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Explore. Discover. Unravel.

In this day and age where extreme bucketlist trips are the norm and space tourism a thing-- people can easily become strangers in their own land.

Hence, we decided to come up with an issue that lets you see your home like never before.

There are caverns to be explored, wonders to be discovered and a rich history waiting to be unraveled by you and this issue is all about that.

In your hands are tales fresh from the trails; of people who have chosen the roads less traveled. Fuel your journey with inspiring stories from today’s Saudi explorers and nomads. Hitch your wagon to the SUVs of the Jeddah Jeepers or sneak a peek into our travel diaries. Escape to South Africa or stay homebound and discover the Kingdom through the eyes of Moath AlOfi, chronicler of Al Madinah Al Munawarah.

Destination is your lifestyle GPS that never lags. From how to guides, health trends to keeping yourself entertained, we have got it pinned. See don’t glance, listen don’t hear and do rather than stand still — and Jeddah is bound to fill you with a sense of wonder and adventure.

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Business

• Abaya Guide • Famous Make up Artist: Kate Von D • Morning Beauty Habits

• Reem Asaad: Money Personality-2 • Lama Al Sulaiman Resignation Explained

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• The Traveling Diaries • Moath Alofi The Chronicler Of Al Madinah

Dining Around Town • Dining Scoop - Have Tea the English Way - Chocolate Tasting at Jathal - Salamlek Cafe • International Cuisines

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Travel Trends • Travel News: - Airlander 10 Unveiled • South Africa EXPLORE KSA • Qaryat Al Faw • Sea Island 4

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Arts & Entertainment • Saudi Women in New Media • The Art District

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Buckle up with Eyad Shawli, the super motor enthusiast on page 54 ... Drive safe.

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Healthy Living • Can’t Stop Eating?

Here’s Why • Gold’s Gym Transformation Challenge SPIRITUALITY • My Alluring EARTH

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Your Guide to AUTHENTIC CUISINES Around Town

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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

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1. KSAALT Professional

Development Event

Dar Al Hekma hosted the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Association of Language Teachers (KSAALT), Jeddah Chapter, Professional Development Event in Prince Bandar Bin Sultan Auditorium in Dar Al-Hekma University on March 26, 2016.

3. Boulevard Hosts

Exhibition of Vintage Classic Cars

The automotive showcase was held from April 11 – 18.

There were a variety of models on display including a 1951 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn, a 1954 Packard Supercharge, a 1959 Ford Fairlane, a 1960 Bentley 8 and a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.

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2. Mobil 1 Becomes the Official Sponsor of The Track Circuit APSCO Mobil 1 and The Track, the specialized circuit for hosting car and karting racing events in Jeddah, signed a consecutive sponsorship agreement, whereby Mobil 1 oil becomes the main sponsor of the circuit.

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5. Red Sea Mall Named the

Best Shopping Mall in KSA

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4. Hankook Racing Team Nabs “Drift King Championship” Hankook Racing Team won the fourth and final round and clinched the title of Drift King Championship; the winning podium stand was achieved by both teammates, Mohammed Orabi and the Team Captain Saeed Al Mouri, who came first and third respectively.

Red Sea Mall got ‘The Saudi Excellence in Tourism Award’ for the third time as the best shopping mall in KSA on the sidelines of the ninth ceremony Forum of Travel and Tourism Investment market sponsored by Prince Faisal Bin Bandar.

6. The Spanish El Clásico

Witnesses the Launch of Audi A4 New Generation

The world’s famous match between Real Madrid and Barcelona – El Clásico – in their pursue to win the title of the Spanish League, turned into a special occasion for the launch of the new generation of Audi A4.

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7. Opening of Jura’ah Fine Art Exhibition

Jura’ah fine art exhibition was launched at Nesma Art Gallery on April 22 under the patronage of prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz. The event displayed a wide showcase of creative artworks from various talented artists.

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8. Lamasat’s Arabian Nights

Arabian Nights at Lamasat salon took place on April 10 in an authentic ambience with vibrantly colored decorations all around. It featured the most modern fashion in cosmetics and the latest designs of the creative designer Omayma Azzouz.

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What to look forward to this month.

SNCI

Promoting Knowledge SNCI is a collaborative knowledge exchange platform to help people develop, exercise and celebrate their creative potential through a series of capacity building activities that include workshops, consultancy sessions and talks. It is designed to transform Saudi Arabia into a knowledge-based economy.

The initiative holds a creative season every year, where it invites over 40 international experts in 12 various creative sectors for workshops and consultancy sessions. SNCI’s first creative season was launched March 2, and has already executed six successful weeks in the field of Creative Initiatives, Social Innovation, Architecture, Application and Gaming, Media and Advertising, and Craftsmanship and Artisans.

Check the workshop schedules and register through the website snci-ksa.com

Other creative sectors that will be explored this month are:

translation/creative writing editorial techniques.

Tourism Design & Development

The Culinary art week’s global experts brings unique learning from developing conceptual approaches in gastronomy experience, to new insights of food presentation and styling in the publishing world.

This week aims to provide an overview of the scope of the travel/tourism industry.

The workshops will examine components of tourism industry through topics in cultural context, heritage and technology.

Beauty & Fashion

Beauty & Fashion covers the advancement in the makeup artistry industry exploited by innovative techniques for editorial makeup. It also covers fashion trends and styling, while combining an overview of fashion business workings.

Press & Publication

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Culinary Art

Jewelry Design & Accessories

This week aims to provide an insight from industry specialists on Jewelry Design, from how to run a jewelry business to learning the conceptual making of jewelry design from innovation and original outlook.

Visual Art

The Visual Art week is primarily focus on artists who create the cultural resources of our future. The workshops in this week aim to offer a practicebased approach to technical, conceptual, historical and critical contexts of Visual Arts.

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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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MAMA’S MARKET MAY 2 – 5

GRAND BAZAAR EXPO

The biggest public marketing event in the city. For women only.

Time: 3 – 11 p.m.

Location: Jeddah Hilton Email: booking@grandexpoksa.com

An Alif Group’s bazaar aimed at promoting the businesses of mothers working from home. Their children will be doing the selling and accounting processes on the stands.

Time: 5-10 p.m.

Location: Aya Mall, Sultan St. Mob: +966-542153779 Fees: SR 150

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MAY 8 – 9

THE GULF EDUCATION CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

Addressing the challenges and opportunities facing education in the MENA region.

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Location: University of Business and Technology Web: gulfeducation.co.uk

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MAY 9 – 12

THE SAUDI FOOD HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY ARABIA

Showcasing food items and products from a variety of catering industries.

Location: Jeddah Center for Forums and Events Web: sfhh-arabia.com

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QS WORLD MBA TOUR

Meet world’s top business schools.

Time: 5 – 9 p.m.

Location: Intercontinental Hotel Registration: topmba.com 3.

KSAALT SEMINARSTUDENTS’ MOTIVATION: MOTIVATE THE UNMOTIVATED

An opportunity for EFL practitioners to share their opinions and expertise on innovative and student-centered methods in teaching English in KSA. Location: Dar Al Hekma University Web: research.net/r/EarlyBird_Registration

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MAY 5 – 7

8TH DIABETES CONFERENCE

By Jeddah Diabetes Club and Arab Diabetes Forum.

Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel Email: aad2.jed@sghgroup.net aad3.jed@sghgroup.net im4.jed@sghgroup.net

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STRATEGIC PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Email: asm@mile.org

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MAY 17 – 18

CONTEMPORARY VISUAL STORYTELLING

BY MONICA ALLENDE

THE HOTEL SHOW SAUDI ARABIA

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: SILKDEER Entertainment LLC (Tentative)

Location: Jeddah Center for Forums and Events Web: thehotelshowsaudiarabia.com

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Professional photographers or photography engage in an in-depth discussion about different visual aesthetics in visual storytelling.

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JUNE 12-17

BISAT AL REEH

The Kingdom's premier hospitality event.

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Annual Ramadan charity Expo.

SIXTH GRAND BAZAAR EXPO

Time: 9:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Location: Jeddah Center for Forum and Events Email: bisat.alreeh@nhhcf.com bisatalreeh

Location: Jeddah Hilton Web: grandexpoksa.com

The sixth installment of the women’s public marketing event during Ramadan.

DJ magazine is not responsible for any event cancelation.

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COMMUNITY

If you've got something to say, send it our way! editor@destinationjeddah.com

Rosewood’s Marathon For World Autism Day Rosewood Jeddah hosted the annual Light It Up Blue Initiative event in conjunction with the Jeddah Autism Center on World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. This year’s event saw a return of the Vertical Marathon Run during which children and adults competed to raise awareness about autism and the importance of practicing and leading a healthy lifestyle.

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ART JAMEEL KIDS WORKSHOPS

ART SUPPLIES FOR MILES

Have all your art supplies delivered to your doorstep by The Art Co. on Instagram.

They supply materials that are not available locally and are coveted by most art enthusiasts.

The Art Co. plans to have physical offices soon but for now you can order through Instagram and WhatsApp. Mob: +966-541717749 the_artco

Art Jameel held open children’s Islamic art days over two weekends.

Volunteers who had already taken the Traditional Arts courses helped out with teaching these skills to children of Balad and beyond.

SEDCO and Riyali Mark 100,000 Trained Students

The Riyali Financial Literacy Program, provided by SEDCO, successfully trained more than 100,000 students in KSA. Its in-classroom sessions

reached 80,760 and its total online beneficiaries touched 19,240. The number of volunteers and ambassadors reached up to 1,130.

AFTA Society Holds Red Sea Mall Campaign for ADHD Awareness On April 7-9, AFTA Society held a three-day awareness campaign at Red Sea Mall in Jeddah. The event was aimed to raise awareness about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among the general public through a large booth consisting of seven different corners. Six activities at the kids’ corner drew the most crowds, which were focused on improving attention and reduce impulsivity and hyperactivity. These activities included child-friendly yoga, coloring activities designed to reduce anxiety and help with focus, and much more.

Fakieh Aquarium Celebrates its 3rd Year Anniversary Tarfeeh Fakieh’s highly popular attraction held a series of events that highlighted the progress of the aquarium in the last three years. Apart from showcasing its 200 marine species, the celebrations were capped by the lowering of a cake underwater.

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MEDIA PRODUCTION

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SAUDIS

MAKING US PROUD ABROAD

We shed light on young Saudis who traveled abroad and reached great sportive heights.

By Aabiya Baqai and Sohila El Saadany

ARENA’S YOUNG CHAMPIONS Compete in Jiu-Jitsu Competition

Program students who proudly competed in the championship included: 12-16 Years

Once a year the best Brazilian Jiu-jitsu athletes from around the world come together in Abu Dhabi for the World Jiu-jitsu Cup. Over 6000 competitors head to the UAE, enticed by the DH 2.5 Million prize money. This year marked the first youth team from Saudi Arabia, team from Arena Heroes Jeddah, part of the Arena Group competing for the first time. Seventeen students from the Jeddah Heroes were 14 DESTINATION JEDDAH MAY 2016

selected, with 14 being Saudi.

Twenty-one medals were achieved throughout the two days of competition. Youth Program Manager, Jon Dean stated, “the success of our boys shows the importance of expanding the program within Saudi Arabia and creating supportive partnerships so children and teenagers can experience one of the greatest sports for physical development and discipline.”

Abdullah Tolah Mohammad Alkaff Mohammad Khalifa Sultan Kandil Rida Khalifa Zaki Alwatban Yousef Almahdaly

8-11 Years

Omar Alshareef Ammr Nour Abdulelah Khalifa Jawwad Zoll Simon Elrassy Abdulrahman Sayarfee Abdulghany Sayarfee Ahmad Alraddadi Abdullah Arab Omar Baslaim Khalid Alkhuwaitir Salman Ibrahim Koshy

JEDDAH UNITED Returns Victorious from Maldives

Maldives Olympic Committee in collaboration with Jeddah United Sports Co. organized a 3-day visit to the Maldives to play basketball games.

Maldives Under 20 Women’s Basketball team and Jeddah United Under 20 Women’s Basketball team played two challenging games in Male’ City where both teams performed exceptionally well in the matches, ending with Jeddah United claiming victory in the first game, 6852 and second game, 45-39.

Captain Fahda Alsolaiman in the first game and Deema Fatany in the second game scored the highest points.

Lina Almaeena, the head of the delegation and CEO of Jeddah United Sports Co. said, "We are so happy with the friendships we built in Madives. We have learnt so much and realized how the 16 DESTINATION JEDDAH MAY 2016

Maldives and Saudi Arabia have a lot in common as Muslim countries. We would like to thank the Maldevian Olympic commission for their hospitality, appreciate our government for opening the Saudi embassy recently in Male, and the direct airlines of Mega Maldives from Jeddah to the Maldives which made it an experience of a lifetime."

The chief guest for game one was Aneesa Ahmed, founder of Hope for Women NGO and former government minister.

The chief guest for the second game was Aminath Eenas, President of Human Rights Commission of Maldives.

The Women’s Commission of Maldives’ Olympic Committee arranged the events. "Sports are the epitome of hard work and dedication, opportunities like this will make the athletes

reach the pinnacle of the sport," they stated.

Fahda Alsolaiman, captain of the U20 team added, "The fact that a private club has won as a national team is a big accomplishment. We hope to be able to represent our country in the manner it deserves."

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COMMUNITY

The All-New

BASTA MARKET Converting initiatives into successful businesses.

By Aabiya Baqai

INSPIRATION AND LAUNCH

A well-known tradition popularly found in Saudi’s villages, and countries around the world, the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry launched the Basta market, with an idea to have a regular Friday market.

AIM

To provide a platform that represents the culture of Jeddah by focusing on entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized enterprises, and the local Jeddah household, where they present their products and services to a wide customer range on a weekly basis, eventually converting their efforts into final projects.

According to Fayez Al Harbi, the founder of Basta Market and member of JCCI, “There is no regulation of needing a Chamber of Commerce registration or an official commercial registration; you just need an initiative or a business. You can even start at home and present your product at the 18 DESTINATION JEDDAH MAY 2016

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PROCESS

market and if it is successful and you feel the customers are happy then you can take it further to create your own business.” Although Basta focuses on Saudis, opportunities are offered to expats and local charities to participate as well, creating a multi-purpose market.

FEEDBACK TILL NOW “The response has been amazing, even I wasn’t expecting this kind of reaction.

The people’s feedback has been incredible, and they are really happy. They were waiting for a weekly concept like this for a long time,” says Al Harbi.

couple of weeks, and later on we will maybe bring it to an indoor location to get more people involved,” adds Al Harbi.

OTHER INITIATIVES BY JCCI

The annual Young Businessmen Exhibition, held at Jeddah Exhibition Center, where many young men and women present products and services. The exhibition took place April 19 – 24, and was developed to an entrepreneur forum that exhibited businesspersons from all over the country and

The market has been a source of collaboration for families where all members are working together on projects as a team, hence bringing them closer.

Every member has his or her unique skillful contribution, making it a spectacular cultural and family-oriented market.

FUTURE WITH BASTA “The first phase of the market is currently for three months in order to take advantage of the spring weather in Jeddah, as it’s an outdoor venture. We are a bit concerned that it will become hotter in the coming months, so we will consider relaunching it in Ramadan for a

GCC countries. “It is the first entrepreneurial forum of its kind. It provided entrepreneurs an opportunity to network, develop their business ideas and create joint ventures with others in the region.”

Mob: +966-530143684 Web: websitename.com bastamarket1

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BUSINESS

FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH REEM ASAAD

YOUR MONEY P E R S O N A L I T Y PART TWO

Last month, we introduced the key money personality types.

This month we try to present some expert advice for each type. According to “Success Resources” (srpl.net), here are a few pointers: To the Big Spender You must set – and stick to – certain limits. Keep a diary of all your purchases so you can see where you’re leaking cash and cut back. Devise a budget, then put away your credit cards and give yourself a weekly cash allowance.

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let all of the fun parts of life pass you by just to save a few pennies. Moderation is good and life is indeed about trying to balance things out.

To the Shopper Take control of the credit card.

Try to focus your effort on savings some money. Learn the philosophy behind successful savings plans. A good way also is to think about the lessadvantaged neighbor or friend and imagine how you would do in their shoes.

To the Debtor Get your finances in order and set up a plan to start investing.

If you need help (and you probably will) seek a pro and do your mental checks.

To the Investor Bravo! Keep it up. Investing –especially early- cultivates healthy money habits even without planning. The discipline needed to grow your capital cannot be acquired over night. Taking risk requires a certain amount of courage and vision. My only advice is to take “calculated risks” whereby you set certain goals from the start and work your way from there.

In the end, humans tend to change and evolve over time, age and life experiences.

We are naturally hybrid creatures and there is no single personality type all the way.

The description above helps define behavior toward money, and the purpose is to help us take a mirror image of such behavior and try to improve it as best as we possibly could.

The Author: Reem Asaad is an inspirational Saudi woman. She is a wife, mother, writer and financial adviser.

Asaad was ranked the third most powerful Arab Woman in 2012 by Arabian Business Magazine.

Email: Nasi7atreem@gmail.com Nasi7atreem

BUSINESS

The Sudden Resignation of Dr. Lama Al Sulaiman A tell all interview about her exit from the Municipal council and future plans.

By Aabiya Baqai

Former Deputy Chairwoman of the JCCI, Dr. Lama Al Sulaiman was elected as the Municipal Councilor in 2015.

However, she soon resigned from her post, which raised many questions as to why this happened after such a revolutionary election.

After much speculation and opinion mongering from different corners, Al Sulaiman breaks her silence and gives us the true story behind her surprising resignation.

We asked Al Sulaiman, what led to her decision to leave and it seems to have all began with a single encounter: “Basically, there was nothing in the regulation that specifically prohibited me, as a woman, to integrate and communicate professionally with elected male members.

However, one day I went into a meeting where three men refused to sit with me and insisted on full segregation.”

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It became apparent to Al Sulaiman that this isolated case was in fact a mere introduction to the hurdles she would face as a female municipal councilor, she narrates, “A few weeks later, the ministry sent us a list of advisory bylaws, which before revision, allowed men and women to hold meetings in the same room, but suddenly stated that women had to use separate rooms. Of course, I completely refused. Many people deemed it a sign of weakness and I respect people’s opinions, but having to continue taking baby steps is not my style, when we have come so far.”

Al Sulaiman explained that women always have a choice, saying, “We need to understand that in Saudi Arabia, even though we have strict rules, the only thing we do have as women today is a choice. Simply put, positions

attract us because we have a desire to participate and they fail to attract us when we’re unable to participate fully and completely. For me, being segregated means not being able to participate.

I’ve always mixed with men professionally, everywhere I’ve worked during the past 10 years. It taught me that when you’re in a professional environment, especially when you hold a leadership position, there is no way that men are going to decide whether women should be segregated or not. The segregation issue is a woman’s choice that cannot be imposed by men. That’s why I left and I feel great.”

Al Sulaiman has now decided to take on less and prioritize her main focus. lamaalsulaiman

Women’s issues are still on my priority list, especially those who are in leadership positions. I want men’s acceptance of women around them. These are two of the most important aspects for me and this is what I’m working on.

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— Lama Al Sulaiman

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BUSINESS

NOHA AL YOUSEF

By Aabiya Baqai

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Founder and chairman of the board of directors at Ithraa Consulting Group, Noha Al Yousef has worked on and launched countless projects aimed at the development of women and youth as entrepreneurs. She is also the president of the Young Women Committee at the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce.

Ithraa Consulting Group came about after several studies of the labor market needs in governmental sectors. It is a response to the reality of young people in the Kingdom, by highlighting their needs and providing suitable jobs for them; hence providing global consultation and initiatives.

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A game changer in women entrepreneurship.

A business administration King Abdulaziz University graduate with honors, she then moved on to do her MBA. Since then, Al Yousef started her own company, participated in developmental endeavors around the country and also created associations that cater to the advancement of entrepreneurship, such as the Association of Entrepreneurship in Jeddah.

When asked about the key to her success, Al Yousef replied, “The key to my success has been to dream for the optimum and be determined to achieve.”

Besides Ithraa, Al Yousef has been involved in the following:

•Established the CYM international project for career and vocational guidance, which has reached more than 19 countries around the world, in addition to being the founding member of the CYM forum.

•Founded the first ministerial unit in the Kingdom to provide comprehensive services for young businesswomen.

•Launched employment offices at universities and colleges in the Kingdom.

•Provided international tests in various fields.

•Provided strategic consulting to many government and private agencies.

It doesn’t end here. Being an advocate for women venturing into more businesses, Al Yousef has been an active participant in the decisionmaking sessions at the Ministry of Labor regarding women as essential human capital in Saudi Arabia. She has also been a recipient of several awards for her efforts on youth development and being the youngest business director in the country.

Make your dreams come true, and initiate to provide the best, whatever the circumstances are.

Work hard to make your achievements.

— Noha Al Yousef

When asked about her future plans, Al Yousef replied, “I’d like to enlarge lthraa Consulting Group (ICG) to include new services such as marketing and event management for the youth.”

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

THE TRAVELING DIARIES Zainab Alhassan Hamidaddin

Hamidaddin moved to Jeddah from the United States to pursue a career in the FMCG Industry. She enjoys discovering new places and getting lost in the cities she visits.

Learn what makes traveling an infusion of excitement from discovering the ancient and the modern.

By Aabiya Baqai, Sahrish Ali and Sohila El Saadany

Travel Tips • Contact the hotel before you book from third party site (like booking.com).

More often than not, the hotel will offer you a better rate than the lowest rate you find online if not match it.

Esra Alhamal

Places Visited

Best Places

“I fell in love with Greece at first sight. From its stunning views to its welcoming people, Greece is truly a magical place!”From all the places, Madrid is the most livable, according to Hamidaddin.

“It is a great example of a cosmopolitan city with the perfect blend of history, culture and art.

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Picture by Zainab

Surprising Destination

"Yemen. I went when I was younger and had the amazing experience of touring the country: from the bustling capital of Sana’a to the gorgeous countryside of Ibb and the untouched paradise that is Socotra. Yes, the country is extremely traditional; however, I was lucky enough to experience the real Yemen and the wonders it has to offer."

Web: zazareviews.com ZazaReviews

Esra is a PhD student, artist and blogger who loves to share her experiences, tips and all the art spots she finds while exploring the world.

International Travels

Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Iran and Turkey.

France, Spain, Switzerland and Netherlands, around the US.

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Around the USA, Canada, Mexico, the Middle East, Greece, Turkey, Spain, and of course the cliché European cities like Paris and Rome.

Even though th crowded, those ey were were top-notch festivals .

Travel Tips • Plan your outfits based on your activities before packing. That limits what you need to take.

• Tripit. com plans your entire itinerary and keeps all your plans in one place from your flight bookings to leisure activities along with a map of all the places you would visit.

A compilation of interesting traveltales and tips.

“I arrived at Málaga, Spai n during the holiday parades. It w as packed with massive crowds so I co uldn't get to the hotel I had booked . I stayed at a closer hote l and paid m ore. Lesson is, always ch eck the festiv al dates and try to bo ok either be fore or after those.” - Belal

Seeing all the great sites because it was like going through the pages of a history book. .

“My cousins and I were walking

towards Istiklal Street. There, we saw two shoeshine guys pass us and one of them dropped their brush. We gave it back and they were really thankful that they asked to shine our shoes. We refused, but they insisted. The guy shined our shoes and immediately asked for payment, it even went to a point where we could not get rid of them until we paid. Turns out it was a gimmick to get cash off of people.” – Suzan

The boat ride next to Niagara Falls and witnessing rainbows.

Picture By Esraa

Starting Point

"I went to Spain to attend an Islamic design course in Granada. I loved every moment especially the couple of days I spent in Barcelona. That is when I decided I really want to be a proper travel blogger. "

Surprising Destintation

"Muscat has a few of the most beautiful beaches I’ve been to, despite initially thinking there wouldn’t be much to see there."

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ON THE STREET

CAPTURED

These photographers decided to capture candid moments of anonymous people and not let life pass by unnoticed.

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The streets themselves emit vibes that lure Sami Altokhais into taking the photographs of those walking past him.

Inspiration

Getting the Shot

For me, the love for street photography stems from a love of travel. Whether you are in your hometown or in some far city, the beating heart of that place is usually the street.

It transcends all language barriers and speaks with one voice. One can’t brush away the thought of the place’s history, people and culture, and this is generally rendered through street photography.

Johara Almogbel

Feelings When Taking the Shot

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It was my mother who pointed me in the direction of photographing people, believing that they are the ones who breathe the sense of uniqueness in any picture.

When you sit quietly and observe with a clear mind and a curious eye you start to notice patterns that can be previsualized for a final image.

At other times you just have to hunt for the subject.

A little excitement because there’s a teeny spurt of adrenaline when you know you’ve only got three rolls of film and every frame needs to count. A little fear because I might miss the perfect moment or someone will suddenly call me out and yell at me.

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What Her Images Convey

To make people wonder what kind of person it is, what their life is like, what is going on and how it’ll end up; like they were watching a movie that froze and left them wondering about the next scene.

Akram Al Amoudi akram.alamoudi

Got into street photography because of the intricacies of the process and the thrill of documenting what’s around.

Beginnings

What His Images Convey

The inner workings and kinetic mechanisms of analogue cameras, the dark room process, the light transfer from emulsion to paper chemically capturing a still of time are what initially drew me into photography. It was the rush of documenting the world around me that inevitably led me to street photography.

A sense of escapism, to be able to briefly delve into another realm and to instill a senseof empathy.

I visited different areas and photographed what we view as routine scenes containing a human subject and I have been doing so ever since.

Zuhair Ahmad zuhair373

Wanders around parts of Saudi and takes pictures of what touches his soul.

Beginnings In late 2013 I decided to start a long-term photography project about the Saudi streets.

His Photo Subjects They usually revolve around a couple of things like a story in a scene, the light and shadows or an extraordinary moment.

These are all challenges since I have to take most of them candidly, without staging the scene. Those lives I capture, those details are sometimes beautiful, painful or joyful, I just put them in a frame to share with others.

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These global platforms will take your travel beyond the ordinary.

Airbnb: A Home Away From Home

A safe place to list, discover and book accommodations.

It provides the most unique traveling experience with listings varying from tree houses to luxurious penthouses.

The Story

Joe and Brian in San Francisco decided to rent out three air mattresses and serve breakfast. A simple blog with maps was created, called airbedandbreakfast. com. In 2008 they invited a former roommate to become a co-founder and launched for the very first time at SXSW. Now Airbnb connects people in more than 34,000 cities and 190 countries.

How it Works • Sign up and learn more about the hosts.

• Listings are described in detail including amenities, arrival and departure times.

• Airbnb displays Verified ID and public reviews.

• Guests and hosts’ payments will be processed when a reservation is honored.

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Couchsurfing: The World Is Your Couch

Couchsurfing is similar to Airbnb, however it is completely free. It allows you to stay with locals in every country and participate in local activities such as language exchanges, classes, hikes, etc.

The Story

As with all startups, Couchsurfing started with a need, an email and a call to action.

Casey Fenton, after his first “couch-surfing” experience, decided to build a platform for the world to foster more affordable travel and offer immersive cultural experiences. Becoming famous in the world of travel.

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Check out nomadicmatt.com for information on traveling that fosters connection and experience.

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

MOATH ALOFI The Chronicler of

Al Madinah Al Munawarah

An explorer working on preserving the historical neighborhoods of Al Madinah through beautiful photography.

Moath Alofi was bo rn in Madinah, KSA in 1984. He ha s a degree in Environmental Mana gement and Sustainable Develop ment from Bond University, Gold Coas t, Australia, and is currently working as an environmental coordinator and safet y supervisor at Dar Alhijra project in Ma dinah. He returned to Madinah in 2013 where he started his journey of disco very, documenting its cultural heritage with the hope of safeguarding it for future generations.

He is the founder of @Almthba and the co-founder of Erth team.

By Johara Almogbel

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A track in the desert

How did the idea of documenting the old neighborhoods of Al Madinah come about?

When I came back from overseas I saw a changing city whose development is taking down parts of its history so I wanted to keep something for the next generation to remember how Madinah used to look like.

What thoughts pass through your mind when walking through Al Madinah’s soon-to-beremoved neighborhoods?

Nostalgia that comes from growing up in a similar neighborhood and amazement of how skillful the craftsmen were in using their environment to build these houses from the surrounding materials, lava rocks and palm trees.

bread and bananas for a dose of potassium.

What is your favorite city in Saudi Arabia and why?

Al Madinah. It’s an open museum full of wonders and it’s in the center of too many favorite destinations. If you go to the east you will find lava fields and Mount Ohain where the greatest inscriptions can be found. If you go up to the north you’ll be driving by some parts of the Ottomans forts, castles and ancient dams to reach Khaybar and Alula. To the west you will reach Badr and the great Red Sea where you can snorkel at the reef. South, there are beautiful villages and nature spots like Khals and Milha, Wadi Alfar’e and Himanah.

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You've taken photographs of many places in Saudi Arabia. What was your favorite place to take pictures of and why?

Khaybar is number one on my list and I’m still not done with it. Its lava and inactive volcanoes are just amazing and surreal and there are many places including castles and an old town that need to be explored and documented. It’s like traveling back in time when going there.

Doors of Medina

What do you pack in your bag when you go exploring or hiking?

Camera first, a knife, first aid kit just in case, and a lighter.

For some long trips or hikes I take canned food,

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Are you self-taught or did you learn photography in school?

I feel it is more about what I feel when seeing something.

I had an elective course in photography while doing my degree but I remember holding a camera since 10 or so, and I’m still learning.

Mobile phones helped me with shaping my skills as it was the start of my documenting journey, using only my phone camera. I learned so much from workshops, reading and seeing great photographer’s works like Richard Avedon and Henri Cartier-Bresson.

You do a lot of aerial photography; how do you manage that?

When it comes to aerial photography, I have to mention Captain Abdulaziz Aldakheel.

He’s a sport pilot who uses a light sport powered parachute two-seater and single engine aircraft to document the region of Madinah from the sky.

We decided to cooperate in doing this and after a while we decided to establish the Erth aerial photography team. Our mission is to document the heritage of the region and its landmarks from the sky. So far our team has grown to 14 members strong.

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Any advice for future documentary enthusiasts?

Keep on exploring. Learn and push yourself by walking the extra mile. For out of city exploration and documentation trips, be safe and take care while doing this, always be prepared and let relatives know where you’re heading. For urban or in-city documenting I would suggest that you get closer to your subject and go deep in details, read more about what you are focusing on and be prepared. Don’t be shy but respect the spaces of others.

This was taken during Alofi's hiking trip to Mt. Aizarah and the palms of Shatabiyah in Khals village near Madinah the hometown of the Alofi tribe.

What are your future plans?

I have established Almthba, an interdisciplinary studio focusing on the region of Madinah by promoting art and helping researchers, in addition to planning eco and specialized tours. There is also the Erth Team where we will keep on exploring and documenting the region of Madinah as well as the rest of the country eventually. almthba

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Virtual Pod at the Galleria Mall Abu Dhabi

The Galleria on Al Maryah Island unveils new season of 3D virtual styling. The 3D body mapping technology, combined with life-sized mirrors, allows shoppers to have a 360 view of the outfit and the ability to mix and match garments.

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EVERYTHING SWITZERLAND HAS TO OFFER Switzerland is expecting families with open arms. It provides more than 30 fun locations for all members of the family. Visit the Pilatus Luzern and hit the icy slopes or take them on the chocolate adventure at Verkehrshaus museum. Look out for the tailor made activity booklet that will be distributed in KSA throughout May.

QATAR’S 2016 INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL One of its main attractions was “Dinner in the Sky.” The table seats are able to rotate 180 degrees providing the guest an excellent vista of the varying Doha scenery and showing the skyline ever so clearly.

IN PARIS Why not stay at La Maison Favart.

Its location is a mere steps away from the Opera Comique. It is surrounded by different opera theaters and art museums, including the Louvre, the Opera Garnier and the Palais Royal.

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One Way to

SOUTH AFRICA Every country has its diversity, but South Africa gives the term a new meaning.

Story by Otbah Rayess

Our journey began when five friends from around the world decided to converge at Johannesburg, one of world’s largest urban forests. I started with taking a 7-hour flight from Jeddah.

Johannesburg is a vibrant city that has a lot to offer visitors, from historic sights of political importance, traditional ties, cultural connections, to museums, art galleries and craft makers.

MARCH 4

In Johannesburg our stay was at The Villa Royale by the Saxon. It offers tours and outdoor adventures exploring South Africa’s traditional roots, diverse cultures and lively spirit. Tours can be tailored to suit your interests and schedule.

The first day was chill. We toured the city for a while and had some African BBQ for dinner, looking forward to an exciting day.

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After breakfast, it was an hour’s journey by helicopter getting to Shambala, which literally stands for paradise on Earth. Shambala Private Game Reserve is situated in the Limpopo Province, 2.5 hours’ drive north of Johannesburg or a 55-minute flight by helicopter.

Our stay was at Zulu Camp for two nights where we had delectable food and impeccable service.

The reserve provided safari rides in the wild and a riverside drive as well to see the hippos and crocodiles at sunset. We also had the opportunity to ride quad bikes. Nothing tops a relaxing spa and massage after a long day.

MARCH 7

We took a helicopter back to Johannesburg to catch a flight to Cape Town. There we landed at Waterfront, which is at the edge of Cape Town's charming historical harbor. We took our time discovering shopping, dining, entertainment and a host of leisure activities.

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MARCH 8

Our day started with Great White Shark diving activities.

It’s a four-hour long tour where you see the great whites underwater right in front of you, where the only thing that separates you from them are bars of a cage. It was an unforgettable experience.

Shark Cage diving is carried out through out the year, weather dependent. The water temperature ranges between 55° and 65° F and divers take turns in the cage, each staying approximately 15-20 minutes.

A diver can expect to make two to three dives per day if good weather, sea conditions, shark activity and visibility prevail.

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MARCH 9

The day started with delicious Ethiopian food from Addis in Cape. The place provides you with a unique dining experience right in the heart of Cape Town.

From the traditional furnishings and the classic Ethiopian coffee ceremony to the serving of food itself, they offered us an exotic alternative to anything we had ever experienced.

From there we went to Bo-Kaap, a colorful neighborhood, as well

A must-visit neighborhood

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as one of the oldest and most fascinating neighborhoods in town. Known for its brightly colored houses and situated at the foot of Signal Hill, Bo-Kaap is the spiritual home of the Cape’s Muslim community.

After all the color-fest we took a car up to signal hill to watch the sunset. The view was heavenly with the city and Table Mountain on one side and the sun setting over the ocean on the other.

MARCH 10

Cape Town Film Studios gave us a tour around their massive sets for shows like “Black Sails” as well as film sets such as “Long Walk For Freedom.”

Later on we went to Boulders beach and spent most of the day swimming and playing with penguins. At the Boulders, penguins flock all over the place, a unique sight in Africa.

Our dinner was at an Indian restaurant called Bukhara followed by a walk around the waterfront and then we went up on the Ferris wheel.

MARCH 12

We watched a rugby match between Sharks and Stormers at the Newlands Stadium.

After the match, a Summer Sunset concert was held at the Kirstenbosch Gardens.

MARCH 11

Table Mountain greeted us as we ascended with the help of a cable car. It remains the most iconic landmark of South Africa. It is also the country’s most photographed attraction.

For our final day, we went to a cheetah sanctuary where we were in the company of these magnificent creatures, young and old. From there, we went to jam and wine farms to have lunch.

The latter part of our day was spent walking around Long Street where we sat and watched a jazz band perform live

South Africa is by far the world’s most epic continent, and every day there holds its own allure.

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• Sihanoukvilla Beaches: A deep-water trade route with clear white sand beaches.

• Battamang: A small town surrounded by villages, temples and rivers. Home to Cambodia’s famous circus, Phare Ponleu Selpak.

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BECOME AN EXPLORER

WITH JEDDAH JEEPERS

Check out their tour of Madain Saleh, Shaabaan Beach and more.

Story by Tarik Al Abdullah

About Jeddah Jeepers

Captain Sulaiman Al Butehy and Captain Qutaibah Mufti founded the team in 2011 and since then, it has worked hard on exploring tourist sights around the Kingdom.

It has expanded to include 22 members. Jeddah Jeepers has 12 exploration tours per year and three international ones.

They also take part in social events and aid during disasters that may occur (i.e. rain floods, sandstorms, etc).

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Number of Explorers During the Trip: 48 Number of Cars: 18

TOUR GUIDELINES - Participants should sign up and procure their own jeeps and pocket money.

- They should be prepared with all the safety gears.

- Each tour is assigned someone responsible for food and drinks.

- During this trip, 18 cars were present; they were divided into three groups with six cars each.

Each division was headed by a leader and an assistant leader.

- Car groups moved five minutes apart to avoid congestion.

- An emergency car was also assigned.

The Trip

The tour was aimed at discovering several historical sights in the Kingdom.

First they headed to Al Ees governorate to have the transcendent experience of stargazing. They also had fun visiting the Elephant Mountain, which obtained its special shape as a result of strong sandstorms over a thousand years.

They wandered around the labyrinths of Madain Saleh to absorb the ancient vibe and learn the secrets of the past.

They then headed to the Hejaz Railway Museum to check out the train models and view all the pictures and replicas on display.

Later on, they headed to Al ‘Ula Village where they got an idea of what village life is all

about. The village is 700 years old and has been restored to become a national heritage site.

The Jeepers and their tourists finally headed to Shaabaan beach to relax by the crystal clear water and get some time under the glistening sun.

Head to their social media accounts for even more thrill.

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EXPLORE KSA

QARYAT AL FAW Arabia’s Forgotten City Arabia’s very own Atlantis discovered.

By Mohammed Mirza

The legacy of Arabia and its people is priceless and their momentous achievements include an ancient city that’s still holding up against the test of time. Al Faw, The Kindah Kingdom’s capital, was constructed with so much sophistication and was one of 48 DESTINATION JEDDAH MAY 2016

the most prolific cities in the entire peninsula.

Nestled in the foothills of the Tuwaiq Mountains in the southern part of the country, Al Faw lies 170 kilometers from the town of Wadi Al Dawasir.

It sits right at the edge of the

Rub Al Khali desert and has been relatively untouched.

This has safeguarded many of its ancient relics and vestiges, which is what makes the place even more special.

the “Red City” and the “City of Gardens.” Sitting on the incense route, the city grew in importance commercially and economically.

Al Faw had a strong Greek influence due to the farreaching influence of Alexander’s conquests and it, which can be seen in the Hellenistic paintings and other artifacts found in the city. This also highlights that the residents of Al Faw had interacted with distant cultures and traded widely.

The paintings were in fact a revelation, as they transformed the understanding of ancient Middle Eastern art.

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The Kindahs

The Kindah tribe originally hailed from what is modern day Yemen. After the demolition of the Ma’rib Dam, different tribes dependent on the dam for their livelihood, looked for resettlement elsewhere and some went as far as southern Iraq. The Kindahs, a Bedouin tribe, chose to relocate to the fertile

plains at the foothills of the Tuwaiq Mountains.

The Rise and Subsequent Demise

It was in the first century BC, that this city was made the capital of the Kindah Kingdom. It grew to a size of 3-square kilometers and was known by many names throughout the ages including

Al Faw and the trading route it was on, peaked in the 3rd century CE. The city continued to be inhabited till the 4th century, after which it fell into demise. There were hardly any writings from historians that even mentioned it, almost erasing all traces from history.

This ancient town re-entered the history books only in

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unearthed at this city that has baffled historians.

The area has been fenced and many of the sites in it cannot be reached. A road from Wadi Al Dawsier takes you to a stone’s throw distance from Qaryat Al Faw. There are plans by the authorities to open the ancient town to the public. Visitors who go to the site today can see a good portion of the ancient town from outside the fences.

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1940 when it was discovered by engineers working for Saudi Aramco. Excavations began much later in the 70s, revealing incredible finds.

Today

Many of the artifacts unearthed at Al Faw found their way to the Kingdom’s museums. Some were even displayed worldwide in the “Roads of Arabia” traveling exhibition.

In addition to artifacts, a large number of literature was found in the area. Due to their rich writing system, many finds about their ancient life were uncovered. The residents of the city wrote on a wide range of topics, from religious and commercial issues to personal matters and trade.

The archaeological excavations revealed a planned city that has paved roads and allotted areas for markets, wells, cemeteries and places of worship. There is a lot more to be excavated and only time will tell what mysteries will be 50 DESTINATION JEDDAH MAY 2016

Stone plaque with Sabaean donation inscription for a mausoleum (1st century BC.)

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HISTORIC KSA KSA’s Manmade Island Sea Island 4 The beginnings of a self-sufficient island that sits in the Arabian Gulf.

By Mohammed Mirza

Distribution and Shipping

The island of Tarut historically played an important role in the Arabian Gulf’s trade. Today, a group of islands, collectively known as Sea Islands, sit close to the Bay of Tarut and play an equally important role if not more in trade; they are a vital hub for the Kingdom’s oil exports.

The construction of Sea Island 4 began over 50 years ago in Japan, on orders of the Arabian American Oil Company (later known as Saudi Aramco).

The Japanese constructed a

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barge that was then shipped to Bahrain were it was assembled; 10 long caisson legs, each of which are 215 feet long, were attached to form the structure’s foundation. The structure was then towed to its location off the coast of Ras Tanura.

At Ras Tanura, various other structures were added to the island that enabled the island to be self-sufficient.

When Sea Island 4 was added to the existing stretch of manmade steel islands, the

overall length of this offshore oil loading facility reached 1.1 miles and a loading capacity of 439,000 barrels of crude oil. From above, Sea Island 4 looks like an enormous water insect with a thin body that has short appendages bulging from either side.

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

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am a partner at Al Shawli Real Estate Developers, an entrepreneur, a financial and money market investor and I’m crazy about super motors.

The Reality of the

FAST AND FURIOUS

LIFE OF JEDDAH Eyad Shawli, putting the “s for safety” in speed.

By Nafeesa McDowell

My older brother, Eihab, also a super motor enthusiast, bought me my first bike – a dirt bike.

That was the turning point. I am thankful to him.

What Jeddah clubs have you joined?

The RedRiders Jeddah Club; we’re about 30 members. We 54 DESTINATION JEDDAH MAY 2016

ride every Friday/Saturday morning and we travel abroad for tracks: Dubai, Qatar and Bahrain mostly. A few months back, we traveled to Mugello, Italy for the Ducati Racing Experience (DRE). There’s also the Motorcross group – it’s essentially dirt biking, an adrenaline-rush adventure full of stunting in the dunes.

There is also the well-organized Harley Davidson group.

For cars, my brother and I are fortunate to own Ferraris, so we joined the Ferrari Owners Club, which was officialized by Italy HQ recently. There is also the newly established Supercars Club Jeddah, which any supercar owner can join – perfect for meeting other enthusiasts.

Are the groups open to everyone?

Yes, but we have strict rules

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What started your interest in super motors?

and regulations; we have high standards for the riding style and protective gear.

What advice would you give to other riders?

If you are fortunate and able to go abroad for tracks, put all your energy into doing that.

Don’t take it to the streets. We all know someone who has been affected by an accident; it’s tragic. Think of your family; there is no need to be reckless for the thrill of a few seconds.

If you spend a little extra on protective gear, it is worth it.

What would you like to see improve?

• Transparent driving rules; the Dos and Don’ts.

• Tracks and circuits - I would

personally invest in a motorbike school. We drive safely in small groups and buy all the expensive protective gear, but it is still safer to fall at a track or circuit, than on the roads with pedestrians and cars.

• Protective gear here is not the best quality. If we had a track, it would encourage investments, making it easier to find necessary accessories.

RedRiders Jeddah and MotorCross: redridersjed / eshawli Ferrari Owners Club: Location: Fast Auto Technic Co. Ltd, Madina Rd. Tel: 920003727 Harley Davidson Club: Location: Al Andalus Rd.

Riders must wear helmets, gloves, boots and full leather suits. There are many different brands but I recommend Alpinestars and Dianesse for leather suits and AGV, Bell and Arai for helmets. You can find them online at revzilla.com.

— Eyad Shawli

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A New Age For

SAUDI WOMEN IN MEDIA Al Juhara Sajer and Hessa Al Awwad dish on the “vlogging” life.

By Aabiya Baqai and Anousha Vakani

Al Juhara Sajer The Professional Dreamer

Al Juhara Sajer was a college student who got really ill one day, forcing her to stay at home and spend time on YouTube, only to realize that there was a lack of local Arab vloggers. She then decided to make her own videos.

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Sajer started off with a beauty and fashion vlog aimed at young Arab girls for tips and tricks on style and beauty.

She then added a travel vlog.

“The second channel is where my viewers follow me around to different destinations.”

Sajer refers to herself as a “professional dreamer” because she has managed to convert her dream of traveling and vlogging into a career.

Sajer adds, “Rather than just making vlogs when I’m bored, I get paid to travel, to go to events and to see the world, which is a dream come true.”

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She preferred not to show her face at first but eventually began showing it in 2015 when she believed it was the right choice to make and the audience was ready.

Sajer believes that new age media has completely evolved the audience experience. “In online media, because a lot of people are exposed to honest relatable perspectives, it’s a major change from traditional media.” She also thinks that the role of Saudi women in this media is slowly and steadily gaining strength.

“When I started my channel four years ago, I got a lot of negative comments from men telling me that YouTube is not my place and I should focus on house chores instead. I was shocked, so I approached my dad for advice and he told me not to quit, but rather change their mentality and pave the way for other women.”

Sajer has even involved her father in her videos. “I want to show my father in more videos because I want families to watch this and realize that if my father is supporting me, others can do the same for their daughters.”

Email: aljuhara.sajer@gmail.com jaysajer jayscherry JaysCherry and JaysRandomness

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Hessa Al Awwad The Nail Artist

Hessa Al Awwad is a fulltime YouTuber based in Sharqiya, but with fans (or “flowers” as she calls them) all over the world. Fascinated by art, beauty and DIYs, Al Awwad started her YouTube channel when she failed to find sufficient beauty and DESTINATIONKSA.COM 57

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DIY videos in Arabic. After discussing the idea with her family, she started creating videos that focused on nail art. Al Awwad was especially obsessed with “beautiful hands and nails.”

At first, Al Awwad didn’t appear in her videos. She only began to appear in them three to four years after starting her channel and admits that she was a bit concerned at first, as she covers her face. However, Al Awwad knew that if she would always be too scared to take the next step, she would never achieve her dreams. She is confident in her choice now, saying that there was a lot more support than criticism and while many of her fans were confused, most felt closer to her.

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YouTube channel, Al Awwad says that her channel is all about her fans: “I don’t see my lens as an object, it’s like I am looking at my audience.

At the end of the day, the most important measurement of my success is if I can draw a smile on my fans’ faces.”

She also says that her fans encourage her to keep going with their nice words and support. She recalls an incident where a mother emailed her saying that she couldn’t communicate with her teenage daughters, until they discovered her videos and now make it a weekly routine to watch her videos together.

Al Awwad draws inspiration from everything around her from abaya designs and makeup to music videos. She gets a lot of ideas from the Internet, her fans and her mom.

Email: ask_miva@hotmail.com mivasnailartfans miva_flowers mivaflowers

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ART TALK With Hamza Jamjoom

Shaker Kashgari and Calligraphy Name: Shaker Mohammed Kashgari Age: 27 Field (Type of Art): Arabic Calligraphy (Kufi Square Script + Freestyle Calligraphy)

What’s the concept behind your art?

Not all my pieces have concepts; I try to concentrate on the beauty side and the simplicity of the artwork itself.

What are your plans or goals for the future?

My goal is to design Arabic calligraphy physical landmarks either in Saudi Arabia, the Arab world or even globally.

How can people buy your art?

They can contact me on Instagram or via email, kashgaris@gmail.com.

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How did you begin?

It all started in 2013, when I realized my passion for Arabic calligraphy. My handwriting was bad since I was an amateur, and it took me around three years to become what I am today. Practice is the key, and also never stopping. I used to read Arabic calligraphy books and watch videos of wellknown calligraphers and that helped a lot.

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TAKING MUSIC TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL

The album will be out soon once the artwork and visuals are done.

They even plan on making an unplugged version of it.

Rapper and songwriter, Moh Flow, and music producer MindCircus discuss their new original music.

By Sohila El Saadany

Music lovers, rejoice!

HRMNY Brothers and Sounddive are working on making new music together.

Moh Flow (Molham) and A.Y. (Ayham) from Harmony Brothers along side MindCircus (Mohannad) from Sounddive are releasing a new album very soon. Moh Flow and Mind Circus sat with us 62 DESTINATION JEDDAH MAY 2016

to discuss the project as they describe it as having “broken a barrier, a type of quality that was never here.”

Moh Flow who gives life to his own lyrics with his rap explains, “My brother, Ayham, and Circus make the music and I write the verse and rap it.

In this album they are letting me take more control than previous works.”

The members will all try to bring in what they most excel at. Moh Flow adds, “The way Mind Circus plays the piano is amazing and Ayham with

the bass and the drums and basically the arrangement of the song, so this will be great group effort.” Moh Flow also stated that his favorite track from this new album is called “Show You.”This album will feature a lot of different sounds and musical arrangements and maybe, this is why the guys are taking their time releasing it.

As MindCircus elaborates, “We are trying to mix all the worlds here with synthesizers and strings and saxophones.

We are utilizing everything we both have to produce it.” It is meant to have a live feel to it and to take an artistic route to rap that defies its cliché notion of it being aggressive.

Web: mohflowmusic.com mohflowmusic / sounddive

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STYLE & BEAUTY SCOOP Femi9 Celebrates Women at WAM 2016 WAM, Women Appreciation Month, is an annual initiative led by Femi9. The event aims to recognize women’s roles in society and to appreciate their contributions in the community. Femi9 and Stylana are encouraging gifted fashion designers to showcase their talent and develop it into a business. Designers showcased their designs at WAM fashion show on April 23 in front of the estemeed judges: Dina Kattan, Yossra Ifauoi, Balqees, Razan Al

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Azzouni and Marriam Mossalli.

The 15 finalists that presented their work were Abrar Alnemary, Ahdab Salem, Anood Engawi, Dania Khumayis, Deema Turki, Fatma Al Ghalib, Hanadi Qahtan, Ibtissam Alokaily, Kholoud Saeidy, Lama Alakeel, Renad Hefni, Saja Alshehri, Sondos Zahid, Toqa Bakhotmah and Wareda Shah.The winners will open an online store on stylana.com. and display their designs at Tabateek boutique.

THE TOP 3 WINNERS WERE RENAD HEFNI, SAJA AL SHEHRI AND ANOOD ENGAWI.

Joelle Mardinian in Jeddah

Rubaiyat ‘s Vogue Italia Fashion Experience Scouting Saudi Talent Rubaiyat ‘s Vogue Italia Fashion Experience came to life from April 20 – 22.

Rubaiyat and Vogue Italia joined forces to give aspiring Saudi designers an opportunity to showcase their designs, with the top 10 showcasing and selling their collections at Rubaiyat Star Avenue’s Saudi Designers

Souq.com’s Campaign, “It’s Yours”

Showcase and Accessories Exhibition, Jeddah. The Vogue Fashion Experience Gala Dinner “A Touch Of Gold” ,in collaboration with the NHHCF, was the fashion event of the year and was attended by international guests such as Franca Sozzani, Fareeda Khelfa, Naomi Campbell and more.

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Lloyd for Women As part of its plans to further drive the e-commerce trend in the Middle East, Souq.com launched a new campaign, “It’s Yours.”

To celebrate the new campaign, Souq.com launched “Everything For You Sale” to drive customers to experience the new collection on the platform. The biggest sale of the season!

Joelle was in Jeddah on April 23 at Wojooh on Tahliya St. Being a beauty stylist and consultant, she insisted that it was imperative for all women to take care of their skin. She said that she has something exciting planned for the Kingdom, so everyone needs to stay tuned.

Baccarat chose the newly built luxury mall, Boulevard Mall on Tahlia Street, for its first boutique in KSA. The boutique is inspired by an elegant house decorated with a mix of French modern taste and refined local details.

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THE SAUDI WOMAN’S

LATEST ABAYA GUIDE The hottest designers and trends.

GLAMOROUS DIVA

Layla Bisharah Shada Bogari

Shada Bogari aims to create classic looks with contemporary details and edgy cuts.

Her designs reflect the personality of a chic distinguished and classy Arab woman.

Location: Al Amal St., Al Nameem Dist.

Mob: +966-564646466 Web: shadabogari.com Email: info@shadabogari.com shadabogari

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Her Victoria Summer/ Eid collection 2015 and Ward collection for Spring 2016 are both available at her boutique.

Layla Bisharah’s brand mixes glamour and sophistication to create minimal-design abayas. The label’s current monochrome collection highlights black, white and camel colors, with 3D plain, gold and beaded florals.

Location: Arafat Rd., Al Hamra Dist.

Mob: +966-545224440 Email: lbisharah@gmail.com layla_bisharah

Her next collection will be released before Ramadan and can be found at their boutique.

Nugash

WORKING WOMAN

“Honeycomb,” Nugash’s latest offering, is inspired by its namesake.

Available till Ramadan, Mai Enani’s collection is a mix of casually smart and subtly glamorous abayas, perfect for work and events. It features hexagonal cells of honeycomb heavily throughout the pieces, as well as honeycomb droplets.

Mob: +966-567072446 / +966-567072446 nugash

Her abayas are available till December this year, with a Ramadan and Eid collection to be launched in May.

Babushka

Designer Alaa Al Jefri’s passion for fashion and in turn abayas, started with memories of sewing and looking over fabrics with her mother. From the humble beginnings of a small project, Babushka now has their own standalone

boutique, providing all year round abayas and kaftans. The current White Collection is an offering to working women who take pride in their careers and wish their abayas to be a translation of that.

Location: Al Kayal St., Al Rawdah Dist.

Mob: +966-540005915 E-mail: info@babushkastore.com babushka_store

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Suad’s latest creations speak out to women who are looking for practical and trendy looks.

SilverLining

Unusual concepts like attached scarves and snoods are what make this brand a true reflection of Jeddah’s culture.

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Designer friends: Amal Alkukhun, Mashael Al Nugali, Rawan Binjabi and Shahd Abdulghani, came together to create a brand that seasonally caters to the quirky as well as the traditional.

Their next collection of beauties will be released in Ramadan.

Mob: +966-542076476 Email: silverliningteam@ outlook.com Silverliningjed

Sue Designs

Suad Al Zamil is the go-to brand for casual-but-chic abayas. She uses patterns she collects from the countries she travels to and embellishments that liven up abayas.

Location: Arafat Rd., Al Hamra Dist.

Mob: +966-541151595 Email: suadzaimil@gmail.com

BEACH LOVER Rana Ismail

Rana Ismail has a reputation for bringing others together. Her collection offers subtle and soft bisht style linen abayas in various colors with embellished and semiAztec trimmings. She creates sophisticated

abayas for women who prioritize elegance and comfort.

They don’t have to choose one over the other.

Locaton: Abdul Maqsud Rd., Al Radwah Dist.

Mob: +966-540884744 Email: rana@libraboutique.com Web: libraboutique.com rana_z_ismail / libraboutique

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Lamasat Center also realizes the importance of your “big day� and therefore has a special bridal division so you get all the attention needed to

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It was a night of authenticity where originality and beauty were celebrated.

Lamasat Center is the go-to place for style and relaxation.

accentuate your beauty on your wedding day. There are a variety of packages that include hair, makeup, nails and so much more. The center also contains a VIP section for people who enjoy their privacy and wish to fully disconnect from the noise.

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Coming from an artist background—whether it be tattooing, drawing, or painting—I find that it really does translate into how I personally do my own makeup and how I approach creating new products. Understanding art fundamentals truly lends itself to makeup application.

So in all honesty, my background does not present itself to be a challenge at all.

Kat Von D Putting The Art in Makeup The artist turned entrepreneur who is taking over the makeup world.

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Kat Von D Tattoo Liner

Kat Von D, originally a tattooist, has taken makeup fans and enthusiasts by storm; her palettes sell out within seconds. Her website is a hub for enthusiasts looking for inspirations; “How To’s” and “Kat’s Beauty Chat” videos feature artists who look at makeup as a form of art and self-expression.

What are your first impressions of the Middle Eastern makeup scene?

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A.M. BEAUTY TRICKS Take your skin from zero to 100 with this routine.

By Zareen Muzaffar

Mornings are usually filled with anxiety as you tick off your daily checklist. Don’t sweat or stress; here are some morning beauty habits to add to your A.M. routine to help you feel great.

Pile on the Sunscreen SPF protects your skin from harmful sunrays, aging and skin cancer risks. Apply it no matter the weather.

Tea, anyone?

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Drink Up A tall glass of water will kick off your metabolism and help you feel wideawake. Abundant water intake works wonders for healthy skin.

Mist Works Wonders Increase Protein Intake Replacing bread with eggs or Greek yogurt will be far better for your health. Protein keeps you feeling full for a longer time.

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Keep rose water mist in your bag or grab one from your local pharmacy. La Roche Posay and Evian are great options. Spritz some on your face to bring down the morning puffiness.

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DINING SCOOP You’ve Got To Try

Noon The English Tea Room After getting used to afternoon tea in the UK during her studies, Amal Al Andejani started missing this routine when she returned to KSA so she took a course and introduced the concept of afternoon tea here. Noon Tea Room is an innovative tea spot where a three-layer stand of savories and desserts is served

STEAK HOUSE Named Best Restaurant in KSA

with some authentic English tea.

Only open to women via booking, Noon Tea Room is a cozy lounge for people looking for an alternative to standard cafes and lunches.

Location: Tabateek, Bougenvillea Center, Malik Rd. Noon_Tea_Room Timing:10 a.m. – 3 p.m. / 6 – 10 p.m.

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Taste of Bali, Indonesia Date: April 27 - May 7 Time: 7 p.m. - Midnight Location: Nafoura Restaurant

Steak House was named winner of the Best Restaurant in KSA Award at the 2016 Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards held at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. Steak House is now a four-time winner in the Tourism Awards organized annually by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage.

Web: steakhouse.com.sa steakhouseksa

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JATHAL HOLDS CHOCOLATE TASTING

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SALAMLEK CAFE

On March 23, Jathal opened its doors for the elite Jeddah community to attend the first chocolate tasting in Jeddah presenting a wide range of delicious flavors of chocolate.

There was also an exclusive

MYSTERIES OF ASIA BY P.F CHANG’S Take your taste buds on an exotic journey and savor the flavors of Asia with P.F. Chang’s ‘Mysteries of Asia’.

Available from March 28 through June 3, the menu consists of specially selected dishes from the far east, created with a modern twist.

Location: Tahlia St. Web: pfchangs.com pfchangsme

show of Jathal’s new collection for spring/summer 2016.

Web: jathal.net Tel: +966-12-2900009 Mob: +966-557742210 jathal_e_s Jathal Event Styling

Salamlek is a cozy little cafe at Red Sea Mall, known for its Turkish sweet treats and coffee.

We recommend their delicious Turkish kunafa. Try it and let us know what you think!

Location: Gate 5, Red Sea Mall Salamlekcafe_sa

SARAYA LATIF An authentic addition to the Turkish cuisine, Saraya Latif is all about kebabs, koftas, Turkish salads, Turkish coffees, teas, and so much more. With a royal ambience and fresh food, Saraya Latif is well on its way to be a Turkish delight.

Location: Palestine Rd., Al Hamra Dist.

Olio’s Puglise Pizza Olio added an all-new scrumptious pizza to the menu. The Puglise Pizza is a 60-centimeter delight with pepperoni and garlic topping.

It’s a definite “pizz-travaganza.”

Location: Stars Avenue, Malik Rd. olio_saudi

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DINING AROUND TOWN Parmigiana di Melanzane

An International Food Adventure

MARGHERITA

Norcina Truffle Pizza

Join us, as we taste the different authentic flavors of the world.

Margherita Pizza

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Insalata Di Pollo Linguine Gamberi E tartufo

ITALIAN

FRENCH PORTO CERVO

BRASSERIE LOUIS

Escargot

Foie Gras

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Mousse Pistachio

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TURKISH

COOKSHOP

Breakfast Platter

Lehmacun

Turkish Pitta

Iskender

TURKUOISE Sultan’s Special

Sultan’s Kafes

Whole Lamb Shoulder with Flavored Rice

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INDIAN

Watermelon Slider

Tandoori Jhinga

PUNJAB GRILL

Masala Dosa

Vegetarian Thali Chukandar Ke Kabab

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Spicy Salmon Skin Temaki Caterpillar Maki

Edamame

Tom Yum Fried Minced Chicken Tom Yum Hot and Sour Shrimp Spicy Soup

Vegetable Fried Rice

MAI TAI Beef with Black Pepper Sauce

Mai Tai Combo

Pad Thai

Green Curry Shrimp Thai

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CHINESE Wasabi Prawn

King Pao Prawn

SOY

Sashimi Shake

Dragon Roll

Salt and Pepper Squid or Prawn

Volcano MaKI

Reshmi Kabab Malai Boti with Plain Roti

Paratha Roll with 3 Chutneys

BBQ TONIGHT

PAKISTANI

Chicken Biryani

RED CHILLIES

NIRALA

Gulab Jaman, Rasgullah and Ladoo

Seekh Kabab with Paratha

DENDENG

Nasi Champur

INDONESIAN

Barfi

Japchae

Roghani Naan with Chicken Karahi and Fish Tikka

KOREAN

SU:RA Yanguyeon Chicken

Bulgogi Jeongol

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Nest of Desserts Nest desserts for your sweet cravings.

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If you have an appetite for all things sweet with a homemade feel, Nest urges you to try its funnel cakes, Japanese crepes, waffles and all its desserts.

Hasan Al Mashat Owner & Founder of Nest.

Location: Corniche, Al Hamraa Mob: +966-53486 2189 nest desserts nestdesserts

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The inspiration behind Nest came from the various sweet offerings found at festivals and fairs throughout North America. Nest's signature desserts, funnel cakes, consist of a doughnut like pastry that's fried and topped with creamy soft ice cream and homemade strawberry sauce. Nest, which opened in September 2015 based its name on its funnel cake which looks like a bird's nest with sweet goodness nestled in the center.

People can choose from a variety of different toppings.

These include the Lotus Spread, Nutella and peanut butter. They can be combined with other dry toppings as well.

In addition,Nest also offers soft waffles and Japanese inspired crepes, which similar to the funnel cakes can be topped with any combination of toppings of your choosing. All the offerings are prepared in-house with the best available ingredients.

They are made to order and served hot. The crunchiness of the fried base mingled with the silky smooth ice cream makes for an experience that will have you going for seconds and thirds.

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Why You Just Can’t Stop Eating Saying no to bogus hunger pains.

By Amal Al Toaimi

Feeling hungry is your body’s way of telling you it needs fuel to function. However, I’m referring to the days when you just finished lunch, but half an hour later you feel hungry again. Common reasons you’re always feeling the need to munch.

“When your stomach is empty for too long, your body will release more ghrelin, an appetite-stimulating hormone, leaving you feeling famished,” said Amanda Foti, M.S., R.D., a senior dietitian at Selvera Wellness; this results in overeating. Try eating a healthy meal or snack every three to four hours.

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2. You Are Eating Too Many Carbs and Sugars

Eating carbohydrates and sugar will make it almost impossible to feel satisfied. These carbs give you a sugar rush and a burst of energy and then crash, causing your body to crave more; a continuous cycle of dissatisfaction. Try pairing carbs with protein and healthy fat.

3. You’re Stressed

Stress increases the body’s production of the hormone cortisol, which increases appetite. Research and studies found that stress increases sugary and fatty food cravings.

These foods will comfort you momentarily, but will increase your snack cravings. Try joining a gym class or walking instead.

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1. You Are Not Eating Enough

6. You’re Not Eating the Right Balance of Nutrients

Your snack or meal should have three components: protein, fiber and healthy fat. Together they help slow digestion, keeping blood sugar stable and keeping you fuller for longer.

7. You’re Not Getting Enough ZZZZ

Sleep is linked to two hunger hormones, leptin and ghrelin.

Leptin decreases appetite and ghrelin increases it. When you are not sleeping enough, leptin drops and ghrelin soars; making you hungry. Aim for eight hours minimum of rest per night.

8. You’re Suffering From a Medical Condition

If you’ve tried the above and you’re still at “can’t stop, won’t stop,” then it’s yourcue to visit a doctor.

Some health issues that affecthunger can be hyperthyroidism, depression, diabetes and anxiety.

4. You Are Not Drinking Enough H2O

Sometimes our bodies mistake hunger for dehydration. When you feel hungry, drink a cup of water; if after half an hour you’re still hungry then you should grab a snack. Always keep a water bottle with you.

5. You’re Not Considering What You’re Eating Eating sensibly means paying attention to what you’re eating instead of just chowing it down.

Chew your food slowly, picking the most nutritious and filling items.

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GOLD’S GYM’S

Transformation Challenge A boot camp to reach maximum fitness and health For the very first time in KSA, Gold’s Gym Saudi Arabia initiated a 12-week Transformation Challenge for its exclusive members Nov. 11 last year. The challenge was a body transformation contest, which included 56 sessions consisting of 12 Boots Camp complementary classes inside the gym and outdoor activities outside the gym.

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The participants were of both genders and in two age categories: above and below 35. The challenge’s aim was to help the participants get fit, exceed their fitness goals and improve their overall health, consequently reaching their maximum potential in fitness and health and attaining “a legacy of strength.”

Gold’s Gym also gave special thanks to Gold’s Gym Arabia COO, Amro Al Fadul, and the project manager of the transformation challenge and fitness director, Mazen Chreiki, who made this event successful with their efforts and support.

The winners were able to lose more than 22 kilograms from fat mass and the grand winner of the entire contest, Qubaa Habbab, received an exciting prize in the form of a Peugeot car. The first winner received SR 17,500 in cash, the second winner received SR 7,500, and the third was a recipient of SR 3,000 in addition to a Canon camera as a gift.

All challengers participated in a complete “before” measurements and photography session, and after the completion of the 12 weeks, final measurements and “after” photographs were taken to document the results.

The challenge was more than just a contest as its concept was to transform these individuals inside and

out through the motivation and guidance from trainers at each step. The key was for the participants to not only reach their goal, but also adopt these fitness strategies into their routine, which they can use wherever they are. The trainers also provided the participants with nutrition tips, motivation tools and fitness awareness resources to keep them on track in achieving their ultimate fitness goals and maximizing the best results possible.

The main sponsors of the entire event were Saudi Auto together with Canon, Franklin Marshall, The Beauty Clinic, Diet Center, Regilait, Green Cola, Casablanca, DIET snack, and Sports Direct.

Web: ggarabia.com GoldsGymArabia goldsgymarabia

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SPIRITUALITY

My Alluring EARTH

Take in the endless beauty around us.

By Fatima Damad – AAT

Traveling around the world is a very spiritual experience, as we get to witness the beauty of Earth and the people in it. Allah has created our incredible Earth for us to appreciate and learn from it.

The little stones and the soil that we walk on have their own beauty, if only we took a few minutes to observe. The birds, even the crows and pigeons in the cities are beautiful, we only need to look at them with some love.

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“And the earth We have spread it out, and set thereon mountains standing firm, and have produced therein every kind of lovely pairs (of plants).” Qur’an (50:7)

“Do they not see the birds controlled in the atmosphere of the sky? None holds them up except Allah. Indeed in that are signs for a people who believe.” Qur’an (16:79) Beauty has a different meaning for each one of us, and if we look close enough, everything has its own beauty.“And we have certainly beautified the nearest heaven with stars.”

Qur’an (67: 5)

The people around us are alluring in their own unique way. Someone’s voice and someone’s natural smell might be beautiful if not their face or hair.

Also Allah has created everything with a purpose and that little worm, which we trampled on this morning must have served some purpose in balancing our ecosystem.

Every human is important, even the cruelest of them; without them we wouldn’t know that we shouldn’t be like them and should work to be better persons.

We are interlinked and interconnected with every living creature on this earth, and so we should take time to appreciate the beauty and be thankful for every single thing that Allah has bestowed upon us.

So travel, explore and observe, even if you only get to see outside your window, remember Allah in whatever you see. Remember Allah and Allah will remember you.

Beauty is all around us in nature and in the people around us, we just need to learn to appreciate them and be thankful.

Web: aateam.org theislamicteam

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Jotun kicks off with Big News

Hyundai Shows-Off 2016 Models for Day with Hyundai Test Drive

Jotun, the Kingdom’s No. 1 paint manufacturer, has announced its “A Winner Every Day” campaign, the first of its end-user activities for 2016. Off to great start, it has also launched its new Spring Summer 2016 collection inspired by energies of brightness, happiness and optimism.

At a special media Day with Hyundai in Jeddah last March, Hyundai posted a record 25 percent year-on-year increase in sales in KSA in 2015, the company’s largest and most important market in the region.

Ikea Partners with Global Fashion Icon for New Collection

Emaar’s ‘Dubai Opera’ to Open Doors in Downtown Dubai

IKEA Saudi Arabia announced the launch of a new collection in collaboration with world-renowned designer Katie Eary. The collection offers a wide and stylish range of pillows, table settings, and plates that will complement the look and feel of every home.

Emaar Properties will mark the grand inauguration of its iconic ‘Dubai Opera’ in Downtown Dubai with a spectacular line-up of world-class performances later this year.

The New Mercedes Benz C-Class Coupe’ Unveiled in KSA

Johnson’s Shiny Drops

Ebrahim Juffali and Brothers unveiled the new C-Class Coupé. The new Mercedes Benz C-Class Coupé displays groundbreaking technology while still keeping its classic design and luxurious appeal.

Johnson’s created Shiny Drops, a hair care range specifically for toddlers aged two years and above. The range includes shampoo, conditioner and styling spray all infused with argon oil and silk proteins.

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MYNM Achieves ISO 9001 Certification

Aljomaih Automotive Sponsors the Annual Employees’ Ceremony

Certification body Bureau Veritas awarded Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors the ISO 9001, the globally recognized quality management system standard published by the International Organization of Standardization.

Aljomaih recently sponsored the Employees’ Ceremony at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Jeddah. This annual ceremony aims to promote the connection amongst hospital employees and reinforce their morale, which in turn enhances teamwork spirit amongst staff members.

LG Takes the Covers off Its Highly-Advanced G5 Smartphone

Blue Age Super Saver Sale

Announced as the first modular phone in the world, the G5 comes with stylish and powerful features like a quick charger, QualcommSnapdragon 820 processor and first of its kind innovative accessories.

Fast Auto Technic Unveils 488 Spider

The 488 Spider is Ferrari’s most powerful ever mid-rear-engine V8 car to feature the patented retractable hard top along with the highest level of technological innovation and with cutting-edge design, in a special event in Jeddah.

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Blue Age is having their major Spring/ Summer sales promotion in May for male and female collection. Save the date and enjoy the sale: May 1 - 21

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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: +966-12534-0000 • 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 for a

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

MERCURE HIBATULLAH HOTEL Offers 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: +966-12-549-8855 • 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

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: +966-14-820-7777

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

Provides comfortable 3-star accommodation in Madinah.

Northern Central Area • Tel: +96614-829-1114

HOTEL ELAF TAIBAH To

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

LE MERIDIEN MADINAH

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

MARRIOTT MADINAH All 150 spacious guest rooms and suites, offers extensive facilities for families, individuals, and pilgrims alike. King Faisal St. • Tel: +966-14818-0000 • Web: marriott.com

access to the Holy Mosque, the city’s business areas, transportation options, and shopping destinations. • Makkah • Tel: +966-12-576-0000

for visitors to the city. Bani Khidrah • Tel: +966-14-818-8888 • Web: moevenpick-hotels.com

SWISSOTEL MAKKAH A

RAMADA AL HAMRA

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: +966-12-5718000 • Web: swissotel.com/hotels/ makkah

MOVENPICK Ideally situated

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

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 BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS

Prince Sultan Street, Almohamadiya Tel: +966-12-2901138 • www. buffalowingsandrings.sa

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

AMERICAN CORNER

Breakfast, lunch, dinner?

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

CHEESECAKE FACTORY Home

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: +966-122617032

JOHNNY ROCKETS

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

Tahlia St. • Tel: +966 12 692 7614

SHAKE SHACK Serves the most delicious burgers, fries, hot dogs, frozen custard and more!. Le Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2617042 STEAK HOUSE Steaks grilled to perfection over open fire to sear in the natural juices. Etoile, Malil Road • Tel: +966-12-6829955 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

THE COUNTER Create your own burgers and make them special!

Etoile, King Rd. • Tel: +966-122754266

WING ZONE

BRAZILIAN BRASA DE BRAZIL A restaurant

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

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

Brazilian food that leaves you wanting more with every bite!

InterContinental Hotel • Tel: +96612-2295555

CHOCOLATES ANOOSH Anoosh offers a

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

BOSTANI CHOCOLATE &

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

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

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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: +966-12-606-1723 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/ +966-12-619 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

DATES BATEEL Deluxe chocolates,

delectable dates, superb pastries and a vast selection of gourmet foods. Red Sea Mall • Tel: +966-122150144

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: +966-126837887

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

YATMOR Taking Saudi hospitality

to a whole new level.Khalidiya Dist • Tel: +966-12-6065000

FINE DINING CROWNE GRILL Dining spot

serving fresh selections of US beef, fish, chicken and lobster. Crowne Plaza • Tel: +966-12-6611000

SURA Authentic fine dining

Korean cuisine. 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

HAAGEN-DAZS Premium ice

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

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY

DELIFRANCE Delifrance draws on expertise based on nearly one hundred years of tradition. Al Salama Center, Prince Sultan St. • Tel: +96612-6171555

INTERNATIONAL AMARA TERRACE Comfort

food with a unique twist. Prince Faisal Bin Fahd, Ash Shati • Mob: +966-555354139

CAFFE AROMA 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: +966-12-2891009

CASPER & GAMBINI’S All day restaurant-café specialized in casual gourmet meals and awardwinning 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

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

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: +96612-2612301

PINKBERRY Pinkberry is a non

fat frozen yogurt concept that offers a light and refreshing guilt free treat. Red Sea Mall • Tel: +96612-2151551

SHAKELICIOUS Creamy shakes!

Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-6928208 STICK HOUSE A fun way to enjoying ice cream. Khaldia Dist.

THE FROZEN YOGHURT FACTORY Frozen 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: +96612-6587049

LALLO

SALMONTINI LE RESTO Fine dining experience, known for their salmon. Corniche Road, Hamra Dist. • Mob: +966-593251111

RISTORANTE JEDDAH Classic

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 CUISINE La Cuisine is known

THE SANDWICH GALLERY

LA PROMENADE CAFE One of the best dining spots in town.

Promenade Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6688712

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

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

GINZA I CHOME A Live Sushi Bar not to miss!. Rosewood Jeddah, 2nd Floor • Tel: +966-12-2607111

FRENCH BERT’S They have one main

objective: eat well and healthy.

Rawdah Star Center • Tel: +966-126606633

PANINO’S Hot sandwiches, salads and gourmet pizza. Tahliah St. Khalidiya Dist • Tel: +966-126064717/ +966-12-6697232

crêperie. Roshana Mall • Tel: +96612-2634989

PAPA JOHN’S

LA CRÊPE DORÉE A local

The third largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the world. Al Batarji St. • Tel: +966-12-6629546

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

CRÊPE CAFÉ Casual authentic

creperie known for their unique taste. Red Sea Mall • Tel: +966-122150462

and innovative Italian specialities.

Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-509550993 / +966-12-6696201

Sandwich flavors from around the world with a unique twist.

U-Shape Center, Al Rawdah • Mob: +966-544222234

MARGHERITA Your ultimate

TOASTED

gateway to the Italian taste. Al Khaldiya Dist. • Tel: +966-12-6061100

ZODIAC Fine dining experience

PIATTO Generous servings of fresh and authentic Italian dishes.

Etoile Center, King Road Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-692-2501

An innovative and fresh approach to food. Rawdah St. • Mob: +966-12-2616747 combining excellent service and food. Palestine St. • Tel: +966-126607548

ICE CREAM BASKIN ROBBINS STORE

Offers desserts like fondue, affogato and cakes, all in a family friendly restaurant environment.

Corniche • Tel: +966-12-6067527

FRESH BERRY Frozen yoghurt

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

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: +966-126901669 DESTINATIONKSA.COM 107

ROSSOPOMODORO All our

ingredients come directly from the Neapolitan region of Campania.

Kings Rd., Al Salamah • Tel: +96612-6926318

TARTUFO Rich ingredients

freshly imported from Italy. Ahlan Food Court,Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-126638248

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: 96612-2847333

LABEEB Casual dining restaurant providing the market with fresh Lebanese foodTahlia St.• Tel: 96612-2612301

SEMSOM 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: 966-126743987

SHOBAK Your pie, your way!

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz St. • Tel: 966-536884433 966-138988887966-13-8988887

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: 966920007741

RED DRAGON Red Dragon

serves authentic chinese cuisine.

King Khaled St., Dammam • Tel: 966-550680111

CHINA GATE Come to China

Gate for quick and tasty dishes.

King Abdullah Rd. • Tel: 966-126970672

YUMMY YUMMY Yummy Yummy offers variety of Chinese & Japanese cuisine.Saqr Quraish St., Al Salamah • Tel: 966-12-2570777

SAKURA Sakura is Crowne Plaza’s

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 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: 966-12-6111798 / 966-552965028

JAPANESE BENIHANA Benihana

CHOPSTICKS The “ Fresh Chinese Cuisine”. Al Hamra Branch, Falasteen St. • Tel: 966-12-6907575

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

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

NOODLES Noodles blends

GOLD SUSHI CLUB Inspired by

traditional and modern Chinese culinary cuisine in a warm and friendly setting. Rosewood Hotel, Corniche • Tel: 9966-12-2607111

PAN JAN Pan Jan delivers the finest Asian Cuisines to you. The Courtyard, Al Rawdah St. • Tel: 966126065994 P.F. CHANG’S Discover dishes that become the topic of your conversation. Le Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: 966-12-2617021 THE NOODLE HOUSE

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

TOKI Mouth watering flavors from the east. Leylaty Complex, Malek Rd.• Tel: 966-12-6681080

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

HANISAN

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

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

MIZO Mizo is unique, elegant

,yet simple japanese restaurant that provides top notch Japanese cuisine with creativity and style .

Tahlia St. Al Andalus Dist. • Tel: 96612-6649883

OHAYO

Ohayo will take you on a gourmet journey you won’t forget anytime soon! Kayal St, Al Khalidiyah • Tel: 966-12-6836789

signature Japanese Restaurant.

Crowne plaza Hotel, Al Hamra • Tel: 966-12-6611000

WAKAME

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: 966-12- 6977729

LAYLA’S GOURMET Pastries, cakes and pies. Villa 50, Tahlia St., Tel: +966-12-6636937 Web: laylasgourmet.com MUNCH BAKERY If you are a

person with a sweet tooth then here’s a haven you can indulge in.

Al Hamra • Tel: 966-920015010

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: 966-12-6982175 / 966-504456245

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

SWEET AND SAVORY

Specialized in sweet and 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

SAB THOBE

Specialized thobes for men.

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

SINDI Classic and casual thobe-wear.

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

multi-brand designer store.

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

AL MAYASS

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

CREAM A multibrand fashion &

AZHAR RIMA Elegant bouqets

lifestyle concept store .

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

FITYANI BOUTIQUE

Evening and bridal dresses.

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

JASMINE BOX

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

GARDENIA florist, event

planning and landscaping. Arafat, Al Hamra • Tel: 966-12-6606162 • Web: gardeniaonline.com

GRASS Event management

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

company that provides planning resources.

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

NAWAL STORE Abayas and

JEDDAH FLOWERS Same day florist flower delivery. Alkayal St. • Tel: 8007566023 • Web: jeddahflowers.com

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

NEWBURY BOUTIQUE

N CUBES

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

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

PINK OR BLUE ROOMS

PETALS

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: 966-502867065 • Web: waredashah.wix.com

CUSTOM THOBES LOMAR Menswear such as

thobes, shirts and Ihrams.

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

MIHYAR Men’s clothes shop. Al

Rawdah St. • Tel: 966-12-2615197 • Web: mihyararabia.com

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: 96612-6440028

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

FURNITURE AL GHALIA INTERIORS

Design firm specializing in turkey commercial and residential projects. Al Rawdah Dist. • Tel: 96612-6916149 • Web: alghalia-ides.com

AMERICAN GALLERY Good

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

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

and coordinated design furniture and accessories affordable to the urban-minded customer. Al Rawdah St. • Tel: 966-12-6141418 • Web: boconcept.com

CLOSET WORLD Focus on

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

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

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

DIMOS Modern and

BEAUTY CLINIC Plastic surgery,

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

DOMVS Find all exclusive and

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

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

DERMA CLINIC Leading center for dermatology, laser and plastic surgery in the Middle East. Tahlia St. - Bin Homran Center • Tel: +96612-6699999 • Web: derma-clinic.com

GALLERY ONE

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

H.Q. INTERIORS 100% made in Italy furniture within the Middle East.

Al Madinah Rd. • Mob: 966-565659229 • Web: hq-interiors.com IKEA To offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at low prices.

Al Aziziyah • Tel: 966-920004532 • Web: ikea.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

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

FIRST CLINIC Top-rated

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

OBAGI A global specialty

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

pharmaceutical company founded by leading skin care experts. Al Hamra Dist. - Arafat St. • Tel: +966-126614000 • Web: obagihospital.com

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAMIA

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

REEM BAJABAA Fashion and

ARENA MMA & FITNESS

Portrait and digital artist. Kayyal St. • Mob: 966-555623613 • Web: photographybysamia.com wedding photographer. Web: reembajabaa.com

GYM & HEALTH CENTERS Home to the most qualified and experienced martial arts and fitness experts in Saudi Arabia.

Al Nahdah• Tel: +966-12-613-2525 • Web: arena.sa DESTINATIONKSA.COM 109

ELAF TRAVEL Full range of travel and tourism services in the Kingdom. Al Hamra• Tel: +966012-6641233 • Web: elafgroup.com

CONCEPT 10 10 Personal and private training. Prince Sultan St. (AL Salamah Center) • Tel: +966-12-6165665 • Web: concept1010pro.com

MAJED TRAVEL & TOURISM

FITNESS FIRST One of the

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

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

ZAHID TRAVEL Your travel agency, world-wide. Al-Hamra Dist. • Tel: +966-12-2613595 • Web: zahidtravel.com

FITNESS TIME Provide the best

sports and fitness services. Madinah Rd. - Mohamadiyah Dist. • Tel: +966-126226369 • Web: fitnesstime.com.sa

HOTELS

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

ALBILAD HOTEL

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: +966-12-6911347 • Web: junior-gym.com

CROWNE PLAZA Experience comfort and convenience. Al Hamra • Tel: +966-12-6611000 • 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: +966-126220773 • Web: oriana-sa.com

PLANET BEACH Enjoy a

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: +966-12-6656807 • 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

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: +96612-2630904 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: +966-126056002 • Web: ace-travel.com AHLAM TRAVEL Flight, hotel and cruise bookings. • Tel: +966-126610761 • Web: ahlamsa.com AL AMOUDI TRAVEL AGENCY Deliver the best travel and tourism experience to clients within the Kingdom. King Abdullah Rd. • Tel: +966-12-6577333 • Web: altayyaronline.com

AL TAYYAR TRAVEL Combines

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

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

PARK HYATT Among the finest

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

ROSEWOOD JEDDAH

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

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

luxury hotels in Saudi Arabia. Al Hamra• Tel: +966-122639666 • Web: jeddah.park.hyatt.com.sa

Designed for both the business and leisure traveler. Corniche St. • Tel: +966-12-2607111 • Web: rosewoodhotels.com

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