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FROM THE EDITOR We Do! In this special issue of Destination Riyadh, we celebrate one of life’s wonderful milestones — Weddings! It’s the season of blushing brides, dashing grooms, magical nights and a whole lot of dancing and we’re putting you at the center of it.

This edition is about the union of two souls and with that two families, a gathering of friends and relatives to witness two people begin their life together. Consider this your invitation to be engaged, amused and delighted by the different articles we’ve put together.

Couples planning their nuptials need not look further for some help in preparing for their wedding. We offer you handy tips from choosing the right dress, surveying venues, what to do on the day and how to do it. A wedding is but the beginning to a life long journey with your significant other and we decided to help you get started with easy twosome recipes, a home survival guide for newlyweds and more.

Weddings are a delightful affair but can be quite tricky to navigate so we’ve put together a list of the local traditions and tips to help you get through a Saudi wedding like a pro. Guys, clueless on how to look your dapper best on special occasions? The Guide to Decoding the Dress Code will help you suit up or thobe up!

But that’s not all; March is DR’s anniversary month! In a vibrant city breaming with inspiring progress, fun events at every turn and a rich culture that is quickly unveiling before our eyes, the arrival of a magazine that aims to capture all of these and more is simply the perfect match.

Whether you’re a proud local, a newly arrived expat or a homegrown city dweller, consider yourself a true Riyadhi, because we do and this magazine is for you.

Destination Riyadh Team Editor@rummancompany.com my picks this month

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Thobe by Hatim Al Ageel, P. 40

How to Pick the Dress, P. 47

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Road Safety Campaign

Let’s be honest, Riyadh is notorious for having the worst drivers roaming its streets.

As such, when the Riyadh Traffic Department announced that they would be leading an all out Road Safety campaign, it wasn’t just a welcomed change; it is a lifesaver for most. Since the last quarter of 2013, the police have intensified enforcement of traffic rules and regulations. So far we’ve seen private companies engaging in the government’s initiatives: launching seatbelt awareness projects as well as the “Don’t Text and Drive” campaign and pedestrian safety. The call for safer roads in a city where the accident statistics are high and people are getting hurt unnecessarily, is more than another public drive, it’s a must.

Thumbs Up to Environmentally friendly color-coded waste bins Residents in Dammam appreciate and maintain the existence of environmentally friendly color-coded waste bins in the region. Red bins are for glass waste, blue for paper waste, yellow for tins, and green for plastic waste.

Hopefully, this move towards environmental awareness will rise in dammam and spread across the kingdom.

Thumbs DOWN to Littering and Swimming at The King Abdullah Park In a city covered with buildings and pavement, public parks give people a chance to breathe in some fresh air and spend some family time. However, one of the newest spots in Riyadh is becoming a huge trashcan for Riyadhis. The King Abdullah Park in Malaz opened its gates last year. While the dancing fountains have been a delight to watch, the rest of the grounds are quickly losing its magic. Littering and people swimming in the fountains is not a small issue it ruins the entire place and is simply unhygienic. Unless the park management pays attention to these concerns, you’ll end up with a park that people would rather avoid than visit.

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils Ghost V-Specification Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the sole dealer of Rolls-Royce Motor in Saudi Arabia, announced the launch of Ghost V-Specification, a limited series of Ghost and Ghost Extended Wheelbase motorcars that will be available for customers in the Kingdom to commission from January to June.

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Lomar Launches Fall Winter 2014 Collection Lomar has launched their latest collection Fall/Winter 2014. This collection is introducing two classic thobes and two casual thobes. The new designs feature variety of innovative yet sleek touches, with white and gray being the dominant colors in the new Fall/Winter collection theme.

Gemorolaunches its private viewing service Bottege Veneta opening in Centria Mall Bottege Veneta announced the opening of its second store in Riyadh, inside the prestigious Centria mall. The boutique offers a selection of Bottege Veneta products for men and women, including handbags, belts, shoes, luggage, jewelry, eyewear, silk accessories, fragrance and items for home.

BMW 7 Series The Belle of the Ball

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The BMW 760Li stole the show at the American Express World Luxury Expo in Riyadh in January. An embodiment for luxury, the vehicle was on display as Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motor’s contribution at the high-end Expo targeting the top connoisseurs in attendance.

Gemoro Jewelry offers highend, sophisticated collection from Italy, Hong Kong, India and Dubai. They work with skillful craftsmen to create captivating styles using precious stones including diamonds, rubies, emeralds and other colored stones.

Gemoro will introduce private viewing service for its clients as well as launch consultation services for bespoke orders.

‘World Without Strangers’ a tale of success Giordano boasts its widereaching loyalty programme “World Without Strangers” (WWS). Through WWS, they remain engaged and connected with their loyal customers and reward them with value-added promotions, special prices, offers and even additional discounts on their birthdays.

TAG Heuer taps Tamer Group as a Distributor in Saudi Arabia TAG Heuer S.A., a Swiss luxury watchmaker, has tapped Tamer Group of Saudi Arabia to further expand its fastgrowing market in the Middle East. Tag Heuer watches will be available in all stores that specialized in luxury watches in KSA, such as Paris Gallery.

A boutique exclusively for TAG Heuer will also open in the coming months in Riyadh.

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At the Top Burj Khalifa At the Top, Burj Khalifa offers visitors the opportunity to witness the sunrise over the city of dreams on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets can be purchased online at www. atthetop.ae or directly from the Ticket Counter (subject to availability). For more information, contact 800 AT THE TOP (800 28 843 867)

posts 148% increase in car shipments in 2013 For 2013, Maserati posted a 148 percent increase in shipments to 15,400 vehicles, driven by the success of the new Quattroporte and Ghibli models launched during the year. In January 2013, Maserati gave its world premiere presentation of both the V8 (530 hp) and V6 (410 hp) versions of the new Quattroporte at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

New Ferrari ‘California T’ revealed The latest-generation California T features an upgraded crankshaft and exhaust manifold, which Ferrari says allows the car to sound “even more potent” than before. Maranello has also managed to reduce the fuel consumption of the new California by around 15 percent over its predecessor.

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Nahar Triangle by the 83 Storee: Nahar, the stylist behind the mask marveled guests with his artistic style creations in a unique and star-studded event organized by the 83 Store held in the Arts and Skills Institute in February. This night of fashion, had Riyadh’s entertainers, Fahad Al Butairy, Ibrahim Mississippi, as well as top city A-listers in attendance.

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Young Arab Inventors Showcased at i2 Institute 2nd annual Conference: In its sophomore year, the annual conference held by the Innovation and Imagination Institute, (i2) on Feb. 17 celebrated the graduation of the first class of Arab minds registered in the institute’s associate program as well as gather the young Arab inventors and innovators under the banner: “From the Impossible to the Effectual.” The institute aims to provide a platform for these great minds to produce socially relevant technologies and solutions.

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Tokyo Meets Riyadh at Maison Bo-M: JETRO, the Japan External Trade Organization, hosted a Japanese culture and fashion products introductory event – Tokyo meets Riyadh in cooperation of Art of Kohl Ltd. Co., owner of “Maison Bo-M.” The two-week event featured an exhibition section with various fashion items brought from Japan and well-known Japanese stylist, Aya Kato, conducted onsite display coordination as well as a Japanese styling workshop. In the café area, some fancy cookies made by a Japanese famous confectionary brand “Yoku Moku” were served.

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Arts and Skills Institute Holds Mid Year Art Exhibition: In collaboration with the Japanese Embassy in Saudi Arabia, ASI showcased its visual arts students’ masterpieces during their midyear art exhibition entitled, “Inspirations.”

Guests were impressed by the different interpretations of the Japanese culture in different mediums including an oriental inspired garden that served as an installation.

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“Sands & Serendipity” Art Talk by Caroline Havers: Dutch artist Caroline Havers conducted an Art Talk based on her solo exhibition at the Naila Art Gallery in.

Her exhibit entitled “Sands and Serendipity” consists of paintings inspired by the Arabia Desert and received positive reviews from local art critics and art talk attendees.

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brought together a select group of Saudi creative luminaries and industry experts for the workshop “Design in My Life.”

The event drew design enthusiasts, and artisans. The panel of speakers brought insight into the significance of leading a passion-driven life and what design truly means on a personal level.

As part of its CSR program, the Ritz Carlton Riyadh opened its doors to children from a local orphanage to learning and experiencing the inner workings of the hotel. The little guests got to enjoy their time touring the estate and being entertained by the gentlemen of the Ritz; which included a time at the kitchen where they got to try out pastry-making.

Raffles The Ritz Carlton Institute Hosts Riyadh holds Design in My Life: Community Footprints Day: Raffles Institute of Design

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

1 MARCH. 1 Spraystreetart Event Graffiti artists, street photographers, illustrators, graphic designers and fashion designers participating.

Time: 5 pm – 8:30 pm Location: Maison Bo-M Galeries Riyadh

2 March. 2 – 5 Saudi Interbuild Time: 10:00 – 18:00 Location: Riyadh Exhibition Center, Murooj area, Olaya St Website: www.saudiinterbulid.com

March. 2 – 5 The Saudi Ophthalmology 2014 Conference King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Saudi Ophthalmological Society, and the Ophthalmology Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University.

Location: King Fahd Cultural Center

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MARCH. 10 Businesswomen First Meeting Council's Women Committee is organizing the first businesswomen meeting in conjunction with International Women's Day. Location: Council of Saudi Chamber MARCH. 10 – 11 2nd Annual Kingdom Human Asset Management Summit A two-day conference program featuring the latest technology offerings in the market.

30 MARCH. 30 – 3 APRIL Saudi Travel & Tourism Investment Market-STTIM Through a conference the event covers all Travel and Tourism Investments aspects in Saudi Arabia.

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Power and Transmission Summit 2014 Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Website: www.nispana.com/ powerandtransmission MARCH. 15-18 Riyadh Travel Fair The biggest exhibition of its kind in the region promoting domestic and international tourism.

Location: Four Seasons Hotel

6th Annual Kingdom Hotel Expansion Summit 2014 It brings together Saudi Arabia’s leading hotel developers, owners, operators, and architects.

Location: Riyadh Intercontinental Hotel

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3 MARCH. 3 – 5 Ladies World Exhibition The largest exhibition in the Middle East for women to highlight various business activities of Saudi women to help them invest and grow.

Time: 11:30 – 2:30 Location: Four Seasons Hotel Website: www.zowarevents.com

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MARCH. 4 – 5 International Spinal Cord Injury Conference 2014 Location: Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City MARCH. 4 – 14 Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City The Riyadh International Book Fair is the largest yearly cultural event in the Middle East.

Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center

9 MARCH. 9 – 13 Teaqahwa Location: Riyadh Exhibition Center Website: www.teqahwa.com

Laureate Vocational Saudi Arabia is a part of the Laureate International Universities Network (www.Laureate.net), the world’s largest global education provider, with more than 780,000 students in nearly 70 institutions across 29 countries and online.

LVSA has been operating in Saudi Arabia since 2009 with over 200 employees and currently operates 7 Colleges in Riyadh, Al Kharj, Jeddah, Mecca, and Rabigh. Due to expansion of Laureate’s educational activities in Saudi Arabia, LVSA is currently recruiting female and male faculty and staff for its Colleges.

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How to Brave a Saudi Wedding

By Johara Al Mogbel

Etiquette in any country is generally hard to follow. Arab etiquette is especially difficult, because the bulk of it is largely custom, differing from one area to another and even between similar communities. Also, we’re not sure about you, but personally we tend to refer all and any social rules and regulations to our mother while we, er, shop online.

To say a rulebook is desperately needed is an understatement. Saudi weddings can be a blast, once you get the niceties down to order. Carry on for further enlightenment!

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1. Women’s weddings in Riyadh normally start around 9:30 p.m., give or take. The time of the bride’s zaffa (walk down the aisle) is usually mentioned on the invitation card as well, and it’s a good idea to show up two hours earlier.

2. If you’re going to a big wedding, the couple’s closest relatives are usually found by the entrance, and you’ll need to meet them. You also have to say hi to any relatives or acquaintances of yours that you can see. Faces can be hard to remember, but do try. If you arrive late, and the family is no longer at the entrance, ask someone to point out the mother of the bride and thank her for inviting you to their celebrations. It’s only polite.

3. Small weddings are easier to navigate, but you have a bigger number of people to meet. Try, er, saying hello to everyone. This is the only hard bit, trust us. Well, aside from the heels and the hair and the bonecrushing dress and … let’s carry on, shall we?

4. The oldest and closest people in the wedding sit in the couches nearest to the aisle. It is very rude if you’re young and have taken a spot there, while an aunt or a grandma is made to sit in one of the chairs behind. If you’re really close to the bride you’ll be standing up waiting by her kosha when she walks down the aisle, anyway. Speaking of the kosha, it’s the norm to find young girls sitting on the steps before the bride’s appearance, so if you’re pressed for space, feel free to park yourself there. Just get up as soon as the wedding hall’s lights dim.

men

1. Men’s weddings usually start earlier than women’s, so the standard time to pass by is after isha prayer. It’s also much simpler, in both of terms of dress (go in your thobe, obviously, a pressed ghutra/shmaagh, nice shoes, perfume, and, if you’re close to the couple, your bisht) and the celebrations themselves.

2. The families of the couple will most probably be by the entrance. Say hello to them, then head towards the groom and offer your congratulations, and then feel free to greet the other guests you know.

move, do participate in it. It’s entertaining! And there aren’t any rules regarding who can or can’t join in.

4. There will be a feast afterwards, should you wish to stick around. Don’t forget your average table manners!

There will be a table that’s prepared to be a la carte dining, it is strictly for the older guests and not the lazier ones.

3. The chairs by the groom are customarily for special or senior guests. If you’re neither, choose a seat farther away. You won’t be there for long, anyway. If there’s a traditional Saudi dance and you have an itch to DESTINATION RIYADH 21

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By Anousha Vakani

Glowork has continued to amaze us with its efforts in bringing women into the labor market since its inception. With several surveys, conferences, job fairs and an active website, Glowork is the strongest catalyst in the increased number of women in the Saudi workforce. With a recent tremendous investment into the company and a full feature on forbes.com, the future of Glowork and that of working women seems better than ever. Destination sat down with Khalid Al Khudair, founder and CEO, to get to the bottom of Glowork’s astounding success.

Can you please tell our readers a little about yourself and the inception of Glowork?

I graduated from Canada at St. Mary’s University in a small city called Halifax. I came back to Saudi Arabia after spending a total of 18 years abroad and started looking for a job but found it very difficult. I had my uncle support me by taking me to different organizations to submit my CV. I got a job after three months through a connection my aunt had, which made me feel very weak.

I studied hard and worked hard previously so why should someone find a job for me? I started my career in Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility and slowly grew through the ranks at KPMG. I led their “Employer of Choice” initiative for five years to be from the top two best companies to work for in Saudi. My sister then graduated and had a similar problem in finding a job along with the transportation constraints. This made me think, if it’s tough for a guy to find a job how must it be for Saudi women? I tried to find stats at the time but there was nothing clear on the unemployment rate and that’s when I investigated and asked organizations why they don’t hire women. They all said they would love to hire women but didn’t know where to find them, which was a shock to me. I saw there was a gap that needed to be filled and that’s how Glowork came to life as an enabler for women into the labor market.

Can you explain how Glowork works to create jobs for women in companies and to find candidates that fill the vacancies?

We offer a number of services that are tailored both to the jobseeker and the employer. The first service is we enter organizations that never hired women before and we work with them in establishing a proper working environment and finding them the right talent that suits their job descriptions and thus we call ourselves job creators. The second service is our online portal in which it offers a matchmaking service between jobseeker and employer. The third service is our full recruitment service where we have a team of recruiters that conduct the filtering, screening, interviewing, induction and mentoring process for both employer and job seeker from a database of 1.2 million job seeking women. The fourth service is our virtual office monitoring tool, which allows employers to hire women from home in rural areas and are able to monitor their activities virtually, and breaks all the boundaries and obstacles we have in our society. The sixth and final service is our learning and development in which we offer a number of sub services, which include our annual StepAhead conference and career fair in which over 17,000 females attended in 2013 and we expect a larger number in 2014.

You were featured on Forbes after the acquisition of Glowork; what was that like for you and what does it mean for the image and future of Glowork?

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off. Taking the most difficult subject in the Kingdom (anything related to women) and turning it into a viable cause and business model showcases that obstacles are meant to be treated as opportunities.

How many jobs have been created for women since Glowork was founded? What do you consider are Glowork’s major accomplishments?

Over 12,000 jobs have been created since 2011 and we have had so many accomplishments and I think the most proud moment was when I sat across a panel to speak on job creation in the Arab world alongside her majesty Queen Rania of Jordan. We also won the most innovative solution for job creation by the World Bank, ILO and UN for our virtual office solution.

Glowork recently released a study that proved 87 percent of Saudi women were willing to work part-time.

It was concluded that this would create more jobs, help Saudization and encourage independence. Can you tell us a little more about this survey and how the vision can be implemented practically?

We want to bridge the gap between education and employment. In the West, students work at an early age and it gives them a headsup into what’s ahead in the labor market.

The retail industry in the West is all run by students and I think this is an opportunity for the job market and for students to capitalize on. It will help them become independent at an early age and also help employers balance the work shifts since now women have issues with transportation to work in malls since working hours vary and they close in the middle of the day.

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Register Now! “AStepAhead” Career Fair 2014 in Riyadh It’s a six-step, two-day program (April 14-16) aimed at empowering women from all over KSA. At the last step of the event, employers will be matched with program attendees and given the opportunity to conduct interviews with women who match their employee requirements. #AStepAhead Companies interested in participating, Email: info@glowork.net Web: www.glowork.net/astepahead

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S p e c i a l F eat u res

A Trip

Down Najdi Memory Lane

By Haifa Al AlSheikh

Today’s Najdi weddings are hardly anything like what they used to be. While change is inevitable and not necessarily bad, the variety of Najdi wedding traditions made them truly unique. Here’s a before and after look at how we do our weddings, Najdi Style…

Tehwal

Before white wedding dresses took over, Najdi brides wore a traditional Najdi dress called tehwal. It is a beaded and embellished, long-sleeved dress that is worn with a headpiece, which covers the hair and sometimes parts of the face.

Now: The tehwal dress is still worn, in a pre-wedding party called the shabka, but without the headpiece. In the actual wedding, the bride now wears a European style white dress.

Zaffa (Bridal Procession)

The zaffa, or bridal procession, took place from the bride’s home to where the wedding is being held, which is usually in a relative or neighbor’s house. The procession included people drumming on dafs and singing traditional songs.

Sometimes, a howdah — a covered carriage on top of a camel or a donkey — carried

Zaghrata (ululation) Ardah Zaghrata is making a high pitched, wavering sound, by moving the tongue rapidly from side to side.

This is originally an ancient Egyptian tradition that became a sign of celebration around the Arab world.

The ululation takes place after the bride’s arrival in traditional Najdi weddings.

Now: Ululation is still

popular in modern Najdi weddings, as well as weddings all around the Arab world.

Some Najdi weddings also included the ardah, a traditional Saudi dance. Men formed a line and danced to the beat of dafs singing Samri (sung poetry). The dancers carried swords or rifles during the ardah, as it was originally performed before going to war.

Now: Ardah is still sometimes performed in the men’s wedding party.

In the women’s party, they celebrate by dancing together to khaleeji live music.

Fattasha

The groom gave the bride’s mother a gift called fattasha.

The name is derived from fatash, meaning unveiled, because the mother can now unveil to the groom. It was also sometimes given to the bride’s grandmother.

Now: While a groom might still give a gift to the mother and grandmother of the bride, it is no longer a custom and its not called a fattasha anymore.

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The wedding budget

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By Jala Mohamed

Marriage is a whole new world waiting to be discovered. It’s a world filled with love, nurturing, enjoyment and most importantly forgiveness. A world that every truly in love couple wish to eventually enter. However, right in front of the door of this beautiful world of marriage, stands a huge monster guarding it, stopping couples from stepping one foot in to it.

And that creature is the “Wedding Budget Monster.”

Every couple dreams of the prefect wedding that will take place only once in their lives. However, the financial requirements that comes along with their wedding plans makes this perfect wedding pretty much impossible. The following tips will help you plan your perfect wedding while cutting down on budget at the same time.

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Negotiate This goes out to all you nice and wellbrought-up girls out there. Let it out and don’t be too afraid or too shy to negotiate.

Sharon Naylor, the bestselling author of over 35 wedding books, argues that a little negotiation may save a lot of money.

As easy as it may sound, negotiation is not that simple. When negotiating with your wedding suppliers you must put two important rules in mind. First, even if you are extremely attached and sure of a certain wedding location, explore other venues. By this you can use the power of comparison in your negotiation. For example, how come Hotel X offers an extra free hour for the party? Secondly, be polite. Negotiation does not mean being rude or vulgar. In fact, maintaining a well-mannered tone in your negotiation will help you win a special consideration.

Be organized

Do It Yourself Nina Callaway, a wedding expert and an event planner who guided many couples in their wedding process, believes that couples can cut costs by doing some of the wedding tasks themselves, such as creating their wedding cards, bouquets or even the wedding catering. Couples may even use the help of their family or friends. For example, if you have a friend with good photography skills and a professional DSLR let them be in charge of the camera at the wedding.

Picking the Right Date “Choose any day other than Saturday” is a famous quote by Anna Post, author of “Do I Have to Wear White?” If we take this advice and apply it here in Saudi, it will be “choose any day other than Wednesday and Thursday.”

When it comes to picking your wedding day, try to stay away from peak wedding seasons and days. The number of weddings in Saudi Arabia increase between Eid al Fitr until the beginning of Hajj. Picking your wedding day during the off-season has a number of advantages. First, it increases your power in negotiation since there isn’t much competition. Second, most hotels provide discounts. And third, you can find seasonal sales on other required items, such as the wedding dress, flowers or even the makeup.

Being organized will save you a lot of time, energy and most importantly, money.

Creating a wedding budget worksheet will help you track your spending as well as what’s done and what’s left to do. It’s important for couples to understand that planning a wedding is more than just organizing a wedding party. It’s a chance for the couple to prove how well they can work together and how strong they could be when it comes to facing problems. And on top of it all, how much they love and can sacrifice for each other.

Plan ahead Don’t wait until the last moment to start planning for your wedding. This may double the cost of almost everything, Denise Fields and Alan Fields, the authors of American’s No. 1 best-selling wedding book, “Bridal Bargains,” state that the earlier you start planning for your wedding the better, because then you give yourself more time to compare venues of different suppliers instead of just rushing to conclusions due to time limit.

Those four simple yet effective tips will help you create the perfect wedding of your dreams without exceeding your budget. The most important point is to always remain calm and happy because after all you’re finally getting married.

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Wedding Venues in Riyadh Riyadh, with our love for traditional weddings, have many venues that suits your needs in terms of style, number of guests and even catering. Here’s a quick rundown of popular venues in Riyadh for whatever budget you have:

Riyadh Festivities Palace

•Minimum Guests 150 •tPrice per Guest SR 550

It’s a very traditional venue that is mainly for people looking for that really Saudi ambience for their wedding.

It’s all about going lavish and large with massive halls that can accommodate a folk band of around 50 on top of your hundred-something guests and still have room to dance. location: King Abdulaziz Road

Al Khozama Banqueting and Conference Center

•Minimum Guests 150 •Price/per guest SR 430

What makes them unique and a local favorite is the exemplary catering, which can compete with the major hotels in the Riyadh. The hall has a modern flair to it and they have different kinds of facilities to ensure that the preparations for the bride and groom are also accommodated and can be done within the venue. location: AlKhozama District, along King Khalid Road 30 DESTINATION RIYADH

Narcissus Hotel Tahliya-Olaya St. Intersection

•Minimum Guests 80-95 •Max. Guests 150 •Price per guest Starting at SR 590 – 790 depending on the package

A new hotel in Riyadh, Narcissus offers a more intimate setting for weddings and events. Surprisingly, a lot of families are favoring its setup instead for going huge which has been the cultural trend. Narcissus offers silver, gold and platinum packages, you can also book an entertainer for your reception or add some services at an added but discounted cost. location: Tahliya-Olaya St. Intersection

Nayyara Banqueting Hall & Convention Center

•Minimum Guests: 200 guests •Price per guest: SR 550

There’s no doubt that Nayyara is one of the most luxurious venues place to hold a wedding in Riyadh.

A local favorite, Nayarra, has made itself the one-stop shop for weddings and that includes hosting the annual wedding fair in the city. location: Al-Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Angari St. Tel: 011 480 6655 DESTINATION RIYADH 31

S p e c i a l F e at u r e s

By Jala Mohamed

Preparing a wedding guest list can be a very stressful process, considering the fact that the bride and groom are already overwhelmed with other tasks.

The following is a remedy that will help making the whole wedding process much more easier.

Step One: Lay Down Some Ground Rules Before you and your husband start listing all the names of your guests, take a minute, sit down together, and discuss some important aspects that will make life easier on the long run. Consider the number of guests that you wish to invite (this may depend on your wedding venue). The type of guests that will be invited could be family only, family and close friends, or you might be willing to extend further if you are up for a big number. After you decide on the total number of guests you then divide the total in half so that both sides can get the same number of guests to invite.

Step Two: Drafting the Guest Names Now it’s time to list all the people you want to invite to your wedding. I know this can be difficult, but here is a great way to do it.

The key here is to divide them into groups so that you can add or remove names in the future. The following could be an example of the groups: Group A (Must invite) Group B (Should be invited) Group C (Invite if there is enough space)

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Step Three: The Final Guest List After you both finish your guest lists you should then share your lists and combine them. It is strongly recommended to use excel or Google docs to list your guests.

Google docs is even more recommended because it allows both of you to share the same spreadsheet and see changes made by both of you.

Step Four: Verification and Finalization With all your guests listed neatly in a spreadsheet, you are now more than ready to start sending your invitation cards. Now pay attention carefully to the coming details.

Most people fall into the same mistake of thinking that sending the wedding card is the final step in the guest list process when it’s not. Do you know why? Because not everyone you send an invitation to will come. That’s why you need to make it clear on your card that they must tell you if they are not coming. In this case when people decline the invitation, you have space for those in Group C. Remember them?

The most important part in preparing your wedding guest list is to start as early as possible, so that you can make sure that you have invited all those you want to share with your big day. Starting early will also help you fix any problems that might occur during the process.

MY WEDDING PLANNER BY DJ streamline all your wedding tasks by using and following the steps from our wedding planner. For more info email info@destinationjeddah. com

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wedding bells A wedding ceremony without music? Not much of a celebration that would be.

Whether it is a traditional wedding, or a more contemporary wedding, different couples will naturally opt for a different type of ceremony – depending on their characters and values. For instance, those who choose to have a very traditional and refined day might go for a wedding singer or a live band. On the other hand, a more modern alternative would be a DJ.

Two beats in an iPod

As far as the overall feel to the ceremony goes, whichever choices are made are going to be an extension of both you and your significant other’s personalities. And this is where the hard times begin, picking the actual playlists and variations. It might be easier on some, depending on how musically consistent they are. But most couples have entirely different tastes and preferences when it comes to their favorite tunes. Therefore, it can get quite tedious to compromise on such a momentous day.

By Amr Elsayed

As overwhelming as it may seem, organizing a wedding is among the most exciting and most nerve wrecking ventures young folks embark on during their lives. It’s not just the fact that it marks the beginning of a new, and probably the biggest, chapter in our hypothetical autobiographies. It’s also because weddings are a reflection of our love, our individuality and most importantly a commemoration of our union.

And we’ve been lucky enough to have thousands, nay; millions of artists who choose to connect with us through the ever-growing medium of music; putting in words and melodies what our hearts and minds fail to express. And as far as weddings go, nothing expresses the bliss of impending nuptials quite like music.

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Bang for your buck The first thing you must remember is that your wedding is not a concert and certainly not Woodstock ’69. It’s an event, and event music is a different ball game. While your favorite tunes should be strongly symbolized, the guiding factor in picking a wedding band or DJ must be the effect they’ll have on your entire party. Take a moment and ask yourself: What result should my entertainers achieve? On most occasions the list is simple: A particular mood for the walk down the aisle and the first dance. An evident pre-reception energy.

Guests who feel comfortable and always know what’s going on. A dance floor that’s bursting equally with older and younger guests, dancing to music they like. By defining the results your entertainers should achieve, you clarify your needs and identify the criteria you’ll really use to pick them. It might not seem as easy as it sounds, but it’s completely imperative.

Old is gold Plenty of Saudi couples have chosen to mix both tradition and custom with a modern Western influence. Hiring a traditional wedding singer is definitely a party pleaser if you’re entertaining a more conventional crowd. If you’re really old-school though, you can find yourself a talented “Tagaga,” which are professional female wedding singers that perform only for the women’s gathering at the ceremony. Planning an event that provides both a customary flair alongside a western pop culture motif can be rather spectacular. Therefore, it has become quite popular to see a combination of old and new, satisfying both the older and younger guests.

To “Westˮ or not to “Westˮ?

Another major concern for those couples that prefer to have the best of both worlds, a live band alongside a wedding DJ, is choosing the appropriate music. As many songs as there are out there that glorify love, there are plenty that have driven far away from it. Not to mention the endless songs containing profanity and suggestive scenarios. Generally, we wouldn’t recommend playing Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” or Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” at your wedding. Something along the lines of Katy Perry’s “Fireworks” or Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up” would be a lot more suitable.

Trust is the key That being said, if you’re like most young couples, you’ve probably never hired professional entertainers or planned an event of this magnitude before. It’s likely that you would second-guess yourself from time to time. But if there’s one piece of advice to take, it’s that great weddings start with trust – and the person you should trust first is yourself. Wedding planning is easiest for couples that aren’t afraid to make decisions and move ahead. Trust yourself to do that.

The biggest decision, after all, is the one you’ve already made.

Some DJ’s to Consider: The main thing we love about DJ’s: all your favorite tracks will be played. For more DJ’s, check out our Arts and Entertainment Directory at the end of the magazine.

DJ Najla Mob: +966-55 966 0722 Agent Whiskers agentwhiskers@gmail.com

Some Traditional Singers to Consider: If you’re looking for a singer to liven up your night, here are a few to consider. What we like about them is that they involve all your guests by singing and dancing near them, and some even come with a group of entertainers such as dancers dressed according to the theme of your wedding.

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So You Think You Can

Design?

By Amr Elsayed

Saudi Design Week

This year is definitely proving to be the focal point of art, design and culture exploration within the Kingdom. We’ve witnessed to the extravagance of Jeddah Art Week, and the nostalgia brought by the Historic Jeddah Festival. Now we look upon Riyadh’s first edition of Saudi Design Week, taking shape as a boutique fair with venues all over the city.

SDW hosted a series of events across the capital, which covered multiple disciplines from decorative art and design, to artistic photography, typography and fashion.

Conceived by O Art Projects and organized

by Oasis Magazine in partnership with the King Faisal Foundation for Research and Islamic Studies, Saudi Design Week brought to fruition the importance of design within our society. The fair hosted a series of events, curated exhibitions, workshops and talks that truly stirred the city’s sensibilities and brought inspiration to local and emerging talents.

“I look forward to the day when a local designer is recognized as ‘A Designer.’“ – Princess Reema bint Bandar (CEO, Alfa International)

Man Your Stations!

The city became a hub for arts and design as you move around different venues, embarking on a journey that made SDW 36 DESTINATION RIYADH

a truly unforgettable week. Naila Gallery being the go to place for Art Talks, creative workshops and exhibit of avant-garde home design and art furniture, this humble galleria was bustling with design enthusiasts. Aura Living, a home fashion brand also unveiled a site-specific installation at the Saudi Design forum. LamArt Gallery held an exhibition for Saudi Artist Hussein Al Mohasen. The Globe at Faisaliah Hotel was the venue for the first ever curated Iphoneography exhibit

by PhonArtSaudi.

Luminaries Up Ahead

The festival’s effort and success in bringing

movement while also opening the dialogue to issues that hinder the progress of Saudi creative identity.

“Through design you can show your impact’’ – Khuloud Al Attar

the design community closer together was unprecedented in its nature; accomplished through the contributions of the local creative luminaries, who took lead in discussions and workshops. Among the luminaries are Abdulnasser Gharem (artist), Manal Al Dowayan (conceptual artist), Faisal Malki (photographer), Khulood Attar (founder, Design Magazine) and young talents like Alaa Balkhy (creator of Fyunka), Basmah Felemban (artist), Najla Bassam (designer and founder of Haya), their invaluable contributions were poignant, to say the least.

This made the Design Forum all the more relatable, encouraging a culturally led design

Going Out with a Bang!

For the finale of this exquisite festival, the crème of the crop of collaborators and gifted designers in the Kingdom were placed front and center. Onqoud Art Group and Project Hawas closed the design forum on a high note by making the audience partake in a collaborative Crazy Hawasian art project.

And as we reflected upon the lingering impact of SDW, with the fresh smell of design and culture looming around us; now is a great time for Saudi based artists and designers to push their craft forward and build on the foundations of modern and culturally infused design scene.

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Nice Day for an Off-White Wedding The closest many Saudi women get to couture fashion are those pricey handbags found on Thalia Street in Jeddah or Olaya Street in Riyadh. But that one moment in their lives that may put them on the cover of Vogue is their wedding day. White may be the default fashion for dresses, but don’t rule out prints and offwhites. Guys are also finding ways to broaden the definition of the degla with shimmering grays and chocolate browns with gold accents.

ROYAL GROOM

Thobe + Dagla Both by Toby by Hatem Al Ageel

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WHIMSCLE

Bridal dress by Fatima Abid

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CLASSIC BRIDE

Bridal gown by Fatima Abid

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CLASSIC PRINCE Thobe + Degla both

by Lomar

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GOLD LEAF

Bridal Abaya

by HAAL INC

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FLORAL BRIDE Floral top and skirt both by Sotra

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Nice day for an off white wedding CREDITS designers

Fatima Abid HAAL Inc. Lomar Sotra Toby by Hatem Al Akeel team

Rob Wagner Bassma Al Toaimi Mazin Al Maimani stylist

Nour Kelani photography

Mokhtar Chahine make up ar tist

Inas Hammoud speacial thanks to

Lina Lazaar founder of JAW for providing the location

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How to Pick the

Dress

By Hana Jazzar

Every bride dreams of her perfect wedding dress. That unforgettable elegant gown that makes her look like a "vision in white." Fast-forward to the actual dressshopping experience when the dream turns into nightmare; trying on dress after dress, only to be swallowed up by white-tulle-monsters and layers of marshmallow poof.

Finding the right dress can be stressful. Between decoding wedding dress lingo; A-line silhouette, empire waistline, décolleté neckline and differentiating between seven shades of white, you’re left feeling overwhelmed and lost.

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Fear not!

We have the ultimate guide to help you choose the perfect wedding dress that complements your body and brings out your best features, so you can confidently "say yes to the dress."

Petite For brides who are short and narrow at the waist, try to find a style with a waistline above your natural waist like an empire cut to make you look taller. Modern and slimming styles like sheath look best on petites since they elongate their figure.

However, if you like a fuller skirt, avoid looking bulky by wearing a trumpet silhouette that hugs your frame and creates the illusion of a long torso.

Busty Chose a style with a simple and clean bodice, avoiding embellishments and or fabrics with a sheen, as those will add volume and attract attention to your chest. A scooped neckline with a trumped silhouette is prefect for top-heavy brides with hourglass figures or a strapless gown with a dip in the neckline — like a sweetheart — will make your bust look smaller.

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Empire waistlines are very forgiving, with tight pleating or beading under the bust, it will make your tummy look flatter. Ball Gown dresses are a great choice as well since the fitted bodice and dramatic flared skirt defines your waist and makes it look smaller.

Apple-shaped Brides carrying more weight above the hips should look for dresses that cinch just below their breasts or at the slimmest part of their body.

Tall Tall and slender figures can pull off voluminous silhouettes perfectly; they can also show off their lean figure in fitted gowns that show off their curves.

Flattering styles include sheath, A-line, ball gown and mermaid.

Pear-shaped Being full-figured in the hips, thighs and bottom half of the body, pear-shaped brides should look for more proportion in a heavy detailed strapless bodice or an embroidered V-neckline to draw the eye upward.

A-line or Ball Gown styles give a dramatic look and help disguise the hips.

Helpful "dress" terms:

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Trumpet or Mermaid silhouettes are created with a slim fitting silhouette that hugs the body to show your curves, then "trumpets" out from the knee to the hemline.

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Empire cut dresses has a fitted and high waistline that is gathered just underneath the bust then flows loosely to the floor.

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The Ball Gown or Fairy Tale wedding gown has a tight bodice with a full skirt flaring out from the hips giving a Cinderella-like over the top affect.

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A-line or Princess dresses, fit snugly on the top part and highlight the narrowness of the midsection, then float away gently from the hips and thighs.

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Keep in mind •Be realistic and accept your body shape, don't go on diets just to squeeze yourself in a dress you want.

•Take a pair of heels when you go shopping, and don't bring a crowd, two or three extra opinions are enough.

All other body types: A-line dresses are a classic fit and generally suitable for any body type.

The A shape the dress visually hides the rounder lower body or create the illusion of curves on a narrow frame.

A V-neckline will highlight a slender upper body and the long continuous lines help elongate the body and give an overall slimming effect.

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•Buy a dress that fits and accentuates your best parts, and most importantly, reflects your personality.

•Once you receive it, keep it out of sight - resist the temptation of trying it on every other day. Pull it out two weeks before your big day; if you happen to have shed a few kilos, adjustments can be made in time.

The Sheath, which is also known as the Column wedding dress runs tight along the body down to the floor and the hem does not flair out, like it does in the A-Line or Ball Gown.

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The Manual Guide

to Decoding the Dress Code

By Jou Pabalate and Mohammed Dughaishm

Putting together the right outfit for different events can seem like an intimidating task for a guy, but not if you have this starter’s guide. We’ve covered just about all the essentials to looking like a gentleman both in either your thobe or suit.

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2 Grooming the Go Traditional on special occasions groom • • If you normally sport a Weddings, Receptions, beard, have it professionally Formal Parties trimmed the night before the wedding. On the day itself, it • For weddings and receptions, won’t hurt to use beard oil. wearing a bisht is customary based on whether you’re an • If you’re getting a clean immediate, as in 1st degree shave, avoid shaving for a relative of the bride or • few days before the wedding groom. and get a professional shave • Take time to fix your on the day itself to avoid What to wear Mirzam, the center of the razor cuts and burns. guthra that meets the middle The Bisht or Mishlah of your forehead by making Decoding the Dress 3 Ghutra with the Iqal little folds Code Cufflinks on its sides to make It’s amazing how elegant an it pointy.

Luxury Watch Arab man can look dressed Polished leather • Accessorize with a watch and in their traditional garb and shoes (break them in cufflinks we particularly enjoy seeing and wear them a few times young Saudi men who are able • Do not wear sandals before the wedding night) to look sharp and dapper in A pretty good looking car their thobe and shamagh. For (We were kidding when we the young lads who haven’t wrote this down but then half quite mastered the look or of the Najdi men we spoke to anyone who wants to give it a said it is a must) try, here’s your lifesaver:

Weddings Let’s put the spotlight first on the most important man in the room, the groom.

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Basic Shemagh/ Guthra Styles: Mastering your guthra or Shemagh can be tasking but the results are definitely worth it. Thankfully, we’ve stumbled across a styling entry by blogger Ahmed Al Omran who summed up the essentials:

Special occasions Very formal

Updated Cobra

Winter/desert look

The school teacher look

Eagle Formal Gatherings & Daily meetings

The Butterfly All-Around

Bint Al-Bakkar “Daughter of Bakkar”

Take one end and throw it over the opposite shoulder, then take the other end and throw it over the same shoulder (e.g. throw the right end over left shoulder, and the left end over left shoulder).

Take the left end and throw it behind your back, then take the right end and guide it behind your back and over your left shoulder. Fluff the sides up, allowing the face to sit well framed and bring the top slightly down. It can also be the best in terms of mobility, with a simple trick like taking the front end and tucking it between your thobe buttons.

Bint Al-Bakkar is considered to be the most difficult style to master. It involves taking both ends and giving them a twist before folding them over the head and letting the ends dangle down.

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HOW TO FOLD A BISHT

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Black Tie Invitations

At least once in your lifetime, you’re bound to receive an invitation for a Black Tie event. Traditionally, when asked to come in black tie, you’re being asked to wear a tux The Anatomy of a Classic Tux: • • • • • • • •

A black or dark blue tux suit (usually woven wool) Formal/dress shirts Bow Tie Cummerbund (optional) or vest Black or dark socks Laced up leather shoes Pocket handkerchief Button Studs (optional) and cufflinks

The Basics: • Matching Jacket and Slacks (dark colors are versatile, light browns and grays are mainly for summer) • A full sleeve shirt • A neck tie • Colored formal socks (never white) • Leather shoes • Tie bar (optional)

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If your invitation includes the word “optional” “preferred” or “creative” next to the phrase black tie; you can therefore opt to loosen up the ensemble. You can choose to wear a black suit minus the cummerbund for example and a formal black silk tie or go playful in terms of colors and textures with your dress shirt.

How To Tie a Tie

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Suiting Up Whether you’re a Saudi or an expatriate, in your 20s or 40s, having a properly tailored or at least fitting suit is an essential part of a man’s closet. You would normally use it for that meeting, job interview or a formal gathering that just falls a tad bit short of a black tie.

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Know your measurements and keep them with you, it will come handy when buying off the rack or online.

Going to the tailor is worth the trip whether you need to make adjustments or have him make you bespoke suit.

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You should be able to put a fist between your buttoned jacket and shirt (no more and no less).

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This is a starter guide for the uninformed and clueless. There are a lot of Youtube channels dedicated to men’s styles as well as grooming tips if you want to know more and up your wardrobe.

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MOSCHINO

Okay, so I've been talking a lot about Moschino lately, but for the last time, Jeremy Scott has finally taken over; and we are IN LOVE! Make sure you check out his new McDonald's inspired capsule collection. www.moschino.com

H&M

Urban style goes bohemian this spring with a collection full of playful and personal style. Snug patchwork jackets of leather, graphic-printed waisted jackets and much more The collection launches on March 6 and will be available at selected H&M branches across the Kingdom.

GIVENCHY Two things that are not the best of friends are designer labels and comfort. But not this time. This unisex collection just makes us go Birken-WHO? Simple black for the classics, crazy digital floral experiments for the fashion savvy. Personally tested for comfort, and HIGHLY recommended.

Available on www.mrporter.com + www.net-a-porter.com

GITMAN BROS. VINTAGE If you're a wise spender, then Gitman Bros. shirts deserve a chunk of your wallet this month.

Gitman Bros. is a custom ready-made shirt factory that has been making quality shirts in Ashland, Pennsylvania for over 70 years and occassionally they make custom private labeling orders for other brands such as Burberry and Opening Ceremony. Recently they've introduced crazy prints, but the plain and plaid classics are the must have staples.

Available online www.gitmanvintage.com Price varies from SR 750 up to SR 1,100

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JUJU'S ARE MAKIN' A COMEBACK! If you're a '90s child, then you would relate to this. Everyone's favorite jelly shoes JUJU are makin' a comeback. Make sure you get yours in your favorite color.

Available at www.jujushoes.co.uk

BACKPACK LOVE Let's face it, it's the most convenient form of bags ever. Whether you're off to work, or running your errands, a backpack always comes handy. Who said backpacks have to be boring and sporty?

Floral bagpack by Givenchy SR 4,200 www.mrporter.com MCM Craig and Karl, Price on request, MCM boutiques Denim camo backpack by Stella McCartney SR 5,000 http://www.brownsfashion.com

cara delevingne mulberry collection As classic as Mulberry is, this collection has a few interesting designs. And anything imagine it with the soft, supple, perfect Mulberry leather... and you'll start planning your next purchase.

Worldwide shipping available from www.mulberry.com

SLIP-ONS ARE IN True comfort shoes are finally “inˮ for ladies.

Low profile slip-on sneakers are my own personal comfortable shoes choice. Pretty much all designers are creating their vision of the classic slip-ons!

From left: Saint Laurent SR 2,800, Jimmy Choo SR 2,400, Miu Miu 2,000 www.net-a-porter.com

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Nada's www.craze.com.sa If you’re looking for the trendy and comfortable at terrific prices, look no further. Saudi Fashion Aficionado Nada Harsani has the answers.

With her new website, Nada is keen on showcasing the Western fashion flare for the everyday lass.

Exclusively catering to the Middle East region, Craze. com.sa provides your daily dose of fashion, aiming to fill in the gap in the market, upholding that online shopping is as easy as pie.

Everything from Bohemian, to Hipster, these carefully handpicked garments will serve your needs, whomever you are.

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Gifts

FOR Him & Her

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By Jou Pabalate

Whether it’s your best friend’s wedding, the anniversary of your favorite couple, or a newlywed’s housewarming, picking the right gift that would fit both him and her can be quite a task—If you’re into mindful giving, here’s a few suggestions to help you put together a gift they both would love!

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Monogram It For those times when you don’t have much time to get artsy, you can still add a personal touch to a generic gift by having his and her initials or names added.

Bed linens, pillowcases and even towels are welcomed presents for couples building their first home together.

Pottery Barn offers a nice variety of home items and does the monogram for you as an added service.

Mr. & Mrs. Outfits Cute gift ideas that will make the couple remember you for your mushy thoughtfulness. The Useless Store in Jeddah has some matching outfits that you can order online. You can choose to make it more personal by looking at the shared interest of the pair and have it personalized and printed.

Instagram: uselesstore

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The Marriage Survival Kit If you’re feeling particularly crafty, making a novelty survival kit for your newlywed pals is the way to go. Fill a box with each person’s favorite things together with tagged items that represent advice for them to have a happy married life. You can ask their relatives and closest friends to add their own small items to make it sentimental.

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Sponsor a Date Night Help keep the spark alive by giving the two a chance to date again. Pack a picnic basket, put together a box of romantic DVDs and popcorn, or perhaps book them a weekend getaway.

If you’re thinking of using this as an anniversary gift, you can even throw in a “One night of Babysitting” card to give the husband and wife a little break from their parental duties.

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The Foodie Basket This can work for newlyweds who already love food and can cook or will be having their first kitchen experience as husband and wife. Prepare a basket or box filled with a variety of common spices, an easy recipes list or a cookbook of easy to prepare meals, matching aprons, even throw in some kitchen utensils. You can add an “If All Else Fails” item for a touch of humor—a ready- made pasta sauce, dried noodles or simply a gift voucher for a meal at a local restaurant.

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DINING AROUND TOWN

DINNER FOR TWO Easy Recipes For Newlyweds

By Hana Jazzar and Jou Pabalate

Whether you’re already a domestic goddess just looking to add a new quick recipe to your repertoire or newlywed pair creating your first home cooked meal together; these easy to do dishes will have you conquering your starter kitchen in no time!

Get Warmed up‌ Creamy Mushroom Soup

Ingredients 10 1 5 6

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ounces button mushrooms, chopped medium onion, chopped finely tablespoons all purpose flour cups chicken broth, or 1 Bouillon cube dissolved in 6 cups water tablespoons unsalted butter cloves garlic, minced bay leaf cup heavy cream teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and somewhat dry for about four minutes. Add the onions and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about four minutes. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for two minutes more.

2. Pour in the broth, add the bay leaf and bring to a boil while whisking constantly.

Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool.

3. Take out the bay leaf, then working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Return the puree to the pot and reheat over medium heat.

4.Whisk the heavy cream and salt into the soup and season with pepper to taste.

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Weeknight Pasta…

Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo Ingredients: 6

2 10 3/4 1/2 3/4 3 1/4

ounce package fettuccine, uncooked cups frozen, chopped broccoli ounce can cream of mushroom soup cup milk cup grated Parmesan cheese cups cooked chicken, cubed teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Prepare fettuccine according to package directions.

2. Add broccolis during last five minutes of cooking; drain.

3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, mix soup, milk, cheese, chicken, pepper and fettuccine mixture.

4. Cook until warm, stirring often.

Directions

1. Rub the steak with one

Romantic Friday…

Porterhouse for Two Cooking Time 15 min

Ingredients 1

3

1 1/2 2 3

beef porterhouse steak, 2 inches thick (about 2 pounds) tablespoons vegetable oil, divided teaspoon salt teaspoon black pepper medium onions, thinly sliced garlic cloves, minced

tablespoon of vegetable oil, the salt and pepper.

2. In a large skillet over high heat, heat remaining oil.

3. Add the steak and place the onions and garlic around it. Brown steak about three minutes. Reduce heat to medium, then turn steak and onions over; cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

4. Cut the beef away from the bone, slice across the grain and serve topped with the caramelized onions.

Easy Pair: Just sauté a chopped onion in a little butter and add a package of frozen spinach that’s been thawed and drained, salt (if desired), pepper, and half a cup of heavy cream. Stir until hot and thickened.

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DINING AROUND TOWN

KITCHEN TIPS Circles & Circles FOR NE W L Y W E D S

Say hello to a new type of breakfast, Riyadh!

By Hana Jazzar

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Do search and ask around for recipes.

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Cook each other’s favorite dish, or at least you can ask your mother-in-law and surprise your hubby.

3

Try to cook together, get your partner involved in the kitchen even if it’s just peeling the potatoes or plating up.

4

Avoid eating out all the time, it can easily add inches to your waist and you’ll be surprise how they can put holes in your pocket.

5

Do not go crazy in the supermarket. Dinner for two means cooking for two (unless you’re entertaining)-have a budget, have a weekly grocery list.

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Chicken breasts are your best friends, so is pasta and every now and then, Betty Crocker.

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So we are not exactly a “bagel for breakfast” society, (more like a samoli with Kraft cheese) but it would still be nice to find them in Riyadh. Lucky for us the recently opened Circles & Circles Bagels, delivers freshly baked New York-style bagels daily. We can be quite skeptical when approaching new places claiming to have “authentic” offerings. After all, our foodie hearts have been broken a couple of times.

First bite into these things

Yes, they’re the real deal! Authentic bready circles have just the right combination of firmness and chewiness that makes the bagel's texture unique. Despite the modest look of the store and display, the bagels are true winners! Sesame, Blueberry and Everything bagels, Mixed cream cheeses and even Bagel & Lox! If you’re picking up your first pack of bagels, we also recommend trying out the unique pumpkin, gingerbread and mint lattes.

Circles & Circles Bagels & more Location: Near Granada Mall, next to Centerpoint Exit #9 Mob: +966-530054113 Web: www.circlesncircles.com

T R AV E L T R E N D S

Creative

(bordering bizarre)

Ways

to Tie the Knot

By Jou Pabalate

Weddings are special life moments regardless of where they take place.

However, some couples do take the cake in making things unforgettable by doing their ceremonies or receptions in the craziest venues. Be inspired to tie the knot with a twist or simply be amused, here’s a rundown of outrageous wedding options from around the world— and beyond!

1. Wedding in the Sky Imagine a wedding over the Grand Canyon or in the Venice sky. The Events in the Sky Company has been behind the mid-air nuptials around the world, they even give you the option to do a bride and groom bungee jump.You can also choose to have a floating reception, with your guests safely strapped in for an unforgettable meal at 50 meters above the ground.

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2. Underwater Wedding Why settle for an under the sea wedding theme if you can just say I do with the fishes and sea creatures.

There are several underwater nuptial destinations around the world but the favorites are the Palawan Islands in the Philippines, Maldives and the Bahamas.

3. Zero Gravity Floating and somersaulting in mid-air as you say I do?

Having a weightless wedding isn’t just for the Jetsons these days. If you have the budget to afford a zero gravity flight then you can make your out of this world wedding a dream come true.

4. Hot Air Balloon Nothing says romance more than gazing into the sunset while you exchange promises with your better half. It’s no wonder a lot of couples are looking to add in a hot air balloon ride as part of their wedding ceremony.

6. A Truly Frozen Wedding You don’t need Princess Elsa of Frozen to build you a snow castle for your extreme white wedding; you can just fly off to the Icehotel at the village of Jukkasjärvi in Sweden. The Hotel is only open and rebuilt every December-April and has a ballroom, restaurant and rooms made entirely of ice.

Who in their right minds would say I do in sub-zero temperature? For this year alone, a 150 couples.

7. Next to a Volcano

5. Geek Themed Weddings Themes may be part of planning a wedding. It makes the occasion unique, personal and would look good in a photo album a few years down the road. Some couples take the cake by putting their shared love for star wars, steam punk or Nintendo and just putting together a wedding ceremony attended

by Jedis, the Avengers and the entire wizardry world.

Because a destination beach wedding in Hawaii is so ordinary, local brides and grooms are choosing to have their ceremony beside an active volcano instead. At Volcanoes National Park, couples can get married on the Kilauea Caldera, a part of an active volcano.

A backdrop of lava trails flaring against the sky is bound to be just the sort of kick you need to have a hot passionate beginning.

8. On a Pirate Ship Everybody loves a wedding, but I for one would be ecstatic to attend one on board a pirate ship. Wannabe buccaneers can tie the knot on the Black Raven in Florida, complete with a costume clad crew and a sunset cruise.

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T R AV E L T R E N D S

Picture-Perfect Honeymoon Where to go? What to do?

Here comes the best part and the best question in the wedding planning process.

Where will we go for our honeymoon vacation? We can start answering this question by saying that there is no such thing as the universal or ideal honeymoon destination.

Why? Simply because we are all different from each other in many ways, so we have different definitions of the ideal honeymoon destination. You might be the type of couple that wishes to spend a calm, relaxing and soothing honeymoon overlooking a beautiful landscape, or the type that perhaps would enjoy adventure. Maybe even a couple that enjoys both.

Langkawi: If you are the type of couple that prefers a calm soothing place that also has a dose of adventure, than Langkawi is the perfect place for you. Langkawi Island is part of the state of Kedah in Malaysia that possesses the world’s most beautiful beaches and greenery.

The Oriental Village: Must visit places Langkawi Cable Car:

Just imagine being in a cable car 708 meters high. It will add a whole new sense of adventure not to mention the magnificent landscape you will see during your ride.

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Underwater World:

Underwater World Langkawi is an enormous oceanarium, which is around a 15-meter long walk-through tunnel consisting of 500,000 liters of seawater housing over 4,000 animals and aquatic life.

The Oriental Village is around one of Langkawi’s most beautiful lake that is surrounded by endless greenery. A number of souvenir stores selling handicrafts along with amazing oriental restaurants are also in the village, which allows you to try new food and enjoy a bit of shopping.

Paris!

Paris! One must never talk about honeymoon destinations without mentioning Paris, the city of love and romance.

When it comes to Paris there is an endless list of things to do and visit, in fact just walking the streets of Paris with your husband or wife is more than just enough. But let’s look at other countries that are perhaps less known yet absolutely breathtaking.

Mauritius Mauritius is a dazzling island in the Indian Ocean. The peaceful and quiet turquoise beach that blends in with the marvelous mountains makes Mauritius the ideal place for those who want to enjoy a calm and relaxing honeymoon.

Must visit places Pamplemousse Garden:

Pamplemousse garden is one of the most beautiful tropical gardens, and it became ever so famous when Pierre Poivre, a French horticulturalist, brought seeds and plants from all over the world to create it. The wellmaintained garden now has more than 500 species, including a few plants that have become rare. Ever since the great plantings, tourists from all around the world visit Mauritius just to get the chance to have a walk in this huge garden.

Beaches:

As mentioned above, Mauritius is the best place Chamarel Waterfalls: for those of you who want Raise your soul and embrace to relax and forget your your senses, by seeing the worries. Taking a dip in seven colors of earth at the Mauritius turquoise sea and Chamarel Waterfalls. You can resting on the white warm also swim at the bottom of the silky sand will surely bring Chamarel waterfall where the you all the rest that you and water is warm and shallow. your loved one need.

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Costa Rica Costa Rica in Central America makes the perfect country for active and energetic couples. In Costa Rica you will see amazing wildlife animals such as monkeys and caimans along with wonderful landscapes.

Must visit places Arenal Volcano:

Tourists travel from all around the world to watch the Arenal Volcano, which is 5,000 feet high, erupt. The scene of the glowing rocks and the molten lava tumbling down its sides is truly a remarkable moment.

As scary as it may sound, watching the Arsenal Volcano erupt is safe since the “Arenal Observatory Lodge� (the place you stand in to see the volcano) is far away, yet you still get an ideal view.

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Manuel Antonio Beach:

Even though the beach at Manuel Antonio is described by many as heaven on earth, the main reason tourists visit is because of the Cloud Forest around it. This unique rainforest is a home to a variety of astonishing animals and plants, as well as lagoons and ponds. The combination of the forest and the beach makes Manuel Antonio Beach one of the most beautiful spots in the country.

Tamarindo beach:

Tamarindo is a wonderful calm beach with low tides.

It is loved by tourists for the wide range of activities that it offers such as fishing, diving, sailing, surfing and horseback riding. Green sea turtles can also be seen wandering around the seashore.

Austria Austria is a country rich with its magnificent scenery. It’s known for its snowcapped mountains, lakes and deep alpine valleys. If you’re the sort of couple that enjoys European culture as well as intersting landscapes, then Austria is the place to go.

Schönbrunn Palace: Must visit places Hallstatt:

Hallstatt is between spectacular mountains and lakes. Imagine you and your honey cruising around this village with a ferry ride across the lake.

Tha Alps of Austria: at the Alps of Austria is like spending a day out of this world. The fresh mountain air and the stunning Crystal Lake will put your heart, mind and soul in peace and happiness.

The breathtaking structure of the Schönbrunn Palace, with its intricate architecture and gardens, will take you back to the 18th century to give you a taste of how the royal families lived. The castle is filled with rich history and art that will fascinate you and your significant other.

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SPIRITUALITY

How Marriage EnhanceS Your Productivity

By Raghad Ebied

When thinking about one of the major factors that could influence one’s productivity, we inevitably think about our relationships. After all, many studies will indicate that our relationships can be very instrumental in our level of happiness, and subsequently our level of productivity.

One of the most important relationships we have in our lives is the relationship with our spouse – they are the person we spend the majority of our time with, live with under one roof and share just about everything with.

Unfortunately, it seems like we are facing a crisis as the rate of divorce has increased in our Muslim community. It is particularly alarming that divorce increases in the first year or two of marriage, indicating the couple may have lacked in-depth knowledge of what marriage entails, and of what to look for when choosing their spouse.

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The consequences of a poor marriage partner and marital dissatisfaction are indeed far-reaching and have been correlated to higher rates of depression, lowered physical health and poor work production. May Allah protect all of us from these negative consequences. Many people nowadays will spend months and sometimes even years preparing for a wedding that will last a few hours, and spend tens of thousands of dollars as well. But how many people actually prepare for the marriage itself, which is intended to last a lifetime.

A successful marriage consists of choosing a spouse through the appropriate criteria and by also being an excellent companion yourself. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) describes marriage to us so beautifully in the Quran. He says what means: “and among his signs is this, that he created for you mates from among yourselves that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and he has put love and mercy between your (hearts). verily in that are signs for those who reflect” (Quran Chapter 30 Verse 21).

So how can we find this love and mercy? How is it that we can live in tranquility?

Marriage is a two-way street; it’s not that each person puts in 50-50, but rather both

husband and wife need to put in 100 percent of their effort to make it work. You will be half of that marriage and so you should learn about how you can be the best spouse for a successful marriage. If you focus on learning and fulfilling your own duties, then your rights will be fulfilled too.

Ultimately, this is not just a matter of ensuring a happy marriage – this is a matter of the ummah (community). A happy couple leads to a happy and strong family and therefore emphasis is placed on a successful and strong ummah, which is better for our world.

The family is indeed the core of our community and so the decision of choosing the most suitable spouse and the efforts made to ensure a lasting marriage is highly important.

Now that we’ve discussed the importance of marriage as enhancing one’s productivity, here are a few steps in the formula towards a productive married life: 1. Educate Yourself 2. Decide on Desired 3. Pray Istikhara (The Guidance Prayer) • Learn about the etiquette of Characteristics • Pray Istikhara for counsel, seeking a spouse. What is • Make a list of guidance and make du’a. permissible to do and what characteristics you want is impermissible. your spouse to have; keep • Consult family and friends in mind that you are not and take good advice.

• Research what type of perfect and cannot expect meaningful questions to ask.

• Seek your parents approval your spouse to be for we are and blessing, a really • Learn about your reminded in many hadith important factor to ensure responsibilities and rights that what we perceive as they agree with your over each other as husband/ a disliked quality may be decision. wife. good for us.

• Find out the Sunnah acts of • Recognize traits or values marriage and romance (there that he/she must have and are beautiful examples from also areas that you are the Seerah). willing to compromise, no Finally, having come this • Pay the Islamic bookshop a long way, place your trust one is perfect! visit for reading material on in Allah when you have • Review this list and make made your decision, and this chapter in life. sure it is realistic and reflect inshaAllah (with Allah’s on your own self, what will) it will be the start of qualities do you have to a productive chapter in your lives. offer?

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Web: www.productivemuslim.com - Twitter: @AbuProductive - Facebook: /ProductiveMuslim

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

NUTRItION for the bride

By Carolyn Heaton

Be prepared

As soon as you can before your wedding day get prepared and have a serious look at your diet. A lot of people believe they are following a healthy eating plan, but latest research suggests that over the last 20 years we have been getting it all wrong. Why so much obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and more ill health on the rise?

A health check isn't a bad idea. See your doctor or nutritional health adviser and have some extensive nutrition tests done. Once you have this underway your health is on a platform ready to build on and improve.

There is no such thing as being 'too healthy.'

Insomnia

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This is the last thing in the cards you want on the night before the big day. If you have a big crowd of visitors coming from far away places for your wedding you may feel pressured to go out with every one on the night before your big day. My advice: Don't! Create your own sanctuary of peace and solitude the night before. Give yourself time to relax and unwind from the last few months of thoughts and preparations. Top up on calcium and magnesium from food. These are calming minerals for nerves and your brain.

Eating late the night before

Not a good idea, as your body is busy assimilating this food rather than resting and repairing.

Two hours before bedtime choose a selection of fresh organic vegetables, for instance raw broccoli and cauliflower with a dressing of your choice, and sprinkled with dried Parmesan cheese and a few almonds. Using vegetables and protein rather than carbohydrates will help you feel less bloated the next day so that you can slip into your style for the day. Remember 'what you eat one day, you wear the next!'

Water, water and more water

I always have water on my mind. We are in essence "swimming human fish." We need water as humans just like fish need it to swim in.

An average adult requires 8 glasses of water per day

The food we eat is as important as the liquid we drink. More than half of us or even more don’t drink nearly enough water to function properly. We are made up of around 80 percent water, so to get just a bit dehydrated our bodily functions rapidly deteriorate. Did you know that by drinking approximately eight glasses of water a day will help any good weight management program and you will be guaranteed to lose pounds without pounding out at a gym.

People think that they are getting enough daily hydration by consuming lots of coffee and tea during the day, but even though these drinks are liquids they are also diuretics, which means they promote the body to get rid of water thereby speeding up dehydration process.

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Sugar

Refined carbohydrates are one of our worst enemies. It's best to get back to our ancestors way of existing, snacking on berries, nuts and seeds and the odd wild animal. If you're more into vegetarian that's great too.

Sugar makes your cells age faster as a result of a process known as glycation. Basically what happens is sugar attacks protein, changes its structure and as a result your skin, organs, cells and more become less elastic and get older faster. As a result cell damage happens when you eat burned or fatty foods. It's called oxidative stress or free radical damage as well.

Choose options like blackstrap molasses, which have the edge over its sugar rival in that one tablespoon provides approximately 20 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of calcium, magnesium, potassium and iron. Sugar on the other hand is addictive and can only provide us with empty calories, which means it provides energy but little or no valuable nutrients and is responsible for piling on the pounds.

A spoonful of raw, organic honey from the comb is also a good sweet treat. Try and stick with maximum of one spoon per day. Make sure any white granulated sugar is removed from your food cupboards.

Scientists believe that sugar should be classed as a drug along with tobacco, alcohol and all other prescription drugs.

Search online for carbohydrate intake calculators, which can help you a lot with your daily sugar intake

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The Carbohydrate Calculator estimates the percentage of carbohydrates you will need each day. Carbohydrates are not essential nutrients – the human body can obtain all its energy from protein and fats. However, the brain and its neurons generally cannot burn fat and need glucose for energy. The Institute of Medicine recommends a minimum of 130 grams of carbohydrates per day, which is the average minimal usage of glucose that the brain uses on a daily basis.

Choose Foods Like Lentils

Try to substitute bread, pasta, French fries with lentils.

If you are feeling lethargic and could do with a bit of an energy boost to get you up and running again, chances are you may need to change the type of protein you are eating and opt for foods like lentils.

Lentils also possibly reduce the risk of developing colon/ bowel cancer.

Most of the lentils consumed come from India. The plant is tolerant to drought and grows like a bush and produces seeds, which in effect are lentils. These seeds are used a lot in French, Middle-Eastern and Indian dishes as a large proportion of these populations are vegetarian. Lentils provide a great amount of the mineral iron, which can be invaluable for you if you are not too keen on eating meat.

Lentils are an affordable alternative to meat, though important to combine with bread or rice with a meal as they lack essential amino acids that meat has. This is a process adopted by vegetarians the world over.

These seeds provide useful amounts of folate and thiamine, essential vitamins for DNA formation and energy production.

Significant amounts of the mineral iron will also contribute positively to the biochemical energy cycle of the body

The bottom line

Nutrition is all about step-by-step, and a slow approach to changing eating habits is key. Try to incorporate the above tips and build on it slowly over time. You have the rest of your life!

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

the Bride Where to shop? What to shop for? How to cut costs?

Tips, Tips and More Tips!

By Bassma Al Toaimi

When you apply blush, make sure there’s a space of about two fingers between your nose and where the blush starts.

To fake clear skin when you spot a pimple, “Apply tea tree oil.”

– Stephanie Flor, makeup artist.

Sulfate dries hair cuticles, always opt for sulfate-free shampoo.

If you want those curls to last, make sure your hair is completely dry before you curl it with the iron.

Apply concealer with your ring finger (the weakest finger), so the skin there is pulled as little as possible. This will avoid wrinkles.

“The best time to apply creams is after the shower, as the skin has been de-oiled.”

– Dr. Stephen P. Bracci

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“Use your concealer as a base on your eyelids.”

– Melissa Sliver, Maybelline makeup artist

When applying bronzer, “first start by applying it around the perimeter of your face and follow with a light dusting on your forehead, nose and chin.” – Mally Roncal, Mally Beauty

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Must Have Beauty Products:

2.

1. Lancome Absolu Velours Lip Colour 493-Velours de Violine (SR 170) 2. Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner (SR 130)

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3. Hypnôse Star Mascara (SR 190)

4. Givenchy Teint Couture

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(SR 226)

Tips for your lips:

SUNSCREEN:

Your lips need sunscreen too, in fact. It needs sunscreen even more than the rest of your body because it’s extremely delicate.

TOOTHBRUSH AND VASELINE:

Dip a plain toothbrush in Vaseline. Then, use it to brush all the dead skin off your lips.

ROSE PETALS, HONEY AND MILK:

Crush some red Rose petals.

Add a teaspoon of honey and Milk powder to it. Apply it on your lips for 10 minutes.

The honey and milk will lighten your lips while the red rose petals will give your lips a natural pink color.

Pinkish nails with white Very thin nails… usually indicate that your body needs lines… check for kidney issues. more iron.

Cracked nails… check for thyroid problems.

Yellowish nails… your lungs aren’t doing so well.

Weak and brittle nails… you might want to take a break from those manicures.

Blue tints on your nails?

Your body is not getting enough oxygen.

Pale nails… that’s a sign of low red blood cells or anemia.

Very white nails… that’s your liver telling you that it’s not in very good health.

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

Beauty

Checklist

for your wedding

To all our brides to be! We are glad to share with you our Beauty Essentials list.

Forget about the stress of forgetting something and let us help you ease some of the stress away. Wherever your destination may be, rest assured that our list covers all of your beauty essentials (bride or no bride!)

SKIN CARE Make-up remover Cleanser Toner Face Cream SPF Your favorite face mask Gentle exfoliator Lip balm Eye cream Night cream

HAIR CARE Shampoo Conditioner Hair Spray Hair Gel Leave in conditioner Anti-frizz serum 76 DESTINATION RIYADH

NAIL CARE Nail polishes (soft and vibrant colors) Travel size nail polish remover Hand cream Foot cream Nail clippers Nail filer

BODY CARE LOTION

BODY BUTTER

SUNBLOCK

BODY SCRUB

BODY OIL

TANNING OIL

DEODORANT

RAZORS / WAXING STRIPS

BODY SPONGE

BODY MISTS

PERFUME

SHOWER GEL

OTHERS Toothbrush Toothpaste Body scrub Teeth whitening strips Dental floss Panadol Vitamin C A tweezer

Brought to you by

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Music

by Big Hass of Re-Volt

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Life Is Better

Success

Cradle Of Civilization

Q-Tip Feat Norah Jones (Real name: Kamaal Ibn John Fareed)

Blitz The Ambassador (Real name: Samuel Bazawule)

Lowkey (Real name: Kareem Dennis)

Other Albums to look out for!

Our Version of Events [Deluxe Edition]

Emeli Sande

Paradise Valley

James Blunt

Moon Landing

John Mayer

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Win The Best New Artist At The Grammys 2014!received the Best Original Song Globe Awards 2014.

Apps

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RingSizer

ProShow

RingSizer allows you to easily measure your finger width to see which ring size is suitable for you. Simply place your finger over the iPhone screen and adjust the markers on-screen. Easy!

Combine photos, videos, music and text to create an amazing video slideshow in just a few taps. Import photos and videos from your Camera Roll, Facebook, Instagram and Flickr.

APPS OF THE MONTH

Vera Wang on Weddings

Vera Wang helps you plan your wedding with her new app! This unique resource includes Vera’s personal style advice and thousands of images and much more. A musthave for all brides!

Books R E A D W H AT Y O U L O V E

popular & favorites

More Than 60 Ways To Make Your Life Amazing

By Lynda Field Associates

Miette: Recipes from San Francisco's Most Charming Pastry Shop

The Newlyweds' Cookbook

By Meg Ray

Renowned for beautiful cakes and whimsical confections, Miette Patisserie is among the most beloved of San Francisco's culinary destinations for locals and travelers.

This book is irresistible!

DVDs

By Ryland Peters & Small

An American fiction film directed by JosĂŠ Padilha.

It is a remake of the 1987 film of the same name and a reboot of the RoboCop film series

WAT C H W I T H FA M I LY & F R I E N D S Most addictive tv shows American Horror Story: Coven OSN First HD Time: 22:00 ksa Wednesday Treme (season 4) OSN First HD Time: 22:00 ksa Thursday RoboCop

In 2028 Detroit, when Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) - a loving husband, father and good cop - is critically injured in the line of duty, the multinational conglomerate OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer.

The Best New Show on TV 'True Detective' could be the next 'Breaking Bad', from HBO stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.

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A Trip To Historic Saudi

By Jala Mohamed

Legend has it that Eve, the first woman created on Earth (peace be upon her), also known as Hawa, was buried in old Jeddah.

While there is no absolute archaeological evidence to support this, the legend still remains alive and passed on by generations.

BALLROOMS Al Faisaliah Rosewood Hotel King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2732000 Hotel Al Khozama Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4654650 Holiday Inn Olaya Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4612000 Madareem Crown Hotel Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-2758888 Marriott Riyadh Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-4779300

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They believe that Jeddah got its name from its location, and it’s pronounced “Judddah,” which means seashore in Arabic.

Whether all of this is a myth or a fact, it is difficult to tell, because no one is left to tell the story.

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Sheraton Riyadh King Fahd St. Crossing King Abdulla St. Tel: +966-11-4543300

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BALLOONS

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BOUTIQUES (grandmother) in Arabic.

However, some scholars disagree on how Jeddah got its name.

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It is estimated that her tomb was around 120 meters long and three meters wide, before its condition began to deteriorate. Even though there is a sign written by the cemetery gate that reads “Eve’s grave,” there are no headstones or names that mark the exact spot that Eve is buried. This is to prevent people from venerating the site.

According to a tale, Jeddah was named after our universal grandmother Eve, since Jeddah means

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The Art of Living #4 Serecon Building Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4610533 www. theartofliving1999.com

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

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Brioni Olaya St.

BRIDAL & EVENING DRESSES

Harvey Nichols Al Faisaliah Mall Tel: +966-11-2734444 Al Falah www.harveynichols.com Tel: 920001678

Basma Al-Jazaery Orouba St. Mystique Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-11-2112592 Princess Fashion Olaya St. Rusais Center Mob: +966-562289459 Pronovias Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4163410 Rosa Clara Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4652677 Silver Dew Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4197153

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Spring’s Wedding Musaed Al Angari St. Tel: +966-11-2791024

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

Style Flower Musaed Al Angari St. Mob: +966-504237071

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

HOME FURNITURE

SHOPPING CENTERS

@ Room Tel: +966-11-2298457

Al Faisaliyah Mall Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-2730000 www.alfaisaliahmall.com

CUSTOM THOBES

Ayar Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4612757

Ajlan & Bros Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4665555 www.ajlanbros.com

ChenOne Home Olaya St.

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

EVENT PLANNERS Lollipop Prince Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz St. Mob: +966-508916441 Luxury Events Mob: +966-567893966

FLORISTS Al Gaba Flowers Orouba St. Mob: +966-502017058 Arawla Musaed Al Angari St. Mob: +966-508085546

Cities Centria Mall Tel: +966-11-2180007 Dar Al Hadaya Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2155550 Hoshan Furniture Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2933939 Ikea East Ring Rd. Exit 16 Tel: +966-11-2442233 Jazira Interiors King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4632631 Jazira Projects King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4632631 KA International King Fahad Rd. Tel: 920001216 Miladora Furniture King Fahad Rd. Tel: 920003277

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

Al Qasr Mall Al Swaidi St. Tel: +966-11-4515600 www.alqasrmall.com Supermarket: Hyper Market

STUDIOS

Azizia Mall Off of King Fahad Rd.

Glamour Shots Panorama Mall Tel: +966-11-2814326

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

AD Advertising Sulaimaneya St. Safwa Center Tel: +966-11-4665111

Souvenir Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-2199919

FASHION & SHOPPING DIRECTORY

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

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

Tel: +966-11-2112222 www.kingdomcentre. com.sa DESTINATION RIYADH 81

RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY

AMERICAN Chili’s Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2934849 Grilled Bell Pepper Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2814747 Johnny Rockets Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2016667

Chocolate Studio Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4657476

Diwan Cafe’ Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4833595

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

Chocoline Olaya Main Rd. Tel: +966-11-4641172

Java Cafe’ Old Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-4773582

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

Ganache Faisaliyyah Mall Tel: +966-11-2734337

Maui Wowi Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4616363

Burger Hut Al Munisiyah, Al Thumamah Rd. Mob: +966-545356463

Papparoti Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2936452

Burger King Al Ahsaa Rd. Tel: +966-11-4732506

Pardon Cafe’ Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4 160933

Elevation Burger Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2885859

Kalimat Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-2885511

Outback Steakhouse La Bouchee Localizer Mall Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-2174633 Tel: +966-11-2190099 Steak House Lateen Al Thalateen St. Tel: +920011999 Tel: +966-11-4649638 Le Notre Boutique The Pancake House Prince Sultan St. King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4651465 Tel: +966-11-2016816 Tony Romas Hayat Mall Tel: +966-11-4649178

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

BRAZILIAN

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

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

ARMENIAN Al Mayass Oasis Complex, Orouba Rd. Mob: +966-503753333

So Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4629229 Synphytun Chocolate Tel: +966-11-2931813

COFFEE & TEA SHOPS

Lusin Restaurant Centeria Mall.

Tel: +966-11-2939800

Areej Art Cafe’ Centria Mall Tel: +966-11-4162990

CHOCOLATES

Bateel Across Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2936240

Alpina Chocolate King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2013452 Cannelle Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-4664491 Chocolate Dream Candy Bouquet Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4197237

82 DESTINATION RIYADH

Cafe’ Blanc Prince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-4633426 Cafe’ Pascucci Tahllia Tel: +966-11-4620555 Colony Coffee Sultan Bin Salman St. Mob: +966-597452311

Richony Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-8801062

Fatburger Bustan Center, Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2154176

Shangai Cafe’ Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2934734

Golden Saj Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4807441

Tea Lounge Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115000

Hardee’s Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-2929900

The Diamond Cafe’ Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2170125 Tutti Cafe’ Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2160666 Versai Cafe ‘ Exit 4 Tel: +966-11-4703853 YmmY Riyadh Gallery Mob: +966-553333998

FAST FOOD Al Tazaj King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2254769 Baby Burger Imam Rd. Tel: +966-11-4941129 Breakfast to Breakfast Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2178233

Herfy Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4816826 Hotdog Express Al Ahsaa St. Tel: +966-11-2912565 Hungry Burger Tel: +966-11-5485999 Jan Burger King Abdul Aziz St. Tel: 920006765 Johnny Rockets Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2016667 Jollibee 2nd Floor, Al Rajhi Building Tel: +966-11-4057420 KFC Takhasoussi St. Tel: 920021111 Kudu Al Muhamadiyyah Dist.

Tel: 920006999

Centro Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4658488

Mama Noura Dabab St., Suleimania Tel: +966-11-4628144

Cocos Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2939444 Cristal Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222

Manoosha Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2190491

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

McDonald’s Al Ahsaa Rd. Tel: 920000001

Hediard Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2173933

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

La Brasserie Al Faisaliah Tower Tel: +966-11-2732222

My Way Uruba St. Tel: +966-11-4643824

Living Colors Faisaliyah Tower Tel: +966-11-2734410

Panini Prince Turki Al’awl Rd. Tel: +966-11-4809909 Panino’s Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2734388 Penguin Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4829843 Quiznos Sub King Saud University Tel: +966-11-4824741 Saj Al Balad Jaber St., King Saud University Shuneez Tahliah St. Tel: +966-11-4648989 Texas Chicken Turki bin Abdulaziz Rd. Tel: +966-11-2545454 The Sandwich Co. King Abdullah Rd. Mob: +966-558442255

RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY

Little Caesars Al Ahsa St. Tel: +966-11-4765112

Lobby Lounge Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115591

Cafe’ Lenotre Centria Mall.

Tel: +966-11-2791108 L’ecluse Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4657648 Le Relais de l’Entrecote Almas Plaza.

Tel: +966-11-4615058

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

ICE CREAM Baskin Robbins Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4801138

FRENCH

Fresh Berry Garnada Mall Tel: +966-11-2535587

Apetit Kitchen

Fresh & Tangy

Tahlia St. Hayat Mall Tel: +966-11-4656491 Mob: +966-559333344

Marble Slab Creamery Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4538746 Pink Berry Garnada Mall Tel: +966-11-2534783

INTERNATIONAL Al Bustan Sheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4543300 Al Dana Holiday Inn Hotel Tel: +966-11-4612000 Al Diwan Al Sahara Hotel Tel: +966-11-2204500 Al Orjouan Makkah Rd., inside The Ritz Carlton Tel: +966-11-8028020

Mirage Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4834127 Oasis Grill Hilton Garden Inn Tel: +966-11-2935533 Panoramic Makarem Riyadh Hotel Tel: +966-11-2204500 Pavillion Intercontinental Hotel Tel: +966-11-4655000 Russian Corner Olaya, Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4658387 Senses Luthan Hotel Tel: +966-11-4807799 Sizzler House Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661133 Spazio Kingdom Tower77th Floor Tel: +966-11-2111180

Cafe Ceramique Sahara Mall Tel: +966-11-4520677 DESTINATION RIYADH 83

The Globe Al Faisaliah Tower Tel: +966-11-2732222

La Campagna Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4624339

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

Al Mansaf Al Sulamaniyya Tel: +966-11-4630345

The Lounge Sheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4543300

La Casta Al Rahmaniya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4198016

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

Al Nakheel Al Khozama Center Tel: +966-11-4654650

La Cucina Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222

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

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

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

La Piazza Sheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4543300

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

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

Liolimpo Al Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4166222

SPAZIO 77 77th floor in Kingdom Tower-Riyadh Tel: +966-11-2111888 Tel: +966-11-2111181

IRANIAN

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

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

Sheraz Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Bin Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4655886

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

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

ITALIAN

Z Pizza Piatto Exit 5, Northern Ring Rd. King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4881199 Tel: +966-11-2006868

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

Pizza Era King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4542233

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

Pizza Inn Dabbab St., Opposite Medical City Tel: 920001601

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

Pizza Roma Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4629032

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

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

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

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

Da Pino Al Khozama Center Tel: +966-11-2732222 Il Gabbiano Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4616066 L’Olivio Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4634240 84 DESTINATION RIYADH

Quattro Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115599 Roma Mussa Bin Nusair St. Tel: +966-11-4641133 Roma Way Al Rabwah, Othaim Mall Tel: 920000129

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

Eatzah Al Ghaz St. Mob: +966-531224433 Fairouz Garden King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2167171 Gad Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4641212 Garden Barbecue Hotel Al Khozama Tel: +966-11-2732222 Ghouzi Al Rawdah, Khuraish St. Tel: +966-11-4934162 Karam Beirut Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4161717 Koshary Express Jarir St. Tel: +966-11-4728881 Lebanese Corner Olaya (Talateen St.) Mama Noura Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4622195 Mareez King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-11-4508877

MIDDLEEASTERN

Shawerma House Prince Mamdouh St. Tel: +966-11-2191999

Abdul Wahab Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2934111

Shawermama Abdullah Bin Rawaha St Tel: +966-11-2936644

Al Haj Dawood Imam Saud St. Tel: +966-11-4943691

Sit Al Sham Prince Sultan St. Tel: 920000399

Yamal Al Sham Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4613292

Marhaba Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4622070

KOREAN:

Samurai Faisaliah Mall and Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-11-2734386

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

Shogun Radisson Blu Hotel Tel: +966-11-4791234

INDIAN:

Sushi Yoshi Al Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-8120055

ORIENTAL

Aladdin Kingdom Center Tel: +966-11-2112150

Tokyo Ouruba St. Tel: +966-11-4605672

Avadh Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4654109 Copper Chandni Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4167000

SAUDI Al Sudda Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4800111

Crown Garden Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4616334

Shawaya House Khalid Bin Al Waleed St. Mob: +966-557819214

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

Sheikh Al Mandy Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4644099

Indian Garden Riyadh Gallery Tel: +966-11-2161112 Indian Style Sheikh Abdullah Al Angary St. Tel: +966-11-4561138 Indian Summer Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4652328 Red Onion Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2176644 Tamarind Prince Faisal Bin Turki St. Tel: +966-11-4738770 Tandoor Al Ahsa St. Tel: +966-11-4734531 Tulaitelah Al Wazarat Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4082968

CHINESE: Canton Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4520584

SEA FOOD Chinese Golden Palace Olaya Dist.

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

Tel: +966-11-4645136 Gulf Royal Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4631622 Mirage Restaurant Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4834127 Noodle House Centria Mall, Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2939969 Peking Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4765250 Seasons Madina St., Exit 28

Taal Olaya Dist.

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

JAPANESE: Furusato Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4657648 Hayat Prince Mansoor bin Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-4042655 Khan’s Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-2937880 La Sani King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4655666

Amo Hamza Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2316148 Doe King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-11-4887080 Dr. Ocean Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4708647 Fountain Fish Al Malaz Dist.

Tel: +966-11-2158888 London Fish & Chips Tel: +966-11-2102480 Jasmin White Palace White Palace Hotel Tel: +966-11-4787800 DESTINATION RIYADH 85

SWEETS/ DESSERTS & BAKERIES Al Hallab Tel: +966-11-4725559 Anoosh Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4609588 Al-Rabwa Tel: +966-11-4971649 Al-Hamra Tel: +966-11-2784297 Al-Bade’ah Tel: +996-11-2679689 Khurais Rd. Tel: +996-11-2080833

Laduree Centria Mall Tel: +966-11-2885075

Caravan Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4658856

Le Croissant Shop Sulaimania, Al-Ameer Mamdouh St. Tel: +966-11-4655328

Köşebaşı Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2886418

Maya Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2113311

Salehia Dates King Fahad Rd. Tel: 8004308888

Cookies N’ Cream Faisalyah Mall

Sugar Dreamin Khurais Rd. Mob: +966-553383749

Talah For Dates Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-2173303

Dixie Cream Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661192

Tmreya Prince Sultan St. Tel: 920000652

Edible Arrangements Torta & more Al Hassan Ben Ali St. Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-2080003 Tel: +966-11-4643131 Wooden Bakery French Corner Intersection of Saleh Dabab St. El Din Al Ayoubi St. Tel: +966-11-4645322 Tel: +966-11-4725559 Golden Brown Bakery Yummy Tummy Prince Sultan bin Takhassusi St. Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-4538720 Mob: +966-569337314

TURKISH

Kitsch Cupcakes Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4633838

Anatolia Turkish Grill Granada Mall.

Tel: +966-11-2535527

Krispy Kreme Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4610409

Assaraya Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4649336

86 DESTINATION RIYADH

Tel: +966 - 556899914 Email: drsales@rummancompany.com

Sugar Sprinkles Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2290505

Diplomat Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4652411

Kabbani Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4816892

Contact us at

Pane Piatto Al Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4168882

Ben’s Cookies Exit 7 Tel: +966-11-2084862

Crepaway Bustan Center, Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2010505

TO ADVERTISE

Munch Bakery Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: 920015010

Al Maktaba Bookstore Sitteen St. Al Raqeem Bookstore Olaya Main St. Al Shagrey Bookstore Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4611717

Reema Bookstore Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4705228 Tuttie Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4613976

FUN & RECREATION Alem Al Ibdaa King Abdul Aziz Rd.

My Home Flower King Abdul Aziz Rd. Occasions Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4654555 Papermoon Sahara Mall Tel: +966-11-4520393 Party Time Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4659101

Al Wataniyah Bookstore Aswaq Al Majd Tel: +966-11-4450619

The Final Touch Alfa Cassettes King Fahad Rd. Batha Commercial Center Tel: +966-11-4641023 Anamel Arts of The Gift Ceremics Thalatheen St. Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4615859 Arts Al Andalus Center

Dar Al Hdrama Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-4788510

Art Line Gallery Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4622573

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

China Town Euromarche

Al Sharq Bookstore Al Malaz Tel: +966-11-4720538

Dar Al Minhaj for Used Books Prince Abdullah Rd. Dar Al Shawaf Library Thalatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4622667 Dar Elem Bookstore Prince Abdullah Rd. Golden Pages Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4631917 Islamic Book Center Sitteen St. Jarir Bookstore Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4626000 Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2645807 Medical Bookstore Prince Abdullah Rd. Najd Bookstore Jareer St. Obekan Bookstore King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4160018

Cool Prince Abdullah Rd. Dar Al Maskukat Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4651166 Eastern Gift House Oruba Plaza Fantastic World Thalatheen St. Gift House Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661316 GIft Village King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4620219 Heritage Touch Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan Tel: +966-11-4612930 Konouz Tahlia St. Luxury Events Mob: +966-509421214 Magic Art Sahara Mall

LIBRARIES

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

The Art Of Photography Abu Bakr Al Sedeeq Rd. Tel: +966-11-4944614 The Bazaar Akkariya Buildings The Orientalist House Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4634228 Tunisen Antique House Euromarche Village Gallery Thalatheen St. Wonder Castle Corporation Dabbab St. Zamani Art Gallery Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4613057 Zekrayat Frames Tahlia St.

STUDIOS Luxury Pictures Mob: +966-56595669

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTORY

BOOKSTORES

MUSEUMS & ART VENUES 7 Star Art Gallery Akkariya Buildings Art Vision Kingdom Centre Tel: +966-11-2112412 Lamsa Exhibition Al Faisaliah Tel: +966-11-2734239

DESTINATION RIYADH 87

TRAVEL DIRECTORY

AIRLINES Air Arabia Tel: 920013322 www.airarabia.com Air Canada Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.aircanada.ca

Gulf Air Tel: +966-11-4626666 www.gulfair.com

Royal Air Morocco Tel: +966-11-47741100 www.royalairmaroc.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES

Japan Airlines–JAL Tel: +966-11-4645056 www.jal.com

Royal Jordanian Tel: +966-11-2180850 www.rj.com

ABC Travel Agency & Cargo Tel: +966-11-4631600

Saudi Arabian Kenya Airways Airlines Tel: +966-11-4772228 Air France www.kenya-airways.com Tel: 920022222 www.saudiairlines.com Tel: +966-11-2885218 KLM Royal Dutch www.airfrance.com Singapore Airlines Airlines Tel: +966-11-4734102 Air India Tel: +966-11-4771026 www.singaporeair.com Tel: +966-11-4786409 www.klm.com www.airindia.com South African Korean Air Airways – SAA Air Nigeria Tel: +966-11-4658222 Tel: +966-11-4633133 Tel: +966-11-4626165 www.koreanair.com www.flysaa.com www.myairnigeria.com Kuwait Airways SriLankan Airlines American Airlines–AA Tel: +966-11-4631218 www.srilankan.lk Tel: +966-11-4625993 www.kuwait-airways.com Sudan Airways www.aa.com Lufthansa Tel: +966-11-4720040 Biman Bangladesh Tel: +966-11-2202686 www.sudanair.com Airlines www.lufthansa.com Swiss Air Tel: +966-11-4623537 Malaysia Airlines Tel: +966-11-4789745 www.biman-airlines.com Tel: +966-11-4784039 www.swissair.com British Airways www.malaysiaairlines.com TAM Brazilian Tel: +966-11-4645550 Middle East Airlines Airlines www.britishairways.com Tel: +966-11-4633133 Tel: +966-11-4614670 www.tam.com.br Cyprus Airways www.mea.com.lb Tel: +966-11-4640391 TAROM Romanian Nas Air www.cyprusair.com Airlines Tel: +966-11-2171800 Tel: +966-11-5788935 Delta Airlines www.flynas.com www.tarom.ro Tel: +966-11-4613688 Olympic Air www.delta.com Thai Airways Tel: +966-11-4644596 Tel: +966-11-4766766 Egypt Air www.olympicair.com www.thaiairways.com Tel: +966-11-4784004 Oman Air www.egyptair.com Tunis Air Tel: +966-11-4733133 Tel: +966-11-4626165 Emirates Airlines www.omanair.com www.tunisair.com Tel: +966-11-4655485 Pakistan Turkish Airlines www.emirates.com INT’L Airlines Tel: +966-11-4000287 Ethiopian Airlines Tel: +966-11-4659600 www.turkishairlines.com Tel: +966-11-4782140 www.piac.com.pk United Airlines www.flyethiopian.com Philippine Airlines Tel: +966-11-4772228 Etihad Airways Tel: +966-11-2160530 www.united.com Tel: +966-11-4197722 www.philippine Yemenia Airways www.etihadairways.com airlines.com Tel: +966-11-4039282 Garuda Indonesia Qantas Airways www.yemenia.com Tel: +966-11-2937690 Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.garudawww.qantas.com.au indonesia.com Qatar Airways Germanwings Airlines Tel: +966-11-21180424 Tel: +966-11-4632004 www.qatarairways.com www.germanwings.com

88 DESTINATION RIYADH

Ace Travel Tel: +966-11-4648701 www.ace-travel.com Al Abbad Travel Tel: +966-11-4778736 Al Ahmadiah Travel Tel: +966-11-4656668 Al Mouwasat Travel Tel: +966-11-4160580 Al Naiem Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-11-4655698 Al Rajhi Travel Tel: +966-11-4566900 Al Rasheed Awnings Factory Tel: +966-11-4059031 Al Romaizan Travel Agency Tel: +966-11-4652100 www.romaizan.com Al-Sarh Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-11-4941111 www.alsarh.com.sa Al Sager Travel Tel: +966-11-4827979 Al Sarah Travel Tel: +966-11-4647480 Al Sarh Travel Tel: +966-11-4627000 Al Tashelat Travels Tel: +966-11-4034477 Al Tayyar Travel Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.altayyargroup.com Amjad Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-11-41161737 www.amjadtravel.com Fursan Travel Tel: 920000442 www.fursan.com.sa Haya Tour Al Nozha Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4507176

My Holiday Travel & Tourism Tel: 920010087 www.myholiday.com.sa

Al Mashreq Boutique Hotel Orubah Road Tel: +966-11-2834777 Coral Gulf Riyadh King Abdul Aziz St., Ministries Area Tel: +966-11-4121000

Rixon Tour Network Corp Executive Tel: 920029993 Deira Hotel www.myrtn.com Al Batha St. Travel Port Tel: +966-11-4141500 Tel: +966-11-4163810 Courtyard Riyadh www.travelport.com Diplomatic Quarter The Orientalist Al-Hada Dist., House Abdullah bin Hothafa St. Tel: +966-11-4634228 Tel: +966-11-2817300 Top Travel Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-11-4641969 Hotel Riyadh Minha Tunisen Antique House Tel: +966-11-4825247 Village Gallery Tel: +966-11-4631089 Wonder Castle Corporation Tel: +966-11-2790482 Zahid Travel Group Tel: +966-11-4602829 www.zahidtravel.com Zahran Air Travel & Cargo Co. Tel: +966-11-4659614 Zamani Art Gallery Tel: +966-11-4613057 Zekrayat Frames Tel: +966-11-4661196

HOTELS Al Faisaliah Rosewood Hotel King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2732000 Al Khozama Hotel Olaya Rd. Tel: +966-11-4654650

Old Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-8749200

Four Seasons Hotel Kingdom Center Tel: +966-11-2115000 Golden Tulip Andalusia Olaya Rd. Tel: +966-11-4611000 Holiday Inn Riyadh Izdihar Abdulwahab Bin Abdullah St., Unit One Tel: +966-11-4625000

Mena Grand - Khaldia Khazzan St. (Immam Faisal bin Turki) Tel: +966-11-2682222 Mercure Value Hotel Exit 9, Eastern Ring Rd., Close to Granada Center.

Tel: +966-11-2773300 Novotel Alanoud King Fahd Rd. Tel: +966-11-2882323 Radisson Blu Hotel Al Mubarakiah Plaza King Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-4791234 Riyadh Marriott Hotel Al Maather St. Tel: +966-11-4779300 Riyadh Palace Hotel Ministries Area Tel: +966-11-4054444

TRAVEL DIRECTORY

Kingdom Wings Travel Agency Tel: +966-11-4625544

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

InterContinental Riyadh Al Maather St. Tel: +966-11-4655000 Luthan Hotel And Spa A Women Only Hotel Orubah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4807799 Madareem Crown Hotel King Khalid International Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-2758888 Makarim Riyadh Hotel Near To King Khalid International Airport Tel: +966-11-2204500

DESTINATION RIYADH 89

HEALTH DIRECTORY

BEAUTY CLINICS Al Manihal Center Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-4881069 Al Safeer Tel: +966-11-2050810 Apollo Tel: 920027070 Ayan Consultative King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2725555 Ayma Consultative King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2635555 Beauty Corner King Fahad Rd. Mob: +966-543300557 www.beautycorner.co

Mayiez Medical Olaya Tel: +966-11-2169999 Pearl’s Smile Sulaimaniya Tel: +966-11-4646334 Riyadh Medical Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4653060 Saudi Sugeons Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4653030 SSC Tel: +966-11-2335000 Uranus Medical Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4657000

White Wing Medical Takhassusi St. FOUR Salon & Nail Spa Tel: +966-11-4834286 Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-2014444 DENTAL www.www.four.com.sa CLINICS Malesa Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4888831 Med Art Clinics Olaya Main St. Tel: 920000045

Aagi Dental Center Tel: +966-11-2080107 Dima Dental Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661200

Obagi Hospital Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4627111

Noble Smile Sheikh Abdullah Al Angary St. Tel: +966 11 4197740

Platinium Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2097777

Ramah Dental Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4800931

The British Center King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2795555

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

Sanaya Dental Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2174888

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

FITNESS CENTERS KIDS

My Gym Panorama Mall Tel: +966-11-42814870

MEN

Apple Fitness Tel: +966-11-4538800 Body Masters Tel: 920000626 Tel: +966-11-4875531 Fitness Time Tel: 920003131

Alamal Complex for Mental Health Al Khuzami Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4804548 www.alamal.med.sa Al Falah INT’L Tel: +966-11-4463737 www.alfalah.com.sa Al Hammadi Hospital Khalid ibn Yazid Muawiyah St. Tel: +966-11-4643312 www.hammadi.com Al Jafel Hospital Western Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-4322222 www.aljafelhospital.com

Gold’s Gym Tel: +966-11-6912077

Al-Mouwasat Hospital Western Ring Rd., Exit 114 Tel: +966-11-4455555

Life Fitness Tel: +966-11-2061133

Dallah Hospital Tel: +966-11-4720777

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

Dr. Abdul Rahman Al Mishari Hospital

WOMEN

Tel: +966-11-4657700 http://drabdulrahman almishari.com.sa

Al Manihal Center Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-4881069 Curves Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4633219 Kinetico Tel: +966-11-2815595 Mob: + 966-530034010 Luthan Hotel & Spa Tel: +966-11-4807799 Lumiere Olaya Tel: +966-11-2169030 Scented Tel: +966-11-2112003 Yibreen Off of Takhassusi St.

Tel: +966-11-4411115

HOSPITALS ABAS Medical Group Rawda-Hamra-Dabab Tel: 920000172 ADMA Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4660000

Olaya Dist.

Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Olaya Medical Complex Tel: +966-11-4622224 www.drsulaiman alhabib.com Green Crescent Abdul Malik Bin Marwan St. Tel: +966-11-4644434 www.gch.com.sa King Abdulaziz University King Abdul Aziz Rd. Tel: +966-11-4775524 www.medicine.ksu.edu.sa King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) Makkah Rd. Tel: 8001277000 Kingdom Hospital Tel: +966-11-2751111 King Faisal SHRC Al Zahrawi St. Tel: +966-11-4647272 www.kfshrc.edu.sa King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital Oruba Branch St. Tel: +966-11-4821234 www.kkesh.med.sa

Maghrabi Hospital Tel: +966-11-4455049 www.maghrabi.com.sa National Guard Health King Abdulaziz Medical City Tel: +966-11-8011111 www.ngha.med.sa OBIED Specialized Al Farazdaq Rd. Tel: +966-11-4767222 Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4783000 www.pscc.med.sa Riyadh Care Hospital Tel: +966-11-4933000 www.riyadhcare.com Riyadh Military Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4791000 www.rmh.med.sa S.B.H King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4636666 Saudi German Hospitals Group King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2685555 www.ryd.sghgroup. com.sa Specialized M.C.H King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-41164000 Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City Exit 6 Tel: +966-11-5620000

PHARMACIES Adhwaa Al Seha Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4887455 Al Dimishqi Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4707887 Al Farabi Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4880843 Al Hozaimi Ibn Sulaiman Commercial Center Tel: +966-11-4722054 Al Jaza Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4642072 Al Lizam Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4655595 Al Mowasa 3 Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4568598 Al Mutanabbi Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-2910981 Al Olaya Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-46411501 Al Raja No 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4624942 Al Rawabi Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4828028

Al Shamsia Jamal Center Tel: +966-11-4057296

Riyadh Corner Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-4780759

Arac Health Care Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4645107

Sara Spectrum Medical Pharmacy Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-11-4601018

Asir Pharmacy Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4811629 Dar Al Dana Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan Tel: +966-11-4643373

University (2) Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4626338

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

Wardat Al-Oroba Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4622904

Medicine Time Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4569140

Whites Pharmacy Tel: +966-11-2886877 / 4895994/ 4897750/ 4897751 www.whites.net

Mohammmed Al Hozaimi Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4628758

Zahrat Al Rawda Pharmacy Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4804935

Nabra Pharmacy Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4887329

Zahrat Sami Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4653060

Nazaar Pharmacy Al Awais Market Tel: +966-11-4541408 NEO (Neointernational) Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4615089

Al Saggaf Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4640716

Nissah Pharmacy Al-Rajhi Five Buildings Tel: +966-11-4041573

Al Saggaf 25 Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4645274

Noorana Pharmacy Al Malaz Tel: +966-11-4785006

Al Shameeah Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4880595

Olaya International Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4160349

Al Thalatheen Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4623529

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

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

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

Al Teriaq Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4828289

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

HEALTH DIRECTORY

King Saud Medical City Al Imam Abdul Aziz ibn Saud St. Tel: +966-11-4355555 www.ksmc.med.sa

Prince Pharmacy Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4611418

0544408585

Rajaa Pharmacy 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4624942 DESTINATION RIYADH 91

GENERAL DIRECTORY

Bank

CAR AGENCIES

Al inma Bank Tel: +966-11-2185000 www.alinma.com

Porsche Tel: +966-11-4667788

Audi Tel: +966-11-4660044

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

Al Jazira Bank Tel: +966-11-4317474 www.baj.com.sa

BG Khurais Rd. Exit 30 Tel: +966-11-2300000 BMW Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2391000

Al Rajhi Bank Tel: +966-11-4603333 www.alrajhibank.com.sa Cadillac Arab National Bank Tel: +966-11-4924048 Tel: +966-11-4029000 Chevrolet www.anb.com.sa Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4454040 Bank Al Bilad Tel: +966-11-4971905 Chrysler www.bankalbilad.com Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. Banque Saudi Fransi Tel: +966-11-2332222 Tel: +966-11-2899999 Dodge www.alfransi.com.sa Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222 National Fuso Commercial Bank Tel: 8002440060 Tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com GMS Khurais Rd. Riyadh Bank Tel: +966-11-4454040 Tel: +966-11-4013030 www.riyadbank.com

SABB Tel: +966-11-2764356 www.sabb.com Samba Tel: 8001242000 www.samba.com

Renault Khurais Rd. Tel: 8002445050 Rolls Royce Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2391000 Seat Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2301515

Ishbilia Tel: +966-11-2406000 Mob: +966-593111389 www.ksacompounds.com Al Hamra Oasis Village Tel: +966-11-2490440 www.alhamra.com.sa Al Issa Compound Tel: +966-11-4918400

Subaru Tel: +966-11-2300000

Al Jazeera Bader Tel: +966-11-4921135 www.badercompound.com

Toyota Tel: +966-11-2486777 Volks Wagen Tel: 920000380 Volvo Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4923539 Unic Tel: +966-11-2300000

Honda Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4454646

CAR RENTALS Al Falah Tel: 920001678

Al Moddarraj Saudi Hollandi Bank Tel: +966-11-2548500 Jeep Tel: +966-11-4779902 www.shb.com.sa Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. Avis Tel: +966-11-2332222 Tel: +966-11-4884887 Lexus CAR Fahad Rd. Exit 9 Best Rent A Car ACCESSORIES King Tel: +966-11-4566600 Tel: 8001249955 3M Mazda Tel: +966-11-2884135 Diplomat Khurais Rd. Khurais Rd. Auto Gard Tel: +966-11-4968888 Tel: 920008008 Tel: +966-11-2924343 Mini Cooper EuropCar Llumar Khurais Rd. Al Ahsaa St. Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2391000 Tel: +966-11-2912929 Tel: 920000153 Mitsubishi Red Cap Khurais Rd. Faz Khurais Rd. Prince Sultan St. Tel: 8002440060 Tel: +966-11-4913212 Tel: +966-11-2912679 Mopar Solar Control Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. iCar Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2332222 Tel: +966-11-4966633 Tel: +966-11-4561099 Sajil Peugeot Unique Your Car Tel: +966-11-4666614 Mob: +966-566225544 Tel: +966-11-4935222

92 DESTINATION RIYADH

COMPOUNDS

Skoda Tel: +966-11-2301515

Harley-Davidson North Ring Rd. Exit 5 Tel: +966-11-4554499

Isuzu Tel: +966-11-2300000

Theeb Rent a Car Khurais Rd. Tel: 920000572

Al Manar Tel: +966-11-2460100 Al Mohaeya Tel: +966-11-4821222 Al Mostaqbal Homes Tel: +966-11-4816666 www.almostaqbalhomes.com Al Nakheel Residence Tel: +966-11-4704191 Al Ola No 7 Tel: +966-11-4608095 Al Rabwa Al Rabwa Area, Exit 14 close to Nahda Rd. Mob: +966-544096296 www.almutlaq.com Al Rayan Residential Tel: +966-11-2089027 Al Waha Village Villas Rossas Tel: +966-11-4864711 Al Yamama Village Tel: +966-11-4012550 www.alyamamavillage .com Arab Investment Tel: +966-11-4823444 Arizona Golf Resort Tel: +966-11-2484444 www.agr.com.sa Asasco Village Tel: +966-11-4199000

Bonita Village Mob: +966-597721361 www.alwakkan.com Cordoba Oasis Village Tel: +966-11-24834711 www.cordoba.com.sa Delta - 11 Estate Villas Rossas Tel: +966-11-4803201 Delta - 2 Estate Villas Rossas Tel: +966-11-4804084 Eid Villas Tel: +966-11-2483366 www.eidvillas.com.sa Euro Compound Tel: +966-11-4780718 FAL Compound Tel: +966-11-2490091 www.falcompound.org Granada Village Tel: +966-11-2488387 Green City Olaya - Rahmaniah Dist.

Mob: +966-559623393 www.gccompound. tripod.com Jadawel Compound Tel: +966-11-2406000

ROC Compound Tel: +966-11-2412800 www.roc.com.sa

DigiNet Tel: +966-11-4192009 www.digi.net.sa

Sahara Towers Tel: +966-11-4625666

GO Tel: 8111011180 www.go.com.sa

Seder Village Tel: +966-11-2280000 www.sedervillage.com

Gulfnet KSA Tel: +966-11-4628562 www.zajil.net

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

Nesma Tel: +966-11-4633100 www.nesma.net.sa

Villas Rosas Al-Wadi Nour Net Tel: +966-11-4728900 Tel: +966-11-4881139 www.nour.net.sa http://villasrosasco.com NTG National Technology Group COURIER Tel: +966-11-4763777 www.ntg.com.sa Arabian Hala Tel: +966-11-4884887 Oger Tel www.hala.com.sa Tel: +966-11-4889826 www.ogersystems.com Aramex Tel: +966-11-4160353 PrimeNet www.aramex.com Tel: +966-11-4193000 www.prime.net.sa DHL Worldwide Express Saudi Internet Tel: +966-11-4654200 Company www.dhl.com.sa Tel: +966-11-4603031 FedEx www.sol.net.sa/en Tel: +966-11-4633999 www.fedex.com/sa Saudi Net Tel: +966-11-2180300 Overseas www.saudi.net.sa Courier Service Tel: +966-11-4647193 Shabakah Net www.ocstracking.com Tel: +966-11-4193193 www.ocscouner.com www.shabakah.net.sa UPS Global Tel: +966-11-4626655 EMBASSIES www.ups.com ALGERIA Tel: +966-11-4887171 DSL Net

BRUNEI Tel: +966-11-4560814 BURKINA FASO Tel: +966-11-4652244 CAMEROON Tel: +966-11-4880022 CANADA Tel: +966-11-4882288 CHINA Tel: +966-11-4832126 CZECH REPUBLIC Tel: +966-11-4503617 DENMARK Tel: +966-11-4880101 Ext 111163 DJIBOUTI Tel: +966-11-4543182 EGYPT Tel: +966-11-4810159 Tel: +966-11-4831458 ERITREA Tel: +966-11-4801731 ETHIOPIA Tel: +966-11-4824055 FINLAND Tel: +966-11-4881515 Ext 9 FRANCE Tel: +966-11-4881255 GABON Tel: +966-11-4567173 GAMBIA Tel: +966-11-2052158

ARGENTINA Tel: +966-11-4652600

GERMANY Tel: +966-11-4880700

AUSTRALIA Tel: +966-11-4887788

GHANA Tel: +966-11-4545122

Palm Court Tel: +966-11-4850288

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

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

GREECE Tel: +966-11-4801975

Ranco Village Tel: +966-11-4924411 www.ranvil.com

Atheer Tel: +966-11-4198000 www.atheer.net.sa

BANGLADESH Tel: +966-11-4195300

Riyadh Village Khurais Road, off exit 36 Tel: 08111010101 Mob: +966-541362462

Awal Tel: +966-11-4600111 www.awal.com.sa CYBERIA Tel: 8001248124 www.cyberia.net.sa

Kingdom City Tel: +966-11-2750275 www.kingdom-city.com Najd Compound Tel: +966-11- 2481040

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

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

GENERAL DIRECTORY

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

GUINEA Tel: +966-11-4881121 HUNGARY Tel: +966-11-4546707 INDIA Tel: +966-11-4884144

BRITAIN Tel: +966-11-4880077 DESTINATION RIYADH 93

Little Rosas Tel: +966-11-4865128

INDONESIA Tel: +966-11-4882282

OMAN Tel: +966-11-4823120

IRAN Tel: +966-11-4881444

PAKISTAN Tel: +966-11-4884111

IRELAND Tel: +966-11-4882300

PERU Tel: +966-11-4822474

ITALY Tel: +966-11-4881212

PHILIPPINES Tel: +966-11-4823559

JAPAN Tel: +966-11-4881100

PORTUGAL Tel: +966-11-4826964

JORDAN Tel: +966-11-4880071

QATAR Tel: +966-11-4825544

KENYA Tel: +966-11-4882484

RUSSIA Tel: +966-11-4811432

KOREA Tel: +966-11-4882211

SENEGAL Tel: +966-11-4880146

KUWAIT Tel: +966-11-4883500

SIERRA LEONE Tel: +966-11-4643982

LEBANON Tel: +966-11-4804060

SINGAPORE Tel: +966-11-4803855

MALAYSIA Tel: +966-11-4887100

SOUTH AFRICA Tel: +966-11-4429728

London Cab Club Tel: +966-11-4966670 http://londoncabclub .com

MALI Tel: +966-11-2290753

SPAIN Tel: +966-11-4880606

SAPTCO Tel: +966-11-2884400

MINISTRIES

MALTA Tel: +966-11-4615315

SRI LANKA Tel: +966-11-4608232

KINDERGARTENS

Agriculture Tel: +966-11-4016666

MAURITANIA Tel: +966-11-4646749

SUDAN Tel: +966-11-4887979

MEXICO Tel: +966-11-4808822

SWEDEN Tel: +966-11-8806700 Ext 204

MOROCCO Tel: +966-11-4826382 NEPAL Tel: +966-11-4645170 NETHERLANDS Tel: +966-11-4880011 NEW ZELAND Tel: +966-11-4887988 NIGERIA Tel: +966-11-4823024 NORWAY Tel: +966-11-4881904 Ext 300 94 DESTINATION RIYADH

SWITZERLAND Tel: +966-11-4881291 SYRIA Tel: +966-11-4887481 TANZANIA Tel: +966-11-4542833 THAILAND Tel: +966-11-4881174 TUNISIA Tel: +966-11-4887900 TURKEY Tel: +966-11-4820101

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

My Home Mob: +966-569598011 Play House Mob: +966-556365035 Play n Learn Mob: +966-564684094 SM Nursery Mob: +966-558391591

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Super Kids Mob: +966-564460167 www.superkidseducation center.com

AILAF Tel: +966-11-2713377

Tarbia Pre-School Tel: +966-11-4199017

Blue Connect Tel: 920004948 www.the-blueconnect .com

Tiny Tots Mob: +966-580473602

Baby Day Care Mob: +966-582657594 Birds of Hope Mob: +966-569754506 British Islamic Tel: +966-11-4649666 www.britishislamic school.com Busybee Tel: +966-11-2193900 www.busybee.com.sa Dazzling Stars Mob: +966-545682945 First Step Mob: +966-500320566 Kids World Tel: +966-11-4006000 www.kidsworldschool.net

Twinkle Kindergarten Mob: +966-559268188 White Rose Play Mob: +966-563296205

Civil Service Tel: +966-11-4026900 Commerce Tel: +966-11-4012220 Communications and Information Technology Tel: +966-11-4637225 Culture and Information Tel: +966-11-4014440 Defense Tel: +966-11-4785900 Education Tel: +966-11-4042888 Finance Tel: +966-11-4050000 Foreign Affairs Tel: +966-11-4067777

Hajj Tel: +966-11-4022200

Al Olaya National Tel: +966-11-4538867

Health Tel: +966-11-4012220

Al Rowad INT’L www.rowad-is.com

Higher Education Tel: +966-11-4644444

American INT’L Mob: +966-567990096 www.aisr.org

Industry Tel: +966-11-4772722 Interior Tel: +966-11-4011944 Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance Tel: +966-11-4730401 Justice Tel: +966-11-4057777 Labor and Social Affairs Tel: +966-11-4771480 Municipal and Rural Affairs Tel: +966-11-4415434 Transport Tel: +966-11-4042928 Water and Electricity Tel: +966-11-4016666

Non-Profit Organization AFTA Society for ADHD (Hyperactivity Disorder and Attention Deficit) Tel: +966-11-4815455 Mob: +966-554559086 Mob: +966-530034981

SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES Al Alameen INT’L Tel: +966-11-4649666 Al Amjad National Tel: +966-11-2494188

Saudi Arabia Multinational Tel: +966-11-2751751 British International www.mns-r.com Tel: +966-11-2482387 www.britishschool riyadh.com SOCIAL Dar Al Maarefah Tel: +966-11-2314010

SERVICES ORGANIZATION

École Française Internationale de Riyad www.efi-riyad.com

Aberr Charity Society Tel: +966-11-5448654

EDUCON Tel: 920001338

Al Bir Charity Tel: +966-11-4056666

Elite International Tel: +966-11-4627224

Al Nahda Tel: +966-11-4650029 www.alnahda-ksa.org

Fursan Al Jazeerah Tel: +966-11-5457505 Future Window Tel: +966-11-2063371 http://fwis.edu.sa/

Al Wafa Tel: +966-11-4650029

Charity Committe For Orphans Care International Indian www.ensan.org.sa Boys Section Tel: +966-11-4934688 Charitable Society www.iisriyadh.com for Memorization of the Qura’an Girls Section Tel: +920011799 Tel: +966-11-2323248 www.qk.org.sa King Faisal School Tel: +966-11-4820802 www.kfs.sch.sa King Saud INT’L Tel: +966-11-4633180 www.ksischool.com Kingdom School Tel: +966-11-2755555 www.kingdomschools. edu.sa Manahel Al Elm Tel: +966-11-4770419 Manarat Al Riyadh Tel: +966-11-4509916 http://maarif.com.sa Middle East Modern Education Tel: +966-11-4622815

Al Andalus National Najd National Tel: +966-11-4914434 Tel: +966-11-4936585 Al Khaleej National Tel: +966-11-2012112

Nour Al Maaref Riyadh Tel: +966-11-4028411 www.riyadhschools .edu.sa

Charity Ibn Baz Organization Tel: +966-11-2293333 www.alzwaj.org Disabled Children’s Association Tel: +966-11-4543913 www.dca.org.sa Enabling Marriage & Family Support Tel: +966-11-4765369

UNIVERSITIES Al Faisal University Tel: +966-11-4401626 www.alfaisal.edu Arab Open University Tel: +966-11-2742277 www.arabou.org.sa Dar Al-Uloom Tel: +966-11-4949000 www.dau.edu.sa Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic Tel: +966-11-2580000 www.imamu.edu.sa King Saud University Tel: +966-11-4670000 www.ksu.edu.sa King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences Tel: +966-11-2521300 www.ksau-hs.edu.sa Prince Sultan Tel: +966-11-4948979 www.psu.edu.sa Princess Nora bint Abdulrahman University www.pnu.edu.sa Riyadh College of Dentistry and Pharmacy Tel: +966-11-2481222 www.riyadh.edu.sa

Learning Disabilities Organization Mob: +966-595131466 http://sld.org.sa Reach2Change Coaching Center & Support Group Tel: +966-11-4627922

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Accommodations Close to the Two Holy Mosques:

RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY

MADINAH

Dar Al-Taqwa InterContinental Al Ameen Crom Hotel Off Al Siteen St. Markazeyah Al Gharbiyah Tel: +966-14-8291111 Tel: +966-14-8198000 Durrat Andalus Al Ansar Golden Hotel Few steps away from King Fahad St. Al Haram Tel: +966-14-8291114 Tel: +966-14-8290177 Green Palace Hotel Al Ansar New Place Abi Zar St. Al Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8269040 Tel: +966-14-8207770 Hilton Madinah Al Haram Hotel King Fahad Road Abi Zar Road Few steps away from Tel: +966-14-8182300 Al Haram Tel: +966-14-8201000 AL Karam Hotel King Abdulaziz St. Hotel Elaf Taibah Tel: +966-14-8155500 Saad Bin Maaz St.

Tel: +966-14-8180050 Al Madinah Crom Markazeyah Al Gharbiyah Le Meridien Madinah Tel: +966-14-8192020 Khalid Bin El Waleed St. Tel: +966-14-8460777 Andalus Classy Hotel Marriott Madinah King Fahad St. Omer Ibn Al Khatab St. Tel: +966-14-8290000 Tel: +966-14-8180000 Andalus Dar Movenpick Al Khair Hotel In front of Al Safeya Few steps away from Bridge, Opposite Al Haram Al Haram Tel: +966-14-8181114 Tel: +966-14-8188888 Anwar Al Madinah Ramada Al Hamra Movenpick Abi Zar St. The Courtyard of Tel: +966-14-8208084 Al Haram Tel: +966-14-8181000 Ramada Al Qibla Islamic Court St. Barakat Andalus Tel: +966-14-8160008 Al Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8208884

Dallah Taibah Hotel King Fahad St., crossing Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8290180 Dar Al Hijra InterContinental King Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8207777 Dar AL Iman InterContinental Off Al Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8206666

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The Madinah Oberoi Abi Zar St. Tel: +966-14-8282222

MAKKAH Ajyad Makkah Ibrahim Al Khalil St. Tel: +966-12-5720500 Al Jaad Crom Hotel Naqa Al Sulaimaneyah St. Tel: +966-12-5705555 Al Shohada Hotel Ajyad St. Tel: +966-12-5744401 Dar Al Manasek Hotel Ibrahim Al Khalil St. Tel: +966-12-5394444 Elaf Ajyad Hotel Al Masafi St. Tel: +966-12-5722200 Elaf Al Sud Hotel Ajayad Al Sud St. Tel: +966-12-5708586

Mercure Grand Um Al Qura Al Jamaiza St. Tel: +966-12-5702212 Mercure Hibatullah Hotel Um Al Qura St. Tel: +966-12-5498855 Raffles Makkah Palace King Abdulaziz Endowment Tel: +966-12-5717888 Swissotel Makkah King Abdulaziz Endowment Tel: +966-12-5718000 Zam Zam Grand Suites Adjiad St. Tel: +966-12-5715555

Elaf Kindah Hotel Al Messyaal St. Tel: +966-12-5745555 Hilton Makkah & Towers Hijrah St. Tel: +966-12-5340000 InterContinental Dar Al Tawhid Ibrahim Al Khalil St. Tel: +966-12-5411111 Le Meridien Makkah Ajyad St. Tel: +966-12-5751111 Le Meridien Towers Hotel Rawabi Ajyad Road Tel: +966-12-5399999 Makkah Clock Royal Tower King Abdulaziz Endowment Tel: +966-12-5717777 Manazel Al Ain Mesrcure Al Azizia St. Tel: +966-12-5578000

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Useful websites:

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