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Issue 32 Sep 2011

Eid Mubarak

EDITORIAL

Birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and… school; there are some things which occur as regularly as clockwork in our lives. This September brings the joyful celebration of Eid al-Fitr, followed by a groan of inevitability from every school-age student across the country as the new school year begins. Allow Destination Jeddah to suggest some festive Eid treat ideas as well as some useful tips to smooth the transition from holidaymode to school-mode.

Enas Hashani

This issue contains a special ‘Back to School’ supplement which will have you yearning to return to your schooldays! Memories of crisp new notebooks, trendy school bags, and new shoes will be flooding through parents’ minds in the next month.

Read about the achievements of Saudi students in the UK as well as marvel at the entrepreneurial skills of locals such as Chef Sana, Top Chef Omar, and designer Mariam Polding.

Mark the successful conclusion of Ramadan with a celebration of breakfast - there are so many excellent spots to enjoy the most important meal of the day. Of course you’ll be tempted to sweeten your day with one of Jeddah’s new favorite sweet treats: the humble cupcake has been elevated to superstar standing at Jeddah’s cupcake boutiques. Trust me, this article was enjoyable to research!

Eid around the world gives you a glimpse of the festive spirit enjoyed by Muslims from other countries. Whether you’re a home-grown Jeddahwi or a newcomer to the religion or the region, Eid al-Fitr is a wonderful time to enjoy Jeddah’s lively social scene. DJ wishes you a joyful Eid, from our family to yours!

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Featured Content

INDEX 4

UsefulInformation Readers’ Feedback, Poll, & City Facts

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Settling In

14

Business

24

Special Features

32

Arts & Entertainment

38

Fashion & Shopping

56

Dining Around Town

76

Travel Trends

80

Healthy Living

88

Time Busters

Eid Sa’eed

Lama Abdulaziz Al- Sulaiman

Cultural Shock, KG, Back to School

Jeddah’s Theme Parks, MeeM, Maison Bo-M, Young Chefs

Fashion Bloggers, Fashion Lovers, Eid Gifts

Sweet & Savory, Breakfast, Terrace Lounge, Cup Cake

Travel Offers

It’s Time To Get Moving, Green Living

TVShows,Youtube&Bookreview,UsefulArabicWords 48 Fashion & Shopping 69 Restaurants 79 Religious 84 Health & Beauty 91 General

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Useful Information Word on the street

Thoughts

to Ponder The Carpool Conundrum The beginning of the school year brings the usual issues: What time do the children need to be woken up? Do they have time for breakfast?

Does everyone have their uniform ready?

Where is that missing pencil case? Are we late again? The list can seem overwhelming…and if that’s not enough to drive you crazy, there’s also the actual drive to school to deal with! If you have a driver, the tempting choice is to just bundle your kids into the car every morning, wave ‘Bye-bye’, and breathe a huge sigh of relief that the morning madness has ended. If you don’t have a driver, then your husband has to drop the kids off, a mundane request about which he will roll his eyes and grudgingly accept as his daily duty. You can always arrange for a hired taxi to regularly perform the twice daily task if you can afford this additional expense and locate a trustworthy person for the care of your children. Or…you can organize a neighborhood carpool. Using Facebook or the school’s website to identify parents in your area, you can share the daily drive with two or three other families. Save time, gas, money – plus allow the children the opportunity to socialize on the way to school – problem solved!

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Q: What’s your favorite breakfast place in Jeddah?

Next Month’s Question: Q: Whats your favorite outdoor activity in Jeddah?

To participate in next month’s poll, visit the Destination Jeddah Magazine page on Facebook.

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KING ABDULLAH LAUNCHES AID CAMPAIGN FOR SOMALIA

King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz, Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, launched a new charity campaign to aid the drought-stricken Somalian people. In addition to monetary funds, Jeddahwais are encouraged to donate provisions including sugar, flour, cooking oil, rice, dates, long-life milk and juices which are valid for one year as well as tents, covers, and clothes. People can also send medical solutions, medical supplies, drugs, and medical beds. The campaign was launched on the 22nd of August 2011 and has already raised an estimated SR 150 million! DJ thoroughly supports King Abdullah’s cause and encourages Jeddahawis to open their wallets in the name of hospitable giving.

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KINDERGARTEN WITHOUT SAFETY

Schools where safety precautions and procedures are not in place especially for kindergarten sections. Playground equipment is broken, jagged edges are protruding out, soap (yes soap! or hand-wash gel) is missing from washbasins of toilets and the school canteen’s stock is not monitored regularly to ensure dangerous items for example small candies and toys are not sold to young children. In addition, all schools should install smoke alarms and ensure regular drills are carried out in case of an emergency. Emergency exits should be properly labeled. We request to the schools who are going to welcome back students this year, make sure that proper safety measures and regulations are implemented. After all, it is up to you to ensure that a safe, healthy environment for learning is created and maintained.

Useful Information

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Country:

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - KSA Capital: Riyadh

Country

Fact Sheet

Head of State:

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

Population Growth:

1.75% (approx. 2% per year) (55% are under the age of 20) Birth rate: 28.29 births/1,000 population (2010 est.)

Area: 2,149,640 sq. km Major Cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.

Holy Cities: Makkah, Madinah.

International Airports:

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

City: Jeddah Head of Region:

Prince Khalid Al-Faisal

Location:

West coast of Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea Distance between Jeddah & Makkah: 80km Distance between Jeddah & Madinah:405km

Inhabited Area:

1,500 sq. km - Largest urban center in the Makkah province Jeddah Population: 3.4 million and the 2nd largest city in Saudi Arabia.

Official Language:

Arabic. English is the second official language.

Major Arabic Newspapers: Asharq Al-Awsat, Al-Watan, Al Hayat, Al-Iqtisadiya, Al-Madinah.

Major English Newspapers: Saudi Gazette, Arab News.

Important Dates:

National Day: September 23, 2011 Ramadan (The Holy Month of Fasting): August 1 - August 29, 2011 Eid Al-Fitr (The Feast of Fast-Breaking): August 30, 2011 Eid Al-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice): November 6, 2011 Calendar: The Hijri lunar calendar is the traditional measure of time and the Gregorian calendar is used as well in business. (1432/2011)

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Fact Sheet

Business & Banking Hours: Cut this out and keep in your wallet 8/9AM - 4/5PM Sat-Wed, some are open on Thursdays for half a day 8/9AM - 1/2PM.

Weekend: Thursday- Friday.

Shopping Hours:

Information/ Maintenance:

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10AM - 1PM 5PM - 10/11PM

Currency:

Saudi Riyal (SR) - divided into 100 Halalas; Notes printed in 1 (one), 5 (five), 10 (ten), 20 (twenty), 50 (fifty), 100 (one hundred), 200 (two hundred), 500 (five hundred) Riyal denominations.

Currency Exchange Rates: 1.00 US Dollar (USD) = SR3.75 1.00 Euro (EUR) = SR5.23 1.00 British Pound (GBP) = SR5.94 1.00 Indian Rupee (INR) = SR0.079 1.00 Pakistan Rupee (PKR) = SR0.047 1.00 Phillippines Peso (PHP) = SR0.08

Time Zon e: GMT +3

Country Code:

966

City Codes:

01

Riyadh: Jeddah and Makkah: Dammam, Dahran, Alkhobar and Jubail:

Emergencies :

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

Radio Stations FM Channel Rotana Quraan Jeddah Radio AFN Panorama MBC FM

Mix FM Alif alif

88.0 89.9 92.6 93.7 102.0 103.0 103.9 107.0 105.5 101.0

Ambulance...................................997 Electricity Emergency...............933 Fire Fighters..................................998 Natural Disasters.........................988 National Security........................989 Nijm “ Insurance Company for Car Accident “.........................920000560 Road Security..............................996 Traffic Accidents.........................993 Water Emergency......8004411110

Type Arabic pop Religious National News Western Music Arabic Pop Khaliji Music Western Music Techno Music Westren & Arabic Pop Arabic mix

Electricity: 110V and 220V

02 Telephone, 03 Mobile & Internet: Madinah and Yanbu: 04 The main telephone service provider is STC – Saudi Abha and Najran: 07 Telecom Company. The Main mobile service providers

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.

TV

are STC, Mobily and Zain. They also offer mobile Internet solutions *STC: www.stc.com/ *Mobily: www.mobily.com/ *Zain: www.zain.com To block commercial SMSs for STC users: Call 800-2444455 toll-free (24 hr service Sat-Wed) or e-mail: Ecare@stc.com.sa Internet Service Providers: * Orbit Satellite internet: www.orbitsatnet.com *www.zajil.net, *awalnet.net.sa, * www.naseej.com, * www.shabakah.net.sa, * www.sol.net.sa, * cyberia.net.sa, *Nesma: www.nesma.net.sa

National TV: Saudi Channel 1/ Saudi Channel 2 (English)/ Saudi Channel 3 (Sports)/ Al Ekhbariya News Satellite TV: Thousands of free channels from across the Middle East, Asia and Europe can be viewed using a satellite dish and receiver.

Premium Satellite Providers: OSN (Orbit Showtime Network): Premium Arabic and Western Entertainment. www.osnetwork.com ART: Premium Arabic, Western, and Asian Entertainment www.artonline.tv 8

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EID SA’EED

By Bassma Al Toaimi

As suggested in the name, Eid Al-Fitr means celebration of breaking the fast. This joyous holiday follows the blessed month of Ramadan, which we spent fasting and strengthening our spiritual and religious sides. The visibility of the new moon marks the last day of Ramadan, and the eve of Eid Al-Fitr. As soon as it is announced, people start celebrating and preparing for the first day of Eid, which falls on the first day of the month of Shawwal. Although not everyone spends their Eid doing the same things, there are some traditions that make Eid the joyous occasion it is for all of us.

Eid Prayer: Although Eid prayer is not mandatory, the majority of Muslims start their first day of Eid by getting dressed up after Fajur prayer and going to pray at a mosque nearby with their families. There is something special about seeing the crowds get in line to pray, and hearing the Imam recite the Takbir (Allaho-Akbar, AllahoAkbar, La ilah-ella Alla, Allaho-Akbar, Allaho-Akbar, Wa Lillah Al Hamd). To a lot of people, that’s the wonderful beginning to their Eid. When asked what they feel while they are praying Eid prayer, most people said inner-peace and happiness, which are both feelings associated with this wonderful holiday.

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New Clothes: Shopaholics, this is an excuse for you to go wild! Wearing new clothes is a major part of Eid; it gives the day an extra special feeling. Shops are all packed, tailors are all busy taking orders for thobes and abayas, everyone is doing their Eid shopping! Men usually wear the traditional thobe, which comes in a range of modern and creative designs. Women have a wider variety of outfits to choose from, ranging from beautifully designed thobes to colorful dresses. Piece of advice: last minute shopping is not a good idea when it comes to Eid!

Breakfast: It has become a tradition for most families to have breakfast together on the first day of Eid. After thirty days of fasting, it feels special to have breakfast in the morning again, surrounded by all your family and loved ones.

It has become a tradition and a custom to have dates before the main breakfast meal, which consists of local foods such as foul and the honey-sweet ma’asoub.

Eideya: If we all dig deep in our memory bank when it comes to Eid, the word Eideya comes to our minds in big bold letters! Eid has always been about spreading joy, sharing feasts, and lots of candy, but mainly, handing out Eideya’s (small gifts of cash).

Imagine standing in a line with all your cousins, nicely dressed in new clothes, and receiving Eideya from all your aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Eid wouldn’t be Eid without Eideya!

Family and Friends Gatherings: Eid gathers people together, starting with the crowds at Eid prayer, till the gatherings and visits throughout the next three days. Families meet regularly with their relatives, extended family members, and friends. They catch up, share stories, sweets, and meals, and spread the joy they are feeling within.

Houses are decorated with bright and festive lights, everyone is joyful, there’s a smile on every face, cheerful conversations, and the sound of laughter and happiness fills up every house.

Sweets: During all three days of Eid, sweets, candies, and chocolates are found in every home, in every shop, and passed around at every social gathering. Otherwise known as Halawat Al Eid, passing out goodies has always been tradition. And although it is a simple gesture, it brings happiness to both children and grown-ups.

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Business

Jeddah’s Who’s Who

Lama Abdulaziz Al-Sulaiman: A Humble Woman with Bold Beliefs

By Nourah Al-Shubaily

Dr. Lama Al-Sulaiman is the Deputy Chairman at the Chamber of Commerce in Jeddah, an organization that assists the growth of the economy and the development of the business sector. Along with her job, she is a wife and a mother of 4. She has overcome many challenges throughout her life, but she views these challenges as opportunities which all helped mold her into the person she has become today.

Beginning with her decision to remain in Saudi Arabia for her studies, Dr. Al-Sulaiman acknowledges the difficulties in that bold move at a time when many Saudis were pursuing their education overseas, whether it was for high school or college. She feels that staying in Saudi was actually a blessing in disguise. She even got her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in London through an overseas student program which only required her to travel in order to present her research and sit for her exams.

Profile: Who: Lama Al-Sulaiman What: Deputy Chairman of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce Qualifications: B.Sc. in Biochemistry, King Abdulaziz University, M.Sc. in Health and Nutrition and Ph.D. in Biochemical Nutrition, King’s College,The University of London Family: Married with four children: 3 sons ages 22, 18, and 12 and one girl age16 12 DESTINATION JEDDAH

“I studied all my life here in Saudi..but I have a part of my family that studied all their lives abroad. To come back and adapt to the culture is very difficult. They come in as strangers, not understanding the culture. Although I was not happy at an earlier age that I was not able to go and study abroad...but today, I tell you I was lucky; I understand the culture, I’ve lived with it.”

She explains that, as a scientist, she never had the intention of becoming a businesswoman, let alone a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Her driving motivation was to help her country grow and prosper and to see her fellow countrymen achieve success in their chosen field. An avid, life-long philanthropist, when Dr. Al-Sulaiman heard that the Chamber was interested in having women participate, she thought, “Why not?”

Over time, the women earned their own department

fear of losing some of their identities…but they can keep their identity.” I feel that the argument always stops at the most shallow issues, and this is, for me, the most challenging part…I think that the majority is ready to move into a better lifestyle. Saudis have the right to live a better lifestyle, bringing with them their traditions, bringing with them their identities.”

Dr. Al-Sulaiman says that although she has seen a great improvement in the Saudi infrastructure, she hasn’t seen a great improvement in the Saudi person. Why? In her opinion, the Saudi person is still frustrated and confused. Her recommendations?

1. Create better, more organized companies for people to enter and find suitable job opportunities. within the Chamber and also focused attention on pressing business matters regarding women.

Eventually, they became part of a board that has direct contact with decision-makers.

Dr. Al-Sulaiman has full confidence that, today, the Saudi government supports women, but that there is still a big resistance group who do not support any change in the status quo because they are afraid of change. But in her opinion, this fear is ungrounded as equal participation will lead to a more successful environment for all businesspeople in Saudi Arabia.

Very simply, she says, “Having women participate is actually going to become a point of pride for every family…you need to participate to prove that you are going to make an impact on society. Today, women are going to go and seek work…and I think their fathers and their guardians are going to support them. If my guardian, whoever he is, is ready to support me in whatever work environment I am in… no one else, except the law, can stop me from doing anything.”

She elaborates by explaining that as a relatively young country, Saudi Arabia is one of the newest countries; only one hundred years old. “When you compare it to the rest of the world, like Europe and the United States, it is very young. Those countries have gone through an amazing evolution, but this has happened over time, of course. We cannot expect our country to change all at once. And in order for our country to change, we have to define change.”

“Change is very important to define because we need to know what we are going to include in change. People who are resisting change [have a]

2. Organize public-sector companies with the right environment and regulations 3. Improve private sector companies in order to create better opportunities for people to come into the workforce.

4. Upgrade employees…people are lazy and have bad habits that have nothing to do with culture or traditions, but they blame it all on the environment, when majority of the problem is lifestyle.

“My motto is that I need to first improve myself and I need to have the guts to change, even though people around me don’t want to change.” Dr. AlSulaiman is a determined woman who has proven that success is possible with this mind-set. Viewing every obstacle or challenge as an opportunity to better herself has led her to the pinnacles of power in a male-dominated world, yet she achieved all this without compromising her cultural traditions or femininity. “I think of all the failures I went through, they’ve actually taught me a lot…it is not where I reach, it is how I handle myself and what I do.”

When asked for some words of wisdom for the youth of today, she said that asking her was ironic as she didn’t feel like she could connect with young people today, though she has lots of faith in them. Looking back on her life, she said, “Ask for recognition where recognition is due, but don’t expect it 24 hours because it’s not there 24 hours.

And if you do not get it, don’t get frustrated. Don’t feel that there is no need try anymore because no one cares. Do it because you know IF you do it, even if no one cares, it will have an impact one day.”

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Home-Grown Talent

It’s All Happening Right Here, Right Now!

Happy Oasis The Facebook game to combat Extremism

Can comic book character super-heroes successfully portray an anti-extremist message? Suleiman Bakhit introduces Happy Oasis, a game that aims to create positive role models, educate about Islam’s peaceful values and positive ideals for children who might otherwise be an online Facebook game with over 50,000 enticed by extremist views. Extremismusers!

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Cobone:

Groupon for the Middle East Launched in July 2010 in Dubai, Cobone features a daily market-focused deal on the best things to do, see, eat and buy in cities across the Middle East. Cobone is an easy and fun way to get fantastic deals on great experiences in your city – just sign up with your city destination and receive a daily deal!

The deals range from great restaurants to top spas to breath-taking experiences and much more. notch hair salons, luxury health and beauty www.cobone.com

ArabRooms:

Expedia for the Middle East

ArabRooms.com is the new online hotel reservation website in Saudi Arabia covering popular holiday destinations, as well as serviced apartments in the Gulf Region. Customers can browse the latest luxury deals, book, reserve and pay for their accommodation online.They offer tour services for tourists visiting Saudi Arabia.

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MarkaVIP:

Dream-come-true for fashion savvy shoppers

MarkaVIP is an exclusive sales website focused on the Middle East. The company sources premium brands and lifestyle products offered at deeply discounted prices. The invitation-only website runs online ‘flash sales’ lasting two to three days, offering its members serious discounts of 40-70% off world-leading brands they already love... and ones they have yet to discover. Members can

choose from stylish apparel for men, women and children, accessories, electronics and the best in home decor. They also enjoy the convenience of having their purchases shipped directly to their door.

To apply for membership go to: www.markavip.com

Vndlgy:

Trend-spotters Move the Market

Vndlgy (pronounced “vondology”) commissions 18- to 30-year-old trendspotters in KSA and UAE to determine what’s in and what’s out. Forget old school surveys or questionnaires; this generation observes their surroundings and peer groups and, of course, they get paid for telling researchers what their friends are doing! Vndlgy is based on collaboration with a young group of

cool, hip, trendy people who give us insight in a natural environment and give feedback regarding fashion, music, technology, food, entertainment, and other areas.” www.vndlgy.com

Toby:

Thobes for Today and Tomorrow Saudi designer Hatem Alakeel’s Toby brand of thobes is the perfect blend of classic traditional and cutting-edge contemporary.

The name ‘Toby’ means ‘My Thobe’ in Arabic and it describes this thriving brand as the popularity of his designs spread internationally. His five distinct thobe collections include the Classic Line, the Trend Line, the Bohemian Line, the Sports Line and the Junior Line. Toby by Hatem

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Events & Happenings

WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON...

BUPA ARABIA PARTNERS WITH WOMEN’S WELFARE CENTER TO COVER ORPHANS MEDICAL EXPENSES: Continuing its commitment to social responsibility, Eng. Loay Hisham Nazer, Chairman of Bupa Arabia, and Dr. Hala Al-Shaer, Vice President of Women’s Welfare Centre signed an agreement to provide free health insurance cover for an additional 36 of the orphans being cared for by the organization.

The new partnership is the second in Bupa Arabia’s plan to cover 7000 orphans in the Kingdom over the next few years starting with all the orphans registered under the Ministry of Social Affairs.

CPC SPONSORS DAR AL-HEKMA STUDENTS: Construction Products Holding Company (CPC) sponsored Rehab Abdul Kader, Mona Osman and Nora Maghrabi from Dar Al-Hekma College for a Global Leadership Conference in Singapore.

“The conference was a good opportunity for today’s students to acquire knowledge, refine their productive capacity, discuss ways for sustainable development and find solutions to environmental and climate problems,” said Faysal Alaquil, Director of Business Development and CSR at CPC. “ “One of the objectives was to familiarize youth with past achievements so that environmental protection work continues for a more sustainable future,” said Maie Omar Binladen, Deputy Director of CPC’s CSR Department.

TEFAL PARTNERS WITH IMC HOSPITAL TO FIGHT OBESITY: Tefal, in its campaign to fight obesity and raise awareness on healthy living, organized a PreRamadan diabetes day event in coordination with IMC hospital. The event included lectures and workshops on medicines, diet and nutrition for diabetic patients on ways to control and regulate their blood sugar levels during the fasting month of Ramadan. Doctors, nutritionists and dieticians were at hand to give tips on healthy eating to the general public and free sugar tests were carried out.

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Events & Happenings

EBSAR FOUNDATION VISITS SIPCO BOTTLING PLANT : Aquafina organized an educational tour of the SIPCO bottling plant for a group of 45 visually impaired children accompanied by 15 supervisors from the Ebsar Foundation. The children learnt about the manufacturing, labeling and packaging of Aquafina bottled water using the exclusive ‘Hydro 7’ purification process. The Ebsar Foundation provides rehabilitation services for Low Vision/Blind children and is a non-governmental, non-profit Saudi organization funded by charitable donations and grants.

UNIVERSAL MOTORS AGENCIES CELEBRATED CHEVROLET’S CENTENNIAL: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Chevrolet, Universal Motors Agencies Co. (UMA), General Motors’ dealer in KSA hosted their annual sohour for business partners and media. Eng. Mohammed Abduljawad, Chairman of the Board and CEO of UMA, said “We are extremely proud to celebrate the100 years of Chevrolet. Chevrolet is considered part of the Kingdom’s culture and is a key brand to the success of our business.”

LG ELECTRONICS ANNUAL BREAKFAST: LG Electronics held their annual breakfast for the Media Club of LG and their families at the Waterfall Entertainment Park. Mr. John Lee, GM of LG Electronics in Saudi Arabia, said, “The company is always keen to meet with media professionals of the Club LG and their families. We were pleased to invite a group of employees of the Charity Society in Jeddah to share the joy of the holy month and we thank them and LG for participating with us this year.”

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Events & Happenings

MAGIC CARPET’S FESTIVAL: The National Home Health Care Western Region organized “Magic Carpet” - a festival to support the charity established to care for the sick in their own homes. The charity provides health care, social and psychological support. Many public and private sector companies, individuals, and non-profit organizations took part in the festival. Her Royal Highness Princess Hessa Al-Shaalan, wife of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in addition to the Festival General, were able to rally the support of more than 160 exhibitors with a display of women’s personal items, home goods, and unique products.

AL SORAYAI OPENS PREMIER 7000 SQM HOME FURNITURE HYPERMARKET: Al Sorayai Trading Industrial Group opened their SR25,000,000 hypermarket ‘The Home Styles’ – a comprehensive home furniture and appliances hypermarket in Aya Mall in Jeddah. “Today, we celebrate the inauguration of the first of our retail investments.” said Saleh Naser Al Sorayai, MD. ‘The Home Styles’ showcases Al Sorayai’s line of carpets, rugs, and all kinds of furniture with dedicated sections for home furniture, textiles and accessories.

CPC CELEBRATES GRADUATION DAY: Construction Products Holding Company (CPC) celebrated the successful conclusion of its Summer Training Course 2011 for female students. The graduation ceremony was attended by Engineer Nabeel Al-Rikhaimi, Chief Operating Officer of CPC Holding, as well as the training program staff. Mrs. Maie Omar bin Laden, Deputy Director of Social Responsibility, said the company’s Saudization plan to train female students of Engineering, Architecture and other faculties is in line with government directives.

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Top Chef Middle East: Sharpen Your Knives…

LBC treated Middle East food-lovers to an exciting three months of competitive cooking challenges with their ‘Top Chef Middle East’. Foodies of all ages tuned in to watch the 17 skilled chefs compete for the title of ‘Top Chef’. The weekly challenges tested their culinary skill and expertise with the use of unusual ingredients, timed cooking, and exacting judging. Jeddahwis were thrilled when local chef Omar al-Ghoul was crowned Top Chef!

Moroccan-born Chef Ghoul is a graduate of the Higher Institute of Applied Technology in Culinary Arts. He is also the recipient of numerous awards related to the field of cooking in addition to international certifications for food safety handling from Britain as well as a cooking consultant. Chef Ghoul is currently the executive chef at Delifrance Saudi Arabia.

As Top Chef winner, Chef Ghoul received many prizes including a cash award as well as

an invitation to spend a week in a dairy farm in England and an invitation to attend the health food conference. His Excellency the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Jeddah, Abdul Ali Jay and his wife hosted a party in honor of Chef Omar al-Ghoul; among the invitees were the internationally renowned Chef Joe Brza, the head judge of the competition, and Chef Yasser Jad, President of the Saudi Cooks Fellowships, as well as many personalities interested in the world of cooking and hospitality.

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Mark Your Calender

September 2011

Give Back

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Ajdad 18 Tournament as a Social Sport Event

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Jeddah ARAB Mix Museums Master IDOL DJ Competition Wed Tour Sep 14 - Sep 15 Submit your demo online!

Facebook: ARAB Mix - Master IDOL -DJCompetition Venue: Italian Cultural Center

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Time: from 5 PM to 11:30 PM. Venue: Al-Kaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ky field behind Roshana Tahliya Mall

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Safia Bin Zagr traditional paintings and fashion on display, also old and best Saudi photographer, Madinat Al Taibat Museum, plus a traditional dinner.

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Exhibition for Saudi Artist Jowhara Healthcare & Hospital ForumSun Al-Saud Sep 25 - Sep 27 www.saudi-healthcare.com Venue: Jeddah Hilton Hotel 22 DESTINATION JEDDAH

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www.jowharaalsaud.com Venue: Athr Gallery

Cityscape Global Jeddah 2011

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Sep 27 - Sep 29 www.tradeshowalerts.com Venue: Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Centre

Upcoming Events Explore Tours +966-5-07678139 DJ Recommendations info@DestinationJeddah.com

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Brian Tracy, will conduct the ‘Sales 360’ www.briantracy-ksa Contact:+966-551020821 Venue: Westin Hotel

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4WD Through the Sand DunesFri of Bahra

A fun day with quad bikes on the sand dunes, followed by a BBQ and campfire under the moon in the evening. Drinks, water, and dinner included.

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Sep 28-Nov28 Art exhibition that aim to reflect the Saudi society.

Facebook:Society Venue:The Courtyard @ Prince Sultan St.

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Pottery factory and an early dinner at Mersal Arabian village and restaurant. You get to design your own jar using local clay.

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Arabian peninsula’s snake demo, falconry, sword dancing, bedouin fashion, henna tattoo making, arabian BBQ, dinner, and an arabian wedding simulation including camel rides, bedouin antiques and souvenirs for sale.

Fri Desert Safari

Contact: +966-2-6520123 0515011111 www.events-saudia.com/ Home.aspx DESTINATION JEDDAH 23

Special Features

Culture

Shock

By Dilara Hafiz

Imagine arriving alone in a foreign country in order to attend university.

Everything is new and unfamiliar; the language, the people, the money, the transport system. It may be the first time you’ve travelled on your own…but you’re not alone if you’re a Saudi student in the US, the UK, Canada, and a variety of other countries. The Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau (SACB) is there to ease your transition from Saudi Arabia to your host country and ensure your academic and personal well-being. Cultural attache Professor Ghazi Al-Makki is at the helm of the SACB in the UK while Dr. Ahmad Turkistani is the Director with impressive qualifications in Mass Communications as well as years of experience as an Imam/Media Expert. Together they oversee the SACB with confidence and professionalism, guaranteeing the overseas students’ experience to be a successful one.

King Abdullah Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, initiated two 5-Year plans to enable Saudi scholarship students the means to study abroad. Currently in the 2nd year of the 2nd 5-Year plan, there are now over 18,000 Saudi students registered with the SACB in the UK alone! Prior to embarking upon their chosen course of study, students attend a mandatory orientation program in KSA. This program provides invaluable information pertaining to banking, housing, social, and scholastic issues – basically it covers all aspects of studying abroad in order to ensure a successful experience.

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Orientation Program Highlights 1. Ensure academic success 2. Achieve psychological & social equilibrium through cultural education 3. Acknowledge rights & duties as a Saudi student as an ambassador – emphasize responsibility to religion & homeland 4. Equip students with basic skills of selfdevelopment & personal safety Saudi PhD student Hani Choudhry is currently at the University of Oxford.

His impressive list of awards from 2011 is a testament to the heights which any dedicated student can reach with serious effort – great job Hani!

Among 300 Young Researchers in Medicine, nominated by the University of Oxford and selected by the Nobel Laureate

Council, Lindau, Germany.

The only Saudi Researcher and Student selected by the Nobel Laureate Council to participate in the prestigious 61st Meeting of Nobel Laureates of Physiology/Medicine, Lindau, Germany.

Award, Best Postgraduate Student of the year 2010-2011, King Abdul-aziz University, KSA Award, Excellence in Scientific Research publication, King Abdul-aziz University, KSA.

I would really like to emphasize and encourage Saudi students who wish to apply to universities in the UK. Don’t be put off by universities like Oxford and Cambridge, thinking that they just accept people who are quote ‘genius’. I want Saudi students to apply to these prestigious universities because in doing so it gives you the opportunity to get in touch with a wider scope of the prominent and esteemed people in your intended career. This will dramatically increase your career prospects.

Here’s what he has to say about his studyabroad experience:

Dr. Hind Mohammed, a Saudi Arabian psychotherapist, has designed a program to help students cope with the culture shock of life outside of KSA. She works with the SACB in the UK and Ireland.

Easing the transition by helping students understand the cultural pressures and dynamics of relating to their peers and professors, Dr. Mohammed is able to assist students in overcoming their sense of isolation and dislocation.

1. What led you to the UK for your studies?

I had travelled to the UK previously on holidays and I liked the atmosphere and people were very friendly. I also wanted to finish my Master’s quickly. For a Masters it takes one year if you are on a full time course and 5 years for a PhD. As compared to the US and Canada and other foreign countries it takes 2 years and upto 7 years for a Masters and PhD. 2. What has been the best experience & the worst experience in your time in the UK? I didn’t specifically have any ‘worst’ experience. It was more homesickness for me. I had to cook, clean, manage my time and learn how to be totally independent.

That was the main challenge for me. As far as cultural shock is concerned, I didn’t experience it. Here in Jeddah, we are so used to living within a multicultural society that it is easier to adapt anywhere else.

My best experiences, however, are because I had a lot of support, thanks to SACB, I was always taken good care of and never had money issues,which is very important for a student. I got an offer to study at The University of Oxford and am in the process of completing my PhD. 3. What are your recommendations to other Saudi students considering university in the UK?

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Study-Abroad Survival Tips 1. Select your course of study after serious thought and advice, not just because it sounds good.

2. Make sure your language skills are proficient; otherwise you’ll struggle in basic communication and comprehension in class.

3. Do you want to be in a city or out in the country? Small college or large university?

4. Accommodation is key to your happiness – rent or buy? Stay in a dorm or live with family/friends?

5. Weather can affect your mood; can you survive lots of snow or do you want sun?

6. Upon arrival, join clubs and get involved to beat home-sicknesses. Make friends!

7. Invest in a good international calling package or skype to keep in touch with your family.

8. Be true to yourself…enjoy your independence without forgetting your roots or your identity.

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LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT KINDERGARTEN?

By Noor Qamar Zaheer and Arisha Kidwai

Of the many decisions that parents make for the children, a daunting one is deciding on the right preschool for their child. A number of preschools have mushroomed in almost every district of Jeddah, each claiming to be better and different from the rest.

So how do you select the right one for your child? There are many factors to consider.

At what age do they accept students? What is the curriculum â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is it in English or Arabic or a combination of the two? It can take some time to find the best launch pad for your child that will groom him/her into someone who is both socially and intellectually active. For parents who are new to all of this, here are a few essential tips that you need to keep in mind: Solid track record: Some parents prefer putting their children into a preschool which has at least 10 -15 years of experience with a proven track record. They have seen children of their friends or relatives studying there and are happy with the care, hygiene, safety & academic results. Kids Care and Up and Away are amongst the earliest preschools in Jeddah.

Long-term: Other parents prefer putting their child into a preschool that continues on to Primary and Secondary Levels. Schools such as Jeddah Preparatory and Grammar School 26 DESTINATION JEDDAH

(www.jpgs.org) & Jeddah Knowledge (www.jks.edu.sa) fit this requirement with solid reputations throughout all levels of education.

Montessori: Based on the philosophy of Dr. Marie Montessori which encourages independence at an early age, the Montessori method of teaching is very popular in the West. Bellz Montessori in Khaldiya District is one of the first Montessoris in Jeddah (montessori. bellz@gmail.com). Ambassadors is another Montessori school, Jeddah is their second branch, the first being in Riyadh. (www. ambassadors-schools.com)

Within Jeddah, there are a range of kindergarten schools available from schools that offer the British curriculum (Innovators Private School and Jack N Jill) to schools offering the American system of learning (ABC School). In addition there are some schools that start early (1 year for the KG-1 stage) (kids care and Jack N Jill) and some schools that will start from the age of two or three (Enchanted Garden).

Intimate, Home-style: Still other parents send prefer putting their toddlers into schools that have a small, homey setup. They prefer the informal and direct access to the class teacher and principal over the more official approach prevalent in bigger establishments. For such parents, Bellz Montessori, Jack and Jill, Little Diamonds, and Building Blocks are a few of the schools they would be comfortable with. These are small establishments with good teacher - student ratios, easy access to the friendly staff etc.

Checklist: Teacher/Student Ratio?

The best schools employ teacher’s assistants with no more than 10 students per teacher.

Potty Training?

Does the school require your child to be out of diapers or will they assist with potty training?

Curriculum?

Skim through the curriculum. Have a oneon-one chat with teachers to get an idea of what a typical class day is like. Clarify as many doubts you may have about classroom rules, play times, timetables, extra-curricular activities. Are there a satisfactory number of extra-curricular activities available?

Proximity?

Is the school located near your home or too far away? It is usually more convenient if the school is nearby as it avoids the early morning rush and reduces the morning stress.

Imaginative Playtime?

Playground equipment should be safe and inspire imagination, social development and creativity.

Healthy Menu?

Do they serve food in the cafeteria? What type of food is available? Are there any healthy choices? Does the school care about general hygiene?

Early Bird/Late Bird?

Does the school have flexible hours – very important if you’re a working mother with long days. Also essential for those occasional times when your driver is needed in two places at once.

Tuition?

Can you afford the pre-school? Do they charge monthly or by the term? Some schools have a flexible drop-in policy so you’re not locked into a rigid routine.

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Oh Uh!

It’s Back to School Again…

A Parent’s Survival Guide By: Noor Qamar Zaheer

“Come on – hurry up or you will miss the bus! Have you brushed your teeth? Did you polish your shoes?

What do you mean ‘I don’t have a sharpener’? Where are your socks?”

Sound familiar? The end of Ramadan and Eid signals the end of the holiday season and that can only mean one thing for parents of school-going kids: It’s time to get back to the school routine!

For a stress-free life, it helps to plan ahead in order to avoid yelling yourself hoarse on the first day of school.

Every parent can relate to the stressful initial early morning wake-up, mad dash to ensure school supplies and uniform are in order, and general level of tension and anxiety which accompanies the first day. To make sure that you are calm and cool, here are a few tips that you can use as a checklist to avoid those last-minute rushes, disappointments, and a sore throat!

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Plan early. Early planning is the Holy Grail to achieving a stress-free morning on a school day. Don’t leave purchasing uniforms, stationary, lunchboxes, books and shoes till the last-minute. Trust me, from a personal point of view, it helps your nerves to finish all your shopping a few weeks in advance.

Make sure that your child knows emergency contact numbers or label it on his/her pencil case. Inform the class teacher about allergies or any other health issues.

Early to bed…early to rise. During Ramadan and Eid in Jeddah, we tend to get used to sleeping early in the morning and waking up late in the afternoon. A week before school starts; try changing your biological clock to sleeping at night and waking up early in the morning. Kids need 8-10 hours of sleep in order to wake-up feeling happy and refreshed.

Don’t let your child skip breakfast. A healthy breakfast can give your child the essential energy he/she needs to stay up and running the whole day. Statistics show that children who avoid breakfast are more susceptible to obesity and have the reaction levels of a 70 year-old by the end of the morning!

Double check the times of pick-up and drop with the bus driver a couple of days before school starts. Or time yourself if you’re driving them to school – allow for road construction, traffic, and random acts of nature which can all conspire to make you late. Always leave yourself a cushion of 5 minutes – better early than late!

Make sure that all immunizations and physical exams are completed before the first day of school.

Lunches should be packed the night before. You won’t have time in the morning, despite your best intentions.

Make sure backpacks are packed and ready to go. If your child has homework, check that it is completed the night before… and put into the backpack. We’ve all received that panicked phone call “Mom – can you please bring me my homework – I left it on my desk!”

Iron and layout uniforms the night before – boring, but necessary.

Label, Label, Label! All items (sharpeners, erasers, books, etc) that have to be taken to school need to be labeled. Children lose things very quickly – avoid the confusion and blame game by helping your child identify their own possessions easily with clear labels.

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Banish

Lunchtime

Blues with Creative Lunch Boxes

Do you hear the same complaints from your kids about their lunches?

“Boring, soggy, icky – Mom, I just couldn’t eat my lunch!” Coming up with nutritious, exciting meals that your kids will actually enjoy is challenging…but having to create lunch box magic on a daily basis can seem impossible! Start this school year off with some surprises in your kids’ lunch boxes – you can sustain the adventure by selecting from the list of ingredients below. A little forethought at the grocery store can help you survive the daily lunch box dilemma. Surprise your kids with a Wednesday ‘end-of-the-week’ treat – snack size chocolates, their favorite chips/cookes etc….keeping lunch fun and relaxed will encourage their life-long healthy relationship with food.

Cookies (Substitute whole wheat digestives, oatmeal etc. for fiber) Potato chips (substitute crackers/Sun Chips/veggie chips/baked chips) Cheese (Select low-fat cheeses, string cheese, mozzarella sticks) Fruit (Cut it up to make it easy to eat – large apples/bananas can intimidate younger kids) Protein (smoked turkey/roast beef, hummous, tuna, peanut butter) Texture (cucumbers/celery/carrots for crunch, avocado for creaminess, nuts for snacking) Soda (fresh juice, fruit flavored milk, reduced sugar fruit juice, flavored water) Bread (pita bread, flat bread, tortilla wraps – be creative with bread!)

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Tuna Wrap

Celery Sticks

Fruit Salad

Turkey & Cheese

Baked Tortilla Chips

Fruit Yogurt

Mini Pizza

Sun Chips

Digestives

Chicken Salad

Cheese & Crackers

Fruit Roll-Up

Peanut Butter & Jelly

Carrot Sticks

Chocolate!

Learning & Technology: The Cutting Edge

Effat University is organizing its 9th Learning and Technology Conference on December 12-13, 2011. If you think you have an idea to share on the topic of education, new technology, and future trends, then donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on this conference, either as a conference participant or an observer. Authors of the Top 10 research papers will

receive full scholarships, including travel and lodging!

Conference topics include:

- Informalizing and Personalizing Learning: Personal learning environments.

- Youth and Learning by Design - Tools, Products, and Technologies - Pedagogy, Teaching and Learning - Social and Cultural Issues: social networking and gaming youth - Evaluation of the Learning - Future Trends - Learning by Design: Digital native learning from digital immigrants.

Reviewed papers will be published in a special issue of the sponsoring journal: International Journal of Knowledge Society Research(IJKSR)

Important dates to keep in mind:

Abstract submission deadline: August 31, 2011 Research paper submission deadline: September 15, 2011 Notification to authors: September 30, 2011 Camera ready papers submissions: October 15, 2011 Learning and Technology Conference: December 12-13, 2011 DESTINATION JEDDAH 31

Arts &

Entertainment

Jeddah’s Theme Parks

Looking for something different for the family this Eid? Why not head to an amusement park? Jeddah is awash with a number of recreational theme parks: among them include a number of indoor and outdoor amusement parks that promise to provide an enjoyable time spent with the entire family. There are a number of malls in Jeddah that have a theme park incorporated right inside them. Among them include Aziz Mall, Sultan Mall, Mall of Arabia to name a few.

Here are other options that cater for the mass market. We suggest you go early to experience as many rides as possible. By: Noor Qamar Zaheer

1Alshallal Theme Park

Located just in front of the Corniche with breathtaking views of the Red Sea, the park has a rollercoaster that is 34 meters high and caters to more than 700 visitors per hour! Other features include an ice-skating rink and a separate theme area for young kids. The Amazon ride consists of a lagoon with a 15-meter high water fall. With its wide selection of themes, restaurants and rides, one can hardly miss an opportunity to visit Shallal Theme Park. North Corniche Road +966-2-6063993

2 Jungle Land

One of the Kingdom’s biggest theme parks located in Meral Village in northeast Jeddah has always had a high turnout of people due to its various rides and attractions that include a circus, a “well of death” and an “animal kingdom”.

Meral Village, northeast Jeddah +966-2-22550003 32 DESTINATION JEDDAH

3 Fun Time

Catering specifically for the younger generation, a huge indoor theme park that has a number of rides and games for young children. You don’t need to buy a ticket to enter (for adults and children), just buy your child the token for each ride they want to go.

Corniche Road

Atallah 4 Happy Land

Currently in its 25th year, the park has recently been redesigned to incorporate new rides including an additional rollercoaster and rides for young children. Old is gold is the well-known proverb and Atallah certainly lives up to expectations!

Corniche Road +966-2-6691157

Chuck 5Cheese -e-

Chuck-e-Cheese: At 60,000 square-foot, Chuck E. Cheese’s presents a dominating presence with a beautiful two-story building and serene seaside view of the Red Sea. The park includes games, a huge Sky Tube, Toddler Zone and Studio “C”. To top this, the facility also offers Bumper Car Raceway, Airplane Ride, Camel Race, Bowling, Iceskating and the most memorable Carousel Ride. Sari Street, Al-Salamah +966-2-6062608

6 Rawai’e Almaktabat of 8Mall Arabia In addition to boasting international brands like Debenhams, M & S and Center point, it also incorporates a huge indoor theme park with fountains, rollercoasters, Snow Village (including an ice rink) and bowling allies.

Al Madinah Road Al Nuzha +966 2-612-3612

This incorporates a maktaba and a water theme park.

Spread across three floors, the top floor includes a number a small rooms, each with a theme (hospital, fire engine, sand castle, etc). What’s more, the staff teach kids how to cook cookies and bake small cupcakes. The maktaba also has an outdoor water park comprising a number of water rides, slides and waterfalls that caters to children and kids in their early teens. Sure to keep the whole family entertained!

Prince Sultan street

Want to beat the hot weather? Head to Iceland!

Located opposite Sultan Mall, it Iceland boasts an extensive ice rink for children and adults combined with an extensive variety of food courts, shopping and bowling alleys to boot Prince Sultan Street +966-2-6626666

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Arts &

Entertainment

MeeM Jewelry Design by Mariam Polding

By Nourah Al-Shubaily

“Meem is you, meem is me, meem is each and every one of us. Meem is about self-expression, love and beauty. Meem is you, meem is me.”

Meem is a new accessory line created by designer Mariam Polding. Under this new line of accessories are the Meem Zodiac Spring-Summer 2011 Collection, and the Ramadan Subha Collection. The Zodiac Collection is a new line of bracelets, and the Ramadan Subha Collection is a new line of Subhas made with a twist. All the designs are made with semi-precious stones and 925 sterling silver, plated with 18-carat Italian gold.

All of the bracelets are carefully researched and arranged in a specific manner in order to enhance the natural energy of each zodiac sign. You can buy them ready-to-go, or pick out the stones and charms yourself, and design your own for you or a friend! Mariam has also come up with a great way to welcome new babies into the world with matching mother-daughter or mother-son bracelets, each with the new baby’s zodiac sign.

This is a great idea for Mubaraka’s! The Subha Collection is also one of a kind. Meem’s subha’s have been designed to wrap around your wrist 34 DESTINATION JEDDAH

and fit onto them just like a bracelet. They’re also adjustable, so whether your wrist is large or petite, there’s no need to worry. When you are not using them, you can wear them! A perfect gift for Eid. When speaking to Mariam, you can immediately tell her work means a lot to her. Mariam had always been fascinated with jewelry design, and she wanted to create pieces in which the components alone were special, and together were special. Mariam took jewelry courses in Cairo and in London, and first began making jewelry for herself. Later, when some of her friends got a glimpse of her work, they asked her to make them pieces as well. This eventually led Mariam to finally create her official line of jewelry: MeeM. Mariam would like to thank Sofana Dahlan and Yolanda Perez for all their help. To get your very own Meem jewelry, head on over to Sawani in the Red Sea Mall! For more information, visit the Facebook fan page, MeeM, and become a fan, or visit www.tashkeil.com/mariampolding.

MAISON Bo-M INTRODUCES

SAAD BIN MOHAMMAD By: Noor Qamar Zaheer

Maison Bo-M celebrated the intriguing artworks of renowned Saudi writer and artist, Saad Bin Mohammad, with an exhibition titled ‘THE UNREALISED DARAWISH & RESURRECTION’ With a number of pieces on display, the exhibition offers a glimpse into the mind of the artist and his insight into the cycle of life.

Although Saad bin Mohammad has moved in art circles for the past 20 years, he first showcased some of his paintings at the Young Saudi Artist Exhibition in February earlier this year.

Within the exhibition, the piece titled ‘The Witness Who Never Forgot’ caused a stir within Jeddah’s artistic community. The piece commemorated the Jeddah floods in 2009 and the disastrous impact it left on Jeddah’s thriving community.

Currently on display at Maison Bo-M, the painting titled ‘Resurrection’ explores the immensely debated and controversial fate of the human cycle. Does such an episode necessitate the event of mortal death or merely celebrate the opening and closing chapter of the travelling soul?

Sand Darawish ‘Resurrection’ is about the dawn of a new beginning in the chapter of human life.

Another piece, the ‘Sand Darawish,’ in Saad’s words, “Art is meant to disturb, and Science to reassure.”

It attempts to explore the power of an artist whose glory inspires movement. The Darawish can represent anything from a moment in time, a state of mind or simply can refer to the cycle of life.Check out these Resurrection mesmerizing pieces of artworks by this famed Saudi artist for yourself. The exhibition is open to the public till the 15th of September 2011.

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Arts &

Entertainment Family Fun

Flavors; Young Chefs Take to the Stove By: Noor Qamar Zaheer Photography by: Silwan Eshki

Sana Hussain Al-Fatani was living a normal life like any other Saudi housewife, but in her spare time, she taught her 10-year-old daughter, Ayah, how to cook simple, everyday recipes. That’s how the idea of Flavors came to mind. “She inspired me to start this,” she says with a smile flickering around her lips and motioning to the kitchen she built in her front yard.

The idea became a reality in the beginning of 2011 when Sana hired builders to construct the kitchen. Upon completion, she gathered an enthusiastic bunch of 10 children (girls and boys) who were interested in learning how to cook. The classes take place three times a week for 9-11 year-olds.

DJ observed Chef Sana teaching her class how to make a hamburger. The kids were all set with their customized gear of chef’s caps and aprons. “Cleanliness and safety are both very important,” Sana stresses as she passes 36 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Sana Fatani Mob: +966-505586899 Website: www.chezsuna.com

a box of gloves to all the children. Meanwhile she adds spices, salt and pepper to mincemeat and passes an individual bowl of mincemeat to each child. “Mix! Mix! Mix!” she chuckles enthusiastically as she goes around surveying each child in action.

“I have learnt how to make crepes, pancakes, fettuccini and chocolate tarts,” Jana, a budding chef, proudly explains. With her positive attitude, lively personality, and passion for cooking and teaching, Sana plans to continue her cooking school throughout the year. When she is not teaching children, Chef Sana likes to teach and share her experiences with young girls about to get married, how to cook easy, simple everyday meals that are bound to please the in-laws. At the end of the day, the children tuck into their own hand-made hamburgers. “How is it?” Chef Sana asks.’”Delicious!” they all exclaim in unison.

Arts & Entertainment

Directory Bookstores

Fun & Recreation

Al-Fanous Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6553897 Al-Khair Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6936318 Al-Maktaba Stores Tel: +966-2-2562187 Al-Obeikan Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6927018 / 920020209 Dar Al-Mareekh Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6524682 Jarir Bookstores Tel: +920000089 Little Book Roshana Center Tel: +966-2-2634817 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-2-2754689 Madina Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6659045 Mamoun Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6446614 Tihama Bookstore Tel: +966-2-6970690 Rawaea Al-Maktabat Tel: +966-2-6827730 Virgin Tel: +966-2-2633886

Al-Hokair Tel: +966-2-6836666 Al-Shallal Theme Park Tel: +966-2-6063993 Bowling City Tel: +966-2-6690800 Bowling World Tel: +966-2-6744545 Chucky Cheese Tel: +966-2-6062608 Color Me Mine Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-2-2180081 Funtime Pizza Tel: +966-2-6555992 Fun Day Tel: +966-2-2635487 Ice Land Tel: +966-2-6626666 IN10SO Tel: +966-2-2844992 Jeddah Lanes Tel: +966-2-6636381/ 6690343 Jungle Land Tel: +966-2-2881111 Kid’s Cafe Tel: +966-2-2634888 Mob: +966-555651653 Kid’s Castle Tel: +966-2-2634760 Moon Toon Tel: +966-2-2844855 Oceanica Tel: +966-2-2150723 Smart Kid (Al-Hokair) Tel: +966-2-4202370 Sparks Tel: +966-2-6162144 Stationery Fantasies Tel: +966-2-6827730 Vi Kids Club Tel: +966-2-2616899 Vortex Tel: +920009550

Libraries CBA Library Tel: +966-2- 6900671 Effat Library Tel: +966-2-6364300 Jeddah Public Library Tel: +966 2-6363920 Mirza Library Tel: +966-2-6721063 My Library Tel: +966-2-2631709

Museums & Art Venues Al-Alamia Gallery Tel: +966-2-6635107 Al-Tayebat International City Museum for Sciences & Knowledge Sitteen St. Tel: +966-503601376 www.altayebatcity.com Art Frame Trading Est. Macarona St. Tel: +966-2-6722339 ATHR Gallery Tel: +966-2- 2845009 www.athrart.com Darat Safeya Binzagr Tel: +966-2- 6571030 www.daratsb.com Ebdaa Gallery Center Tel: +966-2- 2154480 www.ebdaagallery.com Jeddah Atelier Tel: +966-2-6530812 Mansoojat Foundation www.mansoojat.org Rochan Gallery Tel: +966-2-6655630 Ext.236 Saudi Center for the Fine Arts Tel: +966-2-6696786 Basmoca Virtual Museum www.basmoca.com

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Eid Gift-Giving:

Good Things Come in Small Packages!

Festive Eid celebrations call for sumptuous gifts, but this year surprise your friends and family with delicious goodies tucked into cute containers. Colorful displays of candy-canes, sweets, and shiny treats piled high make wonderful, edible centerpieces. Cast an imaginative eye around your house for intriguing containers or pop into a neighborhood store for mini-buckets or even clay pots which your kids can enjoy decorating.

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Unusual shaped glasses or tiered cake stands make elegant, contemporary Eid treat displays - showcase your treasured glasses in a novel, new way. Wrap colorful ribbons around the stems of your glassware for a festive touch, or to differentiate between flavors. Sweets to tempt the palate and visually delight the eyeâ&#x20AC;Śthe perfect way to celebrate Eid!

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You can find the candies we used in the photoshoot in some of these places: Alrifaie: They have good Jellybeans Alnugali: They carry some traditional and modern candies.

Goodies: For the lolipops Munch: They have a great selection of candies Manuel supermarket: They carry many imported brands The Mini Market in Attalah center.

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GAME REVIEWS

inFamous 2 DiRT 3 The third release in the acclaimed off-road racing franchise, Dirt 3 features a range of racing and driving disciplines at spectacular locations, more than 100 routes, the finest selection of licensed action-sports racing cars, and multistage rallies set at classic locations.

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The second chapter in the best selling infamous franchise, this immersive adventure offers a powerful, emotional, and visceral take on being a superhero. Features include a unique blend of electrical and melee combat abilities, epic boss battles, and a new morality system allowing for two possible game endings.

Available on PlayStation 3

EID IDEAS Dymo Labelmanager Pnp Printer - SR 176

With its portable size and built-in software, it is easy to move the PnP from one computer to another. Once set up, setting up on other systems consists entirely of plugging in the USB cable and letting the program run. No chargers required because the printer charges itself over its USB connection.

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Ge 4-Port Usb 2.0 Rotating Hub - SR 71 This handy hub adds 4 high-speed USB 2.0 Ports to a computer. It also allows instant connection of USB peripherals, portable plug-in devices, and even other computers. The 2 cubes rotate to accommodate oversized USB plugs as well as route USB cables in different directions Available at amazon.com

Superstorage Lap Desks - SR 311 Want to have a bag in which you can put all you stationary, lunch , notes and that can also be used as a table? Superstorage Lap Desks provides a portable study surface with a cushy base topped by a desktop that can be personalized with your name. Divided cubbies and side pockets hold notepads, pencils and more.

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Electro-Mechanical Flip Clock with Alarm and White LED Lights - SR 307 This retro clock is so cool it got up on stage and jammed with The Killers at their last concert. No seriously! With its LED lights, free travel adapter, flip down hour/minute display and much more, you’ll wonder how you survived without this necessity.

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Samah Khashoggi Rizq Jewellery, Rosyblue, Rubaiyat (Bags & Shoes), Showtime, Springfield, Swatch, The Body Shop Mall of Arabia Al-Haramein Rd. Tel: +920009550 Supermarket: Panda Shops: Abu Sharaf, Accesorize, Adams, Adidas, Ahmad Abdulwahed, Alpha Opticals, Alshaya, Balad, Bershaka, Blue Age, Bonia, Boots, Brics, BSB, BSX, C&B, C&K, Cameui, Camille’s Sidewalk, Carters, Celio, Chad Valley, Coast, D-FP-T, Debenhams, Diesel, Desigual, Dorthy Perkins, Forever21, Evans, Exit, Faces, Gap, GBK, Girls, H-Flow, H&M, Hokair, Hush Hush, I Style, Jennyfer, Kikik, La Senza, La Senza Gril, La Vie En Rose, Lady Bird, Life Kids, Limited Too, Liz Claiborne, Lynnes, Mango, Maghrabi Kids, Mini Modu, Miss Selfridge, Miss Whatever, Mothercare, Nectar, New Yorker, Next,Nike, Nil Yarz, Nose, Oasis, Okaidi, Opt. Centre, Party Princess, Pride of Kashmir, Principle, Pull & Bear, Puma, Pumpkin Patch, Quiz, Ribbon, Rina, Salhiya, School, Sgt.Major, SIA,Spring, Stradivarius, Sun & Sands Sports, Swiss Corner, Tally Wejil, TCF, Terranova, Terranova Kids, The Museum, TPC, Twaila, Vero Moda, Vertbaudet, Viss, Wallis, Warehouse, White Company, Zahoor Al-Reef, Zara, Zoppini, ZYNG

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Nojoud Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2571217 Shops: Adidas, AlBadr Optical, Alcott, Alhomaidhi, Bonia, Cortefiel, Emad Rizq, Faces, Feni 9, Gerry Weber, GS Big & Tall, I Zone, Pumpkin Patch, Lora Lina Sfera, Magrabi, Mango, Mobily, Women’s Secret, Sarafia, Shalky , Smash,Tanagra, Vincci

Tel: +966-505311588 +966-2-691-9505 samahkhashoggi@gmail.com ‘ Samah Abayas ‘ on Facebook

Red Sea Mall King Rd. Tel: +966-2-2151551 Supermarket: Danube Shops: Adidas, Aigner, All Star Converse, AlMussali, Al-Refaie, Al-Sawani, Axiom, Barove, Beach & Beyond, Benetton, Bhs, Body Action, Body Shop, Bomby, Bonia, Boroue, Boss, Burberry,Calvin Klein, Change, Claire’s, Coach, Coast, Diesel, Diorucci, Divisage, Dorothy Perkins, Early Learning Center, Elaf (Travel Agency), Escada & Loriel, Esprit, Etro, Evans, Eye Fashion, Faces, Faith, Fanateer, Fashion Top, FCUK, Ferragamo, Fetaihi, Foot Locker, Giordano, Givenchy, Go Sport, Guess, Guess Accessories, Guess Kids, G2000, Izzue,Lacoste, La Perla, Lazourdi, Levis, Life Line, Life Styles, Limited Too,

MAC, Mac PC’s, Maghrabi, Maghrabi kids, Mikyaji, Milano, Miss Sixty, Mommy Me, Montblanc, Mother Care, Naomi, Nara Camicie , Next, Noon, Nokia, Oasis, Obaji, Occasions, Occulis, Optic Center, Panasonic, Paris Gallery, Patchi, Puma Watches, Replay, Rubaiyat, Rolex, Rouj, S & K (Samuel & Kenvin), Samsonite, Sephora, Sergio Rossi, Sony, Sports Wear, Swatch, Tea Gschwender, Tiffany & Co., Tihama (Stationery), Top Shop, Top Man, Versace, Vision Express, XOXO, Zuhur, Zoopini, Roshana Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2634899 Shops: 4U4Ever, Abo Moammar, Adolfo Dominguzs, Aire Barcelona, Al Homaidi Watches, Al Naghi Jewellery, AMH, Armand Basi, Baby Fitaihi, Bayana, Biggie Best,Bimba & Lola, Blanco, ByBasi, Comfort Zone, Dandara, Diktons Barcelona, Extra Ordinary, Fairooz, Fityani, Gara Roufa, Her Majesty, Jade Jewellery, Jounah, La Femme Chic, Lights, Linen Chest, Little Book, Lolaetmoi, Lorina, Majed Saleem Jewellery, Mario Zegnoti, Memories Gifts, Mr. Mohammad Rizq, My Fair Lady, Nail Spa, Nof Jewelery, On Time Plus, Pretty Shoes Yalghi Couture, Reem Spoosa,Ruben Perlotti, Sabaya, Samsung, Sarwat, Scholl, Seasons Perfumes, SID, Virgin Megastore Roshan Mall Malek Rd. Tel: +966-2-6226720 Supermarket: Hyper Panda Shops: Abdul Samad Al-Qurashi, Axiom, Bonia, Callem, Cavlo Rino, Cell Com, Cinnzeo, Claire’s, Colombia

Sports Wear, Fendi, Gerry Weber, Giordano, Grand Optics, Gucci, Herffy, Ikks, It’s Mine, Jacqueline Riu, Kashmir, Lingo, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Maghrabi, Mango, Mikyaji, Miss Fashion, Missha, Mothercare, Nayomi, Nectar, Panda, Royal Mandaina, Samuel & Kevin, Sayadyah Express, Sensi, Show Time, Stadivarious, Sun & Sand Sports, Swatch, The Body Shop, Timberland, Tom Tailer, Toys R Us, U-Qote, Vavavoom, Versace Serafi Mega Mall Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2844886 Supermarket: Danube Shops: Al-Sawani, Baleno, Claire D K, Claire’s, Faces, Go Sport, Life Style, Maghrabi, Pepe Jeans, Samuel & Kevin, Sensi, Swatch, Voyage

Occitane, Love Sac, Lyne’s, Magrabi, Majesty, Mama’s and Papa’s, Mango, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Masagh, Max Mara, Mikayaji, Mimosa, Moschino, Mutamiez, My Accessory, Nayomi, Nectar, Newbury, New Look, Odd Molly, Oliver and Company, Painegonda, Patchi, Paul and Joe, Paul Smith, Penny Black, Petit Bateau, Pomellato, Paul Frank, Pucci, Quick Silver, Replay, Rubaiyat, Rumaizan, Saks Fifth Avenue, Samuel and Kevin, Sensi, Shalky QQ, Space Toom, Stella McCartney, Swarovski, Swatch, Tara Jarmon, Teen2Teen, The Counter, Tiffany, Tipity Toes, Tumi, Vertu, Victoria Casal, Voila, Waed, Wahat Al-Jalabiya, Wazer Pharmacy, XOXO, Zanotti

Tahlia Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2634662 Stars Avenue Mall Shops: Al-Humaidi, Al-Rayes, Malek Rd. Armani Exchange, Bakhsh Tel: +966-2-2754522 Jewellery, Birkenstock, Super market: Carrefour.

Coach, Claire’s, Cope Copine, Shops: Agatha, Al-Ghazalo, Al-Humaidi, Al-Mutahajibah, Daniel Hechter, Du Pareil Au M’em, Emad Rizq, Esprit, Al-Othaim, Al-Shayiya Evans, Giordano, Lacoste, Accessory, Arabian Oud, La Moda, Laura Ashley, Argeterie, Art of Idea, Axiom, Baby Fitaihi, Batteel, LoraChilli, Laurel, Limited Too, Longines, Make Up BCBG, Benetton, Body Shop, Bonpoint, Borbonese, Forever, Mac, Mikyajy, Milano, Moawad, Naoumi, Breil, Carolina Herrera Nectar, Omega, Paris Gallery, CH, Champion, Coach, Pierre Cardin, River Island, Cole Haan, Collci, Courier, Rolex, Rubaiyat,Sanrio, Cream, Custo Barcelona, Sephora, Swarovski, Swatch, Cute, Derby X, Destination T.S. Dupont, Terranova, The Maternity, Faces, Faith Body Shop, Tiffany &Co., Connexion, Farsi Jewelry, Tina Tailor,Top Shop / Top Man Fayandra, Fityani, GBK, GC Watches, Geox, Guess Accessory, Guess by Marciano, Hang Ten, Issam Jamal, Jarkas, Jasmine Box, To add your business to the Jimmy Choo, Kanz AlSahra, Karen Millen, Khider listing, please e-mail the Rizek, Kohar, Kurt Geiger, name and number to La Perla Palace, Lacoste, info@destinationjeddah.com Lide X, Little Book, Liujo, L’ DESTINATION JEDDAH 49

Red Sea Coast

Keeping the Dream Alive:

Imaging for the future

Photography & Text By Hans Sjoeholn

Underwater photography today has become commonplace. Prices are coming down dramatically and the size of the technology is shrinking.

The improvements in technology have come despite the many engineering and physics challenges of image capture in the underwater environment.

This type of photography was once prohibitively expensive and practiced only by professionals and only the most diehard enthusiasts. Today it has become wide-spread and dare I say ubiquitous. Information sharing was once challenging and expensive. If you wanted to share images with others you had to send physical copies through conventional media channels, or hold functions in photography galleries and wait for visitors to come to you.

The internet and particularly social media websites have transformed image sharing, making it free and easy. Today Facebook is the largest image sharing website on the internet and is used by millions on a daily basis.

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decline of marine ecosystems. Scientists are warning of eminent marine massextinctions and ecosystem collapses worldwide unless concerted action takes place to reduce the pressures human activity are having on our delicate seas.

Underwater photographers can help in this effort by raising awareness of the plight of the seas and increasing appreciation of the many treasures we might lose if marine ecosystems decline further.

The reality is that on a global scale only 1% of the ocean is protected. View this interactive world map and click on our area to see what is being done in our region. Arabian Seas Region www. protectplanetocean.org The International Programme on the State of the Ocean has revealed shocking news that the extinction of the world oceans is imminent. Log on to www.stateoftheocean.org and view the interactive Graphic â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Earth Systemâ&#x20AC;?.

Pollution, habitat destruction of seabed communities and overfishing are major threats to any sea. Climate change with temperature elevation is yet another.

What is the solution? Education and awareness is a critical factor to change the minds of individuals and decision makers.

Images have the power to change

Highly privileged visitors making a boat entry on a reef nearby Jeddah.

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Orangeface Butterflyfish Chaetodon larvatus - a Red Sea endemic that maintains territories of live ”The vain lady in the mirror” Golden Moray Eel Acropora coral.

perspectives and influence conservation, awareness and appreciation in a spirit to prevent the coming of a sad future when only images from a healthy living ocean survive. For the privileged visitor, scuba diving can be a life changing experience that will deepen our connection with nature and help us to understand the immediate need to preserve this dreamlike wilderness.

I encourage everyone to celebrate the life and light that brings so many scuba divers peace of mind. I encourage them to reflect on the astounding quality of the underwater world and ask themselves seriously if they could accept losing this beauty forever.

Individual action should also complement collective action. We must each do our bit to be a part of the solution. Ideally, the only things to bring home from your underwater excursions are living memories, images of favorite sea creatures, peace of mind and friendships. With this approach there is a greater chance that you will be able to repeatedly return to this peaceful domain for more positive encounters with living creatures. We often feel that our individual impact on the vast oceans is negligible, but this is faulty logic. One individual can do more harm than they realize. Keeping mega fauna such as a 40 year old Napoleon fish alive is something you can achieve.

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Freckled Hawkfish Paracirrhites forsteri perched on an Acropora coral.

which is from plastic. Start bringing your own bag to the grocery store. Think of the positive impact these small steps would have - sea tourism operators lose out when the marine environment declines.

Reef destruction and the collection of endangered species is like museum vandalism. Overharvesting marine resources and polluting the seas is like stealing from ourselves. The oceans belong to us all, and their health is our collective responsibility – we can’t live or exist without them. The generous ocean feeds us and keeps our air healthy and breathable. The ocean is one of the main factors in absorption of harmful carbon dioxide and the production of life sustaining oxygen. More than fifty percent of the planet’s oxygen is produced from the seas.

Captain Bravo skillfully navigates a Jeddah reef capturing the marvels of the Red Sea.

The Red Sea Bannerfish Heniochus intermedius is an endemic species

The Red Sea Bannerfish Heniochus intermedius is an endemic species

Dolphins are highly sociable and fun loving sea mammals.

Bluecheeked Butterflyfish Chaetodon semilarvatus, this iconic Red Sea endemic is one of the most photographed coral reef citizens.

September 17th is the Annual International Beach Cleanup Day; make it a family event by involving children and teach them that the ocean is not infinite. Take a stroll along the shore, or immerse yourself on a reef and have an awe-inspiring experience. Diving photographers should see themselves as ambassadors of good will for marine nature and should use their photography to save marine nature art.

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Leave nothing but bubbles, take nothing but pictures and kill nothing but time.

Peace on reef.

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Dive Shops & Dive Resorts

Directory AL-KHORAYEF YAMAHA MARINE EQUIPMENT Location: King Rd. next to Auto Mall Tel: +966-2-4202666 mmumtaz@alkhorayef.com Opening hours: Sat - Wed: 8 AM - 12.30 PM, 5.30 PM - 9 PM Thu: 8 AM - 1.30 PM Fridays closed!

BLUE REEF DIVERS Location: Behind Danube, off Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6613931 info@bluereefdivers.com Opening hours: Sat - Wed: 9 AM - 11 PM Thu - Fri: 7 AM - 11 PM Branch: Durrat Al-Arous (50km north of Jeddah) Tel: +966-546154356

DESERT SEA DIVERS Location: On North Obhur Rd. (Creek), near Rose Village Compound GPS: N21°43.685’, E39°06.449’ Tel: +966-2-6561807 Fax: +966-2-6561288 info@desertseadivers.com www.desertseadivers.com Opening hours: Sat - Wed: 10 AM - 8 PM Thu - Fri: 7 AM - 8 PM Mondays closed!

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Location: King Rd. next to Auto Mall Tel: +966-2-2150019 Fax: +966-2-6644892 marketing@alahlam-marina.com eric_fwd@yahoo.com (for boat trips) www.alahlam-marina.com Opening hours: Sat - Thu: 9 AM - 11 PM Fri: 6 PM - 11 PM

RED SEA DIVERS

Hans Sjoeholm

Dive Coordinator Looking for the basics or instructor level courses?

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

PRO UW Photo and Videographer Contact: +966-551070190

hans@destinationjeddah.com desertsea2000@yahoo.com

Location: Opposite Danube, off Tahlia St. GPS: N21°32.743’, E39°09.727’ Tel: +966-2-6606368 Fax: +966-2-6602064 redseadivers@arab.net.sa Opening hours: Sat-Wed: 9 AM - 11 PM Thurs & Fri: 7.30 AM - 11 PM

NATLUS DIVERS

Location: Behind Danube, off Tahlia St. GPS: N21°32.790’, E39°09.802 Tel: +966-2-6651304 Fax: +966-2-6608224 www.arabcircumnavigator.com

Opening hours: All week: 9 AM - 10 PM

Beach Resorts Andalus Resort: +966-2-6561444 Bahadur Resort: +966-2-2344400 Blue Beach: +966-2-2341900 Coral Beach: +966-2-6561343 Crystal: +966-2-6563032 Dive Village: +966-2-6561980 Durrat Al-Arous: +966-2-6180000 Fal: +966-2-656 0033 Movenpick: +966-2-6555550 Nakheel: +966-2-6066644 Obhur Resort: +966-2-6563030 Remal: +966-2-6561880 Reem Riviera: +966-2-2342332 Sheraton: +966-2-234 2264

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

Jeddah Marinas Dream Beach: +966-2-2342266 Al-Nakheel Village: +966-2-6562101

Jeddah’s dive shops are the city’s resource for water sports and activities. They are in the know about the latest rules and regulations, do’s and don’ts and offer sound safety advice with a smile.

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Breakfast inJeddah

We don’t know about you, but now that Ramadan is over, the first thing we crave is breakfast… in the sunlight! There is something very uplifting about the aroma of coffee and orange juice in the morning, and now is a perfect time to hit the town and enjoy the most important meal of the day. Whether you yearn for pancakes, bacon and eggs or a more traditional Arabian way to start your morning, Jeddah is bursting with places to treat yourself and your family at any budget.

Casper & Gambini’s

Known more for attracting business executives with their fresh salads, wraps, sandwiches and relaxed yet intimate ambiance, Casper & Gambinis’s offers a variety of breakfast plates in a rustic environment. Go early and sit by the huge window that overlooks Andalus Road…the sunshine seeping through is bright enough to lift anyone’s spirits.

Andalus Road, Hamra Dist. 699 5911

Teayana

Whether you opt for the Branch in Attalah Center on the Corniche, or the one in AlHamra, the focus will be on, as the name suggests, high quality tea. The no-smoking rule preserves the integrity of the brewing.

Don’t miss a piping hot pot of Moroccan Tea with freshly made mana’ish. Great for brunch as they offer hot sandwiches and even bagels too. Enjoy the view and bask in the morning sun...lovely!

Al Hamra, 6681660 Al Kahldiya , 6062646 Cornich 2368220, Red Sea Mall 21560620

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Delifrance

Ahhh, baguettes, baguettes and more baguettes! Possibly the best quality French baked goods available in Jeddah. Generally, our humid weather is not ideal for creating such goodies, yet magically, Delifrance offers premium breads and pastries. If you can catch their English Breakfast which consists of jams, butter, a cheese omelet , sausages, beans, bread, orange juice & tea/or coffee, then you are in for a treat. With a branch in Attalah Center, the Corniche, Malik Road, and Prince Sultan Street , you’re bound to find one convenient for you.

Attalah Center, Al-Shati 699-7861, Andalus Mall 630-3672 , Al-Salama Center, 256-7196

Le Croissant Shop

For years this was the one-stop shop for breakfast in Jeddah, specializing in croissants, muffins and other pastries.

Also, they offer delicious “croissandwiches” which have become a favorite for many Jeddahwis. Whether you are on your way to Obhur for a weekend at one of the many chalets, or running late to the office, bringing along take-out from Le Croissant Shop is a sure-fire way to put a smile on everyone’s faces!

Malik Road, Al-Shati Dist, 6222861

Berts

One of the more modern places to open up, Bert’s is known for offering healthier choices.

It’s great that we now have this option!

Breakfast starts at 8am and offers items such as a “fat-burning smoothie” or an “all egg-white omelet.” Located conveniently at Rawda Star, and with another branch at the swanky Stars Avenue Mall, it’s away from the hustle and bustle of Tahlia, yet perfect to pop in after a morning of shopping. With its contemporary décor, Berts is a relaxing and healthy way to start your day.

Rawda Street, Rawda Dist, 6606633

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Habsburg, Rosewood

Overlooking the Red Sea, the Habsburg is a modern, stylish restaurant located at the Rosewood Hotel in the northern part of Jeddah’s Corniche. Very upscale, their breakfast is served between 6am (for you early birds) to 10:30am. Some of you might want to pull an infamous all-nighter in order to be accommodated - very common thing to do among us Jeddahwis.

Habsburg offers a wide selection of local and international cuisine and is known as the “Best Friday Brunch in Jeddah.” With its view of the Corniche, and unusual menu items, that title is well-deserved. A great place to treat those who are special to you .

Corniche Road, Al-Shati Dist, 2570967

Al-Nawras, Movenpick

Like a secluded island, Al-Nawras located at Al-Wadaa on the Corniche, offers an impressive Breakfast Buffet with many favorite selections. Movenpick, which is well-known for its quality and for abiding

by Swiss high standards, will not disappoint here. Reserve a table by the window and enjoy freshly baked pastries, cold-cuts, and croissants while surrounded by the sea.

Although only available on Thursdays and Fridays, you will feel more like dining al fresco in Europe. The place is definitely worth the experience.

Corniche Road, Al-Shati Dist, 6555550

BalsamicoToo

The new branch on Malik Road offers items not available at the previous one, including some breakfast items. If possible, try and get a seat on the roof where the seating area is surrounded by glass and a panoramic view of one of Jeddah’s most pristine roads.

Dishes to sample include frittatas, omelets, and a few local favorites. Overall a serene atmosphere, where one can enjoy nargila with their breakfast.

Malik Road, Al-Shati Dist, 0565345317 58 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Fuddruckers

Probably the largest chain on this list, Fuddruckers boasts the World’s Greatest Hamburgers, and with their fresh and high quality ingredients, they do not disappoint. Get there early enough and enjoy the hearty and generous American breakfast. We recommend the filling Steak and Eggs, or, if steak for breakfast is not your thing, they’ve got French Toast, pancakes, omelets - all complete with a side of sausage or bacon strips. We’ve known people who have filled up on breakfast and then stay long enough until they were ordering lunch! (Their burgers are irresistible!). Great for families as the kids can release pent up energy at their play ground while you enjoy your meal.

Branches scattered all over Jeddah, so you’re bound to find one close by.

Andalus Street, Al-Hamra Dist, 6686330 Tahlia Street, Al-Hamra Dist, 6613146 Malik Road, Roshana Mall Mohammadia Dist, 6992467

American Corner

For almost 20 years American Corner has been a staple in Jeddah for many expatriates and locals alike. Still a little “hole-in-the-wall” located at Khaledeyah Shopping Center, it is renowned for its authentic American Breakfast selections.

Newly re-vamped, it now feels like an authentic, old fashioned diner complete with brick walls and high ceilings. American Corner is a small place with big portions. Stacks of pancakes and waffles swimming in maple syrup, western omelets, sandwiches, fresh orange juice and brewed coffee; their scents and flavors scream the United States!

With a new, larger branch opening soon on Prince Sultan Street, their expansion is something that the residents of Jeddah have been awaiting for many, many years.

Khaldia, Rawda Dist, 6060188

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Terrace Lounge If you are searching for a place where you can enjoy scenic views of the Red Sea combined with an affordable menu, the Terrace Lounge should be your next stop.

A relaxed atmosphere, with comfy sofas and chairs, where you can sit back, relax and unwind from everyday life. The Terrace Lounge is located within Atallah Happy Land with a separate entrance from the outside. The Lounge opens everyday except Tuesdays. On the weekdays itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open between 5pm till 12am and on the weekends between 5pm till as late as 2am. With a choice of either outdoor or indoor dining areas beautifully decorated, it provides the perfect destination for a fun-filled family night out.

Boasting an extensive international menu from simple comfort food like sandwiches, grilled burgers and a wide selection of sweet and savory crepes, scrumptious healthy salads to delicious creamy pasta or succulent steak, the choice is plenty.

Comfort food at its best! Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the delicious onion soup served in a breadbasket itself; tangy and full of flavor that is not too over powering. It promises to make you warm and content from the inside.

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the delicious onion soup served in a breadbasket; tangy and full of flavor that is not too over powering. It promises to make you warm and content from the inside. Comfort food at its best!

In addition, you can relax with a range of different drinks and shisha is also available. Do try the Mojito drink that promises to alleviate your worries and leave you refreshed to enjoy the rest of the evening.

Breathtaking views of the Red Sea especially at sunset, combined with splendid dĂŠcor, food and affordable prices, a visit to the Terrace Lounge is sure to satisfy your expectations for a relaxed evening spent with friends or family.

Terrace Lounge Al Shati Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6995676 P ROMOTION

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Sweet & Savory

Revolutionizing Cupcakes in Saudi Arabia Sweet and Savory, a small shop located on Sari Street, opened its doors with the goal to redefine the stereotypical cupcake taste of sweetness and introduce a new concept in the cupcake revolution: cupcakes can also be savory!

The idea was hatched in Fatima Qadiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s household kitchen. As word spread, what started out as a dinner party favorite quickly became a booming business venture with orders coming in from everywhere.

In the face of overwhelmingly high demand, with the support of her husband and partner Faisal Alzamil, they both decided to open their own bakery that will cater to the rising customer demand and increased popularity of their cupcakes.

A quick glimpse at the menu tempts you with a number of new choices that I guarantee you will not have tried before. White Cheese and Dill, Chilli and Onion, Jalapeno and Cheese, Pizza, Vegetable, Pesto and Peanuts are just a small selection from the savory variety available. While amongst the sweet variety the Cardamom, Peanut Butter, Caramel Apple, Ginger and Pistachio are all scrumptious.

Each cupcake is unique with an identity of its own. They are sure to intrigue the palette and tantalize your taste buds.

Seasonal specialities inspired by Saudi favorites are available for a limited time. They include Kunafa, Dates, Klaija, and Maâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;soob cupcakes. These original creations have already received rave 62 DESTINATION JEDDAH

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reviews from their customers and the orders keep piling up. They may become regularly available throughout the year due their increased popularity and demand.

Sometimes what seems to be a small idea, if fuelled with passion, motivation and Creativity, can definitely become something really big.

Sweet and Savory is on the way to changing the way that cupcakes are perceived: the scales of savory and sweet are balanced to perfection with these small cupcakes of originality!

Sari Street, Sweet & Savory Jeddah, Saudi Arabi Mob: +966 590310001 Order line: 920001626 P ROMOTION

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FOR

CUPCAKE

LOVERS !!

THE MOMENT OF TRUTH

As a special treat for the people of Jeddah, this month the staff at DJ became cupcake connoisseurs. From scrutinizing the sweetness of the frosting to judging the moistness of the cake to tasting the different varieties of flavors available from Jeddah’s ‘cupcakeries’, we have it all judged and tallied up (and our waistlines reflect our diligence.) The conclusion: Jeddah lives up to global cupcake expectations, so the next time you want to indulge, head to one of these places to sample the best that Jeddah offers!

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AFTER A THOROUGH TASTING SESSION THESE ARE THE RESULTS WE CAME UP WITH!!

CHOCOLATE

HELEN

MUNCH

In LOVE

Mmm .. tasty

CAKEALICIOUS

CRUNCHY GOODIES

It’s good

not bad

NOT A CHANCE

RED VELVET

HELEN In LOVE

CRUNCHY MUNCH Mmm .. tasty

It’s good

CAKEALICIOUS not bad

GOODIES

NOT A CHANCE

CARROT CAKEALICIOUS In LOVE

HELEN

Mmm .. tasty

MUNCH It’s good

GOODIES not bad

CRUNCHY

NOT A CHANCE

STRAWBERRY

CRUNCHY HELEN In LOVE

Mmm .. tasty

MUNCH not bad

CAKEALICIOUS

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A CUPCAKE REVIEW GOODIES

Goodies were the first ever shop catering specially to baking cup-cakes. Sadly, this time round, they scored well below our standard expectations. Chocolate cupcakes that are dry with purple frosting on top? Vanilla cupcakes that resemble and taste like a brick? Let’s just say that we were sadly disappointed.

ALMOST TOO LATE

CAKE-A-LICIOUS

New kid on the block, Cake-a-licious opened around 6 months ago and is wowing Jeddahawis with its range of made-to-order cakes.

Still in its initial days, it has the potential to compete with other major cup cake brands.

ITS A TOUGH MARKET

CRUNCHEZ

presentation with YUM Beautiful different varieties available. Try YUM their Caramel cupcake with Popcorn frosting or the Oreo cupcake.

A bit high on the price side, but definitely worth a visit to try the different varieties available.

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Analogous to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, this is Jeddah’s own scrumptious cupcake factory. With a range of different varieties available, it definitely is amongst the most popular cupcake shops in Jeddah. The Double Chocolate cupcake is simply a chocolate lovers delight!vvv vv

HELEN’S

WON’T STOP MUNCH -ING

A petite shop that resembles a lady’s parlor from early 1900’s. Cakes from Helen’s are fresh, light and appetizing. Although they can work on increasing their supply and impart an extra ‘oomph’ to their presentation, it’s worth the trip to the Rawdah area. HELEN’S KITCHEN IS JUST ...

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Restaurants

Directory American

Brazilian

16 Hundred Le Chateau Mall, Tahlia St Tel: +966-2-2614415 Americano Burger Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6728488 American Corner Khalideya St. Tel: +966-2-6060188 Applebees Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6610012 Chili’s Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6634760 Flap Jacks Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6681191 Fuddruckers Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6686330 Manhattan Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6590000 Muchos Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6613111 Mugg & Bean Serafi Megamall Tel: +966-2-6573333 ext. 334 Ruby Tuesday Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6501999 Steak House Malek Rd. Tel: +966-2-6829955 T.G.I Friday’s Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6529330 The Texan Meridien Hotel Tel: +966-2-6633333 Tony Roma’s Mall of Arabia Tel: +966-2-6123534 Uno’s Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6221320

Hanviv Sultan Mall Tel: +966-594276234 Spears Intercontinental Hotel Tel: +966-2-6611800

Chocolates Al Pina King Rd. Tel: +966-2-6905885 Anoosh Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6832209 Bon Bon Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6697655 Chocolate Corner Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6630449 Chocolate Sense Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2847740 Chocolate Studio Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6985222 Ganache Rawadah St. Tel: +966-2-6601390 Caramel Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6688527 Chocoline Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2842846 Dactylifera Prince Sultan St. Tel: +92008182 Miss Chocolate Rawda St. Tel: +966-2-6638989 Nesma Chocolates Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6947790 Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-2-2150141 Arafat St. Tel: +966-2-2845820 Patchi Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6695858 Voila Chocolate Millenium Ctr. Tahlia St.

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

Chinese Be One Maa’adi St. Tel: +966-2-6143753 Baytote Chinese Dlv. Rawdah Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6164442 China Gate Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6970672 China Hut Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6625898 Chopsticks Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6907575 Durrat China Prince Abdullah St. Tel: +966-2-2616885 Golden Palace Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6690377 Gulf Royal Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6653335 Noodles Rosewood Corniche Tel: +966-2-2578888 Soy Rawadah St. Tel: +966-2-6643414 Toki Laylati,Malek Rd. Tel: +966-2-6060606 Xian Gong Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6992212

Coffee & Tea Shops 360 Cafe Intercontinental Hotel Tel: +966-2-6611800 Annafora Cafe Intercontinental Hotel Tel: +966-2-6611800 Avezzano Cafe Serafi Mega Mall Tel: +966-595122266 Best Cup Khalideya St. Tel: +966-2-6063619 Book Cafe Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-66831830 Campioni Sports Cafe Batarji St. Tel: +966-2-6395695

Cilantro Cafe Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2611191 Chai & Ba Khalideya Dist.

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

Tel: +966-2-2753914 Coffee Republic Corniche St. Tel: +966-2-6637575 Costa Coffee Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6067741 Craze Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-2-6653065 Deera Cafe King Rd. Tel: +966-2-2754491 Joffrey’s Coffee Tahalia St. Tel: +966-2-6677234 Melange Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6695619 Pearls Cafe Rawadah St. Tel: +966-2-6642233 Soleil Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-2-2578888 Tea Amo Tahlia St./ Coral Mall Tel: +966-2-6601738 TeaGschwendner Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-2-2150695 Tea Rose Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6688233 Teayana Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6681660 Uromshi Cafe Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6066668

Dates

Bateel Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6630373 Kingdom of Dates Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-6590838 Salheya Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6973281 Talah Dates Sari St. DESTINATION JEDDAH 67

Tel: +966-2-6837887 Tamraty Al Murjan St. Tel: +966-2-2902385

French

Fast Food Albaik Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6060244 Al-Tazaj Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6683371 Big Bite Rawdah St. Tel: +920001219 Burger King Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6394375 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6836062 Capo Grillo Khalideya Dist.

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

Tel: +966-2-2574747 Hardee’s Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6613360 Herfy Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6829276 Hot Waves Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-2757241 Jan Burger Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-6924679 Joe’s Diner Khalideya Dist.

Tel: 920005637 Jollibee Khalideya Souq Tel: +966-2-6984043 Jeddah Intl. Mall Al-Balad Al-Qetar Square Kayyal St. Kaddoura Palestine St. Tel: +966-2-6683844 KFC Tahlia St. 68 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Tel: +966-2-6613356 Kudu Tel: +8001240061 Lite Bite Tel: +966-2-6989081 Little Caesar’s Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-6823018 Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6749687 McDonald’s Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6560017 Mister Burger Al-Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6822223 New York Cab Pizza Mohammadyah Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6947972 Panino’s Obhur Tel: +966-2-6561911 Arafat St. Tel: +966-2-6654264 Khalideya Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6064717 Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6676991 Papa John’s

Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-2568116 Peruvi Shate’e Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6923393 Philly’s Kayyal St. Tel: +966-2-6394146 Pizza Hut Hamra Dist.

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

Tel: +966-2-6548890 Obhur Tel: +966-2-2341962 Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6672917 Quiznos Sub Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6068014 Subway Khalideya Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6063493 Sultan Al Burger Rawdah Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6677344 Wonder Burger Delivery Tel: +966-2-2830808

Bert’s Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6606633 Black & White Palestine St. Tel: +966-2-6610611 Cafe Lenotre Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2611222 Champs-Elysées Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-2845454 Crêpe Café Roshana Mall Tel: +966 -2-2634989 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-2-2754522 Delifrance Prince Sultan St. Tel: +920009950 Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-2567196 La Cuisine Palestine St. Tel: +966-2-6630363 Le Ciel Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6525354 Le Croissant King Rd. Tel: +966-2-6222861 Le Traiteur Corniche Tel: +966-2- 6556022 MoonMilk Al-Shatee, Prince Naif St. Tel: +966-2-2886229

International Al-Amwaj Hilton Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6590000 Al-Safina Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6590000 Al-Shurafa Al-Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6602743 Al-Shurafa Lounge Qasr Al-Sharq Tel: +966-2-6599999 Andalusia Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6063210 Andalusian cuisine Park Hyatt Tel: +966-2-2639666 Barnie’s Tahlia St.

Tel: +966-2-6696201 Beaux Arts Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6983028 Black Rose Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6672953 Blue Diamond Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6605301 /6605310 Bubbles Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6697655 Café Aroma Al-Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6605160 Cappuccino Grand Cafe Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-2891009 Casper & Gambini’s Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6672020 Cast & Crew Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-2616770 Dardasha Park Hyatt Tel: +966-2-2639666 Gelato Palestine St. Tel: +966-2-6635524 Chilli Grill Khalediya St. Tel: +966-2-6928383 Fratelli Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6907217 Harley Café Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6651010 Habsburg Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-2-2578888 Java Lounge Andalus St. Tel: +966-507533090 Joooss Corniche St. Tel: +966-2-2757090 Le Chalet Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6642330 Le Notre Coffee Shop Alhamra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6517527 Lolita Café Obhur Tel: +966-2-6562369 Lost City Alhamra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6655773

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Movenpick Corniche St. Tel: +966-2-6823366 Stickhouse Tel: +966-2-6927878 Mob: +966-515047184

Indonesian Bait Al-Jawi Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-2367666 Gado Gado Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6514774 Obhur Tel: +966-2-6560787

Italian

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Mayrig Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-2616060 Melange Tahliah St. Tel: +966-2-6636214 Montarosa Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6391393 Pearls Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6642233 Promenade Cafe Tahliah St. Tel: +966-2-6688712 Salad Boutique Alhamra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6515656 Shadow Lounge Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-2614777 Tche Tche Cafe Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6223091 Tenidor Zahra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-2754144 Terrace Lounge Corniche St.

Angelicos Pizzeria Hamad Al Jaser St. in Rawdah Dist Tel: +966-2-6622964 Aldente Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6970220 Amore Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2847779 Al-Forn Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6612874 Tel: +966-2-6995676 Aromi Toasted Qasr Al-Sharq Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6599999 Tel: +966-2-2616747 Balsamico Baghdadia Dist.

Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6517883 Tel: +966-2-6633115 Vertigo Balsamico Too Andalus St. Malek Rd. Tel: +966-2-6633241 Tel: +966-565345317 White Castello Sari St. Khaled Ibn Tel: +966-2-6068171 Al-Waleed St. Zodiac Tel: +966-2-665228 Palestine St. Ciao Tel: +966-2-6607548 Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6653710 Ice Cream il Gusto Palestine St. Baskin Robbins Tel: +966-2-6600337 Musaediyya Tel: +966-2-6640574 il Gabiano Corniche Rd. Gelato Tel: +966-2-6587042 Palestine St. Tel: +966-2-6635524 il Villaggio Marble Slab Creamery Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6688233 Mall of Arabia Tel: +966-2-2906803 il Porto Al-Hamra Dist.

Marcel’s Tel: +966-2-6501024 Tahliah St. / Red Sea Isabella Mall / Basateen Mall Tel: +966-2-2613899 Al-Zahra Dist.

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Tel: +966-2-2566008 Lallo’s Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6614719 Obhur Tel: +966-2-6561113 Makaronah St. Tel: +966-2-2906441 il’Olivo Arafat St. Tel: +966-2-6687494 La Promenade Café Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6688712 La Villa Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6673434 Maggianos Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6606625 Margherita Khalediya St. Tel: +966-2-6061100 Monta Rosa Prince sultan st.

Tel: +966-2-6391393 Olio Stars Avenue Tel:+966-2-2754811 Piatto Etoile / Al Malik Rd Tel:+966-2-6922501 Pizza Fusion Rawda Star Center Tel: +966-2-2616933 Pane Caldo Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-2-2150393 Pizza Lenou Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6140663 Pizza Napoli Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6927796 Portofino Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6655855 Rossopomodoro Etoile/ King Rd Tel: +966-2-6926318 Salues Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6680335 Sbarro Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6067449 Scalini Habitat Hotel Tel: +966-2-2578800 Vera Pizza 70 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Batarji St. Tel: +920003213

Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6555550 Al-Rausha Japanese Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-6541460 Benihana Sands Hotel / Tahlia St. Al-Sunobarah Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6686014 Tel: +966-2-6609720 Ginza i chome Al-Zawaqa Rosewood Hotel Sari St. Tel: +966-2-2578888 Tel: +966-2-6916004 Le Japonais Areej Zaman Westin Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6588200 Sultan Bin Salman St. Mabu Tel: +966-2-6597122 Al Andalous Dist.

Bab Al Yemen Tel: +966-2-6604300 Shate’e Dist.

Ohayo Tel: +966-2-2899090 Al-Kayyal St. Bait Al-Buff Tel: +966-2-6836789 Prince Sultan St. Oishii Sushi Tel: +966-2-6917578 Al-Baterji St. Beiruiti Tel: +966-533575162 Tahlia St. Osaka Tel: +966-2-6686354 Rawdah St. Obhur Tel: +966-2-6645956 Tel: +966-2-6562606 Shogun Lounge Belajio Tel: +966-2-6062288 North Corniche Road Mob: +966-559662288 Tel: +966-2-6222784 Sushi Yushi Tel: +966-2-6222779 Attallah Center Bhar Tel: +966-2-6944419 Sari St. Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6973420 Tel: +966-2-2616734 Byblos Wakame Andalus St. Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6697655 Tel:+966-2-6682003 Chez Siran Zn Lounge Rawdah St. Roshana Mall, Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2616910 Tel: +966-2-2634889 Mob: +966-535598855 Cusine Halawani Tahlia St. +966-2-6688900 Middle-Eastern Tel: Crunchy Square Abu Shakra Rawdah St. Al-Hamra Dist.

Tel:+966-2-6672977 Tel: +966-2-6645111 Foul wa Dugga Abu Zaid Murjaan Dist.

Hera’a St. Tel: +966-504814385 Tel: +966-2-6936633 Ghouzi Al-Dawwar Al-Masri Hera St. Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-6900004 Tel: +966-2-2150390 Goodies Al-Fairouz Tahlia St. King Fahad St. Tel: +966-2-6657721 Tel: +966-2-6703911 Stars Avenue Al-Nakheel Tel: +966-2-2754527 Corniche Rd. Grand Prix Café Tel:+966-2-6066644 Corniche Rd. Al-Wada’a Tel: +966-2-2631846

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

Tel: +966-2-6697777 Kanz Obhur Obhur Tel: +966-2-2902888 Khayal Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6629999 Manuosha Sari St. Tel: +966-2-2565275 Mataam Al-Sharq Qasr Al-Sharq Tel: +966-2-6599999 Mathag Zaman Khalideya St. Tel: +966-2-6067553 Nafoura Park Hyatt Tel: +966-2-2639666 Palm Beach Salamah Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6394007 Redan Tel: +966-2-6542949 Roody Opp. Al-Shatee Souk Tel: +966-2-6919126 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-2388488 Saddah Tel: +966-2-6055982 Semsom Khalediya St. Tel: +966-2-6068600 Shami Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6065353 Shawarmatac Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6688994 Sheesh Kabaab Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6712047 Sheikh Manqoush Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6837330 Shoro Quraish St. Tel: +966-2-6626246 Sindian Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6678189 Taktaka

Helen’s Bakery The Delight of Home Baking

Khalideyah Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6064148/ 6060790 Teen Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6689531 Yildizlar Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6531150

Moroccan Nosh Lounge Hera’a St. Tel: +966-2-6543888

Persian Al-Khayam Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6590000 Jahan Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6571427 Sultani Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6693898 Tikka Express Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6631825

Sea Food Amou Hamza Safa Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6677070 Al-Danah Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-2-6990090 Al-Hori Tel: +966-502724033 Al-Multaqa King Rd Tel: +966-2-6066666 Atlantis Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6611800 El Bengala Tel: +966-2-6166332 Fish Market Al-Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6611800 Kaddoura Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-2-6580717 The Manhattan Fish Market Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6141900 Sayadiyah Express For Dilvery Tel: +966-566640660

Location: Kayal St. Tel: +966-2-6977729 www.helens-kitchen.com @helens_bakery

South-Asian

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Sweets/Dessert &Bakery Al-Emad Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-2575268 AL-Forn Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6642388 Hail Street Tel: +966-2-6612874 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6990352 Al-Mahawi Sari St. Tel: +966-2-2575739 Al-Samadi Sweets Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6642424 Al-Zawaq Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6605061 Atayeb Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6642150 Bonbon Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6697655 Cake-a-licious Al-Batarji St. Tel: +966-2-2889926 Cheesecake Factory

King Rd Tel: +966-2-6924606 Lite Bite Sari St Tel: +966-2-6989081 Obhur Tel: +966-2-6562262 Minimoonz Tahlia Center Tel: +966-507702501 Munch Bakery Arafat St. Tel: +966-2-6605010 Pie Sweet Pie Tel: +966-557616616 Samadi Rawdah St. Tel: +966-2-6642424 Shake Licious Khalidiyah Tel: +966-2-6928208

Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6690895 Crepe Factory Al-Shati Dist Tel: +966-2-6995676 Crunchez Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-2-2150145 Crusty Rawdah St. Tel: +920026633 Dactylifera Prince Sultan St. Tel: +920008182 Edible Arrangments Batarji St. Tel: +920024070 Helen’s Kitchen Kayyal St. Tel: +966-2-6977729 La Fraise Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6511312 Le Croissant Shop Khalideya Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6065184 Le Gourmet Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6605061 Le Notre Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2611222 Le Vendome

Asia Restaurant Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6828525 Bharat Sari St. Tel: +966-2-2754606 India Gate Sharafiya Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6440276 Mahrajah Palestine St. Tel: +966-2-6656558 Kohinoor Ramada Hotel Tel: +966-2-6670777 Marhaba Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6636201 Raj Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-2632137 Shezan Sari St. Tel: +966-2-6621086 Taj Mahal Khalideyah Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6979698

Thai Papaya Next to Sawari Mall Tel: +966-2-2753425 Thai Thai Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-2-6913808 Sea View Shisha Play Area Delivery Wi-Fi Outdoor Seating DESTINATION JEDDAH 71

Spirituality

Eid Around The World

By Habib Shaikh

Eid Al-Fitr (Festival of breaking the fast) comes after the end of the holy month of Ramadan during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, spend the month in prayers, recite the Quran as much as possible, engage in charity, help the less fortunate and thank Allah (swt) for all His favors, and helping them fulfill their religious and spiritual obligations.

Eid is not a self-centered celebration, but encompasses the individual, the community and the society in goodwill, good work, responsibility, charity, including zakat (the poor due), Fitra and well-being. It is an elevating experience and a period of happiness, joy, and entertainment.

In the time of the Prophet (pbuh), Muslims used to celebrate Eid by playing and watching others play.

In most parts of the Islamic world, Muslims give each other small gifts and wear new clothes, children receive money from their parents, relatives and older friends, special feasts are held, and desserts adorn the table for days while families and friends reunite.

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In South Asia, festivities begin on the night before Eid, known as the chand raat or the night of the moon, in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

Females, particularly younger girls, decorate their palms with mehndi (henna), buy glass bangles, and dance to traditional music.

In Malaysia it is called Hari Raya Idul Fitri, which means The Great Day of Celebration.

Muslims ask for forgiveness when they meet each other saying “Maaf Zahir dan Batin” which means “forgive me for all wrong doings”.

Malaysians organize “open house”, a local tradition of opening the house to neighbours. Muslims, Chinese, Indians and sometimes foreigners too join in the open houses to have a nice meal, enjoy the local pastries and traditional food.

Muslims visit the house of the parents first then the rest of the family.

Kids receive money called “Duit Raya” given by parents, grandparents and uncles carefully folded and inserted in small, colorful envelopes.

In Indonesia the feast is also called Hari

Raya Idul Fitri. It is common to greet people with “Selamat Hari Raya” (Indonesian) or “Salam Eidul Fitri” (Malay) which means “Happy Eid.” Muslims also greet one another with “Mohon maaf lahir dan batin” which means “Forgive my physical and emotional wrongdoings.”

On the night of the last day of Ramadan, Indonesians usually do ‘Takbiran,’ which is a big celebration where people, from little children to old men, recite the takbir with a microphone in a parade. They travel around the town and usually they beat the ‘beduk,’ a large drum, with a stick as a background music.

In Durban KwaZulu Natal,

the men visit the graves of the deceased.

Everybody goes for Eid prayer, after the ritual bath and the donning of new clothes. Amongst the children there is great excitement as they eagerly await their gifts. If they have fasted for the first time for the entire month, their efforts are acknowledged with extraordinary attention and gifts.

Families in Johannesburg

and

Durban get together for a breakfast of roast chicken and lamb, biryani, sweet meats, Eid milk and many other

delicacies. The Capetonians on the other hand have a breakfast with tea and freshly baked jam and coconut tarts. Their lunch, comprising of biryani or chicken curry and rice, roast lamb potatoes and sweet yellow rice, is taken before or after Zuhr Prayer. Platters of food are distributed to neighbors and friends, particularly other religious groups, who eagerly await the Muslim fare.

It is a common practice to visit the bereaved families who have lost loved ones to offer them solace and support.

Tea is usually taken after Asr Prayer followed by a barbecue for the evening meal.

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In Nigeria gun bursts herald the end of

fasting. Eid provides an opportunity for a get together at a larger communal level, which starts immediately at the end of the Eid prayer.

At a family and general society level, the period provides for an opportunity to exchange visits and pleasantries and a forum of traditional ceremonies such as wrestling, horse racing and different sorts of entertainment depending on the area, and economic and social circumstances of the time in question.

For many Islamic centres in

America the biggest challenge

Eid Al-Fitr is an important Islamic holiday for Muslim

communities across Australia. Sheer khurma (a dish of dates cooked in milk) is usually eaten in the morning of Eid. Many Muslims dress in their finest clothes and adorn their homes with lights and other decorations.

Old wrongs are forgiven and money is given to the poor. Special foods are prepared and friends or relatives are invited to share the feast. Gifts and greeting cards are exchanged and children receive presents.

Philippines has recognized Eid

Al-Fitr as a regular holiday by virtue of Republic Act No. 9177 and signed on November 13, 2002. The law was enacted in deference to the Filipino Muslim community and to promote peace among major religions in the Philippines. The first public holiday was set on December 6, 2002.

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is finding the appropriate place for the community members to conduct the early morning prayers.

As families pour in from different directions, many of the mosques fall quite short of accommodating a space vast enough to absorb the worshippers. The challenge is especially greater for the smaller centres which are located within residential houses and are structurally incapable of hosting all the congregants.

So, they rent a banquet hall big enough for the prayer.

Religious

Directory Accommodations Close to the Two Holy Mosques:

Madinah Al-Ameen Crom Hotel

(4-star)

Markazeyah al Gharbiyah Tel: +966-4-819-8000

Al-Ansar Golden Hotel (4-star)

Few steps away from AlHaram Tel: +966-4-829-0177

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

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

Hawazen Hotel (3-star) Gazzah St.

+966-2-575-5575 Durrat Andalus Hotel (4-star) Tel: Hilton Makkah & Towers (5-star) King Fahad St. Hijrah St. Tel: +966-4-829-1114 Tel: +966-2-534-0000 Green Palace Hotel (4-star) InterContinental Dar Abi Zar St. Al-Tawhid (5-star) Tel: +966-4-826-9040

Hotel Elaf Taibah (3-star) Saad Bin Maaz St. Tel: +966-4-818-0050

Hilton Madinah (5-star) King Fahad Road Few steps away from Al-Haram

Tel: +966-4-820-7770

Tel: +966-4-820-1000

Tel: +966-4-820-7117

Tel: +966-4-846-0777

Tel: +966-4-818-2300

Tel: +966-4-818-0000

Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. Tel: +966-2-541-1111

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

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

Manazel Al-Ain Mesrcure (4-star) Al-Ansar Silver Hotel (4-star) Le Meridien Madinah (4-star) Al-Azizia St. Khalid Bin El-Waleed St. Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-2-557-8000

Al-Haram Hotel (5-star) Abi Zar Rd Al-Jaad Crom Hotel (4-star) Markazeyah Al-Gharbiyah Tel: +966-4-819-2020

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

Marriott Madinah (5-star) Omer Ibn Al-Khatab St. Movenpick (5-star) In front of Al-Safeya Bridge Opposite Al-Haram

Tel: +966-2-570-2212

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

Mouta Hotels (4-star) Asshibikah Jobal St.

Tel: +966-4-818-8888

Andalus Classy Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-4-820-8084 King Fahad St. Ramada Al-Qibla(5-star) Tel: +966-4-829-0000 Court St. Andalus Dar Al-Khair Hotel Islamic Tel: +966-4-816-0008 (4-star) The Madinah Oberoi (3-star) Few steps away from AlAbi Zar St. Haram Tel: +966-4-818-1114

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

Barakat Andalus Hotel

Tel: +966-4-828-2222

Makkah Ajyad Makkah (4-star) Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. Tel: +966-2-572-0500

Al-Siteen St.

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

Dallah Taibah Hotel (4-star) King Fahad St., crossing AlSiteen St.

Al Jaad Crom Hotel Naqa Al-Sulaimaneyah St.

(4-star)

Tel: +966-4-820-8884

Tel: +966-4-829-0180

Dar Al-Hijra InterContinental (4-star) King Fahad St. Tel: +966-4-820-7777

Dar Al-Iman InterContinental (5-star) Off Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-4-820-6666

Dar Al-Taqwa InterContinental (5-star) Off Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-4-829-1111

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

Tel: +966-2-570-0866 Tel: +966-2-570-5555

Al-Shohada Hotel (5-star) Ajyad St. Tel: +966-2-574-4401

Dar Al-Manasek Hotel (4-star) Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. Tel: +966-2-539-4444

Elaf Ajyad Hotel (4-star) Al-Masafi St. Tel: +966-2-572-2200

Elaf Al-Sud Hotel (4-star) Ajayad Al-Sud St. Tel: +966-2-570-8586

Mercure Hibatullah Hotel (4-star) Um Al-Qura St. Tel: +966-2-549-8855 Tel: +966-2-543-5553

Ramada Makkah Hotel (5-star) Ajyad St. Tel: +966-2-577-1448

Ramada Makkah Shubaika (5-star) Al-Shubaika St. Tel: +966-2-546-0024

Sheraton Makkah Hotel & Towers (5-star) Gazzah St. Tel: +966-2-576-0000

Zam Zam Grand Suites (5-star) Adjiad St. Tel: +966-2-571-5555

Hajj & Umrah Visa: www.hajinformation.com

Useful websites:

1- www.biblioislam.net 2- www.tvquran.com 3- www.rasoulallah.net 4- www.islamonline.com 5- www.quranexplorer.com 6- www.islam-guide.com 7- www.islamweb.net 8- www.islamicity.com 9- www.theholyquran.org 10- www.al-mawrid.org 75 DESTINATION DESTINATIONJEDDAH JEDDAH 75

Travel Trends

September Travels

Perfect Weather Low Prices No Crowds

What are You Waiting For?

If you feel like you need a vacation from your vacation – you’re not alone. Statistics show that a majority of people feel MORE stressed after returning from an overseas holiday! They dread the credit cards bills flooding in the following month, plus they have to catch up on work at the office and chores at home, so it’s no wonder that the Eid holiday may seem like the perfect chance to actually enjoy a short-break after the marathon summer vacation.

If you only have one week to spare, you can find plenty of destinations which are close to home, yet still offer lovely weather and off-season price savings.

European

destinations like England, France, Greece, Italy and Spain are top choices for a civilized, city tour or a relaxing week in the rural countryside. Search out last-minute deals for a spontaneous vacation which will recharge your batteries.

European Beach destinations in

September include Cyprus, Crete, Sardinia, and Malta, the beaches will be free of schoolage children and hordes of holiday-makers.

Week long cruises are wonderful ways to unwind from a hectic summer – select from Mediterranean or Middle East itineraries.

If you can get away for two weeks, then you have the time to travel further afield.

The North-East coast of America offers cool weather and amazing fall foliage. Don’t miss Maine, New Hampshire, or Connecticut for a relaxing, scenic driving tour of the region.

The sun is always shining in California! Enjoy the theme parks free from school-age children.

Avoid popular Caribbean destinations and Florida as September is hurricane season! If you yearn to lie on a beach, then select Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, or Aruba for good weath.

South-East Asia is closer than you think,

and September is less humid and hot than the summer months. Try Singapore, Manila, Bangkok or Jakarta for an exotic, short break.

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Directory Airlines Airport Information Tel: +966-2-6855526 Air Algerie Tel: +966-2-6515232 Air Arabia Tel: +920013322 Air Canada / United Airlines Tel: +966-2-2632959 Air France Tel: +966-2-6512000 Air India Tel: +966-2-2632994 Air Sahara Tel:+966-2-6641233 American Airlines Tel: +966-2-6651333 Ariana Afghan Airlines Tel: +966-2-6611222 Austrian Airlines Tel: +966-2-6644222 British Airways Tel: +92000 2215 Biman Bangaladesh Airlines Tel: +966-2-6652733 BMI-British Midland Tel: +966-2-2633009 Cathay Pacific Airways Tel: +966-2-6670224 Continental Airlines Tel: +966-2-6693376 Cyprus Airways Tel: +966-2-6696304 Dallo Airlines Tel: +966-2-6513008 Delta Airlines Tel: +966-2-6570555 Emirates Airlines Tel: +966-2-6106698 Ethiopian Airlines Tel: +966-2-6512996 Egypt Airlines Tel: +966-2-6449007 Etihad Airways Tel: +966-2-6640026 78 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Garuda Indonesia Tel: +966-2-6656121 Gulf Air Tel: +966-2-6680303 Jet Airways Tel: +966-2-6602332 Kenya Airways / Korean Airlines Tel: +966-2-2632959 Ext. 108 Kuwait Airways Tel: +966-2-6675415 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Tel: +966-2-6512000 Ext.43 Iran Air Tel: +966-2-6656975 Lufthansa Airlines/ Swiss International Airlines Tel: +966-2-6514000 Malaysian Airlines Tel: +966-2-6670011 Middle East Airlines Tel: +966-2-6449150 Nas Air Tel: +920001234 Nesma Airlines Tel: +966-2-2833102 Oman Airlines Tel: +966-2-6577979 Pakistan International Airlines Tel: +966-2-6422642 Phillipine Airlines Tel: +966-2-2632959 Ext.100 Qatar Airways Tel: +966-2-6652942 Royal Air Moroc Tel: +966-2-6502222 Royal Jordanian Airlines Tel: +966-2-6652195 Sama Tel: +920005588 Saudi Arabian Airlines Tel: +920022222 Singapore Airlines Tel: +920018081 Syrian Arab Airlines Tel: +966-2-6513077 Thai Airways

Tel: +966-2-6613524 Turkish Airlines Tel: +966-2-6636787 Wafeer Tel: +966-2-4202510 Yemenia Airlines Tel: +966-2-6445564

Hotels AB for Elaf Hotel Co (5-star) Tel: +966-2-2150525 Al-jaad Crom Suites (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6912999 Al-Amin Hotel (2-star) Tel: +966-2-6482874 Al-Andalus Toppna Delux Villas

(4-star) Tel: +966-2-6632369 Al-Aziziah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6492900 Al-Bader Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6310000 Al-Bay’ah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6444446 Al-Balad Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6442179 Al-Bustan Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6692164 Al-Bilad Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-694 4777 Al-Dar Al-Baydaa (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6827771 Al-Fayrouz Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6270696 Al-Hamra Sofitel Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6602000 Al-Haya Jeddah Continental

(4-star) Tel: +966-2-6633332 Al-Hofouf Hotel Tel: +966-2-6520100 Al-Janadreia Apartments Tel: +966-2-6173824 Al-Janoub Hotel (2-star)

Tel: +966-2-6486844 Al-Kaki Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6310071 Al-Malekah Hotel Tel: +966-2-6751764 Al-Manea Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6823509 Al-Msaadeyah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6603116 Al-Nahdha Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6471158 Al-Nakheel Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6475127 Al-Saaha Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6514121 Al-Waha Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6715043 Ascor Co Tel: +966-2-6066425 Avail Grand Tel: +966-2-6599000 Cairo Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-2-6483870 Crom Airport Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6852222 Crown Plaza (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6611000 Dourat Cornich Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6561225 Habitat Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-2578800 Jeddah Hilton (5-star) Tel: +966-2- 6590000 Holiday Inn (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6314000 InterContinental (5-star) Tel: +966-2- 6611800 Jeddah Marriott Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6714000 Jeddah Orchid (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6070777 Le Meridien Jeddah (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6633333 Movenpick (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6676655 Park Hyatt Jeddah (5-star) Tel: +966-2-2639666 Qasr Alsharq (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6599999 Radisson SAS (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6521234 Ramada (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6670777 Red Sea Palace (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6428555

Rosewood Corniche(5-star) Tel: +966-2-2578888 Sands Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6692020 Sand Dunes Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-2562020 Sheraton Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6992212 Sunset Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-2-6605000 Westin (5-star) Tel: +966-2-6588200

Travel Agencies Ace Travel Tel: +966-2-6056002 www.ace-travel.com Al-Tayyar Group Hotline: +920012333 Tel: +966-2-6577333 www.altayyargroup.com Al-Zouman Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6512525 www.alzouman.com.sa Alireza Travel & Tours Tel: + 966-2-6481360 www.Alirezatravel.com Anan Tours Tel: + 966-2-6659916 www.anantours.com Attar Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6611222 www.attar-travel.com Bin Raffah Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6644111 Bin Mahfoudh Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6481055 Ejazati Tel: +966-2-6530055 www.ejazti.com Elaf Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6646559 www.elaf group.com Fal Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6838999 www.faltravel.com.sa Fernas Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6677472 www.fernastravel.com Intercontinental Travel Company Tel: +966 -2- 6677988

www.itc-Icc.com Kanoo Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-2632959 www.kanoogroup.com Mansour Al-Masaad Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6647066 Mawasim Tours Tel: +966-2-6657700 Nile Travel Agency Tel: +966-2-6645999 Portfolio Travel ltd.

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

Tour Operators Al-Samaklky foundation Tel: +966-2-6640662 www.samallaghi.com Arabian Camp Tel: +966-505664137 www.arabiancamp.com Arabian & Expat’s Tours Tel: +966-2-6580663 trailcheta@hotmail.com Al-Shitaiwi Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6794022 www.alshitaiwitours.com Platin Luxury Travel Services Tel: +966-2-6575266 www.platin.com.sa

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Healthy Living

IT’S TIME TO GET MOVING!

By Nourah Al-Shubaily

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here…

Eid! A time for family, a time for celebration, and also a time to get yourself moving! Ramadan has been a wonderful month of love and laughter, but it’s also been a month of indulgence. But have no fear, DJ is here with some great methods that are probably easier, more fun, and more efficient than just you and your love handles heading to the nearest gym and hopping on a treadmill.

Many people believe that being fit or staying healthy means an endless amount of exercise and one cucumber a day for the rest of your life. Not true. Being healthy or getting healthy does not have to be so constricting or so boring.

The key to successful fitness and health is making your exercise regime fun and taking small steps towards a healthier overall diet. We are going to start by telling you that you can head to the gym, but it’s not the gym that you’re thinking of… we are going to show you the other side of the gym.

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Creative Classes Personal Trainer

For those on the shyer side, consider getting a personal trainer. You can ask your gym if they have trainers available, or search out an independent trainer. The great thing about a one-on-one workout is that the trainer can compose a workout specifically for your body, so you can focus on areas that may need more attention than others. They can also help you make sure that you are doing the moves exactly as they should be done.

Not only will this help you get fit more quickly, it will also prevent unnecessary injury.

Personal trainers also vary in their skill, which means you can get a trainer for almost any type of exercise you feel you would like to try. Personal Trainers sometimes offer their classes at their homes for a small number of people. This is a good opportunity for you to get fit with a friend in private!

Gym Alternatives

Now, if you’re thinking, “This all sounds lovely, but I’m still not sure,” not to worry, because there’s more! If you don’t consider yourself the “gym exercise-type”, don’t shut the door on your health just yet. Jeddah offers lots of different places for your everyday activities. Taking a stroll is a great, simple way to get your body moving.

Take a walk along the Corniche, the Mamsha behind the Hilton, or even your neighborhood park. Too hot for you outside? Head over to a mall. Malls in Jeddah are large and spacious, and most importantly, air-conditioned, so you won’t have to worry about the heat. Head over to a near-by mall for a quick stroll, or to the Red Sea Mall or Mall of Arabia for a longer one. Be sure to wear proper footwear: socks and walking shoes. This will make your walk easier, more comfortable, and prevent unnecessary strain on your body.

Home Gym

Most gyms offer several different ways to stay in shape. One great way to stay fit is by attending an exercise class. Classes are a great way to stay in shape and have fun. The nice thing about classes is that you can go into the class not knowing anything, and come out with more knowledge and a fitter backside! An instructor guides you through the entire exercise, so there’s no need to think or plan ahead. Plus, being surrounded by other fitness-conscious people makes the class more fun and makes you more motivated. Gyms offer all different types of classes, from dancing and Tae-Bo, to Yoga and Pilates. There are also more advanced classes for those who have been exercising for some time and want more of a challenge. And the best part of all, most of these classes are included in your membership, so there’s no extra fee!

Can’t be bothered to leave your house to exercise? No problem! Pop in an exercise dvd. Virgin Megastore, in the Roshana Mall, offers a variety of different exercise dvds including all your favorites like Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics and many more. These are a great way to stay fit, and they’re so convenient. You can do these at any time and from the comfort of your own home. Add wrist or ankle weights to up the calorie expenditure, or better yet, invest in a beginner set of free weights and create your own workout regimen in the privacy of your home.

So, no matter what you get up to this Eid, whether it’s jogging at a gym or simply playing with the kids, be sure to get that body moving!

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Gym & Health Centers

Tel: +966-2-6825105 Al-Hamra Hospital Tel: +966-2-6653939 Al-Hayat Hospital Tel: +966-2-6367778 Al-Safa Tel: +966-2-6937262 Bakhsh Hospital Tel: +966-2-6479666 Bugshan General Hospital Tel: +966-2-6691222 Dr. Erfan & Bagedo Tel: +966-2-6671212 Tel: +966-2-6820022 Clinics King Faisal Specialist Dr. Ghassan N. Pharaon Tel: +966-2-6677777 Tel: +966-2-6823200 Al-Ansar New Clinic Power In Gym Dar Al-Shifa Saudi Tel: +966-2-6933379 Tel: +966-2-6061516 Tel: +966-2-6822900 Al-Gadeer Polyclinic Ryan Polyclinic Dr. Siddiqa Hospital Tel: +966-2-6722535 Tel: +966-2-6322848 Tel: +966-2-6721763 Al-Hamra Clinics Seba Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Tel: +966-2-6655588 Tel: +966-2-2639791 Tel: +966-2-6655000 Al-Haramin Polyclinic Z-Club Hai Al-Jamea Hospital Tel: +966-2-6474850 Tel: +966-2-6690204 Tel: +966-2-6806666 Al-Madina Medical Clinic Women International Medical Tel: +966-2-6881288 Bugshan Outpatient Center Al-Quds Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6691222 Tel: +966-2-6509000 Tel: +966-2-6970224 Ext. 899 Jeddah Clinic Hospital Andalusia Dental Center Henaa Center Tel: +966-2-6313131 Tel: +966-2-2611111 Tel: +966-2-6714619 Jeddah Institute for Clinic 21 (Specialized on Chamelle Plaza Gym Speech and Hearing Physiotherapy) Tel: +966-2-6634355 Tel: +966-2-6675311 Tel: +966-2-6067202 Dr. Soliman Fakeeh King Abdul Aziz Mob: +966-506673533 Tel: +966-2-6655000 University www.clinic21.net Ext. 1501-1503 Tel: +966-2-6401000 Dr. Edrees Podiatric Clinics The Lift King Faisal Specialist Tel: 8001247775 Tel: +966-500506507 Dr. Effat Daghostani Clinics Ba’Azem Body Building Tel: +966-2-6677777 /6365028 Tel: +966-2-6448844 Tel: +966-2-6601729 Magrabi Eye & Ear Brazilian Jiu Jiutsu Hay Al-Sabeel Polyclinic Hospital Tel: +966-552065722 Tel: +966-2-6480792 Tel: +966-2-6365000 B Well Gym Hera’a Polyclinic Mostagbal Hospital Tel: +966-2-6066477 Tel: +966-2-6920724 KAI Gym Tel: +966-2-6875255 Ideal Clinics Tel: +966-2-6694466 Mushrifah Medical Center Tel: +966-2-6635444 Tel: +699-2-2753942 Tel: +966-2-6654366 Magrabi Eye & Ear Clinic Sport Tech New Al-Jedaani Hospital Tel: +966-2-6655200 Tel: +966-2-6368100 Orthopaedic Specialty Clinics Tel: +966-2-6071129 Star Power Club New Jeddah Clinic Tel: +966-2-6922298 Tel: +966-2-6776177 Hospital (NJCH) Saudi American Clinic Kids Tel: +966-2-6675000 Tel: +966-2-6605050 Junior Gym Saudi German Hospital Gym & Health Tel: +966-2-6911925 Tel: +966-2-682-9000 Sporty Kids Centers United Doctors Hospital Tel: +966-2-6993586 Tel: +966-2-6533333 Fitness Time Tel: +966-2-6226369 Pharmacies Hospitals Gold’s Gym Abo Dawood Tel: +966-2-6912077 Abuzinadah Hospital Tel: +966-2-6877210 Hiltonia Gym Tel: +966-2-6510652 Al-Ajuwad Tel: +966-2-6590000 Al-Ansar Hospital Hummer Gym Tel: +966-2-6473436

Health

Directory

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Hospitals

Al-Ameera Tel: +966-2-6055638 Al-Ansar Tel: +966-2-6050010 Al-Awad Tel: +966-2-6591800 Al-Atta Tel: +966-2-6773314 Al-Azizeyah Tel: +966-2-6206981 Al-Hamra Tel: +966-2-6440108 Al-Marzouki Tel: +966-2-2717136 Al-Nahdi Tel: +966-2-6658687 Al-Sudais Tel: +966-2-6737679 Tel: +966-2-6058962 Al-Wasfah Tel: +966-2-6826198 Alya Tel: +966-2-6449254 Amal Tel: +966-2-6429486 Amira Tel: +966-2-6746001 Asia Tel: +966-2-6390553 Bin Muteab Tel: +966-2-6890964 Daan Tel: +966-2-6284405 Jamjoom Tel: +966-2-6081111 Jehhar Tel: +966-2-6973401 Noura Tel: +966-2-6685500 Rana Tel: +966-2-6984972 Remedies Tel: +966-2-6563048

D

Pharmacies

Spa & Beauty Centers

Moroccan Bath, SCRUB, Mask, Facial, Whitening, Paraffin and Massage

Seba Gentelman’s Sports & Wellness Center Tel: +966-2-2639791 Planet Beach Tel: +8001247776 Serenity Center Tel: +966-2-6648353 Soleil d’Or Spa Tel: +966-2-2842233 Spada Tel: +920010099 Spa Lounge Tel: +966-2-2630904 Spa to go Tel: +966-544408585 The Spa by Clarins Paris Tel: +966-2-6599999 U Beautes Tel: +966-559891555 Viva La Vie Tel: +966-2-6929163 Tel: +966-2-6060338 Zowaina Tel: +966-2-6656311 7L House Tel: +966-2-6532812

Coloring, Cut, Brushing and Treatment

Veterinary Clinics

Spa & Beauty Centers Al-Megayena Tel: +966-2-6655763 Alexandre Zouari Tel: +966-2-6656161 Beauty Alliance Tel: +966-2-6681381 Body Line (men only) Tel: +966-2-2631859 Bouthaina Tel: +966-2-6631809 /6691901 Carmen Center Tel: +966-2-6648122 Chamelle Plaza Tel: +966-2-6656807 Ciate Tel: +966-2-2611250 Dar Al-Moda Tel: +966-2-6526660 Dr. Edrees Foot Spa Tel: +966-500506507 E Spa Tel: +966-2-2632093 Evania- Ladies Spa Tel: +966-2-2639792 EVE Salons Tel: +966-2-6581977 Tel: +966-2-6581455 Garra rufa Tel: +966-2-2635018 Jaques Dessange Tel: +966-2-6695458 Jamalouki Tel: +966-2-6651888 Lamasat Tel: +966-2-6834002 Lila’s Beauty Parlour Tel: +966-2-6622676 Lucie Saint Clair Tel: +966-2-2832020 Mana Center Tel: +966-2-6066628 Massage on line Tel: +966-530116729 Mervat Center Tel: +966-2-6630676 Miracle Parlour Tel: +966-2-6739597 Nadoleen Center Tel: +966-2-6633972 Nail care Tel: +966-544426264 Nirvana Tel: +966-2-6681634 Oriana Tel: +966-2-6220773

Our Services: Nail, Foot, Body SPA Manicure, Pedicure

Artificial Nails: False, Acrylic and Gel Nails

Hair Removal:

Waxing, Halawa and Thread

Body Care: Hair Care:

Al-Seleouly Veterinary Tel: +966-2-6312169 Ext 103 European Veterinary Clinic Tel: +966-2-6676330 Emergency: +966-506530565 Happy Pet Vet Clinic Tel: +966-2-6164030 Jeddah Veterinary Clinic Tel: +966-2-6912896 North American Veterinary Tel: +966-503671822/ 0562111786 Tahliah International Tel: +966-2-6695554 Emergency: +966-504698810 Veterinarian@yourservice Mob: +966-562111786 Waleed Veterinary Clinic Tel: +966-2-6656084

Num: 0544408585 Tel: 0544408585

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Healthy Living

Green Living

GREEN LIVING

It’s not a color.

It’s a state of

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mind.

Living Green is easy, fun, and necessary for the future of our world. Pollution, dwindling resources, and environmental issues impact us all - catch the green spirit and help ensure a better future for yourself, your children, and all the generations to follow

Green rganizations

Alnabta

Tel: +966-2-2632013 Facebook: Alnabta Website: www.alnabta.org Email: alnabta@gmail.com

Faseelah

Facebook: Faseelah Website: www.faseelah.blogspot.com Email: faseelah@effat.edu.sa

Friends of Jeddah Parks Tel: +966-2-6579572 Facebook: Friends of Jeddah Parks Website: www.fjpsa.org Email: bghuname@fipsa.org

Greenation

Facebook: Greenation Website: www.greenationksa.com Email: greenjeddah@gmail.com

Green Dahlia green production Tel: +966-535339395 Facebook: Green Dahlia Email: Facebook: Green Dahlia

Saudi Environmental Society Tel: +966-2-6996193 Website: www.sens.org.sa

Green Quote o f the

Month

”

We do not inhe ri ancestors, we t the earth from our borrow it from our children.

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— Native Amer ican Proverb

Big Green Book of Recycled Crafts

Available at: amazon.com Price: SR 54

handmade Yes, you can surround yourself witht at the same men iron env the ing help le whi beauty one or more time! Each project in this book uses in a landfill. up end items that would ordinarily finding ways Enjoy hundreds of crafting ideas by plastic, cans, er, pap of ss to extend the usefulne les - you ll find glass, clothing, and other recyclab es. pag e thes in on irati plenty of insp

rganic Shops

Stores in Jeddah that stock organic food: Abazeer Organic Products Tel: +966-2-6612285 / +966-2-6676157 Al-Shoula on Madineh Road Tel: +966-2-6073890 Organic Bakery Tel: +966-2-6707111 Mob: +966-500571717 Organic Shop Nofa Holdings Provides a variety of organic products Al-Shoalla Center - Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-2-6073890 Reyhan Gourmet shop Al-Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6688233 Watania Organic Products Abdul Rahman Al- Sudairi St. Tel: +966-2-6915082 Danube, Bin Dawood Supermarkets Provides a variety of organic products

g n i p p o h S n Gree Yes, You Can E Being Green! njoy

Green living m eans more than recycling the oc newspaper or pl casional astic bottle. Peop le who are dete in the global gr rm een movement to shrink their ca ined to join by reducing was rbon footprint te realize that w hat important as ho w they dispose of they purchase is just as it.

Buy quality products which you can reuse rather than cheap, disposables (razors, cameras, dishes, plastic, bags, diapers etc.)

NO

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Always select family size over individually packaged items – even if you live alone. It’s cheaper and creates less waste.

Make a The list before next time you’re you enter in the grocery store the store, for your weekly shopping avoid – take a moment to plan your buys purchases with the following which factors in mind. You’ll save are often time, money, and feel good sugary, about doing your part to fatty, or encased in save the planet! plastic.

Buy in bulk

larger containers mean you shop less and generate less overall trash.

Buy juice concentrate and add water at home to dilute to taste avoid excess packaging .

kins Use cloth nap s /dish towel

instead of paper napkins and paper towels for clean-up.

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Healthy Living

Green Living

THE Hilton Hosts Recycling

The Hilton Hotel hosted a recycling competition by the name Blue Energy in an effort to raise awareness about the environment and highlight the different ways by which everyday items like soda cans, paper and glass bottles can be recycled and converted into works of art. The event showcased a number of recycled items that were converted into different art works. Soda cans were converted into sculptures and glass bottles were cleverly arranged and wired to produce lanterns and lamps. The event was organized by Ms. Ghada Omar Alamdar, Marketing manager of the Hilton Hotel and attended by a number of dignitaries including Ms. Majida Aburas, Deputy Executive of the Saudi Environmental Society and Mr. Sheikh Ali Bin Hais, manager, director and owner of the Jeddah/Medina Hilton Hotels.

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Art works were produced and judged based on three categories: culture, fashion and paintings. Pieces included paintings made from onion and garlic peels, Art works included dresses made from recycled cloth and magazine pages, airplanes made from tin soda cans, curtains made from straw and a number of interesting items showcased by Jeddah’s talented population of artists.

‘In today’s world, with dwindling resources, there should be more ways to recycle.’ Ms. Ghada Omar Alamdar, organizer of event was quoted as saying, ‘More waste is thrown out than re-used.

Saudi Arabia produces 16 million tons of garbage per year, with each Saudi producing an average of 10.4 kilograms of waste per day. Recycling one ton of paper saves enough energy to power an average Jeddah home for 6 months.’

The evening ended with a special prize distribution ceremony in which trophies and prizes were awarded to the best pieces in each of the categories and to the runners-up winners. At the end of the evening was a special Saudi Dance celebration and dinner to conclude the event.

The art works were later on display in the lobby of the Hilton Hotel throughout the month of Ramadan and visitors can add their suggestions and give their feedback and views.

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What DJ staff will be watching..

FOR SEPTEMBER 2011 My Name Is Earl On: MBC 4 Showing Time: Everyday 10:00 pm KSA

Make It Or Break It (Season 2) On: Fox Showing Time: Sat - Wed 6:00 pm KSA

Joey

Heroes

On: MBC 4 Showing Time: Everyday 12:45 pm KSA

On: MBC Action Showing Time: Everyday 09:00 pm KSA

Project Runway

Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funniest Home Videos Moments (Season 20)

On: MBC 4 Showing Time: Everyday 12:00 am KSA

Mad Men On: MBC 4 Showing Time: Everyday 11:00 pm KSA

Ugly Betty (Season 3) On: FOX Showing Time: Every Monday 10:00 pm KSA

New Adventures of Old Christine (Season 4) On: Dubai One Showing Time: Every Friday 7:00pm KSA

Raising the Bar (Season 1)

NCIS: LA

Smallville (Season 6)

On: MBC Action Showing Time: Everyday 07:30 pm KSA

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On: FOX Showing Time: Every Saturday & Sunday 09:00 pm KSA

On: FOX Showing Time: Every Saturday 10:00 pm KSA

On: Dubai One Showing Time: Sunday to Thursday 08:30 am KSA

Staff of the Month TV Selection: Swalah Eshki

K O O B IEW REV UGLY BETTY Betty Suarez is smart, sweet and hard working. The only problem is that she’s not thin and beautiful like all her coworkers at Mode, the high-fashion magazine where she works. The only reason the publisher hired her to be his son’s secretary, is that he thought Betty was someone who Daniel would never like. She helps him find his way through the shark infested waters of the fashion industry.

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For One More Day By: Mitch Albom

Best-selling author Mitch Albom has done it again! If you enjoyed his earlier books The Five People You Meet in Heaven and Tuesdays with Morrie, then you’ll love his latest release. This story will remind you of what is really important in live - it’s not possessions or looks or money, but it’s the people you love. Anyone who reads this book will feel the urge to reach out to their loved ones...before it’s too late.

This is the story of a mother and a son, and their relationship to each other and the missing people in their lives. It explores the question: What would you do if you could spend one more day with a lost loved one? We’re all faced with challenges throughout our lives, but it’s the choices we make along the way that define ourselves and our ultimate happiness. Follow the hero, Charley “Chick” Benetto, on his journey and judge if he makes the right choices as his life unfolds.

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Imagining an alternate reality is entertaining, but ultimately we only get one chance to lead a life of meaning. Filling it with the people we love and treasuring every moment with them is the lesson you’ll learn after reading this book, but Mitch Albom’s story is so beautifully written that you’ll lose yourself in his magical story-telling. If you enjoy the book, then look out for the movie. Albom has said his relationship with his own mother was largely behind the story of the book, and that several incidents in For One More Day are actual events from his childhood.

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Useful Arabic Words & Pronunciations

Arabic/English Equivalents’

Ramadan Theme

alif

a

tah

t

ba

b

zah

z

Eid Al Fitr

ta

t

ayn

‘

tha

th

ghayn

gh

Ehtefaal

Celebration

jim

j

fa

f

Halaweyaat

Candies

ha

h

qaf

q

Farah

Joy

kha

kh

kaf

k

Atfaal

Children

dal

d

lam

l

Malabes Al Eid

Eid clothes

dhal

dh

mim

m

Eideyah

ra

r

nun

n

Zeyaraat

zay

z

ha

h

Visits

Zakat

sin

s

waw

w*

Alms-giving

A’ela

shin

sh

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y*

Family

Hadaya

sad

s

Gifts

Fatoor

dad

d

Breakfast

Madrasa

School

* when waw or ya is used as a consonant

Festival of breaking the fast (end of Ramadan)

Money given to children during Eid

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BANKS

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Al-Bilad Bank

Modacar

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EMBASSIES & CONSULATES

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Arab National Bank

Aramex

Banque Saudi Fransi

Clex

Islamic Development Bank

DHL

Tel: +8001242121

Tel: +966-2-6361400

National Commercial Bank

Tel: +800 2441005 Riyadh Bank

Tel: +966-2-6474777 SABB

Tel: +966-2-6512121 Saudi Cairo Bank

Fedex

TNT Express

Tel: +966-2-6678888 UPS

Tel: +966-2-6392393

Tel: +966-2-6608820

DELIVERY

Tel: +966-2-2368844

Tel: +920001120

Saudi Hollandi Bank

Autlob w Atmanna

Saudi Investment Bank

Khedmaty Khedmtak

Tel: +966-2-6531010 Samba

Tel: +966-2-6533555 CAR SERVICES

Abu Diyab Est.

Tel: +966-500777773 Yalla Utlob

Tel: +920011755 Tedalal

Tel: +966-2-6580000

Alpha Rent a Car

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Avis

Alo Sayyara

Tel: +966-2-6677779 Tel: +966-2-6974459 Al-Zaman Group

Tel: +966-2-6677621 Tel: +966-505657387

Daleel

Tel: +920011755

Discovery

Tel: +966-2-6474900

Tel: +966-2-6855544 Tel: +966-2-6914693 Tel: +966-2-6719219 Tel: +966-2-6714475

Apex Luxury Chaffeur Service SAPTCO

Te’le’ Car

Tel: +966-2-6595000

Tel: +966-2-6679689 Tel: +966-534050910

Tel: +966-2-6621213

BUSINESS SERVICES

Fernas

Formula Hanco

Venue Executive Club

Tel: +920001844 Hertz

Tel: +966-2-6061010 www.venueint.com

Tel: +966-2-6040339 Hessen for Rent Car

DSL NET Atheer

Tel: +966-2-6430295 Khozama Est.

Tel: +966-2-6317177 Key Rent a Car

Tel: +966-2-6856251

CAR WASH

Tel: +966-2-6839333 Nesma

Tel: +966-2-2567998 SPS

Tel: +966-2-6824556

ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA

BAHRAIN

BANGLADESH

E: Tel: +966-1-4195300 C: Tel: +966-2-6878465 BELGIUM

E: Tel: +966-1-4880044 C: Tel: +966-2-6076770 BRAZIL

E: Tel: +966-1-4880018 C: Tel: +966-2-6603874 C: Tel: +966-2-6603866 BRITAIN

E: Tel: +966-1-4880077 C: Tel: +966-2-6225550 BURKINA FASO

E: Tel: +966-1-4652244 C: Tel: +966-2-6744547 BRUNEI

E: Tel: +966-1-4560814 C: Tel: +966-2-6724343 CAMEROON

E: Tel: +966-1-4880022 C: Tel: +966-2-6804541 CANADA

E: Tel: +966-1-4882288 C: Tel: +966-2-6530434 CHINA

E: Tel: +966-1-4832126 C: Tel: +966-2-6605113 CZECH REPUBLIC

E: Tel: +966-1-4503617 DENMARK

E: Tel: +966-1-4880101 C: Tel: +966-2-6672222 Ext 1163 DJIBOUTI

E: Tel: +966-1-4543182 C: Tel: +966-2-6621938 DESTINATION JEDDAH 91

EGYPT

E: Tel: +966-1-4810464 E: Tel: +966-1-4831275 C: Tel: +966-2-6605205 ERITREA

E: Tel: +966-1-4801731 C: Tel: +966-2-6740592 ETHIOPIA

E: Tel: +966-1-4824055 C: Tel: +966-2-6653444 FINLAND

E: Tel: +966-1-4881515 C: Tel: +966-2-6438235 FRANCE

E: Tel: +966-1-4881255 C: Tel: +966-2-6681544 C: Tel: +966-2-6681563 GABON

E: Tel: +966-1-4567173 GAMBIA

E: Tel: +966-1-2052158 C: Tel: +966-2-2573193 GERMANY

E: Tel: +966-1-4880700 C: Tel: +966-2-6996436 GHANA

E: Tel: +966-1-4545122 C: Tel: +966-2-6601429 GREECE

E: Tel: +966-1-4801975 C: Tel: +966-2-6674088 GUINEA

E: Tel: +966-1-4881121 C: Tel: +966-2-6637540 HUNGARY

E: Tel: +966-1-4568644 INDIA

E: Tel: +966-1-4884144 C: Tel: +966-2-6500104 INDONESIA

E: Tel: +966-1-4882282 C: Tel: +966-2-6711271 IRAN

E: Tel: +966-1-4881444 C: Tel: +966-2-6676132 IRELAND

E: Tel: +966-1-4882300 ITALY

E: TEL: +966-1-4881212 C: Tel: +966-2-6421454 JAPAN

E: Tel: +966-1-2881100 C: Tel: +966-2-6670676 JORDAN

E: Tel: +966-1-4880039 C: Tel: +966-2-6607630 KENYA

E: Tel: +966-1-4882484 C: Tel: +966-2-4881238 KOREA

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E: Tel: +966-1-4882211 C: Tel: +966-2-6681990

E: Tel: +966-1-4880146 C: Tel: +966-2-6690275

E: Tel: +966-1-4883500 C: Tel: +966-2-6604898

E: Tel: +966-1-4643982

KUWAIT

LEBANON

E: Tel: +966-1-4804060 C: Tel: +966-2-6690599 MALAYSIA

E: Tel: +966-1-4887100 C: Tel: +966-2-6727740 MALI

E: Tel: +966-1-4195640 C: Tel: +966-2-6514940 MALTA

E: Tel: +966-1-4615315 C: Tel: +966-2-6991599 MAURITANIA

E: Tel: +966-1-4646749 C: Tel: +966-2-6297722 MEXICO

E: Tel: +966-1-4808822 C: Tel: +966-2-6495332 MOROCCO

E: Tel: +966-1-4811858 C: Tel: +966-2-6695234 C: Tel: +966-2-6695238 NEPAL

SIERRA LEONE SINGAPORE

E: Tel: +966-1-4803855 C: Tel: +966-2-6073980 SOUTH AFRICA

E: Tel: +966-1-4429728 C: Tel: +966-2-6060299 SPAIN

E: Tel: +966-1-4880606 C: Tel: +966-2-6607000 SRI LANKA

E: Tel: +966-1-4606906 C: Tel: +966-2-6065414 SUDAN

E: Tel: +966-1-4828857 C: Tel: +966-2-6475108 C: Tel: +966-2-6471273 SWEDEN

E: Tel: +966-1-4883100 C: Tel: +966-2-6529615 Ext 204 SWITZERLAND

E: Tel: +966-1-4881291 C: Tel: +966-2-6510772

E: Tel: +966-1-4645170

SYRIA

E: Tel: +966-1-4880011

TANZANIA

E: Tel: +966-1-4887988 C: Tel: +966-2-6512109

THAILAND

NETHERLANDS NEW ZELAND NIGERIA

E: Tel: +966-1-4823024 C: Tel: +966-2-6716865 NORWAY

E: Tel: +966-1-4881904 C: Tel: +966-2-6611222 Ext 300 OMAN

E: Tel: +966-1-4887481 E: Tel: +966-1-4542833 C: Tel: +966-2-6657528 E: Tel: +966-1-4881174 C: Tel: +966-2-6655317 TUNISIA

E: Tel: +966-1-4887900 C: Tel: +966-2-6605328 TURKEY

E: Tel: +966-1-4820101 C: Tel: +966-2-6601607

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

UGANDA

E: Tel: +966-1-4884111 C: Tel: +966-2-6692371

E: Tel: +966-1-4508536

PAKISTAN

PHILIPPINES

E: Tel: +966-1-4880835 C: Tel: +966-2-6696797 C: Tel: +966-2-6693254

E: Tel: +966-1-4544910 UKRAINE UAE

E: Tel: +966-1-4881227 C: Tel: +966-2-6670307 C: Tel: +966-2-6515436 USA

E: Tel: +966-1-4826964

E: Tel: +966-1-4801831 C: Tel: +966-2-6670080

E: Tel: +966-1-4825544 C: Tel: +966-2-6945666

E: Tel: +966-1-4620739 C: Tel: +966-2-6633300

PORTUGAL QATAR

RUSSIA

E: Tel: +966-1-4811432 C: Tel: +966-2-6659212 SENEGAL

URUGUAY YEMEN

E: Tel: +966-1-4881769 C: Tel: +966-2-6896444 C: Tel: +966-2-6898555

Tel: 920029669

KINDERGARTEN

Tel: +966-2-66224080/ 8001241118

ABC School

Education

Tel: +966-2-6592225

Tel: +966-2-6723028/ 6444305

Dar Jana International School

Tel: +966-2-6988827 Ambassadors School

Tel: 800-124-9000 Web: www.ambassadorsschools.com Building Blocks

Tel: +966-2-6060755 Mob: +966-5-41525616 Childhood Spring

Tel: +966-2-6607533 Creative Childhood Summer School

Tel: +966-2-6077224 Mob: +966-5-04390998 IPS (Innovators Private School)

Tel: +966-2-6980685 Mob: +966-569490403 Jack N Jill

Mob: +966-507369963 Junior’s & Mom’s

Mob: +966-504313440 Mob: +966-551796254 Kids Campos

Tel: +966-2-6642351 Kids Time Nursery

Tel: +966-2-6543111 Mob: +966-569693794 Little Smarties

Tel: +966-2-6061913 Mama et Moi

Mob: +966-550569333 My Little Kingdom School

Tel: +966-2-6393951 Tel: +966-2-2575909 Up and Away

Tel: +966-2-6614791

Foreign Affairs

Tel: +966-2-6047000 Health

Tel: +966-2-6970006 Information & Culture

Tel: +966-2-6514060/ 6476222 Interior

Tel: +966-2-6684000 Jeddah Chamber of Commerce

Tel: +966-2-6515111 Water & Electricity

Tel: +966-2-6725349 SCHOOLS Al-Bayan

Tel: +966-2-6611004 www.al-byan.com Al-Fasial International School

Tel: +966-2-6761955 www.alfaisal-school.com Al-Waha International School

Tel: +966-2-6729660 www.alwahaschool.com The American International School

Tel: +966-2-6620051 www.aisj.edu.sa The British International School

Tel: +966-2-6990019 www.continentalschool.com Coral International School

MINISTRIES

Tel: +966-2-6832002 www.coralschool.net

Agriculture & Water

Dar Al Fikr School

Tel: +966-2-6210002 Communication & Transportation

Tel: +966-1-4042928 Disabled Children’s Association

Dar Al-Ruwaad School

Tel: +966-2-6648315 www.djis.edu.sa Global International School

Tel: +966-2-6523444 Tel: +966-2-6144101 ( KG ) www.gis.sch.sa Jeddah International School

Tel: +966-2-6061253 www.jischool.org Jeddah Knowledge School

Tel: +966-2-6620174 www.jks.edu.sa Jeddah Preparatory & Grammar School

Tel: +966-2-6542354 www.jpgs.org Manarat Jeddah School

Tel: +966-2-6730225 www.manaratjeddahschools.com My little house

Tel: +966-2-6652490 www.mylittlehouse-sa.com Thamer International School

Tel: +966-2-6680747 www.tis-edu.com Young Entrepreneur School

Tel: +966 -2- 6127670 Mob: +966 -5-6073 5670 www.yes.sa.com

SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION Charitable Society for the memorization of the Qura’n

Tel: +8002442777 www.qj.org.sa

Charity Society in Jeddah

Al-Zahra Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6391100

Tel: +966-2-6311118 (Boys) Tel: +966-2-6311117 (Girls) www.fikr.sch.sa

Charitable Services for the Care of Cancer Patients

Dar Al-Hanan School

Tel: +966-2-6875521

Al-Rowais Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6511373

Committee for Social Services and Health

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firstwelfaresociety.org.sa Committee for the Welfare of Prisoners and Their Families

Tel: +966-2-219 7767 / 920006065 pcare.org.sa Enabling Marriage & Family Support Foundation

Al-Nozla Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6811168/ 920000900 Faisaliah Women’s Charitable Foundation

Al-Rowais Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6535000 Friends of the Heart Foundation in Jeddah

Behind Al-Tahlia Station Tel: +966-2-6658384

Murjaan Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6996193 www.sens.org.sa Society Friends Charitable Foundation

Tahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6919999 The School of Etiquette

Tel: +966-505558703 www.etiquetteschool-sa.com

Maharat Center

Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-2-6656218 www.maharat.org Majid Bin Abdulaiz Foundation for Development & Social Services

Al-Shate’e Dist.

Tel: +966-2-6062959 Ministry of Social Affairs

Tel: +966-1-4778888 mosa.gov.sa/portal/ National Charitable Foundation for Blood Donation

Tel: +966-2-6905008

Tel: +966-2-2753377 www.wedad.org Women’s Charitable Foundation in Jeddah

Al-Nazla Dist Tel: +966-2-6369652

Prince Sultan Aviation Academy

Tel: +966-2-6862997 www.fo.sv.net

Prince Sultan College for Tourism and Hotel Sciences

Tel: +966-2-2844425 Tel: +920016165 www.pscj.edu.sa

Mawakeb Alajar Department of

Environmental Protection

Zamzam Foundation for Volunteer Health Services

Al-Sulaimaniya Dist.

UNIVERSITIES

Receives waste:

paper - cardboard Canned - Plastic Nylon - Metal Aluminum - Tin

+966 2 6062430 -

College of Business Administration +966 5522412167 (CBA)

Tel: +966-2-2159000/2159009 (Boys’ section) Tel: +966-2-6900671/6900238 (Girls’ section) www.cba.edu.sa Dar Al-Hekma College

Tel: +966-2-6303333 www.daralhekma.edu.sa Effat College

Tel: +966-2-6364300 www.effatcollege.edu.sa

Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies

Tel: +966-2-6355882/6356555 www.ibnsina.edu.sa Jeddah College of Technology

Tel: +966-2-6370387

National Society for Human rights www.jct.edu.sa Tel: +966-2-6222261 Jeddah Community College

www.nshrsa.org

Tel: +966-2-2870026

Tel: +966-2-6369891 firstwelfaresociety.org.sa

Tel: +966-2-6914620

Saudi Environmental Society

www.kaust.edu.sa

Princess Fawziah Center for Womenwww.jcc.kau.edu.sa Jeddah Teacher’s College & Children

DESTINATION JEDDAH 94 94

Tel: +966-2-6400000 www.kau.edu.sa

Wedad Charity Foundation

King Abdul-Aziz Shelter for AbusedTel: +966-2-2600000 Women & Children

Tel: +800116066 www.7imayah.org

King Abdulaziz University

(KAUST)King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

NOTICE If you have any complaints about services around Jeddah such as: * Pricing irregularities * Expired Items * Denied coverage of warranted items e.g. a mobile, car, etc. * Refusal of service * Unhygienic food / working conditions Complaints can be filed to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Web Site or to their hotline.

Hotline: +8001241616 website: www.commerce.gov.sa/ english/

The National Campaign for the Relief of Somalis 10 CHILDREN DIE EVERY DAY

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30,000 DIED

DONATE NOW!!

The National Commercial Bank (NCB) 1-Cash Donations: Account 10400077777201 IBAN account SA43100 00020177777000104 2-Transfer from other banks to NCB: SA4310000020177777000104 3-NCB’s toll-free number: 8002443333

4-The bank’s website: www.alahlionline.com 5-The bank’s ATMs

The Saudi Telecom Company (STC) Text to 5565 for donations.

Send 1 for SR10 donation Send 2 for SR20 donation Send 3 for SR30 donation

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We love the fact that the city is alive 24 hours

We love that we see all kinds of different nationalities

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The exotic smells wafting from the street cafes - roast chickens, shwarmas, coffee etc.

The glitzy road show of fancy cars and glamorous people on Tahlia St. on the weekends.

The letter ‘S’ describes Jeddah to us; sun, sand, sea, scuba diving, sailing, shopping malls, shwarmas, sheesha,souks, and best of all... Saudis!

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We love THE BEACH

Give Back: we love how there is always a social/ charity campaign or event happening, *Jeddawis never stop giving back*

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The close proximity to Makkah and Madinah

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We LOVE dinner at Toki

Open Gallery: we love how sculptures and art are displayed all over the street, in roundabouts or by the Corniche, *pretty to look at during traffic* Share the things you love about Jeddah with us at feedback@ destinationjeddah.com

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by Hatem Alakeel