Abdullah Al Munif ENTREPRENEURIAL GENIUS
Global vs Local Cuisine Which dish wins?
THE CHIEF CHEFS OF KSA Up Close and Personal with
Local Jewelry Designers
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FROM THE EDITOR Editor-in-Chief Enas Hashani Managing Editor Maria Mahdaly Executive Editor Bassma Al Toaimi
FOOD!
Editors Sahrish Ali Sohila El Saadany Contributing Writers Ahmed Gassas Anousha Vakani Elizabeth Davis Johara Al Mogbel Massa Bitar Mirvat Ammouri Mohammed Harasani Mohammed Mirza Rakan Tarabzoni Sumaiyya Naseem Zareen Muzaffar Intern Aabiya Baqai Art Director Reem Al Assal Studio Manager Mohamed Fawzy Graphic Designers Dina Al Amoudi Mohammed Rashad Intern Lama Al Sharqawi
This is the issue that makes the Destination team dance, exercise you might say, in preparation for the days of gorging in the office done in the name of research. And the Destination Food Issue, well it’s a keeper. We decided that for this issue of Destination, it’s high time we turned the spotlight to the creators of great food in the city. Heading the pack is the inspiring interview with Abdullah Al Munif, founder of Anoosh and entrepreneurial genius. We also caught up with foodies Mona Mosly, Ayah Enani, Yousef Khumayes and Anas Al Salim to get a glimpse of the local culinary scene. It is often said that life in Jeddah is an acquired taste. People who don’t try to discover it would hastily say it’s not for everyone. We say though that regardless of where you find yourself living, it’s important to have a tall order of gratitude and a side of optimism. A true Jeddahwi sees the vision of progress beyond the traffic and road blocks. He appreciates the burgeoning community of artists, entrepreneurs, innovators, hipsters and geeks over the nuances of cultural differences. She knows that boredom is a state of mind, self-imposed by those who don’t leave their comfort zone. Hence, till next time dear readers, Love like a foodie. Live like a true Jeddahwi.
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F E AT U R E D C O N T E N T
Yes he was here! Read more about Sanderson on p. 54
Buy Me From Danube, Virgin Megastore and Manuel for Only SR 10
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Meet the monsters and creatures created by Sara Abdu.
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• The Local Culinary Scene with Saudi Foodies
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• Jewelers in Town • Wear Parisian • Facial Cleansers to Look For
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• Dining Scoop - Zaika’s Must-Try Dish • Hotdogs: The Best of the Best • Global and Local Foods
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• Weekend Escape in Abha • Historic Saudi: Imru’ Al Qais
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COMMUNITY
LG Takes the Saudi National Day to the Peak of Kilimanjaro
LG and Qimmam partnered up to take the Saudi Flag to the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. A group of friends from Saudi and different parts of the world have decided to take the extra mile in celebrating Saudi’s National Day. Qimmam approached LG with the idea and LG are sponsoring and supporting the adventure. The people undertaking the adventure have all received a new LG G4 to document their journey.
A New Walkway in Town The biggest walkway in Jeddah opened, located in Rehab District behind Jarir Bookstore. If you’ve seen it, let us know what you think @destinationjed. 8
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#AKiloOfKindness Check Out Campaign Unique Shots
A Kilo of Kindness for a Treat of Ice Cream campaign was launched by Mövenpick from Sept. 5 – 12. Supporting #AKiloOfKindness was done in two ways; firstly, by dropping off donations at participating hotels and secondly by encouraging kindness in others by spreading the word on Facebook and Instagram with the #AKiloOfKindness hashtag.
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Saudi Syrian Aid Saudi Arabia has taken it upon itself to help its brothers and sisters in need in Syria. We came across a thorough research that highlights how Saudi is doing that.
• In April, Saudi Arabia welcomed thousands of Syrian Refugees into Saudi for residential stay without any stipulations, confines or Visa, and covered all their expenses.
*Note that these are only some of the Saudi initiatives done over the past years.
• The Saudi Campaign to Support Displaced Syrians also supplied monetary assistance in forms of checks to Syrian refugee families in Lebanon’s Barja area, south of Beirut, to pay rent for their houses. • The Saudi Fund for Development signed two cooperation agreements with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Riyadh. The two pacts will deliver $10 million to help the refugees. • Alwaleed bin Talal Charity Foundation provided $200,000 to UNICEF in response to the urgent needs of children affected by the Syrian conflict. • Specialized Saudi clinics located in the Al Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan have intensified their efforts to provide medical care for Syrian patients. 10 DESTINATION JEDDAH OCTOBER 2015
Syrian refugees entering Saudi were given two options: a. That a Saudi citizen
appoints the refugee and allows him to travel in Saudi Arabia (Similar to one with a visitors Visa).
b. That the refugee transfers
to a hotel in the city of Samtha (a town in Jizan), where a flat is distributed for each Syrian family with all their expenses covered by the government for an indefinite period. • There are 500,000 Syrians in Saudi Arabia that have been given visas, 3,000 of which, based on a recent royal decree, have been given scholarships to attend universities inside the Kingdom. They are also given healthcare for themselves and their families. Saudi Arabia will always support its brothers through their adversity.
Reference: Research by Islam El Hoseiny
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• The Saudi National Campaign to Support the Brothers in Syria created 57 relief programs and projects for the displaced Syrians in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey and Syria.
COMMUNITY
Together in
Breast Cancer AWARENESS Fact: Breast Cancer is the single leading cause of death for Saudi women. The Kingdom has of the highest mortality rate for the disease globally. By Sahrish Ali
10KSA For you, for her, for us. Founded by Princess Reema Bint Bandar Al Saud and Dr. Modia Batterjee, 10KSA aims to raise breast cancer awareness within the community and support the movement globally. Proceeds from all 10KSA initiatives fund the Zahra Breast Cancer Association. Dr. Modia Batterjee also leads Albidayah Center and it has been in partnership with Princess Reema's breast cancer campaigns since 2010. This month they have organized a special evening of timehonored style featuring women from KSA. The evening’s main feature is a fashion-show titled, The Vault. It is a collaboration effort between Albidayah Center and 10KSA Jeddah ambassadors to raise awareness for breast cancer and to encourage women to participate in 10KSA Guinness Record Breaking event in December. Hence, ticket sales will be donated to 10KSA campaign and the event on December 12. 12 DESTINATION JEDDAH OCTOBER 2015
The ambassadors of 10KSA started awareness programs, some of which include: • Collaborating with Help Center where Dina Arif of Doodle For A Cause had sessions and various activities with students to bring attention to the fact that breast cancer also affects those with special needs. • In October 10KSA ambassadors and Dr. Modia Batterjee (Founder of
Albidayah Breastfeeding and Women's Awareness Center) are planning a group mammogram at Fakeih Hospital. • One of the ambassadors, Noor Jabri, is a breast cancer survivor and she is planning a pink party this month. The proceeds would be used for free mammograms.
We hope to unlock old habits and ideas on health. Traditional Saudi clothes will be fashioned in a contemporary way. The aim is to recognize that we are all Saudi women and we come together in awareness of breast cancer in our nation. – Modia Batterjee
Web: 10ksa.com Join10KSA
Doodle for a Cause
Dina Arif is head of this creative campaign. Last year the campaign encouraged the public to get involved by doodling art about breast cancer incorporating the color pink.
Beejewel Boutique
Founded by Dr. Modia Batterjee and her sister Huda,this jewelry startup is supporting 10KSA breast cancer awareness with a special collection dedicated to the cause.
The doodles were displayed in “21,39” exhibition earlier this year and a book of compilations of all the doodles was made and sold at the exhibition as well. Doodle For A Cause was nominated for King Khalid Development Award and Dina Arif was selected as one of the ambassadors for the 10KSA initiative.
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Doodle for a Cause is an innovative way to create awareness and was established in the memory of a dear friend who lost her life fighting breast cancer. – Dina Arif
This year, Doodle for a Cause start their new campaign this month. Everyone is welcome to doodle and upload his or her work to the official social media channels. Everyone is free to draw anything as long as it was about breast cancer, for the purpose of gaining awareness about early detection. Doodleforacause causedoodle Don’t forget to use the hashtag #doodleforacause
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EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS
EVENTS & HAPPENINGS 1. Virgin Megastore Opens Largest Apple Shop in Saudi Arabia
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Virgin Megastore announced the opening of the biggest Apple shop in Saudi Arabia at Red Sea Mall. The Apple shop occupies over 1,900 square meters and follows the contemporary design in line with Apple guidelines.
Eithad Airways welcomed Al Ittihad Football Club players and management staff to Abu Dhabi as they start their UAE pre-season training. The Jeddah-based club played Baniyas Club and Al Jazira Club in their pre-season before they headed back for the Abdul Latif Jameel League.
4. Jaguar Celebrates with Forward Thinkers Film Series Jaguar is challenging conventional perceptions of innovation and performance in its newly revealed Forward Thinkers film series. CEO of Lomar, Loai Naseem, is one of the influencers in the campaign film series which highlights Jaguar brand through his daily life.
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3. KAEC Exhibits Residential Products of the Award Winning Al Waha Village
KAEC’s launch event was held Sept. 3 -5 in Jeddah Hilton Hotel. The launching was the response of the high demand for residential communities in the region. Al Waha Village is an award winning state-of-the-art community offering residents a refreshing new approach to living. 3.
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5. Al Shiaka Holds its First Board Meeting
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Al Shiaka, a Saudi men’s outfitter specialized in designing and making men’s thobes held its first board meeting after partnering with SEDCO Holding. Anees Moumina was appointed as Chairman of the Board. In the meeting, the board audit committee was formed as well as approving the business agenda.
6. Red Sea Mall Expansion Launched
At a special ceremony at Park Hyatt, Red Sea Mall formally announced the commencement of its largest expansion project of SR 200 million. Chairman of Red Sea Mall Markets, Saleh Bin Mahfouz, opened the ceremony and made the announcement of the expansion. “The expansion will add even more international brands and entertainment facilities, and underscores our unwavering commitment to enhancing the Red Sea Mall experience for our 6. valued visitors and tenants.”
7. Rubaiyat’s Shoe Show
8. Fakieh Aquarium First International Seminar
On Sept. 8, Rubaiyat hosted the shoe event with designer Rupert Sanderson at Rubaiyat Department Store in Stars Avenue. A lucky winner received a signed framed shoe sketch by Rupert Sanderson himself. The FW15 collection was launched at the event. 7.
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The first international seminar held at Fakieh Aquarium by Tarfeeh Fakieh was about the challenges of environmental conservation of marine life in the Red Sea. The seminar was addressed by Jamil Attar, Owner Representative of Fakieh Group, and featured talks by Dr. Michael Berumen, Dr. Francesco Cardi, Jose Ignacio and Bernardo Do Nascimento and closed by Zaki Sadayo, Executive Director of Fakieh Aquarium.
9. JEI Learning Center Grand Opening
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The first JEI Learning Center in Saudi Arabia opened in Jeddah at the Platini Tower on the crossing of Sari and Sitteen Street. The center provides help with Math and English for students in Kindergarten up until grade 8. JEI Learning Center is an internationally acclaimed Math and English learning center.
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THE ARAB DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM
Memory For Forgetfulness. Installations by Omar Imam, Reem Falaknaz, Natalie Naccache and Samar Hazboun. Location: Athr Gallery Tel: +966-12-2845009 Web: athrart.com
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The Apsley Academy is dedicated to supporting families and corporates in the management of their households and staff. We provide training and education in all aspects of the British Royal Method, based on centuries of experience, updated for contemporary requirements. We offer regular seminars for staff and principals within the Gulf; and can also provide bespoke evaluations and training for households, corporate and hospitality industry. We believe that the perfection you require in other aspects of your life should be matched by the service you receive in your home.
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OCT. 5 - 15
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INNOVATION OF COFFEE
A networking event for those passionate about coffee to share their experience or dream. Organized by Talent Reunion. Fee: SR 100 Email: TalentReunion@gmail.com
EXCS INTERNATIONAL LUXURY MOTOR SHOW
Luxury car exhibition featuring some of the most exotic cars. Location: Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-11-4617315 Email: info@excs.com.sa Web: excs.com.sa
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POSITIVE MOTHERING 12-WEEK PROGRAM
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POSITIVE NANNYING 4-WEEK PROGRAM
Tala Al Soleiman and Assia Khashoggi will introduce mothers to 12 magical strategies that will help them deal positively with their child's misbehavior.
Through introducing simple strategies and tools, Tala Al Soleiman and Assia Khashoggi will guide your nanny to become more attuned, responsive and productive with your child.
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DECOFAIR 2015
Saudi Arabia’s largest international interior design, furniture and furnishings exhibition. Location: Jeddah Center for Forums and Events Email: info@decofair.com Web: decofair.com decofair
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FOODEX SAUDI 2015
Food and beverage exhibition with international exhibits. Location: Jeddah Center for Forums and Events Mob: +966-540066567 Email:rony.haddad@reedsunaidiexpo.com Web: foodexsaudi.com foodexsaudi
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SAUDI HEALTH & BEAUTY
Saudi Arabia’s major international health, beauty and wellness exhibit. Location: Jeddah Center for Forums and Events Mob: +966-540066012 Email:simon.blazeby@reedsunaidiexpo.com Web: saudihealthandbeauty.com saudihealthandbeauty
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FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH REEM ASAAD The C Word
Yes, it is scary – cancer can be a nightmare.
Newly approved cancer drugs cost an average of $10,000 per month, with some therapies topping $30,000 per month, according to American Society of Medical Oncology (ASCO). So an average year's worth of new drugs would cost $24,000 to $36,000 in addition to health insurance premiums.
What is Cancer? According to cancer.org, cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death. The medical consequences, the looming end of life, the painful treatment (if available), shattered hopes, disrupted plans and dreams, leaving our loved ones; these are just some of the emotions associated with cancer. Sadly, there is another detriment to this debilitating disease: Financial burden. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), the estimated medical costs for cancer in the US in 2011 reached $88 billion (SR 330 billion), about 17 percent of the entire GDP of Saudi Arabia for that year. In the GCC, over the period 1998-2009, the number of new cases of cancer reached 23,000 of which 22 percent is breast cancer. 22 DESTINATION JEDDAH OCTOBER 2015
Economic Impact of Cancer So how much does it cost to receive cancer treatment? The financial costs of cancer are high for both the person with cancer and for society as a whole. One of the major costs of cancer is treatment. But lack of health insurance and other barriers to health care prevent many patients from getting optimal health care. This means that many cases go undiagnosed until a later stage when treatment can be more extensive, more costly and less successful.
So what can you do? Regular checkups, mammograms, wholesome exercise and healthful meals can all contribute to a better quality of life a whole and detecting disease early on. For more information, visit cancer.org. Also, tune in for the biggest awareness campaign for breast cancer in Saudi Arabia: 10KSA. The Author: Reem Asaad is an inspirational Saudi woman. She is a wife, mother, writer and financial adviser. Asaad was ranked the third most powerful Arab Woman in 2012 by Arabian Business Magazine. Email: Nasi7atreem@gmail.com Nasi7atreem
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Abdullah Al Munif His inspiring brilliant story.
Us being us, of course, we weren’t content to merely reading about the story. And it’s quite an inspiring one. Al Munif is not one to shy away from his failures, and he likes talking about them more than his successes because in his opinion, “People learn from my failures. And I have a lot of those.”
From its relatively obscure origins back in 2004, Anoosh has rapidly grown into a household name. The Anoosh cookie isn’t just a brand, it’s a lifestyle. And the intriguing growth from chocolate atelier to the number one cookie shop in the country is a compelling story, thanks to the intrepid entrepreneur behind the brand, Abdullah Al Munif.
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“I started as a dishwasher, then I became a delivery guy so I could get commission. My first delivery was: I took some pizza to the dorms, and you’re supposed to hold the pizza box up, right? I got down from the car, carrying the pizza like like a bunch of books- the experience was zero- and I knocked the door and handed
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He started off with one, graduating high school without enough credits to get into any of the colleges. Undaunted, he sold his car and went to the US to learn English. When he got to Michigan, he enrolled in a high school program and worked part time at a pizza restaurant to finance his trip.
it to them. I remember they were four girls, and they gave me a 5-dollar tip. They closed the door, and I was happy with the tip as I started leaving, but a few moments later they were yelling ‘Hey, pizza guy!' I go back, and one of the girls says, 'first of all, give me my tip back.' I gave her the five dollars back. 'And here, take your pizza.' I’ve never been in the position where someone says: here, this is how you carry pizza. I went back, and my Lebanese manager told me: 'yee shoo, shayel kutub ma’ak' [you think you’re carrying books]?” When Al Munif came back to Saudi Arabia with the ability to speak English fluently but no degree to prove it, he worked two jobs; as a receptionist in Shell Petromin in the morning, and as a merchandiser in Saco in the evening. Then he got an offer to work as a secretary in Riyadh Military Hospital. “When I sat down with HR he spoke to me in English and everything went well enough that he waivered the written test. When I got the job, I had to write in English and they saw the mess in spelling and what not so they gave me English courses to improve myself. I ended up working there for five years.”
dial-ups were still in use and the Internet wasn’t as widely spread. “Even when I would go to a hotel in Makkah or Madinah to sign them on, they wouldn’t be connected. So it failed. I’d even gotten a loan from the bank but I lost the money.”
An unrelenting entrepreneur, Al Munif started a dot-com business in the evening that provided reviews and bookings to hotels and restaurants. But it was an idea beyond its time, as
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it myself. At the chocolate factory I found these chocolates that were really colorful, and it was right after Easter. The factory’s in Lebanon, so the guy sold me his stock, and I opened my first kiosk in 2004.” Thus Anoosh was born. The name comes from the Armenian term for cute. “Everyone was using French, Italian or American names, so we decided to try Eastern Europe.” In 2004, the first kiosk was set up, but then the next problem arose. In the winter, the electricity would be turned off and the chocolate would melt in the kiosks which pushed Al Munif into opening his first store on Takhassossi road in Riyadh in 2006. He’d opened a chocolate store and there was minimal traffic so he worked on making a buzz in the environment. “I invited different people to the store; university students for example, as well as embassies, kids’ programs, charity organizations, so they could try the products. They ended up liking them, and suddenly there was a demand.” And now, they have 30 branches in the Kingdom. But once an entrepreneur, always an entrepreneur. It wasn’t enough for Al Munif to stick with Anoosh. The need to build something from the ground up prevailed and he was back in business.
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“In 2008-2009, I started to build a little company and sell it, build a brand and sell it, so while currently operating under Al Munif Holding, I’ve opened a number of companies. So far there’s been around eight that I’ve invested in.” Al Munif’s business acumen extends altruistically as well, as he’s a board member of Oqal Angel Investment Committee that helps entrepreneurs and mentors them. Before we left, we asked Al Munif what his next plans for Anoosh were. “Chocolate
bars. We’re working on a new concept. We’re going to make the bar fun. What’s your favorite dessert? Maamoul, kunafa? Salted caramels? We’ll make it out of people’s favorite desserts. We’ll get Oreos, and drop it in the bar, we’ll add potato chips. Ever tried potato chips with chocolate? It’s beautiful. The combination of two things, this is what we mean about fun. We’re planning on 100 flavors in the line.”
Oh, yum. We positively can’t wait for those chocolate bars.
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As a Saudi, I aim to promote the importance of market research in our society from small business to government entities to improve and upgrade the services and offerings around us. — Ghaida Fatany
WECRITIQUE:
Bringing MysteryShopping to Saudi Arabia Ghaida Fatany gives us insight into what mystery shopping is all about and how she got into this field. Tell us about what you do.
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Research consultancy and WeCritique specializing in Mystery Shopping.
What exactly is mystery shopping?
Although mystery shopping has been around for more than 70 years, many people have never heard of this type of service. Mystery shopping is an area of work which is rapidly growing in popularity for organizations. Every mystery shopping project have the same goals working covertly to increase an entity’s sales, reduce risk
of liability, making employees more aware of their customers, and improving customer experience and satisfaction. All of this is done using a special process in which the mystery visitor/shopper would take on an assignment, go to the business anonymously, and note very specific elements of their entire experience, be it about products or services. All visit data/information is then gathered, analyzed and reported back to the client with a plan or recommendations on improving and/or maintaining their performance.
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What is the key to becoming a successful mystery shopper?
Being an anonymous visitor requires full awareness of the objectives in hand and paying attention to details so their feedback form serves the analysis phase effectively. That is why all our mystery shoppers/visitors go under tailored training for each project separately.
Is mystery shopping a common service around the GCC?
How did Research Corner (WeCritique and Inlight Consultancy) come about?
Market research has always been my passion. I started my career at Savola research unit then joined Synovate International for 14 years (a UK based research firm). In 2013, I decided to go solo and open my own entity after identifying specific market gaps. Mystery Shopping can work for any business, it’s a strong tool used to assist clients improve their business in various ways. The consumer is becoming more and more demanding and there is higher competition in all fields of sales increasing by the day.
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Any recommendation we provide needs to be solid for implementation and will play a role in the company’s future success. — Ghaida Fatany
How is WeCritique different from other mystery shopper companies? I would say our local knowledge and expertise combined with the international standards we apply is where we stand out.
We take pride in the service we offer our clients, we work closely with them until the implementation phase and monitoring its effect over time, so we witness first hand their success stories.
Many governments, like the UAE for example, conduct on-going mystery visits to improve and maintain the service they offer. This is not uncommon for many countries around the world. We hope that this culture is fully adapted in our country on various levels. We take pride in assisting governments and the private sector in improving what they have to offer creating a better customer experience.
Word of advice for businesses looking to improve their sales and customer loyalty?
It is all about your customer experience and building your customer loyalty. They can become your ambassadors to moving forward or your enemy in pushing you back. Word of mouth is a very strong tool in Saudi Arabia. Email: gfatany@wecritique.com Web: wecritique.com
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FOOD AND FAME These four chefs are taking the Saudi culinary scene by storm. By Sohila El Saadany
Mona Mosly
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Mona Mosly has by all means broken a lot of Saudi barriers. Not only was she adamant to become a chef when everyone seemed to be against that decision, but also became a famous TV celebrity.
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Mosly is probably best known for her appearance as a judge on the hit cooking show, The Taste. She describes her experience with everyone on the show, “I wasn’t nervous on The Taste at all despite it being my first TV experience. They themselves were surprised as they thought I would be shy. I don’t have a shy personality and I get along with people really fast so it wasn’t hard.” She is no stranger to the camera though, as she was featured on Maggi Diaries on YouTube.
Since she was a judge on The Taste, we asked her what she thinks makes a good chef. “Preparing food is indeed important. People should understand the cooking process. Being a chef requires technique; it’s like chemistry. You must know basics, ways and methods of cooking. The taste of a dish can be accomplished by anyone, but the technique itself is what sets apart one chef from the other. The way of cutting, cooking, temperature and such,” she replies. After being on the show, Mosly was
offered a very special job at Al Jadayel Catering Co. that is responsible for catering to airline flights. She now holds the executive chef position there. Mosly had worked at Leylaty before that and says her current job is very different. She continues, “I do catering for private jets. It’s a different experience; you aren’t cooking banquets or cooking at restaurants. Airline cooking is different since you prepare about 70 to 80 percent and the rest is continued on the plane. It’s a bit
challenging because you need to keep the appropriate temperature.” The toque (chef hat) however, comes off once she is back home. She explains, “I don’t really cook at home, sometimes I cook for my family. But I cook at work for 9 hours, so I really don’t have time to go back and do it again at home.” Finally, we expect to see a lot more of Mosly since she has taken a liking to media. She proudly exclaims, “This is the time for chefs to rise!” monamosly
Anas Mubarak Al Salim
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Chef Anas Mubarak Al Salim won the 2014/2015 Saudi Excellence for Tourism Award for Best Young Chef; a prestigious award that is only bestowed upon the crème de la crème in the culinary field. Al Salim is also a demichef de partie at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh at Kingdom Center and he dedicates his win to the entire culinary team there.
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The minute I realized how much I love cooking and how much I excelled at it, I started setting goals for myself. — Chef Anas Al Salim
For someone who was not at all interested in being a chef, Al Salim surprised himself and everyone around him. “My beginnings were not easy since Saudi society is still a bit resistant to the chef occupation. Surprisingly, before I started studying culinary arts, I was never into cooking, but I have come to discover that it is indeed my true calling.” He continues, “The minute I realized how much I love cooking and how much I excelled at it, I started setting goals for myself. My first goal is to learn all types of cuisines. The second is
to specialize in one of them and last but not least, I want to be one of the best chefs worldwide.” The competition was judged by Saudi and international industry experts. The panel had set specific plates to be prepared along with the judging criteria; these were taste, skills, cleanliness and presentation. Al Salim participated the year before and won second place; this year he was determined to come out on top and that is exactly what he did. Al Salim’s victory intensified his drive to become a worldrenowned chef. He says, “Winning
this title has given me a push to learn everything new and creative in this field and to work hard towards my goals.” This experience has taught him that he is capable of anything; he assures “Nothing is impossible, I can achieve anything I desire with handwork, perseverance and determination.” Al Salim vows to always continue pushing himself to prepare creative and delicious dishes. He believes that “thinking outside the box” is a must in order for him to leave his mark on the culinary world. a_444
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Surrounded by the aroma of delicious pies, Ayah Enani talks to us about her culinary journey. Enani started off as a chef at her own kids’ cooking club, moved on to become a TV contestant and presenter and is now the proud owner of Pie Paradise as well as a diligent student at Effat University.
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Ayah Enani
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where I taught kids from 6 to 12 year olds how to cook. It has been on for five years, even though I stopped recently.”
It all started from a young age after her mom sent her to a cooking club. “I made fettuccini for my family after returning and they all loved it. Their reactions encouraged and inspired me to continue in the culinary field.” She continues, “In high school, I created My Little Cook club
Enani taught both children and adults, but enjoys teaching the former more. “Children are very punctual, they come on time and leave on time. They are very energetic when they come, they actually want to cook and learn; they are truly passionate and talented.” In 2011, Enani had her first TV break as a contestant on the Fatafeat show, Star Chef. She won the show and moved on
to become a host of not one show but two. “One was The Little Cook, based on my real life club. It was a huge success. I would have five kids around and we would all cook and have fun. Then there was the Fatafeat Magazine, a morning show about cooking, culinary updates, health, fitness and so on. It was a whole magazine summarized in a show,” she says. She is no longer with Fatafeat. However, she freelances and does live cooking shows, something she truly enjoys, as she loves interacting with the audience. She also
writes up Ramadan booklets for stores and their products. Enani is now a student at Effat studying entrepreneurship alongside owning her business Pie Paradise. “I am planning to take Pie Paradise to the next level after establishing a database of customers. I’ll start my own shop because up until now it is Instagram based. I don’t want to rush through it though. It has to happen with ease.” This pie master will knead herself a bright future. ayahenani / pie.paradise
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Yousef Khumayes
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Ever since a young age, Khumayes seemed to know exactly what his passion was and pursued it every way possible. As a child he started experimenting at his home kitchen, but at the age of 12 he took it even further by working at Bullwinkle’s Jeddah during the summer.
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Fast forward years later, Khumayes is a contestant on the fan favorite Top Chef Middle East show, the second place winner on the first season. Khumayes recounts his experience, “It was a pleasure being on such a global program. I met some great chefs whom I am still friends with and worked with after the show. I also learnt a lot about my creativity and myself. I didn’t expect to win seven out of the 13 episodes and my dishes to be added to worldwide establishments.” This definitely gave him a boost to pursue his dream in the culinary world. Khumayes’s TV adventure was only starting. He then went on to host the Saudi Chefs show on OSN Ya Hala and followed that by becoming a host on Dr. Chef. Commenting on his Dr. Chef journey, he
says, “I am so happy that I was part of this great program that is trying to help people change their lifestyle. It was hard at the start being in a kitchen that’s not mine talking to invisible people (the camera), but once I got into it I really loved it and felt I was helping people make their cooking healthier.” Being a healthy chef does not mean he doesn’t like indulging in some comfort food himself. “I really have a soft spot for ice cream and cookies, I like sweet stuff as my comfort food,” he confesses. The chef updated us on everything new going on with him right now. “I opened a pizzeria in Europe now and I am planning something big in Abu Dhabi very soon.” He also hopes to open something in Jeddah really soon.
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Anyone can make banoffee pie. It’s simple. But the difference with mine is the balance of ingredients, the technique and the taste. When customers have tried a slice, they often call back to order a full pie. — Chef Yousef Khumayes
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A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Soulful Art with
SaraAbdu We speak about the monsters and oddball creatures that Sara Abdu creates. By Sahrish Ali
Adventures in Art Exploration
Growing up watching Tim Burton’s works and such had a pivotal effect on how Abdu creates art now. As with the beginning of all things, there are a lot of trials. After experimenting different styles, she eventually started shaping her identity as an artist at the age of 16.
On Creativity and Art
Her creativity originates from personal experiences, a memory or ideas that illustrate certain situations. Abdu begins her creative process by organizing her thoughts, refining the idea then putting it in the form of a quote. Then she spends some time with that and sketches out the idea until she manifests it on canvas. It’s important to create something honest with which people can relate. It shows the many languages an artwork can speak. Departure, solitude, love, fear, the meaning of existence, God’s creation and music are all sources of my inspiration.
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Most of my artwork includes writing as well. I have always wanted to find a balance between words and illustration, and my work focuses on their cohesive existence. — Sara Abdu
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On Inspiration
How would you define your art?
What I do can be classified as pop surrealism art. It has a dark childish sense I am kind of stuck in between. Most if not all of my artworks have white backgrounds so my main focus is intensified on my characters and what I want to deliver through them. There is a concept I have been trying to identify in my work
When it comes to executing, I am very critical about my work and I think the rest of my life will be an attempt to create the best I can. If my work can inspire others, if it can really touch them and open a true conversation with their soul, then there’s nothing else I need. — Sara Abdu
for years and it’s ‘beauty of ugliness.’ The word ‘ugly’ has always bothered me, where things are labeled and classified according to their appearance.
When did you start exhibiting your work?
I first exhibited my work at the Saudi Art Center at the age of 14. That was a time when I was still learning new techniques and developing my identity. After Athr Gallery approached me, I exhibited at many other places including Dubai Art Fair, Abu Dhabi Art Fair and START Art Fair in London. My very first solo show, “The Intangible Bonds In Our Existence,” was held at Athr last year.
Art in Pieces
While speaking about her art pieces, Abdu elaborates how every piece was a different experience. That is the most enjoyable part: creating something that sets you in a unique state of mind. Sara.Abdu.Art citizen_saraabdu
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A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T
Jahanamiya
Founder and editor in chief of a unique online platform for Saudi women, Ahd Niazy, gives us some perspective in this heart to heart. By Sahrish Ali
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“There were two things that happened around the same time that led to the creation of Jahanamiya. The first was that I was taking a class on Orientalism, which is the way the west has historically represented the Middle East and Asia in a manner that is stereotypical. I began thinking a lot about identity, representation, and particularly selfrepresentation. The second was that I came upon a website that claimed
The Name: Jahanamiya
Niazy’s mentor, Majed Munshi, was actually the one who suggested “Jahanamiya.” “At the time, I had never heard the name before, but it immediately gripped me. I liked the way it sounded. And once I learned which plant it was, I knew it was the right name.”
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The Backstory
to empower Iraqi women by telling their stories. At first, I was excited by such a feminist concept, but as I started reading, I realized something was wrong. I looked into its background and found that the site was founded by a group of western women who were telling the stories of Iraqi women in order to empower them. To me, there’s nothing empowering about someone else telling your story.”
What makes Jahanamiya different? Jahanamiya is unique because it uses storytelling to achieve two things:
• To learn more about Saudi culture – which is very complicated – through the eyes of the women experiencing it. And in turn, to celebrate our diversity.
Jahanamiya is the Arabic name of the Bougainvillea, which grows locally. The plant has bright fuchsia flowers, and it thrives despite the Saudi heat. It takes care of itself, adds beauty and color to our often-bare streets, and most importantly – no two of its flowers are the same. Much like Saudi women.
• To shatter western stereotypes of oppressed, burka-clad Saudi women who barely breathe without the permission of a man. To focus on the experiences that Saudi women want to talk about, instead of those that others want to talk about for them.
Goals for the Future of Jahanamiya
I hope there is a larger range of voices presented from all over the Kingdom in each of our future issues. I hope Jahanamiya becomes a literary archive of the experiences of Saudi women, narrated by the women themselves. Web: jahanamiya.com Jahanamiya
On Challenges
The magazine started out as just me working on the project, as well as juggling my course load – I’m a full time student at Emory University. This involved sending a lot of emails to potential contributors (writers and artists) between classes, and quickly learning the value of follow-up emails. Through all the networking I did to find contributors, I met many inspirational Saudis. This is what I have been most grateful for throughout this process – all the people who encouraged me to pursue Jahanamiya, to ensure it reached its full potential.
Themes
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STYLE & SHOPPING
THE JEWELERS Although we have plenty of noteworthy jewelry designers in Jeddah, we caught up with just a few to get their inside stories. By Anousha Vakani
SABAH JEWELRY
Where can we find your collections? My collections are found at my shop in the Red Sea Mall in Jeddah and we are currently working on opening a new branch in Jeddah Mall. Who’s your icon/favorite jewelry brand? I love the work of most of the famous jewelry designers but as for the old houses I love the designs of Van Cleef & Arples and Cartier. In more recent designs I love the work of Cathy Waterman, Gurhan and Marco Bicego who plays with gemstones and pearls in an elegant way.
What’s your brand and how would you describe your designs? My brand name is Sabah Jewelry. I have a great passion for gemstones, so I work mostly with them. I buy mainly from the International Gem and Jewelry Show, which is usually held in different states of the US. I try to attend the largest show possible with the largest number of exhibitors from of all over the world so I can have a rich collection of beautiful and rare gemstones. 48 DESTINATION JEDDAH OCTOBER 2015
Favorite stone? My favorite gemstone is diamond, which is also my birthstone. But like most Saudi women, I love ruby. I also adore Labradorite stone – it enchants me. Location: Red Sea Mall, Gate 2 sabah_jewelry
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Name: Sabah Maqolah Title: Jewelry Designer
LILLIAN ISMAIL
My pieces make the buyer and the owner proud of where they come from, or at least appreciate culture and tradition. What are you working on right now? My team and I want to expand Jadela within the country and around the Gulf. I will be focusing on my last two years of college which will be very tough and challenging as I get closer to graduation. We hope to produce a new collection in 2016. Finally, a small surprise for our customers: we are happy to bring back our coin pieces in the near future!
Name: Lillian Ismail Title: Brand Owner/Designer
Where can we find your collections? The full women’s collection from Jadela is available at AlNadera Jewelry in Tahlia.
To support Saudi entrepreneurs and websites, I am currently selling my pieces through Stylana.com and soon Artistia. com. As for the men’s pieces, they can be found at Lomar. One essential piece of jewelry you can't leave the house without? One piece that I can’t leave the house without is a diamond ring I received as a gift from my father in my early teenage years. It is a sentimental and valuable piece, and wearing it has become a habit. I love seeing a diamond sparkle on my hand everyday. Email: info@lillianismail.com Web: lillianismail.com lillianismail
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What’s your brand and how would you describe your designs? Lillian Ismail is the brand name I started as my graduation project in Dar AlFikr when I was a senior in high school. Through my designs, I try “to bring the past to present in a reflection of a jewel.” In other words, my designs are all inspired by traditional jewelry with a modern twist to them.
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What’s your brand and how would you describe your designs? My brand is TasneemEshki. My designs are inspired by prayer beads so each piece holds 33 or 99 beads. My pieces can be used for spiritual meditation or simply enjoyed for their artistic design. Where can we find your collections? You can find and purchase my pieces at Etre department store in Red Sea Mall, and view them on my Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest accounts.
Name: Tasneem Eshki Title: Brand Owner/Designer
What are you working on right now? What’s the inspiration for your upcoming collection? I am currently working on Hajj/Summer collection. Nature, people, conversations, relationships and ideas always inspire my designs.
Upcoming trend you’re excited about? I am excited about the autumn color trend this year, some of which include shades of pink for emotions, shades of red for humanity and shades of blue for dreams. Who’s your icon/favorite jewelry brand? I love jewelry that holds meanings and pieces that are inspired by cultures or by art like Frey Wille. Email: info@tasneemeshki.com tasneemeshki
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TASNEEM ESHKI
YATAGHAN JEWELLERY
How would you describe your designs? My designs are traditionally classic and timeless, yet they are modern and wearable wrapped in a contemporary artistic aesthetic. Tell us more about your collections. We create pieces mainly customized to truly reflect the spirit and the unique taste and individuality of a person. My first collection was the Allah collection as I believe everything should start with faith. The second collection is “Isme,” which is a play
CHARMALEENA JEWELLERY How would you describe your designs? Charmaleena always pushes boundaries and aims to fascinate even more. Our collections celebrate the joy of love, freedom, strength and growth through the journey of life.
on the words “is me” and also translates to “my name” in Arabic. The “Harfi” collection, which translates to “my letter,” consists of lighter, more affordable pieces. I am also working on collections that continue to reflect women’s strength and empowerment. Where can we find your collections? In our showroom at The Store. Instagram is our main platform and all orders are placed through email and Whatsapp. Email: s@yataghanjewellery.com Mob: +971-505050749 myyataghan
Name: Leena Mohamed EL Khereiji and Hala Mohamed El Khereiji Leena: Co-Owner and Designer Hala: Co-Owner and Business Developer
What are you working on now? I’m working on the next collection that I will launch in April 2016 at the same exhibition where I was awarded first place, the International Jewelry Salon Exhibition in Jeddah and Riyadh. 52 DESTINATION JEDDAH OCTOBER 2015
Who’s your icon/favorite jewelry brand? A few jewelry houses that are personal favorites include Degrisogono for their creative different pieces, Bogart classic and artistic Van Cleef & Arples and Cartier’s eternity. Where can we find your collections? You can view all our collections by visiting our Showroom located in Al Rawdah Street in El Khereiji Group Building, or on our website. Tel: +966-12-6121377 Email: info@charmaleena.com Web: charmaleena.com charmaleena
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Name: Sarah Abudawood Title: Owner and Designer
STYLE & SHOPPING
RUPERT SANDERSON Now in Rubaiyat
Rubaiyat hosted the Shoe Show event at their Department Store in Stars Avenue Mall. This very exclusive event showcased the largest and most exciting selections of designer shoes in KSA. The presence of the world acclaimed British designer Rupert Sanderson, who visited Saudi Arabia for the first time, added the 54 DESTINATION JEDDAH OCTOBER 2015
How is your experience in Saudi Arabia so far?
It is off to a great start. I have never been to Saudi and its perception of it being quite a closed society isn’t true. I have come to meet really wonderful women who are sophisticated and well traveled and well informed. The culture here is great, even the abaya looks properly different. There’s great energy here. Not to mention that I am loving the food.
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final touch of glamour to a delightful evening.
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Our exclusive one-on-one with the legendary shoe designer, Rupert Sanderson.
Do you have any specific rituals you do whenever you are working?
I like to be at home. I have a studio there, and I really like it. But I also like being around people who are inspiring. I like to be free of the concerns of everyday life. It’s very simple, as long as I have got some paper and pencils, maybe a nice view and a cup of tea.
What are your expectations for your collection here in Rubaiyat?
Rubaiyat Department Store is very sophisticated, definitely one of the best in the world. We are very honored to be here with some very famous brands, and to have our own space here is a very prominent marketing strategy. I want my designs to be widely understood and widely worn.
Rubaiyat Department Store is very sophisticated, definitely one of the best in the world.” - Rupert Sanderson
What inspires your work?
Everything inspires my designs. It’s a strange thing because I don’t aggressively seek out inspiration, it just comes. Sometimes I’ll have good days and some bad ones. It’s like there’s a hyperactive subconscious, it can come up with some crazy stuff. What also inspires me is being in Italy and working in the factory, just being around the process, the craft of it. The silhouette buildings can come from anywhere, a piece of jewelry or cutlery or even from a boat. Any elegant shape or form can trigger inspiration. DESTINATIONJEDDAH.COM 55
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BY NIGHT Ted Baker SR 780 Marni SR 1,570
Valentino SR 9,180
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Balenciaga SR 8,400
Simone Rocha SR 6,400
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Oscar De La Renta SR 1,190
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Tom Ford SR 4,250
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Gucci SR 1,360 Maria Black SR 400 Bella Freud SR 1,460
Rosantica SR 2,400
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M2malletier SR 4,800 MIH SR 1,090
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Iman Linjawi Law graduate from London but fashion addict at heart. Travels the world and gets inspiration from street markets to runways. Studied design and styling with London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martin.
Saint Laurent SR 6,500
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Email: iman.linjawi@gmail.com
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Have you Found Your Favorite
FACE CLEANSER? After reading this article, you’ll know what facial cleanser suits you best. By Zareen Muzaffar
Which one should I choose? The following brands are available at Wojooh, Debenhams and Sephora.
Clinique
Chanel
Clinique Comforting Cleanser is great for those with sensitive skin. This cleanser is without any fragrance and doesn’t irritate the skin as it’s very mild yet effective.
Givenchy
Clean It Tender Creamy Cleansing is formulated for normal to dry complexions. It removes residues of makeup quite effectively and leaves the skin feeling soft.
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Clarins
Clarins products don’t leave the skin feeling parched. The Gentle Foaming Cleanser is a milk cleanser that promotes clean, healthy-looking skin. It’s formulated with coconut and fatty acids to protect skin balance. The fragrance is also mild compared to some other brands.
Chanel’s Le Blanc Intense Brightening Foam Cleanser is part of a range that includes moisturizer, cream and serum. This range targets discoloration and apparently the pearl protein and licorice extracts make the skin feel hydrated.
Another great product for makeup removal by Clinique is the Take the Day off Cleansing Milk.
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Estee Lauder
Perfectly Clean cleanser by Estee Lauder is ideal for normal/combination skin. It’s really good for taking off stubborn makeup or just use it for facial cleansing in the morning or at night. SR 150
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What’s my skin type?
These cleansers are targeted towards certain facial issues such as acne prone skin or rosacea. These brands are available at Boots and Nahdi pharmacy.
Grab a tissue paper and give your face a quick swipe. A normal skin type has good circulation and there will not be any trace of sebum (or oil) on the tissue. An oily skin type will leave blots of facial oil on the tissue, particularly from the cheeks, nose and forehead. A dry skin type has a low level of sebum and does not maintain oil easily.
Bioderma Sebium Gel
Pharmacists highly recommend this line for all skin types although it’s really good for those with very oily skin. This gel is known to keep oily skin in check without triggering excess oil production via irritation. SR 108
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Uriage Hyseac Gentle Cleansing Gel is ideal for combination to oily skin. It cleanses while removing oiliness with light foaming action. SR 84
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Vichy 3 in 1
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Did you know? The skin loses about 30,000 to 40,000 dead skin cells from the surface almost every minute. DESTINATIONJEDDAH.COM 61
DINING AROUND TOWN
Must-Try! Zaika’s Mutton Bhuna Ghosht
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Motchi
We saw this account and had to put it on our list of places to try.
They opened not more than two months ago, and although they offer all sorts of sweets from cookies, cheesecake to cronuts, the Location: Aziz Mall first thing we’re ordering is Food Court the brownies. motchi_sa
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Can you resist this?! If you tried it, let us know what you think @destinationjed
Tucked Away:
Fairouz Restaurant By Mohammed Mirza
chairs in the entire place. There are not that many burgers to choose from, one of the best ones amongst them is the Big Mouth burger. The burger is juicy, the sauce in the burger compliments it fantastically
Sitting discreetly on the restaurant-ridden Um Al Qura Street, this place should definitely be on the list of one of Jeddah's best burger joints.
ambiance similar to 19th Century Burger, Juicy Burger, staying true to its name, predominantly features burgers on its menu.
Carrying a typical American earlymid 20th century
There is not much seating space inside, hardly around six
Park Hyatt’s Andalusia
This Just in!
Andalusia has added new theme nights. Barbeque Revolution everySaturday,Spanish Tapas every Monday and Seafood Fiesta every Friday from 6:30 p.m. until 12 a.m.
and the economical price at which it is priced will definitely make visitors come repeatedly. A place for those who consider value for money and taste more over a dine-in experience. Location: Um Al Qura St.
DJ Recommends Mosakhan Express Must try: Mosakhan sandwich and bites, and their delicious ouzi. If you’re feeling creative, try the mosakhan pizza. Oh, they deliver too.
Al Bohsali Opening Al Bohsali opened last month at Universal Plaza on Al Battarjee Street offering some of your favoriteArabicsweets.
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Location: Serafi Mega Mall Mob: +966-542205762 mosakhan.express
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A local icon, Leylaty group has delighted literally generations of diners. Hanisan Japanese Restaurant, the latest addition to the renowned group, brings a contemporary yet sophisticated dining experience to the heart of Jeddah. Hanisan offers a modern representation of the Japanese authentic “Izakaya” style where a good meal is shared with family and friends. The restaurant delivers innovation at every level through its signature dishes, cutting edge service, and modern design. Through their passion for combining flavors and textures, the professional kitchen team prepares your dishes with dedication using the finest and freshest ingredients and presents it with precision to deliver a feast for your eyes. From the wide selection 66 DESTINATION JEDDAH OCTOBER 2015
of starters to the Hanisan’s classic main courses, there is something for all taste buds and budgets. The exquisite dishes combine bold new recipes with traditional flavors while maintaining the essence of the conventional Japanese cuisine. Even though the menu is extensive, the service team are experts in generously explaining every order to the guests and ensuring that each course moves smoothly to the table. Representing the spirit of Japanese hospitality, whether it is for a corporate lunch or a longer Friday night ADVERTORIAL
dinner, Hanisan, will take you on a great voyage to Japan with its delightful inviting ambience and Japanese imported products. The table art is modern and minimalistic and will appeal to anyone who walks through its doors. The Hanisan philosophy is all about providing top notch Japanese food in an outstanding environment that will leave you feeling satisfied. Are you ready to indulge your senses with new dishes? Here are a few of our specialties and our new menu features much more!
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NEW MENU SPECIALTIES Yellowtail Jalapeño Sashimi 95 SR
Served as thin slices each bite is smooth with a citrus soy tang and a crunchy spicy kick.
Wagyu Beef Tacos 85 SR
Talk about finger food done right, this tender and juicy dish is truly a treat!
Rock Shrimps Tempura 80 SR
The hot crisp coating gives way to the tender shrimp. The sauce tastes creamy and also spicy to keep it light.
Crispy Rice Salmon 58 SR
These scrumptious little bites are where deep fried goodness meets delicate elegance.
Marinated Baby Chicken 85 SR
Preferably served with a bowl of rice or veggies of your choice, the chicken is flavorful and marinated to perfection!
Hanisan’s Selection of Sushi Rolls 65 SR
This is the traditional way to start an “Izakaya meal”. From classic ingredients including tuna, shrimp, and crab, to more intense flavors such as Philadelphia and California.
Spicy Crab Salad 120 SR
Mild and spicy, soft and crispy, light and filling! Hanisanʼs Chef began his culinary journey in 1987 and has practiced working with his edible art in many International venues ever since then. After moving to the Middle-East, Chef Weni gained experience at some of Dubaiʼs top restaurants, including the Nobu family in 2010, Zuma in 2012, and finally Akiko, where the restaurant has won the 2014 Bahrain awards as the best Japanese restaurant by Time Out Magazine Bahrain. Today, he brings these years of rich culinary experiences to you at Hanisan Japanese Restaurant, Jeddah.
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Quirinale An Italian Gem in Jeddah Nestled in the elegant Le Chateau mall, Quirinale is the emblem of sophistication and authentic Italian taste.
With its chic setting and delectable meals, Quirinale embodies richness and originality. The restaurant derives its name from the luxurious palace that stands on the tallest hill in Italy and its dĂŠcor and food definitely reflect the splendor. STAFFPHOTO/MOHAMEDFAWZY
The two-story restaurant is filled with decorations coming directly from Italy. To reach the second floor, guests can use the beautifully executed spiral stairs or take the elevator that is embedded in a brick wall imitating Italy’s own old corners.
Several more seating arrangements are on the top floor, some even overlook Le Chateau. There is also a private dining room that can be used for any occasion and hosts up to 12 guests.
Fettuccine Mare e Monti
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Quirinale is bound to blow everyone’s minds away with fresh Italian dishes prepared by their Italian chef. Guests can even watch their meals being prepared through the open kitchen area and pizzas are baked in the traditional brick oven right in front of guests.
Famous for its pizzas and pasta, Quirinale has a wide range of pizzas such as the Vegetariana, which is the perfect pizza for veggie lovers as it is topped with homemade tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers and basil.
A collection of exquisite pasta is available, one of which is the Fettuccine Mare e Monti, fettuccine with mixed seafood and mushrooms immersed in Quirinale’s own pink sauce. The restaurant adds a unique twist to its ravioli that is submerged in spinach and parmesan sauce. The scrumptious seafood that arrives from Italy and is always fresh is highly recommended. The Gamberoni is a must try; the grilled prawns marinated in oil and lemon, topped with caramelized tomato will leave visitors in awe of the taste. Some of Quirinale’s other specialties include the Scamorza, sizzling melted cheese topped with smoked beef bacon and the Ensalada Quirinale, seasoned salmon salad with green apples and avocado. The Risotto all’Aragosta, risotto with pink sauce and lobster, is a treat for the taste buds.
Succulent mixed grill.
It's Time for Tiramisu! The ingredients are blended so well together to result in this perfect little cup of goodness.
The service in Quirinale is impeccable, starting from waiters who are always helpful and cheerful to chefs who are immaculate and work hard to perfect the dishes. Location: Le Chateau Mall, Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2611047 Web: quirinalejeddah.com quirinalejeddah Scamorza
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LUSIN Authentically Armenian.
Lusin has, since 2011, served culture and history on a spoon. The first and most favored dining address for authentic Armenian cuisine, Lusin is a marvelous feat of oriental culinary excellence. The journey begins the moment your eyes fall upon the restaurant’s front façade and its interiors. Made entirely from naturally rose tinted Tufo, a type of volcanic stone unique to Armenian architecture, the walls envelope you with a sense of warmth. Brought in directly from its mother country, the stones are given a further touch of history with delicate engravings of Armenian poetry. In developing an authentic yet refined collection of Armenian classics, Lusin partnered with renowned Chef Anahid Doniguian. Regionally and internationally recognized as one of the foremost authorities in Middle Eastern cuisine, the New York trained chef penned over 13 award winning cookbooks. Being of Armenian descent herself, Chef Anahid went to revive traditional recipes with a sophisticated Lusin twist.
The Lusin Salad
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Armenian cuisine is far more complex than meat skewers and lamb chops. As Lusin reintroduces the culture, they offer what is called the Lusin Salad—an in house creation consisting of eggplant with cheese and pesto sauce.
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For those seeking a truly traditional vegetarian treat, one cannot go wrong with the Armenian Itch— bulgur, cracked wheat salad dressed with tomato sauce and parsley. This is a household staple in Armenia served as an afternoon palate cleanser for children coming home from school and as the family waits for grandma or mother to serve dinner. We were pleasantly delighted to learn from Chef Kasem that the stone oven installed in the kitchen served an integral purpose their culinary creations. One might notice that the Lusin dishes have a subtle smoky aroma and flavor, which apparently comes from the wood burn within the oven.
A must try is the Manti, an oven baked Armenian dish of traditional dough wrapping small balls of meat. The result is a tasty pot that does a graceful dance with the tomato sauce and yogurt. Each bite has a textured crispness brought about by the dough that lingers in your mind long after the dish is gone.
Eggplant rolls
You will never go wrong with any of the succulent grill offerings at Lusin. The restaurant prides itself in getting only the finest meat and produce in Riyadh. For those who prefer to veer away from meaty options need not fret; the Soborak (made from layers of pastry stuffed with cheese) alone, can make for a fine argument of how well balanced the menu is to accommodate less carnivorous guest. There is also the authentically made Pilaf as well as Mixed Dolma to keep you satisfied.
Complete your Armenian dining experience with their artisan crafted desserts. Refresh your taste buds with Ice Cream Lusin - rose ice cream wrapped with cotton candy or their homemade Armenian delight with cream.
Cherry Kebab
Overall, Lusin is a town favorite for good reason. In a city where the word “authentic� is thrown around too often in the dining scene, Lusin sets itself apart by matter of show rather than tell. Location: Teatro mall, Tahlia St. Tel: 920002690 Web: lusinrestaurant.com
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RUNNING AFTER A GOOD HOT DOG?
A run down of Jeddah's best hot dogs. 19TH CENTURY Price: SR 21 Value for money 8/10 Taste 8.5/10 Overall 8.5/10
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Century Hot Dog
It’s grilled, crunchy and is served on a freshly baked bun, with toppings like Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and white onion. It is sealed off with the special century sauce. It has just the right amount of toppings. Only fresh, simple, highquality ingredients are used and the hot dog is simply outstanding.
FUDDRUCKERS Price: SR 41 Value for money 8/10 Taste 6/10 Overall 7/10
Jumbo Chili Cheese Hot Dog
It's a beef hot dog topped with chili cheese sauce. The bakery hot dog buns are standard, and there is nothing particularly remarkable about them. On the other hand, the toppings are simple and delicious. All in all, I’ve had better.
Shack-Cago Hot Dog
Greasy but tasty, this Chicago style hot dog is one of the best in my opinion. The many toppings include relish, onions, pickles, tomatoes and mustard. It should come as no surprise that Shake Shack serves great hot dogs, given that they started off as a humble hot dog cart in the United States.
SHAKE SHACK Price: SR 25 Value for money 8/10 Taste 7/10 Overall 7.5/10
Hot Waves Hot Dog
Simple but flavorful, this hot dog is topped with cheese, mustard and chopped raw onion; not too many ingredients but they work together well. The beef hot dog is thoroughly grilled, making the outer layer crunchy, which makes it even better and the sesame seed covered buns are soft and spongy. It had a pleasing homemade taste to it.
HOT WAVES Price: SR 17 Value for money 8.5/10 Taste 8/10 Overall 8/10
The Author: Mohammed Ismail Harasani, Food Critic Email: Jeddahfoodie@ hotmail.com Jeddahfoodie
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Traditional vs International Which came first?
ORIGIN: Theory: The churro was created by Spanish shepherds to substitute for fresh baked goods.
CHURROS
are usually sweet, but in Uruguay for example, they have savory ones filled with melted cheese.
CHURROS VS TURUMBA
So who came first - the Spanish or the Ottomans?
TURUMBA
(Known as Balah Al Sham)
ORIGIN: Ottoman Empire DIFFERENCE: - Turumba is dipped in sugar syrup.
DIM SUM (DUMPLINGS) literally translates to "touch the heart"
MANTU VS DIM SUM MANTU
ORIGIN: Afghanistan DIFFERENCES: -Can be served with yogurt. -Stuffed with minced beef. - Spices used.
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ORIGIN: Although there are many myths regarding the origins of dim sum, the most popular story is that many centuries ago, chefs of the Royal Court created dim sums to "touch the heart" of Chinese emperors.
We know for a fact Saleeg came first. If you can prove us wrong, you get a dish of Saleeg RISOTTO from us! ORIGIN: Italy Risotto can be cooked in a variety of flavors including pesto, zucchini, salmon and chicken.
SALEEG
SALEEG VS RISOTTO
DIFFERENCE: - The rice is cooked with milk. - Saleeg is only cooked with either chicken or meat and is served with duggus, a sauce/salad made of lemon, parsley, tomato, salt and pepper.
DIFFERENCES: - You need Wonton wrappers for dim sum. - Served with soy sauce. - Stuffed with beef/ chicken/seafood.
DID YOU KNOW? Never wash the rice when cooking risotto because the starch makes the rice creamy.
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CRÊPE
ORIGIN: France The word crêpe is French for pancake. DIFFERENCE: The traditional French recipe for crêpe does not include yeast.
LAHOOH VS CRÊPE
To the French, it's fancy. To us, it's our grandma's simple treat. Hah!
LAHOOH
ORIGIN: Somalia and Yemen DIFFERENCE: Lahooh is cooked with yeast.
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ORIGIN: Levant DIFFERENCE: Mana'eesh doesn't have a base. The base is the topping. Mostly all pizzas have tomato sauce as the base.
PIZZA VS MANA'EESH
PIZZA
According to Reem ORIGIN: Italy (our Lebanese art director), mana'eesh The word pizza was first was created in documented in 997 AD villages since the dawn of dough. in Gaeta, Italy. If you can prove her Until around 1830, wrong, we'll publish pizza was sold from a photo of her with a open-air stands. pizza on her head! 76 DESTINATION JEDDAH OCTOBER 2015
SHISHBARAK
So, do we all agree that the traditional versions win? Yeah? Ok.
TORTELLINI
SHISHBARAK VS TORTELLINI
ORIGIN: Italy Alternative Name: Belly Button
MYTH OR REALITY? Lucrezia Borgia (daughter of Pope Alexander VI) spent the night at an inn in a small town in Modena. The innkeeper was captivated by her beauty so he peeked through her room keyhole and her navel inspired him to create the tortellini.
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GODIVA SABLÉS
A Journey of the Senses A collection inspired by travel and adventure, the exquisite sablés fine butter biscuit collection will take you on a journey to remember.
Take your taste buds on an expedition to savor, with Godiva’s travel-inspired sablés butter biscuit collection. Born out of Chef Chocolatier, Jean Apostolou’s adventures, the collection boasts four beautiful biscuit flavors, each reminiscent of the provenance that inspired its creation.
Journey to Africa with the Ultimate Chocolate biscuit, Oceana with the Macadamia Ginger, Europe with Almond Speculoos and the United States with the fabulous Pecan Chocolate Chip biscuit. Delicate in appearance but strong in flavor, the
sablés biscuits strike the perfect balance between wonderfully sophisticated and wickedly indulgent. Featuring a smothering of premium Belgian chocolate, the irresistible pieces have an indulgent, crunchy texture that will delight with every bite.
GODIVA’S EXQUISITE NEW COLLECTION INCLUDES: Macadamia Ginger
Let the exciting combination of spicy ginger and crunchy macadamia nuts transport you to chocolate softens the lively flavors locked within.
Almond Speculoos Pecan Chocolate Chip
Ultimate Chocolate
An ode to Americana, these caramelized pecan nuts and chunky cocoa chips are dipped in smooth Belgian milk chocolate.
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Crushed almonds add a pleasing crunch to this spiced Speculoos biscuit. Dipped in dark Belgian chocolate, this piece captures the sweet, familiar flavors of Europe. Godiva sablés are now available in Godiva stores. GodivaArabia Godiva_Arabia
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PIERREHERMÉ AT THE SUMMIT OF HIS ART
A collection of treats created by Pierre Hermé around one of his most signature flavor combinations – Satine, a trio of cream cheese, orange and passion fruit – an experience not to be missed with the taste of a macaron, cake and a chocolate bonbon.
Satine Family
A pastry chef like no other, Pierre Hermé began his career at the age of 14. Curious, eager to learn and extremely passionate, it was not long until he began to dream about creating his own unique universe of pastry – a dream that came true in 1997.
Pierre Hermé Paris was born, an inimitable luxury pastry brand. Almost 20 years later, it has now become an internationally renowned Maison de Patisserie – famous for innovation, creativity and attention to detail. A partner of the Ritz-Carlton and Raffles Hotel groups, partner with Dior and a member of the prestigious Comité Colbert Association, Pierre Hermé Paris is true taste luxury.
In matters of taste, there can be no disputes. — Pierre Hermé
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Pierre Hermé’s boutique in Jeddah
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DON’T BE A VICTIM of Food Poisoning How to avoid food poisoning both at home and when eating out. By Massa Bitar
A few months ago, more than 2,000 restaurants in Jeddah were shut down due to unsanitary food practices and an ascending number of food-poisoning cases.
personal hygiene in staff, pests, cleaning cloths and cleaning chemicals).
• Wash and disinfect all utensils and surfaces before and after food preparation.
In fact, food in most of these restaurants was contaminated with more than 11 types of harmful bacteria.
• Make sure that the
Bacteria multiply faster in hot and humid weathers, which create the perfect breeding grounds for bacteria to grow in food.
• Throw the food if
food doesn’t stay at room temperature for more than two hours. it stays for more than four hours at room temperature.
If this food ends up in our systems, food poisoning is an unavoidable consequence. Symptoms of Food Poisoning Symptoms can start at any point between a few hours to several weeks later. Most common symptoms are: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, lack of energy, lack of appetite, fever, aching muscles and chills. Symptoms are stronger in children, elderly, pregnant women and people with immunodeficiency. 82 DESTINATION JEDDAH OCTOBER 2015
• Wash your hands very well before touching any food product.
• When you buy food
Prevention
Follow these tips when handling food at home:
• Keep it away
from all sorts of contaminants (raw meats or eggs, dirty surfaces, unwashed hands, dirty equipment, poor
at the supermarket, take it home as quickly as possible.
• Do not leave hot
food to cool at room-temperature, wait till no more steam is rising and cool it rapidly by dipping the container in ice water bath.
• Do not over pack your refrigerator.
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What to Avoid When Eating Out When in doubt, avoid it. After all, it’s not worth the risk.
Raw or undercooked: meat, poultry, eggs, fish or shellfish or any foods containing them.
Avoid water if it’s not straight from a sealed bottle.
(Beware of ice cubes- ice machines can be loaded with bacteria).
Raw or unpasteurized milk, cheese, fruit or vegetable juices.
How do you know if a restaurant follows proper food safety practices?
1 Check bathrooms. They are a good indicator for the overall cleanliness of a place.
Soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk such as feta, Brie, Camembert, and Mexican-style.
2
3
Scan the employees. Clean uniform, hair pulled back, clean fingernails, no uncovered cuts, no sign of sickness- coughing or runny nose, have Baladiah cards.
Check if the restaurant holds any food safety certification..
Massa Bitar, MSc. RD. Registered Clinical Dietitian and Food Safety Expert MSc in Nutrition from King's College London Massa's nutriclub Massa.nutriclub
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Myth
Doing crunches, sit-ups, and planks will slim my Muscles and fat are two waist and show different things in your body. my packs. One doesn’t turn to the other.
Truth
Our focus is to turn the light on these hard-held beliefs on fitness, training, and health and to shed away the misconceptions that, despite the wealth of knowledge in the wellness industry, still exist today. By Mirvat Ammouri
Doing exercises like crunches or resistance training using weights strengthens the muscles making them look strong and toned. For the muscles to show however, you need to shed off the layers of fat under the skin that hide them away. And to do that, a good high intensity cardio regimen must be a part of your overall workout routine.
Conclusion
Having washboard abs that your friends would envy is more than just abs exercises.
In addition to a healthy nutritious diet, exercises focusing on fat burning are essential.
Recommendation • Eat clean: Healthy fats, well-sourced proteins and complex organic carbs.
• Have a well-rounded weight training/ resistance training program targeting all muscles.
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• 2-3 times per week of high intensity cardio (30 minutes is enough). Get your heart really pumping and break a real sweat.
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SPIRITUALITY
PAY IT
FORWARD Pay it Forward is a movement based on repaying good deeds forward to others rather than the original benefactor. By Rakan Tarabzoni
Islam, like many other civilizations, realized this from the very beginning and made sure of its implementation. Hence, giving to charity is one of the main five pillars of the religion, making Zakat obligatory for all Muslims.
Don’t Just Give Out Your Old Clothes
Try setting a fixed number of items you have and always maintain that number. For example, if you
have 15 pairs of shoes, make sure they remain 15, so if you buy a new one, you must give one out to charity. The point is to have a fixed number and not go over it.
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Here are some It's Not Always ideas to get About the Money Time is more valuable you started: than materials, so
taking time out and donating one hour a month is also considered a great act of giving. Some ideas off the top of my head would be to volunteer at a children's hospital, or go out and visit the poorest parts of your town and help distribute food and clothes with one of the community charities. Or volunteer with the local high schools and teach some skills or career planning trainings to kids who would benefit from such practices.
Set Aside a Certain Amount for Helping Others In Islam, we are asked to give out 2.5 percent as Zakat, so why not make it a habit to give out 2.5 percent of any income you make. Personally, I adapted the idea, and made a monthly habit.
In all cases, the act of giving is an enriching experience all by itself. So make it a habit, add one more reminder into your smartphone to give back to the community. One final note, always remember Prophet Mohammed’s saying: "The wealth of a man never diminishes by giving to the needy."
Family Comes First You will be surprised to know that often your relatives, close or distant, qualify for the help. And if that is the case, they come foremost.
What to do With the Extra Food?
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How to Deal with
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Sometimes we face stubborn challenges that hold us back from our dreams. They can come in the form of loss: whether a loss of health, wealth, loved ones, or loved things. These mentally hold us back from fulfilling the vision we have for our life.
WE ARE TOLD IN THE QUR’AN: “And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient.” [Qur’an: Chapter 2, Verse 155].
So the question is, how can we overcome the losses, challenges and disappointments while carrying on with our lives and maintaining a strong connection with Allah? First, it helps to remember that loss is a natural part of life, because everything is transient and temporary. Although we can experience great sadness, we can also experience great joy.
ALLAH TELLS US ONCE AGAIN IN SURAT AL NAJM: “And that to your Lord is the finality. And that
it is He who makes [one] laugh and weep. And that it is He who causes death and gives life.” [Qur’an: Chapter 53, Verses 42-44]
Our health, wealth, and loved ones are all blessings and gifts that belong to Allah, which He lends us for some time. We know that for the believer, being tested or being blessed is an opportunity for patience and gratitude: “How wonderful is the case of a believer; there is good for him in everything and
this applies only to a believer. If prosperity attends him, he expresses gratitude to Allah and that is good for him; andif adversity befalls him, he endures it patiently and that is better for him.” We are also told about loss, the greatest loss, being a loss of Allah’s pleasure and happiness both now and in the Hereafter in Surat Al Asr: “By time, indeed, mankind is in loss. Except for those who have believed and done righteous
deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.” [Qur’an: Chapter 103, Verses 1-3]
THE KEYS TO COPE WITH LOSS 1. Belief in Allah 2. Doing Good 3. Enjoining each 3. other to truth 4. Enjoining each 4. other to patience
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T R AV E L T R E N D S
TRAVEL NEWS Explore Nature With Raffles Praslin “Ranger for a Day”
‘‘Ranger for a Day’’ and ‘‘Junior Ranger for a Day’’ is a special experience only found at Seychelles with Raffles Praslin. Partnering with Seychelles National Parks Authority, the program provides budding conservationists with ‘behind the scenes’ access to inaccessible areas on Curieuse Island. This is fun activity helps raise awareness and conserve nature.
Explore the Omani Culture with Al Bustan Palace Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz-Carlton Hotel, invites guests to their “Flavors of Oman” excursion. The journey showcases the various attractions of Oman, taking
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guests from the historic souk in Nizwa and the heights of Jebel Al Akhdar, to the newly opened Six Senses Spa at Al Bustan Palace and more.
Mövenpick Al Khobar Revamps its Friday Family Brunch at The Blue The Blue restaurant of Mövenpick Hotel Al Khobar presents a more delightful weekend feast, as it revamped its Friday Family Brunch. The dining outlet will provide its guests with a variety of more delicious food choices as well as a cozier ambience and heaps of entertainment for children of allages. The hotel also welcomed its new Scottish executive chef, Alexander Peter Reilly.
Filmfest Hamburg Getaway
URT FRANKF FUN from SR 435 (Cost of airfare is excluded)
Have fun on this tour as you “Hop On Hop Off” tourist busses to explore the city of Frankfurt and visit the main tourist highlights during one day. Stay for three days and two nights and have some Frankfurt fun. Web: kanootravel.com
The Filmfest Hamburg descends into the city from Oct. 1 – 10. Combine this year’s international festival with the perfect Hamburg getaway at Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten. The hotel offers its historic charm along with 15 percent off the best available rate in a luxury suite including breakfast, plus a $28 spa voucher. Rates start from $289 per night.
New Road Links Saudi and Oman
The inauguration of a 680-kilometer long road linking Oman with Saudi Arabia is expected to be a milestone for both countries. The opening of the road, which is supposed to take place in October, will create investment opportunities and boost tourism and business between the two countries.
Running the Marathon
The Fairmont Empress on Vancouver Island, Canada, is an official partner with the GoodLife Fitness Marathon on Oct. 11 as the Royal Host Hotel. Participants can take advantage of the hotel’s two-night ‘Marathon’ package. It includes a $20 food and beverage credit per room plus a late checkout. The package is valid for bookings from Oct. 8 – 13.
Starwood Celebrates Opening of Sheraton Bucharest Hotel Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced its market entry in Romania with the opening of the Sheraton® Bucharest Hotel, which is located in one of the
most charming cities in central Europe. In partnership with SC Grand Plaza Hotel SA, the milestone debut builds upon the Sheraton first mover advantage in the region and expands the brand’s European portfolio to more than 60 hotels. DESTINATIONJEDDAH.COM 93
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SCOTLAND By Ahmed Gassas
Scotland is known for its rich culture and history. While Edinburgh is its capital city, Glasgow is its largest city. Edinburgh is known to be the world leading festival city. During the month of August, Edinburgh holds six of the major festivals throughout the year and marks this month as one of the busiest for the capital.
1,200 performers, the bands and groups came from different regions of the world. The performers came from the UK, India, Nepal, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Finland, China and Switzerland. The diversity in performances shown at the Tattoo make this festival one of the most enjoyable and truly unforgettable experiences.
Performances have been a sellout for the past 16 consecutive years with this year’s crowd being 8,800 visitors per evening. The Tattoo lasts around 90 minutes. Since 1952, performers have travelled to Edinburgh from 48 countries to take part in this parade. Web: edintattoo.co.uk
Military Tattoo
THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO In its 66th year, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo was held Aug. 5 – 27 in an open area located right in front of the Edinburgh Castle. The theme this year was ‘East Meets West’. With around 94 DESTINATION JEDDAH OCTOBER 2015
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Edinburgh, The Festival City and Glasgow, The European City of Culture
Charles Avery's Jadindagadendar tree
commissioned to artist Martin Creed and each 104 steps featured a different colored marble from all around the world. There were also temporary pieces such as Charles Avery’s Island Jadindagadendar tree, which is part of his lifelong project The Islanders that was displayed at the Waverly Train Station. Web: edinburghartfestival.com
EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
The Edinburgh International Festival was held Aug. 7 – 31 and featured a wide range of entertainment including opera, theater, dance and the best music from around the world. The EIF was first inaugurated in 1947 and is in its 68th successful year.
SOURCE PHOTO / IKO FREESE, DRAMA- BERLIN.DE
EDINBURGH ART FESTIVAL
The Edinburgh Art Festival is the youngest one of the Edinburgh summer festivals and the UK’s largest annual festival of visual art. This year marked its 12th year. This years’ commission program was titled The Improbable City and it brought together the work of seven artists, all of which offer an encounter with worlds or spaces at the limits of the probable. Platform: 2015 is the first in an annual exhibition dedicated to showcasing new talent at the heart of the festival. The vast majority of the festival was free to attend. There have been more than 30 galleries, museums and artistrun spaces set up around the city with over 100 artists. There were some permanent commissions for instance such as the Scotsman Steps that linked the Old and New Towns. The restoration project was
Mozart’s The Magic Flute was re-imagined and comically animated. It was sung in German with English subtitles. The stage was a white backdrop with a projector to give life of the characters and the scene. One of the highlights of The Magic Flute was the three-story spider. Web: eif.co.uk
Scotsman Steps
The Magic Flute
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Floating Heads Installation by Sophie Cave
Charlotte Square Gardens
EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL
The Edinburgh Book Festival is held for 17 days at Charlotte Square Gardens in central Edinburgh from Aug. 15 – 31. There are over 800 authors in 750 events for adults, teens and children. Old favorites, debut authors and international writers from all across the world are brought in to inspire and entertain.
KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is among the top three free-to-enter visitor attractions in Scotland and one of the most visited museums in the UK outside London as well as one of Europe’s great art collections. The museum featured pieces of French art, Dutch art, Scottish art and much more.
Web: glasgowmuseums.com
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EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE
Circus Hub
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe featured 50,459 performances of 3,314 shows from 49 countries in 313 venues across Edinburgh.
STAFF PHOTO / AHMED GASSAS • COURTESY PHOTO / 5. KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY & MUSEUM
Web: edbookfest.co.uk
The Fringe began in 1947 and is in its 68th year and features different acts such as theater, dance, circus, comedy, music, opera, cabaret, children’s shows, free shows, exhibitions, events and spoken words. According to Kath mainland, Chief Executive of The Fringe, the festival is “the largest, oldest, most well renowned festival in the world.” The festival is something for everyone and has something new for everyone to experience and enjoy. Many of today’s big names such as Mike Myers, Hugh Laurie, Miranda Hart and Rachel Weisz got their first break at the Fringe. A number of emerging talents such as Ricky Gervais, John Malkovich and Susan Sarandon have also decided to perform at the Fringe.
GLASGOW MUSIC CITY TOUR
The guided walking tour explores Glasgow’s music scene. Glasgow is officially designated as a UNESCO City of Music and even Time Magazine labeled it as “Europe’s Secret Capital of Music.” Some of the sites visited during this tour include the temporary installment of Barrowland Park with all the performers that performed at Barrowland names labeled across the pathway and the visit of King Tuts, the venue where some of the biggest names (such as Oasis), started their career. Web: glasgowmusiccitytours.com
The Album Pathway on Barrowland Park
Web: edfringe.com
THE GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART: GLASGOW STYLE CITY WALKING TOUR
STAFF PHOTO / AHMED GASSAS
The Glasgow Style City Walking Tour gives visitors an in-depth overview of the industrial city’s architectural language and the building that shaped Glasgow’s style as early as 1859 with St. Vincent Street Church.
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EXPLORE KSA
WEEKENDESCAPE ABHA By Elizabeth Davis
When the temperatures rise in the city, dwellers in the know flock to Asir Province for its cooler climate and mountain terrain—but a visit to this southern region isn’t just about the good weather. Located in the Sarawat Mountains, the largest range in the Arabian Peninsula, Asir boasts Saudi Arabia’s highest peak-Mount Souda, as well as a local culture rich in ancient traditions. Abha, the region’s capital city, sits 7,448 feet above sea level and its year-round mild climate and sunny days are to 98
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thank for the city’s abundance of open spaces, parks and outdoor cafes. Encased by rugged peaks, most famously Mount Souda, the city’s remote location has tempered rapid modernization, so besides a few shopping malls and a couple of western fast food spots, Abha remains authentic and unspoiled. Aplomb with pastoral charm, the region’s people and places are welcoming and relaxed which make it a perfect weekend destination.
Where to Stay
Abha Palace Hotel
The only five-star hotel in region, Abha Palace Hotel exudes old-world elegance and
hospitality. One of seven hotel properties owned and operated by the Syahya National Co. for Tourism, Abha Palace features 122 standard superior rooms and 14 luxury suites. The hotels rich tawny wood and marble interiors evoke classic elegance. Perfectly perched on the mountainside, the hotel overlooks Lake Saad, and offers both city and garden views from lobby’s terrace, restaurant as well as most rooms. An in-house tour company offers experienced local guides, which makes it easy to explore the area’s highlights. For convenience and luxury, a stay at Abha Palace takes the stress and guesswork out of exploring the area.
PHOTO/ ELIZABETH DAVIS
Exploring the heritage of ancient architecture, artisans and awe-inspiring landscape in Asir.
Must-See and Dos
Culture, Cable Cars and More
Soar over the city center and mountain gorges on one of Syahya’s four cable cars, which transport tourists to various points of interest around Abha. Taking an aerial tour of the city is particularly easy for Abha Palace Hotel’s guests since one of the cable car stations is located adjacent to the hotel, at the New Abha Resort.
Abha Palace-Interior
For the less adventurous, the gondola leaving from Abha Palace Hotel is the relaxed trip over downtown, stopping mid-way at Abu Khayal and then onto one of Syahya’s other properties, the Green Mountain Restaurant.
Al Habala and Al Souda Cable Car trips are a much different experience and not for the meek—however, they both deliver the most extraordinary experiences you can have in Asir. Known as the Hanging Village, Al Habala cable car station is located at the Syahya’s Al Habala resort and transports DESTINATIONJEDDAH.COM 99
visitors over a deep mountainside ravine, descending 600 meters to the cliff side abodes. Once inhabited by a local tribe, the cluster of clay and wood houses are indicative of the regions traditional architecture. Precariously positioned 400 meters above an imposing craggy crevasse, a walk among the ancient homes while listening to songbirds and the far-off Adan (call to prayer) is magical. Walking trails line the rocky cliffs dotted with relic buildings. High above the village, lying prostrate along the jagged rock face, a large rope dangles over the precipice. Long before the invention of the cable car, these cliff dwellers transported goods and people up and down the steep ledges. After wandering about, grab a fresh mango juice at the food kiosk and relax for bit at one of the shaded tables on the lower terrace area. It’s a great spot to see small troops of baboons tussling about under the trees. Spanning from the border of Jordan down through Yemen, the Sarawat Mountain range captures the imagination
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with its austere beauty and quiet expanse. Dedicate a full day to a trip to Mount Sooda and the cable car ride to Rijal Almaa. The road to the summit winds through some remarkable old villages, where children stop tourists to sell hand-woven head wreaths made of marigolds and sage. It’s best to start early in the day to enjoy the best weather and leisurely day of local culture. After a stomachknotting 7-kilometer descent from Al Sooda resort down the vast escarpment, visitors disembark at Rijal Almaa. In 2015 Rijal Almaa, a small
city about 45 kilometers west of Abha, was submitted as a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural site due to its wellpreserved clay-constructed palaces and homes. The primitive adobe-like buildings are made of layers of shale, stone and local clay and dot almost every town and enclave in Asir. Architecture here is incongruous at best, where timeworn mud homes are juxtaposed with modern cement and marble villas. HOW TO GET THERE Flights depart from Riyadh and Jeddah to Abha International Airport daily, which makes a sojourn to this southern gem easy and affordable.
HISTORIC SAUDI IMRU’ AL QAIS
The Poet-Prince He began composing poetry from his childhood days, an activity that was condemned by his father. In his poetry, he used language that was easy to understand. While the content of his poems have been criticized, the prose is widely praised. He is the author of one of the odes in the Muallaqat, a compilation of Arabic literature attributed to seven famous Arabian poets.
The inspiring story of Imru’ Al Qais. By Mohammed Mirza
Born in the 6th century A.D. in the Najd region, Imru’ Al Qais is considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of Arabic poetry.
His personal life was just as interesting
as his poems. He was sent in to exile by his father. While in exile he heard of his father's killing by the Asad tribe. He takes it on himself to avenge his father's death, which he managed to do after many years. Imru’ Al Qais has been a source of literary and national inspiration for Arabic intellectuals all the way to the 20th century.
Like many historic figures of ancient Arabia, due to a lack of a formal writing system and a heavy reliance on oral transmission of stories, the details of the life of Imru' Al Qais are hard to determine with certainty. But historians believe based on the content of his poems that he was born into royalty, in the house of the Kindah Kingdom's regent.
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MAISON SO Prince Sultan Bin Abdelaziz st. with intersection Al Kayal st Tel: +966-12-690 1598 Website: www.maisonso.com MINI BURGER Al Na’eem Dist Mob: +966-507579297 MUNCH BAKERY Arafat St. Tel: 920017070 PAPABUBBLES Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150808 NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Red Sea Mall/Stars Avenue/ Obhur Tel: +966-12-2346238
BHARAT Sari St. Tel: +966-12-2754606
MIZO Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6649883
AL MAHAWI Sari St. Tel: +966-12-2575739
PAUL Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-26671633
LASANI Mohamadia Dist. Tel: +966-12-6510162
OHAYO Al-Kayyal St. Tel: +966-12-6836789 SAKURA Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-12-6611000
AL NABULSI SWEETS Al Musaideyya Tel: 920001345
PINK CAMEL Tel: +966-12-6982175 Mob: +966-504456245
AL SAMADI SWEETS Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6642424
SWEET & SAVORY Sari St. Tel: 920001626
SHEZAN Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6621086
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BELLEVIEW 12 COMPOUND Rawda St. Tel: +966-12-6642636
CAR SERVICES AVIS Tel: +966-12-6677379
DIVONA COMPOUND Al Shatie Compound Tel: +966-12-6124484
BUDGET Tel: +966-12-6927070 CAREEM www.careem.com
ELITE 12 COMPOUND Near Jeddah Int’l Souk Tel: +966-12-6681111
DALEEL Tel: +966-12-6719219
ELITE COMPOUND Near Jeddah Int’l Souk Tel: +966-12-6610930
DISCOVERY Tel: +966-12-6714475 EASY TAXI www.easytaxi.com
HIBA COMPOUND Al-Hamraa Tel: +966-12-6650819
FERNAS Tel: +966-12-6718712
KINDI HOUSING Al Rabwah, North Jeddah Tel: +966-12-6910884
HERTZ Tel: +966-12-6040339
LOTUS COMPOUND Lotus 4: Al Naeem Dist. Tel: +966-12-6548808
KEY RENT A CAR Tel: +966-12-6856251 MEEZA PRIVATE CAR SERVICE Mob: +966-540544486 Tel: +966-12-6968666
M&M COMPOUND North Obhor Tel: +966-12-6562544
UBER Application: Uber.com/app support.jeddah@uber.com V. COOL Tel: +966-12-6396969
M.M AL-RUMAIH COMPOUND Al Shatee, Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6991231 MURA BUSTAN Tel: +966-12-6910041 NUEVA ANDALUCIA Al-Rawdah, Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6823434
COMPOUNDS AL ANDALUS LUXURY Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6695154 AL BASATEEN VILLAGE Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6944015 AL HAJRAYN VILLAGE Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6943464 AL SALAM COMPOUND Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6717121 ARABIAN HOMES Al Bawadi Dist. Tel: +966-12-6822201 www.arabian-homes.com AROMARY VILLAGE Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6940086
RAYTHEON COMPOUND Opp. Saudi German Hospital Tel: +966-12-6915380 www.raytheon.com SHAKER VILLAGE COMPOUND Al Hahdah, Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6991840
KINDERGARTENS ABC SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6988827 AMBASSADORS Tel: 8001249000 APPLE TREE MONTESSORI Tel: +966-12-6824350
BELLEVIEW EXECUTIVE Near Jeddah Preparatory Tel: +966-12-6547666
BUILDING BLOCKS Tel: +966-12-6611004 CREATIVE CHILDHOOD SUMMER SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6077224
ENCHANTED GARDEN Mob: +966-546916812 FASTRACKIDS KINDERGARTEN Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6616539 Facebook: Ftkksa FRIENDS ZONE Mob: +966-558887240 JACK N JILL Mob: +966-507369963 JEDDAH PRE-SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6542354 KIDS CAMPUS Mob: +966-596080131 MAMA ET MOI Mob: +966-550569333 MY LITTLE KINGDOM SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6393951 MY LITTLE STEP Tel: +966-12-6831299 SUNFLOWER KIDS DAY CARE Tel: +966-12-6654398 Mob: +966-551321644 SUNSHINE SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6060958
SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES ADVANCED GENERATIONS SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6165596 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
FUTURE INSTITUTE Tel: +966-12-6600660 www.future-center.com GLOBAL INT’L Tel: +966-12-6523444 ( KG ) Tel: +966-12-6144101 JEDDAH CAMPUS SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6061101 www.jcs.edu.sa JEDDAH INT’L SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6061253 www.jischool.org JEDDAH KNOWLEDGE Tel: +966-12-6620174 www.jks.edu.sa JEDDAH PREPARATORY & GRAMMAR SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6542354 www.jpgs.org 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: +966-12-6783215 MMS EDUCATION Tel: +966-12-6500070 www.mms1.org MY LITTLE HOUSE Tel: +966-12-6652490 www.mylittlehouse-sa.com SAE INSTITUTE Tel: 920020723 www.saejeddah.com THAMER INT’L SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6977033 www.tis-edu.com THE AMERICAN INT’L Tel: +966-12-6620051 www.aisj.edu.sa
EDUCON STUDY ABROAD Tel: 920001338
THE BRITISH INT’L Tel: +966-12-6990019 www.continentalschool.com
FRENCH LEARNING CENTER Jamjoom Mall 2nd floor, entry 5-6 Tel: +966-12-6612280/84 Mob: +966-52105250
WALL STREET Tel: +966 -12- 2566316 Tel: +966 -12- 6523200 www.wsi-ksa.com
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CLINICS
GYM & HEALTH CENTERS
A.C.T CENTER Tel: +966-12-2615951 AL HAMRA CLINICS Tel: +966-12-6655588 ALAA BAHRI FOR ARTIFICIAL EYES Tel: +966-12-6927792
ARENA MMA & CROSSFIT Tel: 9200 27362 B WELL GYM Tel: +966-12-6066477 BODY ZONE FITNESS Tel: +966-12-6611000
ANDALUSIA DENTAL Tel: +966-12-2611111
CHAMELLE PLAZA GYM Tel: +966-12-6634355
BEAUTY CLINIC Tel: 920020129
CONCEPT 1010 Tel: +966-12-6165664
DALIA CLINIC Tel: +966-1-2613929
CURVES GYM Tel: +966-12-6638806
DR. EDREES PODIATRIC Mob: +966-500506507
FITNESS FIRST Tel: +966-12-6900881
DR. MUNIR HARASANI CLINICS Tel: 9200-12355 www.harasaniclinics.com
FITNESS TIME Tel: 920003131
DR. EFFAT DAGHOSTANI Tel: +966-12-6601729 DR. NASHWA RADWAN Tel: +966-12-6633737 Mob:+966-560000702 LA PERLE DENTAL SPA Tel: 920011663 FIRST CLINIC Tel: 920029090
GOLD’S GYM Tel: 8001247778 HILTONIA GYM Tel: +966-12-6590000 OLYMPIA CENTER DR. SOLIMAN FAKEEH Tel: +966-12-6655000 POWER IN GYM Tel: +966-12-6061516
HOSPITALS AL MASHFA HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-2292222 DR. ERFAN & BAGEDO Tel: +966-12-6038888 DR. GHASSAN PHARAON Tel: +966-12-6823200 DR. SOLIMAN FAKEEH Tel: +966-12-6655000 INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Tel: +966-12-6509000 JEDDAH INSTITUTE FOR SPEECH & HEARING Tel: +966-12-6675311 KING FAISAL SPECIALIST Tel: +966-12-6677777 MAGRABI EYE & EAR HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-6365000 SALAM MEDICAL SERVICES CO.- HOME HEALTH CARE Tel: 920001153 SAUDI GERMAN Tel: +966-12-6829000
SPA & BEAUTY CENTER
SPORT TECH Tel: +966-12-6071129
7L HOUSE Tel: +966-12-6532812
STAR POWER CLUB Tel: +966-12-6776177
AL MEGAYENA Tel: +966-12-6655763
THE LIFT Tel: 8001247775 IDEAL CLINICS WORLD GYM Tel: +966-12-6635444 Tel: +920001566 INTERNATIONAL Z-CLUB PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTER Tel: +966-12-6690204 Mob: +966-506673533 Mob: +966-506634004 Kids:
ALEXANDRE ZOUARI Tel: +966-12-6656161
FIRST SCAN Mob: +966503677081 IC CENTER Mob:+966-552200922
MAGRABI EYE & EAR Tel: +966-12-6655200 OBAJI CLINICS Tel: +966-12-6614000 ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY CLINICS Tel: 920001210 SAUDI AMERICAN Tel: +966-12-6605050
ARENA HEROES MMA & FITNESS Tel: 9200 27362 FRIENDS ZONE Tel: +966-12-6224345 Mob: +966-533657700 JUNIOR GYM Tel: +966-12-6911347 Mob: +966-560666108
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BOUTHAINA Tel: +966-12-6631809 CARMEN CENTER Tel: +966-12-6648122 CHAMELLE PLAZA Tel: +966-12-6656807 CLAUDE MAXIME MONDIAL Tel: +966-12-6637450 DR. EDREES FOOT SPA Mob: +966-500506507 E SPA Tel: +966-12-2632093 HENNA BEAUTY LOUNGE Tel: +966-12-6587091 Mob: +966-550352226
JAMALOUKI Tel: +966-12-6651888 JEAN LOUIS DAVID Tel: +966-12-6068678/9 LAMASAT Tel: +966-12-6834002 LUCIE SAINT CLAIR Tel: +966-12-2832020 LUCINE SPA & SALON Tel: +966-12-6636777 MAISON DE JOELLE Tahlia St Mob: +966-566882700 Tel: +966-12-6643979 www.maisondejoelle.com MANA CENTER Tel: +966-12-6066628 MERMAID Tel: +966-12-6616644 NAIL ART Tel: +966-12-6675511 NAIL CARE Mob: +966-544426264 NAWARA SALON Tel: +966-12-6610606 ORIANA Tel: +966-12-6220773 Tel: 920002132 PLANET BEACH Tel: 8001247776 RIMA CENTER Tel: +966-12-6915423 SPA LOUNGE Tel: +966-12-2630904 TONI & GUY Tel: +966-12-2616230 VIVA LA VIE Tel: +966-12-6929163
PEST CONTROL SWEEP Tel: +966-12-6223772 Mob: +966-565649998 www.sweeppestcontrol.com
BOUTIQUES
CUSTOM THOBES
NADA AYOUB Mob: +966-505582627
N CUBES Mob: +966-551406813
NIYAAH Mob: +966-500545455
NADO Tel: +966-12-6915335
RANIA KHOGEER Mob: +966-555532571
NARGIS FLOWERS EST. Tel: +966-12-6673008 PETALS Tel: +966-12-6642519
7 CAMICIE Tel: +966-12-2343546
LOMAR Tel: 920000554
AMK BOUTIQUE Mob: +966-530262831
MIHYAR Tel: +966-12-2615196
ARWA BOUTIQUE Mob: +966-505602685
SAB THOBE Tel: +966-12-6100009
BABY FITYANI Tel: +966-12-6673971
SINDI Tel: +966-12-6678587
RANA ISMAIL-LIBRA BOUTIQUE Tel: +966-12-6116335 Mob: +966-540884744
DADU Tel: +966-12-6633699
TOBY Mob: +966-504696639
RAWAN AZHAR Mob: +966-567800139
DIVINE DARLINGS Mob: +966-554634444
FASHION DESIGNERS
REDA OMDAH Mob: +966-568056056
DUNIA BOUTIQUE Tel: +966-12-6830133
AFAF BAFLAH Mob: +966-505325251
ROTANA ALHASHIMI Mob: +966-554598449
G-STAR RAW Tel: 800 0200454
ALAA & HALA Tel: +966-12-6130007
SAHAR SERAFI Mob: +966-505622515
JASMINE BOX Tel: +966-12-6685533
AMAL ENGAWI SALMA RUDWAN Mob: +966-504627012 Mob: +966-503613314
LIFE Tel: +966-12-2844266
ARWA MAGHRABI Mob: +966-500062525
SAMAH KHASHOGGI Mob: +966-505311588
MAYASS Tel: +966-12-6649188
BASMA ABULJADAYEL Mob: +966-506634000
SHAZA KHAYALI Mob: +966-500909321
MAYSA Mob: +966-504630920
CAROL KEYROUZ Mob: +966-562633332
SUE ABAYA Mob: +966-541151595
MY LITTLE CLOSET Mob: +966-562900025
DIALA KABBARA Mob: +966-508704799
THANAA ADDAS Mob: +966-504664288
NAWAL AL-MAIMANI Tel: +966-12-6606502
EMAN JOHARJY Mob: +966-535687773
TURKI JADALLAH Mob: +966-506677800
NOUKIES Tel: +966-12-2754210
FATIMA ABED Mob: +966-554369993
WED BOGARY Mob: +966-504634001
ONDAS Tel: +966-12-2754217
GARDENIA HAFEZ Mob: +966-567444274
WID ZAHID Mob: +966-503349519
HALA CHANDAB ID ABAYA Mob: +966-564389049
YASMINA NAJI-SHOES DESIGNER Mob: +966-540004777
PARIS & OLIVER Tel: +966-12-2754213 PIMPURSHIRT Tel: +966-12-6981962 PINK OR BLUE Tel: +966-12-6634452 SOTRA Tel: +966-12-6915082 THE WEDDING SHOP Mob: +966-504630920 THE SHOP Mob: +966-556650009 THE STORE Tel: +966-12-6106013 ZAD SHOP Tel: +966-12-2155513 Mob: +966-531116885
HANAA SAMMAN Mob: +966-505350958 HAYA ALHUSSAINI Mob: +966-504659093 HEBA AL QURASHI Mob: +966-541713781 MAHA GHALAYENI Mob: +966-506661634 MANAR AL RAWI Mob: +966-569169923 MERIAM ARAB Mob: +966-503333128 MONA ABULFARAJ Mob: +966-505652018
FLORISTS
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 AL ALAMEYA Tel: +966-12-6915188 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 DIMOS Tel: +966-12-2830302 DOMVS Tel: +966-12-6611447 ESTIKBAL Tel: +966-12-6603611
AZHAR RIMA Tel: +966-12-2564001
GOLDENLINES LIFTS Tel: 920017779
ESHRAK Tel: +966-12-6643035
H.Q INTERIORS Tel: +966-12-6395665 www.hq-interiors.com
FLORINA Tel: +966-12-6670719 GARDENIA AL HAMRA Tel: +966-12-6609220 GARDENIA SULTAN STREET Tel: +966-12-6067646 GARDENIA IMC HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-6509000
IKEA Tel: +966-12-6633000
PHOTOGRAPHER UNIQUE SHOTS Tel: +966-12-6067071 Tel: +966-12-6067772
JANNATI
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HOTELS AB FOR ELAF HOTEL CO (5-star) Tel: +966-12-2150525 AL BADER HOTEL (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6310000 AL BILAD HOTEL (4-star) Tel: +966-12-694 4777 AL HAMRA SOFITEL HOTEL (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6602000 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 HOLIDAY INN (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6314000 INTERCONTINENTAL (5-star) Tel: +966-12-2295555 JEDDAH HILTON (5-star) Tel: +966-12- 6590000 JEDDAH MARRIOTT HOTEL (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6714000
LE MERIDIEN (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6633333 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
ALIREZA TRAVEL & TOURS Tel: + 966-12-6481360 www.Alirezatravel.com ATTAR TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-12-6611222 www.attar-travel.com DNATA TRAVEL Hotline: 920000000 info@dnata.com.sa
RADISSON SAS (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6521234
ELAF TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-12-6646559 www.elaf group.com
RAMADA (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6670777
FERNAS TRAVEL Tel: +966-12-6677472 www.fernastravel.com
ROSEWOOD JEDDAH (5-star) Tel: +966-12-2607111
VINTERCONTINENTAL Tel: +966 -12- 6677988 www.itc-Icc.com
SAND DUNES HOTEL WESTIN (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6588200
TRAVEL AGENCIES ACE TRAVEL Tel: +966-12-6056002 www.ace-travel.com AL TAYYAR GROUP Hotline: 920012333 www.altayyargroup.com AL ZOUMAN TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-12-6512525 www.alzouman.com.sa
ITL WORLD Tel: +966 -12- 6147222 Tel: 8001180222 MIRAG TRAVEL Tel: +966-12-6634488 NILE TRAVEL AGENCY Tel: +966-12-6645999
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 ARABIAN CAMP Mob: +966-505664137 www.arabiancamp.com EXPLORER TOURS Tel: +966-12-6040985 www.jawlahtours.com HAJEEJ FOR DOMESTIC TOURISIM Tel: +966-12-6675669 www.explorer.com.sa JAWLAH TOURS Tel: 920014044 www.hajeej.biz
NESMA TRAVEL Tel: +966-12-2833102
PLATIN LUXURY TRAVEL SERVICES Tel: +966-12-6575266 www.platin.com.sa
PORTFOLIO TRAVEL LTD. Tel: +966-12-6604500
NOMADE ARABIA Tel: +966-12-6550072 www.nomadarabia.sa
ZAHID GROUP Tel: +966-12-6525670
SADD AL SAMALLAGHI EST. FOR SERVICES & DOMESTIC TOURS Tel: +966-12-6685054 www.samallaghi.com THE CULTURE TRIP info@theculturetrip.com www.theculturetrip.com
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