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GAME FACE ON! A Riyadhi Treasure Hunt

INHERENTLY RIYADHI: Sunset Shawarmas and Fruit Cocktail Days

Aviation Executive Hind Al Zahid Saudi Wonder Woman

BRAIN FREEZE DR’S SUMMER DRINKS ISSUE 53 JULY 2017

FROM THE EDITOR

Why hello there, sunshine!

For a lot of us, the summer promises a long vacation and temperatures that would tempt you to stay indoors, cranking up the ACs. As tempting as it maybe to Netflix and chill, we draw you out of your couches to make the most of your local holiday.

You’d be amazed at how much there really is to do around here.

Our July issue will make sure that you’re all cool kids taking on in-city adventures and nearby getaways. We’ve come up with the latest summer trends, a roundup of our favorite brain freeze inducing drinks, and activities that kicks boredom to the curb.

We even made a treasure hunt for you to help you connect with your inherent Riyadhi-ness (automatically includes an ability to find humor in all things).

This season, do what you love. We Riyadhis learned to amuse ourselves when left to our devices. So find moments to laugh, explore deeper, experience more. Be like your city, just when you think it has an excuse to slow down, it chooses over and over to catapult itself forward.

Enas Hashani Editor-in-Chief

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Have a great summer, Riyadhis!

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F E AT U R E D C O N T E N T

THE SUMMER ISSUE 12 BUSINESS

• Who’s Who: The Sky’s the

Limit - The Kingdom’s First Female Executive in Aviation, Hind Al Zahid

18 SPECIAL FEATURE

• Inherently Saudi: Treasure Hunt in the City • In City Getaways • Your Summer Bucket List: Where to Go and What to Do

28 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Our One-on-One With Artist Muath Al Hazmi • How to Host a Proper Game of Thrones Party

38 STYLE & BEAUTY

• Gowns and Suits and Jeans, Oh My: Arab Fashion Week Coverage • Summer Lips and Shades

56 DINING AROUND TOWN

• Scoop: Nando’s Largest Restaurant on Tahlia Street!

• Love Is in the Air(fryer): What We Enjoy Cooking, Guilt-Free • Brain Freeze: DR’s Refreshing Summer Drinks • Eat Chic in the City - Manners and Etiquette

66 HEALTHY LIVING

• Work Your Core With Fitness Trainer Audrey • How to Deal With Jetlag and Who You Can Speak To

OUR CHAT WITH HIND AL ZAHID, P. 14

The women behind Rock.

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70 TRAVEL TRENDS

• News: Offers and Deals With Fun Fly Group • Explore Stunning Seychelles With Destination • Music Festivals Around the Middle East • Explore KSA: Guide to Jeddah

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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

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1. Jaraf 2 Expo: A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

2. Ayam Zaman Gives Us the Ultimate Throwback

Jaraf 2 Expo was a design exhibition that showcased the combination of hard work and pure talent of the fifth graduating batch of graphic designers from Princess Noura University. The expo had more than 72 projects.

Amongst DR favorites were the “Made in Saudi� and Positive Teenagers campaign.

An event worthy of calling itself one of the biggest last Ramadan, Ayam Zaman dazzled visitors with its unique revival of cultural icons. The gathering was filled with social and recreational activities that combined authentic customs and traditions of the past with a modern twist for those who seek their roots.

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3. Greesh Traditional Pre-Ramadan Bazaar

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Greesh was a pre-Ramadan event that lasted for five nights before the start of the holy month. Aptly themed for the season, families and friends of all ages attended the event to shop in a local traditional bazaar for Ramadan essentials, food and coffee. There were also several recreational activities to keep all the attendees and families entertained.

4. Safwa Art Exhibition Brings Emerging Talents Together

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5. Al Nahdi Wins International Safety Award Al Nahdi won the International Safety Award from the highest council of safety in the world - the British Safety Council.

The event coincided with the British Safety Council’s 60th Anniversary. The prestigious award was received by Al Nahdi at the ceremony.

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6. Rubaiyat Kids Carnival Rubaiyat Children’s Department Store opened its doors for a carnival themed night of fun and fashion. A variety of activities were set up, from magicians to face painters and game stations, to entertain kids of all ages, while parents explored the latest and best outfits for their youngsters.

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7. Winners Announced for Castrol Master Mechanics Contest Ten mechanics from independent automotive workshops across Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam were declared winners from amongst 1,500 mechanics who underwent skill development and evaluation as part of the Castrol Master Mechanic Contest held in Saudi Arabia.

Kollana Fann, founded by Zahra Al Nahrawi, launched the inaugural edition of Safwa last month. It gathered 38 artists from diverse backgrounds, nationalities and ages to represent the burgeoning local art scene.

8. Alf Hewar for Food Entrepreneurs a Success

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Alf Khair launched their latest Alf Hewar edition aimed at creating entrepreneurial awareness and networking opportunities for aspiring business owners.

Restauranteurs Khalid Ismail, founder of Manoosha, and Vittoria Assaf of Serafina, imparted their wisdom during an enriching discussion.

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PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS FOR MASTERS A course focusing on basic concepts and issues for effective operations.

Time: 9 a.m.

Location: Sheraton Riyadh Hotel & Towers

CIRQUE SURREAL RIYADH Enjoy beautiful theatrics and performances that epitomize global community values.

Web: cirquesurreal.com

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TASTE OF SAUDI FOOD FESTIVAL The perfect place to go for food lovers in Riyadh.

Location: Durrat Al Riyadh Mob: +966-549577771 or +966-549577772 Email: info@alawsatexpo

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AKCENT CONCERT International duo, Akcent comes to Riyadh for a musical night with other DJs and local bands Ticket Price: SR 500 Location: TBA 2-3 days before event Email: concertsmiddleeast@gmail.com Mob: +966-594262100

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Location: My Little School Email: summercamp@mls.com.sa Mob: +966-541850116

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IELTS MASTERCLASS Designed for anyone prepared to take the test.

Email: ielts.saudi@idp.com Tel: 920001704

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MY LITTLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP A camp for kids to have a summer of learning, fun, and activities.

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PREGNANCY PROGRAM All the information you need to know about having a natural labor and delivery.

Location: Muroona Spine & Joint Clinic Mob: +966543554211 - +966114661664

MY LITTLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP A camp for kids to have a summer of learning, fun, and activities.

Location: My Little School Email: summercamp@mls.com.sa Tel: +966-11-4822820 Ext. 101 Mob: +966-541850116

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COMMUNITY

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SHARE A TOUCH OF LOVE

KHAIR AL SAUDIA APP

OMO and Comfort introduces Ramadan Campaign in KSA During Ramadan, the iconic laundry care brands introduced their annual community clothes donation drive called “Share A Touch of Love” for the first time in Saudi Arabia. The campaign is in partnership with Uber and NGOs Kiswat Al Sayida Aisha in Jeddah and Bunyan in Riyadh.

“Share a Touch of Love” encouraged people to donate clothes to the less fortunate. In an effort to reach more people and make it easier for them to donate, the “Share a Touch of Love this Ramadan” initiative partnered with Uber. At the push of a button, people were able to donate their gently used clothes, by arranging a complimentary pickup through the ‘UberOMO’ option in the Uber app.

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“Don’t turn your treatment into an addiction.”

The Ministry of Education has kick-started a campaign to fight misuse and abuse of prescribed medication. “Yes, it does matter” is their argument. It matters when we get regular headaches, it matters if we take our medicine when it is unnecessary, it matters to say no to peer pressure. The Ministry uses social media tools to engage youth, inform them of symptoms of addiction, and encourage them to confront their enemy.

Khair Saudia is a cooperative initiative in partnership with Awqaf Foundation to facilitate the disciplined symbiotic work.

The app supports genuine families in need and connects the donor to them. They do not accept donations or cash, rather they create a link between the donor and the families directly. The app also lets the users see the updated status of the families to know about their progress.

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HOMEGROWN ORGANIZERS BRINGING SOMETHING NEW TO THE TABLE

We love it when Riyadhis step up to make things a tad better and brighter in the city. Lately we’re seeing praise-worthy initiative and creativity from youth-preneurs who are creating different interactive activities to elevate the rather plateauing state of events.

Shout out goes to “Catch Games”, yes ladies, we see you and your culturally-themed games, keep ‘em coming!

THUMBS DOWN

Overly-Priced Yet Redundant Events in the City Don’t get us wrong, we love how Riyadh has quickly turned itself around when it comes to events. We are all working towards hitting the 2030 vision and making the city an even livelier and fun-filled capital. But it seems like we’ve hit a slump.

When events continuously charge (at times crazy) entry fees for guests to get in, just so they can spend more money on the same overrated food offerings and overpriced items--- it sets us

back. Eventually, if this keeps up people will stop going. And at the rates a lot of organizers are charging, your middle-income families shell out without getting the value for their money.

We say, get it together.

Get creative. There’s room to be interactive, to offer your guests something memorable. Think of creating an experience. We will gladly spend a buck, if you don’t suck.

Riyadh Welcomes Dignitaries from Around the World In true Najdi tradition, the city rolled out the red carpet for international dignitaries and leaders from around the world.

Dubbed as the Riyadh Forums, back to back conferences took place in the capital, focusing on socio-economic cooperation and opportunities apart from the political discourses. US President Donald Trump and the first family were particularly given an eye-opening introduction to Saudi hospitality, with various leaders of the Kingdom and its communities providing the US convoy insight into the culture and future of our society.

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BUSINESS

United Spectrums

SETTING NEW HEIGHTS IN HOSPITALITY

Essam Al Tayyar, CEO and Managing Director

Strongly influenced by KSA’s Vision 2030, United Spectrums looks to firmly adhere to the government’s mission of expanding future service development to the private sector. United Spectrums aims to establish a professional real estate company with fullfledged services, presenting the local market with innovated real estate standards.

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market, Spectrums sets a new level of luxury in Jeddah.

Subject to hotel ratings and star system, the high end serviced apartments are presented with international standards and quality.

Establishing itself as the market leader in the branded furnished apartment in KSA, Spectrums offers comfortable homelike options for leisure and business travelers, available for overnight or extended stays.

Ascott Sari

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Essam Al Tayyar diffusing the local market with international standards.

With three properties already operational in Jeddah including Ascott Tahlia, Ascott Sari and Citadines Al Salamah, Spectrum’s target for broadening the guest experience brought the modernized concept to Makkah with a brand new 280 apartment property, set to inaugurate in June.

While also introducing the third brand of Ascott international, Somerset, Spectrums is expecting yet another grand opening in 2018.

Ascott Tahlia

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Ascott Tahlia Bedroom

Citadines Al Salamah

Owned by Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Group, Adel Kaki, the Global Investor Company, Essam Al Tayyar and Khalid Al Jehani, United Spectrums’ mission is to close and bridge the existing gap within international and local standards of furnished apartments.

“We will not stop at this level,” claims Al Tayyar. “We are further introducing a local concept managed by Ascott international with the flagship brand of Spectrums Residence set to open in April at Prince Sultan Road, offering 69 serviced apartments with lavish essential facilities.”

With the market rapidly expanding, Spectrums success foretells expansion and further development, possible penetrating different disciplines within the tourism, hospitality, and residential industry.

Yet achieving this target couldn’t have been made without the support of Prince Sultan bin Salman, the head of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, and the Western Province team headed by Mohamad El Amri.

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BUSINESS

WHO’S WHO

Watch out glass ceilings, Hind Al Zahid is coming for you.

By Arwa Al Mousa

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SKY’S THE LIMIT

Sharqiya’s renowned businesswoman Hind Al Zahid is proof that there isn’t a job too big for a woman. Hired as an executive director, Hind manages King Fahd International Airport, the largest airport in the world by size.

We spoke to Hind Al Zahid, the first Saudi woman to work as an executive director and member of Dammam Airports, about her personal life, professional journey, future goals and the position of women in the Saudi workforce.

Tell us about yourself.

I’m a wife, mother of two and a businesswoman. Beside my work as an executive director and member of Dammam Airports, I’m the head of the Businesswomen Center in The Eastern Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EPCCI), an advisory member in the King Faisal University and Imam ibn Abdulrahman University advisory boards, a Steering Committee member for Women’s Employment and the co-founder of Zoha Arabia Co., a retail company based in Khobar.

I hold a BA in English literature from Imam ibn Abdulrahman University and an MBA from Gulf University in Bahrain.

What is the biggest obstacle facing Saudi women in labor?

It’s the unequal opportunities in the workplace, also known as the “glass-ceiling” effect, which prevents women from obtaining promotions and upper-level positions. This is not an institutional problem because, as of 2006, the law had been very clear in allowing equal opportunities. However, it’s the stereotypic assumptions that need to change; the ones

that perceive women as unfit for leadership roles. My mission is to change that. I aim to empower women and to give them those opportunities.

What could be done to solve this issue?

I believe in implementing a top-down approach which simply puts women in places of power to press for change that empower women and advance their rights.

Thankfully, our country is extremely supportive. Vision 2030 gives a significant emphasis to the Saudi woman and believe in her abilities and her leading role in developmental changes.

On a larger scale, I strongly believe in establishing specialized institutions that ensure decent work opportunities for women and protect their rights as workers.

I hope that one day we can establish a Ministry of Women and Family Affairs or a Supreme Council for Women.

What do you think of the current status and conditions of Saudi working women?

There’s no doubt that it has improved a lot and I’m very proud to have witnessed and even been part of some of these changes. In my job with EPCCI, we were involved in changing many of the labor laws. For instance: previously, the law required women business owners to always have a male manager running things. Now, women can solely DESTINATIONKSA.COM 15

and completely run their own business. Also, we helped in granting official beauty salons licenses where previously no such license existed; instead they had been operating under tailoring licenses. Official licensing is important to increase the quality of the offered services, promote healthy competition and allow better monitoring. better

monitoring.

What’s the secret to your success?

Knowing my mission in life: Women empowerment. Every one of us has our own mission.

Everyone is put on earth to deliver a message and fulfill a purpose. Know what it is that wakes you up excited to start the day every morning and pursue it unwaveringly.

What helps you recharge outside of work?

I slow down, stay in the moment and enjoy the simple things in life, like the taste of a good cup of coffee or the smell of a fragrant flower. I also have an early morning ritual where I wake up at 5 a.m. every day and walk for an hour. This clears my mind and sets me up for the rest of the day.

Can women balance between life and work?

Of course they can but this will require some effort. I always put my family first. I dedicate my weekends to my family and never attend events, weddings or gatherings. On weekdays, I have two fixed hours (from 4 to 6 p.m.) during which I make sure to spend some quality time with my two kids.

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Women empowerment can only happen if we support each other as women. Work together, support each other and raise ourselves up together. — Hind Al Zahid

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#INHERENTLYSAUDI A Toyota pickup and a boofiya, what more can we ask for?

By Areeb Al Shathri

This scene is so Riyadhi, and we love it. Here are seven other things that are also inherently Riyadhi. Strap in Riyadhis, Auntie Areeb is about to take you on a trip. You, however, don’t get to just sit in the backseat. This is a photo treasure hunt my friends. All we ask is that you participate. When you see this color, that’s the treasure hunt part of this article. Are you ready Riyadhis?

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1. THE SENSE OF HUMOR One of the good aspects that the Internet has exposed about Riyadhis is their sense of humor. There are very few things that we won’t accept if you frame it within a joke.

All our parents will say words in jokes they would never use otherwise. So in that spirit, we bring you this article and hope you take it with the grain of salt it deserves.

(Send us your favorite Saudi gif)

2. WHEN THIS IS CONSIDERED GRAFFITI OR TAGGING Tagging is when a graffiti artist writes their name on a wall and stylizes it. The issue with our “tagging” is that it’s missing a certain part; the stylizing part to be exact. There is a fine line between graffiti and vandalism. Some argue they are one and the same, but we believe the difference is in the content. If you are beautifying or adding value to something, whether it’s via message or actual beautifying, then that is graffiti. This is both vandalism and an affront to spelling.

(Take a photo of bad graffiti)

3. TRAFFIC LINES ARE JUST A SUGGESTION Even though some of these traffic lines are protruding objects in certain areas, we take them with a grain of salt too. The arrows on the ground that point to which direction of traffic that lane should head in is more or less an anger guide. In the scenario bellow let’s pretend we’re about to make a left turn.

(Take a photo of someone clearly not sticking to the lanes)

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4. THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF DRIVERS. As a woman around these parts, I often don’t notice these subtle gestures and actions that allow the traffic in Riyadh to flow like a perfect game of Tetris. In order to fully understand the scale of this hidden language’s reach, I immersed myself into the subtle art of turn signal and honking language.

Some of these are the universally recognized signals for slowing down, like the hazard light, and the signal for get out of my way, like flashing your headlight; Others are much more local, like the sudden breaking from the car that just cut you off because you didn’t move out of their way fast enough.

This signal was a revelation considering the fact that up until that point, I had never seen the use of brakes or brake lights to send a message.

Another instance of their use can be seen when a driver want to alert others of a radar.

In this order, the driver will first break and then turn on his one of his turn signals to point out the radar. One of the most beautiful acts of unity I have ever seen in my life is when the other cards following suits would give the same signal setting off a chain reaction of cooperation.

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5. ICE CREAM TRUCKS DO NOT STOP FOR YOU; YOU STOP FOR THEM. In movies, ice cream trucks roll through a neighborhood blasting that infamous, and slightly annoying, tune attracting every kid within walking distance. Yeah, us Riyadhis can’t relate to that image.

For us, ice cream trucks are found strategically in front of schools, select parks and of course on the side of the road in the outskirts of the city. Oh ice cream trucks. You’re still my favorite way to spend my change. Speaking of change…

(Take a photo of an ice cream truck)

6. WE DO NOT BELIEVE IN CHANGE Yeah, I still don’t understand this one either, but I accept it as a norm. One-riyal bills are particularly hard to get rid of.

For some reason, I’ve noticed that we’re more likely to use a 5-riyal bill for a 2-riyal item.

Oh, and let’s not forget about mini market change logic. If you buy anything and your change is in halalas, 9 times out of 10 they’re going to give you gum in lieu of change.

(Take a photo of 50 halalas next to a pack of Nova gum)

7. THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS A SET PRICE This is a tenant every Saudi mom teaches. We refuse to accept that something is nonnegotiable. Everything, and we mean everything, has a discount. And even if it doesn’t, we’ll still ask to make sure.

We don’t really have shopping coupons, so bargaining is the next best thing.(Take a video of you bargaining with an inanimate object)

SO, RIYADHIS, YOU HAVE YOUR MISSION! Join the treasure hunt and beat boredom to a pulp.

Don’t forget to tag us on Instagram @destinationryd for a chance to win an #INHERENTLYRIYADHI care package.

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SUMMER BUCKET LIST Summer Bummer? Not when you’ve got this guide for thriving and adventuring this long, extra long, vacay.

By Naseema Shafi, Jou Pabalate, Safa Hassan

1. LITERALLY CHILL

3. CHANNEL YOUR INNER SHERLOCK HOLMES

Snow in Riyadh and in summer at that? Yes, you read it right.

Snow City, which opened last year is an experience to be had.

Whether you want to build a snowman or ride a tube down some icy hills—this adventure is sure to cool you down. For a more casual day, why not try ice skating and sashay away across the rink.

Rinks in Riyadh: Hayat Mall and Fal Center (Kids and Men), Royal Mall (Women and Kids) Snow City Location: Othaim Mall

2. SCHEDULE A FIELD TRIP TO ALMARAI FARM

This is an amusing activity for the entire family. Living in a city clogs your mind with the mundane routine, so, why don’t you enjoy the countryside for a while? Touring Almarai farm would give you a glimpse of the process your bottle of milk and dairy products goes through, just to get onto your table. It’s a great field trip for groups and get this, it’s totally free and they’ll even arrange a bus pick up for you.

Book your visit: almarai.com/en/ community/visit-request Location: Al Kharj

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Let’s get real, you’re in Riyadh, temperatures are going to reach the 45s and 50s on Celsius scale. Hence, we get it, the AC is your friend. So, why not get yourself locked up indoors—literally! There are plenty of escape rooms in the city. These interactive games sharpen your noodles and fun for just about everyone.

Organize a battle between crews, see who can escape first. Or better yet--- get into character and dress up for your next challenge.

DR Favorites: Excape X KSA, Breakout Riyadh, Escape Arabia

6. GET CREATIVE, TAKE A CLASS

What’s a better way to spend summer than by learning something new? Have you been fascinated by a language recently? Craving to bake something but don’t know how? Want to be in a book club where your fictional characters come alive with passion? Then this summer, join a learning center!

A book club or cooking classes; whatever it maybe, you know it’ll be super fun!

4. HANGOUT AT THE LIBRARY

We know some of our young readers are going, “ehh, no thanks” but hear us out. The King Fahad National Library is not just pretty to look at, it’s actually housing a fine collection of rare photos, hard to find manuscripts and books,

both local and international.

They also offer some summer programs and if you go from day to night, the surrounding area of the building comes alive! You can spot food trucks here and if you’re lucky, you might even catch a local street performer.

Location: King Fahad Rd.

5. HISTORICAL TRIP AT AL MASMAK FORT AND THE NATIONAL MUSEUM If you are one to cherish history and fancy the essence of Arabian tradition, then Masmak Fort is the ultimate go-to place this summer.

It is the fortress on which the capital was established.

For a broader blast from the past experience, head to the National Museum.

Timings Weekdays: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Fridays: 4 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 12 a.m.

Location: Both places are located a few minutes away from each other at the King Abdulaziz Historical Center, Murabba Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4110091

Our Picks: • BLENDS CULINARY SCHOOL • CAKEDELIGHTS BAKING SCHOOL Location: Alhamra Oasis Village Compound, Exit 8, Northern Ring Rd. Mob: +966-508656189 Cakedelights baking School

• BAKE FRESH Mob: +966-565601806 Tel: +966-11-4646414 Email: order@bakefresh.net

• TAVOLA BAKING & CAKE DECORATION Location: Shop # G176-177, Next to Danube Hypermarket, Hayat Mall Tel: +966-11-2057475

Lastly, have an in-city getaway.

Check out our article (pg. 26) on chalets and hotel options for Riyadh weekend fillers.

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JEDDAH The West Side Story

ROAD TRIP!

The one time we’re letting Sharqiya and Jeddah Woo You. Okay, we get it, it’s a very long vacation this year and so it would be fun to venture out… but look no further than to your left and right.

Actually, make that to your east and west. The Kingdom is vast and our siblings down at Sharqiya and Jeddah can offer a splendid holiday that’s still pretty close to home.

1. HAVE A DAY AT THE BEACH

2. KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY

3. SEAFOOD EXPERIENCE AT DAHBAN

4. FAKIEH AQUARIUM 5. GET TRANSPORTED Discover sea creatures and TO ANOTHER TIME have a magical time here.

IN AL BALAD There’s something peaceful

Admittedly Jeddah and the eastern province have this one over us. Embrace the sun with a day in Obhur, where you can book chalets and even try some watersports available all year round.

Select from a variety of locally farmed fish and have them cooked on the spot for you!

While we are legit meat lovers, we do love the fishy business the west has going.

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This city within the city is host to a variety of workshops and events. It’s also your go-to place for a family day. Unlike Riyadh’s parks that tend to turn brown in the summers, KAEC’s park areas are always green.

about walking through a tunnel that is surrounded by fishes of all kinds swimming together and cool blues of hues that will send you into a state of calm and fun relaxation.

Hijaz is one of the most vibrant and colorful cultures in the country. Take a cultural trip at Al Balad, you’ll find architectural heritage, historic artifacts, art galleries and food.

SHARQIYA Easy Breezy East

1. GO CORNICHE HOPPING

The eastern province has a variety to choose from, you can explore: Khobar, Dammam, Qatif and Saihat.

2. CROSS THE BRIDGE WHEN YOU GET THERE

Whether you want to go all the way to Bahrain is your call or you can at least just take the drive to immigration island, have a meal, enjoy the view and go back.

3. VISIT SOUQ AL HUB IN DAMMAM

Traditional crafts and middle eastern finds, Souq Al Hub is also a window into the culture of the eastern region.

4. HAVE A FULL EAST COAST EXPERIENCE Head to Half Moon Bay for a bit of kitesurfing, boating for families and areas where you can frolic. Or if your feeling lucky, go fish at Five Fingers Al Khobar.

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Riyadh’s In-City Getaways For the time you want to feel out of city, but, still want to remain in.

By Safa Hassan

Everyone wants an escape, however small after a week of hustling and bustling. A weekend getaway is just what you need to kill the monotony.

Luckily, Riyadh has a lot to offer when it comes to escaping the city commotion regardless of your budget. From the ones that offer you peace and harmony to the ones that are so luxurious that you feel like royalty, Riyadh has them all.

1. Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Riyadh When a place offers Arabian values of hospitality and warmth with authentic European flair, you know you’re in for the ultimate treat of your life! A peaceful oasis that offers distinguished lounges, exquisite dining, classic European spa and a

2. Al Faisaliah Resort Lush green oasis and ecofriendly water features make Al Faisaliah Resort a mustvisit spot for a luxurious weekend getaway. Its high standards of hospitality will spoil you over your stay. The resort’s rich Saudi architecture is enhanced with a contemporary flair that you need to see to believe.

Location: Durrat Arriyadh Tel: +966-11-4118800

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beautiful swimming pool for a memorable weekend getaway.

Kempinski’s warmth and soothing ambiance assures to get rid of all your work stress and leave you feeling like the king/queen that you are.

Location: King Fahd Rd. 7647, As Sahafah Tel: +966-11-5117777

3. Al Jawharah Chalet

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Modern, casual and simplistic.

Al Jawhara Chalet is perfect for a short weekend getaway with your family. We recommend that you go there during the hot summer days to take full advantage of the mesmerizing stone waterfall (yes, an artificial stone waterfall) and the very stylish pool.

Location: King Khaled Airport 4808 Mob: +966-547361111

4. Akwakhalmzraah If you can’t visit your holiday beach house for some peace of mind (because it’s too far away), then opt for Akwakhalmzraah’s chalets.

It is warm, quiet and simply fascinating. We love how cozy their ambience is; from the lighting to the interior and exterior decoration, everything will make you marvel.

Location: Ar Rafiah Mob: +966-544769777

5. Al Faisaliah Spa by ESPA The unique, exclusive and tranquil oasis makes it a perfect getaway spot for ladies to escape the city bustle with friends or on their own. The combination of Swarovski crystals and cascading waterfalls will ensure that your time spent here is magical and wonderful. A welcoming haven of exclusive spa facilities, extensive treatments and the latest fitness offers provided by the best professionals to give you the ultimate spa experience (an experience that challenges international spas worldwide).

Location: Al Amiriyah, Al Olaya, King Fahd Rd. Tel: +966-11-2732000

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ARTIST’S CORNER MEET THIS MONTH’S EMERGING ARTIST! Like father, like son.

By Reema Al Humaid

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NAME: Muath Al Hazm AGE: 27 OCCUPATION:

Calligrapher

Muath Al Hazmi is a 27-year old sales officer who learned the basics of Arabic calligraphy from a renowned artist of the trade, his father

Why calligraphy?

When I was young, I used to sit for hours with my father, a famous calligrapher. He used to teach me the basics of calligraphy and I started to make some pieces in my spare time. Two years later I realized that my wall was full of calligraphy. I started to take courses with top calligraphers in the GCC ever since.

Tell us of the lengthiest time you had to work on a piece.

Three months. It was logo for a legal firm in Turkey.

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Most fun piece you’ve worked on?

I enjoyed every single minute I spent on “Fan”.

It means art in Arabic.

What’s your favorite letter to write?

Wedding proposals.

What’s your favorite verse to write?

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“Man does not attain all his heart’s desires, for the winds do not blow as the vessels wish.” It’s my favorite because I always try to do the opposite, I have never believed in it.

What’s the hardest part about calligraphy?

Building the structure, which is the first part in the piece.

What do you think of contemporary Arabic calligraphy?

Picasso said, “I have strived to reach the highest levels of artistic mastery, but I found that Islamic Calligraphy was there ages before I was.”

Arabic calligraphy has never been changed or affected by other forms of art.

Where do you get your tools from in Riyadh?

There are a lot of shops on the Instagram and also there is a LEGA shop.

What would you do if you weren’t a calligrapher?

I would definitely be a poet. art_m3

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BETTER RELATIONSHIPS, ONE GAME AT A TIME They create the games you love.

Rock.Paper.Scissor was founded in 2015 by Rola Badkook and Rafah Sahab.

We spoke to the duo to know more about the company that’s changing the way people interact and have fun.

What’s the idea behind Rock.Paper.Scissor?

Our ambition is to improve relationships, one game at a time. We strongly believe that playing games has the power to spark constructive and deep conversations and to cultivate pure joy and laughter amongst people. Our concept is all about that connection.

What inspired you to start Rock.Paper.Scissor?

Rock.Paper.Scissors started as a service based business.

We began by inviting mothers and daughters for play dates.

In April 2015 we were invited to the Idea Conference by the LEGO Foundation in Denmark. It was an inspiring event that brought together brilliant minds and experts from around the world to engage and think about how playful learning can be made more accessible. Before we even returned to Jeddah, we decided we’d launch a game 30 DESTINATION RIYADH JULY 2017

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Scissors games can be bought on their website or at Jarir, Virgin Megastore and Toys “R” Us.

for Eid to revive its joyful spirit. Six weeks later, Eid Carnival, our first product, began selling. When we sold 800 boxes in just the last 10 days of Ramadan that year, we knew an exciting journey had started.

What do you think about the tabletop games trend that’s happening in Saudi?

GAMES FOR THE SUMMER Tar Min Agly A quick and easy game that’ll make everyone laugh while trying to forget common words we always forget.

Hakawi Al Safar A game that can be played anywhere.

There are four different games within Hakawi Al Safar that will challenge your imagination.

Bedon Kalam This game comes in three editions; rasm and movies and music. Adults and kids both will have a fun time trying to enact what’s on the card.

Hakawi This is a cool game that’ll encourage your gathering to discuss many different topics.

We are happy that the game making industry is starting to flourish, until recently we were just consumers. When we released Eid Carnival, the market didn’t have any games except Saudi Deal. It is great because, according to research, the MENA region is the second highest spender in the world with little contribution in the gaming industry.

What are your upcoming projects?

We are working on a very exciting educational game that aims to broaden children’s perspective and encourage them to approach the world with more curiosity and love instead of fear and hate. The game will be the first to be launched with an English and Arabic version. It’s also our first game that we hope will reach the global market.

Email: hello@rpsstudio.co Web: rpsstudio.co rps_studio

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Game of Thrones or Die

Gather around citizens of Westeros, for winter is here

By Areeb Al Shathri

July marks the month that one of the greatest shows, (just a fact, not opinion), will return to our screens. The newest season of “Game of Thrones” GoT promises to be one of the most intense ones yet. With only two more seasons to go, fans of the books and series are awaiting the premiere with bated breaths. When I say “fans” I mean us. By us, I mean me.

With its intricate plots, bevy of characters and its constant need to surprise you, GoT is best watched with a group.

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doing, a GoT viewing party must be done right, or not done at all.

It's a big deal, my friends, so for this to work we need to establish a few rules.

Game of Thrones merch is a must!

Cushions, mugs and sigil flags - keep them ready.

RULES OF GOT NIGHT

1. Everyone must be settled and ready before the HBO logo appears.

2. You must NOT, I repeat, must not skip or fast-forward the show’s opening credits.

-Singing along is not required, though highly recommended.

3. The person most

knowledgeable about GoT (GoT Captain) gets control of the remote. Why? Because when things get confusing for someone, and it will, the captain can pause, explain, and then continue.

If the question does not require explanation, the captain may choose to ignore it. This guarantees that everyone is well informed and on the same page.

4. There is no such thing as

“postponing” a GoT viewing party. If you don’t watch it now, it’s your fault. There will be no spoilers ruining the show for anyone.

5. If someone has already watched the episode, they may not attend GoT Night. Part of

the fun is the communal feeling of “What is going to happen?”

And besides, no one likes a smarty-pants.

6. Decorate or dress up! GoT is like sports. There are many teams fighting for the same spot. The champion will be awarded a prize, or in our case, a very uncomfortable iron throne.

The battles/matches are epic and unpredictable. And, of course, fans of the different teams support them feverishly.

I, for one, am team Tyrion all the way.

A friend told me that her mother and friends also have their own GoT night. Each woman rocks a t-shirt with her favorite character’s picture every week. We salute you Aunt Amal and her friends!

It’s a lot easier than it sounds.

A GoT night is when a group of friends gather and share in a common interest. Some people gather to play video games, some to have beauty days, and others to watch beloved characters get slaughtered on a weekly basis. The joy is in the communal experience of being horrified together.

Stay tuned for Season 7 this month!

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Make a Bibliophile Happy These bookish items are every bookworm’s dream.

By Sumaiyya Naseem

Bookworms are unique creatures; they love books and can talk about their favorite character for hours - and they’re always reading or making lists of books they want to read. You could give them a book, but what if they’ve already read it? With this list, it won’t be difficult to find the perfect gift for the bookworm in your life.

1. Funko Pop Characters

These vinyl figures look amazing on bookshelf displays and are fabulous props for taking themed pictures.

Popular characters include Lord Voldemort, Jon Snow and Inside Out’s Sadness.

Price: SR 99 Available at Virgin Megastore.

2. Meraki Candles

Meraki Candles sells candles inspired by various fandoms that are popular amongst younger people. Their specialty is a monthly candle subscription box and a quarterly anime inspired candle box.

Price: SR 50 to 150 depending on product, without shipping.

Web: meraki-candles.com merakicandles

3. Recto & Verso

Bookish subscription boxes became very popular in the last couple of years. Recto & Verso is the first such subscription box based in Saudi. Every month they deliver a box with a newly released book and goodies like bookmarks, notebooks, candles, coasters and more. You can subscribe through their Instagram.

Price: SR 200 (1 month), SR 550 (3 months), SR 1,000 (6 months) rectonverso

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4. Lillytales Bookmarks from Nook & Burrow

LIBRARY CARD

These bookmarks are sheets of recycled wood with book and reading themed designs on the front. Available bookmarks include various Harry Potter and Game of Thrones bookmarks. Nook & Burrow is based in Australia.

Price: SR 34, with shipping.

Web: nookandburrow.com nookandburrow

5. Frostbeard Studio

If you’ve been a part of #Bookstagram, you’ll be familiar with the bookthemed candle trend.

Frostbeard Studio was the company that really started it all. Some bestsellers include Reading At The Café, Bookstore and Old Books.

Price: SR 333 for three candles, with shipping.

EDITOR'S PICK

Web: frostbeardstudio.com frostbeardmpls

7. myBOOKmark

6. Booky

Booky, based in Slovenia, is a clever tool made using 100 percent natural wood. Booky keeps the book wide-open if it’s windy or if you’re holding up the book to read.

They are unique bookmarks created in Ukraine. Their bookmarks are entirely handmade and every piece is hand-painted with very precise detailing. Bestsellers include Alice in Wonderland, Magic Houses Socks inspired

by Harry Potter and the Wicked Witch of OZ. Summer collection will be out now.

Price: SR 94, with shipping.

Shipping: 5-10 business days.

Pro Tip: Buy two bookmarks and get free shipping.

Price: SR 113 with shipping.

Shipping: 5-10 business days.

Web: booky.si booky.si

Web: mybookmark-shop.com mybookmark

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DIA’S Digital Digest Summer Binging Edition

WHAT TO BINGE-READ? The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (sci-fi book series)

Bonus from your guilty conscience: Everything on your Pocket account or whatever system you use to hoard all your “read later” articles.

Sluggy Freelance (webcomic)

This series has been going on for twenty years on a daily basis!

Impossible to describe but it’s incredible just for the sheer intricacy of the plot threads that weave in and out, with clues and hints dropped in that don’t pay off until several years later.

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The best “trilogy of five parts” ever (no comment on 6th book).

Sci-fi comedy at its pinnacle, follow the ridiculous adventures of a human as he teams up with an alien travel writer, another human, a manic-depressive robot and the two-headed President of the Galaxy. Read it and join us geeks that always have a smart-ass answer to anyone that even tangentially asks what the meaning of life is.

Orphan Black

WHAT TO BINGE-WATCH?

It's about clones, corporations and conspiracies. Watching the lead actress play a dozen characters, each with unique personalities is just awe-inspiring.

Darkly sci-fi with welcome respites of comic relief, now’s the time to binge this because the final season is airing right now!

Halt and Catch Fire What started as a not-so-stellar Mad Men style show set within the computer industry of the 80s bravely redirected to focus on the two lead women as they start a gaming company.

Character development is top notch and once you get past the first season, the narrative just gets you in its grips and never let’s go. Fourth and final season of this underrated show is slated for later this year.

IN GAMING CUSTODY

INJUSTICE 2

The Clash Of Earth's Mightiest.

The game is faster, more balanced and incredibly varied.

Its varied content is one of the best seen in a fighting game. The stellar character roster caters for every type of play style. The story mode is on par with blockbuster superhero movies, having amazing cinematography and captivating plot.

The Author:

Ahmad Dialdin Saudi editor, writer and tech/gaming geek. Words are his playthings (also, Legos) and he voraciously consumes digital media. Ahmad also copyedits this magazine.

TEKKEN 7

Settling Blood Feuds.

Despite some weak presentation and poor loading times, Tekken 7 manages to deliver a satisfying fighting game experience with its solid mechanics, incredible customization, and smooth online play. It also delivers a great amount of offline content that includes a cinematic story mode dubbed "The Mishima Saga". This is definitely a strong return to the series.

The Author:

Abdulmalik Zubailah Obsessed with stories, storytelling, video games, and music. Host of The Gaming Recess podcast, vocalist of Skeleton Crowd band, and GameDevJeddah Co-Organizer.

Email: zubailah@gmail.com

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The Wedding Salon at Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton has partnered with AbdulRahman Alzeer to open The Wedding Salon, an exclusive wedding boutique at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.

AbdulRahman Alzeer is a popularly known wedding designer and the CEO of Biliar Gourmet, a luxurious chocolatier company.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen

Sephora Delivers?!

We’ve got some good news for all the beauty lovers out there.

Did you know that Sephora delivers now? That’s right, and they have free delivery on orders that are over SR 350.

Chador By Nora Aldamer: Timeless, Classy, Sophisticated Nora Aldamer is the Riyadh based fashion designer behind Chador, a popular local brand.

She has proven that summer isn’t all about pastels and white.

Her distinctive designs and the outfits’ bold color palette will definitely get you falling in love.

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S to the P to the F to protect your skin and keep it fresh and free from sun damage at all times.

We know how rude the scorching sun can be to our skin, especially during the Saudi summer.

This sunscreen by Neutrogena also happens to be water resistant for up to 80 minutes, so, now you can enjoy your swim without worrying about reapplication and sun burns.

Carry it in your beach bag and add it to your daily skin care routine.

SR 39.34

SMELLS LIKE SUMMER

Estee Lauder – Le Rouge Gloss

Guerlain Terracotta Tanning Spray This tanning spray will give you golden glowy skin. And it'll make your skin feel silky and smooth.

This spray is available for a wide range of skin tones.

SR 266

The Balm Betty Lou Manizer This bronzing highlighter can be used after your foundation. Or apply directly to achieve a bright look in seconds.

Dior Nude Air Luminizer

SR 112.32

Apply all over your face or mix it with your foundation to get an instant healthy glow.

SR 215

This contains the summer aromas every lady desires.

With top notes of cherry and rose and base notes of vanilla and leather, this perfume will make heads turn in your direction.

SR 485 (100 ml)

Chopard – Musk Malaki

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Elegant jewelry to comple ment any outfit or evening wear. If you lov e rings or chokers, you’ll find something that suit s your style!

The ultimate malik of summer fragrances, this musk-dominant fragrance is lighter than most others, making it a perfect summery scent.

SR 485 (100 ml)

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Gowns and Suits and Jeans, Oh My! Our coverage of the recent Arab Fashion Week

By Dalia Darweesh

Founded in 2014, Arab Fashion Week is an annual fashion show held in Dubai, hosted by The Arab Fashion Council. What makes this show especially impressive is that it’s now considered one of the five most important fashion shows in the world and has been added to the International Fashion Week calendar right alongside New York, London, Milan and Paris.

Following that international lineup, Dubai’s edition makes sure to not focus solely on designers in the Arab world.

This year, for example, they showcased many international designers such as Laura Mancini, Next Generation, Marchesa and Laquan Smith.

This gives everyone the chance to expand their market and set up their brands in Dubai and within the Arab world.

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM ARAB FASHION WEEK 2017

We noticed floral and pastel looks for the Fall/Winter 2017 collections, particularly in Bruno Caruso’s collection.

I guess florals aren’t only for the summer!

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What makes Arab Fashion Week unique is that they just started a new fashion concept of “ReadyCouture” collections.

Dubai is currently the only city in the world that implements ReadyCouture fashion shows and holds them twice a year in May and December.

Many designers showed off a bounty of breathtaking bridal designs. Designers included Speranza, Sylwia Romaniuk and Marchesa Bridal, whose. collection was especially mesmerizing with its elegant yet modern Disney princess gown look.

Leather was dominating the runway with Laquan Smith’s awe-inspiring collection which included skirts, jackets, dresses and thigh-high boots.

Not to be outdone, men’s fashion had great representation thanks to designers Rad Hourani and Jenanne Filat, showing off everything from clean-cut suits to classy and laidback winter coats and jackets.

This review cannot be concluded without highlighting the beautiful collections of modest fashion by Bekraf and Zoe Eckett. Their jalabiyas and abayas were tasteful features inspired by current Middle Eastern style.

Zoe Eckett

Rad Hourani

Web: arabfashionweek.org Arabfashioncouncil

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Mother and daughter duo Suzan Farhoud and Leen Al Shieshakly were the only Saudi designers at Arab Fashion Week this year, representing their brand Jeans Couture.

Even though Farhoud started with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, she still pursued her passion in jewelry design and interior decorating. This fed directly into her love for oriental and European art, not to mention a particular fascination with denim and European fashion.

Between Al Shieshakly’s solid background in the fashion industry and Suzan’s artistic style and love for jeans, the duo came up with the idea of creating a chic and classy denim fashion brand. Thus, Jeans Couture was created.

Her daughter Al Shieshakly attained her bachelor’s in entrepreneurship. Later on, she followed her dream of becoming a visual merchandiser and studied fashion merchandising. She became the head of Visual Merchandise for Bergdorf Goodman and worked with high-end designers such as Christian Dior.

We spoke to Jeans Couture and we learned that their inspiration for the FW17’ Collection came from Spain and Spanish music and rhythm. That’s why we notice their designs have rhythm, movement and layers. “We always like to combine our Eastern and Western heritage.

Spain is one of the countries that has a beautiful culture with its music and clothing.”

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The brand’s concept revolves around the phrase: “Couture art-to-wear and attachés for confident, elegant and cosmopolitan women.”

Their plan is to be a leading denim brand for art-to-wear couture of luxury clothing and handbags without the use of fur and leathers.

Leen’s advice to Saudi designers who are just starting out their careers in the fashion industry was: “Patience. You have got to be patient because it really does take time for something to boom. Especially because this is a product market, not a service market.”

Web: jeanscouture.co JeansCouture

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DO CHOOSE the best tanning and sunscreen lotions. If you have a light skin tone, you are at a higher risk of getting exposed to UVI rays. Therefore, pick a sunscreen that contains at least SPF 30. (Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen. Broad Spectrum SPF45) Available at Whites Pharmacy.

DO WEAR sunglasses and a hat (bonus points for the floppy variety). Hats can protect you from getting heat stroke.

SOAKING UP THE SUMMER SUN

DO DRINK a lot of water while tanning. Staying hydrated while getting exposed to the sun is a must.

Here are some tips for safe tanning.

By Dalia Darweesh

Summer is here! It’s finally time to hit the beach, bask in the sun and get that summer tan and glow going. Let’s make sure we get our lovely glow while avoiding any mistakes that could harm our skin. How and with what creams? Well, we’ve got you covered! (Pun totally intended.)

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SUN BATHING DOS AND DON’TS: DO APPLY sunscreen. This is the most essential part of protecting your skin during the summer. It’s recommended that you apply it daily regardless of tanning.

DO PROTECT your hair and apply a good oil to take care of it. (NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil) Available at Al Dawaa Pharmacy.

SELF-TANNING DO’S AND DON’TS: • DO PICK the best self-tanner product for your skin tone, whether it’s light or dark. Hoola Zero Tanlines Allover Body Bronzer from Benefit Cosmetics. It is a gel body bronzer with a custom sponge applicator for a messfree and smooth mattebronze finish.

• DON’T WAX or shave within 24 hours of tanning. Skin can be sensitive and exposing it to the sun could cause skin irritations, breakouts and possibly burns.

• DON’T SPEND more than 2-3 hours of tanning a day.

Available at Sephora.

• DO READ the instructions on the bottle to insure you are using it correctly.

• DO EXFOLIATE before applying your selftanner. Exfoliating will remove the dead skin cells, making it smoother to apply evenly on your skin.

• (If you’re still going to do this outdoors) DO APPLY sunscreen before the self-tanner.

• DON’T FORGET to moisturize after that sun exposure. (Moisturizing & Regenerating After-Sun Balm from Sephora).

Hang on, maybe the beach is too far, the weather is too humid or you just want all the joys of tanning without getting exposed to the sun? Yup, you guessed it: let’s talk about self-tanning.

• DON’T USE your bare hands while applying the tanner. Use a glove or mitt for better application.

• DON’T SWIM or shower until 4-6 hours after applying the self-tanner.

Available at Sephora.

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The Heat & the Hair It’s not easy having long hair during the summer.

By Areeb Al Shathri

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OPTION A SHEAR MADNESS Refresh yourself and your hair by taking a pair of shears through it. Chop it off. Not all of it obviously, unless that’s what you’re into then by all means go for it.

A Pixie cut is adorable,

but can be tricky for certain face shapes. Make sure your stylist knows which suits

you best. We personally recommend the pixie cut for heart and oval faces with straight to slightly wavy hair.

Shaggy and savvy.

Shaggy hair works on different face shapes as well as different lengths. However, a shaggy haircut is best with straight to wavy hair. This hair style could easily make your neck prickle if your hair is down in the heat.

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There are few things quite like the disgusting feeling of having your hair stuck to the back of your neck in soaking clots.

Sweat is a natural phenomenon in the heat, but sweat on hair is just wrong. Plain ol’ wrong.

If you, like me, despise this feeling with every ounce of your being, then there are really only two ways out.

Option A, which is highly recommended, is to:

OPTION B STYLING May the heat be ever in your favor, Riyadhis.

Pony Tails

If you don’t want to lose your locks, you can style your hair to spare your self the extra degrees of heat you get when you have it down. For some reason, the 90s are the best era for up-dos. Go for up-dos this summer, especially since the style of the 90s has been making a comeback.

Braids A fish braid, messy braids, small breads or French braids, this hair shortcut is a lifesaver.

If you have some color or highlights in your hair and its medium length, we highly recommend twin braids.

They’ll accentuate the color and keep your hair away from your neck. IF you have long hair, we suggest a ponytail fish braid. Pull your hair into a ponytail, part it as you prefer it, and French braid the tail.

For added style, you could always add in beads or charms to your braids.

If you’re looking to spruce up this classic, tease the top of your hair and slick back the sides for a sleek Matrix-y look.

If that’s not your thing, try the 90s classic half-up ponytail.

For an extra 90s flair lay your edges. If you don’t know what that means, it’s the process of styling the baby hairs around your face.

Buns

STAFF PHOTO/ NAWAF ALFARRAJ

Bob

In my years of trying to find the perfect haircut, the bob rose above all others. Whether you’re hair is straight, wavy or curly, or you’re face is round, oval, or heart shaped, bob’s your favorite uncle. If you’re hesitant to go too short, go for a lob (long bob). If you’re after something a bit more dynamic or edgy, go for an uneven or asymmetrical bob.

This is a personal favorite.

Low maintenance, high impact.

Whether it’s a tight high bun, or a loose messy bun, I’ll take it. We’re not going to teach you how to bun up your hair, because we know you got this one covered.

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SUMMER LOVIN' LIPS Bold to bashful and crimson to rose.

By Safa Hassan

The color palette for your lips is out. This summer is all about unpredictability when it comes to staining lips. Some of these colors require a good amount of confidence to carry, while the others just need you to be perky.

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CRIMSON RED Do you dare to wear this sensuous color all day?

This summer is all about peach to compliment your gold skin tone.

Isabella SR 129.07

It’s time to upgrade to a superior level of nude: rosy nude, a.k.a.nude with a touch of blush. It’s perfect for a natural summer look. le at Availab A, R O H P SE allery, Paris G oh jo and Wo

Milly

For feminine, coy and flirty lips.

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BOLD CORAL

Lancôme ‘L’Absolu Rouge’

1 ROSY NUDE

Dior Rouge Baume

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BASHFULLY PINK

Dior ‘Addict’ Milky Tint Nourishing Lip Fluid Wet Effect Milky Pop SR 141.17

Guerlain Kiss Kiss

Sexy Coral SR 149.24

SR 141.18

Go Traditional!

MAC Amplified Vegas Volt SR 68.57

Giorgio Armani Rouge d’Armani

Four Hundred SR 153.28

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Yves Saint Laurent Volupté Tint-in Balm Tempt Me Pink SR 137.14

Combine a little bit of hibiscus powder with vaseline jelly, mix and apply. You can purchase hibiscus powder at Taiba.

While you’re at Taiba, you can purchase the traditional Arabic pure kohl and go chemical free. It's healthy for your eyes, too.

GET YOUR SHADE GAME ON Trending sunglasses for men this summer.

By Al Jouhara Al Moammar

Whether you’re in the city or travelling, we all know how unforgiving sun can be come summer time.

Apart from investing in good-quality sunscreen, you also need to take a minute and pick out the perfect pair of sunnies to rock this season!

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RAY-BAN Mirrored Sunglasses SR 701.45

GARRETT LEIGHT CALIFORNIA OPTICAL SR 1,109.05

1. Mirrored Sunglasses We love this trend. If you happen to wear them while walking down the street, it’ll immediately draw all eyes to you.

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MYKITA Mykita x Ambush Verbal Sunglasses SR 1,488.97

2. Clip-on Sunglasses It’s all about the clip-on this year! The thicker the clip, the cooler the shades.

3. Vintage Sunnies

RAY-BAN RB2180 Clip-on SR 337.55

Because a spark from the past doesn’t hurt at all.

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DR Tip: You can shop for these sunglasses and more brands from some of our favorite outlets:

MYKITA ‘Siru’ Sunglasses

Maghrabi Opticals Location:Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Rd., Al Olaya

Shaof Optical 616 Location: Olaya St., Al Olaya

EDITO R PICK 'S

SR 1,702.70

HACKETT LONDON Round Sunglasses SR 750.21

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ZIA Bringing Happiness to Your Workouts Meeting the team behind the local brand.

By Jou Pabalate

“There’s a time and place to be headstrong in business.

For Zia, what works for us is putting the values of sharing and positivity at the heart of what we do,” said Shaima, 18 years-old and one of Zia's core team members.

When you come across a rack of cool leggings and tank tops, you assume it’s probably imported. Enter Zia, a brand we were ecstatic to discover is a purely Saudi creation.

The founder of Zia have put in the hard work first and foremost, letting the collections speak for themselves, and we have to admit this is something we hope other local entrepreneurs emulate.

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“The gym is a place where women from all walks of life find a common ground.

When we created Zia we wanted to reflect that sense of interconnectedness, so all our collections will represent or be inspired by cultures.

Our first one is an ode to Africa, called the Tribal Tale.

The second takes us back to our roots, Arabesque, and is inspired by Saudi and middle eastern culture.”

We wanted to create something that was made for women like us. We want women to feel stylish and comfortable.

— Nada Al Saikhan

Interestingly enough, Zia has found a strong following in the US and Europe. In a matter of months, women across the globe will be doing their warrior poses and squats in Zia and hopefully find another reason to appreciate the aesthetics of the local culture. ziaonline

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What intrigued us further is seeing the integration of culture in their designs, which was not a whimsical but rather a well thought of choice.

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DISPLAYS LIKE NEVER BEFORE Nano Cell Display has the best viewing experience.

Check out LG’s online platforms for a chance to win uniforms and a ball signed by Steven Gerrard and Adam Lallana. Competition ends July 7.

LG’s Nano Cell Display technology literally changes the way we experience color on screen. This thrilling new experience is being highlighted by the Super Match between Steven Gerrard and Adam Lallana, in early July. Fans of the football superstars will get the chance to see the technology at work.

Usually when you’re watching TV with your friends or family, you tend to grab the center seat before you’re push over to the side. This is because visual experience from a side angle is usually quite disruptive and annoying.

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PLAY THIS EID Is it even Eid if children don’t get toys?

Barbie Dream House SR 1,999

Eid is a wonderful time everywhere, but at Toys “R” Us dreams always come true.

In our wonderful tradition of gift-giving, children have the best time filled with toys. This year, Toys “R” Us has an amazing line-up of popular new toys that children everywhere are asking for, like the Hatchimals pet toys and toys from Despicable Me 3, Cars 3 and Grocery Gang.

Your little ones will find many toys that are only available at Toys “R” Us. These include the Fast Lane cars and track sets and True Heroes army play sets. Boys and girls can also choose from high quality Avigo bikes and skates, that are also exclusive to Toys “R” Us.

Fast Lane Multi Level Airport SR 249

Hatchimals SR 379

Ice Cream Maker W/O Powder SR 99

Cotton Candy Machine SR 239

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Dream Dazzler Castle SR 549

20 Inch Avigo Glacier Alloy 201 SR 529

18 Inch Avigo Burn Out Alloy 20 SR 499

Fast Lane Multi Level Parking Garage Playset SR 179

14 Inch Avigo Mega Surge SR 399

Retro Style Diner SR 759

Toys “R” Us knows that Eid is a special time for children. That’s why they are organizing a special Carnival on the evening of Eid at their top stores in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran. Children can meet their favorite characters and clowns, get their faces painted and enjoy yummy snacks too.

Location: King Abdullah Rd., Near Sahara Mall Web: toysrus.com.sa

True Heroes Battle Ship SR 279

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ival The Carn a, Espetad oh you’ll thank us.

NANDO’S LARGEST RESTAURANT IS NOW ON TAHLIA Having the PERi-PERi fever, anyone? Well, why wouldn’t you when Nando’s is bringing its casa to Riyadh in the newest fashion?

After its phenomenal success in Rubeen Plaza, Nando’s has taken the next big step to open their largest restaurant in the Middle East, right on the original gastronomic street of Riyadh, Tahlia. When you try it, let us know what you think.

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Elevate flavors here further with a touch of their house virgin olive oil.

MCDONALD'S GIVES BACK THROUGH STORIES An inspiring initiative by the fastfood giant, McDonald’s produced and sold children’s story books during Ramadan, with all the proceeds going to different charities in the Kingdom. Now this is what we call a truly happy meal.

TURNSTONE PIZZA TOUCHES DOWN IN RIYADH Oh we have been touched and hooked to this new artisan pizzeria! The stuffed eggplant got us dreaming for days and oh my, that Turnstone special is definitely giving other restos something to think about.

Location: Malaz

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Zafran Holds Media Event for Women

The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh Launches its Line of Arabic Sweets When it comes to authentic Saudi desserts, one cannot deny or ignore these gems. Ritz Carlton has won hearts all around the city with their delicious sweets. The sweet, creamy and cheese-oozing kunafa, flaky, sticky and nutty baklava and tender and puffy luqaimat are the perfect treat for you to indulge in.

Zafran hosted a Ladies in Media event last month. We got the chance to taste and indulge in their Ramadan iftar menu. Zafran is the perfect place to be if you’d love to try some creamy butter chicken, butter naan, dal tadka, spicy chicken biryani or just a beautifully fragrant Gulab Jamun.

SPONZA_SWEETS

You know those chocola tes that elate you?

Their rocky road chocola tes made us feel exactly that! Also, they deliver for SR 25.

TEXAS DE BRAZIL JOINS CITY’S CARNIVORE BATTLES The largest BrazilianAmerican steakhouse chain in the world is now open in Riyadh! They are finally introducing their unique churrascaria dining concept in the city. Enjoy watching the Gauchos (cowboys of Brazil) prepare and serve impressive selections of cuts in a traditional Brazilian method. Don’t miss out on the unlimited feast of kings at Texas de Brazil.

Location: Rubeen Plaza

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Marinate the chicken beforehand.

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Love is in the Air(fryer)

It’s time to trick your sambosas and fries.

We are HUGE fried food addicts. So we got an air fryer, a unique kitchen gadget that enables you to indulge your taste buds without wrecking your diet. The Air-fryer combines fast circulating hot air with a grill that cooks with a little bit of oil. Just a little oil and you are good to go.

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1. FISH FINGERS

Fish fingers are the perfect snack if you’re a seafood lover.

You can perk these up with some garlic, spices and just a little brushing of oil.

The fingers turn out crispy and can be enjoyed with your favorite dip.

2. SPICY CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Chicken drumsticks are our appetizer obsession. These drumsticks were done in 30 minutes, from start to finish.

I was impressed with how evenly the chicken was fried, and how effortless it was.

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By Zahra Anwer

Use whatever seasonal vegetables you have.

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Just flip over once if needed.

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Store-bought frozen fries can be thrown straight into the Airfryer or you can make them from scratch.

Add a little spice and gorgeous color to the fries!

Toss ‘em in a delicious spicy mix: Paprika, garlic powder, cornstarch, salt and pepper.

Dunk these in guacamole for more flavor.

3. QUICK MIXED VEGETABLE TEMPURA This no-fuss vegetarian treat is great for nibbles, and is a delicious twist (fake, ahem!) on traditional tempura.

I tried it with zucchini, carrots, bean and cauliflower. It’s a great tummy pleaser.

4. SAMBOSAS AND SPRING ROLLS

These are a must on every iftar table. But keeping the oil control in mind, we decided to go for the air-fried goodness.

They are quick and crispy without all the fat from oil.

This low-fat snack will satisfy your craving.

5. GOOD OL’ FRIES

The best tasting fries with just a teaspoon of oil? That’s a very lofty claim to make!

I was very skeptical about the results, until I actually made it.

They turned out to be delicious and crispy.

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BRAIN FREEZE Take a chill pill with Riyadh's summer drink favorites!

By Jou Pabalate and Zahra Anwer

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MOJITOS Here's a fact: We love mojitos!

Mojitos are the drinks that are always refreshing and punchy.

And they're a one-way salsa dance to the Caribbean - who wouldn't want that in the summer? For a zesty fix, head on out to the decidedly artisan resto - Brick. If you’re looking for a bit of tooty fruity lovin’, have a taste of Applebee’s Strawberry mojito—complete with fresh strawberry chunks to boot.

Either way, these mojitos will send a electrifying zing through your body and saturate your sense with the refreshing dose of fruits.

Brick Location: Qays Ibn Rifaah, Al Nakhil Tel: +966-554390667

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Applebee’s Location: Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz Rd., Al Olaya Tel: +966-11-2190306

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Brick

For a taste of an Italian summer, you can't go wrong with a bellini or an Italian Soda. Italian Soda is a refreshing and revitalizing combination of soda water and your choice of flavor. Interestingly enough, you’ll find fancy flavor options like pineapple and lychee or ginger at the Japanese restaurant Yokari.

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BELLINIS AND ITALIAN SODAS

We have recently discovered peach bellinis at Turnstone Pizza, where they also serve a mean Strawberry Italian soda.

It's the drink of the summer!

Yokari Location: Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2886999

SLUSH PUPPIE

An all-time classic, Slush Puppie, which we all know and love from our childhood! You can get one from the nearest Meed.

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Layered summer juice is the latest Riyadh trend this summer and we’re not complaining.

Whether you take it level by level or stir them into a homogenous concoction is a matter of taste (and it works well both ways). A clear favorite lately is Signature, now with its new branch on Tahlia Street.

Other juice joints like Drip and Juice Time are quickly gaining favor among locals too.

Instagram photo op, we think!

Signature Location: Bindayel, Olaya St. Mob: +966-534197000

Drip Location: Asir St., Dhahrat Laban Mob: +966-569070989

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Juice Time

Juice Time Location: Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Althani St., Al Muruj Mob: +966-595339339

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This blend of sweetened premium matcha green tea, milk and ice with sweetened whipped cream gives you a delicious boost of energy. You can spot this baby at Starbucks.

ICED TEA Who can resist a refreshing brew of iced tea? It’s rejuvenating and light when done right. In some ways it's the perfect summer drink; you get your caffeine and chilly relief. ISteakhouse restaurants seem to do good with the country style fave. We love the iced tea at Steak House and Tokyo. For an interesting twist, try the green tea iced tea at Fire Grill.

Tokyo Location: Al Oruba St. Tel: 920009662 Outback Steakhouse Location: Localizer Mall, Tahlia St., Al Olaya Tel:+966-11-2174633 Fire Grill Location: : Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Rd., Hittin Mob: +966-539350058

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EAT CHIC Modern manners for dining out with style.

By Nicola Sutcliff

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With one of the fastest growing restaurant industries in the world, if there’s one thing we Riyadh dwellers know how to do, it’s eat out. Or do we?

Do you make a beeline for the bread basket before the starter has arrived? When fine dining, is your attention really on your companions, or are you busy snap chatting the main course?

In an age where we tuck into take-away pizza in front of the TV and even ambassadors are found to favor a casual buffet over a sit-down dinner, does etiquette still matter?

Nicolas thinks so. For her, it is all about communication, especially as our habits and interactions become more international. “Respecting certain rules is very important in helping people live together.

It puts people at ease so relationships are smoother.”

Nicolas’s goal is to help people succeed in their interactions, be they business-related or social, by avoiding faux pas and miscommunications. “If you are comfortable with the etiquette, you are more relaxed, more natural,” she explains, “you feel more confident so you can focus on the matter at hand. The other person sees someone pleasant who knows what they are doing. This gives a positive impression of you.”

And of course, her French approach adds a certain, je ne sais quoi. “I always tell my clients that French

etiquette is not superior to any other, manners vary all over the world… But it is true that French culture is associated with rich history, and nowadays with fashion and perfume. France has a certain reputation for elegance.”

Whether it’s her French flair or the natural warmth she exudes, Nicolas’s etiquette sessions are certainly enjoyable. Hosted at fine restaurants and private homes, learning is hands-on and delicious!

From the right moment to take your napkin, to which way to scoop your soup, the number of rules involved in formal dining etiquette can seem overwhelming, but Nicolas insists “Etiquette should be very simple. It’s about how to treat people well.”

“Remember that, honestly, you have not been invited to eat. You have been invited to speak, to meet people.

How you hold your cutlery comes second. Focus on the conversation, and voilà!”

Web: mannerstoday.com

Armelle’s Top 5 Tips For Elegant Dining French etiquette expert Armelle Nicolas is on a one-woman mission to add a little chic and class to our eating habits. With a decade of experience in tutoring highprofile clients from various countries like India, China, Thailand and Singapore, she is now bringing her unique coaching company, Manners Today, to Riyadh.

1. No slurping.

Make as little noise as possible while eating.

2. Keep to your place. Avoid taking over the table with cutlery or elbows.

3. The table is for the food. That means phones and bags should be placed elsewhere.

5. Follow the leader.

Remember, if in doubt, follow your host!

4. If you need to take an urgent call excuse yourself from the table.

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WORK THAT CORE STAFF PHOTO/ ALZAHRA AL DAWOOD

Why you should take up Pilates this summer.

Fitness trends come and go but there are a few that become core in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, like Pilates. Its techniques are much older than the trend itself. Pilates was first created by Joseph Hubertus Pilates, who came up with the idea based on his knowledge of different fitness styles such as gymnastics and yoga, and developed exercises that would strengthen the mind and body through mental control, breathing and relaxation.

Pilates focuses on the correct posture of the body and the core muscles of the abdomen, back and hips.

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Benefits The benefits of this workout are very comprehensive and wonderful and include toning muscles, correcting bad posture, improving elasticity, coordination and getting rid of abdomen fat quickly.

Who’s Pilates for?

Those who wish to tone, gain elasticity, lose fat and strengthen abdomen and, above all else, correct body posture.

It’s especially useful for pregnant women.

Other benefits we should highlight are: • Practicing concentration on your movements and breathing control helps eliminate stress and improve your mood.

• The deep breathing that you learn during practice will vastly improve your sleeping habits.

• The more Pilates you do, the better posture you gain and the more confidence you have with your own body.

Classes

For any Pilates class, you need a well-lit and spacious room, comfortable clothes and a yoga mat. Some people like to wear socks but I personally feel more comfortable working out barefoot.

The first few classes usually start with some gentle warming movements, breathing control exercises and correctly aligning your body. Then you’ll move onto the basic exercises that will be the core of every session, helping you gradually gain confidence and elasticity with each class.

In the first few classes, you may not have great flexibility, but don’t give up! Over time you’ll see progress and become much more aware of your body and happy with the changes that happen. As you progress, different accessories, advanced exercises and even cardio workouts will be introduced to the class to make it more intense and effective.

Audrey Rincon A health and fitness enthusiast from Colombia, with a background in cosmetology and nutrition. She currently lives in Khobar and is a full-time personal trainer.

Email: figuraform@hotmail.com Mob: +966-501469121

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Tame & Train Your Sleep This Vacation Season Master your body’s sleep-wake cycle during and after your vacation.

By Safa Hassan

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Vacations are when you have the most amazing time of your life, but they also bring the worst jetlag. If you are a frequent traveler to dramatically different time zones, you know how tough it can be to adjust your sleep cycle - it’s almost impossible.But, fear not. We are going to help you get over the jetlag and make the most of your holidays abroad.

1• Make a Plan

You need to get your body used to the time zone of the place that you’re traveling to a week before your flight. If you’re going east, try sleeping earlier. If you’re traveling west, sleep a little later. This will help you sync your bedtime to the timings of the new place.

Leave your home with proper rest and enough energy.

2• The Flight Plan Riyadh’s location syncs us up most closely to the timings in Europe than any of the other regions. If you’re going to Asia for example, expect to be thrown into the future.

It’s recommended that you book a transit flight so that your body gets adjusted to the new time zone gradually. But, since that can be exhausting for some, you can train your body and mind during the lengthy flight hours. This will help you be functional when you land. Listen to your body and try to relax.

3• When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do

Ignore the time back in the country that you’re traveling from. Rescheduling your sleep cycle and getting used to new timings can take longer than expected. Reset your watch and plan according to the new hours; it’s a psychological trick. If you’re traveling to France, become French.

4• Be the Early Bird Who Gets the Worm

Arriving during the day time and too tired to enjoy the day?

Take a 20-minutes powernap and go through your day activities. The powernaps are scientifically proven to make you more productive and make better decisions. (Don’t overdo this.) Limit long sleep hours to night.

5• Your Body’s Your Diamond

Don’t let it go through harsh conditions and ruin its precious cuts. Eat sensibly, stay hydrated, avoid caffeine during the evening hours (so that it doesn’t mess up with your sleep), listen to nature sounds to relax and sleep sooner and take a hot bath before bedtime to make you sleepy.

If you’re a frequent flyer, we suggest that you see your physician who can provide you with professional advice on sleep medicine.

King Saud University Sleep Disorders Center Tel: +966-11-4671784 Web: sleep.ksu.edu.sa King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center Tel: 920012312 Web: kfshrc.edu.sa

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T R AV E L T R E N D S

MEGA NEWS: STRATOLAUNCH JUST UNLEASHED THE WORLD’S LARGEST AIRPLANE! The aircraft, however, is built for releasing rockets into space, not carrying passengers.

The new plane, which they have begun testing, has a 385-foot

wingspan, six engines, and stands at 50 feet tall. So, if you ever wanted to fly on the biggest plane in the sky, unfortunately you’re out of luck.

SKYPETS: Animals on Korean Air Animal lovers and pet owners rejoice!

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takes in Korea, it will earn a stamp while international trips will give your pet two stamps. Once you get to 12 stamps, your furry friend gets a free ticket. Enjoy!

Six Things To Do In Cape Town 1. Go up the Table Mountain. 2. Hike up the Lion Head.

It has a flat top and is one of the 7 wonders of nature.

This mountain peaks at 2,195 ft. above sea level.

3. Visit the Kristenboch Botanical Gardens.

4. Have dinner at Codfather.

The botanic garden has over 7,000 different species.

Waitrons help you select fresh seafood for your dinner.

5. Take a trip to the Historic Robben Island.

6. Visit the V&A Waterfront.

It was s a prison between the 17th and 20th centuries.

Enjoy live music and choose from a variety of restaurants.

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Turkey, Istanbul An eight-day package that includes a place to stay, transportation and more.

Starting from SR 1,300 per person.

Nobu Hotels in Ibiza and London are among the most eagerly anticipated hotel openings this year. Described as the ultimate playground for grown-ups, Nobu Ibiza is ready for the summer.

Though it opened in June, Nobu London has been taking online reservations since February.

NOBU PROPERTIES IN LONDON AND IBIZA

Greece For a true Grecian experience, this package includes a place to stay in Athens, Mykonos and Santorini.

Starting from SR 5,650 per person.

THIS YEAR’S UNESCO BEST DESIGNED HOTEL

The winner of this year’s UNESCO best designed hotel went to the fivestar Chablé Resort & Spa in Mexico.

Spread across 750 acres of the Yucatán Peninsula, the building’s design is a throwback to its natural environment, combining ancient Mexican elements with a modern touch.

It is situated in the heart of the Mayan forest, near the beautiful historic city of Mérida.

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Seychelles: Sea, Sun and Fun The idyllic setting will lure you in.

Story by Majed Al Mahdaly, written by Eiman Masrour

Picturesque oceanic views, white powdered beaches, breathtaking coral reefs and sparkling blue tropical waters bustling with a myriad of vibrant fish epitomize what Seychelles – the archipelago of over 100 islands – is all about. What makes this a top pick for a holiday destination is the privacy, exclusivity and serenity it provides its visitors – the beaches are so massive, you feel like you’re the only one there.

So if you’re looking for a laidback vacation away from the hustle and bustle of city life head over to the white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters to relax, unwind and soak in the warmth of the sun!

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With 100+ pristine islands, there’s no underestimating the beauty of this magical land. Apart from just taking a backseat and relaxing under the sun, there’s a whole list of water works adventure buffs can ‘dive’ into. Go diving, snorkeling, fishing, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, paragliding or even island hopping – the list is endless.

For avid art lovers, there’s a vibrant art scene as well – artists from around the world have fallen into the inspirational trap of the island and set up galleries there.

Located in the Indian Ocean off East Africa, Seychelles also

Be sure to go on bicycle expeditions and bird watching sessions, with over 10 different species to be mesmerized by.

promises exotic wildlife – it is home to the rare magpie robin – lush tropical forests to explore and breathtaking granite peaks.

If you’re staying at one of the luxury Constance Hotels and Resorts (Constance Ephelia or Constance Lemuria), then get ready to be served fresh juices, jams and sorbets made using seasonal fruits and vegetables specially grown on the island.

DINE DIVINE

Seychelles is a haven for foodies - and will take you on an unforgettable gastronomical journey. Coconut water and refreshing lemongrass are omnipresent on the islands and definitely a hydrating treat.

Other tropical flavors to entice your palate include Seychellois chips made of cassava, creole omelet or the mas huni (made out of coconut and chili) and signature bourgeois fish. You can also try uncommon treats such as bat and venison! The chain promises an epicurean experience for fine dining buffs, and they mean it.

Adam and Eve Restaurant

The realm of street food in Seychelles is another story altogether and something that cannot be missed. And of course expect the finest flavors and delicacies of the sea.

Nest Dinner on the Rocks

Other must-try restaurants include Nest, Diva, and Adam and Eve.

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INTERESTING FACTS

Coco Damier, biggest seed in the world.

• Victoria, capital of the Seychelles, is the smallest in the world and can be easily explored on foot in one day.

• Seychelles was once a pirate hideout, in particular Anse Forbans (Pirate’s Cove) on Mahé and Côte d’Or on Praslin. Legend says that famous pirate Olivier Levasseur hid a treasure worth over $160,000 which remains undiscovered till date.

• Bird Island is home to the heaviest land tortoise living in the wild, Esmeralda, who tips the scales at 670 pounds.

• Breadfruit is very popular on the Seychelles and

can be eaten in a variety of ways from fried to boiled. Legend has it that anyone who eats it while on the islands will return someday.

• It is a celebrity hotspot – the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent their honeymoon there as well as George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin.

• Seychelles is the only member of the UN whose name in English has no letters in common with Britain.

• Seychelles competed at every Olympics since 1980, except Seoul 1988, but has never won a medal.

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LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS

If you like the finer things in life, allow Seychelles to reintroduce you to luxury.

From the superior glamour to the Robin Crusoe getaway, Constance Hotels and Resorts offers a variety of services that tick all the right boxes. Each 5-star property has its own personality thanks to a unique architecture which enables a total integration in the natural scenery. They offer customized and warm services, and the hospitable attitude of the staff is surely the cherry on top.

SPAS GALORE

No vacay is complete without a day well spent at the spa. U Spa, the blissful spa village at Constance, is set in the tranquil heart of the resort’s stunning tropical gardens and swaying palm trees. Treatment options are innumerable, so allow yourself to simply relax, rejuvenate, detox and rehydrate. Choose from a range of massages, facials and body treatments using aromatic natural products inspired by plants from the Indian Ocean.

PERFECT GETAWAY FOR HONEYMOONERS

The Seychelles is famed for being the ideal honeymoon spot. The idyllic setting sets the tone and vibe of the place just right, and Constance has the perfect packages for newlyweds too. Honeymooners are invited to spend their first days as husband and wife in heavenly surroundings with luxurious villas and picturesque suites, romantic dinners à deux, couples massages and many more unique experiences such as private sunset cruises.

Web: constancehotels.com, epheliaresort.com, lemuriaresort.com Email: mkt@constancehotels.com, info@epheliaresort.com

Seychelles Capital: Victoria Currency: Seychellois rupee Official Languages: French, English, Seselwa GET THERE • Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Air Seychelles and Saudi Airlines have direct flights from Jeddah to Victoria. Fare: SR 6,700 approx.

MUST HAVE • Visa requirements: Seychelles tourist visa is not required for citizens of Saudi Arabia for a stay of up to 30 days.

• All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following the departure date from Seychelles.

• It is advisable to travel with a six-month validity on your passport at all times.

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Middle East Music Fests Pack your bags and get ready for some serious musical therapy!

By Safa Hassan

Whether you’re a hardcore headbanger or sway to the beat at your own pace, there is a music fest for every kind of groover in the Middle East. Get your festival moves, OOTDs and stamina ready as its music fest galore for the rest of 2017 – all festivals are spread across different countries including Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon and the UAE.

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Here are the top five music festivals taking place in the next few weeks:

Jerash Festival for Culture and Arts

24th Istanbul Jazz Festival

July 20 – 30

Turkey July 4 – 20 The Istanbul Jazz Festival features a myriad of music genres such as funk, blues, rock, world music plus jazz of course. The event will include over 20 concerts by jazz veterans, newbies and several popular musicians from across the world. The line-up includes American vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, saxophonist David Sanborn, Syrian singer Lena Chamamyan and several famous names such as Nile Rodgers and Özdemir Erdoğan.

Jordan

This music festival is held amidst the ancient Roman sites of the city. The most followed stars of the Arab music world will perform here. The line-up this year includes musicians such as Kathem Al Saher, Carole Samaha and Ayman Zbib who will be performing their famous hits.

Baalbeck International Festival Lebanon

July 7 – Aug. 15 With a line-up of some of the most prominent singers from across the Middle East and venues including some of Lebanon’s most mesmerizing historic sites, Baalbeck International Festival is more than just your regular music fest. It’s a symphony of history and modernity. This

year includes Lebanese stars Ramy Ayach, Aline Lahoud and Brigitte Yaghi, Grammy-awardwinning singer, songwriter and activist Angélique Kidjo, French musicians Trio Wanderer, Arabic pop singer Samira Said and American rock band Toto.

EDITOR'S PICK

Unite with Tomorrowland

Sensation

Lebanon and the UAE

Nov. 10

July 29

Calling out all house music lovers – if you missed other major music festivals this year, Sensation is the one to be at!

Last year, they had an epic line-up of Mr. White, Hard Rock Sofa, Roger Sanchez, Martin Garrix and DJ’s AN21 and Max Vangeli. Expect twice the madness this year.

Happening simultanious in eight locations, there’s no good excuse to miss Tomorrowland this year, with two happening in the Middle East. You’ll be entertained by top notch DJs like Robert Falcon, Siege, Tom Swoon and many more.

UAE

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THE TOURIST TRAIL

By Mohammed Mirza

It is the city’s largest mosque covering an area of 9,700 sqm.

Named after King Saud, the mosque stands in the middle of Jeddah’s downtown and is surrounded by modern skyscrapers.

This tends to make the mosque stand out, as the mosque carries a heavy resemblance to the historic mosques of Egypt. Designed by celebrated Egyptian architect El Wakil, King Saud Mosque relies greatly on traditional construction techniques and materials. Its large dome was constructed by keeping the use of cement to a bare minimum is an architectural masterpiece in itself.

Non-Muslims are also allowed to visit this mosque.

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KING SAUD MOSQUE

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ABDUL RAOOF KHALIL MUSEUM

Ornate and grandiose, the mosque’s edifice is an illustrious example of Hejazi architecture.

Inside the museum, one can expect to find several ancient artifacts from around the Muslim World and beyond. One of its most noteworthy halls is the one that houses items from the preIslamic era with some items dating back to almost 2,500 years.

Despite its small size, the collection it houses is impressive.

So pull yourself away from the flashy malls on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Street and immerse into a couple of hours of learning at this museum that sits right adjacent to it.

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An alternative list of must-sees in Jeddah.

Located roughly 50 kilometers to the north of central Jeddah, this body of water has such a high concentration of salts that the areas to which the water once extended are beautifully covered with salt crystals. The salt crystals actually dazzle under the hot desert sun. One can walk around this area and tirelessly take pictures that would look surreal on Instagram. Just be careful though as some parts near the lake may have quick sand.

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EASTERN JEDDAH FOREST

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SALT LAKE

To the surprise of many, yes, there is an actual forest that is thick with trees in Jeddah. Spanning an area of a whopping 2.7 million square meters, over 80,000 plants thrive in this manmade forest. Birds, butterflies, lush green trees aree everywhere, and you’ll forget for a moment that you’re in our desert city. It is like a nature reserve sans the animals. Just bear in mind, that the park is open only for families and that too on weekends only.

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Fewer crowds that allow for ample privacy, sufficient car parking and a play area for the little ones – it is like North Corniche but with all these pros. This water body is actually a creek that brings in water from the Red Sea, and this saves the water from going stale.

You don’t need to travel by the coastal road to reach this part of corniche, it is actually located further inland in the western part of Jeddah. With a little searching you’ll find it near the famous fish market.

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A HIDDEN CORNICHE

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DARAT SAFEYA BINZAGR GALLERY

Jeddah’s art scene is brimming and to understand the art scene there is no better place to start than Darat Safeya Binzagr.

The gallery mainly contains works by Saudi Arabian artist Safeya Binzagr, who is one of the most well-known faces in Jeddah’s art scene.

Binzagr was the first woman to hold an art exhibition in Saudi Arabia in the 70s.

Her artwork largely captures the rich cultural traditions of the Hejaz.

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KHUZAM PALACE GATE

The massive gate of King Abdulaziz’s palace gives an idea of what the entire complex must have looked like. Today, not much of the actual palace remains, however, the gate survives as Khozam Palace’s most prominent remnant.

The architectural style of the gate clearly seems to have a Moorish influence, however, the relief work carries a Hejazi touch. The gate was even on Saudi Arabia’s currency note in the 50s.

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BUHAIRAT CITY Perched on a small hill some 40 km away from Jeddah, this one of the last few remaining Ottoman forts in the country.

Usfan fort eludes an enigmatic beauty that is augmented by the dramatic valley that it sits in. It served as a caravanserai for pilgrims coming from the North for their annual pilgrimage as it was built on the route between Makkah and Madinah. Much of the fort’s fortified ramparts on the façade do remain intact to this day. Connected by the multilane JeddahUsfan road, the well-accessible fort is a must-visit for history aficionados.

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Constructed on reclaimed land that could be seen from miles above, it is believed by many that Buhairat city is the precursor to other ambitious projects like Durrat Al Uroos and the Palm Islands in Dubai.

However, Buhairat never managed to achieve even half the fame of its popular counterparts.

The layout of the residential colony

carries the shape of a leaf in its center that has numerous fronds protruding from the adjacent coast forming a breakwater.

Today, though some parts of it still remain under construction it does, however, look like an idyllic mini-city with its American-style villas that have seawater passing by them in the form of canals.

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THE BEACH LIFE! You have to check out Jubai's booming beach scene.

By Afifa Quraishi

I’m just going to go ahead and say it: Jubail is the Malibu of Saudi Arabia. This city offers the country’s best coastlines overlooking the Arabian Gulf, along with a relaxed, ambiance that makes it deserving of being called a beach city.

The absence of strong sea currents make the beaches suitable for swimming and other water sports such as sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing and fishing. All of the beaches and parks are well-maintained and staffed by 82 DESTINATION RIYADH JULY 2017

lifeguards, making the beaches safe for swimming.

Jubail's beaches boast blue waters, powdery white sands, vast green spaces, various children’s activities, mosques, cafes and restaurants and an overall feeling of happy summer vibes.

While there are a few restaurants serving local delicacies, most of the famous fast food chains and fine dining restaurants are situated around the beaches.

Nakheel Beach

The lush greenery and sparkling white sand of Nakheel Beach make this place an excellent spot to swim, siesta and have a tasty barbecue. It’s equipped with basketball courts, clean toilets, and changing rooms. A colorful flower festival held every year turns it into one big, beautiful flower bouquet.

Location: Rd. 6 and Rd. 101, Al Khalij Dist., Jubail

Darin Beach

Darin Beach is famous for its picturesque sunsets and entertaining children’s area, making it especially popular among families within the city and beyond. The best times to visit are evenings; catch a glimpse of the beautiful sunset while avoiding the heat.

Location: Darin Dist., Jubail

Fanateer Beach

Close your eyes and picture this: A vast stretch of palm trees swaying over a clear blue beach, lots of sunshine and endless greenery.

Now open your eyes and imagine you could have that in Saudi. Yes, that’s possible; you just need to see it to believe it!

Fanateer Beach, located in the Hijaz District, has something for everyone. Water skiing, fishing, boating and other water sports competitions in addition to seasonal festivals are held here. Meanwhile, fitness enthusiasts will love the vast spaces and walkways

to workout, walk, jog, run and cycle throughout.There’s even a special area allocated for children with special needs that includes various games and special calisthenics devices designed to develop their skills and strengthen their bodies.

The area is equipped with guiding boards, glider umbrellas, rubber floors and borders to support and protect children while playing.

Location: Fahad Rd. and Dhahran Rd., Hijaz Dist., Jubail Photographer: Abdulrhman Nasser Abanmi is a photographer and visual storyteller currently living in Jubail.

Web: flickr.com/photos/bmbobmbo

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Where No Average Car Will Take You Buckle up, for this will be an extraordinary family trip.

By Nadia Sakkal

Let’s plan your next family adventure. First things first: is your car up to the challenge?

Before you answer, allow me to give you a scoop of what the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder can do to your journey. Let’s say we’re lending you this car for your upcoming trip.

You turn the engine on and are welcomed by the all-new Advanced Drive-AssistTM Display, which will tell you all you need about your drive to your destination. You’ve been driving for hours, the children are quiet, thanks to their personal screens. Your wife is delighted, thanks to the climate controlled front seats. And you, oh you, have been on cloud 9, thanks to the

The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder will be your partner on all your adventures.

Pathfinder’s higher level of performance and its improved driving dynamics. All this time you’ve been wondering how it’s possible that a car, with all these rough roads, does not vibrate on turns and makes driving so easy. You’re amazed with the Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control that help you go up and down on steep,

rough terrains. It’s unreal.

You’ve almost reached your destination and it just hit you; you haven’t once stopped for fuel! You look at your dashboard and, surprisingly, you’ve still got a good amount of fuel. Good job choosing the fulltime 2WD for maximum fuel economy.

You realize the beautiful landscape in front of you.

You take a deep breath in, and thank your car for a fantastic job.

So, is your car ready for an extraordinary trip after all?

The 2018 Nissan Pathfinder is.

Give your family a ride of a lifetime, everytime.

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Spacious, check. Good music, check. Snacks, check. Clothes, check. Sleeping bags, check.

Children in seat belts, check.

On your marks, get set, GO!

MOSQUES IMAM TURKI BIN ABDULLAH MOSQUE One of the oldest

mosques in the city that is a reminder of Diriyah (old Riyadh).

• Diriyah

KING KHALID GRAND MOSQUE One of the most

beloved mosques in the city.

Umm Al Hamam

PRINCESS LATIFA BINT SULTAN MOSQUE

One of the most beautiful mosques in Riyadh. Adjacent to King Fahd entrance • Takhassussi St.

THE AL RAJHI GRAND MOSQUE The largest

Mosque in Riyadh. Kudai Rd. • Exit 15 • Web: grajhi.org.sa

AMERICAN 19TH CENTURY BURGER

Here’s where the classic taste of minced beef patties combined with fresh buns are available to you. Al Olaya. • Tel: 9200 33900

56TH AVENUE DINER

A contemporary diner restaurant offering American comfort food.

Olaya St. • Tel: +966-11-2881234

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

Al Olaya.

• Tel: +966-11-2016667 SHAKE SHACK Serves the most delicious burgers, fries, hot dogs, frozen custard and more!

Localizer, Tahlia St. STEAK HOUSE Steaks grilled to perfection over open fire to sear in the natural juices. Olaya, Thalatheen st. • Tel: 92000 7733 THE COUNTER Create your own burgers and make them special!

Tahliah St. • Tel: +966-11-4643117

BRAZILIAN IL TERRAZZO Overlooking Al

Faisaliah’s gorgeous landscaped plaza, Il Terrazzo’s succulent meats are seasoned and slow-roasted to perfection over an open fire.

Al Faisaliya Hotel, Olaya • Tel: +96611-2732222

CHOCOLATES ANOOSH Anoosh offers a variety

of chocolates and mouth watering cookies. Al Imam Saud Ibn Abdulaziz Brandh Rd. • Tel: 966-11-263 1051

BOSTANI CHOCOLATE & GIFTS For chocolates, gifts and more.

Prince Sultan St. • Tel: +966-114163484

CHOCOLINE Flavor and

refinement meet to create an outstanding range of luxury chocolates. Al Olaya St. • Tel: +966-11-4641172

GODIVA Godiva thrills the

senses and captivates the hearts of chocolate lovers everywhere.

Takhassousi St. • Tel: +966-11-281 2000

PATCHI Embrace a culture and unique heritage of exceptional chocolate gifts that make life exquisite. Takhassousi St. • Tel: +966-11-4834464

COFFEE & TEA SHOPS STARBUCKS COFFEE

The true essence of coffee.

Nothern Ring Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-2754367

TEA GSCHWENDNER

Their tea shops are staffed with tea enthusiasts dedicated to exploring the world of loose leaf tea. Al Olaya St.

FAST FOOD DOMINO’S PIZZA

An American pizza restaurant chain. AlUrouba St., Salah AlDin St., Khalid Ibn Alwaleed St., Prince Sultan St. • Tel: +966-11-419 3311 / +966-11-478 1618 / +966-11-209 2420 / +966-11-464 0463

CAFE BATEEL Deluxe

chocolates, delectable dates, superb pastries and a vast selection of gourmet foods.

Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-11-2936355 • Thalateen St. • Tel: +966-118107090 • Kingdom Center • Tel: +966-11-2112042

TALAH DATES Dates, sweets, drinks, and the finest Arabian coffee. Al Orubah St. • Tel: +966-11-2173303

TMREYA TMREYA blends

authentic Arabian delicacies with contemporary global flavors to bring forth a unique world of confectionaries. Al Jawhara Complex, Al Alya • Tel: +966-11-2018299

FINE DINING

PANINO’S Hot sandwiches, salads and gourmet pizza. Ash Shuhada • Tel: +966-11-482 2100 PAPA JOHN’S

The third largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the world. Takhassousi Rd. • Tel: +966-11-229 4409

PIZZA HUT At Pizza Hut, we have one mission: to bring more flavor to life. Thumamah Rd. • Tel: 9200 00910 SUBWAY Excellent taste, nutritious food choices. Olaya St. • Tel: 9200 12782

DATES ALWANI DATES Alwani dates

has its own farms, which produce many of the world famous varieties of dates. Thalathin St. • Tel: +966-11-293 2428

FAUCHON A French cafe serving sandwiches, pastas, salads as well as sweets. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-11-465 6665

Riyadhs French bakery pastry with an a la carte attractive french dishes.

As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +966-11-464 5322

experience As Sulimaniyah • Tel: +966-11- 415 2213

TERRACE GRILL Best fine dining restaurant. A Premier restaurant of Riyadh. Marriott Hotel • Tel: +966-11-477 9300 THE ELEMENTS This multi-buffet

THE GLOBE Located within the

I’m lovin’ it! King Abdul Aziz Rd. • Tel: Takhassousi St.

ERIC KAYSER Boutique bakery tradition meets global reputation at Maison Kayser, where the craft of exceptional quality is baked fresh every day. Garnada Mall • Tel: 966-054 590 8907

NOZOMI The best Fine Dining

KFC The largest chicken restaurant

MCDONALD’S

Casual authentic crêperie.

Riyadh Gallery • Tel: 966-11-207 8329

FRENCH BAKERY Top quality

ambiance where you can enjoy extraordinary gourmet cuisine. A seamless blend of Mediterranean cuisine. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-112936355. • Olaya Dist., Tel: +96611-4103021

food chain restaurants.

Salah AlDin AlAyyubi Rd., Ar Rabi, King Fahd Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11479 3682 / 9200 01213

brand in the world. King Abdul Aziz Rd. • Tel: 920021111

CRÊPE CAFÉ

CAFE BATEEL Provides a warm

concept restaurant is the first of its kind in Riyadh, and serves up global cuisines from China, Japan, India and the Middle East, prepared to order from fresh ingredients. Four Seasons Hotel • Tel: +966-11-211 5500

HARDEE’S One of the best fast

APETITE KITCHEN A Parisian inspired restaurant and lounge concieved to offer a unique and exclusive experience of lifestyle Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-11-465 6491

spectacular golden sphere that tops Al Faisaliah Tower, the Globe serves up delicious modern European cuisine and sweeping panoramic views of the city. Al Faisaliya Hotel, Olaya • Tel: +966-11-2732222

and the best of tradition whilst embracing the greatest of what modern technology and thinking has to offer. Takhassusi Rd. • Tel: +966-11 464 1441

FRENCH CORNER

LENÔTRE

Cakes and chocolate for all tastes.

Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11- 279 1108

LE RELAIS DE L’ENTRECÔTE

Charming Parisian simplicity of unique dining in the cozy and warm interior of Entrecôte. Almas Plaza, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-11 461 5058

PAUL French Restaurant, Cafe

& Bakery. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-11416 9125

INTERNATIONAL AL BUSTAN RESTAURANT

Sumptuous international buffet renowned in the market for its quality and taste. King Abdullah Road • Tel: +966-11-454 3300

THE GRAND Based on a unique fusion of traditional recipes and modern culinary delights Burj Rafal, Hotel Kempinski • Tel: +966-11-511 7777

ART CAFE An Artistic Unique Concept Store and Cafe in Riyadh Centria Mall • Tel: +966-11-416 2990

THE GRILL restaurant reflects the

BITE ME Fresh, handmade

spirit and energy of the flourishing international business city of Riyadh in its contemporary design with a traditional twist. Four Seasons hotel Tel: +966-11-2115500

TUGRA Emanating from the heart of the royal Ottoman Empire, Tugra is the calligraphic seal of the era’s Ottoman sultans. Burj Rafal, Hotel Kempinski • Tel: 966-11-511 7777

goodness, delivered to your doorstep King Khalid Rd. • Tel: +966-11-440 4222

CRISTAL Offers a buffet that

has something for everyone thanks to its extensive variety of international cuisines and flavors.

Open for breakfast and lunch.

Al Faisaliya Hotel, Olaya • Tel: +966-11-2732222

FRENCH ANTHURIUM A french

restaurant Hidden with in the streets of Riyadh. Abdullah AlHamdan Street • Tel: +966-11-4661473

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FUDDRUCKERS

An American International serving platters to your heart’s extent.

Sahara Mall • Tel: +966-11-4641650

MOSAIC MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT Al Wazarat District • Tel: +966-11-477 9300

ORJOUAN

International Buffet Ritz Carlton Hotel • Tel: + 966-11-802 3833

SPAZIO Exceptional fine dining

in Riyadh, with a unique ambiance which could not be matched anywhere else in the City. Kingdom Tower • Tel: +966-11-211 1888

TOASTED An innovative and

fresh approach to food. Rawdah St. • Mob: +966-12-2616747

TRADER VICS Trader Vic’s

restaurant is recognized across the globe through exotic cuisines and happily imbibe from a collection of expertly crafted libations.

Panorama Mall.

• Tel: +966-11-281 4782

ICE CREAM AMORINO Delicious and unique Gelato flavors Al Muhammadiyah • Tel: +966-11-444 3425

BASKIN ROBBINS STORE

ITALIAN

Lebanese Armenian Restaurant Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-4667071

Italian Pasta restaurant. Al Hamra • Tel: +966055 844 2255

WADEK

FORCHETTA Fine Italian Dining you could find in the capital Khurais Rd. • Tel: +966-11-492 0097

IL GABBIANO Indulge in true

Italian flavor with a relaxing classic atmosphere. Al Olaya St. • Tel: +966-11-461 6066

ITALIAN HOUSE Restuarant with a unique Italian taste.

King Fahad Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-419 8016 LA CUCINA La Cucina is the

finest Italian restaurant in Riyadh and the only restaurant in KSA to be awarded the Ospitalita Italiano seal of authenticity. Al Faisaliya Hotel, Olaya • Tel: +966-11-2732222

PIATTO Generous servings of

fresh and authentic Italian dishes.

Northern Ring Rd. • Tel: +966-11- 200 6868

PIZZA FUSION

Pizza Fusion: fresh, organic and eco-friendly. Al Olaya.

• Tel: +966-11-463 3329

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

Ar Rabwa • Tel: +966-11-478 0108

PIZZA ROMA

DACTYLIFERA Chocolate and

Restaurant in the city Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-464 1133

Mini Icecream bites Takhassousi St. • Tel: +966-11-269 8566

FRESH BERRY

Frozen yoghurt with over 25 topping choices. Ash Shuhada • Tel: +966-11-253 5578

GODIVA

The ultimate destination for chocolate lovers. Takhassousi St. • Tel: +966-11-281 2000

HAAGEN-DAZS Premium ice cream parlor. Stars Hayat Mall • Mob: +966-559576854

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY

Bringing happiness to every cup, cone, cake and pint. Takhassousi St. • Tel: +966-11-453 8746

MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT Frozen Yogurt made with our custom blend of flavors.

Hitteen Plaza

PINKBERRY Pinkberry is a non

fat frozen yogurt concept that offers a light and refreshing guilt free treat. Granada Mall • Tel: +966-11-253 4783

STICK HOUSE

A fun way to enjoy ice cream. Panorama Mall • Tel: +966-59 818 2204

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TAHIL RESTAURANT

AL FORNO CO

Go-to pizza place in town.

Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-462 9032

ROMA Authentic Italian

ROSSO Discover and taste the

freshest flavours, the hottest ingredients and the most talented Four Seasons chefs from around the globe. Four Seasons Hotel • Tel: +966-11-211 5500

ROSSOPOMODORO All our

ingredients come directly from the Neapolitan region of Campania.

As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +966-11-293 9565

MIDDLE EASTERN BURJ AL HAMMAM

Lebanese cuisine. • Tel: +966-114418441 / +966-11-4411401

FLAMINGO RESTAURANT

Al Olaya. • Tel: +966-11-461 2277

GRAND LEBANON RESTAURANT Lebanese

Restaurant. As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +966-11-463 1888

KARAM BEIRUT

Mediterranean Restaurant As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +966-11-416 1717

LUSIN

Armenian Restaurant Centria Mall • Tel: +966-9200-02690

A Gulf inspired Restaurant at the heart of Riyadh Al Olaya966-11-463 4848

TURKISH ANATOLIA TURKISH GRILL One of the leading restaurants offering a truly memorable authentic Turkish dining experience. Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-4626339

GULLUOGLU

Turkish restaurant & cafe known for its Baklawas King Fahad Road • Tel: +966-11-419 7840

KOSEBASI

A restaurant chain that is true to the traditional recipes of south Anatolia. Tahlia St • Tel:+966-11-288 6418

TOP KAPI Blending history and culture with a fresh outlook and savory cuisine. Tahlia St • Tel:+966-11-288 5457

CHINESE ASIANAT A Humble Asian

Restaurant in northern Riyadh.

As Sahafa district • Tel: +966-11-410 8404

DIAMOND Chinese restaurant.

Localizer Mall • Tel: +966-11-217 0125

GULF ROYAL CHINESE RESTAURANTAuthentic Chinese restaurant. King Fahad Branch Rd •Tel: +966-11-419 5288 / +966-138988887 / +966-13-8988887

MIRAGE

The perfect Asian taste in the city.

Al Urubah Rd.• Tel: +966-11-483 4127

NOODLE BOX

A fusion of Thai, Indonesian, Chinese, Malaysian, and Japanese dishes with a modern look.

Al Khalijiah Plaza • Tel: +966-11-456 2920

PANDA EXPRESS

Chinese international franchise.

As Sulaimaniya.

• Tel: +966-11-415 4100

THE NOODLE HOUSE

Authentic Southeast Asian dishes over an open flame and in full view of the guests. Al Olaya St. • Tel: +966-11-293 9969

YUMMY WOK

Yummy Wok offers variety of Asian cuisine. Makkah Al Mukartamah Branch Rd.• Tel: +966-11-488 9166

INDIAN COPPER CHANDNI

An Indian experience you wont find anywhere else.

As Sulaimaniya.

• Tel: +966-11-416 7000

INDIAN PALACE FOOD

Authentic Indian restaurant Al Quds. • Tel: +966-50 -211 2020

LA SANI

All time marvelous Indian restaurant! • Tel: + 966-11-464 6187

SHEZAN

Let the aroma of mixed spices drive you to the wonderful experience and delicacies of an Indian kitchen.

Al Olaya. • Tel: +966-11-462 6608

SILVER SPOON INDIAN CUISINE The best Indian food.

• Tel: +966-11-222 2332

ZAIKA

Indian food and dining offering a high quality service and atmosphere.

Al Olaya. • Tel: +966-11-461 6066

JAPANESE BENIHANA

Benihana restaurants are traditional Japanese Hibachi steakhouses, featuring the Japanese cooking:”teppanyaki.”

Northern ring branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-415 7878

KAMPAI Gourmet journey you won’t forget anytime soon!

As Sulaimaniya.

• Tel: +966-11-461 7581

NOZOMI The best Fine Dining experience. As Sulimaniyah.

• Tel:+966-11-415 2213

SUSHI YOSHI Sushi Yoshi is a leading Japanese restaurant with its own unique design that stands out from the rest. As Sulaimaniya.

• Tel: +966-11-812 0055 TOKYO A contemporary yet sophisticated dining experience in the heart of Riyadh with a choice of a cooking station seating. Al Urubah Rd. • Tel:+966-11-4605672

DESSERTS & BAKERIES ANOOSH One of the best

Chocolate shops in the Kingdom selling the best cookies.

King Abdullah Branch Rd. • Tel:+966-11-278 4297

CALIFORNIA BAKERY CAFE The best cheesecakes in town. Al Faisaliya.

• Tel: +966-11-293 4420

DIPLOMAT

One of the best sweets in town with amazing Baklawas. Al Ghadir.

• Tel: +966-11-203 3652

HELEN’S BAKERY

We only bake original recipes using the best and freshest ingredients in the market. Al Urubah Rd. • Tel:+966-11-416 9734

JAREER SWEETS A reputation for great taste, authenticity and value became a leading chain of pastry shops within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al Malaz.

• Tel:+966-11-477 3310 MUNCH BAKERY

If you are a person with a sweet tooth then here’s a haven you can indulge in. Abdullah Al Hamdan St. • Tel:+966-9200 15010

SAADEDDIN PASTRY The best

pastry and sweets in the city only in Saadeddin Pastry. Prince Saad Ibn Abdulrahman Al Awal branch Rd. • Tel:+966-11-471 4649

SUGAR SPRINKLES The cupcake

shop. Takhassousi St. • Tel:+966-11-229 0505

BOUTIQUES BRIDAL COUTURE BOUTIQUE Bridal gowns and veils. Al Olaya • Mob: +966-504308630 • Web: bridalcouture.com.sa

HARVEY NICHOLS

International luxury lifestyle stores specialising in brand name merchandise. Al Faisaliya Mall • Tel: +966-11-2734444 • Web: harveynichols.com.sa

RIVA A unique brand for ladies and kids wear. Galleria Mall • Tel: +966-11-2078519 • Web: rivafashion.com/stores

TERRA ECLAT Offers a wide selection of unique hand crafted jewelry. Sahara Mall, Gate 3 • Mob: +966-543766773 • Web: terra-eclat.com

CUSTOM THOBES AJLAN & BROS Great fabrics

and quality. Olaya Dist. • Tel: +96611-4665555 • Web: ajlanbros.com

LOMAR Creative and modern thobes. Localizer Mall As Sulimaniyah King Abdulaziz Rd, Ar Rabi. • Tel: 920000554 • Web: lomar.sa TOBY Classic and modern brought together. Thalia St • Mob: +966-53621 2007 • Web: tobybyhatem.com

FLORISTS ALWAN FLOWERS

Pick and fall in love. Al-Sulimaniah, Abu Baker Alrazi St. • Tel: +966 11 2167410 • Web: alwanco.com.sa

GARDENIA For pretty

and fancy flowers. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-11-216 6996 • Web: gardeniaonline.com

ILUBA FLOWERS

Longlife flowers live for over a year without water. Ar-Rahmaniyah • Mob: +966-11-281 7771 • Web: info@ilubasa.com

LITTLE FLORA Little Flora is the first online portal for flowers and gifting in Saudi Arabia.

Ar-Rahmaniyah • Mob: +966583992223/ +966-593811137 • Web: littleflora.com MIX FLOWERS For pretty

flowers. Ar-Rayan • Mob: +966-114916410 • Web: Mix_Flowers

NARDEEN FLOWERS GARDEN

Flower shop. Al Rowdah Dist. • Mob: +966-11-2490972 • Web: Mix_Flowers

SPRING ROSE A variety of flowers for every price range. Khurais st. - ALRayyan Dist. King Fahd st. - AL-Olaya Dist. King Abdullah st. - Al Warood Dist. Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz st. - AlNakheel Dist. • Tel: +966-11-2088369 / +966- 11-2167777 / +966-11-4709029 / +966-11-4702226 • Web: springrose. com.sa

SPRING’S WEDDING For nice springy flowers. Musaed Al Angari St. • Mob: +966-11-2791024 • Web: spring-weddings@hotmail.com

STYLE FLOWERS For a stylish

set of flowers. Musaed Al Angari St. • Mob: +966-504237071

TULIP For your celebrations. Musa Bin Naseer st. - AL-Olaya Dist. Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz st. - Al-Nakheel Dist. • Tel: +966-11-4645628 / +96611-472230

FURNITURE @ROOM Furniture showroom.

King Abdulaziz Rd. North.

• Tel: +966-11-229 8457

ABYAT Biggest selection of

building supplies and home furnishing. Northern Ring Rd. Exit 6. • Tel: 8001215555 • Web: abyatonline.com

AYAR FURNITURE Custom

made fine furniture. Tahlia St. Intersection, Takhassusi St. • Mob: +966-11-4612757 • Web: ayar.com

CLOSET WORLD Costumize your own closet. Takhassusi St • Mob: +966-11-4889516 • Web: closetworld.com.sa

CITIES Modern furtnitures.

Centria Mall • Mob: +966-112180007 • Web: zoom-cities.com

DAR AL HADAYA For

modernized furnitures. Al-Woroud.

• Mob: +966-11-2155550

HOSHAN FURNITURE

For classic furnitures. Tahlia St. • Mob: +966-11-2933939. • Web: hoshangroup.com

ID DESIGN For modern furniture. • King Abduallah Rd. Raed Dist. Mob: +966-11-480 4885 • Web: iddesign.com

IKEA C’mon, it’s Ikea. East Ring Rd. Exit 16. • Mob: +966-112442233.

• Web: ikea.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS ADWA STUDIO Females only King Abdulaziz Rd. • Tel: +966-11-4653691 • Web: adwaa-studio.com.sa

EXPOSURESA

Weddings, events, Sports, products and fashion.

• Tel: +966-590007001 • Web: exposuresa.com

MALAMEH ALFAN STUDIO For women. Abdullah Ibn Sulaiman Al Hamadan Riyadh.

• Mob: +966-553005522 • Web: malamehalfan.com

REEMA STUDIO For portraits.

Tahlia St. • Mob: +966-11-293 1500

NOBLE SMILE DENTAL CARE

A high standard of care oriented practice providing patients with the up-most care utilizing the latest dental technologies. Abdullah Ankari Rd. Al Worude • Tel: +966 -11419 7740 • Mob: + 966-540509111

SIGAL DENTAL CLINIC

To provide dental care for our patients in a convenient place.

Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-464 8060 • Web: sigalclinics.net

SPECIALIZED CLINICS

One of the newest and finest medical centers in Riyadh.

Kharaid Rd. • Mob: +966-56 215 4241 • Web: spclinic.net

GYM & HEALTH CENTERS 9ROUND Personal trainers who work with you every step of the way. Al Wahah. • Mob: +966-54 104 8687 • Web: sa.9round.com

SARATOQA PHOTOGRAPHY Young seasoned photographer.

Centria Mall • Mob: +966555441211

BODYMASTERS Offer a wide range of fitness services to its members. As Sahafah • Tel: 9200 006269 • Web: bodymastersksa.com

SULTANA PHOTOGRAPHER

FIT FOREVER FITNESS One

Young passionate Saudi photographer. • Mob: +966554991154.

CLINICS ABAD SPECIALIZED CLINICS

Provide patients with high-quality health care services.

As Sulaimaniya. • Tel: +966-11-201 6677 • Web: abadclinics.com

AJMAL CLINICS A range of

of the most professional gyms in Riyadh. King Abdul Aziz Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-810 0111 • Web: fffksa.com

FITNESS FIRST One of the

world’s leading health and fitness companies. Riyadh Gallery • Tel: 966-11-217 9674 • Web: fitnessfirstme.com

FITNESS TIME

plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments. As Sulaimaniya • Tel: 9200 10029 • Web: ajmalclinic.com

Provide the best sports and fitness services. King Abdul Aziz Branch Rd. • Tel: 9200 03131 • Web: fitnesstime.com.sa

AVENUE MEDICAL CLINIC

GOLD’S GYM ELITE

Dedicated to enriching the quality of life of Riyadh community members and visitors. Al Muruj • Tel: +966-11-200 0099 • Web: avenue.com.sa

Designed to empower and guide women to reach their personal health and wellness goals.

Al Khaldiaha • Tel: +966-11-219 0044 • Web: goldsgym.com/riyadh

CONSULTING CLINICS

KORE STUDIO Boutique health club. Al Khuzama Dist. • Tel: +96611-482 0003 • Web: korestudios.net

DERMA CLINIC Hair and skin care. Prince Sultan St. - Bin Homran Center • Tel: +966-11-465 0000 • Web: derma-clinic.com

Offers personalized approach to total body transformation. Al Raed Rd. • Tel: +966-11-480 7799 ext.312 • Web: luthanhotel-spa.com

DIMA DENTAL A group of

NUYU A stunning chain of fitness

Healthcare facilities. Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-465 9100 • Web: consulting-clinics.com

specialized dentists in all aspects of dentistry. Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-466 1200 • Web: dimadental.com

HALA CLINICS Medical and health care facilities. Takhassousi St. • Mob: +966-56 527 0000 • Web: halahclinics.com MUROONA SPINE & JOINT

CLINIC Specializing in Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Rock Taping, and Foot Orthotics treatment for a hands-on, drug free rehabilitation. As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +966-11-466 1664 • Web: muroona.com.sa

LUTHAN WELLBEING STUDIO

centres, inspiring the women of Riyadh to get active and stay active.

Al Muruj • Tel: +966-11-214 3710 • Web: nuyu-ksa.com

SPECTRUM WELLNESS FOR

WOMEN Fitness center for women in Riyadh and Khobar.

Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-216 5522 • Web: spectrum4women.com

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HOSPITALS AL JAFEL INTERNATIONAL HOTEL Safe and high quality

healthcare services. Western Ring Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-430 0387 • Web: jafel-hospital.sa

AL JAZEERA HOSPITAL

Provide healthcare. Al Nasim Al Gharbi • Tel: +966-11-238 8888 • Web: aljazeerah-hospital.com

DALLAH HOSPITAL

Bring peace of mind for the thousands of patients everyday.

Nakhil • Tel: 9200 12222 • Web: dallah-hospital.com

KINGDOM HOSPITAL

To deliver high quality costeffective healthcare with a sense ofcompassion and dignity.

Ar Rabi • Tel: +966-11-2751111 • Web: khccgroup.com

KING FAISAL SPECIALIST RESEARCH CENTER

Enables users to access their health care records anywhere anytime.

Makkah Al Mukarramah Branch Rd. • Tel: 9200 12312 • Web: kfshrc.edu.sa

RIYADH CARE HOSPITAL

One of the leading hospitals in the Kingdom. Unayzah St. • Tel: 9200 00459 • Web: riyadhcare.med.sa

OLAYA MEDICAL CENTER

A multi-specialty medical centre.

As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +966-11-464 5501 • Web: omc.com.sa

SAUDI GERMAN HOSPITAL

The largest leading heath provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

As Sahafah • Tel: +966-11-2685555 • Web: ryd.sghgroup.com.sa

SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CENTER (SMC)

The symbol of trust in Healthcare.

SMC is the largest Academic Private Hospital in Riyadh • Tel: +966-11-4343800 • Web: smc.com.sa

SULAIMAN AL HABIB HOSPITAL Complete medical

care. Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-462 2224 • Web: hmg.com.sa

SPA & BEAUTY CENTERS BEAUTYOU A warm and

friendly beauty & spa center.

Musa Ibn Nusair • Mob: +966-56561 1193 • Web: beautyou-ksa.com

DIAMOND BEAUTY CLINIC Offer state of the art beauty services. Exit 5 • Tel: +966-114955044 • Web: dbclinics.com

FOUR SPA Spa treatments, nails,

hair and beauty salon. Diplomatic Quarter • Tel: +966-11-2014444 • Web: four.com.sa

GERMANY BEAUTY CENTER

Rejuvunating the mind and body.

As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +966-11-4646 0204

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HAIR & SKIN CARE CENTER

Deals with all skin problems.

Al Hajjaj Al Fahri • Tel: 9200 00037

HOT STONE

Offers the finest treatments and services delivered by Licensed Estheticians, Massage Therapists, Hair Stylists and Nail Technicians.

Takhassousi Rd. • Tel: +966-11-419 7335 • Web: hotstone-spa.com

LUTHAN WELLNESS SANCTUARY

The Wellness Sanctuary is an allencompassing life enhancement center. Al Raed Rd. • Tel: +966-11-480 7799 ext.240 • Web: luthanhotel-spa.com

MATAM BEAUTY SALON

Beauty services. Abi Dhar Al Ghaffara • Tel: +966-11-492 4089

MY NAIL SPA

All things nails - beauty and care.

Exit 2 • Mob: +966-53582 3333 • Instagram: my_nails_spa

WESAM WORLD FASHION

The first integrated women’s center that gather all the requirements of modern women in fashion, fitness and beauty. Al Athra • Tel: 9200 02486 • Web: wesamfashion.com/ index.php

PEST CONTROL HIT PEST CONTROL

One of the leading pest & termite control establishments.

•Tel: +966-11-471 6853 • Web: hitpest.com

TRAP PEST CONTROL

Become one of the leading pest control companies in Saudi Arabia.

• Tel: +966-11-228 2420 • Web: trappestcontrol.com

HOTELS AL FAISALIYA HOTEL

Featuring 224 rooms and suites, standstoday at the intersection of ancient Middle Eastern tradition and cosmopolitan sophistication.

King Fahad Road • Tel: +966-11-273 2000 • Web: alfaisaliahhotels.com

BURJ RAFAL KEMPINSKI

Situated in the heart of Riyadh offering a spa and signature restaurants. As Sahafah • Tel: +966-12-694 4777 • Web: kempinski.com

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

A luxury hotel and resort around the globe for your vacation, wedding or business travel.

Kingdom tower • Mob: +966-11-211 5000 • Web: fourseasons.com/riyadh

HOLIDAY INN OLAYA Offers a tranquil base right in the heart of Riyadh. Olaya • Tel: +966-11 4612000 • Web: holiday-inn.com / ihg.com

HOTEL IBIS RIYADH

COZMO TRAVEL

HOTEL NOVOTEL RIYADH

FURSAN TRAVEL

An oasis of comfort and amenities in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s.

Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-419 9995 • Web: accorhotels.com

With 166 elegant rooms and refined suites, the 5-star Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud is sure to please every guest. King Fahad Road Tower• Tel: +966-11-2882323 • Web: novotel.com

HYATT REGENCY RIYADH OLAYA A contemporary business

hotel at the heart of the city.

Olaya Rd., Olaya Dist.

• Tel: +966-11-2881234

Offer customized travel solutions for both independent and corporate travelers. King Faisal Road • Tel: +96611-4818600 • Web: cozmotravel.com A leading travel management company in KSA. Abi Bakr As Siddiq Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-2636211 • Web: fursan.com.sa

INTA A professional tour operator and travel agency. Dammam Rd. • Mob: +966-50 248 5555 • Web: intagency.com

SAUDI INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AGENCY

RADISSON BLU HOTEL

One of the leading companies in travel & tourism. King Abdul Aziz • Mob: +966-533264028

INTERCONTINENTAL RIYADH

HAYA TOUR A licensed tour

One of the world’s leading global hotel brands. AbdulAziz St. • Tel: +966-11-4791234 • Web: radissonblu.com

Combines 21st-century facilities with impeccable service and Saudi hospitality. Al Mutamarat • Tel: +966-11-4655000 • Web: ihg.com

RIYADH MARRIOTT HOTEL

Combines style and substance, with 5-star accommodations and the unparalleled level of service.

King Saud Road• Tel: +966-114779300 • Web: marriott.com

SHERATON RIYADH HOTEL & TOWERS Located in the heart of Riyadh.

Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-4543300 • Web: sheratonriyadh.com

THE RITZ-CARLTON Catering to discerning guests is at the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton.

Makkah Road • Tel: +966-11-802 8020 • Web: ritzcarlton.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES ACE TRAVEL

Agency with locations throughout the kingdom; includes online air travel, hotel reservations and car rental. As Sulaimaniya •Tel: 920002278 • Web: ace-travel.com

AL KHALAF TOURS

Travel and transportation agency.

Awf Ibn Abdulrahman • Tel: +966-112877700 • Web: alkhalaftravel.com

AL MAJDOUIE TRAVEL AGENCY A reputable travel

agent who provides complete solution for travel needs. Al Malaz • Mob: +966-11-4780965 • Web: almajdouie.com

AL TAYYAR TRAVEL Book your flights and hotels online. Kharis Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-2653926 • Web: altayyargroup.com

ATTAR TRAVEL The first and

oldest travel agency in Saudi Arabia. Al Olaya • Mob: +966-53 2661217 • Web: attartravel.com

TOUR OPERATORS operator in Riyadh. Al Nozha Dist.

• Tel: +966-11-450 7167 • Web: hayatour.com

JAWLAH TOURS First destination management company in Saudi Arabia.

Awf Ibn Abdulrahman • Tel: +966-114816508 • Web: jawlahtours.com

MASAWIFE TOUR OPERATOR

Providing comprehensive service for group and individuals from and to the country. Al Wadi • Mob: +966-53 2771133 • Web: masawife.com

SARH COMPANY One of the leading tour operators of Saudi Arabia. Kharis Branch Rd. • Tel: +96611-4341111 • Web: alsarhtours.com

CAR SERVICES AL WEFAQ RENT A CAR

Local car rental across Saudi Arabia. King Fahd St. • Tel: +966-114012949 • Web: alwefaq.com

AUTO WORLD RENT A CAR Car rental to get around the city. Eastern ring Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-492 8080 • Web: autoworld.com.sa

AVIS A stress-free car rental

experience by providing superior services that cater to the customers’ individual needs.

King Abdul Aziz St. • Tel: +966-114549614 • Web: avis.com.sa

BEST RENT A CAR Car Rental.

Al Ghadeer Dt. • Tel: +966-112245212 • Web: bestrentacar.com.sa BUDGET Provide the flexible leasing program to meet your specific long term car rental needs.

Al Murabba • Tel: +966-11-4036664 • Web: budgetsaudi.com CAREEM The Middle East’s leading private car booking service.

• Tel: 9200 33786 • Web: careem.com/riyadh

EASY TAXI The number one taxi

SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES

solution for customers.

AlMurabba • Tel: +966-11-2719333 • Web: easytaxi.com

ABDULAZIZ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL English schools from Pre-KG to Grade 12. King Abdulaziz Rd. • Tel: +966-11-4738555 • Web: aisriyadh-sabis.net

HERTZ

Car rental ith all the best offers and deals on cars. King Khaled Airport • Tel: 9200 05561 • Web: hertz.com

AL NOOR INTERNATIONAL

V-KOOL SAUDI

SCHOOL International School with high values in the capital.

Al Wisham • Tel: +966-11-4030673

Glass solar control window films.

As Sulaimaniyaha • Tel: +966-11-293 6969 • Web: v-kool.com

AL YASMEAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

UBER To passengers, Uber is essentially synonymous with taxis, and to drivers, it’s basically a referral service.

• Web: uber.com/cities/riyadh

The School offers wholesome education that takes care of the allround development of every child.

ASalah Aldin al Ayyubi • Tel: +966-11-478 8815 / +966-11-292 1510 • Web: alyasmin.org

COMPOUNDS AL RABWA RESIDENTIAL COMPOUND An established

DREAM INTERNATIONAL

SCHOOLS Specialists who have a certain vision to create a healthy, educational and attractive environment. • Abi Bakr As Siddiq Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-4545608 • Web: dream-schools.com.sa

residential compound comprising 63 luxury double storey fully furnished expatriate villas in Downtown Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Alrabwa dist.

• Mob: +966-595527767 • Email: a.nahdi@areic.com.sa

KINGDOM SCHOOL

Provide quality education that is based on highly qualified teachers, comprehensive curricula and effective learning methods.

Al Andalus St. - Maghrabi Dist.

• Tel: +966-11-2755555 • Web: kingdomschools.edu.sa

AL BUSTAN VILLAGE

One of the most sought after compounds in Riyadh.

Al Arid • Web: albustanvillage.com

AL HAMRA OASIS VILLAGE

One of Riyadh’s premier compounds consisting of 404 residential units: all of which have very tasteful furniture and fittings, meeting high standards. Ash Shuhada. • Tel: +96611-2490440 • Web: alhamra.com.sa

AL JAZEERA BADR SUPER DELUXE VILLAS

Two floor villas that are furnished luxuriosly in the east of Riyadh. Al Rayyan St. • Tel: +966-11-492 1135 • Web: badercompound.com/en/ Pages/default.aspx

AL NAKHEEL VILLAGE

Beautifully landscaped lush green areas and all the elements of comfort to residents. Garnata Dt. • Tel: +966-11-2403478 • Web: nakheelvillage.com

AL WAHA RESIDENTIAL COMPOUND Fully facilitated

residential compound with a 24 hour security. Al-Khuzama • Tel: +966-11-4864711 • Web: areco-alwaha.com/Home/ Contact

CALIFORNIA RESORT

One of the most unique and prestigious compounds in Riyadh.

• Qortuba Area Tel: +966-11-248 4444 • Web: california-riyadh.com/index.php

ISHBILIA COMPOUND

Conveniently tucked-in away from street noise, midway between the city of Riyadh. It offers beautifully landscaped lush green areas and all the elements of comfort to residents. King Abdullah Rd. • Tel: +966-11-2406500

KING FAISAL SCHOOL

LAPALMA VILLAGE

Luxury residential community in a contemporary western accommodation. North of Riyadh • Tel: +966-11-4914400 • Web: lapalma.sa/riyadh-en

RANCO VILLAGE COMPOUND

Rich selectuon of affordable villas which consist of restaurants, a mini shopping mall, parks and other facilities. Khurais Rd. • Tel: +966-11-492 4411 • Web: ranvil.com

THE REEF COMPOUND

Attractive & traditional Villas Al Waseel Rd. • Mob: +966-562222077 • Web: reefcompound.com

KINDERGARTENS

DRAGON FLY Pre-school and Kindergarten • Mob: +966-504189863 • Facebook: Dragonfly English Kindergarten GROWING MINDS Pre-School

and Activity Center Northern Ring Rd. Exit 9 • Tel: +966-11-248 4806 • Web: growingmindsriyadh.com

ISHBILIA KINDERGARTEN

Multinational School in Riyadh.

Al Baraka St. • Tel: +966-11-240 6960 • Web: mns-kgr.com

KIDS WORLD The program is play-based with lots of different activities to encourage learning.

Sulaimaniya Area • Tel: +966-400 6000 • Web: kidsworldschool.net

AL FURSAN International

LITTLE ANGELS A Montessori

BLOSSOMS PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN A place, which

MAMA ET MOI A vibrant

schools and preschool. Al Izdehar • Tel: 92000 4202 • Web: fis.sch.sa/ PRE-KINDERGARTEN

is designed to foster language & social development. Mohammed Ibn Uthaim St. • Tel: +966-11-2146665 • Web: blossomsksa.com

CHILDHOOD STEPS Designed to provide fun, good health, safety and the best education needed in early childhood. Al Tougably • Tel: +966-11415 7255 • Web: childhoodsteps.com

Preschool. Eid Compound • Tel: +966-11-2493400 • Web: littleangelsriyadh.com

community, where children learn not only the skills but also the values that will prepare them for the next stage of their lives at school and beyond.

Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-4649666 • Web: britishislamicschool.com

MY SCHOOL A Kindergarten

following a Montessori method of education. Al Wady Dt. • Tel: +966-112005565 • Web: myschool.com.sa

A rigorous national and international program of study.

Diplmoatic Quarters • Tel: +966-11-4820802 • Web: kfs.sch.sa

MANARAT AL RIYADH

One of the top international schools in the city.

• Tel: +966-11-4509916 • Web: manaratriyadhen.maarif.com.sa

MULTINATIONAL SCHOOL

Welcoming all children to achieve their ambitions and reach their full potential. Al Falah • Tel: +966-112751751 • Web: mns-r.com

MY LITTLE SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL

MLS offers a trilingual program and a unique learning environment applying holistic approach to student education.

Darin, Ar Raid, Riyadh 12352 • Email: admin@mls.com.sa • Tel: +966-11-48 22820 • Web: www.mls.com.sa

RIYADH NAJED SCHOOL

Delivering top quality Education and Growth.

Al Hamra • Tel: +966-11-2491616 • Web: rns.sch.sa

ROWAD AL KHALEEJ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Empowering students to think creatively, to value diversity, and to pursue passion. • Uthman Ibn affan Rd. • Tel: 9200 33011 • Web: rowad-alkhaleej.edu.sa

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Smart Homes: A Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Life

LG is at the forefront of this concept of smart homes. It has already implemented the concept through its smart products which can change the future of homes.

At the forefront of these products is Hub Robot which can express itself through a digital face, giving impressions and appearances at whoever is talking to it.

Samsung Launches the Next Innovation in TV in Saudi Berluti fuses Hublot's creative watchmaking genius with the innovative and inimitable patina of Berluti leathers. This model employed Berluti's famous Venezia leather for both its strap and its dial.

Nissan MENA Appoints New Digital Marketing GM The QLED TV features groundbreaking contrast with the HDR (high dynamic range) technology and curved edges offering a pleasant and comfortable viewing experience to the naked eye as compared to the flat design.

The Great Eight Phantoms: A Rolls-Royce Exhibition

Nissan Middle East has appointed Hussein M. Dajani as General Manager, Digital Marketing for Africa, India and the Middle East. Dajani will spearhead the digital and social media division, and work with local teams to ensure innovative online experiences for customers are delivered.

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The exhibition will gather together the greatest Phantoms from the last 92 years in Mayfair, London. Rolls-Royce will announce which great Phantoms will journey to London from around the world, telling the stories of these motor cars and the historical events they witnessed.

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The All-New 2017 CR-V Targets Highest Levels of Quality

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The New CR-V targets the highest levels of quality and driving refinement in its class with top class steering precision, ride comfort, body control and cabin quietness.

The New CR-V comes in four grades namely, DX and LX in 2 Wheel Drive (2WD) and EX and Touring in All Wheel Drive (AWD).

The new Nokia is a head turning modern twist on one of the bestselling feature phones of all time.

Boasting an incredible 22-hour talktime and month long stand-by, the Nokia 3310’s fresh, colorful, modern design brings it bang up to date.

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Assila Spa For Her And Assila Salon By Mermaid

Providing services ranging from facilities for a complete physical work out to some of the world’s best hair care and beauty treatments available, bringing the unique Rocco Forte Spa philosophy to Jeddah. Assila Spa for Her and Assila Salon

by Mermaid is open to both guests of the Assila Hotel and walk-ins.

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Located on Rooftop of Rosewood Hotel, one of the most prestigious landmarks in Jeddah, Al Malaki Lounge offers you an ideal haven to relax, unwind and enjoy the panoramic views of the Red Sea and the city’s eye-catching sights.

Offered as an extension to Al Malaki Lounge and accessed through its spacious comfort, our Terrace is another place for guests who can enjoy romantic dinners.

For reservations please contact : +966 12 260 7111 or E-mail : jeddah@rosewoodhotels.com

Let’s Find Your Groove With Kia RIO-Features

Optimized Dashboard Design

Full Flat Trunk Space

Enhanced Safety Features-51%AHSS

17inch Dynamic Wheel