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Inside Her Kitchen
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This is the FOOD ISSUE. And it’s about to become your new best friend. Before anything else, from our Destination Family to yours, a very Happy Eid! May your celebrations be filled with blessings, merriment and meaningful feasts! Jeddah is a city where dining is a favorite past time. It’s the universal common ground for Jeddahwis. We will travel, we will walk through shady alleys, and we will converse in sign language if it meant satisfying our gastronomical cravings. In this issue of Destination Jeddah, we attempted to answer the question, WTF, Where’s the food? You will never go hungry with our definitive guide to restaurants and quick eateries in the city. But more importantly, we asked you, our dear readers, what you think are the best places in town to eat. And you responded with more than 14,000 votes. Yay, for us! We try not to play favorites when it comes to the magazine but there’s no denying that when it’s time for the food edition, we smile a big smile and our eyes start to twinkle. It’s the time when counting calories is forbidden in the office. Hence, we hope that our weight gain was not in vain, and you are able to consume one of the sumptuous issues we’ve prepared. Until next time, dear readers … Eat well, laugh often and live fully.
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F E AT U R E D C O N T E N T
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54
Hajj Survival Tips
36
Your Dream Closet
Hamza Jamjoom
46
Rosewood Cornich Hotel
28
Business
Financial Planning with Reem Assad
30
Special Features
Loulou Al Azza: Inside Her Kitchen Jeddah’s Lazy Way Out Table Manners Cheat Sheet
42
Dining Around Town
MHRating’s Restaurant Reviews Rosewood Corniche’s Saturday Market Labeeb: The Best of the Mediterranean Chocomood for all Moods
52
Arts & Entertainment
Hajj Activities Hamza Jamjoom: The Artist Outside the Box Nadia Dandachi: Making Music Her Way Fusion Factory
Bulgarian Eco-Farm
74
Healthy Living
Smoothie Bar: Common Sense Health Food Hajj Survival Tips
80
Spirituality
Growing Your Own Greens
82
Travel Trends
Street Food Around the World Bulgarian Eco-Farm
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Fashion & Shopping
New York / London Fashion Week Tiny Trends
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THOUGHTS TO PONDER
Thumbs Up to King launches Gaza food relief campaign
A food distribution program has been launched in order to supply food, like flour, sugar and more, to Palestinian families. The project is part of the Saudi Committee that aims to help the area and supply basic needs. The distribution program is valued at about SR 11 million. However, the committee’s total worth is about more than SR 234 million. The campaign targets many Palestinian hospitals, orphanages and facilities for the disabled.
Thumbs DOWN to Two students jailed for forging papers
Two students hoped to have their certificates attested by the Ministry of Higher Education, but instead were referred to an investigative bureau for using false seals on their certificates. After the ministry’s investigation, they were able to detect the forgery with the implementation of its electronic system. Later, the two students were sentenced in a Dammam court to a year of prison and a SR 5,000 fine.
Work in Progress Ministry of Labor introduces company support program A meeting between company owners and Jeddah Chamber of Commerce board members took place in order to launch a partnership between the private sector and the Labor Ministry. During the meeting, a recruitment plan was established and an area of focus was directed towards the Musaned program. After the meeting a wide range of programs have been initiated to regulate the recruitment market and contribute to the movement of the process of recruitment.
Social Responsibility JOTUN’S CSR TO HELP REFURBISH DESTROYED HOME Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is defined as an organization’s sense of responsibility towards their community. It’s an important factor since it represents the values, principles and ethics of companies. A couple of months ago, a family in Jeddah lost their home in a fire incident. As part of their CSR initiatives, Jotun has volunteered to paint the family’s new home. Let’s hope for more initiatives such as Jotun’s and keep in mind that every little helps.
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EMC Recognized as Best Company EMC has been recognized as the best place to work in Saudi Arabia by the Great Place to Work Institute, a global research and management consultancy. EMC was recognized for creating a motivating, comfortable and engaging work environment in Saudi.
Kilian Launches Eternal Oud Kilian launches a new perfume to his Middle East exclusive collection, the Eternal Oud, now available at Paris Gallery.
MasterCard Works with Apple
H&M offers ‘Sustainable’ Denim
Apple unveiled Apple Pay, which will enable MasterCard cardholders to use their iPhone6, iPhone6 Plus and Apple Watch for everyday purchases.
H&M is introducing Conscious Denim, a collection with clean styling and contemporary fits that uses not only more sustainable materials, but also more conscious processes.
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Maserati Turns 100
Maserati celebrated its 100th anniversary in grand style at Monterey Car Week, and isn’t a stranger to the famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance where, in 1968, a Maserati Mistral Coupe took top honors as Best of Show.
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Ford Fusion Tapped as Car of the Year
SADAFCO
Introduces Arabic Coffee Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) launched a unique ready-to-heat-and-serve Saudi Arabic Coffee in KSA. The launch of this innovative beverage is in line with SADAFCO’s commitment to continuously introduce delicious products for consumers.
Rawabi Launches th
5 Talent Exhibit Rawabi Holding revealed their plans to launch the fifth Rawabi Talent Exhibit (RTE) this November as part of the company’s sustained efforts to further enhance its CSR initiatives.
Yokari Opens in Riyadh Japanese fine dining reaches new heights with the opening of Yokari at Centria Mall, Riyadh. Owned by Food International, an all-Saudi F&B company, Yokari is a breakthrough restaurant that has set the standard for restauranteurs in the Kingdom.
The all-new Ford Fusion added yet another proof point to its growing popularity in the Middle East as it clinched Saudi Auto’s 2014 Car of the Year Award, a further vote of confidence from motoring experts in the region.
Starbucks Introduces Pumpkin Spice Latte Starbucks, the coffee roaster and retailer, introduced the long awaited Pumpkin Spice Latte to its customers across the MENA.
KSA Biggest Market for Rolls-Royce Sales in Region Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the sole dealer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Saudi Arabia, was named the best performing dealer in the Middle East in terms of number of Rolls-Royce motorcars sold.
Saudi Total Lubricants Introduces New Products Saudi Total Lubricants initiates three activation booths at malls in Jeddah, Riyadh and Al Khobar in order to introduce its products and deepen clients’ trust. 18 DESTINATION JEDDAH
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What’s the Latest from
Jeddah’s
DINING SCENE?
Buffalo Wings and Rings is open and it's delicious! It’s on Prince Sultan Street (Basateen).
Pierre Herme,
well-known for gourmet pleasures including macaroons and chocolates, is opening soon at Roshana Mall on Tahlia Street.
By Bassma Al Toaimi | Photography by Reem Al Rifaie
You’ll hear about it as soon as we do!
Applebee’s fans, listen up! From now until Oct. 15, Applebee’s is offering five sizzlers including sizzling bone-in Ribeye Cowboy Steak, sizzling BBQ Salmon and sizzling Jumbo Shrimp.
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For the first time in Jeddah, frozen yogurt is available at supermarkets in both tubs and sticks, thanks to Marcel’s!
HEAD TO
MOSAIC
AT ROSHANA MALL TAHLIA
FOR SWEETS AND Alforn closes and Sushi Yoshi replaces it on Prince Sultan Street in Basateen.
CHOCOLATES! GOOD NEWS JEDDAH!
Basma Elkhereiji is opening again; she just relocated.
Courtesy photo/fffashion.net • sweetsociety • jeddahfood.com
A BRANCH OF HOT WAVES IS OPEN OPPOSITE SAUDI GERMAN HOSPITAL
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New branch of Baskin Robbins opened on Sari Street, near Al Fallak roundabout.
Breakfast Club starting delivery services soon! Follow them for updates. Instagram: breakfastclubsa
DJ Recommends:
Pepperoni a sandwich, pasta and pizza joint on Quraish Street near Prince Sultan Street intersection.
Have you been to the PINK CAMEL at Rubaiyat Department Store?
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Enjoy tasty tangles at
HAVE YOU TRIED THEIR DRIVE-THRU YET?
the Noodle House
at Teatro Mall on Tahlia Street.
Yogorino is also available at a petrol station in Al Nahda on Malik Road.
Churro Station is now open opposite Saudi German Hospital.
Have you been to
AIDA CAFÉ in Stars Avenue yet?
Home-based burger shop,
Section B,
Their Café Mocha IS A MUST-TRY!
Save time with Casper and Gambini’s Executive Platter. FOR JUST SR 79, indulge yourself with a mouthwatering main course meal, dessert and a beverage!
Cuisine Halawani on Tahlia Street closed but re-opened on Andalus and Malik Road intersection.
New Ruby Tuesday
If you’re looking for a nice Lebanese restaurant, make sure you visit SHABABIK or Le Beirut at Ana Gheir Mall. 22 DESTINATION JEDDAH
opening next to Sultan Mall
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If you’re a fan of chicken, you must visit DAJAJO in Bawadi District.
finally opens a restaurant!
Events and Happenings
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IKEA Saudi Arabia Helps 1,200 Newlyweds Ghassan Ahmed Al Sulaiman Furniture Trading, IKEA Saudi Arabia, sponsored Joy of Jeddah, an event organized by the Marriage and Family Guidance Organization. Saud Al Sulaiman, CEO of IKEA Saudi Arabia, was delighted to sponsor the event, which took place at the International Exhibition Center in Jeddah.
WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON!
02
Ralph Lauren – World Tour Celebrates Giant Ricky Bag To celebrate the launch of the newest variations on its iconic Ricky Bag, Ralph Lauren is proud to exhibit a spectacular “Giant Ricky Bag” at stores worldwide. It took a team of four artisans approximately one month to create The Giant Ricky Bag, which weighs around 250 pounds. The Giant Ricky Bag continued its epic journey to Jeddah at Khayyat Center from Sept. 1.
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GROHE Captures the ‘Red Dot’ Award The 2014 edition of the “Red Dot Award: Product Design 2014” for the fifth time now, saw GROHE prove its prowess as a leading manufacturer of design faucets and water fittings. The coveted design award goes to innovative kitchen faucet Minta Touch.
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MARK YOUR CAL E N D AR
1 Oct. 1 Sands Adventure Book your ticket through our website or app. Brought to you by Lammt. Web: lammt.com App: lammt
7 Oct. 7 Jeddah Cultural Morning Tour Book your ticket through our website or app. Brought to you by Lammt. Web: lammt.com App: lammt
14 19 Oct. 14 Jeddah Historical Tour Book your ticket through our website or app. Brought to you by Lammt. Web: lammt.com App: lammt
Oct. 19 – 22 PMP Certification Training Four-day PMP Boot Camp aimed at preparing you for the PMP examination conducted by PMI, USA.
27 29 Oct. 27 – 28 Saudi Technology Incubation Conference The sixth annual Saudi Technology Incubation Conference 2014. Location: King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology – KACST Headquarters, Conference Hall Building 36
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Oct. 29 – 31 EXCS International Luxury Motor Show Location: EXCS International Luxury Motor Show
9 Oct. 9 Flavors of India A taste of India at Park Hyatt. Time: 7 p.m. – midnight Price: SR 219 per person, including special Indian beverage. Location: Nafoura Restaurant, Park Hyatt
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Oct. 23 Mike Tyson: The Undisputed Truth Tour This event offers an opportunity for Tyson fans to openly speak with the boxer and gain insights from his unique experiences. Reserve your tickets now to guarantee your seat! Web: luxuryevents-sa.com
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH!
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Even the Most Positive Person in the World Gets Cancer, M e z w y n D ’ v J u n u s
10 Oct. 10 A Day at the Beach Book your ticket through our website or app. Brought to you by Lammt. Web: lammt.com App: lammt
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Oct. 25 TEDx Jeddah Book your ticket through our website or app. Brought to you by Lammt. Web: lammt.com App: lammt
Editor’s Note: Mezwyn D’Junus, cancer survivor and author of the book tells us more about her inspiring experience. “The best advice I can give to the cancer patients and their family is to have faith and not simply give up. Even on each other. You will learn to be patient. Sure, we all have our good days and bad days but also give ourselves some credit as we are amazing creatures that can overcome many obstacles in our lives.
In fact, the other day I read my diary that I kept a journal during my chemotherapy and found many things I thought such that I wasn't going to make it and wouldn't get through the treatment but four years later – here I am, sharing my story with you and even managed to write my book which became a bestseller! Who would have thought I would get this far and be able to help others deal with their grief through my book. It has been such a privilege to help others.
Eid Al Hajj Timing أوﻗﺎت ﻋﻴﺪ اﻟﺤﺞ
1:00 PM to 1:00 AM 1:30 PM to 1:00 AM
5:00 7:00 9:00 11:00 1:00
PM PM PM PM AM
Hence, my best advice is never give up until your last breath as you never know what life may bring you. And we are stronger than we think. Give it your best shot and the rest as they say is up to God.” – Mezwyn D’Junus,
“Even the Most Positive Person in the World Gets Cancer” is not currently available in KSA, but can be ordered via the author’s website mezwyndjunus.com
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BUSINESS
Saving Early Pays Off
Saving can help you achieve your financial goal. It may be a cliché phrase but it can’t be truer. From long-term goals like retirement to impulsive designer shopping sprees, planned saving will get you there without resorting to debt or … deprivation. In behavioral finance, “saving” is an activity that requires a set of traits: planning, patience, discipline and composure. In terms of spending, most Saudis combine both generosity and cleverness but careful planning is something that only few practice and live by. The good news is that saving is for everyone, regardless of their financial wealth, age or profession.
The time to start saving is yesterday! Starting Age
Saving Per Month
20
SR 510
25
SR 725
50
SR 5,600
65
tter a m o o So, n r age, d g you rt savin sta ow. n 28 DESTINATION JEDDAH
SR 2 n millio
Time plays a great role in the accumulation and growth of wealth, and the earlier you start the easier and better off it gets. And while putting aside a portion of your salary and watching it grow isn’t easy for most people, let alone those with obligations and itch for fine living, these mathematical realities may help change your mind (and heart). Let’s say you’re 20 years old right now. You want to have SR 2 million set aside for retirement at age 65 and, magically, there’s fund out there that will return 7 percent a year. If you start investing at age 20, you’ll need to put aside about SR 510 a month to reach this goal. If you start at age 25, you’ll need to set aside about SR 725 a month to reach this goal (but you don’t have to save anything from ages 20 to 25). The computation goes on till you will need to set aside SR 5,600 a month from age 50 to 65 to reach the aforementioned goal. Note that inflation (rising prices) reduces the buying power of your money. Its annual rate ranges from 3-5 percent in Saudi Arabia.
The bottom line is that the longer you wait, the harder it gets to accumulate enough money for retirement and vice versa.
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S p ecia l F eat u r es
LOULOU AL AZZA
I NS I D E h e r
k i t c h e n
By Bassma Al Toaimi Photography by Jalila Alharith
Chef Loulou is a hardworking chef who labored for many years in this field. She began the cooking classes in her own modest small kitchen until she was able to build a professional domestic kitchen for her students. That was 12 years ago. We had to visit her and get a closer look at her kitchen!
“My favorite cuisine is Asian!”
– Chef Loulou
HOW DID LOULOU BECOME CHEF LOULOU?
In the beginning, cooking was a hobby for me. I gained experience by reading cooking books. Also, watching YouTube videos for international chefs. But with dedication and commitment, the hobby became a career. I was a top chef Middle East candidate in 2012. I was on Dr. Chef program in 2014 and lately in Ramadan I was on “Tabkhat Alyoum” on Rotana Khalijiya channel. I have appeared also on many national TV programs.
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR CLASSES.
I give cooking classes to housewives, cooks and teenagers. In addition to cooking, I also teach kitchen management, how to budget groceries, where to find top quality meat, vegetables and fruits, how to cook pasta and also how to present food in a nice appealing way.
WHEN ARE YOUR CLASSES? They start from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
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S p e c i a l F e at u r e s
“Tony G (located in Khaldiya) is where I get amazing beef!”
“Some supermarkets have specific days when they receive vegetables and fruits. For example, Refa’at supermarket receives fresh fruits from Lebanon on Tuesdays.”
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FROM chef
LOULOU
TO YOU!
“As a chef, I like to group my grocery shopping list. For example, I buy the vegetables from the vegetable market because it’s cheaper and fresher than supermarkets.”
“I buy all my cleaning products from Albashawat.”
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Fruits and vegetables, I fill the sink and add water and vinegar, then add the fruits and vegetables and soak them for half hour. Then strain them in a vegetable strainer, and then they are ready to be chopped.
Meat, I wash it with water and vinegar.
HOW DO YOU CLEAN Green leaves such as molokhiya, Roca, spinach, parsley or coriander, I soak them twice until all sand comes out.
Chicken has a stronger smell, so I wash the whole chicken with flour, lemon and salt to remove any smell. Then soak it in water and lemon for an hour.
COOKBOOKS?
“The cookbooks I recommend are usually Australian Weekly magazine because it offers recipes from all over the world. It’s easy, straightforward, and it displays the ingredients in cups as well as grams. Another recommended cookbook is Alzawaqqa, created by Kuwaiti chef Abeer Alrashed.”
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Mob: +966-504591333 Email: loulouskitchen@gmail.com Instagram: Loulouskitchen
S p e c i a l F e at u r e s
Jeddah’s Lazy Way Out By Bassma Al Toaimi
The person who initially thought of delivery services is a genius! The only problem we face in Jeddah is not knowing what restaurants provide delivery or catering services. In comes DJ! Here you go, and you’re very welcome!
Delivery only
Toasted
Lallo
Tel: +966-12-2616747
Tel: +966-12-6614719
Cuisine: International Salmontini Le Resto
Uptown
Tel: 920001281
Tel: +966-12-6672020
Cuisine: Sushi
Cuisine: International
Lenotre
Jan Burger
Tel: +966-12-2611222
Tel: 920006765
Cuisine: International Lite Bite
Cuisine: Burgers +966-12-6924679
Cuisine: Sandwiches/Salads
Abu Nawas
Peruvi
Tel: +966-12-6977171
Mob: +966-500608380
Cuisine: South American Tel: +966-12-6923393 +966-12-2343505
Panino’s
Cuisine: Casual/Sandwiches/ Pizza Tel: +966-12-6676991
Cuisine: Arab Wing Zone
Cuisine: Burgers/Wings Tel: +966-12-6067233
Hellofood Type in your city and district, and get a list of restaurant suggestions. The options you get are detailed and include delivery fee and time, payment method and the location of the restaurants. Look at reviews, pick your restaurant and proceed to the menu. If you don’t already have an account, you’ll have to create one before you checkout and pay. Web: hellofood.sa Mob: +966-580285727
Asia Box
Cuisine: Asian
Rel: +966-12-6917222
Gold Sushi Club
out heck or C : e f t *No irectory our d more.
Online
Cuisine: Italian
Cuisine: Japanese
Tel: +966-12-6068069 Pizza Fusion
Cuisine: Pizza Tel: 920027279
Talabat Browse by cuisine or by area, go through the list of many restaurant options, keep note of the payment method provided from the beginning. When you pick your restaurant you’ll see their working hours, minimum order amount, delivery time and fees, and ratings. Talabat also lists the restaurant’s best-selling dishes just in case you need help deciding. Web: talabat.com Tel: +966 -11- 4603253
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Courtesy photo/ wingzone.com
Catering and Delivery
is it really
That Bad?
Coffee
You wouldn’t believe the health benefits of coffee. It can lower your risk of diabetes and death, and helps protect the brain from Alzheimer’s and dementia. That’s only a few of the advantages.
Focus on Nutrients Rather than Calories
“
Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.
– Hippocrates
When you read the quote above you probably thought of greens, organic products, whole grains and all that healthy food. But you probably didn’t think of things like coffee, ice cream and burgers did you? Unfortunately a lot of products have been labeled as “junk” due to their association with junk food products. Believe it or not, everything labeled “junk” can be enjoyed in a healthy way.
Ice Cream
Ice cream is an excellent source of energy and vitamins (A, C, D, E, K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and vitamins B-6 and B-12), and minerals.
Pizza
The good thing about pizza is that it can be as healthy as you want it to be. You can add the veggies and toppings you want, cut back on the cheese, and go for thin and crispy crust.
French Fries
Made from potatoes, French fries are a great source of fiber, potassium and vitamin B6. *Note: Moderation is key.
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Bread – You need carbs every now and then.
Burgers
Cheeseburgers are not junk food and are definitely not unhealthy (well, depending on where you get them from). We only think they are because they’ve been labeled that way. Think about it. What do burgers consist of?
Tomatoes – A good source of vitamin C and they’re low in calories. Cheese – Cheese contains a lot of vital nutrients including calcium. Beef – One of the most common sources of protein.
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Lettuce – Otherwise known as “the perfect weight-loss food.”
What Can
You Do to help? If you want to help out but you don’t know how, look out for these things around town and why not even start something similar?
Install a Street Fridge
Healthy kiosk, created by Ahmed Al Sulaimani, is literally a kiosk on Mamsha walkway (Tahlia Street), where there’s a table filled with healthy snacks (fruits and veggies) available for everyone. Next to the table there’s a box in which people are supposed to pay. In addition to providing people with healthy options easily available, Healthy Kiosk also restores our faith in human beings since the whole payment process is based on trust, honesty and fear of Allah. People can easily pick up a water
bottle or a cup of fruits and walk off, and nobody would notice, but thankfully that’s not happening. Let’s hope for more Healthy Kiosks around town and for more people like Ahmed Al Sulaimani. Email: a.s.alsulaimani@gmail.com Instagram: healthy_kiosk Courtesy photo / instagram:healthy_kiosk
An anonymous man in the city of Hail installed a fridge on the street outside his house and told all his neighbors to fill it up with food for the needy. Apart from the religious aspect of doing good deeds, this man is also helping unfortunate people by sparing them the shame of asking for food. More people, mosques, charities and organizations should consider installing street fridges.
Healthy Kiosk – Fruits and Veggies on the Go
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S p e c i a l F e at u r e s
By Anousha Vakani
Take a deep breath now, because you’re going to be okay. You’re going to impress your business partners, your boss and your co-workers with your impeccable table manners. You’re going to make loads of friends at the next dinner party because you fit in so well. All you have to do is pay attention until the end of this article which will be your tiny guide to the world of Arab dining etiquette.
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Never eat with your left hand. When using both a fork and a knife, always hold the knife in your left and the fork in your right hand. You might struggle a bit with cutting your meat but it’s all worth it in the end when you get promoted or invited to the next dinner party because you didn’t alienate everyone by *gasp* eating with your left hand.
People who’ve been raised here have been desensitized to the truckload of sugar used in every dessert; nothing is sweet enough for us. But if you’re going to be having a traditional Arab dessert for the first time, here are two things you should know: first of all don’t grimace, deal with your toothache later in private, and secondly if you’re prone to sugar rushes, make sure there’s someone to drive you home later. Don’t drive on a Saudi dessert-induced sugar rush.
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SPEAKING OF HANDS … Don’t shy away from grabbing a fistful of rice and stuffing it in your mouth, especially if everyone is doing it. Don’t worry about a few grains falling on your lap or dripping down your cheeks because eating with your hands is not really about elegance. However, if you can’t muster the courage to look like a slob,
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WHEN YOU’RE SERVED HALF A SHEEP Don’t gasp when half a sheep and 10 kilos of rice are brought to your table; this is Arab hospitality at its finest. But don’t worry about being rude if everyone’s plates are licked clean except yours.
If you’re at a restaurant, hand the waiter a few hundred riyals to go easy on your plate or dump some food under the table when no one’s looking,
although you might not want to do this at someone’s house. Simply slip some of your food into the plates of the people on your left and right – no one will even notice.
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THE LAST PIECE No one will reach for the last piece of something on the table as a courtesy to others who might want it. Don’t reach for it, but if you really want it, all you have to do is look at it enough times for someone to insist you have it.
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You may not realize it, but to have an enjoyable experience when visiting a restaurant, interior ambience is an important factor. How many times did you visit a restaurant, then felt like you don't really want to repeat the visit just because it is so annoyingly colorful, gloomy or just doesn't make you feel relaxed? Yes, it is the dĂŠcor! Below are five well-known restaurants in Jeddah, which have realized this fact and invested in the interior.
Is It Only About Food? Absolutely Not!
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Impressive and classic. Toki gave me the impression that they have spent a lot on the raw materials, but not on the decoration engineer himself! Everything is fancy but with a very dark taste. Black is being used very generously! However, still one of the best in town!
SAKURA
Unlike most of the traditional Japanese restaurants, Sakura is where you can enjoy good sushi without having to smell all that old wooden furniture odors. It is also where you can enjoy your food without having to worry about smelling like a dish of beef teriyaki when you get out. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well decorated with handpicked furniture.
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SOY Courtesy photo/ FOOD PROVIDED BY SOY
Looking for a good Chinese restaurant without all those ugly red dragons and golden geese? Instead, Soy restaurant is decorated with nice touches of dark wood and light leather sofas. The owners have invested a lot to make it a wonderful place to look at, not just to dine in.
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Rosewood Corniche’s The Saturday Market Redefines ‘Fresh’
Credit the Habsburg restaurant at the Rosewood Corniche to add a new twist to the “live station” concept of midday fine dining with an endless selection of gourmet flavors.
Habsburg offers up to 10 stations with an equal number of chefs to provide guests with their expertise on how to prepare the best and freshest dishes, whether its dim-sum from Asia or a large wedge of Australian beef. Each dish is unique, and prepared on the spot by chefs.
Live station presentation of buffet-style dining has become the standard among fine hotels, but Executive Chef Maurizio Panicali believes that diners want to meet with chefs to discuss the selection of their meals to heighten the dining experience. The Saturday Market also offers
some supplements to the buffet although it remains a marketstyle lunch. Fresh meats, seafood, vegetables, salads and breads are the key. Seafood is brought in from the Jeddah Fish Market and the beef is the finest Australian cuts.
Salads get the shaker treatment.
The Saturday Market provides a view of the Red Sea.
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Salad bar
A starter may include guests selecting fresh, crisp lettuce, mushrooms, shrimp, olives and dressing. The items are placed in a shaker to ensure that each piece is coated and then placed on the plate. Flanking the salad station is a table full of aged cheese and another setting for cold meats selections sliced thin by a state-of-the-art cutting machine.
Rosewood staff.
This unique experience is Habsburg’s “The Saturday Market” — open every Saturday from noon-4 p.m. and perfect for families on a weekend outing — and it allows guests to move from one station to the next as Panicali’s team of chefs whip a vast menu of European, Asian and Middle Eastern dishes.
Dining room designed in traditional Arabic style.
Chefs at every station.
For drinks, Habsburg offers a fruit bar that allows guests to watch their drinks made from fresh fruit. The cherry cooler and banana smoothie are favorites. Habsburg is one of Jeddah's most popular restaurants, with weekly events such as the Friday brunch. And, indeed, The Saturday Market will be a new favorite family option, satisfying guests with the wide selection of fresh foods from across the globe.
Wide array of desserts offered.
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Guests can select Chinese dumplings or soups from individual stations or a selection of delicate meats, shrimp or salmon on wooden skewers and grilled right there as diners wait. If diners decided on shrimp and squid, they can add a bit of onions, red pepper, broccoli, baby corn. The chef will stir-fry it in a light sauce within minutes. Guests can select thick, sumptuous slices of roast beef from another carving table while across the aisle are the bread station and a dessert spread that could only be described as overwhelming.
Price: SR 180 per person (drinks excluded) “Market” Hours: noon – 4 p.m. More bread than you can shake a breadstick at.
Location: First Floor, Rosewood Corniche Hotel Tel: +966-12-2607111
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DINING AROUND TOWN
The Best of the Mediterranean at
Labeeb
Labeeb has been a local favorite when it comes to Middle Eastern and Lebanese cuisine. For the past two years they have been serving Jeddah with some of the finest Mediterranean flavors in town! But what do we really know about Labeeb? Labeeb is known for a variety of flavors of which is their use of premium quality ingredients into their menu. Serving unrivaled foods and customer satisfaction are the two ultimate priorities at Labeeb. Furthermore, they also stand out among restaurants due to their creativity and innovation when it comes to the food they serve. Their menu consists of a diverse range of dishes combining flavors never served in town. What guests can expect in terms of dining experience at Labeeb are the classical treats, superb foods are redefined versions of meals from all over the Mediterranean countries. We recommend you start off with their wide range of mouthwatering appetizers including Labeebâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creamy hummus, fresh fattoush with the caramelized bread and their delicious lemonenriched tabouleh. One of their most popular items is the unmistakably veal shawarma, which
Mixed grill platter
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is the best weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in town, and their kebbe, infused with exactly the perfect amount of natural spices and herbs. To conclude your perfect meal we highly recommend the dreamy Arabic sweets including refreshing scoops of Arabic booza (pistachio and Ashta ice cream), or their absolutely delicious honeysweet konafeh. Labeeb is the place to go to for all your occasions and events, whether you are a family seeking to enjoy a nice meal, a few friends gathering for dinner, or a group of businessmen looking for a fulfilling lunch. Their lunch menu is updated bio-weekly with daily specialty prepared by the chef.
Why not start your day with Labeebâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breakfast! The breakfast menu offers a wide range of their own specials, such as fool medames, omelets and an impressive selection of Lebanese pastries. One of their breakfast options is Labeeb's own mix of feta cheese with chili and tomatoes.
Arabic ice cream
Foul medames
Halloumi cheese in clay pot
Lamb chili
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If you are planning an event at home or you have a special occasion that calls for the best of the Mediterranean, Labeeb offer their own outside catering services tailor made to suit your needs. And soon will be offering the home delivery call center as well. The staffs at the restaurants are welcoming and very friendly. The restaurant offers a bright and relaxing interior making your journey a trip home away from home. Plan your next meal with Labeeb and take your senses on a journey through authentic Lebanese cuisine. Tel: +966-12-2612301 Web: labeeb.com.sa Instagram: labeeb_ksa Facebook: /labeeb P ROMOTION
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DINING AROUND TOWN
Chocomood for all Moods
Chocomood has been available in Jeddah since June and is located in the heart of the city on Prince Sultan Street opposite the Courtyard. The chocolate shop has already managed to fit in and get recognized by chocolate-lovers in town.
“We are a special mood in the chocolate industry.” – Chocomood It all started with a family’s history in chocolate-making. The family of chocolatiers have been in the business for decades and decided it was about time to open a new store in Jeddah. Chocomood, otherwise meaning chocolate for all moods and occasions, is quickly becoming known not only as the provider of premium quality Belgian chocolate in the city, but also for its creative variety when it comes to chocolates and sweets. From nougat to Gianduja to the beautiful big chocolate blocks, they’ve got it all. Chocomood is ideal for gifts, small and large orders, customized products and customers can rest assured excellent quality and taste are always guaranteed.
“Chemically speaking, chocolate really is the world’s perfect food.” – Michael Levine
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“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” – Linda Grayson
Apart from exquisite taste, Chocomood also stand out because of their creativity when it comes to designing a chocolate basket or tray. A lot of their chocolate arrangements include bright and cheerful colors and are presented in an appealing manner such as flowerpots. They don’t only use the ordinary silver or gold trays or brown boxes. Even their sense of décor and interior design is clean, neat and very inviting. You’ll notice this delightful chocolate store, its colors and unique arrangements from simply driving past it. Stop by and see for yourself.
Staff photos / mohamed fawzy
Location: Prince Sultan Road Hamad Center Tel: +966-12-6162111
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r u o ? Y n g o n i i t d a c a V Spen j j a H
By Zareen Muzaffar
Since summer just ended a few weeks ago and most people have already traveled, it’s safe to assume the majority of the Saudi population is spending their Hajj break in town. Don’t worry it won’t be boring. Keep reading.
Swimming:
Al Bilad, Al Nakheel, Park Hyatt Marina Club and Spa are some of the resorts that have private swimming areas. Head to these resorts for some outdoor family fun if you want to enjoy the sunshine coupled with the sea breeze.
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Trio Ranch (Al Mutabagani):
Trio Ranch is your destination if you need some horse riding lessons for yourself or the children. Durrat Al Arus also offers horse riding for those interested.
Become a Tourist:
Why not head out to get to know your city? Book a city tour and experience new places, discover different territories and take some artsy pictures.
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On the way to Ta'if
Scuba Diving Who Would Know More
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Scuba Diving
Jeddah is the main starting point for diving adventures into the Red Sea from the Saudi Arabian coast. Experience the thrill of breathing underwater by taking some scuba diving lessons. Some scuba diving instructors offer specialty courses too. Check www.desertseadivers. com for more information.
Health and Fitness Clubs:
What could be better than combining some exercise and some fun? Coordinate with your friends, either make a pair or go in a group, workouts are guaranteed be fun and motivating. Jeddah has some of the best healthcare facilities such as Gold’s Gym, Park Hyatt and Fitness First.
Camping
Who doesn’t want to get away from the bustling city life every now and then? Imagine the gentle crackling of wood, lively chats with friends and the open sky above. Create the mood and check Arabian Treks Facebook page for details.
Jet Skiing:
Go against the waves and enjoy the exhilaration of jet skiing in the clear blue water. Most of the popular resorts like Al Nakheel Village and Durrah Beach resort offer jet skiing so enjoy the ride! If you’re going to Durra, contact Marina Club KSA for some real fun water activities.
Off-Roading in the Desert
Bring out your adventurous side and head to Masturah (a two hour drive to the north east of Jeddah) with your friends or contact Jeddah Jeepers for an organized trip.
Jeddah Safari Club Outdoor activities specialists. Mob: +966-566775977 Instagram: @jeddah_safari_club Lammt Jeddah Download their app and see what they have to offer. App: Lammt Instagram: @lammtjed Marina Club KSA For everything related to the beach! Mob: +966-505707694 Instagram: @marinaclubksa1 Explorer Tours For discovery trips all around KSA. Mob: +966-507678139 Instagram: @explorer_tours Arabian Treks Adventure has never been better. Mob: +966-566660530 Instagram: @arabiantreks Jeddah Jeepers Off-roading trips and outdoor picnics, anyone? Instagram: @jeddahjeepers Deira Tours Fun and educational tours. Mob: +966-506688161 Instagram: @deiratours Engineering for Kids All sorts of fun for kids! Mob: +966-555034156 Instagram: @efk_ksa DESTINATION JEDDAH 53
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Hamza Jamjoom The
Artist
Outside the Box
By Bassma Al Toaimi
Eighteen-year-old artist Hamza Jamjoom is a young man who doesn't play by the rules when it comes to his unique interpretation of art. Jamjoom is a stylist, makeup artist, designer, and most importantly, a dreamer. His thoughts and wild imagination are portrayed in his extraordinary designs and staging of conceptual photo-shoots such as Broken People and The Bird.
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You’re a man of many talents. What do you do exactly? I do makeup, styling. I pick out the clothes literally from head to toe. If an item of clothing I imagined was not to be found, I create it. I love creating shoes and I do for all of my shoots. I don’t like using Photoshop because the way I see it is if I’m going to add something to the photo, why not add it in the actual photo shoot to begin with, rather than Photoshop it? When was the first shoot you ever did? I was 14 years old, and it all started when I was thinking what to wear to a birthday party I was invited to. I wanted to go dressed in white, as a ghost. Before leaving to the party I decided to stop by my aunt’s studio to take photos just to keep as memories. I enjoyed it, and began thinking about the costume party for my own birthday.
“My favorite projects are the catchy ones. The ones that make people curious.” –Hamza Jamjoom
How do you come up with ideas for the photo shoots? Thinking of a concept for a photo shoot is like thinking about what to write for writers. The ideas just come to you. Sometimes you sit and think of something, but nothing comes to mind and when you have no intention of thinking of ideas, you get inspired by the simplest things. The idea for the Broken People photo shoot came to me when I saw a picture of a guy smoking. I thought, why not portray that in photos. How much time do your photo shoots take? It could take half a day up to one month for a photo shoot, depending on how big it is and how much work it requires. The Birds photo shoot, for example, took a month because there was a lot to do. There’s the styling, the cage, the actual bird outfit, the makeup and so much more. For other photo shoots, like the Broken People, it took just around a week.
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Do you have more supporters or more critics? Supporters. Thank God the majority of my followers understand the concepts behind all my photo shoots and they relate to them too.
with freedom. But I had a scar. The reason behind the scar is to portray that I was different, not like everyone in society; I was criticized a lot. That scar represented criticism and hurtful comments from society.
What’s the photo shoot you got most criticism for? The Halloween shoot, because of all the blood and the real (cow’s) heart. Most people were disgusted and couldn’t believe it was a real heart. To be honest I was planning on creating the heart out of materials but it was easier and more real to just get an actual heart.
What do you want to accomplish with your distinctive ideas? My aim is to get people to step out of their comfort zone. Do something different. Be creative. If someone calls me and wants to come to my studio for a photo shoot, they shouldn’t expect a normal plain background or the expected poses. I’ll definitely offer them unique ideas for photos.
What was the idea behind Bird photo shoot? The idea behind the Birds photo shoot was my birthday party. Halloween costume party. I was dressed as the Bird. I’m a black bird locked in a cage with the sole purpose of being a source of entertainment for people. People just watch me. Then I stepped out of the cage and was introduced to freedom. That’s when I changed my clothes and wore white, since white is associated
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Based on the photo shoots you’ve done so far, how do you think society is taking it? During all of my photo shoots, I seem to be able to gather a crowd. There are always people asking if they can stick around and watch. I think this happens because they notice that what I’m doing is different. They haven’t seen photo shoots like mine here in Saudi. That said, I think society is ready for different.
My aim is to get people to step out of their comfort zone. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hamza Jamjoom
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“Since I was a child I’ve always wanted to be different. To stand out. I once wore a mermaid tail and went swimming just to get attention.” – Hamza Jamjoom
Are you also a photographer? No. I haven’t gotten into photography. I take care of the styling, costumes, makeup, setting and everything. For photography, I get my friends and acquaintances. I never really had someone lend me a hand or let me work with them. I kind of did it myself. So I like to think I’m helping my friends develop their skills by participating in photo shoots. Tell us about Broken People photo shoot? I saw a picture of a guy smoking and the idea just came to me. Smoking is harmful, we all know that. But unfortunately it’s also very common. So why not portray that in a photo shoot? I wanted to do it in a broken down location so me, the models and the photographer went all the way to Al Kandara to search but found nowhere appropriate so we ended up doing the photo shoot at home in our garage. I took out all the cars and lit the fire in our garage and began the shoot.
Instagram: @hamza_jamjoom Email: hamza_n.j@live.com
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People misunderstood my Broken People photo shoot and assumed I was a smoker and was promoting smoking although I’m not. So I’m working on a Broken People Part Two photo shoot for next year, in which it will portray life after rehab. That way it’ll be more understood and it will be linked to Part One.
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Nadia Dandachi
MAKING MUSIC HER WAY
By Abdulaziz Salah
Nadia Dandachi is a young Saudi pianist who still manages to do both music and study for her medical degree. Talk about the best of both worlds! At Destination, we discuss with Nadia her journey on how she began with music, which career she’s leaning towards more and how the community is accepting such talent.
What got you into playing the piano and at what age did you start taking it seriously? I started playing the piano when I was 6 years old, and I have always taken it seriously. I wasn’t the kind of kid to get bored too fast or too easily. When I liked something, I wanted to keep going until I achieved what I wanted out of it. And that kid in me is the one who’s still driving me to want to achieve more. 60 DESTINATION JEDDAH
Talk about the acceptance of being a Saudi female pianist in this part of the world. When I first started my YouTube channel, my aim was to show my talent to the world, and not just my community. I wanted to show the world that people in Saudi Arabia are also talented and can play music as well as those living in Europe or the States; that we can compete and do better if we had the right will and determination. I’m grateful that I haven’t faced any major difficulties being a female pianist. I do face much negative criticism all the time, but that’s just normal in any other community around the world.
When it comes to opportunities to expose your talent to the public, how often and where do you get a chance to? Honestly, I barely get any opportunities in Saudi Arabia. They are mostly private events or shows in private homes and consulates only. Playing music in public here is still not quite accepted. So most of my good opportunities happen abroad, like in the UAE. What do you th rive to achieve throug h playing the piano? I send a message , through my piano. And with every piece, I have a differe nt message. My main goal is to encourage more people in Saudi Arabia to showcase their talent and to inspire others.
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Who is Nadia Dandachi? I’m just a young woman with dreams too big to squeeze into one lifetime. I strive towards happiness, for the people around me including myself. And simply, music and medicine together, serve my purpose.
How do you find balancing out studying medicine and practicing music like? I can say now that I got used to it, but I can’t say that it’s always easy. It all depends on time organization and taking advantage of any free time, as well as sacrificing a bit of my social life or my naptime, ha ha.
Courtesy photo/ reem al rifaie
What are your parents’ take on what you do and what is the extent of their support for you? My parents are the ones who encouraged me to start playing piano in the first place. They noticed my talent and have supported me ever since. My father bought me a piano when I barely started 1st grade, and my mother sat by me every time I practiced. They both did their amazing part in helping me become who I am now, and I have all the love and gratitude in the world for them. Which career are you more open towards if both music and medicine doors are open and why? I never want to put myself in the position where I have to choose one of the two. I will always have both music and medicine play a big role in my
life no matter what. I am more inclined towards having a career in medicine, but, hey, who said you can only have one career in one field! What do you think about the music scene in Jeddah and what do you think it’s lacking? The music scene in Jeddah is truly starting to thrive, but it is not diverse. More than three-quarters of the music scene here is focused only on rap and DJing. In order for more musical genres to develop I believe we need musical guidance, and more encouragement.
Youtube: Nadia Dandachi Twitter: @NadiaNiddy Instagram: @NadiaNiddyy
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Bridging East & West through Music By Big Hass
Have you ever got goosebumps just by listening to some tunes? Yes, that feeling where music just takes you away from the traffic of your life. When I first witnessed Fusion Factory, I got that exact feeling but I was proud because the sounds that I was exposed to were all a result of our local community and surroundings. Fusion Factory is a group of musically talented individuals that perform live styled music that is catchy, soulful and globally familiar.
Destination Jeddah sat down with Moiz Rehman, The Group’s founder, for an interesting interview. What inspired you to create Fusion Factory? It was a collection of things, Hass. My love for music first of all; I’ve been very fortunate to have had exposure to many kinds of music while growing up. I had been writing songs and performing, but that was mainly in the genra of pure blues and pop blues, but also there was this ardent fascination and admiration I have had for other sounds, like oriental and
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Arabic, Rock, Latin Music, African hymns, music from the Indian subcontinent, Far East sounds, etc., and I really wanted to do something where I could utilize those parts of my musicality. They matter to me as much as my love and respect for the blues. But I must mention that I conceived the idea of Fusion Factory as a project upon seeing the abundance of musical talent in Jeddah. One after another, I was blown away by these amazing musicians that I kept meeting and out of those interactions, Fusion Factory came into being. Personally, I have seen a sneak peak of your performance and I am blown away by the composition, vibe and flow of the band. What are your goals
in the coming year? Would you guys record an album? Right now we’re just more focused on creating and working on new ideas. We’ve recently released our first single, Andalusia, online, which broke into Top 10 on reverbnation.com, there’s an Arabic and Spanish fusion track and another track where we’ve fused alternative rock with Irish music. There’s a Jimi
Hendrix song that we plan on mixing with a recital of Khalil Jibran’s poetry, and an Arabic tribute track to remind us of the musical greatness that existed in the Arab world. So yea, lots to look forward to. You personally have been playing music in Jeddah for over six years. How do you see the alternative scene here? There is a lot of expression in Alternative Rock, and there are good bands like Breaking the Boundaries and Villa for Sale. But these guys are not getting the support that I think they should get. They are good people, talented people with things they want to say and express to the world. I’d suppose if musicians here moved with a solid and respectable vision and tenaciously pursued music then there’s surely going to be a more progressive and eventful scene here, for different kinds of music, Alternative included. Fusion Factory consists of nine members. Please mention their names and their role in the band. Yazan Haikal, who co-founded Fusion Factory with me and stuck with me is also the house bassist, then we have Kareem Hamadeh whose flute and nai playing is heavenly. Our very own Abdullah Najjar, a uniquely skilled and soulful Oud player, Rusty Al Sayed whose guitar playing is brilliant and ahead of his just 22 years of age, and the multi-talented Mohammad Hafiz on drums. Mazen Rahaal, whose band management skills have pulled Fusion Factory through some testing times, also pitches in as a gifted vocalist and a house
band guitarist in the rhythm section along with Ahmed Angawi. Female vocals are performed by Lou, who is a natural at any style of singing from Blues and Jazz, Soul and RnB to Pop. Uzair Manzar aka Ozz is an established DJ and music producer with loads of good work of his own out and online. I, aside from guitars, vocals and percussions, mainly come up with the musical ideas, compositions and musical arrangements. Mazen Rahaal and Ahmed Angawi are also co-founders of Fusion Factory. Having the oud, nai and flute elements to what you guys do adds more fire and authenticity to your group. How difficult was the process of forming up this group of people? To be honest, the musical integration of these elements, I mean once we were all together, was natural and effortless. At first the idea of forming such a group did seem farfetched to me. My criteria was narrow because more than musical talent I was looking for personal purity, guys who were driven by their passion for music and not tainted by personal egos and fame seeking, which is a strange fact here for a scene that is still in its formation. I wanted a band of brothers, people with love
I was blown away by these amazing musicians in Jeddah. –Moiz Rehman
and compassion in their hearts, because I believe that comes out in the work we do, you know? I’ve been very fortunate to have found such a group of people. Are you guys releasing digital music? And if so, where can we find and support you? Yeah, our first track, Andalusia – the Awakening – is available online. We’re also on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Web: reverbnation.com/ moizrehman
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Tiny Trends By Anousha Vakani
Hana is just 3 months old and I already love dressing her up – lace and frills, bows and beads – but as I wade through countless mommy blogs I come across many different takes on baby fashion and not everyone would agree with her “style.” I’ve come to the conclusion that there are three major “schools of thought” – the minimalist, the middle ground and the bling.
THE MINIMALIST
The minimalist acknowledges that babies couldn’t care less about their clothes and so they stick with the two C’s: clean and comfortable. The most important items in the minimalist’s closet are snappy onesies and sleepers that zip up or button down. Nicole from The Same Rainbows End, mother to an adorable 1-year-old, believes that all babies need before they can move around on their own are footed onesies. ”My best advice for moms of baby girls who don’t have time or tears to spend on wrangling their infant daughters into dresses that involve layers and zippers and buttons: buy tutus. Invest in tutus. Buy stock in a tutu company. Because if you want your baby girl to elicit coos and smiles and silly faces and repeated confirmations that your kid is just adorable, all you need is a white onesie and a tutu. The Onesie-Tutu Theorem applies even when your daughter is stealing and eating everything in sight while sporting untamed bedhead and bare feet. Ask me how I know,” she writes in her blog. (thesamerainbowsend.com).
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THE BLING
Obviously not literally bling but these parents dress their babies to the nines – headbands and matching shoes, dresses and skirts, shorts and overalls, bowties and dress shirts, you name it. And let’s face it, there’s nothing cuter than a baby boy in a bowtie and nothing more adorable than a baby girl in a lacy dress. I guess it’s only for a short while that you can pick your kid’s wardrobe before they begin refusing ruffles and ties, so why not go all the way?
THE MIDDLE GROUND
Most parents fall under this category usually by mixing and matching comfort with sparkles. On most days, Hana hangs out in summer dresses or tops with tights because I think onesies are better suited for bedtime, but I keep the bows and ruffles tucked away in her closet for occasions.
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BABY MUST HAVES FOR ALL STYLE TYPES: 1. Tutu for girls
I totally agree with Nicole, tutus are just so adorable and they work for all occasions — they can be as casual or as formal as you like depending on how you dress it up. Recommended: Fairy tutu with tights – Next
Your baby’s early experiences with food will determine their eating habits for years to come, so it makes sense to start off with clean, healthy eating even though there may still be a couple of months (or years!) until your baby learns table manners.
2. Plain white onesie
The plain white onesie is a baby wardrobe staple. You can dress it up with a skirt, a dress, overalls or jeans or simply pair it with pajama bottoms for the night. Recommended: Absolutely any baby clothing shop will have these!
Step 1: Consult with your pediatrician and make sure your baby is ready for solids. Step 2:
Maryam Al Saeed
3. Nightgown
Nightgowns are the cutest thing ever and so convenient for quick nighttime diaper changes without completing waking the baby up. Recommended: Mothercare Stars and Dreams Bundler
Step 3:
Buy fresh fruits and vegetables and use up within the next day or two. You can start with apples, bananas, peaches, pears, peas, potatoes and carrots. Wait a week before starting on a new puree to determine any allergies.
Step 4:
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Steam or puree fruit or vegetable of choice.
4. Sun Hat
Sun hats are a must-have for those weekend beach visits or any daytime outing to minimize the chance of sunburn, plus a baby in a huge sun hat is the sweetest thing ever.
While you don’t need special equipment, you might want to keep a few things separate just for preparing your baby’s food such as food processor, a steamer and of course a cute bowl and spoon to serve.
Step 5:
Start with feeding your baby the amount of a teaspoon and freeze it (or eat it yourself!).
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Step 6:
Don’t despair if your baby seems to be spitting out most of the food, it will take them a while to get used to the taste. Just enjoy the process!
Recommended: Carter’s Polka Dot Poplin Sunhat
5. Something with ears!
Take advantage of these couple of years that your baby will look adorable in a hat, jacket, bathrobe or headband with tiny bear, rabbit, cow or hippo ears. It’s just so CUTE. Recommended: Babies R Us Woombie Cuddle Towel
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GADGETS
Knife Swipe Swipe blades are used to clean your knife of food bits and pieces. After slicing and dicing, just attach the swipe blade to the bottom of the knife. Then swipe forward to ensure you get the rest of your food in your recipe. The swipe blade is easy to attach, as it is magnetic.
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Spud Dude Peeler
Give your meal prep a bit of a boost with this friendly Spud Dude peeler from Joie. Featuring an easy to hold plastic potato face, it is finished with a stainless steel blade designed to make light work of any vegetable. Hand wash only.
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Citrus Peeler
Slicey, Egg Slicer
Made of durable plastic with stainless steel blades. Slice hard boiled eggs with Slicey the Egg Sicer and have perfectly uniform slices. It super easy to use and … this egg slicer is just too cute to pass up!
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Peel an orange with ease using this citrus peeler. Just gently press and glide the peeler across the rind from the top to the bottom of the orange to create easy to peel slices. This 2-piece set lets you keep one at home and one with you on the go.
Tomato Slicer & Knife Perfect chef-sliced tomatoes are now a reality for the home cook thanks to the Joie Tomato Slicer and Knife, two-piece slicer set. It’s super easy to use — simply fit the slicer over the tomato, place on a sturdy flat surface, and make smooth guided cuts with the matching knife. It also works great with potatoes, onions and more.
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SMOO THIEbar
By Carolyn Heaton
We all know what's “healthy,” so why are so many people sick and having to go to the doctor all the time? People going about their day-to-day life are always looking for new ideas, so I have put together what I call a “common sense” article to get you started.
I usually have time to prepare one meal per day if at home, the rest of the time I'm “snacking on the run.” It’s always a challenge to keep up a healthy diet whilst traveling on business or even if you’re in an office or at home. You know the feeling, when you go somewhere perhaps to a meeting or gathering and there’s nothing available other than sodas, salty food and sweet treats? Getting organized is the best way to start to lose weight or just maintaining an already healthy lifestyle. Chances are if you rely on eating in restaurants all the time, you
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could possibly get distracted to tasty, high calorie choices. A good idea is to buy a food blender for the office or home and get experimenting with smoothies. Oranges, apples, strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, grapes, pineapple to name but a few are great standbys to create your very own cocktail.
Adding small amounts of vegetables for instance cucumber, lettuce, spinach and tomatoes can make interesting drinks. Coconut water and almond milk make good substitutes for dairy milk. Look out for nuts like cashews, unsalted peanuts and sunflower seeds to snack on, keeping these in your handbag, and don’t overdo it for hungry moments. By having your own smoothie bar at hand, in the office
and at home, you’re likely to keep your nutrient level topped up and stop un-invited salty and sweet cravings. An important anti-craving mineral is chromium. It’s pretty much readily available in most healthy foods for example fruit and vegetables. Of course everyone knows of the vitamin C content of oranges, so get juicing and blending.
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People are very busy with family, work and pressures from one thing or another and it's frightening that sometimes we don’t even have enough time to eat. As a nutritionist, I'm no exception to the rule. People think I spend hours preparing meals for myself and my family, the reality is that there isn’t enough time for slaving over a hot stove, especially here in Saudi as most of the year the weather is well above my temperaturegauge tolerance.
I must admit my favorite fruit to have at home is lemon. If I don’t have a big stack of these in a bowl in the kitchen, there could be something wrong! Why? I just love the fresh, sharp taste in iced water, savory and sweet dishes. What's nicer than thinly sliced lemon in a cool glass of water? I also put lemons through the electric citrus press and make fresh lemon juice. It’s always in the fridge to add to drinks, smoothies and food.
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I adore making ice cubes from freshly squeezed lemon juice, always there for me on busy days. Lemons are natures very own alkalizing fruits, helping to keep acidity in the body at bay.
The fruit and vegetable man spoils me when I come to Saudi in my locality where I find fresh fruit for instance lemons, oranges, apples, pineapple, guava, pomegranate, watermelon and much more. Spinach, parsley, coriander, spring onions name just a few of my everyday
staples. His brother brings me a trolley and puts the produce in a bag for me; I don’t get that kind of service in England! In the end of the day planning ahead with plenty of fruit and vegetables will keep hunger pangs at bay, energizing your body and mind, and work towards keeping you disease free and in optimum health.
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The mix of the berries & the mint leaves gives you a very FRESH TASTE and activates your senses
Berries Mixed Leaf Salad
HEALTH WITH JOSÉ By José Ortiz
UPTOWN966 One of the first restaurants I’ve been to when I first arrived in Jeddah four years ago is Uptown966. The ambience and decoration haven’t changed from when they were Casper & Gambini’s but they never get old. The menu is quite extensive and in spite that they claim to serve Mediterranean food, I didn’t find it matched my Mediterranean expectations. Salads are ALWAYS a great choice in the vegetarian community
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Uptown966 serves the salads in enormous bowls, but the portion is good, not too big and not too small. I chose the Berries Mixed Leaf Salad that comes with greens, rocket leaves, berries, Parmesan cheese slices, pine nuts and fresh mint leaves. The mix of the berries and the mint leaves give you a very fresh taste and activates your senses. If you choose to douse the salad with balsamic vinegar dressing, it tends to overpower all the salad’s flavors. Best choice is to ask for olive oil and pour a small amount of it on top of your salad to enjoy all flavors at their best. If you want to go vegan, just ask the waiter to remove the Parmesan cheese and you are all set.
the burger you really feel filled. I’d rather get grilled Halloumi than deep-fried, though. If you want to keep an eye on the calorie intake just ask your waiter to serve you salad instead of French fries as a side dish. My advice is to choose either the salad or the burger, both of them together was too much for me. The salad itself is filling enough. Of course meat lovers that want to choose a low-calorie dish also have dinner options like a Smoked Salmon sandwich, the Awesome Turkey sandwich, the Mediterranean Hammour and the Moroccan Chicken salad.
As a main dish I chose the Mediterranean Halloumi Burger that is – apart from a few other cheese specialties – the only vegetarian friendly main dish I found. A deep fried Halloumi cheese patty with sundried tomatoes and rocca leaves. Halloumi is not the tastiet cheese in the range, but it is consistent and after Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Let your body evaporate the sweat. Sweating is a natural reaction of the body trying to keep the body temperature balanced. Let your body sweat and your temperature will be OK. Do not use those â&#x20AC;&#x153;sauna suitsâ&#x20AC;? they will not help you to lose weight but only water and it might drive you to dehydration.
IT'S SUM MER TIM E
Water
TRAINING IN THE HEAT It's summer time and the temperatures in Jeddah do not help to feel active and energized. We want to do sports but it can become challenging and sometimes risky for our health. But still we can find our way to the sports and avoid the weather risks and inconveniences. Avoid training outdoors during the heat peak, which is mostly during daylight. Try to train after Maghrib and make sure that you drink plenty of water during the day.
The water that you are going to need during your exercise is packed up during the day. Keep yourself hydrated and bring a bottle of water with you while training.
Do not use cotton fabrics. We all love cotton fabric because it is fresh but it gets wet and heavy with our sweat. What we thought was good fabric can turn into torture, chafing your armpits and the insides of your legs. There are a lot of other sport fabrics that you can find easily in any sport shop in the city. Sauna Suits
Sport Fabrics
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Do not train more than 35-45 minutes per session when the heat is kicking in hard. That training will keep you active, giving you the opportunity to increase the time and intensity during the other nine or 10 months in the year. And first and foremost, in spite of the hot weather, keep active. Your body and mind will notice it!
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Health and Safety
Tips for Hajj By Zareen Muzaffar
Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that blessed time of the year once again. Days of Hajj are inching closer and everyone in the Kingdom is looking forward to blessings, forgiveness and peace during the auspicious month. Here are some health and safety tips for our pilgrims who are preparing for Hajj this year.
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Prepare a will Official documents
Before leaving for Hajj, make sure you make an extra copy of the documents you are taking with you. Leave a copy behind with your family and take the other with you. It is always advisable to keep a separate document holder in your bag. May of us tend to fold important papers and stuff them in our wallets, and that is risky. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep all your important cards in your wallet, just take the necessary ones with you and leave the rest behind.
Vaccinations
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With the ongoing viruses and illnesses, it is imperative to get yourself and your family vaccinated for a trouble free journey. Visit your doctor before embarking for Hajj so he can prescribe vaccinations and give other helpful advice.
Educate yourself
For those who are going on Hajj for the first time, it is highly advisable to read and educate yourself and your family about the principles and practices of Hajj. There are some really well written and informative books on Hajj available in major bookstores as well as online. Although going in groups really helps as people can ask each other but reading and researching reaps better satisfaction.
For some pilgrims this is a suitable option as it alleviates stress related to the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future. If one is embarking on such an important spiritual journey, it is better to deal with financial (or other) family related issues. This would possibly give a peace of mind to the travelers before they leave their home.
Social etiquettes
Be courteous and helpful to other pilgrims along the way. Being friendly and charitable always goes a long way. Making this journey easy for others brings peace to the soul and rewards from the creator. You can also help other elderly people on this journey by collecting stones when in Muzdalifah or by giving money or alms to the poor.
What to take along
It is very important to take along a small health aid kit, disposable slippers and gloves, prayer mat, sunglasses, loose clothing, scissors, multi-vitamins, snack bars and hand sanitizers. Wearing a good quality cross-body bag is good for extensive walking instead of holding a bulky shoulder bag.
Monitor your health
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Tips for G R OyWo uI Nr Go w n
GREENS By Umm Muhemmed
Although at first glance one might see enhanced productivity simply through outsourcing all growth, is there not a form of deen (religion)-centered productivity that takes root when we return to the soil?
Everyone Has
a green thumb
I have long heard, “I don’t have a green thumb” and “I can’t garden.” You may not (yet) like the soil or you may not like the sun, but everyone has the potential to be a gardener. If something has not yet grown successfully under your watch, do not blame it on your ‘‘thumb.’’ Instead, consider gaining more knowledge and experience. We have to be open to re-envisioning our thumbs and our whole beings, for that matter, as we seek to tap a new, earthbound sense of productivity, in which we are connected to Allah’s creation in a tangible and constructive way. If you are lacking in inspiration, it may be enough simply to open the Qur’an and review any of the magnificent passages describing the growth that Allah has gifted us in this world.
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The world’s biggest cheesecake, made in 2009 in Mexico, was 56 centimeters high, taller than the world’s shortest man, who is 54.6 centimeters tall. Some of the world’s largest consumers of cheese include Greece, France, Iceland, Germany, Italy, the United States and Canada. The United States produces more than 25 percent of the world’s supply of cheese. Processed American cheese was developed by J.L. Kraft (founder of Kraft Foods) in 1915 as an alternative to the traditional cheeses that had a short shelf life. The last week in June is National Cheese Week.
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According to the British Cheese Board, Britain has approximately 700 local cheeses. After the fall of the Roman Empire, innovative monks were responsible for inventing some of the classic varieties of cheese we know today.
Start Small
and be realistic Involve
A cherry tomato is small, but even that was overly ambitious for us when we started. In fact, it took us four tries before we got it right (and even then several birds beat us to it). If you are new to the field of gardening, I recommend starting small, quite small, possibly with an herb or two, after first identifying what is indigenous to your area.
be persistent
As with all new activities, it is critical to be persistent. Have a schedule; it can keep you on top of your weeding and watering. And of course remember to keep your eyes on the prize. That prize may come in the form of a cherry tomato or delicious mint, or perhaps it will come in the form of a child demonstrating that he has the potential to care for the earth. Just do not abandon your garden. It is reported that prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said, “There is none among
the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him.”
(Bukhari). Yes, it may not be you or your family eating from your garden, initially, but do not overlook the benefit, including the charity of feeding a bird.
children,
and learn about the food chain
In addition to having children plant and reap, involving children in that ever evolving compost pile has been a wonderful teaching outlet. This is science in action. Although some recoil at the sight of worms breaking down our own vegetable matter, many are intrigued.
think of
Maryam
Earlier this spring, when we decided to plant fruit trees, I took further inspiration from Maryam, who we know to be especially blessed. Every time Zakariyya (pbuh) entered the Mihrab to visit her, he found her supplied with sustenance. According to one narration, “He would find with her the fruits of the summer during winter, and the fruits of the winter during summer.” (Ibn Kathir). When Zakariyya (pbuh) would see this, he said:
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“O Maryam! From where have you gotten this?” She said, “This is from Allah. Verily, Allah provides sustenance to whom He wills, without limit.”
(Qur’an: Chapter 3, Verse 37) Find a Qur’anic model that inspires you. It may be Maryam or another, but the Qur’an has no lack of inspiration for gardening.
I pray that Allah accepts our efforts, and that gardens, the world over, flourish. Facebook: ProductiveMuslim - Twitter: @AbuProductive
T R AV E L T R E N D S
By Mohammed Al Saadoun
NYC Conflict Kitchen: Scattered around Manhattan, these food booths only serve cuisines of countries with which the USA is in conflict. Their food varies from Afghanistan and Iran all the way to Cuba. Have a lunch hour to spare and a passion for politics?
Roll up your sleeves because it is time for the munchies! Some people go bird watching, while others go sightseeing. As for Destination, we went street food spotting worldwide!
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Chelsea Market: Grab a bite
for lunch and take a stroll up in the High-Line, an abandoned railway turned promenade, passing right through the building’s top floors. The Chelsea Market is home to the National Biscuit Factory where Oreo was invented and produced.
spread the taste
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is what makes the world go round and round and round. For peanut butter lovers and party favors, one can always have a minute to indulge in chocolate or even find nostalgic treats from their youth and XXL sizes that last a lifetime. Got a sugar rush and go by the alias Sweet Tooth?
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Oh Wow Portland, Oregon Food Carts: The place to be for yummy
travelers, this phenomenon took this town by storm. Right by the famous Benson Hotel is where one of the main clusters of oriental food carts can be found. foodcartsportland.com
Voodoo Doughnut: Have a taste for the obscene? Then look no further! VD is as loca as la vie gets. Open until the wee hours of the morning, it is never too late to stand in line for a bite out of these mysterious treats. Heck, if you are mad at your ex, why not create your own and bite his head off.
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voodoodoughnut.com Food allergy warnings: our doughnuts may contain traces of dairy, eggs, wheat, peanuts and some voodoo magic.
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Aachen, Germany Chocolate Sauce and Fries: This is a delicacy I picked up from the show Weekenders and was happy to find on the streets of Aachen. Surprisingly in this small Germanic town, French fries dominate the scene at every street corner. #HammudRecommends fries drizzled in chocolate. DESTINATION JEDDAH 83
Chinchin Labs: Sugar, spice, everything nice is the secret to this subzero laboratory. Pick and choose your poison to witness your own ice cream mix freeze before your eyes.
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Munich Sausage Carts: Just as pearls
had lost their value but retained their majestic nature, so did the weisswurst and bratwurst, which come in varieties and recipes. All around the streets of Munich one can enjoy a hot sausage on a stick, especially during the winter. The first literally means white sausage in Deutsch, while the latter is of Bavarian origin. So one can say these are the ancestors of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corn dog.
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London
Osaka & Tokyo When East meets West, you get freckled fish. French infused Japanese snacks are a must try.
Beard Papas: Down the
rabbit hole we go, from a green tea frosted Parisian Brest to mochi cream puffs and cheesecake sticks. Pop them like they’re hot anywhere, anytime. muginohointl.com
Momi and Toy: Here’s a
creperie that will keep you coming back for more. Go for the Cheddar Cheese Choco if you are curious crazy courageous or the local kuromitso vanilla. If you can’t decide, then jump in on a third with matcha azuki. No better way to pass the time commuting than indulging in a crepe roll. momiandtoy.com
If you are into freebies and samples #HammudRecommends conducting a bad performance with the street as your stage. I guarantee you organic veggies coming your way.
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The Mysterious Doughnut There is no date, time, place or person associated with the invention of doughnuts! It’s actually frustrating now because we want a name! The concept of fried dough existed in all countries as early as the mid-19th century. The center of the “dough balls” did not cook as fast as the outside so people used to stuff them with fruits or nuts. The doughnut’s shape was apparently “invented” by American ship captain Hansen Gregory in 1847. He simply punched in a hole in the center of the dough ball. So Hansen Gregory invented the doughnut hole, but nobody really knows when doughnuts were invented or who even invented them. Do you? DESTINATION JEDDAH 85
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“So Daddy, what exactly is a compost toilet?” Ten-year-old Anaiya isn’t quite sure about our latest idea for an adventurous family summer holiday, a week-long stay on an eco-farm in the mountains of Bulgaria, complete with eco-toilets! “Well baby...” I begin, before thinking. “It’s a toilet that doesn’t flush.” I say finally. There is a short pause in the back of the car, as she considers this. The Romanian radio station RFI is playing Pharrell Williams and as I go to turn this up in the hope of ending this awkward discussion, the inevitable question arrives. “So, Daddy, where does the pooh go?” Amani, her sister, begins to giggle and I wish my wife was here to take up these questions. After all it was her idea, but she is still on a flight from London and we are not due to pick her up from Bucharest airport for at least another hour. Fortunately, while enjoying the first part of our summer holiday here in Romania, 86 DESTINATION JEDDAH
The raod leading to the farm offers excellent views.
Common room
The main house
Organic vegetables
just the three of us (mum opted for the Edinburgh Book Festival), I have been doing a bit of Googling. You see, I knew this question would come, ever since their mother told them about the “compost toilets” at our planned holiday destination, and I also knew it would probably come before she joined us to make the border crossing into Bulgaria – doesn’t it always? “Well, it is a toilet that takes the pooh and dries it until there is no liquid left and then the solid stuff can be reused as compost,” I explain, feeling rather proud and a little surprised that I not only kept it simple but actually made sense. There is another brief silence as they both now ponder this revelation and then the response comes in almost rehearsed unison.
They shriek before falling about laughing like 2-yearolds who have just heard the word used for the first time. Fortunately our stay at the Wild Thyme Eco Farm, turned out to be anything but “eeurrgh!” In fact, it was love at first sight as we crossed the Danube River, went down through the plains below and rocked up (literally, as the roads in rural Bulgaria are not made for a rented hatchback Renault Clio!) in the tiny village of Palamartsa. There we found the late afternoon sun throwing beautifully lazy shades of golden yellow onto the gorgeous blue and white farmhouse we were going to call home for the next week. Beside this stood our equally beautiful hosts, Reiki master Clare Coulter and archaeologist Chris Fenton, both also originally from the United Kingdom. Over the next few days, the girls find they are unable to tear themselves away from the farm animals; goats, chickens and cats, and in particular the dozy and slightly deaf farm dog, Wally, while me and my wife wander around the place asking ourselves how on earth Clare and Chris managed to creep into our dreams and steal everything inside them.
Organic Vegetables Garden
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come over holding a freshly baked loaf and Wild Thyme’s very own raspberry preserve for us to spread on it. For lunch, we would ask the girls to pick from the delightful little vegetable garden, fresh rocket, cherry tomatoes and capsicums. These would go into a salad and accompany the goat’s cheese and beetroot tart baked using, yes you guessed it, Wild Thyme cheese and a giant beet dug up by Chris.
that keeps us both content for hours on end. I nose through the Ottoman Islamic history of Bulgaria while my wife catches up on her fiction classics such as Alex Garland’s The Beach. The dreamy sensation continues throughout the house, where every ceiling exposes ancient wood beams and every room is furnished in a rustic, “rescued” country style.
What we didn’t eat we placed in an enamel green bin to give to the animals. Almost everything at the farm is powered by solar energy, whilst all the rainwater gets reused and bins for recycling are pointed out on arrival – nothing is wasted here. Sometimes in the evenings after collecting the goats, we might make the short trip into Popovo to have dinner at a local Bulgarian restaurant, or just stay on the farm and watch the last rays of the setting sun as they roll down the green hills of the Danubian Plain.
Even the compost toilet is agreeable; neatly boxed up in cladding to hide the ugly bits; guests sit on comfortable wooden seats in a tastefully decorated room scented by burning oils. Not one of us complained in seven days. Every morning, after Chris took the goats out to meet the local shepherds, Clare would 88 DESTINATION JEDDAH
A view of the garden
There isn’t a single road in Palamartsa without a huge pothole in it and so driving can be quite the nightmare, but the way in which Chris and Clare have captured the essence of ethical eco living means there’s no real need for roads, because once you get here, you never really feel like leaving. HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN Wild Thyme Farm can be reached at +359 876 562746 and wildthymefarm.org Doubles at the farm cost SR75 per person per night The nearest airport to Popovo is Varna, which is 2.5 hours by train. There are no direct flights from Jeddah to Varna in Bulgaria. Any flight would include a transfer at Istanbul. The most direct flight is via Turkish airlines, which goes from Jeddah to Istanbul and then on to Varna. Trains from Varna to Popovo are quite regular and cost approx SR48 (between 2-3 hours) Chris and Clare are happy to pick up guests from Popovo train station.
WHAT NOT TO MISS If you do ever leave the farmhouse, be sure to tap into Chris’ expertise and embark on an excursion with him that takes you into Bulgaria’s rich past; both recent and ancient. Just an hour and a half away by car near the village of Sveshtari, are two fascinating sites; the first is the mausoleum of a mysterious Muslim dervish known as Demir Baba. Set in a serene mountainous enclave, wrapped in thick woodland, the 16th century dervish’s “tekke,” as it is known around here, is also revered by local Christians, making it a fascinating religious site to visit. The heptagonal building constructed out of local sandstone is believed to have been built on an ancient Thracian holy site. Listen to Chris as he reveals the cryptic aspects of the venue, which include coded messages on the ceilings, holy water rituals and strange rock carvings. Once finished Chris will then drive you a short distance around the corner to the
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fabulously spectacular Unesco World Heritage site, the Thracian tombs of Sveshtari, which were discovered in 1982. These were built way back in the 3rd century B.C. and are believed to be the final resting place of a royal Thracian. The impressively well-preserved tomb is located deep within an earthen mound with sliding door - a location that resembles the lair of a James Bond Villain. Inside the eerie sensation is enhanced by the spookily cool interior and the panged faces of life-size stone female figures that stare back at you from 2,300 years.
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The Author: Tharik Hussain is a freelance travel writer, journalist and photographer living with his family in London, UK. Tharik is also the Director of a sixth form centre where he teaches Sociology and Media Studies. Follow him at: thewanderingmusulman. wordpress.com Twitter: @_TharikHussain Facebook: TharikHussainUK
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ARCHAEO LOGICAL WONDERS UKHDOOD
Ukhdood literally translates into trench or ditch in English and is believed to be the place that is referred to in the Noble Qur’an in Surah Al Burooj (chapter 85). In the Qur’an the residents of the place were cursed as they were bystanders to a massacre that took place, when the true believers were being thrown into a fiery trench. The road from Yemen to the Mediterranean was the great trade route, passing through harsh deserts, verdant forests, terrifying bandits and exotic oases. The route served as a channel for trading of goods such as South Arabian frankincense and myrrh; Indian spices, precious
By Mohammed Mirza
Deep in the Najran province, close to the Yemen border lies one of Arabia’s oldest surviving historical sites. The site of the former mystical town of Ukhdood has stood in existence since 7th century B.C. that makes it well over 2,500 years old — a must visit for history aficionados. This great urban city, contemporaneous with those of Egypt and Mesopotamia, had grandiose palaces, rich residents and was a major trading hub that sat in the midst of a labyrinth of valleys and hills. This town is shrouded in mystery as very little is known about its social and cultural aspects even today. The city of Ukdhood is one of Saudi Arabia’s best kept secrets.
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The Main Pathway
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stones, pearls, ebony, silk and fine textiles, feathers, animal skins, and gold. This route passed through the town of Ukhdood. Strategically located on a major caravan route it was able to levy taxes on merchants and through this the city became rich. At its peak, Ukhdood was one of the most important trading cities in Southern Arabia. The city’s downfall
eventually occurred when newer trade routes were developed and demand for frankincense dropped. With much thrill and excitement we head to the city of Najran some 900 kms south of Jeddah. Once in Najran we asked locals for directions and went straight to the Ukhdood that lies close to the older part of Najran. After registering our names with the onsite SCTA staff member we were allowed in the fenced area, which encircles the city of Ukhdood. Initially we had to walk through a sandy portion that was scattered with rocks which seemed to go on for miles on both sides. We were looking curiously at these rocks as we walked past them for ancient inscriptions but couldn’t find any. We then came upon a modern pathway that was under construction and as soon as we crossed the pathway we saw massive fortification walls rising against the dry landscape. Within these walls was the carefully designed city. We made our way through an entrance whose steps led us to a higher platform from where we were able to get a view of the entire ancient city. Though in ruins it was still breathtaking. The massive size of the place, the sophisticated grid like pathways and the excellence in plotting that was done in the residential quarters left us aweinspired. After following what was the largest pathway at the site, we reached the acropolis and came upon the remains of the foundations of the King’s castle. Its wall was the most impressive structure in the entire premises. The wall had numerous petroglyphs and inscriptions on it, depicting stylized horses, two-headed snakes, cattle and even ancient South Arabian script. We heard about the existence of the ancient ditch which is mentioned in the Qur’an from other travelers but were unable to spot it ourselves. There are very few descriptions on site for tourists; there was hardly any information available about notable structures in the city and more importantly the purpose of
Ancient Script
each structure. We continued to stroll around the ruins and spotted the occasional inscriptions. The most Inscription On The Wall impressive of which was a tablet that had a large amount of ancient script engraved on it.
Ancient South Arabian Script On Tablet
The refinement of buildings, street remains and inscriptions speak volumes about the technological sophistication of the residents of the town. Close by were the residential quarters that were in a depleting condition, some were reduced to the ground and only scrambled rocks remained while others were standing firm yet roofless. There was also vegetation growing on the depleting structures making their condition worse. As we walked through the residential quarters we were trying to contemplate on life during the city’s hey day, it was actually quite a fun experience. There is an onsite museum that is located close to the entrance but is currently closed as expansion works are being carried in it. There is also an ancient cemetery south of the external wall but time didn’t permit us to visit it.
Shrouded in mystery the ancient city continues to intrigue visitors even after close to 3000 years of existence. It may be a bit horrific to see the site in a deteriorating condition, but with restoration works having begun already one can expect things to improve for Ukhdood. Though in ruins, the ancient city is perhaps the oldest and most impressive archaeological site that we’ve visited. So make your way through the crumbling stone walls whilst searching for the occasional inscriptions and experience ancient Arabia for yourself.
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A Trip To Historic Saudi An Ancient Part of Saudi Arabia:
Dumat Al Jandal
By Yara Bana
Far off in the North Western part of Saudi Arabia in Al Jawf exists the ruins of the ancient city Dumat Al Jandal. This old cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history dates to 10th century B.C. and was referred to as the capital of an Arab Kingdom. According to archaeologists, people have been living in this area for 20,000 years. After being captured by the Roman Empire, Khalid bin Al Walid fought for it and named it as a part of the newly formed Islamic empire. The city has a large mosque and remaining stones, along with small gardens and waters. The city is located on an oasis, which makes it even more worthy of visiting. The mosque of Omar bin Al Khattab was considered a major intersection of ancient trade routes. The architecture of the mosque contains several details made over a large space. The stone mosque has surroundings of a castle, and smaller remains of what are thought to old houses. Al Darâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i quarter is also located in the neighborhood of the Omar bin Al Khattab mosque. The many houses that surround this area are made of multiple layers topping each other. Archaeologists believe that this is due to the multiple ages and empires that this area has seen.
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Today, this city makes an excellent tourist site and shows an amazing contrast between the modern city life and ancient empires. There are many smaller details in this area that contribute to its beauty and history.
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AMERICAN 16 Hundred Le Chateau Mall, Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-2614415 19th Century Burger Prince Sultan St. Tel: 920019819 20 Minutes Burger Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6113187 American Corner Khalideya St. Tel: +966-12-6060188 Americano Burger Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6976357 Applebee’s Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6610012 Blu Burger Grill Rawda St. Tel: +966-12-2614234 Blue Ocean Inside Fakieh Aquarium Tel: +966-12-6066144 Chili’s Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6634760 Flap Jacks Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-12-6681191 Fuddruckers Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6686330 Manhattan Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-12-6590000 Mugg & Bean Al Faisaliya Dist. Tel: +966-12-6573333
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COFFEE & TEA SHOPS
Costa Coffee Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6067741 Craze Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-12-6653065 Crusty Khalideya Dist. Tel: 920026633 Deera Café King Rd. Tel: +966-12-2754491 Joffrey’s Coffee Tahaliah St. Tel: +966-12-6677234 Melange Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6695619 MillenniuM Tahlia St. Bugshan Center Tel: +966-12-6614664 Pearls Café Rawadah St. Tel: +966-12-6642233 Soleil Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-12-2607111 STARBUCKS COFFEE Tel: +966-12-6997852 Tea Amo Tahliah St. / Coral Mall Tel: +966-12-6601738 Tea Gschwendner Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150695 Tea Rose Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6688233 Teatro Lounge Café Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-2610150
IHOP Tahliah St. Tel: + 966-12-2617032
Caramel Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6688527
360 Café InterContinental Hotel Tel: +966-12-2295555
Teayana Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6062646
Johnny rockets Astara Center, Tahliah St. Tel: + 966-12-6067308
Chocolat Khalideya Dist. Tel: +966-12-6068830
Annafora Café InterContinental Hotel Tel: +966-12-2295555
The Lounge Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-2639666
Ketchup Astara Center, Tahliah St. Tel: + 966-12-6929008
Chocolate Corner Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6630449
Campioni Sports Café Batarji St. Tel: +966-12-6395695
The Store Tel: +966-12-6106013
Outback Steakhouse Tahliah St. Tel: + 966-12-2892990
Chocolate Studio Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6985222
Cilantro Café Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-2611191
Ruby Tuesday Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6501999
Chocoline Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2842846
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Khaldiah Dist. Tel: +966-12-6928142
Al Alwani & Memoni Tel: +966-12-6986222
SHAKE SHAK Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2617042
Chocotala Arafat St. Tel: +966-12-6644284
Coffee Republic Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6688712
Bateel Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150144
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Uromshi Café Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6066668
DATES
Joe’s Diner Khalideya Dist. Tel: 920005637
Nadiya Panda/Bin Dawood/Al Musbah (Airport) Tel: +966-12-6066103
Jollibee Khalideya Souq Tel: +966-12-6984043
Salheya Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-2634612 Talah Dates Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6837887 Tamraty Al Murjan St. Tel: +966-12-6637995
FAST FOOD Al Baik Tel: 8002442445 Al Tazaj Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6674154 Big Bite Rawdah St. Tel: +920001219 Burger King Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6394375 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6836062 Capo Grillo Khalideya Dist. Tel: +966-12-6161263 Domino’s Pizza Shate’e Tel: +966-12-6065633 Obhur Tel: +966-12-6561777 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-8621889 Al Baghdadea Hail St. Tel: +966-12-2909496 Forn Wa Saj Rawdah Dist. Tel: +966-12-2574747 Hardee’s Tel: 920001213 Herfy Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6829276 Hot Waves Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6164744
Kaddoura Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6683844 KFC Tahliah St. Tel: 920021111 Kudu Khalidya Market Tel: 8001240061 Little Caesar’s Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6823018 Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6749657 Maki Burger Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6687354 McDonald’s Rawadah St. Tel: +966-12-6510291 Migalgal Wa Mafroom Al Zahrah Dist. Tel: +966-12-682-6324 Mister Burger Al Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6822223 Mr. Saj Hamra Dist. Tel: 920024333 New York Cab Pizza Mohammadyah Dist. Tel: +966-12-6947972 Panino’s Obhur Tel: +966-12-6561911 Arafat St. Tel: +966-12-6654264 Khalideya Dist. Tel: +966-12-6064717 Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6676991 Peruvi Shate’e Dist. Tel: +966-12-6923393 Philly’s Kayyal St. Tel: +966-12-6394146
Hush Pizza Sari St. Mob: +966-564028330
Pizza Hut Obhur Tel: +966-12-2341962 Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6672917
Jan Burger Hera’a St. Tel: 920006765
Quiznos Sub Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6068014
Subway Khalideya Dist. Tel: +966-12-6063493 Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6651377 Obhur Tel: +966-12-6527575 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6996711 Sultan Al Burger Rawdah Dist. Tel: +966-12-6677344 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6948686 Obhur Tel: +966-12 -6223777 Hail St. Tel: +966-12 -6516510
FINE DINING Crowne Grill Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-12-6611000
Champs-Elysées Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-2845454 Crêpe Café Roshana Mall Tel: +966 -12-2634989 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-12-2754709 Delifrance Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-2567196 Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6303672 LA Crêpe DORéE Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12- 2150462 Le Traiteur Tel: +966-12- 6556022 Mirador Tel: +966-12-6900127
INTERNATIONAL
Ginza i Chome Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-12-2607111
Al Amwaj Hilton Jeddah Tel: +966-12-6590000
il limone Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6695894 Mob: +966-506683107
Al Safina Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-12-6590000
La Cuisine Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6630363 Le Ciel Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6525354 Lumiere The Bellevue - Al Shatee Mob:+966-555356373 Salmontini Le Resto Corniche Road (along Mahmoud Farsi St.), Al Hamra Dist. Tel: 920001281 Mob: +966-593251111
Al Shurafa Al Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-12-6602743 Al Shurafa Lounge Qasr Al Sharq Tel: +966-12-6599999 Amara The Bellevue - Al Shatee Mob: +966-555354139 Andalusia Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-2639666 Barnie’s Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6696201
Soy Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6643414
Beaux Arts Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6983028
Toki Laylati - Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6060606
Café Aroma Al Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-12-6605160
FRENCH Bert’s Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-12-6606633 Brasserie Louis Teatro Mall , Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6680303 Café Lenotre Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-2611222
Cappuccino Grand Café Al Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-12-2891009 Cast & Crew Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-2616770 Casper & Gambini’s Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6637979 Cookshop Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6060208 DESTINATION JEDDAH 97
RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY
Kingdom of Dates Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6590838
Dardasha Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-2639666
Uptown 966 Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6995911
Angelicos Pizzeria Hamad Al Jaser St. Tel: +966-12-6622964
Fratelli Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6907217
White Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6068171
HaBsburg Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-12-2607111
Zodiac Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6607548
Aromi Qasr Al-Sharq Tel: +966-12-6599999 Balsamico Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6633115
Java Lounge Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6693393 Mob: +966-507533090 Lite Bite Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-12-2901424
ICE CREAM Baskin Robbins Musaediyya Tel: +966-12-6640574 Fresh Berry Tel: +966-12-6077479
Lolita Café Obhur Tel: +966-12-6562369
Freshi Ice Sticks Mob: +966-537766117
Lost City Al Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-12-6655773
FrostBite Frozen Yogurt and Smoothies Hera’a St. Mob: +966-549353316
Mayrig Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-2616060 Melange Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6636214 Montarosa Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6391393 Papaya Next to Sawari Mall Tel: +966-12-2753425 Pearls Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6642233 Promenade Cafe Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6688712 Salad Boutique Al Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-12-6515656 Romero Abdul Maqsood Khoja St. Tel: +966-12-2630263 Shadow Lounge Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-2614777 Tenidor Al Zahra Dist. Tel: +966-12-2754144 Terrace Lounge Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6995676 Toasted Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-2616747 Baghdadia Dist. Tel: +966-12-6517883
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Frozen Yogurt Factory Al Khalidiya Dist. Mob: +966-593162440 Gelato Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6635524 Maison So Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6901598 Marble Slab Creamery Mall of Arabia Tel: +966-12-2906803 Marcel’s Tahliah St. / Red Sea Mall / Basateen Mall Tel: +966-12-2613899 Movenpick Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6676655 Pink Berry Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2250436 Stick House Al Khaldiya Dist. Tel: +966-12-6064676 Venchi Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-6996512
ITALIAN
Monta Rosa Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6391393 Olio Stars Avenue Tel: +966-12-2754811 Ozone iI Villaggio Tel: +966-12-6688223
Balsamico Too Malek Rd. Mob: +966-538911100
Pane Caldo Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150393
Castello Khaled Ibn Al-Waleed St. Tel: +966-12-6652281
Piatto Etoile - Al Malik Road Tel: +966-12-6922501
Ciao Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6653710 COTIGIANO Obhur Tel: +966-12-2344461 Filicori Zecchini Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2345999 il Gabiano Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6587042 il Gusto Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6600337 il Porto Al-Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-12-6501024 il Villaggio Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6688233 Isabella Al-Zahrah Dist. Tel: +966-12-2566008 La Promenade Café Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6688712 La Villa Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6673434 Lallo’s Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6614719 Obhur Tel: +966-12-6561113 L’Olivo Arafat St. Tel: +966-12-6687494
Aldente Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6970220
Luigi iI Villaggio Tel: +966-12-6688233
Al Forn Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6612874
Margherita Khaldiya St. Tel: +966-12-6061100
Pizza Fusion Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-12-2616933 Pizza Lenou Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6140663 Pizza Napoli Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6927796 Pizza Wafi Tel: +966-12-6616711 Portofino Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6655855 Rossopomodoro Etoile- Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6926318 Sbarro Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6067449 Scalini Habitat Hotel Tel: +966-12-2578800 Tartufo Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6638248 Vera Pizza Batarji St. Tel: +966-12-6621116
MIDDLE-EASTERN Abu Shakra Al Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-12-6645111 Abu Zaid Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6936633 Al Cazar Farsi Plaza Tel: +966-12-6514444 Al Dawwar Al Masri Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150390
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Al Fairouz King Fahad St. Tel: +966-12-6703911
Kalila Khaldiya Dist. Tel: +966-12-6061723
Shoro Quraish St. Tel: +966-12-6626246
Chopsticks Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6907575
Al Nakheel Corniche Rd. Tel:+966-12-6066644
Kanz Obhur Obhur Tel: +966-12-2902888
Sindian Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6678189
Durrat China Prince Abdullah St. Tel: +966-12-2616885
Al Rausha Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6541460
Khayal Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6629999
Sofrat Diritna Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-12-2562222
Golden Palace Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6690377
Al Seekh Sari St. Mob: +966-500422255
Manuosha Sari St. Tel: +966-12-2565275
Studio Masr Tel: +966-12-2615752
Gulf Royal Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6653335
Al Wada’a Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6555550
Mataam Al Sharq Qasr Al Sharq Tel: +966-12-6599999
Al Zawaqa Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6916004
Mathag Zaman Khaldiya St. Tel: +966-12-6067553
Aseil Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6062349
Mezza Maison Corniche Hamra Tel: +966-12-6501089
Bab Al Yemen Shate’e Dist. Tel: +966-12-2899090
Nafoura Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-2639666
Bait Al Buff Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6917578
Palm Beach Salamah Dist. Tel: +966-12-6394007
Beiruiti Obhur Tel: +966-12-6562606
Redan Heraa St. Tel: +966-12-6542949
Belajio Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6222784
Roody Opp. Al Shatee Souk Tel: +966-12-6919126 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-2388488
Bhar Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6916674 Byblos Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6697655 Chez Siran Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-12-2616910 Cusine Halawani Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6688900 Fareej Bin Agool Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-2616680 Ghouzi Hera St. Tel: +966-12-6900004 Goodies Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6657721 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-12-2754527 Green Island Café Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6990090
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Saddah Tel: +966-12-6055982 Semsom Khaldiya St. Tel: +966-12-6068600 Semsom Express Next to Al Suheili Center Tel: +966-12-6500105 Shami Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6065353 Shawarmatac Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6688994 Sheesh Kabaab Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6712047 Sheikh Manqoush Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6837330 Shobak Pie Tahlia St. Mob: +966-536884433
Tawook Basha Rawdah Dist. Tel: +966-12-6834036 Tooty Basha Baterji St. Tel: +966-12-2906699 Yemeni Delights Mob: +966-559559445 Yildizlar Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6531150 Zaman Naheem Dist. Mob: +966-544866979
MEXICAN On the Border Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-2906754
Hainan Corniche Rd., Al Shallal Theme Park Tel: +966-12-6902200 Noodles Rosewood Corniche Tel: +966-12-2607111 P.F. CHANGS Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2617021 Toki Laylati - Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6060606 Xian Gong Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-12-6992212
FUSION:
TACO HUT Red Sea Mall/Al Andalus Mall Tel:920000129
Ajji The Bellevue - Al Shatee Mob: +966-555356519
Tex Mex Sultan Mall Tel:+966-12-22758905
Osumi Roshana Mall, Tahlia St. Tel: 920009522
MOROCCAN Nosh Lounge Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6543888
ORIENTAL CHINESE:
Pan Jan Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6065994 T.Y. Lounge Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6905848 www.ty-lounge.com
INDIAN:
Bamboo Rawdah Dist. Tel: +966-12-6642999
Asia Restaurant Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6828525
Baytote Chinese Rawdah Dist. Tel: 920007741
Bharat Sari St. Tel: +966-12-2754606
Be One Maa’adi St. Tel: +966-12-6143753
CHENNAI DARBAR Al Sahafa St. Tel: +966-12-2872090
China Gate Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6970672
Kohinoor Ramada Hotel Tel: +966-12-6670777
China Hut Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6502762
Lasani Mohamadia Dist. Tel: +966-12-6510162
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Mahraja Al Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-12-6656558
Al Samadi Sweets Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6642424
Marhaba Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6636201
brioche doree Mall of Arabia Cake-a-licious Al Batarji St. Tel: +966-12-2889926
Raj Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2632137
Charlotte Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6622391
ROYAL PLAZA Aziziah Dist., near International Indian School Tel: +966-12-6709205
CHEESE CAKE FACTORY Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2617001
Shezan Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6621086
Connoisseur The Bellevue - Al Shatee Mob: +966-555358890
Taj Mahal Khalideyah Dist. Tel: +966-12-6979698
Fab Sweets Stars Avenue Tel: +966-12-2754204
the village Arbaeen St. Tel: +966-12-6742288
Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen Kayyal St. Tel: +966-12-6977729
JAPANESE:
La Fraise Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6511312
Benihana Sands Hotel- Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6686014
Le Croissant Shop Khaldiya Dist. Tel: +966-12-6065184
Gold Sushi Club Sari Gate- Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6068069
Le Gourmet Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6605061
Kome Al Marina- Hamra St. Tel: +966-12-6141616 Le Japonais Westin Jeddah Tel: +966-12-6588200 Mizo Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6649883 Ohayo Al-Kayyal St. Tel: +966-12-6836789 Sakura Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-12-6611000 Sushi Yoshi Attallah Center Tel: +966-12-6944419 Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-12-2616734 Wakame Rawdah St. Tel:+966-12-6682003 Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-61242034 Zn Lounge Roshana Mall - Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2634889
102DESTINATION JEDDAH
TUNISIAN Altesse Patisserie Tunisienne Arafat St. Qurtuba Center Tel: +966-12-6645877
SEAFOOD Al Danah Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6990090 Al Hori Mob: +966-502724033 Al Multaqa Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6066666
Amou Hamza Safa Dist. Tel: +966-12-6677070 La Mer Roshana Mall, Tahlia St. Tel: 920009522 Fish Market InterContinental Hotel Tel: +966-12-2295555 Sayadiyah Express Rawda St. Tel: +966-12-6981144
SWEETS/DESSERTS & BAKERIES
Le Notre Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2611222 Le Vendome Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6924606 Moon Milk Tel: +966-12-2887050 Munch Bakery Arafat St. Tel: +966-12-6605010 PAPABUBBLES Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150808 Paul Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-26671633
Al Safina Jeddah Hilton Tel: +966-12-6590000
Al Emad Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-2575268
Pink Camel Tel: +966-12-6982175 Mob: +966-504456245
Al Segala South Obhur Tel: +966-12-2890575
Al Mahawi Sari St. Tel: +966-12-2575739
Shobak Pie Tahlia St. Mob: +966-536884433
Al Zahra Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-12-6611000
Al Nabulsi Sweets Al Musaideyya Tel: 920001345
Sweet & Savory Sari St. Tel: 920001626
MADINAH Al-Ameen Crom Hotel Markazeyah al Gharbiyah Tel: +966-14-8198000 Al-Ansar Golden Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8290177 Al-Ansar New Place Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8207770 Al-Haram Hotel Abi Zar Road Tel: +966-14-8182300 Al-Karam Hotel King Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-14-8155500 Al-Madinah Crom Markazeyah Al-Gharbiyah Tel: +966-14-8192020 Andalus Classy Hotel King Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8290000 Andalus Dar Al-Khair Hotel Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8181114 Anwar Al-Madinah Movenpick The Courtyard of Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8181000
Green Palace Hotel Abi Zar St. Tel: +966-14-8269040 Hilton Madinah King Fahad Road Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8201000 Hotel Elaf Taibah Saad Bin Maaz St. Tel: +966-14-8180050 Le Meridien Madinah Khalid Bin El-Waleed St. Tel: +966-14-8460777 Marriott Madinah Omer Ibn Al-Khatab St. Tel: +966-14-8180000 Movenpick In front of Al-Safeya Bridge, Opposite Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8188888 Ramada Al-Hamra Abi Zar St. Tel: +966-14-8208084 Ramada Al-Qibla Islamic Court St. Tel: +966-14-8160008 The Madinah Oberoi Abi Zar St. Tel: +966-14-8282222
MAKKAH Ajyad Makkah Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. Tel: +966-12-5720500
Barakat Andalus Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8208884
Al-Jaad Crom Hotel Naqa Al-Sulaimaneyah St. Tel: +966-12-5705555
Dallah Taibah Hotel King Fahad St., crossing Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8290180
Al-Shohada Hotel Ajyad St. Tel: +966-12-5744401
Dar Al-Hijra InterContinental King Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8207777 Dar Al-Iman InterContinental Off Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8206666 Dar Al-Taqwa InterContinental Off Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8291111 Durrat Andalus Hotel King Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8291114
Dar Al-Manasek Hotel Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. Tel: +966-12-5394444 Elaf Ajyad Hotel Al-Masafi St. Tel: +966-12-5722200
InterContinental Dar Al-Tawhid Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. Tel: +966-12-5411111
NOTES
Le Meridien Makkah Ajyad St. Tel: +966-12-5751111 Le Meridien Towers Hotel Rawabi Ajyad Road Tel: +966-12-5399999 Makkah Clock Royal Tower King Abdulaziz Endowment Tel: +966-12-5717777 Manazel Al-Ain Mesrcure Al-Azizia St. Tel: +966-12-5578000 Mercure Grand Um Al-Qura Al-Jamaiza St. Tel: +966-12-5702212 Mercure Hibatullah Hotel Um Al-Qura St. Tel: +966-12-5498855 Raffles Makkah Palace King Abdulaziz Endowment Tel: +966-12-5717888 Swissotel Makkah King Abdulaziz Endowment Tel: +966-12-5718000 Zam Zam Grand Suites Adjiad St. Tel: +966-12-5715555
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
Elaf Al-Sud Hotel Ajayad Al-Sud St. Tel: +966-12-5708586 Elaf Kindah Hotel Al-Messyaal St. Tel: +966-12-5745555 Hilton Makkah & Towers Hijrah St. Tel: +966-12-5340000 DESTINATION JEDDAH 103
RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY
Accommodations close to the Two Holy Mosques:
FASHION & SHOPPING DIRECTORY
BOUTIQUES 7 Camicie Tel: +966-12-2343546 Al Jadila Boutique Tel: +966-12-2841249 AMK Boutique Mob: +966-530262831 Arwa Boutique Mob: +966-505602685 Baby Fityani Tel: +966-12-6673971 Boutique Hewayati Mob: +966-505609112 DADU Tel: +966-12-6633699 DIVINE DARLINGS Mob: +966-554634444 Dunia Boutique Tel: +966-12-6830133 Jasmine Box Tel: +966-12-6685533 Life Tel: +966-12-2844266 Mayass Tel: +966-12-6649188 Maysa Mob: +966-504630920 My Little Closet Mob: +966-562900025 Nawal Al-Maimani Tel: +966-12-6606502 Noukies Tel: +966-12-2754210 Ondas Tel: +966-12-2754217 Paris & Oliver Tel: +966-12-2754213 PimpUrShirt Tel: +966-12-6981962 Pink or Blue Tel: +966-12-6634452 Sabine Tel: +966-12-6651572 Sassy Design Mob: +966-556977707 Sotra Tel: +966-12-6915082 The Wedding Shop Mob: +966-504630920 THE SHOP Mob: +966-556650009 The Store Tel: +966-12-6106013
104DESTINATION JEDDAH
Yosi Samra Tel: +966-12-2150234
Meriam Arab Mob: +966-503333128
Flowers Queen Tel: +966-12-6621779
ZAD shop Tel: +966-12-2155513 Mob: +966-531116885
Mona Abulfaraj Mob: +966-505652018
Gardenia Tel: +966-12-6609220
Nada Ayoub Mob: +966-505582627
Jannati Tel: +966-12-6984852
Niyaah Mob: +966-500545455
N Cubes Mob: +966-551406813
Rania Khogeer Mob: +966-555532571
Nado Tel: +966-12-6915335
Rana Ismail-Libra Boutique Tel: +966-12-6116335 Mob: +966-540884744
Nargis Flowers Est. Tel: +966-12-6673008
CUSTOM THOBES Bazerkaan Tel: +966-12-2560044 HM Tel: +966-12-6828064 Lomar Tel: 920000554 Mihyar Tel: +966-12-2615196 Omar Azure Tel: +966-12-6921773 SAB Thobe Tel: +966-12-6100009 Sindi Tel: +966-12-6678587 TOBY Mob: +966-504696639
FASHION DESIGNERS Afaf Baflah Mob: +966-505325251 Alaa & Hala Tel: +966-12-6130007 Amal Engawi Mob: +966-503613314 Basma Abuljadayel Mob: +966-506634000 Carol Keyrouz Mob: +966-562633332 Diala Kabbara Mob: +966-508704799 Eman Joharjy Mob: +966-535687773 Fatima Abed Mob: +966-554369993 Gardenia Hafez Mob: +966-567444274 Hala Chandab ID Abaya Mob: +966-564389049 Hanaa Samman Mob: +966-505350958
Rawan Azhar Mob: +966-567800139 Reda Omdah Mob: +966-568056056 Rotana Alhashimi Mob: +966-554598449 Ruby- Rosella Mob: +966-504390314 Sahar Serafi Mob: +966-505622515 Salma Rudwan Mob: +966-504627012 Samah Khashoggi Mob: +966-505311588 Shaza Khayali Mob: +966-500909321 Sue Abaya Mob: +966-541151595 Thanaa Addas Mob: +966-504664288 Turki Jadallah Mob: +966-506677800 Wed Bogary Mob: +966-504634001 Yasmina Naji-Shoes Designer Mob: +966-540004777
FLORISTS
Petals Tel: +966-12-6642519 Rabya Tel: +966-12-6602856 Sendian Flowers Tel: +966-12-6835679 Spring Flower Tel: +966-12-6519684 Sultan Garden Center Tel: +966-12-6686666
FURNITURE AL GHALIA INTERIORS Tel: 8111002102 info@alghalia-ides.com Abdul Latif Tel: +966-12-6913750 Al Alameya Tel: +966-12-6915188 Al Fakhama Tel: +966-12-6979529 Al Sabban Tel: +966-12-6919900 American Gallery Tel: +966-12-6676031 Batal Design Tel: 920000374 Bin Shayhoon Tel: +966-12-6471468 Bo Concept Tel: +966-12-6141418
Al Khidra Landscaping Tel: +966-12-6913946
Dimos Tel: +966-12-2830302
Alwan Tel: +966-12-6837239
Domvs Tel: +966-12-6611447
Haya Alhussaini Mob: +966-504659093
Azhar Rima Tel: +966-12-2564001
Estikbal Tel: +966-12-6603611
Heba al qurashi Mob: +966-541713781
Eshrak Tel: +966-12-6643035
Maha Ghalayeni Mob: +966-506661634
Florina Tel: +966-12-6670719
H.Q Interiors Tel: +966-12-6395665 www.hq-interiors.com
Manar Al Rawi Mob: +966-569169923
Flowers Center Tel: +966-12-6607391
Habitat Tel: +966-12-2576622
IKEA Tel: +966-12-6633000 La Maison Colonial Tel: +966-12-2616800 Ligne Roset Tel: +966-12-6634158 Maison Bo-M Stars Avenue Mall Tel: +966-12-2753775 Mazar Tel: +966-12-6642626 NV Tel: +966-12-6684686 Options Tel: +966-12-6824888 Pottery Barn Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150191 Roche Bobois Tel: +966-12-6647272 Talal Adada Tel: +966-12-6635349 UDG Design Gallery Tel: +966-12-6980498 Visionnaire Tel: +966-12-6988591
SHOPPING CENTERS Al Andalus Mall Prince Majed Rd. Tel: +966-12-6304444 Supermarket: Hyper Panda
Etoile King Rd. Tel: +966-505591421
FASHION & SHOPPING DIRECTORY
Home Plaza Tel: 8002444440
NOTES
haifaa mall Falasteen St. Tel: +966-12-6641980 Hera’a Avenue Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6992841 Hera’a Intl. Souq Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6540097 Supermarket: Manuel Mall of Arabia Al Haramein Rd. Tel: +966-12-6123100 Supermarket: Panda Nojoud Rehabilitation Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2571217 Red Sea Mall King Rd. Tel: +966-12-2151551 Supermarket: Danube Roshana Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2634899 Roshan Mall Malek Rd. Tel: +966-12-6226720 Supermarket: Hyper Panda stars avenue mall King Abdul Aziz Rd. Tel: +966-12--2754522
Al Khayat Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6655558 al salam mall Prince Majed Rd. Ana Special Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6617798 Aziz Mall Prince Majed Rd. Tel: +966-12-6162222 Supermarket: Panda Badriyah Towers Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6062777 Basateen Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6611721 Coral Mall Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6607624
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TRAVEL DIRECTORY
AIRLINES Airport Information Tel: +966-12-6855526 Air Algerie Tel: +966-12-6613410 Air Arabia Tel: 920013322 Air Elaf Tel: +966-12-6641233 Air France Tel: +966-12-6512000 Air India Tel: +966-12-2632994 Ameco International Travel Tel: +966-12-6651333 Bahrain Tel: +966-12-6196725 Biman Bangaladesh Airlines Tel: +966-12-6652733 British Airways Tel: 920002215 Cyprus Airways Tel: +966-12-6658278 Dallo Airlines Tel: +966-12-6513008 Delta Airlines Tel: +966-12-6570555 Dnata Travel Tel: 920000000 Tel: +966-12-6923244 Egypt Airlines Tel: +966-12-6449007
Malaysian Airlines Tel: +966-12-6670011 Middle East Airlines Tel: +966-12-6437982 Nas Air Tel: 920001234 Oman Airlines Tel: +966-12-6577979 Pakistan INT’L Airlines Tel: +966-12-6422642 Qatar Airways Tel: +966-12-6652942 Royal Air Moroc Tel: +966-12-6502222 Royal Jordanian Airlines Tel: +966-12-6652195 Saudi Arabian Airlines Tel: 920022222 Singapore Airlines Tel: 920019091 Syrian Arab Airlines Tel: +966-12-6513077 Tunisia Airlines Tel: +966-12-6530889 Turkish Airlines Tel: +966-12-2619795 Wafeer Tel: +966-12-4202510 Yemenia Airlines Tel: +966-12-6445564
HOTELS
Emirates Airlines Tel: 920000176
AB for Elaf Hotel Co (5-star) Tel: +966-12-2150525
Ethiopian Airlines Tel: 8008140018
Al Almin Hotel (2-star) Tel: +966-12-6482874 Al Aziziah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6492900
Etihad Airways Tel: +966-12-6640026 Garuda Indonesia Tel: +966-12-6656121 Gulf Air Tel: +966-12-6680303 Iran Air Tel: +966-12-6656975 Jet Airways Tel: +966-12-6602332 Kenya Airways Tel: +966-12-2633009 Kuwait Airways Tel: +966-12-6694111 Lufthansa Airlines/ Swiss International Airlines Tel: 8001245550
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Al Bader Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6310000 Al Bay’ah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6444446 Al Bilad Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-694 4777 Al Bustan Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6692164 Al Dar Al Baydaa (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6827771
Al Fayrouz Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6270696
Holiday Inn (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6314000
Al Hamra Sofitel Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6602000
InterContinental (5-star) Tel: +966-12-2295555
Al Haya Jeddah Continental (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6633332
Jeddah Hilton (5-star) Tel: +966-12- 6590000
Al Hofouf Hotel Tel: +966-12-6520100
Jeddah Marriott Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6714000
Al Janoub Hotel (2-star) Tel: +966-12-6486844 Al Kaki Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6310071 Al Malekah Hotel Tel: +966-12-6751764 Al Manea Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6823509 Al Msaadeyah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6603116 Al Nahdha Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6471158 Al Nakheel Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6475127 Al Saaha Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6514121 Al Waha Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6715043 Ascor Co Tel: +966-12-6066425 Avail Grand Tel: +966-12-6599000 Bay La Sun www.baylasunhotel.com Cairo Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6483870 Crom Airport Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6852222 Crowne Plaza (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6611000 Darbaida Tel: +966-12-6622791 Habitat Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-2578800
Jeddah Orchid (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6070777 Le Meridien (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6633333 Moon Light Suites Tel: +966-12-6679393 Movenpick (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6676655 Park Hyatt Jeddah (5-star) Tel: +966-12-2639666 Qasr Al sharq (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6599999 Radisson SAS (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6521234 Ramada (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6670777 Red Sea Palace (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6428555 Rosewood Corniche (5-star) Tel: +966-12-2607111 Sand Dunes Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-2562020 Sands Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6692020 Shada Homes Tel: +966-12-6060904 Sheraton Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6992212 Sunset Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6605000 Westin (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6588200
Ace Travel Tel: +966-12-6056002 www.ace-travel.com Al Tayyar Group Hotline: 920012333 Tel: +966-12-6577333 www.altayyargroup.com Al Zouman Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6512525 www.alzouman.com.sa Alireza Travel & Tours Tel: + 966-12-6481360 www.Alirezatravel.com Anan Tours Tel: + 966-12-6659916 www.anantours.com Areen Travel Tel: +966-12-6516524 Attar Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6611222 www.attar-travel.com Dareen Travel Tel: +966-12-6691831 Dnata Travel Hotline: 920000000 Tel : +966-12-6923244 info@dnata.com.sa Ejazati Tel: +966-12-6530055 www.ejazti.com Elaf Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6646559 www.elaf group.com Fernas Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6677472 www.fernastravel.com
Mosaid Holiday Tel: 920022244 Mirag Travel Tel: +966-12-6634488 Nile Travel Agency Tel: +966-12-6645999 Nesma Travel Tel: +966-12-2833102 Portfolio Travel Ltd. Tel: +966-12-6604500 T & TS Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6914465
NOTES
Shami Holidays Tel: +966-12-2344222 Mob: +966-559400255 Zahid Group Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6525670
TOUR OPERATORS Al Ahlam Marine Tourism Group (Dream Divers) Tel: +966-12-6691334 www.dreamdiver.net Al Samaklky foundation Tel: +966-12-6640662 www.samallaghi.com Al Shitaiwi Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6794022 www.alshitaiwitours.com
Intercontinental Ticket Tours & Travel Tel: +966 -12- 6610274 www.thei3t.com
Explorer Tours Tel: +966-12-6040985 www.jawlahtours.com
Mansour Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6672214
The Culture Trip info@theculturetrip.com www.theculturetrip.com
Sakkap Travels Co. Tel: +966-12-6060018
Arabian Camp Mob: +966-505664137 www.arabiancamp.com
ITL World Tel: +966 -12- 6147222 Tel: 8001180222
Sadd Al Samallaghi Est. for Services & Domestic Tours Tel: +966-12-6685054 www.samallaghi.com
Saudi Travel & Tourism Bureau Tel: +966-12-6513350 www.sttb.com
Haqeeba Travel Tel: +966-12-6604500
VIntercontinental Travel Company Tel: +966 -12- 6677988 Tel: +966 -12- 6834845 www.itc-Icc.com
NOMADE ARABIA Tel: +966-12-6550072 www.nomadarabia.sa
TRAVEL DIRECTORY
TRAVEL AGENCIES
HAJEEJ for Domestic Tourisim Tel: +966-12-6675669 www.explorer.com.sa jawlah Tours Tel: 920014044 www.hajeej.biz Platin Luxury Travel Services Tel: +966-12-6575266 www.platin.com.sa
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HEALTH DIRECTORY
CLINICS A.C.T CENTER Tel: +966-12-2615951 Al Gadeer Tel: +966-12-6722535 Al Hamra Clinics Tel: +966-12-6655588 Al Haramin Tel: +966-12-6474850 Al Madina Medical Tel: +966-12-6881288 Al Quds Polyclinic Tel: +966-12-6970224 Al ryan int’l Polyclinic Tel: +966-12-6316548 Alaa Bahri for artificial Eyes Tel: +966-12-6927792 Andalusia Dental Tel: +966-12-2611111 Beauty Clinic Tel: 920020129
Orthopaedic Specialty Clinics Tel: 920001210 Saudi American Tel: +966-12-6605050
GYM & HEALTH CENTERS
Junior Gym Tel: +966-12-6911347 Mob: +966-560666108
HOSPITALS Abdul Latif Jameel Tel: +996-12-6770001
B Well Gym Tel: +966-12-6066477
Abuzinadah Tel: +966-12-6510652
Ba’Azem Body Building Tel: +966-12-6448844
AL ABEER MEDICAL CENTER Tel: +966-12-6174545 Tel: 920000501
Body Zone Fitness Tel: +966-12-6611000 Brazilian Jiu Jiutsu Mob: +966-567295881 Chamelle Plaza Gym Tel: +966-12-6634355 Concept 1010 Tel: +966-12-6165664 Curves Gym Tel: +966-12-6638806 Tel: +966-12-2064570
Al Ansar Hospital Tel: +966-12-6825105 Al Hamra Hospital Tel: +966-12-6653939 Al Hayat Hospital Tel: +966-12-6367778 Al Mashfa Hospital Tel: +966-12-2292222 Al Safa Tel: +966-12-6937262
Naseem Jeddah Hospital Tel: +966-12-6721763 New Al Jedaani Hospital Tel: +966-12-6368100 New Jeddah Clinic Hospital (NJCH) Tel: +966-12-6675000 Salam Medical Services Co.- Home Health Care Tel: 920001153 Saudi German Tel: +966-12-6829000 United Doctors Tel: +966-12-6533333
PHARMACIES Abo Dawood Tel: +966-12-6877210 Al Nahdi Tel: +966-12-6658687
Fitness First Tel: +966-12-6900881
Bakhsh Hospital Tel: +966-12-6479666
Al Sudais Tel: +966-12-6737679 Tel: +966-12-6058962
Fitness Time Tel: +966-12-6226369
Dar Al Shifa Saudi Tel: +966-12-6822900
Asia Tel: +966-12-6390553
Gold’s Gym Tel: +966-12-6912077
Dr. Erfan & Bagedo Tel: +966-12-6038888
Daan Tel: +966-12-6284405
Henaa Center Tel: +966-12-6714619
Dr. Ghassan Pharaon Tel: +966-12-6823200
Habib Tel: +966-12-6427766
Dr. Effat Daghostani Tel: +966-12-6601729
Hiltonia Gym Tel: +966-12-6590000
Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Tel: +966-12-6655000
Noura Tel: +966-12-6685500
Dr. Nashwa Radwan Tel: +966-12-6633737 Mob:+966-560000702
Olympia Center Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Tel: +966-12-6655000
Hai Al Jamea Hospital Tel: +966-12-6806666
La Perle Dental Spa Tel: 920011663
Power In Gym Tel: +966-12-6061516
First Clinic Tel: 920029090
Ryan Polyclinic Tel: +966-12-6316548
International Medical Center Tel: +966-12-6509000
First Scan Tel: +966-12-6925640
Seba Tel: +966-12-2639791
Hay Al Sabeel Tel: +966-12-6480792
Sport Tech Tel: +966-12-6071129
Jeddah Institute for Speech & Hearing Tel: +966-12-6675311
IC Center Mob:+966-552200922
Star Power Club Tel: +966-12-6776177
King AbdulAziz University Tel: +966-12-6401000
Bin Laden Tel: +966-12-6722315 Dr. Edrees Podiatric Mob: +966-500506507 Dr. Munir Harasani Clinics Tel: 9200-12355 www.harasaniclinics.com
Ideal Clinics The Lift Tel: 8001247775 Tel: +966-12-6635444 international physiotherapy center Mob: +966-506673533 Mob: +966-506634004
World Gym Tel: +920001566
Magrabi Eye & Ear Tel: +966-12-6655200
Kids:
Obaji Clinics Tel: +966-12-6614000
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Z-Club Tel: +966-12-6690204 Friends Zone Tel: +966-12-6224345 Mob: +966-533657700
Jeddah Clinic Hospital Tel: +966-12-6313131
King Faisal Specialist Tel: +966-12-6677777 Tel: +966-12-6365028 Magrabi Eye & Ear Hospital Tel: +966-12-6365000
SPA & BEAUTY CENTER 7L House Tel: +966-12-6532812 Al Megayena Tel: +966-12-6655763 Alexandre Zouari Tel: +966-12-6656161 Bijou Tel: +966-12-2611250 Bouthaina Tel: +966-12-6631809 Carmen Center Tel: +966-12-6648122 Chamelle Plaza Tel: +966-12-6656807 Cinderella Tel: +966-12-6989176
Mostagbal Hospital Tel: +966-12-6875255
Claude Maxime Mondial Tel: +966-12-6637450
Mushrifah Medical Center Tel: +966-12-6738641
Dr. Edrees Foot Spa Mob: +966-500506507
Spa Lounge Tel: +966-12-2630904
Evania - Ladies Spa Tel: +966-12-2639792
The Spa by Clarins Paris Tel: +966-12-6599999
EVE Salons & Spa Tel: +966-12-6581977
Toni & Guy Tel: +966-12-2616230
Future Tel: +966-12-6391341
Viva La Vie Tel: +966-12-6929163
Garra Rufa Tel: +966-12-2635018
VETERINARY CLINICS
Henna Beauty Lounge Tel: +966-12-6587091 Mob: +966-550352226
Al-Seleouly Veterinary Tel: +966-12-6312169
Jamalouki Tel: +966-12-6651888 Jean Louis David King Road Tower 3rd & 4th floors Tel: +966-12-6068678/9
European Veterinary Tel: +966-12-6676330 Emergency: +966-506530565
Lamasat Tel: +966-12-6834002
Happy Pet Vet Clinic Tel: +966-12-6164030
Lucie Saint Clair Tel: +966-12-2832020
Jeddah Veterinary Tel: +966-12-6912896 Mob: +966-552186863
Fayfa Pet Center Tel: +966-12-6695669
Lucine Spa & Salon Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6636777
Nemo Pet Store Mob: +966-562168128 North American Veterinary Mob: +966-562111786
Mana Center Tel: +966-12-6066628 Mayara Home Spa Tel: +966-12-2345499
Tahliah International Tel: +966-12-6695554 Emergency: +966-504698810
Mermaid Tel: +966-12-6616644
Veterinarian@yourservice Mob: +966-562111786
Nail Art Tel: +966-12-6675511
Waleed Veterinary Tel: +966-12-6656084
Nail Care Mob: +966-544426264 Nawara Salon Tel: +966-12-6610606
NOTES
Oriana Tel: +966-12-6220773 Tel: 920002132 Planet Beach Tel: 8001247776 Rima Center Tel: +966-12-6915423 Rozana Tel: +966-12-6652749 Sahara Beauty Tel: 920026267 Sara Jolie Tel: +966-12-6901431 Serenity Center Tel: +966-12-6648353
SUNDAY TO THURSDAY, From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Soleil dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Or Spa Tel: +966-12-2842233
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HEALTH DIRECTORY
E Spa Tel: +966-12-2632093
GENERAL DIRECTORY
BANKS Al-Bilad Bank Tel: 8001230000
Formula Tel: +966-12-6621213 Hanco Tel: 920001844
Al-Inma Bank Tel: 8001208000
Hertz Tel: +966-12-6040339
Al-Jazira Bank Tel: +966-12-6518070
Hessen for Rent Car Tel: +966-12-6430295
Al-Rajhi Bank Tel: +966-12-6644568
Key Rent a Car Tel: +966-12-6856251
Arab National Bank Tel: 8001244040
Khozama Est. Tel: +966-12-6317177
Banque Saudi Fransi Tel: 8001242121 Islamic Development Bank Tel: +966-12-6361400
Meeza Private Car Service Mob: +966-540544486 Tel: +966-12-6968666 Email: pcs@meeza.com.sa Modacar
National Bank of Kuwait Tel: +966-12-6036300
Smart Care Mob: +966-533500077
National Commercial Bank Tel: 8002441005
Uber Application: Uber.com/app support.jeddah@uber.com
Riyadh Bank Tel: +966-12-6470019 SABB Tel: +966-12-6901122
V. Cool Tel: +966-12-6396969
Saudi Hollandi Bank Tel: +966-12-2368844
BUSINESS SERVICES
CAR SERVICES
Budget Tel: +966-12-6927070 CAREEM www.careem.com Daleel Tel: +966-12-6719219 Discovery Tel: +966-12-6714475 Fernas Tel: +966-12-6718712
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Arabian Homes Al Bawadi Dist. Tel: +966-12-6822201 www.arabian-homes.com Aromary Village Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6940086 Belleview Executive Compound Near Jeddah Preparatory School Tel: +966-12-6547666 www.belleview compund.com Belleview 12 Compound Rawda St. Tel: +966-12-6642636
Elite Compound Near Jeddah Int’l Souk Tel: +966-12-6610930 www.elitecompounds.com
Venue Executive Club Tel: +966-12-6061010 www.venueint.com
Avis Tel: +966-12-6677379
Al Salam Compound Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6717121
Elite 12 Compound Near Jeddah Int’l Souk Tel: +966-12-6681111 www.elitecompounds.com
Samba Tel: +966-12-6607700
Alpha Rent a Car Tel: +966-12-6974459
Al Najia Compounds Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-12-6518178
Binzagr Villa Compound Madinah Rd., Tel: +966-12-6672064
Saudi Investment Bank Tel: +966-12-6531010
Abu Diyab Est. Tel: +966-12-6677779
Al Mubarakiah Village East Jeddah, King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-12-6400158
COMPOUNDS Al Andalus Luxury Villas Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6695154 Al Aoun Village Al Bawadi Tel: +966-12-2563381 Al Basateen Village Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6944015 Al Hajrayn Village Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6943464 www.alhajrayn.com Al Manar Compound Prince Metab St., Tel: +966-12-6938770
Garden City Compound Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6607590 www.hhaproperty.com.sa Hiba Compound Al-Hamraa Tel: +966-12-6650819 Kindi Housing Compound Al Rabwah, North Jeddah Tel: +966-12-6910884 Lotus Compounds Contact PMDC Lotus 1: Al-Hamra Dist. Tel: +966-12-6692111 Lotus 12: Al-Nayeen Dist. Tel: +966-12-6541107 Lotus 3: Al-Khobar the Eastern Province Lotus 4: Al Naeem Dist. Tel: +966-12-6548808
M&M Compound North Obhor Tel: +966-12-6562544 M.M Al-Rumaih Compound Al Shatee, Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6991231 Mura Bustan Compounds Tel: +966-12-6910041 Nada Village Prince Majed St. Tel: +966-12-6920099 Nueva Andalucia Al-Rawdah, Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6823434 www.andalucia.com Raytheon Compound Opp. Saudi German Hospital Tel: +966-12-6915380 www.raytheon.com Reem Compound Al-Salamah, Tel: +966-12-6829195 Salamia Compound Al-Sulaymaneyyah Tel: +966-12-6400253 www.salmiacompund.com Sari Palms Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6063342 www.hhaproperty.com.sa Saudia City Al-Khaldiah Dist. Tel: +966-12-6820030 www.saudicity.com Shaker Village Compound Al Hahdah, Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6991840
DSL NET Atheer Tel: +966-12-6976663 Ext: 3011 Nesma Tel: +966-12-2567998 SPS Tel: +966-12-6824556
EMBASSIES & CONSULATES ALGERIA E: Tel: +966-11-4887171 C: Tel: +966-12-6985035 C: Tel: +966-12-6985034
AUSTRALIA E: Tel: +966-11-4887788 AUSTRIA E: Tel: +966-11-4801217 BAHRAIN E: Tel: +966-11-4880044 C: Tel: +966-12-6076770 BANGLADESH E: Tel: +966-11-4195300 C: Tel: +966-12-6878465 BELGIUM E: Tel: +966-11-4882888 C: Tel: +966-12-6278676 BRAZIL E: Tel: +966-11-4880018 C: Tel: +966-12-6670653 C: Tel: +966-12-6603866 BRITAIN E: Tel: +966-11-4880077 C: Tel: +966-12-6225550 BRUNEI E: Tel: +966-11-4560814 C: Tel: +966-12-6724343 BURKINA FASO E: Tel: +966-11-4652244 C: Tel: +966-12-6744547 CAMEROON E: Tel: +966-11-4880022 C: Tel: +966-12-6804541 CANADA E: Tel: +966-11-4882288 C: Tel: +966-12-6530434
FRANCE E: Tel: +966-11-4881255 C: Tel: +966-12-6681544 C: Tel: +966-12-6681563 GABON E: Tel: +966-11-4567173 GAMBIA E: Tel: +966-11-2052158 C: Tel: +966-12-2573193 GERMANY E: Tel: +966-11-4880700 C: Tel: +966-12-6996436 GHANA E: Tel: +966-11-4545122 C: Tel: +966-12-6601429 GREECE E: Tel: +966-11-4801975 C: Tel: +966-12-6674088 GUINEA E: Tel: +966-11-4881121 C: Tel: +966-12-6637540 HUNGARY E: Tel: +966-11-4546707 INDIA E: Tel: +966-11-4884144 C: Tel: +966-12-6603779 INDONESIA E: Tel: +966-11-4882282 C: Tel: +966-12-6711271 IRAN E: Tel: +966-11-4881444 C: Tel: +966-12-6676132
MALI E: Tel: +966-11-2290753 C: Tel: +966-12-6514940 MALTA E: Tel: +966-11-4615315 C: Tel: +966-12-6991599
SRI LANKA E: Tel: +966-11-4608232 C: Tel: +966-12-6065414 SUDAN E: Tel: +966-11-4887979
MAURITANIA E: Tel: +966-11-4646749 C: Tel: +966-12-6297722
SWEDEN E: Tel: +966-11-4827796 C: Tel: +966-12-6069005 Ext 204
MEXICO E: Tel: +966-11-4808822 C: Tel: +966-12-6495332
SWITZERLAND E: Tel: +966-11-4881291 C: Tel: +966-12-6510772
MOROCCO E: Tel: +966-11-4826382 C: Tel: +966-12-6495332
SYRIA E: Tel: +966-11-4887481 C: Tel: +966-12-6605801
NEPAL E: Tel: +966-11-4645170
TANZANIA E: Tel: +966-11-4542833 C: Tel: +966-12-6691317
NETHERLANDS E: Tel: +966-11-4880011 NEW ZEALAND E: Tel: +966-11-4887988 C: Tel: +966-12-6512109 NIGERIA E: Tel: +966-11-4823024 C: Tel: +966-12-6716865 NORWAY E: Tel: +966-11-4881904 C: Tel: +966-12-6611222 Ext 300 OMAN E: Tel: +966-11-4823120 C: Tel: +966-12-6996838
THAILAND E: Tel: +966-11-4881174 C: Tel: +966-12-6655317 TUNISIA E: Tel: +966-11-4887900 C: Tel: +966-12-6605328 TURKEY E: Tel: +966-11-4820101 C: Tel: +966-12-6601607 UAE E: Tel: +966-11-4881227 C: Tel: +966-12-6670307 C: Tel: +966-12-6515436 UGANDA E: Tel: +966-11-4544910
IRELAND E: Tel: +966-11-4882300
PAKISTAN E: Tel: +966-11-4884111 C: Tel: +966-12-6692371
CHINA E: Tel: +966-11-4832126 C: Tel: +966-12-6062076
ITALY E: Tel: +966-11-4881212 C: Tel: +966-12-6421451
PHILIPPINES E: Tel: +966-11-4823559 C: Tel: +966-12-6670925
URUGUAY E: Tel: +966-11-4620739 C: Tel: +966-12-6633300
CZECH REPUBLIC E: Tel: +966-11-4503617
JAPAN E: Tel: +966-11-4881100 C: Tel: +966-12-6670676
PORTUGAL E: Tel: +966-11-4826964
USA E: Tel: +966-11-4801831 C: Tel: +966-12-6670080
DENMARK E: Tel: +966-11-4880101 C: Tel: +966-12-6672222 Ext 1163 DJIBOUTI E: Tel: +966-11-4543182 C: Tel: +966-12-6827669 EGYPT E: Tel: +966-11-4810159 E: Tel: +966-11-4831458 C: Tel: +966-12-6655462 ERITREA E: Tel: +966-11-4801731 C: Tel: +966-12-6740592 ETHIOPIA E: Tel: +966-11-4824055 C: Tel: +966-12-6653444 FINLAND E: Tel: +966-11-4881515 C: Tel: +966-12-6438235
JORDAN E: Tel: +966-11-4880071 C: Tel: +966-12-6607630
QATAR E: Tel: +966-11-4825544 C: Tel: +966-12-6594777
KENYA E: Tel: +966-11-4882484
RUSSIA E: Tel: +966-11-4811432 C: Tel: +966-12-6659212
KOREA E: Tel: +966-11-4882211 C: Tel: +966-12-6681990
SENEGAL E: Tel: +966-11-4880146 C: Tel: +966-12-6690275
KUWAIT E: Tel: +966-11-4883500 C: Tel: +966-12-6597999
SIERRA LEONE E: Tel: +966-11-4643982
LEBANON E: Tel: +966-11-4804060 C: Tel: +966-12-6690599 MALAYSIA E: Tel: +966-11-4887100 C: Tel: +966-12-6727740
SINGAPORE E: Tel: +966-11-4803855 C: Tel: +966-12-6073980 SOUTH AFRICA E: Tel: +966-11-4429728 C: Tel: +966-12-6060299 SPAIN E: Tel: +966-11-4880606 C: Tel: +966-12-6525222
UKRAINE E: Tel: +966-11-4508536
YEMEN E: Tel: +966-11-4881769 C: Tel: +966-12-6898555
KINDERGARTENS ABC School Tel: +966-12-6988827 Ambassadors School Tel: 8001249000 www.ambassadorsschools.com Apple Tree Montessori School Tel: +966-12-6824350 Building Blocks Tel: +966-12-6060755 Mob: +966-541525616
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GENERAL DIRECTORY
ARGENTINA E: Tel: +966-11-4652600
GENERAL DIRECTORY
Creative Childhood Summer School Tel: +966-12-6077224 Mob: +966-504390998 Enchanted Garden Mob: +966-546916812 FastracKids Kindergarten Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6616539 Mob: +966-542404668 Facebook: Ftkksa Friends Zone friendzone75@gmail.com Facebook: friendszonecenter Instagram: FriendsZone_Kids Twitter: friendszonecent Future Experts Tel: +966-12-6061500 Jack N Jill Mob: +966-507369963 Jeddah Pre-School Tel: +966-12-2385994 Kids Campus Mob: +966-596080131 Kids Time Nursery Tel: +966-12-6543111 Mob: +966-569693794 Mama et Moi Mob: +966-550569333 My Little Kingdom School Tel: +966-12-6393951 Tel: +966-12-2575909 My Little Step Tel: +966-12-6831299 Tel: +966-12-6831795 Sunflower Kids Day Care Tel: +966-12-6654398 Mob: +966-551321644 Sunshine School Tel: +966-12-6060958 www.sunshineschool.edu.sa
SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES Advanced GenerationS School (Boys) Tel: +966-12-4202105 (Girls) Tel: +966-12-4202429 www.ags.edu.sa
Cambridge English Tel: 920001799 Ext:402 Coral International Tel: +966-12-6832002 www.coralschool.net Dar Al Fikr School (Boys) Tel: +966-12-6311118 (Girls) Tel: +966-12-6311117 Dar Al Hanan Tel: 920029669 Dar Jana INT’L Tel: +966-12-6648310 EDUCON STUDY ABROAD Tel: 920001338 Future Institute Tel: +966-12-6600660 www.future-center.com Global INT’L Tel: +966-12-6523444 ( KG ) Tel: +966-12-6144101 www.gis.sch.sa Hera International Tel: +966-12-6655411 Jeddah CAMPUS School Tel: +966-12-6061101 www.jcs.edu.sa Jeddah INT’L School Tel: +966-12-6061253 www.jischool.org
The British INT’L Tel: +966-12-6990019 www.continentalschool.com Wall Street Tel: +966 -12- 2566316 Tel: +966 -12- 6523200 www.wsi-ksa.com
SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS Charitable Services for the Care of Cancer Patients Al-Rowais Dist. Tel: +966-12-6511373 Charitable Society for Memorization of the Qura’n Tel: 8002442777 www.qj.org.sa Charity Society in Jeddah Al-Zahra Dist. Tel: +966-12-6391100 Committee for Social Services & Health Tel: +966-12-6369652 firstwelfaresociety.org.sa
Jeddah Knowledge Tel: +966-12-6620174 www.jks.edu.sa Jeddah Preparatory & Grammar School Tel: +966-12-6542354 www.jpgs.org
Disabled Children’s Association Tel: +966-12-66224080
Jeddah Private Intl. School (JPIS) / Managed by SABIS® Tel: +966-12-6064309 www.jpis-sabis.net Little Caterpillars Club Al Rawdah Dist. Tel: +966-12-6615524 Mob: +966-540997755 Majestic School Tel: +966-12-6929895 Mob: +966-555622234 Manarat Jeddah Tel: +966-12-6730225 MMS EDUCATION Tel: +966-12-6500070 www.mms1.org
Al Ruwaad Tel: +966-12-6682431
My Little House Tel: +966-12-6652490 www.mylittlehouse-sa.com
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The American INT’L Tel: +966-12-6620051 www.aisj.edu.sa
Committee for the Welfare of Prisoners and their Families Tel: 920006065
Al Bayan Tel: +966-12-6611004 www.al-byan.com
Al Waha INT’L School Tel: +966-12-6729660
Thamer INT’L SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6977033 www.tis-edu.com
SAE institute Tel: 920020723 www.saejeddah.com
Enabling Marriage & Family Support Foundation Al-Nozla Dist. Tel: +966-12-6311111 Fab Lab Arabia Dallah Tower Tel: +966-12-6710000 Ext. 1365
Ministry of Social Affairs Tel: +966-11-4778888 www.mosa.gov.sa National Charitable Foundation for Blood Donation Tel: +966-12-6627186 National Society for Human rights Tel: +966-12-6222261 www.nshrsa.org Princess Fawziah Center for Women & Children Tel: +966-12-6369891 www.firstwelfare society.org.sa Wedad Charity Tel: 920011334 www.wedad.org Women’s Charitable Al-Nazla Dist Tel: +966-12-6369652 Zahra Organisation for Breast Cancer Tel: +966-12-2840425
UNIVERSITIES Batterjee for Medical Tel: 8001180022 CBA Tel: +966-12-2159009 (Boys) Tel: +966-12-6900671 (Girls) Dar Al Hekma Tel: +966-12-6303333 www.daralhekma.edu.sa Effat university Tel: +966-12-6364300 www.effatcollege.edu.sa Ibn Sina National for Medical Studies Tel: +966-12-6356555 www.ibnsina.edu.sa Jeddah College of Technology Tel: +966-12-6370387 www.jct.edu.sa Jeddah Community Tel: +966-12-2870026 www.jcc.kau.edu.sa
Faisaliah Women’s Charitable Al-Rowais Dist. Tel: +966-12-6535000
King Abdulaziz Tel: +966-12-6400000 www.kau.edu.sa
Friends of the Heart Foundation Behind Al-Tahlia Station Tel: +966-12-6658384
King Abdullah of Science and Technology (KAUST) Tel: 920001128 www.kaust.edu.sa
Maharat Center Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-12-6656218 www.maharat.org Majid Bin Abdulaiz Foundation for Development Al-Shate’e Dist. Tel: +966-12-6062959
Prince Sultan Aviation Tel: +966-12-6864163 www.fo.sv.net Prince Sultan College for Tourism & Hotel Tel: 920016165 Tel: +966-12-2844425 www.pscj.edu.sa