Luxury Everything
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Business Khaled Mansour Al Saud
Special Feature Social Media Trendmakers
Travel Trends The Ten Best Luxury Resorts
Issue 9 Nov 2013
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FROM THE EDITOR EDITORIAL Editor-in-Chief Enas Hashani
Editorial Manager Jou Pabalate
Senior Graphic Designer Halah Gandeel
Graphic Designers Dina Al Amoudi Mazin Al Maimani
Editors
Anousha Vakani Bassma Al Toaimi Rayan Khayat
Editors-at-Large Hana Jazzar
Editorial Associate Swalah Eshki
Fashion Editor Nour Kelani
Production
Mohammed Rashad KK
Photography
Mohammed Al Deghaishim
Contributing Writers
Engr. Ahmad Al Huwidi Hibatalla El Shafie Jill Calvert Johara Al Mogbel Lama Alem Mohammed Faris Sabina Marini Zareen Muzaffar
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Welcome to the Good Life. This particular issue of Destination Riyadh is aimed at satisfying the Riyadhi’s refined taste for distinct indulgence. Whether it is our way of life or not, in this edition we invite you to explore with us the world of fine living. We’ve put together everything pretty and pretty expensive that would definitely stimulate your curiosity. From giving you a peek into the ultimate executive hideaway, the Dirab Country Club, putting together “A” list of the most expensive things you’ll come across in the city up to giving you a tour of the most luxurious hotels in the Middle East; this issue will give you an exclusive front row seat to everything elegant. We’ve made sure to keep every one of our readers peering through the pages. The men of Riyadh will love our guide to the Fast and Furious and parents will have their interest piqued with our feature on Kiddie Luxury. We’ve also provided you with an opportunity to get familiar with social media personalities that are in their own way, trend makers of our generation. On the otherhand, living the good life isn’t and shouldn’t just be about the big purchases and price tags. We balance this issue with an insightful word on finding contentment and provided you with tips on enjoying life and shopping without declaring bankruptcy. In unveiling the extravagance that defines high living, our intention in this issue is to inspire you to dream and to aspire for greater things. At the end of the day, the truth is, the most important things in our lives are those that money can’t buy. With that, we wish you for now one thing and that is… to live contently. - Destination Riyadh Team Editor@rummancompany.com
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Our picks for this
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Dirab Golf Course, P. 22
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Bling Bling Pacifiers, P. 50
Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman, P. 64
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Featured Content
INDEX 6
Useful Information You Said It & City Facts
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DR News
DAMAC Launches Paramount Towers, Jamie Oliver & Philips Join Forces, Fly Dubai Business Class
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P. 20
Special Places
Ishbilia Compound, Dirab Golf Course
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Business
Khaled Mansour Al Saud
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Special Features
The Manual Guide Riyadh’s Fast and Furious Social Media Trend Makers
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Fashion & Shopping Looks for Less Finding the Perfect Furniture The A-List Kiddie Luxury Fashion Week Special
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Dining Around Town Fine Dining in Riyadh The Michelin Star
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Spirituality
A Muslim’s Career: Being Content vs. Ambitious
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Travel Trends 10 Best Luxury Resorts Glamping: The Luxurious Outdoors
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Healthy Living All About Your Weight
DIRECTORY 77 Arts & Entertainment 78 Fashion & Shopping 82 Restaurants 87 Travel 90 Health & Beauty 92 General
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P. 52 Fashion Week Special
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THOUGHTS TO
DE PON Be content with what you have This is the luxury issue and we’ve opened the doors to all things top notch. From the world’s most expensive yacht to the crème de la crème of fine dining. However we want you to consider this, luxury living is a state of mind that does not have to be restricted to materialistic objects that break your bank. How is it a state of mind? Well, we won’t deny that when you buy those fashion forward Christian Loubutin heels you will feel those happy tingles lifting you up on top of the world. But really, how long does that feeling last? Until Chanel releases the next it bags you desperately want? A nice, well-deserved splurge here and there should be guilt free, as long as you basic necessities are covered. But when you find yourself digging for an excuse to spend SR 20,000 on a leather bag even if it means you wont be
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able to cover your bills that month, it’s time to stop. Living luxurious can be pursued in different ways. You can live that lifestyle for yourself and be content with what you have to the fullest. It’s ok to want pretty things, but be careful not to feel like you are in need of anything that will put you or your family in bankruptcy. It always starts with small I owe you’s here and there until it spirals out of control. Once you realize that you can feel just as fabulous and luxurious without showing off those multiple zeros in the price tag. You will live a much simpler, much more meaningful life. And hopefully continue on that principle of living to future generations to come. Because we don’t know about you, but we can’t seem to keep up with the latest on demand Chanel bag that the society is craving for.
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City
November Weather
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Country Fact Sheet
Min Temperature: 21°C-70°F Max Temperature: 35°C-95°F Sunshine Hours: 10 Probability of Rain: 0% Humidity: 18%
Country:
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Capital: Riyadh
Head of State:
King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud Crown Prince: Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Population: 29،207،277 (72% Saudi, 27% foreign)
Population Growth:
1.75% (approx. 2% per year) (55% are under the age of 20)
Birth Rate: 28.29 births/1,000 population (2010 est.) Area: 2,149,640 sq. km Major Cities:
Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.
Holy Cities:
Makkah, Madinah.
International Airports:
Riyadh: King Khaled Int’l Airport Jeddah: King Abdul Aziz Int’l. Airport (Airport Code: JED) Madinah: Prince Muhammad Bin Abdul Aziz Airport / Dammam: King Fahad Int’l Airport.
City: Riyadh Head of Region:
Prince Khaled bin Bandar
Location:
The center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateau Distance between Riyadh & Jeddah: 853 km Distance between Riyadh & Dammam: 386 km
Inhabited Area:
Major Arabic Newspapers:
Al-Watan, Al Hayat, Al-Iqtisadiya, AlMadinah. Okaz & Alsharq Al Awsat.
Riyadh Population: city in Saudi Arabia.
5.4 million. It is the largest
Major English Newspapers:
Official Language:
IMPORTANT DATES:
Eid Al-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice):
Saudi Gazette, Arab News.
National Day: Sept 23, 2013 Ramadan (The Holy Month of Fasting): July 9 - August 7, 2013
Eid Al-Fitr (The Feast of Fast-Breaking): August 8, 2013 8
2,815 sq.km - Largest Urban Center in Riyadh Province.
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Arabic. English is the second official language.
October 15, 2013
Calendar: The Hijri lunar calendar is the traditional measure of time and the Gregorian calendar is used as well in business (1434/2013).
TV: National TV: Saudi Channel 1/ Saudi
Channel 2 (English)/ Saudi Channel 3 (Sports)/ Al Ekhbariya News Satellite TV: Thousands of free channels from across the Middle East, Asia and Europe can be viewed using a satellite dish and receiver. Premium Satellite Providers: OSN (Orbit Showtime Network): Premium Arabic and Western Entertainment. www.osnetwork.com ART: Premium Arabic, Western, and Asian Entertainment www.artonline. tv
Business & Banking Hours: 8/9 a.m. - 4/5 p.m. Sun-Thu
Weekend: Friday - Saturday Shopping Hours:
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5 p.m. - 10/11 p.m.
Currency:
Radio: Stations FM Channel MBC FM 102.0 Saudi Qur’an 100.0 UFM KSA 90.0 Star KSA 99.0 Radio Riyadh 97.7 Alif alif 94.0 Mix FM 98.0
Type Arabic pop Religious News Sports Pop Top 40 Varied program Arabic mix Western
Telephone, Mobile & Internet:
The main telephone service provider is STC – Saudi Telecom Company. The Main mobile service providers are STC, Mobily and Zain. They also offer mobile Internet solutions *STC: www.stc.com/ *Mobily: www.mobily.com *Zain: www.zain.com To block commercial SMSs for STC users: Call 800-2444455 toll-free (24 hr. service Sun-Thu) or e-mail: Ecare@stc.com.sa Internet Service Providers: *Orbit Satellite Internet: www.orbitsatnet.com *www.zajil.net, *awalnet.net.sa, * www.naseej.com, *www.shabakah.net.sa, * www.sol.net.sa, *cyberia.net.sa, *Nesma: www.nesma.net.sa
Transportation:
Air: Saudi Arabian Airlines - Nas Airlines Land: Bus: SAPTCO: National Bus Company offering transportation between most Saudi cities. Inside the city: Taxis and Chauffeur companies. Railroad: Only one passenger train service between Riyadh and Dammam.
Saudi Riyal (SR) - divided into 100 Halalas; Notes printed in 1 (one), 5 (five), 10 (ten), 50 (fifty), 100 (one hundred), 500 (five hundred) Riyal denominations. Currency Exchange Rates: 1.00 US Dollar (USD) = SR3.75 1.00 Euro (EUR) = SR4.85 1.00 British Pound (GBP) = SR6.01 1.00 Indian Rupee (INR) = SR0.067 1.00 Pakistan Rupee (PKR) = SR0.039 1.00 Phillippines Peso (PHP) = SR0.091
Electricity: 110V and 220V Country Code: +966 City Codes: Riyadh: 11 3 GMT+
Time Zone:
Jeddah and Makkah: 12 Dammam, Dahran, Alkhobar and Jubail: 13 Madinah and Yanbu: 14 Abha and Najran: 17
Emergencies : Information/ Maintenance: International Information.......905 Telephone Maintenance.........904 Telephone Directory.................905 Speaking Clock.........................1222 Mobily..........................................1100 STC...................................................902 Zain..................................................959
Ambulance...................................997 Electricity Emergency...............933 Fire Fighters..................................998 Natural Disasters.........................988 National Security........................989 Nijm “ Insurance Company for Car Accidents “......................920000560 Road Security..............................996 Traffic Accidents.........................993 Water Emergency......8004411110
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DAMAC LAUNCHES PARAMOUNT TOWERS DAMAC Properties, the Middle East’s largest luxury private developer, announced the launch of a Paramount Hotels & Resorts-branded serviced residences tower in Riyadh, KSA.
The Launch of
Vertu Constellation
Vertu launched the new smartphone Vertu Constellation, each Constellation carefully handmade in England by a single craftsman. Vertu Constellation represents everything Vertu believes in from materials, engineering, hand craftsmanship to technology.
JAMIE OLIVER & PHILIPS
JOIN FORCES Renowned chef Jamie Oliver and Philips, the electronics giant, joined forces to launch the Philips HomeCooker. This new product is specifically designed to offer an innovative approach to home cooking and is a comprehensive tool to meet every family’s daily cooking requirements. 10 DESTINATION RIYADH
INTRODUCES BUSINESS TEAM Flydubai recently launched their business class service, welcoming the first business class passengers in October last month. The first flight carrying business class passengers took off to Kiev’s Boryspil Airport, Ukraine.
MICROSOFT ARABIA
Appoints Public Sector Director Microsoft Arabia announced that Loai Bafaqeeh, previously Marketing Director at MS Arabia, has now accepted the role of Public Sector Director for MS Saudi Arabia, with the appointment effective immediately.
Vintage Falcons: A Limited Edition
Watch manufacturer Bell & Ross and Dassault Aviation have teamed up to celebrate the Falcon aircraft's 50th anniversary. Bell & Ross has designed collections of timepiece instruments that pay tribute to five key periods in the history of aviation and their technological breakthroughs, from 1900 to the present day. Two limited editions have been created and named the "Vintage Falcons", to mark the outstanding jet's 50th anniversary.
HERTZ PARTNERS WITH AIREP AVIATION & TOURISM The Hertz Corporation appointed AiRep Aviation and Tourism, one of Turkey’s largest travel management companies, as its outbound General Sales Agent (GSA) representative for the travel trade in Turkey.
Hajjnet Launches UMRAHSALAM Ali Dabaja, CEO of Hajjnet, launched UmrahSalam, an application for smartphones, after hearing too many stories about the challenges pilgrims face during umrah or Hajj. The UmrahSalam application will guide you from preparing up until the haircut at the very end.
News from Maserati’s SHOWROOMS!
Maserati Quattroporte Accessories have arrived to Fast Auto Technic Maserati showroom. Elegance, design and refinement have always been distinguished traits of Maserati. They continue to maintain these traits with their new line of accessories developed exclusively for the new Quattroporte.
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Events & Happenings
WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON... 1
1. BMW GRAN TURISMO DEBUTS IN KSA: The all-new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo made its debut in Saudi Arabia. Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the official BMW Group importer in KSA, launched the new Gran Turismo at exclusive events in their showrooms throughout the Kingdom.
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2. IKEA - 30 YEARS AND COUNTING: IKEA Saudi Arabia revealed its latest “More Inspiring than Ever” IKEA catalogue in celebration of its 30 year presence in the Kingdom. IKEA’s 2014 catalogue focuses on making the house design experience a more convenient one via its interactive functions that allow owners to mix and match with the best choices of furniture. With designs and colors to suit all tastes, “More Inspiring than Ever” provides customers with endless possibilities.
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3. BANANA REPUBLIC AND ISSA LONDON COLLECTION: Banana Republic and Issa London launched their limited edition collection for pre-fall 2013 through a private viewing for Saudi’s top bloggers and fashion trend setters in their flagship store at Riyadh Gallery Mall. Carolina Bohorquez, Marketing Manager at Banana Republic, and Sabina Metta, one of Saudi’s foremost stylists, guided attendees through the collection. 4. MAXUS LAUNCHES IN KSA: Haji Husein Alireza & Co. Ltd. launched the new Chinese car brand, Maxus, in Saudi Arabia. Maxus produces multipurpose commercial vehicles of international designs and produces a variety of models including V80, which was revealed by the company during the launch ceremony.
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5. NEW LOOK AW 2013 LAUNCH: The latest autumn and winter collections of New Look were unveiled in a fun and exciting launch on October 2, 2013 at the Maison Bo-M gallery. Guests were treated to a tour of each collection, a grungy chic photo booth and special canapés and hors d’ouevres by Maison BoM Café’s Chef Maha. 6. PRODUCERS EXHIBITION (MONTIJOON): More than 500 women entrepreneurs participated and showcased their products in a six-day producers’ exhibition from September 29 – October 5, 2013 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. The exhibition aims to support opportunities to work from home and launch more outlets for introducing and marketing the various products of Saudi females. The exhibition’s visitors got to enjoy and purchase hundreds of products including foodstuffs, accessories, handcrafts, fashion, decorative items and furniture. 7. REISS FASHION SHOW: Reiss held a mini-fashion show at Maison Bo-M to launch their AW2013 collection
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on September 30, 2013. The event featured locally-based stylist Sabina Marini who gave tips on the various trends and influences for this year’s fall and winter. 8. HARVEY NICHOLS MINI CHIC FASHION SHOW: Harvey Nichols presented the new AW2013 kidswear collections for its brands at the Harvey Nichols Plaza in Faisaliah Hotel on October 4, 2013. The children’s fashion show was organized by the famed, Nahar, fashion icon behind a mask. It also featured kids from the Children’s Down Syndrome Association in Riyadh. 9. FOSSILS: IN PRESENCE AND ABSENCE ART EXHIBIT: Local artist Abdulrahman Soliman held an art exhibition from October 7 - 24, 2013 at the Naila Art Gallery. The well-attended event featured art pieces that aimed to preserve culture and capture the unity culture by protecting the individual and the cultural identity. His paintings are based on his attempt to mesh progressive values of contemporary society without displacing our unique identities. DESTINATION RIYADH 13
Mark Your
Calendar
New, Hot, and Happening Now
November 2013
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Saudi Build 2013 The largest business to business construction fair in the Kingdom. Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center Tel: +966-11-2295604 Email: info@recexpo.com Web: www.saudibuild-expo.com/ar Date: November 4 – 7
Big Packaging Show A trade show where technology suppliers and end-user companies meet. Location: Riyadh Exhibition Center, Murooj Area Tel: 920004345 Email: info@perfectevents-ksa.com Web: www.bigpackagingshow.com Date: November 10 – 13 Web Services Exhibition Location: Nights Dora Tel: 920002081 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Date: November 17 – 18
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3rd Annual Façade Design and Engineering Location: Radisson Blu Tel: +971-43642975 Email: enquiry@iqpc.ae Web: www. facadedesignksa.com Date: November 24 – 25
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Womeex 13 An initiative to support small projects and thoughts for women. Location: Intercontinental Hotel Tel: 920000615 Mob: +966-509808082 Email: info@womeex.com Web: www.womeex.com Date: November 5 – 8
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Splendor of the Earth By Ranyah Seraj. Opening night 6pm-10pm, 10am-10pm daily except Friday 4pm-10pm. Mob: +966-543 76 8585 Email: info@terra-eclat.com Web: www.terra-eclat.com Date: November 5 – 12
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Saudi Social Media Summit The event brings together the who’s who of marketing, IT and communication professionals from government, semi-government and business sectors. Mob: +971-557709141 Email: delcy@smg-online.com Web: www.saudisocialmedia.com Date: November 18 – 19
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ICHD 2013 ICHD 2013 Symposium. Location: Marriott Riyadh Tel: +966-11-4673000 Ext. 88717/88734 Email: info@ichd-pscc.com Web: www.ichd-pscc.com Date: November 26 – 28
Saudi Furniture Show Location: Riyadh Exhibition Center, Murooj Area Tel: +966-11-4621275 Email: saudifurniture@ arabiangerman.com Web: www.furnituresaudi.com Date: November 17 – 20
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Saudi StoneTech Prestigious international event dedicated to stone machinery and stone technology. Location: Riyadh Exhibition Center Date: November 4 – 7
Saudi Green Building Forum Forum offering opportunities in sectors associated with green building and green building technology. Location: Four Seasons Hotel Mob: +971-504664990 Email: Mitchell.riddle@meed.com Web: www.saudigreenforum.com Date: November 17 – 20 Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Conference Laser and cosmetic surgery 2013 advanced international conference. Location: Intercontinental Hotel Mob: +966-566018282 Email: info@admin.com.sa Web: www.lcsurg.com Date: November 20 – 22 Riyadh Motor Show Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center Tel: +966-11-2295604 Email: info@recexpo.com Web: www.riyadhmotorshow.com Date: November 27 – December 2
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Special Places
An Oasis in Riyadh Located at one of the prime areas of Riyadh is one of the best living spaces you would come across in the city. Ishbilia Compound is a true taste of high-class international lifestyle while maintaining the convenience of living closely to Granada Mall, Jarir Megastore and Olaya Street.
With exclusive, ready for occupancy, fully furnished and equipped villas designed with comfort and spacious family spaces in mind, Ishbilia Compound prides itself in providing high western living standards while preserving a cozy home ambience. Furthermore, the villas are well kept and residents are able to fully live in comfort with its 24/7 maintenance team at their service. People staying at Ishbilia get to enjoy living in a community-oriented environment through its world-class amenities and activities that bring its residents together. FROM RECREATIONAL TRIPS, WEEKLY POOL PARTIES AND MONTHLY BIG EVENTS, THERE’S JUST NO ROOM FOR BOREDOM IN THE COMPOUND. One of the best things at Ishbilia is the connectedness you feel with your co-residents as well as the open environment that gives ladies and children the opportunity to mingle and feel at home. 16 DESTINATION RIYADH
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The abundance of recreational activities is more than enough to keep the entire family happy. Ladies are bound to enjoy having shopping buses at their disposal, sports and fitness classes taught by professional instructors and trainers, not to mention having a beauty salon a stone throw away. The Ishbilia family lifestyle consists of providing fun activities for children while focusing on your well being and relaxation as well. One finds satisfaction within the safe walls of the compound given the vast grounds it has allotted for facilities alone. Children and adults alike take pleasure in the recreational center that features everything from a competition size pool, tennis courts, huge sports field, eight-lane bowling alley, sauna, aerobics room, jogging paths up to kid-friendly hangouts, WiFi public areas, nurseries as well as a fully equipped gym and multipurpose auditorium.
Convenience is always essential to compound living and indeed, all your needs are met at Ishbilia. A mini-market with delivery services as well as two restaurants makes for convenient dining options. The worry free lifestyle at Ishbilia extends to its accessibility, transportation to the top international schools in the city is provided for your children. This mini oasis of Riyadh is able to maintain an unfettered lifestyle of relaxation and comfort by ensuring that your safety is a priority. THE COMPOUND USES STATE OF THE ART SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURES, NOT TO MENTION UNIFORMED GUARD SERVICES AND THE ROYAL SECURITY ARMED FORCES, ascertaining further the exclusivity of the compound to its residents. The beauty and grandeur of Ishbilia is a way of life and has be a prime choice among executives and upscale living families in the capital. Currently, the compound has reopened its doors to those who want to truly live in a villa, much more, a community that they can call home. Mob: +966-593111389 Facebook: www.facebook.com/ ishbiliacompound Web: www.ksacompounds.com Coordinates: N 24° 47’ 42.81” E 46° 48’ 07.49”
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Special Places
Dirab Golf Course & Country Club Located 45 kilometers south west of Riyadh and nestled in the picturesque Tawfiq valley, Dirab Golf and Country club is considered to be a favorite haven for the affluent. The exclusive estate boasts of lush tree-lined fairways, perfectly manicured greens and a desert mountain skyline on its horizon. Its executive country club and equestrian stables make for the ultimate hideaway for high-living Riyadhis. 18 DESTINATION RIYADH
venue for both international and local golf tournaments. The contour of the entire course was designed to make use of its unique desert landscape, hence, it comes naturally for professional golfers and amateurs alike, who have considered it both a challenge worth overcoming as well as astoundingly beautiful. Whenever we would visit Dirab, it always felt like being somewhere outside of the Kingdom. As a child I would sometimes pretend that I was in a Nevada ranch as I walked by its stables filled with the finest Arabian horses. Following with the tradition of being a well-reputed equestrian sanctuary; THE DIRAB POLO CLUB WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2010 and it has certainly received quite an elite following, garnering compliments from THE GUARDS POLO CLUB OF WINDSOR GREAT PARK IN THE UK. This highly exclusive and to an extent, attention elusive country club and villa resort does not advertise the many amenities on offer to its members and their guests, but we can guarantee that it's up-market, its clubhouse is as good as it gets when it comes to general hospitality, dining, banqueting, pro-shop, locker room, and getfit facilities.
Ibrahim Abunayyan and Sons built and developed the Dirab Golf and Country Club at a time when the city was in need of it and surely it has garnered quite an impressive list of platinum membership holders and corporate patrons that has made it one of the exclusive go-to places for their executives and global guests. Being the first grassed 18-hole Par 72 Championship and 9-hole Par 27 Academy golf course in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Dirab Golf Course has been the
When not making use of its driving range, members can lounge around a garden swimming pool, play tennis, join their rugby match ups and even enjoy driving around in their carts. Indeed, Dirab is one of those places that cater to those with the finest taste in pasttimes. Nonetheless, every now and then, though at a pricier rate, regular guests would enjoy visiting it for a taste of the good life. Location: 45 kms south west of Riyadh and nestled in the picturesque Tawfiq valley Tel: +966-11-8126671 Mob: +966-535001896 Email: info@dirabgolf.com Web: www.dirabgolf.com DESTINATION RIYADH 19
Business
KHALED AL SAUD
The Man Behind the Show
In a city where there’s always a yearning to enjoy a good laugh, have fun and be amused, Khaled Mansour Al Saud founded a company that capitalizes on providing people with entertainment that’s relatively pushing the boundaries while maintaining cultural sensitivity. With first of its kind shows like the Fluffy Comedy Tour, managing Saudi talents like Fahad Al Butairy, Qusai and featuring internationally acclaimed artists for exclusive concerts in Riyadh, it’s no wonder you’ll find the Riyadh elite and Riyadhis who are willing to shell out for VIP tickets, converge at luxury events. Here’s a look at the man behind it all. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came up with the concept of Luxury Events and a Luxury Agency? I graduated from Al Faisal University from the business and project management program. I am currently the Chief Executive Officer for Luxury Investments, which is a Saudi based investments company holding the following five major businesses: Luxury Events, Luxury Agency, Luxury Studios, Luxury Pictures and Luxury Technology. Luxury Events was inspired and developed based on my individual passion for project management; I wanted to organize unique events that would be a new direction for Saudi entertainment while still respecting our ethics, values, and religion. I drew inspiration principally from my experiences 20 DESTINATION RIYADH
From left: Illusionist Ahmed El Bayed, Khaled Mansour Al Saud
managing events for family and friend, but the ideas gained from the Kingdom’s business sector informed my mission and goals. I developed this passion during university and became committed to doing my part to grow the entertainment business in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. How did you settle on the name Luxury? The name Luxury was chosen to build an association between what we are eager to produce in the most unique and sophisticated way possible. The name should give the audience the feel of what they are dealing with and what our companies have in store for them. What services do you offer? Each company offers a unique set of services
Did you face any challenges along the way? There is no success without challenges. Every obstacle has a solution when it is handled properly. I would say the main obstacle was building a new identity for the entertainment business sector in Saudi Arabia and understanding the different mentalities and meeting the requirements of the market. Needless to say, producing ideas and projects according to the culture and the society needed its share of research and findings to alter it according to the needs of the market. As a talent agency, what do you actually do? How do you recruit talent and become their agent? Luxury Agency consists of a number of agents who are responsible for guiding the professional career of artists in the entertainment industry. Each agent is required to support and promote the interests of his talent. Luxury Agency has many ways to recruit talent. The agents usually attend shows and scout performers to see if they can develop their talent. Luxury Agency has scheduled auditions to give the opportunity for performers to showcase their talent. Since it was established in 2011. to a number of business sectors including but not limited to governmental, educational, corporate, public and private sectors. The services that Luxury Events offers include preparing and executing any function or event publicly and privately. Luxury Events is an event company specialized in providing the best in terms of sports, private, corporate and entertainment events. We pride ourselves in coming up with new creative, artistic and innovative techniques in regards to organizing phenomenal events of the highest standards in terms of quality and service. Now we have begun to focus on corporate social responsibilities, putting in every effort to give back to the vast community of locals and expats living in Saudi Arabia who have made us what we are today!
How many talents do you represent? Is it hard to find Saudi talent? What criteria do you have for signing someone? Luxury Agency represents 31 artists from different fields, including stand-up comedy, beatbox, rap, dancers, hosts, acrobats, actors and modeling. Luxury Agency believes that every performer has room for improvement and development, and all we look for is potential when scouting for the next big thing. What kind of events do you generally host? How can someone book a talent? The kind of entertainment we produce in our events includes but not limited to comedy, acting, magic, sports tournaments, beat boxing, rapping and others. The process of booking a talent is fairly simple. The client DESTINATION RIYADH 21
Top left: Fahad Al-Butairi, Khaled Al Saud, the rest of the comedy group tour
can reach our agents through our social media channels and fill out a request form. Once the agent receives the request form, the process of booking the performer/talent is fairly straightforward. What is the public’s reaction to the events the company organizes? Over the past few years our fan base on our social media accounts, in addition to the number of audience who attend our show, have been increasing significantly. We went from entertaining 10,000 people in our first year to having 100,000 fans in just few years, which is an indication that we are on the right track and the public’s feedback is always appreciated and taken into consideration in our developmental plans. Comedy seems to be central in the Luxury brand. What is it about comedy that is so important? Comedy has been known for being a unique kind of art that many enjoy within different cultures and societies. Considering our values, ethics and the rules and laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we found that comedy is the perfect fit for our culture and society’s entertainment sector. Focusing on the flexibility of the market, what makes comedy special are the different age groups, ethnic backgrounds, educational levels, and geographic areas who appreciate the kind 22 DESTINATION RIYADH
of entertainment comedy can bring to each individual. How big is your team now? We started with a team of four vibrant and young men in 2010. Today, Luxury Investments’ companies consist of 40 employees in a variety of skills and expertise ranging from project management, marketing and sales, public relations, communications, operations and others. Do you have plans for expansion? The plans for expansion are related to our growth strategies in the market and how we are developing our services to meet the expectations of a bigger clientele in different sectors. What advice would you give local Saudi talent? How can we develop a creative younger generation? Saudi Arabia is full of hidden talents that we are hoping to discover and develop within our business scope. Young entrepreneurs with sharp and determined goals will always develop creative ideas and businesses to improve and create a vibrant new generation. Email: info@luxuryevents-sa.com Web: www.luxuryevents-sa.com Facebook: /LuxuryEventsKSA Twitter: @LuxuryEventsKSA
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Arts & Special Entertainment Features
THE MANUAL GUIDE Riyadh’s Fast and Furious By Engr. Ahmad Al Huwidi
A drive down Tahliya and you’ll be able to feast your eyes on automotive eyecandy, what can I say? We Najdi boys like our toys big, fast and beautiful. So we thought, why not put together a primer of our Riyadhi fave rides? These platinum wheels are bound to get you revved up… RANGE ROVER 2013 THE ELEGANT BRUTE The Range Rover is one of the most desirable and popular cars here in Riyadh regardless if it’s the sport or regular one. It’s listed as one of the finest luxury SUVs in the world. Given the terrain of Riyadh and the many activities that involve traversing the sand dunes, the Range Rover is an instant and ideal choice for us. The prices of the new Range Rover depends on the type and the specification. It could start at around 350,000 SR and move up to 850,000 SR.
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FERRARI CALIFORNIA THE CHARISMATIC ITALIAN Ferrari California is the first ever front V8-engined Ferrari and after thinking of what car would be the coolest to cruise down Tahliya with, this came up as the one with surefire bragging rights. This car can give BHB 490 at 7000 RPM, which can be compared with the BMW 6th series. Furthermore, the design of Ferrari California is great from the exterior with a folding metal roof. Out of all the Ferrari models, I find the California to have the best interiors in their line. The price of this car is between 770,000 – 900,000 SR. It is said that "Ferrari engines are musically engineered to sound perfect by utilizing 3rd and 6th harmonics on the air intake, like an organ or flute."
BMW 6TH SERIES GRAND COUPE THE GERMAN GENTLEMAN I am personally in love with this car because it gives the feeling of a coupe but it’s also a sedan. It can be considered a luxury car and a sports car at the same time. The price of BMW 6th series starts from 320,000 SR, which makes it a slightly affordable entry, all things considered. In my opinion, the designers at BMW tried to do something that can be compared with Mercedes-Benz CLS. The BHB at 6000 RPM is varied because of the engine’s specifications, which is between 320 BHB – 560 BHB. The BMW grand coupe is a favorite among executives and high rolling Riyadhis due to its sophisticated flair that just makes for a slick everyday ride. DESTINATION RIYADH 25
MERCEDES-BENZ A45 AMG 2014 THE PRINCE OF HATCHBACKS Designed to be pitted against the hatchback of Audi and M135i, the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG 2014 takes the prize for being able to look fierce despite being compact. You can buy a normal Mercedez A-series from dealers like Al Jafali Company for a 132,000 SR price tag. If you were really looking to be a cut above the rest then you’d have to go for this model, which is triple the price at Auto Kingdom. What’s the difference? Power of course, it has the A45 engine which is the most powerful engine series production for four-cylinder. A hatchback that can hit 0 - 100 km in 4.6 seconds while looking dapper can only be described as awesome. KOENIGSEGG CCXR “THE SPECIAL ONE” A SWEDISH MONSTER One of a kind eye candy, the Swedish monster Koenigsegg CCXR. “The Special One” 2010 comes with a V8, 4.8cc engine that gives a magnificent power output of 1018 BHB at 7000 RPM. Aptly categorized as a hypercar, the CCXR can go from 0-100 km in 2.9 seconds. Apart from the power it’s packing under its hood, it’s the color of this car that makes it a one of a kind. The exterior design of Koenigsegg CCXR speaks for itself and the interior is also quite attractive. It has been sold at 4.5 million SR from the ‘ALO CAR’ showroom. Expect heads to turn while it passes by, it makes quite a noisy introduction.
High Roller Fact: “The Special One” was specially designed for the Al Thani Family of Qatar, one of the owners of London’s famous Harrods. There are only six units of it in the world.
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Arts &
Entertainment
The rise of social media in the Kingdom has created a whole new category of A-listers with a fan base distinguished by likes, retweets and youtube views. Destination wanted to know the people behind the names you’ve come to love and follow. To satisfy your curiosity, we dug deep and collaborated with Luxury Agency to get an all-exclusive access to some of the best social media trend makers in the Kingdom. FADI AL SHEHRI STAND UP COMEDIAN Twitter: @fadialshehri Instagram: @fadi_alshehri
A Saudi stand-up comedian who got fed up by stereotypes during his school life; but instead of letting it affect him in a negative way, he turned them into great material for his stand-up comedy acts. He performed across GCC in the biggest GCC Comedy Tour "Saudi Sandstorm" along four other comedians and went out of the region to do his act in the US.
MY GUILTY PLEASURE IS BULLYING
What was your reason for creating your account? In addition to my friends, I created an account because I noticed how the world has changed from social to social networking. How do you think Social Media is changing or contributing to the Saudi Community? It changed the Saudi community entirely. A few years ago our fathers had simple Nokia phones but nowadays fathers have all sort of phones, ipads and what not and other than that people can finally speak their minds through new media and the truth can be shown without any manipulation. How do you keep up with all the replies and mentions? Do you still get to read them all? I sometimes pick randomly because there is no way I can keep up with thousands of replies and mentions daily. What was the weirdest or most memorable comment, online reply, tweet, or request you remember receiving? When all the great-ones in Saudi tweeted about how great they think I am. Fun Facts: What takes up most of your time right now? PlayStation, meditating and traveling to every major city in the world. Funniest social media post you’ve encountered or wrote: I’m genuinely funny, follow me to find out. Who’s your favorite social media personality? Who do you follow? @Fahad, he is even funnier in real life. If you had a soundtrack to your life what song/songs would have to be on it? Started from the bottom - Drake.
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MOHAB THE HUMAN BEATBOX
What was your reason for creating your account? Mainly to communicate with friends abroad and people around me.
Mohab Hisham is a young and half-Saudi, half-Egyptian beat boxer who’s gaining quite the attention for creating solid beats and sound effects with his mouth. He has performed in many events, including "Luxury's 3rd Anniversary" and "The Blacklight Show" and is making waves after being featured across many channels, Radio and TV stations.
Where do you get inspiration for your tweets? From everything around me, whether it’s family, friends or myself.
Twitter: @MohabHesham1 Must watch video: Wa7ashteny (Cover by Alaa Wardi & Mohab)
MY GUILTY PLEASURE WOULD BE
trying to imitate famous beatboxers abroad!
What are your favorite places in Riyadh? Riyadh is a nice city but I love Jeddah when it comes to small vacations. You get a lot of questions on ask.fm and now you’re getting followers on twitter, how do you manage the replies and mentions? Do you still get to read them all? I reply to each and everyone because basically the people made me what I am today and I do reply to them as soon as I can, and yes every single one! Fun Facts: What takes up most of your time right now? Family, university (I’m a student at KSU), friends and soccer. Favorite Trending topic on Twitter: #PharrelIs40 Funniest social media post you’ve encountered: Definitely funny vine videos! Who’s your favorite social media personality? Who do you follow? My favorite personality is on instagram. "The Rock" the wrestler he's very influential and dedicated. If you had a soundtrack to your life what song/songs would have to be on it? Coldplay – Fix You. It’s one of my favorites. Can you share with us something about you that your followers don’t know yet? Ehemm, from around 9th grade till beginning of 11th grade, I was overweight but thank God I worked hard and I’m also thankful for the support I got from my family especially my mom for what I am today. Complete this sentence: You Know You’ve Lived in Saudi Arabia When… When you never close your AC whether it’s winter or summer. DESTINATION RIYADH 29
What was your reason for creating your account? I created my account in order to communicate directly with people and to receive feedback on my performances. Who is behind the account and where are you located? I am behind my account and I’m located in Riyadh. Where do you get inspiration for your tweets? From our daily life situations or random thoughts that run through my head. How do you think Social Media is changing or contributing to the Saudi community? It has a great impact where ones thoughts can make a difference within society.
SAM AL AMIR THE “FINTASTIC” COMEDIAN
Twitter: @samaamiri Instagram: @SamAAmiri
Sam Al Amiri is a stand-up comedian with a flair for sarcastic humor. He has performed in many corporate events in Jeddah, Riyadh, Khobar and Jubail like "Amanat Al Riyadh," "Mobily Comedy Club," "Jeddah Comedy Club," and he was also a presenter in "Line Sport." When he isn’t generating laughs on stage, Sam is a finance professional, which his twitter account says, makes him “fintastic.”
How do you keep up with all the replies and mentions? Do you still get to read them all? I read each one of them. I always do as long as it's doable. Fun Facts: What takes up most of your time right now? My full time job along with the shows, photo-shoots, writing and all that comes along with stand-up comedy. Who’s your favorite social media personality? Who do you follow? Salman Al Ouda and Fahad Albutairi. I also follow informative tweets, intelligent tweets, thinkers, poetry and loyal fans. If you had a soundtrack to your life what song/songs would have to be on it? - Frank Sinatra- My way - Everyday I'm Hustlin :p Can you share with us something about you that your followers don’t know yet? I have a secret twitter account *evil laugh.* Complete this sentence: You Know You’ve Lived in Saudi Arabia When… When an Abaya takes your breath away. 30 DESTINATION RIYADH
GUILTY PLEASURE:
Extra garlic Shawarma!!!
WADDAH SWAR KITKAT’S FUNNIEST ARAB Twitter: @waddahswar Instagram: @waddahswar
Waddah Swar joined and won the Kitkat’s comedy challenge, the Comedy Break on youtube this year and has since then performed alongside Eddie Griffin, Omid Djalili, Gabriel Iglasias, and Moz Jobrani. Currently dubbed as the funniest guy in the Arab world, he is a local favorite with a solid audience following due to his bilingual stand-up performances. Off stage, a lot of folks are surprised to know that Waddah is an established businessman and restaurateur. What was your reason for creating your account? I created my account so that I can have a platform to openly and freely address the public whether fans, fellow citizens, fellow comedians and other artists. Where do you get inspiration for your tweets? My inspiration for tweets mirrors my inspiration for all my performances. I get it from everyday life and situations that either I’m in or I notice other people in. I don’t put too much thought into my tweet, as I say literally what is on my mind, and I think people respond to that…. When you have a specific character and you don’t deviate. How do you think Social Media is changing or contributing to the Saudi community? Social media is changing the entire universe, not only the Saudi community. It’s opening up a network to discuss, hear other people’s thoughts, share conceptions, argue misconceptions- it’s just endless. Social media can help economies support each other by finding out about events or people who need support. Many charities for example have taken to twitter as a main medium to reach out to people. Also, what I personally love about social media is the fact that gives the opportunity for talented people to show what they can do without needing the money or the flashy upscale producers or events to reach the public. They are right there at the touch of your finger, and if your good enough, you just might make it.
GUILTY PLEASURE: I don’t eat much, but if I get my hand on a bag of chips (or several) … it’s going to get wild!
What was the weirdest or most memorable comment, online reply, tweet, or request you remember receiving? Someone once compared me to my idol the Legend Martin Lawrence and I can’t forget that since he is the reason I got into this business. Fun Facts: Who’s your favorite social media personality? Kevin Hart is my favorite because he shares stories about his wife and kids and isn’t afraid to get personal when he talks about getting a divorce and how his wife had reacted to something. It just draws you in. If you had a soundtrack to your life what song/songs would have to be on it? Michael Buble – Feeling Good Can you share with us something about you that your followers don’t know yet? I love to sing in the shower, I love singing the songs of Adele!! In fact I should do a comedy show with me just attempting to sing Adele! Complete this sentence: You Know You’ve Lived in Saudi Arabia When… You know you’ve lived in Saudi Arabia when you’ve found yourself in a physical battle with someone over the bill.
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MOAYED AL THAQAFI YOUTUBE ACTOR AND PUREBLOODED JEDDAWI
Twitter: @mht Website: www.youtube.com/TakkiSeries
A passionate young Saudi actor with a social message and a goal to “make a change.” For Moayed, acting has been his calling since his early years. Moayed’s first appearance was in the hit youtube show 3al 6ayer before launching his own youtube show La Tsadded. Recently, he starred in the first Saudi drama series on youtube, Takki, which earned him popularity amongst a youthful audience. He’s garnered a growing number of fans both on a local and regional level due to his charming looks and charismatic personality. What was your reason for creating your account? My friend Ahmed Fathaldeen, writer and actor of the youtube program, 3al 6ayer was the one who encouraged me to get on twitter. Good call.
Fun Facts: What takes up most of your time right now? Work, work, and more work. If you had a soundtrack to your life what song/songs would have to be on it? I like the “Hadrami Tarab” because it tells a story. Can you share with us something about you that your followers don’t know yet? They don’t know about this conversation I’m having with you, at least not yet! Complete this sentence: You Know you’re in Saudi Arabia When… When someone starts a conversation by asking, “tell us, when is the wedding?”
I GET MY TWEET INSPIRATIONS FROM Life.
How do you think social media is changing or contributing to the Saudi community? From my point of view, it helped a lot in knowing the mentality of the Saudi community and the way they, or rather we, think. This would help the government know the needs of the people and what they want and work on the development of the country. How do you keep up with all the replies and mentions? Do you still get to read them all? I read them all but it’s hard to reply to all of them, so I apologize my dear followers if I don’t get to respond to all your tweets on a daily basis. Please know I do appreciate each and every one of them. 32 DESTINATION RIYADH
Photograph by Suraka Rummani
Who is behind the account and where are you located? I’m the only one running my account but I do let my agent post some promotional activities as well.
MANAL ASSAAD SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER Twitter: @themanalyst Website: www.themanalyst.com
A self-described branding fanatic, marketing enthusiast and media addict, Manal a.k.a. the Manalyst has worked her way into creating a strong social media presence that warrants the claim of being an online influencer. At 28, she has already become the go-to person for anything related to social media and has been featured in various publications to speak on the topic. The best part about following the Manalyst is her ability to offer valuable insights on a wide variety of intelligent topics while maintaining a bubbly, witty and sometimes quirky persona on the web. What was your reason for creating your account? I turned to social networks to connect with people from anywhere in the world and exchange value with them. That’s why I like twitter the most, it allows me to do so without limitations. Complete the sentence, people should follow me online if… They’re interested in social media, marketing, designs, events in the region, art and other random fun and interesting stuff! How do you think social media is changing or contributing to the Saudi community? It has definitely given the Saudi community a way to communicate freely, collaborate, create and innovate. The past few years have witnessed a new generation in Saudi that emerged due to social media. Can you share with us some tips on how to expand one’s social media reach and become an online influencer? Invest time and effort to find or create valuable content and share it with your community, grow your reach by connecting with people through making or joining conversations on a daily basis! It would also help to focus on an “area of expertise” at first, something to be known for and influential in.
GUILTY PLEASURE:
Good food, which is often fatty XD
Fun Facts: What takes up most of your time right now? Watching movies and TV shows. Currently hung up on House.
Funniest social media post you’ve encountered or wrote:
Most things on 9gag.com!
Who’s your favorite social media personality? I follow a lot of people, but I
particularly enjoy the posts and personality of Omar Hussein (3al 6ayer).
If you had a soundtrack to your life what song/songs would it be? My life would
have an eclectic random collection of songs that shuffle between rock from 30 Seconds to Mars and Evanescence, techno from David Guetta, classical from John Murphy and Max Richter, and songs from artists that not many have heard of.
Complete this sentence: You Know You’ve Lived in Saudi Arabia When…
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Arts &
Entertainment
RAFFLES DESIGN INSTITUTE Promising to push the boundaries of design education in Riyadh to a new level, Raffles Design Institute opened its doors last October with an opening ceremony held at Harvey Nichols, Faisaliah. This is a new joint venture between Raffles Education Corporation (Asia Pacific's largest private education provider with a network of 33 colleges) and Al Rushaid Group (one of Saudi Arabia’s leading and diversified enterprises), Raffles Design InstituteRiyadh is where exceptional talent finds its future. 34 DESTINATION RIYADH
Setting the bar high as a premier education provider for women, Raffles believes in delivering intensive exposure to specific art and design disciplines through their unique education system, international curriculum and state of the art technologies. All the while collaborating with industry partners and actively engaging students through handson practical learning experiences, allowing them to participate in and draw inspiration from a diverse and talented group of artists, designers and practitioners who are experts in their respective fields. Dr. Wafa Al Rushaid CEO of Raffles Design Institute proudly explained: "We embrace a holistic education through the development of superior thinking processes, the mastery of communication and the acquisition of thorough and effective work methods Our curriculum and pedagogy are designed to be industry focused and relevant. Students are empowered to innovate with creativity. The skills that our students acquire will far exceed the knowledge and expertise of the profession, setting them on the road to success."
''RAFFLES ADOPTS AN INTERACTIVE APPROACH THAT BRIDGES BETWEEN DESIGN AND BUSINESS. THIS IS CONSIDERED A STEPPING STONE IN THE MODERN AGE OF THIS INDUSTRY.'' - Raffles Institute Director, Mrs. Hala Hallawani
Raffles awards world-class Advanced Diplomas in Digital Media, Fashion and Interior Design as well as Fashion Marketing and Merchandise. With future plans in the works to offer more fields such as Jewelry, Game and Animation Design, just to name a few. Determined to prepare diverse students of art and design to enrich our society through their creativity, their skill and their professionalism, Raffles Institute Director Mrs. Hala Hallawani added: "I am proud that Raffles is now in the Middle East and in particular in Riyadh." DESTINATION RIYADH 35
Fashion & Shopping
Fashion & Shopping
with NOUR
Nour Kelani
Nour Kelani; a fashion designer, stylist, traveller, wife and on top of all a mother. She’s a big believer that fashion is our daily dose of art. Loves animals and owns a pug named Tamis.
Fashion
News Versus and M.I.A. Collaboration
Kate Moss for Topshop returns!
The latest fashion celebrity collaboration comes from the house of luxury Versace (their funkier slightly more affordable Versus line) and M.I.A. The direction of the collection is bootleg-fashion... expect some crazy prints, patterns and colors!
Kate Moss is back for Topshop! Work is almost done for the upcoming collection which is a 40 piece collection ranging from clothing to accessories. Her previous collaboration with the high-street favorite has been a real success, let’s hope history repeats itself.
How to
INCORPORATE WINTER TO YOUR WARDROBE
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Wear ankle boots!
Checkers and Plaid!
Extremely cold weather is rare in Saudi, but you can still look stylish and wintery. Just learn a few tips to help you achieve the look.
By Najwa Al Dadeer Image Consultant
Short & Sweet
whats your favorite
Wear long socks with midi skirts!
Feather your wardrobe!
Growing up with four sisters allowed me to witness the transformation of beauty, beautiful dresses and style. It also deepend my fascination with fashion. After my studies of visual arts, I decided to gain experience starting in Lebanon and the GCC. Shortly after, I guess it was my fate to stay in Dubai, establish and launch my brand.
From left to right: Mismatched earrings by Lanvin SR 6,300, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag SR 2,820, Dress by Moschino SR 6,750, Shoes by Stella McCartney SR 3,200, Dress by Saint Laurent SR 17,550, Ring by Saint Laurent 6,000, Pouch by Givenchy SR 1,100, Dress by Issa SR 3,600, Ring by Lanvin SR 2,500, Boots by Valentino 5,100, Boots by Givenchy SR 9,400, Necklace Rosantica Pegaso SR 2,700, Bag Joseph Shearling SR 3,570, Skirt Christopher Kane SR 3,250, Top Christopher Kane SR 37,000, Oscar De Le Renta Brooch SR 1,600 From left to right: Sweater by Delpozo SR 3,400, Glasses by Illesteva X Zac Posen SR 1,350, Skirt by Victoria Beckham SR 5,100, Lanvin cuff SR 8,300, Knee high sock H&M SR 40, Jimmy Choo sandals SR 7,770
Rami Al Ali
Color: Blue Print: Arabesque Item of Clothing: Jil Sander jacket Jewelry: Gatsby ring by Tiffany Stone: Diamond Bag: Goyard Shoe Brand: Chanel Dish: All Persian Movie: La Fills sur le Pont TV Show: Six Feet Under Flower: Freesia Art Piece: Any impressionism piece Artist: Monet Singer: Fairouz Actor: Meryl Streep Song: The Windmills of Your Mind by Noel Harrison Nail Polish Color: I don’t wear one, but I like dark colors on girls. Style Icon: Sarah Jessica Parker Designer: Martin Margiela Workout: Gym Beauty Must Have: Grace Favorite City: New York City
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love of the month
Ralph Lauren SR 47,125
Christian Dior SR 2,100
Tom Ford SR 4,340
Valentino SR 2,750 Vintage Hermes Kelly SR 29,300
Charlotte Olympia SR 4,000
Tabitha Simmons SR 5,000
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Ek Thongprasert SR 3,300
luxury
Balenciaga SR 5,770
Erickson Beamon SR 3,210
Fendi SR 14,200
Givenchy SR 2,750
Saint Laurent SR 6,100
Oscar De La Renta SR 2,760
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Saint Laurent SR 5,350
Fashion
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Men
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Tom Ford For Men (Skincare, ranging from SR 100 - SR 600)
by Mazin Al-Maimani
Mazin Al-Maimani is our in-house Graphic Designer and a fashion enthusiast. Here are his picks for our luxury issue. Fine detailed luxurious picks and some pure bling!
Dolce & Gabbana Martini suit SR 6,800 Marwood tie SR 700
Lanvin pin SR 600
Cutler & Gross Elton John Aids Foundation SR 1,950
Saint Laurent SR 6,000
Audemars Piguet extra thin (price upon request)
Jimmy Choo SR 2,250
Pierre Hardy SR 3,500
Charlotte Olympia SR 3,600
JUUN.J SR 3,700
Saint Laurent SR 4,350
Versace SR 4,800 40 DESTINATION RIYADH
BIG ove PURCHASES L OR et r g e THEY R A “big purchase” can represent many sums of money and will differ from one person to another. For this article, let’s call anything that greatly affects your bank account a big purchase- it could be a car, a vacation or even a pair of shoes. After you make a purchase is when you realize whether you love it or hate and regret it. Let’s see what people have loved and hated recently! LOVE: Name: N.M.B. Female 40 years old
Tods crocodile handbag, the original price is 67,077 SR but I got it on a discount for 20,700 SR. I am in love with it and I carry it all the time.
REGRE T:
Dolce & Gabbana dress worth 6,600 SR. I fell in love with it but when I wore it, I hated it and never wore it again.
LOVE: Name: N.A.S. Female 50 years old
A Graff ring worth 145,000 SR. It’s worth every penny!
REGRE T:
A Van Cleef and Arpels ring worth 85,000 SR. I fell in love with it and I still like it but I regret buying it because I can only wear it on certain occasions.
LOVE: Name: B.E.A. Female 29 years old
A yellow diamond necklace worth 45,000 SR. I just love it!
REGRE T:
Chinchilla coat worth 19,000 SR. Even though it was a bargain, I didn't get a chance to wear it.
LOVE:
Name: A.S.A. Female 25 years old
A property in King Abdullah Economic City worth 700,000 SR.
REGRE T:
A pair of Moss Lipow Ostrich leather sunglasses worth 14,300 SR. I lost it after wearing it just a few times and since then I decided I would never purchase expensive glasses.
BEFORE A BIG PURCHASE, CONSIDER… -Realistically, can you afford it?
-Is it really worth what it costs?
-Can you live without it?
-Will this item be on sale any time soon?
-Did you research and read reviews?
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Fashion & Shopping
LOOKS FOR
LESS!
FENDI
Leather Dress 15,154 SR
How to look the part without breaking the bank! This month, we’re showing you how to spree and steal the look.
By Sabina Marini
STYLE TIP! The statement necklace says it all, no need to over accessorise! If you really can’t help it, just wear diamond studs.
REISS
Leather Fitted Amis Dress 2,150 SR
BIJOUX HEAR
Empire gold-plated Swarovski crystal necklace 5,460 SR
LINDA FARROW
Mawi Gold Tone Watersnake Bracelet 3,000 SR
RIVER ISLAND
RIVER ISLAND
Brown tortoise shell curb chain
Black and Gold Bangles Pack
75 SR
99 SR
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SAINT LAURENT
GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI
Ester Cutout Suede Ankle Boots
Cabas Chyc Large Leather 7,750 SR
4,168 SR
BIMBA & LOLA
ZARA
Pointed Ankle Booties
Arizona Medium sized, zip fastened Bowling Bag 1,450 SR
259 SR
CHRISTIAN LOUBUTIN
JOSEPH
Pigalle Safki
Man Wool and Cashmere-Blend Coat
2,500 SR
3,230 SR
STYLE TIP! Wear your coat over your shoulders for a very sophisticated look
ZARA
Platform Leather Court Shoes 399 SR
ZARA
Masculine Double Breasted Coat 699 SR DESTINATION RIYADH 43
Fashion & Shopping
DR’S QUICK GUIDE TO
PRETTY EXPENSIVE THINGS
Without Declaring Bankruptcy By Joharah Al Mogbel
Who doesn’t love scoring a great bargain? Without bartering? Exactly. I love imparting some of my Riyadhi shopping secrets, so without further ado, here’s your quick chic, cheap but not shabby guide on where to find hidden fashion gems in the city, also known as The Very Concise Suggestions on How to Score An Hermes Dress for 350 SR.
OUTLETS! OUTLETS! OUTLETS! Outlets are the Fountain of Youth to thrifty luxury brand-seekers. Of course, the ability to find a good bargain depends on the quality of the outlet, the source it’s getting its wares from, and what I like to call ‘the rush hour of shopping,’ but with a little smart research, a lot of patience and some luck, you’ll be in those Giuseppe Zanotti boots in no time. It’s amazing but true – we do have a few hidden outlets right here in Riyadh! You need to wade through the muck to get to the gems, but that’s where all the fun is anyway. Go at the beginning of each season to catch the last, and don’t worry about buying brands a few seasons old, it’s the quality that counts after all. You can find a large number of luxury outlets in old Alaqariyah mall and one in the Nimr building. • BEST BARGAIN SCORED: SATIN LANVIN FLATS FOR SR 500 AT THE RUBAIYAT OUTLET IN AQARIYAH.
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CHARITY SALES
They always say leave the best for last, and boy is this the bestest of best. Charity sales are marvelous, especially charity sales in Saudi Arabia. You’re probably confusedlet me explain. See, we like buying very expensive bags and clothing. Islam also encourages one to be giving and to give to the poor from one’s best, so we also like charity. The result being is that many people from time to time donate their designer bags, clothing and shoes to charity organizations so that the less unfortunate would benefit (and the spring cleaning done).
the finds are almost new and sometimes, the tags aren’t even ripped off yet. Push aside your aversion for used items and trust me. This will be the best investment you ever made. The most regular of these charity sales is Bunyan’s Souk Ala’ataa (the market of giving), and its members do their utmost to ensure items are authentic. It’s also where you’ll find the aforementioned:
Charity organizations came up with the idea that selling these donated items would be of more use to the families than giving it away. This is the best place for a bargain, never doubt that for a minute. And the best thing about it? Whatever money you spend towards claiming your new item will be money given to help someone else. It’s the ultimate dream, shopping without guilt. And since most rich people like to change their bags with the change of the season, most of
Other notable organizations that have held these sales include Alnahdah Organization, WAMY, the Zahra Foundation for the Prevention of Breast Cancer, Insaan. Best Bargain Scored: Everything. All of it. But in particular, an original almost-new:
• HERMES DRESS FOR 350 SR. • A NEW LOUIS VUITTON PARTY DRESS FOR 500 SR. • MINT CONDITION J. RICHMOND HEELS FOR 150 SR. • JEWELED HEEL PRADAS FOR 200 SR.
• OSCAR DE LA RENTA LEATHER HOBO FOR 350 SR (original price: 8,300 SR). • MULBERRY CLUTCH FOR 100 SR. • VINTAGE GOLD BALLGOWN SKIRT FOR 100 SR.
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Fashion & Shopping
FINDING THE PERFECT FURNITURE So you’re on your way to settling in the city; you’ve finalized an apartment and can’t wait to leave the hotel room for your new home, but there’s still the question of furniture and you’ll settle only for the best. To give you a head start on your search for perfection, Destination has drawn up a list of the best furniture stores in Riyadh.
ETRE Dubbed as the luxury department store in Riyadh, Etre offers everything designer home collections, gold plated cutlery and extravagant décor. They have the finest items money could buy for your home. Location: Panorama Mall
AURA Best described as a home fashion store, Aura combines style with function. Taking international design trends to create bespoke collections, the ranges are individual, inspirational and built around the concepts of Modern Classic, Edgy, Contemporary and Iconic. Location: Panorama Mall
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ROOMZ BY AL MUTLAQ Whether you want to stick with traditional classic home style with a touch of Saudi culture or want to go sleek with contemporary pieces, this is your one stop shop. The showroom is worth a visit if you’re also looking to get some inspiration and if you’re looking for transitional style furniture. Location: King Abdulaziz Road
HOME CENTER No nonsense contemporary designs, Home Center guarantees quality and convenience. With everything from furniture to cutlery, Home Center is indeed the center for all your household needs. Location: Olaya St
GALLERY DESIGN A multi-line showroom, Gallery Design houses world-renowned international international brands that focuses on putting that contemporary flair with touches of modern luxury to your living spaces. Location: Takhassussi St, near King Fahad Road
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MIDAS FURNITURE Midas Furniture offers everything from classic designs to sleek cuts. Go for a traditional style living room to entertain your guests but fill your study with pieces of futuristic designs to inspire you as you work. Location: King Abdullah Road
ZAMANI FURNITURE
INTERIOR DESIGNERS
For dwellers wanting to capture the best of tasteful classic style in their homes, this is the place to go. Zamani has elegant designs that combine well with its penchant for artworks and refined living.
You don't have to do all the work yourself. Why not hire an interior designer and put your heads together to create the ultimate home? Here are a few places to start.
HASHEM INTERIORS
Location: Thalatheen Street
Q If you want variety at a reasonable price point, Q Home DĂŠcor has its largest outlet in the region right here in Riyadh. Their designs go from modern to eclectic making it convenient to satisfy your need for lavish furniture and housewares. Location: Olaya Street
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When it comes to unique and sophisticated designs with a solid understanding of Riyadh living functionality, Hashem has been able to build a portfolio of aesthetically sound architectural and interior design projects. Mob: +966-546641143
SIMA MALAK + ALSSAMOURE DESIGN ASSOCIATES A consultancy firm based in Riyadh, Sima Malak takes on space planning and interior design with a passion-driven approach. Tel: +966-11-4412723
THE A-LIST
how much did you pay for that?! By Hibatalla El Shafie
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PERFUME SR 92,000
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NAIL POLISH SR 930,000
Azature, or king of black diamonds, unveiled the world’s most expensive nail polish last year. The nail polish was the answer to the designers question "why not showcase diamonds (267 carats of black diamonds to be specific) on nails?" The product’s release was met with strong reactions from the public, ranging from commandment to dismay. Luckily, a sensible retail version of the polish is available at 94 SR for a 15 ml bottle. If you’re interested you can grab yourself a bottle from Harvey Nichols Riyadh, which stocks the product seasonally.
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MOBILE PHONE SR 24,000
l’Abeille de Guerlain, or the Bee of Guerlain, is the maison’s most exclusive perfume crafted in honor of its founder Pierre-François-Pascal Guerlain. Only 46 bottles exist, each one a carefully handmade Baccarat crystal-winged, diamond-faceted bottle which cradles the amber liquid in its ‘bee’ body. The bee is a nod to Guerlain’s heritage, as it was the emblem of France’s second empire during which the founder created perfumes for Empress Eugénie of France. Luckily, Riyadh’s very own Harvey Nichols is home to one of these rarities. It’s up for grabs for a little over 90,000 SR. The phrase “saving up for a new phone” is taken to a whole new level when it comes to Vertu. The Nokia-owner British luxury mobile maker released its newest phone Constellation in October 2013. The reason for that sky-high price is almost entirely down to its design. Each phone is hand-built in Hampshire, England. The back of the phone is covered in real calf's leather and the case is made of polished grade five titanium, one of the lightest and strongest metals in the world. The new phone can be found in Vertu’s stores in Kingdom and Centria malls. DESTINATION RIYADH 49
Fashion & Shopping
Kiddie
Luxury
Babies dressed in designer labels at the age of zero, toddlers driving around in Audi pedal cars and children jet setting across the globe more than you’ve managed to travel in a lifetime. Some say it’s too much while others simply say it’s giving your child the finest life can offer. Regardless, Kiddie Upscale Living is real and Richie Rich’s parents would have a field day with these luxury must haves.
CHIC MOMMY, CHIC BABY
BLING BLING PACIFIERS
Dior first came out with its pint-size collection (Baby Dior) for children in the 1960’s. In recent years, a lot of other fashion labels like Burberry, Lanvin, and Gucci have realized that kids wear is no child’s play and if style is a way of life, why not start as early as you can?
Because being born with a silver spoon doesn’t quite cut it, a jeweler named Matt Case made a platinum pacifier worth 85,000 USD. If you’re looking for the next best thing, you can still order the 17,000 USD gold and diamond encrusted one online. These binkies are more like upscale keepsakes than real soothers for teething tots.
Riyadhi Tip: Fashion conscious mommies can score the latest high fashion threads for their little prince and princesses at Harvey Nichols. They currently have Little Marc Jacobs, Junior Gaultier, John Galliano, Miss Grant, Ralph Lauren Kids and Pale Cloud (Angelina Jolie’s kids are apparently strutting in its AW13 collection) to name a few.
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LUXURY TOYS While fashion labels expand their reach towards baby items and kids wear, luxury car brands are going all out with kid size Ferraris and Audi Type Cs (10,000 USD - 20,000 USD) luring perhaps the affluent parents than the toddlers that would supposedly be driving them. There’s also the Playsam Saab ride on car sold at 500 USD, which would seem like a bargain if your kid actually knows what a Saab is. For expecting parents, Aston Martin teamed up with the folks at Silver Cross and created a limited edition pram that’s basically one of the most expensive strollers in the market at 3,231 USD. Riyadhi Fact: Skipping the whole kiddie toy cars, you’ll find bespoke luxury cars customized for certain privileged children in Riyadh. Mercedes-Benz equipped with a 32-inch TV and a DVD to play Barney as a gift to a newborn isn’t a myth.
THE SWEET SUITE LIFE Five star hotels around the world are learning that the best way to woo their VIP guests is to pamper the VIPs’ kids too. Four Seasons Berlin offers a miniature Mercedes Benz that can be driven in their lobby up to miniature mahogany steps so that their young guests can check-in themselves at the reception. Then there are the Barbie and Hot Wheels rooms at the Paris Hotel Plaza Athanee, where everything has been “child-resized.” Riyadhi Tip: Four seasons has a family weekend package including child activities program. You can also try the Ritz Carlton Riyadh that has a kiddie buffet and play area. DESTINATION RIYADH 51
Fashion & Shopping
Fashion Week Special
After all of the instagram photos, the gallery slideshows, and runway videos, we are not disappointed! The 2014 looks are minimalistic and elegant, with no fuss but plenty of modern silhouettes and cuts. And hair and makeup left an innovative but sophisticated impression. Check out some of the highlights of one of the best fashion weeks ever.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
MARCHESA The new line was for the modern romantic, polished looks with great movement and white and gold embroidery.
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NARCISO RODRIGUEZ The line is all about sharp clean lines, leather embellishments and black, white and beige, all with an easy going but highly polished feel.
WES GORDON Long dresses, loose sweaters and clashing colors that don’t seem to clash. The details are luxurious but the looks are carefree.
THE ROW Clean but complicated at the same time. Their looks are innovative and editorial but in some ways completely wearable.
CALVIN KLEIN Modern and minimalist with mainly white and gray. The dresses were loose, had plenty of attitude and are great for Spring.
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HAIR & MAKEUP
RODARTE A front wave is created with a large barrel curling iron, then deeply parted to the side and pinned back. The sections in the back from both sides were pinned into a twist.
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COSTELLO TAGLIAPIETRA The model’s eyes were dusted with either soft citron green or violet shadow and the lips were covered with a clear high-shine gloss.
MICHAEL KORS The rising star designer’s models sported tousled and romantic up dos with rumpled tendrils framing their faces.
WONDERFUL SETS
DIOR The crowd sat in a magical indoor garden that matches their soft and elegant style.
CHANEL Their ready-to-wear line was shown from one side against a backdrop of modern art.
LOUIS VUITTON The show was set in a dark land with a large clock, a black fountain, a carousal and escalators.
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Dining Around Town
Fine Dining IN RIYADH
The city is home to a very active dining scene and a handful of the restaurants have fashioned themselves to be the “fine dining” experience for those willing to spend more for a taste of the best cuisines in an elegant ambience. Destination Riyadh has come up with a short introduction to what we think are the restaurants you should consider opening up your wallets for.
THE GLOBE |
AL FAISALIAH HOTEL
There’s no way you’ll get lost trying to find the The Globe. It has become a landmark for the city of Riyadh, it is the gold orb perched at the top of the Al Faisaliah Tower. Whether you come in for some afternoon high tea or for a formal sit down dinner, the table setting, their menu and atmosphere will leave you feeling like you are literally on top of the world. Tel: +966-11-2732222
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THE ANTHRIUM |
ABDULLAH AL HAMDAN STREET
The atmosphere, romantic lighting and impeccable artistic plating matched with an international menu give Anthrium a spot in this list. It manages to pull off a relaxed fine dining ambience that is often hard to balance without falling off the wagon completely. The attention to aesthetic as well flavorful execution of their dishes is definitely worth the every halala.
AZZURO |
THE RITZ CARLTON RIYADH
Azzuro offers an intimate ambience with an elegant take on classic Italian cuisine adding just enough modern flair to make it an interesting affair of rich flavors. The crystal table setting and shiny cutlery does justice to give a VIP experience that is relaxing but at the same time, true to the Ritz tradition of luxury. Tel: +966-11-8028333
The Fine in Fine Dining How would you categorize a fine dining restaurant from a simply posh one? Is it the crisp white linens and tablecloth? Waiters in Tuxedos? Or the number of forks on the table? What particular qualities does it need to have to set it apart from other restaurants? Fine dining, as the name suggests, refers to the FINEST food, service and ambiance, along with the highest standards of quality and cleanliness. All these aspects determine the overall quality a diner must experience in fine dining. As far as food goes, it should offer diners an experience they cannot find anywhere else. The menu should be creative, exquisite and original. Special attention to detail should be given to dishes; which use quality ingredients and are carefully and thoughtfully plated, pleasing both to the eye and palate. Service: Diners expect exemplary service, which must be attentive but never invasive. Staff should be expertly trained, enthusiastic and professional. Starting from the host who meets guests in a friendly manner, to the waiters who crumb tables between courses and leading up to the speed of valet parking, no detail is ever too small. Ambiance: environment and decor should match the restaurant's vision. Aesthetics such as staff uniform, lighting, china, glassware and silverware should be spotless, elegant, tasteful and exclusive. DESTINATION RIYADH 57
Dining Around Town
By Lama Alem
AND THE MICHELIN STAR GOES TO… When planning a trip, we usually get overwhelmed with the amount of guidebooks and “places to see” lists. This is where the Michelin guide steps in, an annual guide published by the French company Michelin for the last hundred years.
THE HISTORY: It all started in 1900, the Michelin brothers André and Édouard, founders of the wellknown tires company, decided that the best way to boost the demand for tires was to create free maps for French motorists to make traveling around and finding places to refuel an easy task – at the time, there were around only 3000 cars in France. Over the coming years, they started creating more guides to different countries from Tunisia to Portugal. During World War I, the production of the guides had to be suspended. One day, one of the brothers saw a man using one of the guides to prop up a work bench, and so decided to charge for the guides, as he believed that people only value what they paid for. During World War II, the guides had to be suspended once again, but then the Allied Forces asked the company to produce guides for military use, as they were believed to be the best up-to-date maps available.
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When the company realized the popularity of the restaurants section, they started hiring “inspectors” to review restaurants. The anonymity of these inspectors is very important to the company; they are even discouraged from revealing their jobs to their families! Based on the inspectors’ reviews, a restaurant may receive one to three Michelin stars. Gaining or losing a Michelin star can dramatically affect the restaurant’s success, and these stars have been called the “Oscars” of restaurants. The Michelin guide has also been awarding “Rising Star” to restaurants that could potentially gain stars in the future. What’s better than a guide that has lived over a hundred years and survived two world wars to tell you where to go?
Michelin Red Guides are mostly for restaurants or hotels, while Green Guides include more tourist attractions and a variety of cultural destinations.
MICHELIN STAR RATINGS: One star indicates a very good restaurant in its category, offering cuisine prepared to a consistently high standard. A good place to stop on your journey. Two stars denote excellent cuisine, skillfully and carefully crafted dishes of outstanding quality. Worth a detour. Three stars reward exceptional cuisine where diners eat extremely well, often superbly. Distinctive dishes are precisely executed, using superlative ingredients. Worth a special journey.
MICHELIN RECORDS:
THE FRENCH CHEF JOËL ROBUCHON IS THE CHEF WITH THE MOST MICHELIN STARS, 28 TO BE EXACT. HE WAS ALSO TITLED THE “CHEF OF THE CENTURY” IN 1989.
TOKYO HAS A TOTAL OF 323 STARS GIVEN TO 281 RESTAURANTS, MAKING IT THE CITY WITH THE MOST MICHELIN STARS.
88-YEAR-OLD JIRO ONO, A JAPANESE SUSHI CHEF, IS THE OLDEST MICHELIN THREE STAR CHEF.
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Spirituality Let us firstly explore both concepts from a linguistic point of view.
A MUSLIM'S CAREER: BEING CONTENT VS. AMBITIOUS By Mohammed Faris, Abu Productive
There seems to be an age-old struggle between two forces in people’s mind that is hindering many from achieving their full potential. This is the apparent contradiction between being ambitious versus being content. Both qualities are well respected and even encouraged to have, however when they are brought together in one person’s mind or heart, there seems to be a conflict. More importantly, this dilemma has infected the ummah (society) with the disease of laziness; some say ”Alhamdulillah, I’m content with what I have, why should I be ambitious and strive for more?” I translate this into: “I can’t be bothered to do anything, I just want to live within my comfort zone.” As you can expect, this mind-set is dangerous for the ummah’s growth.
Ambition: Drive, determination, enterprise, initiative, eagerness, motivation, resolve, enthusiasm, zeal, hunger, commitment, a sense of purpose; aspiration, intention, goal, aim, objective, object, purpose, intent, plan, desire, wish, design, target, dream. Contentment: Contentedness, content, satisfaction, gratification, fulfillment, happiness, pleasure, cheerfulness. ease, comfort, well being, peace, equanimity, serenity, tranquility. As you can see, from a definition point of view, there isn’t much of a contradiction between the two concepts. The states of being “ambitious” and “content” seem to serve different aspects of our drive to be the best – one is driving us (ambition), the other is making us enjoy the ride (contentment)! WHERE DOES THE CONTRADICTION LIE? The contradiction lies in our misunderstanding that being content means not wanting to achieve more, and that being ambitious to achieve more is a sign that you’re not content. This is definitely not the case. SO HOW CAN WE RESOLVE THIS IDEA? Let us look into the Quran and Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) to answer this dilemma: Regarding ambition, Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) says in the Quran what means: “And those who pray, “Our Lord! Grant unto us wives and offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous.” [Surat 25 Al-Furqan, Verse 74] And our Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him) said: “The distance between every two levels of Paradise is like the distance between the sky and the Earth, so if you ask Allah for anything, ask Him for the Firdaus, for it is the last part of Paradise and the highest part of Paradise, and at its top there is the Throne
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of Beneficent, and from it gush forth the rivers of Paradise.” [Bukhari, Book #93,
Hadith #519]
Furthermore, in numerous places throughout the Quran, we are told that to achieve Jannah we have to: 1) Have imaan 2) Do righteous works We can now understand that we should be ambitious; however this ambition is to serve the person’s ultimate goal and that is to gain Allah’s pleasure and entering the highest part of Jannah (Paradise). Regarding contentment, Allah says in the Qur’an what means: “Nor strain thine eyes in longing for the things We have given for enjoyment to parties of them, the splendor of the life of this world, through which We test them: but the provision of thy Lord is better and more enduring.” [Surat 20 Taha,
Verse 131]
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) said what means: “Riches does not mean, having a great amount of property, but riches is self-contentment.” (Sahih Bukhari, Book #76, Hadith #453)
The above clearly demonstrates that contentment should be related to the dunya (life) matters and can be reconciled with being ambitious in this life.
“DON’T BE AFRAID TO BE AMBITIOUS FOR OUR UMMAH IN THIS DUNYA, AND FOR YOURSELF IN THE AKHIRAH.”
The following hadith narrated from Abu Hurayrah (May Allah be pleased with him) expresses this balance between ambition and contentment succinctly: “People say that I have narrated many Hadiths (the Prophet’s narrations). Had it not been for two verses in the Qur’an, I would not have narrated a single Hadith, and the verses are: “Verily those who conceal the clear sign and the guidance which We have sent down.. (up to) Most Merciful.” (2:159-160). And no doubt our Muhajir (emigrant) brothers used to be busy in the market with their business (bargains) and our Ansari brothers used to be busy with their property (agriculture). But I (Abu Huraira) used to stick to Allah’s Apostle, content with what will fill my stomach and I used to attend that which they used not to attend and I used to memorize that which they used not to memorize.” (Book #3, Hadith #118) This example of Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) shows that he was ambitious enough to memorize the ahadith (sayings) of the Prophet (Peace and blessings be upon him), yet he was also content with his restricted provision in this world. So in summary, to resolve the dilemma is as follows: Be content with your provision in this dunya (life). But be ambitious about your akhirah (after-life) and never be complacent about your good deeds done for Allah. Aim to achieve more in order to please Allah, in your own practice of Islam and in your service to the ummah (society)– strive for more sincerity, quality and quantity.
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Travel Trends
LAVISHNESS Around the Middle East
The 10 Best Luxury Resorts
By Zareen Muzaffar
If you have limited amount of time before office or school starts and you want to get away from the hectic pace of life, consider some of the beautiful resorts that are not too far away. Make use of the proximity and indulge in the beauty, luxury and decadence these popular resorts have to offer.
1. EMIRATES PALACE, ABU DHABI: Whether it’s for business or for leisure, Emirates Palace is such a beautiful sight. Many international events, conferences and exhibitions take place in this breathtaking resort. With the opulent decor, a range of suites and relaxing spas, Emirates Palace is the perfect place to be for a well deserved getaway.
2. BURJ AL ARAB, DUBAI: Who isn’t familiar with the famous Burj tower. You can enjoy the view up close and personal by staying at the Burj Al Arab. A symbol of power, modernity and beauty, this palatial resort is repeatedly voted as the worlds most luxurious hotel. 3. SHANGRI-LA BAR AL JISSA RESORT, MUSCAT: Muscat, Oman’s capital is just 15 minutes away from this resort. Beautiful deep blue water of the sea of Oman will not let you wander anywhere. Three hotels await you within this resort, all offering their own exceptional services. You can relax at any one of the hotels overlooking the marvelous view.
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4. QASR AL SHARQ, WALDORF ASTORIA, JEDDAH: Situated in Jeddah, this beautiful destination offers nothing but the best. With the ladies only spa by Clarins, visitors can relax and enjoy the great services. Treat your taste buds to the exquisite menu offered at Aromi and Mataam Al Sharq. Indulge in the opulent style at Qasr Al Sharq and retreat into private bliss.
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5. AL AREEN PALACE AND SPA, BAHRAIN: The resort is only 35 minutes from Bahrain International Airport and five minutes away from the world-famous Bahrain International Circuit. Al Areen Palace and Spa is the only all-villa private pool resort in the Arabian Gulf and one of the Middle East's most luxurious hideaways. 6. BAB AL SHAMS DESERT RESORT & SPA, DUBAI: Nestled in the dunes of Dubai, this private resort will take you away from the commotion of city life. Children can enjoy the unique activities lined up for them such as Aladdin’s kids club and Fun for Children. 7. SIX SENSES ZIGHY BAY, OMAN: Do you want the best of both worlds? Look no further because Zighy Bay is the “rugged beauty” of Oman that allows you to experience the culture of Oman and the buzz of UAE. These include a range of traditional and modern attractions from both countries.
8. THE CHEDI MUSCAT, OMAN: The Chedi is the perfect place to be if you want to experience Oman’s uniqueness and beauty. Surrounded by souqs, the desert, dunes and forts, Chedi allows visitors to enjoy leisurely activities, arts and culture, sightseeing and with the newly opened Royal Opera House in Muscat, your trip is guaranteed to be memorable. 64 DESTINATION RIYADH
10. MÖVENPICK HOTEL & RESORT AL BIDA’A, KUWAIT: Movenpick Resort is located close to Kuwait Airport and Kuwait’s largest shopping malls. Surrounded by 200 meters of white sandy beachfront, this resort features some of the best things to do like visiting the Aqua Park, National Museum, Museum of Islamic Art, Scientific Centre and Liberation Tower. Go ahead and experience the range of activities in the heart of Kuwait.
9. KEMPINSKI HOTEL ISHTAR DEAD SEA, JORDAN: This hotel is located perfectly for the adventurers who want to experience the history and learn more about Jordan. Less than three hours away from the hotel is Petra, considered to be Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. There’s a lot more: the Ancient City of Jerash, The Wadi Mujib Gorge, Mount Nebo and Wadi Rum. A wealth of information and knowledge awaits visitors!
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Travel Trends
GLAMPING The Luxurious Outdoors Inhaling the refreshing piney scent, feeling the soft mud under our shoes and biting into sweet s’mores, then dealing with strange slimy bugs, humidity, heat and cooking over an open fire… sounds nice at first but perhaps a little too stressful for us fulltime urban-dwellers. As modern times progress and less people are used to less than comfortable living conditions, a niche has opened up around the globe for nature lovers who aren’t quite used to nature. Glamping (glamorous camping) is the latest way to enjoy the great outdoors in a cozier way. Check out some of the different and unique ways glamping can be an amazing experience.
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The Top Glamping Sites • Glamping.com • Canopyandstars.co.uk • Glampinghub.com • Uniquesleeps.com • Featherdown.co.uk
1. SAFARI TENTS For a romantic, out of Africa type atmosphere, check out the safari tents. They are much more spacious than other accommodations and luxuriously furnished with proper beds and flooring. 66 DESTINATION RIYADH
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2. PODS AND CUBES These futuristic structures take glamping even further and almost eradicate the rustic feel associated with camping. Some are equipped with wood burning stoves or are coolly built for stargazing. 3. TREE HOUSES Yes, tree houses. What could be cooler than being up there with your friends or family, Swiss Family Robinson style enjoying the view, with electricity and running water of course. 4. TIPIS AND YURTS With a small carbon footprint, tough durable fabric, a central wooden fire, these are great alternatives to the basic tent. They’re more spacious, safer against the elements and they're well heated. 5. CARAVANS The caravan is stationary and is luxuriously furnished with a kitchen and bathroom. They can also look like anything from a regular VW van to a wooden gypsy-style caravan cart. DESTINATION RIYADH DESTINATION RIYADH 67
Healthy Living Beauty
IDYLLIC
THE SECRET OF YOUTH IS IN THE IN THE REGENERATIVE POWER HEART OF YOUR SKIN OF ITS STEM CELLS
Amazingly repairs all signs of skin aging: wrinkles, firmness, elasticity, luminosity and comfort. The excellence of its formula lies in its capacity to increase the longevity of stem cells and stimulate the skin rejuvenating functions. A careful selection of flowers and precious stones complete this idyllic treatment that envelops the skin in comfort and renewed youthfulness.
THE FLOWERS AND GEMS DUST COMPLETE THEIR FORMULA: • • • • • •
Nile Lily helps restructure the skin. Pink Lotus unifies the tone and antioxidant. Passion flower adds softness. The diamond promotes radiance of the skin to enhance the reflection of light. Amethyst tone neutralizes redness and conceals. Neutralizes sapphire blues and violets.
SUPREME DAYLIGHT CAVIAR ANTI-AGING DAY REGENERATING CREAM SPF 15 A treatment that provides the regenerating and repairing power of the caviar extract with the addition of the color. Deeply regenerates and renews deteriorated cutaneous structures, giving the skin back its firmness and elasticity. Its tone is adaptable to all skin types, providing a uniform aspect and an immediate natural beauty with solar filters SPF 15. 68 DESTINATION RIYADH
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Dear Destination Readers, As a fitness professional the number one question I get asked by all is…
WHAT DO I EAT? That is a million-dollar question and one that never has the same answer. Before we start I must state that there is a lot of information, research and diets out there today. Yet our population is still getting larger and nutrition based diseases such as diabetes and obesity are rife! WHY? Well In my opinion a diet is not a long-term choice that you want to be in forever. When a person follows a so called diet they will normally outlive it, then return to their old ways and regain and possibly gain more fat than they started with. It is a slippery slope and a dangerous one as well! But that’s another story.
SO FOR THIS MONTH I WANT TO SHARE MY PROFESSIONAL OPINION ON THE FOLLOWING: 1-How to lose weight successfully through nutrition, NOT DIET! 2-How to eat for performance and maintenance. 3-How to eat to gain muscle.
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By Jill Calvert
HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT? Formula- Expend more calories than you consume. Simple? Not so much. Too often I see clients on a severely low calorie diet of as little as 500 calories and are working out two hours a day on the treadmill, (#sigh). WRONG WRONG WRONG! You need to eat the right food and do proper, not excessive exercise.
TIPS • Track calories, energy over two weeks before changing, then adjust with small changes. • Don’t skip breakfast as this may help with overall reduction in daily calories. • I’ve had clients who were snackers and never consume a proper meal. I often try to set that they eat three meals and two snacks. • Exercise the minimum amount initially. I strongly suggest resistance and metabolic training. Short and intense bursts. • Eat more healthy fats and reduce the amount of sugar they consume. Opt for starchy vegetables over grains and keep fruit for after workouts only.
HOW TO EAT FOR PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE? Formula- Eat adequate calories to support daily functions and training. SO now that you have reached your goal weight and you are very happy with your shape, you want to maintain this. Again this can just be hard especially if you have been a yoyo dieter!
TIPS • Monthly checks of body fat. • Daily tracking of intake and how your energy was during your training. This is a great tool and one that I do personally. If my energy is low on the same day each week I can go back to my schedule and see why. Maybe my training has been too much in the run up. So I either reduce training or supplement with more food to support and trail this. Bear in mind it is about trial and error. What works for one may not work for another! HOW TO EAT TO GAIN MUSCLE? A situation that I’m sure everyone reading wants to be in! Well believe it or not, to successfully gain quality weight is EXTREMELY hard. Formulas for quality weight gainconsume more calories than required and TRAIN SMART.
TIPS • Daily tracking of intake and how your energy was during your training. If you are not gaining muscle and improving then make small adjustments, increase calories and look at your strength-training program. • Consume more whole foods in the form of starchy vegetables such as sweet potato, parsnips and rice after training. I tend not to encourage weight gain powders, however I do think that a protein supplement can aid recovery and performance. • Eat calorie dense foods such as nuts, meats and starchy vegetables as they are higher in calories than lettuce, for example. A lot of salad yes will fill you but will not add quality calories to your daily intake. • Train SMART! Resistance training minimum three times a week, working out the whole body with challenging weights to stimulate muscle growth. Adequate recovery and adequate cardiovascular work. Even though you want to gain weight don’t shy away from cardio, just don’t do it everyday. Try two to three times a week for 30 minutes. Opt for HIT training! DESTINATION RIYADH 71
WHEN I MEET A CLIENT WHO WANTS TO LOSE WEIGHT THIS IS WHAT I HAVE THEM DO: For one week track and monitor what they normally eat, track the times and how they felt before and after and also how they feel when they are working out. From there I can gauge how many calories they are consuming and where they are getting them. It is also interesting for them to see either how much or little they are eating. Then I will ask them if their weight has stayed the same for a few weeks. If it has then this is my benchmark of how many calories their body is using to maintain their weight. Their aim is to lose fat. So I initially suggest small changes and reduce calories very little and train SMART. The reason why I aim to make small manageable changes is if you suddenly reduce calories to 500 and exercise seven days a week two hours a day, yes, you will lose a lot of weight, but at some stage it will stall. Why? Because your body got used to it. SO where do you go from there? You have not reached your ideal fat percentage and your muscle mass has dropped. What do you do? You can’t really exercise more or eat less‌ So in my opinion slow steady steps are key.
Stay Healthy,
Jill 72 DESTINATION RIYADH
SO you have heard me say track your intake. There is an application that I recommend called MYFITNESS PAL. There you can input all food and exercise for the days. It breaks down your intake in how much carbohydrate fat and protein you consume and you can also input your exercise. Also you can share it with your friends and Personal Trainer for added support.
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Alem Al-Ibdaa King Abdul Aziz Road Alfa Cassettes Batha Commercial Center Anamel Arts of Ceremics Olaya Main St. Art Line Gallery Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4622573 Arts Al Andalus Center Dar Al Maskukat Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4651166 Eastern Gift House Oruba Plaza My Home Flower King Abdul Aziz Road China Town Euromarche Cool Prince Abdullah Road Fantastic World Thalatheen St. Gift House Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661316 Glft Village King Fahd Road Tel: +966-11-4620219 Heritage Touch Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan Tel: +966-11-4612930 Konouz Tahlia St. Luxury Events Mob: +966-509421214 Magic Art Sahara Mall Occasions Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4654555 Papermoon Sahara Mall Tel: +966-11-4520393 Party Time Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4659101 The Final Touch King Fahd Road
Tel: +966-11-4641023 The Gift Thalatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4615859
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Al Sewaidi Sudair St. Tel: +966-11-4251263 Dar Ben Jawzi Prince Saud bin Mohammed St. Tel: +966-11-2107228 King Abdul Aziz Library King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-4050188 King Fahad National Library King Fahad St. Tel: +966-11-4891455 The Centeral Talking Liberary Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4020997
MUSEUMS & ART VENUES 7 Star Art Gallery Akkariya Buildings Lamsa Exhibition Al Faisaliah Tel: +966-11-2734239 Art Vision Kingdom Centre Tel: +966-11-2112412 The Art Of Photography Abu Bakr Al Sedeeq Road Tel: +966-11-4944614 The Bazaar Akkariya Buildings The Orientalist House Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4634228 Tunisen Antique House Euromarche Village Gallery Thalatheen St. Wonder Castle Corporation Dabbab St. Zamani Art Gallery Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4613057 Zekrayat Frames Tahlia St.
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Al Faisaliah Rosewood Hotel King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-2732000 Hotel Al Khozama Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4654650 Holiday Inn Olaya Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4612000 Madareem Crown Hotel Airport Road Tel: +966-11-2758888 Marriott Riyadh Airport Road Tel: +966-11-4779300 Nayyara Al Raed St. Tel: +966-11-4806655 Sheraton Riyadh King Fahd St. Crossing King Abdulla St. Tel: +966-11-4543300
BALLOONS
World of Balloon Art Safwa Center Tel: +966-542233838
BRIDAL & EVENING DRESSES
Al Falah Tel: +920001678 Airebarcelona Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-2884807 Basma Al Jazaery Orouba St. Mystique Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-11-2112592 Princess Fashion Olaya St. Rusais Center Tel: +966-562289459 Pronovias Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4163410 Silver Dew Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4197153 Rosa Clara Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4652677
BOUTIQUES Baco Design Olaya St. 78 DESTINATION RIYADH
Tel: +966-11-2935633 www.bacodesign.com Balenciaga Centria Mall www.balenciaga.com Bijou Boutique Tel: +966-11-2882601 http://beautebijou.com Blank Boutique Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-2010033 Brioni Olaya St. Harvey Nichols Al Faisaliah Mall Tel: +966-11-2734444 www.harveynichols.com Hoss Intropia Tel: +966-11-4658122 Jacadi Boutique Garanada Center Hayat Mall Sahara Mall www.jacadi.us La-Boutique Al Nahda Road Facebook: La-Boutique Riyadh La Coquette Kingdom Centre (Ladies Floor) Modern Us Designers Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4612079 www.riyadhdress.com Montblanc Boutique King Fahed Road Tel: +966-11-2111080 www.montblanc.com Queen of Spades Al Faisaliah Mall www.queenofspadesstore. com Sada Shop (online) Tel: +966-11-4411940 www.sadashop.com Stache Tel: +966-11-4656333 Terra Eclat Jewellery by Ranyah Seraj Saudi Designer Mob: +966-543768585 Mob: +966-542988187 Email: info@terra-eclat.com Web: www.terra-eclat.com The Art of Living #4 Serecon Building Olaya St.
Tel: +966-11-4610533 www.theartofliving1999.com Z Boutique Garanada Center Olaya Mall
CUSTOM THOBES Ajlan & Bros Olaya Dist. Tel: +966-1-4665555 www.ajlanbros.com Lomar Thobe Localizer Mall Tel: +966-1-2170094 www.lomarthobe.com
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Lollipop Prince Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz St. Mob: +966-508916441 Luxury Events Tel: +966-567893966
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Al Gaba Flowers Orouba St. Mob: +966-502017058 Arawla Musaed Al Angari St. Mob: +966-508085546 Lamar Safwa Center Mob: +966-555505441 Nardeen Mob: +966-507976733 Spring Rose Tel: +966-11-2167777 Spring’s Wedding Musaed Al Angari St. Tel: +966-11-2791024 Style Flower Musaed Al Angari St. Mob: +966-504237071
HOME FURNITURE @ Room Tel: +966-11-2298457
Tel: 966-11-4665111 Glamour Shots Panorama Mall Tel: 966-11-2814326 Souvenir Prince Sultan St. Tel: 966-11-2199919
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SHOPPING CENTERS Al Faisaliyah Mall Olaya Dist. Tel: +966-11-2730000 http://alfaisaliahmall. com Shops: Harvey Nicolas, Al Sawani, Guess, Guess Kids, Renederhy, Replay, Al Homaidi, Armani Exchange, Mango, Nine West, Massimo Dutti, Disgual, Aldo, Sirmass, Nitha, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Micheal Kors, Swarovski, Hugo Boss, Anne Klein, Bally, Rubaiyat, Juicy Couture, Coach, Al Moallim Jewelry, Versace, Red Valentino, Paris Hilton, ZARA, Promod, Max Cafe, Toy Town, Water Lemon, Ganache, Entrecote, 11 A Restaurant, Globe Restaurant Al Qasr Mall Al Swaidi St. Supermarket: Hyper Market Tel: +966-11-4515600 www.alqasrmall.com
Centria Mall Olaya St.
Tel: +966-11-2161111 www.centria.com.sa Shops: Cosmetics/ Perfumes: Bassem Al Qassem, Yas Perfumes Lifestyle &Home Accessories: Amira Travel, Apple, Areej Art Café, Art Of Heritage, Arte Idea, Cacao et Chocolat, ciate, Cities, Frette, Global Store, MCM, Nespresso, Oliviers & Co, Oscar de, Larenta, Selections, Tanagra, TeaGschwendner Jewelery / Watches: Baby Fitaihi, Cartier, Chaumet, Fitaihi Junior, Pink diamond jewelry, Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Fashion: Atelier Aimee, Athaa Couture, Avanti, Balenciaga, Blumarine, Burberry, Catherine Malandrion, Celine, Chaumet, Era Boutique, Fendi, Gucci, ICE BERG, Koftan, Liu Jo, Marc Jacobs, Paul & Shark, Perdu, Shalky, Vibe Gent’s Fashion: Burberry, Fendi, Gucci, ICE ICEBERG, Marc Jacobs, Paul & Shark, Porsche-design Children’s Fashion: Armani Junior, Burberry, Fendi, Petit Bateau, pynkiss, Rubaiyat Fashion Accessories: Anya Hindmarch,
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Ayar Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4612757 ChenOne Home Olaya St. Cities Centria Mall Tel: +966-11-2180007 Dar Al Hadaya Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2155550 Hoshan Furniture Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2933939 Ikea East Ring RoadExit 16 Tel: +966-11-2442233 Jazira Interiors King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-4632631 Jazira Projects King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-4632631 KA International King Fahad Road Tel: +920001216 Miladora Furniture King Fahad Road Tel: +920003277 Morocco Line Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2816612 Razin Tahlia St. The Clasics Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4611888 The White House King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-4615332 Traditionals King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-2012300
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Jimmy Choo, LUCIANO PADOVAN, Manolo Blahnik, Nomination, Porschedesign, Sergio, Tods, Vibe Fine Dining: Laduree, La Vella, Le Notre, Lusin, The Noodle House Garanada Center East Ring Road, Exit 9 Tel: +966-11-2534990 www.granadacenter. com.sa Supermarket: Carrefour Shops: Abaya: Luxury Fashion, Style Way, Bokanan, Bedoon Essm, Twaila, Hirayer, Strass, Sky Star, Night Bird, Marent, Justice Accessories: Alexi Androtti, Golden Accessories, Lady Selection, Parfois, Tatto Tatti, Danat, Dalya Accessories, Zerga, Claries, Extra, H & M, Paris Gallery, Tchibo prozente, Debenhams, Red Tags, Zara, Marks & Spencers Children Wear/ Maternity: Okaidi @ Obaibi, Okyce, Pumkin Patch, Benetton, Tape Aloel, Sarjent Major, Sun Kids, Coccodrillo, Nino Felis, Why and 1/2, Al Sawani Kids,
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B-Bush, Calvin Klein Kids, DU Pareil Au Meme, Biscoti, Ikks kids & Junior, Jaccadi, Guess Kids, Idexe, Mother care, Orchestra. Coffee shop: Coffee Lawien, Cinnabon, Costa Coffee, Dr Cafe, Dippingo, Krispy Kreme, Starbucks, Cinnzeo, Manuel Cafe Cosmetic/Perfume/Body care: Al Shaya Perfumes, Arabian Oud, Al Majid perfumes, Anfasic Dokhoon, Body Shop, Body center, Cinma, Eva Rocheh, Faces, GNC, MAC, Mikyajy, Natural Care, Natural Looks, Nectar, L’occitane, Sensi Kids, Shuks, Vava Voom, Zohoor Alreef Fashion: Adolfo Dominguez, Attitude, Express, Esprit, Evans, F&F, Origem, Pocho, Bershka, BSB, Giordano, Jacqueline RIU, Dorothy Perkins, Guess, Callipoe, Lacoste, Natural treasure, Oasis, Al Yashmac, Qasmyah After 11, Etam 123, Body action, Bella Donna, Promod, Top Shop, Top Man, Top tato, Trucco, Timberland, Terranova, Goelia, Jaa Elina, Gerry weber, Derhy, River island, Rafid, Reds, Samueal & Kevin, Salsa Jeans, Stradivarius, Sheyar, Fruscio, Feel Free, Coast, Cache Cache, Liz clairborne, Marwah, Marahel Alamomah, Socks Collection, Destination Maternity, Montania, Malameh Sharqeyah, Mexx, NEXT, New Look, Wahat Algalabia, Adidas, Atheletes Foot, Go Sport, Sun & Sand sports,
Columbia Sports, Barakat Optical, Magrabi Optical, Sunglass Exchange, Vision Express, Etam Lingerie, Oysho, Bodique, Flower, Nayomi, La Senza, Womens Secret, Milano, Geox, Payless, Bonia Fast Food: Alsaje Alreafe, Baskin Robbins, Pizza Inn, Bliss House, Burger King, Broasted Expresss, Paninos, Tuscan, Tako Hut, Trios, Texas Chicken, Taji indian, D Ocean, Dajen, Sbarro, Shawarman, Aladdin, Crepe World, Fresh Berry, Canton Express, Kudu, Cone Zone, London Fish & Chips, Mcdonalds, Mongo, Herfy, Anatolia, Steak House, Yogen Fruz, The Yummy cookie, Jello for sweets, Pink Berry Hayat Mall King Abdul Aziz Road Tel: +966-11-2057401 www.hayat-mall.com Supermarket: Danube Hypermarket Shops: Popular brands (Hayat: New Look, Zara, Lacoste, Al-Sawani, Paris Gallery Applebee’s, Best Fish & Chips, Fresh & Tangy, Tony Roma’s, Santino’s Kingdom Center Olaya Dist. Tel: +966-11-2112222 www.kingdomcentre. com.sa
Shops: Fashion: Debenhams, Saks Fifth Avenue, Just Cavalli, BLoom, Konplott, Emporio Armani, Givenchy, Feminine Lingerie, Lulu Abaya, Claire’s, Tara 2, Franchisco Piazzia, Malhas, Podium, Kenzo, D & G, Reminiscense, Chanel, Giorgio Armani, Abait Aldar, Boudoir, Sara Fashion, La Senza, Oysho, Nine West, Rubaiyat, Eclat, Mystique, Cortefiel, CUSTO BARCELONA, Moschino, Ralph Lauren, Paul Smith, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Burberry, Salvatore Ferregamo, Etro, Zara, Sirmass, Al Marose, Hamilton, Voyage, Nine West, Bottega Veneta, Coach, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Mont Blanc, Loewe, Aldo, Zara Home Jewelery: PG Watch Gallery, Al Moallim Jewellery (Tiffany’s), Al Fardan Jewelry, Claire’s, Al Rokn Al-Mamiez, La Mia Casa, Hanine Jewelery, Joly Food: Retro Lounge, Poplars, RLounge, Tango Coffee, Starbucks, Planet Hollywood, PAIND’OR, Parados, House Of Iranian Cuisine, London Fish N` Chips, Kabab-ji, Samurai, Aladdin, Crepe De La Cream, KFC, Diet Center, Tako hut, Baskin
Robbins, Little Caesar, Herfy, Patchi, Bateel, Tarwia, Panino’s, Canton, Kudu, Italian Corner, Crispy Cream, Tout Gouter, Swarmer, Dippingo, Erbario Toscano, Paeonia, Fresh As Fresh, Saadein, House of Donuts, Surf City Squeeze, Fat Burger, Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Hagen Dazs, Cookies N` Cream, Al Reefai, Tea Geschwender, Looz & Jooz, Gold Gourmet, Paeonia Localizer Mall Prince Mohammed ibn Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-2178999 Shops: Amore, Appetit Kitchen, Armani Exchange, Bateel, Bepiano, Buffalo’s, Celio, Fitness First, Flutter Of Flurry, Lomar Thobe, Manoosha, Outback Steakhouse, Outlet Moda, Pastalita, Quick Silver, Second Cup, Super Fresh, The Blue Age, The Diamond Cafe, Vapiano, Zyng Panorama Mall Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2814950 www.panorama-mall.com Supermarket: Danube Shops: Cacao Sampaka, Cafe Pascucci, Coach, Curves Gym, Etre, Glamour Shots, Global Store, Home Sweet Home, iZone, McDonald’s, Papparoti, Sephora, Tommy Hilfiger, Tous, Trader Vics, Uterque,
Rimal Center East Ring Road Tel: +966-11-2441004 Riyadh Gallery King Fahd Road Supermarket: Hyper Panda Tel: +966-11-2078111 www.riyadhgallery.com Shops: 4ever 2 1, Accessorize, Al Gazali Jewlery, Al Qurashi Jewlrey, Baby Fitaihi, Body Action, Banana Republic, Bershika, GAP, Centrepoint, Cinabbon, Citymax, Cortifiel, Costa Coffee, Debenhams, Disugual, H&M, Krispy Kreme, La Senza, Marks & Spenser, Massimo Dutti, Mexx, Mikyajy, Mother Care, Nectar, New Look, New Yorker, Next, Koton, Oysho, Pierre Cardin, Promod, Samuel & Kevin, Sephora, Starbucks, Swatch, Swiss Corner, The Body Shop, The Crepe Cafe, Zara, Zohoor Alreef Sahara Mall National Guard St. Tel: +966-11-4520300 www.saharamall.com.sa Supermarket: Tamimi Market Shops: Aldo, Al Saaj Al Reefi, Arabian Oud, Auntie Annies, Barber, Baskin Robbins, Bebe, Ben’s Cookies, Bershka, Blanco, Burger King, Cafe Ceramique, Canton, Cheese Cake, Cinnabon, Claires, Coffee Taste, Corn in a Cup, Costa Blanca, Debenhams, DKNY, Esprit, Etam, Evans, Express, FG4, Fuddruckers, Guess, H&M, Mama & Papa, Mango, Miss Selfridge, Toy Town
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Chilis Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2934849 Grilled Bell Pepper Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2814747 Johnny Rockets Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2016667 Outback Steakhouse Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2174633 Steak House Al Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4649638 The Pancake House King Fahd Road Tel: +966-11-2016816 Tony Romas Hayat Mall Tel: +966-11-4649178
COFFEE & TEA SHOPS Areej Art Cafe Centria Mall Tel: +966-11-4162990 Bateel Across Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2936240 Cafe Blanc Prince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-4633426 Cafe Pascucci Tahllia Tel: +966-11-4620555 Colony Coffee Sultan Bin Salman St. Tel: +966-597452311 Diwan Cafe Olaya St. 966-11-4833595 Java Cafe Old Airport Road Tel: +966-11-4773582 Maui Wowi Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4616363 Papparoti Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2936452
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Pardon Cafe Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4 160933 Richony Makkah Road Tel: +966-11-8801062 Shangai Cafe Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2934734 Tea Lounge Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115000 The Diamond Cafe Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2170125 Tutti Cafe Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2160666 Versai Cafe Exit 4 Tel: +966-11-4703853 YmmY Riyadh Gallery Mob: +966-553333998
SWEETS/ DESSERTS & BAKERIES
Al Hallab Tel: +966-11-4725559 Anoosh Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4609588 Al Rabwa Tel: +966-11-4971649 Al Hamra Tel: +966-11-2784297 Al Bade’ah Tel: +996-11-2679689 Khurais Road Tel: +996-11-2080833 Ben’s Cookies Exit 7 Tel: +966-11-2084862 Cookies N’ Cream Faisalyah Mall Crepaway Bustan Center,Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2010505 Diplomat
Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4652411 Dixie Cream Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661192 Edible Arrangements Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-4643131 French Corner Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4645322 Golden Brown Bakery Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-569337314 Kabbani Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4816892 Kitsch Cupcakes Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4633838 Krispy Kreme Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4610409 Laduree Centria Mall Tel: +966-11-2885075 Le Croissant Shop Sulaimania, Al-Ameer Mamdouh St. Tel: +966-11-4655328 Maya Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2113311 Munch Bakery Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +920015010 Pane Piatto Al Thalateen St Tel: +966-11-4168882 Salehia Dates King Fahad Road Tel: +(800) 430-8888 Sugar Dreamin Khurais Road. Tel: +966-553383749 Sugar Sprinkles Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2290505 Talah For Dates Oruba St.
Tel: +966-11-2173303 Tmreya Prince Sultan St. Tel: +920000652 Torta & more Al Hassan Ben Ali St. Tel: +966-11-2080003 Wooden Bakery Intersection of Saleh El Din Al Ayoubi St. Tel: +966-11-4725559 Yummy Tummy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4538720
INTERNATIONAL Al Bustan Sheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-11-4543300 Al Dana Holiday Inn Hotel Tel: +966-11-4612000 Al Diwan Al Sahara Hotel Tel: +966-11-2204500 Al Orjouan Makkah Road, inside The Ritz Tel: +966-11-8028020 Centro Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4658488 Cafe Ceramique Sahara Mall Tel: +966-11-4520677 Cocos Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2939444 Cristal Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222 Elements Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115500 Hediard Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2173933 La Brasserie Al Faisaliah Tower Tel: +966-11-2732222
ITALIAN
bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-2172288 Pizza Era King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-4542233 Pizza Inn Dabbab St., Opposite Medical City Tel: +920001601 Pizza Roma Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4629032 Pizza Stockholm King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-11-2811888 Quattro Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115599 Roma Mussa Bin Nusair St. Tel: +966-11-4641133 Roma Way Al Rabwah, Othaim Mall Tel: +966-11-4624339 Tel: +920000129 Al Forno Rosso L Casta King Abdullah Road Four Seasons Hotel Mob: +966-558442255 Al Rahmaniya Dist. Tel: +966-11-4198016 Tel: +966-11-2115500 Amore Rossopomodoro La Cucina Tahlia St., Olaya Tahlia St. Al Faisaliah Hotel Intersection Tel: +966-11-4653082 Tel: +966-11-2732222 Tel: +966-11-2939565 Santino’s Anthurium La Piazza Abdulla Alhamdan St. Sheraton Riyadh, King Hayat Mall Tel: +966-11-2057497 Tel: +966-11-4661473 Abdullah Road Azzurro Tel: +966-11-4543300 Squisito King Fahad Road, The Ritz Carlton Hotel Liolimpo Across ovotel Tel: +966-11-8028020 Al Dabab St. Cento Per Cento Tel: +966-11-4166222 Tel: +966-11-2160111 SPAZIO 77 Olaya Road, Behind Jarir MBCo Tel: +966-11-4644159 Abdullah bin Sulaiman 77th floor in kingdom tower-Riyadh Da Pino Al Hamdan St. Al Khozama Center Tel: +966-11-2936506 Tel: +966-11-2111888 Tel: +966-11-2111181 Tel: +966-11-2732222 Nino The Pizza Company L’Olivio Tahlia St. Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2016662 Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4642952 Tel: +966-11-4634240 Piatto Il Gabbiano Exit 5, Northern Ring Vecchia Roma Olaya Dist. Road Al Sulamaniyyah Tel: +966-11-4616066 Tel: +966-11-2006868 Z Pizza La Campagna Pizzeria Napoli King Abdullah Road Tahlia St. Prince Mohammed Tel: +966-11-4881199
RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY
Lobby Lounge Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115591 Living Colors Faisaliyah Tower Tel: +966-11-2734410 Mirage Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4834127 Oasis Grill Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Tel: +966-11-2935533 Panoramic Makarem Riyadh Hotel Tel: +966-11-2204500 Pavillion Intercontinental Hotel Tel: +966-11-4655000 Russian Corner Olaya, Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4658387 Senses-LuthanTel: +966-11-4807799 Sizzler House Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661133 Spazio Kingdom Tower-77th Floor Tel:+966-11-2111180 The Globe Al Faisaliah Tower Tel:+966-11-2732222 The Lounge Sheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Road Tel:+966-11-4543300 The Windrose Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel:+966-11-2732222 Trader Vics Panorama Mall Tel:+966-11-2814782 Waterlemon Tahlia St. Tel:+966-11-2194444
DESTINATION RIYADH 83
ORIENTAL KOREAN:
Korean Palace Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4198878
INDIAN:
Olaya Dist. Tel: +966-11-4645136 Gulf Royal Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4631622 Mirage Restaurant Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4834127 Noodle House Centria Mall, Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2939969 Peking Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4765250 Seasons Madina St., Exit 28 Taal Olaya Dist. Tel: +966-11-2734383 Yummy Wok Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4889166
Aladdin Kingdom Center Tel: +966-11-2112150 Crown Garden Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4616334 Avadh Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4654109 Copper Chandni Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4167000 Darbar Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2930249 Indian Garden Riyadh Gallery Tel: +966-11-2161112 JAPANESE: Indian Style Furusato Sheikh Abdullah Tahlia St. AlAngary St. Tel: +966-11-4561138 Tel: +966-11-4657648 Indian Summer Samurai Suliamaniyah Faisaliah Mall and Tel: +966-11-4652328 Kingdom Mall Red Onion Tel: +966-11-2734386 Olaya St. Shogun Tel: +966-11-2176644 Radisson Blu Hotel Tamarind Prince Faisal Bin Turki St. Tel: +966-11-4791234 Tel: +966-11-4738770 Sushi Yoshi Al Dabab St. Tandoor Al Ahsa St Tel: +966-11-8120055 Tel: +966-11-4734531 Tokyo Tulaitelah Al Ouruba St. Al Wazarat Dist. Tel: +966-11-4605672 Tel: +966-11-4082968 Hayat CHINESE: Prince Mansoor bin Canton AbdulAziz St. Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4042655 Tel: +966-11-4520584 Khan’s Chinese Golden Palace Abdullah bin Sulaiman Olaya Dist. Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4655127 Tel: +966-11-2937880 Golden Dragon 84 DESTINATION RIYADH
La Sani King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-4655666 Marhaba Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4622070
MIDDLEEASTERN Abdul Wahab Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2934111 Al Haj Dawood Imam Saud St. Tel: +966-11-4943691 Al Mansaf Al Sulamaniyya Tel: +966-11-4630345 Al Nakheel Al Khozama Center Tel: +966-11-4654650 Al Naseem Marriott Hotel Tel: +966-11-4779300 Cafe Blanc Prince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-4633426 Eatzah Al Ghaz St. Mob: +966-531224433 Fairouz Garden King Fahad St. Tel: +966-11-2167171 Gad Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4641212 Garden Barbecue Hotel Al Khozama Tel: +966-11-2732222 Ghouzi Al Rawdah, Khuraish St. Tel: +966-11-4934162 Karam Beirut Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4161717 Koshary Express Jarir St. Tel: +966-11-4728881 Lebanese Corner Olaya (Talateen St.)
Mama Noura Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4622195 Mareez King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-11-4508877 Shawermama Abdullah Bin Rawaha St Tel: +966-11-2936644 Shawerma House Prince Mamdouh St. Tel: +966-11-2191999 Sit AlSham Prince Sultan St. Tel: +920000399 Yamal Al Sham Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4613292
ARMENIAN Al Mayass Oasis Complex, Orouba Road Mob: +966-503753333 Lusin Restaurant Centeria Mall. Tel: +966-11-2939800
MEXICAN Buffalo’s Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2792123 El Chico’s Exit 5 Tel: +966-11-4640385 Fajita Avenue Al Hamra Tel: +966-11-4644999 Tako Hut Faisaliyyah Mall Tel: 920000129
FRENCH Apetit Kitchen Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-465649 1
Cafe Lenotre Centria Mall. Tel: +966-11-2791108 L’ecluse Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4657648 Le Relais de l’Entrecote Almas Plaza. Tel: +966-11-4615058
TURKISH Anatolia Turkish Grill Granada Mall. Tel: +966-11-2535527 Assaraya Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4649336 Caravan Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4658856 Köşebaşı Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2886418
SAUDI
Al Sudda Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4800111 Shawaya House Khalid Bin Al Waleed St. Mob: +966-557819214 Sheikh Al Mandy Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4644099
BRAZILIAN
IL Terrazzo Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222
FAST FOOD
Al Tazaj King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-11-2254769 Baby Burger Imam Road Tel: +966-11-4941129 Breakfast to Breakfast Tahliah St.
Tel: +966-11-2178233 Buffalo’s Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2792123 Burgerizzr King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-4874477 Burger Hut Al Munisiyah, Al Thumamah Road Mob: +966-545356463 Burger King Al Ahsaa Road Tel: +966-11-4732506 Elevation Burger Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2885859
Fatburger Bustan Center, Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2154176 Golden Saj Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4807441 Hardee’s Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-2929900 Herfy Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4816826 Hotdog Express Al Ahsaa St. Tel: +966-11-2912565 Hungry Burger
Tel: +966-11-5485999 Jan Burger King Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +920006765 Jollibee 2nd Floor, Alrajhi Building Tel: +966-11-4057420 Johnny Rockets Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2016667 KFC Takhasoussi St. Tel: +920021111 Kudu Al Muhamadiyyah Dist. Tel: +920006999 Little Caesars Al Ahsa St. Tel: +966-11-4765112 Mama Noura Dabab St., Suleimania Tel: +966-11-4628144 Manoosha Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2190491 McDonald’s Al Ahsaa Road Tel: +920000001 My Burger Imam Mohamed bn Saud Road-Exit 9 Tel: +966-11-4503324 My Way Uruba St. Tel: +966-11-4643824 Panini Prince Turki Al’awl Road Tel: +966-11-4809909 Panino’s Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2734388 DESTINATION RIYADH 85
Penguin Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4829843 Quiznos Sub King Saud University Tel: +966-11-4824741 Saj Al Balad Jaber St., King saud Universty Shuneez Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-4648989 Texas Chicken Turki bin Abdulaziz Road Tel: +966-11-2545454 The Sandwich Company King Abdullah Road Mob: +966-558442255 Amo Hamza Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2316148 Dr. Ocean Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4708647 Doe King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-11-4887080 Fountain Fish Al Malaz Dist. Tel: +966-11-2158888 London Fish & Chips Tel: +966-11-2102480 Jasmin White Palace White Palace Hotel Tel: +966-11-4787800
FUSION
Pizza Fusion Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4633329
CHOCOLATES Alpina Chocolate King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-2013452 Cannelle 86 DESTINATION RIYADH
Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-4664491 Chocolate Dream - Candy Bouquet Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4197237 Chocolate Studio Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4657476 Chocoline Olaya Main Road Tel: +966-11-4641172 Ganache Faisaliyyah Mall Tel: +966-11-2734337 Kalimat Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-2885511 La Bouchee Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-2190099 Lateen Tel: +920011999 Le Notre Boutique Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-4651465 La Reine Chocolate Ubadah bin Samit St. Tel: +966-11-2272000 Patchi Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4834464 So Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4629229 Synphytun Chocolate Tel: +966-11-2931813
ICE CREAM Baskin Robbins Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4801138 Fresh Berry Garnada Mall
Tel: +966-11-2535587 Fresh & Tangy Hayat Mall Mob: +966-559333344 Pink Berry Garnada Mall Tel: +966-11-2534783
IRANIAN
Sheraz Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Bin Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4655886
NOTES
Sea View Shisha Play Area Delivery Wi-Fi Outdoor Seating
Tel: +966-11-4782140
Nas Air
Air Arabia
www.flyethiopian.com
Tel: +966-11-2171800
Etihad Airways
www.flynas.com
Tel: +966-11-4197722
Olympic Air
www.etihadairways.com
Tel: +966-11-4644596
Garuda Indonesia
www.olympicair.com
Tel: 920013322 www.airarabia.com Air Canada Tel: +966-11-4772228 http://www.aircanada.ca/ Air France Tel: +966-11-2885218 http://www.airfrance.com/ Air India Tel: +966-11-4786409 http://www.airindia.com/ Air Nigeria Tel: +966-11-4626165 www.myairnigeria.com American Airlines–AA Tel: +966-11-4625993 www.aa.com Biman Bangladesh Airlines Tel: +966-11-4623537 www.biman-airlines.com British Airways Tel: +966-11-4645550 www.britishairways.com Cyprus Airways Tel: +966-11-4640391 www.cyprusair.com Delta Airlines Tel: +966-11-4613688 www.delta.com Egypt Air Tel: +966-11-4784004 www.egyptair.com Emirates Airlines Tel: +966-11-4655485 www.emirates.com Ethiopian Airlines
Tel: +966-11-2937690
Oman Air www.garuda-indonesia.com Tel: +966-11-4733133 Germanwings Airlines www.omanair.com Tel: +966-11-4632004
Pakistan International Airlines
www.germanwings.com
Tel: +966-11-4659600
Gulf Air
www.piac.com.pk
Tel: +966-11-4626666
Philippine Airlines
www.gulfair.com
Tel: +966-11-2160530
Japan Airlines–JAL
www.philippineairlines.com
Tel: +966-11-4645056
Qantas Airways
www.jal.com
Tel: +966-11-4772228
Kenya Airways
www.qantas.com.au
Tel: +966-11-4772228
Qatar Airways
www.kenya-airways.com
Tel: +966-11-21180424
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
www.qatarairways.com
Tel: +966-11-4771026
Royal Air Morocco
www.klm.com
Tel: +966-11-47741100
Korean Air
http://www.royalairmaroc.
Tel: +966-11-4658222
com/
www.koreanair.com
Royal Jordanian Airlines
Kuwait Airways
Tel: +966-11-2180850
Tel: +966-11-4631218
www.rj.com
www.kuwait-airways.com
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Lufthansa
Tel: +920022222
Tel: +966-11-2202686
www.saudiairlines.com
www.lufthansa.com
Singapore Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Tel: +966-11-4734102
Tel: +966-11-4784039
www.singaporeair.com
www.malaysiaairlines.com
South African Airways – SAA
Middle East Airlines – MEA
Tel: +966-11-4633133
Tel: +966-11-4614670
www.flysaa.com
www.mea.com.lb
SriLankan Airlines
TRAVEL DIRECTORY
AIRLINES
DESTINATION RIYADH 87
www.srilankan.lk Sudan Airways Tel: +966-11-4720040 www.sudanair.com Swiss Air Tel: +966-11-4789745 www.swissair.com TAM Brazilian Airlines Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.tam.com.br TAROM Romanian Airlines Tel: +966-11-8787272 www.tarom.ro Thai Airways Tel: +966-11-4766766 www.thaiairways.com Tunis Air Tel: +966-11-4626165 www.tunisair.com Turkish Airlines Tel: +966-11-4000287 www.turkishairlines.com United Airlines Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.united.com Yemenia Airways Tel: +966-11-4039282 www.yemenia.com
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Tel: +966-11-4055900
Tel: +966-11-4507176
Al Ehsan Travel & Tourism
Kingdom Wings Travel Agency
Tel: +966-11-4537049
Tel: +966-11-4625544
Al Fursan Travel & Tourisam
My Holiday Travel & Tourism
Tel: +966-11-4612020 Al Mouwasat Travel
Tel: +920010087
Tel: +966-11-4160580
Rixon Tour Network
Al Naiem Travel & Tourism
Tel: +920029993
Tel: +966-11-4655698
http://www.myrtn.com
Al Rajhi Travel
Travel Port
Tel: +966-11-4566900
Tel: +966-11-4163810
Al Sarh Travel & Tourism
www.travelport.com/middle-east
Tel: +966-11-4941111
Zahid Travel Group
http://www.alsarh.com.sa
Tel: +966-11-4602829
Al Sager Travel Agency
www.zahidtravel.com
Tel: +966-11-4827979
The Orientalist House
Al Sarah Travel
Tel: +966-11-4634228
Tel: +966-11-4647480
Top Travel
Al Sarh Travel Agency
Tel: +966-11-4641969
Tel: +966-11-4627000
Tunisen Antique House
Al Tashelat Travels
Tel: +966-11-4825247
Tel: +966-11-4034477
Village Gallery
Al Tayyar Travel Group
Tel: +966-11-4631089
Tel: +966-11-4633133
Wonder Castle Corporation
www.altayyargroup.com
Tel: +966-11-2790482
Al Rasheed Awnings Factory
Zahran Air Travel & Cargo Co.
Tel: +966-11-4059031
Tel: +966-11-4659614
www.myholiday.com.sa
Al Romaizan Travel Agency
Zamani Art Gallery
ABC Travel Agency & Cargo
Tel: +966-11-4652100
Tel: +966-11-4613057
Tel: +966-11-4631600
www.romaizan.com
Zekrayat Frames
Ace Travel
Amjad Travel & Tourism
Tel: +966-11-4661196
Tel: +966-11-4648701
Tel: +966-11-41161737
www.ace-travel.com
www.amjadtravel.com
HOTELS
Al Abbad Travel Agency
Fursan Travel
Al Faisaliah Rosewood Hotel
Tel: +966-11-4778736
Tel: +920000442
King Fahad Road
Al Ahmadiah Travel
www.fursan.com.sa
Tel: +966-11-2732000
Tel: +966-11-4656668
Haya Tour
Al Khozama Hotel
Al Ajmi Travel Services
Alnozha District
Olaya Road
88 DESTINATION RIYADH
Tel: +966-11-4807799
Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel
Madareem Crown Hotel
Orubah Road
King Khalid International
Tel: +966-11-2834777
Airport Road
Coral Gulf Riyadh
Tel: +966-11-2758888
King Abdul Aziz St.,
Makarim Riyadh Hotel
Ministries Area
Near To King Khalid
Tel: +966-11-4121000
International Airport
Corp Executive Deira Hotel
Tel: +966-11-2204500
Al Batha Street
Mena Grand - Khaldia
Tel: +966-11-4141500
Khazzan St.
Courtyard Riyadh Diplomatic
(Immam Faisal bin Turki)
Quarter
Tel: +966-11-2682222
Al-Hada Dist., Abdullah bin
Novotel Alanoud
Hothafa St.
King Fahd Road
Tel: +966-11-2817300
Tel: +966-11-2882323
Crowne Plaza Hotel Riyadh
Radisson Blu Hotel
Minha
Al Mubarakiah Plaza -
Old Airport Road
King Abdul Aziz St.
Tel: +966-11-8749200
Tel: +966-11-4791234
Four Seasons Hotel
Riyadh Marriott Hotel
Kingdom Center
Al Maather St.
Tel: +966-11-2115000
Tel: +966-11-4779300
Golden Tulip Andalusia
Riyadh Palace Hotel
Olaya Road
Ministries Area
Tel: +966-11-4611000
Tel: +966-11-4054444
Holiday Inn Riyadh Izdihar
Sheraton Riyadh Hotel &
Abdulwahab Bin Abdullah St.
Towers
Unit One
Olaya Junction of King
Tel: +966-11-4625000
Fahad and King Abdullah
InterContinental Riyadh
Road
Al Maather St.
Tel: +966-11-4543300
Tel: +966-11-4655000
The Ritz-Ca rlton Riyadh
Luthan Hotel And Spa -
Hada Area, Makkah Road
A Women Only Hotel
Tel: +966-11-8028020
Urubah Road
TRAVEL DIRECTORY
Tel: +966-11-4654650
NOTES
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drinfo@rummancompany.com DESTINATION RIYADH 89
HEALTH DIRECTORY
Research Centre Al Zahrawi St. ABAS Medical Group Tel: +966-11-4647272 Al Rawda-Al Hamra-Al Dabab www.kfshrc.edu.sa Tel: +920000172 King Khaled Eye Specialist ADMA Hospital Makkah Road Oruba Branch St. Tel: +966-11-4660000 Tel: +966-11-4821234 Alamal Complex for Mental www.kkesh.med.sa Health King Saud Medical City Al Khuzami Dist. Al Imam Abdul Aziz ibn Saud St. Tel: +966-11-4804548 Tel: +966-11-4355555 www.alamal.med.sa www.ksmc.med.sa Al Falah International Maghrabi Hospital Hospital Tel: +966-11-4455049 Tel: +966-11-4463737 www.maghrabi.com.sa www.alfalah.com.sa National Guard Health Al Hammadi Hospital King Abdulaziz Medical City Khalid ibn Yazid ibn Muawiyah St. Tel: +966-11-8011111 Tel: +966-11-4643312 www.ngha.med.sa www.hammadi.com OBIED Specialized Hospital Al Jafel Hospital Al Farazdaq Road Western Ring Road Tel: +966-11-4767222 Tel: +966-11-4322222 Prince Sultan Cardiac Center www.aljafelhospital.com Makkah Road Al Mishari Hospital Tel: +966-11-4783000 Tel: +966-11-4657700 www.pscc.med.sa Al Mouwasat Hospital Riyadh Care Hospital Western Ring Road, Exit 114 Tel: +966-11-4933000 Tel: +966-11-4455555 www.riyadhcare.com Dallah Hospital Riyadh Military Hospital Tel: +966-11-4720777 Makkah Road Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Mishari Tel: +966-11-4791000 Hospital www.rmh.med.sa Olaya Dist. S.B.H Tel: +966-11-4657700 King Fahad Road http://drabdulrahmanalmishari. Tel: +966-11-4636666 com.sa Saudi German Hospitals Group Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib King Fahad Road Olaya Medical Complex Tel: +966-11-2685555 Tel: +966-11-4622224 http://ryd.sghgroup.com.sa www.drsulaimanalhabib.com Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Green Crescent Hospital Humanitarian City Abdul Malik Bin Marwan St. Exit 6, Banban, Qassim Highway Tel: +966-11-4644434 North www.gch.com.sa Tel: +966-11-5620000 Kingdom Hospital www.humanitariancity.org.sa Tel: +966-11-2751111 Specialized M.C.H www.khccgroup.com King Fahad Road King Abdulaziz University Tel: +966-11-41164000 Hospital King Abdul Aziz Road www.smc.com.sa Tel: +966-11-4775524 www.medicine.ksu.edu.sa King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) Makkah Road Adhwaa Al Seha Tel: +8001277000 Takhassusi St. King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Tel: +966-11-4887455
HOSPITALS
PHARMACIES
90 DESTINATION RIYADH
Al Dimishqi Pharmacy Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-11-4707887 Al Farabi Pharmacy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4880843 Al Hozaimi Ibn Sulaiman Commercial Center Tel: +966-11-4722054 Al Jallab Pharmacy Jamal Center Tel: +966-11-4022417 Al Jaza Pharmacy Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4642072 Al Lizam Pharmacy Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4655595 Al Mowasa 3 Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-11-4568598 Al Mutanabbi Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-2910981 Al Olaya Pharmacy Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-46411501 Al Raja Pharmacy No 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4624942 Al Rawabi Pharmacy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4828028 Al Riyadh Pharmacy Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4643108 Al Saggaf Pharmacy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4640716 Al Saggaf Pharmacy 25 Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4645274 Al Shameeah Pharmacy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4880595 Al Teriaq Pharmacy Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-11-4828289 Al Thalatheen Pharmacy Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4623529 Al Shamsia Pharmacy Jamal Center Tel: +966-11-4057296 Arac Health Care Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4645107 Asir Pharmacy
Wardat Al-Oroba Pharmacy Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4622904 Whites Pharmacy Tel: +966-11-2886877 / 4895994/ 4897750/ 4897751 www.whites.net Zahrat Al Rawda Pharmacy Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-11-4804935 Zahrat Sami Pharmacy Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4653060
CLINICS
Attadawe King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-11-2780211 Consulting Center Tel: +966-11-4555545 Czech Center Infront of King Saud University Tel: +920002737 ENT Center Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4802229 Mayiez Medical Center Olaya Tel: +966-11-2169999 Pearl’s Smile Center Sulaimaniya Al Safeer Tel: +966-11-4646334 Tel: +966-11-2050810 Riyadh Medical Center Apollo Orouba St. Tel: +920027070 Tel: +966-11-4653060 Ayan Consultative Center Saudi Sugeons Center King Fahad Road Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2725555 Tel: +966-11-4653030 Ayma Consultative Center SSC King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-11-2335000 Tel: +966-11-2635555 Uranus Medical Center Beauty Corner Orouba St. King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-4657000 Tel: +966-543300557 White Wing Medical www.beautycorner.co Takhassusi St. Four Spa Tel: +966-11-4834286 Mob: +966-504440859 www.www.four.com.sa Malesa Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4888831 Med Art Clinics Apple Fitness Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4538800 Tel: +920000045 Body Masters Obagi Hospital Tel: +920000626 / Makkah Road Tel: +966-11-4875531 Tel: +966-11-4627111 Fitness Time Platinium Tel: 920003131 Khurais Road Gold’s Gym Tel: +966-11-2097777 Tel: +966-11-6912077 The British Center Life Fitness King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-2061133 Tel: +966-11-2795555 Up Scale Club
BEAUTY CLINICS
MEN’S FITNESS CENTERS
0544408585
King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-4871502
WOMEN’S FITNESS CENTERS Al Manihal Center Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-4881069 Curves Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4633219 LUTHAN HOTEL & SPA Tel: +966-11-4807799 Kinetico Tel: +966-11-2815595 Tel: + 966-530034010 Lumiere Olaya Tel: +966-11-2169030 Scented Tel: +966-11-2112003 Yibreen off of Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4411115
HEALTH DIRECTORY
Prince Abdullah Road Tel: +966-11-4811629 Dar Al Dana Pharmacy Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan Tel: +966-11-4643373 Mazin Pharmacy Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4624562 Medical & Pharmaceutical Service Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-4629680 Medicine Time Pharmacy Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4569140 Mohammmed Al Hozaimi Pharmacy Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4628758 Nabra Pharmacy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4887329 Nazaar Pharmacy Al Awais Market Tel: +966-11-4541408 NEO (Neointernational) Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4615089 Nissah Pharmacy Al-Rajhi Five Buildings Tel: +966-11-4041573 Noorana Pharmacy Al Malaz Tel: +966-11-4785006 Olaya International Pharmacy Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4160349 Prince Pharmacy Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4611418 Rajaa Pharmacy 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4624942 Riyadh Corner Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-4780759 Sara Spectrum Medical Pharmacy Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-11-4601018 Shrazad Sitteen St. Tel: +966-11-4787047 University Pharmacy Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-11-4191944 University Pharmacy (2) Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4626338
KIDS’ FITNESS CENTERS
My Gym Panorama Mall Tel: +966-1-42814870
EYE CARE
Al Hokama Mallaz Tel: +966-11-4797777 Menshaf Eye care Al Rawda Tel: +966-565869059 The Eye Center Tel: +966-11-4623094 www.eyecenter.com.sa
DENTAL CLINICS
Aagi Dental Center Tel: +966-11-2080107 Dima Dental Tahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4661200 Ramah Dental Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4800931 Noble Smile Sheikh Abdullah Al Angary st. Tel: +966 11 4197740 DESTINATION RIYADH 91
GENERAL DIRECTORY
BANKS
National Commercial Bank
Tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com Alinma Bank
Tel: +966-11-2185000 www.alinma.com AlJazira Bank
Tel: +966-11-4317474 www.baj.com.sa Al Rajhi Bank
Tel: +966-11-4603333 www.alrajhibank.com.sa Arab National Bank
Tel: +966-11-4029000 www.anb.com.sa Bank Al Bilad
Tel: +966-11-4971905 www.bankalbilad.com Banque Saudi Fransi
Tel: +966-11-2899999 www.alfransi.com.sa National Commercial Bank
Tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com Riyadh Bank
Tel: +966-11-4013030 www.riyadbank.com SABB
Tel: +966-11-2764356 www.sabb.com Samba
Tel: 8001242000 www.samba.com Saudi Hollandi Bank
Tel: +966-11-2548500 www.shb.com.sa
COURIER Arabian Hala Company
Tel: +966-11-4884887 www.hala.com.sa
www.fedex.com/sa Overseas Courier Service
Tel: +966-11-4647193 www.ocstracking.com / www.ocscouner.com UPS Global
Tel: +966-11-4603031 www.sol.net.sa/en
Arabic Computer Systems (ACS)
Tel: +966-11-4763777 www.acs.com.sa
Saudi Internet Company
Shabakah Net
Tel: +966-11-4193193 www.shabakah.net.sa
Advance Telecom Company (ATC)
EMBASSIES
Tel: +966-11-4601877 www.atc.com.sa
ALGERIA
Atheer
Tel: +966-11-4887171
Tel: +966-11-4198000 www.atheer.net.sa
Tel: +966-11-4652600
Awal
Tel: +966-11-4600111 www.awal.com.sa
ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA
Tel: +966-11-4887788 AUSTRIA
Tel: +966-11-4801217
CYBERIA
BAHRAIN
Tel: +8001248124 www.cyberia.net.sa
BANGLADESH
DigiNet
Tel: +966-11-4192009 www.digi.net.sa
Tel: +966-11-4880044 Tel: +966-11-4195300 BELGIUM
Tel: +966-11-4882888 BRAZIL
GO
Tel: +966-11-4880018
Tel: +8111011180 www.go.com.sa
BRITAIN
Tel: +966-11-4880077
Gulfnet KSA
Tel: +966-11-4560814
Tel: +966-11-4628562 www.zajil.net
BRUNEI
BURKINA FASO
Tel: +966-11-4652244
Nesma
CAMEROON
Tel: +966-11-4633100 www.nesma.net.sa
CANADA
Tel: +966-11-4728900 www.nour.net.sa
DHL Worldwide Express
NTG National Technology Group
92 DESTINATION RIYADH
SaudiNet
DSL Net
Tel: +966-11-4160353 www.aramex.com
Tel: +966-11-4633999
Tel: +966-11-4193000 www.prime.net.sa Tel: +966-11-2180300 www.saudi.net.sa
Nour Net
FedEx
PrimeNet
Tel: +966-11-4626655 www.ups.com
Aramex
Tel: +966-11-4654200 www.dhl.com.sa
www.ogersystems. com
Tel: +966-11-4880022 Tel: +966-11-4882288 CHINA
Tel: +966-11-4832126 CZECH REPUBLIC
Tel: +966-11-4503617 DENMARK
Tel: +966-11-4763777 www.ntg.com.sa
Tel: +966-11-4880101 Ext 111163
Oger Tel
Tel: +966-11-4543182
Tel: +966-11-4889826
DJIBOUTI
Tel: +966-11-2290753
SYRIA
Tel: +966-11-4810159 Tel: +966-11-4831458
MALTA
Tel: +966-11-4615315
Tel: +966-11-4887481
Tel: +966-11-4801731
Tel: +966-11-4646749
ERITREA
ETHIOPIA
Tel: +966-11-4824055
MAURITANIA MEXICO
Tel: +966-11-4808822
FINLAND
MOROCCO
Tel: +966-11-4881515 Ext 9
NEPAL
FRANCE
Tel: +966-11-4881255 GABON
Tel: +966-11-4567173 GAMBIA
Tel: +966-11-2052158 GERMANY
Tel: +966-11-4880700 GHANA
Tel: +966-11-4545122 GREECE
Tel: +966-11-4801975 GUINEA
Tel: +966-11-4881121 HUNGARY
Tel: +966-11-4546707 INDIA
Tel: +966-11-4884144 INDONESIA
Tel: +966-11-4882282 IRAN
Tel: +966-11-4881444 IRELAND
Tel: +966-11-4882300 ITALY
Tel: +966-11-4881212 JAPAN
Tel: +966-11-4881100 JORDAN
Tel: +966-11-4880071 KENYA
Tel: +966-11-4882484 KOREA
Tel: +966-11-4882211 KUWAIT
Tel: +966-11-4883500 LEBANON
Tel: +966-11-4804060 MALAYSIA
Tel: +966-11-4887100 MALI
Tel: +966-11-4826382 Tel: +966-11-4645170 NETHERLANDS
Tel: +966-11-4880011 NEW ZELAND
Tel: +966-11-4887988 NIGERIA
TANZANIA
Tel: +966-11-4542833 THAILAND
Tel: +966-11-4881174 TUNISIA
Tel: +966-11-4887900 TURKEY
Tel: +966-11-4820101 UAE
Tel: +966-11-4881227 UGANDA
Tel: +966-11-4544910 UKRAINE
Tel: +966-11-4508536
Tel: +966-11-4823024
URUGUAY
NORWAY
Tel: +966-11-4620739
Tel: +966-11-4881904 Ext 300
USA
Tel: +966-11-4801831
OMAN
Tel: +966-11-4823120
YEMEN
Tel: +966-11-4881769
GENERAL DIRECTORY
EGYPT
PAKISTAN
Tel: +966-11-4884111 PHILIPPINES
Tel: +966-11-4823559 PORTUGAL
Tel: +966-11-4826964 QATAR
Tel: +966-11-4825544 RUSSIA
Tel: +966-11-4811432 SENEGAL
Tel: +966-11-4880146 SIERRA LEONE
Tel: +966-11-4643982 SINGAPORE
Tel: +966-11-4803855 SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +966-11-4429728 SPAIN
Tel: +966-11-4880606 SRI LANKA
Tel: +966-11-4608232 SUDAN
Tel: +966-11-4887979
MINISTRIES Agriculture
Tel: +966-11-4016666 Civil Service
Tel: +966-11-4026900 Commerce
Tel: +966-11-4012220 Industry
Tel: +966-11-4772722
Communications and Information Technology
Tel: +966-11-4637225
Culture and Information
Tel: +966-11-4014440 Defense
Tel: +966-11-4785900 Education
Tel: +966-11-4042888 Finance
Tel: +966-11-4050000 Foreign Affairs
Tel: +966-11-4067777
SWEDEN
Hajj
Tel: +966-11-8806700 Ext 204
Tel: +966-11-4022200 Health
SWITZERLAND
Higher Education
Tel: +966-11-4881291
Tel: +966-11-4012220 Tel: +966-11-4644444 DESTINATION RIYADH 93
Interior
Tel: +966-11-4011944 Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance
Tel: +966-11-4730401 Justice
Tel: +966-11-4057777
Labor and Social Affairs
Tel: +966-11-4771480 Municipal and Rural Affairs
Tel: +966-11-4415434 Transport
Tel: +966-11-4042928 Water and Electricity
Tel: +966-11-4016666
COMPOUNDS Ishbilia Compound
Tel: +966-11-2406000 Mob: +966-59-3111389 www.ksacompounds.com Al Hamra Oasis Village
Tel: +966-11-2490440 www.alhamra.com.sa Al Issa Compound
Tel: +966-11-4918400
Al Jazeera Bader Compound
Tel: +966-11-4921135 www.badercompound.com Al Manar Compound
Tel: +966-11-2460100
Al Mohaeya Compound Tel: +966-11-4821222 Al Mostaqbal Homes
Tel: +966-11-4816666 www.almostaqbalhomes.com Al Nakheel Residence
Tel: +966-11-4704191 Al Ola No 7
Tel: +966-11-4608095 Al Rabwa Compound
Tel: +966-11-4823444
Tel: +966-11-4625666
Tel: +966-11-2484444 www.agr.com.sa
Tel: +966-11-2280000 www.sedervillage.com
Arizona Golf Resort
Asasco Village Compound Tel: +966-11-4199000 Barada Village Arabian Homes
Tel: +966-11-4541888 www.arabian-homes.com Bonita Village
Tel: +966-59-7721361 www.alwakkan.com Cordoba Oasis Village
Tel: +966-11-24834711 www.cordoba.com.sa
Delta - 11 Estate - Villas Rossas Tel: +966-11-4803201 Delta - 2 Estate - Villas Rossas Tel: +966-11-4804084 Eid Villas
Tel: +966-11-4012550 www.alyamamavillage.com Arab Investment Compound 94 DESTINATION RIYADH
Star Compound Villas Rossas Tel: +966-11-4881139 Villas Rosas Al-Wadi
Tel: +966-11-4881139 http://villasrosasco.com
KINDERGARTENS Baby Day Care
Mob: +966-582657594 Birds of Hope
Mob: +966-569754506 British Islamic
Tel: +966-11-4649666 www.britishislamicschool.com Busybee
Tel: +966-11-2483366 www.eidvillas.com.sa
Tel: +966-11-2193900 www.busybee.com.sa
Tel: +966-11-4780718
Mob: +966-545682945
Euro Compound
Dazzling Stars
FAL Compound
First Step
Tel: +966-11-2490091 www.falcompound.org Granada Village
Tel: +966-11-2488387 Green City Compound
Olaya - Rahmaniah Dist. Tel: +966-559623393 http://gccompound.tripod. com/greencitycompound/ index.html Jadawel Compound
Tel: +966-11-2406000 www.jadawelinternational. com/index2.html Kingdom City
Tel: +966-11-2750275 www.kingdom-city.com Najd Compound
Tel: +966-11- 2481040 Al Rabwa Area, Exit 14 close to Palm Court Nahda Rd. Tel: +966-11-4850288 Tel: +966-544096296 Ranco Village www.almutlaq.com/rbwa.html Tel: +966-11-4924411 Al Rayan Residential Compound www.ranvil.com Tel: +966-11-2089027 Al Waha Village Villas Rossas Tel: +966-11-4864711 Al Yamama Village
Seder Village
Riyadh Village
Khurais Road, off exit 36 Tel: 08111 01 0101 ROC Compound
Tel: +966-11-2412800 www.roc.com.sa Sahara Towers
Mob: +966-500320566 Kids World
Tel: +966-11-4006000 www.kidsworldschool.net Little Rosas
Tel: +966-11-4865128 My Home
Mob: +966-569598011 Play House
Mob: +966-556365035 Play n Learn
Mob: +966-564684094 SM Nursery
Mob: +966-558391591
Super Kids
Mob: +966-564460167 www. superkidseducationcenter.com Tarbia Pre-School
Tel: +966-11-4199017 Tiny Tots
Mob: +966-580473602 Twinkle Kindergarten
Mob: +966-559268188 White Rose Play
Mob: +966-563296205
SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES
Al Abeer National Boys School Tel: +966-11-4824019 Al Alameen International School
Tel: +966-11-4649666 www.alalameenschool.com
Al Amjad National School Tel: +966-11-2494188 Al Andalus National School Tel: +966-11-4936585 Al Khaleej National School Tel: +966-11-2012112 Al Noor National School Tel: +966-11-4647808 Al Nukhba National School Tel: +966-11-4463343 Al Olaya National School Tel: +966-11-4538867 Al Rowad International School
www.rowad-is.com
American International School
Mob: +966-567990096 www.aisr.org
British International School
Tel: +966-11-2482387 http://www. britishschoolriyadh.com/ Dar Al Maarefah
Tel: +966-11-2314010 Dar Al Safwa
Tel: +966-11-4850912
École Française Internationale de Riyad
http://www.efi-riyad.com/ Elite International School Tel: +966-11-4627224 Fursan Al Jazeerah Tel: +966-11-5457505 Future Window
Tel: +966-11-2063371 http://fwis.edu.sa/
International Indian School Boys Section
Tel: +966-11-4934688 http://www.iisriyadh.com/ Girls Section
Tel: +966-11-2323248
King AbdulAziz International School (KAIS) King Faisal School
Tel: +966-11-4820802 www.kfs.sch.sa King Khaled International School
King Saud International School
Tel: +966-11-4633180 http://www.ksischool.com Kingdom School
Tel: +966-11-2755555 http://www. kingdomschools.edu.sa/
University for Health Sciences
Tel: +966-11-2521300 www.ksau-hs.edu.sa Prince Sultan University
Tel: +966-11-4948979 www.psu.edu.sa
Manahel Al Elm
Tel: +966-11-4770419
Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University
Manarat Al-Riyadh
www.pnu.edu.sa
Tel: +966-11-4509916 http://maarif.com.sa/
Riyadh College of Dentistry and Pharmacy
Middle East Modern Education
Tel: +966-11-4622815
Tel: +966-11-2481222 www.riyadh.edu.sa Sikkim Manipal University
Najd National School
Tel: +966-11-4914434 Nour Al Maaref Riyadh Schools
Tel: +966-11-4028411 www.riyadhschools.edu.sa Saudi Arabia Multinational Schools
Tel: +966-11-2751751 www.mns-r.com
UNIVERSITIES
Tel: +966-11-4141845 www.smu-ksa.com
SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION Aberr Charity Society
Tel: +966-11-5448654 Al Bir Charity
Tel: +966-11-4056666 Al Nahda Organization
Alfaisal University
Tel: +966-11-4650029 www.alnahda-ksa.org
Tel: +966-11-4401626 www.alfaisal.edu
Tel: +966-11-4650029
Al Yamamah University
Tel: +966-11-2242222 www.yu.edu.sa Arab Open University
Tel: +966-11-2742277 www.arabou.org.sa Dar Al Uloom University
Tel: +966-11-4949000 www.dau.edu.sa Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Tel: +966-11-2580000 www.imamu.edu.sa Institute of Public Administration
Tel: +966-11-4768888 www.ipa.edu.sa King Saud University
Tel: +966-11-4670000 www.ksu.edu.sa King Saud bin Abdulaziz
Al Wafa Organization
Charity Committe For Orphans Care
www.ensan.org.sa
Charity Ibn Baz Organization
Tel: +966-11-2293333 www.alzwaj.org
Charitable Society for Memorization of the Qura’an
Tel: +920011799 www.qk.org.sa
Disabled Children’s Association
Tel: +966-11-4543913 www.dca.org.sa
Enabling Marriage & Family Support Tel: +966-11-4765369 Learning Disabilities Organization
Mob: +966-595131466 http://sld.org.sa
Reach2Change Coaching Center & Support Group
Tel: +966 11 4627922
DESTINATION RIYADH 95
CAR AGENCIES Audi
Tel: +966-11-4660044 BG
Khurais Rd. Exit 30 Tel: +966-11-2300000 BMW
Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2391000 Cadillac
Tel: +966-11-4924048 Chevrolet
Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4454040 Chrysler
Khurais Rd. and Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222 Dodge
Khurais Rd. and Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222 Fuso
Tel: 8002440060 GMS
Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4454040 Harley-Davidson
North Ring Rd. Exit 5 Tel: +966-11-4554499 Honda
Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4454646 Isuzu
Tel: +966-11-2300000 Jeep
Khurais Rd. and Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222 Lexus
King Fahad Rd. Exit 9 Tel: +966-11-4566600 Mazda
Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4968888 Mini Cooper
Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2391000 Mitsubishi
Khurais Rd.
96 DESTINATION RIYADH
Tel: 8002440060
Tel: 920000153
Khurais Rd. and Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222
Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-2912679
Mopar
Faz
iCar
Peugeot
Tel: +966-11-4561099
Porsche
Tel: +966-11-4935222
RAM
Khurais Rd. Tel: 920000572
Tel: +966-11-4666614 Tel: +966-11-4667788 Khurais Rd. and Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222 Renault
Khurais Rd. Tel: 8002445050 Rolls Royce
Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2391000 Seat
Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2301515 Skoda
Tel: +966-11-2301515 Subaru
Tel: +966-11-2300000 Toyota
Tel: +966-11-2486777 Volks Wagen
Tel: 920000380 Volvo
Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4923539 Unic
Tel: +966-11-2300000
CAR RENTALS
Sajil
Theeb Rent a Car
CAR ACCESSORIES 3M
Tel: +966-11-2884135 Auto Gard
Tel: +966-11-2924343 Llumar
Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2912929 Red Cap
Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4913212 Solar Control
Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4966633 Unique Your Car
Mob: +966-566225544
GROUND TRANSPORTATION AILAF
Tel: +966-11-2713377 Blue Connect
Tel: 920004948 www.the-blueconnect.com London Cab Club
Al Falah
Tel: +966-11-4966670 http://londoncabclub.com
Al Moddarraj
Tel: +966-11-2884400
Tel: 920001678
SAPTCO
Tel: +966-11-4779902
BLUE CONNECT
Avis
Tel: +966-11-4884887 Best Rent A Car
Tel: 8001249955 Diplomat
Khurais Rd. Tel: 920008008 EuropCar
Al Ahsaa St.
Any trip inside Riyadh for only 49 SR
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