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ISSUE 77 JUNE 2015

RAMADAN FUN FOR CHILDREN

REVIVING HIJAZI TRADITIONSOsama NabulsiA Kunafa-Making Tour

GET IN THE SPIRITwith Ramadan home decor

The Perfect Duo:Shuraik and Fool

How to Keep the Weight Off

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RAMADAN KAREEM!

The jubilant spirit of the season is taking over Jeddah and we are all smiles.

For this issue, we wanted to be part of your season’s habit. Yes, we will rejoice, we will have hearty meals with our loved ones and we will enjoy the traditions that have made the Holy Month memorable to us all. But most importantly, we hope that this edition will inspire you to have a meaningful Ramadan.

We are proud to be featuring Jeddawis who have made a difference and touched lives in the community. We start you off with stories that are bound to warm your hearts and if they’re not enough to push you on the generosity wagon, allow us to give you a nudge with a 30-day guide to good deeds.

The Holy Month is always filled with reverie and a sense of oneness comes over the entire city. Now if only we can sustain the same throughout the year, it would surely make Jeddah an even more beautiful place to live in.

We hope you have a wonderful Ramadan, Jeddawis and till next time; stay grateful, faithful and blessed.

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Spirituality• Become an Active Citizen• Islam's Holiest Site, the Kaa'ba

Dining Around Town• Shuraik: One of Ramadan’s Baked Goods• Fool Mudammas• Yatmor: Arabian Treats Reinvented

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Healthy Living• Dr. Walid Fitaihi • Healthy Ramadan• Keeping the Weight Off

Travel Trends• Travel News:- Ritz-Carlton Set to Open in Jeddah- Spend a Week in Sharm - Braille Services on Saudia Flights• A Walk Through Oman

Explore KSA• Tuesday Market Treasure Hunt in Abha Souq• Historic Saudi: Al Amarah Palace

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Style & Shopping• Traditional Season• Amina Atelier: Fashion for a Cause

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Special Features• Deck Up Your Ramadan • Ramadan for Children

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Business• Ramadan Finances with Reem Asaad• Nabulsi Sweets• Papermoon: Wrapping With Love

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CYM ForumCYM Forum is considered the largest forum in the Middle East in the area of Academic Major and Career Selection, hosting 52 experts from across the Arab world, including leading figures from various ministries, businessmen, members of the Shura Council, media, experts and advisors. Ithraa Consulting Group organized the initiative in cooperation with Human Resources Development Fund and MOL in Jeddah and Riyadh. More than 18,000 individuals registered for the forum and the number of attendees exceeded 7,500.

Secretary General and Founder of CYM Forum, Nuha Al Yousef, highlighted that this

event identifies opportunities and challenges for youth in both education and career and helps them to excel in their career as well as provide them with the most important tools to prepare them for the labor market. In addition, it identifies academic and career specialization. The forum introduced more than 35 new and modern jobs needed in the future labor market.

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Help Stray Animals Our religion orders the humane treatment of animals. Unfortunately those on the streets are being tortured and sometimes even killed. Many strays were actually once pets that were not kept properly indoors and found themselves out on the streets. The numerous animals wandering around homeless are exposed to harsh weather, deadly diseases that may be contracted by humans, car accidents not to mention cruelty.

Thumbs up to Family IDs Now Available for Divorced Women The Ministry of Interior recently applied new laws that open the chance for divorced women to apply for their own independent family cards.

Application is possible through the designated civil affairs department. This is quite an important change that will help minimize the epidemic of unregistered children.

For more information, visit moi.gov.sa for local civil affairs branches.

The Kingdom witnessed a rise in the number of animal shelters that take in strays and help keep them alive. These shelters provide cats and dogs out in the open with a roof over their heads, medical treatment and food. They, however, still need help keeping up with the increasing number of homeless animals and require the assistance of pet owners.

Several shelters in Jeddah are raising awareness against animal homelessness and are calling for the aid of animal lovers to adopt pets and give them comfortable homes. Save a life, help a pet and remember that these loving creatures will always be by your side.

OSN Introduces TV Show Dedicated to Saudi YouthThe youth in Saudi Arabia are the largest demographic in the country. OSN has strengthened its community launch with the new show titled Al Jamiaa. The show creates a platform for Saudi youth to express their views and address big questions in a university-style setting with interactive debates and voting.


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1. Giordano Celebrating 20 Years in Saudi Arabia The leading global brand celebrated its 20th anniversary at Park Hyatt on April 27. Giordano celebrated 20 years in Saudi Arabia since its first branch opening, which was at the Al Faisalia Mall in Al Balad, Jeddah.

4. Versace Fine Jewelry Versace opened its first store in Saudi Arabia on April 29 at the luxurious shopping destination, Khayyat Center. The Jeddah store will be the first in the world to offer the Iconic Limited Edition Collection to commemorate with its first launching in Saudi Arabia.

2. The IBG Fashion and Jewelry Event The Italian Business Group Fashion and Jewelry event was held at a private beach residence in Obhur on May 8. The event was under the direction of Cristina Tamer and sponsored by Fast Auto Technic, Rubaiyat Group and Sharbatly. The event was used to promote the Italian lifestyle model as well as create business relation opportunities.

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6. CreaTech The CreaTech event was held and organized by Effat University, Google Ambassador Club on April 24. The aim was to communicate the importance of technology and its impact on our daily lives in different sectors such as education, medicine, business, computing hardware, electronic security, games and wearable technology.

7. The Third Annual Hotel Show Saudi Arabia 2015 The Hotel Show was held May 3 - 5 at the Jeddah Center for Forums and Events and organized by DMG events. The Hotel Show is a platform for international brands to showcase their latest products and services. It was opened under the patronage of Prince Abdullah bin Saud, Chairman of the Tourism Committee.

8. Best Luxury Sports Car Aston Martin Vanquish wins the Best Luxury Sports Car in the 2015 PR Arabia Auto Awards on April 28 held at Park Hyatt Hotel. Managing Director of Haji Husein Alireza and Company Ltd, Sheikh Ali Alireza, received the trophy.

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5. Electrolux Launches Inspiration Range Electrolux, headline sponsor of Taste of Dubai, launches Inspiration range. Michelin starred Chef Atul Kochhar, Chef Tim Anderson and Chef Paolo Pettenuzzo offered visitors the opportunity to create and try great tasting food through informative and interactive cooking sessions. The products launched include the Sous Vide System, Combi-Steam Oven and the Infinite Induction Hobs.5.


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9. JED 15 Al Nabta, a non-profit organization focusing on environmental awareness, organized Jeddah Earth Day by holding a two-day event at Take Off RC Club. The event brought together several environmental enthusiasts and green companies where they were united in promoting the message of being environmentally responsible.

11. Titan Watch On May 18, Al Hussaini and Yahya Group celebrated 20 years in the GCC with Titan watch brand. Some of Titan’s best products were showcased at the celebration and the latest generations of the two-bestselling ranges were launched at the event.

12. Atelier Cologne Launches in Saudi Arabia On May 5, Paris Gallery launched Atelier Cologne in Jeddah in the presence of the creators of the legendary classic fragrance, Sylvie Ganter and Christophe Cervasel. The fragrance is the first Maison de Parfum dedicated entirely to cologne named Cologne Absolue.

13. Interior Design Exhibition School of Design and Architecture at Dar Al Hekma held its Interior Design exhibition May 18-19. The Art of Creating Spaces showcased the seniors' interior design projects. Prince Faisal bin Muqrin honored the exhibition by the ceremonious ribbon cutting.

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MAY 27 - JUNE 3 MEDIA AND ADVERTISING WEEK Workshops, lectures and consultancy sessions with international experts.

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JUNE 2 - 4 GULF EVENT Featuring designers from the Gulf areas for abayas and kaftans.

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JUNE 9 - 11 RAMADAN SPOTLIGHT 5 Annual fashion event for thobes.


JUNE 16, 18 AND 21 MEDITATION An introduction to meditation for beginners.

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MAY 24 – JUNE 10 AL NABTA SUMMER CAMP Fun days for children aged 4 – 10 to learn about preserving the environment.

Mob: +966-531644866Web: alnabta.org/jed

JUNE 12 - 21 THE INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY FESTIVAL Indian Consulate General with Arab Yoga Foundation celebrating International Yoga Day with workshops and an exhibition.

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JUNE 30 – JULY 20 GRAND BAZAAR EXPO The largest public shopping exhibition in the month of Ramadan.

Location: Hilton hotelTel: +966-12-2570750Web: grandexpoksa.com

JULY 19 – 24 EIDANA KIDA 2 A large festival feature different activities for different ages.

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JUNE 30 – JULY 2 EID BLOOM A four-day event about Eid, from abayas to gowns.


JUNE 18 – JULY 6 RAMADANANA KIDA 2 A large festival featuring different activities for different ages.

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JUNE 22 - 27 BISAT AL REEH “Magic Carpet” Festival, Ramadan’s annual charity bazaar. Four days female only, two days for family.

Location: Jeddah Center for Forums and EventsMob: +966-597124510Web: nhhcf.orgEmail: [email protected]

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JUNE 21 - JULY 9 RAMADAN CAMP For girls aged 8-15 and boys aged 8-12. A special journey with trained therapists into a world to discovery about the self, others and the world around them.

Location: 12:45 – 4:30 p.m.Mob: +966-500103083Web: actjeddah.comEmail: [email protected]

JUNE 26-28 9TH ANNUAL LAMSAT AL MALIKA A fashion event held for women only showcasing beauty products, beauty clinics, abayat and clothes.

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Money in Ramadan

FINANCIAL PLANNING W I T H R E E M A S A A D

We tend to spend more on holidays and special seasons. Here’s how you can prevent overspending this Ramadan.

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

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

Email: [email protected] @Nasi7atreem

Islam’s biggest season of the year is the Holy month of Ramadan. Not only do we spend more, but we tend to indulge in almost every aspect of daily living: staying up late, TV, food and shopping.

This is a universal trend but given the increasing life demands and budget requirements, you can experience the fulfilling holiness of the month without the pressures of overspending and timing bumps.

• We don’t have to sway off the budget. Instead, plan financially for Ramadan at least two months in advance.

• Most of us pile up extra clothes, kitchenware, unwanted furniture and other home items throughout the year. Call a charity organization to pick up your goods. Book an appointment at least one month ahead. It takes a lot of time and effort to sort through the items and prepare for redistribution.

• For Eid, try to plan your gift purchases early. All consumer businesses anticipate high demand and bump up their prices.

When it comes to banks, there are a few good pointers to reduce waiting time and avoid unnecessary bank visits:

• Keep enough cash safely at home or at the office. ATM machines often malfunction due to excessive usage.

• Limit visits for pressing matters such as cashing or depositing a cheque. Use | online banking for transfers, statements and other needs.

• Check out your account balances if you wish to compute charity dues. The Zakat (Islamic tax) rate is 2.5 percent of net profit on capital gain and idle cash over a one-year cycle. Do the math and set these amounts aside.

• Ramadan banking hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (with prayer times in between). It is best to visit in the early opening hours between 10 and 12. Also note that banks usually break by Ramadan 27-28 (mind the weekend) therefore, I recommend that you finish off all pending matters before mid-month.

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Nabulsi Sweets AN INTERVIEW

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Osama Nabulsi begins the interview by talking about its history. The founder of the business was Sheikh Hashem Zaki Nabulsi, his father. He pursued his passion of making authentically baked Arabian sweets especially the Nabulsi kunafa. Soon enough, the first store opened in 1982 on Makkah road. The Nabulsi family sweet craft has extended across five generations. Nowadays, Nabulsi is adding a sixth branch to its name in Tahlia Street; it will be the flagship branch due to its size and prime location.

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The fact that people from all over the Kingdom come to this specific sweet brand in Jeddah definitely cements its stature as a high quality Arabian sweet shop. As Nabulsi explains, “We care about the taste and the recipes of our products. We maintain these things to keep the quality consistent. Our products are very close to homemade ones. They give the same feel and taste.” He continues, “We are always experimenting with new ingredients to make the products tastier. We even use a special type of ghee, one

that is light so our customers don’t feel heavy after their dessert.” They sometimes even conduct tasting sessions, where customers try new products and give their feedback, which is taken very seriously.

What makes Nabulsi such a successful business is their delicious sweets that taste as if they have been made in the comfort of home. Nabulsi owes a huge deal of its success to its loyal workers, a lot of whom have been there for 15 years or more, also all legally under his care.

We make everything manually, no automation for mass production. We

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central factory.— Osama Nabulsi

However, today it is hard to find competent workmanship that is up to Nabulsi’s standards. Even though it was proven to be hard to integrate women into the business, they plan on involving women at work after setting up the proper accommodating environment Finally, since Ramadan is upon us, Nabulsi is getting ready with our all-time favorites such as cheese, date and cream kunafas, gatayif, along with baklavas.

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As a strategy to attract younger customers, Nabulsi describes, “We introduced Nutella chocolate and halawa tihini and different jam flavors to the products. That proved to be a fruitful addition to us.”

NABULSI KUNAFA UNCOVERED • Nabulsi Kunafa is known for its orange color.• Kunafa should be heated over boiling water vapor for the best texture and taste. • Nabulsi Sweets uses real Nabulsi cheese for its kunafa.• Nabulsi Sweets sells kunafa raw ingredients for use at home.

Nabulsi Branches:-Masaadya St.-Salama St. -Red Sea Mall-Salam Mall-Sultan St. -Tahlia St. (opening soon)

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PAPERMOON Wrapping with Love

Nehal Alomari, founder of Papermoon Giftwrapping Company, created a trend

of gift giving that adds a different meaning to the concept.

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The concept was born out of necessity. Gift giving had always been the norm in their family. However, Alomari noticed that they weren’t being presented in an appropriately elegant way, which killed the whole idea of giving. This inspired the idea of Papermoon.

Papermoon turns 25 this month. Alomari speaks about the memories that come from such a long history. “The memories that matter most are the simple ones: our first shop, the first few transactions, the first night we stayed up to count the sales and then my husband proudly announcing the SR 300 achievement.”

Alomari reminisces about how she and her husband would do last-minute preparations in their one-room warehouse pricing, counting and cleaning products. Her two boys would be running around, excited about all the chaos and sometimes actually helping out.

Finally, she adoringly recalls the time when their eldest stood as a proud salesman for a week and served customers. So many little memories that really make Papermoon what it is: a place for a group of strangers who are now family to serve many other families.

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Papermoon always encouraged local artists by opening doors of collaboration through their Local Designers program or through occasional custom gift giving promotions. This helps them pave their paths into the real market.

They were part of Faisal Sheraiff’s @outlanders on several occasions. At the opening of their flagship store in Bahrain they held an event where invited guests chose a pre-assigned gift for a cancer patient child, self-wrapped it and had it delivered completely anonymously. Papermoon is also the official sponsor of an initiative called @alsoroor_, which is basically making someone happy all year long.

Challenges With every new venture there are roadblocks. Alomari mentions the obstacles she faced in the making of Papermoon as mere bumps. “At that time, believe it or not, I never looked at them as obstacles. Perhaps I was too focused on giving my project wings and that motivated me to cut down any obstacles that wouldn’t let it soar.”

Every society has its own limitations on its people. “My society did put a few limitations on me, but not to the extent that it hindered my chances of success. Of course, if it weren’t for my husband’s full support, I couldn’t have done it.”

Future Plans There are nine Papermoon branches between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. “For the longest time, Papermoon was like a strong young horse with its bridle in my hands; with me holding it in place while I cared for it and groomed it.”

Alomari expressed future plans of serving a larger number of customers and offering products that would satisfy all tastes and needs.

Community InvolvementPapermoon has been involved in community betterment for a long time. At Papermoon, all celebrations and promotions are planned with at least one charity organization in mind. CSR is a relatively new venture and they started theirs a couple of years ago with a similar open empowering approach.


On Sacrifice and Priorities Alomari realized the importance of making the right choices from the start. “At the time of creating Papermoon I had two boys and my daughter arrived a couple of years later. The priorities were clear as day for me; family comes first. I deliberately chose to stay within a manageable limit without affecting my priorities.” There were of course long work hours at times and occasional business trips away from home.

Alomari works fulltime at her office in Bahrain. She mentions how fortunate she is to have a wonderful team by her side. She expresses how they work all day, but never without fun and happiness all around.

It is truly a magical world that Alomari has created at Papermoon.

Startup Advice Alomari offers some golden advice for those looking to start their own ventures:

1. Before you start a business ask yourself, why? Any sort of business requires commitment. If you are in it for the wrong reasons, you are setting yourself to fail and you might eventually lose your investment.

2. Choose something you’re passionate about. Do not choose because it sells well. How can you manage and develop your business if you do not understand it inside out?

3. Innovate, do not imitate. Do it if it’s your passion, but do it your way.

4. A clean business with clean dealings will be heaven for all your staff, investment and customers. Make yours an art of really serving the consumer and serve to the best of your ability. It all pays off in the end.

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DECK UP YOUR RAMADAN

Moons and StarsCut or stamp out stars out of old magazines and papers. String them together to create garlands or backdrops.

Bring on the LightsSomething about lights brings about a festive atmosphere. Large lanterns look great placed on the floor. Small lanterns can be placed around the table during meal times and also some candles for ambiance. Reuse old mason jars and turn them into candleholders. You can also create origami modular lanterns and string them outside your windows or door.

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Ramadan is like a dear friend visiting that has us setting up the place and decking our homes with welcoming vibes.

It’s time for us to reflect, replenish and revive what is in our hearts. Get in the holiday spirit by decorating your home for Ramadan. Decorate in moderation and not extravagance - it is recommended and encouraged that we reuse, re-purpose, and recycle household items as a family activity to make decorations.

Use banners to adorn your front door. During the last 10 days, switch out your Ramadan decorations for Eid decorations as the anticipation for Eid starts to build.

Reuse old papers and magazines to make origami decorations. This would keep your children busy as well.

Where to: Sab’een Street is a wholesale stationery

supplies haven.

Where to: You can get fairy and string lights from Hindawiya or

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Create a Ramadan DisplayChoose an existing table in your home such as a console table near your front entry and create a fun Ramadan display. This display can feature all your decorations, such as decorative prints, string lights, countdown posters and treat jars.

Get the Children InvolvedChildren can decorate their own special placemats to be used at iftar time all month long. Also, help them make their own decorations such as garlands and artwork to hang around the house.

Countdown to EidGet the family excited about Eid by keeping track of the days leading up to it with a countdown calendar or activity. You can also wrap up your Eid presents early in pretty papers and put them on display during the last 10 days of Ramadan to build excitement.

Whatever you do, decorating and celebrating as a family helps deepen your appreciation for this special month and creates a festive atmosphere the whole family can enjoy.

Where to: Souk Al Shate’ is home to myriad decorative supplies.

Fanoos Craft Store houses every craft article you can think of.

Where to: Ikea and Rawae Al Maktabat have a lot of

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Ramadan for Children

By Sahrish Ali and Sohila El Saadany

Encourage children to immerse themselves in the Ramadan spirit.

INTRODUCE RAMADANTo start off, you as a parent must teach children about Ramadan so they grasp the concept behind it. It is not only about abstaining from food and drink; it is specially for cherishing the blessings bestowed upon them.

Activity: Celebrate the spirit by asking them to help decorate the house. You can reuse old magazines or papers to make paper lanterns and hanging garlands. Place different Ramadan facts illustrated creatively all around your house.

FASTINGThey can begin by fasting for only a few hours. By the middle or end of the month they would have enough willpower to fast the entire day.

READING THE QUR’ANRead the Qur’an with them. Help them recite short verses. You can give them rewards for that.

Activity: Help your kids craft a Ramadan calendar where they write down one good deed they did for each day. They could also write down the number of hours they fasted everyday. A large wall calendar made with construction paper and glue would give them a more tangible feel of the month.

Activity: Make Ramadan bookmarks and have them understand one verse of the Qur’an per day; its lesson or story related to it.


KINDNESSChildren should be kind all year round. However, explain to them that their extra kindness would beget even more rewards during this special month. Help them understand the importance of donating; they can give away clothes and toys to those in need.

Activity: Make goodie bags and meal packages together with your kids. Further involve them by going to local mosques and places where you can distribute food.

GOOD DEED TREEWhy not build a good deed tree? Each time they do something considerate, they get to write it on the leaves. At the end of the month they will notice how lush the leaves are. They will definitely be proud of that.

FAMILY TIESHelp them call relatives to check up on them and wish them a blessed Ramadan. This will teach them how important family ties are from a young age.

Activity: It’s a cardboard tree with cardboard branches and green paper leaves. You can even use old papers or newspapers to make the leaves to encourage reusing.

IFTAR AND SUHOOREngage your children in preparing iftar and suhoor. Ask them what would they like to have and then allow them to help you around the kitchen.

SELF-CONTROLThey must also learn how to control their temper, so no temper tantrums are allowed. This is a lifetime lesson, not just a one-month thing.

MATS AND BEADSLet them pick their own prayer mats and beads. They choose their own colors and styles. These will give them the sense of being responsible adults as they can call them their own.

Activity: Keep calm, it’s Ramadan. Have your child identify 114 things they’re thankful for to Allah. The number correlates with the number of chapters in the Qur’an. This would help them see the little things that make life joyful.

Activity: Let them make their own prayer beads by giving them string and beads of their choice.

Activity: Handmade phone books with relatives’ numbers and a schedule of when to call each would motivate them to get in touch.

Remember that children almost

always imitate their parents, so set the best example.


ADULT AND CHILD THERAPY CENTERDate June 21 - July 9Age • Boys: 8 - 12 • Girls: 8 - 15 Time 2 or 3 weeks Fee • SR 2,450 (2 weeks) • SR 3,800 (3 weeks)Location Near King Fahad Hospital and Jordanian Consulate Tel +966-12-2615951Activities Include Games and group therapy

BEAR HUGSDate May 31 - June 18Age 2 - 6 Time 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Fee • SR 3,000 (full camp) • SR 1,500 (per week)Location Al Wajib Street, Al Hamra DistrictTel +966-12-6653192Activities Include Culinary arts, crafts, acting (according to the theme of the week)

BRAAEM INDEPENDENT LIVING Date June 1 - July 10Age 1 ½ - 7 Fee SR 1,200Location Naeem District Tel +966-12-6050858Activities Include Sports, arts and crafts, basic math

FRIENDS ZONEDate June 1 - Aug. 30Age • Boys: 3-12 • Girls: 3-14Time •10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • 4 - 8:30 p.m.Fee SR 2,000Location Al Amal Street near Al Amal Hospital Tel +966-12-6224344 / 6224345Activities Include Football, taekwondo, ballet

SUMMER kids ACTIVITIES

Can Summer be any more amusing? Yup, it sure can! Here is a list of locations that offer your little ones both fun and educational summer activities. Sohila El Saadany

GLITTERY PEARLSDate June 1 - 15 (Sunday to Wednesday)Age • Boys 4 - 6 • Girls 7 - 10Time 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Fee SR 800 (includes T-Shirt and brunch)Location Office of International Commission on Scientific Signs in the Qur’an and Sunnah – Ladies section on Sari StreetMob +966-592059834Activities Include Teaching Qur’an, reading stories of prophets, arts and crafts

HOPE CENTER (2 SESSIONS)Date • First Session: June 21 - July 6 • Second Session: July 20 - Aug. 20Time 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fee SR 4,500Location Amir Sultan Street Tel +966-12-6996475Activities Include Speech therapy, physiotherapy, therapeutic sessions

JUMP BUNCH Date May 23 - Aug. 30Age 4 - 8 or 4 - 12 (depending on the program) Time • 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. • Ramadan: 1 - 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Fee From SR 500 per week (depending on the program)Location Al Shate’ District Mob +966-542153779Activities Include Sports, arts and crafts, culinary arts

LITTLE CATERPILLARS Date May 31 - June 11Age 3 - 6 Time 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Fee SR 1,600Location Al Rawdah District Mob +966-540997755Activities Include Cooking, science experimentation, yoga (all activities are in Arabic)

MY LIBRARY Date May 30 (for 15 days)Age 3 - 9 Fee SR 600Location Near H bridge (kobry morabaa’) Tel +966-12-2631709Activities Include Storytelling, Qur’an, puppet show (all activities are in Arabic)

VISUAL ARTS CLUB Date June 1 - July 2 (Monday to Thursday)Age 4 - 11 Time • 2:30 - 5 p.m. • 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Ramadan)Fee SR 2,500Location Al Emam Malik Street Mob +966-556047070Activities Include Storytelling, arts, theater

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JEDDAH BALLET ACADEMYA Center for CreativityJeddah Ballet Academy (JBA) is a unique center in the city and your child’s one stop to creativity.By Anousha Vakani

For ten years, Mary Hoover dreamt of a creative, loving, wholesome and nurturing environment where children could learn classical ballet movements. She also wanted children to be able to express themselves creatively through different ways such as art, sewing and design, jewelry making and cooking. Her dream finally became a reality with the launch of JBA.

Arts and CraftsIn addition to their dance classes, JBA offers a creative program where children learn to paint, sow, cook and design jewelry. The creative program begins with ballet followed by a break in which children get an organic snack and then they move on to arts and crafts where something different has been planned for each class.

The ShopJBA also has a little shop for high quality ballet clothing made by the best dance companies in the world. At reasonable prices you can find professional ballet and pointe shoes, ballet bags, hair accessories, leotards, tights, tap shoes and tutus in every style and color.

Location: Al Naeem Dist.Mob: +966-594846200 / +966-592693380Email: [email protected]

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Ballet and DanceJBA provides a well-equipped ballet studio for classical ballet, tap, Irish tap and hip-hop/fusion dance classes in addition to barre classes for adults. The instructors at JBA are former ballet dancers with degrees in dance, years of experience in their field and a passion for both dance and teaching.

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Please tell us about your company? The brand is dedicated to Dada Amina in her loving memory. She was a hard working and charitable woman who loved to sew during her free time. Growing up my cousins and I would visit her in her room for some tea on occasional afternoons. I recall it was packed with knickknacks that she had collected over the years, along with pillows and tissue box covers that she had sewn. We’d tiptoe inside her colorful room with amusement admiring her collection while she warned us of some of her missing sewing needles. She had lots of character, warmth and kindness and was an influential figure in my childhood may her soul rest in peace.

AMINA ATELIER FASHION WITH A CAUSEAmina Atelier is a unisex casual wear brand made in Jeddah combining a mix of ethnic inspiration with contemporary fashion. Here’s our chat with the creative mind behind the brand.

Mob: +966-561505118Email: [email protected]

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Who’s the creative head behind the designs? I am currently the creative head and designer behind the designs but hope to add more designers to the team in the near future.

Amina Atelier employs CSR. Please tell us more about it. For each collection we offer a collectable charity item that is made from the excess fabric and reflects the story behind the collection. All proceeds from these items are donated to a chosen local charity organization that also suits the collection’s theme.

Where can people buy Amina Atelier designs? Most of the time it is available at HomeGrown Market at the The Store but at the moment it is available to view at the Atelier by appointment.

Tell us about the charity organizations you have worked with. For the first collection I created voodoo dolls and donated the proceeds to Al Bir Orphanage. As for the second collection titled Amina’s Love Song, I made heart sacks and donated the proceeds to Al Zawaj Org.


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Add a splash of flavor and color to your beverages! Fill this Infusion Cup with fruits, citrus wedges, herbs and more. These colorful cups will hold up to 20 ounces of your favorite drinks and come with matching reusable straw. BPA free and dishwasher safe, you can be sure these cups will stand the test of time!

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Tuck leaves inside this BPA-free wedge of silicone citrus. Tiny holes in the food-safe silicone keep tea in and let flavor out. The wedge floats, so it’s easy to remove when you are finished steeping. Silicone rubber is easy to clean, soft food-safe, and tasteless, so it won’t effect the flavor of your tea, and is dishwasher- and microwave-safe.

Aside from being aesthetically pleasing to look at with its stainless steel spherical design, it is fully functional as well. After preparing garlic or onions for a meal, even dish soap can’t remove the smell from your hands. Simply scrub and wash your hands with this steel ball in cold water for about 30 seconds and neutralize the smell. It is truly magical.

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Note: These tips are for mild acne. For extremely trouble prone skin or severe acne, please visit a dermatologist.

Skip Exfoliation We usually exfoliate our skin twice a week. But I feel it’s better to skip exfoliation if you are breaking out. Wait till the breakouts subside or at least minimize before returning to your exfoliation regimen for removal of dead skin cells. Recommended: Zein Obago (ZO) Skin Health, Exfoliating Polish available at Boots Pharmacy.

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Choose Cleanser Wisely There are some cleansers that over dry the skin causing more breakouts. Harsh cleansers strip the skin of its protective barrier leaving it exposed to bacteria that causes pimples. Recommended: Use a mild cleanser such as La Roche Posay Derma Cleanser or Bioderma’s Sebium cleansing gel; both available at Nahdi Pharmacy and Boots Pharmacy.

Keep Hair Away Keep your hair tied and away from your face, especially if you ’re breaking out on the forehead, back or neck. Shampoos and conditioners contain harsh chemicals and fragrances that can be harmful for sensitive areas on your face.

Spot Treatment For very mild acne or some breakouts, spot treatments can work wonders. Tea Tree oil at Body Shop or products that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid can be used to treat the pimple. Recommended: Danube or Manuel carry these spot treatments but Nahdi pharmacy specialists can assist you with finding the best one too.

Don’t Touch and Pick Some people believe popping pimples is the best way to get rid of them. Ask any doctor and they will tell you otherwise. Squeezing not only causes irritation and flare-ups, it further aggravates pimples.

Please don’t forget squeezing breakouts has more chances of leaving scars on your face.

Increase Water Intake Water intake helps improve digestion and flushes out the toxins in your body. All this helps in clearing up the skin and gives you a glowing radiance.

Clean your Makeup Brushes Some of us use make up brushes as part of daily makeup routine but we tend to forget the bacteria that gets accumulated in those brushes. Wash your brushes at least once a week and leave them to dry. To wash brushes you can use your cleanser mixed in water. Recommended: Real Technique makeup brushes available at Noura Pharmacy.

Avoid Dairy Products No direct link has been established between dairy products and breakouts but dairy does contain components that may stimulate oil glands. The additional androgen hormones in cow’s milk can potentially cause hormonal imbalances in women that lead to breakouts. Next time you break out try cutting out dairy for a week or two and see if it makes a difference. Recommended: Replace cow milk with almond milk available at Manuel and Danube.


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ARABICA COFFEE HOUSEFIRST BRANCH IN KSA After successful branches in the US, Cyprus, China, Turkey and Qatar, Arabica Coffee House finally opened its first branch in KSA here in Jeddah. Arabica Coffee House is committed to present the true taste of Arabica coffee.

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Park Hyatt’s Ramadan SpecialPark Hyatt Jeddah welcomes back the Holy Month of Ramadan with its new concept Arabian Nights. Nafoura Restaurant will be open to the public for iftar and suhoor at a customized outdoor Arabian tent setting by the sea serving your favorite Middle Eastern delicacies. In addition, Park Hyatt will be hosting its second Masters of Food and Beverage, a seasonally and locally inspired interactive culinary experience, at The Lounge on June 24 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Bougainvillea Plaza - Malik Road., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Tel: +966-12-6131893 @tao_lounge

Cheflr AppA Saudi Startup

for Food Enthusiasts

A social network for food enthusiasts, Cheflr is an app created by a group of Saudis interested in providing a platform where Arabic recipes and reviews can be exchanged. From what we’ve seen, it’s almost like Instagram, but for sharing recipes. Perfect for Ramadan, we think. Happy iftar!


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The Nigerian street food, Suya (pronounced Seray in Arabic), has invaded Jeddah lately and we love it!

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Debyazah

Couples, rejoice! The renowned catering company now has a new service: catering for two. Surprise your spouse with an intimate dinner, or alternatively, host a surprise party. Either way, with their distinctive style, Debyazah will impress.

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IKEA INTRODUCES CALORIE COUNTS FOR CAFETERIAThe Swedish furniture giant, in a bid to introduce healthy eating to society, has taken to including the amount of calories on the lit up signs that advertise meals in their store. From the calories in a shish tawooq to the complete amount a meal would cost your thighs, the gesture is a welcome one. Eat away without much worry!

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Rosewood Jeddah is celebrating the Holy Month by highlighting Saudi Arabian culture through a Hijazi themed Ramadan celebration.

ROSEWOOD JEDDAH Celebrates A Hijazi Ramadan

The iftar buffet offers two options at SR 300 and SR 285 per person while the suhoor buffet is SR 280 per person, inclusive of Ramadan juices, imported mineral water, soft drinks and Arabic coffee.

Location: North Corniche Rd.Web: rosewoodhotels.comTel: +966-12-2607111

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up international and local dishes such as saj, shawarma, lamb and beef liver, egg omelettes, and foul madamas for suhoor. Traditional Hijazi juices such as jellab, vimto, kamar eldin, laban and tamer hindi will also be served to the guests.

Amjad Yousef Al Ghandoor, Executive Chef at Rosewood Jeddah, said: “Our highly trained team of culinary experts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, China, Philippines, India and Pakistan will be working hard to bring our guests a multicultural gastronomic experience to remember.”

Recently crowned Saudi Arabia’s Leading Business Hotel and the Middle East’s Leading Luxury Hotel at the Middle East World Travel Awards 2015, Rosewood Jeddah Hotel will immerse guests and visitors in Saudi culture.

“Our Ramadan celebrations at Rosewood Jeddah are always highly anticipated by our guests and we are delighted to recreate the authentic local charm that will treat Jeddah residents to the ultimate Ramadan experience,” said Hans-Peter Leitzke, Managing Director of Rosewood Jeddah.

The hotel’s main two restaurants will also feature delicious buffets of authentic Hijazi cuisine such as gursan, jeraish, mento, lamb kabsa, and yaghmosh, along with traditional Arabic delights for iftar.

Habsburg will feature its range of live cooking stations serving

Speciality restaurants Habsburg and Noodles will be transformed into a traditional Layali Hijazia setting, providing guests with a truly memorable and special Ramadan experience.

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It takes a lot of work to achieve the right texture, which is a bit chewy while still soft inside with very light crispiness on the outside. The circular dough with a hole in the middle should be a bit smoky and the sesame seeds generously sprinkled on it compliment its overall taste.

It is worth mentioning that shuraik, simit and bagels are all close cousins with very minor differences. Their textures are similar to each other as well as the shape and even the preparation process isn’t that different.

RAMADAN’S BAKED GOODSShuraik is seasonal bread associated with Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr in the Muslim world.

By Ahmad Mesawa


Despite a lot of history being written on food, the exact origins

of this bread remain unknown. However, after tracking down

some leads I found that this bread reached us from the Ottoman

Empire via Egypt, specifically from the city of Tokat in Turkey. The Turks have preserved this tradition until

today; they bake shuraik during Ramadan annually. Actually they even name it gevrek, which is a close pronunciation of shuraik.

The best way to have shuraik during regular days is to eat it for breakfast while it’s hot and crispy from the outside, along with cheese and red tea. Others prefer having it for Ramadan iftar with fool mudammas, which is a traditional dish made with crushed fava beans.

Method of BakingShuraik takes a long time to make, sometimes up to 12 hours. The preparation consists of two crucial stages; first is fermenting and poaching the dough. The second stage is baking by following certain techniques that involve the type of oven being used and whether it is a stone taboona and also the type of fire (wood or gas). The results are obviously shown in the end product.

HistoryShuraik came to Hijaz area in Saudi Arabia’s western region, and was embraced well in Madina. They named it suhairah, which is derived from the Arabic word, suhoor and it stands for the last meal of the evening during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Nowadays, the names shuraik, suhaira and ka’ak refer to the same bread, although there are certain differences. For instance which kind contains chickpeas and which doesn’t. However, the name, shuraik is most popular in the whole region originating from Madina. The name suhaira also comes from Madina, but it is slightly popular in Jeddah. Ka’ak and shuraik are the most popular names in Makkah.

Local BakeriesThese days the process of making shuraik is commercially abused. Thankfully, there is one bakery in Jeddah that makes the closest possible taste and texture as the real deal. Forno Bakery, with branches in Al Salamah Street and Hira Street, presents several products that are famous in Madina, including shuraik. I strongly recommend this bakery.As a second recommendation, there’s Hamada Bakery that serves a smaller sized shuraik, and they call it suhaira.

The Author: Ahmad Mesawa, food critic and a member of the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ).

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Fool Mudammas King of Ramadan’s Iftar Table

The Arabic word, fool stands for fava beans, while mudammas is a Coptic word, which translates to being buried.

Fool mudammas is food for the rich and the poor alike.

Mudammas refers to the cooking method where fava beans are buried inside an oval pot with a small nick, specialized for preparing the fool slowly over low flame for around 12 hours. It is not an actual burying but the conditions in which it is cooked simulate burying something in a dark environment. There are a lot of odd techniques involved in the preparation of this famous dish.

Despite the Central Asian region being the main place of origin of fool, the first recorded use of this dish dates back to pharaohs in Egypt.

Nowadays it’s considered the most popular food in Egypt. It is consumed on a large scale as a main meal for breakfast or even in sandwiches, and most of the time it is eaten for dinner.

Egyptian fool is cooked more often as whole pieces and some prefer it partially mashed.

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IN SAUDI ARABIA, however, it is mostly mashed with very few whole bean pieces. Fool mudammas is served with certain types of bread, like the Afgani tamees or the traditional Ottoman shuraik.

That’s the beauty of living in Hijaz; it brings all flavors of the Muslim world together to form a delicious mix.

The art of Hijazi fool doesn’t just stop with bread; many more traditions are adopted from other cultures, like using spices and condiments such as garlic, cumin and olive oil or ghee. Sides are also added, such as pickles, onions, tomatoes, parsley, duggus (parsley in hot chili sauce) and tahini.

We actually went to the extent of making Fool Mubakhar, which is smoking the fool. Ramadan is the most popular time when smoked fool is savored.

Fool mubakhar stands for smoked fava beans. The basic technique is to create a tiny pond of oil or ghee in the middle of the fool or in a

tinfoil, then to dunk a little piece ofcharcoal in it and seal the dish tightly for ten minutes. The smoky flavor gives the dish a grilled effect and the feeling is sensational to your taste buds.

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Ayman Al Junaid, owner of the four branches of Taibat Al Hijaz, meets his customers’ demand by presenting this dish throughout the year. This is one of the very limited local spots that also have a family section.

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Yatmor has successfully and creatively redefined dates and other traditional treats. It is the face of Arabian hospitality at its best. Yatmor has created a state-of-the-art concept for dates thus taking Saudi hospitality to a whole new level. Yatmor is putting its classical twist on traditional heritage. You no longer have to stick to the conventional types of dates, you can venture into a world of diversity. Surprise your guests with the cutting-edge collection of dates from Yatmor and introduce them to a new world of high quality savory treats.

Aside from offering a sumptuous collection of dates such as sokary and saa’ky, they offer ones that are infused with different fruit fillings like raspberry and strawberry. Yatmor is in fact the first shop in town to come up with the new concept of dates filled with orange bits and real edible roses.

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Yatmor team has spent no less than 15 years to introduce the nation to these exclusive sweets that are bound to bring upon even more fame to Saudi hospitality. In spite of having all aspects of the business covered locally, from employees to branding and more, the shop is inevitably on its way to becoming recognized globally.

Yatmor has brought upon a unique perception of dates and other products, making them both delicious and reasonably priced. Choose wisely, choose tasty, choose Yatmor.

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Have a go at their signature treat, shantelles, a sweet they manufactured themselves. These are made of dates cream and come dipped in biscuit crumbs, cinnamon, chocolate, pistachios or coconut. It has even managed to intensify the delicious taste of ma’amool and the classic kleja with their finest and purest honey.

Along with the full platters of treats, serve your guests with Yatmor’s Arabic coffee. The distinctive recipe is up for grabs at the store. Expect your visitors to be captivated by the aroma and wondrous flavor.Feel free to pick and choose from their chocolate section that will fill your guests with cocoa bliss. Their chocolates are imported from Lebanon and incorporated into a lot of their products as well. DJ Recommends: Their strawberry cheesecake-filled chocolate.

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Are people ever surprised that Dr. Walid Fitaihi— an accomplished medical practitioner and founder of a state of the art medical facility is associated with a show such as Mahiyayi?Those who are surprised are still living in the old paradigm thinking that a hospital should just deal with treating patients. But at IMC the concept is dedicated towards having a holistic mind, body and soul. Thus, the show Mahiyayi is a natural expansion of the mission of IMC.

What was the primary reason for starting this show?The clear need for helping individuals understand their role towards their mind, body,

heart and soul. In this part of the world there is a lack of such programs.

Your past two seasons have dealt with aspects of science and spirituality along with their significance in one’s life. What can we expect in the third season due to air this Ramadan?This season is what can be called ‘the jewel’ of Mahiyayi so far. In this season, I’m not lecturing, nor am I trying to educate people on what to do, rather it’s a conversation with one’s self. The spotlight is on ego, which everyone has in some form or another. This in reality is your true enemy; if every person understands why ego is their enemy, their lives

As the renowned founder of IMC, Dr. Walid Fitaihi is passionately involved in numerous philanthropic projects. His most prolific one being his show, "Mahiyayi."

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would change drastically. My target is to raise the conscious of human beings across the globe. I’m not speaking here only to Gulf citizens or Arabs in general; I’m speaking here to the conscious of every individual worldwide. And to do so, we have plans to air the show in numerous languages.

In which way do you believe that Mahyayi has added value to people’s lives?We do get a slight understanding of how it affects people’s lives through the responses we receive on social media, and I thank Allah (SWT) for guiding us. Moreover, I believe that the long-term effects of Mahyayi on people’s lives are much more significant.

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How does your experience as a successful entrepreneur help your work as a philanthropist?What upsets me is that the majority of CEOs have very good companies which conduct their activities in a highly professional manner, but when it comes to non-profits or charitable projects, they don’t function as efficiently. It’s almost as if such activities are secondary. I’ve been trying to instill professionalism in such projects on a personal level.

Looking ahead, what are your future philanthropic plans?We are trying to build an academy as a spin-off of Mahiyayi in which we plan

to have a collection of books and prepare a set of knowledgeable teachers.

I also run an Islamic cultural center in Boston, which is now being expanded to house a university by the name of Imam Institution. It will prepare Imams to communicate with the people of the Book.

Moreover, we plan on establishing a non-profit medical school in Jeddah, which will emphasize on bringing out a new generation of doctors.

On top of that we are expanding the IMC hospital hoping it would further revolutionize health services and patient care.


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Changing LivesArena is an integral part in altering many people’s lives. Here

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Marwan ZaydanAge: 55 Started at: 85 Kgs Lost: 10 Kgs

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I joined in October of 2014. I first went on a regular visit to check it out. I did not think I would be this impressed, but I did really enjoy everything from the place to the equipment to the coaches who encouraged me tremendously. So I joined the very next day. The specialists there organized my diet and walked me through which program I should follow depending on my

I joined Arena in August last year. I was motivated to join because of the setup of the gym and its proximity to my residence. Arena's professional environment was a major motivating factor for me to pursue a healthier lifestyle. The classes, equipment and advice from trainers were also contributing factors. I enrolled in boot camp and advanced CrossFit classes. Note that

muscle weight and fat calculations. The class instructors at Arena gave me all the support I needed to reach my goal of leading a healthier lifestyle. I started with kickboxing and enrolled in other classes like CorssFit after that. Arena’s coaches are constantly encouraging me; we are just like a family over there. I definitely advise anyone who wants to lead a healthy path to join Arena.

one has to be serious about these classes as discipline and hard work are required.

Being in this environment was itself a motivation, as it seems like you're receiving indirect instructions about leading a healthier lifestyle rather than the nuisance of focusing on the status you were in. This type of interaction is more effective.


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On Jan. 1, the Arena staff took up a four-month weight loss challenge. The staff participated in the same class structure and diet program.

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It is with Arena’s aid that I lost a lot of weight in three months; I lost fat and gained muscles.

I participated in their boot camp, in their striking practices and MMA classes like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I had begun taking one class per day, but because I got into shape I was able to take two classes.

The overall fat loss end result for the 15 participants was 104.78 kilograms. The winner lost almost 12 kilograms.

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Essentially, you should train after iftar. Breaking your fast first will give you the energy and endurance to have a great workout and enable you to hydrate effectively too.

Don’t make the mistake of overeating and eating food that

lacks essential nutrition, such deep-fried foods, high-sugar and high-fat

foods and high-fat cooked foods. This will only cause an adverse effect

to the training and cause you to become lethargic and

lose motivation.

Achieve great results during Ramadan, if you eat properly after breaking fast and train smartly. By Rob Seagreen, Fitness Director at Arena MMA and Fitness Center

Some people recommend cardio before breaking fast, but I disagree. From experience, I have found that you only end up walking slowly on a treadmill for an hour and burn the calories equivalent to a two finger Kit-Kat (around 100Kcal).

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Steady state cardio is, in my eyes, a sure way to waste a lot of time and very little energy. You can have a more productive workout by doing resistance training intervals at high intensity. Use that hour to prepare better food for your iftar consisting of healthy foods such as chicken, Basmati rice, vegetables and salads (with olive oil).

A bowl of shredded wheat or muesli and a pear or orange.

Chicken with boiled rice, vegetable curry and mixed salad, followed by fruit salad with single cream.

Cheese, then one teaspoon of jam with crackers or toast and a handful of dried fruits.

Pasta cooked with vegetables and chicken or fish, and a slice of plain cake with custard.

A bowl of porridge with milk, one slice of toast and a handful of unsalted nuts.

Pita bread with chicken, salad and hummus and one or two pieces of baklava.

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To conclude, enjoy the month of Ramadan for what it is and don’t use it as an excuse for being unhealthy. Approach it with thanks for what you have and build on your progression through disciplined fasting – not feasting - and training smart.

The rice will give you the energy burst you crave. Vegetables and

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Congratulations! You have now reached the weight you have strived for BUT how will you maintain your new figure?By Maya Daaboul

Never Skip BreakfastSkipping breakfast will only make you eat more and pile up more calories throughout the day. Instead, have your breakfast within one hour of waking to jump-start your metabolism and provide you with the energy boost you need for the day.

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Lead an Active Lifestyle Along with your regular, sustained exercise, keeping an active lifestyle is a must to help counterbalance the drop in metabolic rate that usually accompanies weight loss. For example, take the stairs and dedicate more time playing sports instead of video games.

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Dining Out Avoid appetizers including bread, olives, nuts and butter- they will only fill you up and add unnecessary calories. Start off with a salad and order the dressing on the side to control the amount added. For dessert, go for either a fruit based option or skip it for tea or coffee instead. If you insist on something sweet, share it with someone to have up to three bites only.

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Plan for Setbacks Whether it’s stress, not enough support around you or lack of motivation, know that new habits are not easy to adopt but rest assured it will only get easier with time. Have a coping plan set in place such as meditating, talking to a friend or simply taking a walk for some fresh air. Put in place a strategy that will help keep you focused and on track, deterring you from resorting back to food and bad habits for comfort.

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By Mohammed Mirza

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Famous for appearing on TV and Islamic conferences around the world, Sheikh Assim Al Hakeem is one of the most renowned Saudi Islamic speakers today.

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Tell us a little bit about your background. I am a Saudi national and was born and brought up in Saudi Arabia. I have a BA in linguistics from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah and a high diploma in Islamic Studies from Umm Al Qura University. I was an English teacher for 15 years, a public relations manager in an MNC for seven years and then four years a director of Human Resources in a mining company. And I have continued to be an Imam for the past 28 years.


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What is the best way to understand the Qur’an? The best way to understand the Qur’an is through the sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) as he was a loving manifestation of what Allah wants from us. It would add a tremendous advantage when a person knows Arabic as non-Arabs rely and depend entirely on the understanding of the translator, which is not always correct.

A lot of the non-Muslims are disappointed when they read about Islam, and then look at the reality of Muslims nowadays. They have a lot of respect for Islam, but not for the Muslims. If you look at the largest Muslim country in the world in terms of population; Indonesia, you will find that not a single soldier has set foot there and they accepted Islam, as Muslim traders treated them in an Islamic way. Compare this today, where we have stand up comedies exposing how Muslims are so unrelated to their religion.

How can we incorporate Islam more in our daily lives even after the Holy Month? We need to understand that the Lord of Ramadan is the same Lord of the rest of the months. We must worship Him and obey His commands, as He is all hearing and all seeing. Not a single thing takes place in this universe without His knowledge. How can we make non-Muslims see the true teachings of Islam? The best way of portraying Islam and communicating it to non-Muslims is to be real Muslims by walking the talk.

What are some of the common mistakes Muslims commit during the Holy Month? Amongst the most famous mistakes is when people refrain from eating and drinking, which is normally halal yet indulge in haram activities such as gossiping, dealing with riba (interest), watching movies, listening to music or engaging in inappropriate behavior such as fighting or swearing. Others may have split personalities; they are good Muslims while fasting, and totally different after breaking the fast.



Islam’s Holiest Site THE KAA’BAAlthough millions visit Makkah yearly for Umrah and Hajj, very few are aware of the rich wondrous secrets housed within its walls.

THE BLACK STONE IS NOT A SINGLE PIECEThe Black Stone is the sacred stone attached to the southeastern cornerstone of the Kaa’ba. The Stone is 30 centimeters in diameter and is about 1.5 meters off the ground. The Black Stone was originally in one piece but was broken during various raids like the Qarmatian raid in 930 AD.

PURPOSE OF THE SHATHRAWANAbdullah Ibn Al Zubair (RA) built the shathrawan (the marble foundation circling the Kaa’ba) during his rule over Makkah. It was built in order to protect the Kaa’ba against flooding during the rainy season and also to keep the cloth coverings of the Kaa’ba, or the kiswah, safe. Fifty-five rings of copper were used to attach the coverings of the Kaa’ba to the shathrawan as a means of further protection. SO

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VIRTUE OF AL MULTAZAMIt is sunnah to hold on to the wall of the Kaa’ba in such a manner that a cheek, chest and hands are against the wall. It is reported that Abdullah bin Umar (RA) once completed the Tawaf, performed the salah and then kissed the Hajar Al Aswad (Black Stone). Thereafter, he stood between the Hajar Al Aswad and the door of the Kaa’ba in such a manner that the cheek, chest and hands were against the wall. He then said, “This is what I saw Rasulullah (PBUH) do.”

Al Multazam is what is between the Black Stone and the door

of the Kaa’ba.— Ibn Abbas (RA)

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THE STAIRCASE INSIDE THE KAA’BA On the right side of the interior is a staircase leading to the roof accessed through a door known as the Door of Repentance. The stairs that lead to the roof of the Kaa’ba are made mostly of aluminum.

THREE WOODEN COLUMNS SUPPORT THE ROOF OF THE KAA’BA Previously six wooden columns used to hold up the Kaa’ba but now there are only three, each 44 centimeters in diameter and 9 meters high. Lamps made of copper and silver, dating back to the Ottoman Empire, hang from the roof.

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Black Stone Stairs

INSIDE THE KAA’BA THERE IS A NICHE WHERE PROPHET (PBUH) PRAYEDThe interior of the Kaa’ba is infused with a mix of musk and authentic sandalwood perfumes, reapplied throughout the year. The floors of the Kaa’ba are made of white marble framed by 4-meter high rosewood marble running parallel to the walls. At the inner entrance located in the back of the Kaa’ba, there is a niche where the Prophet (PBUH) performed his prayers. The area is indicated by a different colored marble.


VIRTUE OF THE YEMENI CORNERThe Prophet (PBUH) said, “Touching the Black Stone and the Yemeni Corner indeed erases sins.” (Narrated by Ahmad from Ibn ‘Umar; classed as saheeh by al Albaani in Saheeh al Jaami’, no. 2194).

Between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone one should say the words that were narrated from Abdallaah ibn al Saa’ib, who said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) say between the two Corners: “Our Lord, give us that which is good in this world and that which is good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the Fire.” (Narrated by Abu Dawood, 1892).

KISWA (AL KAA’BA COVER)During the early days of Islam, the Prophet (PBUH) covered the Kaa’ba with fabrics and Yemeni textiles. During Umar Ibn Al Khattab’s era, it was covered with Egyptian linen. Hesham Ibn Orwa said that the first follower who substituted leather coverings for fabrics was Ibn Al Zubair. The first to change the Kaa’ba’s coverings twice in one year was Mowaya Ibn Abi Safyan.

The covers were changed once on the 10th of Muharram and once at the end of Ramadan. Ibn Al Zubair was also well known for his generosity in using fine perfumes inside the Kaa’ba. It was common for a sultan, king, or prince to donate the cover of the Kaa’ba.

THE COVERS OF THE KAA’BA ARE MANUFACTURED IN MAKKAHThe Saudi government oversees a factory in Makkah, which is the sole manufacturer of the Kaa’ba covers. They manufacture three types of covers: internal covers, external covers and a special cover for the door of the Kaa’ba called Al Borquoo’o. Over 600 meters of fine black silk weighing 670 kilograms are specially made and covered with Qur’anic verses using gold coated silver fibers.

KEY KEEPERS OF THE KAA’BAOn the conquest of Makkah, the Prophet (PBUH) was given the keys to the Kaa’ba and instead of keeping it in his own possession, he returned them back to the Osman Ibn Talha (RA) of the Bani Shaiba family. They had been the traditional key keepers of the Kaa’ba for centuries, and the Prophet (PBUH) confirmed them in that role till the end of time by these words “Take it, O Bani Talha, eternally up to the Day of Resurrection, and it will not be taken from you unless by an unjust, oppressive tyrant.” And to this very day, the keys to the Kaa’ba remain in the hands of the same family. SO

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As members of our communities, we see a lot of problems around us, yet only few do something to fix them. Funnily enough, we keep complaining and blaming others. Becoming an active citizen means that each one of us gets out of our comfort-zones to tackle social issues, which results in a solution that benefits the overall society.

BECOME AN ACTIVE CITIZEN DO SOMETHING!

By Zeyad Haj Bakry

There’s a growing social awareness movement going on about major issues in today’s age. Consequently, there is a need to take a stance on becoming an active citizen in your immediate and extended social environment.

So how does one become an active citizen? Social responsibility is at the core of this concept. Any act that fixes a society-level issue is active citizenship. Why don’t we get a little out of our way for the poor and less fortunate people in our community? These are just little examples of how a person can become an active citizen. Change doesn’t happen overnight, it’s gradual and in small steps.

Instead of complaining about dirty roads, take a stand and involve the community in cleaning them up. If potholes in neighborhood streets annoy you, call Riyadh Municipality (940); tell them about these conditions and follow-up with them.



The other aspect to becoming an active citizen is communication and it is also vital for problem solving.

Let others know about problems the society is facing, create groups to educate public about the negative impact of these social problems and encourage people to take initiatives.

Saudi Arabia is one of the top countries in the world in social networks use, and it would work wonders if people would use these networks creatively to inform people on how to contribute to their society. The ALS “ice-bucket challenge” was a perfect example of how active citizens have used social

A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is

done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.

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networks to communicate about an issue and let others participate.

Active citizens should also take responsibilities for their actions. We can’t tell people about the dangers of reckless driving and then do the complete opposite. We can’t expect everyone to become active citizens overnight, but here’s a thought:

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Alila Jabal Akhdar Alila Jabal Akhdar offers the perfect escape from the heat as it is nestled in Al Hajar Mountains. From mountain top hikes to head-to-toe pampering, the beautiful resort offers an unrivaled experience to those seeking both rest and adventure. Due to its elevated location, the weather is always temperate and the summer heat is no longer an issue.

TRAVEL NEWS

Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its second Airbus A380. It introduced the aircraft on the popular Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow route. Two of the airline’s three daily flights to London will now be operated by the A380. Etihad Airways also has eight more A380s on order.

CHINA PRESENTS GROWING MARKET

FOR SAUDIAccording to an InterContinental

Hotels Group research, Chinese visitors heading to Makkah and

Madinah are expected to increase 50 percent by 2023.

Etihad Airways’ Second A380

on Abu Dhabi to London

Heathrow Route

Dubai Oberoi’s Two-Bedroom Family Suites The Oberoi in Dubai announced the launch of its two bedroom family suites. Each of these suites comes with a private balcony offering breathtaking views of Burj Khalifa. The suites encompass a grand master bedroom, a richly furnished living room, a dining room for six guests and Italian marble bathrooms with a double vanity counter.

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Spend a week of summer in Sharm El Sheikh. Bask in the warm sun, splash and snorkel in the sea and enjoy a desert safari. Rates are subject to change with added activities.

A Week in Sharm

Meraas launched the Bvlgari Resort and Residences in Jumeira Bay Island. The project is set to be completed by 2017. The apartments will range from one to four bedrooms while the mansions will have three to six bedrooms. To add to the luxury, there will be a Bvlgari Yacht Club.

Bvlgari, Dubai’s Newest Luxury Property in Meraas

Best Western is set for Middle East Expansion

Best Western International has announced plans for a

Middle East expansion with 13 new hotels in the process, including one in Kuwait, two in Qatar and

10 in Saudi Arabia. The hotel brand is adding to its eight hotels in the Middle East

with new branches in Kuwait, Doha, Riyadh, Dammam

and Makkah.

Starting from SR 4,030

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Traveling from Rome to Palermo, the south of Italy reveals the fiery splendors of Sicily. Visit Italy’s largest active volcano to add even more radiance to your adventures.

Southern Italy and Sicily for 10 Days

from SR 8,270Web: Trafalgar.com

RITZ-CARLTON LUXURY SET TO OPEN IN JEDDAH The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah, is set to open this summer as the second Ritz-Carlton address in KSA with another property in Riyadh. The hotel will be located at Al Hamra Corniche with 224 guestrooms, including 30 royal suites as well as four dining spaces. Embark on a journey

through Britain,s touristic sites. Visit the Roman Baths, vast Hadrian’s Wall, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, quaint Chester and Gretna Green. Enjoy the essence of history everywhere you go.

Explore Britain΄s Past and Present for 8 Days

from SR 4,720

Braille Services on Saudia Flights

Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudia, has become the world’s first

airline to introduce a flight guide in Braille for passengers who are visually impaired. The guide will

be available on domestic and international flights.



By Sahrish Ali

This was my first solo trip after over fourteen years. My friend greeted me at the airport upon my arrival along with an Omani driver by the name of Ahmed. He proved to be an excellent tour guide during my week there. We made way to our lodgings at Bareeq Al Shatee, which is an apartment and mall complex.

Muscat was one of the first inhabited cities of Oman. The Babylonians and Assyrians settled there to control the trade route linking Asia to the Mediterranean shores. Omani empire later expanded

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to include the cities of the African coast. Hence the local population is very diverse and full of people who settled from different eras. Sultan Qaboos bin Said brought a dawn of a modern renaissance in the Sultanate.

A visitor to the cities of Oman would observe the efforts to preserve the traditional architecture, characterized by its simple lines and color scheme. It avoids high rises, but maintains an understated elegance of its own.

During the first day, my friend and I went for a walk along the coastline surrounding area and then to the cinema. It was my first 3D cinema experience. We watched Jupiter Ascending and geeked out over the amazing CGI and women with empowering roles in movies.

Travel gets you in touch with yourself and gives you perspective on the world outside your own. Here’s an account of my long overdue trip to Oman.

Grand Mosque of QaboosClose to the road leading to the heart of the capital, Muscat, stands the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Bawshar District, like a radiant lighthouse attracting its visitors to interact with the spirit of Islam as a religion, science and civilization. Its construction took six years and its total capacity is about 20,000 worshipers.

The corridors seem like a secure wall surrounding the mosque’s building and meet through the five minarets that delineate the borders of the mosque’s location and symbolize the five pillars of Islam.

The mosque’s prayer hall floor is topped with a single piece Persian carpet composed of 1,700 million knots which


took more than two years to make, covering an area of 4,200 square meters. Twenty-eight different colors made from plant or natural dyes, in varying gradations, are used in this carpet’s weave.

Non-Muslims are allowed to visit the mosque every day, except for Friday, from 8:30 until 11 a.m. Visitors are asked to dress modestly and in a way befitting places of worship.

Souq MuttrahEvery place has a distinctive flavor and every city has a market that relates its stories, embraces its history and accompanies its evolution. Souq Muttrah is one of the oldest markets in Oman, wdating back to 200 years.

The market starts at a gate facing the Sea of Oman and the Muttrah Corniche. The souk is a prototype of old eastern markets, characterized by narrow winding alleys roofed with wood.

The Omanis call it the Market of Darkness due to its myriad alleys and roads lined by shops that block the sun during the day. The Muttrah Souq is

known for its handicrafts like silverware, daggers, traditional cloth, new apparel and shoes, in addition to the famous Omani sweets and spices.

Traditional Omani artifacts at Souk Muttrah

The Grand Qaboos Mosque and Islamic Center

One of the many beautiful sights to see.



Muscat FestivalThe Muscat Festival takes place annually during January and February at Naseem Gardens. We spent about three hours there. You go through a bazaar and then into the main park where all the activities were happening. There was a traditional band singing traditional songs and dancing.

The Green MountainMountains constitute a large part of the environment of Oman. The Green Mountain (Al Jabal Al Akhdar) is the most noted mountain amongst visitors to Oman. It’s famous for its wide plateau close to the summit. The journey from

Muscat to the mountain takes about two hours and can only be undertaken by four-wheel drive.

There are many Omani villages spread across the mountain. Villagers have dug terraces in some parts of the mountain for growing crops.

Mountain at a Village in Bawshar.

Cultural Omani clay figures.

Annual Omani Festival at Naseem Park.


Al Quram BeachThis lies in Al Quram in the heart of Muscat and extends over a large area. A number of hotel chains are built next to it, such as Hotel Muscat InterContinental and Crowne Plaza. This beach is considered

one of the busiest in Muscat due to its location near shopping centers and restaurants. Walking enthusiasts can enjoy the boardwalk along the beach and then rest on the numerous chairs and umbrellas scattered throughout the place.

If you happen to visit the beach, try out Mani’s Gourmet Cafe and D’Arcy’s Kitchen for breakfast.

I said my goodbyes on the fifth day and headed towards the airport. Fortunately the airport had Caribou Coffee. Walking on the beach with clear blue waters and collecting seashells on the shore is one of my favorite memories of Oman. It’s a place you go to wind down from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Seagulls at the Marina

Entrance to the Opera House

Get a free coffee by answering Caribou᾽s Q of the Day.The Grand Opera House and Gallery

Doodles everywhere at the Caribou Cafe.

Caribou CoffeeMost of my work hours were spent at Caribou Coffee. The place has very cool and homey vibes. There are hand-drawn doodles all over the place; on the walls, napkins and cups. They present you with a question of the day when you enter and if you get it right, you get a free drink.


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When in the market for unique gifts or locally made home décor pieces, a day trip to Abha’s Souq al Thulatha or Tuesday market is a must.

By Elizabeth Davis

The market is open seven days a week, but vendors and crowds swell on Tuesday, which is how the market got its day-of-the-week moniker.

Located in the Al Muftaha district off King Khaled Street, the market sits adjacent to the Asir Tourism office and the Al Muftaha Art Village. The circular-shaped souq is flanked by produce vendors that line the surrounding side streets with boxes and crates brimming with regional fruits, vegetables and herbs. Ripened vibrantly-hued mangoes, grapes, tomatoes

TUESDAY MARKET TREASURE HUNT AT ABHA’S SOUQ AL THULATHA

and eggplant are among the most common selection of produce for sale but shoppers can also find less pedestrian items like mangosteens, figs, leeks and even small containers of lichens, frankincense and myrrh.

A few vendors sell fresh chickens, which are plucked and slaughtered on-site, so it’s recommended that the faint-of-heart steer clear of this area. The main market area is down a few modest stairs which open up to a corral of shops with two rows of free-standing shops in the middle.

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Water Coolers

Upon entry, an impressive assemblage of honey traders greet shoppers. Asir honey is world-famous and honey at the Tuesday Market trades hands much like stockbrokers on the New York Stock Exchange. It’s a hotly traded commodity.

Not your run-of-the-mill supermarket syrup dispensed from a plastic honey bear, Asir’s tawny humectant fetches top dollar and with good reason. The highly prized Sidr honey has been used throughout history for many medicinal purposes. This rare honey is thought to cure everything from liver disease, skin infections, respiratory illnesses to obesity.

Whether you’re interested in whipped or creamed honey or a kilo of sticky sweetener to add to your chamomile tea, prepare yourself for a bit of sticker shock. Prices range from SR 40 to SR 600.

For visitors interested in learning more about the region’s precious nectar, spend the day chatting-up the vendors to learn more about the fragrance, color and consistency of the world’s greatest and most expensive honey.

Moving beyond the honey, shoppers interested in handicrafts, jewelry and home goods should stick to the vendors in the outer loop,

as the two center aisles of vendors feature mostly textiles, apothecary-like goods and clothing.

Beautifully crafted clay pots and traditional tandoori ovens are sold throughout the market at several vendors with some surfaces colorfully painted with flowers or tribal patterns.

Large gourds, traditionally used for water, are adorned with colorful rope and also make great home décor pieces.

Bedouin teapots with various shades of patina can be used as home accent pieces, adding a rich dimension to a house’s interior. From petite to grand,

Bedouin Baubbles



the variety of brass teapots for sale is plentiful, but can take a little hunting to find something unique or antique. As ubiquitous as Bedouin teapots, handwoven straw baskets are available at many shops. From small and brightly colored boxes with leather tops to large bucket-shaped handbags, there is a straw-woven item for every taste.

A short stretch of shops cater to women, and their goods are worth a nice long look. If the shopper can look beyond the made in China necklaces and scarves they are likely to find some truly unique jewelry, but it takes effort. Many of the larger, older Bedouin necklaces and head ornaments get top dollar, so don’t expect to get a steal. Be prepared to pay a fair market price for

jewelry with real stones or made of silver. You can find hand-strung necklaces made of coral, turquoise and a variety of quartz, but it takes patience and time.

Smile and ask questions. You will find some very unique pieces for sale if you know what to look for. A good selection of henna powders, Kohl liners, primitive clay vases and locally made animal skin drums are also found in the women section.

It may take a full day of perusing stalls, but Tuesday Market offers the opportunity to find one-of-a-kind items, as well as learn more about Asir’s people and history. One of the best ways to learn more about the world around you is to venture into your local market and have fun.

Asir historic building

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Built in 1935, Al Amarah Palace resides in the small town of Linah which is 105 kilometers south of the city of Rafha. The modest palace is one of the scanty tourist attractions in the Northern Borders region. By Mohammed Mirza

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HISTORIC SAUDI Al Amarah Palace in Linah

A mosque stands within the secure confines of the palace that is made from palm trees. In addition to the mosque, the palace also houses an ancient well.

Linah’s souk was a vibrant trade center in the past, sitting in the middle of the trade route between the Najd region and Iraq.

King Abdulaziz commissioned Al Amarah Palace in this ancient town soon after the unification of the country. It carries inscriptions that bear testimony to its history and construction year.

Built using mud and stone, over the years the palace has fell into disrepair, however it has recently been restored.

Four soaring turrets guard its four corners, while a robust wooden door on the southern side of the palace secures the mud enclosure. In the center of the palace there is a bailey, which has private rooms and stables encompassing it. The number of rooms in the palace amount to a whopping 52.

Coordinates: 28.761059, 43.737916HOW TO GET THERE


Prince Mishaal Bin Abdullah

KING SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD

PRINCE MUQRIN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD

KING SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD

PRINCE MUQRIN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD


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NAFOURA Park HyattTel: +966-12-2639666

PALM BEACH Salamah Dist.Tel: +966-12-6394007

SEMSOMKhaldiya St.Tel: +966-12-6068600

SEMSOM EXPRESSNext to Al Suheili CenterTel: +966-12-6500105

SHAWARMATAC Tahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6688994

SHOBAK PIETahlia St.Mob: +966-536884433

TURKISH

MADOPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-12-6901149

KOSEBASIRawdah St.Tel: +966-12-6112302

TURKUOISERawdah St.Tel: +966-12-6832128

TURKISH MESHWIYATT Salama Dist.el: +966-12-6621910

YILDIZLARAl Andalus Dist. Tel: 966-12-6531150



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CAKE-A-LICIOUSAl Batarji St.Tel: +966-12-2889926

CHARLOTTE Rawdah St.Tel: +966-12-6622391

CHEESE CAKE FACTORYTahlia St.Tel: +966-12-2617001

CONNOISSEURThe Bellevue - Al ShateeMob: +966-555358890

FAB SWEETSStars AvenueTel: +966-12-2754204

HELEN’S KITCHENKayyal St.Tel: +966-12-6977729

LE GOURMETTahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6605061

LE NOTRETahlia St.Tel: +966-12-2611222

LE VENDOME Al Malik Rd.Tel: +966-12-6924606

MAISON SOPrince Sultan Bin Abdelaziz street with intersection Al Kayal stTel: +966-12-690 1598 Website: www.maisonso.com

MINI BURGERAl Na’eem DistMob: +966-507579297

MUNCH BAKERY Arafat St.Tel: 920017070

PAPABUBBLESRed Sea MallTel: +966-12-2150808

NESTLE TOLL HOUSERed Sea Mall/Stars Avenue/ObhurTel: +966-12-2346238

PAULTahlia St.Tel: +966-12-26671633

PINK CAMELTel: +966-12-6982175Mob: +966-504456245

SWEET & SAVORYSari St.Tel: 920001626

SWEETS/DESSERTS& BAKERIES

AL MAHAWISari St. Tel: +966-12-2575739

AL NABULSI SWEETSAl Musaideyya Tel: 920001345

AL SAMADI SWEETSRawdah St.Tel: +966-12-6642424

TUNISIAN

ALTESSEPatisserie TunisienneArafat St. Qurtuba CenterTel: +966-12-6645877

JAPANESE

BENIHANA Sands Hotel- Tahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6686014

GINZA I CHOMERosewood JeddahTel: +966-12-2607111

GOLD SUSHI CLUBSari Gate- Sari St.Tel: +966-12-6068069

MIZOTahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6649883

OHAYOAl-Kayyal St.Tel: +966-12-6836789

SAKURA Crowne PlazaTel: +966-12-6611000

SUSHI YOSHI Rawdah Star CenterTel: +966-12-2616734

WAKAME Malik Rd.Tel: +966-12-61242034

ZN LOUNGERoshana Mall - Tahlia St.Tel: +966-12-2634889

INDIAN

BHARATSari St.Tel: +966-12-2754606

LASANIMohamadia Dist.Tel: +966-12-6510162

SHEZANSari St.Tel: +966-12-6621086

ZAIKA Tel: +966-12-6111796Rawdah St.

FUSION

AJJIThe Bellevue - Al ShateeMob: +966-555356519

OSUMIRoshana Mall, Tahlia St.Tel: 920009522

PAN JAN Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6065994

T.Y. LOUNGEAl Malik Rd.Tel: +966-12-6905848

CHINESE

BAYTOTE CHINESERawdah Dist. Tel: 920007741

CHOPSTICKSPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-12-6907575

DURRAT CHINARawdah St.Tel: +966-12-2616885

GOLDEN PALACETahlia St.Tel: +966-12-6690377

GULF ROYAL Rawdah St.Tel: +966-12-6653335

HAINANAl Shallal Theme ParkTel: +966-12-6902200

NOODLESRosewood JeddahTel: +966-12-2607111

P.F. CHANGSTahlia St.Tel: +966-12-2617021

TOKI Laylati - Al Malik Rd.Tel: +966-12-6060606

YUMMY YUMMYAl Zahrah Dist. Tel: +966-12-6994998

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COMPOUNDS

AL ANDALUS LUXURY Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6695154

AL BASATEEN VILLAGEPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-12-6944015

AL HAJRAYN VILLAGECorniche Rd.Tel: +966-12-6943464

AL SALAM COMPOUNDPalestine St.Tel: +966-12-6717121

ARABIAN HOMES Al Bawadi Dist.Tel: +966-12-6822201www.arabian-homes.com

AROMARY VILLAGEHera’a St.Tel: +966-12-6940086

BELLEVIEW EXECUTIVENear Jeddah PreparatoryTel: +966-12-6547666

CAR SERVICES

AVISTel: +966-12-6677379

BUDGETTel: +966-12-6927070

CAREEMwww.careem.com

DALEELTel: +966-12-6719219

DISCOVERYTel: +966-12-6714475

EASY TAXIwww.easytaxi.com

FERNASTel: +966-12-6718712

HERTZTel: +966-12-6040339

KEY RENT A CARTel: +966-12-6856251

MEEZA PRIVATE CAR SERVICEMob: +966-540544486Tel: +966-12-6968666

UBERApplication: Uber.com/[email protected]

V. COOLTel: +966-12-6396969

BELLEVIEW 12 COMPOUNDRawda St.Tel: +966-12-6642636

ELITE 12 COMPOUNDNear Jeddah Int’l Souk Tel: +966-12-6681111

ELITE COMPOUNDNear Jeddah Int’l Souk Tel: +966-12-6610930

HIBA COMPOUNDAl-Hamraa Tel: +966-12-6650819

KINDI HOUSING Al Rabwah, North JeddahTel: +966-12-6910884

LOTUS COMPOUNDLotus 4: Al Naeem Dist. Tel: +966-12-6548808

M&M COMPOUNDNorth ObhorTel: +966-12-6562544

M.M AL-RUMAIH COMPOUNDAl Shatee, Corniche Rd.Tel: +966-12-6991231

MURA BUSTAN Tel: +966-12-6910041

NUEVA ANDALUCIAAl-Rawdah, Sari St.Tel: +966-12-6823434

RAYTHEON COMPOUNDOpp. Saudi German HospitalTel: +966-12-6915380www.raytheon.com

SHAKER VILLAGECOMPOUNDAl Hahdah, Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-12-6991840

KINDERGARTENS

ABC SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6988827

AMBASSADORS Tel: 8001249000

APPLE TREE MONTESSORITel: +966-12-6824350

BUILDING BLOCKS Tel: +966-12-6611004

CREATIVE CHILDHOOD SUMMER SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6077224

FUTURE INSTITUTETel: +966-12-6600660www.future-center.com

GLOBAL INT’LTel: +966-12-6523444( KG )Tel: +966-12-6144101

JEDDAH CAMPUS SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6061101www.jcs.edu.sa

JEDDAH INT’L SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6061253www.jischool.org

JEDDAH KNOWLEDGE Tel: +966-12-6620174www.jks.edu.sa

JEDDAH PREPARATORY & GRAMMAR SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6542354www.jpgs.org

JEDDAH PRIVATE INTL. SCHOOL (JPIS) / MANAGED BY SABIS®Tel: +966-12-6064309www.jpis-sabis.net

LITTLE CATERPILLARS CLUBAl Rawdah Dist.Tel: +966-12-6615524Mob: +966-540997755

MAJESTIC SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6929895Mob: +966-555622234

MANARAT JEDDAH Tel: +966-12-6783215

MMS EDUCATIONTel: +966-12-6500070www.mms1.org

MY LITTLE HOUSE Tel: +966-12-6652490www.mylittlehouse-sa.com

SAE INSTITUTETel: 920020723www.saejeddah.com

THAMER INT’L SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6977033www.tis-edu.com

THE AMERICAN INT’LTel: +966-12-6620051www.aisj.edu.sa

THE BRITISH INT’LTel: +966-12-6990019www.continentalschool.com

WALL STREET Tel: +966 -12- 2566316Tel: +966 -12- 6523200 www.wsi-ksa.com

SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES

ADVANCED GENERATIONS SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6165596www.ags.edu.sa

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISHTel: 920001799 Ext:402

CORAL INTERNATIONAL Tel: +966-12-6832002www.coralschool.net

DAR AL FIKR SCHOOL(Boys) Tel: +966-12-6311118 (Girls) Tel: +966-12-6311117

DAR AL HANAN Tel: 920029669

DAR JANA INT’LTel: +966-12-6648310

EDUCON STUDY ABROADTel: 920001338

FRENCH LEARNING CENTERJamjoom Mall2nd floor, entry 5-6Tel: +966-12-6612280/84 Mob: +966-52105250

ENCHANTED GARDENMob: +966-546916812

FASTRACKIDS KINDERGARTEN Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6616539Facebook: Ftkksa

FRIENDS ZONE Mob: +966-558887240

JACK N JILLMob: +966-507369963

JEDDAH PRE-SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6542354

KIDS CAMPUS Mob: +966-596080131

MAMA ET MOIMob: +966-550569333

MY LITTLE KINGDOM SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6393951

MY LITTLE STEPTel: +966-12-6831299

SUNFLOWER KIDS DAY CARETel: +966-12-6654398Mob: +966-551321644

SUNSHINE SCHOOLTel: +966-12-6060958



HOSPITALS

AL MASHFA HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-2292222

DR. ERFAN & BAGEDO Tel: +966-12-6038888

DR. GHASSAN PHARAONTel: +966-12-6823200 DR. SOLIMAN FAKEEH Tel: +966-12-6655000

PEST CONTROL

SWEEP Tel: +966-12-6223772 Mob: +966-565649998 www.sweeppestcontrol.com

JEAN LOUIS DAVIDTel: +966-12-6068678/9

LAMASAT Tel: +966-12-6834002

LUCIE SAINT CLAIR Tel: +966-12-2832020

LUCINE SPA & SALONTel: +966-12-6636777

MAISON DE JOELLE Tahlia StMob: +966-566882700 Tel: +966-12-6643979 www.maisondejoelle.com

MANA CENTER Tel: +966-12-6066628

MERMAID Tel: +966-12-6616644

NAIL ART Tel: +966-12-6675511

NAIL CARE Mob: +966-544426264

NAWARA SALON Tel: +966-12-6610606

ORIANA Tel: +966-12-6220773Tel: 920002132

PLANET BEACH Tel: 8001247776

RIMA CENTERTel: +966-12-6915423

SPA LOUNGETel: +966-12-2630904

TONI & GUY Tel: +966-12-2616230

VIVA LA VIETel: +966-12-6929163

SPA & BEAUTY CENTER

7L HOUSE Tel: +966-12-6532812

AL MEGAYENA Tel: +966-12-6655763

ALEXANDRE ZOUARITel: +966-12-6656161

BOUTHAINATel: +966-12-6631809

CARMEN CENTERTel: +966-12-6648122

CHAMELLE PLAZATel: +966-12-6656807

CLAUDE MAXIME MONDIALTel: +966-12-6637450

DR. EDREES FOOT SPAMob: +966-500506507

E SPATel: +966-12-2632093

HENNA BEAUTY LOUNGE Tel: +966-12-6587091 Mob: +966-550352226

JAMALOUKITel: +966-12-6651888

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CLINICS

A.C.T CENTERTel: +966-12-2615951

AL HAMRA CLINICS Tel: +966-12-6655588

ALAA BAHRI FOR ARTIFICIAL EYESTel: +966-12-6927792

ANDALUSIA DENTAL Tel: +966-12-2611111

BEAUTY CLINICTel: 920020129

DALIA CLINICTel: +966-1-2613929

DR. EDREES PODIATRIC Mob: +966-500506507

DR. MUNIR HARASANI CLINICSTel: 9200-12355www.harasaniclinics.com

DR. EFFAT DAGHOSTANI Tel: +966-12-6601729

DR. NASHWA RADWAN Tel: +966-12-6633737 Mob:+966-560000702

LA PERLE DENTAL SPATel: 920011663

FIRST CLINICTel: 920029090

FIRST SCANMob: +966503677081

IC CENTERMob:+966-552200922

IDEAL CLINICS Tel: +966-12-6635444

INTERNATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTER Mob: +966-506673533Mob: +966-506634004

MAGRABI EYE & EAR Tel: +966-12-6655200

OBAJI CLINICSTel: +966-12-6614000

ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY CLINICSTel: 920001210

SAUDI AMERICAN Tel: +966-12-6605050

GYM & HEALTH CENTERS

ARENA MMA & CROSSFITTel: 9200 27362


B WELL GYMTel: +966-12-6066477

BODY ZONE FITNESS Tel: +966-12-6611000

CHAMELLE PLAZA GYM Tel: +966-12-6634355

CONCEPT 1010Tel: +966-12-6165664

CURVES GYMTel: +966-12-6638806

FITNESS FIRST Tel: +966-12-6900881

FITNESS TIME Tel: 920003131

GOLD’S GYM Tel: 8001247778

HILTONIA GYMTel: +966-12-6590000

OLYMPIA CENTERDR. SOLIMAN FAKEEH Tel: +966-12-6655000

POWER IN GYM Tel: +966-12-6061516

SPORT TECHTel: +966-12-6071129

STAR POWER CLUB Tel: +966-12-6776177

THE LIFT Tel: 8001247775

WORLD GYMTel: +920001566

Z-CLUBTel: +966-12-6690204

Kids:

ARENA HEROES MMA & FITNESSTel: 9200 27362

FRIENDS ZONETel: +966-12-6224345Mob: +966-533657700

JUNIOR GYMTel: +966-12-6911347Mob: +966-560666108

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Tel: +966-12-6509000

JEDDAH INSTITUTE FORSPEECH & HEARINGTel: +966-12-6675311

KING FAISAL SPECIALIST Tel: +966-12-6677777

MAGRABI EYE & EAR HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-6365000

SALAM MEDICAL SERVICES CO.- HOME HEALTH CARE Tel: 920001153

SAUDI GERMANTel: +966-12-6829000

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FURNITURE

AL GHALIA INTERIORSTel: 8111002102 [email protected]

AL ALAMEYATel: +966-12-6915188

AL SABBANTel: +966-12-6919900

AMERICAN GALLERYTel: +966-12-6676031

BATAL DESIGNTel: 920000374

BIN SHAYHOONTel: +966-12-6471468

BO CONCEPTTel: +966-12-6141418

DIMOSTel: +966-12-2830302

DOMVSTel: +966-12-6611447

ESTIKBALTel: +966-12-6603611

GOLDENLINES LIFTS Tel: 920017779

H.Q INTERIORS Tel: +966-12-6395665 www.hq-interiors.com

IKEATel: +966-12-6633000

CUSTOM THOBES

LOMAR Tel: 920000554

MIHYAR Tel: +966-12-2615196

SAB THOBETel: +966-12-6100009

SINDITel: +966-12-6678587

TOBYMob: +966-504696639

FASHION DESIGNERS AFAF BAFLAHMob: +966-505325251

ALAA & HALATel: +966-12-6130007

AMAL ENGAWI Mob: +966-503613314

ARWA MAGHRABI Mob: +966-500062525

BASMA ABULJADAYELMob: +966-506634000

CAROL KEYROUZMob: +966-562633332

DIALA KABBARAMob: +966-508704799

EMAN JOHARJYMob: +966-535687773

FATIMA ABEDMob: +966-554369993

GARDENIA HAFEZMob: +966-567444274

HALA CHANDAB - ID ABAYAMob: +966-564389049

HANAA SAMMANMob: +966-505350958

HAYA ALHUSSAINIMob: +966-504659093

HEBA AL QURASHIMob: +966-541713781

MAHA GHALAYENIMob: +966-506661634

MANAR AL RAWIMob: +966-569169923MERIAM ARABMob: +966-503333128

MONA ABULFARAJMob: +966-505652018

NADA AYOUBMob: +966-505582627

NIYAAHMob: +966-500545455

RANIA KHOGEERMob: +966-555532571

RANA ISMAIL-LIBRA BOUTIQUETel: +966-12-6116335 Mob: +966-540884744

RAWAN AZHARMob: +966-567800139

REDA OMDAHMob: +966-568056056

ROTANA ALHASHIMIMob: +966-554598449

SAHAR SERAFIMob: +966-505622515

SALMA RUDWANMob: +966-504627012

SAMAH KHASHOGGIMob: +966-505311588

SHAZA KHAYALIMob: +966-500909321

SUE ABAYAMob: +966-541151595

THANAA ADDASMob: +966-504664288

TURKI JADALLAHMob: +966-506677800

WED BOGARYMob: +966-504634001

WID ZAHIDMob: +966-503349519

YASMINA NAJI-SHOES DESIGNERMob: +966-540004777

FLORISTS

AZHAR RIMA Tel: +966-12-2564001

ESHRAK Tel: +966-12-6643035

FLORINA Tel: +966-12-6670719

GARDENIA AL HAMRA Tel: +966-12-6609220

GARDENIA SULTAN STREET Tel: +966 12 6067646 Tel: +966 12 6929154

GARDENIA IMC HOSPITAL Tel: +966 12 6509000

GARDENIA ERFAN HOSPITAL Tel: +966 12 6038888

JANNATI Tel: +966-12-6984852

N CUBESMob: +966-551406813

NADOTel: +966-12-6915335

NARGIS FLOWERS EST.Tel: +966-12-6673008

PETALSTel: +966-12-6642519

RABYA Tel: +966-12-6602856

SENDIAN FLOWERSTel: +966-12-6835679

SPRING FLOWERTel: +966-12-6519684

SULTAN GARDEN CENTERTel: +966-12-6686666

BOUTIQUES

7 CAMICIETel: +966-12-2343546

AMK BOUTIQUEMob: +966-530262831

ARWA BOUTIQUEMob: +966-505602685

BABY FITYANITel: +966-12-6673971

DADUTel: +966-12-6633699

DIVINE DARLINGSMob: +966-554634444

DUNIA BOUTIQUETel: +966-12-6830133

G-STAR RAWTel: 800 0200454

JASMINE BOXTel: +966-12-6685533

LIFE Tel: +966-12-2844266

MAYASSTel: +966-12-6649188

MAYSAMob: +966-504630920

MY LITTLE CLOSETMob: +966-562900025

NAWAL AL-MAIMANITel: +966-12-6606502

NOUKIESTel: +966-12-2754210

ONDASTel: +966-12-2754217

PARIS & OLIVERTel: +966-12-2754213

PIMPURSHIRT Tel: +966-12-6981962

PINK OR BLUETel: +966-12-6634452

SOTRATel: +966-12-6915082

THE WEDDING SHOPMob: +966-504630920

THE SHOP Mob: +966-556650009

THE STORETel: +966-12-6106013

ZAD SHOPTel: +966-12-2155513Mob: +966-531116885



TRAVEL AGENCIES

ACE TRAVELTel: +966-12-6056002www.ace-travel.com

AL TAYYAR GROUP Hotline: 920012333www.altayyargroup.com

AL ZOUMAN TRAVEL & TOURISMTel: +966-12-6512525www.alzouman.com.sa

ALIREZA TRAVEL & TOURSTel: + 966-12-6481360www.Alirezatravel.com

ATTAR TRAVEL & TOURISMTel: +966-12-6611222www.attar-travel.com

DNATA TRAVELHotline: [email protected]

ELAF TRAVEL & TOURISMTel: +966-12-6646559www.elaf group.com

FERNAS TRAVEL Tel: +966-12-6677472www.fernastravel.com

VINTERCONTINENTAL Tel: +966 -12- 6677988www.itc-Icc.com

ITL WORLD Tel: +966 -12- 6147222Tel: 8001180222

MIRAG TRAVELTel: +966-12-6634488

NILE TRAVEL AGENCYTel: +966-12-6645999

NESMA TRAVELTel: +966-12-2833102

PORTFOLIO TRAVEL LTD.Tel: +966-12-6604500

ZAHID GROUP Tel: +966-12-6525670

HOTELS

AB FOR ELAF HOTEL CO (5-star)Tel: +966-12-2150525

AL BADER HOTEL (5-star)Tel: +966-12-6310000

AL BILAD HOTEL (4-star) Tel: +966-12-694 4777

AL HAMRA SOFITEL HOTEL (5-star)Tel: +966-12-6602000

BAY LA SUNwww.baylasunhotel.com

CAIRO HOTEL (3-star)Tel: +966-12-6483870

CROM AIRPORT HOTEL (5-star)Tel: +966-12-6852222

CROWNE PLAZA (5-star)Tel: +966-12-6611000

HOLIDAY INN (5-star)Tel: +966-12-6314000

INTERCONTINENTAL (5-star) Tel: +966-12-2295555

JEDDAH HILTON (5-star) Tel: +966-12- 6590000

JEDDAH MARRIOTT HOTEL (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6714000

LE MERIDIEN (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6633333

MOVENPICK (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6676655

PARK HYATT JEDDAH (5-star)Tel: +966-12-2639666

QASR AL SHARQ (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6599999

RADISSON SAS (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6521234

RAMADA (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6670777

ROSEWOOD JEDDAH (5-star)Tel: +966-12-2607111

SAND DUNES HOTEL WESTIN (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6588200

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TOUR OPERATORS

AL AHLAM MARINE TOURISM GROUP (DREAM DIVERS) Tel: +966-12-6691334www.dreamdiver.net

AL SAMAKLKY FOUNDATIONTel: +966-12-6640662www.samallaghi.com

AL SHITAIWI TRAVEL & TOURISMTel: +966-12-6794022www.alshitaiwitours.com

ARABIAN CAMPMob: +966-505664137www.arabiancamp.com

EXPLORER TOURS Tel: +966-12-6040985www.jawlahtours.com

HAJEEJ FOR DOMESTIC TOURISIM Tel: +966-12-6675669www.explorer.com.sa

JAWLAH TOURSTel: 920014044www.hajeej.biz

PLATIN LUXURY TRAVEL SERVICESTel: +966-12-6575266www.platin.com.sa

NOMADE ARABIATel: +966-12-6550072www.nomadarabia.sa

SADD AL SAMALLAGHI EST. FOR SERVICES & DOMESTIC TOURSTel: +966-12-6685054www.samallaghi.com

THE CULTURE [email protected] www.theculturetrip.com

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