dj issue 15

Issue 15, April 2010plus DiningMunch Bakery

Healthy Living Pre-wedding Pampering

Travel TrendsHoneymoon Cruises

Forever SweetA month of weddings & honeymoons

DESTINATION JEDDAH 1

EDITORIALEDITOR-IN-CHIEFEnas Hashani

GENERAL MANAGERNour Tamimi

EDITORIAL DIRECTORMichael Bou-Nacklie

ART DIRECTORBayan Esam Abuzinadah

ACTING CREATIVE DIRECTORMaha Alkhalawi GRAPHIC DESIGNERSLina MalaikaMohammed Rashad KK

FASHION EDITORMarriam MossalliACCOUNT MANAGERS

Noura IsmailSaleem Zeidan

PHOTOGRAPHY Hany SolimanMaria MahdalyMichael Bou-NacklieSami Omar Almoudi Silwan Eshki

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Mahmoud SabbaghSameen AnisSerene FeteihSobia Javed

EDITORIAL ASSOCIATESDina IsmailSilwan Eshki

PUBLISHERDestination MagazineUK, Coventry, CV14DHN5719

Celebration

*Destination Jeddah magazine is a Rumman Company publication.Tel: +966-2-6060291P.O. Box 6707 Jeddah 21452

SALES & [email protected]+966-563578291

GENERAL [email protected]

DISTRIBUTION [email protected]

VISIT US ONLINEwww.destinationjeddah.com


It’s spring time and many couples take advantage of this time of year to start a new chapter in their lives. For that same reason we’ve compiled an issue dedicated entirely to grooms and brides-to-be and helping them plan their honeymoon

or find a wedding planner we recommend.

A good wedding is an amazing experience but a great one is even better. That’s why this April issue is for those who want to get the most out of their special day. Whether you want to pamper yourself at a spa or explore new places on-board a cruise for your honey-moon we’ve got a little bit for everything for every kind of bride and groom.

As always we’ve scoured Jeddah to find some of the most interesting personalities you might not have heard about otherwise. From Jeddah’s all volunteer female fire fighting team to Marianne Alireza who has re-released her classic novel “At the Drop of a Veil.”

This year we are very proud to say that Saudi Arabia has participated in Earth Hour. This demonstrates an encouraging trend among the younger population in taking the initiative to promote awareness about being a little bit more green in our lives here. What is even more encouraging is that several government agencies took the initiative to shut off their lights for the iconic 60 minutes.

If you’re new to Jeddah, you’re going to need to check out the Settling In section where we help you navigate the confusing world of setting up a phone line in your home or in your mobile phone.

We at DJ would like to thank you for your wonderful comments and suggestions about last months issue. The Word On The Street is your chance to tell us your thoughts on the magazine and things around town, so keep them coming we love to hear from you.

Enas Hashani Editor-in-Chief [email protected]

DESTINATION JEDDAH2

OUR GUESTS

SETTLING IN

FASHION & SHOPPING

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

HEALTHY LIVING

TRAVEL TRENDS

DINING AROUND TOWN

SPECIAL PLACES

FEAT

URED

CONT

ENT

Desert Diamonds3028 Libra Boutique

3234

The Wedding Shop3D Wedding

Marianne AlirezaDalia IslamOmniah Center

202122

Festivals, Exhibitions and Openings.

The Memory of Stones.

Time to get connected.

Edgar Davids: Football great lands in Jeddah.

The LiftPlanet Beach

Mövenpick Resort Garra Rufa

Nirvana Center

Fashion & ShoppingArts & Entertainment

Beach Resorts & Dive Shops

TravelRestaurants

Health & Beauty

Religious Tourism

General

Honeymoons with flare.

7274

8076

82

Restaurant Reviews.

Khuzam Palace: A window through history.

Plus: Arabic captions for content!باإلضافة: ملخصات بالعربية حملتويات املجلة!

22

14

14

50

64

46

DESTINATION JEDDAH2

20

8

12

14

11

4027

49

70

5868

8190

DIRECTORY

Travel

Plus: Arabic captions for content!باإلضافة: ملخصات بالعربية حملتويات املجلة!

46

1428

DESTINATION JEDDAH4

Useful Information

How did you feel being in the spotlight?Guys share their feelings and thoughts about what it felt like to be the center of attention in a wedding hall full of women

Word on the street

Please send to [email protected]

Maher Mouminah When I got married, walking into the hall with everyone staring at you was a great experience. Specially that I was ready to be married, and very happy at that moment. It’s the climax of happiness, coupled with the fear of the unknown, and excitement which makes you forget about all those people around you. But then the camera’s keep flashing from every side, and you keep on smiling until your cheekbone start to hurt, and you start getting annoyed and frustrated by the number of cameras. It makes you drift away from your happy moment (current) to focus on a moment in the future where both of you gona be looking back to the photos to remember that day. I think we should focus more on enjoying the moment, and only let 1 camera take photos (which is the pride and groom camera) rather than annoying them with 100 camera around them and everyone of them telling them “look here, look there”.

Anmar Fathaldin one of the most embarrassing moments of my life.Because in our wedding the zaffa started by us coming out on a balcony , and I came out alone at first . I was shivering, although I’m not a big believer in the evil eye but just suddenly started reading Quraan out loud ,but thank God the music was too loud for anyone to hear me (but on tape it was so obvious because my lips were moving).And when my beautiful wife came out she was saviour, my gardian angel I just kept on looking into her eyes, but she ignored me and was waving hi to her friends.I hated being the center of attention at that day.

Aladdin Mogeem i’ve never been married before n my life ,although i have been into alot of those Saudi fascinating full of women WEDDINGS . and the moment you step in, all those women, girls are staring at you as if you are a celebrity :P

Ibrahim Kashmiri I hated it, i was scared and confused, surrounded by too much make up, i felt like going to a circus tent.

whispering all over, and knowing that they are talking about you, then you cannot help your self other than stair at the floor, and you keep walking .and when you finally hit the stage, all the blur of the extreme lighting spotted on your eyes, you cannot see any thing, so you get a little bit relaxed, but knowing that there are some woman, some girl out there is actually looking at you, you try not do anything stupid !after that evening, my mother approaches and says : teb’3anee a56oblak?

Loay Mashabi I believe most eyes were on my wife... probably studying her from head to toe.. hair, make up, dress, shoes....I was looking at my family (mom, my sisters, Grandma....) feeling extremely joyous seeing how happy they were..I could hardly see anyone else being under the spotlight (literally).. & the rest of the room was dimmed.It did not really occur to me that I’m being examined as well.. i was simply overwhelmed with everything else going on:!

Qusai Mukhtar been there done that, i always do one thing when facing a crowed (i block everything around me) i develop an unintentional selective sightit was NOT scary however i felt a bit anxious...being in the spot light felt a bit weird but hey as i said i was on auto flight mode.it was a wonderful tiring night

Amr Al-Harazi nausea, feeling nervous, hysterical and shy.........it was ridiculous!

Thamer El- Khereiji The zaffa part was actually awesome I loved and enjoyed it so much I was not nervous but the koosha part was difficult since you are in a stage with like three or four spot lights facing you so imagine the heat and the sweat . Any way I wished that I had my wadding in another country it would have been more comfortable


POLL OF THE MONTHQ:Given the cultural differences, do you feel that mixed nationality merriages have a good have a good chance of succeeding?

1.:Yes, they have a good chance.

2.:No, cultural differences will come between them.

3.:Like any marriage, deppends on the couple. (culture isn’t the issue)

Next Month’s Question:Q: How often do you go for a check-up??a- Annually. b-only if required by work/school. c- can’t remember the last time i went. d-everytime i feel anything is slightly wrong with me. send the answer to [email protected] or go to the Destination Jeddah Magazine group on facebook.

Thumbs up to... Earth Hour: We here at DJ

make it a point to be as eco-conscious as possible. So when we heard about this we got pretty excited. On March 27, Saudi Arabia took part officially for the first time in Earth Hour, with Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam going dark from 8:30-9:30 PM. Several government departments and private companies took part as well as private homes. This is very encouraging sign for the Kingdom since this means that a greener lifestyle is becoming more and more popular or at least the idea of it which, for Saudi Arabia is still impressive. Earth Hour works to encourage people around the world to reduce emissions and be more aware of climate change. The event is sponsored by Saudi Wildlife.

Thumbs down to... Exchange & Refund Policies Exchanging items from stores is never fun anywhere in the world. But for some reason stores in Jeddah want to make it even more infuriating with some of the shortest exchange policies around. Most stores have a one or two day exchange policy. Some are generous enough to have a three day policy. Truely they are exceptional for this. Or how about they have the same exchange policies if not longer since clothing stores have no dressing rooms for women to try on clothes. In the US it is mandatory for stores to have a 30-45 day exchange policy for items. Why is that so out of the question here? Most items when they reach Saudi Arabia become so much more expensive. It must be their contact with the air that makes them more expensive - so why is a reasonable exchange policy so difficult to come by. Women in Saudi Arabia have to contend with frustrating drivers as well as stores which close early for prayer times and open late. With that three days can go by quickly.

Destination Jeddah’s RTM:(Recommendation of The Month)

Crème brûlée at Maggiano’sThis month we recommend the crème brûlée at Maggiano’s as well as the entire establishment. The crème brûlée is worth recommending this month because it is without a doubt the best in town. We’ve reviewed Maggiano’s once before it’s quickly becoming a favorite around town. The food and service are almost without comparison at Maggiano’s with everything from the table linens to the service, held at a high standard. The crème brûlée is both soft and crunchy where it has to be and doesn’t have a distinct lack of texture like in many places in Jeddah. Some even try to pass cream caramel as this sweet treat, Maggiano’s is keeping us happy and our tummies filled with little to no problems.

12%

21%

67%

DESTINATION JEDDAH6

Fact SheetCity&

Country

Useful Information

Name: JeddahHead of Region: Prince Khalid Al-FaisalLocation: West coast of Saudi Arabia, on the Red SeaInhabited Area: 1,500 sq. km Largest urban center in the Makkah provinceJeddah Population: 3.4 million and the 2nd largest city in Saudi Arabia.Official Language: Arabic. English is the second official language.

Name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - KSACapital: RiyadhHead of State: King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-SaudCrown Prince: Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al-SaudPopulation: 28.7 million (72% Saudi, 27% foreign)Population Growth: 3.39% (approx. 3% per year) (55% are under the age of 20)Area: 2,149,640 sq. kmMajor Cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.Holy Cities: Makkah, MadinahInternational Airports: Jeddah: King Abdul Aziz Int’l. Airport (Airport Code: JED)Riyadh: King Khaled Int’l Airport / Dammam: King Fahad Int’l Airport

Important Dates: National Day: 23rd SeptemberRamadan (The Holy Month of Fasting): August 11 - September 9 2010Eid Al-Fitr (The Feast of Breakfast / End of Ramadan): September 10 -12 2010Eid Al-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice): November 16 - 19 2009Calendar: The Hijri lunar calendar is the traditional measure of time and the Gregorian calendar is used as well in business. (1430/2009)Time Zone: UTC+3

Major Arabic Newspapers: Al-Watan , Al Hayat, Al-Iqtisadiya, Al-MadinahMajor English Newspapers: Saudi Gazette, Arab News


Electricity: 110v and 220v.

Telephone, Mobile and Internet services: The main telephone service provider is STC – Saudi Telecom Company. The Main mobile service providers are STC, Mobily and Zain. They also offer mobile Internet solutions*STC: www.stc.com/ *Mobily: www.mobily.com/ *Zain: www.zain.comTo block commercial SMSs for STC users: Call 800-2444455 toll-free (24 hr service Sat-Wed) or e-mail: [email protected] Service Providers: * Orbit Satellite internet: www.orbitsatnet.com *www.zajil.net, *awalnet.net.sa, * www.naseej.com, * www.shabakah.net.sa, * www.sol.net.sa, * cyberia.net.sa, *Nesma: www.nesma.net.sa National TV:Saudi Channel 1/ Saudi Channel 2 (English)/ Saudi Channel 3 (Sports)/ Al Ekhbariya NewsSatellite TV: Thousands of free channels from across the Middle East, Asia and Europe can be viewed using a satellite dish and receiver.Premium Satellite Providers:Showtime Arabia: Premium Arabic and Western Entertainment. www.showtimearabia.comOrbit: Premium Arabic and Western Entertainment. www.orbit.netART: Premium Arabic, Western, and Asian Entertainment www.artonline.tv

Major Sport: The most popular national sport in Saudi Arabia is Football (Soccer). The two main football clubs in Jeddah are Ittihad and Ahli.

Country Code: 966City Codes: Jeddah and Makkah: 02 / Dammam, Dahran, Alkhobar and Jubail: 03 / Riyadh: 01 / Abha and Najran: 07 / Madinah and Yanbu: 04

Transportation:Air: Saudi Airlines - Sama Air - Nas Airlines Land: Bus: SAPTCO: National Bus Company offering transportation between most Saudi Cities. Inside the city: Taxis and Chauffer companies. Railroad: Only one passenger train service between Riyadh and Dammam.

Emergencies :Ambulance...................................997Electricity Emergency...............933Fire Fighters..................................998Natural Disasters ........................988National Security .......................989Nijm “ Insurance Company for Car Accident “.........................920000560Road Security...............................996Traffic Accidents .........................993Water Emergency.......................939

Mobily..........................................1100STC...................................................902Zain..................................................959

Information/ Maintenance:International Information.......905Telephone Maintenance.........904Telephone Directory.................905Speaking Clock.........................1222

Business & Banking Hours: 8/9AM - 4/5PM Sat-Wed, some are open on Thursdays for half a day 8/9AM - 1/2PM. Weekend: Thursday- Friday.Shopping Hours: 10AM - 1PM 5PM - 10/11PM

Currency: Saudi Riyal (SR) - divided into 100 Halalas; Notes printed in 1 (one), 5 (five), 10 (ten), 20 (twenty), 50 (fifty), 100 (one hundred), 200 (two hundred), 500 (five hundred) Riyal denominations.

1.00 United States Dollar (USD) = SR3.751.00 Euro (EUR) = SR5.231.00 British Pound (GBP) = SR5.94

Currency Exchange Rates:1.00 India Rupee (INR) = SR0.0791.00 Pakistan Rupee (PKR) = SR0.0471.00 Phillippines Peso (PHP) = SR0.08

DESTINATION JEDDAH8

Useful InformationSettling In

MobileThe main telecommunications service providers in the Kingdom are STC, Mobily and ZainThey all serve their own benefits and, generally, the competitive offers follow suit of one another. All the of the major networks provide both pre-paid and post-paid services. There are positives and negatives for both; you’ll probably get a better all round package by having a postpaid package, however, if there are any complications with the bills then you will have wished you stuck to prepaid! There’s also more of a variety with the postpaid packages. You’ll need to do some personal research to determine which network and package is best suited to you, based on the network your friends are on, what your monthly usage is and what times you call the most.

Below we’ve tried to compare similar packages and have listed a few but it’s best to visit their websites or branches for their current offers.

Prepaid Tariff Comparison

All three companies are constantly competing so do keep an eye out for offers, which aren’t always publicized well. STC has an offer that provides 25% discount on up to 4 of your desired contacts, which also includes international numbers. Both Mobily and Zain have packages, which offer you 100% credit when you recharge, based on a limit in which the free credit needs to be consumed.

Postpaid Tariff Comparison

STC doesn’t provide it’s packages with free minutes however it does provide additional services, such as missed call alert, credit transfer and bill reminder.Mobily has a variety of packages to suit your usage. Their website also has a ‘Plan Calculator’ which will aid you in comparing and locating the best package for you with their services.Zain offers a different style of packages such as it’s ‘Zain Sports Package’ which targets the football fanatics! When your favourite team wins you get 20mins free usage until the next day.

Time to get connected!

Purchase Price/Free Credit(SAR)

To same network nationally (SAR/min)

To other national network(SAR/min)

SMS Local/ International(SAR)

STC Sawa

Provider

0.55 0.550.55 0.550.55 0.55

Mobily 7ala

75/8075/7575/75

0.35/0.450.25/0.500.25/0.50Zain 10/10

Set up fee / Monthly Fee (SAR)

To same network nationally (SAR/min)

To other national network(SAR/min)

SMS Local/ International(SAR)

Free Minutes per month

Deapends on usage

STC AlJawal 45

Provider

0.30 0.450.43 0.430.45 0.45

Mobily 25

50/4545/4020

0.25/0.50 0250.25/0.50

0.25/0.50Zain 10/10

As an ex-pat, we know just how important it is to keep in touch with friends as family. This month, we compare mobile, landline and broadband packages for the main providers in Jeddah.


Landlines Amongst the 3 main Telecom Service providers, currently the only provider of landlines is STC. Below we’ve compared three of their packages. Visit their website for current offers and other packages which include a landline and broadband.

To begin your journey on attaining a landline you’ll need your proper documention; such as, iqama number, contact details and address details to your building. In addition to this you will require ‘DP Details’ to complete your request to have an engineer sent out to install your line. It’s best to ask your landlord or neighbours for the location of these details.

InternetAs with the mobile packages you can also get internet services in both Prepaid and Postpaid packages to suit your requirements.Zain has a calculator which incorporates the different types of usage and then notifies you of the best plan and expected costs of the different packages.It’s always best to check the quality of service/signals in your particular area. Try asking your neighbours which provider and package they are on and how they find the service quality. Internet on-the-go The advantages of the prepaid option is that you can save your money if you’re not going to use the service for a month, or if you intend to move residence a number of times then you don’t have to worry about informing the provider. The only difficulty is that you need to recharge your credit every month for continued service. The speed of service varies according to your signal levels.

Below we’re compared the ‘usb dongles’ which can be taken with you anywhere.

Broadband at Home There are a variety of packages to pick from and the different providers provide individual packages. Below we compare wireless devices.

Installation Price

Monthly Fee

Mobile cals(SAR/min)

Local Calls(SAR/min)

National Calls(SAR/min)

STC Hatif 30

Provider

30 0.4099 0.4015 0.40

STC Jood

300300Free

0.05 0.20

0.20Freefree

0.5STC Card Phone

Period of Contract

Speed of Service

Wireless Modem Charge (SAR)

Equivalent cost per month

Limitations

STC Broadband Lite

Provider

256 kbps

2Mbps

240

FreeFree7mbps

Mobily Broadband @ home

12 Mths

12 Mths

12 Mths

55 500MB /month

5GB /month

none250200Zain Zain-Fi

Cost of device(SAR)

Free credit upon purchase

Cost for 5GB download (SAR/Month)

STC Quick Net

Provider

200 200100 200100 200

Mobily

245175200Zain

EP(expat) call home!

DESTINATION JEDDAH10

Edgar Davids:Football great lands in Jeddah

By Michael Bou-Nacklie

Wearing a bright red shirt emblazoned with the logo of Monta, his company, and his dark dreadlocks tied tight behind his head, Edgar Davids sets his trademark sunglasses down in front of him and sips a Red Bull in the lobby of the Jeddah Hilton hotel.

Davids is not your average footballer. He is still recognized as one of the greats even after his retirement from professional football a few years ago. From Nike commercials,to his current work with Monta and Redbull, the footballer best known for his freestyling, now works developing and testing ideas and designs for Monta. “Monta is the only brand that is dedicated to freestyling with a football.”

The Dutch footballer was invited to Jeddah for the Red Bull Streetstyle competition which pitted 35 competitors against each other on a stage outside Red Sea Mall on Feb., 25.Participants competed against each other in sets of two on stage, each trying to out perform the other with different freestyle techniques using a Monta ball.

Scratching his chin Davids said playing a sport like football from an early age is important for later on in life.“If you can dedicate yourself to one thing at an early age you can learn to focus intently which is extremely important when you become an adult,” Davids said.

He said that freestyling has slowly started to change.

phot

os b

y M

icha

el B

ou-N

ackl

ie

“Before they used to just juggle with the ball but now with these new influences its almost like they’re dancing with the ball. You see a lot of influence coming from the b-boys (Breakdancers). It’s a show with someone expressing themselves with a ball.”


The campaign commemorated the 60th anniversary of the occupation of Palestine, the 61st, and the first anniversary of the Gaza war in January 2009. The offensive was recognized in the Kingdom with activities held in Jeddah and in the Eastern Province.

The activities offered by the campaign include lectures, photography exhibitions, E-mail campaigns, poetry nights, documentary nights, children activities, and hosting prominent personalities like Saudi writer Dr. Abdelmohsin Hilal to an open seminar.

“The campaign has three main methods (of) spreading awareness. (The first), is to spread basic information on the situation in Palestine; (the second) is to fight misconceptions on the Palestinian cause....(The third) is to teach people how to be positive and get involved in the cause regardless of gender or age, as well as how to stand against a normalized Israel,” said Ahmed Sabri, one of the organizers of the campaign.

Sabri said he was disappointed with the lack of support and knowledge of the Palestinian conflict, on behalf of Saudis. However, he also said he was hopeful that the campaign would encourage more Saudis to turn their own passion into action.

The Memory of Stones: Turning passion into action

By Dina Ismail

This May will mark the 62nd anniversary of the occupation of Palestine. It will probably pass quietly, perhaps unknowingly. The “Memory of Stones” campaign aims to change that.Founded by Hidyah Abbas, the “Memory of Stones” campaign has a simple goal: to spread awareness on the Palestinian cause.



As the smoke fades from a mock fire trial, five fire fighters walk backwards in formation slowly as they hold a high pressure hose. As more smoke clears, their bright yellow fireproof vest reflect the evening sun’s rays and their brightly colored safety helmets glisten. The fire fighters are different from the rest in Saudi Arabia. As they walk away from the smoldering ruin, their smiles make that obvious right away. Smiles that peer out from from faces wrapped in hijab.

Fighting fire with Girl Power


Fire Chief and instructor for the program, Ena’am Al-Abbasi Al-Hashemi, is the most outspoken of the group and caretaker of a fiery passion not often seen.

Phot

os b

y M

icha

el B

ou-N

ackl

ie

In The Spotlight


Although not an official part of the Civil Defense services who combat fire everyday, these women and young girls are learning the ropes of fire fighting on a volunteer basis. Young mothers and students alike volunteer for the program and learn how to keep themselves and their friends safe should something happen. Fire Chief and instructor for the program, Ena’am Al-Abbasi Al-Hashemi, is the most outspoken of the group and caretaker of a fiery passion not often seen. Her bright smile is quickly replaced with an intense expression as she talks about her organization of volunteers and how important the program is to her. “In Saudi Arabia we incorporate our religion into everything. So, everywhere you go men and women are segregated. In case of a fire it’s difficult when a strange man comes to (help) us and we aren’t wearing our hijabs.”She said the program, which teaches women how to react in fire-related situations, aims to avoid another tragedy like the one in Makkah in 2006. “The problem is that sometimes people have died, not from a fire, but they push each other (and panic) because they don’t know where the fire exit is or what to do,” Al-Hashemi said. “So now there can be a trained person there who will know how to react and she will guide them to the right place. Since she’s a woman just like them there wont be any embarrassment if they aren’t covered. She will understand their needs and she will understand their situation.”

The program is taken to places like Dar Al-Hekma and Effat College on a regular basis, in addition to primary schools where students are taught basic fire safety. Several of the women taking part in the program said since they began learning to fight fire, the experience has empowered them to react against men who harass them and similar encounters. A 36-year veteran of the Civil Defense, her father and founder of the group, Adnan Al-Abbasi Al-Hashimi, said the training was important because it gave women the chance to act during a crisis like a fire in the home. “Sometimes some people because of how we are educated, they think that ladies cannot work in the civil defense. Yes, women are different from men, but she can help her family in her home.” With a visible pride swelling up inside him, his eyes gleam through his sunglasses, “Right now 120 girls are part of my team, but until now we’ve trained up to about 1,200.” In the future he hopes the girls will be part of the Civil Defense reaction teams but the country still needs time for something like this to occur. “The Civil Defense have said they would take the girls in the future, but not now. We need time.”Ena’am Al-Abbasi Al-Hashemi chimed in, “We hope we can have a section in the Civil Defense, so that in case of an emergency the female section can go with them and they do their part; and we do our part. We aren’t there to challenge them we are just completing their job.”

The women work in groups to put out a fiery diesel plate as part of their training using fire extinguishers as well as high pressure hoses (bottom right). As part of their training they also have a theoretical portion (bottom left) to the course where they learn about different fire fighting equipment and techniques to use in the home.



PROMOTING A CHILD’S CURIOSITY: 6TH CREATIVE SCIENCE AWARDS:In conjunction with the Modern Electronics Company Ltd., Sony Gulf FZE launched the 6th Creative Science Awards on Feb., 27 at a press conference held in Al-Shallal Park. The Sony Creative Science Award was first initiated in 2005 and aims to encourage scientific creativity among children from to 9-13 years old. Specifically, the award goes to the individual who submits the most creative game, based on a specific scientific rule (gravity, magnetism, etc).In the five years between 2005 and 2009, more than 3,250 students have participated in the training sessions and student kits that

HYUNDAI LAUNCH 2010 SONATA: On Feb., 24 Hyundai launched the 2010 Sonata at Laylaty to a crowd of journalists. The best selling model in Korea since 1985 has now become the second best selling vehicle in the country. The new vehicle

Phot

o by

Mic

hael

Bou

Nac

klie

Phot

o by

Mic

hael

Bou

Nac

klie

comes equipped with new more fuel efficient engines and transmissions including a system which informs the driver when the optimum fuel efficiency has been reached via LED ‘ECO’ light located in the dashboard console.

were distributed during sessions held in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Khobar. This year they hope to train 1,000 students in one week intervals.

CASTROL AS WORLD CUP SPONSOR:Castrol will be taking up it’s role once again as sponsor to the FIFA World Cup tournaments, to be held in South Africa (2010) and Brazil (2014). Announced on March 6 at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Jeddah, Castrol reaffirmed it’s partnership with FIFA as a demonstration of the values they both share – performance and innovation. Marketing Head of Castrol Middle East Lubricants, Mohamed Samir affirmed Castrol’s loyalty to football, saying, “Castrol will help fans and customers feed their passion for the game through a diverse set of sponsorships, competitions and promotions”.

Events & Happenings

Phot

o co

urtu

sy o

f Cas

trol

يف قاعة ليلتي يوم 24 فرباير، اأطلقت هيونداي �صوناتا لعام 2010 اأمام ح�صد من ال�صحفيني. النموذج الأكرث مبيعا يف كوريا اجلنوبية

منذ عام 1985 اأ�صبحت الآن ثاين اأف�صل ال�صيارات مبيعا يف البالد.

اأطلقت �صركة �صوين اخلليج جوائز العلوم البداعية ال�صاد�صة يف موؤمتر �صحفي يف مدينة ال�صالل الرتفيهية، حيث تهدف اإىل ت�صجيع

الإبداع العلمي لدى الأطفال من عمر 9 اإىل 13 عاما.

قامت كا�صرتول بتاأكيد التزامها نحو ريا�صة كرة القدم باإعالن

�صراكتها مع FIFA لرعاية بطولتي نهائيات كاأ�س العامل 2010

و2014. وقد مت الحتفال يف فندق بارك حياة مبدينة جدة.


OPTIONS FURNITURE OPENS: From the classy to the more modern, Options Furniture, which opened on March 2, has a touch of everything. Bright dominant colors

TURKISH BAZAAR: Held in the garden of the Turkish consulate’s residency, a festival of all things Turkish was held on Feb. 24 and displayed with everything from intricate and delicately woven scarves and accessories to hand made metal jewelry, to sweets and Turkish dishes. In the arts corner you could have a an artist diligently hand-paint an intricate pattern around a calligraphic verse from the Quran. Another woman demonstrated Ebru, the Turkish method of paper marbling that its unique to the region. There were also ceramic hand painted bowls and plates, decorative metal earthenware andof course, lots of Turkish coffee for all.

Phot

o by

Mah

a Al

khal

awi

Phot

o by

Sam

i Om

ar A

lmou

di

combined with rich design give it a range of furniture you won’t find elsewhere. The showroom is located across from the Toyota showroom on Prince Sultan St.


اأقيم البازار الرتكي، يف حديقة منزل القن�صل الرتكي، يوم 24

فرباير، حيث مت عر�س جمموعة متنوعة من املنتوجات الرتكية،

الأو�صحة و اك�ص�صواراتها، املجوهرات املعدنية، للماأكولت و

اأطباق احللويات الرتكية.

من الكال�صيكية اإىل الأكرث حداثة، افتتح يف 2 مار�س مفرو�صات Options حيث يتميز بوجود مل�صة من كل �صيء. تقع �صالة العر�س

على �صارع الأمري �صلطان.


MOBILY MARATHON :On Wednesday, March 10, the streets of Jeddah became ground zero for the Mobily Jeddah Marathon 2010. Over six thousand contestants took part in the race started by Jeddah Mayor, Adel Faqih at 5:30PM. The race was started on Tahlia St. and experienced racers had to cover a 15km distance all the way to Roshan Mall on the Corniche.

At La Costa on the Corniche at 4:30km students under 18-years-old, participating in the race set off to the same finishing line: over 85% of the participants took part in this category. Before the initial race over 45

HEADQUARTERS BUSINESS PARK CELEBRATION:Al-Dar Al-Khasa celebrated the completion of the foundations for The Headquarters Business Park Project with a gala dinner at the Jeddah Hilton Al Qasr Ballroom on March 13. During the evening Essam Fakieh, Al Dar Al Khasa Executive Partner, gave the attendees a progress report and presentation that included

Phot

o by

Mic

hael

Bou

Nac

klie

Phot

o co

urtu

sy o

f Al-D

ar A

l-Kha

sa

racers with disabilities and special needs had their own 5KM race. Winners in each category received an award from Mayor Adel Faqih. 1st place in the 3KM special needs race: Ali Al-Haqawi/Hatim Al-Mutairi Hamad Hazzazi/Fahad Al-Jinadi1st place in 5KM race: Ibrahim Issa 1st place in 15KM race: Asfa Girma

visual simulations of the completed project. “Occupants and their visitors will step into a new world of smart technology, green eco-awareness and the ultimate in modern luxury for a business lifestyle that equates the highest degree of efficiency with the sheer pleasure and prestige of being in the most desirable and coveted business address in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” Fakieh said.

�سهدت مدينة جدة احدى اأهم فعاليتها الريا�سية ال�سنوية

»�سباق ماراثون جدة موبايلي 2010مـ«، حيث جتمع اأكرث من 6

اآالف مت�سابق واأكرث من 2000 متابع عند نقطة االنطالق، فقد

جنحت اللجنة املنظمة يف اإخراج هذا ال�سباق الدويل ب�سكل اأكرث

احرتافية ومبعايري عاملية.

احتفلت الدار اخلا�سة من انتهاء اأ�سا�سات م�سروع » هيد بيزن�س كوارتر » بعقد حفل ع�ساء يف فندق هيلتون جدة - قاعة الق�سر.


ABDULATEEF JAMEEL LAUNCHES “DAIHATSU AND MENAHI”:Starting in March, Abdulateef Jameel launched their new Daihatsu campaign in collaboration with Saudi actor Fayz Al-Malki who starred in the first Saudi film, “Menahi.” “We are optimistic and confident of the success of this partnership,” said Adel Ezzat, CEO of Daihatsu. “Because Fayz was chosen by UNICEF for his success to personalize “Menahi”; a charac ter so impactful in the region.”

To the beat of traditional drums, the campaign was set in a traditional style in the Abdulateef Jameel compound built as a traditional Hijazi fort, complete with a traditional meal outdoors.

Phot

o by

Mic

hael

Bou

Nac

klie

ARAMCO FAMILY DAY:Hosted at the Aramco compound close to Dallah towers, Aramco held an evening centering on traffic safety and how to keep yourself healthy. Health and security professionals as well as Jeddah police were on hand to demonstrate a variety of methods to keep children safe. Children were also given a chance to use a wheelchair in a simulated course used to demonstrate just how limiting a wheelchair can be if you are confined to one after an accident.

Phot

o by

Mic

hael

Bou

Nac

klie

اأطلق عبد اللطيف جميل حملة دايهات�سو اجلديدة بالتعاون مع

املمثل ال�سعودي فايز املالكي. وعلى ايقاع الطبول التقليدية، متيز

احلفل بالنمط التقليدي يف جممع عبد اللطيف جميل حيث مت

تقدمي وجبات تقليدية يف الهواء الطلق للزوار.

عقدت �سركة اأرامكو اأم�سية تتمحور حول ال�سالمة املرورية وكيفية احلفاظ على �سحة و �سالمة النف�س. تواجد جمموعة من خرباء

ال�سحة واالأمن، وكذلك �سرطة جدة ليربهن على وجود جمموعة متنوعة من الطرق للحفاظ على �سالمة االأطفال.


Mark Your Calendar 2010AprilMarch 30 - April 2 AUTOCARE & TRANSPORT ARABIA 2010Saudi Arabia’s Premier International Event for Automotive Aftermarket, Transport Infrastructure and Com-mercial Vehicles. Displaying every sector and link of logistics service, inbound & outbound customs clear-ance, intermodal and waterway transport, logistics service, logistics parks, marine services suppliers, logistics equipment, forklift truck, warehouse equipment & packaging, reverse (recycled) logistics, logistics financing.

Venue: Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Center Jeddah.http://www.eventseye.com/fairs/f-autocare-transport-arabia-11822-1.html

April 6 - 8 2nd International Plastic Surgery Conference for Saudi Plastic Surgery AssociationThe 2nd International Plastic Surgery Conference for the Saudi Plastic Surgery Association that will focus on all aspects of plastic surgery. The conference will provide a platform for medical practitioners and students to share their experience as well as focusing on different fields including: body contouring, rhinoplasty, breast reconstruction, craniofacial, face rejuvenation and much more.

Venue: King Fahad Medical Research Center

http://www.tradechakra.com/events/jeddah-saudi-arabia/2nd-international-plastic-surgery-5343.php

April 4 - 7Saudi Building Interiors Exhibition 2010 is Saudi Arabia’s 19th comprehensive showcase for the building & interiors industry. Interiors influence the attitude, well being, energy, emotions & behaviour of those who live, work or gather there for social and cultural activities. Venue: Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Centre

Saudi Building Interiors Exhibition 2010

April 4 - 9 Jeddah Flying show

The Saudi Airline Club and Renad Arabia group will organize the show on the Corniche with 90 competitors from nine countries including; Australia, Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen, Malaysia, Jordan, Qatar and Indonesia. The event will be organized under the supervision of the World Union for Flying Sports and the Asian Union.

Venue: Corniche

http://events.alriyadh.gov.sa/sites/English/Events/Lists/Events%20List/DispForm.aspx?ID=58

April 7-May 14 Home Center Sale

From early April to early May Home Center will have a 50 percent sale Kingdomwide on select items.Venue: Home Center

April 13-15 6th international conference on psychiatry

There has been a growing awareness of the importance of psychiatric disorders (Disease centred versus Symptom centred) in the Arab World. The conference aims to bring Arab expertise and global experts to exchange experience, network & plan for future collaborative activities. The conference main speakers will be opinion leaders in the field of psychiatry as well as policy and decision makers.

Venue: Intercontinental Hotel, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

http://www.sghgroup.com/sghg-Events-en-Jeddah-54.html

“New Models of Psychiatric Management”

April 22: 6-9 PMLebanese artist, Ajwad A. Abu Zaki, will hold an exhibi-tion of his paintings at the Lebanese consulate in Jeddah. He is one of the few artists in the Arab world who actively creates his own canvas and paint. Work-ing deep in the Lebanese mountains Abu Zaki uses his fine arts training to create paintings rich with blends of Aquarelle, Oil & Acrylic.


Contact info: tel: 0553384149email:[email protected]

website:www.fainak.com/foodfestival

Then this is your chance to give your business the exposure it needs, make new clients and meet people that can help you. You will also get your own page in our special Home-Catering Guide book. The Home Made 1st Annual Food Festival is the �rst of its kind, especially designed to bring together all the home-based catering businesses in Jeddah, and give them the support and attention they deserve.

To participate in the Festival or the Book, register at our website

www.fainak.com/foodfestival

إذا كنت ذات موهبة عالية في الطبخ و تديرين مشروع� من منزلك فهذة فرصة مثالية ل�عالن عن طبخاتك و جذب زبونات جدد أو التعرف على فرص جديدة من خالل اشتراكك

في مهرجان المأكوالت المنزلية والذي يعد ا�ول من نوعه في جدة و الحصول على صفحتك الخاصة في الكتاب التابع له و الذي سيكون بمثابة دليل لجميع مشاريع الطبخ

المدارة من المنازل في مدينة جدة.

فإذا كنت فنانة في عملك بادري بالتسجيل في موقعنا أو االتصال بالرقم المسجل أدناه.

DO YOU RUN A HOME-BASED CATERING BUSINESS?

9-10 JUNE 20109-10 يونيو 2010

هل تديرين مشروع (طبخ منزلي)؟


Marianne Alireza: a constant voice in a changing world

Marianne Alireza is not like most women in Saudi Arabia. She is both an expat and a Saudi both in body and mind. Now in her late 80’s Alireza still has that same passion for people and communicating about Saudi Arabia that she has had since the early 1970’s when she first published her book “At the Drop of a Veil”.

Originally printed in 1971 and banned in the Kingdom, the book is now allowed and reprinted in the Kingdom.

“I’ve been here forever,” she said with a quick laugh. “I first came in ‘45 and man oh man I can’t believe the changes. I don’t think there’s any parallel in history.”

When Alireza arrived the country was still in its infancy with an economy built on the sale of dates and animal skins. “There were not even 56 paved miles of road in the entire Kingdom,” Alireza said with her Oklahoman twang still strong even after having left her North American home so many years ago.

Interestingly her story of multiculturalism didn’t start when she married her ex-

husband. Her father was a half Polish, half Native American Creek Indian and in 1994 she returned to Oklahoma to receive the keys to the city of Muscogee.

Summing up her book, she said, “it’s a people’s story. We laugh at the same things, we cry at the same things. People are people.”

Her next book “Enlarge Thy Turban” is still in the process of being completed but Alireza said it was a continuation of the story in her current book.


Arts &Entertainment


On March 8, Athr Gallery hosted Sotheby’s Deputy Director of Middle East Department, Dalya Islam. It was a real privilege to have such a reputable speaker present informed lectures on two very relevant topics on today’s Arab art scene. One lecture entitled, “Contemporary Arab Art,” revealed the trends of Arab artists, as well as explored some of the names currently out there signing their artistic works in the international art scene. “The lecture provided a summary both established and emerging artists from the region,” Islam explained, “while touching on the different markets for contemporary Arab art.” Islam said that most of the figurative art is collected by previous generations, who in addition to having a preference to the more classical style, also have the wallets for it. “Contemporary art tends to be more affordable to new collectors who want to begin investing in art,” explains Islam.

Islam described contemporary Arab art as being divided into three categories: Calligraphy, Modern, and Contemporary. The main names of each division are Ahmed Mustafa, whose beautiful calligrams are a top sellers for buyers from the region who can appreciate not only the surface aesthetic, but also comprehend the written language. Mahmoud Saeed appears to be the first name off everyone’s tongue whenever Modern art is being discussed, while Saudi’s very own Abdulnasser Gharem is taking the international contemporary art scene by storm. Gharem recently presented at this year’s international

Dalia is always happy to give advice. To contact her, email her at: [email protected] Sotheby’sRegistered Office: 34-35 New Bond Street, London W1A 2AARegistered in England, No. 874867

art fair, Art Dubai, where his work shown by Berlin-based Galerie Caprice Horn, sold for $50,000 and was considered one of the highlights of the prestigious fair. The other lecture Islam gave was “The Art of Collecting,” which she describes in her own words as “An overview of different major collectors of the 20th century in order to paint a picture of how one may form a collection and the importance of the art collector in developing an art scene.”

Islam said that although an individual does not need to be educated in art to know how to collect it, they should also be well aware before investing in a piece. “It’s important to build up a knowledge of the art; just like one would research the market before buying a car or house, you want to make sure you’re making a smart investment.” That being said, Islam also stresses that the financial return is not the only criteria. “Art is something you need to react to intuitively,” she explains, “Above all, it needs to speak to you.” Well said.

TalkingArt Sothebys’ Dalia IslamBy Marriam Mossalli


The evening highlighted the interior showrooms of the boutiques, where unrestricted access was given to explore and learn more about what each store has to offer. Technolight provided innovative house fixtures and gadgets that transform any home into a state-of-the-art living habitat. From expresso machines to remote control lights, this boutique is sure to be a modern man’s favorite.

The showroom of Vallar showcased creative storage solutions that double-up as contemporary and stylish home furnishings. Furniture and art were also in abundance and incited many a wish list.to all who gazed inside.

On March 1, the opening of three interior boutiques in Omniah Center on Al-Rawdah Street set the stage for a glamorous night of intellectual exchange and corporate networking.

Omniah CenterTHREE STORES & A GALLERY:

Leccio is a high-end bathroom furnishing store, whose products contain smooth curves and modern lines that lend to their innovative and ultra-modern look. Together, these stores are the future of interior design and present the local market with direct access. Do-it-Yourself home projects never seemed this inviting.

An open sculpture garden was organized by RIDA Gallery and presented the works of such renowned sculptors as Nabeel Najdi, Rabae Al Akhra, Mohammed Al Thakfi, and Mansour Jan. It was an especially spectacular treat for connoisseurs of art, who are more than familiar with these four prestigious Arab artists.

Phot

os b

y M

icha

el B

ou-N

ackl

ie

By Marriam Mossalli

Showroom facade



LeccioTechnolight

VillarSculpture exhibit



If you can’t get your children to find textbook science interesting enough, why not try some practical hands on science? The new Amaz-ing Science Center which opened just a few months ago is the best place for your children to enjoy some science while having fun at the same time. The ASC has three different levels with specialized classrooms for chemistry, physics and biology for children from 6-10 years old. There are a variety of programs to choose from such as: “story of an invention”, “mini university” as well as many more.

Amazing Science Center

By Serene Feteih

Location: Behind the intersection of Malik Rd. and Heraa St.Tel: +966-599947202 / +966-2-6032002


Family Fun

Arts &Entertainment

DESTINATION JEDDAH 25DESTINATION JEDDAH25

Beat the heat of Jeddah’s summer at Sail Island. The only place on the Corniche offering aquatic fun which is both exciting and relaxing at the same time coupling together a unique Red Sea view and a family atmosphere.

Sail Island: Sun and fun during Jeddah’s summer

Located at the North Corniche, 20 minutes from downtown Jeddah and only 4 km from the Mövenpick Al-Nawras Resort, enjoy a variety of dining options, swim-ming pools, arcade centers and a gift shop.

Sail Island also has a venue dedicated for special occasions and celebrations featuring its own unique sea view and can accommodate up to 250 people.

Location: North Corniche, 4 km from Movenpick Al-Nawras ResortTel: +966-2-6991000

By DJ Staff

Phot

os co

urtu

sy o

f Sai

l Isl

and


Made up of over 260 seperate pieces of Travertine marble, this sculpture by Spanish architect and sculptor Julio Lafuente took five years to build. The pieces were shipped and reassembled in Jeddah. The sculpture is in the shape of V pointing towards the Ka’aba in Makkah and is located on Andalus street. Al-Kibla in Arabic means “the direction for prayer.”

Al-Kibla Sculpture:

Phot

os b

y M

icha

el B

ou-N

ackl

ie



Dar Abdul-QasimTel: +966 2-6714793 Effat Library Tel: +966-2-6364300 Jeddah Public LibraryTel: +966 2-6363920Mirza LibraryTel: +966-2-6726773My LibraryTel: +966-2-2631709

Fun & Recreation

Al-HokairTel: +966-2-6836666Al-Shallal Theme ParkTel: +966-2-6063993Bowling CityTel: +966-2-6690800Bowling WorldTel: +966-2-6744545Chucky Cheese’sTel: +966-2-6062608Color Me MineCoral MallTel: +966-2-6640710 Funtime PizzaTel: +966-2-6555992Ice Land Tel: +966-2-6626666IN10SOTel: +966-2-2844992Jungle LandTel: +966-2-2881111Kid’s CastleTel: +966-2-6988000Moon ToonTel: +966-2-2844855OceanicaTel: +966-2-2150723Smart Kid (Al-Hokair)Tel: +966-2-4202370

Bookstores LibrariesFun &Recreation

Museums &Art Venues

SparksTel: +966-2-6162144 Stationery FantasiesTel: +966-2-6827730

Al-Alamia GalleryTel: +966-2-6635107www.alalamiagallery.comArt Frame Trading Est.Macarona st.Tel: +966-2-6722339Al-Tayebat International City Museum for Sciences & KnowledgeAl-Jazeerah st.Tel: +966-5-03601376Darat Safeya BinzagrTel: +966-2- 6571030www.daratsb.comEbdaa Gallery CenterTel: +966-2- 2154480www.ebdaagallery.com Jeddah Atelier Tel: +966-2-6640710Jeddah Gallery of fine artsTel: +966-2-6640710Mansoojat Foundationwww.mansoojat.org

Darat Safeya BinzagrArt Gallery Tel: +966-2-6571030

www.daratsb.com

Call or email to check opening and closing times.

Bookstores

Al-Fanous BookstoresTel: +966-2-6553897Al-Khair BookstoresTel: +966-2-6936318 Al-Maktaba Stores Tel: +966-2-6713143Al-Obeikan BookstoreTel: +966-2-6927018 / 920020209Dar Al-Mareekh Bookstore Tel: +966-2-6524682Jarir BookstoreSari StreetTel: +966-2-6827666Prince Sultan StreetTel: +966-2-4202050Little BookRoshana Center Tel: +966-2-2634817Stars AvenueTel: +966-2-2754689Madina Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6659045Mamoun Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6446614Mansour Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6985376Tihama BookstoreTel: +966-2-6444444Rawaea Al-MaktabatTel: +966-2-6827730VirginTel: +966-2-2635084

Libraries

CBA LibraryTel: +966-2- 6900671

Museums & Art Venues

Directory

Arts &Entertainment



Fashion & Shopping

Libra Boutique: Balancing the scales of fashion Those born under the star sign Libra are known to exhibit good taste, a tendency towards perfectionism and attention to detail. Among the typical likes of Libra is a love of beauty, subtle colors, and haute couture. Is it any surprise then that Rana Ismail and Dr. Bazza Saud, owners of Libra Boutique are both Librans?

By Dina Ismail

Phot

o by

Mic

hael

Bou

Nac

klie

Libra Boutique, opened in April 2009, offers a singularly unique ap-proach to fashion in the Kingdom. Within the store, comfort is queen and simplicity reigns. This creed applies to the four main lines of-fered by the store – Casual, Casual Chic, Easy Line, and Couture, all of which are either designed by Ismail or handpicked by the owners. However, each line offers a distinct identity and mood emphasized by seemingly trivial details.

For example, the Easy Line melds attributes typical of tracksuits – elasticated bands, sports-inspired detailed, zippers, onto unexpected pieces of clothing such as skirts or dresses. On the other hand, the

Couture line is made up of meticulously crated one-off pieces such as evening gowns or wedding dresses. Each bead or embroi-dery is diligently selected to represent the theme of the piece.“Libra is completely original. While we pride ourselves on comfort and simplic-ity, it is equally important that the piece reflects the personality of the wearer, rather than changing or detracting from it,” Ismail elaborated.The pieces and lines offered in Libra are changed every few months or so in order to keep with the trends but are usually separat-ed by season – summer and winter. Ameri-can, Italian, and French designers are also showcased within the boutique but Ismail is quick to point out that the accessories are selected to act as complements to the pieces.The store also offers French and Arab perfumes which are mixed by Saud. Lighter and more luxurious than other oud perfumes on the market, they are designed to be the perfect accessory like any piece of jewelry. “I always avoid the (stronger) perfumes myself,” Saud said while emphasizing that her perfumes are lighter and classier than other oud based mixtures. Currently there are two types of scents for men and eight for women and another is planned for release next month. A mysterious and exciting new scent, No. 9. While Ismail and Al-Saud had not received any formal training within their chosen fields, they both more than make up for it with a wealth of experience and

passion that you would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. In Libra’s next stage, Ismail is looking forward to collaborating with more Saudi designers in order to further her vision.

“I don’t consider myself a ‘designer’,” she said seriously. “Both myself and Bazza are more artists. What is different is our chosen mediums. It’s a perfect partnership – Bazza mixes perfumes and I mix fabrics. We’re very driven by our moods and feelings. For example, I can go through a stage where I design only skirts. Skirts for three months!”

Obviously passionate about art and fashion, Rana Ismail and Dr. Bazza Al-Saud seem destined to meet great success.

Location: Le Chateau on Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-2511063 / +966-540884744

Phot

o co

urte

sy o

f Lib

ra



Desert Diamonds:High Fashion Jewelry

Every woman enjoys wearing jewelry on all occasions.Every woman’s dream is to be independent, stylish and savvy.Desert Diamonds (D.D Jewels)… is what women want.

Fashion & Shopping


D.D. Jewels collection includes an exten-sive, beautifully handcrafted collection of high quality diamond simulants, colored stones and semi-precious stones set in 18 k yellow and white gold. A choice of rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets and chains is available.

Jewelry is an extension of a woman’s per-sonality, expressing her style, creativity and love for life for her and for everyone around her to see.

D.D. Jewels is innovative, exciting and inspiring. The diamond simulant is hand cut using the same technique as a diamond with only one distinct difference - the price. Ev-ery piece is priced so that luxury is available and affordable to all women.

For more information please visit: www.desertdiamondsco.com Or check out Desert Diamonds group on Facebook

We all know that diamonds are forever. With D.D Jewels, the diamonds simulants are all ideal cut. This means they are cut using the same faceting techniques as carbon diamonds to produce optimum reflection of light and achieve brilliance of a good quality diamond without the cost.

In Saudi culture,we are always giving and receiving gifts for a variety of occasions, whether it’s for a bride to be, a graduation, birthday or anniversary… the occasions here are endless. D.D. Jewels is the perfect place to get the luxurious gift that says everything, without going overboard with your budget.

The wide collection available and diamond cuts to choose from will most certainly have you coming back for more visits.D.D. Jewels store is now open on the second floor of Red Sea Mall in the Andalusian Section.

There will be a 10 percent discount for those with a printed voucher from the Facebook group for a limited time only.


Fashion & Shopping

No bride should be stressed on her wedding day, which is why we’ve picked some of Jeddah’s best wedding planners all dedicated to making your special day just a little easier.

Whether you want to get outsource your wedding planning or just get a helping hand in organizing the arrangements one of

these companies can help you do just that.

From planning an entire theme to just getting the essentials together you’ll be able to get whatever you need from these

wedding day pro’s. All you need to do is just relax and actually be able to keep that smile genuine when you’re

sitting in front of both families with your partner for the new life you’re about to embark on.

Enter Jowana Hefzi and Futna Nazer to the rescue! These women are the wedding saviors every bride in Jeddah has been waiting for! With their chic wedding boutique conveniently located on Al-Rawdah Street, these ladies are making every bride’s dream come true… one wedding at a time.

Simply and appropriately called The Wedding Shop, the store is a one-stop shop for all your wedding essentials and now includes a well-reputed wedding planning service. “Our wedding planning service takes whatever the bride has always visualized for her big day and turns it into a reality with the least amount of headache for her,” explains Futna. By dealing with only the best suppliers in the industry, the Wedding Shop team brings everything—from photographers and interior decorators, to the invitations and cake, right to the bride, allowing her to relish in the joy of her wedding, rather than feeling overwhelmed by the hassle of it.

The Wedding Shop provides a harem for young, modern brides who want a contemporary twist on the traditional concept. From the boutique’s ‘Just Married’ swimsuits and honeymoon beach bags, to its girly tiaras and funky ‘bride & groom’ bubblegum favors, this is the place for the chic bride to manifest her dream wedding.

And for those of us still into cats, remember the store isn’t just for brides, but also friends of them. Bachelorette party games and bridal shower gifts make it a fun place for all. “Weddings are a big and special part of a woman’s life in almost every culture, and here it is always a grand affair,” reveals Futna, “Now we have a store specifically dedicated to wedding accessories and gifts.”

The superhero wedding girls will be at Bisat Al-Reeh Bazaar in Ramadan to sign autographs (just kidding!). In all seriousness, the ladies will be available for wedding advice and will be showcasing their specialty items, from their bestseller flips flops which imprint ‘Just Married,’ to their coveted bridal albums with crystals. So next time you hear of a friend getting married… who you gonna call?!?!

I always share in the over-excited happiness of my friends who announce those three momentous words, “I got engaged!” But months later, that happiness is toned down and perhaps is even replaced with sympathy, as I witness how much of a hassle and effort is needed in planning a wedding. From the caterers and musicians, to the centerpieces and tableware; it’s enough to make any career woman say, “To hell with it! I’ll live with my cats!”

WeddingRescueRangers

By Marriam Mossalli

Location: Rawda st., next to Roche Bobois.Tel: +966-2-6690808

DESTINATION JEDDAH 33DESTINATION JEDDAH 33


3D Weddings is a full service operation that takes care of everything from flowers to hall rental to gifts for the guests. They even take care of the minutiae such as salon appointments. Samar Dahlawi, one of the owners of 3D Weddings emphasized the care and devotion that 3D has to its clients.“When we began planning weddings and other events for friends for family, we noticed how frazzled the bride and the mother of the bride were. On her wedding day a bride should be relaxed and happy, not anxious or nervous.

Sometimes the simplest idea is the most brilliant. When the Dahlawi cousins, Samar, Lina and Heba, began planning weddings and other events for friends and family, they weren’t planning to create a business out of it. But they did and 3D Weddings was born.

By DJ Staff

Wedding3DA whole new dimension to a very special day

We take care of everything and make sure to reach any stylistic compromise between the bride and her mother.”3D Weddings opened in 2009 on Amir Sultan St. Brides-to-be would do well to visit the store to get an idea of the theme of their wedding. 3D Wedding will ensure that the bride is happy, satisfied and relaxed from the minute she gets engaged to the “I Do.”


Location: Prince Sultan st., Al-Sa’ada Center.Tel: +966-2-6924795Email: [email protected]

Fashion & Shopping

DESTINATION JEDDAH 35DESTINATION JEDDAH 35DESTINATION JEDDAH 35DESTINATION JEDDAH 35

Al-QasrTel: +966-2-6394442Dewi Al-TaweelTel: +966-2-6943420Dhawia Tel: +966-2-6651865Family Tel: +966-2-6695189 Glamour Shots Tel: +966-2-6607101LamasatTel: +966-5-51944607SahariTel: +966-2-6658713Samya Tel: +966-2-6833245Suzan BaaqeelTel: +966-2-6735224

WEDDING DIRECTORY

Wedding Halls

Photographers

Al-Embratora Caza BlancaTel: +966-2-6827771Al-KazarTel: +966-2-6514444Al-Noor- MeridianTel: +966-2-6633333Al-Qasr - BiladTel: +966-2-6944777Al-Sultana Intercontinental Tel: +966-2-6611800Amasi Tel: +966-2-6300022Donyati - WestenTel: +966-2-6588200Golden LaylatiTel: +966-2-6066666HabitatTel: +966-2-6518988Hilton Hotel Ball Rooms Tel: +966-2-6590000Jeddah Orchid Ball RoomsTel: +966-2-6070777Laylati 1Tel: +966-2-6066666Laylati 2Tel: +966-2-6066666Nadi Al-Foroosiya Tel: +966-5-03609630RamadaTel: +966-2-6670540Shams - MovenpickTel: +966-2-6676655Sheraton Ball RoomTel: +966-2-6992212Sunset Ball RoomsTel: +966-2-6605000

Photographers Wedding Halls



GIFTS &

SOUVENIRS

Fashion & Shopping



AR

GEN

TER

IE

Location: Al-Badriya Towers, across from Saudia City compound in Khalediya Tel: +966-502381404

Argenterie, located at Stars Avenue Mall, sells unique fine jewelries and accessories. The photos shown are sterling silver jewelries plated with rhodium and garnished with precious stones. Argenterie specializes in rings, bracelets and necklaces.

SAR

A BA

HD

ELA

HC

OLL

ECTI

ON

Location: Stars AvenueTel: +966-2-2754781

Fan Al- FekraLocation: Stars Avenue/Basateen Center

Sara Bahdelah offers a collection of accessories imported from all over the world including rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Accessories come in sterling silver plated with gold while others are fine Italian craftsmanship. This beautiful collection can be seen at ABSENT, located in Al-Badriya Towers.

FAN

AL-FEK

RA

One of our favorites here at DJ, Fan Al-Fekra has a wide range of beautiful items for any occasion. With crystal encrusted perfume bottles ranging in price from SR250 all the way to SR1000. As well as ivory handle cake cutters complete with stainless steel blades priced at SR900.


Fashion & Shopping

Samsung ST550 - SR1,600

At one point or another we’ve all taken that myspace/facebook picture of ourselves fit for a profile picture. We’ve all done that double and triple take once you saw just how blinky you get when you take a picture of yourself. Now Samsung wants to make that whole process a little less annoying with its ST550. With the 3.5’ wide 1,152K touch screen LCD and another 1.5’ wide screen next to the lens on the front so you can see what you’re taking a picture of without having to flip the camera over.Available at ipmart.com

DataMask HUD - SR7,000

In the last issue we brought you goggles you can use while you ski/snowboard. Now divers can have similar tech. With an LCD built directly into the body of the mask, divers can keep track of their dive time, depth and remaining air all while enjoying a truly hands-free dive.Available at Memega

GadgetsTechTamer’s

Hi, TechTamer here. I love gadgets and new technology designed to make everything a little bit easier. From Star Wars toasters to the latest smartphones, I’m all over it. If it blinks, bleeps or whistles I’ve probably seen it and played with it a little. Here’s a small selection of stuff that’s caught my eye this month.

Sony Walkman NWZ-W202wearable MP3 player - SR237

Given how small MP3 players have gotten, I don’t understand why nobody else thought of this before. Sony’s newest walkman has 12 hours of battery life and fits snugly over your ears as your

run. Available at www.Amazon.com

Have something you want to share? E-mail me at : [email protected]

Polaroid PoGo -SR150We live in an instant world, so why should you have to wait until you get home to print out your pictures? The new Polaroid PoGo is a handy portable printer that’s small enough to fit in your pocket. Whether this becomes a time bomb of ink waiting to happen we’ll see, but it looks promising. Available at Amazon.com

YikeBike - SR14,000

Although it looks like Spock’s workout chair, it’s actually a very cool electric bike designed specifically for city use. Weighing in at just under 10 kg and folds down to 67×56×12 cm it can fit in your backpack. Powered by a 1.2 kw motor it actually can reach 20 km/h, useful for clothes-lining people with hot coffees or getting to your destination

- whichever you want. The power comes from the LiFePO4 battery which has a 10 km range and can

be charged in 30 minutes. The frame is made from a carbon composite and is the first

bike to have anti-skid brakes.Available at www.yikebike.com

Nexus Android - (N/A in Saudi yet) Tired of the same old argument of iPhone vs. Blackberry? Well hopefully the new Android will be in Saudi Arabia soon to settle that debate. What sets this phone apart from other touch-screens is that it can multitask and run processes in the background while you use the phone to do other things. It even has a handy notifications bar showing you what its doing, pretty nifty.

DREAM MACHINETechTamer’s


DESTINATION JEDDAH40 DESTINATION JEDDAH40 DESTINATION JEDDAH40 DESTINATION JEDDAH40

Afaf BaflahTel: +966-505325251Amal Engawi Tel: +966-503613314 Basma AbuljadayelTel: +966-506634000Basma Al-MouawadTel: +966-533653333Eman JoharjiTel: +966-535687773Fatima AbedTel: +966-554369993Gardenia HafezTel: +966-506666230Hanaa SammanTel: +966-505350958Maha GhalayeniTel: +966-506661634Manar Al-RawiTel: +966-569169923Meriam ArabTel: +966-503333128Mona AbulfarajTel: +966-505652018Nawal MaimaniTel: +966-2-6606502NiyaahTel: +966-500545455Rania KhogeerTel: +966-555532571Rotana AlhashimiTel: +966-554598449Sahar Serafi

Baby FityaniTel: +966-2-6673971CuginiTel: +966-2-6612099Jasmine BoxTel: +966-2-6685533LollipopTel: +966-2-6643295Life Tel: +966-2-2844266Nawal Al-MaimaniTel: +966-2-6606502The Neverland CircusTel: +966-500398181Pink or BlueTel: +966-2-6634452The Wedding ShopTel: +966-2-6690808

Fashion Designers

Boutiques

Al-Khidra LandscapingTel: +966-2-6913946Alwan Tel: +966-2-6837239 Arabian FlowerTel: +966-2-6644403Azhar Rima Tel: +966-2-2564001Eshrak Tel: +966-2-6643035Florina Tel: +966-2-6670719 Flowers CenterTel: +966-2-6607391 Flowers Queen Tel: +966-2-6621779Gardenia Tel: +966-2-6609220Jannati Tel: +966-2-6984852Orkidia Tel: +966-2-6833136Nargis Flowers Est.Tel: +966-2-6673008PetalsTel: +966-2-6642519Rabya Tel: +966-2-6602856 Spring FlowerTel: +966-2-6519684Sendian FlowersTel: +966-2-6835679Sultan Garden CenterTel: +966-2-6686666

Florists, Plants

Abdul Latif Tel: +966-2-6913750Al-AlameyaTel: +966-2-6915188Al-AmerTel: +966-2-6977767

Furniture

Shopping Malls

Al-Khayat CenterTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6655558Shops: BOSS, Burberry, Chanel, Christian Dior, Coach, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Jacques Dessange Salon, Jamalouki, Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli, Rubaiyat, Sergio, Tiffany & Co. & Co., Tods, Yves Saint Laurent.

Directory

Fashion & Shopping

Al-FakhamaTel: +966-2-6355043Al-SabbanTel: +966-2-6919900American GalleryTel: +966-2-6676031Batal DesignTel: +966-2-6983288Bin ShayhoonTel: +966-2-2574815DimosTel: +966-2-2830302DomvsTel: +966-2-6611447EstikbalTel: +966-2-6687511HabaTel: +966-2-6687084Home PlazaTel: +966-2-6913659IKEATel: +966-2-6633000KaraTel: +966-2-6901443La Maison ColonialTel: +966-2-2616800Ligne RosetTel: +966-2-6634158MazarTel: +966-2-2844277Tel: +966-2-6642626MourastarrTel: +966-2-6980498 MilaDoraTel: +966-2-6615152NVTel: +966-2-6684686OptionsTel: +966-2-6824888Roche BoboisTel: +966-2-6647272 VisionnaireTel: +966-2-6988591 WahatTel: +966-2-6636267

Tel: +966-505622515Salma RudwanTel: +966-504627012Shaza KhayaliTel: +966-500909321Thanaa AddasTel: +966-504664288Turki JadallahTel: +966-506677800Wed BogaryTel: +966-504634001

DESTINATION JEDDAH 41DESTINATION JEDDAH 41DESTINATION JEDDAH 41

Fashion Designers Shopping MallsFlorists, Plants Furniture

Ana Special Prince Sultan StTel: +966-2-6649155Shops: Al-Mohra, Almayass, Basics, Buttons, Diva, Fox Fibre, I Love Hishma, Kash Kash, Vaniti, Lilies, Only For You, Set Al-Hoson, Tefa.

Aziz MallPrince Majed RdTel: +966-2-6162222Dining: Al-Saaj Al-Refi, Al-Thawaaq, Baskin Robbins, Burger King, Cinnabon, Conton, Durrat China, Fish World, Hardee’s, Harfi, Indian express KFC, Krispy Kreme, Kudu, McDonald’s, Mongo, Panino’s, Roma way, Sheesh Kabab, Shawermar, Starbucks, Sushi King, Taco Hut,Trios.Supermarket: Geant.Shops: Accessorize, Adams, Al-Maghrabi, Al-Sawani, Aldo, Aldo Accessories, Ann Harvey, Athletes Foot, Aussino, B.Bush, Baby Shop, Barratts, Bata, Behavior, Bershka, Bhs, Camieu, Celina, Celio, Charles & Keith, City Max, Claire’s, Damas Jewelry, Dorothy Perkins, Etam, Faces, Femi.9, Gap, Giordano, Howard, Kids, Kotton, La Senza, La Senza Girl, La Vie En Rose, Mango, Mexx, Mikyaji, Milano, Miss Selfridge, Mothercare, Naomi, Nectar, New Look, Next, Nine West, Okaidi, Orchestra, Pans & Co, Paris Gallery, Pom Cherry, Promod, Pull & Bear, Pumpkin Patch, River Island, Riyadh Bank, SGT Major, Showtime, Sports City, Starbucks, Stradivarius, Swatch, Tape A L’Oeil, Terranova, The Body Shop, Urban, Vero Moda, Xanka, Zara, Zoppini

Al-Haddab CenterTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6942888Shops: Center Point (baby shop, Splash, Shoe mart, Lifestyle), Home Center, Koton, Mobily, Natuzzi, Sedar, Warde.

Badrya TowersRawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6062777Dining: Le Croissant shop, Quattro Café.Shops: Babooche, Basket of Pearl, Blend, Boutque Mix, BSX, Denim, Diesel, DKNY, Entra, Free Days, Hawanim, Infiore, Kurta Boutique, Le Croissant Shop, Le Style, Levi’s Store, Nowar, Optics2020, Pharmacy, Quattro, Samuel and Kevin, Suite 966, T Shirt & Jeans, U right, Zearuci.

Basateen Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6611721Dining: Assaj, Baskin Robbins, Krispy Kreme, La Cerpelrie, Nutellina, Takada.Shops: Al-Ghazali, Al-Moalim, Al-Sawani Department Store, Anne Klein, Baby Fitaihi, Bakhashwain, Bali, Benatton, Betty Barkley, Esprit, Courier, Glitter, Guess, La Perla, Max & Co., Max Mara, Noon, Opticals, Replay, Rubaiyat, Swish, XOXO.

Coral MallTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6607624Dining: Goodies , Tea Amo. Shops: Adawliah (Yamaha), Armani jeans, Beach & Beyond, Calvin Klein, Color Be Mine, Ecko, Ed Hardy, FCUK, Geox, Killah, Lacoste, Lindex, Lola et moi, Marlboro Classic, Miss Sixty, Patch Work, Primo, Quick Silver, Serb, St.Dupont, Sun Spot.

EtoileKing RdTel: +966-2-6973428Dining: Steak House.Shops: Al-Romaizan, Boss, Canali, Come As You Are, Emad Rizq, Fitoshi, Gentle Man, Lomar, Lo Spazio, My Fair Lady, Rawasy, Rubaiyat, The Wall.

Hera’a AvenueHera’a St.Tel: +966-2-6942236Dining: Agadir, Baskin Robbins, Cinnabon, Hot & Crispy.Shops: Adams’ Kids, Aldo,

Sizing ChartWomen’s Blouses & sweatersUS 23 34 36 38 40 42 44 46Europe 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52

Women’s ShoesUS 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Europe 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42UK 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5Japan 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Women’s DressesUS 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18Europe 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48UK 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20Japan 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21

Men’s ShirtsUS/UK 15 15.5 16 16.5 17Europe 37 38 40 41 42Japan 97 102 107 113 117

Men’s Suits, Coats & sweatersUS/UK 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48Europe 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 68Japan S --- M L ---- LL ---- ----

Men’s shoesUS 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13Europe 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45UK 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5Japan 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Children’s Clothing: US 2 4 6 8 10 12Europe 16/18 20/22 24/26 28/30 32/34 36/38UK 40/45 50/55 60/65 70/75 80/85 90/95Japan 90 100 110 120 130 140

Children’s Shoes (Toddlers/Children)US 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12UK 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5Europe 20 22 23 24 25 27 28 30Japan 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Children’s Shoes (Youth)US 13 1 2 3 4 5UK 12.5 13.5 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 Europe 31 32 33 34 36 37Japan 19 20 21 22 23 24* Japanese sizes are measured in centimetres

Alhomaidhi, Barrats, Bershka, Camieu, Charles & Keith, Faces, Early Learning Center, Jennyfer, La Senza, La Senza Girl, La Senza Shop, La Vie en Rose, Marks & Spencer, Mikyaji, Mansoon, Nayomi, Nine West, Sergent Major, Sports City, Spring, Swatch, Tape A Loeil, The Body Shop, Wailis, Zain, Zara Kids.


DESTINATION JEDDAH42 DESTINATION JEDDAH42 DESTINATION JEDDAH42 DESTINATION JEDDAH42 DESTINATION JEDDAH42

Jamjoom CenterPalestine StreetTel :+966-2-6685388Dining: Ice Cream Movenpick. Shops: Abd Al-Samad Al-Qurashi for Perfumes, Celio and Longen and Dior, Cileo, Claire’s , Fareed Musalli for Gold and Jewelery, Gazzaz for Perfumes and Make Up, Geox, Jennyfer, Kuwait Airlines, La Senza, Malaysian Airlines, Marks & Spencer, MikyajiMilano Shoe, Mother Care, Nayomi, Next, Nectar, Aldo, Promod, Raymond Weil Watches, Starbucks, The Body Shop, The International for Watches, Tokyo Games.

Jeddah MallTahlia StreetTel: +966-2-6678666Dining: Al-Tajin, Basket of Cookies, Baskin Robbins, Costa Café, Cinnabon, Hawaii, Hijaziyat , Hot & Crispy, Joffrey’s, Le Gadin Suzette, Mongo, Padovana, Panino’s, Steak & Bake, Sushi King.Shops: Al-Musali & Al- Raies, Barakat Jewellery, Damas, Elite, Eye2eye, Faces, Gosh, Karen Millen, Kipling, Luxury, Maria Pino, Naomi, Swatch, Trussardi, WAIPAI.

La Promenade 2Tahlia StreetTel: +966-2-6688737Dining: Al-Forn, Carmel, Gelato, La Promenade Café, Lifestyles Café. Shops: Budget, Chic Boutique, Chole, Femi.9, Lerre, Lifestyles, Mavi, PaperMoon, Quik Sliver, Roxy, Sport Look.

Le Mall Tahlia StreetTel: +966-2-6600111Dining: Cerebe Express, Layla’s, Le Croissant shop, Cinabbon, Starbucks. Shops: Accessories, Claire’s, Fitaihi Jeweley, Karen Millen, la Senza, Musalli, Nine West, Rizq Jewellery, Rosyblue, Rubaiyat (Bags & Shoes), Showtime, Springfield, Swatch, The Body Shop.

Mall of ArabiaAl-Haramein RoadTel: +966-9-2000-9550 Dining: Al-Saaj Al-Refi, Brioche Doree, Burger King, Café Larica Espresso, Café Verganano , Cinnabon, Charley’s, Conton, Costa Coffee, Hardee’s, KFC, Krispy Kreme , Kudu, London Fish&Chips, McDonald’s, Mongo, Pans, Roma way, Shawermar, Starbucks, Sushi King, Taco Hut, Thai Express, The Pizza Company, T.G.I Fridays, Tony Roma’s, Zyng (Asian Grill).Supermarket: Geant.Shops: Abu Sharaf, Accesorize, Adams, Adidas, Ahmad Abdulwahed, Alpha Opticals, Alshaya, Balad, Bershaka, Blue Age, Bonia, Boots, Brics, BSB, BSX, C&B, C&K, Cameui, Camille’s Sidewalk, Carters, Celio, Chad Valley, Coast, D-F-P-T, Debenhams, Diesel, Disigula, Dorthy Perkins, Forever21, Evans, Exit, Faces, Gap, GBK, Girls, H-Flow, H&M, Hokair, Hush Hush, I Style, Jennyfer, Kikik, La Senza, La Senza Gril, La Vie En Rose, Lady Bird, Life Kids, Limited Too, Liz Claiborne, Lynnes, Mango, Maghrabi Kids, Mini Modu, Miss Selfridge, Miss Whatever, Mothercare, Nectar, New Yorker, Next,Nike, Nil Yarz,


Jamjoom CenterPalestine St.Tel: +966-2-6685388Dining: Ice Cream Movenpick. Shops: Abd Al-Samad Al-Qurashi for Perfumes, Celio and Longen and Dior, Cileo, Claire’s , Fareed Musalli for Gold and Jewelery, Gazzaz for Perfumes and Make Up, Geox, Jennyfer, Kuwait Airlines, La Senza, Malaysian Airlines, Marks & Spencer, MikyajiMilano Shoe, Mother Care, Nayomi, Next, Nectar, Aldo, Promod, Raymond Weil Watches, Starbucks, The Body Shop, The International for Watches, Tokyo Games.

Jeddah MallTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6678666Dining: Al-Tajin, Basket of Cookies, Baskin Robbins, Costa Café, Cinnabon, Hawaii, Hijaziyat , Hot &

Crispy, Joffrey’s, Le Gadin Suzette, Mongo, Padovana, Panino’s, Steak & Bake, Sushi King.Shops: Al-Musali & Al- Raies, Barakat Jewellery, Damas, Elite, Eye2eye, Faces, Gosh, Karen Millen, Kipling, Luxury, Maria Pino, Naomi, Swatch, Trussardi, WAIPAI.

La Promenade 2Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6688737Dining: Al-Forn, Carmel, Gelato, La Promenade Café, Lifestyles Café. Shops: Budget, Chic Boutique, Chole, Femi.9, Lerre, Lifestyles, Mavi, PaperMoon, Quik Sliver, Roxy, Sport Look.

Le Mall Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6600111Dining: Cerebe Express, Layla’s, Le Croissant shop, Starbucks. Shops: Accessories, Claire’s, Fitaihi Jeweley, Karen Millen, la Senza, Musalli, Nine West, Rizq Jewellery, Rosyblue, Rubaiyat (Bags & Shoes), Showtime, Springfield, Swatch, The Body Shop.

Mall of ArabiaAl-Haramein RdTel: +966-9-2000-9550 Dining: Al-Saaj Al-Refi, Brioche Doree, Burger King, Café Larica Espresso, Café Verganano , Cinnabon, Charley’s, Conton, Costa Coffee, Hardee’s, KFC, Krispy Kreme , Kudu, London Fish&Chips, McDonald’s, Mongo, Pans, Roma way, Shawermar, Starbucks, Sushi King, Taco Hut, Thai Express, The Pizza Company, T.G.I Fridays, Tony Roma’s, Zyng (Asian Grill).Supermarket: Geant.Shops: Abu Sharaf, Accesorize, Adams, Adidas, Ahmad Abdulwahed, Alpha Opticals, Alshaya, Balad, Bershaka, Blue Age, Bonia, Boots, Brics, BSB, BSX, C&B, C&K, Cameui, Camille’s Sidewalk, Carters, Celio, Chad Valley, Coast, D-F-P-T,

Debenhams, Diesel, Disigula, Dorthy Perkins, Forever21, Evans, Exit, Faces, Gap, GBK, Girls, H-Flow, H&M, Hokair, Hush Hush, I Style, Jennyfer, Kikik, La Senza, La Senza Gril, La Vie En Rose, Lady Bird, Life Kids, Limited Too, Liz Claiborne, Lynnes, Mango, Maghrabi Kids, Mini Modu, Miss Selfridge, Miss Whatever, Mothercare, Nectar, New Yorker, Next,Nike, Nil Yarz, Nose, Oasis, Okaidi, Opt. Centre, Party Princess, Pride of Kashmir, Principle, Pull & Bear, Puma, Pumpkin Patch, Quiz, Ribbon, Rina, Salhiya, School, Sgt.Major, SIA, Spring, Stradivarius, Sun & Sands Sports, Swiss Corner, Tally Wejil, TCF, Terranova, Terranova Kids, The Museum, TPC, Twaila, Vero Moda, Vertbaudet, Viss, Wallis, Warehouse, White Company, Zahoor Al-Reef, Zara,Zoppini, ZYNG.

Nojoud CenterTahlia StShops: Adidas, Al-Badr Optical, Alcott, Alhomaidhi, Bonia, Cortefiel, Emad Rizq, Faces, Feni 9, Gerry Weber, GS Big & Tall, I Zone, Pumpkin Patch, Lora Lina Sfera, Magrabi, Mango, Mobily, Women secret, Sarafia, Shalky , Smash,Tanagra, Vincci.

Red Sea MallKing RdTel: +966-2-2151551Dining: Apple Bee’s, Al- Baik, Al- Nabulsi, Baskin Robbins, Bonnon Cup, Burgerino, Burgerking, Café Larica, Canton, Cheese Cake Factory, Chinese Pearl, Crepe Suzette, Cup & Cino, Hagen Duz,Hardee’s, Hijaziyat, House of Donuts, Indian Express, KFC ,Krispy Kreme, Kudu, London Fish, Magic Wok, McDonald’s, On the Broder, Pana Caldo, Pan’s & Co, Roma Way, Santino’s, Second Cup, Shamiana, Starbucks, Steak House, Swensen’s, Taco Hut, Tajin, Tea Amo, Teayana, Trios. Supermarket: Danube.Shops: Adidas, Aigner, All Star Converse, Al-Mussali, Al-Refaie, Al-Sawani, Axiom, Barove, Beach &Beyond, Benetton, Bhs,


Hera’a Intl. SouqHera’a St.Tel: +966-2-6540097Dining: Al-Musbah, Al- Umda, Baskin Robbins, Cinnabon, Hot & Crispy, Juice Island, Starbucks.Supermarket: Danube.Shops: Adams, Al-Attar, Al-Dahham, Al-Humaidi, Al-Maghrabi, Al-Mualim, Barkley, Benatton, Bershka, Bhs, Celio, Claire’s, Diesel, Esprit, Faces, Giordano, Guess, Health Lines, Jacadi, La Moda, La Senza, Mango, Milano, Mothercare, Naomi, Nectar, Next, Next Kids, Nina, Nine West, Panasonic, Paper Moon, Promod, Quick Silver, River Island, Sisley, Sony, The Body Shop, U2, Zara, Zain, Zimas.

Jama’a PlazaJama’a DistTel: +966-2-6024580Shops: Adams, CamaieuCharles & Keith, Giordano, Guess, La Senza, Mikyaji, Nayomi, Promod, Sergent Major, Tape A Loeil.

Body Action, Body Shop, Bomby, Bonia, Boroue, Boss, Burberry,Calvin Klein, Change, Claire’s, Coach, Coast, Diesel, Diorucci, Divisage, Dorothy Perkins, Early Learning Center, Elaf (Travel Agency), Escada & Loriel, Esprit, Etre ea, Evans, Eye Fashion, Faces, Faith, Fanateer, Fashion Top, FCUK, Ferragamo, Fetaihi, Foot Locker, Giordano, Givenchy, Go Sport, Guess, Guess Accessories, Guess Kids, G2000, Izzue,Lacoste, Laperla, Lazourdi, Levis, Life Line, Life style, Limited Too, MAC, Mac PC’s, Maghrabi, Maghrabi kids, Makyaji, Milano, Mommy me, Montblanc, Mother care, Naomi, Next, Nokia, Oasis, Obaji, Occasions, Occulis, Optic Center, Panasonic, Paris Gallery, Patchi, Puma Watches, Replay, Rubayat, Rolex, Rouj, S & K (Samuel & Kenvin), Samsonite, Sefora, Sephora, Sergio Rossi, Sony, Sports Wear, Swatch, Tea Gschwender, Tiffany & Co , Tihama (Stationery), Top Shop, Top Man, Versacie, Vision Express, XOXO, Zuhur, Zoopini, Al-Reef.

Roshana CenterTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-2635114Dining: Cinnabon, Crepe Café, Virgin Restaurant & Café. Shops: 4U4Ever, Abdul Ghafour Amin Co.Shoe, Abo Moammar, Abotche, Adawliad, Adnan Jewelery, Adolfo Dominguzs, Ahmed Abdulwahed, Ahmed Adgaish Electronices, Al-Falona Stores, Al-Hamary, Al Garmooshi for Matches, Al-Togbi, Al-Yasr, Al-Arabi Optics, Al-Dawliyah, AMH, Baby Fitaihi, Bajsair, Bayana, Blanco, Change, Courir, Damas, Extra Ordinary, Fayrooz, Fityani, Giordano, Guess, Halawani Audi Visual, Hamza Abd El Rizk Jewelery Damas, Home Appliances & Electronics, Hussain Trading Co., Jeddah International

Market, Jollibee, Korloff, LG, Light, Linen Chest, Mohsen, My Fair Lady, Nof Jewelery, On Time Plus, Orange Bed Bath, Plug Ins, Pretty Shoes Yalghi Couture Qeuess, Said Ahmed Al-Ajou (JVC), Saloon Tamim, Samsung, Sandwich, Sarwat, Scholl, Sid, Sony World, Sunglasses Hut, Tamim Shoes, The Wall, Littel book Bookstore, Tuctuc, Zoppini, Zumorrodah.

Roshan MallKing Rd Tel: +966-2-6226720Dining: Al-Baik, Baskin Robbins, Chilis, Donut House, Fish World, Fuddruckers, Hardees, KFC, Kudu, McDonald’s, Second Cup. Supermarket: Hyper Panda.Shops: Abdul Samad Al-Qurashi, Axiom, Bonia, Callem, Cavlo Rino, Cell Com, Cinnzeo, Claire’s, Colombia Sports Wear, Fendi, Gerry Weber, Giordano, Grand Optics, Gucci, Herffy, Ikks, It’s Mine, Jacqueline Riu, Kashmir, Lingo, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Maghrabi, Mango, Mikyaji, Miss Fashion, Missha, Mothercare, Nayomi, Nectar, Panda, Royal Mandaina, Samuel & Kevin, Sayadyah Express, Sensi, Show Time, Stadivarious, Sun & Sand Sports, Swatch, The Body shop, Timberland, Tom Tailer, Toys R Us, U-Qote, Vavavoom, Versace.

Serafi Mega MallTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-2844886Dining: Al-Baik , Baskin Robbins , Blend , Burger king, Costa Coffee, Gelato , Hot & Crispy , Krispe Kreme , Kudu, Mc’Donald’s , Mugg & Bean, Seatle’s Best, Subway. Supermarket: Danube.Shops: Al-Sawani, Baleno, Claire D K, Claire’s, Faces, Go Sport, Life Style, Maghrabi, Pepe Jeans, Samuel & Kevin, Sensi, Swatch, Voyage.

Stars Avenue MallKing RoadTel: +966-2-2754522

Rawdah St.Tel: 02 6643295Fax: 02 6643269

DESTINATION JEDDAH44 DESTINATION JEDDAH44 DESTINATION JEDDAH44

Argeterie, Art of Idea, Axiom, Baby Fitaihi, Batteel, BCBG, Benetton, Body Shop, Bonpoint, Borbonese, Breil, Carolina Herrera CH, Champion, Coach, Cole Haan, Collci, Courier, Custo Barcelona, Cute, Derby X, Destination Maternity, Faces, Faith Connexion, Farsi Jewelry, Fayandra, GBK, GC Watches, Geox, Guess Accessory, Guess by Marciano, Hang Ten, Issam Jamal, Jarkas, Jasmine Box, Jimmy Choo, Kanz Al-Sahra, Karon Millen, Khider Rizek, Kohar, Kurt Geiger, La Perla Palace, Lacoste, Lide X, Liujo, Loccitane, Lyne’s, Magrabi, Majesty, Mama’s and Papa’s, Mark by Mark Jacobs, Masagh, Max Mara, Mikayaji, Mimosa, Moschino, Mutamiez, My Accessory, Nayomi, Nectar, New Look, Odd Molly, Oliver and Company, Painegonda, Patchi, Paul and Joe, Paul Smith, Penny Black, Petit Bateau, Pomellato, Paul Frank, Pucci, Quick Silver, Replay, Rubaiyat, Rumaizan, Saks Fifth Avenue, Samuel and Kevin, Sensi, Shalky QQ, Space Toom, Stella McCartney, Swarovski, Swatch, Tara Jarmon, Teen2Teen, The Counter, Tiffany, Tipity Toes, Tumi, Vertu, Voila, Waed, Wahat Al-Jalabiya, Wazer Pharmacy, XOXO, Zanotti.

Sultan MallPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-2-2758992Dining: Al-Baik, Baskin Robbins, Burger King, Capo Grillo, Casper & Gambini’s, Cinnabon, Coffee Maker, Conton, Hot & Crispy, Kudu. Shops: Al-Mashat, Al-Saadami, Al-Dham Watches, Athetes Foot, Attitude, B-Bushh, BGN, Bossini, Cardial, Casa Rossi, Cerruti 189, Chin Chin, Coton, Cute Make Up, Dadida, Dearson, Eyat, F&f, Fashion Shop, Feel Free, Giordano, Go Bo, i2 Telecom, International Styles, R&R, Kodak, LA Lanidar, Lamar, Life Style, Lolet, Lora Lina Paris, Mag, Majed, Majesty, Manash, Mastiha Mikyaje, Nayomi, Orbit, Paris Gallary, Parkadello, Passion De Mode, Pierre Cardin, Pretty Fit, Rieker Antistress, Riyadh Lady, Samsonite, Sayadyah, Simi, Skin Bujoux, Soccer Scene, Spring Field, Teen o Teen, The Body Shop, Tokyo Games, U-mark, Vincci.

Tahlia CenterTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-2634662Dining: Al-Nabulsi Sweets, Burger King, Canton, Hot & Crispy, Indian express, Krispy Kreme, Kudu, La Creperie, Mana’ish, Manarat Marakesh, Minimoonz, Mirador, Panino’s, Starbucks. Shops: Al-Humaidi, Al-Rayes, Armani Exchange, Bakhsh Jewellery, Birkenstock, Coach, Claire’s, Cope Copine, Daniel Hechter, Du Pareil Au M’em, Emad Rizq, Esprit, Evans, Giordano, Lacoste, La Moda, Laura Ashley, LoraChilli, Laurel, Limited Too, Longines, Make Up Forever, Mac, Mikyaji, Milano, Moawad, Naoumi, Nectar, Omega, Paris Gallery, Pierre Cardin, River Island, Rolex, Rubaiyat,Sanrio, Sephora, Swarovski, Swatch, T.S. Dupont, Terranova, The Body Shop,Tiffany &Co., Tina Tailor,Top Shop / Top Man.


Dining: Bert’s Restautant, Café Italia, Café Ceramique, Cerepe Café, Deera Café, Goodies, Haagen Dazs, Joe’s Diner, Krispy Kreme, Lina’s Café, Little Book, Olio. Supermarket: Carrefour.Shops: Agatha, Al-Ghazalo, Al-Humaidi, Al-Mutahajibah, Al-Othaim, Al-Shayiya Accessory, Arabian Oud,

DESTINATION JEDDAH44 DESTINATION JEDDAH44

Tel: 02 28477020Mob: 0504273808

Email: [email protected]

DESTINATION JEDDAH46 DESTINATION JEDDAH46 DESTINATION JEDDAH46 DESTINATION JEDDAH46

Khuzam Palace: A window through history

By Sameen Anis

It is really never easy for the average person to go see the King. This remains just as true today as it was over half a century ago. As a result, my first visit to Khuzam Palace was a very short but interesting experience.

The 90-year-old wrought iron gates flanked by 200 year old Turkish canons, both rusty and loaded with dead leaves and empty juice boxes. I took my first steps through the gates and inhaled the royal desert air. If you can recall a particular scene from Titanic; where the old dying Rose re-visits the ruins of the ship, and as she walks along, the rusty old ship transforms back into its original colorful grandeur; you can read my thoughts. I was forming a mental image of the bygone splendor of the dilapidated palace. Only a section of it survives today. The Khuzam park, the mosque and much of the surrounding area was once within the royal boundaries. I began to envision the palace in its entirety. Just as traditional Hijazi music set off somewhere in my head there was an abrupt pause.

The vice-curator was pointing out some large rocks to the left of the main entrance. These were 4800 years old covered in manmade carvings.

These had little to do with the palace and were in fact were brought here recently by the museum curator in an attempt to preserve the archaeological remains discovered in Saudi Arabia. The anterior part of the palace has been converted into a museum with various items of pottery, gravestones, tools, coins, ancient Quranic manuscripts and relics from thousands of years.

All these were excavated in the Kingdom from sites such as Thaj, Al-Hejr and Synaia and date back to the dawn of Islam as well

SpecialPlaces


Phot

os b

y H

any

Solim

an

Note: The images in this story were created using a technique of overlapping several images to create a clear a dynamic image.

as the Nabatean era, Medianite era all the way to Stone Age.

The anterior building is also undeniably well kept in comparison to the rest of the palace with high ceilings and grand stairways. The second floor is also directly accessible from the outside by a sloping driveway. Interestingly, the entire palace was built by the Bin Laden Company.

At this point I was beginning to wonder if there was anything at all left from King Abdul Aziz’s era. That is when the vice-curator led us to a foyer where the King met foreign delegates for private conferences. It boasts of pictures of King Abdul Aziz in the same room with some renowned foreign officials, the King’s walking stick, some of his political correspondence and his telephone. To the right of it is the King’s office which retains his actual desk and chairs. I couldn’t resist taking a picture of

myself behind that desk! Another section in the building displays traditional Saudi utensils, shoes, clothes, jewelry and arms. Once outside the anterior building we ventured towards the back. Visible in that part of the palace are beautiful old wooden windows and doors, albeit decrepit, that lead to a labyrinth of dusty rooms and corridors. Gas lit lamps adorn the walls even today. Some painted glass windows are intact.

The recent paint is peeling off to reveal the former. Broken tiles are strewn around. In the midst of all this the beauty of the tent-shaped balconies stands out. The vice-curator even pressed that these were tent-shaped because the king desired a traditional desert abode in the city.

The posterior buildings were the royal family’s residence. I would have climbed up a staircase and walked along its vast open


corridors had it not been for lack of time, fear of collapsing floors and an even bigger fear of lurking bats.

Along the back corridor is a room with green doors that were padlocked. This is the historic room where the first oil contract was signed between King Abdul Aziz and the Standard Oil of California in 1933. Yup, this is where the deal was sealed. Since the room is absolutely bare it didn’t hurt that we couldn’t go inside.

In just 3 hours I had time travelled through the Stone Age to the 1930’s. Just before I walked out of the iron gates the vice-curator mentioned that this could be the last time I saw the gates in their original form as the development plans for Khuzam palace would begin soon.

Thankfully I saw the place in its semi-original shape before any of the restoration plans had started. For a day, I was a lucky commoner in the historic Palace.

The main gate of the palace flanked by large Ottaman-era cannons.

يف حني �أن جزء� فقط من �لق�سر ال يز�ل �سليما �ليوم �أنه ال

يز�ل هو �لبيت، يف �لذ�كرة على �الأقل، �إىل و�حد من �أول ملوك

�ململكة حول معظمه �إىل متحف منزيل ل�سناعة �لفخار، و�سو�هد

�لقبور، و�الأدو�ت و�لعمالت و�ملخطوطات �لقر�آنية �لقدمية،

ف�سال عن قطع �أثرية �أخرى من �آالف �ل�سنني.


AL-KHORAYEF YAMAHA MARINES EQUIPMENTLocation:King Rd. next to Auto Mall Tel: [email protected] Opening hours: Sat - Wed: 8 AM - 12.30 PM, 5.30 PM - 9 PMThu: 8 AM - 1.30 PMFridays closed!

BLUE REEF DIVERS Location:Behind Danube, off Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6613931 [email protected] Opening hours:Sat - Wed: 9 AM - 11 PMThu - Fri: 7 AM - 11 PMBranch: Durrat Al-Arous (50km north of Jeddah)Tel: +966-546154356

DESERT SEA DIVERSLocation:On North Obhur Rd. (Creek), near Rose Village CompoundGPS: N21°43.685’, E39°06.449’Tel: +966-2-6561807Fax: +966-2-6561288info@desertseadivers.comwww.desertseadivers.comOpening hoursSat - Wed: 10 AM - 8 PMThu - Fri: 7 AM - 8 PMMondays closed!

Jeddah’s dive shops are the city’s resource for water sports and activities. They are in the know about the latest rules and regula-tions, do’s and don’ts and offer sound safety advice with a smile.

Dream Beach: +966-2-2342266

Al-Nakheel Village: +966-2-6562101

Red Sea Marina: +966-2-2340117

Beach Resorts

Dive Resorts

Jeddah Marinas

Andalus Resort: +966-2-6561444Blue Beach: +966-2-2341900Coral Beach: +966-2-6561343Crystal: +966-2-656 8888Dive Village: +966-2-6561980Durrat Al-Arous: +966-2-6180000Fal: +966-2-656 0033Movenpick: +966-2-6555550Nakheel: +966-2-6066644Obhur Resort: +966-2-6563030Remal: +966-2-6561880Reem Riviera: +966-2-2342332Sheraton: +966-2-234 2264

Dive Village: +966-2-6561980Dream Beach: +966-2-2342266Durrat Al-Arous: +966-2-6180000Fal Diving: +966-2-6560033 Ext. 624

Red Sea: +966-2-6562199


DREAM DIVERSLocation:King Rd. next to Auto MallTel: +966-2-2150019Fax: [email protected] [email protected] (for boat trips)www.alahlam-marina.com Opening hours: Sat - Thu: 9 AM - 11 PMFri: 6 PM - 11 PM

RED SEA DIVERSLocation:Opposite Danube, off Tahlia St.GPS: N21°32.743’, E39°09.727’Tel: +966-2-6606368Fax: [email protected] hours: Sat-Wed: 9 AM - 11 PM Thurs & Fri 7.30 AM - 11 PM

THE ARAB CIRCUMNAVIGATORLocation:Behind Danube, off Tahlia St.GPS: N21°32.790’, E39°09.802Tel: +966-2-6651304Fax: +966-2-6608224www.arabcircumnavigator.comOpening hours:All week: 9 AM - 10 PM

Hans SjoeholmDive Coordinator

Looking for the basics or instructor level courses? Hans, a 25-year-veteran diver, is the most qualified in the Kingdom for you to learn from.Contact: [email protected]

Dive Shops & Dive ResortsDirectory


Bringing Venetian gourmet to JeddahBy Michael Bou-Nacklie

Speaking to a small gathering of VIP’s and media on Feb., 17, Luise said it was his first time in the Middle-East and was very pleased to have the chance to be here for the “La Serenissima - Taste of Venice” food festival.

“Venetian food and Middle-Eastern food both influence each other because of the early trade between the two cultures a long time ago.”

Luise was forged as one of the world’s best chefs through some of the best kitchens in Italy. From the five star hotels in Florence and where he started his career, to the three-star Michelin restaurant Antica Osteria Del Ponte in Milan. What he is probably best

Phot

os b

y M

icha

el B

ou- N

ackl

ie

Location: Qasr Al-SharqTel: +966-2-6599999

Dining Around Town

Jeddah was given a special treat at the BiCE at the Qasr Al-Sharq with a 10 day food festival flavored in a Venetian fashion. Guest Chef Fanco Luise from the celebrated and multi-award winning Aromi restaurant in Venice, dazzled guests with flavorful dishes and treats which Jeddah has never seen.

known for is his role as executive chef at the legendary Cip’s at the Hotel Cipriani in Venice as well as the opening of the Hotel Caruso in Ravello, Italy. During the food festival held at BICE, Luise put together a collection of Venetian dishes with Mediterranean influences like the: Parmesan fondue with violet aubergine caviar and bruschetta and truffles.

Every dish brought out of the bustling kitchen, where Luise coordinated meals and ingredients, were testaments to the Hilton dedication to quality and service at the highest standard.

La Serenissima


Get out of your stuffy space and get into a seaside chair at Cappuccino. Enjoy a nice warm cup of tea as you feel the gentle Red Sea breeze waft over you and encapsulate you in a blanket of cool fresh air.

If you liked that idea then you’re going to love this place. Packed with a menu of traditional ‘cafe’ snacks and sandwhiches it’s one of Jeddah’s few good strong restaurants that are good for more than just the food. Located at the base of the Park Hyatt Marina, you barely hear the traffic zooming by less than 200m away. The franchise from Spain takes care of every small detail and the food is perfect for a relaxing lunch with your laptop or for that quick less formal business lunch.

Enjoy some soft date cake or sip a warm cup of tea as you look on towards the sea or downtown Jeddah just east of where the vista looks off to.

Location: Park Hyatt Marina in Al-Hamra Dist.Tel: +966-2-2891009

By DJ Staff

Cappuccino: A Euro cafe experience

Phot

o by

Mic

hael

Bou

Nac

klie


Teatro Lounge:Where art and taste meet


Phot

os b

y M

icha

el B

ou- N

ackl

ieAs the midday sun pierces down on Jeddah, there is one place you can find some respite from the blistering heat. Nestled in the main atrium of Teatro Mall sits the sophisticated refuge of Teatro Lounge.

With the overhead dome giving everything a natural glow in addition to the surrounding walls, you feel transported to some place far more glamorous: the south of France or a luxury hotel in Italy. Teatro Lounge has a level of comfort not often seen in Jeddah’s restaurants.

As the chocolate fountain spins in the center of the restaurant waiters busily buzz around paying close attention to the clientele.

Surrounding the entire location is art by Saudi artists Mona Abdullah Al-Kassabi lending a certain artistic flare to the entire area.“Motherhood” by Mona Abdullah Al-Kassabi


Location: Main atrium of Teatro Mall Tel: +966-2-2610150

The food itself is served in a way that tells you the chef cares both about taste as well as presentation. Wraps are chopped into slices and spiked with toothpicks giving an ordinary sandwich a more hors doeuvres-ish feel perfect for a work lunch while you punch keys into your laptop. Either that or a casual lunch with a friend so you don’t run the risk of having a sandwich that doesn’t fit in your mouth.

Not forgetting their desert selection which coupled with the delicious fruit juices will keep you coming back for more. Want to know what chocolate paradise tastes like? How about trying some for yourself and finding out. A rich creamy delight for your taste buds, topped off with a golden finish and sprinkled with cocoa powder. Doesn’t that just make you want to go and find some for yourself?



Push the white door open and you are instantly transported to a place where the smells and colors are out of this world. If Willy Wonka had a pet project outside of his chocolate factory, it would be Munch bakery on Arafat St. Bright pink, purple, blues and white, flood your senses coupled with the weathered floorboards Munch really has much more soul than any other bakery in town.

More than just cupcakes


Munch:

That soul is what CEO of Munch Bakery, Ibrahim Ashemimry said is the driving force behind the bakery. Conceived as an idea just three years ago, Munch was designed to become the “Rolex of the baking indus-try” in the Kingdom because of a perceived lack of places which catered to cake design, Ashemimry said.

“There weren’t the right sweets that we wanted to taste, like we did in the US and there was also a lack of quality and environment,” he said. “So we started the brand development from scratch, with the idea that we can show that we can produce and manufacture a brand extension as good anyone in the West. This is 100 percent Saudi-made quality.”

Quality is obviously something Ashemimry, his wife Myriam Ghandour, and business partner Princess Hala Mishari Saud Al-Saud are passionate about, and it shows on his face as he explains just how involved man-agement is at ground zero of cake making. Taking an approach to business not often seen in Saudi, Ashemimry said the entire operation is open-ended.

“There’s no distance between the customer and the people behind the idea. Usually in Saudi if you go to any business, the distance between you, the client, and the owners is so far away,” he said. “We wanted to kill that idea.”

Operating in an open-ended style; Ashem-imry, his wife, their partner, and even his father-in-law wander the shop floor talking to customers, emphasizing one idea. Yes



Munch is a brand, but it’s also a little bit more than that. With the scent of freshly baked cupcakes artistically covered in icing, while chocolate fudge cakes sit cooling in the kitchen, you can’t help but be transport-ed to a place in your mind where everything is safe and secure. A true feeling of tranquili-ty where calories don’t matter and the sound of classical music echoes in the background. A place called home.

“We want to give you a treat that is an experi-ence,” he said with a smile. “We try to satisfy the indulgent sophisticated consumer, and any customer can experience this, you don’t need knowledge to see it, touch it, eat it.”

Munch specializes in cake decorating for every occasion from birthdays to weddings but its also much more than that. If you’re a candy aficionado there’s a little of every-thing, from Wonka bars to Pez dispensers as well as a few surprises. Whether you want to give someone a fabric cupcake cozy or a book encapsulating Ansel Adams pho-tography of the great American landscapes Munch wants to give you a lifestyle choice to go along with spoiling your taste buds for choice.

In the next year, Ashemimry said, Munch plans to expand to Riyadh giving the rest of the Kingdom a taste of the delicious treats Jeddah has come to know and love.

Location: Arafat St. next to Hamada SupermarketsTel: +966-2-6605010E-mail: [email protected]

Phot

os b

y M

icha

el B

ou-N

ackl

ie



Preparation Method:1. Pour the flour, black seeds, oil and water into a large bowl. Mix well and divide the mixture in small pieces of dough. Flatten each piece of dough using rolling pin. 2. Have a pan ready, heated at medium tem-perature and with a little bit of oil. Cook the dough till it gets brown.3. Mash the cooked dough with banana, sugar and honey. Stir vigorously until it gets soft.4. Put the soft mixture in a flat plate and garnish the top with double cream (Qeshta) and banana slices.

Ingredients 2 cups of flour1 tsp of black seeds2 tsp of oil1 k banana½ cup sugar1 cup water1 small can of double cream (Qeshta)4 tsp of honey

A traditional Hijazi dish usually served at breakfast. It is usually more popular during Ramadan when families gather together to break their fast and can be made with a variety of flavors.

Ma’asoob

Location: Obhur, second right after the fountain roundabout and first U-turn

Who doesn’t enjoy some good ma-naeesh from time to time? We certainly do. What’s great is that there are so many chains around town which all make their own spin on the same dish.

Aptly named, Manaeesh, located in Ob-hur sports a chef hat over a fiery red M.

Don’t you miss waking up in the morn-ing to the smell of rising dough that your mother made and the sweet smell of zaatar filling the air.

Well Manaeesh gets you just that in its delicious home made bundle of cheese and meat platters. Specializing in piz-zas as well Manaeesh does a little of everything tied to flat bread.

Stop by Manaeesh on your next trip to Obhur and pick up some tasty treats on your way to the beach.

You wont regret it.

ManaeeshBy Samar Al-Shami


Toki

Finding good Chinese food is often not worth the the trip by car. Thankfully Toki has been the steadily beating drum in a sea of terrible restaurants.

It’s consistency is something you dont often find here in Jeddah. From the food to the decor to the service everything is always at a high standard.

Although at some point a few years ago Toki did start to suffer from the same disease many Jeddah restaurants begin to suffer from after a few years of being open.

Whether it’s hubris or just a laxity in management Toki managed to break free of this and rise to the standard we now have come to love.

You can skip that 10 hour flight to glitzy Asian cities because Toki is your passport to a world of Asian Fusion Cuisine.

It brings you the very best of Asian flavors with ingredients from the traditional recipes as well as reinterpreted classic asian dishes infused with contemporary ingenuity.

Every detail is specific and deliberate, the familiar combined with the exotic.

Toki has a true collaboration of contemporary lifestyle trends with classic Asian dishes ensuring a unique experience every time.

“This is one of my favorites. I like it so much I put it on the new Manhattan menu, The flavors are very compimentary to those of the Arabian peninsula. Depending on how much garnish you want to add you can eat it as a soup or a meal in itself eaten with rice or any of the regions great flat breads. Bon Apetite!”

Preparation Method:1. Heat the oil in a large pot and add the chopped tortillas and saute a few minutes

2. Add the garlic and cook with the tortillas till they become soft 3. Add the onions and contnue to cook all together till onions become soft and clear

4. Add the tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, coriander and bayleaf and stir all together

5. Add the whole peeled tomatoes and let all come to a boil

6. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and leave to simmer 10 minutes

7. Puree the soup in a blender and pass through a course strainer

8. Season the soup to taste

Tomato Tortilla SoupBy Warren Pearson

800 ml Tortilla Soup60 gr Cheddar Cheese200 gr grilled chicken breast240 gr avocado 50 gr corn tortilla10 gr coriander 50 ml olive oil 300 gr tomato 100 gr sour cream

Ingredients

Mystery Diner

* Pearson is the Executive Chef at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel


AnooshSari St.Tel: +966-2-6832209Chocolate CornerRawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6630449GanacheRawadah St.Tel: +966-2-6601390 CaramelRawda St.Tel: +966-2-6688527 ChocolineTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-2842846DactyliferaPrince Sultan St.Tel: 92008182Miss ChocolateRawda St.Tel: +966-2-6638989PatchiTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6695858Studio ChocolateKhalideya St.Tel: +966-545426500 Voila chocolateMillenium center Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6684343Stars AvenueTel: +966-2-2754411

Baytote (Chinese Delivery)Rawdah Dist.Tel: +966-2-6164442China Gate Sari St.Tel: +966-2-6970672 China HutPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6625898Durrat ChinaPrince Abdullah St.Tel: +966-2-2616885 Golden PalaceTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6690377Gulf Royal Rawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6653335NoodlesRosewood CornicheTel: +966-2-2578888Toki Laylati Complex,Malek Rd.Tel: +966-2-6060606

Chinese

Chocolates

DirectoryRestaurants

Atayeb Rawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6642150BonbonAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-6697655Cheesecake FactoryTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6690895 CrustyRawdah St.Tel: 920026633Helen’s KitchenKayyal St.Tel: +966-2-6977729 La FraiseAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-6511312 Le Croissant Shop Khalideya Dist.Tel: +966-2-6062000Le GourmetTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6605061Le NotreTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6602803Le Vendome King RdTel: +966-2-6924606Lite Bite Sari StTel: +966-2-6989081Obhur Tel: +966-2-6562262Munch Bakery Arafat St.Tel: +966-2-6605010 Samadi Rawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6642424

Bakery

BrazilianHanviv Sultan MallTel: +966-594276234 SpearsIntercontinental HotelTel: +966-2-6611800

Voila loungeMillenium center Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6684343

Asian Fusion

American Corner Khalideya st.Tel: +966-2-6060188 Applebees Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6610012Chili’s Andalus St. Tel: +966-2-6634760 Fuddruckers Andalus St.Tel: +966-2-6686330 Manhattan Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6590000Muchos Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6613111Mugg & Bean Serafi MegamallTel: +966-2-6573333 ext. 334On The BorderAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-2150841Ruby TuesdayAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-6501999 Steak HouseMalek Rd.Tel: +966-2-6829955T.G.I Friday’s Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6529330The Texan Meridien HotelTel: +966-2-6633333Tony Roma’s Mall of ArabiaTel: +966-2-6123534Uno’s Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6221320

AmericanAmericano Burger Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6728488

Best CupKhalideya St.Tel:+966-2-6063619Book cafePrince sultan St.Tel:+966-2-66831830Campion sports cafeBatarji St.Tel: +966-2-6395695 Chai & Ba Khalideya Dist.Tel: +966-2-6642084 Coffee Bean &Tea LeafAl-Shate’e Dist.Tel: +966-2-2753914Coffee RepublicCorniche St.Tel:+966-2-6637575Costa CoffeeSari St.Tel: +966-2-6067741Craze Rawda Star CenterTel: +966-2-6653065 Deera cafe King Rd Tel: +966-2-2754491 joffrey’s coffeeTahalia St.Tel: +966-2-6677234MelangeTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6695619SoleilRosewood HotelTel: +966-2-2578888StarbucksSari St.Tel: +966-2-6067790Tea AmoTahlia St./ Coral MallTel: +966-2-6601738TeaGschwendnerRed Sea MallTel: +966-2-2150695 Teayana Andalus St.Tel: +966-2-6681660 Tea roseandalus St.Tel:+966-2-6688233 Uromshi cafeprince sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6066668

Coffee & Tea Shops

Xian GongSheraton HotelTel: +966-2-6992212

DatesBateelTahlia St.



Fast FoodAl-TazajTahlia StTel:+966-2-6683371Big BiteRawdah St.Tel: 920001219

Jan BurgerHera’a St.Tel: +966-2-6924679 Joe’s DinerKhalideya Dist.Tel: 920005637

BurgarinoTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6647928Burger KingSari st.Tel: +966-2-6394375Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6836062Capo GrilloKhalideya Dist.Tel:+966-2-69829152Domino’s PizzaShate’e Tel: +966-2-6065633Obhur Tel: +966-2-6561888Forn Wa SajRawdah Dist.Tel: +966-2-2574747Gado GadoAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-6514774ObhurTel: +966-2-6560787Hardee’sTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6528338 HerfyCorniche RoadTel: +966-2-6829276 Hot WavesCorniche RoadTel: +966-2-2757241

Tel: +966-2-6630373Kingdom of datesTel: +966-2-6590838SalheyaTel: +966-2-6973281Talah DatesSari St.Tel: +966-2-6837887TamratyAl Murjan St.Tel: +966-2-2902385

Tel: 8001240061 Little Caesar’sHera’a St.Tel: +966-2-6823018Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6749687McDonald’sRawdah St.ObhurTel: +966-2-6560017 Mister BurgerAl-Rawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6822223Panino’sObhurTel: +966-2-6561911Arafat st. Tel: +966-2-6654264Khalideya Dist.Tel:+966-2-60647171Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6676991 Papa John’s Hera’a St.Tel: +966-2-6999624Pizza HutHamra Dist.Tel: +966-2-6513113Al-Naeem Dist.Tel: +966-2-6548890ObhurTel: +966-2-2341962Quiznos Sub Sari St.Tel: +966-2-6068014 Subway Khalideya Dist.Tel: +966-2-6063493Wonder BurgerDeliveryTel:+966-2-2830808

Tel: +966-2-6683844KFCTahalia St.Tel: +966-2-6613356Kudu

JollibeeKhalideya SouqTel: +966-2-6984043KaddouraPalestine St.Tel: +966-2-6683844



Black RoseRawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6672953 Blue DiamondRawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6605301/6605310 Bubbles Andalus St.Tel: +966-2-6697655Café AromaAl-Hamra Dist.Tel: +966-2-6605160

French Bert’sRawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6606633Black & White Palestine St.Tel: +966-2-6610611Cafe Lenotre Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-2611222 Champs-Elysées Andalus St.Tel: +966-2-2845454 Crêpe CaféRoshana MallTel: +966 -2-2634989DelifrancePrince Sultan St.Tel: 920009950La Cuisine Palestine St.Tel: +966-2-6630363Le CielAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-6525354

InternationalAl-AmwajHilton JeddahTel: +966-2-6590000Al-SafinaHilton HotelTel: +966-2-6590000Al-ShurafaAl-Hamra DistTel: +966-2-6602743Al-Shurafa LoungeQasr Al-SharqTel: +966-2-6599999Andalusia Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6063210Barnie’sTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6696201Beaux Arts Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6983028

BiceQasr Al-SharqTel: +966-2-6599999Casper & Gambini’s Andalus St.Tel: +966-2-6672020Castello Khaled Ibn Al-Waleed St.Tel: +966-2-6652281

Aldente Sari St.Tel: +966-2-6970220AmoreTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-2847779 Al-FornTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6612874Balsamico Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6633115Balsamico Too Malek RdTel: +966-565345317

Baskin RobbinsMusaediyyaTel: +966-2-6640574 GelatoPalestine St.Tel: +966-2-6635524MovenpickCorniche St.Tel: +966-2-6823366

Ice Cream

Angelicos PizzeriaHamad Al Jaser St in Rawdah DistTel: +966-2-6622964

Italian

WhiteSari St.Tel: +966-2-6068171ZodiacPalestine St.Tel: +966-2-6607548

Ciao Andalus St.Tel: +966-2-6653710Il Gusto Palestine St.Tel: +966-2-6600337Il Gabiano Corniche St.Tel: +966-2-6587042Il VillaggioAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-6688233

Lolita CaféObhurTel: +966-2-6562369 Lost CityAlhamra DistTel: +966-2-6655773 Montarosaprince sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6391393Pearls Rawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6642233Senses Andalus St.Tel: +966-2-6514375SibonPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6063143 Tche Tche cafePrince sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6223091ToastedRawdah St.Tel: +966-2-2616747Vertigo Andalus St.Tel: +966-2-6633241Waterlemon Andalus St.Tel: +966-2-2848999


Café CéramiqueMalek Rd. & Sari St.Tel: +966-2-2754668 Cast & CrewRawdah St.Tel: +966-2-2616770 Gelato Palestine St.Tel: +966-2-6635524 Green IslandCorniche Rd.Tel: +966-2-6941234/6940999Harley CaféTahlia St.Tel:+966-2-6651010 Habsburg Rosewood HotelTel: +966-2-2578888Java LoungeAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-6693393JooossCorniche St.Tel: +966-2-2757090Le ChaletRawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6642330 Le Notre CaféAlhamra DistTel: +966-2-6517527


Benihana Sands Hotel / Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6692020Ginza i chomeRosewood HotelTel: +966-2-2578888Le JaponaisWestin JeddahTel: +966-2-6588200Shogun LoungePrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6062288 Sushi YushiAttallah CenterTel: +966-2-6997854

Japanese

Il PortoWestin Hotel Tel: +966-2-6588200IsabellaAl-Zahra Dist.Tel: +966-2-2566008Lallo’s Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6614719ObhurTel: +966-2-6561113 l’OlivioArafat St.Tel: +966-2-6687494La Promenade CaféTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6688712La Villa Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6673434 MaggianosTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6606625 OlioStars AvenueTel:+966-2-2754811Pizza FusionRawda Star CenterTel: +966-2-2616933Pizza LenouCorniche RdTel: +966-2-6140663Pizza NapoliRawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6927796PortofinoRawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6655855Salues Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6680335

WakameRawdah St.Tel:+966-2-6682003

Tempura YakituriSari St.Tel: +966-2-6392468

Abu Shakra Al-Hamra DistTel: +966-2-6645111 Abu ZaidHera’a StTel: +966-2-6936633Al-FairouzKing Fahad St.Tel: +966-2-6703911 Al-NakheelCornhice St.Tel:+966-2-6066644

Middle-Eastern

Al-Wada’aCorniche RdTel: +966-2-6555550 Al-RaushaHera’a St.Tel: +966-2-6541460 Al-ZawaqaSari St.Tel: +966-2-6916004 Areej ZamanSultan Bin Salman St.Tel:+966-2-6597122 BharSari St.Tel: +966-2-6973420 Bait Al-BuffPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6917578BeiruitiTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6686354ObhurTel: +966-2-6562606ByblosAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-6697655 Café BlancAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-2848777Cusine HalawaniTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6688900 French toastTel: +966-2-6397773 Goodies Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6657721Stars AvenueTel: +966-2-2754527

www.grupocappuccino.com

Now Open in Jeddahfor reservation: 02-2891007


TAKING CARELeftovers? Fa’ed Ta’am is a local charity association that will visit your home to collect leftover meals.

For more information please call: 0554053053

Delivery

Outdoor Seating

Play Area

Shisha

Sea View

Wi-Fi

PersianAl-KhayyamHilton HotelTel: +966-2-6590000JahanAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-6571427 SultaniAndalus St.Tel:+966-2-6693898 Tikka ExpressAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-6631825/6615149

ShamiCorniche St.Tel: +966-2-6065353ShawermatakTahlia St.Tel:+966-2-6688994 Sheesh KabaabTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6712047Sheikh ManqoushImam Malik Rd off Sari St.Tel: +966-2-6837330ShoroQuraish St.Tel: +966-2-6626246TaktakaKhalideyahTel: +966-2-6064148/ 6060790YildizlarAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-6531150

Green Island CaféCorniche Tel: +966-2-6990090Kan Ya Makan Al-Hamra Dist.Tel: +966-2-6697777ManuoshaSari St.Tel: +966-2-2565275 Mataam Al-SharqQasr Al-SharqTel: +966-2-6599999Palm BeachSalamah Dist.Tel: +966-2-6918896RedanTel: +966-2-6542949RoodyAcross from Al-Shatee SoukTel: +966-2-6919126Free Delivery: 8007555544SaddahTel: +966-2-6055982

Sweets/DessertAl-MahawiSari St.Tel: +966-2-2575739 Al-Samadi SweetsRawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6642424Cheesecake FactoryTahlia St.Tel:+966-2-6690895 DactyliferaPrince Sultan St.Tel: +920008182

Sea FoodAl-DanahCorniche RdTel: +966-2-6990090Al-Hori Restaurant & Amusement ParkTel: +966-502724033 Al-MultaqaKing RdTel: +966-2-6066666AtlantisTahlia St.Tel:+966-2-6611800El BengalaTel: +966-2-6166332Fish MarketAl-Hamra Dist.Tel: +966-2-6611800 The ManhattanFish MarketAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-6141900

MahrajahPalestine St.Tel: +966-2-6656558Marhaba Andalus St.Tel: +966-2-6636201Raj Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-2632137ShezanSari St.Tel: +966-2-6621086Taj MahalKhalideya Dist.Tel: +966-2-6979698

PapayaNext to Sawari MallTel: +966-2-2753425Thai ThaiPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6913808

South-Asian

Thai

Dunkin DonutsRawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6919652House of DonutsTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6675224 House of KunafaSari St.Tel: +966-2-6918125Krispy KremeStars Avenue MallTel: +966-2-2754744 Sa’d Al-Deen SweetsSari St.Tel: +966-2-2752600 Shakuna DessertsRawdah DistTel: +966-540409144La VendomeTel: +966-2-6924606


T: 02 2566008 Al Zahra Dist. behind Sierra Compound

MoroccanNosh LoungeHerra St.Tel: +966-2-6543888

Notes


Theme:

Historical Romance -

Mediterranean Delight (15 Days)

From the sundrenched beaches of Santorini

to the askew architecture of Pisa, this

cruise package brings out the best of the

Mediterranean. Ship Name: Brilliance of The Seas

Departure Port: Barcelona, Spain Ports

of Call: Madrid & Barcelona, Spain;

Villefranche (Nice), France; Livorno

(Florence/Pisa), Italy, Civitavecchia

(Rome), Italy; Italy; Santorini, Greece;

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey; Piraeus

(Athens), Greece; Naples, Capri, Italy;

Barcelona, Spain Dates: June 16, 2010 *Starting from $4,079 / Available from

RoyalCaribbean International

Honeymoons with flare By Dina Ismail

It is said that your honeymoon destination can reveal quite a lot about your personality. Pampered and discerning? A trip that bringing together the romance and history of Europe could be for you. Or maybe you’re more grounded and want some nature. In that case, a honeymoon that focuses on the thrills of nature without sacrificing any of the romance could more appropriate. For the laidback beach babe (or boy, for that matter), you may be looking for a trip that is nothing but beach. Finally for our more indecisively epicurean friends, for whom a two week trip simply will not do, how about a voyage around the world spanning more than twenty countries and three months? In the interest of originality, here’s a twist. All of the trips mentioned above have one very important thing in common: they all take place on the high seas.

Theme: Adventure Seekers –‘Direct To The Wilderness’: Alaska (10 Days) An adventure that will span land and sea, this unique cruise caters to the romantic at heart and his or her adventure-loving partner. Ship Name: Coral Princess Departure Port: Anchorage (Whittier), Alaska Ports of Call: Anchorage, Hubbard Glacier, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Alaska; Vancouver, British Columbia Dates: June 2, 2010 *Starting from $1,799/Available from Princess Cruises

Sailing Into A New Life:

TravelTrends



Theme: Globetrotter – 2011 World Cruise: LosAngeles to London (110 Days)Destination: Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaEmbarking in 2011 from Los Angeles, this massive cruise package will take you on a world journey; everywhere from New Zealand to Myanmar, from Hawaii to Australia.

Ship Name: Crystal Serenity Departure Port: Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. Ports of Call: United States, Society Islands, Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, Republic of Maldives, Republic of Mauritius, France, South Africa, Namibia, Principe, Togo, Ghana, Senegal, Portugal, England Dates: January 17 – May 8, 2011 *Starting From $53,240 / Available from Crystal Cruises

Theme: Nothing But Beach – Beaches of Bermuda Snorkeling,

swimming, and suntanning-Destination: Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia

what more could the beachlover ask for? Ship Name: Explorer Of The Seas

Departure Port: Cape Liberty Cruise Port,

New Jersey, U.S. Ports of Call: Cape

Liberty Cruise Port, New Jersey, U.S.;

Kings Wharf, Bermuda; Philipsburg, St.

Maarten; Charlotte Maalie, St. Thomas;

San Juan, Puerto Rico Dates: June 24, 2010*Starting From $1,249

*Note: The mentioned prices do not include costs of transporation to the port of departure. Meals, entertainment, and accommodation are included.


If you don’t want to spend your honeymoon on water, either because of a fear of sharks or Titanic reenactments, there are always other options. How about a relaxing few days in the most romantic city on the planet or a discover the far east’s most bustling city. Whether you want to splurge or save we’ve thought of both for you.

ASIASplurgeDestination: Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDuration: 10 Days, 9 NightsAirlines: Malaysia AirlinesFlights: Jeddah (JED) – Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Class: CoachLayover: N/A (Nonstop flight)Hotel: Shangri-La Hotel ( )Room: Apartment Suite (Includes Breakfast Buffet)

Total: SR 29,941

SaveDestination: Denpasar, Bali, IndonesiaDuration: 10 Days, 9 NightsAirlines: Qatar AirwaysFlights: Jeddah (JED) – Doha (DOH) – Singapore (SIN) - Denpasar (DSP)Class: Coach

Layover: Departure – 2hr 55 mn (DOH) & 1hr 30mn (SIN) / Return – 1hr 15mn (SIN) & 8hr 30mn (DOH)Hotel: White Rose Hotel ( )Room: Standard Room (Includes Continental Breakfast)Total: SR 10,361

EUROPE

SplurgeDestination: Paris, FranceDuration: 10 Days, 9 NightsAirline: Emirates AirFlights: Jeddah (JED) – Dubai (DXB) –

CDG (Paris)Class: CoachLayover: Departure - 8 hours (DXB) /

Return – 10 hours (DXB)Hotel: Trianon Palace Versailles, Waldorf

Astoria Collection ( )Room: King Deluxe Guest Room (includes

Breakfast Buffet)Total: SR 27,993

SaveDestination: Brussels, BelgiumDuration: 10 Days, 9 NightsAirline: Turkish AirlinesFlights: Jeddah (JED) – Istanbul (IST) –

Brussels (BRU)Class: CoachLayover: Departure – 1 hour 20 minutes

(IST) / Return – 1 hour 5 minutes (IST)

Hotel: Hotel 322 Lambermont ( )

Room: Superior DoubleTotal: SR 9,521

DESTINATION JEDDAH


Rosewood Corniche celebrates the art of romance and offers newlyweds a fairytale start for a

happily ever after

Spend your honeymoon at the bride of the Red Sea

As the wedding season approaches, Rosewood Corniche has revamped its honeymoon package offering newlyweds the stay of their dreams for a fraction of the price. The pre-mier Jeddah hotel, the leading hotel in Saudi Arabia, is presenting honeymoon packages inclusive of amenities and activities that channel the romance of a wedding, and pair it with the exquisite, flawless private service that newlyweds crave.

Walking through the hotel’s grandiose lobby as husband and wife for the first time, Rosewood Corniche honeymooners can enjoy a personal welcome with fresh cocktail juices before being accompanied by hotel personnel to their room or suite, where an ex-quisite floral arrangement will add extra romance to the dramatic views of the Red Sea.

The new couple can enjoy a special breakfast in bed, a mouth-watering selection of Ara-bic sweets and cookies, bouquets of fresh flowers every day, complimentary dry clean-ing for two garment pieces as well as a late 5pm check-out, allowing them to leisurely take pleasure in their honeymoon at Rosewood Corniche before leaving the premier hotel for a happily ever after.

Honeymooners will be able to enjoy reduced rates until the end of June 2010, and between October and December 2010, with room prices starting at SAR1,499, exclusive of 15 per cent service charge. Furthermore, a 50 per cent promotion is available for the hotel’s ultra stylish suites until the end of June.

As the premier hotel in Jeddah, the stunning Rosewood Corniche redefines modern elegance and offers unparalleled personal service and world-class amenities, including 24-hour butler service for each of the 127 guest rooms and suites.


Airlines

Hotels

Airport InformationTel: +966-2-6855526 Air AlgerieTel: +966-2-6515232Air ArabiaTel: 920013322Air Canada / United AirlinesTel: +966-2-2632959Air FranceTel: +966-2-6512000Air IndiaTel: +966-2-2632994Air SaharaTel:+966-2-6641233American AirlinesTel: +966-2-6651333Ariana Afghan AirlinesTel: +966-2-6611222Austrian AirlinesTel: +966-2-6644222British AirwaysTel: +966-2-92000 2215Biman Bangaladesh AirlinesTel: +966-2-6652733BMI-British MidlandTel: +966-2-263 3009Cathay Pacific AirwaysTel: +966-2-6670224Continental AirlinesTel: +966-2-6693376Cyprus AirwaysTel: +966-2-6696304Dallo AirlinesTel: +966-2-6513008Delta AirlinesTel: +966-2-6570555Egypt AirlinesTel: +966-2-6449007 Etihad AirwaysTel: +966-2-6640026Garuda IndonesiaTel: +966-2-6656121

Gulf AirTel: +966-2-6680303Jet AirwaysTel: +966-2-6602332Kenya Airways / Korean AirlinesTel: +966-2-2632959 Ext. 108Kuwait AirwaysTel: +966-2-6675415KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesTel: +966-2-6512000 Ext.43Iran AirTel: +966-2-6656975Lufthansa Airlines/Swiss International AirlinesTel: +966-2-6514000Malaysian AirlinesTel: +966-2-6670011 Middle East AirlinesTel: +966-2-6449150Nas AirTel: 920001234Oman AirlinesTel: +966-2-6577979 Pakistan International AirlinesTel: +966-2-6422642Phillipine Airlines / Singapore AirlinesTel: +966-2-2632959 Ext.100Qatar Airways Tel: +966-2-6652942 Royal Air MorocTel: +966-2-6502222 Royal Jordanian AirlinesTel: +966-2-6652195SamaTel: 920005588Saudi Arabian AirlinesTel: 920022222Syrian Arab AirlinesTel: +966-2-6513077Thai AirwaysTel: +966-2-6613524

Al-Andalus Toppna Delux VillasTel: +966-2-6632369Al-Aziziah HotelTel: +966-2-6492900Al-Bader HotelTel: +966-2-6310000Al-Bay’ah HotelTel: +966-2-6444446Al-Balad HotelTel: +966-2-6442179Al-Bustan HotelTel: +966-2-6692164Al-Bilad Hotel Tel: +966-2-694 4777Al-Dar Al-BaydaaTel: +966-2-6827771Al-Fayrouz HotelTel: +966-2-6270696Al-Hamra Sofitel HotelTel: +966-2-6602000Al-Haya Jeddah ContinentalTel: +966-2-6633332Al-Hofouf HotelTel: +966-2-6520100Al-Janadreia ApartmentsTel: +966-2-6173824Al-Janoub HotelTel: +966-2-6486844Al-Kaki HotelTel: +966-2-6310071

AB for Elaf Hotel CoTel: +966-2-2150525Al-Amin HotelTel: +966-2-6482874

Turkish AirlinesTel: +966-2-6636787Wafeer Tel: +966-2-4202510Yemenia AirlinesTel: +966-2-6445564

DirectoryTravel

(5-star)

(2-star)

(4-star)

(3-star)

(5-star)

(3-star)

(3-star)

(4-star)

(4-star)

(4-star)

(3-star)

(5-star)

(4-star)

(2-star)

(4-star)


Tour OperatorsAirlines Hotels Travel

Agencies

Tour Operators

Travel Agencies

Al-Malekah HotelTel: +966-2-6751764Al-Manea HotelTel: +966-2-6823509Al-Msaadeyah HotelTel: +966-2-6603116Al-Nahdha HotelTel: +966-2-6471158Al-Nakheel HotelTel: +966-2-6475127Al-Saaha HotelTel: +966-2-6514121Al-Waha HotelTel: +966-2-6715043Ascor CoTel: +966-2-6066425Cairo HotelTel: +966-2-6483870Crown PlazaTel: +966-2-6611000Dallah Airport HotelTel: +966-2-6857788Dourat Cornich HotelTel: +966-2-6561225Habitat HotelTel: +966-2-2578800Jeddah Hilton Tel: +966-2- 6590000Holiday InnTel: +966-2-6314000InterContinental Tel: +966-2- 6611800Jeddah Marriott Hotel Tel: +966-2-6714000Jeddah OrchidTel: +966-2-6070777Le Meridien JeddahTel: +966-2-6633333Movenpick Tel: +966-2-6676655Park Hyatt JeddahTel: +966-2-2639666Qasr Alsharq Tel: +966-2-6599999Radisson SAS Tel: +966-2-6521234Ramada Tel: +966-2-6670777Red Sea PalaceTel: +966-2-6428555Rosewood CornicheTel: +966-2-2578888Sands Hotel

Tel: +966-2-6692020Sand Dunes HotelTel: +966-2-2562020Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6992212Sunset HotelTel: +966-2-6605000Westin Tel: +966-2-6588200

Ace TravelTEL: +966-2-6056002www.ace-travel.com Al-Tayyar Group Hotline: 9200 12333Tel: +966-2-6577333www.altayyargroup.comAl-Zouman Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6512525www.alzouman.com.sa Alireza Travel & ToursTel: + 966-2-6481360www.Alirezatravel.comAnan ToursTel: + 966-2-6659916www.anantours.comAttar Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6611222www.attar-travel.comBin Raffah Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6644111Bin Mahfoudh Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6481055EjazatiTel: +966-2-6530055www.ejazti.comElaf Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6646559www.elaf group.comFal Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6838999www.faltravel.com.saFernas Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6677472www.fernastravel.comIntercontinental Travel CompanyTel: +966 -2- 6677988www.itc-Icc.comKanoo Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-2632959www.kanoogroup.comMansour Al-Masaad Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6647066Mawasim ToursTel: +966-2-6657700Miraj Travel & Tourism

Tel: +966-5-4514266www.mirajtravel.comNile Travel AgencyTel: +966-2-6645999Portfolio Travel ltd.Tel: +966-2-6604500T & TS Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6914465Top Adventure Travel & TourismTel: 920022216Saudi Travel & Tourism BureauTel: +966-2-6633737www.sttb.comSakkap Travels Co.Tel: +966-2-6060018Speed Flight Travel & Tourism Agency Tel: +966-2-6440100Yasin Travel & Tourism Agency Tel: +966-2-6476276Zahid Group Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6525670

Al-Samaklky foundationTel: +966-2-6640662www.samallaghi.comArabian CampTel: +966-2-6900059www.arabiancamp.comArabian & Expat’s ToursTel: [email protected] Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6794022www.alshitaiwitours.comPlatin Luxury Travel ServicesTel: +966-2-6575266www.platin.com.sa

(5-star)

(4-star)

(5-star)

(4-star)

(4-star)

(5-star)

(5-star)

(4-star)

(3-star)

(3-star)

(3-star)

(4-star)

(4-star)

(3-star)

(4-star)

(5-star)

(4-star)

(5-star)

(5-star)

(5-star)

(5-star)

(5-star)

(4-star)

(5-star)

(5-star)

(5-star)

(5-star)

(4-star)

(5-star)

The art of tourism planning programs

((ANAN TOURS))Tel: +966 2 6659916Fax: +966 2 [email protected]

DESTINATION JEDDAH70 DESTINATION JEDDAH70 DESTINATION JEDDAH70

MadinahAl-Ansar Golden Hotel (4-star) Few steps away from Al-HaramTel: +966-4-829-0177Al-Ansar New Place (4-star) Al-Siteen St.Tel: +966-4-820-7770Al-Ansar Silver Hotel (4-star) Al-Siteen St.Tel: +966-4-820-7117Al-Haram Hotel (5-star) Abi Zar RdTel: +966-4-818-2300Al-Karam Hotel (4-star) King Abdulaziz St.Tel: +966-4-815-5500Andalus Classy Hotel (4-star) King Fahad St.Tel: +966-4-829-0000Andalus Dar Al-Khair Hotel (4-star) Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-4-818-1114Anwar Al-Madinah Movenpick (4-star) in the Courtyard of Al-Haram Tel: +966-4-818-1000Barakat Andalus Hotel(4-star) Al-Siteen St.Tel: +966-4-820-8884Dallah Taibah Hotel (4-star) King Fahad St., crossing Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-4-829-0180Dar Al-Hijra InterContinental (4-star) King Fahad St. Tel: +966-4-820-7777Dar Al-Iman InterContinental (5-star) Off Al-Siteen St.Tel: +966-4-820-6666Dar Al-Taqwa InterContinental (5-star) Off Al-Siteen St.Tel: +966-4-829-1111Durrat Andalus Hotel (4-star)King Fahad St. Tel: +966-4-829-1114Green Palace Hotel (4-star)Abi Zar St.Tel: +966-4-826-9040Hotel Elaf Taibah (3-star)Saad Bin Maaz St.Tel: +966-4-818-0050

Accommodations Close to the Two Holy Mosques:

Hilton Madinah (5-star)King Fahad RoadFew steps away from Al-HaramTel: +966-4-820-1222 Le Meridien Madinah (4-star)Khalid Bin El-Waleed St.Tel: +966-4-846-0777Marriott Madinah (5-star)Omer Ibn Al-Khatab St.Tel: +966-4-818-0000Movenpick (5-star)In front of Al-Safeya BridgeOpposite Al-HaramTel: +966-4-818-8888 Ramada Al-Hamra(4-star)Abi Zar St.Tel: +966-4-820-8084Ramada Al-Qibla(5-star)Islamic Court St.Tel: +966-4-816-0008The Madinah Oberoi (3-star)Abi Zar St.Tel: +966-4-828-2222

MakkahAjyad Makkah (4-star)Ibrahim Al-Khalil St.Tel: +966-2-572-0500 Al-Kadesia Hotels (3-star)Ajyad St.Tel: +966-2-570-8066 Al-Shohada Hotel (5-star)Ajyad St.Tel: +966-2-574-4401Dar Al-Manasek Hotel (4-star)Ibrahim Al-Khalil St.Tel: +966-2-539-4444Elaf Ajyad Hotel (4-star)Al-Masafi St.Tel: +966-2-572-2200Elaf Al-Sud Hotel (4-star)Ajayad Al-Sud St.Tel: +966-2-570-8586Elad Kindah Hotel (5-star)Al-Messyaal St.Tel: +966-2-574-5555Hawazen Hotel (3-star)Gazzah St.Tel: +966-2-575-5575Hilton Makkah & Towers (5-star)Hijrah St.Tel: +966-2-534-0000InterContinental Dar Al-Tawhid (5-star)Ibrahim Al-Khalil St.


DirectoryReligious


24 hours Islamic Call Centers:If you have any questions, need a certain Fatwa, or are just curi-ous about Islam in general, the Cooperative Office for Call and Guidance at Al-Badiah under the supervision of the Ministry of Is-lamic Affairs offers a 24-hour call service in several languages.

1- www.biblioislam.net2- www.tvquran.com3- www.rasoulallah.net4- www.islamonline.com5- www.quranexplorer.com6- www.islam-guide.com7- www.islamweb.net8- www.islamicity.com9- www.theholyquran.org10- www.al-mawrid.org

Useful websites:

www.hajinformation.comHajj & Umrah Visa:

Bengali

Urdu0503425235Asadullah Othman

Tamil

Tagalog

Tagalog

Tagalog

Mohammed MoshfiqAl-Rahman

Tel: +966-2-541-1111Le Meridien Makkah (5-star)Ajyad St.Tel: +966-2-575-1111Le Meridien Towers Hotel (5-star)Rawabi Ajyad roadTel: +966-2-539-9999Manazel Al-Ain Mesrcure (4-star)Al-Azizia St.Tel: +966-2-557-8000Mercure Grand Um Al-Qura (5-star)Al-Jamaiza St.Tel: +966-2-570-2212Mercure Hibatullah Hotel (4-star)Um Al-Qura St.Tel: +966-2-549-8855Mouta Hotels (4-star)Asshibikah Jobal St.Tel: +966-2-543-5553Ramada Makkah Hotel (5-star)Ajyad St.Tel: +966-2-577-1448Ramada Makkah Shubaika (5-star)Al-Shubaika St.Tel: +966-2-546-0024Sheraton Makkah Hotel and Towers (5-star)Gazzah St.Tel: +966-2-576-0000Zam Zam Grand Suites (5-star)Adjiad St.Tel: +966-2-571-5555


Enjoy Your Life!By Muhammad Adb Al-Rahman Al-ArifiThe aim of the book is to train the reader to enjoy living his life by practicing various self-development and inter-personal skills. This book is both a practical systematic guide

to self-improvement and a treasure trove of historical incidents. It increases self-awareness, whilst nurturing the soul and strengthening the spirit.

Getting the Best out of Al-Hajj By Abu Muneer Ismail DavidsThe book provides a realistic view of Hajj as it is today, with details explanations of all the rites. It provides Fiqh related issues about Hajj, Salah

and personal behavior according to the Qur’an and Sunnah, to enable you to obtain the “best value” for your time spent in the holy cities.Available at Jarir Book StoreTel : +966-2-6827666


What is The Lift? It is Jeddah›s prime space for entertainment and relaxation. Located in the heart of Jeddah it can be your home and away from home, with its delicately tranquil atmosphere which offers an eclectic mix of socializing and free-wifi services and the highest quality cuisine. Whether you want a secluded space away from your office to check some E-mails or you want to enjoy a warm fresh cup of coffee as you look on to the view of Jeddah it can all be yours in the Elevate Lounge. Inside the same lounge you can find The Reading Room where a full library of contemporary books and magazines offer you the chance to get lost in reading with its wide range of topics.

The Lift: Redefine yourself

HealthyLiving


If you want something a little bit more ac-tive try the exclusive health and slimming center, GG Celebrity, reserved for members only. Packed with state of the art facilities, give yourself the chance to transform into feeling better and looking even better.

Relax and unwind at the full service spa with staff waiting to rejuvenate your body and mind. Members have access to a range of massage rooms, hair dressers and nail bars.

On the second floor of The Lift you can enjoy the most lavish and glamorous fine dining experience at the Penthouse. Hidden inside you can find beauty and class never before seen in the Kingdom. Combining

luxury and exclusive services let the Pent-house treat you.

How about some open-air dining to get that European cafe feel. Experience the open deck cafe and sheesha terrance, arrange a dinner party under the beautiful open sky or just relax under the cool blue skyline of Jed-dah. The choice is yours. Redefine yourself at The Lift and give yourself the chance to express who you really are.

Rowdah Street. Khalidya District,Toll Free: 8001247775, Tel. 02 - 6061634P.O. Box. 127110, Jeddah - 21352 KSAwww.theliftclub.co.uk

Sign up now and your rate will be locked for a lifetime! Limited Memberships available


The first all-inclusive revitalizing membership club

Take break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reinvigorate your mind and body in our inspiring, alternative environment at Planet Beach.

Experience a revitalizing aqua massage designed to target your pressure points along three sides of your body with pulsing water jets to give you a deep tissue massage while floating comfortably in water. Or how about revitalizing those tired muscles with a whirlpool massage. Have the stress float away and have your blood circulation

improve at the same time by just relaxing in the whirlpool.Cleanse your system of toxins and have persistent headaches melt away and counter those signs of aging with a soothing session of oxygen therapy as well as several other techniques to keep you younger and healthier. From a combination of art and



science to rejuvenate your body and mind with a relaxing massage. Want to get that post beach glow? Ditch the tanning bed relax as you achieve a healthy glow a UV-Free Mystic Spray Tan in under 90 seconds and lasts close to a week.

If you want that classic natural brown skin, then how about a High Pressure UV Therapy. Going the classic route gets you several health benefits like protecting your skin from Psoriasis, Eczema, Vitiligo as well

as helping your skin absorb Vitamin D and strengthening your bones.

Nourish your skin with a variety of treatments to pamper the diva in you. Hydra-Derma Fusion will leave your skin nourished, beautiful and rejuvenated. with a blend of radiant heat and steam. Producing similar results as a body wrap, experience a vibratory bed inside an advanced capsule leaving your skin soft, supple and protected from dehydration.

Planet Beach is a whole new paradigm of revitalization where you will enjoy quality results at a fraction of cost and in far less time. A bunch of UV & Mystic services to make your skin glow in the truest of its sense will surprise you! Reward yourself & get all answers tototal skin care, wellness & stress relief needs with Planet Beach.

it’s time to renew

it’s time to glow

it’s time to relaxDESTINATION JEDDAH 75

Limited Memberships Membership discounts have started,to join

call : 800 124 7776or E-mail: [email protected]


HealthyLiving

Reporters may sometimes fall into the trap of calling even the most mundane “singularly unique”. While this may be the cases with other issues, it is safe to say that the Garra Rufa Spa is not only the first of it’s kind here in Jeddah, it may also take home the prize for being the most out there.

By Dina Ismail

Garra Rufa: A new kind of spa

Phot

os b

y M

icha

el B

ou-N

ackl

ie


Garra Rufa’s namesake specialization is an intensive foot and body treatment facilitated by garra rufa or doctor fish.

The doctor fish feed on dead and diseased skin, leaving behind healthy skin, curing common ailments such as excema. The Garra Rufa spa offers both foot treatments or complete body submersion. Although this is definitely not for the squeamish, it is proven to be highly effective.The spa also offers more traditional treat-ments making up for what they lack in nov-elty, with pure luxury. General manicures and pedicures are available ranging from conventional art to the more creative stylish designs from the world of nail painting. Customers can also choose from a selection of acrylic nails with the choice of liquid, powder or gel.

Treatments like the deluxe almond hand spa culminate in an illuminating mask contain-ing pearl extract, as well as the deluxe Dead Sea foot spa will lure even the most hard-ened individual to an afternoon of pampered delights.

Location: First floor Roshana MallTel: +966-2-2635018 Join us on Facebook: Garra Rufa Dr. Fish & Nail SPA

Phot

o co

urte

sy o

f Gar

ra R

ufa

Phot

o co

urte

sy o

f Gar

ra R

ufa


As we all try and get more eco-conscious, children are often the last to catch on. Teaching them about being green is important in establishing an eco-lifestyle of their own.

Going-Green Tips

Stores in Jeddah that provide organic food: Bait Al-Seha (House of Health)Rawdah dist.Tel: +966-2-6691003 Mob: +966-54608108 Organic BakeryMob: +966-500571717 Tel:+966-2-6707111 Watania Organic Products (fruits & vegetables, dairy, meat, seeds, and manufactured products)Abdul Rahman Al- Sudairi St.Tel: +966-2-6915082 Abazeer Organic ProductsTel: +966-2-6612285 / +966-2-6676157

Organic Shop Nofa HoldingsProvides a varity of organic productsAlshoalla center - Madinah Road Tel: +966-2-6073890 Danube, Bin Dawood SupermarketsProvides a varity of organic products

rganic Shops

GREEN LIVING: A way of life.It’s important to realize that green living shouldn’t really be a second thought in today’s world. With ever-improving technology and the wealth of resources available to those who are interested in.

HealthyLiving

Green Living

EC -GadgetsUSB CellTired of buying new batteries all the time? Then check out this new gadget: a USB powered battery. Built as a rechargeable AA battery it can be recharged from anyUSB port from a desktop to an XBOX to your keyboard USB port and is good up to 500 charge cycles. Best of all each USBCELL can save up to 7 kg of CO2 and 3 kg of toxic waste.

Available at www.ekotribe.com

Solio solar chargerSolio has produced the world’s first universal hybrid charger powerful enough to charge all your electronics at home or on the move. The solar powered charger uses solar energy to store energy and can keep it ready for up to a year. The charger is made up valuable materials like copper, silver and gold which can be reclaimed in the recycling process.

Available at www.ekotribe.com

• Studies show that planting a tree in a flowerpot in the home gives children the chance to connect with the earth as they watch the plant grow.

• Encourage your children to donate clothes and toys they’ve outgrown. Doing this every three to six months will help them avoid a cluttered closet in the future.

• Teach them to switch off the light whenever they leave the room.

• Have them go online and find creative ways to be green at www.betruegreen.com, www.kidsplanet.org and www.thegreenguide.com

Getting eco-friendly from an early age


Gulf Environment Forum:Held at the Jeddah Hilton eco-professionals from around the world were in town to discuss sustainability and environment protection in regards to food, water and energy preservation for the Gulf Environment Forum.

A world of Green right in Jeddah

“We need to strike a balance in the use of techniques and technologies for using our energy, water and food resources in the interest of long-term sustainability of the environment,” said Dominique Pajot, vice president marketing and technique, Schlumberger Water and Carbon Services, during panel discussion.

Over 50 companies were represented at the forum organized by the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment. In its foreword to the forum literature, the PME stated that it «thinks globally and (acts) locally towards sustainable development, advocating public-private partnerships for the continued growth of the Kingdom.» The forum is a direct synthesis of this ideology as many of these companies form the front line in environmental protection.

In an Arab News brief, Saad Al-Mahlafi, deputy for PME called for a more organized effort among all official and private sector agencies to protect the environment.

By DJ Staff

Trewind: Making use of Jeddah’s trash

Every year Saudi Arabia produces over 50,000 tons of waste, close to half of that can be recycled. Trewind wants to make that happen.

By Serene Feteih

Low landfill fees make dumping cheaper, and a low-level of public awareness have contributed to the Kingdom-wide lack of recyclable programs. Trewind has taken up the challenge to create a formula for a stand-alone sustainable industry.

Jeddah produces over 6 billion packs of Tetra Pak materials each year and exports to the region and around the world. Gulf countries are among the world’s highest consumers of beverage cartons and until last year there was not a single facility in the region dedicated to recycling this material. That is why Trewind has joined forces with Tetra Pak to establish the factory.

Mohamed Masoud, project manager for Trewind, said the program focuses on recyling Tetra Pak materials only. “We...used a newly developed technology that involves grinding the packages and mixing them with certain types of plastic and other additives so that they can be extruded into a wood substitute material.” He said the process will start in May.

The beverage cartons are recycled in Jeddah’s industrial zone and other materials are taken to a sorting facility where other factories can purchase the different materials.

Currently Trewind, have collection points at Mawakib Al-Ajr as well as several schools and compounds and plans are being made to set up points in supermarkets. “I hope people will start (becoming) more aware and set it as a principle in their daily lives and pass the habit on to their children. It is after all charity and taking care of our precious Jeddah is a social responsibility,” Masoud said.



Phot

os b

y M

öven

pick

Al-N

awra

s If you want to find the perfect place to celebrate your life as a newlywed, the Mövenpick Resort Al-Nawras offers a stunning variety of options from special breakfast menus, villa accommodations, swimming pools, private gardens all sur-rounded by seaside views.

Mövenpick Resort Al-Nawras: Start a new life the right way

Newlyweds even get a special 20 percent discount throughout their stay on all food and beverages. Complimenting the luxuri-ous feeling of the residences, Mövenpick Resort Al-Nawras features a health club which provides free 30 minute massages for men as well as a range of other services. The location offers breathtaking views of an unforgettable sunset of the Red Sea, on an island of serenity and recreation.


Location: Corniche, near Al-Nawras rounabout.Tel: +966-2-6555550


Pharmacies

Tel: +966-2-6710754Bugshan Outpatient Clinics Tel: +966-2-6691222Ext. 899Henaa Center Tel: +966-2-6714619Chamelle Plaza Gym Tel: +966-2-6634355Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Tel: +966-2-6655000 Ext. 1501-1503 The Lift Tel: 8001247775 MenBa’Azem Body Building Tel: +966-2-6448844Brazilian Jiu JiutsuTel: +966-552065722B Well GymTel: +966-2-6066477KAI Gym Tel: +966-2-6684466Spot techTel: +966-2-6071129Star Power Club Tel: +966-2-6776177KidsJunior GymTel: +966-2-6911925Sporty KidsTel: +966-2-6993586Al-Shabab Building

Tel: +966-2-2600236Fitness Time Tel: +966-2-6226369 Gold’s Gym Tel: +966-2-6912077Hiltonia GymTel: +966-2-6590000Hummer Gym Tel: +966-2-6671212Khalil Training Gym Tel: +966-2-6934129King Faisal Specialist Tel: +966-2-6677777Power In Gym Tel: +966-2-6061516Ryan Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6322848Z-clubTel: +8001255552 Women Al-Nisf Al-Akhar

Gym & HealthCenters

Tel: +966-2-6820022Dr. Ghassan N. PharaonGeneral Hospital (GNP)Tel: +966-2-6823200Dar Al-Shifa Saudi Hospital Tel:+966-2-6822900Dr. Siddiqa Hospital Tel:+966-2-6721763 / 6721764Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Tel: +966-2-6655000Hai Al-Jamea Hospital Tel: +966-2-6806666International Medical Center ( IMC ) Tel: +966-2-6509000Jeddah Clinic Hospital Tel: +966-2-6313131Jeddah Institute forSpeech and HearingTel: +966-2-6675311King Abdul Aziz UniversityHospital Tel: +966-2-6401000King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research, Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6677777 /6365028Magrabi Eye & Ear Hospital Tel: +966-2-6365000Mostagbal Hospital (formerly DagastaniHospital) Tel: +966-2-6875255Mushrifah Medical Center Tel: +966-2-6654366New Al-Jedaani Hospital Tel: +966-2-6368100New Jeddah Clinic Hospital (NJCH) Tel: +966-2-6675000Saudi German Hospital Tel: +966-2-6829000United Doctors Hospital Tel: +966-2-6533333

Abuzinadah Hospital Tel: +966-2-6510652Al-Ansar Hospital Tel: +966-2-6825105Al-Hamra Hospital Tel: +966-2-6653939Al-Hayat Hospital Tel: +966-2-6367778Al-Safa Tel: +966-2-6200129Al-Quds Medical Dispensary Tel: +966-2-6970224Bakhsh Hospital Tel: +966-2-6479666Bugshan General Hospital Tel: +966-2-6691222Dr. Erfan & Bagedo Hospital

Hospitals

Al-Ansar New Clinic Tel: +966-2-6933379Al-Gadeer Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6722535Al-Hamra Clinics Tel: +966-2-6655588Al-Haramin Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6474850Al-Madina Medical Clinic Tel: +966-2-6881288Dr. Edrees Podiatric ClinicsTel: +966-5-00506507Dr. Effat Daghostani Clinics Tel: +966-2-6601729Hay Al-Sabeel Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6480792Hera’a Polyclinic Tel:+966-2-6920724Ideal Clinics Tel:+966-2-6635444Magrabi Eye & Ear Clinic Tel:+966-2-6655200Orthopaedic Specialty ClinicsTel: +966-2-6922298 Saudi American Clinic Tel: +966-2-6605050

Clinics

Directory

Health & Beauty

Abo DawoodTel: +966-2-6877210



Out of the way, Jacques Dessange, au revoir to Zouari – a new spa has come to Jeddah and it’s shaping up to be the most unique offering we’ve seen in years. Although Nirvana has been open for almost a year and a half, it was it’s reopening in February that caught our attention.

Jeddah’s first “sustainable spa,” Nirvana is an environmentally conscious health and beauty center combining a beauty salon, holistic suite, fitness studio and design studio all rolled into one neat little package for the discerning spa-hopper.

The beauty salon, aside from offering tradi-tional hair and beauty treatments, also presents an array of organic treatments. After a relaxing manicure and glamorous new hair cut, head over to the holistic suite for an aromatherapy treatment or perhaps a traditional Ayurvdic massage. All massages are performed using 100% pure essential oils imported from the UK and India.

A quick trip to the gym for some Yoga or taekwondo session completes your trip and you are almost ready to leave, pampered and satiated.

But…the design studio beckons you to a private consultation with the Nirvana in-house designer where you get going on your gown for that wedding you have coming up. Sound too good to be true? That’s what happens when quality and customer service are seamlessly blended.

Manager, Annie Pett, emphasized the impor-tance of the personal experience at Nirvana: “Each customer is given a personal consulta-tion and depending on their lifestyle, skin type, even whether or not they have children, we can put a whole package together for them.

Phot

os b

y H

any

Solim

an

Nirvana CenterTailor-made health and beauty experience

By Dina Ismail

Location: Near the American Consulate in Al-Hamra Dist close to Madinah Rd.Tel: +966-2-6681634www.nirvana-sa.com

We’ll happily write a program for a client that combines fitness with holistic treatments or a spa session. Customer service is extremely important.” Who said green living has to be dull? Pampering yourself has never been this environmentally conscious…or this decadent.

Note: Foreigners hoping to visit the palace must acquire a tourism visa from the Supreme Commision of Tourism and Antiquities.


Al-AjuwadTel: +966-2-6473436 Al-Ameera Tel: +966-2-6055638 Al-AnsarTel: +966-2-6050010 Al-Awad Tel: +966-2-6591800 Al-Atta Tel: +966-2-6773314Al-Azizeyah Tel: +966-2-6206981Al-HamraTel: +966-2-6440108Al-MarzoukiTel; +966-2-6780538Al-NahdiTel: +966-2-6976208 Al-Sudais Tel: +966-2-6737679Tel: +966-2-6058962Al-WasfahTel: +966-2-6826198Alya Tel: +966-2-6449254AmalTel: +966-2-6429486AmiraTel: +966-2-6746001AsiaTel: +966-2-6390553Bin MuteabTel: +966-2-6890964 DaanTel: +966-2-6284405JamjoomTel: +966-2-6081111JehharTel: +966-2-6973401 NouraTel: +966-2-6685500Rana Tel: +966-2-6984972 RemediesTel: +966-2-6563048

83DESTINATION JEDDAH 83

Spa & BeautyCenters

Spa & BeautyCenters

Gym & HealthCenters PharmaciesHospitals

Al-Rawdah Dist. Al-Kayal st. Tel: +966-544408585

Beauty: Dermalogical, Hair Care, Manicure, Pedicures: Nailtique products, Gel & Arcrylic nails: Young Nails. Eye care, Massage, Waxing.Home Service available.

* Now Doctor Fish Manicure & Pedicure

Al-Megayena Tel: +966-2-6655763Alexandre ZouariTel: +966-2-6656161Beauty Alliance Tel: +966-2-6681381 Body Line (men only)Tel: +966-2-2631859

BouthainaTel: +966-2-6631809/6691901Carmen CenterTel: +966-2-6648122 Chamelle PlazaTel: +966-2-6656807Dar Al-ModaTel: +966-2-6526660Dr. Edrees Foot SpaTel: +966-5-00506507E SpaTel: +966-2-2632093EVE Salons Tel: +966-2-6985787Jaques DessangeTel: +966-2-6695458JamaloukiTel: +966-2-6651888Lamasat Tel: +966-2-6834002Lila’s Beauty ParlourTel: +966-2-6622676Lucie Saint Clair Tel: +966-2-2832020Mana Center Tel: +966-2-6066628Mervat Beauty CenterTel: +966-2-6630676Miracle Beauty ParlourTel: +966-2-6739597Nadoleen Beauty CenterTel: +966-2-6633972Nail care Tel: +966-544408585NirvanaTel:+966-2-6681634Oriana Tel: +966-2-6220773Planet Beach Tel: +8001247776Serenity CenterTel: +966-2-6648353Soleil d’Or SpaTel: +966-2-2842233SpadaTel: 920010099The Spa by Clarins Paris Tel: +966-2-6599999Viva La VieTel: +966-2-6929163Tel: +966-2-6060338ZowainaTel: +966-2-66563117L House of Beauty & SPA Tel: +966-2-6532812

catch awww.fireflytonics.com

Available at: -Bin Dawood-Saraway-Rosewood Hotel-Movenpick Hotel-Deera Coffee Shop

-Arabian Food Supplies -Moonmilk-Le Harly Cafe-Andalusia Restaurant-Starbucks


Test your Perception!

Locate the origin of this photograph

cut-out withinthe magazine pages

Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusive

SUDOKU

GAMES

Crosswords

ACROSS3. relative by marriage4. circles of love6. the bride will be carrying8. surrounded by loved ones10. white and beautiful12. adorns the hall13. a very sweet 30 days14. positive energy16. after the ceremony

DOWN1. lady of the day2. wedding dessert3. you’re invited5. bride’s beau7. two words8. center stage9. the big question

Puzzle WordsFind the listed hidden words, the words may be hidden in any direction. Once you have found all the words, the remaining letters will spell a secret message.

Test your education knowledge!1. In China, it is traditional for brides to wear what color?2. Wearing a white wedding dress was a trend started by what famous bride? 3. The mehendi ceremony before an Indian bride’s wedding involves decorating with what?4. The custom of carrying a bouquet started for what purpose?5. In Northern Africa, what is thrown at the married couple as a symbol of fertility? 6. What is the largest diamond mining company in the world?7. When she married Donald Trump, supermodel Melania Knauss wore a $100,000 gown by what designer?

Crosswords: Across :In Law, Rings, Bouquet, Family, Dress, Theme, Honeymoon, Happiness, NewllyweedsDown: Bride, Cake, Invitation, Groom, I Do, First dance, ProposalTest Your Perception: pg. 26Education knowledge: 1. Red; 2. Queen Victoria; 3. Henna; 4. Ward off evil spirits; 5. Figs; 6. De Beers; 7. Christian Dior

BouquetBrideBridesmaidCakeCelebrationCeremonyChocolatesElopeFamilyFirst danceFriendsGownGroomhappinessHoneymoonInvitationsMemoriesPhotographerProposal RingsRomanticTuxedoUsher



Khotooba

Khateb (m) Makhatooba (f )

Khatebe (m) Khatebati (f )

Farah

Metzawej (m) Metzaweja (f )

Alaroosa

Alarees

Zawjati

Zooji

Wedding

Engagement

Engaged

My Fiancé

Wedding

Married

Bride

Groom

Wife

Husband

Useful Arabic Words& Pronunciation

It’s known worldwide that pronunciation is one of the most challenging steps in learning different languages. For example, Arabic has many dialogues, slangs and accents. Some of these dialogues can’t be understood by all Arabs. The most common dialogue is the Egyptian dialogue and the Lebanese dialogue. In this article we will try to show our reader some of the Traditional Saudi dialogue. To illustrate that, we added a picture of a throat to show the pronunciation of different Arabic Letters.



Umm Alaroosa

Abo Alaroosa

Umm Alarees

Abo Alarees

Hamaati

Hamaya

Mother of the bride

Father of the bride

Mother of the groom

Father of the groom

Mother in law

Grandmother

Father in law

Family

Jaddah or sett

Shofa

Gerayat Alfateha

Milka

Sabha

Jessees

Zaffa

Shahar Alasal

Kaika

Koroot Da’awa

Worood

Ga’aa

Fustan

TarhaTaaj

TasreehaMekyaajTasweerDibla

Moganee (m) Moganeya (f )

The groom gets to see the bride for the first time

Both families blessed the engagement by reading Al Fateha (Quran Verse)The ceremony when both couples are officially married. Bridal ceremony the night after the wedding.Traditional Local PoetWalking down the aisleHoneymoon

Cake

Invitations

Flowers

Hall

Dress

Veil Tiara

Hair do Make up Photography Wedding ring

Singer

Traditional Hijazi Wedding

15-Minute ArabicBy DK PublishingWhether you’re on vacation or traveling for business, learn Arabic in only 15 minutes a day with this situation-based and easy-to-use course and ready-reference. The book and CD’s follow a single lesson plan, and the text and recordings are cross-referenced to each other.

Want to learn more?

Available at Jarir Book StoreTel : +966-2-6827666

Spoken Arabic Made EasyBy Amanullah Vadakkangara A unique course in spoken Arabic for beginners helps you to practice reading, writing and speaking

in just one month. The introduction of useful phrases and structures along with a communicative approach will enable all language learners to acquire the necessary skills, even without the assistance of a teacher.

Your First 100 Words in Arabic By Jane WightwickThis book is designed to teach the beginner a basic vocabulary of 100 Arabic words--covering 8 everyday

topics: around the home/ clothes/ around town (including transportation)/ countryside/ essentials/ opposities/ animals/ parts of the body.



)شرح الصورة: خواجة يني، أقصى الشمال، في آخر ظهور له في جدة في أحد متاجر الفاكهة في شارع قابل بداية السبعينات امليالدية. الصورة من أرشيف د. عدنان اليافي(

The melting pot of Jeddah knows few cultural and geographic boundaries. The city has always belonged to its inhabitants and to the global community at large; nurturing a unique tradition of hospitality and tolerance. Even Europeans hold a place of pride within the city’s memory. The Danish traveler Carsten Niebuhr came to Jeddah in 1762 to compare the differences in culture of the Jeddah population to the Arabs of Egypt. He noted that the warm welcome he received in Jeddah was unlike his previous experiences in Egypt. “[I] met the most lovable people [here]. For the first time, I was able to visit coffee shops and markets without facing any hostility whatsoever.” The people of Jeddah, according to Niebuhr, did not find the presence of Europeans offensive, which was vastly different from his experiences in other parts of the Arab World.

Foreigners in Jeddah exist within several specific spheres – diplomacy or trade, among others. However, unlike diplomatic residents of Jeddah, foreign traders engaged themselves even further into the Jeddahwi community, incorporating the habits of the people with their own.

The Khawaja (foreigner) Lenny was one of the most famous European traders to live in Jeddah.

His full name was Lenny Hristo Dolo A.K.A “Khawaja Lenny”. Dolo enjoyed the full benefits of Jeddah citizenship and was well known for his sense of humor and social charm.

The Dolo family were the first in Jeddah to open a gourmet grocery, selling imported luxury foods to the masses. For the first time, Jeddahwis were able to enjoy caviar, numerous varieties of olives, meats, and cheeses. The shop occupied a central

position of trade in the area and in the Hijazi tradition of calling grocery stores banks, was known as “Bank of Lenny”.

Lenny was able to appeal to the locals through his charm and sense of humor. He was said to be fluent in Arabic and blended in seamlessly with the local culture.

Eventually, Lenny married the daughter of an Jewish Italian fabric merchant When it was discovered that Lenny had married the girl without her father’s consent, the merchant sold his goods and left the city.

Lenny was able to blend into the neighborhood due to his deep respect for the culture and religion of the area. It was said that he fasted during the holy month of Ramadan along with the Muslims and closed his shop during prayer times. He was known for being considerate of local sensitivities and was always willing to listen.

In 1961, Khawaja Lenny sold his shop for a hefty sum at the time (SR100,000) and left for Cyprus where he rented out residential suites. Lenny felt so alienated in his new surroundings that he returned to Jeddah in 1968, seeking to regain his former status as a trader. Sadly, he was unable to do so and left Jeddah for the last time, disappointed in his failure.

Khawaja Lenny was one of the last Khawajas in Jeddah who had a true loyalty to the city and it’s people and hopefully he will be remembered.

Email me: [email protected]

Khawaja Lenny:

The last khawaja in Jeddah By Mahmoud Sabbagh


لعل جدة، في اختراقها لكل حواجز احمللية الضيقة، تثبت دوما أنها تنتمي للعالم الفسيح.. هي عريقة في ترحيبها وانفتاحها على اآلخر، وفي قدرتها

على صهر كل من يعيش فيها في بوتقتها احلضارية.

حتى حشود األوروبيني كان لهم موقعا في ذاكرة هذه املدينة ووجدانها... كان الرحالة الدمناركي كارسنت نايبور الذي مكث في جدة ستة أسابيع من

عام 1762م، قد قارب الفروقات احلضارية بني أهل جدة مع عرب مصر التي قدم منها مع باقي أفراد بعثته االستكشافية العلمية، منتهيا الى غياب نظرة العداء التي كانوا قد تلقوها في مصر، فهم هنا في جدة خالفا ملصر؛

قد “التقوا بشعب ودود، استطاعوا ألول مرة أن يزوروا أماكن شرب القهوة واألسواق، من دون مواجهة أي ازعاج أو مضايقة أيا كانت”. فأهل جدة

–بحسب نايبور- ال يجدون في وجود األوروبيني بينهم اهانة لهم.

ثمة إيطاليني ويونايني عدة استطونوا داخل املدينة القدمي، تدفق تيار هجرتهم الى جدة مع معاهدة التجارة عام 1838م التي حملت تسهيال

جمركيا لدخول السلع األجنبية للداخل العثماني.. كانت دكاكينهم ومتاجرهم تتناثر على جنبات أسواق جدة العتيقة؛ يبيعون السبح التي

تصنع في ايطاليا، أو يتاجرون في األقمشة، وبيع املشروبات ومواد التموين.

لم يزاحمهم سوى البيوتات التجارية األجنبية، مثل شركة “جالتلي هنكي وشركاه”؛ البيت اإلجنليزي التجاري العريق، الذي كان ميلكه اخلواجة

اإلجنليزي هنكي وكان مقره إلى جانب الكنداسة القدمية إلى جانب مسجد الباشا، و”سودان ليمتد” الشركة البريطانية العمالقة التي كان مقرها

الرئيسي في بورت سودان وفرعها في جدة، وشركة “الزاريني” اإليطالية، و”الشركة اخلديوية املصرية”، و”الشركة الشرقية” التي أسسها سانت جون فلبي.

وخالفا للدبلوماسيني املقيمني في جدة، كان التجار من األجانب ينخرطون في املجتمع اجلداوي، يبثون قيمهم في نسيجه، ويتشربون طباع وعادات

أهله.

كان خواجة يني، أشهر أؤلئك “األوروبيون اجلدادوة”، وأكثرهم حضورا في ذاكرة املدينة ووجدان أهلها.. حلرارة عالقاته الشخصية باألهالي، ورمبا

لقرب عهد الناس به.

اسمه الكامل: يني خريستو دولو، وشهرته الشعبية: “خواجة يني”.. كان مواطنا جداويا يتمتع بكامل مزايا املواطنة، معروف بالظرف وحسن املعشر

والتداخل الوثيق مع احملليني- بل هو ذاته كان مبثابة أحد وجهاء املدينة!

وأسرة “دولو”، عائلة مسيحية أرثذوكسية، مستعربة من أصل اغريقي، كانت تقيم في جدة منذ العهد العثماني، استوطنتها قادمة من جزيرة

قبرص اليونانية. كان عمه اكيليا )قسطنطني( يني دولو، مستشارا سياسيا بارزا لدى الشريف حسني بن علي، يباشر أعماال دبلوماسية رفيعة أشبه

بوظيفة الوزير املفوض، وكان قبلها قد نشط في ثورة العرب ضد التغلب التركي. وقد ذكر الصحافي األمريكي/اللبناني أمني الريحاني، الذي أتى

جدة من نيويورك في فبراير 1922، أن الشريف أرسل معه، قسطنني يني )عم خواجة يني(، في رحلته الى اليمن، التي وثق تفاصيلها في كتابه الشهير )ملوك العرب(، وذكر من مفارقاتها: أنه هو العربي األصل كان

“في ثياب افرجنية، وعقال، ويحمل جوازا أمريكيا، فيما قسطنطني يني )اليوناني األصل( كان بدوره في ثوب مالزم في اجليش احلجازي، يحمل

جوازا حجازيا”!

ولعائلة دولو، ريادة جتارية في جدة. هي أول عائلة تفتح متجرا عصريا أنيقا للمواد الغذائية املستوردة في جدة، منذ ثالثينات القرن املاضي.. جتد فيه –ألول مرة- اجلنب الرومي، والزيتون بأنواعه، واللحم والسمك

املجفف، وأنواع املربى الفاخر، والكافيار، والزيوت االيطالية، وباقي املنتجات “املستوردة”!

كان دكان خواجة يني يحتل موقعا مركزيا في شارع قابل التجاري، ويعرف بإسم: “بنك يني”.. حيث كانت البقاالت في مدن احلجاز تسمى بإسم )بنك(؛ وفي جدة كان من بقاالت احملليني؛ “بنك صادق دخيل” و”بنك

عبداهلل خضري”.

اعتبره كاتب جدة األول، محمد صادق دياب، بأنه كان جزءا من إيقاع شارع “قابل” أهم شوارع جدة، حيث كان صوته ال يكف عن الضجيج في السوق ممازحا املارة والزبائن.. فهو “استطاع اقتحام عاملهم بظرفه وخفة ظله،

ولم يكن يتردد في إهداء كبار السن منهم بعض العقاقير اليونانية املنشطة، فيعبرون في الصباح عن امتنانهم له بابتسامات لها معانيها اخلاصة، ولكنه

لم يلبث أن يشهر بهم ممازحا إذا ما تنكر أحدهم خلدماته”.

كان خلواجة يني حضوره الطاغ على مستوى مجتمع جدة. لعل في حضوره كجيل ثاني لعائلة مهاجرة، سبب في ارتباطه الوثيق باملدينة والى حميمية عالقته بأهلها. لقد كان يتواجد بشكل يومي في مركاز مسجد

عكاش الى جانب وجهاء وجتار البلد.. حيث يجيد العربية باللكنة اليونانية املميزة.

وتزوج يني، من فتاة ايطالية يهودية كانت تقيم مع والدها في جدة. تقول الرواية أن ابنة “خواجة ماركو”، التاجر االيطالي اليهودي، الذي كان ميلك

متجرا لبيع األقمشة والطرابيش، داخل سوق القصبة املتفرع من السوق الكبير، تزوجت من “خواجة يني” دون رضا والدها، الذي سخط من تلك

الزيجة، الختالف ديانة يني، فصفى بضاعته، وهاجر عن املدينة يجرجر أذيال اخليبة.

وكان “يني” على درجة كبيرة من مراعاة مشاعر املسلمني الدينية، اذ كان يصوم رمضان، ويغادر متجره فور أن يتعالى األذان.. كان يشارك

املدينة أفراحها، ويقتسم همومها.. وحني همت التركترات لتزيل بعض بيوت قصبة الهنود لتشق طريقا سريعا في جدة، حزن خواجة يني على

هذا التفريط املجاني في تراث املدينة العمراني وذاكرتها احلضارية. قلة من األهالي أدرك سبب خيبته حينها!

وفي عام 1961، باع خواجة يني دكانه الى صيرفي شهير مببلغ ضخم حينها، جتاوز املائة ألف ريال، وغادر حزينا الى قبرص، التي افتتح فيها

)لوكندة( صغيرة. ما لبث أن شعر فيها بالغربة، حيث عاد الى جدة من جديد، مطلع عام 1968، محاوال اعادة حظه في التجارة، اال أنه أخفق في

ذلك، حتى انطوى على نفسه، ورحل حزينا في صمت.

لعل خواجة يني يعد بذلك آخر خواجات جدة، باملعنى الرومانسي واملفهوم العضوي الفعلي.

خواجة يني:

في جدة! محمود عبدالغني صباغ

اخلواجة األخير


BanksAl-Bilad BankTel: 8001230000Alinma BankTel: 8001208000Al-Jazira BankTel: +966-2-6518070Al-Rajhi BankTel: +966-2-6422111Arab National BankTel: +966-2-6741497Banque Saaudi FransiTel: 8001242121Islamic Development BankTel: +966-2-6361400National Commercial BankTel: +966-2-6609265Riyadh BankTel: +966-2-6474777SABBTel: +966-2-6512121Saudi Cairo BankTel: +966-2-6608820 Saudi Hollandi BankTel: +966-2-2368844Saudi Investment BankTel: +966-2-6531010SambaTel: +966-2-6533555

CAR SERVICESAbu Diyab Est.Tel: +966-2-6677779Alpha Rent a CarTel: +966-2-6974459AvisTel: +966-2-6855544Al-Zaman GroupTel: +966-2-6914693DaleelTel: +966-2-6719219DiscoveryTel: +966-2-6714475FernasTel: +966-2-6595000FormulaTel: +966-2-6621213HancoTel: +966-2-6684666HertzTel: +966-2-6040339Hessen for Rent CarTel: +966-2-6430295

Khozama Est.Tel: +966-2-6317177Key Rent a CarTel: +966-2-6831236Car WashModacarTel: 920005555Smart CareTel: +966-533500077V. CoolTel: +966-2-6396969CourierAramexTel: +920027447TNT ExpressTel: +966-2-6678888DHLTel: 8003450000FedexTel: +966-2-6714636DeliveryTedalal Tel: +966-2-6580000Yalla UtlobTel: +966-2-6580000

Alo SayyaraTel: +966-26677621Tel: +966-505657387Apex Luxury Chaffeur ServiceTel: 920011755SAPTCOTel: +966-2-6474900Te’le’ CarTel: +966-2-6679689Tel: +966-534050910

Ground Transportation

Venue Executive ClubTahlia streetTel: +966-2-6061010www.venueint.com

DSL NETAtheer Tel: +966-2-6839333NesmaTel: +966-2-2567998SPSTel: +966-2-6824556

Business Services

Embassies& Consulates

E: EmbassiesC: Consulates

ALGERIAE: Tel: +966-1-4887171C: Tel: +966-2-6985035C: Tel: +966-2-6985034ARGENTINAE: Tel: +966-1-4652600AUSTRALIAE: Tel: +966-1-4887788AUSTRIAE: Tel: +966-1-4801217BAHRAINE: Tel: +966-1-4880044C: Tel: +966-2-6076770BANGLADESHE: Tel: +966-1-4195300C: Tel: +966-2-6878465BELGIUME: Tel: +966-1-4880044C: Tel: +966-2-6076770BRAZILE: Tel: +966-1-4880018C: Tel: +966-2-6603874C: Tel: +966-2-6603866BRITAINE: Tel: +966-1-4880077C: Tel: +966-2-6225550BURKINA FASOE: Tel: +966-1-4652244C: Tel: +966-2-6744547BRUNEIE: Tel: +966-1-4560814C: Tel: +966-2-6724343CAMEROONE: Tel: +966-1-4880022C: Tel: +966-2-6804541CANADA E: Tel: +966-1-4882288C: Tel: +966-2-6530434CHINA E: Tel: +966-1-4832126C: Tel: +966-2-6605113CZECH REPUBLICE: Tel: +966-1-4503617DENMARKE: Tel: +966-1-4880101C: Tel: +966-2-6672222Ext 1163


DirectoryGeneral


CAR SERVICES Embassies& ConsulatesBanks Ministries Social Service

Organizations

DJIBOUTIE: Tel: +966-1-4543182C: Tel: +966-2-6621938EGYPTE: Tel: +966-1-4810464E: Tel: +966-1-4831275C: Tel: +966-2-6605205ERITREAE: Tel: +966-1-4801731C: Tel: +966-2-6740592ETHIOPIAE: Tel: +966-1-4824055C: Tel: +966-2-6653444FINLANDE: Tel: +966-1-4881515C: Tel: +966-2-6438235FRANCEE: Tel: +966-1-4881255C: Tel: +966-2-6681544C: Tel: +966-2-6681563GABONE: Tel: +966-1-4567173GAMBIAE: Tel: +966-1-2052158C: Tel: +966-2-2573193GERMANYE: Tel: +966-1-4880700C: Tel: +966-2-6996436GHANAE: Tel: +966-1-4545122C: Tel: +966-2-6601429GREECEE: Tel: +966-1-4801975C: Tel: +966-2-6674088GUINEAE: Tel: +966-1-4881121C: Tel: +966-2-6637540HUNGARYE: Tel: +966-1-4568644INDIAE: Tel: +966-1-4884144C: Tel: +966-2-6500104INDONESIAE: Tel: +966-1-4882282C: Tel: +966-2-6711271IRANE: Tel: +966-1-4881444C: Tel: +966-2-6676132IRELANDE: Tel: +966-1-4882300ITALYE: TEL: +966-1-4881212

C: Tel: +966-2-6421454JAPAN E: Tel: +966-1-2881100C: Tel: +966-2-6670676JORDANE: Tel: +966-1-4880039C: Tel: +966-2-6607630KENYAE: Tel: +966-1-4882484C: Tel: +966-2-4881238KOREAE: Tel: +966-1-4882211C: Tel: +966-2-6681990KUWAITE: Tel: +966-1-4883500C: Tel: +966-2-6604898LEBANONE: Tel: +966-1-4804060C: Tel: +966-2-6690599MALAYSIA E: Tel: +966-1-4887100C: Tel: +966-2-6727740MALIE: Tel: +966-1-4195640C: Tel: +966-2-6514940MALTAE: Tel: +966-1-4615315C: Tel: +966-2-6991599MAURITANIAE: Tel: +966-1-4646749C: Tel: +966-2-6297722MEXICOE: Tel: +966-1-4808822C: Tel: +966-2-6495332MOROCCOE: Tel: +966-1-4811858C: Tel: +966-2-6695234C: Tel: +966-2-6695238NEPALE: Tel: +966-1-4645170NETHERLANDSE: Tel: +966-1-4880011NEW ZELANDE: Tel: +966-1-4887988C: Tel: +966-2-6512109NIGERIAE: Tel: +966-1-4823024C: Tel: +966-2-6716865NORWAYE: Tel: +966-1-4881904C: Tel: +966-2-6611222 Ext 300OMAN

E: Tel: +966-1-4823120C: Tel: +966-2-6996838PAKISTANE: Tel: +966-1-4884111C: Tel: +966-2-6692371PHILIPPINESE: Tel: +966-1-4880835C: Tel: +966-2-6696797C: Tel: +966-2-6693254PORTUGALE: Tel: +966-1-4826964QATARE: Tel: +966-1-4825544C: Tel: +966-2-6945666RUSSIAE: Tel: +966-1-4811432C: Tel: +966-2-6659212SENEGALE: Tel: +966-1-4880146C: Tel: +966-2-6690275SIERRA LEONEE: Tel: +966-1-4643982SINGAPOREE: Tel: +966-1-4803855C: Tel: +966-2-6073980SOUTH AFRICAE: Tel: +966-1-4429728C: Tel: +966-2-6060299SPAINE: Tel: +966-1-4880606C: Tel: +966-2-6607000SRI LANKAE: Tel: +966-1-4606906C: Tel: +966-2-6065414SUDANE: Tel: +966-1-4828857C: Tel: +966-2-6475108C: Tel: +966-2-6471273SWEDENE: Tel: +966-1-4883100C: Tel: +966-2-6529615Ext 204SWITZERLANDE: Tel: +966-1-4881291C: Tel: +966-2-6510772SYRIAE: Tel: +966-1-4887481TANZANIAE: Tel: +966-1-4542833C: Tel: +966-2-6657528THAILANDE: Tel: +966-1-4881174C: Tel: +966-2-6655317



TUNISIAE: Tel: +966-1-4887900C: Tel: +966-2-6605328TURKEYE: Tel: +966-1-4820101C: Tel: +966-2-6601607UGANDAE: Tel: +966-1-4544910UKRAINEE: Tel: +966-1-4508536UAEE: Tel: +966-1-4881227C: Tel: +966-2-6670307C: Tel: +966-2-6515436USA E: Tel: +966-1-4801831C: Tel: +966-2-6670080URUGUAYE: Tel: +966-1-4620739C: Tel: +966-2-6633300YEMENE: Tel: +966-1-4881769C: Tel: +966-2-6896444C: Tel: +966-2-6898555

Compounds

Abdullah CompoundNorth of Jeddah, Near British ConsulateTel: +966-2-6515416Abir CompoundPrince Sultan St.,Near Saudia CityTel: +966-2-6522358Al-Andalus Luxury VillasTahliyah St. behind Suzuki ShowroomTel: +966-2-6695154Al-Aoun VillageAl Bawadi, Near Al-Mirabi Mercedes BensTel: +966-2-2563381Arabian Homes Al Bawadi Dist.Tel: +966-2-6822201www.arabian-homes.comAromary VillageHera’a st., Behind Al-RajhiTel: +966-2-6940086


Al-Basateeb VillageNext to Continental School, Off Price Sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6944113www.albasateen-village.comBelleview Executive CompoundAl-Amal St., Near Jeddah Preparatory SchoolTel: +966-2-6547666www.belleviewcompund.comBelleview 2 CompoundNear King Faisal Specialist HospitalTel: +966-2-6642636Binzagr Villa CompoundAl Azizeyyah, Madinah Rd., One block after Lexus ShowroomTel: +966-2-6642636Elite 2 CompoundNear Jeddah International Souk Tel: +966-2-6681111www.elitecompounds.comElite CompoundNear Jeddah International Souk Tel: +966-2-6610930www.elitecompounds.comFatima CompoundNear Corniche, Behind Business Park Tel: +966-2-6515416Garden City CompoundPalestine st., Behind Al-Nakheel BldgTel: +966-2-6607590www.hhaproperty.com.saAl-Hajrayn VillageCorniche, Near A-Bilad HotelTel: +966-2-6943464www.alhajrayn.comHiba CompoundAl-Hamraa, Ibrahim Adham St., Near Tarik Binladen Hospital Tel: +966-2-6650819Kindi Housing Compound

Al Rabwah, North JeddahTel: +966-2-6916219Lotus CompoundsAl Hamra, Al-Naeem, Al-Rihab, Contact PMDCLotus 1: Al-Hamraa Dist Tel: +966-2-6980145Lotus 2: Al-Nayeen Dist Tel: +966-2-6541107Lotus 3: Al-Nayeem Dist Tel: +966-2-6548808M&M CompoundNorth Abhor, Nr, Amir Abdullah Mosque.Tel: +966-2-6562166M.M Al-Rumaih CompoundAl Shatee, On Corniche Rd., 3KM from Hotel Sheraton toward northTel: +966-2-6991231Al-Manar CompoundAl Safa, Prince Metab St., Near Al-Jedani HospitalTel: +966-2-6938770Al-Mubarakiah VillageEast Jeddah, King Abdullah St. Near Abraq Al-RaghamaTel: +966-2-6400158Mura Bustan CompoundsTel: +966-2- 6910041Nada VillagePrince Majed st., Near Baud TelecomTel: +966-2-6920099Al-Najia Compounds Madinah Rd., Besides SAS Radisson HotelTel: +966-2-6518178Nueva AndaluciaAl-Rawdah, Sari st.Tel: +966-2-6823434www.andalucia.comRaytheon CompoundOpp. Saudi German HospitalTel: +966-2-6518178www.raytheon.comReem Compound Al-Salamah, Saqr Al-Quraish st.


Al-BayanTel: +966-2-6611004www.al-byan.com Al-Fasial International SchoolTel: +966-2-6761955www.alfaisal-school.comAl-Waha International SchoolTel: +966-2-6729660www.alwahaschool.comThe British International SchoolTel: +966-2-6990019www.continentalschool.comCoral International School Tel: +966-2-6832002www.coralschool.netDar Al Fikr SchoolTel: +966-2-6311118 (Boys) Tel: +966-2-6311117 (Girls) www.fikr.sch.saDar Al-Hanan SchoolTel: 920029669Dar Al-Ruwaad SchoolTel: +966-2-6592225Dar Jana International SchoolTel: +966-2-6648315www.djis.edu.sa Global International SchoolTel: +966-2-6523444Tel: +966-2-6144101 ( KG )www.gis.sch.saJeddah International SchoolTel: +966-2-6061253www.jischool.orgJeddah Knowledge School Tel: +966-2-6620174


Tel: +966-2-6829196Al-Salam CompoundAl-Rehab, Palestine St., Between Dallah Tower& Makkah HighwayTel: +966-2-6717121www.alsalamcompound.comSalamia CompoundAl-Sulaymaneyyah, Near Carrefour HaypermarketTel: +966-2-6400253www.salmiacompund.comSaudia CityAl-Khaledeyyah Dist.Tel: +966-2-6820030www.saudicity.comShaker Village CompoundAl-Hahdah, Prince Sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6991840Sharbatly VillagePrince Majed st., North of JeddahTel: +966-2-6910828www.sharbatlyvillage.comSiham CompundAl-Rawdah, Near Saudi Binladen GroupTel: +966-2-6426431Sunset ResidenceAl-Rowdah st., Near Jeddah Int. MarketTel: +966-2-6604276

Kindergarten

ABC SchoolTel: +966-2-6988827Ambassadors SchoolTel: 800-124-9000Web: www.ambassadors-schools.comBuilding Blocks Tel: +966-2-6060755Mob: +966-5-41525616Childhood SpringTel: +966-2-6607533Creative Childhood Summer SchoolTel: +966-2-6077224Mob: +966-5-04390998

IPS (Innovators Private School)Tel: +966-2-6980685Mob: +966-5-69490403Junior’s & Mom’sMob: +966-5-04313440Mob: +966-5-51796254Kids Campos Tel: +966-2-6642351Kids Time NurseryTel: +966-2-6543111Mob: +966-5-69693794Little Smarties Tel: +966-2-6061913My Little Kingdom SchoolTel: +966-2-6393951Tel: +966-2-2575909Thinker Tinkers Young Skills DevelopmentTel: +966-2-6923715www.thinkertinkers.comUp and AwayTel: +966-2-6614791

Ministries

Schools

Agriculture & WaterTel: +966-2-6210002Communication &TransportationTel: +966-1-4042928Disabled Children’sAssociationTel: +966-2-66224080/8001241118EducationTel: +966-2-6723028/6444305Foreign AffairsTel: +966-2-6047000HealthTel: +966-2-6970006Information & CultureTel: +966-2-6514060/6476222InteriorTel: +966-2-6684000Jeddah Chamber of CommerceTel: +966-2-6515111Water & ElectricityTel: +966-2-6725349

kindergartenCompounds Schools Universities


NOTICETo report any issues that concern the Jeddah Municipality, such as:

* Road Maintenance* Dumping sites* Illegal Building

Please call 940

Charity Society in JeddahAl-Zahra Dist.Tel: +966-2-6391100Charitable Servicesfor the Care of CancerPatientsAl-Rowais Dist.Tel: +966-2-6511373Enabling Marriage& Family SupportFoundationAl-Nozla Dist.Tel: +966-2-6811168/920000900Faisaliah Women’sCharitable FoundationAl-Rowais Dist.Tel: +966-2-6535000Friends of the HeartFoundation in JeddahBehind Al-Tahlia StationTel: +966-2-6658384Majid Bin AbdulazizFoundation forDevelopment & SocialServicesAl-Shate’e Dist.Tel: +966-2-6062959National CharitableFoundation for BloodDonationTel: +966-2-6905008

NOTICEIf you have any complaints about services around Jeddah such as:

* Pricing irregularities * Expired Items * Denied coverage of warranted items e.g. a mobile, car, etc. * Refusal of service * Unhygienic food / working conditions

Complaints can be filed to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Web Site or to their hotline.

Should the company not respond to the complaint from the Ministry, all transactions with the government in the labor office, the passport department and the Chamber of Commerce will be stopped.

Hotline: 8001241616 website: www.commerce.gov.sa/english/

Society FriendsCharitable FoundationTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6919999The School of EtiquetteTel: +966-505558703www.etiquetteschool-sa.comWomen’s CharitableFoundation in JeddahAl-Nazla DistTel: +966-2-6369652Zamzam Foundation for Volunteer Health ServicesAl-Sulaimaniya Dist.

College of Business Administration (CBA)Tel: +966-2-2159000/2159009( Boys’ section ) Tel: +966-2-6900671/6900238( Girls’ section ) www.cba.edu.saDar Al-Hekma CollegeTel: +966-2-6303333www.daralhekma.edu.saEffat CollegeTel: +966-2-636 4300www.effatcollege.edu.saIbn Sina National College for Medical StudiesTel: +966-2-6355882/6356555 www.ibnsina.edu.saJeddah College of TechnologyTel: +966-2-6370387www.jct.edu.saJeddah Community CollegeTel: +966-2-2870026www.jcc.kau.edu.saJeddah Teacher’s CollegeTel: +966-2-6914620(KAUST)King Abdullah University of Science and Technologywww.kaust.edu.saKing Abdulaziz UniversityTel: +966-2-6400000www.kau.edu.saPrince Sultan Aviation AcademyTel: +966-2-6862997www.fo.sv.net

Social Service Organizations

Universities

www.jks.edu.saJeddah Preparatory & Grammar School Tel: +966-2-6542354www.jpgs.orgManarat Jeddah SchoolTel: +966-1-6730225www.manaratjeddahschools.comMy little house Tel: +966-2-6652490www.mylittlehouse-sa.com Thamer International School Tel: +966-2-6680747www.tis-edu.com

Prince Sultan College for Tourism and Hotel SciencesTel: +966-2-2844425Tel: 920016165www.pscj.edu.sa

New Coupons! Just cut them out and store in your wallet to get some great deals!


Jumbo Supreme Meal Offer

10% OFF15% discount

When you plan your wedding

with us.

10% discount


Valid till 30 Dec 2010

www.bigbitesa.com mob: 0533448092 Tel: 920001219

* Valid till end of May 2010

Jumbo Supreme Meal Offer

Choice of Big Bite Chicken, Fillet Chicken or BBQ Chicken Supremes with Large French Fries & Bottomless Pepsi

for only 30.00sr *Valid until 30th of April 2010

Let us plan your special

night, and you will get a 15% upon

presenting this coupon.

* Valid till May 15th

Come try any one of our treatments and get a 10% discount upon presentation of this coupon

Book aHoneymoon package and get 2 nights free in a five star hotel in jeddah.

* Valid till 30th of April 2010.

10% Discount upon presentation of this coupon

+ an additional 5% if you have more than one child.

dj issue 15

Documents

comdestination jeddah

destination jeddah magazine

good wedding

wedding planner

youre new

time of year

months issue

spring time