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FROM THE EDITOR Is Fit the New Black?

In recent years, we have seen gyms, diet shops and wellness programs cropping up exponentially across Riyadh. Every week, there’s a new workout class or new diet plan to try, all of which promising amazing results.

Hence, for November, we decided to come out with a health issue that’s attuned with the fit and fab high everyone’s getting into lately. However, as we started to put our thoughts together, we’ve come to a realization. At Destination, we don’t agree that fit is neither the new black nor that healthy is the new skinny — it shouldn’t just be a trend or fad, being healthy is a lifestyle.

And so, for our annual health edition, we sought to inform and inspire you with pages full of can-do ideas about how to live a healthier and happier life. We have articles that would motivate you to make the right choices for your wellbeing.

We start you off with the most important meal of your day, breakfast! With our top list, you’ll have no excuse not to grab a bite in the morning. We’ve also sprinkled in some quick and healthy recipes for stay-in moments.

From breaking juicing myths to acing your run at the supermarket, there’s something here to tweak your eating habits for the better.

Being healthy also means making time to move around and giving your body the attention it deserves. Exercise isn’t just for gym buffs, as you’ll see in our top list of fun workouts.

Last, but definitely not the least, take the time to read about Abdullah Al Quraishi, the Saudi who has turned his personal weight-loss journey into a business that’s changing lifestyles for the better. In addition, gain a new perspective on life through the story of Obie Melibary, a young boy battling cancer whose teaching us all to smile a little more.

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Your Dream Closet

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Business

Reem Asaad: Shopaholic, Fancy or Fearsome?

Abdulrahman Al Quraishi, A Photo Speaks 1,000 Unkind Words

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Smile for Obie

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Special Features Smile for Obie Humans of Riyadh

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Fighting Burnout

Fashion & Shopping Ace the Cleverly Careless Look

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Travel Trends New York City

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Best Morning Food Spots in Riyadh How to Shop and Not Let Your Wallet Drop

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Understanding Nutrition Labels The Myths of the Juicing Trend How to Use Food for Beauty and Health Decent Workout Without Busting Your Lungs

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MUST TRY p. 42 The fashion guide on p. 36

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THOUGHTS TO PONDER

Thumbs Up to Restaurant Provides Free Food to the Needy A Riyadh restaurant has gone out of its way to make sure the hungry are fed, and no questions are asked. A seafood restaurant owner posted a sign saying “If you do not have the money, you can place your order here for free,” in the window of his business offering food at no cost to individuals who ask for it. A restaurant spokesman said: “The restaurant owner decided to present this offer from his restaurant to anyone who cannot afford to pay for their meal after a fire broke out in the premises and, thank God, escaped without damage.”

Restaurant staff do not ask questions and the owner considers the offer ongoing charity. Some restaurant patrons test the staff by asking for free food. When the food is given, many simply pay, noting their surprise that the restaurant owner is true to his word. Many families have benefited from the restaurant’s policy.

Thumbs DOWN to Open Sewer Manhole leads to Father-Son Deaths

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Municipal leaders, private businesses and the public in general should take collective responsibility for the deaths of a father and his 5-year-old son, who were killed recently in Jeddah by toxic fumes after the boy fell into an open sewer pipe.

The manhole cover was missing and the boy tripped and fell into the hole. His father attempted to rescue his son, but both victims died while inside the tank.

A passing traffic patrol officer attempted to rescue the victims, but it was too late.

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Work in Progress GOSI’s Jubail II Housing Project near completion The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) is just putting its finishing touches to the second phase of its real estate housing project in Jubail, which covers an area of 580,000 square meters. The expected completion date for this project is by the end of 2014. The complex will have housing units, mosques, schools, parks, shopping and fitness centers.

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CITY AND COUNTRY FACT SHEET

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DR NEWS

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JUST IN!

Bentley and Vertu Connect

Vertu revealed its first handset created in collaboration with Bentley. The “Vertu with Bentley” handset, with its combination of audio performance and curated services, delivers a unique sensory experience.

The Givenchy Debuts Seventeen Watch Riccardo Tisci is offering Givenchy Seventeen, the first in an upcoming series of new Givenchy watches.

It's available in six color combinations of various cases and dials at Paris Gallery.

Jaguar MENA Seeks Young Artists Jaguar MENA launched a new initiative, Design XE, which is a competition created to challenge university students to unleash their creativity by designing their own piece of art inspired by the new Jaguar XE.

Marriott Business Council CELEBRATES National Day As part of Marriott International’s Spirit to Serve our Community program and within KSA Business Council activities, more than 15 KSA Marriott Hotel staff visited the Disabled Children Association (King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Center) to celebrate National Day and present a gift to the association.

Ferrari California T

Launched in KSA Fast Auto Technic recently revealed the California T in a special event. The California T features the 2+ concept, a refined cabin and retractable hard top that transforms it from a chic coupe to a sleek and sophisticated spider in a seconds.

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PepsiCo Opens

Casting Call

PepsiCo announced the opening of its first innovation facility in the Middle East.

The facility will serve as a hub of new products and flavors innovations for PepsiCo’s business across the region.

“Iftah Ya Simsim” is calling on talented and funny classical Arabic speaking actors to put their entertaining skills to a test for a chance to be part of the upcoming show’s cast list.

For more information, visit bidayamedia.com.

Regional Center

from 'Iftah Ya Simsim'

McDonald’s Builds Bonds with Local Communities McDonald’s was heavily involved in a number of community activities including the three successful initiatives, “Ramadan Books” campaign, “Gathering of Hope” and the “Hakawati” program.

330-HP Maserati Quattroporte Unleashed Fast Auto Technic, the sole dealers for Maserati, launched an entry-level engine for its flagship luxury sedan, the Maserati Quattroporte. The engine was designed by Maserati and is being manufactured by Ferrari in Maranello for exclusive use of Maserati.

Jotun Introduces Color Matching Tool Jotun, the leading global paint manufacturer, has introduced a user-friendly color-matching tool that is set to revolutionize the way consumers match colors in their homes. This offering comes with the launch of the restyled Fenomastic Color Collection, featuring a selection of 128 colors.

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Events and Happenings

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LOUD ART SET AT NAILA ART GALLERY Following its success in Jeddah and Al Khobar, Loud Art together with Nuqat finally arrived in Riyadh. The Art Exhibition featured 27 experimental artists from all over Saudi Arabia, focusing on the theme “Executing Culture Shock.” Loud Art is the brainchild of NTI & CO and the Desert Designs gallery in Al Khobar. It ran in October.

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WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON!

HILFIGER RUNWAY PREVIEW AT BURJ RAFAL KEMPINSKI Tommy Hilfiger unveiled its Fall-Winter collection during an all-ladies event at the premier suite of Burj Rafal Kempinski in October. Guests were treated to a night of mocktails and canapés while having the opportunity to exclusively purchase from the collection brought in from Dubai.

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MUQEEM, SERIES I DEBUTS AT Alāan ARTSPACE At a time when the world is flooded with often confusing images of Islam, Alāan Artspace introduces the artist Ehab Mamdouh and its current solo exhibition Muqeem, Series I. It’s the first-ever exhibition of the artist. Muqeem, Series I combines a reverence for that which is spiritual and universal, though distinctly Islamic, with contemporary ideas about art that results in a thought-provoking and beautiful body of work. The exhibition is open to the public through Dec. 12.

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GAMERS DAY Attracts tech- lovers Gamers and tech-lovers alike had a field day during Gamers Day in October. The biggest of its kind in Saudi Arabia, its sixth edition showcased what’s new in the gaming world at the Riyadh International Conference and Exhibition Center.

Attendees tried out upcoming titles before they hit the market and meet social media celebrities.

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Disability & Rehab CONFERENCE held at Ritz Carlton Riyadh Prince Salman Center for Disability Research organized in collaboration with governmental authorities the “4th International Conference on Disability & Rehabilitation” in October at The Ritz Carlton Riyadh.

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'Transmission' OPENS at Lam Art Gallery Saudi artist Talal Al Zeid opened the season at Lam Art Gallery with a unique contemporary art exhibition entitled, “Transmission.” The opening reception was held in October and followed the successful conclusion of an urban art workshop conducted by Talal.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Activities in Riyadh In October, Riyadh’s iconic Faisaliah tower and Kingdom tower was lit in pink in support for breast cancer awareness.

In addition, luxury department store Harvey Nichols ran a campaign with part of its sales donated to the Zahra Breast Cancer Foundation. Throughout the month, various university organizations installed an awareness booth to promote early detection as the first step in fighting the disease.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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Nov. 2 – 4 IFSEC & OSH Arabia 2014

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Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center- RICEC

5 Nov. 5-6 2nd International Surgical Oncology Congress Surgery.

Nov. 2– 6 Microsurgry "Hands-On Course" Web: Research Center Tel: +966-11-4647272 Ext. 31730

Tel: +966-11-4427751

Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. / Nov. 4, at 10 p.m.

Technical Conference and Exhibition Seventh Saudi

Nov. 3 – 4 Formulary System Management Pharmacy Services.

Nov. 5 - 6 2nd annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit 2014

Location: InterContinental Hotel

Tel: +966-11-4427601

Location: Al Faisaliah Hotel

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Nov. 10 Digital Distribution Oracle Day 2014 Location: Four Seasons Hotel

Nov. 10 – 13 Decofair 2014 Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center- RICEC Nov. 10-13 Saudi Stone Tech

Nov. 10 The Insulin Pump Therapy Workshop

Location: The 17th International Stone and Stone Technology Show Nov. 10-13 Saudi Build

Email: Kempinski Hotel Web: www.saudi-iced.com

Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center- RICEC

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Nov. 11-13 Obstetrics Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine in Saudi Arabia: Challenges & Opportunities Obstetrics & Gynecology Tel: +966-11-4427392 Nov. 11-13 Saudi Mining & Minerals Location: Al Faisaliah Hotel

Nov. 24 – 26 International event for real estate, investment and development.

Location: Convention Center, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center- RICEC

Nov. 11-13 ArabNet

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Nov. 18 – 20 5th Saudi E-Health Conference 2014 The Saudi Association for Health Informatics (SAHI) announces its fifth e-Health conference that will take place in Riyadh

Nov. 18 – 20 Saudi International Food - Beverage and Hospitality Expo

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Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center- RICEC Nov. 23–24 District Cooling & Tri-Generation Summit 2014 Location: Hotel Al Khozama, Riyadh

Nov. 24 – 27 Communications and Information Technology Exhibition 2014 Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center- RICEC

6 Nov. 6 Alexander Wang and H&M Collaborate H&M proudly announce their collaboration with Alexander Wang. The new collection will be available exclusively at Kingdom Mall.

Location: Kingdom Mall Nov. 6 Behance Azyan 2 Web: www.beazyan.com

9 Nov. 9 Riyadh MBA Event

Nov. 9–11 4th Saudi International Pediatric Neurology Conference

Web: www.accessmba.com

Email: cpd@kfmc.med.sa Web: www.kfmc.med.sa

Nov. 9 The Neck Ultrasonography and Ultrasound-Guided FNA Workshop

Nov. 9-27 16th Clinical Research Professionals' Course

Location: King Khalid University Hospital Web: www.saudi-iced.com

Location: Research Center Tel: +966-11-4427751

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Nov. 12 Saudi Arabia M&A and Capital Markets Forum 2014 Location: The Ritz Carton, Riyadh Web: www.mergermarketgroup.com/ event/saudi2014

Nov. 17 IFN Forum Saudi Arabia Location: Riyadh Marriott Hotel Nov. 16-19 Saudi Green Building Forum 2014

Nov. 17-19 Saudi Horeca

Location: Al Faisaliah Hotel Email: meedevents@meed.com

Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center- RICEC

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Nov. 30 11th annual AIDS Workshop Medicine.

Tel: +966-11-442-7494

Nov. 25 - 26 Basic Level 1 - Ultrasound Critical Management Course Location: King Saud bin Abdulaziz University - Postgraduate Training Center

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BUSINESS

Shopaholic: fancy or Fearsome?

• Do you buy things you want, whether or not you can afford them?

• Do you buy things just to reward yourself?

• When you put off buying something you really want, do you feel deprived or upset?

These are some of the many questions asked by recovering shopaholics during their treatment from what is better known as Compulsive Buying Disorder (aka CBD).

“Shopaholic” is a fad term that is largely associated with elevated purchasing power, chic and trendiness. The term is popularized by Hollywood and the media often ignoring the unpleasant true beneath it.

E-commerce made our lives much easier and afforded a mushrooming world population access to global products at the click of a button.

According to US National Library of Medicine, it is estimated that the disorder affects up to 8 percent of the general adult population in the US. About 90 percent of those affected are female. Data on Saudi Arabia are not available.

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In science, however, “shopaholism” has another less glamorous name: Oniomania.

It is defined as “unhealthy obsession with shopping that materially interferes with the daily lifeof the afflicted.” depression or other obvious behavior or mood issues.

Nonetheless, not all compulsive shoppers require therapy or medical intervention. CBD has wide degrees of severity and most trendy shoppers do not fall in the alarming category (maybe because they can’t afford to!).

Like all compulsive behavior, overspending can be addressed by the person him/herself and can be tamed into full recovery using many techniques.

One of the best that I know of is taking a closer look at the underprivileged. If you think you are continually

overspending go and reach out to the poor, visit the ill and charity organizations in your area (don’t just browse online).

Listen to their stories and lend a helping hand.

There are many more tried and proven suggestions to help control overspending, but this is one form of healing that touches deep into the soul and reminds us of the vanity of material possessions and the real values in sharing and giving.

Email: askreemasaad@gmail.com Twitter: @reem_asaad

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When a Photo Speaks 1,000 Unkind Words Abdulrahman Al Quraishi commits to ‘positive change’ after an Internet posting delivers a different vision of himself.

By Jou Pabalate

It is always inspiring to come across a Saudi entrepreneur who is committed to creating positive change in the lives of others. Abdulrahman Al Quraishi sets an example of such commitment and how one can turn a personal struggle into a story of triumph over adversity.

As the founder of Après Maroc (also known as Baad Al Maghrib), the first Saudi company for life enhancement designed for the Middle East, Abdulrahman shares with us how he’s determined to change lives one trip at a time…

About...

Who is Abdulrahman Al Quraishi?

What made you decide to create Après Maroc?

I have spent the past decade of my life as a trainer and a consultant in the field of psychology specializing in 20 DESTINATION RIYADH

The Après Maroc Team L.C. and participants after a successful hike.

analyzing “character” and providing different training courses around the world.

My lifestyle was fast and, of course, I was always traveling and on the run. I was coming back from a wedding one time and noticed a picture of

myself posted by a friend. It didn’t look anything like me!

Or at least it wasn’t how I saw myself. I was overweight in the picture and it was the first time I was realizing it.

The picture I saw was the milestone that led me to

staff photo top/ MohaMmed AL DeghaISHIM

It is hard for a person to introduce himself for as long as he is in a continuous journey of self-discovery. But I could definitely say that at this stage of my life, I’m the founder of a Saudi company that focuses on lifestyle enhancement and improving the quality of a person’s life. I aspire through my work to contribute in building the self-esteem of those we serve.

photos courtesy/ Après maroc

change my lifestyle and I wanted to share my experience with others, but this time it wouldn’t be through conventional courses and lectures. On the contrary, we have turned it to a life journey wherein participants would have the experience along with the experts in order to provide the best environment.

The Difference What makes it different from other weight-loss or life enhancement programs from other parts of the world?

We’ve built the Après Maroc program based on the latest scientific methods in lifestyle enhancement through specialized experts in three main pillars in the human’s life:

The Sports Pillar Through it the participant will train on being physically active, learn the right ways of playing sports and will experience new methods of sports that enhances the enjoyment of each activity rather than the aches and pain.

The Nutritional Pillar

The Psychological Pillar

Wherein the participant is trained on how to choose food that suits him without going through diet and deprivation. We rebalance that side so that he will learn his food portion and the right time to eat; therefore, he will live the experience of eating healthy and will see the immediate results on his skin, hair, health and activity.

Through it the participant will discover himself; therefore his self-esteem will improve, he will also let go of all the pressures that he faced through his previous lifestyle, and will gain the skill of building future goals and life planning while being confident and independent.

Starting the day right with a fun approach to exercise in line with the Après Maroc Sports Pillar.

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What do you think are the major health/ lifestyle issues people in Riyadh are facing? How do you think these issues can be resolved?

The latest studies show that Saudi Arabia spends more than SR 500 million in curing diseases related to obesity.

Personally, I see Riyadh as a city similar to other capital cities in the GCC; the biggest challenge is the lifestyle itself that leads to bad habits.

These habits result in obesity, diabetes, depression and a lower quality of life.

The rates and statistics of diseases such as blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, etc., show that there are defects that should be addressed and spread the awareness of the danger of having a bad lifestyle and its effects on people.

So awareness comes first in solving that problem. Most people live their lives the way they’re used to and maybe they didn’t get the chance to educate in nutritional programs, physical activities and how to enjoy sports.

Where is Après Maroc now as an enterprise? What does it do or offer exactly?

Après Maroc is a Saudi company, and its main office is located in Riyadh. It was established in 2013 and currently there is another branch in Marrakech, Morocco.

Après Maroc provides a full program in enhancing lifestyle in two weeks through a trip to Morocco. And starting 2015 we are going to launch four trips per year so that we can provide our services to those who need it.

take a break from the pressures that (you) are facing!

There's always time for a groupie during the trip!

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Some success stories Can you share with us some of the success stories of Saudi participants? Who are you most proud of?

Frankly, I am proud of all the participants who joined Après Maroc. We have done fuve trips since we started and we met a lot of amazing people throughout it. Meeting new people and being part of their change while witnessing their success stories might be one of the most important reasons that makes me enjoy Après Maroc.

1. Mohammed Al Mizyad:

A member of Après Maroc Third trip-June 2013.

When Mohammed joined Après Maroc his aim was to have a fun trip and a vacation from his academic life. He weighed 138 kilograms when he first joined the trip that summer. Today, Mohammed always finds time for sports and enhanced his lifestyle and he weighs 96 kilograms and he is still working towards reaching his ideal weight.

Before the trip

After the trip

Mohammed Al Mizyad

Hind Al Jahim

Before the trip

After the trip

Facing holistic change as a family. Participants claim to have a new lease on life and stay in touch as a group post-trip to support their journeys.

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2. Musa’ad Al Shuhail:

A member of Après Maroc Third trip-June 2013.

After attending the trip Musa’ad’s life changed. He improved in both health and psychological aspect. He lost more than 25 kg in a healthy way without starvation and he maintained his weight.

In terms of his personal life, Musa’ad has more knowledge about time management and that helped him divide his time between his family and work, he got promoted in his job with less working hours.

3. Musa’ad Al Rashed:

A member of Après Maroc Fourth trip-February 2014.

His case was an exceptional case; he was scared of flying.

He had a near death experience four years ago, which made him fear flying and used his car as the main means of transportation and traveling.

We started his program in Riyadh (his hometown) before traveling to Morocco. Our main aim was to fulfill the first goal that is getting him from Riyadh to Morocco safely, and Alhamdulillah we succeeded in breaking his phobia and he travels fearless now.

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All work and no play? No way! Après Maroc creates a healthy balance of social activities, sharing sessions and team building activities.

S p ecial F e at u r e s

Smile for

By Jou Pabalate

This is story of Obada and his family. He enjoys playing, going to kindergarten and listening to the stories of Captain Underpants. He has a contagious giggle that could light up the room.

Obie is like any other 3-year-old boy except for one thing: He’s an awesome cancer fighter.

Prior to his diagnosis, Obie was a picture of health. There was nothing out of the ordinary that indicated a storm was brewing inside him.

In fact, if it wasn’t for his parents vigilance to regularly take their kids for checkups to their pediatrician in Jeddah, days or even months could have passed without knowing what was going on.

Fayiz Melibary, a dentist by training but now pursuing a career in marketing, was in Jeddah, his hometown, for work. His wife, Nuha, kids, Malak and Obie, joined him for a two-week family vacation. Little did they know that on March 19 their lives would take an unexpected turn.

Obie had to take a break from school. He still makes time to do his assignments and reading is one of his favorite activities with his mom and dad.

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SmileURBlessed is one of the support groups that provide smiles to different pediatric cancer wards in Riyadh through fun activities, gifts and awareness campaigns.

“It was an almost perfect day,” recalled Fayiz with a half smile and a momentary sigh.

“We had just spent the morning and afternoon at the beach but had to take a break so we could take Malak (his daughter) and Obie to our favorite pediatrician for a routine checkup.”

It was during this visit that the doctor noticed that Obie was pale and felt that his liver was enlarged. The pediatrician was thorough and immediately ordered for a CBC (blood test) for Obie, hoping to rule anemia as the cause.

A few days later, Obie’s parents received a call from the doctor. He found the initial results of the blood work distressing and asked that they rush him to the emergency room. Both having a medical background, Fayiz and Nuha knew that something was wrong when a hematology oncologist entered the room.

Nonetheless, they tried hard to keep positive and hoped for the best.

What ensued over the course of a week was but a preview to what life would be like for the family in the next three and a half years.

Obie was to be prodded and pricked by needles more than an average person would experience in a lifetime.

On April 1, the news no parent wanted to hear became a reality. He was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) also known as Pre B Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow.

The “lymphocytic” in acute lymphocytic leukemia refers to the white blood cells called lymphocytes, which ALL affects.

ALL is the most common type of cancer among children. While it remains to be a leading cause of death in children, it must be noted that ALL patients have 80 percent chance of survival when treatment managed effectively.

I was reluctant to ask how Fayiz and Nuha felt when they received the news; knowing well that no words could fully explain what they’re going through. Nonetheless, our conversation had to face the orange elephant in the room: “You want to know how I or rather, we felt?”

Fayiz said in a shaking voice. “It was like we were sitting in the living room and a train, out of the blue, decided to crash in and park there.

Up until that point, there were days when our biggest worry was not knowing what we would like to eat for dinner.”

The train wasn’t going away anytime soon. The reality of it all was daunting but Fayiz and Nuha knew that their focus had to be on their son. One of the first things they did was to make Obie understand what was going on with him. They tried their best to explain to him what the tests were for and the medicine he was taking.

As per the Mayo Clinic’s definition of the disease the word “acute” in acute lymphocytic leukemia comes from the fact that the disease progresses rapidly and creates immature blood cells, rather than mature ones.

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“I want

my hair back, mama.

Put it back.

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Three generations of Melibarys: The photo that made #Smile4Obie trend and garnered an overwhelming response on social media.

At the onset of his journey, the doctor advised that Obie’s head be shaved, since hair loss was one of the possible effects of his chemotherapy.

While this may seem like the simplest issue at hand, it an unforgettable experience for a boy who loves his hair and his family: “Obie is the kind of kid who likes to dress up and he had beautiful thick curls,” Fayiz fondly describes his son. “We asked for his permission to shave it off and after some convincing, he agreed.”

Getting the deed done was not as difficult compared to what happened after. “I want my hair back, mama. Put it back,” said Obie as he looked at the mirror. Upon hearing this, Fayiz immediately picked up the razor, sat down in front of Obie and told him to shave his head too.

Malak is the brave sister who is very supportive and understanding of Obie's situation. She comes with him to the hospital whenever possible.

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The two took a selfie together to commemorate the father and son moment. Much to their surprise, when Fayiz uploaded the photo on social media, it went viral and prompted the trending of the hashtag: #Smile4Obie.

Fayiz admits that one of the ways he found to cope with Obie’s cancer was to share their

Dr. Sami Al Otaibi, founder of SmileURBlessed, fondly called "Dr. Underpants" by Obie. He's Obie and Malak's favorite storyteller.

experience online, mostly to raise awareness.

While he had only asked for folks to support through words of encouragement and for bald people to send them photos so they can share it with Obie, followers took it a step further.

In the days that followed, strangers, including those who had hair started to share their photos of getting their head shaved with Obie, a response unprecedented in Saudi Arabia. From within the Kingdom and outside, videos, images and fan signs started to pop up in support of Obie’s fight.

While they still have three years of treatment to go through, the last six months have already been an enlightening experience so far for Obie and his family. Being asked at what lessons they’ve drawn out of their battle so far, the two replied,

“We are now living one day at a time. When something like this happens to you, it’s life changing. You learn to appreciate every moment. You gain perspective as to what truly matters.”

While she is a private person by nature, Nuha created the Smile4Obie account on Instragram to chronicle Obie’s fight against cancer.

Their intention is mainly to raise awareness for children’s cancer and shed some light on what parents, loved ones and the patients are going through.

I had the opportunity to accompany Nuha and Obie for his treatment at King Fahd Children’s Cancer Center. She has not left her son’s side from Day One and as Fayiz has accurately put it, a strong woman who has taken charge of their battle with cancer.

“When cancer strikes, it doesn’t just affect the person who has it. It’s something that impacts the whole family,” says Nuha. “Admittedly, we feel blessed for having the medical training to keep up and know what’s going on.”

Nuha tries to give people an update of their battle against Obie's cancer through the @smile4obie account on Instagram.

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S p ecial F e at u r e s

Photos courtesy provided Humans of Riyadh

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By Jou Pabalate

In 2010, Humans of New York sparked a creative movement that spread worldwide. Simply put, the project aimed to capture the lives of its city’s inhabitants through photography.

The concept eventually found its way to our capital through an expat photographer responsible for creating “Humans of Riyadh.”

Can you tell us about yourself and what camera you use?

I’m Terence, and I can be really awkward at times.

What made you decide to create Humans of Riyadh?

I just had to do it. The decision came from the fact that I love learning more about other cultures and knowing Riyadh has a very diverse community. Coupled with my enthusiasm in photography it just really pushed me to do it. It was not until July 2013 that I decided to really start Humans of Riyadh. I did a quick search to see if Humans of Riyadh already exists and found out no one has started yet. And so I did.

Who’s been your favorite subject so far? What was his story?

There was this guy whom I took photo of, he was fine with having his portrait taken.

He was more amazed at the follow-up question where I asked if he could share something that inspires him, and he said, using an oft-told quote:

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”

I’m an introvert but I try to put myself out there and be social sometimes. I’m passionate about photography. I like being able to capture an image and go back to it over and over again. I’m currently using a digital SLR camera with a 50mm f/1.4 lens.

I could really relate to the quote that he shared.

He was amazed by what I was doing, especially since I’m an expat. He thought it was the kind of project a local would or should be doing. Later on, I found out that he also writes, and he wrote about me and posted it on his blog. We actually got along well.

Have you faced challenges trying to do street photography in the city?

Thinking about doing street photography in the city is already a challenge. Knowing Riyadh is a very conservative community; you cannot go out there and take photos just like that. I am set to break the boundaries of religion, culture and tradition. So I really need to be aware of the consequences. I also heard about the not so new law that it’s okay to snap photos of iconic places for the purpose of promoting tourism but I’m snapping photos of faces, which can be controversial to some.

To my surprise, I haven’t encountered any problems so far while doing the project.

Hopefully I won’t. What I’m actually doing is also known as street portrait photography, I guess asking permission to take someone’s portrait helps to NOT get me into trouble.

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What part of the city do you love taking photos of?

As seen on Olaya.

Tahlia Street, especially on weekends.

I get to meet a lot of interesting people there.

Other than that is Batha because it’s a very diverse community.

“We all go through all sorts of struggles in life, but I always believe that if there is no pain, no gain.”

As seen on Olaya.

“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.”

The Humans of Riyadh, such a mystery.

How do you approach people when you try to get their photos? Do you ask for their permission? Has anyone ever refused?

With a smile, I come up to the person and say hello. I would ask if they could spare me a minute or two. It’s very important that they are aware that I’m taking a portrait of them; so asking for their permission is a must. I even resort to sign language sometimes because of the language barrier.

Yes, there have been encounters wherein someone refused. What’s surprising is that I didn’t get that many rejections. Two out of three it’s a yes.

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Today in Cuteness Overload.

Discover more humans at:

Facebook: /HumansOfRiyadh Tumblr: humansofriyadh.tumblr.com

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

Who is Nora?

Well, I’m a musician that is still a work in process. I am 25, from Saudi Arabia, but lived abroad most of my life (Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Dubai). I’m not really sure what’s next, but a change is a-coming, for sure.

What kind of music do you make and what influenced that?

Mostly I make soul/R&B music that borrows a lot of elements from hip-hop, jazz, neo-soul, blues, etc. The reason why I love these particular genres is because they have so much soul and groove, while still relatable.

How long have you been making music and what made you start?

I started singing from a very young age, when I was in middle school. I also have a background in piano, guitar, jazz and music theory because most of the schools I went to heavily supported the arts.

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Saudi Female Singers: Rare Gems

By Abdulaziz Salah

Nora, a Saudi singer based in Dubai, is a rare breed. Saudi Arabia is not known for its women pop artists, making Nora something of an anomaly. She took the indie route to discover the music world on her own. We caught up with Nora in Dubai for an interesting one-on-one chat.

Singing was honestly a gift, it came very naturally to me.

But I did experiment with opera singing in university, which allowed me to learn about my voice and how to use it more formally. In the last four to five years, I’ve started experimenting with songwriting and music production. But it’s still a struggle for me.

Have you faced any criticism or any negative comments from people in KSA?

Courtesy photo / NORA

I have had very positive feedback from people in Saudi Arabia. My family is not too keen on me doing music though. They are supportive of it as a hobby, but they don’t feel comfortable with me performing live and making too much noise about it.

But I do anyway.

Talk to us a little bit about your day job.

I work at WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), an international environmental

NGO that works on environmental conservation and climate change issues.

I am a communications officer there, and it’s my job to make sure people understand what we do and how it affects them.

It’s great because it’s for a positive cause.

What is your opinion on music you hear coming out from Jeddah, from the Hip-Hop and R&B scene, that is?

The scene in Saudi has been really impressing me! There are so many artists working together and supporting each other, creating quality music.

It honestly blows my mind and they deserve way more credit, platforms and opportunities.

I hope to see some more female musicians in the future, though.

What do you think is holding the music scene back?

I think that lack of interest within the wider community holds musicians back,

especially in genres like hip-hop. There is a lack of platforms for artists to just go out and enjoy themselves. We kind of have to rely on big companies or brands to give us that opportunity, as opposed to some other places in the world where you can just go to an open mic and do your thing.

Would you be open to sign a music deal?

Not really at this point. Like I said, I do music for me. And it's not really a career option at the moment.

Any last words?

The music coming out of the Middle East makes me proud.

It makes me feel happy that a lot of the people I look up to musically and those who are breaking musical barriers and creating new experimental genres are people from here.

And I'm very grateful to have access to them for knowledgesharing and support.

Soundcloud:/nora_amb Twitter: @nora_amb

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FA S H I O N & S H O P P I N G

FA S HIO N

AC E THE C L EVERLY C A RELESS L O OK Topshop SR 400

Topshop SR 225

Isabel Marant SR 650

Topshop SR 270

Saint Laurent SR 5,250

Maison Martin Margiela SR 2160 Topshop SR 270

Alexander Wang SR 2,600

Gucci SR 3,100 Isabel Marant SR 2,280

Alexander Wang SR 3,200

Let's make this as easy as abc (well it can't be that easy), but think comfort wear (loose graphic tops, tank tops, ripped jeans, slouchy or skinny), top it off with classic timeless items in basic colors. Finish it off with a blazer, oversized coat or your old denim shirt. Don't overaccessorize and you're ready to go!

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Fa s h i o n Ed i to r : M a z i n A l M a i m a n i

W H AT WE W ANG !

It's that time of the year again, when H&M decides to go designer collabo on the world, and the world goes crazy! This time the collaboration is with the ultimate New York cool designer Alexander Wang.

The entire collection comes in staple Wang style, monochrome colors, but takes a sporty turn (with quick dry fabrics too). The collection will be available around the world (at selected H&M boutiques) starting Nov. 6.

Here are some of our favorite looks from the collection (and some unexpected items such as whistle ring, a trophy shaped cup and wang boxing gloves!):

Top to bottom-Left to right (actual prices may vary):

Backpack SR 1,000, Top SR 133, Boxing gloves SR 230, Leather jacket SR 1,350, Sunglasses with strap SR 150, Unisex leggings SR 200, Slip-ons SR 270, Leggings SR 200, T-shirt SR150, Shoes SR 870, Shorts SR 260, Crop sweater SR 230, Water bottle SR 50, Stapped top SR 150, Trophy cup SR 50, Dress SR 360, Yoga mat w/bag SR 270, Whistle ring SR 50

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A T T EN TION: B RAN D FOCUS ORLEBAR BROWN In the last few years one of the strongest names in swimwear fashion has got to be Orlebar Brown. Ever since the start the brand has been loved for their swimshorts for men. Solid colors, prints or photographic scenic views, all Orlebar shorts have one thing in common, perfectly cut (available in many lengths) which helps transform them from swimshorts to beach/pool lounging shorts. The brand also provides swimwear (and the exact shorts) for ladies, young boys and they provide a whole range of beachwear and accesories. I personally recommend the shorts and their solid plain T's work well at the pool and when worn over jeans.

Ladies

Printed shorts SR 1,400, Solid color shorts SR 780, Ladies shorts SR 1,200, Plain T-shirt SR 360, Printed T-shirt SR 600, Bracelet SR 250 (each), Shoes SR 510. www.orlebarbrown.co.uk

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All buyers know how online shopping can lead from one thing to another. I have a monthly online shopping allowance (pardon me, I take all this seriously) so this month I decided to buy classic Nike sneakers, which led to some classicly amazing J. Crew T-shirt shopping, I even went all creative and bought T-shirts only within the indigo pallette!

And somehow that led me to marble print inspired shirts, which meant only one thing, a little Sandro shirt shopping.

Have you had any recent interesting online shopping experience? If yes feel free to share with us (emails are at the front of the magazine), now let's get down to business and take a look at the goodies!

online sho p p i n g

cl i ck ! sh a r e !

Clockwise: Shirt by J. Crew SR 555, Jeans by BLK DNM SR 770, T-shirts by J. Crew SR 200-300, Sachajuan hair paste SR 110, Nike sneakers SR 540, Sunglasses by Illesteva SR 700, Shirt by Sandro SR 875, Shirt by Sandro SR 825, SR 2,200 (each) DESTINATION RIYADH 39

G AD G ET S

FA S H I O N & S H O P P I N G

Joie Slicer & Microwave SR 278

Make potato chips in your microwave with the Joie Healthy Microwave Potato Chip Cooker. No oil necessary.

Slice the chips with the lid and cook in your microwave. It’s easy, fun and healthy.

Available at amazon.com

Diva Face Fun Plate SR 64 Here’s a chance for junior to play with his food and exercise his creativity at the same time!

Go ahead — give Food Face a mashed potato mullet or a mac-and-cheese mustache. But why stop there? Between bites, try out some stylin’ broccoli sideburns with a dashing baked bean beret. It’s deliciously fun!

Dishwasher/Microwave safe WARNING: Wash thoroughly before first use!

Available at wysada.com

Covbox Powerbank 24000

SR 399

Features include built-in lithium polymer battery, safe and stable charging, fast charging output 5V/4.4A, and can charge two phones quickly at a time. It has four LED indicators with soft rays and three USB outputs. The Powerbank can charge tablets, smart phones, and all generations of iPad, iPod and iPhone.

Available at dokkanafkar.com

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iSpO2 Pulse Oximeter

SR 495

The iSpO2 Pulse Oximeter allows you to track blood oxygenation (SpO2), pulse rate (PR), and perfusion index (PI) — even during movement and low blood flow to the finger. With the free Masimo iSpO2 application, you can graphically view your SpO2 and PR measurement history over time and share that data through email.

Not intended for medical use.

Available at amazon.com

HAPIfork

SR 375

The HAPIfork is the world’s first smart fork. It’s an electronic fork that lights up and vibrates when you are eating too fast. As it takes 15-20 minutes to feel satisfied, by simply slowing down your pace while eating, you will consume fewer calories. Pair with your smartphone or tablet over Bluetooth to see your eating stats in real time.

Available at amazon.com

Camera Shoulder Strap

SR 110

Whether you’re an amateur or a professional photographer, this Camera Shoulder Strap is a handy and useful addition that will make your photography session more enjoyable. Made of genuine material, the strap connector is designed to reduce the distance between camera and you, and ensure unwanted swaying for ease of use.

Available at dokkanafkar.com

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DINING AROUND TOWN

Breakfast for

Champions!

Best morning food spots in Riyadh

By Johara Al Mogbel

We at Destination Riyadh are very hearty eaters, as you very well know. And while there might have been a squabble in the office about what our all-time favorite meal is, every dedicated foodie knows that the undisputed champion is breakfast. Yes, my dear readers, that same humble yet secretly magnificent meal that resides at the very first hour of waking. It’s magical how a good breakfast can change a person’s mood. Also, it happens to be a very very healthy habit. Science has even proven it’s the most important meal in your routine, as it affects your energy and brain activity levels.

1- Laduree

Starting with the most expensive option available, Laduree is best known for their macarons and their pastel packaging. We think they should also be known for their breakfast because their french toast is top notch.

We also recommend the basic club and the eggs benedict. Stay away from the hot chocolate, though, it’s too bitter/heavy for an empty stomach.

Tip: Their sandwich portions are huge, so feel free to cut down on the calories and share. We ARE trying to be healthy here, after all.

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2- Bateel

This is our personal favorite, as the morning food in Bateel is unparalleled anywhere else in the city. They use fresh organic ingredients and everything feels like it was prepared just for you. Best of all is that the food has a Saudi twist to it. Presentation is pretty too. We absolutely love their Eggs Benedict, and the Arabian set menu (grilled halloum, fool, pita bread and labnah, etc.) is also recommended.

Tip: Their chocolate milk comes in two parts, Properly made Eggs Benedict.

chocolate disks and hot milk. And it’s super fun to mix it together.

Alternative: Paul

3- Piatto

A newcomer on the breakfast scene, we were pleasantly surprised with Piatto.

The menu is limited and we weren’t sure what kind of breakfast the Italian favorite would be cooking up, but once the dishes were served we were sold. Their eggs are fluffy, the french toast great, and they served the yummiest blueberry muffin loaf on this side of Riyadh. They also offer quiche, which if you happen to be a certain rat creature, you will be delighted with.

Tip: The service in Piatto Panorama Mall is brilliant and the kitchen doesn’t close for prayer until they’ve served your order.

staff photo / Mohammed Al Deghaishim•Jou Pabalate • Johara Al Mogbel

Alternative: Kitchenation

French Toast ala Piatto.

4- Bab Alyemen

Simple ingredients with the right mixture of spices and cooking style, plus a healthy preference for breads and cakes, make for a brilliant combination. Plus, everything is served wonderfully in small typical metal cooking pans. And their traditional Yemeni bread is so good you’ll be coming back for thirds! In conclusion, should you be looking for a traditional Khaleeji type breakfast, Bab Alyemen is the place to go.

Tip: Start your day off with their chai karak and we’ll guarantee you’ll perk up no matter what side of the bed you woke up on.

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5- Buffalo’s

One of the very first dedicated American breakfast spots in Riyadh, Buffalo’s still going strong in the pancake field. They serve large portions with plenty of syrup and sausages and hash browns on narrow bench tables.

Not all on the same plate, of course.

Or the one bench table. Ahem. Yes.

Tip: They open at 8 a.m., if you’re ever up early and lost Buffalo's also offers breakfast platters from steak omelettes to chicken sunnies.

Ah, the ubiquitous entry on our list. The ultimate superfood of Riyadh. The mountain of gold that will fill your stomach up and keep your body healthy and satisfied for the rest of your day.

Fool. Oh, how we love you, fool, and your kind wonderful friend, tamees. How we love that you feed so many on SR 2. Oh, did we forget to mention that? Yep. You heard correctly. The cheapest option on our list really is cheap, as foul will only cost you SR 2, and a large round piece of tamees goes for SR 1, all freshly made.

The best part? There’s a Fawwal or two in almost every neighborhood, making this the most convenient option on this list.

among the various restaurants that only open at 9:30 or 10 a.m.

Alternative: The Pancake House

6- Fool and Tamees

Tip: Personally, we’re fans of gulabah more than the

basic fool. Pair them with falafel for an utterly perfect meal.

Alternative. There is nothing that comes close.

Nothing, we tell you.

Fool from Bab Al Yemen

7- Kudu

Perennial cheap favorite of a lot of Riyadhis who regularly eat out for breakfast, Kudu is a must-add to any LOCAL breakfast list. It’s quick, it’s everywhere and it doesn’t cost much.

Their club sandwich is the best value for money in town. We love the steak and eggs as well, and for a quick waffle fix, theirs isn’t bad. And the hash browns are actually quite good.

Tip: Set the hash browns on a napkin to drain the oil first, so you don’t clog your arteries.

The regular breakfast of sausage, scrambled eggs and hash browns.

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Alternatives: Manoosha

8- IKEA

Ah, IKEA. Is there nothing they don’t do perfectly? One of these days we’re going to find a way to accidentally get locked in there, you just wait and see. And it’ll make for the most epic article ever (Beloved IKEA, take a hint).

IKEA’s lunch is already a tradition with furnituresearching Riyadhis, but did you know they had breakfast as well? And, as with everything else they have, it’s pretty neat. The cafeteria setup just makes sense, and the croissant is a great pair with the beef bacon and sausages.

Tip: If you have the chance to visit IKEA during the Ikea's SR 8 breakfast meal.

weekdays, go for it. Much less foot traffic than in the weekends.

Alternative: NONE.

9- Fatburger

We won’t lie to you, Fatburger was the only black sheep on our list. I mean, there’s burger in the name!

How well can a burger joint (and an unpopular one in Riyadh at that) pull off decent breakfast? Even though we showed up pretty skeptical, we left happy.

Their pancakes were great! As was their omelet and their french toast. And the best part? Since people have yet to discover that Fatburger has breakfast, the place was absolutely EMPTY. Which is always a plus in our socially awkward eyes. Portions are huge, so feel free to share.

Tip: The tables in the back are open seating and there’s

a large window that lets in natural light, if you’re the sort who needs airy spaces.

Alternative: Johnny Rockets

10- Herfy CafÉ and Grill

Omelette overdose.

Okay, we lied. Fatburger wasn’t the only black sheep. We had another one, and it goes by the name of Herfy Café and Grill. You get why we were so very doubtful, no? It’s like telling us Altazaj opened a fancy restaurant that specialized in chanterelle mushrooms. But we tried it nonetheless, and as with Fatburger, we were pleasantly surprised. The seating still retains the air of a fast-food joint that spruced up a bit, but their portions are generous and food-wise it wasn’t half bad, especially for the price. They also benefit from the fact that Herfy has a line of bakeries to its name, as the croissants and muffins were good.

Tip: Save calories and money and share one of their set menus, as one order is good enough for two people.

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DINING AROUND TOWN

How to Shop and Not Let Your Wallet Drop

By Johara Al Mogbel There is no place on earth more underrated than the supermarket. Seriously. Think about it, where else would you find carbs, protein, magic liquid (chocolate milk), vitamins, a fresh deli, shampoo, electronics, and occasionally clothes, all under one roof? It’s like Narnia! It’s like IKEA! Well. An IKEA without the furniture, that is. Nothing’s perfect. And you know what’s the best thing about it? Well, dwellers of Riyadh, here are a not-so-well-kept secret: We happen to be blessed with one of the cheapest grocery shopping this side of a planet! Fill up two carts and it won’t come close to half a trolley in Paris or London. Trust us. And to help you make the most of it, here’s nifty guide to navigating the food aisles of our lovely capital city!

1

Don’t stick to one supermarket.

It can be easy to get used to a certain place, especially when it’s the closest one to your house, but if you’re looking to save shopping around can be worth the extra miles and gas. Especially when it comes to cleaning tools and imported products.

For example: We’ve found certain French biscuits in Panda that were triple the amount in Danube, and Snack Pack pudding that was two times cheaper in Danube than it was in Panda. Between Danube, Panda, and Tamimi, we’ll think you’ll find something worth buying. There’s also Al Othaim, Lulu’s, Carrefour and Al Sadhan, but Carrefour has downsized their outlets in the past few years, and Lulu’s specializes in imported.

2 Do your homework.

It pays to compare prices beforehand, quite literally.

The most popular way to do

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this is to check the bargain offers booklet every supermarket distributes, but you can also do this online.

Panda, Danube and Al-Othaim all have frequently updated websites detailing their products, and AlOthaim even offers online shopping.

And do the math on bundled sale items, as occasionally the offer is either the same price or even more expensive than what the normal product goes for in other places.

3 Buy generic brand or local products.

Why pay full price for something just for the name it has stuck on it when you could get it cheaper and at the same quality? Panda’s hazelnut spread tastes just the same as Nutella’s, and it’s the cheapest option we’ve found in Riyadh thus far. They have an excellent range of other food and cleaning products as well. Danube’s hamburger bread is made fresh in their bakery and is the same price as other factory made burger buns, etc. And it’s the same with local products.

Buying local means that the taxes and shipping costs imported products carry will be dropped, so it much much cheaper. And in most instances the quality is better.

4 Avoid baqalas (mini-markets) like the plague.

Yes, they’re convenient and yes, sometimes it’s easier to just pick up your things from a shop across the road, but in the long run it’s more expensive. Convenience stores don’t have the same amount of traffic large supermarkets get so they can’t buy in bulk, hence slightly higher prices, and foodstuffs are usually just at the brink of expiration. Not to mention, there is no variety to speak of.

The only reason anyone interested in savvy grocery shopping should go into a baqalah is to get ice or to buy hard-to-find Baboo popsicle sticks.

(Nostalgic food is the best.)

5

Check food expiration dates.

Okay, so mini-markets aren’t the only ones guilty of a little so-close-toexpiration-it’s-one-pod-awayfrom-a-mold-invasion selling.

Sometimes supermarkets do it too. Especially on Buy One Get One Free offers.

The super cheap imported cookie dough for SR 10 may look irresistible now, but are you sure you’ll be able to finish it in a week?

(Correct answer: Yes.).

6 Make use of the Ministry of Commerce’s phone applications.

Sometimes supermarkets slip up, and shady sales techniques are used or expired food is sold. Don’t let it slide!

Take a picture of the price transgression and sent it to the Ministry through their handy apps, or to Riyadh’s Municipality if it was expired or mishandled food.

The more people that report infringements, the less corporations will be okay with committing them.

7 Always tip the bagging guy,

especially if he pushed your cart for you to your car.

In terms of budgeting this isn’t a very good tip, but humanitywise it’ll make the world a better place. Especially since baggers normally have low salaries. Plus, if you think of it in monetary value, SR 5 (the lowest decent tip) is basically just two Twixes for you.

What’s two Twixes in the light of possibly influencing the financial situation of a man or a woman for the better?

Oh! And thank your cashiers. Saying thank you is free, and it’s not their fault if the line is long, or if the prices are mixed up.

Fun tip:

If the dairy aisle only has milk produced two or three days ago, check the back or the top of the fridge display. Most supermarkets hide the newest batch of milk in the back so that the older produce gets sold. Sneaky.

And that’s about it! Let us if you havebe know tter tips for us on twitter @Destination Ryd

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Quick HEALTHYRECIPES for the Busy Riyadhi!

DINING AROUND TOWN

By Abeer Ajlani

Cookie Balls

Choco Almond Butter

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup cashews • ½ cup oats • 3 tablespoons honey • 2 tablespoon maple syrup • Dark chocolate (or Hershey’s chocolate)

INGREDIENTS

Mix all ingredients (except the chocolate) in a blender, and make the cookie balls!

You can either melt the dark chocolate and dip the balls half way and let them cool off OR you can create a realistic looking “Cookie” by just pressing in Hershey’s little chocolate chips and enjoy!

Blend it all in a blender and spread it on ANYTHING you want!

Nutritional Facts: Per cookie ball Calories: 100

• 1 cup almond butter • 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt • ½ cup of honey • ½ melted milk (or dark) chocolate

No Bake Brownies INGREDIENTS • 1 cup walnuts • 1 cup almonds • 1 cup coco powder • 1 ½ cup dates (pitted) • ½ tablespoon salt • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Mix all ingredients in a blender and place mixed ingredients on non-stick cooking paper. Cool it in the fridge for one hour and cut into squares, voila! Guilt free brownies!

Nutritional Facts: Per brownie Calories: 200

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Healthy Chicken Quesadilla INGREDIENTS • Chicken breast • Your favorite fresh vegetables (corn, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, green pepper, red onion, jalapeno, etc.)

• Shredded mozzarella • Whole-wheat tortillas

Cut the chicken breast into small cubes and cook in olive oil. Don’t forget to add salt and pepper.

Place tortilla on flat pan and sprinkle with mozzarella. Lay out the chicken evenly on half of the tortilla followed by the veggies. Fold in half and serve!

H E A LT H Y L I V I N G

The

M yth s

of the Juicing Trend

By Nada Al Megbil

Juicing has become one of the fastest growing trends. It has been assumed to be as nearly miraculous for just about everything from losing weight to preventing cancer. Juicing companies are dancing in money and celebrities are advertising the juice craze. While moderately health-conscious people have been popping raspberries and wheatgrass into their juicers; for others this has become a way of life. Juicing and juicing fasts have some health benefits but it’s not as all-powerful as most people suggest, even health miracles have their drawbacks.

So, is it health or hype?

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Myth #1:

Myth #3:

Juice diets help you lose calories.

Juice fasts detox your body.

FACT

FACT

Surprisingly, juicing fasts can be high in calorie content.

Why? Because when you juice you are creating a concentrated version of the food that is low calorie.

In order to gain the drink, you need a bunch of fruit and vegetables to get the juice and ironically the juice itself is what’s the highest in sugar.

This can be dangerous for those with blood sugar problems and can lead to weight gain.

It sounds pretty convincing but there’s no such thing, not for a juice diet or any other type of detox diet. The fact is our body does this already; our liver, kidneys and intestines filter the unwanted things we ingest and expel them through urine, bowel movements, breath and sweat. We don’t need to go through restricting ourselves to juice-only diets to eliminate the junk we’ve consumed.

Myth #2:

Myth #4:

Myth #5

Juicing is more beneficial than eating fruits and vegetables.

Extended juice fasts are healthy for the body, long-term wise.

FACT

FACT

Fiber in the fruit aids digestion, helps in keeping you regular and has the potential to prevent colon cancer, among many more benefits. When relying on juice to get your daily dose of fruit, you do not get this benefit. Without fiber in the diet, constipation, weight gain, blood sugar fluctuations, tiredness and nausea are inevitable, therefore sipping on juice from your stylish mason jars won’t equate to gaining the same nutrition as simply eating your fruits and vegetables.

The negative health consequences of an extended juice diet are shocking. They include stoma chaches, hair-loss and the wearing down of enamel on your teeth.

This occurs because a lot of fruit is high in acid and sugar. This allows you to be more susceptible to ruining your teeth, this causes as much havoc as sodas because of the high sugar content.

Substituting fresh juice for food, gives the digestive system a break while still providing the essential nutrients you need for energy.

So, the question is to juice or not to juice?

If you decide to start juicing and you follow it all the way through, you’ll probably feel a sense of accomplishment and the impression of freeing yourself from the control cravings had over you. You’ll be receiving the recommended servings of fruits and veggies, if not more. But if you’re going through with this, make it short. It’s not healthy or fun to restrict your body from the other nutritious kinds of food it needs.

FACT Relying only on fruit juices may be a disappointment because they don’t have enough of a variety of nutrients and they lack bulk.

This makes fasters feel hungrier instead of providing them with the fulfilling energy.

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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G BEAUT Y

How to Use Food for

Beauty

Health! and

The food you eat plays a huge role not only with how your body looks, but also with your hair, skin and overall beauty.

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Low-fat Yogurt

Calcium is believed to fight fat; and yogurt is one of the best sources of calcium. When calcium intake is insufficient your body triggers the release of calcitriol, a hormone that causes you to store fat.

FULL OFIN C VITAM Peppers

A single yellow bell pepper contains three and a half times the amount of Vitamin C in a large orange. To include thisin your diet you can try dipping yellow pepper strips in hummus. Or you can chop and add them in a vegetable curry for a nourishing dinner.

pre vent belly ing bloat LETTUCE

Green veggies are not only packed with vitamins and minerals, but they also contain a high amount of fiber, which can prevent belly bloating.

Low in calories, you can use lettuce to make a ginormous salad for lunch.

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DARK CHOCOLATE

Research has shown that dark chocolate in particular has effectively reduced the hormone cortisol – which has been linked to sluggish metabolism.

Surprising isn’t it, especially after hearing so many criticisms of chocolates over the years. Another study found that adults who ate moderate amounts of chocolate regularly were actually thinner than those who didn’t.

Even though they consumed more calories and exercised equally!

When it comes to chocolates, keep one rule in mind – “the darker the better.”

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EGGS

Start your morning with them, and you’ll curtail food cravings for the rest of the day. And when it comes to eggs, remember that boiling is always better than frying.

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OATMEAL

Oatmeal is a great breakfast option because it’s fiber rich and filling, so you won’t crave for snacks by midmorning.

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LOW IN S C ALORIE AND HIGH IN FIBER PEARS

Pears are so low in calories and high in fiber that you could eat numerous amounts on a daily basis and still lose weight. Make it a habit to have a fresh pear before every major meal of the day.

rich inand f i be r x i da n t antio BERRIES

Raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are rich in fiber and antioxidants. Despite being low on calorie counts, they provide a wholesome meal and keep you satisfied for the day – that is away from the fridge.

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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G BEAUT Y

FOOD FOR

Glowing Skin

By Nisma Rafiq

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4 WATER

Water is mandatory in our everyday lives. It helps with weight loss, healthy skin and heart,

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2 GREEN TEA

3 AVOCADOS

Green tea is a great antioxidant that helps fight off any impurities in the skin, which cause wrinkles and allergies. Also, it helps slow down the development of signs of aging.

Avocados are rich in fatty acids and vitamins that can nourish the inside of your skin. Avocados also help heal and sooth tired skin, which can be great after a long working day.

5 SALMON

Salmon contains a lot of Omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation and aging signs. The good fats or the fatty acids protect against and repair sun damage.

They also maintain good hydration of the cell membranes, which are

considered the gates to your skin.

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infections, getting rid of body toxins, boosts energy and so much more.

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Soy milk contains an element known as genistein. The presence of this element gives soy products a collagen production quality. Soy products also help block enzymes that tend to break down and age the skin.

SPINACH EGGS

Loaded with essential minerals zinc, iron, sulfur along with protein nourishes hair follicles with nutrient blood supply.

It is a super food rich in nutrients good for hair follicles and scalp tissue.

Broccoli and Kale are great as well.

NUTS

Walnuts, cashews, peanuts and almonds provides zinc and selenium reduces shedding and protects the hair shine.

LENTILS

Excellent source of protein and great for vegetarians.

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CARROTS

Rich in beta carotene are good for your eyes and hair.

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BLUEBERRY

Enriched with Vitamin C and helps in proper blood circulation necessary for hair growth.

SWEET POTATOES

Provides body with Vitamin A that protects and produce the oil on scalp.

You can also try mangos, pumpkins and apricots as they have the same benefit.

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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G SPORT

How to get a

DECENT

WORKOUT

Without BUSTING YOUR lungs

By Johara Al Mogbel

Fitness is an important part of the average human’s lifestyle.

Not just because you really need to fit into those size skeleton jeans you have stashed in the back of your closet (on the off-chance you morph into a model overnight), but because a little movement in your life can go a long way in your health. And that’s doubly important when one lives in a largely car-dependent country. And guess what?

You can fix your lumps and lungs without ending up like a sputtering car in the middle of the highway with a busted engine! Without further ado, here are some effective ways you could work out without feeling like you’ve just been hit with a cement truck.

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yoga

Oh boy, where do I start? See, I spent most of my life thumbing my nose at those wimpy yogis with their so-called “workouts.” Hah! As if they worked out! It’s basically stretching!

And then I took a class. My muscles were stretched to the breaking point during the class and I broke into a sweat, yes, but at the end of the class? I was feeling more energetic than when I started it. And my calves after a few more yoga classes—which have never changed from their tree trunk-like state since my preteens—slimmed. And that is why, my dear readers, this is the most marvelous pain-free sport of all. It improves your flexibility and your breathing/lungs, raises your fitness levels, and gives you a strong core. You also get to sleep for five minutes at the end of it!

tabata TRAINING

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Tabata training is a method of workout that spans four minutes. Yeah, you read that right, four minutes. The idea is you work in increments, 20 seconds of intense movement and then 10 seconds of rest, in a total of eight sessions. The beauty of this workout is that it basically takes less time than it does to scroll down your twitter timeline, but at the same time, you’re working out daily, which does wonders for your muscles. Even more so than doing one giant workout once a week and then neglecting your body the rest of the days. Fit it into your before-going-to-bed routine to make it easier to stick to. For a tabata timer, search your app store. There’s a great one for IOS.

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Jumping Lunges

Jumping Jacks

Bodyweight Squats

Standing Jumps

Burpee Press Ups

High Knee Standing Sprints

TIP

For each session, do a different move.

Say, fast squats for 20 seconds, and break.

Then punches, then knee raises, then stomach crunching, then jumping jacks.

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zumba

Zumba is less of a workout and more of a 40-minute chance at pretending you’re an extra on So You Think You Can Dance.

Well, if you manage to avoid the mirrors, that is. It’s the much much nicer, less evil younger brother of those horrible cardio routines that make your lungs try to bust out of your chest by the end of it.

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TIP

Buy Zumba Fitness for Wii. The routines are just as fat-burning and you get the added bonus of dancing in the privacy of your own home. Just try to make a schedule, and then fall in the routine you’ve mapped out, so you actually stick to it.

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There’s something to be said about working out in the comfort of your own home. For one, you save on all those gas costs. And a workout that isn’t a workout but a game you get scored on? And most importantly, a game you dance in? SIGN. ME. UP. Try games like Just Dance and Dance Dance Revolution and their sequels.

There’s also a Michael Jackson dance game for fans, and a number of dance games for kids as well so the children could get fit with you. And with the new device-crazed generation, a little movement in their lives is positively essential.

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dancing games

100 rep CHALLENGE

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This is the best secret we’ve ever picked up from our frequent forays into the crazy world that is those scarily fit people’s utopia. It gives your muscles a really decent workout, burns calories, and is flexible enough to suit whatever body part you want to sculpt. And it doesn’t hurt at all.

THE WHOLE

WORKOUT TAKES

WHAT IS THIS MIRACLE WORKOUT EXACTLY, YOU ASK ME?

Well, for starters, choose 10 different body moves, and then order them in a list from 1 to 10. The way I prefer to do it is one arm move, one leg move, and one abdominal move, and then repeat. So, for example, my list would be:

1

2

Bicycle crunch (abs)

3

Bicep curl (arms)

4

5

6

7

High knees (legs)

8

9

10

Squats (legs)

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MINUTES TOPS

Abdominal crunch (abs)

Mill press (arms)

Also, if you’re doing it alone, with a partner, or by yourself, go through the moves on a steadily increasing scale of 10s. So, using the previous list as an example (and without a partner), your workout would look like this: • 10 squats • 10 squats + 10 bicycle crunches • 10 squats + 10 bicycle crunches + 10 bicep curls • 10 squats + 10 bicycle crunches + 10 bicep curls + 10 lunges

With a partner, the only difference is it goes like: you squat 10, stop and wait for your partner to squat 10. Then you squat 10 and do 10 bicycle crunches, and then stop and it’s their turn. By the end you’d have done 100 squats.

Upright row (arms)

Lunges (legs)

Russian twist (abs)

Jumping jacks (errythang)

And that’s it for now!

The only piece of advice left is, reading this article won’t burn you any calories so get up and get used to a routine and get moving!

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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G

ADHD: IT'S NOT JUST BEING HYPER

By Jou Pabalate

ADHD is defined as a neurological disorder that affects children and leads to excessive movement, impulsivity and distraction. Recent medical studies reveal that an estimate of 1.6 million Saudi children suffer from the disorder. So what is it exactly?

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We all know that kids have their moments of playfulness and at times, even rowdiness.

We often say that it’s all part of being — well, kids. When there are children who can’t sit still, who never seem to listen, who don’t follow instructions, follow through anything or who blurt out inappropriate things at inappropriate times more often than not, some people simply conclude that they’re “hyper” or spoiled troublemakers.

However, before reaching that conclusion, consider this: they may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

According to AFTA, the Saudi ADHD society, ADHD is a neurological disorder that affects children and leads to excessive movement, impulsivity and distraction.

These effects continue with them until adulthood, although the symptoms may vary from person to person.

According to Reach2Change, an ADHD support organization, there are three major signs and symptoms of ADHD: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

“It’s important to note that these symptoms maybe noticed in individuals without the disorder over a period of time,” said Reem Al Jizawi, Reach2Change ADHD coach.

“However, people with ADHD would have a feeling of continuous struggle and the symptoms have a debilitating effect on their lives as well as their relationships.”

THE THREE MAJOR SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ADHD INATTENTION • Doesn’t pay attention to details • Makes careless mistakes • Easily distracted and has trouble maintaining focus • Frequently loses or misplaces books, homework, toys etc • Spaces out frequently within a conversation or appear to not listen when spoken to • Disorganized and has difficulty planning and remembering things or completing a task

HYPERACTIVITY • Constant fidgeting • Consistently unable to sit still even when instructed to stay in one’s seat i.e. classroom setting • Moves around constantly and excessively, runs and climbs inappropriately • Talks excessively • Has difficulty relaxing or playing quietly • Unable to hold emotions in check, prone to tantrums • May have a quick temper

IMPULSIVITY • Acts without thinking • Constantly blurts out what they want to say in class before being called by the teacher • Inability to wait for one’s turn in games and activities • Consistently interrupts

ADHD FAST FACTS MYTH

Kids with ADHD can’t pay attention.

FACT

They can focus if they enjoy the activities they’re doing or are interested in what they are hearing or seeing. It’s when the task is repetitive or boring that they quickly tune out.

There’s still a widespread misconception that ADHD is a modern illness with pharmaceutical fad propaganda at its roots.

Unfortunately, there’s also a flawed social stigma that boxes ADHD as a socially constructed disorder made as an excuse for bad parenting.

In reality, the causes of ADHD are genes. Ninety-two percent of recorded cases cite genetics as a primary cause.

NEUROLOGICAL REASONS SUCH AS:

• Infections during pregnancy, childbirth or the first few months after birth.

• Lack of oxygen.

• Brain inflammation.

• Drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

• Smoking during pregnancy.

• Chemical imbalance in terms of dopamine and noradrenaline in the frontal section of the brain has shown links to ADHD.

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TREATMENT OF ADHD:

Please note that learning disabilities can also manifest behavioral symptoms similar to ADHD, hence seeking a proper medical authority for a diagnosis is imperative.

Studies have shown that a multi-disciplinary approach that includes a combination of behavioral and social therapy, medication, educational intervention and patient education has shown to be a successful method of treatment for people suffering from ADHD. Coaching is also being seen as a supplementary method of management for ADHD adults. It focuses on creating a personal plan and program that is solution focused.

Coaches help enable change in the ADHD adult’s life rather than provide therapy.

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WHAT oy NEED u TO KNOW Whether you’re a parent of an ADHD child or an adult who feels they may have ADHD, you can get help through these organizations:

AFTA Society (Saudi ADHD Society) Web: adhd.org.sa Tel: +966-554559083 Diplomatic Quarter The first ADHD charity organization in the Middle East, AFTA society raises awareness about ADHD as well as offers support for patients. It aims to educate medical professionals, educators, families and the community as well as create specialized clinics and treatment centers in the Kingdom.

Reach2Change

Instagram: Reach2Change Web: reach2change.com Tel: +966-11-4627922 Reach2Change is the first local coaching center in Saudi Arabia, run and owned by the first licensed Saudi ADHD coach, Reem Al Jizawi. The center offers Adult ADHD support group sessions and adult ADHD coaching.

Some of their programs have included ADHD Yoga and Body language workshops.

They are also working on spreading awareness regarding ADD and ADHD.

THESE GUYS BEAT ADHD Michael Phelps (Olympian)

ADD/ADHD does not have to stand in the way of having a productive or successful life. In fact, a lot of the most creative, innovative and imaginative celebrities have confirmed their diagnosis and are advocates of ADHD, here’s some of them:

Ryan Gosling (Actor)

Justin Timberlake (OCD with ADHD)

Jim Carrey (Comedian)

Richard Branson (Business tycoon)

Howie Mandel (Comedian)

Ty Pennington (Host, Extreme Makeover)

Michelle Rodriguez (Actress)

Greg LeMond

(Cyclist, three-time Tour de France winner)

Will Smith (Actor)

Adam Levine (Lead Singer, Maroon 5)

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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G

ISLAMIC

HOME

REMEDIES

By Sobia Javed

The last time you had a headache, what was the first thing you did? Reach for two tablets of Paracetamol? Well, you wouldn’t be the first, as most people reach for a quick fix so they can get back to their busy lives.

But before you head to your trusted medicine cabinet, take a few minutes to read about some simple, natural remedies that may just cure some common problems. And best of all?

They are all from the Sunnah, meaning that they have been approved by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

All remedies mentioned have been taken from the book “Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet (peace be upon him)” by Imam bin Qayyim Al Jauziyah So, take a chill pill (or not) and read on!

HEADACHES

Headaches are one of the most common complaints and can range from mild to debilitating.

Your first port of call for recurring and unbearable headaches is a doctor to rule out anything serious, but for a general headache, instead of popping a pill, why not try some henna? That’s right, henna. The thing mostly associated with weddings and Eid parties can also be used to cure your headache! (It could

be argued that a wedding could be the cause of your headache, but anyway).

Henna* has a cooling effect, so is most effective for headaches caused by heat, fever and too much exposure to the sun.

Disclaimer: All information provided is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are on prescribed medication, please consult your doctor before making any changes to your medicinal intake. Destination accepts no responsibility for any adverse side effects caused by following the advice listed in this article.

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*Be warned though, that henna is a dye, so it may leave your forehead/scalp an interesting color for a few days.

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Sunnah solution Take a handful of henna leaves, crush, and mix in just enough vinegar to form a thick paste. Apply to the forehead and/or scalp and leave for about 15 minutes.*

CONSTIPATION Feeling a little “bunged up,” to put it politely?

A person is officially constipated if they have had less than three bowel movements in the space of a week.

Fast food, and its lack of fibre and nutrients, is one of the biggest contributors to this irritating ailment and there are plenty of fast-food joints around town! On the whole, it’s not a serious condition, but can be very uncomfortable, not to mention embarrassing when you’re with company. There are numerous remedies to relieve constipation, ranging from increasing water intake to indulging in fibrous foods such as dates.

COUGH

Sunnah solution Take an inch-long stem of fresh ginger, place it in a cup of warm water, and add two teaspoons of sugar to the mixture.* +

Sunnah solution A teaspoon of honey before bed can help to relieve a cough.

*Drink this (but not in excess!) and wait for nature to take its course.

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DIARRHEA

Interestingly enough, fast-food can be the cause of constipation, and it can also be the cause of its polar opposite – diarrhea!

Usually, it is the body’s way of ridding harmful substances from the stomach.

It can also be caused by stress or if it is frequent, there may be an underlying health issue. A person experiencing diarrhea must rehydrate as much as possible as the body can very quickly become dehydrated. This is of even more importance in a hot climate such as that in Saudi. There are numerous rehydrating solutions available from the local pharmacy, but why not give honey a try? We could fill this entire issue listing the benefits of honey as it truly is a superfood, but one of the many uses of it as mentioned by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is to relieve diarrhea.

A cough is a way for your body to rid itself of substances that are irritating the air passageways.

Coughs are mostly dealt with using over-the-counter cough syrups, all claiming to relieve a cough within days. However, studies show that most cough syrups neither help nor hinder a cough. Our favorite superfood, honey, makes another appearance here.

The focus, though, is not on honey for treatment this time, but instead on pomegranate.* Sunnah solution Simply mix one teaspoon of honey in warm water, and drink this on an empty stomach.*

Sunnah solution This luscious, beautiful red fruit can help a cough, either through eating the seeds fresh, or running them through a juicer to create sweet, fresh juice.*

*Steer clear from shop-bought juices as they are usually pasteurised with preservatives and sweeteners added, and thus not very effective.

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*Continue drinking a few glasses a day until symptoms disappear.

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So there we have it. A few natural remedies taken from the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) for some common complaints. Before you reach for over-the-counter remedies, perhaps you could give one of these a try!

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DID YOU KNOW?

SAUDI GRANDMAS' HOME

Honey, ginger and pomegranates are among the foods mentioned in the Holy Qur’an! Honey is mentioned in Chapter 16, Verse 68. Ginger is mentioned in Chapter 76, Verse 17, and pomegranates are mentioned in Chapter 6, Verse 99. Look it up!

REMEDIES

By Johara Al Mogbel

• Black lemon tea

For food poisoning and diarrhea.

CUPPING THERAPY

• Honey

To disinfect wounds.

• The oil from burned egg yolks

Can counteract the effect of burns if used daily and after an hour from being burned.

• Dates

First thing in the morning on an empty stomach help the digestive system and eases constipation.

in your medical treatments, it is in the knife of the cupper, drinking honey, or cauterization with fire, as appropriate to the cause of illness, but I would not like to be cauterized.” (Reported by Al Bukhaari, 10/139).“The best times to be treated with cupping are the seventeenth, nineteenth or twenty-first of the month.” – The Prophet

For nursing mothers and to cure back pains.

• Calf’s leg soup

To mend bones faster after a break.

(pbuh), reported by Al Tirmidhi

• Myrrh

BENEFITS OF HIJAMAH:

As an antibiotic for the flu or to combat inflammation.

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• Vicks

For everything and anything.

Headache? Vicks. Bruise?

Vicks. Head bump?

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Promotes flow of energy in the blood.

Removes toxins and waste minerals from the blood.

Prevents diseases.

Note: Approximately 70 percent of diseases are caused by the failure of blood circulation throughout the body.

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According to a hadith narrated by Jaabir, the Prophet (pbuh) said, “if there is any good

• Fenugreek

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Cupping therapy, locally known as Hijamah (pronounced Hujama), is a form of alternative medicine in which local suction is created on the skin in order to remove toxic or bad blood from the body.

u n d e r s t a n d i n g

NUTRITION LABELS

By Lena Obaid

The use of preservatives and food additives is prevalent in packaged foods sold in supermarkets today … how can we know what to avoid, and what to get more of?

1. START HERE

Check the serving size and the number of servings per container.

Ask yourself: How many servings am I consuming? This will help you adjust the information from the rest of the label to your eating habits.

2. CALORIES (AND CALORIES FROM FAT) This is the amount of calories in the serving size (mentioned in 1).

“Calories from Fat” shows how many calories are taken from the fat component of the food. Generally: 40 calories is low, 100 is moderate, 400 is high.

5. PERCENT DAILY VALUES (These are based on a 2,000-calorie diet).

Looking at these numbers can help you see how much of your recommended daily intake you are getting per nutrient in each serving of the food you eat. As a general rule, 5 percent DV or less is low, 20 percent DV or more is high.

4. THE NUTRIENTS (PART 2) Make sure you get enough of these nutrients. Vitamins, calcium and iron can help keep you healthy, and prevent diseases.

3. THE NUTRIENTS These are usually the nutrients that we consume too much. Limit your intake of these nutrients — too much of them isn’t healthy. (Nutritionists recommend that you keep Cholesterol and Trans Fat intake to a minimum.)

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SPIRITUALITY

By Rushda Abraham

The inability to cope with frustrating moments in life can possibly lead to burnout and depression. Burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental fatigue caused by excessive stress. It develops when you feel overwhelmed and unable to meet demands.

As the burnout continues, you may loose the motivation that led you to undertake on a certain role in the first place.

Some personality traits that can contribute to burnout are perfectionism, a pessimistic view of yourself and the world around you, and having a high achieving personality. Is your target to live a well-balanced life? A lifestyle where you reach success in your field and are emotionally present, and actually involved, in the lives of your loved ones? If so, then

Physical Exercise

The World Health Organization warns that by 2020, burnout and depression will be the second leading cause of death and disability in the world — mainly due to more stressful

Stressing from workload

lifestyles, violence and poverty. Exercise helps us deal with a stressful situation and it prepares us to better cope with future burnout and fight depression.

In 1999, four health-related studies were conducted at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The research studied how regular exercise changes physiological responses to

Pushing yourself beyond limits

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Getting frustrated

achieving inner balance should be your guide. Read on for steps on getting out of burnout.

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stress from the brain, hormonal system and immune system.

The results showed that regular exercise helps to reduce the negative effects of burnout and to improve the immune system. As we know, exposure to mental or physical stress increases our susceptibility to illness.

Physical exercise, on the other hand, can help keep stress levels under control.

Take Breaks Between Big Tasks

Burnout leads your body and mind to a weakened situation. It’s important to avoid jumping from one stressful, time-consuming task to the next. Give your body and mind time to recover. Without such a recovery you’re placing a burden on your mind and body without having a chance to recharge, it’s exhausting!

Spiritual Exercise

Sad moments and misery are among major causes of burnout. Fortunately, Islam holds the answers to every worldly problem. Spiritual exercise is always the best way for a productive Muslim to fight any unpleasant state of mind and body, including burnout. The essential factor is an optimistic view of the self and the world. This is necessary to release us from such a state of burnout and any stressful situation.

Remember that the Prophet (pbuh) related that Allah (swt) said, “I am with my slave’s thoughts about Me, so let him think of Me as he chooses.” The hadith emphasizes the importance of positive thinking in life.

The nature of this worldly life makes it impossible for human beings not to be intruded with some kind of adversity. This is a part of life. Realizing that any unpleasant moments or hardship strengthens our hearts, atones for our sins and helps to suppress an inclination towards pride and haughtiness will relieve our mind.

If you sense that you suffer from burnout, first of all, stop insisting of yourself to keep going. Start listening to your body, and it will tell you what it needs. Take on some of the strategies mentioned above and keep the faith that Allah (swt) is the best disposer of all human affairs.

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As a Productive Muslim, how do you fight burnout? What tweaks and positive habits in your life help you maintain a balanced lifestyle?

Furthermore, there are numerous scientific findings on the relationship between mental health and religion.

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There is definitely something very Central Perk about Park South Hotel’s breakfast bar; good coffee on tap, comfy seating, homely and staring out onto a Manhattan street, it’s almost like the beginning of a decent US sitcom. It is in fact the perfect start to four exciting days exploring television’s most famous city, New York.

Getting to the

CORE of the

BIG APPLE

My guide to America’s “unofficial capital” is actually my wife, who qualifies by virtue of the fact that she possesses an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the city, weaned from hours of watching Big Apple-based films and TV shows.

NEW

YORK Text and photography

by Tharik Hussain

Already, as we go over the itinerary, places are being introduced as “that cafe in the area where Carrie first met Mr. Big” (ala “Sex in the City”) and “You know, where Ross and Rachel ...” But in all honesty, I didn’t mind this one bit, that’s what New York is all about, right? Hell, I was still having trouble trying to stop myself yelling “are you talking to me?!?” in a faux American accent at every passing taxi driver.

The whiff of a toasted blueberry bagel hangs delicately in the air before mingling with the rich, full-bodied aroma of coffee made from freshly ground Columbian beans. Outside, pedestrians in long overcoats hurry past the large oak French doors and the sunshine bounces off parked yellow taxis. A warm fire flickers beside me.

I grab my large coffee cup with two hands and snuggle into the cozy, green armchair. In my head, The Rembrandts are singing “I’ll Be There For You.” The lights! The people!

The Big City!

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Of course, New York is much more than a mere “pop culture pilgrimage” and with my extremely well-informed guide leading the way, I was able to get well and truly under the skin of the world’s second most exciting city (oh please!

I’m a Londoner).

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Absolutely nowhere is more famous for skyscrapers than New York City and nobody should pass up the opportunity to take in the iconic views from atop one of the many tall buildings that open their doors to paying publicans.

Cleverly, to avoid the queues at the more conventional spots like the Empire State building, my very sensible guide took us to the quieter and cheaper, yet equally impressive, “Top of the Rock” experience. It’s awfully romantic on the 70th floor of the Rockefeller Center where you can admire the world’s most famous skyline up close and personal without having to fight a zillion selfie-taking tourists. And that’s not even the best thing about this whole experience.

That happens later in the day when you meet a fellow tourist and are quite suddenly overcome by a warm sense of smugness as you listen to how the claustrophobia of maddening crowds at the Empire State almost led them to commit murder on the 52nd floor. The smug feeling will be complete once you have asked them how much they paid and walk off tutting (and $10 better off!). (45 Rockefeller Plaza between Avenue of the Americas and 5th Avenue)

Top of the Rock

The New York skyline

VINTAGE MARKETS

“They’re not what they used to be” was the impression we came away with having spent ages traipsing around trying to locate the tiny Hell’s Kitchen flea market (clearly these days the “flea” refers to its size rather than the condition of the goods on sale). When we eventually found the handful of stalls selling the usual collection of trendy clothes, old cameras, US licence plates and junk jewelery, it was on a spot the market seemed to be clinging onto. All around, huge scary machinery stared down at it like mafia bosses in an old Bronx movie, just waiting to pounce.

For a better retro hit and a far more interesting architectural experience head for the old Williamsburg Savings Bank in Brooklyn. One of the tallest four-sided clock towers in the world, the building is topped with a dome that has earned it the childishly giggly title of “New York’s most exuberant phallic symbol” (AIA Guide to New York). After deciding if

High Walk

Vintage products available

you agree or not – or simply falling about laughing, head inside where during the winter months you will find the Brooklyn Flea Market.

Whether you’re buying or just browsing, the market is a great place to stroll around and appreciate the curiosities on display. We spotted Masonic chairs, ancient New York photos and a classic American diner lampshade before heading down into the bank’s original vault – complete with reinforced steel doors – where we enjoyed delicious tacos from the gourmet food market.

(West 39th Street between 9th and 10th avenues for Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market and One Hanson Place in Winter or 176 Lafayette Ave. in the Summer for the Brooklyn Flea Market)

Hell's Kitchen flea market

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GETTING HIGH

For many years the disused freight train tracks between the Meatpacking District and West 34th Street, sat rotting high above the city. Now it is the High Line, one of the quirkiest and most beautiful urban walkways. The height of the original railway line provides a strange but interesting vantage to admire the city from, allowing you to stroll around peering nosily into people’s apartments. When you’ve had quite enough of that, you could enjoy the variety of art installations now lining the walkway from tiny ape sculptures and painted oriental heads to huge splintered mirror walls. These are complemented well by carefully planted trees, bushes and tall grass that attract urban wildlife.

Some of the wider sections of the path double up as venues for open-air entertainment and seasonal events. The real charm of this ‘‘new’’ New York feature is how the clichéd gritty, harsh, overhead train line of so many ‘80s movies that were set in the ‘‘ghettos’’ has been transformed into something pretty and wholly inoffensive. You probably didn’t see that coming when you were watching New Jack City. (The High Line starts either at Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District or West 34th Street, between 10th and 12th avenues)

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Crowds can get a bit thick at popular tourist spots

HALAL NEW YORK

If the visibility of “halal’’ food trucks is anything to go by, then despite the post 9/11 hostilities and the Ground Zero issues, the Muslims of New York are thriving. No matter what corner of Manhattan you stop at to try and decode the endless grid of avenues and streets on your map, look over your shoulder and there will be a smiling Muslim serving up a tasty shawarma or falafel wrap.

Even when you jump off the main island and head to residential boroughs like Brooklyn, heavily-bearded Muslims can be seen strolling to local mosques and popping into halal grocers, while loudly greeting each other with an “assalamualaikum akhih!”

“It was tough, after 9/11, I didn’t want to come out of my house for several weeks because I was so scared of what might happen, but slowly New Yorkers showed what they are really made of and they realised that we are just like them and not to blame for all this crazy stuff,” said a Pakistani cab driver as I sat next to him in the Haandi restaurant on Lexington Avenue. The front of this tiny eatery is always lined with yellow taxis, many of which are owned by Muslims of South Asian descent who know that the Haandi – which means cooking pot – is one of the best places to grab yourself a delicious curry cooked in that rare homemade style. It’s not much to look at, in fact it’s lack of concern for interior design will whisk you straight

back to the eateries of India, Bangladesh and Pakistan but then you’re not coming in to admire the decor, it’s the roti, rice, lamb Karahi and Daal you want. If you’re ever in the area, just follow your nose and if that doesn’t work, ask a cabbie, he’s probably headed there anyway! (The Haandi is at 113 Lexington Ave.)

BIG APPLE BRUNCH

“Brunch” is that increasingly trendy meal eaten between breakfast and lunch. In New York, a brunch is a mix of sweet and sour favorites, usually involving eggs, bagels and pancakes and fast becoming an institution.

To indulge in such a cornerstone of Big Apple culture, my guide decided it was only right to seek out a worthy venue. That venue was Bubbys in Tribeca, a former pie-making kitchen whose name means ‘‘grandma’’ in Yiddish. My brunch platter had a toasted bagel topped with eggs on it, and then there were sides of fried potatoes, beans, a grapefruit and an orange.

This was all accompanied by copious refills of coffee.

Sitting on the corner of a smart looking residential street in this now uber-trendy district, Bubbys can be recognized

by the queue of hipsters and stroller-pushing yummy mummies (maybe even the odd celebrity) waiting for a table.

After you’ve finished tucking into your pricey but delicious NY brunch, pop down to the basement, where you can pull monkey-faces in a vintage black and white photo booth.

(120 Hudson St., Tribeca)

HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN

Direct flights from Riyadh to New York start from around SR 3,200 and there are direct flights three times a week via Saudi Airlines.

Rooms at Park South Hotel are approximately SR 1,630 for doubles per night.

THE AUTHOR: Tharik Hussain is a freelance travel writer, journalist and photographer living with his family in London, UK. Tharik is also the director of a sixth form centre where he teaches Sociology and Media Studies.

Web:tharikhussain.uk Facebook: TharikHussainUK Twitter: @_TharikHussain

Halal Trucks

Flea market

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EXPLORE KSA

Amarah Palace

South Arabia’s Rich Royal Past After hours of exhilarating driving, we reached the city of Najran. The roadside palm groves were replaced by concrete villas. The desert, too, proved elusive soon after. Najran is a bustling and growing city. Typical malls and commercial centers dotted the main roads with residential apartments sprawling behind them.

We asked locals for directions, but many seemed to be unaware of the place. Just when we were giving up hope, we met a local who told us about a palace in the old part of the city – he wasn’t aware of its name, though.

Once in the old city, it seemed like everyone knew the Amarah Palace; like they took pride in it.

We were able to spot the gargantuan walls of the palace from a distance. We parked our car and made our way through the porch that was decorated with phoenix palm trees.

Through the massive reinforced wooden doors we entered and reached the courtyard of the palace. A local SCTA staff was onsite and advised us to begin from our right, so we followed his orders and first reached a mosque.

The palace is well garrisoned with keeps on each of its four corners. I tried climbing one but was only able to reach midway as the upper portion of the keep wasn’t accessible.

Nonetheless from where I stood, I had a good view of the palace.

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By Mohammed Mirza

It was one of those unforgiving hot summer days, but we still decided to travel to one of the hottest places in the country – Najran.

The Amarah Palace, which imposingly stands in the South Arabian city, is what made us take the journey on a scorching hot day.

The palace was built in 1940 as the seat of the municipality and court.

Part of the palace was allocated for the prince and his family while another was for his guards. It was planned and built under the supervision of Prince Turki bin Mohammed, the former prince of the Najran region.

However, just 17 years after the construction of the Amarah Palace, a new principality building was constructed in the Faisaliyah neighborhood of the city. Thus, the palace was left vacant and fell into disrepair .

Only in the past few decades has the palace been maintained.

We then reached the rear courtyard of the palace and in the center was a well that apparently dates to the pre-Islamic period. As I looked down the well I saw that the walls on its lower part are made of seared clay blocks, that suggest that they have not been renovated and kept as they are.

Courtesy photo / Mohammed Mirza

Standing in the backyard is where we got the best view of the palace with the guards’ residence right in front of us.

Through a small passageway we entered the dark corridor. On its walls were photos of the Saudi royal family and depictions of Najrani architecture. There were also some antiques lined up that gave visitors a glimpse of the day-to-day life of the former inhabitants. These included teapots, cooking utensils, textiles and other household items.

We then climbed to the upper floors to the actual rooms. Inside lies a maze of anterooms and narrow meandering staircases. I almost felt like a child on a history trip – discovering secret passageways, clambering up hidden staircases, exploring room after room that opened into yet more unseen chambers.

We went through numerous rooms, which were reinforced with wooden brackets on the ceiling and had ventilators to let in air. An interesting thing we noticed was that almost every room had sculpted reliefs depicting typical Najrani motifs on their walls.

The most striking of all the rooms was the majlis. It had fine carpets, well-made cushions and exquisite lanterns adding to its grandeur.

I then went to the prince’s residence, which had 17 rooms. It was a two-story building located at the rear end of the palace away from the guards’ rooms. It had its own miniature privacy wall.

I entered the place and noticed that the rooms here were quite small and simple. It wasn’t that fascinating considering it was the royal residence – in fact quite similar to the guards’ rooms. But a remarkable feature here were the doors, they had elegant friezes running across them.

How to get there • If you are coming from the Abha – Najran highway, just before you enter the main city look out for an exit that heads towards Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Road.

• Take this exit and set your odometer to zero.

• Proceed for exactly 3 kilometers on this road and you will see a small lane on your right. Take this lane and proceed straight in this small lane as it meanders through the old city. This road will eventually reach a major intersection after about 1.5 kilometers.

• From this intersection take a left followed by the second right. As soon as you take this turn you will be able to spot the palace on your right hand side.

GPS Coordinates: 17.4901728, 44.131895

The Amarah Palace remains a shining example of Najran’s heritage and identity. Today, it provides a tranquil glimpse into how the royals lived in times gone by. It was a nice experience to witness life in the Kingdom right before the oil boom.

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EXPLORE KSA

A Trip To Historic Saudi

became a major trade route that connected the Red Sea with the Indian Ocean by transporting goods to Makkah. While it served as a gateway for Hajj pilgrims who disembarked from ships at the Jeddah port for Makkah before air travel, its significance was first and foremost trade.

Bab Makkah

However, both trade and pilgrims allowed Jeddah to evolve into a multicultural city.

By the 19th century, many of the district’s merchants built multi-story “tower” residences.

Other buildings called “Wakalas” were constructed to accommodate wealthy pilgrims on their way to Makkah.

An Ancient Part of Saudi Arabia:

By Rob L. Wagner

Perhaps better described in an historical context as a sense of place rather than an actual gate, the Gate to Makkah – or Bab Makkah – is found in Historic Jeddah in the Al Balad District.

Recorded history of Bab Makkah is vague with little of its origins actually recorded. It’s thought to have been built during the Ottoman Empire with its brickwork and architecture reminiscent of similar structures in Damascus and Beirut.

Perhaps most noticeable to students of Arabic architecture is the absence of any Najdi influence common in both western and eastern Saudi Arabia.

Today, Old Jeddah is a highly popular destination for foreign tourists and Jeddah expat community. While some of the historic residence are undergoing restoration, many remain in disrepair.

Courtesy photo/ commons.wikimedia.org

But the historic significance has less to do with the actual gate than area itself. Historic Jeddah can trace its history to the 7th century when it

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTORY

BOOKSTORES

FUN & RECREATION

Al Maktaba Bookstore Sitteen St.

Alem Al Ibdaa King Abdul Aziz Rd.

Al Raqeem Bookstore Olaya Main St.

Alfa Cassettes Batha Commercial Center

Al Shagrey Bookstore Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4611717 Al Sharq Bookstore Al Malaz Tel: +966-11-4720538 Al Wataniyah Bookstore Aswaq Al Majd Tel: +966-11-4450619 Dar Al Hdrama Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-4788510

Anamel Arts of Ceremics Olaya Main St. Arts Al Andalus Center Art Line Gallery Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4622573 China Town Euromarche Cool Prince Abdullah Rd.

Dar Al Qasem King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4092000

Dar Al Maskukat Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4651166

Dar Al Minhaj for Used Books Prince Abdullah Rd.

Eastern Gift House Oruba Plaza

Dar Al Shawaf Library Thalatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4622667 Dar Elem Bookstore Prince Abdullah Rd. Golden Pages Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4631917 Islamic Book Center Sitteen St. Jarir Bookstore Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4626000 Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2645807

Fantastic World Thalatheen St. Gift House Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661316 GIft Village King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4620219 Heritage Touch Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan Tel: +966-11-4612930 Konouz Tahlia St. Luxury Events Mob: +966-509421214

Medical Bookstore Prince Abdullah Rd.

Magic Art Sahara Mall

Najd Bookstore Jareer St.

My Home Flower King Abdul Aziz Rd.

Obekan Bookstore King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4160018

Occasions Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4654555

Reema Bookstore Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4705228

Papermoon Sahara Mall Tel: +966-11-4520393

Tuttie Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4613976

Party Time Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4659101 The Final Touch King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4641023 The Gift Thalatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4615859

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LIBRARIES Al Sewaidi Sudair St. Tel: +966-11-4251263 Dar Ben Jawzi Prince Saud bin Mohammed St. Tel: +966-11-2107228 King Abdul Aziz Library King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4050188 King Fahad National Library King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4891455 The Centeral Talking Liberary Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4020997

MUSEUMS & ART VENUES 7 Star Art Gallery Akkariya Buildings Art Vision Kingdom Centre Tel: +966-11-2112412 Lamsa Exhibition Al Faisaliah Tel: +966-11-2734239 The Art Of Photography Abu Bakr Al Sedeeq Rd. Tel: +966-11-4944614 The Bazaar Akkariya Buildings The Orientalist House Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4634228 Tunisen Antique House Euromarche Village Gallery Thalatheen St. Wonder Castle Corporation Dabbab St. Zamani Art Gallery Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4613057 Zekrayat Frames Tahlia St.

STUDIOS Ajman Photographic Lab Tel: +966-11-4610210 Ajman Studio and Lab Tel: +966-11-4823608

Al Khuzama Studio and Lab Tel: +966-11-4609417 Fahad Studio Prince Mandouh Bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-4623547 Luxury Pictures Mob: +966-56595669

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FASHION & SHOPPING DIRECTORY

BALLOONS Balloons Time Debab St., Derma Clinic Building Goodship Lollipop Prince Muhammad Ibn Abdulaziz Rd. Tel: +966-11-4659521 www.goodship-lollipop.com Riyadh party supplies store Al Nakheel Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4702454 World of Balloon Art Safwa Center Mob: +966-542233838

BALLROOMS Al Faisaliah Rosewood Hotel King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2732000 Hotel Al Khozama Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4654650 Holiday Inn Olaya Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4612000 Madareem Crown Hotel Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-2758888 Marriott Riyadh Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-4779300 Nayyara Al Raed St. Tel: +966-11-4806655 Sheraton Riyadh King Fahd St. Crossing King Abdulla St. Tel: +966-11-4543300

BOUTIQUES Baco Design Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2935633 www.bacodesign.com

Harvey Nichols Al Faisaliah Mall Tel: +966-11-2734444 www.harveynichols.com Hoss Intropia Tel: +966-11-4658122 Jacadi Boutique Garanada Center Hayat Mall Sahara Mall www.jacadi.us La-Boutique Al Nahda Rd. Facebook: La-Boutique Riyadh La Coquette Kingdom Centre Modern Us Designers Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4612079 www.riyadhdress.com Montblanc King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2111080 www.montblanc.com Queen of Spades Al Faisaliah Mall www.queenof spadesstore.com Sada Shop (online) Tel: +966-11-4411940 www.sadashop.com Stache Tel: +966-11-4656333 Terra Eclat Jewellery

by Ranyah Seraj Mob: +966-543768585 Mob: +966-542988187 info@terra-eclat.com www.terra-eclat.com The Art of Living #4 Serecon Building Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4610533 www.theartofliving1999.com Z Boutique Garanada Center Olaya Mall

BRIDAL & EVENING DRESSES

Balenciaga Centria Mall www.balenciaga.com

Al Falah Tel: 920001678

Bijou Boutique Tel: +966-11-2882601 http://beautebijou.com

Airebarcelona Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-2884807

Blank Boutique Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-2010033

Basma Al Jazaery Orouba St.

Brioni Olaya St.

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Mystique Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-11-2112592

Princess Fashion Olaya St. Rusais Center Mob: +966-562289459 Pronovias Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4163410 Rosa Clara Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4652677 Silver Dew Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4197153

CUSTOM THOBES Ajlan & Bros Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4665555 www.ajlanbros.com Lomar Thobe Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2170094 www.lomarthobe.com

EVENT PLANNERS Lollipop Prince Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz St. Mob: +966-508916441 Luxury Events Mob: +966-567893966 Ghala Events Tel: +966 55 5597951 www.ghalaevents.com

FLORISTS

HOME FURNITURE @ Room Tel: +966-11-2298457 Ayar Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4612757 ChenOne Home Olaya St. Cities Centria Mall Tel: +966-11-2180007 Dar Al Hadaya Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2155550 Hoshan Furniture Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2933939 Ikea East Ring Rd. Exit 16 Tel: +966-11-2442233 Jazira Interiors King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4632631 Jazira Projects King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4632631 KA International King Fahad Rd. Tel: 920001216 Miladora Furniture King Fahad Rd. Tel: 920003277 Morocco Line Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2816612 Razin Tahlia St.

Al Gaba Flowers Orouba St. Mob: +966-502017058

The Classics Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4611888

Arawla Musaed Al Angari St. Mob: +966-508085546

The White House King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4615332

Lamar Safwa Center Mob: +966-555505441 Nardeen Mob: +966-507976733 Spring Rose Tel: +966-11-2167777 Spring’s Wedding Musaed Al Angari St. Tel: +966-11-2791024 Style Flower Musaed Al Angari St. Mob: +966-504237071

Traditionals King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2012300

SHOPPING CENTERS Al Faisaliyah Mall Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-2730000 www.alfaisaliahmall.com Al Qasr Mall Al Swaidi St. Tel: +966-11-4515600 www.alqasrmall.com Supermarket: Hyper Market Azizia Mall Off of King Fahad Rd.

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Centria Mall Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2161111 www.centria.com.sa

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Garanada Center East Ring Rd., Exit 9 Tel: +966-11-2534990 www.granadacenter.com.sa Supermarket: Carrefour Hayat Mall King Abdul Aziz Rd. Tel: +966-11-2057401 www.hayat-mall.com Supermarket: Danube Hypermarket Kingdom Center Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-2112222 www.kingdomcentre.com.sa Localizer Mall Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-2178999 Panorama Mall Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2814950 www.panorama-mall.com Supermarket: Danube Rimal Center East Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-2441004 Riyadh Gallery King Fahd Rd. Tel: +966-11-2078111 www.riyadhgallery.com Supermarket: Hyper Panda Sahara Mall National Guard St. Tel: +966-11-4520300 www.saharamall.com.sa Supermarket: Tamimi Market

STUDIOS AD Advertising Sulaimaneya St. Safwa Center Tel: +966-11-4665111 Ajman Photographic Lab Tel: +966-11-4610210 Ajman Studio and Lab Tel: +966-11-4823608 Al Khuzama Studio and Lab Tel: +966-11-4609417 Fahad Studio Prince Mandouh Bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-4623547 Glamour Shots Panorama Mall Tel: +966-11-2814326 Souvenir Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-2199919

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RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY

AMERICAN Chili’s Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2934849 Grilled Bell Pepper Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2814747

Kalimat Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-2885511 La Bouchee Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-2190099 Lateen Tel: +920011999

Johnny Rockets Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2016667

Le Notre Boutique Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-4651465

Outback Steakhouse Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2174633

La Reine Chocolate Ubadah bin Samit St. Tel: +966-11-2272000

Steak House Al Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4649638

Patchi Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4834464

The Pancake House King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2016816

So Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4629229

Tony Romas Hayat Mall Tel: +966-11-4649178

Synphytun Chocolate Tel: +966-11-2931813

BRAZILIAN IL Terrazzo Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222

ARMENIAN Al Mayass Oasis Complex, Orouba Rd. Mob: +966-503753333 Lusin Restaurant Centeria Mall.

Tel: +966-11-2939800

CHOCOLATES Alpina Chocolate King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2013452 Cannelle Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-4664491 Chocolate Dream Candy Bouquet Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4197237 Chocolate Studio Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4657476 Chocoline Olaya Main Rd. Tel: +966-11-4641172 Ganache Faisaliyyah Mall Tel: +966-11-2734337

84 DESTINATION RIYADH

COFFEE & TEA SHOPS Areej Art Cafe’ Centria Mall Tel: +966-11-4162990 Bateel Across Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2936240

Tel: +966 11 511 7889 Maui Wowi Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4616363 Papparoti Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2936452 Pardon Cafe’ Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4 160933 Richony Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-8801062 Shangai Cafe’ Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2934734 Tea Lounge Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115000 The Diamond Cafe’ Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2170125 Tutti Cafe’ Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2160666 Versai Cafe ‘ Exit 4 Tel: +966-11-4703853

YmmY Cafe’ Blanc Riyadh Gallery Prince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz Mob: +966-553333998 St. FAST FOOD Tel: +966-11-4633426 Cafe’ Pascucci Tahllia Tel: +966-11-4620555 Colony Coffee Sultan Bin Salman St. Mob: +966-597452311 Diwan Cafe’ Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4833595 El Capitolio Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski King Fahad Road Tel: +966 11 511 7892 Java Cafe’ Old Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-4773582 Le Bijou Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski King Fahad Road

Al Tazaj King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2254769 Baby Burger Imam Rd. Tel: +966-11-4941129

Elevation Burger Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2885859 Fatburger Bustan Center, Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2154176 Golden Saj Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4807441 Hardee’s Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-2929900 Herfy Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4816826 Hotdog Express Al Ahsaa St. Tel: +966-11-2912565 Hungry Burger Tel: +966-11-5485999 Jan Burger King Abdul Aziz St. Tel: 920006765 Johnny Rockets Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2016667 Jollibee 2nd Floor, Al Rajhi Building Tel: +966-11-4057420 KFC Takhasoussi St. Tel: 920021111 Kudu Al Muhamadiyyah Dist.

Tel: 920006999 Little Caesars Al Ahsa St. Tel: +966-11-4765112 Mama Noura Dabab St., Suleimania Tel: +966-11-4628144

Breakfast to Breakfast Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2178233

Manoosha Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2190491

Buffalo’s Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2792123

McDonald’s Al Ahsaa Rd. Tel: 920000001

Burgerizzr King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4874477

My Burger Imam Mohamed bn Saud Road-Exit 9 Tel: +966-11-4503324

Burger Hut Al Munisiyah, Al Thumamah Rd. Mob: +966-545356463 Burger King Al Ahsaa Rd. Tel: +966-11-4732506

My Way Uruba St. Tel: +966-11-4643824 Panini Prince Turki Al’awl Rd. Tel: +966-11-4809909

Penguin Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4829843 Quiznos Sub King Saud University Tel: +966-11-4824741 Saj Al Balad Jaber St., King Saud University Shuneez Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-4648989 Texas Chicken Turki bin Abdulaziz Rd. Tel: +966-11-2545454 The Sandwich Co. King Abdullah Rd. Mob: +966-558442255

FRENCH Apetit Kitchen Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4656491 Cafe’ Lenotre Centria Mall.

Tel: +966-11-2791108 Le Bijou Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski King Fahad Road Tel: +966 11 511 7889 L’ecluse Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4657648 Le Relais de l’Entrecote Almas Plaza.

Tel: +966-11-4615058

FUSION Pizza Fusion Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4633329

ICE CREAM Baskin Robbins Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4801138 Fresh Berry Garnada Mall Tel: +966-11-2535587 Fresh & Tangy Hayat Mall Mob: +966559333344 Marble Slab Creamery Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4538746 Pink Berry Garnada Mall Tel: +966-11-2534783

INTERNATIONAL

Il Gabbiano Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4616066

Senses Luthan Hotel Tel: +966-11-4807799

Al Bustan Sheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Sizzler House Rd. Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4543300 Tel: +966-11-4661133 Al Dana Spazio Holiday Inn Hotel Kingdom TowerTel: +966-11-4612000 77th Floor Al Diwan Tel: +966-11-2111180 Al Sahara Hotel The Globe Tel: +966-11-2204500 Al Faisaliah Tower Al Orjouan Tel: +966-11-2732222 Makkah Rd., inside The Lounge The Ritz Carlton Sheraton Riyadh, King Tel: +966-11-8028020 Abdullah Rd. Cafe Ceramique Tel: +966-11-4543300 Sahara Mall The Grand Tel: +966-11-4520677 Burj Rafal Hotel Centro Kempinski Tahlia St. King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-4658488 Tel: +966 11 5117890

L’Olivio Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4634240 La Campagna Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4624339

La Casta Al Rahmaniya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4198016 La Cucina Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222 La Piazza Sheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4543300 Liolimpo Al Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4166222

Cocos Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2939444

The Windrose Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222

MBCo Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-2936506

Cristal Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222

Trader Vics Panorama Mall Tel: +966-11-2814782

Nino Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2016662

Elements Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115500

Waterlemon Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2194444

Piatto Exit 5, Northern Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-2006868

Hediard Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2173933 La Brasserie Al Faisaliah Tower Tel: +966-11-2732222 Living Colors Faisaliyah Tower Tel: +966-11-2734410 Lobby Lounge Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115591

IRANIAN Sheraz Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Bin Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4655886 Shaya King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4708933

ITALIAN

Pizza Era King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4542233 Pizza Inn Dabbab St., Opposite Medical City Tel: 920001601 Pizza Roma Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4629032

Al Forno King Abdullah Rd. Mob: +966-558442255

Pizza Stockholm King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2811888

Mirage Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4834127

Amore Tahlia St., Olaya Intersection Tel: +966-11-4653082

Pizzeria Napoli Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-2172288

Oasis Grill Hilton Garden Inn Tel: +966-11-2935533

Anthurium Abdulla Alhamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4661473

Quattro Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115599

Panoramic Makarem Riyadh Hotel Tel: +966-11-2204500

Azzurro The Ritz Carlton Hotel Tel: +966-11-8028020

Roma Mussa Bin Nusair St. Tel: +966-11-4641133

Pavillion Intercontinental Hotel Tel: +966-11-4655000

Cento Per Cento Olaya Rd., Behind Jarir Tel: +966-11-4644159

Roma Way Al Rabwah, Othaim Mall Tel: 920000129

Da Pino Al Khozama Center Tel: +966-11-2732222

Rosso Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115500

Russian Corner Olaya, Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4658387

DESTINATION RIYADH 85

RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY

Panino’s Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2734388

RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY

Rossopomodoro Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2939565

Eatzah Al Ghaz St. Mob: +966-531224433

Darbar Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2930249

Santino’s Hayat Mall Tel: +966-11-2057497

Fairouz Garden King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2167171

Indian Garden Riyadh Gallery Tel: +966-11-2161112

SPAZIO 77 77th floor in Kingdom TowerRiyadh

Tel: +966-11-2111888 Tel: +966-11-2111181

Gad Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4641212

Indian Style Sheikh Abdullah Al Angary St. Tel: +966-11-4561138

Squisito King Fahad Rd., Across Ovotel Tel: +966-11-2160111 The Pizza Company Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4642952 Vecchia Roma Al Sulamaniyyah Z Pizza King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4881199

MEXICAN Buffalo’s Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2792123 El Chico’s Exit 5 Tel: +966-11-4640385 Fajita Avenue Al Hamra Tel: +966-11-4644999 Tako Hut Faisaliyyah Mall Tel: 920000129

MIDDLE-EASTERN Abdul Wahab Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2934111 Al Haj Dawood Imam Saud St. Tel: +966-11-4943691 Al Mansaf Al Sulamaniyya Tel: +966-11-4630345 Al Nakheel Al Khozama Center Tel: +966-11-4654650

Garden Barbecue Hotel Al Khozama Tel: +966-11-2732222 Ghouzi Al Rawdah, Khuraish St. Tel: +966-11-4934162 Karam Beirut Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4161717 Koshary Express Jarir St. Tel: +966-11-4728881 Lebanese Corner Olaya (Talateen St.) Mama Noura Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4622195 Mareez King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-11-4508877 Shawerma House Prince Mamdouh St. Tel: +966-11-2191999 Shawermama Abdullah Bin Rawaha St Tel: +966-11-2936644 Sit Al Sham Prince Sultan St. Tel: 920000399 Yamal Al Sham Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4613292

ORIENTAL

KOREAN: Korean Palace Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4198878

INDIAN: Aladdin Kingdom Center Tel: +966-11-2112150

Al Naseem Marriott Hotel Tel: +966-11-4779300

Avadh Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4654109

Cafe Blanc Prince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-4633426

Copper Chandni Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4167000

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Crown Garden Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4616334

Indian Summer Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4652328 Red Onion Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2176644 Tamarind Prince Faisal Bin Turki St. Tel: +966-11-4738770 Tandoor Al Ahsa St. Tel: +966-11-4734531 Tulaitelah Al Wazarat Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4082968

CHINESE: Canton Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4520584 Chinese Golden Palace Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4655127 Golden Dragon Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4645136 Gulf Royal Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4631622

Hayat Prince Mansoor bin Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-4042655 Khan’s Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-2937880 La Sani King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4655666 Marhaba Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4622070 Samurai Faisaliah Mall and Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-11-2734386 Shogun Radisson Blu Hotel Tel: +966-11-4791234 Sushi Yoshi Al Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-8120055 Tokyo Ouruba St. Tel: +966-11-4605672

SAUDI Al Sudda Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4800111 Shawaya House Khalid Bin Al Waleed St. Mob: +966-557819214 Sheikh Al Mandy Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4644099

SEA FOOD

Mirage Restaurant Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4834127

Amo Hamza Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2316148

Noodle House Centria Mall, Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2939969

Doe King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-11-4887080

Peking Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4765250 Seasons Madina St., Exit 28 Taal Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-2734383 Yummy Wok Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4889166

JAPANESE: Furusato Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4657648

Dr. Ocean Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4708647 Fountain Fish Al Malaz Dist.

Tel: +966-11-2158888 London Fish & Chips Tel: +966-11-2102480 Jasmin White Palace White Palace Hotel Tel: +966-11-4787800

Al Hallab Tel: +966-11-4725559 Anoosh Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4609588 Al-Rabwa Tel: +966-11-4971649 Al-Hamra Tel: +966-11-2784297 Al-Bade’ah Tel: +996-11-2679689 Khurais Rd. Tel: +996-11-2080833 Ben’s Cookies Exit 7 Tel: +966-11-2084862 Crepaway Bustan Center Tel: +966-11-2010505 Diplomat Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4652411 Dixie Cream Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661192 Edible Arrangements Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-4643131 French Corner Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4645322 Golden Brown Bakery Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz St. Mob: +966-569337314 Kabbani Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4816892 Kitsch Cupcakes Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4633838 Krispy Kreme Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4610409 Laduree Centria Mall Tel: +966-11-2885075 Le Bijou Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski King Fahad Road Tel: +966 11 511 7889

Munch Bakery Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: 920015010

RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY

SWEETS/DESSERTS & BAKERIES

Pane Piatto Al Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4168882 Rotiboy Arabia Jarir Mall, Omar bin Abdulaziz Road Tel: +966-11-2886546 www.rotiboyarabia.com Salehia Dates King Fahad Rd. Tel: 8004308888 Sugar Dreamin Khurais Rd. Mob: +966-553383749 Sugar Sprinkles Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2290505 Talah For Dates Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-2173303 Tmreya Prince Sultan St. Tel: 920000652 Torta & more Al Hassan Ben Ali St. Tel: +966-11-2080003 Wooden Bakery Intersection of Saleh El Din Al Ayoubi St. Tel: +966-11-4725559 Yummy Tummy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4538720

NOTES

TURKISH Anatolia Turkish Grill Granada Mall.

Tel: +966-11-2535527 Assaraya Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4649336 Caravan Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4658856 Köşebaşı Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2886418

Le Croissant Shop Al-Ameer Mamdouh St. Tel: +966-11-4655328 Maya Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2113311 87 DESTINATION RIYADH 87

TRAVEL DIRECTORY

AIRLINES Air Arabia Tel: 920013322 www.airarabia.com Air Canada Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.aircanada.ca Air France Tel: +966-11-2885218 www.airfrance.com Air India Tel: +966-11-4786409 www.airindia.com Air Nigeria Tel: +966-11-4626165 www.myairnigeria.com American Airlines–AA Tel: +966-11-4625993 www.aa.com

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Tel: +966-11-4771026 www.klm.com Korean Air Tel: +966-11-4658222 www.koreanair.com Kuwait Airways Tel: +966-11-4631218 www.kuwait-airways.com Lufthansa Tel: 8001245550 www.lufthansa.com Malaysia Airlines Tel: +966-11-4784039 www.malaysiaairlines.com Middle East Airlines Tel: +966-11-4614670 www.mea.com.lb

Nas Air Biman Bangladesh Airlines Tel: +966-11-2171800 www.flynas.com Tel: +966-11-4623537 www.biman-airlines.com Olympic Air Tel: +966-11-4644596 British Airways www.olympicair.com Tel: +966-11-4645550 www.britishairways.com Oman Air Tel: +966-11-4733133 Cyprus Airways www.omanair.com Tel: +966-11-4640391 www.cyprusair.com Pakistan INT’L Airlines Delta Airlines Tel: +966-11-4659600 Tel: +966-11-4613688 www.piac.com.pk www.delta.com Egypt Air Tel: +966-11-4784004 www.egyptair.com Emirates Airlines Tel: +966-11-4655485 www.emirates.com Ethiopian Airlines Tel: +966-11-4782140 www.flyethiopian.com Etihad Airways Tel: +966-11-4197722 www.etihadairways.com Garuda Indonesia Tel: +966-11-2937690 www.garudaindonesia.com German wings Airlines Tel: +966-11-4632004 www.germanwings.com Gulf Air Tel: +966-11-4626666 www.gulfair.com Japan Airlines–JAL Tel: +966-11-4645056 www.jal.com Kenya Airways Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.kenya-airways.com

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Philippine Airlines Tel: +966-11-2160530 www.philippine airlines.com Qantas Airways Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.qantas.com.au Qatar Airways Tel: +966-11-21180424 www.qatarairways.com Royal Air Morocco Tel: +966-11-47741100 www.royalairmaroc.com Royal Jordanian Tel: +966-11-2180850 www.rj.com Saudi Arabian Airlines Tel: 920022222 www.saudiairlines.com Singapore Airlines Tel: +966-11-4734102 www.singaporeair.com South African Airways – SAA Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.flysaa.com

SriLankan Airlines www.srilankan.lk Sudan Airways Tel: +966-11-4720040 www.sudanair.com Swiss Air Tel: +966-11-4789745 www.swissair.com TAM Brazilian Airlines Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.tam.com.br TAROM Romanian Airlines Tel: +966-11-5788935 www.tarom.ro Thai Airways Tel: +966-11-4766766 www.thaiairways.com Tunis Air Tel: +966-11-4626165 www.tunisair.com Turkish Airlines Tel: +966-11-4000287 www.turkishairlines.com United Airlines Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.united.com Yemenia Airways Tel: +966-11-4039282 www.yemenia.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES ABC Travel Agency & Cargo Tel: +966-11-4631600 Ace Travel Tel: +966-11-4648701 www.ace-travel.com Al Abbad Travel Tel: +966-11-4778736 Al Ahmadiah Travel Tel: +966-11-4656668 Al Mouwasat Travel Tel: +966-11-4160580 Al Naiem Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-11-4655698

Al Romaizan Travel Agency Tel: +966-11-4652100 www.romaizan.com Al-Sarh Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-11-4941111 www.alsarh.com.sa Al Sager Travel Tel: +966-11-4827979 Al Sarah Travel Tel: +966-11-4647480 Al Sarh Travel Tel: +966-11-4627000 Al Tashelat Travels Tel: +966-11-4034477 Al Tayyar Travel Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.altayyargroup.com Amjad Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-11-41161737 www.amjadtravel.com Fursan Travel Tel: 920000442 www.fursan.com.sa Haya Tour Al Nozha Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4507176 Kingdom Wings Travel Agency Tel: +966-11-4625544 My Holiday Travel & Tourism Tel: 920010087 www.myholiday.com.sa Rixon Tour Network Tel: 920029993 www.myrtn.com Travel Port Tel: +966-11-4163810 www.travelport.com The Orientalist House Tel: +966-11-4634228 Top Travel Tel: +966-11-4641969 Tunisen Antique House Tel: +966-11-4825247 Village Gallery Tel: +966-11-4631089

Al Rajhi Travel Tel: +966-11-4566900

Wonder Castle Corporation Tel: +966-11-2790482

Al Rasheed Awnings Factory Tel: +966-11-4059031

Zahid Travel Group Tel: +966-11-4602829 www.zahidtravel.com

Zamani Art Gallery Tel: +966-11-4613057 Zekrayat Frames Tel: +966-11-4661196

HOTELS

Madareem Crown Hotel King Khalid International Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-2758888 Makarim Riyadh Hotel Near To King Khalid International Airport Tel: +966-11-2204500

Al Faisaliah Rosewood Hotel King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2732000

Mena Grand - Khaldia Khazzan St. (Immam Faisal bin Turki) Tel: +966-11-2682222

Al Khozama Hotel Olaya Rd. Tel: +966-11-4654650

Mercure Value Hotel Exit 9, Eastern Ring Rd., Close to Granada Center.

Tel: +966-11-2773300

Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel Orubah Road Tel: +966-11-2834777

Novotel Alanoud King Fahd Rd. Tel: +966-11-2882323

Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski King Fahad Road Tel: +966 11 511 7777

Radisson Blu Hotel Al Mubarakiah Plaza King Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-4791234

Coral Gulf Riyadh King Abdul Aziz St., Ministries Area Tel: +966-11-4121000

Riyadh Marriott Hotel Al Maather St. Tel: +966-11-4779300

Corp Executive Deira Hotel Al Batha St. Tel: +966-11-4141500

Riyadh Palace Hotel Ministries Area Tel: +966-11-4054444

Courtyard Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter Al-Hada Dist., Abdullah bin Hothafa St. Tel: +966-11-2817300 Crowne Plaza Hotel Riyadh Minha Old Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-8749200

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TRAVEL DIRECTORY

Zahran Air Travel & Cargo Co. Tel: +966-11-4659614

Sheraton Riyadh Hotel & Towers Olaya Junction of King Fahad & King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4543300 The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh Hada Area, Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-8028020

Four Seasons Hotel Kingdom Center Tel: +966-11-2115000 Golden Tulip Andalusia Olaya Rd. Tel: +966-11-4611000 Holiday Inn Riyadh Izdihar Abdulwahab Bin Abdullah St., Unit One Tel: +966-11-4625000 InterContinental Riyadh Al Maather St. Tel: +966-11-4655000 Luthan Hotel And Spa A Women Only Hotel Orubah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4807799

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HEALTH DIRECTORY

BEAUTY CLINICS Al Manihal Center Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-4881069 Al Safeer Tel: +966-11-2050810 Apollo Tel: 920027070 Ayan Consultative King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2725555 Ayma Consultative King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2635555 Beauty Corner King Fahad Rd. Mob: +966-543300557 www.beautycorner.co FOUR Salon & Nail Spa Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-2014444 www.www.four.com.sa Malesa Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4888831 Med Art Clinics Olaya Main St. Tel: 920000045 Obagi Hospital Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4627111 Platinium Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2097777 The British Center King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2795555

CLINICS Attadawe King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2780211 Consulting Center Tel: +966-11-4555545 Czech Center Infront of King Saud University Tel: 920002737 ENT Center Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4802229 Mayiez Medical Olaya Tel: +966-11-2169999 90 DESTINATION RIYADH

Pearl’s Smile Sulaimaniya Tel: +966-11-4646334 Riyadh Medical Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4653060

MEN Apple Fitness Tel: +966-11-4538800 Body Masters Tel: 920000626 Tel: +966-11-4875531

Saudi Sugeons Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4653030

Fitness Time Tel: 920003131

SSC Tel: +966-11-2335000

Gold’s Gym Tel: +966-11-6912077

Uranus Medical Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4657000

Life Fitness Tel: +966-11-2061133

White Wing Medical Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4834286

DENTAL CLINICS Aagi Dental Center Tel: +966-11-2080107 Dima Dental Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661200 Gama Dental Clinic King Abdulaziz Road Tel: +966-11- 4542929 Mob: +966-534542929 Noble Smile Abdullah Al Angary St. Tel: +966 11 4197740 Ramah Dental Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4800931 Sanaya Dental Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2174888

EYE CARE Al Hokama Mallaz Tel: +966-11-4797777 Menshaf Eye care Al Rawda Mob: +966-565869059 The Eye Center Tel: +966-11-4623094 www.eyecenter.com.sa

FITNESS CENTERS KIDS My Gym Panorama Mall Tel: +966-11-42814870

Up Scale Club King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4871502

WOMEN Al Manihal Center Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-4881069 Curves Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4633219 Kinetico Tel: +966-11-2815595 Mob: + 966-530034010 Luthan Hotel & Spa Tel: +966-11-4807799 Lumiere Olaya Tel: +966-11-2169030 Scented Tel: +966-11-2112003 spectrum Mob: +966-552007897 Olaya main st.

Yibreen Off of Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4411115

HOSPITALS ABAS Medical Group Rawda-Hamra-Dabab Tel: 920000172 ADMA Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4660000 Alamal Complex for Mental Health Al Khuzami Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4804548 www.alamal.med.sa Al Falah INT’L Tel: +966-11-4463737 www.alfalah.com.sa

Al Hammadi Hospital Khalid ibn Yazid Muawiyah St. Tel: +966-11-4643312 www.hammadi.com Al Jafel Hospital Western Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-4322222 www.aljafelhospital.com Al-Mouwasat Hospital Western Ring Rd., Exit 114 Tel: +966-11-4455555 Dallah Hospital Tel: +966-11-4720777 Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Mishari Hospital Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4657700 http://drabdulrahman almishari.com.sa Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Olaya Medical Complex Tel: +966-114622224 www.drsulaiman alhabib.com Green Crescent Abdul Malik Bin Marwan St. Tel: +966-11-4644434 www.gch.com.sa King Abdulaziz University King Abdul Aziz Rd. Tel: +966-11-4775524 www.medicine.ksu.edu.sa King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) Makkah Rd. Tel: 8001277000 Kingdom Hospital Tel: +966-11-2751111 King Faisal SHRC Al Zahrawi St. Tel: +966-11-4647272 www.kfshrc.edu.sa King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital Oruba Branch St. Tel: +966-11-4821234 www.kkesh.med.sa King Saud Medical City Al Imam Abdul Aziz ibn Saud St. Tel: +966-11-4355555 www.ksmc.med.sa Maghrabi Hospital Tel: +966-11-4455049 www.maghrabi.com.sa National Guard Health King Abdulaziz Medical City Tel: +966-11-8011111 www.ngha.med.sa

Al Lizam Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4655595

Mazin Pharmacy Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4624562

Shrazad Sitteen St. Tel: +966-11-4787047

Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4783000 www.pscc.med.sa

Al Mowasa 3 Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4568598

Medical & Pharmaceutical Service Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-4629680

University Pharmacy Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-11-4191944

Riyadh Care Hospital Tel: +966-11-4933000 www.riyadhcare.com Riyadh Military Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4791000 www.rmh.med.sa

Al Mutanabbi Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-2910981 Al Olaya Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-46411501 Al Raja No 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4624942

S.B.H King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4636666

Al Rawabi Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4828028

Saudi German Hospitals Group King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2685555 www.ryd.sghgroup.com.sa

Al Riyadh Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4643108

Specialized M.C.H King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-41164000 Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City Exit 6 Tel: +966-11-5620000

PHARMACIES Adhwaa Al Seha Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4887455 Al Dimishqi Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4707887 Al Farabi Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4880843 Al Hozaimi Ibn Sulaiman Commercial Center Tel: +966-11-4722054 Al Jaza Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4642072

Al Saggaf Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4640716 Al Saggaf 25 Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4645274 Al Shameeah Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4880595 Al Teriaq Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4828289 Al Thalatheen Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4623529 Al Shamsia Jamal Center Tel: +966-11-4057296 Arac Health Care Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4645107 Asir Pharmacy Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4811629 Dar Al Dana Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan Tel: +966-11-4643373

Medicine Time Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4569140 Mohammmed Al Hozaimi Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4628758 Nabra Pharmacy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4887329 Nazaar Pharmacy Al Awais Market Tel: +966-11-4541408 NEO (Neointernational) Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4615089

University (2) Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4626338 Wardat Al-Oroba Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4622904 Whites Pharmacy Tel: +966-11-2886877 / 4895994/ 4897750 / 4897751 www.whites.net Zahrat Al Rawda Pharmacy Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4804935 Zahrat Sami Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4653060

Nissah Pharmacy Al-Rajhi Five Buildings Tel: +966-11-4041573 Noorana Pharmacy Al Malaz Tel: +966-11-4785006 Olaya International Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4160349 Prince Pharmacy Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4611418 Rajaa Pharmacy 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4624942 Riyadh Corner Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-4780759 Sara Spectrum Medical Pharmacy Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-11-4601018

0544408585 DESTINATION RIYADH 91

HEALTH DIRECTORY

OBIED Specialized Al Farazdaq Rd. Tel: +966-11-4767222

GENERAL DIRECTORY

BANKS Al inma Bank Tel: +966-11-2185000 www.alinma.com Al Jazira Bank Tel: +966-11-4317474 www.baj.com.sa Al Rajhi Bank Tel: +966-11-4603333 www.alrajhibank.com.sa Arab National Bank Tel: +966-11-4029000 www.anb.com.sa Bank Al Bilad Tel: +966-11-4971905 www.bankalbilad.com Banque Saudi Fransi Tel: +966-11-2899999 www.alfransi.com.sa National Commercial Bank Tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com Riyadh Bank Tel: +966-11-4013030 www.riyadbank.com SABB Tel: +966-11-2764356 www.sabb.com Samba Tel: 8001242000 www.samba.com Saudi Hollandi Bank Tel: +966-11-2548500 www.shb.com.sa

CAR AGENCIES Audi Tel: +966-11-4660044 BG Khurais Rd. Exit 30 Tel: +966-11-2300000 BMW Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2391000 Cadillac Tel: +966-11-4924048 Chevrolet Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4454040 Chrysler Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222

RAM Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222 Renault Khurais Rd. Tel: 8002445050 Rolls Royce Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2391000 Seat Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2301515 Skoda Tel: +966-11-2301515 Subaru Tel: +966-11-2300000 Toyota Tel: +966-11-2486777

COMPOUNDS

Dodge Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222

Volks Wagen Tel: 920000380

Ishbilia Tel: +966-11-2406000 Mob: +966-593111389 www.ksacompounds.com

Fuso Tel: 8002440060

Volvo Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4923539

Al Hamra Oasis Village Tel: +966-11-2490440 www.alhamra.com.sa

GMS Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4454040

Unic Tel: +966-11-2300000

Al Issa Compound Tel: +966-11-4918400

Harley-Davidson North Ring Rd. Exit 5 Tel: +966-11-4554499 Honda Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4454646 Isuzu Tel: +966-11-2300000

CAR RENTALS Al Falah Tel: 920001678 Al Moddarraj Tel: +966-11-4779902 Avis Tel: +966-11-4884887

Al Jazeera Bader Tel: +966-11-4921135 www.badercompound.com Al Manar Tel: +966-11-2460100 Al Mohaeya Tel: +966-11-4821222 Al Mostaqbal Homes Tel: +966-11-4816666 www.almostaqbal homes.com

Jeep Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222

Best Rent A Car Tel: 8001249955

Lexus King Fahad Rd. Exit 9 Tel: +966-11-4566600

Diplomat Khurais Rd. Tel: 920008008

Auto Gard Tel: +966-11-2924343

Mazda Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4968888

EuropCar Al Ahsaa St. Tel: 920000153

Al Ola No 7 Tel: +966-11-4608095

Llumar Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2912929

Mini Cooper Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2391000

Faz Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-2912679

Red Cap Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4913212

Mitsubishi Khurais Rd. Tel: 8002440060

iCar Tel: +966-11-4561099

Al Rabwa Al Rabwa Area, Exit 14 close to Nahda Rd. Mob: +966-544096296 www.almutlaq.com

Solar Control Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4966633

Mopar Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222

Sajil Tel: +966-11-4935222

Unique Your Car Mob: +966-566225544

Peugeot Tel: +966-11-4666614

CAR ACCESSORIES 3M Tel: +966-11-2884135

Porsche Tel: +966-11-4667788

92 DESTINATION RIYADH

Theeb Rent a Car Khurais Rd. Tel: 920000572 Uber Application: Uber.com/app support.riyadh@uber.com

Al Nakheel Residence Tel: +966-11-4704191

Al Rayan Residential Tel: +966-11-2089027 Al Waha Village Villas Rossas Tel: +966-11-4864711 Al Yamama Village Tel: +966-11-4012550 Arab Investment Tel: +966-11-4823444

Asasco Village Tel: +966-11-4199000 Barada Village Arabian Homes Tel: +966-11-4541888 www.arabian-homes. com

Mob: +966-541362462 ROC Compound Tel: +966-11-2412800 www.roc.com.sa Sahara Towers Tel: +966-11-4625666 Seder Village Tel: +966-11-2280000 www.sedervillage.com

Bonita Village Mob: +966-597721361 www.alwakkan.com

Star Compound Villas Rossas Tel: +966-11-4881139

Cordoba Oasis Village Tel: +966-11-24834711 www.cordoba.com.sa

Villas Rosas Al-Wadi Tel: +966-11-4881139 http://villasrosasco.com

Delta - 11 Estate Villas Rossas Tel: +966-11-4803201 Delta - 2 Estate Villas Rossas Tel: +966-11-4804084 Eid Villas Tel: +966-11-2483366 www.eidvillas.com.sa Euro Compound Tel: +966-11-4780718 FAL Compound Tel: +966-11-2490091 www.falcompound.org Granada Village Tel: +966-11-2488387 Green City Olaya - Rahmaniah Dist.

Mob: +966-559623393 www.gccompound. tripod.com Jadawel Compound Tel: +966-11-2406000 Kingdom City Tel: +966-11-2750275 www.kingdom-city.com Najd Compound Tel: +966-11- 2481040 Palm Court Tel: +966-11-4850288 Ranco Village Tel: +966-11-4924411 www.ranvil.com Riyadh Village Khurais Road, off exit 36 Tel: 08111010101

GO Tel: 8111011180 www.go.com.sa Gulfnet KSA Tel: +966-11-4628562 www.zajil.net Nesma Tel: +966-11-4633100 www.nesma.net.sa Nour Net Tel: +966-11-4728900 www.nour.net.sa NTG National Technology Group Tel: +966-11-4763777 www.ntg.com.sa

CANADA Tel: +966-11-4882288 CHINA Tel: +966-11-4832126 CZECH REPUBLIC Tel: +966-11-4503617 DENMARK Tel: +966-11-4880101 Ext 111163 DJIBOUTI Tel: +966-11-4543182 EGYPT Tel: +966-11-4810159 Tel: +966-11-4831458

Oger Tel Tel: +966-11-4889826 www.ogersystems.com

ERITREA

Arabian Hala Tel: +966-11-4884887 www.hala.com.sa

PrimeNet Tel: +966-11-4193000 www.prime.net.sa

ETHIOPIA

Aramex Tel: +966-11-4160353 www.aramex.com

Saudi Internet Company Tel: +966-11-4603031 www.sol.net.sa/en

DHL Worldwide Express Tel: +966-11-4654200 www.dhl.com.sa

Saudi Net Tel: +966-11-2180300 www.saudi.net.sa

FRANCE

FedEx Tel: +966-11-4633999 www.fedex.com/sa

Shabakah Net Tel: +966-11-4193193 www.shabakah.net.sa

GABON

COURIER

Overseas Courier Service Tel: +966-11-4647193 www.ocstracking.com www.ocscouner.com UPS Global Tel: +966-11-4626655 www.ups.com

DSL NET

EMBASSIES

Tel: +966-11-4801731

Tel: +966-11-4824055 FINLAND Tel: +966-11-4881515 Ext 9

Tel: +966-11-4881255

Tel: +966-11-4567173 GAMBIA Tel: +966-11-2052158

ALGERIA Tel: +966-11-4887171

GERMANY

ARGENTINA Tel: +966-11-4652600

GHANA

AUSTRALIA Tel: +966-11-4887788

GREECE

Tel: +966-11-4880700

Tel: +966-11-4545122

Tel: +966-11-4801975

Advance Telecom Company (ATC) Tel: +966-11-4601877 www.atc.com.sa

AUSTRIA Tel: +966-11-4801217 BAHRAIN Tel: +966-11-4880044

Arabic Computer Systems (ACS) Tel: +966-11-4763777 www.acs.com.sa

BANGLADESH Tel: +966-11-4195300

HUNGARY

BELGIUM Tel: +966-11-4882888 BRAZIL Tel: +966-11-4880018

INDIA

Atheer Tel: +966-11-4198000 www.atheer.net.sa Awal Tel: +966-11-4600111 www.awal.com.sa CYBERIA Tel: 8001248124 www.cyberia.net.sa DigiNet Tel: +966-11-4192009 www.digi.net.sa

BRITAIN Tel: +966-11-4880077

GUINEA Tel: +966-11-4881121

Tel: +966-11-4546707

Tel: +966-11-4884144 INDONESIA Tel: +966-11-4882282 IRAN

BRUNEI Tel: +966-11-4560814

Tel: +966-11-4881444

BURKINA FASO Tel: +966-11-4652244

Tel: +966-11-4882300

CAMEROON Tel: +966-11-4880022

IRELAND

ITALY Tel: +966-11-4881212 DESTINATION RIYADH 93

GENERAL DIRECTORY

Arizona Golf Resort Tel: +966-11-2484444 www.agr.com.sa

GENERAL DIRECTORY

JAPAN Tel: +966-11-4881100 JORDAN Tel: +966-11-4880071 KENYA Tel: +966-11-4882484 KOREA Tel: +966-11-4882211 KUWAIT Tel: +966-11-4883500 LEBANON Tel: +966-11-4804060 MALAYSIA Tel: +966-11-4887100 MALI Tel: +966-11-2290753 MALTA Tel: +966-11-4615315

QATAR Tel: +966-11-4825544 RUSSIA Tel: +966-11-4811432 SENEGAL Tel: +966-11-4880146 SIERRA LEONE Tel: +966-11-4643982 SINGAPORE Tel: +966-11-4803855 SOUTH AFRICA Tel: +966-11-4429728 SPAIN Tel: +966-11-4880606 SRI LANKA Tel: +966-11-4608232 SUDAN Tel: +966-11-4887979

GROUND TRANSPORTATION AILAF Tel: +966-11-2713377 Blue Connect Tel: 920004948 www.the-blueconnect .com London Cab Club Tel: +966-11-4966670 http://londoncabclub .com SAPTCO Tel: +966-11-2884400

KINDERGARTENS

Tarbia Pre-School Tel: +966-11-4199017 Tiny Tots Mob: +966-580473602 Twinkle Kindergarten Mob: +966-559268188 White Rose Play Mob: +966-563296205

MINISTRIES Agriculture Tel: +966-11-4016666 Civil Service Tel: +966-11-4026900 Commerce

Baby Day Care

Tel: +966-11-4012220

Mob: +966-582657594

Communications and Information Technology

Birds of Hope Mob: +966-569754506

Tel: +966-11-4637225 Culture and Information

British Islamic

Tel: +966-11-4014440

SWEDEN

Tel: +966-11-4649666

Defense

Tel: +966-11-8806700

www.britishislamic

Tel: +966-11-4785900

Ext 204

school.com

MOROCCO

SWITZERLAND

Busybee

Tel: +966-11-4826382

Tel: +966-11-4881291

Tel: +966-11-2193900

NEPAL

SYRIA

Tel: +966-11-4645170

Tel: +966-11-4887481

NETHERLANDS

TANZANIA

Tel: +966-11-4880011

Tel: +966-11-4542833

NEW ZELAND

THAILAND

Tel: +966-11-4887988

Tel: +966-11-4881174

NIGERIA

TUNISIA Tel: +966-11-4887900

MAURITANIA Tel: +966-11-4646749 MEXICO Tel: +966-11-4808822

Tel: +966-11-4823024 NORWAY Tel: +966-11-4881904 Ext 300 OMAN Tel: +966-11-4823120 PAKISTAN Tel: +966-11-4884111 PERU Tel: +966-11-4822474 PHILIPPINES Tel: +966-11-4823559 PORTUGAL Tel: +966-11-4826964

94 DESTINATION RIYADH

TURKEY Tel: +966-11-4820101 UAE Tel: +966-11-4881227 UGANDA Tel: +966-11-4544910 UKRAINE Tel: +966-11-4508536 URUGUAY Tel: +966-11-4620739 USA Tel: +966-11-4801831 YEMEN Tel: +966-11-4881769

www.busybee.com.sa Dazzling Stars Mob: +966-545682945 First Step Mob: +966-500320566 Kids World Tel: +966-11-4006000 www.kidsworldschool.net Little Rosas Tel: +966-11-4865128 My Home Mob: +966-569598011 Play House Mob: +966-556365035 Play n Learn Mob: +966-564684094 SM Nursery Mob: +966-558391591 Super Kids Mob: +966-564460167 www.superkidseducation center.com

Education Tel: +966-11-4042888 Finance Tel: +966-11-4050000 Foreign Affairs Tel: +966-11-4067777 Hajj Tel: +966-11-4022200 Health Tel: +966-11-4012220 Higher Education Tel: +966-11-4644444 Industry Tel: +966-11-4772722 Interior Tel: +966-11-4011944 Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance Tel: +966-11-4730401 Justice Tel: +966-11-4057777 Labor and Social Affairs Tel: +966-11-4771480 Municipal and Rural Affairs Tel: +966-11-4415434

Water and Electricity Tel: +966-11-4016666

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AFTA Society for ADHD (Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit) Tel: +966-11-4815455 Mob: +966-554559086 Mob: +966-530034981

SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES Al Alameen INT’L Tel: +966-11-4649666 Al Amjad National Tel: +966-11-2494188 Al Andalus National Tel: +966-11-4936585 Al Khaleej National Tel: +966-11-2012112 Al Olaya National Tel: +966-11-4538867 Al Rowad INT’L www.rowad-is.com American INT’L Mob: +966-567990096 www.aisr.org British International Tel: +966-11-2482387 www.britishschool riyadh.com Dar Al Maarefah Tel: +966-11-2314010 École Française Internationale de Riyad www.efi-riyad.com EDUCON STUDY ABROAD Tel: 920001338 Elite International Tel: +966-11-4627224 Fursan Al Jazeerah Tel: +966-11-5457505 Future Window Tel: +966-11-2063371 http://fwis.edu.sa/ International Indian Boys Section Tel: +966-11-4934688 www.iisriyadh.com

King Faisal School Tel: +966-11-4820802 www.kfs.sch.sa King Saud INT’L Tel: +966-11-4633180 www.ksischool.com Kingdom School Tel: +966-11-2755555 www.kingdomschools. edu.sa

UNIVERSITIES Al Faisal University Tel: +966-11-4401626 www.alfaisal.edu Al Namuthajigah Campus Tel: 920000842

Manahel Al Elm Tel: +966-11-4770419

Al Yamamah University Tel: +966-11-2242222 www.yu.edu.sa

Manarat Al Riyadh Tel: +966-11-4509916 http://maarif.com.sa

Arab Open University Tel: +966-11-2742277 www.arabou.org.sa

Middle East Modern Education Tel: +966-11-4622815 Najd National Tel: +966-11-4914434 Nour Al Maaref Riyadh Tel: +966-11-4028411 www.riyadhschools .edu.sa Saudi Arabia Multinational Tel: +966-11-2751751 www.mns-r.com

SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION Aberr Charity Society Tel: +966-11-5448654 Al Bir Charity Tel: +966-11-4056666 Al Nahda Tel: +966-11-4650029 www.alnahda-ksa.org Al Wafa Tel: +966-11-4650029 Charity Committe For Orphans Care www.ensan.org.sa Charitable Society for Memorization of the Qura’an Tel: +920011799 www.qk.org.sa

GENERAL DIRECTORY

Transport Tel: +966-11-4042928

Dar Al Uloom Tel: +966-11-4949000 www.dau.edu.sa Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic Tel: +966-11-2580000 www.imamu.edu.sa Institute of Public Administration Tel: +966-11-4740412 www.ipa.edu.sa King Saud University Tel: +966-11-4670000 www.ksu.edu.sa King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences Tel: +966-11-2521300 Munisiya Campus Tel: 920000183 Olaya/Quatoba Campus Tel: 920000182 Prince Sultan University Tel: +966-11-4948000 www.psu.edu.sa Princess Nora bin Abdulrahman University +966-11-2297290 www.pnu.edu.sa Riyadh College of Dentistry and Pharmacy www.riyadh.edu.sa

Charity Ibn Baz Organization Tel: +966-11-2293333 www.alzwaj.org

Girls Section Tel: +966-11-2323248 DESTINATION RIYADH 95

RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY

Accommodations close to the Two Holy Mosques: MADINAH Al-Ameen Crom Hotel Markazeyah al Gharbiyah Tel: +966-14-8198000 Al-Ansar Golden Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8290177 Al-Ansar New Place Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8207770 Al-Haram Hotel Abi Zar Road Tel: +966-14-8182300 Al-Karam Hotel King Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-14-8155500 Al-Madinah Crom Markazeyah Al-Gharbiyah Tel: +966-14-8192020 Andalus Classy Hotel King Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8290000 Andalus Dar Al-Khair Hotel Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8181114 Anwar Al-Madinah Movenpick The Courtyard of Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8181000

Green Palace Hotel Abi Zar St. Tel: +966-14-8269040 Hilton Madinah King Fahad Road Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8201000

Le Meridien Makkah Ajyad St. Tel: +966-12-5751111

Le Meridien Madinah Khalid Bin El-Waleed St. Tel: +966-14-8460777

Le Meridien Towers Hotel Rawabi Ajyad Road Tel: +966-12-5399999

Marriott Madinah Omer Ibn Al-Khatab St. Tel: +966-14-8180000 Movenpick In front of Al-Safeya Bridge, Opposite Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8188888 Ramada Al-Hamra Abi Zar St. Tel: +966-14-8208084 Ramada Al-Qibla Islamic Court St. Tel: +966-14-8160008 The Madinah Oberoi Abi Zar St. Tel: +966-14-8282222

MAKKAH Ajyad Makkah Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. Tel: +966-12-5720500 Al-Jaad Crom Hotel Naqa Al-Sulaimaneyah St. Tel: +966-12-5705555

Dallah Taibah Hotel King Fahad St., crossing Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8290180

Al-Shohada Hotel Ajyad St. Tel: +966-12-5744401

Dar Al-Iman InterContinental Off Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8206666 Dar Al-Taqwa InterContinental Off Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8291111 Durrat Andalus Hotel King Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8291114

96 DESTINATION RIYADH

InterContinental Dar Al-Tawhid Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. Tel: +966-12-5411111

Hotel Elaf Taibah Saad Bin Maaz St. Tel: +966-14-8180050

Barakat Andalus Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8208884

Dar Al-Hijra InterContinental King Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8207777

Hilton Makkah & Towers Hijrah St. Tel: +966-12-5340000

Dar Al-Manasek Hotel Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. Tel: +966-12-5394444 Elaf Ajyad Hotel Al-Masafi St. Tel: +966-12-5722200 Elaf Al-Sud Hotel Ajayad Al-Sud St. Tel: +966-12-5708586 Elaf Kindah Hotel Al-Messyaal St. Tel: +966-12-5745555

Makkah Clock Royal Tower King Abdulaziz Endowment Tel: +966-12-5717777 Manazel Al-Ain Mesrcure Al-Azizia St. Tel: +966-12-5578000 Mercure Grand Um Al-Qura Al-Jamaiza St. Tel: +966-12-5702212 Mercure Hibatullah Hotel Um Al-Qura St. Tel: +966-12-5498855 Raffles Makkah Palace King Abdulaziz Endowment Tel: +966-12-5717888 Swissotel Makkah King Abdulaziz Endowment Tel: +966-12-5718000 Zam Zam Grand Suites Adjiad St. Tel: +966-12-5715555

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

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