by the panoramic view and a fresh breeze. Discover the spacious guestrooms, along with our special packages during this Holy month.
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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:
Organize a group of people and spend the first hour of iftar serving some dates and water to people at traffic lights.
DAY 2:
Charity Society in Jeddah for all kinds of donations Location: Al-Zahra Dist. Tel: +966-2-6391100
DAY 3:
Go to alHaram shopping Centre on Prince Sultan street and you can spend as little as 500 SR on a whole new wardrobe for a family in need.
DAY 4:
Charitable Services for the Care of Cancer Patients Location: Al-Rowais Dist. Tel: +966-2-6511373
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DAYS
OF GIVING DAY 8: DAY 5:
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 6:
Committee for the Welfare of Prisoners and their Families Tel: +966-2-219 7767 / 920006065 Web: pcare.org.sa
DAY 7:
Go through your closet and get rid of your old clothes. That will make space for your new Eid wardrobe and you can drop off the old ones at your nearest charity organization, or even Mawakib Al Ajr. Tel: +966-2-6062433 Location: Rawdah St
Enabling Marriage & Family Support Foundation
Location: Al-Nozla Dist. Tel: +966-2-6811168/ 920000900
DAY 9:
Spend a day with an orphan at the Taif Orphan Committee event held each year in Ramadan.
DAY 10:
Faisaliah Women’s Charitable Foundation
Location: Al-Rowais Dist. Tel: +966-2-6535000
DAY 11:
Donate a meal by visiting Manto Abed.
DAY 12:
Friends of the Heart Foundation in Jeddah
Location: Behind Al-Tahlia Station Tel: +966-2-6658384
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:
Maharat Center to support the disabled. Location: Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-2-6656218 Web: www.maharat.org
DAY 17:
Instead of distributing ready made meals out to poor neighborhoods, why not give out some necessary cooking ingredients that will last longer and give them freedom to create their own meals according to their needs. For example, flour, rice, dough, sugar and wheat.
DAY 18:
Majid Bin Abdulaiz Foundation for Development & Social Services
Location: Al-Shate’e Dist. Tel: +966-2-6062959
DAY 19:
Place a swear jar at work or home and 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 National Charitable Foundation for Blood Donation Tel: +966-2-6905008
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. That will surely make them smile.
DAY 22:
National Society for Human Rights Tel: +966-2-6222261
DAY 23:
Simply smile today; to your neighbors, friends and coworkers. A smile is the simplest way of giving.
DAY 26:
Saudi Environmental Society
Location: Murjaan Dist. Tel: +966-2-6996193 Web: www.sens.org.sa
DAY 27:
Collect your old Qurans or buy some new ones and donate them to your nearest mosque.
DAY 28:
Society Friends Charitable Foundation Location: Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6919999
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:
Women’s Charitable Foundation in Jeddah Location: Al-Nazla Dist Tel: +966-2-6369652
DAY 24:
Princess Fawziah Center for Women & Children Tel: +966-2-6369891
DAY 25:
If you live in a building, organize a schedule with your neighbors where each of you provides the iftar meal of that day for the building guard.
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Special Features
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 incredible 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. 46 DESTINATION JEDDAH
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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Arts &
Entertainment
PRAYER ROOMS and VIDEO WORKS Exhibition
Ahmed Mater - Pelt Him
Ammar Al Attar - Dar AlSalam, Madina
Athr Gallery presents two must-visit exhibitions. Prayer Rooms is a soloexhibition by Ammar Al Attar that takes you down the spiritual lane through serenity and stillness captured in a series of photographs. The Video Works Exhibition is a collection of mind-blowing work by various artists focused on celebrating video art as an increasingly popular medium of expression.
PRAYER ROOMS Ammar Al Attar presents photographs of prayer rooms across Saudi Arabia. These rooms include official mosques such as the Dar As-Salam Station mosque in
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Ammar Al Attar
Madinah and even informal areas such as a random sidewalk and an airplane aisle. His photographs radiate with a sense of calm, order and togetherness. Represented by Cuadro Fine Art Gallery in Dubai, Ammar Al Attar lives and works in the UAE. He was selected for the 2013 Artist in Residence (A.I.R.) program and shortlisted for the International Emerging Artist Award. The artist’s series of UAE Prayer Rooms was exhibited at the 2013 Sharjah Biennial. Web: www.ammaralattar.com Web: www.cuadroart.com
Ayman Yossri - Sign Languages
VIDEO WORKS
Held in collaboration with Hauser & Wirth Gallery, Galleria Continua and Selma Feriani Gallery, the Video Works Exhibition at Athr Gallery showcases the work of Ahmed Mater, Adel Abidin, Ziad Antar, Hans Op De Beeck, Ayman Yossri Daydban, Hazem Harb, Motaz Nasr, Sami Al Turki and David Zink Yi. Athr Gallery aims to portray the importance of video art on the contemporary art scene and promote the medium in KSA. The artists presented unique ideas that hit home with their honesty and eye-opening morals, such as Ahmed Mater who presents Pelt Him! which is a video of the emotions experienced in jamarat (the stone throwing ritual in Hajj) and Ayman Yossri showcases Sign Languages which documents three
news readers from major Arab channels transmitting the news through sign language or excessive hand gestures to prove that hands have a language of their own. Hazem Harb explains his work Impossible Travel: “The concept is centered on forced exile and the struggles of travel and mobility, specifically the Gaza Strip and the general sense of deprivation that Palestinians have been struggling with in terms of freedom of movement and lack of an international airport. My work addresses this through personal and dramatic scenes that explain impossible travel. Cement blocks have been placed in the travel bag as a symbol of burden and restricted mobility.� Both exhibitions will end on July 14 so be sure to visit Athr Gallery if you are looking to surround yourself with spirituality and inspiration.
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Fashion & Shopping
Fashion & Shopping
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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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Lomar New Season Collection 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. 6
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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.
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YOUR PURSE? Nasiba Hafiz 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.
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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.
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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 279
Santiago Gonzalez SR 2,650
Jack Spade iPhone Cover SR 150 (each)
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Beneat The Roses SR 150 (each) Kenzo x Vans SR 475
Zara SR 279
Jack Spade SR 245
Rivieras SR 350 54 DESTINATION JEDDAH
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Saint Laurent SR 2,100
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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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Lomar SR 1,500
AMI SR 760
Sperry Top Sider SR 600
Christopher Kane SR 3,700
Dunia Younis Invites you to her boutiques 'Dunia & Waa'd', upon the arrival of the latest plus-size evening dresses as well as a unique collection in all european sizes.
Address: Jeddah, Stars Avenue- Second Floor, Sari St./Malik Rd. intersection Telephone: (02) 6830133 / (02) 2753900 Instagram: Dunia3stars Facebook: Dunia Younis DESTINATION JEDDAH 55
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OF ABAYAS By Hana Jazzar
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. In 1955, the abaya became mandatory for 56 DESTINATION JEDDAH
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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GADGETS
Mr. & Mrs. Fragrance SR 45 These colorful, flexible and incredibly fragrant little people will add joy to your car! Unlike most air fresheners, the scent is placed inside the mold. Just bend your little friend and more scent is released! Holds scent for 90 days. Car air freshener available in six different scents: Fresh Air, Energy, Peppermint, Cedar Wood, Vanilla, and Citrus.
Wood Cookbook Holder SR 129.99 Beautifully crafted from Canadian Alder, this product allows you to assume a more relaxed posture whilst reading at a table or desk - it’s also great in the kitchen. The Reading Rest is adjustable and folds flat, making it easy to carry or store. Comes supplied in a clear presentation box.
Pom Pom Earbuds SR 59.99 Accessorize your ears with these fun Pom Pom Earbuds! Compatible with any device with a standard 3.5mm headphone socket such as MP3 players, mobile phones, PDA, portable gaming systems and computers. Assorted pink, purple, blue or white colors.
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Jamie Oliver Mini Mugs SR 55 Celebrity TV chef Jamie Oliver is one of the food world’s most loved personalities and one of Britain’s most famous exports. Jamie’s 11.8-ounce Cheeky Mugs are a high quality porcelain, microwave and dishwasher safe. The shape is very cool, and perfect for sipping and snuggling on a cold day. A great gift idea, in a cute gift-box tin complete with Jamie’s photo.
Talk Dock
Available Soon
There’s nothing retro about this talk dock - except it’s adorable design! Plug in your cell phone to charge it or simply call a friend. Connect your phone’s charging cable and stay fully charged while you chat or check emails. The cool vintage style is inspired by old rotary dial phones, but works with many of the latest smart phones. Compatible with iPhone 4/4S/5, Blackberry, Samsung Galaxy, HTC Evo and Nokia. No power needed.
Use these adhesive chalkboard squares anywhere around your home or office to jot down notes, to-do lists, or create some artwork. Cut into your own fun shapes for a unique look. Squares measure 11-3/4 by 11-3/4-inch. Set of 4 wall decals.
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Write on the Wall Chalkboard SR 39.99
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LIBRA BOUTIQUE A FUSION OF SHOPPING AND DINING
It is a known fact that shopping is fun but can be tiring when there are many products you want to purchase. At some point during your shopping spree, it would be nice to take a break. Imagine going to just one destination in which you can have the option to shop and dine simultaneously. This luxurious service is now provided to Jeddahwis at Libra Boutique. 60 DESTINATION JEDDAH
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RANA ISMAIL
Libra’s leading fashion designer and owner is a worldwide traveler with an extensive knowledge regarding both the shopping and dining scene abroad. Determined to provide Jeddahwis with a convenient shopping and dining experience, Rana Ismail and Dr. Bazza Saud created Libra Boutique. By showcasing and selling products designed by local artists, Ismail is on a mission to promote local talent and further build this unique Arabian brand.
LIBRA
Libra is located in Al Rawdah and consists of a spacious two-floor building. On the ground floor, guests will find a wide range of elegant and carefully designed dresses and casual wear in addition to a variety of clutches and beautiful accessories to complement the outfits. Clothing options range from evening gowns and cocktail dresses to casual chic outfits. Libra Boutique provides its customers with products exclusively designed by Rana Ismail and other talented artists and designers within the Arab region. Also located on the ground floor of Libra, customers may visit the fragrance bar and purchase exclusive scents mixed and created by perfume designer and Libra Boutique coowner Dr. Bazza Saud.
BREAK FROM SHOPPING
If guests want to take a break from shopping, they can go upstairs to Libra’s lounge on the first floor for coffee, lunch or dinner. At the lounge, customers can either sit at the bar or on the comfortable couches where they can indulge in delicious delights such as fresh salads, soups, Foie Gras, premium caviar, a range of mouthwatering pastas and seafood dishes. Alternatively, customers can relax and unwind with a cup of aromatic latte or espresso, perfected with one of Libra’s sweet treats. Relaxing yet upbeat tunes are heard on both floors of Libra Boutique, adding to the unique experience customers will feel on their visit. The boutique is surrounded by long glass windows to let the sun shine in and is furnished with warm earthy colors that have a calming effect on visitors. With its opening, Libra Boutique introduced Jeddahwi’s with the concept of luxurious shopping and dining all under one roof. The boutique on the ground floor is open from 3 p.m. until 11 p.m. and the lounge on the first floor is open from 3 p.m. until midnight. Location: Al Rawdah Tel: +966-2-2611063 Web: www.libraboutique.com P ROMOTION
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HOME
FOOD
BUSINESSES
THE GOOD, THE GREAT, AND THE AWESOME While eating at home is the healthier option, there’s no denying that some days the kitchen just isn’t inviting enough. That’s why Destination Jeddah presents to you a third option: order from a home-based caterer and get the experience of healthy home-cooked meals without having to enter the kitchen! Read on for a list of caterers that can fill your iftar table with delectable sweet and savory treats.
Lama Al Khereiji Peanut butter and Nutella cheesecake in a jar, Galaxy cupcakes and so much more! That is in addition to her exquisite date tart, which you could serve to your guests during Ramadan. You really can’t decide where to start with Lama’s Sweets. Mob: +966-506040909 Instagram: @lama_sweets Delivery: Yes
Sabah Chocolate Fondue Along with a chocolate fountain, Sabah Chocolate Fondue also offers pastries and other oriental appetizers. Mob: +966-505596460 Delivery: Yes
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Kookielicious A wide variety of cupcakes and cookies are available from this creative dessert boutique including a healthy ingredients option and beautifully designed cookie bouquets. Mob: +966-564048828 Email: kindah@kookielicious.com Web: www.kookielicious.com Delivery: No
Chocotala –Where everything is sweet. High quality chocolates artistically decorated for various occasions such as graduations and baby showers.
Tel: +966-2-6644284 Mob: +966-555884710 Email: talachocolatier@hotmail.com Facebook: /chocotala Instagram: @chocotalabytaladahlawi Delivery: Yes
Basma ElKhereiji Dozens of healthy food options and an array of delightful diet-friendly dishes from vegetable quiches to baked mac and cheese. In preparation for Ramadan, she now also offers a perfect light rose and nut um ali with caramel wafers. Basma will definitely keep you going back to her for more! Tel: +966-505613212 Email: basmaelkhereiji@gmail.com Instagram: @basmaelkhereiji Delivery: Starting soon
Om Ali offers all kinds of scrumptious oriental appetizers as well as shawarma and mana’eesh. To top it off, she can come over and make the food in your kitchen! Mob: +966-503652456 Tel: +966-2-6723409
Fairy Cake Heaven A heaven of customized cupcakes! Just pick your flavor and theme, then sit back and prepare to be blown away by freshness and taste packaged to perfection.
Areej Zaman presents an array of Hijazi food options, perfect for a traditional iftar table. She caters for parties with over 50 guests. Mob: +966-533420133 Facebook: /areejzamanfood Delivery: Yes
Mob: +966-555537277 Email: roaarafat@hotmail.com Facebook: /fairycake-heaven Delivery: Yes
Mijo’s Kitchen provides creatively prepared meals from finger food and salads to scrumptious desserts including juicy cakes that deliciously melt in your mouth and burst with flavor.
Mayolina Intricately designed cakes of different flavors from vanilla and chocolate to pistachio and Kit-Kat are available at Mayolina along with delicious ma’mool, cupcakes and chocolate fountains. Mob: +966-569451743 Email: mayolinacake@hotmail.com Facebook Group: Mayolina Cake Instagram: @mayolinacake Delivery: No
Mob: +966-552064805 Email: mijzaza@hotmail.com Instagram: @mijoskitchen Delivery: Varies
Najd Desserts offers a wide variety of sweets and pastries including kunafah in beautifully arranged packaging. Najd desserts is the cherry on top of your iftar dessert table. Mob: +966-541343420 Instagram: @najd1983 Delivery: Yes
Arabika brings you the perfect fusion of eastern and western cuisines including diet-friendly options and goodies. She even offers local favorites such as the samboosa buff for your Ramadan iftar table. Mob: +966-547332889 Email: arabikaksa@gmail.com Instagram: @arabikaksa Delivery: Yes
Sameera Hammad Rich international dishes can be ordered from Sameera Hammad, from Chinese, Iranian and Indonesian cuisine to anything you can think of! Mob: +966-505688965 Delivery: For SR 100
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TRADITIONAL
HIJAZI RAMADAN WITHROSEWOODCORNICHE
The award-winning hotel, Rosewood Corniche, has been holding iftar and sohour buffets for years, but this year they will be hosting their most special Ramadan with a Hijazi theme throughout the hotel. The Rosewood Corniche has recently been named “Saudi Arabia’s Leading Hotel” at the World Travel Awards, and has been awarded a certificate of excellence from the leading travel guide and research website www.tripadvisor.com. Guests will be transported into a whole other world of lavish vintage charm, as the entire hotel will be transformed into a traditional Layali Hijazia setting. The hotel’s two popular restaurants, Habsburg and Noodles, will be exquisitely decorated with artifacts of Hijaz, such as the fanous lanterns, mashrabiya windows and traditional handicrafts. The restaurants, overlooking stunning views of the Red Sea, will recreate the essence of Hijaz surrounding guests with a nostalgic allure of the ancient city.
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The two restaurants will open at iftar time to serve scrumptious buffets featuring classic Saudi cuisine such as gursan, jereesh, manto, lamb kabsa and yaghmosh, along with other traditional Ramadan treats. Habsburg will also open a sohour buffet late evening featuring an extensive range of international and Arabic foods prepared fresh at live cooking stations. Part of the sohour buffet includes saj and shawarma, lamb and beef liver, egg omelets and foul madamas. Habsburg and Noodles are also available exclusively for large gatherings up to 200 guests. For more information and for reservations, contact Rosewood Corniche’s restaurant reservations. Book a lavish iftar or sohour for family gatherings or work events and celebrations. Guests can also enjoy iftar and sohour in the privacy of their room with a special set menu comprising of traditional Arabic mezzes and grills. The iftar buffet is at SR 295 per person at Habsburg and SR 275 per person at Noodles while the sohour option at Habsburg is SR 255, also per person. The price also covers beverages including juices, mineral water and traditional Arabic coffee. Maurizio Panicali, Executive Chef at Rosewood Corniche, said:
“With the widest range of cuisine offered this year by our team of culinary greats from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, China, Philippines, India and Pakistan, diners are guaranteed a gastronomic experience to remember. Our skilled team will continue to surprise even the most discerning of diners during the holy month of Ramadan.” With a picturesque location parallel to the Red Sea and convenient access to the city’s business and leisure areas, Rosewood Corniche is ideal for all travelers. The quality of service and attention to detail make Rosewood Corniche the place to be this Ramadan. Tel: +966 -2- 2607111 P ROMOTION
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SAMBOOSA Recipes 101 By Halah Gandeel
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
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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!
MEAT AND POTATOES
Samboosa Ingredients: Pastry: Ready made samboosa sheets (about 50 pcs)
125 ml or ½ cup cold water 2 tbsp corn flour
1 cup vegetable oil
Stuffing: 400g or 2 medium potatoes
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
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
TIP: TRY THE BROWN READY MADE SAMBOOSA SHEET
500g minced beef
250g or 2 medium onions, finely chopped
75g or 1 cup flat leaf fresh parsley, finely chopped
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. Directions:
• 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.
20g or 2 cubes Maggi Chicken Bouillon
• Pan fry rolled samboosa in hot vegetable oil and place on kitchen paper to drain excess grease.
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Serve warm with a side of chili sauce.
125ml or ½ cup hot water
CHEESE AND BUTTER
Preparing the Dough: • Mix the ingredients in a bowl until made into dough.
Ingredients: Dough: 3 cups flour
Directions: • Flatten each ball, and stuff it with the cheese mix.
Samboosa 227 g butter
1 small can of AlMarai yogurt
1 teaspoon baking powder
Stuffing: A mix of white French cheese and white Hungary cheese.
• Create balls of dough and leave to breathe for about 15 minutes.
• Moisten the edges, fold each ball into a half moon shape and press together to seal tight. • Place on a greased baking sheet.
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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
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
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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
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
6. Place some flour and water mix at the end to hold the samboosa
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
Samboosa
WITH CHICKEN AND SUMAC
Ingredients: Dough: 3 cups flour
½ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs
1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp yeast
½ teaspoon salt
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
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 Chicken broth Sumac
Finely chopped green pepper (optional)
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. Preparing the Dough: • Mix all the ingredients • Form small dough balls • Place in a tray and cover • Leave to rest for 30 min
DESSERT
Samboosa Ingredients: Pastery: Ready made samboosa sheets (about 50 pcs) Ingredients: stuffing: 1 big box of Kiri cheese squares A small mix of flour and water Vegetable oil Sugar syrup Sesame (optional) TIP: SPRINKLE SOME SESAME SEEDS ON THE TOP FOR DECORATION
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!
Directions: • Defrost the samboosa sheets the night before.
• Take out one by one and stuff with one cheese square per sheet. • Fold into a samboosa triangle.
• Seal using the help of the flour and water mix.
• Fry all the sealed samboosa's in a pan with deep hot vegetable oil until golden yellow. • Using a strainer, drip out the water from the samboosa.
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NA TA DI A B STE YA: TO RI O TH DA EF F R E TE GU AM S ID E AD A
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With their handpicked luxury Arabian dates packaged to perfection, Nadiya dates are the epitome of freshness and hospitality. The Date Palm Tree, also known as the ‘Tree of Life’ has been around for more than 10,000 years as a source of more than 300 varieties of dates and as a prominent part of the Arabian Heritage. The Prophet (PBUH) is reported to have said, “A family which has no dates in their house, its members will be hungry.” We are also encouraged to break our fasts with dates making Ramadan the ideal month to indulge in the best quality dates for your own Iftar table or as presents for your family and friends. Nadiya Dates is a company that aims to preserve the tradition of Arabian hospitality by not only providing a fresh array of date varieties, but also presenting them in a range of luxurious packaging options. You can choose to have delicious stuffed Khudri dates packaged in a moon shaped box with Islamic art on the front or you can customize your box to any shape with your company logo! You can even choose to zest up your dates by having them stuffed with exotic nuts like the macadamia or with other fillings like caramel crunch. And if you’re a chocoholic looking to further season your dates, rest assured Nadiya only uses the richest Belgian chocolate whether you prefer white, milk or dark.
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Nadiya Dates are actually handpicked from the best farms in the Kingdom and across the Arabian Peninsula. Nadiya Dates offers an unmatched experience and invites you to make your next gifting occasion a truly authentic and memorable one.
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OF THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF DATES INCLUDE:
Medjool: Larger and relatively sweeter and chewier, these reddish-brown dates are originally from Palestine and used to be reserved exclusively for royalty, thus earning the title “Fruit of Kings.” Khlas: A Saudi Arabian date literally meaning “quintessence,” the best Khlas dates come from the Eastern Province of KSA and are grown on most date farms. These are extremely popular for their soft and sticky reddish-amber flesh and honey caramel flavor. Khudri: Khudri has gained wide popularity over recent years among date lovers not only across the Gulf but all over the world. It is one of the more popular dates used for stuffing.
Ajwa: The ‘Ajwa dates are regarded as the Holy Dates and given much importance due to their health benefits. The Prophet (PBUH) said, “If somebody takes seven ‘Ajwa dates every morning, he will not be effected by poison or magic on that day till night.” (Sahih Bukhari) The most expensive dates, these are soft, dry and the darkest of all dates. The darker the date the healthier it is! Sagi: An extremely popular date generally found in the Riyadh province. It is just the right amount of sweet and also very popular for stuffing. This date is reddish brown with a yellow bump on top and quite beautiful to look at. Web: www.nadiyadates.com Facebook: /NadiyaDatesArabia Twitter: @NadiyaDates
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news
RESTAURANT
Read on for the latest news regarding your favorite restaurants around town! The list includes new openings, branch locations and services. Enjoy!
Pinkberry’s
Toasted is opening a branch on prince sultan street in which customers can dine-in.
third branch in jeddah opened at the corniche.
KEEP AN E YER OUT FO
make sure you ta advantake of the de ge live servic ry providede by
Munch Salt opening soon between sari and kayyal street.
Abou El Sid
is a restaurant that not only perfects egyptian cuisine, but will also open soon in jeddah on tahliah street.
the asian restaurant Tao recently opened on al malik road.
Al Nabulsi Sweets during ramadan!
ex sush cited to i op try Soy tions and atll the Lou he new n
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The Butcher Shop
will open its doors to guests soon. plan your visit to rawdah square for a taste! one of jeddah’s most popular local restaurants,
Shawermatac,
is opening a new branch on palestine street!
get a taste of turkish cuisine at Kusebasi, opening soon across from rawdah square.
F6oor Faris
now provides a menu in braille.
when jeddahwis think about fish, they think “twina!” luckily for seafood lovers, Twina is opening right here in the heart of jeddah soon.
Reem Al Bawadi has finally opened in jeddah! visit them at their branch in rawdah.
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Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is opening at Rawdah Square
Cast and Crew re-launched!
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DINE OUTIN STYLE To make your Ramadan dining options easier, our friends at Jeddah Food have compiled a list of some of the top hotels in Jeddah with buffets so you can dine in style. Don’t miss out on these great offers!
1. Rosewood: How about a scenic view of the Red Sea over a lavish feast? Classy yet simple, sophisticated yet comfortable, the restaurants in this five star hotel are the place to be this Ramadan. SOHOUR: 295 SR (Habsburg) IFTAR: 275 SR (Noodles), 295 SR (Habsburg) Tel: +966-2-2607111
2. Intercontinental: Also located near Corniche, Intercontinental’s classic buffet offers the very best of iftar and sohour options. There is no room for disappointment in this hotel! SOHOUR: 200 SR IFTAR: 290 SR Tel: +966-2-2295555
3. Park Hyatt: What could be better than a meal by the sea? Park Hyatt offers a view of the Red Sea and the King Fahd fountain over an elegant buffet with an array of traditional and oriental options. SOHOUR: 220 SR IFTAR: 245 SR Tel: +966-2-2639606
4. Al-Bilad: Perfect for iftar with your colleagues or business partners, Al-Bilad is also located near the Corniche and the ideal option for an official yet relaxed night out. SOHOUR: Á LA CARTE IFTAR: 190 SR Tel: +966-2-6944777
5. Movenpick: Another perfect location for a meal with the colleagues, Movenpick Hotel is located in Jeddah’s diplomatic area on Madinah Road and offers outdoor dining and reasonable prices. SOHOUR: 160 SR IFTAR: 185 SR
SOHOUR: 85 SR IFTAR: 150 SR Tel: +966-2-6670777
9. Radisson: Exquisiteness is personified at Radisson Blu! The buffets are lavishly loaded with tons of options and the comfort and class is absolutely unmatched! SOHOUR: 100 SR IFTAR: 175 SR
Tel: +966-2-6676655
Tel: +966-2-6521234
6. Le Meridien: This stylish hotel is bound to please you with its modern design and brilliant buffet. With three different menus and a very reasonable price range, Le Meridien has options galore.
10. Sands Hotel: Located conveniently close to the best shopping centers of Tahlia, the Sands Hotel is a fashionable and elegant choice with delightful options for your palate.
SOHOUR: 125 SR IFTAR: 165, 180, 200 SR
SOHOUR: Á LA CARTE IFTAR: 145 SR
Tel: +966-2-6633333
7. Holiday Inn: Located at the heart of Balad with a variety of traditional buffet options and great prices, Holiday Inn promises to make you feel like royalty. SOHOUR: 75 SR IFTAR: 130 SR Tel: +966-2-6314000
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8. Ramada: Located in the city center of Jeddah, Ramada is another option for a formal meal in a comfortable setting. With great prices and an excellent location, Ramada seems to be the ultimate option.
Tel: +966-2-6692020
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.
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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. DESTINATION JEDDAH 79
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. 80 DESTINATION JEDDAH
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 Sport
E V I T C A T E G By Amal Al
Toaimi
Remaining active is one of the biggest challenges we all face. Especially during Ramadan since we are running on low energy during the day and after breaking our fast.
I’ve come up with two plans for all of you, whether you’re generally active or a couch potato!
PLAN A (COUCH POTATO) Walk, walk, and walk! It can’t be easier than this! You have options of either walking before iftar by an hour, or after taraweeh prayers for an hour; even better if you do BOTH! When I say walking, I don’t mean take your time. I mean POWER walking. You can measure your intensity by taking the talk test. If you can speak comfortably then guess what... SPEED UP!
PLAN B (ACTIVE) Before iftar, walk for an hour. After taraweeh you can hit the gym, do 30 minutes of any cardio activity you enjoy, whether its spinning or attending a group class, and then follow it with weightlifting. You can do this every day of Ramadan, and have one day off per week. I’d suggest you follow a weightlifting routine; either you do full body training three times a week, or you can mix and match. For example one day focus on your upper body, and second day focus on your lower body, and so on.
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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. 84 DESTINATION JEDDAH
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 Beauty
Tanning in THE SHADE
The holy month of Ramadan this year coincides with summer, which is otherwise known as beach time for people spending it in Jeddah. For those of you who still plan to hit the beach for short tanning sessions while fasting, take a moment to consider what tanning will do to your hair and skin.
Overexposure to the sun will lighten your hair color so why not consider going for a new look this summer by getting a hair cut to go with that lighter sun-kissed shade? The most important factor to keep in mind is that too much sun does in fact cause hair dryness. Oriana offer hair treatments that will allow you to have fun in the sun without feeling guilty about damaging your hair. Treatments like Keratin simply coat the hair and ensure protection. Other treatments such as the Nanomax repair damaged hair and unlike ordinary treatments, Nanomax is turned into mist by a specially designed electronic micro system, after which it is applied to the hair with distinctive ceramic brushes. The mist then infuses tiny nano molecules into the hair structure to heal, repair, strengthen and protect. Both ladies and gentlemen of all ages need to think about how fragile their skin is and how important it is to take good care of it. Although the sun can be healthy for our skin in terms of vitamin intake, too much exposure can cause problems such as skin cancer and premature aging. For those who want to tan but can’t stand the heat while fasting, Oriana’s Mystic Tan is the ultimate solution. Oriana’s Mystic Tan booth consists of a spray tanner activated with the push of a button. A mist of aloe vera enriched sunless-tanning solution is then sprayed throughout the entire body through MagneTan nozzles. The Mystic Tan utilizes MagneTan technology which is a process that guarantees uniform coverage of the body. Take advantage of this service and get that glowing sun-kissed skin before Eid! Location 1: Attalah Branch Tel: +966-2-6220773 Location 2: Le Chateau Branch Tel: +966-920002132 Web: www.oriana-sa.com - www.mystictan.com
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Healthy Living Green Living
Organic Jeddah As quickly as the organic market is growing worldwide and in Saudi Arabia, it is important to take a step back and remember what organic fully means. Here at DJ, we have gathered information to gain a whole understanding of this amazing standard of living and how it is being practiced here in Saudi Arabia. Firstly, organic basically means 100% and completely natural food. (The label ‘natural’ means different things in different regions within each food production industry, and thus food labeled ‘natural’ isn’t always completely so.) So why go organic? Mainly, organic foods are linked
to a reduction of health risks, especially when switching to organic meats and milk that are free of growth hormones. Overall however, conventional food isn’t greatly harmful, but organic carries less of a risk because it is food at its purest form. Also, many prefer the taste of organic food, stating that is better and richer. Other benefits include preservation of the environment because organic farming reduces pollution and conserves water and soil quality. And to help better understand the finer details, here is a table on the differences between conventional farming and organic farming: Conventional Farming • • • • •
Animals are given antibiotics and growth hormones to prevent diseases and spur growth. Produce is treated with waxes and preservatives. Weeds are managed by synthetic herbicides. Synthetic insecticides are sprayed to reduce pests and disease. Chemical fertilizers are used to promote plant growth.
Organic Farming •
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Animals are given organic feed, rotational grazing, a balanced diet and clean housing to minimize disease. Produce is not treated with preservatives. Weeds are managed with environmentally-generated plantkilling compounds or handled manually Spray pesticides from natural resources. Natural fertilizers, such as manure or compost, are used instead.
Try out these easy organic recipes
ORGANIC CRUNCHY KALE FATTOUSH
Serves 4-5
Ingredients:
ORGANIC LENTIL SOUP
Serves 6
Ingredients:
16 oz bag organic dried lentils 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped carrot 2 tbsp virgin olive oil 32 oz free range chicken broth 2 tbsp chopped basil 1 tbsp black pepper ground 1 tsp salt 1 cup water
Directions
1. In a large stock pot, place 2 tbsp of olive oil, chopped onion and celery. Cook on high until the onion and celery are slightly transparent, then immediately reduce the heat to medium. 2. Rinse the lentils in cold water then drain them. Add the lentils, carrots, salt and pepper in the pot and cover with chicken broth and water. 3. Simmer for one hour or until the lentils are tender. For a smoother soup cook for 15 - 30 minutes longer. Serve with a sprig of fresh organic basil.
ORGANIC IN SAUDI ARABIA: It was in mid-2005 that the Ministry of Agriculture commissioned the German company GIZ to support the development of the organic agriculture sector in Saudi Arabia. Since then, the Organic Farming Project has grown and has developed its government structures and support
1 bunch curly organic kale, washed and de-stemmed 1 bunch fresh mint 1 bunch fresh parsley 1 bunch fresh oregano 1/2 chopped red onion 2 large chopped tomatoes, seeded 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed or about 1 1/5 cups cooked 1 cup pita chips (which can be made at home)
Dressing
6 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp mustard 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
Directions
1. Heat the vinegar, mustard and syrup in a small pan to reach a boiling temperature. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring regularly, until reduced by half and has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and cool. 2. Chop kale and set in a large bowl and set aside. De-stem and chop mint, parsley and oregano finely and set aside as well. 3. Once balsamic mixture has cooled, pour over kale and massage in until it begins to wilt a bit - about 30 seconds. Add herbs, onion, tomato and chickpeas then season with salt and pepper, toss salad to mix. Top with pita chips.
services. To help meet the high standards for quality, the Ministry of Agriculture introduced its own Saudi National Organic Regulation and Standards in 2010. Vegetables and fodder crops are the most important organic productions in the country, such as tomatoes, eggplants, cucumbers and onions, and fruits such as dates, citrus, olives and grapes. Unfortunately though, organic meats are still not in production.
* Information for this article was taken from the Organic Sector Study conducted by the Saudi Organic Farming Association, which is now available to the public online.
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To Be Loved Michael Bublé
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Romantique Richard Clayderman
Books
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Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D brings back all action of the original, but this time it comes to life with stunning 3D visuals, local wireless multiplayer, and 8 new levels.
Help Luigi overcome ghastly ghosts, mind-melting puzzles, and his own clumsiness in an all-new spooky adventure.
Price: SR 179 Available for Nintendo 3DS
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Alaa & Hala Mob: +966-2-6130007 Afaf Baflah Mob: +966-505325251 Amal Engawi Mob: +966-503613314 Basma Abuljadayel Mob: +966-506634000 Carol Keyrouz Mob: +966-562633332 Diala Kabbara Mob: +966-508704799 Eman Joharjy Mob: +966-535687773 Fatima Abed Mob: +966-554369993 Gardenia Hafez Mob: +966-567444274 Hanaa Samman Mob: +966-505350958 Maha Ghalayeni Mob: +966-506661634 Manar Al-Rawi Mob: +966-569169923 Meriam Arab Mob: +966-503333128 Mona Abulfaraj Mob: +966-505652018 Nawal Maimani Mob: +966-2-6606502 Nadya Ayoub Mob: +966-505582627 Niyaah Mob: +966-500545455 Rania Khogeer Mob: +966-555532571 Rana Ismail
Mob: +966-556666881 Rotana Alhashimi Mob: +966-554598449 Ruby- Rosella Mob: +966-504390314 Reda Omdah Mob: +966-568056056 Sahar Serafi Mob: +966-505622515 Salma Rudwan Mob: +966-504627012 Samah Khashoggi Mob: +966-505311588 Shaza Khayali Mob: +966-500909321 Sue Abaya Mob: +966-541151595 Hala Chandab - ID Abaya Mob: +966-564389049 Thanaa Addas Mob: +966-504664288 Turki Jadallah Mob: +966-506677800 Wed Bogary Mob: +966-504634001 Yasmina Naji-Shoes Designer Mob: +966-540004777
FLORISTS Al-Khidra Landscaping Tel: +966-2-6913946 Alwan Tel: +966-2-6837239 Azhar Rima Tel: +966-2-2564001 Eshrak Tel: +966-2-6643035 Florina Tel: +966-2-6670719 Flowers Center Tel: +966-2-6607391 Flowers Queen Tel: +966-2-6621779 Gardenia Tel: +966-2-6609220
Jannati Tel: +966-2-6984852 N Cubes Mob: +966-551406813 Nado Tel: +966-2-6915335 Nargis Flowers Est. Tel: +966-2-6673008 Petals Tel: +966-2-6642519 Rabya Tel: +966-2-6602856 Sendian Flowers Tel: +966-2-6835679 Spring Flower Tel: +966-2-6519684 Sultan Garden Center Tel: +966-2-6686666
FURNITURE ALGHALIA INTERIORS Tel: +9662 8111002102 info@alghalia-ides.com Abdul Latif Tel: +966-2-6913750 Al-Alameya Tel: +966-2-6915188 Al-Fakhama Tel: +966-2-6979529 Al-Sabban Tel: +966-2-6919900 American Gallery Tel: +966-2-6676031 Batal Design Tel: 920000374 Bin Shayhoon Tel: +966-2-6471468 Bo Concept Tel: +966-2-6141418 Dimos Tel: +966-2-2830302 Domvs Tel: +966-2-6611447 Estikbal Tel: +966-2-6603611 Habitat Tel: +966-2-2576622 Home Plaza Tel: 8002444440
IKEA Tel: +966-2-6633000 La Maison Colonial Tel: +966-2-2616800 Ligne Roset Tel: +966-2-6634158 Mazar Tel: +966-2-6642626 UDG design Gallery Tel: +966-2-6980498 NV Tel: +966-2-6684686 Options Tel: +966-2-6824888 Roche Bobois Tel: +966-2-6647272 Visionnaire Tel: +966-2-6988591
SHOPPING CENTER
Al-Khayat Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6655558 Shops: BOSS, Burberry, Chanel, Christian Dior, Coach, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Jacques Dessange Salon, Jamalouki, Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli, Rubaiyat, Sergio, Tiffany & Co. & Co., Tods, TOUS , Yves Saint Laurent Ana Special Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6617798 Shops: Al-Mohra, Almayass, Basics, Buttons, Diva, Fox Fibre, I Love Hishma, Kash Kash, Vaniti, Lilies, Little Blossoms, Only For You, Sotra, Set AlHoson, Tefa, Flash Flare Aziz Mall Prince Majed Rd. Tel: +966-2-6162222 Supermarket: Panda DESTINATION 95 DESTINATION JEDDAH JEDDAH 95
Shops: Accessorize, Adams, Al-Maghrabi, Al-Sawani, Aldo, Aldo Accessories, Ann Harvey, Athletes Foot,, Aussino, B.Bush, Baby Shop, Barratts, Bata, Behavior, Bershka, Bhs, Camieu, Celina, Celio, Charles & Keith, City Max, Claire’s, Damas Jewelry, Dorothy Perkins, Etam, Faces, Femi.9, Gap, Kotton, La Senza, La Senza Girl, Many more.. Badriyah Towers Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6062777 Shops: Babooche, Basket of Pearl, Blend, Boutque Mix, BSX, Denim, Diesel, DKNY, Entra, Free Days, Hawanim, Infiore, Kurta Boutique, Le Style, Levi’s Store, Nowar, Optics2020, Pharmwacy, Samuel and Kevin, Suite 966, T Shirt & Jeans, Tony G’s, U Right, Zearuci, Come As You Are Basateen Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6611721 Shops: Al-Ghazali, Al-Moalim, Al-Sawani Department Store, Anne Klein, Baby Fitaihi, Bakhashwain, Bali, Benetton, Betty Barkley, Esprit, Courier, Glitter, Guess, La Perla, Max & Co., Max Mara, Noon, Opticals, Replay, Rubaiyat, Swish, XOXO
Etoile King Rd. Tel: +966-505591421 Shops: Al-Romaizan, Boss, Canali, Come As You Are, Emad Rizq, Fitoshi, Gentle Man, Lomar, Lo Spazio, My Fair Lady, Rawasy, Hera’a Avenue Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-6992841 Shops: Adams’ Kids, Aldo, Alhomaidhi, Barrats, Bershka, Camieu, Charles & Keith, Faces, Early Learning Center, Jennyfer, La Senza, La Senza Girl, La Senza Shop, La Vie en Rose, Marks & Spencer, Mikyaji, Mansoon, Nayomi, Nine West, Sergent Major, Sports City, Spring, Swatch, Tape A Loeil, The Body Shop, Wallis, Zain, Zara Kids. Hera’a Intl. Souq Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-6540097 Supermarket: Manuel Shops: Adams, Al-Attar, Al-Dahham, Al-Humaidi, Al-Maghrabi, Al-Mualim, Barkley, Benatton, Bershka, Bhs, Celio, Claire’s, Diesel, Esprit, Faces, Giordano, Chole, Femi.9, Lerre, Lifestyles, Mavi, PaperMoon, Quik Sliver, Roxy, Sport Look
Mall of Arabia Al-Haramein Rd. Tel: +966-2-6123100 Supermarket: Panda Shops: Abu Sharaf, Accesorize, Adams, Adidas, Ahmad Abdulwahed, Alpha Opticals, Coral Mall Alshaya, Balad, Bershaka, Tahlia St. Blue Age, Bonia, Boots, Brics, Tel: +966-2-6607624 Shops: Adawliah (Yamaha), BSB, BSX, C&B, C&K, Cameui, Armani Jeans, Camille’s Sidewalk, Carters, Shops: Adawliah (Yamaha), Celio, Chad Valley, Coast, D-FArmani Jeans, Beach & P-T, Debenhams, Diesel... Beyond, Calvin Klein, Color Me Mine, Ecko, Ed Nojoud Rehabilitation Center Hardy, FCUK, Geox, Killah, Tahlia St. Lacoste, Lindex, Lola et Tel: +966-2-2571217 moi, Marlboro Classic, Shops: Adidas, Al-Badr Optical, Miss Sixty, Patch Work, Alcott, Alhomaidhi, Bonia, Primo, Quick Silver, Serb, Cortefiel, Emad Rizq, Faces, Feni St.Dupont, Sun Spot 9, Gerry Weber, GS Big & Tall, I Zone, Pumpkin Patch, Lora Lina Sfera, Magrabi, Mango, Mobily, 96 DESTINATION JEDDAH
Women’s Secret, Sarafia, Shalky , Smash,Tanagra, Vincci Red Sea Mall King Rd. Tel: +966-2-2151551 Supermarket: Danube Shops: 7 Camicie, Adidas, Aigner, All Star Converse, Al-Mussali, Al-Refaie, Al-Sawani, Axiom, Barove, Beach & Beyond, Benetton, Bhs, Body Action, Body Shop, Bomby, Bonia, Boroue, Boss, Burberry,Calvin Klein, Change, Claire’s, Coach, Coast, Diesel,, Early Learning Center, Elaf (Travel Agency), Fetaihi, Foot Locker, Giordano, Givenchy, Go Sport, Guess, Guess Accessories, Guess Kids, G2000, Many more... Roshana Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2634899 Shops: 4U4Ever, Abo Moammar, Adolfo Dominguzs, Aire Barcelona, Al Homaidi Watches, Al Naghi Jewellery, AMH, Armand Basi, Baby Fitaihi, Bayana, Biggie Best,Bimba & Lola, Blanco, ByBasi, Comfort Zone, Dandara, Diktons Barcelona, Extra Ordinary, Fairooz, Fityani, Gara Roufa, Her Majesty, Jade Jewellery, Jounah, La Femme Chic, Many more... Roshan Mall Malek Rd. Tel: +966-2-6226720 Supermarket: Hyper Panda Shops: Abdul Samad Al-Qurashi, Axiom, Bonia, Callem, Cavlo Rino, Cell Com, Cinnzeo, Claire’s, Colombia Sports Wear, Fendi, Gerry Weber, Giordano, Grand Optics, Gucci, Herffy, Ikks, It’s Mine, Jacqueline Riu, Kashmir, Lingo, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Maghrabi, Mango, Mikyaji, Miss Fashion, Missha, Mothercare, Nayomi, Nectar, Serafi Mega Mall Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2844886 Supermarket: Danube Shops: Al-Sawani, Baleno, Claire DK, Claire’s, Faces, Go Sport, Life Style, Maghrabi, Pepe Jeans, Samuel & Kevin, Sensi, Swatch, Voyage, Many more...
16 Hundred Le Chateau Mall, Tahliah St. Tel: +966-2-2614415 19th Century Burger Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-920019819 Americano Burger Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6976357 American Corner Khalideya St. Tel: +966-2-6060188 Applebees Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6610012 Blue Burger Grill Rawda St. Tel: +966-2-2614234 Chili’s Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6634760 Crown Grill Crown Plaza Tel: +966-2-6611000 Flap Jacks Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-2-6681191 Fuddruckers Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6686330 Manhattan Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6590000 Mugg & Bean Al Faisaliya Dist. Tel: +966-2-6573333 ext. 334 Outback Steakhouse Tahliah St. Tel: + 966-2-2892990 Ruby Tuesday Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6501999 Square Meater Burger Khalideya Dist. Tel: +966-2-6061441 Steak House Etoile / Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-2-6829955 Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-2-2151200 T.G.I Friday’s Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6529330 The Counter Etoile / Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-2-2754266 The Texan Meridien Hotel Tel: +966-2-6633333
Tony Roma’s Mall of Arabia Tel: +966-2-6123534 Uno’s Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6221320 Wing Zone Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6067233
Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6638989 Nesma Chocolates Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6947790 Tel: +966-2-2150141 Arafat St. Tel: +966-2-2845820 Patchi Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6525961 Voila Chocolate BRAZILIAN Millenium Ctr. Brasa De Brazil Tahliah St. Tel: +966-2-6684343 Andalus St. Mob: +966-549865555 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-2-2754411 Rio De Janeiro Sari St. Mob: +966-502330914 COFFEE & Spears TEA SHOPS InterContinental Hotel 360 Cafe Tel: +966-2-2295555 InterContinental Hotel +966-2-2295555 CHOCOLATES Tel: Annafora Cafe InterContinental Hotel Al Pina Tel: +966-2-2295555 Arafat St. Campioni Sports Cafe Tel: +966-2-6637005 Batarji St. Anoosh Tel: +966-2-6395695 Sari St. Cilantro Cafe Tel: +966-2-6832209 Tahliah St. Bon Bon Tel: +966-2-2611191 Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6697655 Coffee Bean & Bostani Tea Leaf Tel: 920011994 Khaldiah Dist. Caramel Tel: +966-2-6928142 Rawdah St. Coffee Republic Tel: +966-2-6688527 Corniche Rd. Chocolat Tel: +966-2-6688712 Khalideya Dist. Costa Coffee Tel: +966-2-6068830 Sari St. Chocolate Corner Tel: +966-2-6067741 Rawdah St. Craze Tel: +966-2-6630449 Rawdah Star Center Chocolate Studio Tel: +966-2-6653065 Sari St. Crusty Tel: +966-2-6985222 Khalideya Dist. Chocoline Tel: 920026633 Tahlia St. Deera Cafe Tel: +966-2-2842846 King Rd. Chocotala Tel: +966-2-2754491 Arafat St. Joffrey’s Coffee Tel: +966-2-6644284 Tahaliah St. Dactylifera Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6677234 Tel: 920008182 Melange Edible Arrangments Tahliah St. Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-2-6695619 Tel: 920024070 MillenniuM Ganache Tahlia St. Rawdah St. Bugshan Center Tel: +966-2-6601390 Tel: +966-2-6614664 Godiva Pearls Cafe Tahliah St. Rawadah St. Tel: +966-2-2616630 Tel: +966-2-6642233 MORINO Soleil Tel: +966-2-6643453 Rosewood Hotel Miss Chocolate
Tel: +966-2-2607111 Tea Amo Tahliah St. / Coral Mall Tel: +966-2-6601738 Tea Gschwendner Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-2-2150695 Tea Rose Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6688233 Teatro Lounge Cafe Tahliah St. Tel: +966-2-2610150 Teayana Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6062646 The Lounge Park Hyatt Tel: +966-2-2639666 Uromshi Cafe Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6066668
DATES
Al-Alwani & Memoni Tel: +966-2-6986222 Bateel Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-2-2150144 Kingdom of Dates Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-6590838 Salheya Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-2634612 Talah Dates Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6837887 Tamraty Al Murjan St. Tel: +966-2-6637995
RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY
AMERICAN
FAST FOOD
Al-Baik Tel: 8002442445 Al-Tazaj Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6674154 Big Bite Rawdah St. Tel: +920001219 Burger King Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6394375 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6836062 Capo Grillo Khalideya Dist. Tel: +966-2-6161263 Domino’s Pizza Shate’e Tel: +966-2-6065633 Obhur Tel: +966-2-6561777 Forn Wa Saj Rawdah Dist. Tel: +966-2-2574747 97 DESTINATION JEDDAH JEDDAH 97 DESTINATION
Herfy Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6829276 Hot Waves Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6164744 Hush Pizza Sari St. Mob: +966-564028330 Hardee’s Tel: 920001213 Jan Burger Hera’a St. Tel: 920006765 Joe’s Diner Khalideya Dist. Tel: 920005637 Jollibee Khalideya Souq Tel: +966-2-6984043 Kaddoura Palestine St. Tel: +966-2-6683844 KFC Tahliah St. Tel: 920021111 Kudu Khalidya Market Tel: 8001240061 Little Caesar’s Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-6823018 Tahliah St. Tel: +966-2-6749657 Maki Burger Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6687354 McDonald’s Rawadah St. Tel: +966-2-6510291 Migalgal Wa Mafroom Al-Zahrah Dist. Tel: +966-2-682-6324 Mister Burger Al-Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6822223 Mr. Saj Hamra Dist. Tel: 920024333 New York Cab Pizza Mohammadyah Dist. Tel: +966-2-6947972 Panino’s Obhur Tel: +966-2-6561911 Arafat St. Tel: +966-2-6654264 98 DESTINATION JEDDAH
Tel: +966-2-6630363 Le Ciel Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6525354 Le Traiteur Corniche Tel: +966-2- 6556022 Mirador Tel: +966-2-6900127
INTERNATIONAL
Khalideya Dist. Tel: +966-2-6064717 Tahliah St. Tel: +966-2-6676991 Peruvi Shate’e Dist. Tel: +966-2-6923393 Philly’s Kayyal St. Tel: +966-2-6394146 Pizza Hut Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-2-6513113 Al-Naeem Dist. Tel: +966-2-6548890 Obhur Tel: +966-2-2341962 Tahliah St. Tel: +966-2-6672917 Quiznos Sub Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6068014 Subway Khalideya Dist. Tel: +966-2-6063493 Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-2-6120513 Tahliah St.
Tel: +966-2-6651377 Sultan Al Burger Rawdah Dist. Tel: +966-2-6677344
FRENCH Bert’s Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-2-6606633 Cafe Lenotre Tahliah St. Tel: +966-2-2611222 Champs-Elysées Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-2845454 Crêpe Café Roshana Mall Tel: +966 -2-2634989 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-2-2754709 Delifrance Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-2567196 Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6303672 La Cuisine Palestine St.
Al-Amwaj Hilton Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6590000 Al-Safina Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6590000 Al-Shurafa Al-Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-2-6602743 Al-Shurafa Lounge Qasr Al-Sharq Tel: +966-2-6599999 Andalusia Park Hyatt Tel: +966-2-2639666 Barnie’s Tahliah St. Tel: +966-2-6696201 Beaux Arts Tahliah St. Tel: +966-2-6983028 Black Rose Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6672953 Blue Diamond Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-2-6605301 Bubbles Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6697655 Café Aroma Al-Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-2-6605160 Cappuccino Grand Cafe Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-2-2891009 Cast & Crew Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-2616770 Dardasha Park Hyatt
Tel: +966-2-2639666 Fratelli Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6907217 Habsburg Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-2-2607111 Java Lounge Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6693393 Mob: +966-507533090 Lite Bite Madinah Road Tel: +966-2-2901424 Lolita Café Obhur Tel: +966-2-6562369 Lost City Alhamra Dist. Tel: +966-2-6655773 Mayrig Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-2616060 Melange Tahliah St. Tel: +966-2-6636214 Montarosa Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6391393 Papaya Next to Sawari Mall Tel: +966-2-2753425 Pearls Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6642233 Promenade Cafe Tahliah St. Tel: +966-2-6688712 Salad Boutique Alhamra Dist. Tel: +966-2-6515656 Romero Tel: +966-2-2630263 Salmontini Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-2830850 Mob: +966-593251111 Tel: 920001281 Shadow Lounge Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-2614777 Tche Tche Cafe Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6223091 Tenidor Zahra Dist. Tel: +966-2-2754144
Terrace Lounge Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6995676 Toasted Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-2616747 Baghdadia Dist. Tel: +966-2-6517883 Uptown 966 Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6995911 Vertigo Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6633241 White Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6068171 Zodiac Palestine St. Tel: +966-2-6607548
ITALIAN
Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6688712 Angelicos Pizzeria La Villa Hamad Al Jaser St., Tahlia St. Rawdah Dist. Tel: +966-2-6673434 Tel: +966-2-6622964 L’Olivo Aldente Arafat St. Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6687494 Tel: +966-2-6970220 Luigi Al-Forn iI Villaggio Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6688233 Tel: +966-2-6612874 Maggianos Aromi Tahlia St. Qasr Al-Sharq Tel: +966-2-6606625 Tel: +966-2-6599999 Margherita Balsamico Khaldiya St. Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6061100 Tel: +966-2-6633115 Monta Rosa Balsamico Too Prince Sultan St. Malek Rd. ICE CREAM Mob: +966-538911100 Tel: +966-2-6391393 Olio Baskin Robbins Castello Stars Avenue Musaediyya Khaled Ibn Tel: +966-2-2754811 Tel: +966-2-6640574 Al-Waleed St. Ozone Fresh Berry Tel: +966-2-6652281 Tel: +966-2-6077479 iI Villaggio Ciao FrostBite Frozen Tel: +966-2-6688223 Yogurt and Smoothies Andalus St. Pane Caldo Tel: +966-2-6653710 Hera’a St. Red Sea Mall Mob: +966-549353316 Filicori Zecchini Tel: +966-2-2150393 Frozen Yogurt Factory Red Sea Mall Piatto Al-Khalidiya Dist. Tel: +966-2-2345999 Etoile- Al Malik Rd. Mob: +966-593162440 il Gabiano Tel: +966-2-6922501 Gelato Corniche Rd. Pizza Fusion Palestine St. Tel: +966-2-6587042 Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-2-6635524 il Gusto Marble Slab Creamery Tel: +966-2-2616933 Palestine St. Mall of Arabia Pizza Lenou Tel: +966-2-6600337 Tel: +966-2-2906803 Corniche Rd. il Porto Marcel’s Tel: +966-2-6140663 Al-Hamra Dist. Tahliah St. / Red Sea Pizza Napoli Tel: +966-2-6501024 Mall / Basateen Mall Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-2613899 il Villaggio Tel: +966-2-6927796 Movenpick Andalus St. Pizza Wafi Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6688233 Tel: +966-2-6616711 Tel: +966-2-6676655 Isabella Portofino Pink Berry Al-Zahrah Dist. Red Sea Mall Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-2566008 Tel: +966-2-2250436 Tel: +966-2-6655855 Lallo’s Stick House Rossopomodoro Tahlia St. Al-Khaldiya Dist. Etoile- Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-2-6614719 Tel: +966-2-6064676 Tel: +966-2-6926318 Obhur Venchi Sbarro Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-2-6561113 Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6996512 La Promenade Café Tel: +966-2-6067449 DESTINATION JEDDAH 99
Scalini Habitat Hotel Tel: +966-2-2578800 Tartufo Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6638248 Vera Pizza Batarji St. Tel: +966-2-6621116
MIDDLEEASTERN Abu Shakra Al-Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-2-6645111 Abu Zaid Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-6936633 Al Cazar Farsi Plaza Tel: +966-2-6514444 Al-Dawwar Al-Masri Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-2-2150390 Al-Fairouz King Fahad St. Tel: +966-2-6703911 Al-Nakheel Corniche Rd. Tel:+966-2-6066644 Al-Rausha Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-6541460 Al-Seekh Sari St. Mob: +966-500422255 Al-Wada’a Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6555550 Al-Zawaqa Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6916004 Aseil Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6062349 Bab Al Yemen Shate’e Dist. Tel: +966-2-2899090 Bait Al-Buff Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6917578 Beiruiti Obhur Tel: +966-2-6562606 100 100DESTINATION JEDDAH
Belajio Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6222784 Bhar Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6916674 Byblos Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6697655 Chez Siran Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-2-2616910 Cusine Halawani Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6688900 Fareej Bin Agool Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-2632070 Ghouzi Hera St. Tel: +966-2-6900004 Goodies Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6657721 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-2-2754527 Green Island Café Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6990090
Kalila Khaldiya Dist. Tel: +966-2-6061723 Kanz Obhur Obhur Tel: +966-2-2902888 Khayal Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6629999 Manuosha Sari St. Tel: +966-2-2565275 Mataam Al-Sharq Qasr Al-Sharq Tel: +966-2-6599999 Mathag Zaman Khaldiya St. Tel: +966-2-6067553 Mezza Maison Corniche Hamra Tel: +966-2-6501089 Nafoura Park Hyatt Tel: +966-2-2639666 Palm Beach Salamah Dist. Tel: +966-2-6394007 Redan Heraa St.
Tel: +966-2-6542949 Roody Opp. Al-Shatee Souk Tel: +966-2-6919126 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-2388488 Saddah Tel: +966-2-6055982 Semsom Khaldiya St. Tel: +966-2-6068600 Shami Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6065353 Shawarmatac Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6688994 Sheesh Kabaab Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6712047 Sheikh Manqoush Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6837330 Shobak Pie Tahlia St. Mob: +966-536884433 Shoro Quraish St. Tel: +966-2-6626246 Sindian Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6678189 Sofrat Diritna Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-2-2562222 Studio Masr Tel: +966-2-2615752 Tawook Basha Rawdah Dist. Tel: +966-2-6834036 Tooty Basha Baterji St. Tel: +966-2-2906699 Yemeni Delights Mob: +966-559559445 Yildizlar Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6531150 Zaman Naheem Dist. Mob: +966-544866979
MEXICAN
On the Border Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-2906754 Tex Mex Sultan Mall Tel:+966-2-22758905
MOROCCAN
THAI:
Nosh Lounge Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-6543888
Thai Thai Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6913808
ORIENTAL
PERSIAN
CHINESE:
Bamboo Rawdah Dist. Tel: +966-2-6642999 Baytote Chinese Rawdah Dist. Tel: 920007741 Be One Maa’adi St. Tel: +966-2-6143753 China Gate Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6970672 China Hut Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6502762 Chopsticks Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6907575 Durrat China Prince Abdullah St. Tel: +966-2-2616885 Golden Palace Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6690377 Gulf Royal Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6653335 Noodles Rosewood Corniche Tel: +966-2-2607111 Orient Pearl Hail St. Tel: +966-2-6442231 Toki Laylati- Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-2-6060606 Xian Gong Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6992212
FUSION: Soy Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6643414 T.Y. Lounge Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-2-6905848 Web: www.ty-lounge. com
INDONESIAN: Bait Al-Jawi Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-2367666
Al-Khayam Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6590000 Jahan Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6571427 Sultani Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6693898 Tikka Express Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6631825
TURKISH
Gado Gado Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6514774 Obhur Tel: +966-2-6560787 Putri Sri Wijaya Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-2-6526206
JAPANESE: Benihana Sands Hotel- Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6686014 Ginza i Chome Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-2-2607111 Gold Sushi Club Sari Gate- Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6068069 Hakkaido Tel: +966-2-6521234 Kome Al Marina- Hamra St. Tel: +966-2-6141616 Le Japonais Westin Jeddah
Tel: +966-2-6588200 Mizo Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6649883 Ohayo Al-Kayyal St. Tel: +966-2-6836789 Sakura Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-2-6611000 Shogun Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6062288 Sushi Yoshi Attallah Center Tel: +966-2-6944419 Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-2-2616734 Obhur Tel: +966-2-6561566 Wakame Rawdah St. Tel:+966-2-6682003 Zn Lounge Roshana Mall- Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2634889
Mado Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6901149 Web: www.mado.com.tr Tike Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6832128 Turkish Meshwiyat Salama Dist. Tel: +966-2-6621910
SEAFOOD Al-Danah Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6990090 Al-Hori Mob: +966-502724033 Al-Multaqa Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-2-6066666 Al Safina Jeddah Hilton Tel: +966-2-6590000 Al Segala South Obhur Tel: +966-2-2890575 Al Zahra Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-2-6611000
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Amou Hamza Safa Dist. Tel: +966-2-6677070 Fish Market InterContinental Hotel Tel: +966-2-2295555 The Manhattan Fish Market Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6141900 Sayadiyah Express For Delivery Tel: +966-2-6981144
SWEETS/ DESSERTS & BAKERIES
Al-Emad Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-2575268 Al-Forn Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6642388 Hail St. Tel: +966-2-6612874 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6990352 Al-Mahawi Sari St. Tel: +966-2-2575739 Al Nabulsi Al Musaideyya Tel: 920001345 Al-Samadi Sweets Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6642424 Berry Land Tahlia St. Mob: +966-566912922 Web: www.berry-land. com Cake-a-licious Al-Batarji St. Tel: +966-2-2889926 Cheesecake Factory Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6690895 Crepe Factory 102DESTINATION JEDDAH
Cookshop is now open! Visit us and enjoy our diverse menu in addition to
Ramadan Iftar & Sohour offers.
Al-Tahlia st. Astra center after Tujjar Jeddah Business Park Tel : 02 6060208 Mobile : 0560584262
Al-Shate Dist. Tel: +966-2-6995676 Tamraty Rawdah Dist. Tel: +966-2-6637995 Al-Baterji St. Tel: +966-2-64105855 Crunchez Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-2-2150145 Crusty Rawdah St. Tel: 920026633 Fab Sweets Stars Avenue Tel: +966-2-2754204 Helen’s Kitchen Kayyal St. Tel: +966-2-6977729 La Fraise Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6511312 La Mamma For Delivery Mob: +966-550087444 Le Croissant Shop Khaldiya Dist. Tel: +966-2-6065184 Le Gourmet Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6605061 Le Notre Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2611222 Le Vendome Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-2-6924606 Lite Bite Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-2-2901424 Moon Milk Tel: +966-2-2887050 Munch Bakery Arafat St. Tel: +966-2-6605010 Mashrabia Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-2-6611000
Airport Information Tel: +966-2-6855526 Air Algerie Tel: +966-2-6613410 Air Arabia Tel: 920013322 Air Elaf Tel: +966-2-6641233 Air France Tel: +966-2-6512000 Air India Tel: +966-2-2632994 Ameco International Travel Tel: +966-2-6651333 Bahrain Tel: +966-2-6196725 Biman Bangaladesh Airlines Tel: +966-2-6652733 British Airways Tel: 920002215 Cyprus Airways Tel: +966-2-6658278 Dallo Airlines Tel: +966-2-6513008 Delta Airlines Tel: +966-2-6570555 Emirates Airlines Tel: 920000176 Ethiopian Airlines Tel: 8008140018 Egypt Airlines Tel: +966-2-6449007 Etihad Airways Tel: +966-2-6640026 Garuda Indonesia Tel: +966-2-6656121 Dnata Travel Hotline: 920000000 Tel: +966-2-6923244 Gulf Air Tel: +966-2-6680303 Jet Airways Tel: +966-2-6602332 Kenya Airways Tel: +966-2-2633009
Kuwait Airways Tel: +966-2-6694111 Iran Air Tel: +966-2-6656975 Lufthansa Airlines/ Swiss International Airlines Tel: 8001245550 Malaysian Airlines Tel: +966-2-6670011 Middle East Airlines Tel: +966-2-6437982 Nas Air Tel: 920001234 Oman Airlines Tel: +966-2-6577979 Pakistan International Airlines Tel: +966-2-6422642 Qatar Airways Tel: +966-2-6652942 Royal Air Moroc Tel: +966-2-6502222 Royal Jordanian Airlines Tel: +966-2-6652195 Saudi Arabian Airlines Tel: 920022222 Singapore Airlines Tel: 920019091 Syrian Arab Airlines Tel: +966-2-6513077 Tunisia Airlines Tel: +966-2-6530889 Turkish Airlines Tel: +966-2-2619795 Wafeer Tel: +966-2-4202510 Yemenia Airlines Tel: +966-2-6445564
HOTELS AB for Elaf Hotel Co (5-star) Tel: +966-2-2150525 Al-Almin Hotel (2-star) Tel: +966-2-6482874 Al-Aziziah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6492900
Al-Bader Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6310000 Al-Bay’ah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6444446 Al-Bustan Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6692164 Al-Bilad Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-694 4777 Al-Dar Al-Baydaa (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6827771 Al-Fayrouz Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6270696 Al-Hamra Sofitel Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6602000 Al-Haya Jeddah Continental (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6633332 Al-Hofouf Hotel Tel: +966-2-6520100 Al-Janoub Hotel (2-star) Tel: +966-2-6486844 Al-Kaki Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6310071 Al-Malekah Hotel Tel: +966-2-6751764 Al-Manea Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6823509 Al-Msaadeyah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6603116 Al-Nahdha Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6471158 Al-Nakheel Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6475127 Al-Saaha Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6514121 Al-Waha Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6715043 Ascor Co Tel: +966-2-6066425 Avail Grand Tel: +966-2-6599000 Darbaida Tel: +966-2-6622791 Cairo Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6483870 Crom Airport Hotel (5-star)
TRAVEL DIRECTORY
AIRLINES
DESTINATION JEDDAH 103
Tel: +966-2-6852222
Sands Hotel (4-star)
Tel: +966-2-6691831
Crowne Plaza (5-star)
Tel: +966-2-6692020
Dnata Travel
Tel: +966-2-6611000
Sand Dunes Hotel
Hotline 920 000 000
Habitat Hotel (4-star)
(4-star)
Tel : +966-2-6923244
Tel: +966-2-2578800
Tel: +966-2-2562020
info@dnata.com.sa
Jeddah Hilton (5-star)
Sheraton Hotel (5-star)
Ejazati
CM
Tel: +966-2- 6590000
Tel: +966-2-6992212
Tel: +966-2-6530055
MY
Holiday Inn (5-star)
Sunset Hotel (4-star)
www.ejazti.com
CY
Tel: +966-2-6314000
Tel: +966-2-6605000
Elaf Travel & Tourism
CMY
InterContinental (5-star)
Westin (5-star)
Tel: +966-2-6646559
K
Tel: +966-2-2295555
Tel: +966-2-6588200
www.elaf group.com
Jeddah Marriott Hotel
Fernas Travel & Tourism
Tel: +966-2-6714000
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Jeddah Orchid (4-star)
Ace Travel
Haqeeba Travel
Tel: +966-2-6070777
Tel: +966-2-6056002
Tel: +966-2-6604500
Le Meridien (5-star)
www.ace-travel.com
Intercontinental Travel
Tel: +966-2-6633333
Al-Tayyar Group
Company
Moon Light Suites
Hotline: 920012333
Tel: +966 -2- 6677988
Tel: +966-2-6679393
Tel: +966-2-6577333
Tel: +966 -2- 6834845
Movenpick (4-star)
www.altayyargroup.com
www.itc-Icc.com
Tel: +966-2-6676655
Al-Zouman Travel & Tourism
ITL World
Park Hyatt Jeddah
Tel: +966-2-6512525
Tel: +966 -2- 6147222
(5-star)
www.alzouman.com.sa
Tel: 8001180222
Tel: +966-2-2639666
Alireza Travel & Tours
Intercontinental Ticket Tours
Qasr Alsharq (5-star)
Tel: + 966-2-6481360
& Travel
Tel: +966-2-6599999
www.Alirezatravel.com
Tel: +966 -2- 6610274
Radisson SAS (5-star)
Anan Tours
www.thei3t.com
Tel: +966-2-6521234
Tel: + 966-2-6659916
Mansour Travel & Tourism
Ramada (5-star)
www.anantours.com
Tel: +966-2-6672214
Tel: +966-2-6670777
Attar Travel & Tourism
Mosaid Holiday
Red Sea Palace (4-star)
Tel: +966-2-6611222
Tel: 920022244
Tel: +966-2-6428555
www.attar-travel.com
Mirag Travel
Rosewood Corniche
Areen Travel
Tel: +966-2-6634488
(5-star)
Tel: +966-2-6516524
Nile Travel Agency
Tel: +966-2-2607111
Dareen Travel
Tel: +966-2-6645999
(5-star)
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Tel: +966-2-6677472 www.fernastravel.com
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Nesma Travel Tel: +966-2-2833102 Portfolio Travel Ltd. Tel: +966-2-6604500 T & TS Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6914465 Saudi Travel & Tourism Bureau Tel: +966-2-6513350 www.sttb.com Sakkap Travels Co. Tel: +966-2-6060018 Zahid Group Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6525670
TOUR OPERATORS
NOTES
Al-Samaklky foundation Tel: +966-2-6640662 www.samallaghi.com Arabian Camp Tel: +966-505664137 www.arabiancamp.com Al-Shitaiwi Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6794022 www.alshitaiwitours.com Platin Luxury Travel Services Tel: +966-2-6575266 www.platin.com.sa
To ADD YOUR BUSINESS to the listing, please e-mail the name and number to
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HEALTH DIRECTORY
CLINICS Al-Gadeer Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6722535 Al-Hamra Clinics Tel: +966-2-6655588 Al-Haramin Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6474850 Al-Madina Medical Clinic Tel: +966-2-6881288 Al-Quds Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6970224 Alaa Bahri for artificial Eyes Tel: +966-2-6927792 Andalusia Dental Center Tel: +966-2-2611111 Bin Laden Tel: +966-2-6722315 Dr. Edrees Podiatric Clinics Mob: +966-500506507 Dr. Effat Daghostani Clinics Tel: +966-2-6601729 Dr. Nashwa Radwan Clinic Tel: +966-2-6633737 Mob:+966-560000702 Dental Spa La Perle Tel: 920011663 www.facebook.com/ laperledentalspa First Clinic Tel: 920029090 First Scan Tel: +966-2-6925640 IC Center Mob:+966-552200922 www.ic-center.com Ideal Clinics Tel: +966-2-6635444 IPC Clinic Tel: +966-2-6921212 Mob: +966-506673533 Hay Al-Sabeel Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6480792 Magrabi Eye & Ear Clinic Tel: +966-2-6655200 Orthopaedic Specialty Clinics Tel: 9200001210 Saudi American Clinic Tel: +966-2-6605050
GYM & HEALTH CENTER Curves Gym Tel: +966-2-6638806 Tel: +966-2-2064570 www.curvesme.com B Well Gym Tel: +966-2-6066477 Body Zone Fitness Tel: +966-2-6611000 Fitness Time Tel: +966-2-6226369
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THE LIFESTYLE OF HEALTHY SKIN RESTORATION
Among quality services offered are: Stem Cell procedure Peeling system Hair session Light therapy for: photo dynamic therapy by levulan kerastick (Acne, Facial Rejuvenation)
Fitness First Tel: +966-2-6900881 Gold’s Gym Tel: +966-2-6912077 Hiltonia Gym Tel: +966-2-6590000 Power In Gym Tel: +966-2-6061516 Ryan Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6316548 Seba Tel: +966-2-2639791 Z-Club Tel: +966-2-6690204
Women
Ba’Azem Body Building Tel: +966-2-6448844 Brazilian Jiu Jiutsu Mob: +966-567295881 Chamelle Plaza Gym Tel: +966-2-6634355 Henaa Center Tel: +966-2-6714619 KAI Gym Tel: +966-2-6694466 Tel: +966-2-2753942 Olympia Center Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Tel: +966-2-6655000 Ext. 1501-1503
Tel: +966-2-6313131 Jeddah Institute for Speech & Hearing Tel: +966-2-6675311 King Abdul Aziz University Tel: +966-2-6401000 King Faisal Specialist Tel: +966-2-6677777 /6365028 Magrabi Eye & Ear Hospital Tel: +966-2-6365000 Mostagbal Hospital Tel: +966-2-6875255 Mushrifah Medical Center Tel: +966-2-6738641 Naseem Jeddah Hospital Tel: +966-2-6721763 New Al-Jedaani Hospital Tel: +966-2-6368100
PHARMACIES
Abo Dawood Tel: +966-2-6877210 Al-Ajuwad Tel: +966-2-6473436 Al-Ameera Tel: +966-2-6055638 Al-Atta Tel: +966-2-6445940 Al-Azizeyah Tel: +966-2-6206981 Al-Huzami Tel: +966-2-6693976 Al-Nahdi Tel: +966-2-6658687 Al-Sudais Tel: +966-2-6737679 Abdul Latif Jameel Tel: +966-2-6058962 Hospital Tel: +996-2-6770001 Al-Wasfah www.aljhospital.com Tel: +966-2-6826198 Abuzinadah Hospital Amal Tel: +966-2-6510652 Tel: +966-2-6429486 Al-Ansar Hospital Amira Tel: +966-2-6825105 Tel: +966-2-6746001 Al-Hamra Hospital Asia Tel: +966-2-6653939 Tel: +966-2-6390553 Al-Hayat Hospital Tel: +966-2-6367778 Bin Muteab Al Mashfa Hospital Tel: +966-2-6890964 Tel: +966-2-2292222 Balhi www.almashfa.com Tel: +966-2-6727784 Al-Safa Daan Tel: +966-2-6937262 Tel: +966-2-6284405 Bakhsh Hospital Faisal Tel: +966-2-6479666 Tel: +966-2-6475106 Dar Al-Shifa Saudi Tel: +966-2-6822900 Habib Dr. Erfan & Bagedo Tel: +966-2-6427766 Tel: +966-2-6038888 Jehhar Dr. Ghassan N. Pharaon Tel: +966-2-6973401 Tel: +966-2-6823200 Ibn Nafees Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Tel: +966-2-6482434 Tel: +966-2-6655000 Hai Al-Jamea Hospital Noura Tel: +966-2-6685500 Tel: +966-2-6806666 International Medical Sari Center Tel: +966-2-6823584 Tel: +966-2-6509000 Tawafoq Jeddah Clinic Hospital Tel: +966-2-6646906
Fractional laser services by: (CO2 , Erbium , Radio Frequency) Cellulite treatment by: (Meso , Lipo Cryo , Med sculpt) Skin Firming
HOSPITALS
SPA & BEAUTY CENTER
Al-Megayena Tel: +966-2-6655763 Alexandre Zouari Tel: +966-2-6656161 Bijou Tel: +966-2-2611250 Bouthaina Tel: +966-2-6631809 /6691901 Carmen Center Tel: +966-2-6648122 Chamelle Plaza Tel: +966-2-6656807 Cinderella Tel: +966-2-6989176 Claude Maxime Mondial Tel: +966-2-6637450 Dr. Edrees Foot Spa Mob: +966-500506507 E Spa Tel: +966-2-2632093 Evania- Ladies Spa Tel: +966-2-2639792 EVE Salons & Spa Tel: +966-2-6581977 Tel: +966-2-6581455 Future Tel: +966-2-6391341 Garra Rufa Tel: +966-2-2635018 Henna Beauty Lounge Mob: +966-550352226 Tel: +966-2-6587091 Jamalouki Tel: +966-2-6651888 Lamasat Tel: +966-2-6834002 Lucie Saint Clair Tel: +966-2-2832020 Mana Center Tel: +966-2-6066628 Mayara Home Spa Tel: +966 2-2345499 www.mayarahomespa.com Mermaid Tel: +966-2-6616644 Mervat Center Tel: +966-2-6630676 Nail Art Tel: +966-2-6675511 Nail Care Mob: +966-544426264 Nawara Salon Tel: +966-2-6610606 Oriana Tel: +966-2-6220773 Tel: 920002132 Planet Beach Tel: 8001247776 Rima Center Tel: +966-2-6915423 Rozana Tel: +966-2-6652749 Sahara Beauty Center Tel: 920026267
Sara Jolie Beauty Center Al-Khalidiyah Dist. Tel: +966-2-6901431 Tel: +966-2-6901480 Tel: +966-2-6901485 Tel: +966-2-6901486 Seba Gentelman’s Sports & Wellness Center Tel: +966-2-2639791 Serenity Center Tel: +966-2-6648353 Soleil d’Or Spa Tel: +966-2-2842233 Spada Tel: 920010099 Spa Lounge Tel: +966-2-2630904 Spa to Go Mob: +966-544408585 The Spa by Clarins Paris Tel: +966-2-6599999 Toni & Guy Tel: +966-2-261 6230 Mob: +966-537859588 Viva La Vie Tel: +966-2-6929163 7L House Tel: +966-2-6532812
VETERINARY CLINICS
Al-Seleouly Veterinary Tel: +966-2-6312169 Fayfa Pet Center Tahliya St. Tel: +966-2-6695669 European Veterinary Clinic Tel: +966-2-6676330 Emergency: +966-506530565 Happy Pet Vet Clinic Tel: +966-2-6164030 Jeddah Veterinary Clinic Tel: +966-2-6912896 Mob: +966-552186863 Nemo Pet Store Al-Rawdah St. Mob: +966-562168128 North American Veterinary Mob: +966-562111786 Tahliah International Tel: +966-2-6695554 Emergency: +966-504698810 Veterinarian@yourservice Mob: +966-562111786 Waleed Veterinary Clinic Tel: +966-2-6656084
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GENERAL DIRECTORY
BANKS
Al-Bilad Bank
Tel: 8001230000 Al-Inma Bank
Tel: 8001208000 Al-Jazira Bank
Tel: +966-2-6518070 Al-Rajhi Bank
Tel: +966-2-6644568 Arab National Bank
Tel: 8001244040 Banque Saudi Fransi
Tel: 8001242121
Hessen for Rent Car
Tel: +966-2-6430295
Khozama Est.
Tel: +966-2-6317177 Key Rent a Car
Tel: +966-2-6856251 Tel: 920005555 Smart Care
Mob: +966-533500077 V. Cool
Tel: +966-2-6396969
Islamic Development Bank
Tel: +966-2-6361400
Tel: 920027447
Tel: +966-2-6036300 National Commercial Bank
Tel: 8002441005
DHL
Tel: 8003450000 Fedex
TNT Express
Samba
Tedalal
Tel: +966-2-6580000
GROUND TRANSPORTATIONS
Abu Diyab Est.
Alo Sayyara
Alpha Rent a Car
Apex Luxury Chaffeur Service
Avis
London Taxi
Tel: +966-2-6677779
Mob: +966-505657387
Tel: +966-2-6974459
Tel: 920011755
Tel: +966-2-6677379 Budget
Tel: 920010068 Mob: +966-593251401
Daleel
Tel: +966-2-6481217
Discovery
BUSINESS SERVICES
Fernas
Venue Executive Club
Tel: +966-2-6714475
SAPTCO
Tel: +966-2-6718712
Tel: +966-2-6061010 www.venueint.com
Tel: +966-2-6621213
DSL Net
Tel: 920001844
Atheer
Tel: +966-2-6040339
Nesma
Formula Hanco Hertz
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E: Tel: +966-1-4887788 E: Tel: +966-1-4801217 E: Tel: +966-1-4880044 C: Tel: +966-2-6076770 BANGLADESH
E: Tel: +966-1-4195300 C: Tel: +966-2-6878465
BRAZIL
Tel: 920004522
Tel: +966-2-6719219
AUSTRALIA
DELIVERY
Tel: +966-2-6531010
Tel: +966-2-6927070
E: Tel: +966-1-4652600
BELGIUM
Tel: +966-2-2751495
Talabak La Baitak
CAR SERVICES
ARGENTINA
UPS
Saudi Investment Bank
Tel: +966-2-6607700
E: Tel: +966-1-4887171 C: Tel: +966-2-6985035 C: Tel: +966-2-6985034
BAHRAIN
Tel: 920009191
Tel: +966-2-6338400
Tel: +966-2-2368844
ALGERIA
Clex
Tel: +966-2-6470019 Saudi Hollandi Bank
E: Embassies C: Consulates
AUSTRIA
Riyadh Bank
Tel: +966-2-6901122
EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
Aramex
Tel: +966-2-6714636
SABB
Tel: +966-2-6824556
Modacar
COURIER
National Bank of Kuwait
SPS
Tel: +966-2-6976663 Ext: 3011 Tel: +966-2-2567998
E: Tel: +966-1-4882888 C: Tel: +966-2-6278676 E: Tel: +966-1-4880018 C: Tel: +966-2-6670653 C: Tel: +966-2-6603866 BRITAIN
E: Tel: +966-1-4880077 C: Tel: +966-2-6225550 BRUNEI
E: Tel: +966-1-4560814 C: Tel: +966-2-6724343 BURKINA FASO
E: Tel: +966-1-4652244 C: Tel: +966-2-6744547 CAMEROON
E: Tel: +966-1-4880022 C: Tel: +966-2-6804541 CANADA
E: Tel: +966-1-4882288 C: Tel: +966-2-6530434 CHINA
E: Tel: +966-1-4832126 C: Tel: +966-2-6062076 CZECH REPUBLIC
E: Tel: +966-1-4503617 DENMARK
E: Tel: +966-1-4880101 C: Tel: +966-2-6672222 Ext 1163 DJIBOUTI
E: Tel: +966-1-4543182 C: Tel: +966-2-6827669
EGYPT
JAPAN
PAKISTAN
E: Tel: +966-1-4810159 E: Tel: +966-1-4831458 C: Tel: +966-2-6655462
E: Tel: +966-1-4881100 C: Tel: +966-2-6670676
E: Tel: +966-1-4884111 C: Tel: +966-2-6692371
JORDAN
PHILIPPINES
E: Tel: +966-1-4880071 C: Tel: +966-2-6607630
E: Tel: +966-1-4823559 C: Tel: +966-2-6670925
KENYA
PORTUGAL
E: Tel: +966-1-4882484
E: Tel: +966-1-4826964
KOREA
QATAR
E: Tel: +966-1-4882211 C: Tel: +966-2-6681990
E: Tel: +966-1-4825544 C: Tel: +966-2-6594777
KUWAIT
RUSSIA
E: Tel: +966-1-4883500 C: Tel: +966-2-6597999
E: Tel: +966-1-4811432 C: Tel: +966-2-6659212
LEBANON
SENEGAL
E: Tel: +966-1-4804060 C: Tel: +966-2-6690599
E: Tel: +966-1-4880146 C: Tel: +966-2-6690275
MALAYSIA
SIERRA LEONE
E: Tel: +966-1-4887100 C: Tel: +966-2-6727740
E: Tel: +966-1-4643982
MALI
E: Tel: +966-1-4803855 C: Tel: +966-2-6073980
ERITREA
E: Tel: +966-1-4801731 C: Tel: +966-2-6740592 ETHIOPIA
E: Tel: +966-1-4824055 C: Tel: +966-2-6653444 FINLAND
E: Tel: +966-1-4881515 C: Tel: +966-2-6438235 Ext 9 FRANCE
E: Tel: +966-1-4881255 C: Tel: +966-2-6681544 C: Tel: +966-2-6681563 GABON
E: Tel: +966-1-4567173 GAMBIA
E: Tel: +966-1-2052158 C: Tel: +966-2-2573193 GERMANY
E: Tel: +966-1-4880700 C: Tel: +966-2-6996436 GHANA
E: Tel: +966-1-4545122 C: Tel: +966-2-6601429 GREECE
E: Tel: +966-1-4801975 C: Tel: +966-2-6674088 GUINEA
E: Tel: +966-1-4881121 C: Tel: +966-2-6637540 HUNGARY
E: Tel: +966-1-4546707 INDIA
E: Tel: +966-1-4884144 C: Tel: +966-2-6603779 INDONESIA
E: Tel: +966-1-4882282 C: Tel: +966-2-6711271 IRAN
E: Tel: +966-1-4881444 C: Tel: +966-2-6676132 IRELAND
E: Tel: +966-1-4882300 ITALY
E: Tel: +966-1-4881212 C: Tel: +966-2-6421451
E: Tel: +966-1-2290753 C: Tel: +966-2-6514940 MALTA
E: Tel: +966-1-4615315 C: Tel: +966-2-6991599 MAURITANIA
E: Tel: +966-1-4646749 C: Tel: +966-2-6297722 MEXICO
E: Tel: +966-1-4808822 C: Tel: +966-2-6495332
SINGAPORE
SOUTH AFRICA
E: Tel: +966-1-4429728 C: Tel: +966-2-6060299 SPAIN
E: Tel: +966-1-4880606 C: Tel: +966-2-6525222 SRI LANKA
E: Tel: +966-1-4608232 C: Tel: +966-2-6065414 SUDAN
MOROCCO
E: Tel: +966-1-4887979
E: Tel: +966-1-4826382 C: Tel: +966-2-6495332
SWEDEN
NEPAL
E: Tel: +966-1-4645170 NETHERLANDS
E: Tel: +966-1-4880011 NEW ZELAND
E: Tel: +966-1-4887988 C: Tel: +966-2-6512109 NIGERIA
E: Tel: +966-1-4823024 C: Tel: +966-2-6716865 NORWAY
E: Tel: +966-1-4881904 C: Tel: +966-2-6611222 Ext 300
E: Tel: +966-1-4827796 C: Tel: +966-2-6069005 Ext 204 SWITZERLAND
E: Tel: +966-1-4881291 C: Tel: +966-2-6510772 SYRIA
E: Tel: +966-1-4887481 C: Tel: +966-2-6605801 TANZANIA
E: Tel: +966-1-4542833 C: Tel: +966-2-6691317 THAILAND
OMAN
E: Tel: +966-1-4881174 C: Tel: +966-2-6655317
E: Tel: +966-1-4823120 C: Tel: +966-2-6996838
E: Tel: +966-1-4887900
TUNISIA
DESTINATION 109 DESTINATION JEDDAH JEDDAH 109
C: Tel: +966-2-6605328 TURKEY
E: Tel: +966-1-4820101 C: Tel: +966-2-6601607 UAE
E: Tel: +966-1-4881227 C: Tel: +966-2-6670307 C: Tel: +966-2-6515436 UGANDA
E: Tel: +966-1-4544910 UKRAINE
E: Tel: +966-1-4508536 URUGUAY
E: Tel: +966-1-4620739 C: Tel: +966-2-6633300 USA
E: Tel: +966-1-4801831 C: Tel: +966-2-6670080 YEMEN
E: Tel: +966-1-4881769 C: Tel: +966-2-6898555
COMPOUNDS Al-Andalus Luxury Villas
Tahliah St. behind Suzuki Showroom Tel: +966-2-6695154 Al-Aoun Village
Al Bawadi, near Al-Mirabi Mercedes Benz Tel: +966-2-2563381 Al-Basateen Village
Next to Continental School, Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6944015 Al-Hajrayn Village
Al-Salam Compound
Al-Rehab, Palestine St., between Dallah Tower & Makkah Highway Tel: +966-2-6717121 www.alsalamcompound.com Arabian Homes
Al Bawadi Dist. Tel: +966-2-6822201 www.arabian-homes.com Aromary Village
Hera’a St., behind Al-Rajhi Tel: +966-2-6940086 Belleview Executive Compound
Al-Amal St., near Jeddah Preparatory School Tel: +966-2-6547666 www.belleviewcompund.com Belleview 2 Compound
Near King Faisal Specialist Hospital Tel: +966-2-6642636
M&M Compound
North Obhor, near Amir Abdullah Mosque Tel: +966-2-6562544 M.M Al-Rumaih Compound
Al Shatee on Corniche Rd., 3KM North of Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6991231 Mura Bustan Compounds
Tel: +966-2-6910041 Nada Village
Prince Majed St., near Baud Telecom Tel: +966-2-6920099
Binzagr Villa Compound
Nueva Andalucia
Al Azizeyyah, Madinah Rd., one block after Lexus Showroom Tel: +966-2-6672064
Raytheon Compound
Elite 2 Compound
Near Jeddah International Souk Tel: +966-2-6681111 www.elitecompounds.com Elite Compound
Near Jeddah International Souk Tel: +966-2-6610930 www.elitecompounds.com
Corniche, near Al Bilad Hotel Garden City Compound Palestine St., behind AlTel: +966-2-6943464 Nakheel Bldg www.alhajrayn.com Tel: +966-2-6607590 Al-Manar Compound www.hhaproperty.com.sa Al Safa, Prince Metab St., Hiba Compound near Al-Jedani Hospital Al-Hamraa, Ibrahim Adham Tel: +966-2-6938770 St., near Tarik Binladen Al-Mubarakiah Village East Jeddah, King Abdullah Hospital St. near Abraq Al-Raghama Tel: +966-2-6650819 Kindi Housing Compound Tel: +966-2-6400158 Al Rabwah, North Jeddah Al-Najia Compounds Tel: +966-2-6910884 Madinah Rd., near SAS Lotus Compounds Radisson Hotel Contact PMDC Tel: +966-2-6518178 110DESTINATION JEDDAH 110
Lotus 1: Al-Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-2-6692111 Lotus 2: Al-Nayeen Dist. Tel: +966-2-6541107 Lotus 3: Al-Khobar - the Eastern Province Lotus 4: Al Naeem Dist. Tel: +966-2-6548808
Al-Rawdah, Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6823434 www.andalucia.com Opp. Saudi German Hospital Tel: +966-2-6915380 www.raytheon.com Reem Compound
Al-Salamah, Saqr Al-Quraish St. Tel: +966-2-6829195 Salamia Compound
Al-Sulaymaneyyah, near Carrefour Hypermarket Tel: +966-2-6400253 www.salmiacompund.com Sari Palms
Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6063342 http://www.hhaproperty.com. sa/property/saripalm.html Saudia City
Al-Khaldiah Dist. Tel: +966-2-6820030 www.saudicity.com
Shaker Village Compound
Al-Hahdah, Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6991840 Sharbatly Village
Prince Majed St., North of Brayman
Tel: +966-2-6910828 www.sharbatlyvillage.com
Civil Services
Al-Rawdah, near Saudi Bin Laden Group Tel: +966-2-6426431
Tel: +966-1-4043000
Siham Compund
Sunset Residence
Al-Rowdah St., near Jeddah Int. Market Tel: +966-2-6604276
Tel: +966-2-6604000 Communication & Transportation
Tel: +966-2-6990019 www.continentalschool.com Coral International School
Economy & Planning
Tel: +966-2-6832002 www.coralschool.net
Education
Tel: 920001799 Ext:402
Tel: +966-2-6651366
Cambridge English Academy
Tel: +966-2-6723028/ 6444305
Dar Al Fikr School
Foreign Affairs
Tel: +966-2-6311118 (Boys) Tel: +966-2-6311117 (Girls) www.fikr.sch.sa
Health
Tel: 920029669
Tel: +966-2-6988827
Information & Culture
Tel: +966-2-6682431
Tel: 8001249000 www.ambassadors-schools. com
Interior
Finance
Tel: +966-2-6100000 Tel: +966-2-6047000
Dar Al-Hanan School
ABC School
Tel: +966-2-6970006
Al-Ruwaad International School
Ambassadors School
Tel: +966-2-6514060/ 6476222
KINDERGARTENS
Building Blocks
Tel: +966-2-6060755 Mob: +966-541525616
Creative Childhood Summer School
Tel: +966-2-6077224 Mob: +966-504390998 Enchanted Garden
Mob: +966-546916812 Future Experts
Tel: +966-2-6061500 Jack N Jill
Mob: +966-507369963 Jeddah Pre-School
Tel: +966-2-2385994 Kids Campus
Mob: +966-596080131 Kids Time Nursery
Tel: +966-2-6684000 Jeddah Chamber of Commerce
Tel: +966-2-6515111 Pilgrims
Tel: +966-2-6655811 Petroleum & Minerals
Tel: +966-2-6674800
Religion & Islamic affair
Tel: +966-2-6191134
Advanced Generation School
Tel: +966-2-6165596 www.ags.edu.com Al-Bayan
Mob: +966-550569333
Tel: +966-2-6060811
My Little Kingdom School
Al-Faisal International School
Tel: +966-2-6761955 www.alfaisal-school.com
Tel: +966-2-6831299 Tel: +966-2-6831795
Al-Waha International School
Tel: +966-2-6654398 Mob: +966-551321644
Hera International School
Tel: +966-2-6060958 www.sunshineschool.edu.sa
MINISTRIES Agriculture & Water
Tel: +966-2-6210002
Jeddah International School
Tel: +966-2-6061253 www.jischool.org
Jeddah Knowledge School
Tel: +966-2-6542354 www.jpgs.org
Al-Ebtikar
Sunshine School
Tel: +966-2-6523444 Tel: +966-2-6144101 ( KG ) www.gis.sch.sa
SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES
Mama et Moi
Sunflower Kids Day Care
Global International School
Tel: +966-2-6620174 www.jks.edu.sa
Tel: +966-2-6611004 www.al-byan.com
My Little Step
Tel: +966-2-6648310 www.djis.edu.sa
Tel: +966-2-6725349
Water & Electricity
Tel: +966-2-6543111 Mob: +966-569693794
Tel: +966-2-6393951 Tel: +966-2-2575909
Dar Jana International School
Jeddah Preparatory & Grammar School
Manarat Jeddah School
Tel: +966-2-6730225 www.manaratjeddahschools.com My Little House
Tel: +966-2-6652490 www.mylittlehouse-sa.com Thamer International School
Tel: +966-2-6977033 www.tis-edu.com www.yes.sa.com Wall Street Institute
Tel: +966 -2- 2566316 Tel: +966 -2- 6523200 www.wsi-ksa.com
Tel: +966-2-6729660 www.alwahaschool.com Tel: +966-2-6655411 Tel: +966-2-6688568
The American International School
Tel: +966-2-6620051 www.aisj.edu.sa
The British International School DESTINATION JEDDAH 111
SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION
www.mosa.gov.sa/portal/
Charitable Society for Memorization of the Qura’n
Tel: +966-2-6627186
Tel: 8002442777 www.qj.org.sa
Charity Society in Jeddah
Al-Zahra Dist. Tel: +966-2-6391100 Charitable Services for the Care of Cancer Patients
Al-Rowais Dist. Tel: +966-2-6511373
Committee for Social Services and Health
Tel: +966-2-6369652 firstwelfaresociety.org.sa
Committee for the Welfare of Prisoners and their Families
Tel: 920006065 pcare.org.sa
Disabled Children’s Association
Tel: +966-2-66224080/ 8001241118 Enabling Marriage & Family Support Foundation
Al-Nozla Dist. Tel: +966-2-6311111 Fab Lab
Tel: +966-2-6710000 Ext. 1365
Faisaliah Women’s Charitable Foundation
Al-Rowais Dist. Tel: +966-2-6535000 Friends of the Heart Foundation in Jeddah
Behind Al-Tahlia Station Tel: +966-2-6658384 Maharat Center
Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-2-6656218 www.maharat.org
Majid Bin Abdulaiz Foundation for Development & Social Services
Al-Shate’e Dist. Tel: +966-2-6062959
Ministry of Social Affairs
Tel: +966-1-4778888
DESTINATION JEDDAH JEDDAH 112 112DESTINATION
National Charitable Foundation for Blood Donation
National Society for Human rights
Tel: +966-2-6222261 www.nshrsa.org
Jeddah Community College
Tel: +966-2-2870026 www.jcc.kau.edu.sa
Jeddah Teacher’s College
Tel: +966-2-6914620
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Princess Fawziah Center for Women & Children
Tel: 920001128 www.kaust.edu.sa
Saudi Environmental Society
Tel: +966-2-6400000 www.kau.edu.sa
Tel: +966-2-6369891 firstwelfaresociety.org.sa
King Abdulaziz University
Murjaan Dist. www.sens.org.sa
Prince Sultan Aviation Academy
Wedad Charity Foundation
Tel: 920011334 www.wedad.org
Women’s Charitable Foundation in Jeddah
Al-Nazla Dist Tel: +966-2-6369652 Zahra Organisation for Breast Cancer
Tel: +966-2-2840425
Zamzam Foundation for Volunteer Health Services
Al-Sulaimaniya Dist. Tel: +966-2-2600000
UNIVERSITIES College of Business Administration (CBA)
Tel: +966-2-2159009 (Boys’ section) Tel: +966-2-6900671 (Girls’ section) www.cba.edu.sa Batterjee for Medical College
Tel: 8001180022
Dar Al-Hekma College
Tel: +966-2-6303333 www.daralhekma.edu.sa
Effat College
Tel: +966-2-6364300 www.effatcollege.edu.sa
Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies
Tel: +966-2-6356555 www.ibnsina.edu.sa
Jeddah College of Technology
Tel: +966-2-6370387 www.jct.edu.sa
Tel: +966-2-6864163 www.fo.sv.net
Prince Sultan College for Tourism and Hotel Sciences
Tel: +966-2-2844425 Tel: 920016165 www.pscj.edu.sa
Rabigh Wings Aviation Academy
Tel: 920023032 Tel: +966-2-2345505
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