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Dining Around TownFollow the Restaurant Ridden Road

Settling InEid Prayer 360

Special Feature Choosing the Right School

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Eid Mubarak from the Destination Family!

Good vibes, great food and glorious greetings are bound to fill your Eid days once again! In this issue we offer you informative and relatable content that will help you brace yourselves and embrace the holiday.

For those of you wanting to make the most of your days off from work, peer through our Top Ten Things to Do this Eid. We’ve also prepared back-to-back reviews of restaurants and an Eid Meal Guide that would be perfect if you want to take the family for an Eid dinner.

On the other hand, if you’re staying home to prepare for a family feast, we’re sure you’ll find our Guide to Eid Gatherings handy. Of course, this is also the perfect time to be looking your best, so we’re helping you out with some Eid Fashion Tips for the Family.

August is also the time to get the kids ready to go back to school. We have put together almost everything you need to know about choosing the right school in Riyadh, parenting tips and your very own Educational Field Guide to the city.

But wait, what is learning without the right dose of inspiration. Be awed and moved by the strength and positivity of Hamza Iskandar, the young man who fights cancer with a smile. Be driven and motivated to pursue your passion by reading the story of Riyadh’s very own Rabat Manzil, accidental social media entrepreneur.

Destination Riyadh has reached its half-year mark and we’re excited by the numerous possibilities we have yet to explore and offer you. We wish you all the best this Eid brings and may we all continue to be grateful for the limitless blessings we receive!- Destination Riyadh [email protected]

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EDITORIALEditor-in-ChiefEnas Hashani

Editorial ManagerJou Pabalate

Art DirectorWalaa Al Attas

Senior Graphic DesignerMohammed Rashad KK

Graphic Designers Dina Al Amoudi Halah Gandeel Mazin Al Maimani

EditorsAnousha VakaniBassma Al ToaimiRayan Khayat

Editors-at-LargeHana Jazzar

Editorial AssociateSwalah Eshki

Fashion EditorNour Kelani

PhotographyMohammed Al Deghaishim

Contributing WritersJill CalvertJohara Al MogbelLama AlemLeyla Talah Al Tamimi

*Cover photo by Mohammed Al Deghaishim*Special thanks to Tala Al-Sahhaf for her contribution

Arts & Entertainment Fashion & Shopping Restaurants Travel Health & Beauty General

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Useful InformationYou Said It & City Facts

BusinessRabat Manzil Shines Through Social Media

Settling InEid Prayer 360

DR NewsLuxurious Homes at the Makkah Clock TowerMouawad Jewelry Launches Onlne Certification

Dining Around TownFollow the Restaurant Ridden Road

Special FeaturesThe Najdi Eid BreakfastThat’s a Great EidiyaTop Ten Things to do During Eid Al Fitr

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Healthy LivingIn the Spot Light: Hamza Iskandar5 Tips for a Healthy Vacation

Travel TrendsTidbits from Destination Travel Log

Spirituality 10 Steps to Gaining Tranquility in Prayer

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In the year 2007, there were discussions within Saudi Arabia regarding changing the weekend from Thursday-Friday to Friday-Saturday in order to align with the GCC. However, the idea was dropped shortly after it was suggested. Six years later, in June 2013, the weekend change finally came into effect after King Abdullah issued a decree.

Most people find it difficult to adjust to and accept change. For that reason, many were, and still are, not pleased with the new weekend. However, sooner or

The Weekend Shift

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While common, it is by far an amazing feast to pull off every Ramadan that people tend to overlook in the city of Riyadh. Over 2,000 mosques and volunteer firms in the capital this year are managing a communal Ramadan iftar tent and best part is, it’s not only helping the less fortunate but also brings Muslims together in solidarity and oneness of faith. Saudi billionaires having iftar with everyone else at a Ramadan tent; a policeman breaks his fast with expat laborers on the side of the road. These rare scenes remind us what our faith can transcend and show us what this month truly means to each of us.

We’ve ranted and raved about the lack of public transport and the inconvenience it causes daily, but it’s time to put a spotlight on the state of Riyadh’s existing modes of transport. To begin with, taxis here don’t use meters so the fare you pay depends on your ability to bargain! Most taxis are very run down, the seats are hardly ever spotless and let’s face it - it does NOT smell like flowers in there. As the only commute option available for many people, the taxis in Riyadh need a serious facelift!

later everyone will realize that this long overdue change only brings positive results. To begin with, Saudi businesses and banks now have four working days per week, rather than three, that overlap with Western businesses therefore making it more convenient in terms of trading and communicating. This new weekend will also factually provide Saudi Arabia with more economic opportunities for growth. The only change families will have to get accustomed to is shifting their Thursday activities to Saturday!

Fact Sheet

August WeatherCity& Country

Country: Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaCapital: RiyadhHead of State: King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-SaudCrown Prince: Prince Salman bin AbdulazizPopulation: 29،207،277 (72% Saudi, 27% foreign)Population Growth: 1.75% (approx. 2% per year) (55% are under the age of 20)

Birth Rate: 28.29 births/1,000 population (2010 est.)Area: 2,149,640 sq. kmMajor Cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.Holy Cities: Makkah, Madinah.International Airports: Riyadh: King Khaled Int’l Airport Jeddah: King Abdul Aziz Int’l. Airport (Airport Code: JED)Madinah: Prince Muhammad Bin Abdul Aziz Airport /Dammam: King Fahad Int’l Airport.

Major Arabic Newspapers: Al-Watan, Al Hayat, Al-Iqtisadiya, Al-Madinah. Okaz & Alsharq Al Awsat.

Major English Newspapers: Saudi Gazette, Arab News.

City: RiyadhHead of Region: Prince Khaled bin BandarLocation: The center of the Arabian Peninsula on a large plateauDistance between Riyadh & Jeddah: 853 kmDistance between Riyadh & Dammam: 386 kmInhabited Area: 2,815 sq.km - Largest Urban Center in Riyadh Province.Riyadh Population: 5.4 million. It is the largest city in Saudi Arabia. Official Language: Arabic. English is the second official language.

Eid Al-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice): October 15, 2013 Calendar: The Hijri lunar calendar is the traditional measure of time and theGregorian calendar is used as well in business (1434/2013).

IMPORTANT DATES:National Day: Sept 23, 2013Ramadan (The Holy Month of Fasting): July 9 - August 7, 2013Eid Al-Fitr (The Feast of Fast-Breaking): August 8, 2013

Min Temperature: 30°C-86°FMax Temperature: 44°C-111°F Sunshine Hours: 10Probability of Rain: 0% Humidity: 12%

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Radio:Stations FM Channel TypeMBC FM 102.0 Arabic popSaudi Qur’an 100.0 Religious UFM KSA 90.0 News SportsStar KSA 99.0 Pop Top 40Radio Riyadh 97.7 Varied programAlif alif 94.0 Arabic mixMix FM 98.0 Western

Telephone, Mobile & Internet:The main telephone service provider is STC – Saudi Telecom Company. The Main mobile service providers are STC, Mobily and Zain. They also offer mobile Internet solutions*STC: www.stc.com/ *Mobily: www.mobily.com*Zain: www.zain.comTo block commercial SMSs for STC users: Call 800-2444455 toll-free (24 hr. service Sun-Thu) or e-mail: [email protected] Service Providers: *Orbit Satellite Internet: www.orbitsatnet.com *www.zajil.net, *awalnet.net.sa, * www.naseej.com, *www.shabakah.net.sa, * www.sol.net.sa, *cyberia.net.sa, *Nesma: www.nesma.net.sa

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

Business & Banking Hours: 8/9 a.m. - 4/5 p.m. Sun-Thu Weekend: Friday - SaturdayShopping Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 5 p.m. - 10/11 p.m.

Time Zone: GMT+3

Country Code: +966

1.00 US Dollar (USD) = SR3.751.00 Euro (EUR) = SR4.851.00 British Pound (GBP) = SR6.011.00 Indian Rupee (INR) = SR0.0671.00 Pakistan Rupee (PKR) = SR0.0391.00 Phillippines Peso (PHP) = SR0.091

Currency Exchange Rates:

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

Electricity: 110V and 220V

Emergencies :Ambulance...................................997Electricity Emergency...............933Fire Fighters..................................998Natural Disasters.........................988National Security........................989Nijm “ Insurance Company for Car Accidents “......................920000560Road Security..............................996Traffic Accidents.........................993Water Emergency......8004411110

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

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

City Codes: Riyadh: 11 Jeddah and Makkah: 12 Dammam, Dahran, Alkhobar and Jubail: 13 Madinah and Yanbu: 14 Abha and Najran: 17

TV:National TV: Saudi Channel 1/ Saudi Channel 2 (English)/ Saudi Channel 3 (Sports)/ Al Ekhbariya News Satellite TV: Thousands of free channels from across the Middle East, Asia andEurope can be viewed using a satellite dish and receiver.Premium Satellite Providers: OSN (Orbit Showtime Network): Premium Arabic and Western Entertainment. www.osnetwork.com ART: Premium Arabic, Western, and Asian Entertainment www.artonline.tv


International fashion design icon, Jean Paul Gaultier, formerly the Coco-Cola Light Creative Director in 2012 is the key element in the design of the new ‘Day’ and ‘Night’ cans. These unique limited edition cans are a special collector’s item and appeal to fashion driven fans.

Coco Cola Light JP Gaultier EDITION NOW IN KSA!

The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is not only an achievement for the prestigious brand but for automotive development as a whole. Features such as LED technology, reversing fans and a massage function enhance the new and improved design and engine.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class MEETS ITS GOAL: TO BE THE BEST

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Braun launched its latest hand-blender last month. The Multiquick 7 has a smart-speed technology and an easy-to-use ‘more squeeze, more speed’ operation. Multi-quick 7 grates, breaks, chops, blends, slices, whisks and is the only hand-blender in the market that kneads dough.

Emaar ME has started selling and renting out the 316 five-star serviced apartments located on levels 30 to 41 of Makkah Clock Tower. Investors can visit emar.com/makkah for details while visitors can rent an apartment through Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.

LUXURIOUS HOMES AT THE MAKKAH CLOCK TOWER

BRAUN’S MULTIQUICK 7 Blender Saves the Day

OMEGA unveiled the new Seamaster Diver ETNZ Limited Edition timepiece at a special event with Emirates Team New Zealand Skipper and Brand Ambassador, Dean Barker, in San Francisco. It was designed to commemorate the 34th America’s Cup and celebrate OMEGA’s partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand.

Omega Unveils New ETNZ Limited Edition

The Mouawad Certificate of Authenticity can be accessed any time by anyone who owns an item from Mouawad Jewelry to attest the origin and full details of the piece. This gives customers the reassurance and guarantee that their jewelry is indeed handcrafted by Mouawad. The service is available at http://coa.mouawad.com.

Mouawad Jewelry Launches Online Certification

The Ponds Clear Balance range provides a facial cleansing solution that effectively targets oily skin problems. The range consists of four variants: Oil Control, Clear Solutions, No Blackheads and Smooth Pores. Each variant contains a unique clay formation that has the power to effectively absorb excess oil.

GIHE, one of the top three hotel management schools in the world has seen an increased interest from Saudi nationals to enroll in its hospitality courses following the Swiss institute’s recognition by the Ministry of Education. For many international hotel chains, Saudi Arabia is a strategic base in the region because of the large number of tourists visiting.

HELLO Ponds, Good-bye Grease

SAUDIS STUDYINGHOSPITALITY AT GIHE

NIVEA FACE CARE Q10 BATTLES WRINKLES!The new Nivea product range includes moisturizers, cleansers and other specialized products. The innovative formula contains Q10, creatine and algae extract in light and quick absorbing creams that refine pores, rejuvenate skins and restores youthful complexion.


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Events &Happenings

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1. AANI AND DANI CHOCOLATIER OPENS IN:Aani and Dani, famed maker of fine chocolate in the gulf has recently opened its newest branch in Rawda in a well attended event last July 27, 2013. The new store offering delectable luxury treats is part of the Kingdom-wide expansion of the chocolatier.

2. OUT OF ARABIA EXHIBIT:The British council held an exhibition showcasing the work of the Out of Arabia Competition winners in Naila Art Gallery from July 23–30, 2013. The event featured 10 artists hailing from different parts of the Kingdom with works ranged from paintings, sculptures and photographs. HE Sir John Jenkins, British Ambassador to KSA was the opening’s guest of honor.

3. FYUNKA GOES TO RIYADH:Fyunka, a fashion clothing line that originated from Jeddah and is known for its trendy and funky designs, hosted a tea and coffee evening at Maison Bo-M gallery last July 2, 2013. The gathering, which gave guests the opportunity to know the Fyunka girl/designer herself, kicked off a 4-day long display of the brand’s collection.

4. MAJESTIC FAWANEES RETURNS TO FAISALIYAH:In what has become an anticipated annual Ramadan tradition, Al Faisalyah Hotel once again transformed its Prince Sultan Grand Hall to an arabesque Fawanees setting. The ambience is well complemented with a luxurious Iftar offering gourmet cuisines throughout the holy month.

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5. OSN SETS PLATFORM FOR TWO NEW GUINNESS WORLD RECORD TITLES FOR KSA:The inaugural Guinness World Records Challenge Fair was organized by OSN, the leading pay TV network in the Middle East and North Africa. The new world record was for the fastest time to arrange movie titles (English and Arabic) in alphabetical order. The contest was open to everyone. The world record for English titles was set in 55 seconds and 1.15 minutes for Arabic. The event was held at Mall of Arabia in Jeddah.

6. MCDONALD’S GOOD DEED FOR THE HOLY MONTH:McDonald’s annual Ramadan Children’s Charity Book campaign is designed to encourage reading among children, promote family time together and raise funds for local charities. This year, four new titles have been developed especially for McDonald’s for the holy month; all are designed to provide children with valuable life lessons, encourage good manners and instill values that reflect the spirit of Ramadan. The four new books – Compassion, Courtesy,

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Compromise and Open-Mindedness - are now available for a limited period in all McDonald’s restaurants across Western and Southern regions with all money from sales donated to Friends of Jeddah Park.

7. 11TH LAYALI RAMADAN:Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Nouf Bint Sultan Bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, and in partnership with Herfah Charity Organization, the 11th Layali Ramadan exhibition was held once more, showcasing leading national and local brands, products, and services from the whole regions of the Kingdom at Nayyara center, Riyadh from July 13-17, 2013.

8. TECHNOGAS UNVEILS LATEST INNOVATIONS IN COOKING APPLIANCES:Technogas, partners with Matbouli, launched a new range of ovens called the Specialty Trio specifically designed for Middle Eastern customers. The trio includes Pattern, Grand and Stretch ovens each with their own unique features.

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By now you’ll have gotten used to the nocturnal feel of Ramadan with the city half asleep during the day and vibrating with energy at night until sunrise. But just when you thought you could get used to the nearly deserted roads in the day and at iftar time, it is Eid and the whole city is buzzing with activity. People flock to restaurants for their first daylight meal in a month and families swarm the parks to celebrate this joyous occasion that marks a fresh start. The Eid day actually starts with Eid prayer and to help you feel more at home, Destination breaks down the tradition and religious ritual of Eid prayer for newcomers and visitors alike.

EID PRAYER 360



THE ESSENCE OF EID PRAYERAll over the world on the morning of Eid, Muslims gather a while after fajr prayer to perform Eid prayer in congregation. Eid prayer is the heart of the joyous occasion of Eid, and Muslims get dressed up and head to the mosque or a large open ground praising Allah, exchanging Eid greetings and distributing sweets and dates.

PREPARING FOR PRAYERBefore the Eid prayer, Muslims will get ready and put on their best clothes, preferably new or including at least one new item. The men will spray on cologne or ittir that is an essential part of the Eid morning routine and the women will put on new abayas over their festive and colorful Eid outfits. On Eid Al-Fitr, before heading to the mosque, people will first distribute the obligatory charity called Zakat Al-Fitr, which is why the Eid Al-Fitr prayer starts later than the prayer for Eid Al-Adha, which is offered earlier so people can return home to sacrifice their animals. Also, before leaving for Eid Al-Fitr prayer, it is sunnah (the way of the Prophet PBUH) to eat some dates, while on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha he would not eat until he returned from prayer and had offered the sacrifice.

THE PRAYER AND THE SERMONThe Eid prayer consists of two rakahs (units) and no athaan (call to prayer). As neither the Eid prayer nor the sermon are obligatory, the sermon is delivered after the prayer and those who do not wish to stay to listen may leave. However, to offer Eid prayer is strongly recommended, as the Prophet (PBUH) never missed it.

POST-EID PRAYERAfter the prayer and sermon, Muslims leave the mosque to return home or to visit family and friends to exchange Eid greetings or to offer their sacrifice on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. While leaving the mosque, it is sunnah to take a different route than the one taken to reach it. This is in order to give more charity and to exchange Eid greetings with more people.

THE SACRIFICE ON EID AL-ADHA Eid Al-Adha falls on the tenth of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah, marks the end of the major rituals of Hajj and is a commemoration of Allah’s mercy on the Prophet Ibrahim (PBUH). After the Eid prayer, Muslims will return home to sacrifice their animals in the name of Allah. The animals may be goats, cows, camels or sheep. Then the meat is distributed to the needy and to friends and family. This year, Eid Al-Adha will fall some time in October 2013.


GET INVOLVED!One way to get involved is to give charity on the day of Eid. Another way is to simply ask your Muslim friends and colleagues to involve you in their Eid celebrations. That way you’ll learn about their culture while they learn about yours. Besides, more is always merrier!

USEFUL ARABIC WORDSSalah

Fajr

Thuhur

Asr

Maghrib

Sabr

Isha

Kareem

Iftar

Rahma

Athaan

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Duaa

Hasanat

Masjid

Amal

Ghoroob Al Shams

Jannah

GamarZakat

Moyya

Prayer time

Dawn prayer

Mid-day prayer

Afternoon prayer

Sunset prayer

Patience

Night prayer

Generous

Breaking of the fast

Mercy

Call to prayer

Faith

Prayer

Good deeds

Mosque

Hope

Sunset

Heaven

MoonCharity

Water

Salaat Al Jama’a

Halq

Me’aza

Kharoof

Hayaa

Group prayer

Shaving

Goat

Sheep

Prayer

Lifetime

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Allah, RabbAseer

Sahra

Al TadheyaHajar

Akel

Khaima

Rasool, Nabi

GodJuice

Desert

SacrificeStone

Food

Tent

Prophet

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Naas

Zahma

Malabes

Mashi

Drinks

People

Crowded

Clothing

Walk

RABAT MANZIL SHINES THROUGH

SOCIAL MEDIABy Talah Al Tamimi

How is social media impacting business? We highlight the experience of a young Saudi who is quickly making her presence felt in the social media sphere through her brand name Rabat Manzil (housewife). Tala Al-Sahhaf is part of a growing generation of entrepreneurs who are incorporating social media to jumpstart their business.

The beginning of Rabat Manzil developed while Tala was living in Paris. “When I was at university I gained a lot of weight; I had to lose at least 10 kilos. A lot of it had to do with eating out, so I had to learn how to cook at home. It started out with very basic salads and grilled meat. Then I got bored so

I needed to expand my menu. That’s when I started experimenting in the kitchen.”

Tala then moved back to Saudi Arabia to find herself involved in all household tasks, from cooking to table settings to flower arrangements. “I was very proud calling myself a Rabat Manzil although my friends teased me about it.” Even with a 9-to-5 job, Tala was always busy planning and hosting dinners at home. She explains, “I've always loved the idea of being this perfect 1950's housewife- this very put together person who puts on the most amazing dinners, knows the do's and don'ts, and the woman that inspires other women to be like her.”

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The Rabat Manzil name was created by coincidence while Tala was filling out her bio for a twitter account. This section required a job description and the first thing that came to Tala’s mind was that she was currently a rabat manzil (housewife). Her family and friends were amused by the name and it had stuck on her since.

After creating an Instagram account for her alter ego, Rabat Manzil, Tala explains, “my friends started following as a joke, however the account quickly grew in terms of followers and many people started contacting me to ask about certain recipes or products I use, thinking I was a catering company.” People love Rabat Manzil’s mouth-watering pictures and the atmosphere created in photos.

Tala invites people for dinner, experiments with her table settings and cooking, takes pictures and posts them on the Rabat Manzil Instagram account. The feedback from Instagram was a tremendous success and it proved that there is a need for this sort of business in the Saudi market, “so I decided to take things seriously and I'm currently in the process of creating my own business out of Rabat Manzil.”

After receiving a high following on social media, Tala was confident enough to quit her 9-to-5 job. As an official Rabat Manzil now, she is focusing on turning what she once considered a hobby into a business. “Everyone thinks I'm insane, but for me it is something I really want to pursue, and if I don’t do it now, then I don’t know when I would do it. It is a risk I really want to take.”

With the launch of her blog to post recipes, Tala is in the process of fine tuning her business; a Martha Stewart concept, with a Middle Eastern twist targeting the young Arab woman. “The concept is to glamorize the idea of being a housewife. I really want to change the stereotype that all rabat manzils are bored housewives that have nothing to do.”

By the end of this year Tala hopes to publish her first book; her top 100 recipes, followed by a series of books in the near future and a concept store with everything a rabat manzil would want or need, reasonably priced and locally made.

“Social media,” Tala explains, “is a great way to test the market and see people’s reaction towards a certain product or service. It is easy and free!”

Great idea Tala! Keep us posted on your future plans!

Instagram: @RabatmanzilTwitter: @RabatmanzilPinterest: Rabat ManzilEmail: [email protected]: http://rabatmanzil.blogspot.com/

"RABAT MANZIL IS WHAT I AM."



INGREDIENTS:• ½ cup of butter (1 stick)• 1 ¾ cups flour• 3 tablespoons sugar• 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder• ½ teaspoon salt• ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon • 1 egg• 1 cup of chopped dates• ¼ cup chopped pecans• 3 tablespoons of milk• 3 tablespoons of heavy cream• 1 egg (for the egg-wash)

DIRECTIONS:1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees.2. Cut the butter into the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.3. Stir in one egg, milk and cream and knead it until it forms a dough.4. Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a lightly floured surface and knead it about ten times.5. Add the chopped dates and pecans to the dough and knead it until well incorporated.6. Roll out the dough until its about 1/2 inch thick.7. Using a round cookie cutter (about 2 inches wide) cut out the scones and place them on a baking sheet.8. Brush the egg wash over the scones.9. Bake the scones for about 8 to 10 minutes until slightly golden.10. Dust the scones with powdered sugar and serve with jam and whipped cream on the side.


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INGREDIENTS:For the dough:• 3 cups all purpose flour• 1 ¼ cup of vegetable oil• 1 cup of milk• 1 teaspoon baking powder• 1 pinch salt• 1 teaspoon of ma’moul spices*• ½ teaspoon ground cardamonFor the date mixture:• 4 ½ cups of dates (pitted and chopped)or you can use date paste Ma’joon• 1 teaspoon of ma’moul spices• 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame seeds• ½ teaspoon of ground cardamon

*Usually each family has a certain ma’moul spices recipe, but you can find the spices in any spice shop.

DIRECTIONS:For the dough:1. Combine all of the dough ingredients in a mixer, using the paddle for the dough, and mix until the dough is formed.2. Set aside or refrigerate until the date mixture is ready.For the date mixture:1. In a mixer combine the dates, spices, and sesame seeds for about 7 minutes, until the dates are soft and the spices are well incorporated.To make the ma’moul:1. Take a small amount of the dough and roll it into a ball, press it into the ma’moul mold, make sure to press the sides so that the dough isn’t too thick.2. Next place a small amount of the date mixture into the mold, and cover the date mixture with more dough so that the date mixture is covered.3. Push the ma’moul out of the mold, on an ungreased baking sheet, and bake for 10-15 minutes until slightly browned.4. Finally dust the ma’moul with some powdered sugar and serve.

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THE NAJDI EID

BREAKFASTTHE DISHES AND THE TRADITIONS

Eid Al Fitr is the first yearly celebration in Saudi Arabia, and in the Muslim world at large. Since it comes right after Ramadan when food is rigidly abstained from during certain times, breakfast on the first day of Eid is very special! Read on to get familiar with the tradition of gourmet Eid breakfast in Riyadh.

On the eve of Eid Al Fitr, the scent of Al Oud (aromatic stick) dissipates in every corner of the house. Echoing in the background are the timeless melodies of Umm Kulthum's chant "Ya Laylet El Eid" (literally meaning "the night of Eid"). The omnipresent Najdi subtleties remain intact during the feast: people prepare their special Eid garments while their appetites stir in anticipation. "The table spreads out with food," is perhaps the best way to describe the assortment of traditionally quaint dishes that the festive breakfast consists of.

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People tend to eat dates in odd numbers after Fajr prayer (dawn prayer) as a sunna act to begin the first day of Eid following Ramadan. When sunrise emerges, Eid prayer is performed, and a couple of khutbas (sermons) are delivered, worshipers gather to exchange greetings and spread an en masse sufra (banquet) where everyone brings a home-made dish like jareesh, rice, qursan (the three dishes can be layered together magically to form a trilogy called mathlootha) and mataziz. As people move up to fetch the next dish, they relish every meal extended on the long successive rugs that are rolled out especially for the occasion.

People head back home feeling tranquil with a sense of harmony, solidarity and togetherness that pervades the joyful air. With the morning dew they receive guests who pay cordial visits out of kindness and appreciation to their families and friends offering mu’ayada (Eid best wishes). No wonder they serve the Arab signature hospitality gahwa and shai (coffee and tea) along with dates, ma'amoul (pastries filled with dates) and delectable candies that melt in your mouth, such as Turkish delights and toffee sweets. Then the guests stay for the brunch mouft’ha; the sumptuous portions are made of whole lamb/hashi

and rice, beautifully decorated with boiled eggs, macaroni, kibda, black lemons and a dash of various spices like cinnamon, cardamom, clove and pepper. And of course the meal is not complete without salads. After the voluminous meal has been munched on, they get refreshed with laban or soft drinks as well as a cornucopia of fruits. Beware, this lusciously greasy meal can be quite irresistible.

Some families prefer a lighter breakfast in the form of marasiya (Saudi pancakes) smeared with honey on the first day of Eid Al Fitr. A lot of people also enjoy a plate of kibda plus laham megalgal/hamees (stir-fry liver and lamb) with a side of scrambled eggs, jubniya, ful, pickles, olives and bread. Although sweets may seem common and fluffy, they are still an integral part of the Eid spirit. Each family sets a large candy bowl or tiered tray for colorful spots of halawiyat (candies and sweets). Chocolate is likely to be found on every tabletop and counter, beautifully arranged inside Eid designed and ornamented boxes. There is an array of chocolate shops ringed along Olaya Thalatheen Road that display a collection of flavorsome sets.

On the other hand, traditional sweets such as hanneni (a dates dish) or modern resembles from cupcakes to chocolate fountain dippings are also popular treats at the breakfast table. Behold, there are a lot of options to indulge yourself and appease your senses.



How could anyone sum up the entirety of a Najdi Eid Al-Fitr day in all its glory, any Eid day in any culture, in mere words? After all, Eid is meant to be experienced and felt, isn’t it? Nevertheless, let me invite you to take a glimpse of what the festivities are like in a typical Najdi home.

A VERY NAJDI EIDBy Johara Al Mogbel

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Everyone is sitting around in the living room after iftar. The TV, for once, is flipped to the national news channel. Phones starts to buzz as the rumors fly in and then BAM! It's been seen! Shawwal's moon has been spotted, meaning it’s the last day of Ramadan and the next day declared to be Eid.

Now you're hit by the bittersweet feelings of happiness that Eid is here and sadness that Ramadan is over; your brain is whirling, a mental checklist springing up for all the things you have to get done before the celebrations the next day- get your hair done if you're a girl, iron your favorite ghotra or shmaagh if you're a guy, buy the chocolate, shine your shoes, get the bkhoor (arabic incense) and most importantly, stop by an ATM for the children's eidiyat (gift money). The shopping malls are full, salons are busy, and there is that sense of “something-important-is-happening” in the air.

Then as your head hits the pillow early so you can wake up bright and early at dawn, you hope your body isn't that used to the sleeping schedule you put it through in Ramadan and won't keep you up. Chances are you'll fail, but that's okay, we're all secretly equally bleary-eyed too.

Unless you're one of the lucky few who managed to sleep, your alarm is already ringing. You're tired but you get up excitedly anyway. It's time for Eid prayer and that's the best part of these celebrations. It gives closure to the wonderful, pious month you just had. It fills you with a sense of community as you sit there in the mosque closest to you, noticing all your next-door neighbors and their children joining you in the wee hours of the morning and listening to the khutba. And to give a little taste of what is to come, children carrying baskets filled with candy are passing through the mosque, giving out their bounty with an excited smile.

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After Eid prayer, phone calls are made to those that won't be able to join you on the first day (though you’ll probably still call those you’ll be seeing in a few hours, just because). Thereafter, we head home to get ready for the first visits of the day.

EID IN NAJD, LIKE ALL OF SAUDI ARABIA AND THE MUSLIM WORLD, IS MAINLY ABOUT FAMILY, AND THERE IS NOWHERE ELSE IT'S MORE VISIBLE THAN HERE.

For the first day, each family will most probably have an allotted time frame for their Eid feast, starting at noon after everyone has put on their best clothes and is ready for the day. In my case, for example, brunch is with my paternal family, my father's sisters and brothers. Most Najdi families will probably serve a thbeeha (rice and meat) first thing in the morning (although it's a practice that people seem to be changing - hopefully). After we're done with brunch, then it's off to my mother's family for lunch.

After Asr prayer, it's a common practice to spend the afternoon visiting the elderly family members to celebrate Eid with them personally since they're usually unable to leave their homes. Dinner might be for the extended family such as my mother's aunts and uncles. And as per Arab tradition, food will be everywhere.

Come nightfall, we're exhausted! But it's the good sort of exhaustion, the sort that comes with the knowledge that the day has been celebrated to the fullest with the people you love, and you were looking your best, regardless of the fact that your heels have now molded to your feet and you'll probably need to have them surgically removed! There's also the satisfaction that comes with knowing that you have made others happy that day, from the elderly you've visited to the children you've gifted.

Then of course come the second and third day of Eid which are usually a lot calmer, with the second day used for recuperation after the beautiful chaos of the first day. It’s also for any leftover visits that might have been missed. While the adults continue with the hustle and bustle, the children would be enjoying all the new toys and money they've just received- aren’t they lucky?

That, my wondrous readers, is the condensed version of what Eid in a Najdi family is mostly like. I hope I did it justice, and wish that your Eid be equally filled with joy and happiness for many years to come, wherever you are.

One of the most exciting parts of Eid is receiving the Eidiya, which means children, teens and young adults in the family are handed money or gifts from adults or elders. Commonly, this cherished tradition consists of a certain amount of cash placed in an envelope with the person's name on it. However, we thought of giving you some creative but easy-to-do ideas that are sure to add more fun and a twist to the day.

That’s a Great Eidiya!

MONEY BOXChocolate lovers will have a double treat! Buy a box of chocolate or candy, empty out some (or all) of the pieces but save the small paper cups or wrappers inside, then refill them with riyals in a variety of denominations; 10s, 20s, 50s, 100s or 500s- as high up as you can afford. Roll, fold or stack the money to vary it's appearance, pop the cover back on the box and viola! Eidiya box.Difficulty: Easy

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BALLOONSThis is super easy and loads of fun for the kids. Stuff balloons with whatever amount of riyals you would like, then blow them up, tie them with a string and hang them upside down from the ceiling, gather the kids and start popping! Caution: do NOT blow the balloons with helium, nothing spoils the fun more than kids crying over runaway Eidiya balloons.Difficulty: Easy

SODA BOTTLEGive Eidiya and save the planet! Recycle an empty one-litre plastic soda bottle by cutting a sideways U shape cut on the side of the bottle, fill it with money, candy and treats, then tape the U flap back on to the side and wrap the bottle to cover it up. You can use giftwrap, a printable "happy Eid" card, or have the kids draw and color Eid greetings and tape the paper around the bottle.Difficulty: Average (great DIY activity for kids)

MONEY LEISA Lei is a traditional Hawaiian necklace made of flowers or leaves. To make the "Saudi Eidiya" version, all you need is a bunch of 1 Riyals and some string or ribbons. Gather each Riyal individually from the middle and tie it to look like a bow, then attach it to a big string necklace, keep tying the riyal-bows next to each other until you have formed an oval "money" lei. Now who wouldn't love that Eidiya?Difficulty: Average (DIY activity for kids)


01PARTICIPATE IN THE KING ABDULAZIZ HISTORICAL CENTER CELEBRATIONS.

Every year the biggest and best celebrations are held in a vast area spreading around the Historical Center buildings and the National Museum. Traditional Sword (Aardha) dances, Najdi music, songs, and poetry recital fill the warm evenings and nights in a beautifully decorated setting. Enjoy a picnic in the National Museum Gardens watching the fountain and light show. Children will enjoy playing on the grass fields and running through the cooling fountains.

Eid Al Fitr is expected to begin on August 7, 2013. Most companies and businesses in Riyadh will be closed for the first three days of the Eid celebrations. A few malls and restaurants remain open, but many a times Riyadhizens find themselves puzzled during this time; what is there to do in Riyadh during Eid?

Every year the Riyadh Municipality organizes various celebrations and festivals all around the city. There are events designed for families, for ladies only and for men only. Most of the festivities concentrate on celebrating the Saudi heritage with traditional dances, music, poetry, foods, displays by craftsmen and craftswomen, exhibitions portraying the Saudi culture and traditional handicraft markets. For the full list of celebrations and locations, visit the Ar Riyadh website or look out for the Riyadh Municipality Eid Al Fitr newsletter which is distributed in the large shopping malls before Eid.

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02EXPLORE THE QASR AL HOKUM SQUARE FESTIVAL AREA SURROUNDED BY SAUDI HISTORY.

Highlights of this festival, situated next to the Al Musmak fort, include traditional folklore tents, handicrafts markets, Saudi food stalls and lots of activities and games for children. This area is usually separated for men and women.

03 WATCH THE EID FIREWORKS SHOW ORGANIZED BY THE RIYADH MUNICIPALITY.

The fireworks will be held at 9 p.m. on the first three days of Eid Al Fitr and launched from various areas around the city. The best places to view the fireworks from are the King Fahad football stadium, the suspension bridge and the water tower viewing platform, located next to the National Museum.

04DINE OUTSIDE WITH VIEWS TO BOTH MAMLAKA AND FAISALIYAH TOWERS WHICH WILL BE SPECIALLY LIT FOR EID.

Café Lenotre and Lusin Armenian restaurant on Centria Mall’s third floor both offer family seating areas under the stars and cooling mists. Reservations during the first days of Eid are an absolute must.

05CHECK OUT THE SPECTACULAR VIEWS FROM THE WATER TOWER VIEWING PLATFORM.

The tower is located inside the small amusement park next to the National Museum. From up here you can get a bird’s eye view down to the festival area, the beautifully lit mosques, historical buildings, festive lights and decorations of the area. It is also one of the best places to watch the fireworks from. Admission into the amusement park is 10 SR and an additional 5 SR to go up the tower. If you’re aiming to see the fireworks arrive at least half hour early.

06GO TO WADI HANIFA DAM IN HISTORICAL DIRIYAH FOR A FAMILY BBQ.

The area is dotted with picturesque picnic spots, each has a BBQ pit, seating areas and privacy. Adults can enjoy the breeze from the Wadi and views down to the valley while children can eat ice cream and play with the toys sold by vendors on site.



07KINDY PLAZA SQUARE INSIDE THE DIPLOMATIC QUARTERS HAS ONE OF THE BEST ORGANIZED AND BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED FESTIVAL AREAS.

The square also has the best traditional dances from all around the Kingdom. Dance groups from Najdi region, Eastern Province, Jazan and Madinah entertain family audiences for three nights in a row. There’s also a crafts market and Saudi traditional foods such as marasiya made on the spot by local women. On some years the Kindy plaza festivities have been cancelled last minute due to security concerns.

08MINGLE WITH THE LOCAL LADIES AT THE WOMEN’S FESTIVAL BUILDING IN THE KING ABDULAZIZ HISTORICAL CENTER.

Mothers and daughters can have henna tattoos made, watch theatre and comedy shows, have face paintings made, in addition to watching Saudi women dancing and singing traditional Saudi songs.

09MEN AND CHILDREN WILL ENJOY THE ACTIVITIES AT THE SHOW’S SQUARE OFF EXIT 10 NEXT TO THE AVIATION MUSEUM.

This huge area has lots of motorsports and can be visited by the whole family. High Diving Show, motorcycle show, modified cars show, wall trampoline, flying trapeze, remote controlled cars shows and competitions.

10TAKE THE FAMILY OR A GROUP OF FRIENDS FOR A FUN DAY OUT IN THUMAMAH SAND DUNES.

Choose from Quad bike rentals, camel rides, kite flying, horse back riding, or dune bashing and sand boarding. Rent an outdoor istiraha with a traditional Saudi tent and enjoy a meal by the camp fire or inside the air conditioned tents.


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I first visited the National Museum as part of an educational field trip we had in high school. Don’t ask me when, I’ve been working for almost a decade now, do or rather, don’t do the math. Feeling a tad bit nostalgic, I decided to go back and somewhat do a refresher course on Saudi history, archaeology, and culture without my teacher telling me not to wander off.

A little background: The National Museum was built to be the cultural and civilization hub that showcases the historical development of Saudi Arabia, the peninsula as well as the dissemination and growth of Islam. It’s located at the heart of the King Abdul Aziz Historical Center, in the old district of Murabah. It has eight halls in total. The Museum is considered to be a primary tourist attraction in Riyadh and the destination for children on educational excursions.

Wanting to do my own version of a “Night at the Museum,” I took advantage of the Ramadan schedule, which was from 9:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. The experience begins as soon as you step out of your car and take a walk through the park surrounding the Museum grounds. I was positively surprised to find families having picnics, youngsters on bikes and skateboards on the square and even saw some folks dipping their feet or splashing about in the waterscapes.

I could’ve spent a good hour or so just people watching but decided to complete my mission first. I headed to the Museum; it’s just as much of an architectural delight as it is in the mornings. The lobby was well lit and much larger than I remembered it to be. Huge banner-like flags greeted you on your way in.

I bought my ticket at the reception/counter for 10 riyals and proceeded to the first hall – The Man and Universe. I was welcomed by, low and behold, a rock. But wait, it’s no ordinary one, it’s actually a meteorite recovered from the Empty Quarter. If you look closely at it, you’ll see specks of glittering matter. I imagined how it entered the atmosphere with its now permanently concave shape.

You can’t and shouldn’t miss the spherical illusion they have on display that aims to portray the creation of the universe. I won’t spoil the trip for you but please note that if you are easily startled, approach interactive

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displays with a sense of anticipation. Heavy and bass toned voiceovers are apparently a thing at the museum.

One of the highlights of this section is the elephant skeleton, I was hoping to see dinosaur fossils but yeah, this would do. This part of the museum showcases the biological, ecological and archaeological base of the Kingdom. I’m not much of a geology fan but I did enjoy looking at the naturally formed stones and precious gems that were forged in the desert (who knew great things can spring from sand?). The Desert Rose is a personal favorite.

Next up is the Arab Kingdoms; it highlights early civilizations in the peninsula, particularly the Midian. While there were actual rocks with ancient scripts and drawings, most of the displays and installations were replicas. I would say that they were accurate depictions. The hall is filled with artifacts, tools used by early ancestors and pioneer land dwellers.

For those who are into the development of trade routes and era of caravans, the Jahiliyya Hall has a lot to offer. It shows a lot about the pre-Islamic era and the different cities that existed before. I particularly


Museum Timings:Week Day Morning (9-12) Evening (3:30-9:30)Saturday Individual - School /Boys - Official Visits Closed for MaintenanceSunday Individual - School /Girls - Official Visits Families - Official VisitsMonday Individual - School /Boys - Official Visits Families - Official VisitsTuesday Individual - School /Girls - Official Visits Men - Official VisitsWednesday Individual - School /Boys - Official Visits Families - Official VisitsThursday Individual - School /Boys - Official Visits Families - Official VisitsFriday Closed

Fee: 10 SR for Adults. Students and Children get free entry.

enjoyed seeing the old book and journal pages written by merchants, poets and scholars. Calligraphy and ancient scripts for me are the great grandfathers of typography.

The Prophet’s Mission Hall is probably the most lit part of the Museum. Coming from the dark ambience of the previous three, climbing the escalator towards the white lights felt like ascending into paradise. I enjoyed tracing through the life of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), seeing the lineage, manuscripts of the Qur’an.

The fifth hall, Islam and the Arabian Peninsula, is accessed through a tunnel. I had two friends with who went ahead and I had to walk through it on my own. Yes, I believe its meant to be inspiring but the voice over of chants and children was a bit too eerie for me. I ended up running through it, probably won’t feel that way in the daytime. The fifth hall consists mostly replicas representing the second turn of civilization, expansion of the Ottoman era and Islam. This is quite an educational walkthrough but not so much of a visual feasting.

The Exhibition Hall of the First and Second State is a personal favorite with the old armory display and the miniature version of the old city embedded on the floor. Given the lack of fellow guests, we were able to get photos sitting down on top of the glass (not advised but I’m sure they’ll let the kids do it).

The Unification Hall showcased the turn to modernity and solidarity of the Kingdom through King Abdul Aziz Al Saud. Don’t miss the Unification documentary. It’s a good 20 minute long film, a bit old since I remember having watched it as a student. They’ve added some effects that were, err, entertaining; it’s the next best thing to a cinematic experience, I guess.

Last but not the least is the Hajj and Two Holy Mosques Hall. I’m a big fan of realistic miniature renditions of cities and a photography enthusiast too, I was very much

wowed by the glass-enclosed versions of the holy cities’ mosques. With black and white photos printed on see-through drapes hanging from the walls, I ended up just standing and appreciating this section for a long time before being told it was already midnight.

The National Museum is a great eye opener for people who want to know more about the Kingdom and its roots. It may lose its charm if you come the second or third time around. The galleries haven’t changed much since the last time I was there. However, that doesn’t make the Museum any less marvelous to visit.


Eleid Farha - Safaa Abu AlsaudAhlan Beleid - Al Thulathe Al MarehAyam Al Eid - FairuzMin Al Aydeen - Mohammed AbdoYa Lailat Al Eid - Um KulthoumYa Eid Hayabek - Fawze Mahsoon Eid Song - Sami Yusuf Eidun Said - Zain Bikha

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EXPLORE KSA: Right at Home!1. Check out the amazing new BBC Documentary titled Wild Arabia! Beautifully filmed, the documentary, which is available on YouTube, explores the landscapes and wildlife of the Peninsula.

2. IMAX: Arabia on Blu-ray and 3D is also a notable documentary about Saudi starring filmmaker Hamzah Jamjoom.

3. Find these cool picture books: Mysteries of the Desert by photographer Isabel Cutler and The Desert Caves of Saudi Arabia by the Saudi Geological Survey.

4. Click around this cool interactive map on ‘sauditourism.com.sa/en’ for hotspot locators and 360 virtual tours.

5. You could also read our previous Explore KSA articles on our official webpage for an insiders’ perspective on cool locations across Saudi.

العيد فرحة - صفاء أبو السعودأهاًل بالعيد - الثالثي المرح

أيام العيد - فيروزمن العايدين - محمد عبده

يا ليلة العيد - أم كلثوم يا عيد حيابك - فوزي محسون

أغنية عيد- سامي يوسفعيد سعيد- زين بيكا


Rock climbing is the perfect way to pass time during the vacation. It takes the better part of a day to complete, offers a challenge, and rewards you with a sense of accomplishment, not to mention the breathtaking views. Where to start then? Here is a list of some areas in the eastern province in which you can explore this sport.

The ULTIMATE To-Climb List in KSA

FAISAL’S PINNACLE

Faisal’s Pinnacle is the beautiful sandstone tower that can be seen even from a distance to the north of Highway 40. It has three great routes and several dangerous ones with very loose rocks. The view from the summit is spectacular.

MAJNUUN WALL

The Majnuun Wall comes after the exit of Umm Surayha, which is 240 kilometers West of Riyadh Road. The area is full of different rocks to climb.

3 TOWERS OF MA’ALAG AL HAMADI

The towers are in Al Ula, an area which has a lot to offer as it is full of monoliths and natural arches, not to mention the infamous Mada’in Saleh. If you plan to spend some time in the area, some hotels, a hospital and a museum can be found nearby.

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6 WADI NISSA

This is a route on one of the larger rock faces on the left of the road as you drive to Wadi Nissa. It is a 15-minute hike and can be slightly intimidating.

5 RIYADH CATWALL AND DRAGON WALL Z

The Catwall and its sister wall, Dragon Wall Z have many bolted sports and trad routes. Be careful though because some of the bolts are getting old.

WATERFALL CRACK

A very basic and easy route near the beautiful “Edge of the World,” the Waterfall Crack is great for beginners. Hike over to the hills on the right of The Edge of the World and explore the area.

You can visit: www.climbksa.com for more

information. You can also join the Facebook group

“Saudi Mountaineering and Rock Climbing” in which

you can ask questions and plan trips with other

mountaineering enthusiasts.

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By Hana Al JazzarRIGHT SCHOOLCHOOSING THE

Choosing which school to enroll your children in is a big decision. You want to give them the best possible education, you want them to have a healthy and happy learning experience and moreover, you want to feel confident that you have all the information needed to make the correct decision. So, exactly how do you go about doing that?Read on as we help equip you with everything you need to consider when looking for the right private school.

KNOW WHAT YOU WANT IN A SCHOOL

For a start, ask yourself what would be the ideal learning environment based on your child's personality and characteristics? What is important to you and what do you think is fundamental for your child's education? Think about what you want from a school before you ask what a school has to offer. Afterwards, familiarize yourself with different teaching methods; traditional, Montessori, International- which of these suit your child and meets your values, beliefs and culture.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Research all your school options thoroughly. Try to find out about the following:A. Academic curriculumB. Student and teaching staff diversityC. Environment, school's mission and visionD. Consider the school's locationE. Facilities; survey the buildings, labs, play areas, etc.F. Tuition and miscellaneous fees

Early on, make sure you find out if the school is licensed and if they are fully accredited by a special association or academic council. It would also help to know how the school is managed; is it part of a larger educational group, a partnership or is it owned by a sole patron?

You can also gather feedback from family or friends, however keep in mind that as much as word-of-mouth is helpful, it could be biased and circumstantial. Best thing to do is…

VISIT THE SCHOOL

Don't just go there but allot enough time to go around, bring your child and see how they feel about the environment as well. Make an appointment and be armed with your checklist (refer to the School Checklist Column), and another list with all the questions you have. Don’t hesitate to inquire!

We recommend that you remember to ask these important questions:• How much homework should your child

expect to receive? What is the class size and teacher to student ratio?

• Do they have after-school activities or extracurricular classes and are they included in the tuition?

• Do they have a certified nurse? What are their bullying and disciplinary policies?

• Do they have a PTA? • What are their testing and assessment

standards? Does the school support children with special needs?

• In the case of International schools: ask how strong is Arabic, Religion and Quran?

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Before leaving, request for copies of newsletters, academic calendars and any important dates you should keep in mind, like application deadlines and age cut-off dates on top of the enrollment files and brochures they’ll give you.

TRUST YOUR INSTINCT

After your overall assessment, look at the big picture and don't sweat the small stuff; no school is perfect. If you're looking for perfection you'll end up feeling disappointed and worried. Rely on your personal judgment and parental instinct first and foremost, once you've chosen a school and enrolled your child, keep in touch to ensure they are delivering as promised and your child is adapting nicely.

CHECKLISTSCHOOL

Ask Qs like a pro! Bring this list with you:

Is there a sense of challenge, leadership and achievement at the shcool?

Do the children and the teachers seem happy?

Can you sense genuine warmth and respect between them?

Is there a balanced and comprehensive curriculum?

Does the school cater for children’s characteristics and individual differences?

Is the school properly staffed? Is there a librarian, physical education instructor, art and computer teacher?

How involved can a parent be in their child’s learning process?

Are the school grounds neat and safe?

Is playground equipment adequate and well-maintained?

Are the washrooms clean and up to standard?

Are the classrooms inviting?

Are the students' works proudly displayed?

Is there a sense of order and community?

What qualifications do the teachers have?

Does the school invest in staff training?



Trying to find the right school for your child in the city can be quite stressful. Where do you begin your search? Destination has already given you tips on the things you need to consider in making a sound decision on page 28. Now we offer a list of infor-mation to help you work your way through Riyadh’s academic jungle.

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TOP SCHOOLS IN THE CITY

For the formative years of children, the school you choose would highly depend on the type of education foundation you would want them to have. Some parents may want a more global exposure for their kids, while others would prefer a more Islamic methodology of teaching. Below is a list of schools that have already earned a spot in most of the local’s top list, in no particular order.

1. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN RIYADH (AISR)

CURRICULUM: American pre-kindergarten to Grade 12. Arabic language, Saudi history and culture are taught from KG-II to Grade 5 with higher year students having the option to take elective classes. It offers an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) and US High School Diploma for Grade 11 and 12 students. SECTIONS: Coeducational system.BRIEF: Advance and well-maintained facilities, has robotics and iMac labs, massive school grounds, gymnasium, student hall, etc. AISR offers a holistic and friendly learning environment with a wide variety of extracurricular activities in academics, athletics and civics.


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CURRICULUM: National Curriculum of England fused with international agenda; learning advancement leads toward GCSE and Advance Level examinations. SECTIONS: Coeducational system.BRIEF: BIS has a well-designed extracurricular activity program that compliments its curriculum.

3. MANARAT AL RIYADH SCHOOL

CURRICULUM:American and British, Kindergarten to ICGSE, SAT and A LevelsSECTIONS: English and Arabic, boys and girls sections.BRIEF: Manarat offers a balanced curriculum and student environment, compliant with global standards while giving high value for local values and norms.

5. AL ROWAD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

CURRICULUM: Adapted Canadian program infused with Islamic studies, IGCSE, SAT and AS/A2 LevelsSECTIONS: Boys and Girls SectionBRIEF: Places high regard for inclusion of Islamic education in its curriculum and encourages mostly athletics and academic activities.

4. KINGDOM SCHOOLS

CURRICULUM: GEMS private school, International Program as well as Saudi National ProgramSECTIONS: Separate Boys and Girls Sections divided into Elementary, Intermediate and High School (International and Saudi sections)BRIEF: Considered to be one of the best private schools in Riyadh due to its diversified academic program and facilities.

KINGDOM SCHOOLS

CURRICULUM: A GEMS managed school.BRIEF: Boys school offers elementary, intermediate and secondary. Girls school offers kindergarten, Elementary Saudi Program, Elementary International Program, High School Saudi Program and High School International Program.

KING FAISAL SCHOOL

CURRICULUM: The school’s curriculum (Kindergarten to Grade 12) is guided by the IB PYP, MYP and DP programs. All students in Grade 11 and 12 take IB courses. BRIEF: A non-profit institution and one of the most important academic projects sponsored and developed by the King Faisal Foundation.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS:



OTHERSCHOOLS

RIYADH MULTINATIONAL SCHOOL

BRIEF: International curriculum with a Special Needs Department.

FUTURE WINDOW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

BRIEF: FWIS Educational System offers international standard and college preparatory curriculum.

ABDULAZIZ INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

BRIEF: AIS is managed by The SABIS® curriculum, which offers a choice of external exams that qualify students to join American, British and other universities worldwide.

PRINCE SULTAN UNIVERSITY• College of Engineering

• College of Business Administration

• College of Computer & Information Sciences

• General Courses

• Orientation Year Program AL YAMAMA UNIVERSITYCollege of Business Administration:• Bachelor of Business Administration degree

• Executive MBA

College of Computer and Information Systems:• Bachelor of Computer and Information Systems degree

PRINCESS NORA UNIVERSITY• College of Education and Early Childhood Education

• Fine Arts & Design

• Arts & Sciences

• Business & Management

• Human Ecology

• Computer Science and Information

• Social Work

• Language & Translation

KING SAUD UNIVERSITY• Business Administration

• Computer and Information Sciences

• Architecture and Planning

• Food & Agriculture Sciences

• Engineering

• Sciences

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One of the most important ways to get ready for preschool and minimize the waterworks is to ease your child into school life before it even starts. Here are a few ways to do that:

1. Talk to your child about school: about learning, playing and making friends.

2. Many schools open weeks before the first day; take your toddler to get comfortable with the classroom and teacher.

3. Adjust their sleep routine to sleeping and waking up early.

4. Take your child to pick out his/her own school supplies and outfits.

5. Keep your tone upbeat and let your excitement rub off on your child.

6. Help him/her lay out an outfit for the first day.

7. Don’t rush through the morning of the first day; allow ample time for talking, getting dressed and having a good breakfast together.

8. Once you’ve reached the classroom don’t stay for longer than necessary, say a cheerful goodbye and leave promptly.

9. Do NOT sneak out.

10. Do NOT turn around if your child starts crying as you leave, teachers are trained to deal with this.

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SCHOLARSHIPS:

1.1. MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPSThis type of scholarship is awarded to academically outstanding students. It only covers part of the tuition fee (30%). 1.2. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE (NEED-BASED)This type of assistance is granted to students with financial difficulties; contingent upon fulfillment of the eligibility criteria initiated by the University that combines the family financial need and the students' academic achievements. 1.3. MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (MOHE) SCHOLARSHIPSEvery year the Ministry of Higher Education provides a number of scholarships to applicants who completed secondary school with an average of 80% and above, and passed the Ability Test (Qudurat) with no less than 65%.*A students' tuition is covered (100%) if applicable.http://grants.mohe.gov.sa

Check the website regularly for updates on King Abdullah Scholarships Program.Web: http://kas.mohe.gov.sa/


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DURAIBAH’S STORY WITHMARWAN QUTUBMarwan Qutub is a Saudi man who has marked his presence in the region when he founded 3Points, the first Saudi advertising agency, in 1998. He recently dove into the retail industry as well when he created Duraibah, which is a brand that revolves around designing and producing Islamic products. Destination had the opportunity to listen to the story of Duraibah from the founder himself, Marwan Qutub.

How did you come up with the idea of designing souvenirs with Islamic spirit?It has been an old dream to revive this category. Whenever I visited Makkah, for decades I saw the same traditional souvenirs. The beauty of contemporary Islamic design is a rich field. I’ve always thought that if I am to buy a souvenir, I can’t find something that caters to the taste of a well-traveled Muslim who is exposed to modern brands and global trends.

What were the challenges that you faced in this project?Striking the right design formula and matching it with the desired product quality.

Can we say that Duraibah will provide an Islamic lifestyle alternative to the youth?Yes, for sure. Because Duraibah is inspired by faith and it aims to enrich the bond between Muslims and the Islamic culture. This is achieved through contemporary lifestyle products that young Muslims would enjoy in their daily lives with pride.

Why did you name the store Duraibah?Duraibah got its name from one of the ancient doors of the Haram that led to Sowaikah, a main market in Makkah at the time. Today, as a contemporary Islamic design house that is born out of Makkah, Duraibah opens the door for lifestyle products that enrich the bond between Muslims and the Islamic culture.

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How is the turnout? And what were the common questions you had?Alhamdulillah, all people who have seen our products or visited Duraibah stores in Makkah were impressed. It is amazing to see them expressing their happiness and delight with the brand’s concept. The most common question we have got on our social media pages (FB, Instagram and Twitter) is about where people can buy Duraibah products from.

Are we going to see Duraibah in other cities inside and outside the Kingdom?Yes and for our clients’ convenience, the good news is that our e-store was launched on the first of Ramadan and it offers Duraibah products to Muslims all over the world.

Tel: +966-2-6527733Web: www.duraibah.com

AL MEALIM SWEETSThe taste of authentic Arabian sweets from Al Mealim is absolutely delightful. By using nothing but the freshest nuts and finest flour, Al Mealim created the most fragrant flavors and lightest textures. All of their ingredients are natural, with no additives or preserva-tives. You can find these sweet treats at Dan-ube, Panda, Bin Dawood and Al Musbah (Airport Gift Shops).

Web: www.almealim.com

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DOKAN AFKARA new staff favorite, Dokanafkar.com is brimming with creative and funky products with gift ideas for him, for her and for the kids! With its fun, interactive and easy-to-use website, you are sure to find something unique to gift yourself or your friends and family! Dokan Afkar ships all over KSA via Fedex from their warehouse in Jeddah. For Jeddahwi customers, cash is on delivery.

Did you know?-The ka’aba used to have two doors and a window!-At some point, the ka’aba was multi-colored.-The keys to the door of the ka’aba are in the hands of one family till the end of time.-There is a ka’aba in heaven, directly above the one in Makkah.


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It’s Eid and as a general unspoken rule you may NOT worry about your weight, or anything else for that matter. You’ve finally gotten a week off work and it’s time to sleep in and eat out. Here’s a guide on how to follow the restaurant-ridden roads of Riyadh to a supercalifragi-listicexpialidocious Eid!

SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH THE FAMILY!

BREAKFAST: | King Fahd Rd. Head to The Pancake House for a morning meal.

LUNCH: | Takhassusi St.Bond with the kids over burgers at Fuddruckers. Plus Point: The stand alone branch is adjacent to an arcade and the candy shop

DINNER: | Tahliya St. Traditional Saudi cuisine is at its best at Bateel. Tip: Pair their gahwa with the Sticky Date pudding for dessert.

*Refer to our Restaurants directory for contact information.

FINE DINING

BREAKFAST: | Hotel Buffets The Ritz Carlton Riyadh offers an indulgent breakfast buffet. Plus Point: They have a play area and buffet for kids- Friday Brunch is a must try.

LUNCH: | Tahliyah St. Head to Anthurium or Cento Per Cento for classical Italian food.

DINNER: | Faisaliyah Elegance and an awesome view of the entire city? Can't go wrong with The Globe.

FOLLOW THE Restaurant- Ridden Road

LOVE YOUR ROOTS

LUNCH: | Najdi Village This place will let you travel back in time with their traditional bedouin like setting and menu.

DINNER: | Qassim Step into authentic Saudi atmosphere at Al Romansiah and enjoy the scrumptious food.

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• Many of these restaurants can deliver your order to your doorstep. So light some candles, fill a vase with fresh flowers and enjoy a delicious meal in the privacy of your own home.

• Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is an actual word introduced in the 1964 Disney musical, Mary Poppins. It is loosely defined as something that is so awesome it’s indescribable.

FOOD STRENGTHENS FRIENDSHIPS!

BREAKFAST: | Tahliya St. For dainty and al fresco breakfast head to Paul. For a gracious American breakfast, Buffalo's.

LUNCH: | Centria Mall Get transported to Paris with lunch at Laduree. | Tahliya St. Gents, take on the Elevation Burger. Stack up to seven patties and dare to conquer.

DINNER: | Centria Mall. Go Asian and visit the Noodle House, this fusion place with its Pad Thai and Wasabe Prawns with Mango Salsa is bound to tickle your taste buds.

KICK BACK AND RELAX WITH CASUAL DINING

BREAKFAST: | IKEA Cafeteria style but definitely not cafeteria food. Talk about bacon, sausage and hash brown overload.LUNCH: | Tahliya St. Go for a scrumptious Italian lunch at Rossopomodoro. DINNER: | Panorama Mall Indulge your tastebuds in polynesian cuisine with an asian twist at Trader Vics. Tip: Get their Shell Cocktails near the bar- it's a fun drink.

GET STARTED ON THAT POST-RAMADAN DIET!

BREAKFAST: | Olaya St. Healthy meals all day long, Diet Center counts your carbs for you. LUNCH: | Thalateen St. Want something delicious yet organic and light on the stomach? Head to Pizza Fusion.

DINNER: | Tahliya St. Veggie or No bun burgers? GBK (Gourmet Burger Kitchen) has you covered. Tip: No bun orders are compensated with free coleslaw and you can have it wrapped with lettuce instead.

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FOR YOUR IN-HOUSE PARTIES!

BREAKFAST: | Talabat.com Sometimes you just want to order in, especially if you and your guest are in for a late brunch. Log on to Talabat and get a wide selection of restos that are pay on delivery.

LUNCH: | Piatto's For loads of options, great quality and excellent taste -go to Piatto's. Tip: Try their group serving menu of pastas, order and pick up. DINNER: | Suleimaniyah St. Sushi lovers will delight with Sushi Yoshi's maki boats; Japanese food delivered to your doorstep.

GO ON AN ADVENTURE! TRY OUT THE NEWEST RESTAURANTS IN THE CITY.

BREAKFAST: | Tahliya St. Not new but under-visited, Leil Nhar's salads and falafel make for an awesome twosome breakfast.

LUNCH: | Tahliya St. Asian restaurant, Tao brings the best of Asia under one roof.Exit 6: | Longhorn Steakhouse the latest addition to Riyadh's steak world.

DINNER: | Exit 5 Red Lobster is an excellent dining option with fresh seafood and live lobster.

THE WORLD ON YOUR TASTEBUDS!

BREAKFAST: | Andalus St. Baguettes and croissants, decadent French toast and macarons: go for a french breakfast at Paul.

LUNCH: | Oruba St. Used to be a hole in the wall but now with a loyal following, Villa Restaurant is one of those Asian houses that gives you an authentic taste of Thai and other Asian cuisine.

DINNER: | Tahliya St. For traditional Middle Eastern delight in a contemporary setting try Bab Al Yemen.


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Trader Vic’s is the type of restaurant that transports you to another part of the world with its Polynesian inspired menu and exotic ambience. First founded in California, the restaurant is known for its amazing bar drinks and live bands.

The tiki hut inspired entrance is a good introduction to what you could expect on the inside. The walls and ceilings are adorned with sea-faring antiques, more tiki stuff, miniature ships and Trader Vic’s trademark masks while Caribbean music plays softly throughout the night.

Choose between a dinner booth or the lounge area where you will find Riyadh’s first open bar (no alcohol here, we’re still in the Kingdom) serving mocktails and luau drinks. There is even a special banquet room that can be reserved for gatherings (instant Eid party here).

The menu at Trader Vic’s has evolved since it first opened a few years back. Though it attempts to maintain a Polynesian and Pacific theme to its offerings, it has put in

some dishes that are more attuned to the local palette.

The drink choices at Trader Vic’s make for a fun post-work hangout with friends. They also have group drinks served in large seashells and long straws that are again, fun to order. Here’s a tip: if your taste buds are a tad bit sensitive to sweetness, ask the "bartender" to lay low on the syrups.

Over all, Trader Vic’s is one of those places you go to for a quasi-escape. It’s best enjoyed with friends and family members. The staff is attentive and polite and the kitchen accommodates certain guest requests to make each plate just the way you like it.

A CARIBBEAN GETAWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERTTRADER VIC’S

Location: Panorama Mall, Tahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2814782

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A Gracious Serving of Italian Goodness

A homegrown Italian restaurant chain, Piatto dishes out a gastronomic experience that earned itself the Best Casual Dining Restaurant 2013 from the Saudi Awards for Tourism Excellence.

A smile that says, “Buon Giorno!” is the first thing you see when you enter Piatto. The restaurant is spacious with a Piazza built at the center, capturing the feel of a small town Italian square. The second floor can accommodate a private gathering and large families and also has a play area.

The vibrant surroundings and high-glass ceilings encourage guests to explore while striking details here and there (like a vespa!) get you into a whole different vibe.

Your dining experience is initiated with a complimentary garden salad and breadbasket. Every dish that follows comes in generous and fresh portions that are refined down to the last herb. While all the items on the menu are exquisite, the selection can be overwhelming, so ask the wait staff to give you suggestions.

The appetizers have something for both the indulgent and health-conscious. While the pizzas with their crispy-thin crust and unique toppings are definitely addictive. Go for something less familiar like the Pear, Walnut and Gorgonzola - you won’t be disappointed! The pasta is imported straight from Italy and cooked just right.

In a city of food-lovers, Piatto has put together just the right ingredients to win the hearts of local diners: oh so deliciozo dishes, great people and a refreshing ambience.

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Italian Vocab:• Deliciozo: Delicious• Formaggio: Cheese• Pomodoro: Tomato• Buon Giorno: Hello or good morning• Carpaccio: A raw dish, most often of thinly sliced Filet Mignon.• Funghi: Mushrooms• Gnocchi: Small dumplings made from semolina, potatoes or ricotta cheese.

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Location: Exit 5, Northern Ring RoadTel: +966-11-2006868


I was walking down a street in Paris, window-shopping while waiting for my sister. My eyes landed on a big juicy-looking cookie at Brioche Doree. I was at the cafe within seconds, ordering the cookie. It was one of the best cookies I've ever had!

I was recently on my honeymoon in Bali and my husband and I decided to enjoy a spa day at the Ayana Beach Resort, not knowing that the resort actually holds the #1 spa in the world! We decided to experience the massage on the rock, which was literally just that. Held on a hut on top of a rock, it was the most amazing spa experience of my life, with a mezmorizing sunset view.

After driving for almost two hours on the mountains of Italy headed towards France, we shockingly reached a dead end. Then the GPS asked us to get into a ‘fairy?’ We drove onto this train cart that we saw and were in the dark for 20 minutes till we found ourselves on the Swiss side! It was an unexpected and memorable experience!

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The Palio di Siena is a horse race held twice a year in Siena. Luckily, I was in the area and made sure to attend this once in a lifetime experience with over 70,000 other spectators at the Piazza del Campo. It's like a medieval festival complete with a paegent with fire throwers and fast-foot dancers, where ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in appropriate colors, represent their city wards. The race itself took only about three minutes but is the most exhilarating experience.

I had the freshest sushi ever at Umai restaurant at the new Oberoi hotel, it was so good! The rest of their menu was really delicious as well.

On a weekend trip to Dubai we decided to make quick stops to as many places as possible. One of my favorite stops was the Dubai Fountain which is absolutely breathtaking at night with the perfectly choreographed lights, music and water. Also, can we please have a branch of New York Fries in Riyadh?

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TO GAIN TRANQUILITY IN PRAYER

10 STEPS

1. Get in the mood: Repeat the words of athan to prepare your mind and body for prayer.

2. Pray on time and avoid delays.

3.View prayer as a blessing: God has granted you the ability and time to pray, so use prayer as an opportunity to thank Him.

4. If possible... Avoid praying in crowded and noisy rooms.

5. Keep away from distractions: Turn off or mute the TV, and keep your phone away.

6. Stand still: Before starting to pray, take a few moments to stand still and clear your mind so you can dedicate your thoughts solely to prayer.

7. Eyes on the ground: Keep your gaze fixed on the spot of sujood.

8. Start with a supplication: The most commonly recited supplication is dua’a al-istiftaah (the opening supplication).

9. Read different suras (verses) in your prayers: Don’t fall into a routine of the same one or two suras every time.

10. Make at least one dua’a for each sajda.

Spirituality

There is a unique sense of serenity and spirituality in the air during Ramadan that makes the acts of worship a breeze. It is a journey that teaches us a lot about life and about ourselves. However, soon after the month is over we fall back into our old habits. In order to maintain the Ramadan spirit, it is important to remember everything we learnt during the month.

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1. It’s no secret that mosques are all packed during Ramadan. Make it a point to continue to pray on time and in congregation.

2. Remember that no matter how tired you were many times during the holy month you stayed up in worship all night. Motivate yourself to wake up at least 30 minutes before fajr to pray tahajjud.

3. Fast regularly even after Ramadan, especially on Mondays and Thursdays.

4. Make up your missed fasts as soon as possible in order to avoid delay.

5. Give charity regularly; take out a fixed percentage of your salary every month and help the needy.

6. Recite Quran everyday, just as you made it a point to do so during Ramadan.

7. Practice patience just as you did through your hunger everyday during Ramadan.

8. Remember to be compassionate.

9. You can quit smoking because you stayed away from your cigarettes from dawn to dusk for a month.


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Hamza grew up in Jeddah, went to school and loved to play during recess especially since he was brought up in an active and sporty family. Unfortunately however, Hamza had a heart condition and three open heart surgeries by the age of 12. This worried his parents and chaperones, and he wasn’t always allowed to run out and play. At a certain age, he convinced his father to allow him to play football and that he would handle the consequences. This was the start of Hamza taking control and overcoming his physical illnesses and not giving into them.

With his newfound outlook things were great for Hamza. When he was about to finish his degree in finance at CBA and was a budding actor in commercials, he suddenly wasn’t feeling well and he went to Houston, Texas for tests. He was diagnosed with an eight centimeter tumor that was divided between his esophagus and stomach. Depression and anxiety set in, and finally hope. Chemotherapy and radiation made matters even more difficult but faith gave him the strength to fight it.

The operations and treatment weren’t the only thing that helped Hamza beat cancer. His online awareness campaign ‘I Fight Cancer with a Smile’ put him in contact with many inspired supporters who shared their prayers. With Allah’s blessings, Hamza is now happy and healthy and his campaign is showing us that cancer is not the hopeless disease it’s perceived to be.

Join Hamza’s campaign and learn about his battle at facebook.com/ifightcancerwithasmile

Cancer is a heavy word; when we hear it, different images from movies pop into our heads and a feeling of dread overcomes us. That’s the misconception that Hamza Junaid Iskandar is trying to eradicate. Hamza was diagnosed with stage three cancer in November 2012 at the age of 21 and became, as he likes to call it, a cancer fighter and not a cancer patient – with a smile, no less. He shared his journey online and started an awareness campaign, and by March 2013 all of the cancer cells thankfully disappeared completly.

BEATING CANCER WITH A SMILEHAMZA ISKANDAR

By Rayan Khayat

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Ask Your Personal Trainer for IdeasIf you are a member of a gym you can ask one of the trainers or your own trainer for a program that you can do if there are no gym facilities at the hotel you will stay! You will be surprised how much you can do using simple everyday items such as a park bench, kids’ playground or a walking track, stairs and stools. The term ‘fitness anywhere’ is not just a saying; there are always ways to keep active.

VACATIONDear readers, I hope you had a pleasant Ramadan. Now that it’s over, many of you will be traveling. Holiday time is a time to relax and indulge a little but you can still maintain your fitness whilst traveling. I would like to share my top 5 tips to staying active and healthy during your holiday so that when you return, all your hard work is not wasted.

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• Nike Training• Adidas miCoach• Fitness buddy• You are your own gym

Hotel FacilitiesIf you are staying in a hotel or hotel apartments, check if they have a gym that you can use. If it is a larger hotel they will normally have attendants that can help you with exercise selection. If not, you can ask your trainer as I mentioned previously. Check online for pictures; most hotels will post images of their facilities and services. If not, ring ahead of time to see what equipment they have or if they have trainers or classes you can attend.

Restaurant Advice• On vacation you’re relaxed, and my advice is that you should indulge in the finer things and enjoy, but at the same time don’t over do it. The odd dessert or ice cream will not kill your efforts but daily ones may!

• A lot of resorts offer an all inclusive option where you can have food and drinks on tap all day. My suggestion is to avoid this if you can.

• Opt for bed and breakfast and enjoy a variety of restaurants. If you stay in an apartment you can buy local foods from their supermarkets and cook some meals. • Dine a la carte rather than buffet. You can often overindulge at buffets, while if you dine a la carte you have a say in your order.Source out healthy options and restaurants before you go and when you go.

• There are a lot of websites that offer reviews on restaurants such as Tripadvisor.com

• Think ahead and be prepared before you go!

Download a Fitness ApplicationWith modern technology and internet access everywhere it’s almost impossible to find a workout that you cannot do with little or no equipment.

In conclusion, enjoy your vacation, move lots, think smart about nutrition and remember to enjoy yourself. Often a break from your program and a little indulgence is what you need to refocus and come back with more energy and motivation to get fitter and stronger.

Here are some recommended applications that have great workouts:

Sight SeeingA great way to staying active and fit during your holiday is walking and cycling. If you are going to an area that has parks, a beach or local attractions that are a reasonable distance away, why not rent a bicycle or walk instead of using taxis. Believe it or not, a lot of my clients that travel tend to walk, swim and bike more and actually lose more weight than they do during their day-to-day living.

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Foundation is essential for flawless-looking skin. Find out how to choose the right foundation for your face among the different types of skin.

Your skin type will tell you what to use.• If your skin is dry, choose a liquid, stick, or hydrating powder foundation. Liquids and sticks both have a creamy (moisturizing) consistency and hydrating powders blended with ingredients that deliver moisture to the skin.• If your skin is oily, use oil-free liquid or powder foundation. It contains powders that absorb oil, leaving you with a matte, smooth finish.• If you have combination skin, strategically apply a powder foundation, which allows you to distribute more of the oil-absorbing makeup where you need it and less where you don't, without leaving visible lines as a liquid or stick foundation would.

• Try the color out on your jawline, not your wrist or hand. Remember to stand

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By Rayan Khayat

HOW NATURE DIRECTLY BENEFITS US:

• Take the kids to the grocery store to look, feel and choose produce.

• Teach kids, and instill in them the understanding of exporting and importing. What we grow, in Saudi, what we can’t and how we export foods. This will also help with understanding economics.

• Teach kids about the atmosphere and air quality, pollution (from cars and factories) and how it affects our daily lives and health.

LEARNING MORE ABOUT OUR WORLD:

• Help children appreciate and understand desert nature and its landscape along with other types of natural landscapes found elsewhere.

• Take advantage of any animal sightseeing. When all else is unavailable turn on Animal Planet- they show entertaining and educational programs.

• Get involved in a proactive way when your child is studying biology.

Nurturing the love of

It’s very difficult for us Riyadh urbanites to appreciate nature in a personal way growing up. Unless someone creates their own little oasis in their villa, it’s something we mostly experience when we leave our city. It would be great if the public parks weren’t constantly being littered in and there were expansive stretches of grass to play on. But we have to find other ways to appreciate Allah’s blessings. Here are some different ways we can help ourselves and our children appreciate the importance of our natural environment.

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TAKING THE EXTRA STEP:

• Grow some plants at home and let your children take care of them and learn what plants need to live.

• Get a pet and let the kids take care of it and teach them the importance of taking care of other living beings.

• Take your kids to horseback riding lessons and farms to interact with animals.

• Finally and most convincingly, obtaining the Quranic verses that call to appreciate nature, taking care of animals, not harming them and maintaining cleanliness.

It’s difficult to take care of something when we don’t know how important it is and how it relates to us. At this point, the small tips and tricks can be found in our other issues, like how to not be wasteful and such. However, we wanted to reach out to the root of the problem (pun not intended!) and help build the appreciation of nature from the bottom up so it can be long-lasting, even after children grow up.

1. Eggshells contain nutrients that help plants bloom. Crush some eggshells and place them into the soil or pot.

2. Plants can die if you don’t give them enough room to grow, so make sure those pots are big enough!

3. Although water is a necessity for plants to grow, too much water can kill certain plants.

4. Flowers such as orchids are sensitive to chemicals found in tap water. They can only be watered with high quality water (i.e. distilled or spring water).

5. If you bury banana peels under rosebushes, the potassium in the banana peels will nourish the rosebush and help it grow.

6. Eggshells within the soil prevent slugs and other pests from killing plants.

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www.the99.org

Writer: Fabian Nicieza

Art: John Mccrea

with Jason Dennis

Colours: Monica Kubina

Letters: Comicraft

THE StoRY SO FAR...

99 Mystical Noor Stones carry all that is left of the wisdom and knowledge of the lost civilization of Baghdad. But the Noor Stones lie scattered across the globe - now little more than a legend. One man has made it his life’s mission to seek out what was lost. His name is Dr. Ramzi Razem and he has searched fruitlessly for the Noor Stones all his life. Now, his luck is about to change - the first of the stones have been rediscovered and with them a special type of human who can unlock the gem>s mystical power. Ramzi brings these gembearers together to form a new force for good in the world. A force known as ... THE 99!

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In the UAE, a young girl, Dana Ibrahim has survived being kidnapped. She has been tortured by her captors as they tried to get a ransom from her wealthy father. Ramzi Razem is called in to help Dana deal with her traumatic experience. While interviewing Dana he discovers that she is the second gem bearer of The 99. Dana’s father is distraught by Ramzi’s discovery.


Al SewaidiSudair St.Tel: +966-1-4251263Dar Ben JawziPrince Saud bin Mohammed St.Tel: +966-1-2107228King Abdul Aziz LibraryKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-4050188King Fahad National LibraryKing Fahad St.Tel: +966-1-4891455The Centeral Talking LiberaryDabab St.Tel: +966-1-4020997

7 Star Art GalleryAkkariya BuildingsLamsa ExhibitionAl FaisaliahTel: +966-1-2734239Art VisionKingdom CentreTel: +966-1-2112412The Art Of PhotographyAbu Bakr Al Sedeeq RoadTel: +966-1-4944614The BazaarAkkariya BuildingsThe Orientalist HouseOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-1-4634228Tunisen Antique HouseEuromarcheVillage GalleryThalatheen St.Wonder Castle Corporation Dabbab St.Zamani Art GalleryOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-1-4613057Zekrayat FramesTahlia St.

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Al Raqeem BookstoreOlaya Main St.Al Shagrey BookstoreOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-1-4611717Al Sharq BookstoreAl MalazTel: +966-1-4720538Al Wataniyah BookstoreAswaq Al MajdTel: +966-1-4450619Al-Maktaba BookstoreSitteen St.Dar Al Minhaj for Used BooksPrince Abdullah RoadDar Al Shawaf LibraryThalatheen St.Tel: +966-1-4622667Dar Al-HdramaJareer St. Tel: +966-1-4788510Dar Al Qasem King Fahd RoadTel: +966-1-4092000Dar Elem BookstorePrince Abdullah RoadGolden PagesTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4631917Islamic Book CenterSitteen St.Jarir Book StoreOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-1-4626000Jarir BookstorePrince Abdullah RoadTel: +966-1-2645807Medical BookstorePrince Abdullah RoadNajd BookstoreJareer St. Obekan BookstoreKing Fahd RoadTel: +966-1-4160018Reema BookstoreTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4705228

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Note: Don’t forget that the area code for Riyadh has been changed to 011, make sure you’re dialing the correct number!

TuttieTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4613976

Tel: +966-1-4641023The GiftThalatheen St.Tel: +966-1-4615859


Al Faisaliah Rosewood Hotel King Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-2732000Hotel Al KhozamaOlaya St.Tel: +966-1-4654650Holiday Inn OlayaOlaya St.Tel: +966-1-4612000Madareem Crown HotelAirport RoadTel: +966-1-2758888Marriott RiyadhAirport RoadTel: +966-1-4779300NayyaraAl Raed St.Tel: +966-1-4806655Sheraton RiyadhKing Fahd St. Crossing King Abdulla St.Tel: +966-1-4543300

World of Balloon Art Safwa CenterTel: +966-542233838

Al FalahTel: +920001678AirebarcelonaOrouba St.Tel: +966-1-2884807Basma Al JazaeryOrouba St.MystiqueKingdom MallTel: +966-1-2112592Princess FashionOlaya St. Rusais CenterTel: +966-562289459 PronoviasOlaya St.Tel: +966-1-4163410Silver Dew Orouba St.Tel: +966-1-4197153Rosa Clara Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4652677

Baco DesignOlaya St.

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LollipopPrince Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz St.Mob: +966-508916441Luxury EventsTel: +966-567893966

Al Gaba FlowersOrouba St.Mob: +966-502017058ArawlaMusaed Al Angari St.Mob: +966-508085546 LamarSafwa CenterMob: +966-555505441 NardeenMob: +966-507976733Spring RoseTel: +966-1-2167777Spring’s WeddingMusaed Al Angari St.Tel: +966-1-2791024Style FlowerMusaed Al Angari St.Mob: +966-504237071

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Ajlan & BrosOlaya Dist. Tel: +966-1-4665555www.ajlanbros.comLomar ThobeLocalizer MallTel: +966-1-2170094www.lomarthobe.com


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Al Faisaliyah MallOlaya Dist.Tel: +966-1-2730000http://alfaisaliahmall.comShops: Harvey Nicolas, Al Sawani, Guess, Guess Kids, Renederhy, Replay, Al Homaidi, Armani Exchange, Mango, Nine West, Massimo Dutti, Disgual, Aldo, Sirmass, Nitha, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Micheal Kors, Swarovski, Hugo Boss, Anne Klein, Bally, Rubaiyat, Juicy Couture, Coach, Al Moallim Jewelry, Versace, Red Valentino, Paris Hilton, ZARA, Promod, Max Cafe, Toy Town, Water Lemon, Ganache, Entrecote, 11 A Restaurant, Globe Restaurant

Al Qasr MallAl Swaidi St.Supermarket: Hyper MarketTel: +966-1-4515600www.alqasrmall.com

Azizia MallOff of King Fahad Road

Centria MallOlaya St.

AyarTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-4612757ChenOne HomeOlaya St.CitiesCentria MallTel: +966-1-2180007Dar Al HadayaOlaya St.Tel: +966-1-2155550Hoshan Furniture Tahlia St.Tel: +966-1-2933939IkeaEast Ring Road- Exit 16Tel: +966-1-2442233Jazira InteriorsKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-4632631Jazira ProjectsKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-4632631KA InternationalKing Fahad RoadTel: +920001216Miladora FurnitureKing Fahad RoadTel: +920003277Morocco LineTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-2816612RazinTahlia St.The Clasics Tahlia St.Tel: +966-1-4611888The White HouseKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-4615332TraditionalsKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-2012300

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Tel: 966-1-4665111Glamour ShotsPanorama MallTel: 966-1-2814326SouvenirPrince Sultan St.Tel: 966-1-2199919

Tel: +966-1-2161111www.centria.com.saShops: Cosmetics/Perfumes: Bassem Al Qassem, Yas Perfumes Lifestyle &Home Accessories: Amira Travel, Apple, Areej Art Café, Art Of Heritage, Arte Idea, Cacao et Chocolat, ciate, Cities, Frette, Global Store, MCM, Nespresso, Oliviers & Co, Oscar de, Larenta, Selections, Tanagra, TeaGschwendnerJewelery / Watches: Baby Fitaihi, Cartier, Chaumet, Fitaihi Junior, Pink diamond jewelry, Van Cleef & Arpels Ladies Fashion: Atelier Aimee, Athaa Couture, Avanti, Balenciaga, Blumarine, Burberry, Catherine Malandrion, Celine, Chaumet, Era Boutique, Fendi, Gucci, ICE BERG, Koftan, Liu Jo, Marc Jacobs, Paul & Shark, Perdu, Shalky, Vibe Gent’s Fashion: Burberry, Fendi, Gucci, ICE ICEBERG, Marc Jacobs, Paul & Shark, Porsche-designChildren’s Fashion: Armani Junior, Burberry, Fendi, Petit Bateau, pynkiss, Rubaiyat Fashion Accessories: Anya Hindmarch,



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Garanada Center East Ring Road, Exit 9 Tel: +966-1-2534990www.granadacenter.com.sa Supermarket: Carrefour Shops: Abaya: Luxury Fashion, Style Way, Bokanan, Bedoon Essm, Twaila, Hirayer, Strass, Sky Star, Night Bird, Marent, Justice Accessories: Alexi Androtti, Golden Accessories, Lady Selection, Parfois, Tatto Tatti, Danat, Dalya Accessories, Zerga, Claries, Extra, H & M, Paris Gallery, Tchibo prozente, Debenhams, Red Tags, Zara, Marks & Spencers Children Wear/Maternity: Okaidi @ Obaibi, Okyce, Pumkin Patch, Benetton, Tape Aloel, Sarjent Major, Sun Kids, Coccodrillo, Nino Felis, Why and 1/2, Al Sawani Kids,

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Columbia Sports, Barakat Optical, Magrabi Optical, Sunglass Exchange, Vision Express, Etam Lingerie, Oysho, Bodique, Flower, Nayomi, La Senza, Womens Secret, Milano, Geox, Payless, Bonia Fast Food: Alsaje Alreafe, Baskin Robbins, Pizza Inn, Bliss House, Burger King, Broasted Expresss, Paninos, Tuscan, Tako Hut, Trios, Texas Chicken, Taji indian, D Ocean, Dajen, Sbarro, Shawarman, Aladdin, Crepe World, Fresh Berry, Canton Express, Kudu, Cone Zone, London Fish & Chips, Mcdonalds, Mongo, Herfy, Anatolia, Steak House, Yogen Fruz, The Yummy cookie, Jello for sweets, Pink Berry

Hayat MallKing Abdul Aziz RoadTel: +966-1-2057401www.hayat-mall.com Supermarket: Danube HypermarketShops: Popular brands (Hayat: New Look, Zara, Lacoste, Al-Sawani, Paris Gallery Applebee’s, Best Fish & Chips, Fresh & Tangy, Tony Roma’s, Santino’s

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Rimal CenterEast Ring Road Tel: +966-1-2441004 Riyadh GalleryKing Fahd RoadSupermarket: Hyper Panda Tel: +966-1-2078111www.riyadhgallery.com Shops: 4ever 21, Accessorize, Al Gazali Jewlery, Al Qurashi Jewlrey, Baby Fitaihi, Body Action, Banana Republic, Bershika, GAP, Centrepoint, Cinabbon, Citymax, Cortifiel, Costa Coffee, Debenhams, Disugual, H&M, Krispy Kreme, La Senza, Marks & Spenser, Massimo Dutti, Mexx, Mikyajy, Mother Care, Nectar, New Look, New Yorker, Next, Koton, Oysho, Pierre Cardin, Promod, Samuel & Kevin, Sephora, Starbucks, Swatch, Swiss Corner, The Body Shop, The Crepe Cafe, Zara, Zohoor Alreef

Sahara MallNational Guard St. Tel: +966-1-4520300www.saharamall.com.sa Supermarket: Tamimi MarketShops: Aldo, Al Saaj Al Reefi, Arabian Oud, Auntie Annies, Barber, Baskin Robbins, Bebe, Ben’s Cookies, Bershka, Blanco, Burger King, Cafe Ceramique, Canton, Cheese Cake, Cinnabon, Claires, Coffee Taste, Corn in a Cup, Costa Blanca, Debenhams, DKNY, Esprit, Etam, Evans, Express, FG4, Fuddruckers, Guess, H&M, Mama & Papa, Mango, Miss Selfridge, Toy Town

Robbins, Little Caesar, Herfy, Patchi, Bateel, Tarwia, Panino’s, Canton, Kudu, Italian Corner, Crispy Cream, Tout Gouter, Swarmer, Dippingo, Erbario Toscano, Paeonia, Fresh As Fresh, Saadein, House of Donuts, Surf City Squeeze, Fat Burger, Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Hagen Dazs, Cookies N` Cream, Al Reefai, Tea Geschwender, Looz & Jooz, Gold Gourmet, Paeonia

Localizer Mall Prince Mohammed ibn Abdul Aziz St.Tel: +966-1-2178999 Shops: Amore, Appetit Kitchen, Armani Exchange, Bateel, Bepiano, Buffalo’s, Celio, Fitness First, Flutter Of Flurry, Lomar Thobe, Manoosha, Outback Steakhouse, Outlet Moda, Pastalita, Quick Silver, Second Cup, Super Fresh, The Blue Age, The Diamond Cafe, Vapiano, Zyng

Panorama MallTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-2814950www.panorama-mall.com Supermarket: DanubeShops: Cacao Sampaka, Cafe Pascucci, Coach, Curves Gym, Etre, Glamour Shots, Global Store, Home Sweet Home, iZone, McDonald’s, Papparoti, Sephora, Tommy Hilfiger, Tous, Trader Vics, Uterque,



ChilisTahliah St. Tel: +966-1-2934849Grilled Bell Pepper Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-2814747Johnny RocketsTahliah St. Tel: +966-1-2016667Outback SteakhouseLocalizer Mall Tel: +966-1-2174633Steak House Al Thalateen St. Tel: +966-1-4649638 The Pancake HouseKing Fahd Road Tel: +966-1-2016816Tony RomasHayat Mall Tel: +966-1-4649178

Al BustanSheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-4543300Al DanaHoliday Inn HotelTel: +966-1-4612000Al Diwan Al Sahara HotelTel: +966-1-2204500Al OrjouanMakkah Road, inside The RitzTel: +966-1-8028020CentroTahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4658488Cafe CeramiqueSahara MallTel: +966-1-4520677 CocosTahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2939444CristalAl Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-1-2732222Elements Four Seasons HotelTel: +966-1-2115500HediardTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-2173933La BrasserieAl Faisaliah Tower Tel: +966-1-2732222

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Areej Art CafeCentria MallTel: +966-1-4162990BateelAcross Localizer MallTel: +966-1-2936240Cafe BlancPrince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-1-4633426Cafe PascucciTahlliaTel: +966-1-4620555 Colony CoffeeSultan Bin Salman St. Tel: +966-597452311Diwan Cafe Olaya St. 966-1-4833595Java CafeOld Airport Road Tel: +966-1-4773582Maui WowiTahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4616363PapparotiTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-2936452

Pardon Cafe Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4160933Richony Makkah RoadTel: +966-1-8801062Shangai CafeOlaya St. Tel: +966-1-2934734Tea Lounge Four Seasons HotelTel: +966-1-2115000The Diamond CafeLocalizer Mall Tel: +966-1-2170125Tutti CafeTahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2160666Versai Cafe Exit 4Tel: +966-1-4703853YmmY Riyadh Gallery Mob: +966-553333998

Al Hallab Tel: +966-1-4725559

Anoosh Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4609588Al RabwaTel: +966-1-4971649Al HamraTel: +966-1-2784297Al Bade’ahTel: +996-1-2679689Khurais RoadTel: +996-1-2080833

Ben’s CookiesExit 7Tel: +966-1-2084862Cookies N’ CreamFaisalyah MallCrepawayBustan Center,Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-2010505 Diplomat

Orouba St.Tel: +966-1-4652411Dixie CreamTahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4661192Edible ArrangementsPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-1-4643131French CornerDabab St.Tel: +966-1-4645322Golden Brown BakeryPrince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz St.Tel: +966-569337314KabbaniTakhassusi St. Tel: +966-1-4816892Kitsch CupcakesTahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4633838Krispy Kreme Tahlia St.Tel: +966-1-4610409LadureeCentria MallTel: +966-1-2885075Le Croissant ShopSulaimania, Al-Ameer Mamdouh St.Tel: +966-1-4655328MayaTahlia St. Tel: +966-1-2113311Munch BakeryAbdullah Al Hamdan St.Tel: +920015010Pane PiattoAl Thalateen StTel: +966-1-4168882Salehia DatesKing Fahad RoadTel: +(800) 430-8888Sugar DreaminKhurais Road.Tel: +966-553383749Sugar SprinklesTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-2290505Talah For Dates

SWEETS/DESSERTS& BAKERIES

Oruba St.Tel: +966-1-2173303TmreyaPrince Sultan St.Tel: +920000652Torta & moreAl Hassan Ben Ali St.Tel: +966-1-2080003Wooden BakeryIntersection of Saleh El Din Al Ayoubi St. Tel: +966-1-4725559Yummy Tummy Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4538720



Lobby LoungeFour Seasons HotelTel: +966-1-2115591Living ColorsFaisaliyah TowerTel: +966-1-2734410MirageTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4834127Oasis GrillHilton Garden Inn Riyadh Tel: +966-1-2935533PanoramicMakarem Riyadh HotelTel: +966-1-2204500Pavillion Intercontinental HotelTel: +966-1-4655000Russian CornerOlaya, Abdullah Al Hamdan St.Tel: +966-1-4658387Senses-Luthan-Tel: +966-1-4807799Sizzler HouseTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-4661133SpazioKingdom Tower-77th Floor Tel:+966-1-2111180The GlobeAl Faisaliah TowerTel:+966-1-2732222The LoungeSheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah RoadTel:+966-1-4543300The WindroseAl Faisaliah Hotel Tel:+966-1-2732222Trader VicsPanorama MallTel:+966-1-2814782WaterlemonTahlia St.Tel:+966-1-2194444

Al Forno King Abdullah RoadMob: +966-558442255AmoreTahlia St., Olaya IntersectionTel: +966-1-4653082AnthuriumAbdulla Alhamdan St.Tel: +966-1-4661473AzzurroThe Ritz Carlton HotelTel: +966-1-8028020Cento Per CentoOlaya Road, Behind JarirTel: +966-1-4644159Da PinoAl Khozama CenterTel: +966-1-2732222L’OlivioTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-4634240Il GabbianoOlaya Dist.Tel: +966-1-4616066La CampagnaTahlia St.

Tel: +966-1-4624339L CastaAl Rahmaniya Dist.Tel: +966-1-4198016La CucinaAl Faisaliah HotelTel: +966-1-2732222La Piazza Sheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-4543300Liolimpo Al Dabab St.Tel: +966-1-4166222MBCoAbdullah bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan St.Tel: +966-1-2936506NinoTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-2016662PiattoExit 5, Northern Ring Road Tel: +966-1-2006868Pizzeria NapoliPrince Mohammed ITALIAN

bin Abdulaziz St.Tel: +966-1-2172288Pizza Era King Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-4542233Pizza InnDabbab St., Opposite Medical CityTel: +920001601Pizza RomaAbdullah Al Hamdan St.Tel: +966-1-4629032Pizza StockholmKing Abdullah RoadTel: +966-1-2811888QuattroFour Seasons HotelTel: +966-1-2115599RomaMussa Bin Nusair St.Tel: +966-1-4641133Roma WayAl Rabwah, Othaim Mall Tel: +920000129RossoFour Seasons HotelTel: +966-1-2115500 RossopomodoroTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-2939565Santino’s Hayat MallTel: +966-1-2057497SquisitoKing Fahad Road, Across ovotel Tel: +966-1-2160111SPAZIO 7777th floor in kingdom tower-Riyadh Tel: +966-1-2111888Tel: +966-1-2111181 The Pizza CompanyOlaya St. Tel: +966-1-4642952 Vecchia RomaAl Sulamaniyyah Z PizzaKing Abdullah RoadTel: +966-1-4881199



ARMENIAN

FRENCH

MIDDLE-EASTERN

JAPANESE:

KOREAN:

INDIAN:

MEXICAN

ORIENTAL

CHINESE:

Korean PalaceTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-1-4198878

Al MayassOasis Complex, Orouba RoadMob: +966-503753333Lusin RestaurantCenteria Mall.Tel: +966-1-2939800

AladdinKingdom CenterTel: +966-1-2112150Crown GardenSuliamaniyahTel: +966-1-4616334AvadhTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-4654109Copper ChandniTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-4167000DarbarOlaya St.Tel: +966-1-2930249Indian GardenRiyadh GalleryTel: +966-1-2161112Indian StyleSheikh AbdullahAlAngary St.Tel: +966-1-4561138Indian SummerSuliamaniyahTel: +966-1-4652328Red OnionOlaya St. Tel: +966-1-2176644TamarindPrince Faisal Bin Turki St.Tel: +966-1-4738770Tandoor Al Ahsa StTel: +966-1-4734531TulaitelahAl Wazarat Dist.Tel: +966-1-4082968

CantonOlaya St. Tel: +966-1-4520584Chinese Golden PalaceOlaya Dist.Tel: +966-1-4655127Golden Dragon

FurusatoTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-4657648SamuraiFaisaliah Mall and Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-1-2734386ShogunRadisson Blu HotelTel: +966-1-4791234Sushi YoshiAl Dabab St.Tel: +966-1-8120055TokyoAl Ouruba St.Tel: +966-1-4605672Hayat Prince Mansoor bin AbdulAziz St.Tel: +966-1-4042655Khan’sAbdullah bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan St.Tel: +966-1-2937880La SaniKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-4655666

MarhabaOlaya St.Tel: +966-1-4622070

Apetit KitchenTahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4656491

Buffalo’sTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-2792123El Chico’sExit 5Tel: +966-1-4640385Fajita AvenueAl Hamra Tel: +966-1-4644999Tako HutFaisaliyyah MallTel: 920000129

Abdul WahabTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-2934111Al Haj DawoodImam Saud St.Tel: +966-1-4943691Al MansafAl SulamaniyyaTel: +966-1-4630345Al NakheelAl Khozama Center Tel: +966-1-4654650Al NaseemMarriott HotelTel: +966-1-4779300Cafe BlancPrince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz St.Tel: +966-1-4633426EatzahAl Ghaz St.Mob: +966-531224433Fairouz GardenKing Fahad St.Tel: +966-1-2167171Gad Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4641212Garden BarbecueHotel Al KhozamaTel: +966-1-2732222GhouziAl Rawdah, Khuraish St.Tel: +966-1-4934162Karam BeirutTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-4161717Koshary ExpressJarir St.Tel: +966-1-4728881Lebanese CornerOlaya (Talateen St.)

Mama NouraDabab St.Tel: +966-1-4622195Mareez King Abdullah St.Tel: +966-1-4508877Shawermama Abdullah Bin Rawaha StTel: +966-1-2936644Shawerma HousePrince Mamdouh St.Tel: +966-1-2191999Sit AlShamPrince Sultan St.Tel: +920000399Yamal Al ShamOlaya St.Tel: +966-1-4613292


Olaya Dist.Tel: +966-1-4645136Gulf RoyalOlaya St. Tel: +966-1-4631622Mirage RestaurantTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-1-4834127 Noodle HouseCentria Mall, Olaya St.Tel: +966-1-2939969PekingSuliamaniyahTel: +966-1-4765250SeasonsMadina St., Exit 28TaalOlaya Dist.Tel: +966-1-2734383Yummy WokTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-1-4889166



BRAZILIAN

TURKISH

SAUDI

FAST FOODAl Tazaj King Abdullah RoadTel: +966-1-2254769Baby BurgerImam Road Tel: +966-1-4941129Breakfast to Breakfast Tahliah St.

Anatolia Turkish GrillGranada Mall.Tel: +966-1-2535527Assaraya Thalateen St.Tel: +966-1-4649336CaravanTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4658856KöşebaşıTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-2886418

Al Sudda Oruba St. Tel: +966-1-4800111Shawaya House Khalid Bin Al Waleed St.Mob: +966-557819214Sheikh Al Mandy Dabab St.Tel: +966-1-4644099

IL TerrazzoAl Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-1-2732222

Tel: +966-1-2178233Buffalo’sTahliah St.Tel: +966-1-2792123BurgerizzrKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-4874477Burger HutAl Munisiyah, Al Thumamah RoadMob: +966-545356463Burger KingAl Ahsaa RoadTel: +966-1- 4732506 Elevation BurgerTahliah St.

Tel: +966-1-2885859FatburgerBustan Center, Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-2154176 Golden SajTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-1-4807441Hardee’s Takhasoussi St.Tel: +966-1-2929900HerfyTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-1-4816826Hotdog ExpressAl Ahsaa St.Tel: +966-1-2912565


Cafe LenotreCentria Mall.Tel: +966-1-2791108L’ecluseTahlia St. Tel: +966-1-4657648Le Relais de l’EntrecoteAlmas Plaza. Tel: +966-1-4615058

Hungry BurgerTel: +966-1-5485999Jan BurgerKing Abdul Aziz St.Tel: +920006765Jollibee2nd Floor, Alrajhi Building Tel: +966-1-4057420Johnny RocketsTahliah St.Tel: +966-1-2016667KFCTakhasoussi St.Tel: +920021111KuduAl Muhamadiyyah Dist.Tel: +920006999Little CaesarsAl Ahsa St.Tel: +966-1-4765112Mama NouraDabab St., SuleimaniaTel: +966-1-4628144ManooshaLocalizer MallTel: +966-1-2190491McDonald’sAl Ahsaa RoadTel: +920000001My BurgerImam Mohamed bn Saud Road-Exit 9Tel: +966-1-4503324My WayUruba St. Tel: +966-1-4643824PaniniPrince Turki Al’awl RoadTel: +966-1-4809909Panino’sOlaya St.


Baskin Robbins Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4801138Fresh Berry Garnada Mall

Sheraz Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Bin Hamdan St.Tel: +966-1-4655886

ICE CREAM

IRANIAN

Pizza FusionThalateen St.Tel: +966-1-4633329

Alpina ChocolateKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-2013452Cannelle

FUSION

CHOCOLATES

Delivery

Outdoor Seating

Play AreaShishaSea View

Wi-Fi

Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-1-4664491Chocolate Dream - Candy Bouquet Olaya St. Tel: +966-1-4197237Chocolate StudioOlaya St. Tel: +966-1-4657476ChocolineOlaya Main RoadTel: +966-1-4641172Ganache Faisaliyyah MallTel: +966-1-2734337KalimatThalateen St.Tel: +966-1-2885511La Bouchee Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-1-2190099LateenTel: +920011999Le Notre Boutique Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-1-4651465La Reine ChocolateUbadah bin Samit St. Tel: +966-1-2272000PatchiTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4834464SoThalateen St.Tel: +966-1-4629229Synphytun ChocolateTel: +966-1-2931813


Tel: +966-1-2734388PenguinTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-1-4829843Quiznos SubKing Saud UniversityTel: +966-1-4824741Saj Al BaladJaber St., King saud Universty Shuneez Tahliah St.Tel: +966-1-4648989Texas ChickenTurki bin Abdulaziz RoadTel: +966-1-2545454The Sandwich CompanyKing Abdullah RoadMob: +966-558442255Amo HamzaOlaya St.Tel: +966-1-2316148Dr. OceanTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-1-4708647DoeKing Abdullah St.Tel: +966-1-4887080 Fountain FishAl Malaz Dist.Tel: +966-1-2158888London Fish & ChipsTel: +966-1-2102480Jasmin White PalaceWhite Palace HotelTel: +966-1-4787800

Tel: +966-1-2535587Fresh & Tangy Hayat Mall Mob: +966-559333344Pink Berry Garnada Mall Tel: +966-1-2534783

NOTES



AIRLINES

TRAVEL DIRECTO

RY

Air Arabia

Tel: 920013322

www.airarabia.com

Air Canada

Tel: +966-1-4772228

http://www.aircanada.ca/

Air France

Tel: +966-1-2885218

http://www.airfrance.com/

Air India

Tel: +966-1-4786409

http://www.airindia.com/

Air Nigeria

Tel: +966-1-4626165

www.myairnigeria.com

American Airlines–AA

Tel: +966-1-4625993

www.aa.com

Biman Bangladesh Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4623537

www.biman-airlines.com

British Airways

Tel: +966-1-4645550

www.britishairways.com

Cyprus Airways

Tel: +966-1-4640391

www.cyprusair.com

Delta Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4613688

www.delta.com

Egypt Air

Tel: +966-1-4784004

www.egyptair.com

Emirates Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4655485

www.emirates.com

Ethiopian Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4782140

www.flyethiopian.com

Etihad Airways

Tel: +966-1-4197722

www.etihadairways.com

Garuda Indonesia

Tel: +966-1-2937690

www.garuda-indonesia.com

Germanwings Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4632004

www.germanwings.com

Gulf Air

Tel: +966-1-4626666

www.gulfair.com

Japan Airlines–JAL

Tel: +966-1-4645056

www.jal.com

Kenya Airways

Tel: +966-1-4772228

www.kenya-airways.com

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4771026

www.klm.com

Korean Air

Tel: +966-1-4658222

www.koreanair.com

Kuwait Airways

Tel: +966-1-4631218

www.kuwait-airways.com

Lufthansa

Tel: +966-1-2202686

www.lufthansa.com

Malaysia Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4784039

www.malaysiaairlines.com

Middle East Airlines – MEA

Tel: +966-1-4614670

www.mea.com.lb

Nas Air

Tel: +966-1-2171800

www.flynas.com

Olympic Air

Tel: +966-1-4644596

www.olympicair.com

Oman Air

Tel: +966-1-4733133

www.omanair.com

Pakistan International Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4659600

www.piac.com.pkPhilippine Airlines

Tel: +966-1-2160530

www.philippineairlines.com

Qantas Airways

Tel: +966-1-4772228

www.qantas.com.au

Qatar Airways

Tel: +966-1-2180424

www.qatarairways.com

Royal Air Morocco

Tel: +966-1-4774100

http://www.royalairmaroc.

com/

Royal Jordanian Airlines

Tel: +966-1-2180850

www.rj.com

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Tel: +920022222

www.saudiairlines.com

Singapore Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4734102

www.singaporeair.com

South African Airways – SAA

Tel: +966-1-4633133

www.flysaa.com

SriLankan Airlines




Tel: +966-1-4788935

www.srilankan.lk

Sudan Airways

Tel: +966-1-4720040

www.sudanair.com

Swiss Air

Tel: +966-1-4789745

www.swissair.com

TAM Brazilian Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4633133

www.tam.com.br

TAROM Romanian Airlines

Tel: +966-1-8787272

www.tarom.ro

Thai Airways

Tel: +966-1-4766766

www.thaiairways.com

Tunis Air

Tel: +966-1-4626165

www.tunisair.com

United Airlines

Tel: +966-1-4772228

www.united.com

Yemenia Airways

Tel: +966-1-4039282

www.yemenia.com

TRAVEL AGENCIESABC Travel Agency & Cargo

Tel: +966-1-4631600

Ace Travel

Tel: +966-1-4648701

www.ace-travel.com

Al Abbad Travel Agency

Tel: +966-1-4778736

Al Ahmadiah Travel

Tel: +966-1-4656668

Al Ajmi Travel Services

Al Mouwasat Travel

Tel: +966-1-4160580

Al Naiem Travel & Tourism

Tel: +966-1-4655698

Al Rajhi Travel

Tel: +966-1-4566900

Al Sarh Travel & Tourism

Tel: +966-1-4941111

http://www.alsarh.com.sa

Al Sager Travel Agency

Tel: +966-1-4827979

Al Sarah Travel

Tel: +966-1-4647480

Al Sarh Travel Agency

Tel: +966-1-4627000

Al Tashelat Travels

Tel: +966-1-4034477

Al Tayyar Travel Group

Tel: +966-1-4633133

www.altayyargroup.com

Al Rasheed Awnings Factory

Tel: +966-1-4059031

Al Romaizan Travel Agency

Tel: +966-1-4652100

www.romaizan.com

Amjad Travel & Tourism

Tel: +966-1-4161737

www.amjadtravel.com

Fursan Travel

Tel: +920000442

www.fursan.com.sa

Haya Tour

Alnozha District

Tel: +966-1-4055900

Al Ehsan Travel & Tourism

Tel: +966-1-4537049

Al Fursan Travel & Tourisam

Tel: +966-1-4612020

Tel: +966-1-4507176

Kingdom Wings Travel Agency

Tel: +966-1-4625544

My Holiday Travel & Tourism

Tel: +920010087

www.myholiday.com.sa

Rixon Tour Network

Tel: +920029993

http://www.myrtn.com

Travel Port

Tel: +966-1-4163810

www.travelport.com/middle-east

Zahid Travel Group

Tel: +966-1-4602829

www.zahidtravel.com

The Orientalist House

Tel: +966-1-4634228

Top Travel

Tel: +966-1-4641969

Tunisen Antique House

Tel: +966-1-4825247

Village Gallery

Tel: +966-1-4631089

Wonder Castle Corporation

Tel: +966-1-2790482

Zahran Air Travel & Cargo Co.

Tel: +966-1-4659614

Zamani Art Gallery

Tel: +966-1-4613057

Zekrayat Frames

Tel: +966-1-4661196

HOTELSAl Faisaliah Rosewood Hotel

King Fahad Road

Tel: +966-1-2732000

Al Khozama Hotel

Olaya Road



Tel: +966-1-4654650

Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel

Orubah Road

Tel: +966-1-2834777

Coral Gulf Riyadh

King Abdul Aziz St.,

Ministries Area

Tel: +966-1-4121000

Corp Executive Deira Hotel

Al Batha Street

Tel: +966-1-4141500

Courtyard Riyadh Diplomatic

Quarter

Al-Hada Dist., Abdullah bin

Hothafa St.

Tel: +966-1-2817300

Crowne Plaza Hotel Riyadh

Minha

Old Airport Road

Tel: +966-1-8749200

Four Seasons Hotel

Kingdom Center

Tel: +966-1-2115000

Golden Tulip Andalusia

Olaya Road

Tel: +966-1-4611000

Holiday Inn Riyadh Izdihar

Abdulwahab Bin Abdullah St.

Unit One

Tel: +966-1-4625000

InterContinental Riyadh

Al Maather St.

Tel: +966-1-4655000

Luthan Hotel And Spa -

A Women Only Hotel

Urubah Road

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NOTESTel: +966-1-4807799

Madareem Crown Hotel

King Khalid International

Airport Road

Tel: +966-1-2758888

Makarim Riyadh Hotel

Next To King Khalid

International Airport

Tel: +966-1-2204500

Mena Grand - Khaldia

Khazzan St.

(Immam Faisal bin Turki)

Tel: +966-1-2682222

Novotel Alanoud

King Fahd Road

Tel: +966-1-2882323

Radisson Blu Hotel

Al Mubarakiah Plaza -

King Abdul Aziz St.

Tel: +966-1-4791234

Riyadh Marriott Hotel

Al Maather St.

Tel: +966-1-4779300

Riyadh Palace Hotel

Ministries Area

Tel: +966-1-4054444

Sheraton Riyadh Hotel &

Towers

Olaya Junction of King Fahad

and King Abdullah Road

Tel: +966-1-4543300

The Ritz-Ca rlton Riyadh

Hada Area, Makkah Road

Tel: +966-1-8028020




Adhwaa Al Seha Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4887455

ABAS Medical GroupAl Rawda-Al Hamra-Al DababTel: +920000172ADMAMakkah RoadTel: +966-1-4660000 Alamal Complex for Mental HealthAl Khuzami Dist. Tel: +966-1-4804548www.alamal.med.saAl Falah International Hospital Tel: +966-1-4463737www.alfalah.com.saAl Hammadi Hospital Khalid ibn Yazid ibn Muawiyah St.Tel: +966-1-4643312www.hammadi.comAl Jafel HospitalWestern Ring Road Tel: +966-1-4322222www.aljafelhospital.comAl Mishari Hospital Tel: +966-1-4657700 Al Mouwasat Hospital Western Ring Road, Exit 14Tel: +966-1-4455555 Dallah HospitalTel: +966-1-4720777 Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Mishari HospitalOlaya Dist.Tel: +966-1-4657700 http://drabdulrahmanalmishari.com.saDr. Sulaiman Al Habib Olaya Medical Complex Tel: +966-1-4622224www.drsulaimanalhabib.comGreen Crescent Hospital Abdul Malik Bin Marwan St. Tel: +966-1-4644434www.gch.com.saKingdom Hospital Tel: +966-1-2751111www.khccgroup.comKing Abdulaziz University Hospital King Abdul Aziz RoadTel: +966-1-4775524www.medicine.ksu.edu.saKing Fahad Medical City (KFMC) Makkah RoadTel: +8001277000 King Faisal Specialist Hospital &

HOSPITALS

PHARMACIES

HEA

LTH D

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Research CentreAl Zahrawi St.Tel: +966-1-4647272www.kfshrc.edu.saKing Khaled Eye Specialist HospitalOruba Branch St. Tel: +966-1-4821234www.kkesh.med.saKing Saud Medical CityAl Imam Abdul Aziz ibn Saud St.Tel: +966-1-4355555www.ksmc.med.saMaghrabi Hospital Tel: +966-1-4455049www.maghrabi.com.saNational Guard HealthKing Abdulaziz Medical CityTel: +966-1-8011111www.ngha.med.saOBIED Specialized HospitalAl Farazdaq RoadTel: +966-1-4767222 Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Makkah RoadTel: +966-1-4783000www.pscc.med.saRiyadh Care HospitalTel: +966-1-4933000www.riyadhcare.comRiyadh Military HospitalMakkah RoadTel: +966-1-4791000www.rmh.med.saS.B.HKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-4636666 Saudi German Hospitals GroupKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-2685555http://ryd.sghgroup.com.saSultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian CityExit 6, Banban, Qassim Highway North Tel: +966-1-5620000www.humanitariancity.org.saSpecialized M.C.H King Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-4164000www.smc.com.sa

Al Dimishqi PharmacyPrince Abdullah RoadTel: +966-1-4707887Al Farabi PharmacyTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4880843Al HozaimiIbn Sulaiman Commercial CenterTel: +966-1-4722054Al Jallab PharmacyJamal CenterTel: +966-1-4022417Al Jaza PharmacyOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-1-4642072Al Lizam PharmacyOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-1-4655595Al Mowasa 3Prince Abdullah RoadTel: +966-1-4568598Al Mutanabbi Jareer St.Tel: +966-1-2910981Al Olaya PharmacyOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-1-4641501 Al Raja Pharmacy No 2Oruba St.Tel: +966-1-4624942 Al Rawabi PharmacyTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4828028 Al Riyadh PharmacyOruba St. Tel: +966-1-4643108 Al Saggaf PharmacyTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4640716 Al Saggaf Pharmacy 25Talatheen St.Tel: +966-1-4645274Al Shameeah PharmacyTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4880595Al Teriaq Pharmacy Prince Abdullah RoadTel: +966-1-4828289Al Thalatheen PharmacyTalatheen St.Tel: +966-1-4623529Al Shamsia PharmacyJamal CenterTel: +966-1-4057296Arac Health CareTalatheen St.Tel: +966-1-4645107Asir Pharmacy




WOMEN’SFITNESS CENTERS

MEN’S FITNESS CENTERS

EYE CARE

DENTAL CLINICS

BEAUTY CLINICS

CLINICS

Prince Abdullah RoadTel: +966-1-4811629Dar Al Dana PharmacyAbdullah Bin Sulaiman Al HamdanTel: +966-1-4643373Mazin PharmacyOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-1-4624562Medical & Pharmaceutical ServiceDabbab St.Tel: +966-1-4629680Medicine Time PharmacyOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-1-4569140Mohammmed Al Hozaimi PharmacyOruba St.Tel: +966-1-4628758Nabra PharmacyTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4887329Nazaar PharmacyAl Awais MarketTel: +966-1-4541408NEO (Neointernational)Olaya Main St.Tel: +966-1-4615089Nissah PharmacyAl-Rajhi Five BuildingsTel: +966-1-4041573Noorana Pharmacy Al MalazTel: +966-1-4785006Olaya International PharmacyOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-1-4160349Prince PharmacyTalatheen St.Tel: +966-1-4611418Rajaa Pharmacy 2Oruba St.Tel: +966-1-4624942Riyadh CornerJareer St.Tel: +966-1-4780759Sara Spectrum Medical PharmacyAkkariya BuildingsTel: +966-1-4601018ShrazadSitteen St.Tel: +966-1-4787047University PharmacyAkkariya BuildingsTel: +966-1-4191944University Pharmacy (2)

Attadawe King Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-2780211Consulting CenterTel: +966-1-4555545Czech CenterInfront of King Saud UniversityTel: +920002737ENT CenterTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4802229Mayiez Medical CenterOlaya Tel: +966-1-2169999Pearl’s Smile CenterSulaimaniyaTel: +966-1-4646334Riyadh Medical CenterOrouba St.Tel: +966-1-4653060Saudi Sugeons CenterTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-4653030SSCTel: +966-1-2335000Uranus Medical Center

Al HokamaMallazTel: +966-1-4797777 Menshaf Eye careAl RawdaTel: +966-565869059 The Eye CenterTel: +966-1-4623094www.eyecenter.com.sa

Al Manihal CenterDiplomatic QuarterTel: +966-1-4881069CurvesOlaya St.Tel: +966-1-4633219LUTHAN HOTEL & SPATel: +966-1-4807799 KineticoTel: +966-1-2815595 Tel: + 966-530034010 LumiereOlayaTel: +966-1-2169030ScentedTel: +966-1-2112003Yibreenoff of Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4411115

Apple FitnessTel: +966-1-4538800Body MastersTel: +920000626 / Tel: +966-1-4875531 Fitness TimeTel: +92003131Gold’s GymTel: +966-1-6912077Life FitnessTel: +966-1-2061133Up Scale ClubKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-4871502

Aagi Dental CenterTel: +966-1-2080107Dima DentalTahlia St.Tel: +966-1-4661200Ramah DentalTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4800931Sanaya DentalTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-2174888

Al SafeerTel: +966-1-2050810 ApolloTel: +920027070 Ayan Consultative CenterKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-2725555 Ayma Consultative CenterKing Abdullah Road Tel: +966-1-2635555 Beauty CornerKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-543300557www.beautycorner.coMalesaTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4888831 Med Art ClinicsOlaya Main St.Tel: +920000045 Obagi HospitalMakkah RoadTel: +966-1-4627111 PlatiniumKhurais RoadTel: +966-1-2097777The British CenterKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-1-2795555

Oruba St.Tel: +966-1-4626338Wardat Al-Oroba PharmacyOruba St.Tel: +966-1-4622904 Whites PharmacyTel: +966-1-2886877 / 4895994/ 4897750/ 4897751www.whites.netZahrat Al Rawda PharmacyPrince Abdullah RoadTel: +966-1-4804935Zahrat Sami PharmacyOruba St.Tel: +966-1-4653060


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Orouba St.Tel: +966-1-4657000White Wing Medical Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-1-4834286


BANKS

COURIER

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National Commercial BankTel: 920001000 www.alahli.com Alinma Bank Tel: +966-1-2185000www.alinma.comAlJazira Bank Tel: +966-1-4317474www.baj.com.saAl Rajhi BankTel: +966-1-4603333www.alrajhibank.com.sa Arab National Bank Tel: +966-1-4029000www.anb.com.saBank Al Bilad Tel: +966-1-4971905www.bankalbilad.comBanque Saudi Fransi Tel: +966-1-2899999 www.alfransi.com.saNational Commercial Bank Tel: 920001000 www.alahli.comRiyadh Bank Tel: +966-1-4013030www.riyadbank.comSABB Tel: +966-1-2764356www.sabb.comSambaTel: 8001242000www.samba.comSaudi Hollandi BankTel: +966-1-2548500 www.shb.com.sa

Arabian Hala CompanyTel: +966-1-4884887www.hala.com.saAramexTel: +966-1-4160353www.aramex.comDHL Worldwide ExpressTel: +966-1-4654200www.dhl.com.saFedExTel: +966-1-4633999www.fedex.com/sa

Arabic Computer Systems (ACS) Tel: +966-1-4763777www.acs.com.saAdvance Telecom Company (ATC)Tel: +966-1-4601877www.atc.com.saAtheerTel: +966-1-4198000www.atheer.net.saAwal Tel: +966-1-4600111www.awal.com.saCYBERIATel: +8001248124www.cyberia.net.saDigiNetTel: +966-1-4192009www.digi.net.saGOTel: +8111011180www.go.com.saGulfnet KSATel: +966-1-4628562www.zajil.netNesmaTel: +966-1-4633100www.nesma.net.saNour NetTel: +966-1-4728900www.nour.net.saNTG National Technology GroupTel: +966-1-4763777www.ntg.com.saOger TelTel: +966-1-4889826www.ogersystems.com

Overseas Courier ServiceTel: +966-1-4647193www.ocstracking.com / www.ocscouner.comUPS GlobalTel: +966-1-4626655www.ups.com

PrimeNetTel: +966-1-4193000www.prime.net.saSaudiNetTel: +966-1-2180300www.saudi.net.saSaudi Internet CompanyTel: +966-1-4603031www.sol.net.sa/enShabakah NetTel: +966-1-4193193www.shabakah.net.sa

ALGERIATel: +966-1-4887171ARGENTINATel: +966-1-4652600AUSTRALIATel: +966-1-4887788AUSTRIATel: +966-1-4801217BAHRAINTel: +966-1-4880044BANGLADESHTel: +966-1-4195300BELGIUMTel: +966-1-4882888BRAZILTel: +966-1-4880018BRITAINTel: +966-1-4880077BRUNEITel: +966-1-4560814BURKINA FASOTel: +966-1-4652244CAMEROONTel: +966-1-4880022CANADA Tel: +966-1-4882288CHINA Tel: +966-1-4832126CZECH REPUBLICTel: +966-1-4503617DENMARKTel: +966-1-4880101Ext 1163DJIBOUTITel: +966-1-4543182




MINISTRIESAgricultureTel: +966-1-4016666Civil ServiceTel: +966-1-4026900CommerceTel: +966-1-4012220IndustryTel: +966-1-4772722Communications and Information TechnologyTel: +966-1-4637225Culture and InformationTel: +966-1-4014440DefenseTel: +966-1-4785900EducationTel: +966-1-4042888FinanceTel: +966-1-4050000Foreign AffairsTel: +966-1-4067777HajjTel: +966-1-4022200HealthTel: +966-1-4012220Higher EducationTel: +966-1-4644444

EGYPTTel: +966-1-4810159Tel: +966-1-4831458ERITREATel: +966-1-4801731ETHIOPIATel: +966-1-4824055FINLANDTel: +966-1-4881515Ext 9FRANCETel: +966-1-4881255GABONTel: +966-1-4567173GAMBIATel: +966-1-2052158GERMANYTel: +966-1-4880700GHANATel: +966-1-4545122GREECETel: +966-1-4801975GUINEATel: +966-1-4881121HUNGARYTel: +966-1-4546707INDIATel: +966-1-4884144INDONESIATel: +966-1-4882282IRANTel: +966-1-4881444IRELANDTel: +966-1-4882300ITALYTel: +966-1-4881212JAPAN Tel: +966-1-4881100JORDANTel: +966-1-4880071KENYATel: +966-1-4882484KOREATel: +966-1-4882211KUWAITTel: +966-1-4883500LEBANONTel: +966-1-4804060MALAYSIATel: +966-1-4887100MALI

Tel: +966-1-2290753MALTATel: +966-1-4615315MAURITANIATel: +966-1-4646749MEXICOTel: +966-1-4808822MOROCCOTel: +966-1-4826382NEPALTel: +966-1-4645170NETHERLANDSTel: +966-1-4880011NEW ZELANDTel: +966-1-4887988NIGERIATel: +966-1-4823024NORWAYTel: +966-1-4881904Ext 300OMANTel: +966-1-4823120PAKISTANTel: +966-1-4884111PHILIPPINESTel: +966-1-4823559PORTUGALTel: +966-1-4826964QATARTel: +966-1-4825544RUSSIATel: +966-1-4811432SENEGALTel: +966-1-4880146SIERRA LEONETel: +966-1-4643982SINGAPORETel: +966-1-4803855SOUTH AFRICATel: +966-1-4429728SPAINTel: +966-1-4880606SRI LANKATel: +966-1-4608232SUDANTel: +966-1-4887979SWEDENTel: +966-1-8806700Ext 204SWITZERLANDTel: +966-1-4881291

SYRIATel: +966-1-4887481TANZANIATel: +966-1-4542833THAILANDTel: +966-1-4881174TUNISIATel: +966-1-4887900 TURKEYTel: +966-1-4820101UAETel: +966-1-4881227UGANDATel: +966-1-4544910UKRAINETel: +966-1-4508536URUGUAYTel: +966-1-4620739USATel: +966-1-4801831YEMENTel: +966-1-4881769



COMPOUNDSAl Hamra Oasis VillageTel: +966-1-2490440www.alhamra.com.saAl Issa CompoundTel: +966-1-4918400 Al Jazeera Bader CompoundTel: +966-1-4921135www.badercompound.comAl Manar CompoundTel: +966-1-2460100Al Mohaeya CompoundTel: +966-1-4821222 Al Mostaqbal HomesTel: +966-1-4816666www.almostaqbalhomes.comAl Nakheel ResidenceTel: +966-1-4704191 Al Ola No 7Tel: +966-1-4608095 Al Rabwa CompoundAl Rabwa Area, Exit 14 close to Nahda Rd.Tel: +966-544096296www.almutlaq.com/rbwa.htmlAl Rayan Residential CompoundTel: +966-1-2089027 Al Waha Village Villas RossasTel: +966-1-4864711 Al Yamama VillageTel: +966-1-4012550www.alyamamavillage.comArab Investment CompoundTel: +966-1-4823444 Arizona Golf ResortTel: +966-1-2484444www.agr.com.sa

SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES

Baby Day CareMob: +966-582657594 Birds of HopeMob: +966-569754506 British IslamicTel: +966-1-4649666www.britishislamicschool.comBusybeeTel: +966-1-2193900www.busybee.com.saDazzling StarsMob: +966-545682945 First StepMob: +966-500320566 Kids WorldTel: +966-1-4006000www.kidsworldschool.netLittle RosasTel: +966-1-4865128 My HomeMob: +966-569598011 Play HouseMob: +966-556365035 Play n LearnMob: +966-564684094 SM NurseryMob: +966-558391591 Super KidsMob: +966-564460167www.superkidseducationcenter.com Tarbia Pre-SchoolTel: +966-1-4199017 Tiny TotsMob: +966-580473602Twinkle KindergartenMob: +966-559268188 White Rose PlayMob: +966-563296205

KINDERGARTENS

InteriorTel: +966-1-4011944Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and GuidanceTel: +966-1-4730401 JusticeTel: +966-1-4057777Labor and Social AffairsTel: +966-1-4771480Municipal and Rural AffairsTel: +966-1-4415434Transport Tel: +966-1-4042928Water and ElectricityTel: +966-1-4016666

Asasco Village CompoundTel: +966-1-4199000 Barada Village Arabian HomesTel: +966-1-4541888www.arabian-homes.com Bonita VillageTel: +966-59-7721361www.alwakkan.comCordoba Oasis VillageTel: +966-1-2483471www.cordoba.com.saDelta - 1 Estate - Villas RossasTel: +966-1-4803201 Delta - 2 Estate - Villas RossasTel: +966-1-4804084 Eid VillasTel: +966-1-2483366www.eidvillas.com.saEuro CompoundTel: +966-1-4780718 FAL CompoundTel: +966-1-2490091www.falcompound.orgGranada VillageTel: +966-1-2488387 Green City CompoundOlaya - Rahmaniah Dist.Tel: +966-559623393http://gccompound.tripod.com/greencitycompound/index.htmlJadawel CompoundTel: +966-1-2406000www.jadawelinternational.com/index2.htmlKingdom CityTel: +966-1-2750275www.kingdom-city.comNajd CompoundTel: +966-1- 2481040 Palm CourtTel: +966-1-4850288 Ranco VillageTel: +966-1-4924411www.ranvil.comReef Compound Riyadh VillageKhurais Road, off exit 36Tel: 0811 101 0101 ROC CompoundTel: +966-1-2412800www.roc.com.saSahara TowersTel: +966-1-4625666 Seder Village

Tel: +966-1-2280000www.sedervillage.comStar Compound Villas RossasTel: +966-1-4881139 Villas Rosas Al-WadiTel: +966-1-4881139http://villasrosasco.com


Note: Don’t forget that the area code for Riyadh changed to 011, make sure you’re dialing the correct number!


Al Abeer National Boys School Tel: +966-1-4824019 Al Alameen International SchoolTel: +966-1-4649666www.alalameenschool.comAl Amjad National SchoolTel: +966-1-2494188 Al Andalus National SchoolTel: +966-1-4936585 Al Khaleej National SchoolTel: +966-1-2012112 Al Noor National SchoolTel: +966-1-4647808 Al Nukhba National SchoolTel: +966-1-4463343 Al Olaya National SchoolTel: +966-1-4538867 Al Rowad International Schoolwww.rowad-is.comAmerican International SchoolMob: +966-567990096www.aisr.orgBritish International SchoolTel: +966-1-2482387http://www.britishschoolriyadh.com/Dar Al MaarefahTel: +966-1-2314010 Dar Al SafwaTel: +966-1-4850912 École Française Internationale de Riyadhttp://www.efi-riyad.com/Elite International SchoolTel: +966-1-4627224 Fursan Al JazeerahTel: +966-1-5457505 Future WindowTel: +966-1-2063371http://fwis.edu.sa/International Indian SchoolBoys SectionTel: +966-1-4934688http://www.iisriyadh.com/Girls SectionTel: +966-1-2323248 King AbdulAziz International School (KAIS) King Faisal SchoolTel: +966-1-4820802www.kfs.sch.saKing Khaled International School

King Saud International SchoolTel: +966-1-4633180http://www.ksischool.comKingdom SchoolTel: +966-1-2755555http://www.kingdomschools.edu.sa/Manahel Al ElmTel: +966-1-4770419 Manarat Al-RiyadhTel: +966-1-4509916http://maarif.com.sa/Middle East Modern EducationTel: +966-1-4622815 Najd National SchoolTel: +966-1-4914434 Nour Al Maaref Riyadh SchoolsTel: +966-1-4028411www.riyadhschools.edu.saSaudi Arabia Multinational SchoolsTel: +966-1-2751751www.mns-r.com

Alfaisal UniversityTel: +966-1-4401626www.alfaisal.eduAl Yamamah UniversityTel: +966-1-2242222www.yu.edu.saArab Open UniversityTel: +966-1-2742277www.arabou.org.saDar Al Uloom UniversityTel: +966-1-4949000www.dau.edu.saImam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic UniversityTel: +966-1-2580000www.imamu.edu.saInstitute of Public AdministrationTel: +966-1-4768888www.ipa.edu.saKing Saud University Tel: +966-1-4670000www.ksu.edu.saKing Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

Aberr Charity SocietyTel: +966-1-5448654 Al Bir CharityTel: +966-1-4056666 Al Nahda OrganizationTel: +966-1-4650029www.alnahda-ksa.orgAl Wafa OrganizationTel: +966-1-4650029 Charity Committe For Orphans Carewww.ensan.org.saCharity Ibn Baz OrganizationTel: +966-1-2293333www.alzwaj.orgCharitable Society for Memorization of the Qura’anTel: +920011799www.qk.org.saDisabled Children’s AssociationTel: +966-1-4543913www.dca.org.saEnabling Marriage & Family SupportTel: +966-1-4765369 Learning Disabilities OrganizationMob: +966-595131466http://sld.org.sa

UNIVERSITIES

Tel: +966-1-2521300www.ksau-hs.edu.saPrince Sultan UniversityTel: +966-1-4948979www.psu.edu.saPrincess Nora bint Abdulrahman Universitywww.pnu.edu.saRiyadh College of Dentistry and PharmacyTel: +966-1-2481222www.riyadh.edu.saSikkim Manipal UniversityTel: +966-1-4141845www.smu-ksa.com

SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION



AudiTel: +966-1-4660044BGKhurais Rd. Exit 30Tel: +966-1-2300000BMWKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-1-2391000CadillacTel: +966-1-4924048Chevrolet Khurais Rd.Tel: +966-1-4454040ChryslerKhurais Rd. and Dabbab St.Tel: +966-1-2332222DodgeKhurais Rd. and Dabbab St.Tel: +966-1-2332222FusoTel: 8002440060GMSKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-1-4454040Harley-DavidsonNorth Ring Rd. Exit 5Tel: +966-1-4554499HondaKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-1-4454646IsuzuTel: +966-1-2300000JeepKhurais Rd. and Dabbab St.Tel: +966-1-2332222LexusKing Fahad Rd. Exit 9Tel: +966-1-4566600MazdaKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-1-4968888Mini CooperKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-1-2391000MitsubishiKhurais Rd.

Al FalahTel: 920001678Al ModdarrajTel: +966-1-4779902AvisTel: +966-1-4884887Best Rent A CarTel: 8001249955Diplomat Khurais Rd.Tel: 920008008EuropCar Al Ahsaa St.

3MTel: +966-1-2884135Auto Gard Tel: +966-1-2924343LlumarKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-1-2912929Red CapKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-1-4913212Solar ControlKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-1-4966633Unique Your CarMob: +966-566225544

AILAFTel: +966-1-2713377 Blue ConnectTel: 920004948www.the-blueconnect.com London Cab ClubTel: +966-1-4966670http://londoncabclub.comSAPTCOTel: +966-1-2884400

Tel: 8002440060MoparKhurais Rd. and Dabbab St.Tel: +966-1-2332222PeugeotTel: +966-1-4666614PorscheTel: +966-1-4667788RAMKhurais Rd. and Dabbab St.Tel: +966-1-2332222Renault Khurais Rd.Tel: 8002445050Rolls RoyceKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-1-2391000SeatKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-1-2301515SkodaTel: +966-1-2301515SubaruTel: +966-1-2300000ToyotaTel: +966-1-2486777Volks WagenTel: 920000380VolvoKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-1-4923539UnicTel: +966-1-2300000

CAR AGENCIES

CAR RENTALS

CAR ACCESSORIES

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Tel: 920000153FazPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-1-2912679iCarTel: +966-1-4561099SajilTel: +966-1-4935222Theeb Rent a CarKhurais Rd.Tel: 920000572


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