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Business • Reem Asaad: Financial Planning • A Guide to Social Media in Businesses

Dining Around Town • Dining Scoop - Park Hyatt Offers • Seafood Fest: Tried and Tested • Saudi Food Trucks Around the GCC

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Healthy Living • Surviving Your First Workout Class • But First, Caffeine • How to Deal with Picky Eaters SPIRITUALITY • Reading the Qur’an

Arts & Entertainment • Najla Al Bassam: Artistic Entrepreneur • Saudi YouTube Sensation: Kees • Activities for Both Parents and Children

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Dar Al Hekma Hosts

Thamer Shaker's

First Comic Con

"Al Ostath"

for Women

"Al Ostath" or "The Teacher" was one of the best selling books in Jeddah's International Book Fair.

The book, written by Thamer Adnan Shaker, relates different stories and events that left a mark on him.

Shaker encourages people to absorb something new from everyone they meet and not rely on only one role model.

The Marketing Mantras Club of DAH organized its first ever threeday Comic Con from Feb. 2 – 4.

The event was held in accordance with international comic conventions and included major attractions such as the “Create Your Comic Competition,” a video games section, a caricatures booth, a comic photo booth, the Henna Jeddah booth, food booth by New York Cab Pizza, Bubble Nation cafe, Papa Bubble, and Dhad Store products.

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Huge Success at Saudi’s Youth Film Festival

The Youth Film Festival in Jeddah was a huge hit.

The event took place Jan. 30 - Feb. 2 at Jeddah’s Literary Club and screened 33 films produced and created by Saudis from all over the Kingdom; it also included several awards such as best short feature film, best documentary, best director memorial, best actor and more.

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SPORTS DAY FOR PCRF

A family sports day was held to help bring awareness to Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF), a non-profit humanitarian relief group that provides free medical care for thousands of injured and sick children every year for free in the Middle East. Activities including basketball, football goal kicks and races.

Web: pcrf.net

Basta Market Proves a Huge Success Dar Al Hanan: For the Children

Dar Al Hanan school organized a Creative Child Forum from Feb. 25-27.

The event discussed the educational developments for early learning stages.

Basta Market, an initiative of Jeddah’s Chamber of Commerce, has proven to be a huge success with over 5,000 visitors attending. The market supports startups and small business. Products available include food, clothes, home accessories and more. The market will be open every Friday from 4-11 p.m. for a period of three months.

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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS 1. Juffali Concludes

2. Nahdi Concludes Wazen

Juffali concluded their 2016 car models test drives. The test drives began November last year in Bahrain International Circuit, moved on to Reem Circuit in Riyadh in December, then ended in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in January. Over 1,000 participants in all three cities had the opportunity to drive over 50 new models.

Kilograms of Weight Loss With the aim of creating a nationwide health movement, and spreading wellness within society, Nahdi, the largest pharmaceutical retailer in the MENA region, completed its Wazen program in Jeddah on Jan. 16, ringing in a total weight loss of over 3.7 tons from a group of 2,772 participants.

Test Drive Season

3. IKEA Donates SR 350,000

to Disabled Children’s Association

IKEA Saudi Arabia reinforced its support for education through its Soft Toy for Education campaign, which ran from November last year to Jan. 15. In its third year, the campaign has achieved great success garnering SR 350,000 for the Disabled Children’s Association (DCA).

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4. Dar Al Hekma Student

Cooperates with the Human Rights Commission

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Fast Auto Technic Co. Ltd., the official importer of Maserati luxury sport automobiles in KSA, held an exclusive drive experience in Jeddah and the first ever of its kind in Khobar.

A selected group of 40 VIPs and prospects attended both events. The entire Maserati stable was present, including the Quattroporte, GranTurismo and all variants of the Ghibli.

Rawan Al Marwani was invited to cooperate with the Human Rights Commission to establish a discussion council panel on children’s rights in Saudi Arabia for 2016. The Human Rights Commission contacted Al Marwani based on her work with Dr. Tahani Sindi on radio discussing children’s rights in a segment called Bothoor (seeds).

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7. APSCO Holds Annual

Strategy Meeting

APSCO held its annual meeting at its headquarters in Jeddah, attended by managing director Mohammad Alireza, the official racer for Al Ghassan Motor Sports, Prince Mohamed Bin Faisal Bin Abdullah, and the APSCO staff. The aim was to review the achievements of the company.

5. Maserati Holds Exclusive Drive Experience

6. The Finale of Jeddah

Entrepreneurs Meet and Competition

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The final stage of Jeddah Entrepreneurs Meet and Competition took place Jan. 27 at Jeddah’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event recognized and awarded the winning entrepreneurial projects; they had been established by women and were discussed in previous stages of the competition.

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8. Significant Progress

Against Breast Cancer

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franchise and its first antibodydrug conjugate, has been approved in KSA. It will be aimed for those previously treated from advanced HER2positive breast cancer.

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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

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MARCH 1 – 31

MARCH 1 - 3

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Time: 1 – 4 p.m.

Location: The Courtyard aseilrestaurant

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BUSINESS LUNCH AT ASEIL

MARCH 15

“LET’S BOND” WITH ACT

INTRODUCTION TO COLOR THERAPY

Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: ACT Center

Time: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: ACT Center

MARCH 7, 14, 21, 28

Workshop by ACT Center.

Workshop by ACT Center.

THURSDAYS

FUN WITH SAUDI SUN TOURS!

THURSDAYS

MARCH 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30

HEZAJI NIGHTS

Savor the finest delicacies of Hejazi cuisine and immerse in an authentic atmosphere by the Red Sea.

TRIPS TO MUSEUMS

Time: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Location: Andalusia Terrace, Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-2639666

TRIPS TO HISTORIC JEDDAH

MARCH 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31 Web: saudisuntour.com

DJ magazine is not responsible for any event cancelation.

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MARCH

MARCH 5 - 24 MARCH 4 - 5

DOODLE FOR A CAUSE Save the date!

Time: 7 - 11 p.m.

Location: 21,39

YOUTHISTA 2016

An opportunity for women to compete to be among the top six speakers in Jeddah.

Location: Dar Al Hekma University

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MARCH

MARCH 21-22 (MEN) AND MARCH 23 (WOMEN)

ENGINEERING DAY 2016 AT KAAU

FEB. 16 - MARCH 22

MOUNIRAH MOSLY: SOLO EXHIBITION

Head there with your CV – companies are waiting.

Saudi artist Mounirah Mosly's first solo show in Jeddah since 42 years.

Location: Hafez Gallery

Location: King Faisal Center for Conferences at KAAU, Girls Campus Al Sulaimaniya Dist.

Registration: eng.infoday@kau.edu.sa

APRIL 2016

NEXT MONTH

The 2nd International Conference in Prophetic Medicine and Quality Medication

April 5 - 7, 2016

Accredited by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties CME 30

FOR REGISTRATION Location: College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tel: +966126401000 Ext. 10118 / 17047 Email: j.prophetmed@gmail.com / prophetmedchair@kau.edu.sa Web: kaupmc2016.com / prophetmed.kau.edu.sa prophet medicine

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FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH REEM ASAAD

START NOW

SO LET’S GET STARTED: STEP I: CREATE A TABLE Create a table with the following items in two separate columns:

INCOME

Any income stream that will continue throughout your life (retirement benefits, property rental, bonds, dividends).

Divide that figure by 12.

EXPENSES

- Estimate of the amount of money you need after exiting the job market and/or ending your career on a monthly basis.

- Other needs and wants on a monthly basis (travel, medical, other).

- Emergency needs.

Part one of the how-to series.

You may not know the right tools used for it, so you just shelve off the thought till time is due. Well, the interesting news is that you

are probably overdue, in planning and implementing that is. And since it’s never too late, let me give you a few pointers.

Generally, financial planning depends on three key legs:

SAVING

Building

INVESTING Growing

Any sound Personal Finance plan depends on these three pillars. If this helps, think of it as a solidly built tripod; the stronger and leaner,

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RETIRING Relaxing

the better the outcome.

Note that saving and retiring are more directly related since retirement requires an early start.

STEP 2: MULTIPLY YOUR EXPENSES BY 12 - Deduct that number from the monthly income figure.

- If the result is positive, then you are in a relatively safe zone. If not -which is mostly the case, due to inflation and unexpected life eventsthen please think it over thoroughly. Do not wait till it’s too late.

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.

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The GLOBAL BUSINESS School Developing global leaders and economies.

The Global Business School (GBS) has launched Executive Education courses in collaboration and partnership with Judge Business School (University of Cambridge, UK) and Imperial College Business School (UK). They offer 3-day executive courses in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Dubai and London (UK).

The GBS aims to be a world-class business education provider in the Middle East that creates social impact in the region by providing highquality educational experiences, developing a knowledge economy, conducting management research, and establishing industry linkages with a focus on leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology management.

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MISSION

• Impart high-quality business, entrepreneurship and technology management education to develop the knowledge economy and marketable skills among both male and female youth.

• Recruit high-quality international faculty for teaching excellence, conducting management research, and offering premiere executive education with a focus on entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation.

• Establish a platform for conducting research and distribution of knowledge on women entrepreneurship and leadership studies to create social and community impact.

• Produce innovative and ethical entrepreneurs and leaders who will make meaningful and evident contributions to the development of intellectual capital, the growth of businesses and the creation of private sector jobs for the growing youth population.

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOL • Certificate is issued by University of Cambridge (Judge Business School, UK) or Imperial College Business School (London, UK) • Enhances you career, knowledge and skills for the international job market.

• International faculty members that hold PhD degrees and have taught at top universities teaching all courses.

• Special courses are available for women entrepreneurs and leaders.

• Networking opportunities with CEOs, business owners, venture capitalists and international scholars.

• Bring innovation and • Case studies, articles, business best practices from games and simulations international business are created for better schools and universities to understanding from Harvard the Kingdom to strengthen Business School (USA). business education, achieve • Courses are taught in international competitiveness Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, and attain outstanding levels of Dubai and London. leadership and scholarship.

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SOME OF THEIR MANY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

GBS is host to the best executive education programs in the MENA region due to its highly qualified international faculty and collaboration partners.

1. OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS

• High Impact Leadership Explore Inner Landscapes of Leadership A three-day course that aims to provide participants with the global knowledge necessary to become a ‘transformational

and high-impact leader’ who can use better ways for motivating and transforming an organization and its people.

• Strategy and Innovation for Growth and Sustainability A three-day program that teaches fundamental concepts of business strategies.

• Become a Successful Entrepreneur and Leader in the Middle East A program designed for women to learn to identify business opportunities, enter new markets and craft high growth business strategies successfully.

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• Financial Acumen for Non-Finance Executives (FANFE) Financial Acumen is a program for executives from non-finance backgrounds that focuses on financial concepts and techniques in businesses.

2. CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS • Business and Corporate Strategy Leadership • Change Management and Team Building Succession • Planning Innovation and Strategy Negotiations

RESEARCH CENTERS • Center of Excellence for Entrepreneurship & Leadership (CEEL)

• Center of Excellence for Women Entrepreneurship & Leadership (CEWEL) • Blue Ocean Strategy Research Center (BOSRC) • Center of Excellence for Family Business and Governance Succession Planning

CORPORATE SECTOR CONSULTING SERVICES The GBS team consists of outstanding professionals that are committed to improving the quality of businesses by helping to strengthen competitive advantage with these services:

• Business and Corporate Strategy Review and Formulation • Creation of a Blue Ocean Strategy for Companies • Corporate Governance

PUBLIC SECTOR CONSULTING SERVICES

The international faculty, consultants, and researchers at GBS have assisted governments and public sector organizations around the world to become more agile, efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric • Institutional Reforms and Governance • Review and Formulation of Strategy at Ministry and Department Level • Creation of a Blue Ocean Strategy for Public Sector Entities and Ministries • Mega Project Management

Be sure to check out High Impact Leadership Explore Inner Landscape and Leadership program from March 20-22 at Hilton Jeddah.

It is a chance for current and future business leaders to “explore the inner landscapes of leadership.” The course will be a combination of interactive classroom sessions, real-life case studies and simulations from Harvard Business School, and group exercises and activities.

The program will consist of a variety of topics involving: • Transformational Leadership • Self-Awareness • Self-Assessment of Leadership Style Using Myers-Briggs Type Indicator • Mobilizing and Motivating Others • Developing a Leadership Pipeline • Harvard Business School Simulation and Team Building Activities • Developing Action Plans for Personal and Leadership Transformation Mob: +966-501823642 Web: thegbs.org

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Alfikrah United

For Innovative Residential Projects The company established several exclusive housing projects and cemented its name in the real estate business.

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They transform empty spaces into places of luxury and elegance at competitive prices.

The company has taken on five major projects that proved to be of great caliber and value in the real estate arena in the Kingdom. One of those successful housing projects is Zawaya, which is at Al Shatea’ District south of Sari Street, west of Malik Road and near Beatat Business Park. Zawaya is made up of 32 units. There are four detached villas on areas of 600 square-meters.

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Alfikrah aims at providing its clients with high-end real estate. Using the most advanced research methods and innovations, the company is able to match its customers’ needs with the housing developments of their dreams.

Alfikrah makes calculated decisions based on detailed local market research to deliver premium quality.

This process is supported by its established relationships with the finest suppliers and by its wide knowledge of the latest trends in the architectural field.

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The company caters to three service fields:

Development Project Management Interior Design There are also 28 duplexes (attached villas), each on an area of 300 square-meters.

Alfikra United makes sure it combines technology with its premium housing projects.

Duplexes Encompass

Detached Villas Encompass

Basement

Ground Floor

- Dining room - Guest room - Guest bathroom - Bedroom

Ground Floor

- Living room - Dining room that overlooks the pool and the yard - Kitchen - Bathroom

First Floor

- 4 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms - Service kitchen - Storage room

Roof

- Laundry room - Housekeeper bedroom and bathroom - Open storage - Two terraces

ZAWAYA HOUSING PROJECT was designed by an awardwinning European architecture firm. The interior architecture and bathroom designs were done by Alfikrah United's interior design department and the interior design and furnishing was done by Sinwan.

- Guest room - Living room - Majlis - Kitchen - Bathrooms - Pool with outdoor seating

First Floor

- 5 Bedrooms - 5 Bathrooms - Living room - Service kitchen - Storage room

Roof

- Laundry room - Housekeeper bedroom - Housekeeper bathroom - Storage - Office - Playroom - Bathroom - Two terraces

Web: alfikrahunited.com

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BUSINESS

A Guide to Using

SOCIAL MEDIA

for Your Business Thinking of expanding your horizons?

Social media might be the answer.

By Lama Alem

POST

CHOOSE

Social media allows direct interactionwith customers; ask for feedback without overpromoting yourself; focus on conversation and visibility, not sales.

Take the constructive criticism, and ignore the “hate.�

EXPLORE

Familiarize yourself with the various social media platforms.

Understanding their function and uses is the first step to finding the most suitable platform.

STAFF ILLUSTRATION/SUZAN ALQUASMI

Keep in mind WHY you want to use social media; to promote, to get feedback, etc., and pick the platform that best serves your objectives.

Giving people an inside look, behindthe-scenes footage and special promotions makes them feel special. Pick the optimum posting time.

INTERACT

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PLAN

Schedule when and what you post.

Organization creates a bigger picture of the brand and helps you stay consistent.

Tips to Remember

• You do not need an account on every social media platform.

•Some platforms require more time and effort than others.

• Stay on top of your game.

ANALYZE

Many social media platforms offer statistics and profile activity analysis.

This comes in handy with your marketing strategy development.

Discover your popular posts, peak response times, average customer age, etc.

•Trial and error is key; that’s how you learn what works and what doesn’t.

• People love images, so use them!

Infographics and short videos depict your ideas in minimal time.

• Facebook and Twitter offer customercentered polls.

• Use these statistics to evaluate your own performance too.

REVISE

Before sharing posts, check your spelling and grammar. For visual posts: Remember quality over quantity.

Lastly, ask yourself: Does it serve its purpose and fit with your brand image?

WHY SOCIAL MEDIA? • Reach a wider number of customers.

• Gather customer feedback.

• Be accessible to customers and media outlets.

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E

ADD A TO YOUR LIFE March marks the beginning of spring and keeping with that spirit here is a fresh, floral and springy feature.

The Aromas of Spring

This haven is a lot of things, some of which are: Creations & Antiques These are things that influence DIY culture, including up-cycling and refurbishing old antiques, while maintaining the Hijazi feel.

Artikiya Attire Artikiya aims to make clothing that is modest yet practical and comfortable.

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Scents & Blends Essential oil blends are generally antiseptic, antiinflammatory and antifungal. They help with circulation, creative thinking, and are natural mood boosters.

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Earthy smells surround you as soon as you enter this tucked away store. Founder, Shaima Tayeb, talks about how the concept began when she decided to completely alter her lifestyle. “We love our Hijazi roots. That is why we put the Shugul Jeddah (Made in Jeddah) stamp on all our local products.�

There are three notes for each kind of mix: Top: Evaporates

instantly and is usually a fresh scent such as citrus, sage, eucalyptus and mint.

Picks

Taste They collaborate with community food enthusiasts to bring the best tastes to Jeddah.

Nawal Khalawi of Food Evolution is one of their main supporters.

The fair trade, handmade things selected from adventures and travels.

Heart: These are always floral scents.

Base: It’s what remains at the end when the top and heart note evaporate. Subtle yet strong and could last for another couple of hours or three.

Clarisage is great for focusing and before meditation. Peppermint has a cooling effect; it opens up the heart.

These oils are most beneficial when mixed with carrier oils such as argan and almond.

They can be used in a diffusor or with oils or water for an immersed fragrant experience.

artikiyajeddah, artikiya_attire

Projects These are interior design, gardening and landscaping.

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Mediums

“I enjoy using a broad range of mediums and welcome all challenges.

Oil paintings on wood items are my main elements for now, but I have worked with glass, porcelain and metal.”

Finishing Pieces

Now she has developed her art into hand painted bespoke furniture items. You might come across many of them, as she occasionally is seen live painting at different venues such as Medd Café and Artikiya. sihamabdul 34 DESTINATION JEDDAH MARCH 2016

Future Ventures

“My vision is to create the most unique and surprising creativity that will add value to my community. I’m eager to spread the passion for art and creativity, especially among the young generation.”

Abdul features a monthly segment, “New Ideas,” on MBC’s Sabah Alkhair Ya Arab.

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Siham Abdul started painting from a young age. Her passion soon spread to accessories and home design, which eventually had her lead architectural design work for residential and commercial projects.

“I’m known to work very fast. Once I have a thought in my head, I usually don’t stop until I finish it. Of course it depends on the item and size.”

It’s a quirky and colorful year for interior designers.

Here are the top furniture trends of Spring 2016.

Editor’s Special Pick Car Bench

Rose Quartz Pantone 131520

Spur Driftwood Side Table

Location: Timothy Oulton (NV), Rawdah St. (Available on order, delivered within 5 months)

Location: Loft

by Etab, Prince Sultan Rd.

Peach Echo Pantone 161548

Mosaico Chair

Location: Loft by Etab, Prince Sultan Rd. Price: SR 9,200

SPRING COLORS OF THE YEAR

Snorkel Blue Pantone 194049

Limpet Shell Pantone 134801

Lilac Gray Pantone 163905

Sandhaug Tray Table

Location: IKEA, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz St. Price: SR 345

Iced Coffee Pantone 151040

Armchair Wings Madagaskar

Green Flash Pantone 150146

Location: Kare Design, Prince Sultan Rd. (Available on order, delivered within 3 months) Price: SR 1,999

Fiesta Pantone 171564

Buttercup Pantone 120752

Bar Stool Chiara

Location: Kare Design, Prince Sultan Rd. Price: SR 799

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Natural Delights and Products “A few years ago, my awareness of household health hazards increased. I was very much worried about what my children ate or applied on their skin.”

Nada Al Gain, mother of two, founded Mint, a home based line of natural delights.

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BEST SELLERS Beauty

• Coconut lavender body scrub • Lavender body spray

Baby

• Baby powder shampoo

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This started the exploration of natural alternatives.

Along this journey family and friends encouraged her to share her passion with others. After getting positive feedback and appreciation, Mint was started as an online business in May 2015. Nada aims to raise awareness by sharing the benefits of using all-natural ingredients for an environment-friendly lifestyle.

Customers value the variety of Mint's products from which a few are as follows:

OVERCOME

THE SPRING FLING How to Beat Spring Allergies It is common to confuse a cold with spring allergies so you must get yourself tested. A simple way of identifying the two is to know that allergies last longer and your sore throat is less painful.

Spring allergies differ in Saudi Arabia’s diverse climate. Jeddah’s allergy triggers compose of grass, tree and floral pollens.

But don’t fret! There are a few solutions you can try to relieve your discomfort.

Improve your diet.

Add more leafy greens and citrus fruits to strengthen your immune system.

Exercise indoors to avoid exposure.

Cover your nose.

Wear a medical mask or a napkin when cleaning your home.

BEST SELLERS Household

• Jasmine laundry detergent

Dessert

• Gluten free date cake • Brown rice dark cocoa cookies

Al Gain adds a personal touch to her products to ensure that the core essence of Mint is immediately recognizable to clients. mint_by_nng

Groom pets regularly.

Brush off the pollen and other allergens within the environment in one part of the house for containment.

Avoid drying laundry outdoors.

It collects pollen, go for a dryer.

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SPRING-ISH ABAYA Spring is the perfect season to change up your style. We bring some tips on how to follow the spring trend and rejuvenate your style.

Abayas have been frontrunners in the fashion scene, inspiring even foreign designers.

Pompoms, an Instagram abaya store, provides us with tips for abayas that suit spring. pompomsksa

Dominating Colors of the Season has had a passion for fashion ever since she was 13.Today she is a famous image consultant and stylist taking the world by storm.

She also weighs in on what to expect this season.

Top Fashion Trends of 2016

“I see spring of 2016 as the time of sheer dresses, mixing of prints, pink ruffles along with off the shoulder outfits.

Slippers are also back again.”

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“The reigning colors are going to be rose, peach, lilac grey, buttercup yellow, green, iced coffee and blue.”

Classic Looks Making a Comeback “Spring 2016 will bring back some of the 70s trends such as the flair pants.”

Fashion Faux Pas that Need to Stop “Designer knockoffs, velvet tracksuit, leggings as pants.” dareenalyawar

Choose a lightweight fabric: Like cotton, linen, rayon or viscose.

Go for vibrant colors and floral prints.

Avoid fabric layering.

Ruffle up the sleeves: The ruffled and puffy sleeved abayas look lively and chic.

have risen to Instagram fame through their fierce fashion power. With more than 600K followers the 3 sisters, Rana, Haya and Hala call their account a “Daily Guidebook of Fashion.”

Favorite Designers

“Razan Azzouni and Ashi Studio are our local favorites.

As for the international ones, Oscar de la Renta and Zac Posen are our top ones. We have lately been obsessing over Rosie Assoulin and Johanna Ortiz.”

Ashi Studio

Spring Top Trends

“We think doubling bags, ruffles, off shoulder t-shirts and dresses along with puffy sleeves are going to be in this season.”

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Razan Azzouni

Oscar de la Renta

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A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T

NAJLA

AL BASSAM Artistic entrepreneur behind Kartt and Co. and Haya Design Studio.

By Aabiya Baqai

Winner of the Arab Women Awards: Young Designer of 2015

How would you define creativity?

Creativity is organic. It responds to the nature of my environment and evolves with the beauty of the stories and experiences of my family and friends.

As long as I can remember, I have always had an obsession with stationery and greeting cards. Slowly while working at Haya Design, my wide connections with artists around the Arab region were established, which gave me insight into the potential of multiple expressions of art within different ages, nationalities and genders. That is when I decided there must be a platform where artists receive a chance to create, no strings attached, and leave the worry of logistics to someone else; hence Kartt & Co was born in 2013. With the concept of the product line from Haya Design Studio, we work together with local talented image-makers to produce high quality greeting cards and stationery distributed in this region.

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How did Kartt and Co. come about?

The artwork seen on your products seems raw and diverse. What is the selection process like for each piece?

It is really about passion. If we come across an individual passionate and dedicated to their skill, we get in touch and start to develop a concept together. Our main criteria is the brand, the usage of original Arabic typefaces and calligraphy. In addition, the mix and diversity of artists is considered. Another direction would be that the talent contacts us with an idea and we refine it together until the final product. The selection of paper and final colors are up to us. However before changing colors we must take the artist’s approval.

What do you think of the art and design scene in the Middle East and what do you think is lacking?

The growth has slowly recently awakened. As long as passionate individuals are being true and creative in their professions, they will take the scene to new frontiers we never ever thought of.

When we do things our own way, we then have a lot to offer to this world.

What advice would you give to upcoming artists?

Be, enjoy, stay true and work hard on yourself, your passion, your interests and your hobbies. This is where innovation happens.

Email: najla@haya-design.com Web: karttandco.com / haya-design.com KarttandCo / hayadesign karttandco

What’s next for Kartt and Co.?

We would like to expand and be the umbrella for all talents by going global and having more distribution points. We believe great talent has no limits or boundaries and should be appreciated.

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Kees

Saudi’s Newest YouTube Sensation

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DOWNLOAD • DISCOVER • INTERACT

Chitchat with Kees’s Sohayb and Faris Godus.

Kees the YouTube Show has not only proved that Saudi's got talent, but it is also evident that our daily encounters have a rich potential in creating a comedy show that tackles our social issues, cracks us up, entertains us and attracts more than 1 million YouTube views per episode.

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Is your educational background related to media, and how did you start?

S: We've always had a passion for making comedy videos for fun. We produced “The Undefeatable" back in 2010 on YouTube under "Alkhatereen,” our former nickname.

F: We did not study media or cinema, but our talent and love for the domain was our motive to observe, try, discover, learn and produce more shows.

Sohayb was in advertising and I studied IT, but we decided to take a leap of faith and started freelancing.

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By Ghada Aboud

We would like to thank our fans for their continuous support. We aim to produce more entertainment and draw more smiles on their faces.

– Sohayb and Faris Godus

How did you start working on Kees?

F: Our colleague at Telfaz, Moayad Al Nofaie, originally created “Kees.” I joined as a director and Sohayb a producer. We started writing the script along with acting. I became the main director and Sohayb is the head of content and an actor on the show.

Where did the name Kees come from?

Did you have a clear vision of your career as famous YouTube entertainers when you started working on these YouTube videos?

S: Things took a serious turn when we finished the pilot of "Mawta Yamshoun Baynana.” This pilot allowed us to join Telfaz11 and become members of the most prominent YouTube online entertainers team.

S: "Kees," meaning disposable bag, came from our Jeddahwi slang "is this real? Or is it from your Kees?” Each sketch puts our social beliefs/traditions to the test of logic. We question if our social norms are out of conviction, or if we’re just following without questioning the reality of it.

How do you work on each episode?

S: Our writing team includes Hisham Faqeeh, Ibrahim Al Khairallah and Ibrahim Mississippi. One of the most important players in the team is Nawaf Al Shobaily.

F: Each member contributes valuably in brainstorming.

First there was more space for character improvisation, now we have learnt how to develop the script more efficiently.

Why do you insist on having the brainstorming session at the beginning and the middle of the episode?

S: The brainstorming scenes are the main format of Kees; it gives the show its identity.

F: We use it as a safeguard to the controversial topics that we tackle. We overcome viewers' radical opponent criticism by discussing it in the brainstorming. We are insane in the sketches, but reasonable in the brainstorming.

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Haven't you thought about developing these sketches into short movies and participating in film festivals?

F: We are now more focused on investing in YouTube. The more things we try, the more our experience is refined.

Then we will be ready for the next step.

What about you as head of content/ actors/directors?

S: We hope to produce a feature long film with Telfaz.

Our ambition goes beyond YouTube; I see myself more as a scriptwriter and an actor in the future.

F: I want to continue being a director; acting and writing helps me become a better director. keesshow

While you base your show on controversial issues, what are the red tape boundaries you face?

F: We discuss social taboos openly, but when it comes to ethics and morals, we strongly stick by them. Being bold is a positive matter, but the creative team has to use it to convey a message, not to be reckless with it.

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Why is the female participation on the show limited?

S: We welcome female participation in Kees.

However, the script and plot determines the participants.

F: Only 3 percent of our casting call applicants are females. So we are looking forward to seeing more creative women who express themselves through art.

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A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T

What Are You Doing WITH YOUR CHILDREN THIS SPRING? Create unforgettable memories of fun and laughter with the family.

By Refan AbdelNabi

Friends of Jeddah Parks

FJP have been able to bring together the community through reading – My Library – art projects and collaborating with the Jeddah United Sports Co. as well. (Open to women and children only) Location: Amira Tarabulsi’s Public Park, Al Qurayyat Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6374899 Timings: 5 - 10:30 p.m. (Sunday – Friday)

Safari Tamashi

A family favorite in Jeddah is the Safari expedition – camel and horse riding, buggy rides (age 20 and above), folklore, Saudi food and camping.

It’s all about experiencing Saudi heritage.

Location: Expedition in Dahban Tel: +966-12-6520123 Prices: SR 500 for adults.

SR 250 for ages 5 – 12.

Red Sea Football

Parents of 3 to 6-year-olds can partake in the one-hour football class coached by Kareem Linjawi.

Location: Al Khaldia Dist.

Mob: +996-505681150 Prices: SR 700 for 10 lessons (ages 3-7) Timings: Mondays and Wednesdays 5 - 6 p.m.

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Fakieh Aquarium

Part of the popular Tarfeeh Fakieh projects on Jeddah’s coast, Fakieh Aquarium consists of an aquarium tour and a dolphin show with restaurants such as Blue Ocean, Seqala, Al Dhaya and Hainan alongside it.

Location: Corniche Rd. Al Shati’ Dist., next to Al Nawras Prices: SR 80, without meal / SR 100 including meal Timings: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Rosewood Jeddah

The Rosewood Jeddah promises an international cuisine brunch, which parents and children can enjoy with afternoon face painting, make own pizza and clowns. A children’s menu is available.

Reservations are favored.

Location: End of Sari St., Corniche Rd., First Floor, Habsburg Restaurant.

Tel: +966-12-2607111 Prices: SR 230 – Adults. SR 115 for ages 6 – 12.

Free entry for children below 6.

BOWLING ALLEYS IN JEDDAH

1- Jeddah Lanes Bowling Center

Bowling, billiards, play station, hockey and foosball.

Location: Musadia 3 Center, Al Madina Rd., Al Aziziyah Dist.

Timings: Sunday - Thursday 10 – 1 a.m.

Fridays 5 p.m. – 3 a.m.

Prices: SR 15 per game

2- Ice Land Location: Prince Sultan Rd. Tel.: +966-12-6626666

3- In10So Flying Kites on the Corniche Places that sell kites: • Toy “R” Us:

Location: Prince Sultan Rd., Al Andalus Rd., Al Hamra Dist.

• Souq Al Shatee • Corniche

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Bowling, go-karting, billiards, archery and video games.

Location: Serafi Mega Mall, Tahlia St. and Red Sea Mall Timings: 4 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Mob: +966-596147730

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PIONEER SUPPORTERS

of an Adventurous Lifestyle learning and instructive opportunities. These endeavors include educational trips that train these young enthusiasts in proper camping methods, places to go to, choosing the perfect spot and even keeping it clean and healthy.

Live life to the fullest.

Gear Up, an innovative distributor of the biggest and best international automotive accessory brands and vehicle resales, provides customers with complete solutions for vehicles of all kinds, accessories, and lifestyle gear that enable them to follow their passions with professional style. Gear Up cater

Gear Up only just began with a soft launch in the end of 2015, and has now ‘geared up’ in 2016. to different lifestyles including adventure, luxury and sporty.

In a very short amount of time, Gear Up has managed to be a successful pioneer in supporting the youth in their adventures and sport-related hobbies by offering different

It is all about the emphasis on promoting an individual’s personal freedom in expressing their lifestyle and interests.

They have accomplished this by building up a team of automotive professionals and accredited car dealers who have the desire to live life to the fullest and are willing to pass on that knowledge.

Therefore, if you’re up for a well-equipped adventure on a vehicle, may it be in the desert, by the beach, or up a mountain, Gear Up is the place to ask. They promise to aid you through the whole process, starting from the best vehicle for the trip, the detailed accessories such as rims, wheels, fenders and so much more.

Email: info@gearup.net GearUpNet

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ST YLE & BEAUT Y

STYLE AND BEAUTY SCOOP Step Into Spring at Twenty4

Step into spring with the Boho Chic collection at Twenty4.

It’s affordable, vibrant, fun and fashionable!

Alwaleef Group & Mabkharat Al Emarat

Al Waleef acquired Mabkhara Al Emarat Co., a company specialized in selling incense, perfumery and accessories.

Karl Lagerfeld's First Store in KSA Opens!

Chopard, together with partner Al Thobaity Jewellery Company, unveiled a new Chopard Corner in Khayyat Center on Tahlia Street. The new corner exhibits the brand’s latest concept designed by the famous French architect Thierry W. Despont for all Chopard boutiques worldwide.

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Style blogger, Ghalia Mahmoudi (Vogue Overdosed), hosted the opening of Karl Lagerfeld's first store in KSA on Feb. 17, at Mall of Arabia.

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New Chopard Corner at Khayyat Center

H&M Modern Essentials Campaign with

BECKHAM

Giordano Launches Online Shopping

Giordano reached another customer service milestone in its almost two decades of operations in the region, with the launch of its online shopping portal at shop.giordano.com.sa Show off your softer side with H&M's pretty pastels, baby pinks and red hues. Lipsticks, glosses and nail polish have never looked better.

Style icon David Beckham shot his latest H&M campaign for the launch of the spring Modern Essentials campaign selected from the David Beckham collection.

CALIFORNIASTYLE COOL WITH REDTAG

Van Cleef & Arpels Take Part in 21,39

Redtag’s spring/ summer collection is all about floaty bohemian fabrics, loosefit silhouettes, bold and bright sunshine colors, fun references to the Golden State and fashionable pieces for the entire family.

The new collection will be available in two phases – last Feb. 18 and March 10 – in all H&M stores and online.

This Just In! Abayas by Hiba

Van Cleef & Arpels collaborated with Jeddah's 21,39 to celebrate the aesthetics of jewelry and watchmaking. A unique exhibition can be viewed at the Van Cleef & Arpels boutique, Tahlia Street Jameel Square.

A newcomer to the abaya scene, Hiba launched the first collection of her brand Petals Designs, on Feb. 22. She offers cool, trendy and casual abayas and ships to GCC. petals.designs

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G-Shock’s Most Recent Masterpiece G-Shock and Johnny Cupcakes cook up a collaborative timepiece.

The watch giant, Casio, joined forces with leading clothing brand, Johnny Cupcakes, to launch one of G-Shock’s most recent timepieces, GDX6900JC-3. The regional launch was announced by Mahmood Saleh Abbar Company, Casio’s products approved agent in the Kingdom.

The launch event took place at Virgin Megastores in Red Sea Mall on Feb. 4. In an effort to recognize and support local talent, G-Shock organized a simple and fun design competition in which artists were asked to participate with artistic creations and drawings on printed Johnny Cupcakes t-shirts. The competition was from Jan. 21 - 22 and the @yas_thedevingel

winners were the participants with the most Instagram likes.

The four winners (@mazgraffiti, @yas_thedevingel, @kaido_ keli, and @sugarwheel) received the new G-Shock and Johnny Cupcakes timepiece. The sprinkles on the watch and packaging are an ode to Johnny Cupcakes’ everpresent cupcake motif. @sugarwheel

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@mazgraffiti

The GDX6900JC-3 has convenient and effective features such as 200-meter water resistance, auto LED (super illuminator), flash alert, three multi-function alarms, world time (29 time zones/48 cities plus UTC), 1/100th second stopwatch, countdown timer, 12/24-hour format, mute function and 10-year battery life.

Web: gshock.com

@kaido_keli

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SHOP WITH US

A POP OF COLOR

Delfina Delettrez SR 1,474

Victoria by Victoria Beckham SR 3,730

Givenchy SR 1,036

Larsson & Jennings SR 1,420

Nars - Jungle Red SR 102

Valentino SR 3,380

Aquazzura SR 2,575

Chloé SR 5,000

Miu Miu SR 2,640

Diptyque SR 172

Johanna Ortiz SR 4,703

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J. Crew SR 790

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DAPPER CHIC Tod’s SR 639

Aesop Grooming Kit SR 576

Loro Piana SR 2,678

Valextra SR 708

Burberry London SR 3,291

Lanvin SR 1,842

Gucci SR 1,417

MCQ Alexander McQueen SR 1,207

Paul Smith SR 1,388

MP Massimo Piombo SR 4,228

RLX Ralph Lauren SR 520

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. imanlinjawi Email: iman.linjawi@gmail.com

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MARCH IS FOR GIORDANO

March is a special month for Giordano, one of the top clothing brands operating 100 stores across KSA. It is the month Giordano inaugurated TO SEE their first shop at Al Faisalia MO R E Mall in downtown Jeddah.

It had been 21 years since Celebrate with us through then, and the organization’s our Augmented Reality App. exponential growth continues to be remarkable. “Giving it DOWNLOAD • DISCOVER • INTERACT back” or “paying it forward” was the brand’s way of

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marking their 10th and 15th year of operation in the Kingdom. As a way of showing gratitude to the country, charity events supporting the children of Disabled Children Association were the main focus. Last year the brand celebrated its 20th anniversary by recognizing 20 loyal customers and employees. A fashion show was organized and modeled by company staff.

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Twenty-one years and counting.

As we reach two decades, we further reiterate our commitment to the Saudi Arabian market.

We will continue to make a positive difference to our community through various activities.

— Hani Abulaziz Saab, Chairman of the Board, Textile and Garments Co. Ltd. Giordano Saudi Arabia

Reaching 20 years in Saudi Arabia is a great milestone for us. Our products stood the test of time and have evolved accordingly. The brand is stronger than ever, thanks to our loyal customers. With their continued patronage, Giordano Saudi Arabia is our largest market in the region and we are looking to sustain our growth.

— Ishwar Chugani, Managing Director of Giordano Middle East FZE and Executive Director of Giordano International

The key to Giordano’s long term success has always been in maintaining its commitment to provide simple, clean and comfortable design, quality workmanship and knowledgeable customer service. The latter is going to be strengthened with the launch of “Giordano Means Service,” one of the core values they firmly believe in.

Khamis Mushyat, Jizan, Madina, Hail, Tabuk, Riyadh, Al Khobar, Dhahran, Jubail, Al Hasa and Qatif.

In the first month of this year, three new branches began serving its patron at Oasis Mall in Ras Al Gassim, Lulu Hypermarket in Dammam and Jouri Mall in Taif.

Giordano currently operates 260 stores in the Middle East and aims to reach 300 in the next three years. Globally, it operates 2,400 stores in 40 countries.

Giordano shops in KSA are located in Jeddah, Rabigh, Makkah, Taif, Al Baha, Abha,

Web: shop.giordano.com.sa

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Get Your Glow Back

with these Oils Face oils: look younger, feel younger.

By Zareen Muzaffar

Face oils are not restricted to those suffering from extremely dry skin.

It’s one of the best ways to get supple skin and the highly coveted dewy look.

Whether you go for grapeseed, coconut, jojoba, argan or almond oil; keep in mind that they vary in texture and richness.

Test and trial, and inspect results.

Clarins Face Treatment Oil

Editor's Pick!

Clarins offers three kinds of face oils: lotus (combination to oily skin), blue orchid (normal skin) and santal (very dry skin).

Use according to your skin type, as these rebalancing oils are made from pure plant extracts.

L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Youth Oil Interestingly, the Divine collection is formulated with Corsican Immortelle; the everlasting flower that never fades, even after it has been picked.

Initially, I thought it’s just a marketing angle, but this oil does leave your skin feeling soft and it’s said to have antiaging properties as well.

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Bobbi Brown Extra Face Oil With a very calming fragrance, it moisturizes and softens the skin.

A blend of Vitamin E, sesame, sweet almond, olive and jojoba oil.

Apply before makeup for a soft base or before bed. For normal to dry skin.

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Dior Instant Gentle Cleansing Oil

Jojoba Oil Excellent for sensitive skin, jojoba oil acts as a natural barrier to environmental allergens. Due to its antimicrobial properties, it helps to slow the growth of bacterial and fungal microbes. Get your hands on a bottle from healthcare stores or an apothecarist.

Dior hasn’t come out with an independent line of face oils yet, but this oil promises thorough makeup removal. A great option if you don’t want to use makeup removing pads or tissues that can leave the skin overly dry post-cleansing.

Estee Lauder Nutritious Radiant Vitality Essence Oil This oil can’t be used by itself, especially if you have dry skin. Use a few drops along with your moisturizer for an added skin boost. It is heavily fragranced, but if you don’t mind the scent, go for it.

Where to find them?

Sephora

Red Sea Mall Andalus Mall Mall of Arabia Haifa Mall

Wojooh

Red Sea Mall Andalus Mall Mall of Arabia

Debenhams Clinique Revitalizing Treatment Oil For all skin types and a good moisturizer; it refines your skin texture too.

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Reasonably priced and moderately sized, you will have no regrets.

Red Sea Mall Mall of Arabia

Paris Gallery

Red Sea Mall Prince Sultan Road

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Mother’s

Day Picks

We help you figure out what to get the most precious woman in your life.

Inch of Gold Reda Omda

By Sohila El Saadany

Custom made jewelry only for your mama.

You can set your own budget.

Nespresso

Location: New Town Center, Tahlia St. redaomdah

The Inissia makes the perfect cup of coffee.

Location: Tahlia St. Web: buynespresso.com

Provides the gold plated chain and customizes it to your preference. * Price depends on the length.

Mob: +966-530872383 iog.ksa

Tamashee

Find a wide variety of traditional footwear, but with a twist.

Location: Rubaiyat, Stars Avenue Mall Web: tamashee.com

SR 590

SR 1,270

SR 200

Shade and Shadow Home decor for a cozy place.

Location: Tahlia Center, First Floor shade_and_ shadow

Ted Baker Body Products

SR 150

Foulard

A collection of beautiful scarves for you to surprise your mom. foulard_f

SR 550

Body Lotion SR 55

Body Souffle SR 65

At Boots Pharmacy, you can find Ted Baker lotions and body souffle’s. Keep an eye for other body products and offers over there.

Location: Boots Pharamcy, Tahlia Mall

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Park Hyatt Spa

Treat your mom to a spa day complete with the usage of all its facilities at Park Hyatt.

Location: Al Hamra Corniche Tel: +966-12-2639666

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DINING AROUND TOWN

DINING SCOOP COZ (Cake of Zaid)

DJ Recommends CAVALLI CAFÉ Now Open

COZ is all about cookies, mini sandwiches, pastries, cakes, and now even ice cream.

It’s a new addition to delicious sweet and savory snacking that they even deliver to your home for your special occasions.

Cavalli Café finally opened its doors in Jeddah. The opening event was a huge success, with lots of attendees including many local celebrities.

Location: Al Hamra, Arafat St., Al Basateen Dist., Al Emam Al Bukhari St. Tel: 920005664 Mob: +966-552834444 coz_sa

Location: Le Chateau, Tahlia St. Mob: +966-550711195 cavallicaffe.ksa

LIMITED TIME OFFER!

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Margherita’s Norcina Pizza

This pan of truffle deliciousness is a unique take on pizzas.

The Norcina pizza is generous with its truffles by incorporating truffles cream, truffles oil and even black truffles on its topping. If you haven't tried it yet, definitely add it to your must-try list!

Location: The Courtyard City, Khaldiya Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6061100 margheritaksa

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This Just In!

TUCKED AWAY

SINLESS CAFÉ

Must Try Kale Salad

Here to help you lead a healthy lifestyle,” Sinless café offers homemade solutions, snacks and desserts for people to take away and enjoy on location.

Location: Homegrown Market, 1st Floor Domvas, Rawdah St. Email: sinlessfood@hotmail.com Mob: +966-539230360 sinlessfood

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You've Got to Try Labeeb’s Veal Shawarma Not many joints offer a veal shawarma filling but Labeeb has taken on the risk, and boy have they done a great job! With just the right tenderness combined with tahinia sauce and fries, this veal shawarma is a worthy alternative to the standard beef and chicken options.

Nutmeg Fresh, unique and natural ingredients are used to create some of the finest home baked cakes, loafs, pies and other fresh desserts. What started off as a home meal, turned into a delivery business so others wouldn’t miss out on these tasty treats.

Mob: +966-533512994 nutmeg_jeddah

Location: Tahlia St., Manadarin Mall, Heraa Dist.

Web: labeeb.com.sa

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Seafood Oscars Celebrations DJ’s team picks its award winning seafood dish out of each visited restaurant.

By Sohila El Saadany

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Sayadiyah Crab House

Sayadiyah Express

Shawaya Crab House (SR 225) Oscar for Grilled Perfection

Fish Hara (SR 36) Oscar for the Best Spicy Dish

You’ll eat this right off the grill, literally.

Crabs, shrimps, lobsters and fish fillet are all placed on top of the grill and smell of the most beautiful barbeque aroma.

Location: Sari St. after SABB Bank sayadiyahcrabhouse

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It is perfect for both your adventurous spice-seeking soul and your culinary fish loving spirit. Your dish comes sizzling hot. You can hear it!

Location: Sultan Mall/ Andalus Mall/ Roshan Mall/ Aziz Mall/ Khaldiyah Dist. / Red Sea Mall/ Haifaa Mall sayadiyah_express

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The team embarked on the seafood festival as they visited several fruit de mer restaurants and tried different dishes. Since it is Oscar season, find below the awardwinning dishes and DJ’s top picks.

Al Zahra Restaurant Fish Cakes (Buffet SR 245) Oscar for The Sauciest Fish The tangy red sauce plays a huge role in making the fish burgers this tender.

They are so moist they simply melt across your palette.

Location: Al Hamra Corniche, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ground Floor cpjeddah

Fish Hara

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Twina Tajen Curry (price per kilo) Oscar for Most Delicious Indian Mix Bits of fish fillet and shrimps swimming in silky smooth rich yellow curry will leave you gratified.

Location: Al Andalus/ Dahban/ will open soon on Prince Sultan St. twinapark

Tajen Curry

Habsburg Restaurant (Buffet SR 225) It’s a double win for Habsburg restaurant for the mixed seafood soup and squid with oyster sauce.

Squid with Oyster Sauce

Mixed Seafood Soup

Oscar for Most Succulent Squid Sizzle

The spices in the soup, such as the ginger and the cumin, will be felt with all their might as they slide across your palette. The bits of

Location: Rosewood Hotel, Corniche Rd. rwjeddah

Oscar for Most Flavorful Soup

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seafood drowned in the stock are so tender as they descend to find their rightful place in your stomach.

The squid cooked in garlic and oyster sauce is left to sizzle adding piquancy and succulence to the dish.

Nafoura Restaurant (Buffet SR 250) Another double win because it was too hard to pick just one with the sea bass and the octopus.

Sea Bass

Oscar for The Most Well Seasoned Fish Simply perfect, the sea bass has crispy edges and a really soft middle along with tangy seasoning. To actually make fish taste this way deserves an Oscar in itself.

Octopus with Tomato Sauce

Oscar for Delicacy of All This is a dish we hadn’t stumbled upon in any other restaurant. Even though it is octopus and may seem like it is only for the risktaking eaters, this platter will still appeal to the timid ones who will break their food fear barriers.

Location: Park Hyatt, Al Hamra Corniche parkhyattjeddah

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BINGING

History

on the

STREET S

Food trucks by Saudis inside and outside the Kingdom.

By Aabiya Baqai

BEIRUT

WRAP ‘N’ ROLL

A conversation amongst friends ended with an idea for a mobile restaurant that serves high quality food in convenient places, under the company, Bucket List SAL. The team consists of three partners: Roula Khani, Wissam Maalouf and Shibl Sheikh.

Concept

A food truck started

by Saudis in Lebanon that serves wraps and is also a pioneer in introducing the market to a gourmet street food culture; Wrap ‘N’ Roll also has an extended menu for events such as conferences, weddings and birthdays, and proposes incentives such as student discounts, loyalty programs and contests.

Top Dishes

Caesar Chicken Wrap Roast Beef Wrap Locations: (Lebanon) Universities, Companies, Bazaars/Markets Private Events wrapnrollbeirut wrap.n.roll

Concept History

Inspired by the neverending search for the perfect bite, PIN made its debut in Lulu Beach, Half Moon Bay, Khobar last July 17.

Bringing traditional dining gourmet food to the streets. The menu is small and simple, but very careful.

Locations: Central Vegetable Market – Khobar The Seafront – Dammam The Commissary – Dhahran pinburger

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KHOBAR

PIN BURGER

JEDDAH

EAT KITCHEN JEDDAH History

EAT started in May 2014 with the passion of Reem Afandi, the founder of Eat Kitchen. She was popular among her friends because of her cooking, so they asked her to start a food business.

This is where the idea came in: an innovative concept of a food truck in town.

Concept

A food truck that serves international cuisine including anything and everything from appetizers and main course meals to desserts.

Top Dishes

Homemade Burgers and Fries Locations: Private Events Mob: +966-546020800 eat_kitchen_jeddah

ZENO PIZZA TRUCK

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JEDDAH

ABU RIYAL History

Abu Riyal came to life when Think Tank Co. took part in the Saudi Design Week 2015 themed, “Culture, Identity and Design.” The goal was to exhibit a service called, “Brand Facelift,” where clients want to revive their business in terms of marketing, branding and interiors.

Think Tank then found a driven young gentleman called

Ayoob, who had a dream of developing his truck, to reach more people, so he gave them the truck for a month for a complete make over.

Top Dishes

• Vanilla Ice Cream • Vanilla Ice Cream with Halawa Bagar • Vanilla Ice Cream with Oreo Locations: Jeddah Corniche or by order (private events) Mob: +966-531152251 abu.riyal

History

The owners were always fascinated by the concept of food trucks and contemplated bringing it to Riyadh. This is when a revolution came about and Zeno Pizza Truck was born.

Concept

A locally designed and built pizza-serving

food truck that aims to bring people together; a lively addition to the streets of Riyadh.

Top Dishes

Margherita Pizza Locations: Private locations and events zenopizza

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Vitamin D3

Supplements Aimed at Combating Deficiency The sun is now in your hands.

DO SOMETHING!

The Prevalent Problem

According to a research carried out by King Saud University, vitamin D deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world.

Although Saudi Arabia is one of the sunniest countries, vitamin D deficiency has been a predominant problem among the population.

What Vitamin D Does

Biologically, vitamin D basically helps make healthy bones. It also aids the body to fight infections and protect itself against the development of different types of cancer including colorectal cancer and breast cancer.

How is it Made?

Vitamin D3 is specifically made within the skin through the exposure of ultraviolet light B of the sun, or from specific food intake such as eggs, liver, fishy oils, fortified milk and cereals.

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ACT Center

Sheds Light on Adult Therapy The center’s Salma Al Mufti and Khalid Sendi discuss pressing issues we face.

ACT Center offers the best guidance and psychological assistance to its clients. The experts working there provide the necessary aid to ensure the wellness, comfort and happiness of their clients.

Dr. Suliman and Dr. Mashmoushi, two expert doctors at the center, discuss the nature of their work there.

Salma Al Mufti

Adult Counseling Psychologist

Al Mufti sees adults who suffer from depression and anxiety, and worked with adults who have post traumatic stress, such as war refugees.

A lot of people nowadays, especially young adults, tend to feel empty and unaccomplished, partly because of their constant exposure to the ‘glitz’ of media. Seeing allegedly successful people online or on TV all the time may cause them to feel irrelevant because they do not share this lifestyle.

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1. Not all you see is real; the media manipulates by only revealing the picture-perfect image.

2. What defines your fulfillment and your emptiness? Is it love, money or friendship?

Create a moral balance and find out what gives you the sense of contentment.

3. Don’t compare yourself to others, especially not those in media. What you see in someone is not a value system.

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At ACT Center, she focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy. She explains, “This specific approach targets the negative thoughts and behaviors; bringing out more accommodating and positive behavior.” She continues, “You train your brain the same way you train your muscles in the gym. It takes time and effort.”

There are three very important things that must be taken into consideration:

Khalid Sendi

Self-Development and Relationship Therapist

As relationships constitute a large part of adults’ lives, Sendi offers an insight on marital and premarital therapy.

Sendi says, “My role is to help families live a fulfilling life. I meet the partners individually at the beginning just to understand them separately and then I meet them together as a couple.”

Premarital counseling is crucial here since 80 percent of marriages are arranged.

— Dr. Khalid Sendi

He elaborates on the most common couple problems, “Most of the times the main issues revolve around children.

Lately, economic problems have played a factor in marital difficulties. One of the recurrent topics is the interference of the parents of each partner in the latter’s life.”

He also believes that premarital counseling is crucial, especially here, where 80 percent of marriages are arranged.“When the couple undergoes premarital counseling, they get to know each other well and comprehend their personal differences better.”

Premarital Counseling Encompasses: 1. Emotional intelligence and love language tests.

2. Debates: To explain different perspectives.

3. Activities to deepen their respective understandings of each other.

It spans over three months, after which the couple has full authority to choose to continue or go their separate ways.

Web: actjeddah.com actcenter Adultandchildtherapycenter ACTcenterjeddah

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JISH

A Voice That Must Be Heard

Setting the Bar

By Sahrish Ali

Established in 1991, Sultana Alireza and Waleed Zahed co-founded Jeddah Institute for Speech and Hearing (JISH), the first freestanding specialty clinic in the Gulf region. We explore their mission and the subsequent journey they have embarked on to guarantee communication disabilities’ sufferers have access to quality services regardless of their economic situation.

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Zahid and Alireza recruited two highly respected professors in communication disorders and speech sciences from the USA to help them set up and operate the institute according to the standards set by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Over the years, Alireza worked closely with the couple to learn how to run the institute.

Professional Development: Teaching and Training

The institute is by default a training and teaching center as well as a clinic and research center. Several senior staff members are also associate professors at Dar Al Hekma University; they helped found their SSLH (Speech Sciences Language and Hearing Division), which still runs strong. “We provide symposiums accredited by the Saudi commission for specialties by the Ministry of Health so when you receive training during our conferences, you can get continuing education units.”

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JISH on raising awareness for those with communication disabilities.

Board certification was necessary to work independently as a therapist, and at the time none were available in the Kingdom, so Alireza and her husband set out to create their own. A contract was signed with the University of California, San Jose. “It took us four years and in that time we graduated 13 people with Masters degrees. That was the first group of many JISH scholars that were to follow over the past 25 years.”

DIVISIONS AND SERVICES Autism Services and Applied Behavior Analysis The ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) clinic is the first of its kind, founded about seven years ago. It is about to undergo a complete restructuring again as JISH has signed an affiliation agreement with the world re-known scientist and researcher Dr. Vincent Carbone, NYC, USA.

Early Intervention Division The JISH Early Intervention Program (EIP) is a languagebased intensive service for toddlers with language delay. Human contact and socialization is the most important factor in language and social development in babies and toddlers. JISH is also affiliated to Hanen as a training center for parents, providing intensive training to parents.

Charities and Non-Profit

Being a non-profit organization, their well-received Patients’ Sponsorship Fund only subsidizes for families in need. In the past, they had an initiative with the Amal School For the Deaf where teachers were trained to provide services, which ran until they became self-sufficient.

Initiatives

JISH supports the work and standards set by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties in an effort to improve the quality of clinical practice in the Kingdom.

One of their initiatives is lobbying with SSSPA (Saudi Society Speech Pathology and Andrology Association) to expand services and make them accessible through insurance companies.

Reaching New Horizons

“Our heart is set to expand our services to the rural areas.” JISH has produced 50 clinicians over the past 25 years - a great feat. The aim is to continue providing educational opportunities.

Message: Public Awareness “It’s crucial that the moment a mother feels anxious about her child’s language or development, she doesn’t wait. There may be a delay in language and eventually they do speak even without intervention, but the longer they take the more it impacts learning. If I have any message it is that early detection leads to early intervention and saves time.”

Web: jish.org

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Surviving Your First Workout Class You can do it! Just follow these tips.

So you’ve decided you want to join a group workout class instead of your normal routines, but you are a bit nervous on how the class will be and whether or not you would be able to catch up with the rest?

Well there’s nothing to be nervous about, we’ve all been there.

Here are some tips to help you ease through your first couple of classes.

Most importantly don’t quit.

RESEARCH

First of all take some time to research a bit about the class. For example, the class is boot camp. Find out the fitness level required to enter the class, ask the gym/ instructor if it’s a private training center, ask for more info on what types of boot camps they are running; will it include weights, is it outdoors, etc.

Knowing what you are getting yourself into will help you feel more at ease.

GO EARLY

Be there before the scheduled time. This will give you time to speak to the instructor and introduce yourself; also you can mention any difficulties or injuries you have or ask them any questions.

Going early can also give you a chance to mingle and ask other members about their thoughts of the class.

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DON’T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS!

A general rule of advice would be to not compare yourself to anyone else. If you feel that you have overworked yourself or are really tired, do not look at the person next to you and try to compete. If you need a break then give yourself a break, you are just getting started.

Force yourself to keep going and be committed and you will start seeing results with time.

Amal Al Toaimi A fitness enthusiast who is IFPA (International Fitness Professional Association) and GEL (Group Exercise Leader, MEFITPRO) certified. Loves to encourage people to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle, believing that moderation is key.

Email: amal_alto@hotmail.com

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But First… CAFFEINE Caffeine-free treats to fuel and sustain you.

To all coffee lovers out there who need a morning dose of coffee to function, did you know you can actually replace that caffeine with different food combinations that still give you the energy you need for your day?

According to Ashley Koff, RD, a dietitian

in Washington DC, “Our energy crisis and subsequent reliance on caffeine actually has a lot to do with our nutrition.”

After working with thousands of patients, she concluded that energy is a result of the type of nutrients you eat, and not from caffeine.

HERE ARE FIVE DIFFERENT FOOD COMBINATIONS THAT CAN HELP YOU BEAT THAT AFTERNOON SLUMP.

Cinnamon Apple Almonds

Cacao Banana Nut Butter

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Bananas are a great source of healthy carbs and potassium; important for hydration, thus an energy booster.

The nut butter is a healthy combo of fat and protein, and the cacao gives you that chocolatey flavor.

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Apples are known to be quick energy fixes because of their natural carbs and sugar. Cinnamon can be sprinkled to stabilize blood sugar, and almonds (healthy fat) which will prolong your satisfaction and make you fuller.

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4

Eggs are rich in protein. Combined with the healthy carbs from spinach and berries, with good fat (avocado), this combo will definitely give you a lasting gush of energy.

Berries ½ Avocado Eggs Spinach

Nuts Broccoli Leaf Hummus

3 Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Ginger

Tortillas are a healthy carb which sustain energy, in addition to the healthy combo of fat and protein from the nut butter. Ginger can be added as a heating spice.

5

Hummus is a good source of healthy carbs and protein; the veggies will give you additional energy and the nuts will give you the satisfying serving of healthy fats.

Amal Al Toaimi A fitness enthusiast who is IFPA (International Fitness Professional Association) and GEL (Group Exercise Leader, MEFITPRO) certified. Loves to encourage people to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle, believing that moderation is key.

Email: amal_alto@hotmail.com

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SPIRITUALITY

the

HOLY QUR’AN

A GUIDE TO SALVATION The infinite rewards of Qur’an recitation.

“And We have certainly made the Qur'an easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?” (54:22) The Qur’an, the speech of Allah, which was revealed to the Last Messenger in the Arabic language through Angel Jibreel, is a source of ultimate guidance for mankind. We learn from the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) many virtues for reciting the Qur’an with a pure intention.

1. Tranquillity and Mercy Descend The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Any group of people that assemble in one of the Houses of Allah to recite the Book of Allah, learning and teaching it, tranquillity will descend upon them, mercy will engulf them, angels will surround them and Allah will make mention of them to those in His proximity.” (Sahih Muslim)

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2. Countless Rewards for its Recitation The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will be credited with a good deed, and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a letter.” (Al Tirmidhi)

3. Raise in the Ranks The Prophet (PBUH) said: “One who was devoted to the Qur'an will be told to recite, ascend and recite carefully as he recited carefully when he was in the world, for he will reach his abode when he comes to the last verse he recites.”

(Sunan Abi Dawud)

4. Closest to Allah The Prophet said: “'Allah has His own people among mankind.' They said:'O Messenger of Allah, who are they?' He said: 'The people of the Qur'an, the people of Allah are those who are closest to Him.'” (Sunnan Ibn Majah)

5. It Acts as an Intercessor on the Day of Judgment The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Read the Qur'an, for it will come as an intercessor for its reciters on the Day of Resurrection.” (Muslim)

6. The Best in Conduct The Prophet (PBUH) said, “The best amongst you is the one who learns the Qur'an and teaches it.” (Sahih Al Bukhari)

Also, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “I am leaving behind me two weighty things. One of them is the Book of Allah; that is the strong rope of Allah.

Whosoever holds firmly to it, will be the guided, and whosoever leaves it goes astray.” (Riyad As Saliheen) Web: aateam.org theislamicteam

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TRAVEL NEWS A Tour Around Austria Starting from SR 6,843

Spend two nights in Vienna, three nights in Zell am See and two nights in Salzburg then go back to Vienna for a final night before heading home. Enjoy the scenery and breathe in the fresh mountain air.

Fifth Green Globe Award for Mövenpick Kuwait

More info: gts.travel.com

Scenic’s Plans for Luxury Yacht Revealed Australian tour company, Scenic, has revealed plans to build a luxury yacht, the Scenic Eclipse.

It is set to launch in August 2018. It will carry 228 passengers and will contain suites with balconies,

six restaurants, a heated pool, theater, spa and gym.

Scenic Eclipse is being built in Croatia and will sail the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, Americas and also the Arctic and Antarctica.

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Mövenpick Hotel Kuwait has received its fifth consecutive Green Globe award in recognition of its ecoefforts. As part of its sustainable program, the hotel harvested its own dates, which amounted to almost 500 kilograms.

Beaches in Dubai Now Accessible to the Disabled Beaches across Dubai have been tailored to become disabilityfriendly. The available facilities will contribute towards making Dubai an even bigger tourist attraction. Dubai aims to make all public services accessible to people with disabilities.

The Fun Starts in Barcelona Starting from SR 4,672

KSA’s Hotel Show Organizers of The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia, DMG events and MICE Arabia, have announced its 2016 edition will take place May 17-19 at Jeddah Center for Forums and Events.

Offering a heady mix of Catalan culture, history and architecture, Barcelona is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Spend four days there and marvel at the city’s splendors, including tourist attractions, beaches and the fun nightlife.

VFS Global Opens Hungary Visa Applications Centers in KSA Saudis can now apply for visas to Hungary at Visa Application Centers launched for the Embassy of Hungary in Khobar, Jeddah and Riyadh. KSA is the third country in the Middle East from where applicants can apply for a visa to Hungary.

More Info: flightcentre.ae

Win a Trip to Turkey with Kalila Share your experience at Kalila with your friends, take a group photo or video, upload it, tag Kalila and win a trip for two to Istanbul! kalilacafeandrestaurant kalila_cafe

China’s Longest Glass Bridge Spanning two cliffs in China’s Hunan province at the Zhangjiajie National Forest Park is the longest glass bridge in China. The bridge, still being built, is 430 meters long, six

meters wide and hangs 300 meters above ground. It is designed to hold 800 people at once.

According to CNN, the bridge opens in May.

HamacLand is the latest introduction at the Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara. The 13-squaremeter island features a private stretch of beach. At Banana Island Doha, HamacLand will be open to guests daily from 9 a.m. to sunset.

The Floating Hamacland On Qatar's Banana Island

Peru’s First Muslim-Friendly Hotel The San Isidro district in Lima is now home to Peru’s first-ever Muslim-friendly hotel, Sonesta Hotel El Olivar.

Muslim guests there are offered dedicated prayer areas, prayer mats, timetable and a list of mosques close to the hotel. Rooms are also marked with prayer directions.

Halal dining options are also available along with iftar and suhoor during Ramadan.

Prices start from almost SR 700 per night.

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ANDALUSIA

The Cradle of European Civilization?

A glimpse of Al Andalus, mother of tolerance and civilization.

Cordoba from Watch Tower

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In this journey through two of the key cities of Muslim Spain, Cordoba, the Umayyad

Caliphate’s capital; and Granada, where it all came to an end, we will offer a glimpse of Al Andalus through its most important and charming remnants.

CORDOBA

Whilst tourists head to Granada, connoisseurs come to Cordoba.

“Europe was darkened at sunset, Cordoba shone with public lamps; Europe was dirty, Cordoba built a thousand baths … Europe lay in mud, Cordoba’s streets were paved …

Europe’s nobility could not sign its name, Cordoba’s children went to school; Europe’s monks could not read the baptismal service, Cordoba’s teachers created a library of Alexandrian

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Greece and Italy are often cited as the cradles of modern western civilization, where we get notions of democracy, academia and more. However, an increasing number of people are starting to question this notion and instead are appreciating the significance of the Muslim period in Spain Al Andalus (711-1492). A time when culture, civilization, academia and society peaked, it even included periods of amazing inter-faith tolerance. Could it be that in fact Spain is the real cradle of European civilization?

achievement was designed to appear like a forest of palms, allowing light to flood in and the praying spirit to soar.

Opened in 785 AD, on the site of the Church of St. Vincent, which Abd Al Rahman had bought, today it is again a Christian place of worship. That was irreversibly sealed in the 16th century, when the center of the mosque was ripped out and replaced with a cathedral.

Fortunately, the stunning scallop-shaped mihrabs remain.

Artist's Impression of Cordoban Court

Mezquita-Cathedral, Calle de Cardenal Herrero, 1, 14003, Cordoba Web: catedraldecordoba.es

First glimpse of Mezquita

Ibn Rushd - Cordoba

dimensions.� Twentieth century author and physician, Victor Robinson, perfectly sums up why this city is believed to have inspired one of Europe’s most enlightened epochs (the 8th - 11th century).

Mezquita

MEZQUITACATHEDRAL

The importance and majestic beauty of what was the Great Mosque of Cordoba is difficult to overstate; the only remaining direct link to Abd Al Rahman I, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who fled Syria to avoid being murdered like the rest of the Umayyads. Modeled on his ancestral mosque in Damascus, this remarkable architectural

Mezquita Mayor de Granada

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MADINAT AL ZAHRA

It may have lasted a mere 30 years, but this palace city was built by Abd Al Rahman III in the 10th century to make a statement. He had declared himself Caliph of Islam - the only time a caliphate was declared in Europe. Madinat Al Zahra took 10,000 laborers setting 6,000 stone blocks a day for 40 years to complete, and was completely sacked

by Al Mohads. This is why today, at times it can seem like an uninspiring pile of rocks, somewhat compensated by the impressively new museum built into the ground, which contains interesting exhibits and an auditorium showing what the opulent palace city would’ve looked like in its brief heyday.

Madinat Al Zahra, Ctra, Palma del Rio, km 5.5. Cordoba Web: museosdeandalucia.es/cultura/ museos/CAMA

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Madinat Al Zahra

Dressed in Arab finery, the royals made the ceremonial walk to the top and entered the fort-like palace. Inside, Abu Abdullah Muhammad XII, the last Nasrid king (later known as Boabdil), was waiting for them, the key to his ancestral home, in his hand.

As it was passed over, in what

was essentially a token gesture since the terms of surrender had been agreed months before, this signaled the end of nearly 800 years of Muslim and Jewish presence in the country.

THE ALHAMBRA

Once you have visited the Alhambra, you will spend your whole life yearning to go back.

As the narrative says, this was merely home to the last ‘petty’ Muslim ruler of Al Andalus.

By then, the ‘dreamy’ culture of Al Andalus, so significant in Europe’s development, was long gone. However the Alhambra does have a phenomenal knack View of Alhambra

Madinat Al Zahra

GRANADA

On Jan. 2, 1492, the Catholic Monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella, King and Queen of Castile and Aragon stood at the foot of a steep canopied pathway leading up to the palace city of Alhambra, perched on the edge of a large hilltop overlooking the city of Granada.

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Spain: Andalusia Capital: Seville Currency: Euros Official Languages: Spanish International code: +34 Granada Albaicin

GET THERE

for evoking that era in the imagination as you explore its splendid spaces, such as the sumptuous Nasrid Palace, Courtyard of the Lions and the Generalife (gardens).

• The best airlines are Air France and Etihad, which fly from Jeddah to Malaga - the gateway to Andalusia - with a stopover in their respective capitals. Prices start from approx. SR 2,408. From Malaga, hire a car to get the best of all three cities at your own pace.

Alhambra, Calle Real de la Alhambra, s/m, 18009 Granada Web: alhambra-patronato.es

ALBAICIN

Wrapped in a snowcapped embrace by the Sierra Nevada mountains, the narrow, ancient passes of the Albaicin are not just atmospheric, but the closest one can get to the Moorish Granada of Al Andalus. Evocative architecture, Arab hammams (baths) and hidden courtyards with fountains mirror the towns of that bygone era, and they’re also the reason the Albaicin is now a World Heritage site.

Albaicin, Calle Acera Merced, s/n, 18010 Granada Web: turgranada.es Generalife Gardens - Alhambra

Up the Giralda

MEZQUITA MAYOR DE GRANADA

In 2003, this became Granada’s first purpose-built mosque in over 500 years. The site offers magnificent views of the Alhambra and it is the best place to meet some of the region’s 250,000 or so modern Muslims - mainly reverts and recent immigrants.

Mezquita Mayor de Granada, Plaza de San Nicolás, s/n, 18010 Granada Web: mezquitadegranada.com

MUST HAVE • A Schengen visa is required for Saudi nationals • A Spain’s Islamic history book • A pair of walking shoes • A car rental from Malaga MUST DO • Read Ornament of the World Venture into the Andalusian countryside • Pray Jumu’a in the new mosque in Granada • Do a walking tour of Cordoba’s Judeiria The Author: Tharik Hussain is a freelance journalist, travel writer and photographer regularly contributing to publications across the globe. Tharik specializes in the Muslim heritage of Europe and is an expert in Muslim (Halal) travel. He resides in London, UK. Email: tharik@tharikhussain.co.uk Web: tharikhussain.co.uk Blog: thewanderingmusulman.uk TharikHussainUK _TharikHussain

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BAY LA SUN HOTEL & MARINA KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY The ultimate holiday destination for family fun and leisure.

Winner of the Leading Destination Hotel award for 2014 and Leading New Hotel award for 2015. The Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina is located in a beautiful coastal natural environment, overlooking the stunning blue waters of the Red Sea to the west and the city’s natural lagoon and mangrove to the east.

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The Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina raises the standard of hospitality in the Kingdom with its 195 spacious rooms and suites, all decorated with a touch of contemporary arabesque features and offering a luxury range of amenities designed to cater to the needs of the corporate and leisure traveler alike.

Your exploration journey continues with a multitude of dining and lounging options offering a wide choice for all taste buds. From Seasons, the all-day-dining restaurant offering buffet and ala carte choices, to Veranda, the terrace with canal views and a selection of shisha flavors.

Le CafĂŠ Patisserie, located in the lobby, offers premium selection of pastries and Corojo, the modern cigar lounge, offers an extensive selection of cigars for the connoisseurs. Guests can also choose from a wide selection of seafront restaurants in the city located at walking distance from The Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina.

Unlimited fun awaits you in our outdoor facilities. Take a stroll down the beach walk or along our marina promenade and enjoy a selection of restaurants and cafes, or enjoy a session of go-karting across the hotel. Opening soon is the Juman Park and the Hotel Pool where families can unwind.

When opened, the park will elevate your experience at the Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina to the next level. Your family will have access to Tennis courts, kids play zone and splash pad, multi-use court and mini golf facility.

Get ready for a relaxing vacation and exclusive family fun at The Bay La Sun Hotel & Marina. A world of amazement awaits you at KAEC, don’t miss out on their special offers!

Make Your Reservation Now! For inquiries: Location: 7183 Juman Street Bay La Sun District, KAEC 23964 - 2633 KSA Tel: +966-12-5106400 Web: baylasunhotel.com Email: info@baylasunhotel.com baylasunhotel

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Braving the Desert

The DJ team breaks down their Bahra desert trip with Talaea Al Masseya tours.

We embarked on an adventure on Feb. 9 to Bahra, JeddahMakkah road, where we set up camp. The ride to there took almost 40 minutes and we were accompanied by our tour guide starting from Jeddah all the way to the camp.

Upon arrival, we were greeted by Talaea’s team.

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the vast sand lands while we unpacked. There was a huge tent with traditional Bedouin seatingfor us to stay. Right in the middle was the campfire that is a must to complement the desert atmosphere.

Bathrooms are a necessity, so it goes without saying that there were bathroom stalls available along with outside

sinks with soap and tissues; so cleanliness was taken care of.

Concerning snacks, juice and water, these were found abundantly. One of the highlights of the trip must be the delicious tea we were served, mint tea and Adani tea; all prepared on wood right on the spot.

STAFF PHOTO / MOHAMED FAWZY / YASMIN OUF

By Sohila El Saadany

Safari

Three sturdy jeeps drove up to our camp. Each was equipped with the necessary items ranging from lights to aux cables and more.

Braving the desert as we collided into sand dunes and ravished the sand with the grand wheels.

Horse Show

First off was the horse show. Riders came in on three horses to show off their galloping talents.

Immediately after that we were told to stand back as a raging horse-beast was to ride in, only to be surprised by the most adorable miniature horse. We got up on those horses and tried our riding skills.

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Camel Rides

Because what is a desert without a camel? Adorned in colorful decorations, the camel was a great source of entertainment.

Quad Bikes

The list of fun activities continues on the quad bikes.

All of our “Fast and Furious� alter egos hop on and take the lead. As if quad touring can become more fun, it took place before sunset so we were able to watch the sky change colors.

Falcon Show

Sheikha, the falcon, was there to give us a show. But alas, she flew into the darkness leaving us without the bedazzlement of falcon tricks.

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Karaoke

We were all able to take part to show off our horrendous voices. The karaoke segment was also provided by Talaea tours. The TV, speakers, microphones and even song lists were there to witness the butchering of famous melodies.

Dinner

The cherry on top was the dinner served at the finale of the trip. We were served scrumptious grilled food.

Barbeque aroma filled the air and tasty meat gave our taste buds a fiesta.

FOR THE BEST SHOTS...

Nothing like photos during sunrise and sunset. Beautiful!

Good company, good weather and a good tour program, what more can we possibly need?

Web: talaea3.com Mob: +966-566775977 Email: info@talaea3.com talaea3_tourism_jeddah

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EXPLORE KSA

One of the many streams.

On the Trail of a

Natural Hot Water Spring Following the stream leading to the water.

By Mohammed Mirza

While many disbelieve the chances of there being natural springs in KSA, much to their astonishment there is at least one known spring in the country.

In fact, some local water companies boast of their water being sourced from natural springs. The specialty about the springs at Al Lith is that they are natural hot springs, something one would expect to find only in places like Europe or Japan.

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Although they are commonly referred to as Al Lith Hot Springs, the spring is not actually in the town of Al Lith - it is situated around 50 kilometers from there.

Close but not quite there.

The Journey

The ride to the town of Al Lith from Jeddah was an easy one for us as it is located on the major Jeddah-Jizan Highway.

This same highway goes all the way to Yemen as well.

Once at Al Lith we knew that we wouldn’t be left with many options for food, so we decided to eat at a massive

food court in the main city.

The place we stopped at has a plethora of restaurants and sits right on the main highway. It is also a popular stopover for buses carrying travelers to the southern parts of the Kingdom.

We had what Al Lith is known for – seafood. As expected it was tasty enough, despite its lack of spices.

We got off the highway and headed onto an adjacent single lane road. This road goes all the way to the hot spring, running through a number of small villages on the way.

There were just two signboards on this road, which confirmed that we were heading in the right direction.

The road itself was flanked by small trees, and right before we reached the spring, the greenery in the surroundings seemed to increase.

A final signboard marked the location and from there the springs were a stone’s throw away. We parked our cars and walked towards the water.

Luxuriant grass greets us.

A stream running into a thick forest.

On the Trail of a Stream

There were multiple streams gushing from the spring.

We put our hands in the nearest one to us and much to our surprise it was refreshingly cold.

We couldn’t see where these streams started. We walked over them until we came across the biggest one. At that time we were told by a passerby that the hot spring was to the east of us. We decided to visit the hot springs later and explore the stream in front of us that meandered its way calmly into the unknown. Here it felt like we were in the middle of a tropical rainforest with all the lush green trees and luxuriant grass that surrounded us. The stream was flowing from the north and we walked by it towards its source.

We continued walking, with the stream at times getting kneehigh. There were areas where we barely made it through because of the thorny plants that blocked the way. We continued till we could go no further and by then the stream had gotten visibly smaller. Nearby was a place where the dense forest opened up into a desert that had a beautiful backdrop of chestnut-colored mountains.

I found it to be quite similar to a previous hiking experience I had in the jungles of Kodaikanal in India. The place felt so tranquil; a spot where one could just lie down, hear the birds chirp and listen to the pleasant sound of the flowing stream.

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earth’s mantle. They are normally found in volcanic regions. In KSA, this hot spring near Al Lith is the only known one in the country so far.

The Hot Spring

At the Hot Springs

We then went on to where the hot springs were. From a distance we could see groups of people just standing by it and staring deeply into it.

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water from the spring, as hot springs are known for their high mineral content and medicinal properties.

Hot springs are produced when geothermally-heated groundwater rises from the

However, this hot spring has higher than bathing temperatures, so hot in fact that we couldn’t place our hands in it for more than a second; perhaps just enough to get our feet and hands cleaned by quick taps on the water. The hot springs were muddy and had algae growing in it, which is surprising considering its high temperatures.

On the whole, we were left in awe by the experience, as it was the first time for us to see one in real life. But what we enjoyed more than that was the trail of the stream that we followed. Definitely a place worth visiting.

HISTORIC KSA

The Mysterious Wells of Al Kharj The history of Oyoun As Seeh and Oyoun An Najm.

By Mohammed Mirza

These wells have been used by the residents of Al Kharj and travelers for centuries, but of late the wells have dried up; though some amount of water can be seen in them after it rains.

Located less than a kilometer apart, two huge natural wells known as Oyoun As Seeh and Oyoun An Najm are one of the biggest attractions of Al Kharj, less than an hour drive from Riyadh.

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While some believe that they had been formed by a meteor shower, others disagree and suggest that they are actually massive sinkholes; sinkholes so deep that they have reached the watery beds within the earth’s crust.

While the exact time of the formation of these wells is not known, records show the area near the wells to have been inhabited for over a millennium.

Recently, the wells have been fenced off but it still hasn’t deterred visitors.

When the peninsula used to struggle for drinking water, Al Kharj had plenty of it, boasting of date farms and pastures that were unseen in the region.

This oasis in the desert did not only have these wells as part of its water supply, it was also blessed with a network of ponds and natural aquifers.

Considering its rich past abundant with water, an iconic water tower was constructed in the city that even has a revolving restaurant inside it.

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Juffali Automotive Celebrates Three Awards

Samsung’s Galaxy Studio in Jeddah

Juffali won the “Best MercedesBenz Distributor in the Middle East 2015” award presented by Daimler Middle East and Levant (DMEL) for its outstanding achievements in 2015.

Samsung launched Galaxy Studio for the first time in KSA, at Red Sea Mall, Jeddah from Jan. 25 – Feb. 20. Visitors had the chance to test the latest phones, tablets and watches.

Mohammed Yousuf Naghi Motors Offers BMW 730Li

To further bolster the BMW 7 Series and solidify its position as one of BMW Group’s biggest selling vehicles in the Middle East, MYNM added a third engine variant to its portfolio – the BMW 730Li.

Avaya Helps SMBs Transform with Hybrid Cloud Solutions

Avaya announced its first complete, multichannel unified communications and contact center cloud offers targeted for the midmarket. Avaya Midmarket Cloud solutions are two flexible deployment options, enabling the channel partners to evolve midsize companies to the advanced capabilities needed for digital business that allow customers to maximize their investments in more than 1 million Avaya systems worldwide.

Lexus LC 500 Wins EyesOn Design Awards

Shell and Wärtsilä: Together for Superior Power Engine Performance

The all-new Lexus LC 500 luxury coupe grabbed two awards for design excellence on its debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), which was held in Detroit, USA.

Al Jomaih and Shell recently held a joint seminar with Wartsila where they discussed advanced lubricant solutions and the latest innovations in engine performance within the power and cement sectors.

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MAKKAH ANJUM HOTEL MAKKAH

The perfect combination of world-class accommodation, outstanding service and genuine Hijazi hospitality• Makkah • Tel: +966-12-510 0000 • Web: anjumhotels.com

FAIRMONT MAKKAH

Located adjacent to the Masjid Al Haram, the hotel boasts a prime location as the closest hotel to Kaaba. Adjacent to the Masjid Al Haram • Tel: +966-14-820-7777 • Web: fairmont.com/makkah

HILTON MAKKAH

Located in the heart of Makkah, with city, Haram and Kaabah views.

Adjacent to King Fahd entrance • Tel: +966-12-534-0000 • Web: placeshilton.com/makkah-towers

LE MERIDIEN TOWERS HOTEL Directly connected to the Holy Mosque through the tunnel of King Abdulaziz gate. Kudai Rd.• Tel: +966-12-539-9999 • Web: starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien

MERCURE GRAND UM AL QURA A classy choice

ZAM ZAM GRAND SUITES located just in front of King Abdul Aziz Gate of Masjid Al Haram. Central Area Ajyad Makkah Al Mukarrama • Tel: +966-12-571-5555

MADINAH DALLAH TAIBAH HOTEL

Committed to achieve and maintain total guest satisfaction by providing high quality service. Abarzar St. • Tel: +966-14-8290055 • Web: dallahtaibah.com

DAR A HIJRA INTERCONTINENTAL

Ideally located within walking distance to the Masjid and nearby shopping districts. King Fahad St. Central Area • Tel: +966-14820-7777

DAR AL TAQWA INTERCONTINENTAL Luxury five star hotel that has one of the most enviable locations in town in the heart of the city centre. Off Al Sitteen St. • Tel: +966-14-829-1111 • Web: ichotelsgroup.com

DURRAT ANDALUS HOTEL

for a luxurious Makkah hotel in the Central area. Al Masjed Al Haram Rd. • Tel: +966-12-570-2212 • Web: mercure.com

Provides comfortable 3-star accommodation in Madinah. Northern Central Area • Tel: +966-14-829-1114

MERCURE HIBATULLAH HOTEL Offers

HOTEL ELAF TAIBAH

accommodations to meet every need with 381 modern, spacious rooms and suites, decorated with a local flavour. Um Al Qura St. Al Hafayer At Taysir • Tel: +966-12-5498855 • Web: mercure.com

RAMADA MAKKAH HOTEL Committed to creating caring experiences for every person, every time. Ajyad, Al Hajlah • Tel: +966-12-577-1448 • Web: ramada.com

SHERATON MAKKAH HOTEL AND TOWERS Enjoy easy access to the Holy Mosque, the city’s business areas, transportation options, and shopping destinations. • Makkah • Tel: +966-12-576-0000

SWISSOTEL MAKKAH

A contemporary five-star hotel located in close proximity to the holy Masjid, overlooking the Ka’aba, as well as the entire Masjid. Om AlQura St. • Tel: +966-12-571-8000 • Web: swissotel.com/hotels/makkah

THE MADINAH OBEROI

The Oberoi, Madina enjoys an unrivalled position, just steps away from Al Masjid Al Nabawi.

Abizar Rd. Madina Almunawara • Tel: +966-14-828-2222 • Web: oberoihotels.com

AMERICAN 19TH CENTURY BURGER

Here’s where the classic taste of minced beef patties combined with fresh buns are available to you. Prince Sultan St. • Tel: 920019819

20 MINUTES BURGER Juicy, unique burgers in just 20 minutes.

Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6113187

of the world’s greatest cheesecake. Le Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-606723

CHILI’S Classic American, Texan

and international tastes. Al Andalus St. • Tel: +966-12-6634760/ +966-12-6632787

IHOP

Perfect breakfast spot. Le Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +96612-2617032

Exposes the curious and creative-minded traveller to the most unexpected and engaging experiences a destination has to offer. Khaled Bin El Waleed Rd. Al Jamiah • Tel: +966-14-846-0777 • Web: starwoodhotels.com/ lemeridien

delicious burgers, fries, hot dogs, frozen custard and more!. Le Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2617042

MARRIOTT MADINAH

TEXAS ROADHOUSE They offer everything from hand-cut steaks and fall-off-the-bone ribs, to some pretty sweet margaritas. Le Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2617027

Committed to creating caring experiences for every person, every time. Al Siteen St., Bani Khidrah • Tel: +966-14-820-8084 • Web: ramada.com

CHOCOLATES ANOOSH

CHEESECAKE FACTORY Home

SHAKE SHACK Serves the most

RAMADA AL HAMRA

SPEARS Wonderful and tasty Brazilian food that leaves you wanting more with every bite!

InterContinental Hotel • Tel: +96612-2295555

GIFTS For chocolates, gifts and more. AlHamra Dist. • Tel: +966-126412070 / +966-555201870

Breakfast, lunch, dinner?

Everything you need is at The American Corner. Khalidiya Dist.• Tel: +966-12-6060188

LE MERIDIEN MADINAH

Ideally situated for visitors to the city.

Bani Khidrah • Tel: +966-14-8188888 • Web: moevenpick-hotels.com

RIO DE JANEIRO Rio de Janeiro restaurant specialises in Brazilian and Mexican sandwiches. Sari st. • Mob: +966-502330914

Anoosh offers a variety of chocolates and mouth watering cookies. Sari St. • Tel: 920013222

JOHNNY ROCKETS Serve great all-American food in a timeless and fun environment.

Tahlia St. • Tel: +966 12 692 7614

MOVENPICK

A restaurant known for its deer and ostrich meat and brazilian beef. Al Andalus St. • Mob: +966-549865555

AMERICAN CORNER

To facilitate Hajj and Umrah for all pilgrims. Saad Bin Moaath • Tel: +96614-818-0050• Web: elafgroup.com

All 150 spacious guest rooms and suites, offers extensive facilities for families, individuals, and pilgrims alike. King Faisal St. • Tel: +966-14-818-0000 • Web: marriott.com

BRAZILIAN BRASA DE BRAZIL

STEAK HOUSE Steaks grilled to perfection over open fire to sear in the natural juices. Etoile, Malil Road • Tel: +966-12-6829955

THE COUNTER

Create your own burgers and make them special! Etoile, King Rd. • Tel: +96612-2754266

WING ZONE

The perfect word to describe this restaurant: flavorful. Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-6067233

BOSTANI CHOCOLATE &

CARAMEL One of the most

creative patisserie and cake producers in town. Baghdadiyah, Rawdah,Tahlia • Tel: +966-126519383 / 6515593 +966-12-6688527 / 6688529 +966-12-6688978 / 6688541

CHOCOMOOD A special mood in the chocolate industry. Al Rawdah • Tel: +966-12-6162111 / +966-12-6602111 CHOCOLATE CORNER The art of chocolate. Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-665-0669

CHOCOLINE Flavor and

refinement meet to create an outstanding range of luxury chocolates. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-122842846/ +966-12-6548444

GANACHE A gourmet food store that provides savory nibbles, pastries, croissants and more.

Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-6601390 GODIVA Godiva thrills the

senses and captivates the hearts of chocolate lovers everywhere.

Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2616630

LEAVES An elegant local chocolatier. Al Rawdah Dist. • Mob: +966-564444928 PATCHI

Embrace a culture and unique heritage of exceptional chocolate gifts that make life exquisite. Al Hamra, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6525961

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COFFEE & TEA SHOPS CILANTRO CAFÉ Hot and cold

beverages, delectable paninis and much more. Tahliah St. • Tel: +96612-2611191

COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF

Delivering the look, taste and aroma of the world’s best coffees and teas. Al Khaldia Dist.• Tel: +96612-6928142 / +966-12-6928142

DEERA CAFÉ Coffee experience like no other. Al Malek Rd- Stars Avenue Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +96612-2632150

KALILA Café and bakery serving light yet tasty foods from different regions. The Courtyard, Prince Sultan St. • Tel: +966-12606-1723 SOLO COFFEE Al Rawdah Dist.

Abdul Maqsoud Khuja St. • Tel: +966-12-2630263

STARBUCKS COFFEE

The true essence of coffee.

Corniche Rd., Tahlia St., Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-6997852

TEA GSCHWENDNER Their

tea shops are staffed with tea enthusiasts dedicated to exploring the world of loose leaf tea. Red Sea Mall. • Tel: +966-12-2150695

TEAYANA A selection of the best

tea types in town. Al Rawdah, Al Khaldiya• Tel: +966-12-606-5850

THE BAGEL BAR Offers a wide range of healthy and delicious snacks as well as light meals and main meals. U-Shaped Center, Al Rawdah • Tel: +966-12-6410222

FAST FOOD DOMINO’S PIZZA

An American pizza restaurant chain. Tahlia St. Prince Sultan St. Prince Abdullah Al Faisal St. Al Makarunah • Tel: +96612-614-5994 / +966-12-682-1889 966-12-252-3814 / 9200-12345

HARDEE’S

One of the best fastfood chain restaurants. Al Andalus Hira St. Ali Al Murtada • Tel: 920001213/ +96612-619 7267

JOE’S DINER

It’s like a traditional American diner with great American food. Khalidiya Dist. • Tel: 920005637

KFC

The largest chicken restaurant brand in the world. Al Rawdah Dist. • Tel: 920021111

PANINO’S

Hot sandwiches, salads and gourmet pizza. Tahliah St. Khalidiya Dist • Tel: +966-12-6064717/ +966-126697232

PAPA JOHN’S

The third largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the world. Al Batarji St. • Tel: +966-126629546

DATES BATEEL Deluxe chocolates, delectable dates, superb pastries and a vast selection of gourmet foods. Red Sea Mall • Tel: +966-12-2150144 NADIYA Nadiya luxury dates are the perfect expression of Arabian traditions and hospitality.

Panda, Bin Dawood, Al Musbah Airport • Tel: +966-12-6066103 TALAH DATES

Dates, sweets, drinks, and the finest Arabian coffee. Sari St. • Tel: +96612-6837887

CRÊPE CAFÉ

Casual authentic crêperie. Roshana Mall • Tel: +966-12-2634989

A local creperie known for their unique taste. Red Sea Mall • Tel: +966-12-2150462

Offers desserts like fondue, affogato and cakes, all in a family friendly restaurant environment. Corniche • Tel: +96612-6067527

BRASSERIE LOUIS

A whole new level of sophistication to French dining to Jeddah. Teatro Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6680303/ +966-507619378

FRESH BERRY

LENÔTRE

Premium ice cream parlor. Stars Avenue Mall King Abdulaziz Rd. Red sea mall • Mob: +966559576854

LA CRÊPE DORÉE

Cakes and chocolate for all tastes. Teatro Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2611222

DELIFRANCE Delifrance draws on expertise based on nearly one hundred years of tradition. Al Salama Center, Prince Sultan St. • Tel: +966-12-6171555

TAMRATY Tamraty is the leading store holding a wide variety and the best dates hand picked from its farms. Al Rawdah Dist. • Tel: +96612-6637995

AMARA TERRACE

YATMOR Taking Saudi hospitality to a whole new level.

Khalidiya Dist • Tel: +966-126065000

CAFFE AROMA

FINE DINING CROWNE GRILL

Dining spot serving fresh selections of US beef, fish, chicken and lobster.

Crowne Plaza • Tel: +966-12-6611000

SURA Rawdah Dist. • Tel: 920007212

SOY

Contemporary Asian cuisine in a gorgeous environment. Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-6643414

TOKI Toki is the ultimate place in Jeddah to serve authentic Chinese cuisine similar to the practices for centuries in Mainland China. Laylat - Al Malik Rd. • Tel: +966-12-6060606 / 966-50-466-5658 SALMONTINI LE RESTO

Fine dining experience, known for their salmon. Corniche Road, Hamra Dist. • Mob: +966593251111

LA CUISINE

La Cuisine is known for their excellent dishes. Falastin, Hamra Dist. • Tel: +966-12-663 0363

INTERNATIONAL Comfort food with a unique twist.

Prince Faisal Bin Fahd, Ash Shati • Mob: +966-555354139 Serves everything. Mostly known for their amazing fries. Corniche, near Intercontinental Hotel, Al Hamra • Tel: +966-12-6605160

CAPPUCCINO CAFE

A selection of snacks and beverages, enjoyed by the sea. Al Hamra Dist. • Tel: +966-122891009

CASPER & GAMBINI’S

All day restaurant-café specialized in casual gourmet meals and award-winning signature coffee. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6637979

LAYLA’S GOURMET

Head here for sweet and savory treats. Mahmud Nasif, Al Andalus • Tel: +966-12-663-6937

LITE BITE

Light treats.

Eat smart!. Madinah Rd. • Tel: +96612-2901424

RISTORANTE JEDDAH

Classic and innovative Italian specialities. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-509550993 / +966-126696201

THE SANDWICH GALLERY

Fine dining in French cuisine. Prince Faisal Bin Fahd, Ash Shati • Mob: +966-555356373

Sandwich flavors from around the world with a unique twist. U-Shape Center, Al Rawdah • Mob: +966-544222234

GINZA I CHOME A Live Sushi Bar not to miss!. Rosewood Jeddah, 2nd Floor • Tel: +966-122607111

TOASTED An innovative and fresh approach to food. Rawdah St. • Mob: +966-122616747

LUMIERE

FRENCH BERT’S

They have one main objective: eat well and healthy. Rawdah Star Center • Tel: +966-12-6606633

ICE CREAM BASKIN ROBBINS STORE

ZODIAC Fine dining experience combining excellent service and food. Palestine St. • Tel: +966-12-6607548

Frozen yoghurt with over 25 topping choices. Stars Avenue Mall • Tel: +966-12-6077479

HAAGEN-DAZS

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY

Bringing happiness to every cup, cone, cake and pint.

Prince Sultan St., Mall of Arabia, Andalus Mall, Haifa Mall • Mob: +966-533888959

MARCEL’S

Delicious and tasty low fat flavors.Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2612301

PINKBERRY

Pinkberry is a non fat frozen yogurt concept that offers a light and refreshing guilt free treat. Red Sea Mall • Tel: +966-12-2151551

SHAKELICIOUS

Creamy shakes! Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-6928208

STICK HOUSE

A fun way to enjoying ice cream.

Khaldia Dist.

THE FROZEN YOGHURT Frozen FACTORY

yoghurt with a healthy twist. Red Sea Mall, Arab Mall, Andalus Mall, Al Batariji, Al Khalidiyah, Obhur.• Tel: +966-12-2151551

VENCHI The ultimate destination for chocolate lovers.

Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2614878

ITALIAN IL GABBIANO

Indulge in true Italian flavor with a relaxing classic atmosphere.

Corniche • Tel: +966-12-6587049

LALLO

We use fresh pasta at our restaurants to give the taste of homemade cooking to valued customers. King Abdulaziz Rd. • Tel: +966-12-6614719

LA PROMENADE CAFE

One of the best dining spots in town. Promenade Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6688712

MARGHERITA

Your ultimate gateway to the Italian taste. Al Khaldiya Dist. • Tel: +96612-606-1100

PIATTO

Generous servings of fresh and authentic Italian dishes. Etoile Center, King Road Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-692-2501

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PIZZA EXPRESS

Fresh pizzas. Tahlia St. • Tel: +96612-2617037

PIZZA FUSION

Pizza Fusion: fresh, organic and ecofriendly. Rawdah Ar, Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-261-6933

PORTO CERVO

Food lovers beware, you’re in for a tasty surprise in Jeddah. Prince Sultan St., Al Khalidiyah • Tel: +96612-6901669

ROSSOPOMODORO

All our ingredients come directly from the Neapolitan region of Campania. Kings Rd., Al Salamah • Tel: +966-12-6926318

TARTUFO

Rich ingredients freshly imported from Italy. Ahlan Food Court,Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6638248

MIDDLE- EASTERN AL NAKHEEL

Al Nakheel presents an exciting atmosphere great food and an experience that is second to none.

King Fahd St. • Tel: 966-12-6066644

AL THAMARAT

Home of Hijazy cuisine. AL BASATIN DIST. • Tel: Al Basatin Dist.

ASEIL

Aseil is about a journey through Saudi Arabia, where we explored different cuisines in the Kingdom and reintroduced them in a modern uplifted style. Courtyard, Khaldiah Dist. • Tel: 966-12-6062349

BYBLOS Savor an array of unique tasteful flavors and indulge your senses. Al Quraysh Rd., Alhambra • Tel: 966-12- 6697655 CUISINE HALAWANI

FA Syrian, Lebanese style cooking.

Ismail Abu Dawud, Al Andalus • Tel: 966-12-6688900

GOODIES

The ‘go-to’ Lebanese restaurant. Stars Avenue, Ground Floor, King Abdulaziz Rd. • Tel: 966-12-2847333

TURKISH COOKSHOP RESTAURANT

Turkey’s one of the very well known restaurant&cafe chain’s Jeddah branch is serving Turkish food and the food from all over the world with its unique interior design. Tahlia st. Aster center.

Khalidiya Dist. • Tel: +966-126062750

KOSEBASI

A restaurant chain that is true to the traditional recipes of south Anatolia. Al Rawdah • Tel: 966-12-6112302

MADO One of the leading restaurants offering a truly memorable authentic Turkish dining experience. Prince Sultan Main St., Khalidiya Center • Tel: 96612-6901149 TURKUOISE Turkuoise is blending history and culture with a fresh outlook and a savory cuisine. Al Rawdah Dist. • Tel: 96612-6832128 / 966-12-6832276 YILDIZLAR Serving up a mix of Turkish and Lebanese Cuisine. Al Maadi, Al Hamra • Tel: 966-12-6531150

CHINESE ASIA BOX

A fusion of Thai, Indonesian, Chinese, Malaysian, and Japanese dishes with a modern look. Hamad al Jasir St. (Qassim Zeynah St.), Al Rawdah,• Tel: 966-12-6917222

BAYTOTI

Offering the freshest ingredients and finest quality materials to provide you with the home goodness Chinese food. Al Mohammadiyah • Tel: 966-920007741

RED DRAGON

Red Dragon serves authentic chinese cuisine. King Khaled St., Dammam • Tel: 966-550680111 CHINA GATE T Come to China Gate for quick and tasty dishes. King Abdullah Rd. • Tel: 96612-6970672

LABEEB Casual dining restaurant providing the market with fresh Lebanese foodTahlia St.• Tel: 966-12-2612301

CHOPSTICKS

SEMSOM

NOODLES

Semsom is here to revive traditional Lebanese recipes and create new ones.Al Khalidiyah. • Tel: 966-12-6068600

SHAMI Share our sizzling passion for good food in the relaxed atmosphere of Shami Restaurants. Falastin, Al Ham’mra • Tel: 966-12-6743987 SHOBAK Your pie, your way! Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz St. • Tel: 966-536884433 966-13-8988887966-13-8988887

The “ Fresh Chinese Cuisine”. Al Hamra Branch, Falasteen St. • Tel: 966-126907575 Noodles blends traditional and modern Chinese culinary cuisine in a warm and friendly setting. Rosewood Hotel, Corniche • Tel: 9966-122607111

THE NOODLE HOUSE

OHAYO

TOKI Mouth watering flavors from the east. Leylaty Complex, Malek Rd.• Tel: 966-126681080

SAKURA

YUMMY YUMMY

INDIAN

SUSHI YOSHI Sushi Yoshi is a leading Japanese restaurant with its own unique design that stands out from the rest. tallah Commercial Center, Corniche Rd.- Al Rawdah Star Mall, Rawdah St. • Tel: 966-12-6997854 / 966-12-2616734

BHARAT

WAKAME

Authentic Southeast Asian dishes over an open flame and in full view of the guests. Teatro Mall, Tahlia. • Tel: 966-920002690

Yummy Yummy offers variety of Chinese & Japanese cuisine.Saqr Quraish St., Al Salamah • Tel: 96612-2570777

Experience a matchless culinary journey with Bharat succulent dishes, fresh ingredients, authentic recipes and mouthwatering flavors. Sari, Al Zahra’a • Tel: 966-12-2753944 /966-503969617

INDIA GATE

Indian restaurant that gives you a great taste of true Indian spices.

Sharafiya Dist. • Tel: 966-12-6440276

LASANI All time marvelous indian restaurant! KBeside Muhammadia Plaza ‘ Madinah Rd. • Tel: 966-12-6510162 RAJ

TCome for appetizing and savory dishes served at Raj, indian restaurant. Tahlia St. • Tel: 966-12-2632137

SHEZAN

Let the aroma of mixed spices drive you to the wonderful experience and delicacies of an Indian kitchen.Sari St. Andalus St. • Tel: 966-12-6621086 / 966-12-6656040

ZAIKA Indian food and dining offering a high quality service and atmosphere. Boulevard Center, Al Rawdah Dist. • Tel: 966-126111798 / 966-552965028

JAPANESE BENIHANA

Benihana restaurants are traditionalJapanese hibachi steakhouses, featuring the Japanese cooking:”teppanyaki.”

Abdul Rahman At Tabayashi, Al Andalus • Tel: 966-12-6686014

GOLD SUSHI CLUB

Inspired by the spirit of Japanese culture and food cuisine. Sari Gate Center, Sari St., Al Rawdah • Tel: 966-12-6068069

HANISAN

Pan Jan delivers the finest Asian Cuisines to you. The Courtyard, Al Rawdah St. • Tel: 966-126065994

Hanisan brings a contemporary yet sophisticated dining experience to the heart of Jeddah.

Byblos Complex, Corniche Al Hamra • Tel: 966-12-6695894 / 966-506683107

P.F. CHANG’S

MIZO

PAN JAN

Discover dishes that become the topic of your conversation. Le Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: 966-12-2617021

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Mizo is unique, elegant ,yet simple japanese restaurant that provides top notch Japanese cuisine with creativity and style . Tahlia St. Al Andalus Dist.

• Tel: 966-12-6649883

Ohayo will take you on a gourmet journey you won’t forget anytime soon! Kayal St, Al Khalidiyah • Tel: 966-12-6836789 Sakura is Crowne Plaza’s signature Japanese Restaurant. Crowne plaza Hotel, Al Hamra • Tel: 966-12-6611000

We are passionate about Sushi!

Come and discover what great mouth watering sushi really tastes like. Al Rawdah St. - Kings Rd.• Tel: 966-12-6682003 / 966-12-6124204

ZEN SUSHI LOUNGE

Zn Lounge is a sushi and sashimi joint. Roshana Mall, Tahlia St.• Tel: 966-12- 2634889

TUNISIAN ALTESSE

ALtesse is the hallmark of pastries. Al Hamra • Tel: 966-12-6645877

DESSERTS & BAKERIES AL-NABULSI SWEETS Arabic sweets and desserts. Al Hamra • Tel: 966-920001345

BON BON

All our delicious hand-made cakes, gateaux and patisseries are a taste sensation using traditional recipes.

Star Avenue Mall,Kings Rd. • Tel: 966-12-6697655

HELEN’S We only bake original recipes using the best and freshest ingredients in the market.

Kayal St., Al Rawdah • Tel: 966-126977729 MUNCH BAKERY

If you are a person with a sweet tooth then here’s a haven you can indulge in. Al Hamra • Tel: 966920015010

NESTLE TOLL HOUSE

Dessert created with a passion for life and endless imagination is more than just a sweet temptation. Red Sea Mall • Tel: 966-12-2346238

PAUL Our products and shops exude a French way of life: at the same time gourmet and sophisticated, warm and timeless.

TAHLIA ST. • Tel: 966-12-26671633 PINK CAMEL We are a place of indulgence with our freshly baked French macarons, or our unique “gourmet” home décor collection. Al Rawdah • Tel: 966-126982175 / 966-504456245

SAADEDDIN PASTRY

The best pastry and sweets in the city only in Saadeddin Pastry. Hira St. • Tel: 966-920017070

SWEET AND SAVORY

We specialize in Sweet & Savory Muffins to die for. Prince Sultan St, Al Muhammadiyyah , Sari Et, Al Salamah• Tel: 966-590310001 / 966-12-6821221

THE CAKE BOUTIQUE

Specializing in wedding cakes and delightful wedding giveaways, while also producing everything sweet.Al Rawdah • Tel: 966-126390767

BOUTIQUES AL MAYASS

multi-brand designer store.

Ana Special Mall, Prince Sultan St. • Tel: 966-12-6642194 • Web: mayassfashion.com

MIHYAR

Men’s clothes shop. Al Rawdah St. • Tel: 966-122615197 • Web: mihyararabia.com

SAB THOBE

Specialized thobes for men.

Jeddah • Tel: 966-546179888 • Web: sabthobe.com

FURNITURE AL GHALIA INTERIORS

Design firm specializing in turkey commercial and residential projects. Al Rawdah Dist. • Tel: 966-12-6916149 • Web: alghalia-ides.com

SINDI Classic and casual thobe-wear.

Al Rawdah, Al Tahliah • Tel: 966-126678587 - 966-12-6631604 • Web: sindithobe.com

AMERICAN GALLERY

TOBY

Ultimate design address offering marvelous objects that underline wealth and sophistication all year long. Tel: +961 1 804 803• Web: b-design.co

Sharp, trendy and simple thobes made for the sophisticated and successful businessmen.Prince Saud Al Faisal, Al Rawdah • Mob: 966-546234838 • Web: tobybyhatem.com

FLORISTS ALWAN FLOWERS

Providing top quality urban and environmental services to the community. Al Tahlia • Tel: 966-126608448 • Web: alwanco.com.sa

Good quality furniture, both office and household. Tahlia St. • Tel: 966-12-6676031

BATAL DESIGN

BO CONCEPT Make customised and coordinated design furniture and accessories affordable to the urban-minded customer. Al Rawdah St. • Tel: 96612-6141418 • Web: boconcept.com CLOSET WORLD

AZHAR RIMA

Focus on customers’ needs, lifestyle and budget to create the organizing solutions they need. Sari St. • Tel:966-12-4202435 • Web: closetworld.com.sa

FITYANI BOUTIQUE

GARDENIA

florist, event planning and landscaping.

Arafat, Al Hamra • Tel: 966-126606162 • Web: gardeniaonline.com

DIMOS

Modern and contemporary furniture. Al Rowdah Dist. • Tel: 966-12-2830302 • Web: Dimos.com.sa

JASMINE BOX

GRASS

DOMVS

NAWAL STORE

Abayas and kaftans. Stars Avenue,Malik Rd. • Tel: 966-12-6606502 • Web: nawalalmaimani.com

JEDDAH FLOWERS

NEWBURY BOUTIQUE

N CUBES

CREAM A multibrand fashion & lifestyle concept store .

Stars Avenue,Malik Rd. • Tel: 966-12-662 6272 • Web: creamfashion.com Evening and bridal dresses.

Al Rawdah • Tel: 966-12-6673971 • Web: fityaniboutique.com

A retail concept offering fashion choices, furniture and home accessories. Al Rawdah • Tel: 96612-668 5533 • Web:jasminebox.com

Contemporary fashion boutique Rawdah • Tel: 966-12-2754564 • Web: newburyboutique.com

PINK OR BLUE ROOMS

aternity wear, children wear, hand painted customized children bedrooms. Al Rawdah St. • Tel: 966-12-6634452 • Web: pinklining.com

SOTRA

Clothing and accessories. Ana Special Mall, Prince Sultan St. • Tel: 966-560895556 • Web: sotraonline. com

WAREDA SHAH COLLECTION Plus size clothing and fashion. Jeddah • Tel: 966502867065 • Web: waredashah. wix.com

CUSTOM THOBES LOMAR Menswear such as thobes, shirts and Ihrams.

Al Rawdah Dist. • Tel: 966920000554• Web: lomar.sa

Elegant bouqets and centerpieces. Prince Sultan St. Tel: 966-12-2564001

Event management company that provides planning resources.

Alkayal St. • Mob: 966-537979797 • Web: grassflorist.com

Same day florist flower delivery.

Alkayal St. • Tel: 8007566023 • Web: jeddah-flowers.com Floral arrangements and delivery for all types of events. Prince Sultan St. • Mob: 966-551406813 • Web: n-cubes.com

PETALS

First floral art company in the Kingdom. Al Rawdah. • Tel: 966-126642519 • Web: petals-sa.com

ROSE LAND From selling natural flowers, making flower arrangements to wrapping gifts, this store encompasses everything you need. Al Faiha’a Dist. • Tel: 966-12-6440028 SINDIANE FLOWERS

Sells fresh flowers and offers the service of making up arrangements up to your taste.

Prince Sultan St. • Tel: 966-126835679

SULTAN GARDEN CENTER

Distinguished in the field of gardens and their accessories. Al Andalus Dist. • Tel: 966-12-6686666 • Web: sultangardencenter.com

Find all exclusive and unique items from the latest home fashion that is most trendy. Al Rawdah Dist. • Tel: 966-12-6611447 • Web: domvs@ diyarkom.com

GALLERY ONE

UNIQUE SHOTS

Specializes in contemporary wedding and lifestyle storytelling.

Jeddah. • Mob: 966-555072883 • Web: uniqueshots-Photo.com

CLINICS ABJAD CENTER

Provide a variety of programs covering the needs of girls in health, psychological and social aspects.Off abdullah albalkhail St.• Tel: +966-12-6968599 • Web: abjadcenter.org.sa

ACT ADULT AND CHILD THERAPY CENTER

Providing accessible and innovative mental health care services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Al Awadi, Al Andalus • Tel: +966-12-2615950 • Web: actjeddah.com

ARAB DOCTORS CLINIC

Deliver world-class health care from a local doctor to patient, backed up by top medical specialists and supported by the latest research and education.

Salama Dist. • Tel: +966-12-6060092

BEAUTY CLINIC Plastic surgery, dermatology and laser hair removal. King Abdul Aziz Rd., Az Zahra • Tel: +966-12-0020129 • Web: beautyclinic-sa.com DERMA CLINIC

Leading center for dermatology, laser and plastic surgery in the Middle East.

Tahlia St. - Bin Homran Center • Tel: +966-12-6699999 • Web: dermaclinic.com

DR ASHY MEDICAL CENTER

A diverse collection of contemporary art products by incredibly talented artists. Red Sea Mall King Abdulaziz Rd. • Tel: 966-126077119 • Web: g-1.com

Medical services covering all branches of the field of cosmetic surgery, laser, skin diseases, weight loss and skin care. Al-Rawda Dist.

- AbdulMaqsood Khoja St. • Tel: 920009336 • Web: mamdoohashy.com

H.Q. INTERIORS

100% made in Italy furniture within the Middle East. Al Madinah Rd. • Mob: 966-565659229 • Web: hq-interiors.com

EED CLINIC

IKEA To offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at low prices. Al Aziziyah • Tel: 966920004532 • Web: ikea.com

FIRST CLINIC Top-rated medicial facilities and services. Al Zahra’a Dist. • Tel: +966-12-2754243

PHOTOGRAPHERS MC PHOTOGRAPHY

A professional photography service in the Gulf region. Jeddah • mchahine.com • Web:mchahine.com

PHOTOGRAPHY BY Portrait SAMIA and digital artist. Kayyal St. • Mob: 966-555623613 • Web: photographybysamia.com

REEM BAJABAA

Fashion and wedding photographer.

Web: reembajabaa.com

Cosmetic and medical services. Steen St. • Tel: +966-12-6398858 • Web: eedclinic.net

OBAGI

A global specialty pharmaceutical company founded by leading skin care experts. Al Hamra Dist. - Arafat St. • Tel: +966-12-6614000 • Web: obagihospital.com

SKY CLINIC Offering specialized skin services. Sari St. • Tel: +966-12-6064473 • Web: skyclinic.net

GYM & HEALTH CENTERS ARENA MMA & FITNESS

Home to the most qualified and experienced martial arts and fitness experts in Saudi Arabia. Al Nahdah• Tel: +96612-613-2525 • Web: arena.sa DESTINATIONKSA.COM 109

Personal and private training. Prince Sultan St. (AL Salamah Center) • Tel: +966-126165665 • Web: concept1010pro.com

ELAF TRAVEL Full range of travel and tourism services in the Kingdom. Al Hamra• Tel: +966-012-6641233 • Web: elafgroup.com

FITNESS FIRST

MAJED TRAVEL & TOURISM

CONCEPT 10 10

One of the world’s leading health and fitness companies. Sixty street behind Arab National Bank • Tel: +966-12-6900881 • Web: fitnessfirst-me.com

All things travel and tourism. King Fahad Rd. • Tel: +966-12-6873600

ZAHID TRAVEL

Your travel agency, world-wide. AlHamra Dist. • Tel: +966-12-2613595 • Web: zahidtravel.com

FITNESS TIME

Provide the best sports and fitness services.

Madinah Rd. - Mohamadiyah Dist. • Tel: +966-12-6226369 • Web: fitnesstime. com.sa

HOTELS

GOLD’S GYM ELITE

ALBILAD HOTEL

Designed to empower and guide women to reach their personal health and wellness goals. Al Khaldiah • Tel: +966-12-2282858 • Web: ggarabia.com

An oasis of hospitality situated right by the Red Sea. Al-Corniche Highway • Tel: +966-12-694 4777 • Web: albiladhotel.net

JUNIOR GYM Sports and physical activities for children age 1 to 14 year. Al-Zahra Dist. • Tel: +96612-6911347 • Web: junior-gym.com

CROWNE PLAZA

Experience comfort and convenience. Al Hamra • Tel: +96612-6611000 • Web: ihg.com

OLYMPIA CENTER The largest and most successful fitness center in the kingdom. Al Hamra • Tel: +966-12-6655000 • Web: olympia-center.com

HOLIDAY INN

The perfect mix of business and pleasure for today’s comfortseeking traveler. Al Madina Rd. • Mob: +966-509970091 • Web: ihg.com

WORLD GYM - LADIES

The iconic celebrity fitness scene and the serious, no-nonsense workout.

Tujjar Jeddah • Mob: +966-556689923 • Web: Tahlia St.z-club.com

OBAGI

A global specialty pharmaceutical company founded by leading skin care experts. Al Hamra Dist. - Arafat St. • Tel: +966-12-6614000 • Web: obagihospital.com

Z CLUB

Offering its clients a package of sense relaxation, healing, rejuvenation and strengthening. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6690204 • Web: z-club.com

INTERCONTINENTAL NAIL ART

First nail care salon to open in Jeddah.

Al Kayyal St. • Mob: +966506669851• Web: nails-art.com ORIANA A sanctuaryt o experience soothing and rejuvenating services and products in a relaxing & elegant atmosphere. Attallah Center, Cornish • Tel: +966-12-6220773 • Web: oriana-sa.com

PLANET BEACH

SPA & BEAUTY CENTERS BOUTHAINA

Beauty and personal care. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6666662 • Web: bouthaina.com

CHAMELLE PLAZA

Relieve physical and emotional stress. Al Hamra. • Tel: +966-126656807 • Web: chamelleclub.com

EVE SALONS & SPA

One stop destination for services and products pertaining to fashion & beauty for women. Sultan St., Al Haram • Tel: +966-12-6581977 • Web: evejeddah.com

JEAN LOUIS DAVID

Hair and beauty services. King Rd. Tower • Tel: +966-12-6655000 • Web: 966-12-6068678

MAISON DE JOELLE

A celebrity salon and a leading beauty house in the Middle East.

Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-566882700 • Web: maisondejoelle.com

Enjoy a private spa experience for a reasonable cost and in far less time than a traditional day spa. Al Batarji St. • Mob: +966-581097799 • Web: planetbeach.com

SPA LOUNGE

Providing world-class spa and wellness experiences for the mind, body and soul. Al Kayyal • Tel: +966-12-2630904

TONI&GUY Latest fashion in the hairdressing industry around the world.

Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2616230 • Web: toniandguy-sa.com

PEST CONTROL MASA PEST CONTROL

Offers effective pest control by strict observance and maintenance os high quality service standards.

• Tel: +966-12-2601684 • Web: masapestcontrol.com.sa

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SWEEP

To provide customers with a pest free environment that is safe for all. Al-Nahda Dist. • Mob: +966-545448181• Web: sweeppestcontrol.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES ACE TRAVEL Ranked among the top three travel agencies in the Kingdom. Heraa St.• Tel: +966-12-6056002 • Web: ace-travel.com AHLAM TRAVEL

Flight, hotel and cruise bookings. • Tel: +96612-6610761 • Web: ahlamsa.com

Combines 21stcentury facilities with impeccable service and Saudi hospitality.

Corniche • Tel: +966-12-2295555 • Web: ihg.com

JEDDAH HILTON

Convenient for both travellers and those on pilgrimage. Corniche Rd.• Tel: 920003800 • Web: hilton.com

LE MÉRIDIEN

Exposes the curious and creative-minded traveller to the most unexpected and engaging experiences a destination has to offer. Tahlia St.• Tel: +966-12-6633333 • Web: lemeridien-jeddah.com

Deliver the best travel and tourism experience to clients within the Kingdom. King Abdullah Rd. • Tel: +966-12-6577333 • Web: altayyaronline.com

MÖVENPICK Discover the utmost in refined comfort and unrivalled service with a personal touch when you book an unforgettable stay. Madinah Rd.• Tel: +966-12-6676655 • Web: movenpick.com

AL TAYYAR TRAVEL

PARK HYATT

AL AMOUDI TRAVEL AGENCY

Combines 21st-century facilities with impeccable service and Saudi hospitality. Corniche • Tel: +966-122295555 • Web: ihg.com

ATTAR TRAVEL

Among the finest luxury hotels in Saudi Arabia. Al Hamra• Tel: +966122639666 • Web: jeddah.park. hyatt.com.sa

ROSEWOOD JEDDAH

An expert in the delivery of travel solutions and services. Al Zahra, Mishrifah• Tel: +966-12-6611222 • Web: attartravel.com

Designed for both the business and leisure traveler.

Corniche St. • Tel: +966-12-2607111 • Web: rosewoodhotels.com

DAREEN TRAVEL AGENCY

SHERATON HOTEL

Travel and tourism agency.

Al Madinah Al Monawarah Rd.• Tel: +966-12-6691831• Web: dareenagency.com

Located in one of the most sought after areas in Jeddah. North Corniche • Tel: +966-12-699 2212 • Web: sheratonjeddah.com

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