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A New Concept in Healthcare Fehr Nazer, General Manager of My Clinic

ISSUE 108 JANUARY 2018

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FROM THE EDITOR

Editor-in-Chief Enas Hashani Managing Director Maria Mahdaly Executive Editor Bassma Al Toaimi Destination Jeddah Editorial Manager Nessreen Tamano Destination Riyadh Editorial Manager Jou Pabalate Destination Sharqiya Editorial Manager Noura Al Joaib

HELLO, 2018!

We at Destination are excited to welcome the new year, and what better way to celebrate all 2018 has to offer than to highlight people who have figured out a way to make a living out of their passions?

In this issue, you’ll meet Gehad Al Khaldi, whose passion for classical music moved her to open a school of music for children. You’ll read about Yaser Baker, whose AlComedy Club is in the business of making people laugh. We also pull back the curtains on the Saudi radio industry, showing you its evolution and the people who made it happen.

And if you are so inspired, and you’re thinking of starting your own business, or trying to figure out how to take your existing business to the next level, then our Competitive Advantage article is one you won’t want to miss; we show you all the different organizations that are out there, just waiting to help you on your road to success.

Editors Dalia Darweesh Hajer Al Alwan Sumaiyya Naseem Staff Writers Safa Hassan Interns Abdulaziz Hammad Nimrah Malik Esmeralda Shameti Art Director Reem Al Assal Studio Manager Mohammed Fawzy Senior Graphic Designer Mohammed Rashad Graphic Designers Seem Hajjar Suzan Al Quasmi Photographers Alzahra Aldawood Nawaf Al Farraj Digital Marketing Executive Hurreia Balouch Social Media Agent Nahla Al Sardi Web Admin/Associate Editor Swalah Eshki Zahra Anwer

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In addition to all that is a checklist of things to consider as you’re starting your business – tips that have been tried and tested by those who have started theirs, the better to get you going with minimal snags.

All in all, this issue’s purpose is to tickle your imagination and get you to start dreaming about what you can do. After all, if not now, when?

Dream big, Jeddawis.

Enas Hashani, Editor-in-Chief

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THE BUSINESS ISSUE 22 SPECIAL FEATURE

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• Competitive Advantage: Organizations tailored to take your startup further.

26 BUSINESS

• Instagram to Shelf: Providing space to SMEs • Start-Up Building Blocks: Tips to get you started • Who’s Who: Gehad Al Khaldi and Her Violin

38 What comedy means to Jeddawis

36 LIFESTYLE

• What’s So Funny? Yaser Bakr of AlComedy Club tells us exactly what.

• Poet Sara Abuljadayel on her latest book • Evolution of Saudi Radio

24 Meet Gehad Al Khaldi, the violonist.

46 STYLE & BEAUTY

• SHOESANDDRAMA Presents: We-Mean-Business

Abayas for the Career Woman

66 Your next trip around the Mediterranean

DJ'S CHOICE

The Best Burgers!

50 DINING AROUND TOWN • Scoop: The Fluffiest Pancake of All

• Food Frenzy: 2017’s New Burger Joints

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60 HEALTHY LIVING

• Orthodontics and Dental Care with Dr. Rawah Eshky

• Some tips to Prevent Football Injuries

68 TRAVEL TRENDS

• Azamara Quest: A trip around the Mediterranean • Explore KSA: Qur’an Exhibit in Madinah • Historic KSA: Saudi Arabia’s Football History

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THE HEALTHCARE BUSINESS Fehr Nazer, General Manager of My Clinic, talks about the importance of a seamless patient journey, and My Clinic’s new Available at concept in healthcare Danube, Virgin that maximizes the Megastore, patient’s experience. and Manuel for Read more on page 60. only SR 10

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DAVIDSON O F YO U R C O U N T R Y

Harley and his childhood friend, Arthur Davidson, built their motor-bicycle out of their friend’s 10 by 15-foot wooden shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was the equivalent of a garage because they didn’t have cars.

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CONTRIBUTORS

SHOESANDDRAMA is the fashion industry insider’s guilty pleasure. Revered as competition by Vogue Arabia, hailed as the top 15 account to follow in the Middle East by Vogue US, and singled out by former First Lady Michelle Obama, it is the unofficial brand ambassador of the Khaleeji fashion scene.

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Maha Adham graduated in the UK (MSc, MBA), with 10 years experience in operational excellence and quality management. She gives startup consultations and has recently launched Projenda.

Mob: +966-567000679 Email: info@projenda.net projenda

Mohammed Mirza

is a regular contributor for Destination. He is a history junkie, food fanatic, and travel buff. His favorite word is ‘viral’ and considers himself a digital media guru. He also has a newfound love for books. me_mirza15

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

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1. Saudi Drifting

The Saudi Star Drift Championship 2017, a thrilling tour by the racers and the motor sports crowd alike, concluded its second tour in Riyadh and its third round at the King Abdullah Adventure Park in Jabal Al Shoha. The adrenaline-driven event was a highlight for drift enthsiasts.

2. Servcorp Community

Workspace solutions provider Servcorp launched “The Servcorp Community,” a unique and secure business directory and business platform that connects 40,000 Servcorp clients. At the launch was also the opening of the world’s very first all-ladies co-working space section for businesswomen.

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3. A Vintage Evening

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A-Z Events took visitors on a journey back in time with Vintage, an event dedicated to the vintage aesthetic that has been trending in Saudi.

The event displayed a large collection of art, jewelry, fashion, and different crafts while showcasing the talent of Jeddah’s musicians, pianists, and composers. Vintage took place from Dec. 7 to 9 at Le Prestige Mall.

4. Italian Cucina at the Park

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Park Hyatt recently partnered with the Italian Consulate to launch a festive week of Italian Cucina at Nafoura.

Fans of Italian cuisine enjoyed live cooking stations, elaborate dessert arrangements, and a variety of breads, cheeses, and elegant dishes created by Chef Juan Pablo. The chef personally customized pasta dishes with some authentic Italian flavoring.

5. Arab Aviation Summit The 7th Arab Aviation Summit held on Dec. 6 at Roda Al Bustan Hotel in Dubai was themed Time to Transform: Addressing sustainability challenges and opportunities for the regional aviation sector. Considered the voice of the industry, the initiative is a positive force driving the Arab travel and tourism industry forward by facilitating a constructive dialogue for public-private cooperation. The impact of the rising taxes was one of the key topics.

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6. Game Night at Slice N’ Dice

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Held on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Slice N’ Dice was a 2-day networking, entrepreneurship, and entertainment event that highlighted new creative startups, artists, products, projects, and entrepreneurs in Jeddah. Displayed throughout the event’s outdoor venue were some creative local products – art, games, shirts and accessories, as well as food and drinks from local eateries and cafes.

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SAUDI ARABIA’S FIRST

FEMALE CONCERT

Yemeni-Emirati singer Balqees Fathi captivated the audience at the first female-only concert in Saudi Arabia held on Nov. 29 at the Hilton Hotel in Jeddah as part of the 46th National Day celebrations of the UAE. The historic concert, with the theme Together Forever, was organized by event planning and management company GAG in association with Lezwan, Balqees’ exclusive agent, and was supported by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA).

“The turnout was huge,” said Ghada Abbas Ghazzawi, owner of GAG. “We had some reservations – mobile phones were prohibited within the concert hall to ensure the women are comfortable and having a good time.”

Ticket prices ranged from SR 300 to SR 2,500, which were available only 10 days before the concert but still selling 3,000.

“It’s a radical change.

I feel we’ve broken a barrier that existed in Saudi Arabia.”

- Randa Al Sheikh, broadcaster at Radio Jeddah, on the historic and very first female-only concert in the Kingdom

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JAN. 1 – 3

AYTAMONA The largest women and children’s annual charity festival Location: The Village, Khalidiya Dist. aytamona

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KINAN MALLS EVENTS Spin & Win, Shop & Win, and Scratch & Win – promotions and events at Kinan Malls. Stay tuned!

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FEB.

TURKISH FOOD FESTIVAL The annual Turkish Food Festival at Rosewood Jeddah returns – this time tastier than ever! Enjoy delicious Kebab selections and authentic Turkish dishes by guest chef Okan Ayedemir.

Location: Habsburg Restraurant, Rosewood Jeddah, Corniche Rd., Shati Dist.

Tel: +966-12-2607111 Time: 7 p.m. – midnight Price: SR 210 per person

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JAN. 31 – FEB. 3

FEMININITY LADIES EVENT An invite-only annual event for ladies – get some pampering and exclusive access to bazaars

RAJANA AYAMONA Let’s go back to the good ol’ days with this exhibit of Saudi Arabia’s history and culture, featuring nostalgic products and brands

Location: Ashour Tent, Corniche Rd., Murjan Dist.

Time: 2.30 p.m. – midnight Mob: +966-565059400 (for invite requests)

Location: Malik Rd., Opposite Red Sea Mall Mobile: +966-537131223 Email: info@jeddahcarnival.com

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APPLIED THEATRE WORKSHOP Explore theatre techniques for enriching your personal life and society with Community Theatre.

Location: Alf Wad Creative Space Email: info@alfwad.com

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21,39 Themed Refusing to Be Still, this is the fifth edition of the annual contemporary art exhibition featuring over 30 local and international artists, organized by the Saudi Art Council.

FEB. 22

Location: Multiple locations in Jeddah (to be announced) Web: 21-39.com saudiartcouncil

Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Location: Al Hamraa Girls’ School Email: sundas.ghazali@alhamraaschool. edu.sa

MODEST FASHION SHOW Let’s go back to the good ol’ days with this exhibit of Saudi Arabia’s history and culture, featuring nostalgic products and brands

FEBRUARY 2018

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

BOOK YOUR

TOUR TODAY! through our website: www.nunacademy.com

Join our School Tour & Information Session on the 25th of January & 19th of February at 4:00pm

COMMUNITY

Community Footprints Social activities at The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah is world-renowned for its grandeur and prestige, but they’re also very socially active. Their social and environmental responsibility program is known as Community Footprints.

Treats from Karamel Lounge.

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Community Footprints was launched globally to tackle three major issues: child wellbeing, hunger, and poverty relief. Through their initiatives in the past year, The RitzCarlton, Jeddah has contributed to the local community with a meaningful approach that truly makes a difference.

Their most recent effort was a partnership with the Ministry of Labor to host a group of young female orphans for a night’s stay. The young women were selected on the basis of their high-achieving performances and talents at school or work. They received a tour of The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah followed by a festive buffet at Reyhana restaurant.

The festive buffet at Reyhana.

COMMUNITY

COLOR YOUR PAVEMENT

The annual Color Your Pavement event marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities was held at The Middle Corniche Park on Dec. 3. Over 400 persons with disabilities representing some 15 specialized centers, colored the pavement with chalk and created art on fabric, wooden board, and paper, under the supervision of 150 specialists and volunteers.

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TRAFFIC SAFETY Hyundai’s Traffic Safety Day campaign proved to be a success, with over 10,000 students from three universities taking part in road safety activities. Lectures and seminars on road safety and traffic laws and regulations were presented by renowned Saudi motorsport champion Saeed Al Mauri and traffic safety experts from the Saudi Arabian Motor Federation, as Hyundai cars were available for field test-drives.

DIABETES AWARENESS DAY

The International Diabetes Care Center (IDCC) collaborated with the Ministry of Health to organize an open day raising awareness of diabetes for children. Held at the Boulevard on Nov. 17 under the slogan Thanks My Family, the event included blood sugar tests, awareness and recreational activities, storytelling, painting, and sports activities, and featured fitness enthusiast Mai Kholief of MFit.

#TRYLOCAL RIYADH WINS BEST SHORT FILM Yes, ladies and gents, we did it again! Try Local Riyadh directed

by Otbah Rayess and produced in association with Lub Creative and Destination magazine, is a short film that captures the essence of the city through its language, people, places, and food, and has clinched the Best Short Film award at Colors of Saudi 2017. What’s next, you ask? We are heading East, people! Stay tuned.

CHILDREN’S DAY Friends of Jeddah Parks celebrated International Children’s Day with the theme Our childhood in our park is sweeter, at the Amira Traboulsi Park for Women and Children south of Jeddah. The event promoted educating families on children’s rights from both the psychological and educational aspects. The celebration included drawing, painting, singing, and theater performances by the kids.

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Their focus on an emotionally literate education sets them apart from most local academic institutions. Emotional preparation is a continuous, ongoing process that involves everyone who interacts with the child both at school and at home. It’s important because emotionally resilient people are able to face challenges and deal with them in a manner that allows them to grow rather than give up.

Teachers at Nahda Academy encourage emotional literacy by providing support to each child through their challenges and allowing them to experience the joy of success following perseverance.

Emotionally literate people are able to build and maintain successful relationships throughout life.

Nahda Academy

Promoting emotional literacy

Nahda Academy was built on the vision for a modern Saudi education. The academy provides a warm and welcoming environment to both students and teachers.

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The Academy develops this in children by supporting them in building friendships, working in groups and providing the space and guidance to develop social interaction. The character education program gives children the tools to become good citizens, but also develop the vital traits of trust, empathy, responsibility, honesty, and care.

KEEP THIS IN MIND Admissions are open for Semester 2 starting January 2018 and September 2018.

Requirements for admission: Completed application form pass entrance procedures birth certificate

Educators at Nahda Academy also realize the importance of being global-minded in a world that’s more connected than ever before. Global citizens are prepared for the world outside of their own home circle, and becoming one requires awareness of one’s own country and the different ways that people live, before thinking about those who live far away. The Academy provides children with a wide range of activities and experiences to prepare them for the world.

Nahda Academy is a learning home with an environment designed and created to make children feel comfortable, protected, and nurtured. When relaxed, children are able to open up to learning through a creatuve and emotionally literate philosophy.

Unlike many local schools, Nahda Academy believes in making the parents their partners in learning.

This includes weekly communication on the content of the curriculum and activities their child will be engaged in.

The educators work with parents on an individual basis to work on any concerns they

passport pictures vaccination card medical report any previous school or specialist report.

Contact Ghalia Al Attas for more information on +966-555165612.

may have and any challenges identified in school. Moreover, parents usually opt for the institution because they’d like for their children to be thinkers and reflectors, and not simply passive receivers.

Nahda Academy believes in being a community of passionately engaged learners at every level, committed to making children life ready.

Location: Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz St., Andalus Dist.

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E

We’ve been busy shaking up the business landscape lately, doing whatever it takes to realize Vision 2030. We’re walking – even running – into a new era, where technology and a knowledge-based and creative economy are in the spotlight.

Supporting our SMEs and Startups

The Saudi government has been supporting and investing in SMEs and startups across the country. The SME General Authority’s BIBAN interactive conference held in September last year looked at the importance of innovation and creativity in entrepreneurship, and encouraged a nurturing environment and technical infrastructure to support competitiveness among the country’s SMEs.

Attendees

Speakers

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In November last year’s Misk Global Forum, over 100 speakers and 4,700 attendees from 75 countries participated in over 70 sessions, setting plans for the incorporation of technological innovation to achieve a competitive advantage at both national

and international levels.

Tech giant Bill Gates also took part in our journey with his foundation’s pledge of US$100,000 to support Saudi initiatives, projects, and startups in coming up with creative solutions to global challenges.

Countries that participated

Misk Global Forum

Sessions on technological innovation

The SME sector represents 99.2% of businesses in Saudi Arabia, contributing 20% to the GDP, despite some challenges that they face – lack of knowledge about government systems, and weak communication among stakeholders, among others. More than just pushing forward buzz words in the business arena, these recent initiatives backed by the government aim to help SMEs overcome these obstacles, and, importantly, understand the local market’s needs and the opportunities available to them.

Bill Gates’ pledge through his foundation, to support Saudi initiatives

Things are definitely changing at a rapid pace in Saudi Arabia as it focuses on these smaller businesses and revives that age-old entrepreneurial spirit. As our economy continues to go through these changes, our growing pains can only help us become stronger and better than ever before.

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Here are some organizations and initiatives that are focused on helping SMEs and startups.

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Raed

A corporate venture capital firm providing funding for early stage start-ups.

Location: 2881 King Fahd Rd, Dammam, AlFaisaliyah Email: info@raed.vc Web: raed.vc RaedVC Raed Ventures

Oqal Group

Part of the angel investor network that connects entrepreneurs with local/regional investors willing to provide aid to and invest in start-ups.

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BUSINESS

Instagram to Shelf In the business of providing retail space Marketplaces that support local entrepreneurs have become popular in Jeddah.

These places bring fashion, furniture, and food under one roof. Instagram entrepreneurs with limited funding are finding a lot of benefit in subletting at communitycentric markets.

Retailing on Instagram If you’ve bought something via Instagram before, you’ll be familiar with the process: placing the order, getting through the hassle of pickup or delivery and then waiting for your order to arrive at the scheduled time.

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if they’re already familiar with the brand, it lacks the undeniable satisfaction of shopping at a store where you can physically check the product before making a purchase. On the other hand, Instagram entrepreneurs might struggle to juggle an online presence while also managing production, delivery, and developing the concept. Being social media smart is essential; a chef may not be as good at marketing on social media as they are at whipping up a delicious pie. Additionally, small business owners might not even have the capital to keep a cashier, let alone rent an entire store in a mall or shopping district. This can affect their potential success.

Moving to a brick and mortar set-up doesn’t eliminate the social media aspect. Continuing to maintain their social media presence allows the small businesses to keep in touch with their online community, market the products, and also drive traffic to the stores. Additionally, Homegrown Market and Crate both provide social media support to their clients.

Making the Move This is where communitycentric marketplaces and concept stores are stepping as a solution. Shared retail spaces provide an affordable option for startups that want to move beyond the virtual community.

By going retail, they can focus their energy on growing their business, and running and developing concepts.

One such retail-space business is Homegrown Market, which takes its name from its vision to support local. They currently serve almost 50 clients with the majority being local entrepreneurs. Tamara Abu Khadra, Co-Founder of Homegrown Market, advises

operating entirely from home before joining Crate in June last year, saying, “It benefitted us by giving us a space to sell a larger quantity and also gave us the extra exposure that we needed as a new startup.”

Homegrown Market in outlook, goes a step-further by also serving as a business incubator and providing market research reports. Rayan Fadul, one of the founders, explains, “We help you develop your product and business skills so we can prepare you to leave us.”

Rayan Fadul of Crate

small businesses to “Be realistic with retail price points and stay true to your brand.”

They offer clients many services including display management, inventory and sales management, and brand positioning. Homegrown has rapidly gained popularity and become a central shopping outlet for Saudis.

Specializing in lifestyle, Sinwan Concept showcases handmade décor and furniture items by Middle Eastern designers. Besides offering shared retail space, Sinwan Concept also involves their architects and graphic designers in improving products that have potential.

According to Co-Owner Hani Abdullah, collaborating with Sinwan can help designers learn how to improve their products and also acquire relevant skills.

Alanoud Albraikan and Haya Al Jamal, Founders of Melted (brownies in a jar), were Sinwan Concept Hani Abdullah (right) of Sinwan

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Libra Boutique

serves freshly brewed coffee.

Shoppers can enjoy this chance to relax and refresh.

Rana Ismail of Libra

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Another concept store, Libra Boutique, showcases the work of Saudi fashion designers in a premium setting, but with a twist. Rana Ismail’s concept is to offer the dual experience of food and fashion, two of the most thriving industries in Saudi. Shoppers visiting Libra can browse the collections and conclude their spree with a drink and a quick bite at the Libra lounge.

Overall, while setting up a business online can have its perks, shared retail spaces take away some of the legwork, give better exposure to the brand “in real life,” and also allow the entrepreneur to focus majorly on developing their concept and

products. These marketplaces are also a space for the community to discover and shop Saudi brands and support local, whether established or up-and-coming.

HOMEGROWN MARKET Location: First Floor, Domvs, Al Rawdah Dist. homegrown_market CRATE Location: Al Salamah Dist.

Mob: +966-542477666 Web: crateksa.com crate.ksa SINWAN CONCEPT Location: Abdullah Aba Al Khayl St., Al Khalidiyah Dist.

Tel: +966-126060811 Web: shop.sinwan.com.sa sinwanconcept sinwan.concept LIBRA BOUTIQUE Location: Abdul Maqsud Khojah St., Al Rawadh Dist.

Tel: +966-126116335 Mob: +966-540884744 Web: libraboutique.com libraboutique

Nün Academy’s Admissions for the 2018/2019 YEAR

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for Nursery to Year 4 (boys & girls) and has expanded to include

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BUSINESS

START-UP BUILDING BLOCKS Tips on getting started on your business

By Maha Adham

If you’re thinking of starting your own business in Jeddah, you probably already know that developing credibility for it is a difficult task. Certain things need to be done for your start-up to be trustworthy to customers, employees, and the market. Keep these few factors in mind.

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A CLEAR MISSION

UNDERSTAND YOUR CUSTOMER

Stay focused! Identify both your personal and business missions. Are they parallel to each other? This will give you an indication if moving forward with your business idea is wise at this time.

2 GET SUPPORT

You need support on a personal and a business level.

The former is for motivation, and the latter to assist you in execution and delivery. There’s no shame in getting support – in fact, this will give you a chance to focus on a growth strategy.

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A clear understanding of your target market is essential. ‘Everyone’ is not your customer – consider demographic, psychographic, and geographic factors. The clearer these are, the better you can develop your offerings.

Connecting with your customers is also great way to understand their needs, so try to get as much feedback as possible - without being too bothersome, of course.

The right customer base will allow your business to thrive and build a brand near to their hearts, and win their loyalty and a good reputation.

Starting your own venture requires a lot of courage – don’t let fear stop you.

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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

BRAND IDENTITY

Keep a record of your financials from day one.

Costs easily accumulate, and losing track of your accounts, expenses, and receivables can be very harmful for your start-up.

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5 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Learning is a cycle that must continue from idea conception throughout the business growth. Evaluate gathered data to gain valuable knowledge.

Create your brand identity, measure it, and develop it.

The brand must be reflected throughout your business, including yourself and your employees. Logo, packaging, product, tone of voice, and adverts are some of the factors that must align with the brand identity.

The Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry is dedicated to providing support and protection to local businesses and start-ups. In particular, the economic and social development department has been placing much focus on start-up needs.

The department runs a business clinic on a monthly basis for start-ups to benefit from subject matter experts, as well as presentations ranging from technical, management, and business-oriented skills.

Also, once your business is up and running, you can contact the department to join the yearly entrepreneurs’ exhibition and meetup for excellent exposure and networking opportunities.

Location: Serafi Mega Mall, Al Faisaliyah Dist. / Al Mahjar Dist.

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BUSINESS

WHO'S WHO

A SAUDI WOMAN AND

HER VIOLIN Gehad Al Khaldi on her vision and passion

By Sumaiyya Naseem

Later, settled in her cozy armchair, she recalled her recent performance at a private women’s gathering in Park Hyatt. But it wasn’t her first event in Saudi Arabia, as she had also performed at a private event for Safeya Binzagr, given a violin concert at Dar Al Hekma, and played thrice with a cellist and pianist at the German Consulate.

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parents to get interested in a musical education for their children. She believes that this will groom Saudi children’s minds, aptitudes, and thinking. Al Khaldi’s own mother signed her up at the Cairo Conservatoire because she knew the benefits of learning music alongside an academic education. As part of the Cairo Conservatoire Orchestra, she performed in various international and European concerts, including the Opera in Prague, the Youth Music Festival in Vienna, the Academy of Music in Rome, and Music Academies in Frankfurt, Montreal and Ottawa. After 18 years at the Conservatoire, she graduated with a degree in Violin and Music Theory, and a degree in Accounting. She later earned an MBA from Edinburgh Business School.

When she noticed that Saudis were becoming more receptive to music concerts and orchestras, Al Khaldi created a business plan for the music academy she had been aspiring to open. It has been

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Gehad Al Khaldi stood in the balcony of her home to perform The Four Seasons by Vivaldi on her violin, the cool December breeze of Jeddah fanning us as we listened. As the melody rose and enveloped us, we remember that she – with her immense musical talent – is also the CFO at Magrabi, and is a long-standing finance executive in Saudi Arabia. Looking at Al Khaldi’s dual faculties in finance and music, her message becomes clear: learning music lends skills that are in harmony with other professions.

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challenging so far, she says.

“Nobody knows how to approve the institute. I’m knocking on all doors because I want a license to bring in professional musicians. This isn’t just a business for me, I want our children to get the same benefit from learning music that I got.”

Her vision is for children to go through the process of playing music and practicing the five skills it develops: performance, correct intonation, tuning, mathematics for rhythm, and learning the musical language.

Al Khaldi links her own music skills to her professional conduct. “Working with a team is like playing in an orchestra – if the tunes are not aligned the whole composition falls apart. There are many finance executives who are better than me, but learning music has contributed a lot to the way I work.”

In her career, Al Khaldi has served many roles that involved her use of management skills.

As a finance director at the King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital, she became the first Saudi woman to hold the position in a military and government hospital. She has also been volunteering as Head of Finance and contributing as a Board Member at the National Home Healthcare Foundation, ever since Princess Adela Bint Abdullah launched the non-profit. She has served other executive roles, along with teaching finance at Dar Al Hekma and the University of Business and Technology (UBT). Al Khaldi also 34 DESTINATION JEDDAH JANUARY 2018

Supporting Local Gehad Al Khaldi fondly talks about the work of prominent Saudi artist Dia Aziz Dia, “His art stands out because he has applied his western education to our culture.”

produced a children’s radio show that involved composing, performing, and singing children’s songs. Throughout all of this, music has been a part of her life; in the skills it lent her and the happiness playing the violin brought to her.

In light of the governmentapproved concerts that have been happening all over the Kingdom, thing are generally looking positive for Saudi musicians and music-lovers.

This makes Al Khaldi hopeful that she’ll be able to get a license for her music academy.

Meanwhile, she worked with her former colleagues at Dar Al Hekma to teach a beginner’s course on music titled Music Appreciation. The course objective is to help students recognize music eras and develop the skill to ‘listen right.’

Once it was launched, two students enrolled and the number increased as word spread.

education that has stayed with her. “My music teacher had assigned me Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto for my mid-term. I was close to giving up music entirely because I thought I couldn’t do it. He said I needed to work on it for six weeks and I could quit if it didn’t work out. It worked out in the end and I even discovered I had the skill to repeat the tunes in words. My teacher’s belief in me taught me that it’s important to give your team a chance, to support them, and give them direction.”

Email: galkhaldi@yahoo.com jihad_alkhaldy

As we wrapped up our afternoon with Gehad Al Khaldi, she reflected on an incident during her music

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BRINGING LULU CLOSER

The second Lulu Hypermarket in Jeddah is now open! Go for valuefor-money shopping, and explore the complex’s other shops: money exchange outlets, jewelry shops, and a family entertainment center.

Location: Al Haramain Rd., Marwah Dist.

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The planner includes branding strategy, business health tracking, and outlines to keep note of your expenses and your schedule.

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DREAM BIGGER Cultural Living

Their Paris Saint-Germain Academy Cup in Paris in April 2018 will be an experience for the young players to meet professional players.

All items in The Moroccan Market are made in Morocco. You can add authentic cultural pieces to your home. themoroccanmarket

Web: psgacademyksa.com

DAYS OF BOOKISHNESS The third International Jeddah Book Fair returned for ten days of bookish and cultural fun.

Aside from an endless supply of books, the fair also had cultural highlights like a Japanese calligraphy exhibition, poetry recitals, and lectures. The Ministry of

Paris Saint-Germain Academy KSA has a special technical program that develops all aspects of the player’s personality, including physical, tactical, and mental components.

Culture and Information also provided space to aspiring Saudi authors to market their work. The late Saudi poet Ibrahim Khafaji, writer of the Saudi national anthem, was honored at a special event in his name.

Web: jeddahbookfair.com

LIFESTYLE

ENTERTAINMENT

WHAT'S SO FUNNY? What comedy means to Jeddawis Comedy is great. It’s always been a great way to unite people towards a singular goal: to let loose, laugh, and generally have fun. One of the best changes we’ve seen in Jeddah in recent years is how we have opened up to comedy as a form of entertainment, a telling sign that we have, finally, stopped taking ourselves way too seriously.

a Jeddah-based company that supports and showcases comedians, tells us that their self-deprecation bits get the most laughs from the Jeddah crowd – humor that puts the spotlight on our mannerisms, habits, and the things that we do that make us so distinctly Jeddawi, whether it’s the way we talk, the way we dress, or the way we react in situations.

And that’s an important aspect of comedy, especially for us Jeddawis. Yaser Bakr, Saudi stand-up comedian and founder of AlComedy Club,

There is, surely, a line that can’t be crossed, especially when it comes to our culture and traditions. To this, Bakr says, “Connecting with your

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Yaser Bakr

were funny and should go into stand-up comedy.

“Interestingly enough, being funny on stage is different from being funny in real life,” Bakr tells us. “Most people who are funny in their social circles are funny precisely because they’re in a group they’re comfortable with, with people they know and whose reactions they can predict.

Sometimes, when they try the stage and do stand-up, they lose that connection, which, to some ‘funny people,’ is vital to what makes them come up with content that their audience enjoys.” That isn’t to say that comedians don’t come in all shapes and forms. “I have comedians who are actually introverts, but shine on stage, and there are others who have large and bold personalities but have to adjust a bit to translate well to the audience.”

What they all have in common, though, especially the successful ones, is agility – adjusting jokes in real-time and a quick, keen eye on what works and what doesn’t with the crowd in front of them.

“Comedy is a lot of trying and testing,” Bakr explains.

So what have they tried and tested that hasn’t worked for the Jeddah crowd? “It turns out dark comedy isn’t a hit with Jeddawis – a stand-up comedy style that touches on depression, or reflecting on the meaning of life.” It could be too depressing and dark comedy is lost on a crowd that really looks forward to getting away from the ‘darkness’ that already exists in their daily lives. But it could also be because we have only recently embraced the idea that paying for and going to a show to

We make fun of ourselves and the Jeddawi or Saudi stereotypes, and that’s always a hit with the audience. Like it or not, find it offensive or not, Jeddawis are easygoing when it comes to selfdeprecating humor.

— Yaser Bakr

audience and being observant and sensitive to their reactions is a big part of what being a comedian is. If there’s a line that can’t be crossed, the comedian makes the call.”

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watch a bunch of people tell jokes on stage is a legit form of entertainment that we’re willing to participate in and spend our money and time on.

Bakr has high hopes. “Things are definitely changing in Saudi Arabia. Comedians now have an outlet and space to let their creativity and talents shine. YouTube was a great stepping-stone platform, and we’ve now taken it to the stage.”

Add to that the support coming from the government – the General Entertainment Authority in specific – and we have a nice recipe for the evolution of comedy not just in Jeddah, but in Saudi Arabia.

SAUDI COMEDIANS TO CHECK OUT Shaker Alsharif

Nagnaga Host of the YouTube show Nagnaga, his comedy style is physical humor, impressions, and overall dynamic stage performances. sharifshakir AlComedy Club

ALCOMEDY CLUB Started in early 2012, AlComedy Club looks for talented comedians and funny people to audition, represent, and welcome into their ranks. They organize weekly live stand-up and improv shows for local audiences in Jeddah. They also work on campaigns and media-related advertisements, and create content for different media platforms.

AlComedy Club was founded by Yaser Bakr, a comedian himself, to fill the gap that’s been lacking in Saudi Arabia when it comes to Arabic comedy, or just live standup comedy open to the public in general.

AlComedyClub

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Ismail Alhasan

AlComedy Club A member of the comedy club, his humor focuses on self-revealing comedy that people respond positively to.

Som3h.h Alcomedy Club

Omar Hussein

Star of the famous YouTube show 3al6ayr, he now has his own YouTube channel that showcases his comedic style – observational comedy. omarhuss

Visit Japan with Toyota Draw for your dreams!

Draw your dream car and you might just get the chance to experience the timeless beauty of Japan, where ancient traditions are fused with modern life.

Abdul Latif Jameel Motors launched the 12th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, giving children the chance to express their talent and imagination by drawing and designing what they think the vehicle of the future looks like. Participants are categorized into three age groups – 4-7 years, 8-11 years, and 12-15 years – and winners will receive special awards and a trip with their parents to Japan if they qualify to participate in an international contest against other countries.

Aside from experiencing Japanese culture, the winners also get to tour the Toyota factory in Japan.

Running strong since 2004, the Toyota Dream Art Contest has received more than 4.6 million submissions from children from over 100 countries.

Web: toyota-dreamcar.com

To enter in the contest, children are asked to draw their dream car of the future on A3-size paper with a background. The contest is now open and the last date for receiving entries is Jan. 31.

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THE WRITTEN WORD

POETRY FOR LIFE Sara Abuljadayel talks about her poetry and writing process NAME: Sara Abuljadayel AGE: 36 PROFESSION: Project

Sara Abuljadayel is a Saudi poet who recently did a booksigning event at the Sharjah Book Fair, the world’s third largest book fair, where she met some of her readers. Her poetry and prose collection, Just Wondering About It All, contains earnest writing that offers a comforting and uplifting perspective on life.

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When writing her first collection Abuljadayel knew she’d have to find a balance between her full-time job and creative writing, “I would go to the office early so I could get time to write. On less hectic days, I’d take a coffee break to write down some lines.” The trick that worked for her was to find a few minutes a day when

she could clear her head and write without interruptions.

Being in a corporate environment doesn’t seem very inspiring for a poet, she explains, “Everything inspires me, whether it’s positive or negative. I believe you need to have an open mind to look around you and find what makes the world spin.”

STAFF PHOTO / MOHAMED FAWZY

Information Coordinator BOOK: Just Wondering About It All (2016, Sail Publishing)

you will end it.” Another poem, The World’s New Symphony, puts across an inspiring message, “The world’s new symphony is a reminder to have a heart, to share compassion, to make a difference.”

When it comes to reading and writing poetry, Abuljadayel talks about a shift in perspective, “I have to put myself in the reader’s shoes and see how they might relate to my poems.” Speaking to her Saudi and international readers has revealed a common response, “They relate to the journey you take from one phase of life to the next. They are also able to see themselves in some of the situations I write about.”

Just Wondering About It All is available on most ebook platforms.

A hard copy can be bought from Jamalon for SR 60.

Web: jamalon.com

Writing in English, the language of her education, allows her to reach a wider and more international audience.

Abuljadayel’s writing process usually begins with a word or situation that keeps coming back to her, “I like writing about life instances and situations, and how they affect people, how people can learn

from them to carry on in life.”

While that might give you the impression of a self-help book, her poetry is actually an expressive exploration of life. For instance, the poem The Strange Void ends with an encouraging declaration, “However long it takes, everything has an end. Your part in it is to choose how

Getting published is, of course, not a simple matter; Abuljadayel was used to writing for her family and close friends, but knowing that a larger audience would read her work concerned her, “My friends and family would give me direct feedback. When people around the world read my work, I’m not sure what they think or if their response is similar to my closer circle’s.”

We couldn’t help but ask about her current read, “I’m reading Emirati writer Aysha Al Jahani’s book on parenting, The First Years Last Forever.”

Sara Abuljadayel also enjoys the works of novelist Paulo Coelho, photographer Paul Reiffer, and artist Christian Lassen. saranabuljadayel

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Radio: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow The evolution of radio in Saudi Arabia

By Nadia Sakkal

Radio growth is at 35% every year in listenership and in ad revenue. And we have consistent growth from the day we launched to today.

— Rasha Al Emam Alf Alf

Before TV, radio gathered our grandparents and their families, who were eager to listen to the king’s speech or Um Kalthoum’s latest song. Since then, the way we consume media on a daily basis has considerably changed.

United by Distance

While there is a variety of media available to us today, radio remains among the world’s favorites. In fact, people still like to engage in conversations and share their opinions with other listeners.

Rasha Al Emam, Alif Alif FM’s Executive Director and a key player in the foundation of radio in Saudi Arabia, iterates that radio hosts ask questions relevant to anyone sitting at home or in their car.

Listeners call back, share a good laugh, and want to listen to the same program by the same presenter the day after.

“You feel the whole country is with you on the line,” says Al Emam.

Online Radio

Everything is online now, including radio. Podcasting, a relatively new phenomenon gaining popularity in the Middle East, is when a radio show is uploaded to a platform on the internet, allowing followers to download episodes and listen at their time and place of convenience.

Alf Alif FM upload all their content online. To gain a better understanding of why there

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is such high demand for podcasts, Mstdfr Podcasting Network host and producer, Khayra Bundakji explains that we live in the gig economy, where people are more likely to have temporary, flexible jobs – e.g. freelancing or contract based – and therefore flexible, less “normal” schedules.

Whereas in the past we gathered at particular times to follow a show from start to end, it’s not as common anymore. This makes a personal solution with minimal distraction so important, thus the podcast.

OUR FAVORITE PODCASTS Azzbda

soundcloud.com/mstdfr

on her microphone, records an interesting episode, uploads it online for free, for the whole world to listen to. One of her episodes goes viral, until a reputed radio host is interested to receive her as a guest, which helps her gain influence and countless opportunities.

OUR FAVORITE RADIO CHANNELS • Alif Alif FM – 101.0 MHz • Rotana FM – 88 MHz • Panorama FM – 102 MHz

Considering we’re a podcast, we expected our audience age group to be very young.

We were very surprised to learn it went from 16 to 45 years old. People who listen to us on big platforms like Soundcloud don’t necessarily know we’re a podcast.

— Khayra Bundakji Mstdfr

soundcloud.com/japanesy (japanesy)

podcast.thmanyah.com/ (Fanjaan with Abdulrahman Abu Maleh)

Radio Will Always Connect People

When asked where she thinks traditional radio is heading in the near future, Bundakji says, ‘There’s going to be overlap. I don’t think radio can die,’ as it is the first mass communication medium that made its way into people’s homes, giving it sentimental value.

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SCOOP

DROPS OF GLAMOUR

TAMASHEE POP-UP

Fragrance fanatics rejoice!

Prestigious Spanish brand for distinguished perfumes Drops has opened in Red Sea Mall with a variety of elegant perfumes.

The

Swiss watchmaker Oris unveiled its latest – the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Calibre 111, a high-performance watch powered by the signature hand-wound Calibre 111 mechanical movement. Good for both cockpit and cocktail, the new piece has a shimmering blue dial, inspired by the intensity of the blue sky.

CROSSOVER WATCH

Fashion-Ready for Winter Saudi brand femi9 showcased the statement styles of 4 fashion influencers – Fatima Almomen, Lama Al Akeel, Maram Zbaeda, and Nathalie Fanj – in a destination photoshoot in Istanbul that translated the beautiful merge between culture and fashion.

CHECK OUT THEIR SEASONAL DESIGNS!

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High-end Arabian Gulf footwear brand Tamashee is on display at Rubaiyat, Stars Avenue, with a new collection presented by designers Munira Al Tamimi and Mohammad Kazim.

KEEP THE LITTLE ONES WARM! Babyshop’s Winter Collection 2017 is inspired by scenic nature, cuddly animals, cozy winters, doodles, and street art-inspired drawings. Complete your little fashionista’s look with their winter accessories, too.

South African Women for Health and Beauty South Africa had the biggest pavilion and was one of the main exhibitors at the recent 4th Saudi Health and Beauty Show held on Dec. 3-7 at the Jeddah Hilton, where local and international companies from the health, beauty, and wellness sector

A THOBE STORY

At your premises tailoring experience.

of over 20 countries participated. The South African Consulate introduced and showed their support for South African SME owners, mostly women, who showcased their innovative hair and skin care, beauty, and wellness products.

The brand stands out by providing customers with the convenient ability to tailor their own thobe on-site, whether at their home or office in Jeddah, while paying as little as SR 199. And there’s more! The customers’ overall experience is also surprisingly pleasant and practical since they can book their appointments online or via phone, choose the fabric and design during the visit from available displayed models, and have the final outfit delivered to their doorstep. It’s the kind of convenience we need in our busy lifestyle!

Web: ThobeStory.com Mob: +966-559874141

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FASHION

SHOES DRAMA AND

FOR DESTINATION

“We Mean Business” Attire Saudi’s New Trend Toward Practicality

Fashion has always been a historical documentation of society and its current state of economics, from Coco Chanel’s jersey pants that were a consequence of war and limited resources,

to the American power suit of the 80s which reflected women’s climb within the corporate world.

As forced “women who lunch,” Saudi women dressed – and shopped – at their leisure. Evening gowns and formal abayas dominated the shops because it reflected our most common activity: socializing! Now, with a 10% increase of women estimated to enter the workforce by 2030, you’re more likely to see women at the till as a cashier, rather than perusing the malls to kill time before she picks up her child from elementary school.

And our local fashions are reflecting this new empowered woman.

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UTRUJ is a Saudi modest-wear brand that makes clothes for the practical woman on the move.

Location: Bougainvillea Center, Abdul Ghani Dada, King Abdulaziz Rd., Al Zahraa Dist.

Web: utruj.com utruj

COURTESY PHOTO

Jeddah gheir, right?

Well, with the new year, it seems like Jeddah’s not the only Saudi city that’s changing. The year 2018 ushers in a new era for Saudi women across the Kingdom.

Just seven years ago, women first gained the right to work in retail. Today, we witness their legally required presence in all boutiques with female offerings. Later this year, women will be given the historic right to drive. But what does this all have to do with fashion?

EMAN AL JOHARJY PHOTOS/ZAIB SHAHZAD & STYLING/NOUR JABRI

Rana Ismail’s Sporty abayas like

Eman AlJoharjy’s

are seeing a resurgence as women in sports becomes a social trend in the Kingdom.

Mob: +966-535687773 emanjoharjy

moJa maJka has the

bohemian alternative for the yoga instructor or West Coast mommy.

Location: Homegrown/ Domvs, Prince Saud Al Faisal St., Al Rawdah Dist.

Mob: +966-505607121 mojamajka

eponymous collection of soft cotton abayas are perfect for the girl heading to spin class or a long day at the office.

Location: Libra Boutique, Abdul Maqsud Khojah St., Al Rawdah Dist.

Mob: +966-556666881 rana_z_ismail

The Abaya Factory’s

versatile and innovative design allows for a seamless transformation from abaya to jacket has expanded its appeal beyond the jetsetter, to those of us simply frustrated at our abayas getting caught in the wheels of our office chair! #SaudiGirlProblems Location: Homegrown/ Domvs, Prince Saud Al Faisal St., Al Rawdah Dist.

Mob: +966-501189604 theabayafactory

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GREEN WITH LOVE

What is this madness?

Fluffy pancakes paired with the flavor of a beloved nut, the pistachio! Maison de Zaid’s Pistachio Madness is a breakfast option worth the hype. The sweet touch of the halawa tahini on top completes the look and taste.

Location: Abdulmaqsud Khoja St., Rawdah Dist. maisondezaid

YOU’VE GOT TO TRY

Alert Coffee We recently stumbled upon Alert, a specialty coffee and chocolate shop with an inviting atmosphere. The café is a cozy space where regulars become friends; Alert stands out for its personalized approach and lively baristas who can brew something for every kind of coffee drinker.

We liked their unique floratea, so try it if you

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want something a bit soothing, or go for the salted caramel latter for something a bit, well, salty! Students can get 10% off on their coffee if they show their student ID. Location: Falastin St., Al Hamra Dist.

Timings: 6:45 a.m. - 11:45 p.m., Fridays: 1:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. alertspecialitycoffee

ving Currently Cra

We haven’t been able to ignore our recent cravings for Sultan’s Lokum Burger from Sultan Steakhouse.

If you’ve let this burger slide under the radar somehow, then we have to be honest: You’re missing out.

The Lokum burger is a tantalizing combination of juicy patty, cheesy layers with pickles in a soft bun.

Location: U-Shape Center, Rawdah St. sultans_steakhouse

PICK OF THE MONTH

buttercream.sa Launched just weeks ago, they have six flavors of buttercream cupcakes. We loved the indigo velvet cupcakes.

A box of six for SR 48.

Baked in Jeddah is our newest cookie obsession; their buttery-soft and chewy cookies come in an assortment of flavors, and most are stuffed with chocolate. From Turkish coffee to Fruity Pebblers, there’s something for every kind of cookie lover.

Location: Darwish Kayyal St., Rawdah Dist.

Timings: 1-7 p.m. (Sun-Thurs), 1-2:30 p.m. (Sat) bakedinjeddah

Saraya Latif A suitable option for families, if you’re looking for grilled food and want to satisfy your cravings for something Mediterranean; plus, everything is presented beautifully.

Their sweet baklawa and Turkish tea

is a refreshing combination to end a fulfilling meal. A new branch has recently opened in Rawdah!

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FOOD FRENZY

BURGERS FOR ALL

Some new burger joints we had the pleasure of discovering in 2017

EDITOR'S PICK

Bestseller: P&M Classic Burger Timings: 1 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Seating: Great for families and large groups.

Patty & More

Burger joint P&M is a game changer. Dining here will be a great option if you like choosing from a variety of gourmet burgers. We particularly liked the P&M Brisket - tender and juicy brisket layered between crispy fresh buns. The P&M Spaghetti offers unique flavoring with its tahina sauce.

They’re both even better with a side of sweet potato fries.

Pricing: SR 60 - 70 per person.

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Melt Ground

The white and black aesthetics and cozy space of Melt Ground gives this striking restaurant a modern yet playful vibe. Three burgers - Melt, Pure and Ground - are served in the single or double patty option made using special cuts of 100% angus beef. The patty of the Melt burger is cooked along with the sliced onions that give it a juicy flavoring. The Pure burger is a minimalistic option.

Pricing: SR 50-60 per person.

Location: Al Imam Malik St., Rawdah Dist. melt_ground

Bestseller: G Double Timings: 1 - 4 p.m., 6:20 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Seating: Suitable for singles.

Bestseller: Double Ground Burger Timings: 2 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Seating: Great for small groups and couples, outdoor seating is available.

Gravity Burger

At Gravity Burger you can opt for either a single or double burger with a patty made using Canadian Angus Beef. You can customize your burger to layer it with bacon, jalapeno or grilled onions.

Pricing: SR 40 per person.

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Bestseller: Big 95 Double Timings: 1 - 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Seating: Ideal for groups of friends.

95 Burger

Served with flavorful zigzag fries, their burgers provide a great combination of juicy meat with melted cheese and fresh green leaf inside a soft bun.

Pricing: SR 40 per person.

Location: Abi Haitham Al Ansari St., Mohammadiya Dist.

95burger

Timings: 1 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Seating: Room for everyone.

Burger Station

If you’re a fan of onion rings, the Must Be Crispy burger is the one you’ve got to try. The flavorful patty is topped with a generous amount of crispy onion rings.

Or if you’re a cheese lover, then the Grand Station burger will be a fun option - a half wheel of cheese will be brought with your burger to scrape melted cheese onto the patty, it’s great for Snapchat!

Pricing: SR 50-70 Location: Aster Center, Khaldia Dist. burgerstationsa

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ROSSO A FRESH BEGINNING Innovations by a Michelin-star chef The doors to Rosso are re-opening with a classier dining experience. The Italian casual dining restaurant is re-launching with a Michelin twist – Rosso has partnered with Michelin-star Chef Marco Martini to offer an authentic and modern taste of the Italian cuisine in Jeddah. When awarded with his first Michelin star, Chef Martini was the youngest in Italy to receive the distinction. He’s currently an Ambassador of the Italian Cuisine in the world, which makes it his job to ensure the authenticity of Italian cuisine served internationally.

The shared vision of Rosso and Chef Martini reintroduces

Italian culinary essentials to the local dining scene, but with an exquisitely crafted approach.

Chef Martini explains, “I wanted to reintroduce Italian staples in an innovative way; my creations for Rosso are wholesome dishes, with a dash of creativity and the distinct flavor of authenticity.”

The Insalata di Salmon is a unique salmon-and-spinach salad with potatoes and lemon, and the Rigatoni Alla Parmigiana is a wholesome pasta with eggplant and basil.

The novel flavors at Rosso are complemented by the new look and feel of the restaurant’s grand dining space, which

The new dishes will appeal to a variety of palates; seafood, meat and poultry, and vegetarian options.

accommodates families and singles. Earthy tones and colors give it a rustic and homey vibe, and the outdoor seating is great for an evening feast with friends.

Rosso will continue their family-oriented Fridays and Saturdays, with special pizzamaking activities for kids. So if you’re craving pasta, you now know where to go!

Michelin-star Chef Marco Martini

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Location: Sari Rd., Zahra Dist.

Mob: +966-501337666 rosso_sa

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TURKISH FOOD FESTIVAL RETURNS Experience little Turkey at Rosewood Jeddah What’s not to love about Turkey and its culture?

We’re completely obsessed and we know you are too.

Thankfully, Rosewood Jeddah has plans in place; they’re kicking off the year with their annual Turkish Food Festival hosted at Habsburg restaurant. Rosewood’s Chef Amjad Gandoor has revealed that this year’s festival will be bigger than ever before. He is spearheading the festival with a guest chef from Turkey, Chef Okan.

Rosewood’s Executive Chef, Amjad Al Ghandoor

The theatrics of live stations are an essential element of Rosewood’s Turkish Food Festival. Rosewood’s keen eye for details sets the right atmosphere and ensures that you will feel like you’re walking into little Turkey.

The experience begins with the sight of a traditionally dressed Turkish Sultan who will welcome you with a bright smile. Upon arrival, guests are led to a green-screen photo booth for a group picture, with Turkey as a backdrop. They get to keep the photo with a frame as a souvenir. Decorations and food displays will be arranged to ensure that you don’t miss out on any delicacy. A special floor area will be occupied by a Turkish mother-and-daughter duo who will make bread exactly like it’s done in Turkey.

This year’s Turkish Food Festival will also be more than just a food adventure; Rosewood will be highlighting

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ADVERTORIAL

PRICING: SR 210 for adults, 50% off for ages 6-12 and free entry for children under 6.

TIMINGS: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.

DATES: Jan. 10-20

four Turkish cities and their regional specialties.

Rosewood’s Chef Amjad explains, “We are focusing on bringing the authentic and traditional tastes from famous cities of Turkey. We want to show our guests the unique cooking techniques and practices that these cities are known for.”

putting together ingredients to cracking open the pot to reveal steaming, aromatic meat stuffed inside tomatoes.

Among the culinary selections are Turkish street foods like Tantouni kebab, which is cubed beef cooked on a large sac with chilli and lemon juice.

People with a sweet-tooth, Rosewood remembers you.

At the Turkish Food Festival there will be several live stations to represent the food of each city. Kebabs are particularly popular in Turkey; you can try authentic regional kebabs like Adana Kebab from the city of Adana, Testi Kebab from Yozgat, and Sini Kebab from Hatay. The city of Urfa is known for Frenk Tavasi, a beef or lamb dish cooked entirely in a clay pot. Moreover, you can actually see the process; from

Like last year, the Turkish Food Festival will have an ice cream station serving Dondurma, a traditional Turkish ice cream. This is a playful highlight as it’s a tradition for them to tease their guests. Be camera ready for this Snapchat moment!

Chef Okan will be at the Turkish Food Festival to talk to you if you want to know more about Turkish culinary culture and traditions. The chef is an expert on Ottoman cuisine, which is the original kitchen that the Turkish cuisine was derived from.

Location: Rosewood Jeddah, Corniche Rd., Shatea Dist.

Tel: +966-12-2607111 rwjeddah Rosewood Jeddah

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A NEW CONCEPT IN HEALTHCARE My Clinic Takes the Lead My Clinic, the largest outpatient clinic in Jeddah with a premium approach to patient care, is located on Prince Sultan Street, and has been rising in popularity since opening in May 2017.

Fehr Nazer, the General Manager, is a man with a positive and progressive approach to healthcare.

While speaking to him, the reason behind My Clinic’s steady success becomes clear; it’s in their motivation to create a seamless patient journey and experience.

“One of the things we focus on is minimizing the time patients spend on paperwork and billing, creating ease in the process so they get maximum time with the doctor.” On your visit to My Clinic, whether

it’s for a lab test or a dental check-up, you’ll find relief in the convenience of their onestop reception desks, where everything from booking an appointment to getting approvals for insurance can be done. You’ll spend little time finding your way around, as the layout of the clinic is very straightforward – no excessive directions or signs that usually confuse visitors.

The clinic arranges everything electronically, so you don’t have to carry paperwork around to get your treatment.

Fehr Nazer, General Manager of My Clinic

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My Clinic is unlike any other facility in the city.

From a simplistic approach to branding and an open space with plenty of sunlight and refreshing plants, the clinic provides patients with a calm environment. They don’t clutter the walls with charts and visuals filled with medical jargon that don’t interest patients. The waiting area on the floor with Children’s

My Clinic offers all clinical specialties with an individualized approach to medical care. Most of their doctors are experienced Saudi consultants with Western Board Certifications.

Kids Playroom

Health and Women’s Health departments features a private nursing station and a vibrant playroom, with some rooms having animated wallpapers to ensure a pleasant experience for kids.

The clinic arranges everything electronically, so you don’t have to carry appointment slips or other paperwork around to get your treatment. A nurse will collect you from the waiting area, take you to the triage, and instantly send your vitals to the doctor, who will evaluate them while you’re on your way to the consultation room. If the doctor assigns any medication or lab tests, the pharmacy or

lab will be ready to attend to you prior to your arrival.

My Clinic takes patient experience very seriously.

Each day, the management team walks around the clinic to speak to any patients who might have concerns.

Service agents work daily on follow-up calls for feedback.

Nazer explains, “Our service agents encourage patients to discuss any negative experiences they might have had. We review the feedbacks we receive on a daily basis and we fix any issues that are highlighted. We’ve been doing this since the day we served our first patient.”

They are partners with Dr Soliman Fakeeh Hospital and Dr Samir Abbas Hospital to ensure in-patient services are directed to a trusted hospital that will provide the right medical treatment. Nazer explains, “Our healthcare partners are selected on the basis of medical credentials, hygiene and the patient environment.”

My Clinic plans to expand in Jeddah and major Saudi cities like Riyadh and the eastern region.

Location: Prince Sultan St., Muhammadiya Dist.

Tel: 920022811 Web: myclinic.com.sa myclinicksa

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Kids Dental Clinic

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Orthodontics and Dental Care Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Rawah Eshky Orthodontics is a speciality in dentistry that deals with teeth and jaw alignments. Dr. Eshky answers some frequently asked questions on the topic.

What’s the difference between a dentist and an orthodontist?

Dr. Rawah Eshky is the Chairman of the Orthodontic Department at Taibah University. He is the only Saudi Orthodontist licensed in the state of Florida, and has practiced in the US for several years.

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An orthodontist undergoes special training in a dental school or college after graduating dentistry. So every orthodontist is a dentist, but not all dentists are orthodontists.

Why should I (or my loved ones) get orthodontic treatment?

There are two good reasons: esthetics and function. Having an attractive smile not only

seek earlier attention – children with thumb-sucking habits, a noticeable overbite, open bite, or asymmetry, for instance.

Are braces only effective in children?

There’s no particular age as long as the patient has healthy gums. However, the earlier the better, since moving teeth is easier in children than adults.

How many types of braces are there?

There are traditional metal braces, ceramic braces (clear traditional ones), clear aligners (for teeth alignment), and lingual braces (attached to the back of the teeth from inside).

Does it hurt to get braces?

Having braces put on is generally painless. Some people experience minor aches and pains in the first couple of days or so. Over-the-counter pain relievers can be used to alleviate any discomfort, but are usually unnecessary.

What usually happens after orthodontic treatment is completed?

Retainers are then worn after the braces are removed to maintain the new position of the teeth. Some retainers are removable, and some are permanent or fixed.

Any advice for the public?

It’s never too late to fix dental problems. Everyone deserves nice teeth and a nice smile.

The earlier you consult a dentist, the better.

What’s app: +966554434737 Dr_RAW dr.Rawahy_Eshky

Dr. Rawah Eshky received his Certificate in Advanced Graduate Studies in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics from Jacksonville University, United States.

Dr. Eshky is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada

changes the way people see you, it enhances your own self-image as well. Orthodontic treatment also allows your teeth to function better and makes it easier to keep them clean, which can improve your overall health.

What’s the best age to see an orthodontist?

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that a child who may need orthodontic treatment should come in for a first visit around age 7. Some cases require to

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST CONDITIONS FOR HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE

By Dr. Rida Al Khadra, MD

While choosing the right doctor is crucial to meet your healthcare needs, the choice of your hospital will also determine the quality of care you receive and the resulting health outcomes.

COMPETENCY AND PATIENT EXPERIENCE Good patient experience starts with a smile, followed by care that addresses every aspect of a patient’s encounter, including the patient’s physical comfort, as well as their educational, emotional, and spiritual needs. Good Medical Practice is a guide on principles and values that describe medical professionalism in action. It’s important to be familiar with 64 DESTINATION JEDDAH JANUARY 2018

this guide to understand what you should be expecting from the doctor. In general, doctors must be polite, considerate, and honest; treat each patient as an individual; respect patients’ privacy and right to confidentiality; and encourage patients who have knowledge about their condition to use it when they are making decisions about their own care.

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PATIENT PRIVACY

Availability of private rooms can reduce hospital-acquired infection and provide privacy.

Numerous studies confirm that hospital design based on “one room for each patient” promotes a better healing atmosphere for the patient, family, and caregivers.

HEALING BY DESIGN

This concept was understood and incorporated centuries ago in the earliest hospitals of the Muslim world. The extensive use of natural light, trickling water, and lush greenery creates an environment that promotes vitality and recovery.

VALUE-BASED PRICING

Hospital choice should not be based on the lowest price.

This can be matched by lowquality services, therefore, the consequences could cost several times higher than what was previously saved. The same thing applies for high prices, if they are not equivalent to the services provided. Value-based pricing is the safest option.

ACCREDITATION

Among the most significant accreditation bodies are the Joint Commission International on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCI) in the US, the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), and the Canadian Council for Health Services Accreditation (CCHSA). A

national body for accreditation is the Saudi Central Board for Accreditation on Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI).

QUALITY OF SURGICAL PROCEDURES

A hospital that is keen to achieve the highest quality standards of surgery will have joined a quality program like the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACSNSQIP). The program measures and improves the quality of surgical care to avoid complications and develop the right treatment program.

While seeking for the best healthcare provider, consider a hospital that adapts the concept of holistic healing of the body, mind, and soul, by preventing people from getting sick in the first place while applying the best global healthcare standards and pursuing divine ethics.

Dr. Rida Al Khadra, MD is the Director and Senior Consultant at the Eye Center, and the Strategic Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing at the International Medical Center in Jeddah.

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PREVENT FOOTBALL INJURIES Even CR7 Gets Injured!

By Nadia Sakkal

We like to watch football, and play it ourselves or as our favorite player’s avatar. We might take this competitive sport quite seriously, but we’re not really experts on preventing injuries and we’re not all privileged with a professional coach to help us do so. Whether you’re a child or a grown-up, here are some tips, and hopefully, you’ll thank us later.

ANKLE INJURY / SPRAIN

HAMSTRING STRAINS

Especially for those who have a sensitive ankle or a history of ankle injuries.

If hamstrings are stretched beyond their limits, the muscle tissue can be torn. This can keep you away from football as long as 3 months.

• Tape or brace the ankle.

(Find ankle tapes and braces at Oxygen Pharmacy.)

• Wobble-board training assists in regaining balance and poise.

(Find one at Sport Ghornatah.)

• Warm up for a minimum of 20 minutes. Start slow and finish at full pace. Not everyone will do it, you should.

• Rehabilitation with a chartered physiotherapist (Check out PRAHA Physiotherapy Medical Center.)

• Wear warm pants to support your hamstrings and repair your muscles. (Find warm pants at Oxygen Pharmacy.)

Oxygen Pharmacy

Sport Ghornatah

PRAHA Physiotherapy Medical Center

Location: Prince Saud Al Faisal Rd., Rawdah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-2560400

Location: King Fahd Rd., Al Faisaliyah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6913337 Web: sportghornatah.com

Location: Prince Sultan Rd. Tel: 920004272 Web: Praha.sa.com

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HEAD, NECK AND FACE INJURIES

Includes cuts and bruises, fractures, neck sprains and concussions.

Note: Not all those who experience a concussion necessarily lose consciousness.

• Think twice before you do a strong headkick!

• Keep your eyes wide open and reflexes ready!

KEEP THIS IN MIND

New to sports?

Remember these!

1. Warm up, warm up, and warm

up some more! Do it for at least 15 minutes and make sure you stretch the muscles you’ll be using most.

2. Don’t go full force from the beginning. Follow the

10% rule: start slow and increase intensity by 10% every week.

3. Do your body a favor and keep it hydrated – this is

especially important in our hot, humid weather. Dehydration can lead to further injuries or make you more vulnerable to illness after your exercise.

4. Invest in proper basic equipment. You’ll need shoes

that are appropriate to the sports you’ll play. The older you get, the better it is to buy sporting guards, like ankle braces.

5. Cooling down after a good

sweat is very important to reduce soreness in muscles. Take 10 minutes for this activity by giving a quick walk or a set of stretches.

You can never be too cautious. If you have doubts on the seriousness of your injury, check out: KNEE CARTILAGE TEAR (TORN MENISCUS)

Knee injuries can vary from small tears – which may heal with rest – to larger cartilage tears. In this case, there is disruption with joint movement. What you really need are strong knees.

4 warm-ups you can do.

• Leg press -no need for a machine – 2 sets of 12 reps • Single-Leg Stance - balance exercise – 2 sets of 60 seconds • Calf Stretch – 3 sets of 20 seconds for each leg • Hamstring Stretch – 2 sets of 20 seconds for each leg

IMC Musculoskeletal Center Location: International Medical Center, Ground Floor Tel: +966-12-6509000 Web: imc.med.sa

Al Jedaani Sports & Rehabilitation Location: Prince Mutaib bin Abdulaziz Rd., Al Safa Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6369072 Mob: +966-556965268 Web: jedaanirehab.com

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CHINESE NEW YEAR IN PARIS

Fill your holidays with joy at the La Réserve Paris; from chauffeurdriven rides to a VIP welcome from the Chinese-speaking staff, hotel guests are in for a luxurious surprise. Enjo your Chinese breakfast at La Pagode de Cos, and browse through Chinese channels on the TV while relaxing in your room.

TREAT YOURSELF Dusit Hotels & Resorts worldwide is launching new spa packages featuring six distinctive treatments that use premium ingredients from age-old Thai recipes and medicines called

“ Tamrab.” Guaranteed to leave your mind and body relaxed, the Devarana Spas are all available in Thailand, Guam, the Philippines, the Maldives, Nairobi, and Cairo.

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ESCAPE TO NATURE Constance Aiyana, a haven of luxury and tranquility nestled in lush vegetation, is the latest of the Constance Hotels & Resorts, located on the

island of Pemba in the Zanzibar Archipelago. The 5-star hotel was created around a beautiful garden at the edge of a turquoise blue sea.

FAIRMONT IN TURKEY Fairmont Quasar, a luxurious addition to Istanbul’s glittering skyline, rises above the slopes of The Bosphorus and unites the sophistication of modern Istanbul with the unique lineage of its location, steeped in centuries of sacred history.

Stay here to have access to the vibrant Mecidiyeköy district and its storied urban culture.

VISIT JAZAN! Saudi Arabia’s new low-fare airline flyadeal has announced its fourth destination: the Southern port city of Jazan.

Part of the steady expansion of their services across the Kingdom, flyadeal will have two daily flights between Jeddah and Jazan, and two flights between Riyadh and Jazan.

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BEST LUXURY RESORT Al Nakhla Residential Resort in Riyadh was awarded Best Luxury Residential Resort in the Middle East and Best Residential Resort in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony held in Dubai on Oct. 29. The resort, in addition to its 1,169 units, offers a range of leisure and retail attractions for shopping and entertainment.

BY THE BAY SAIL AWAY

Want to learn to sail, hone your skills, or simply enjoy the pleasure that sailing brings? The Porto Montenegro Yacht Club offers a Stay & Sail package, suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced, with a program designed to teach you sailing techniques in the beautiful UNESCOprotected Book Bay.

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Azamara Quest A spectacular trip around the Mediterranean Story By Majed Mahdaly Written By Abdulaziz Hammad

Azamara Quest takes hardcore voyagers for eight nights in a cruise trip beyond imagination, in the depths of Venice and around the astonishing coasts of the Mediterranean and its pure water luster.

The quest begins from Venice, the romantic Italian city of canals, which marries art with epic history, then the tour continues to Kotor, Corfu, Giardini Naxo, Amalfi coast and, finally, it concludes at Rome, the eternal city.

The Azamara Quest tour starts with a warm welcome by captain Jose Vilarinho and his professional staff.

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White night

The passengers of the cruise live an unforgettable journey; the cruise includes a life show made singers and dancers with the DJ expert Marcio.

Musical nights performed by guitarists and pianists, movies played on the the deck, every day there is a new shore excursion where passengers can take tours around the different destinations in cities they visit, or enjoy a unique shopping experience inside the cruise, or they can just relax with a spa and massage treatment, drink some cold beverages in the open air, also attend stand-up comedy shows.

At the end of the quest the staff conducts the spectacular white night celebration.

Captain Jose Vilarinho

The captain of the Azamara Quest Jose Vilarinho knows Azamara Club Cruises inside and out, not only as ship master, but also as part of the original team that oversaw construction of Azamara’s ships. “I consider myself a very lucky guy, doing what I love. I have the job of my dreams,” Captain Jose said.

The cruise director Russ Thomas Grieve is always excited to be aboard the Azamara Quest, which he joined after finishing a sevenyear run in the broadway musical Mamma Mia. Russ

The cruise has a lot of sculptures and paintings by the legendary artist Salvador Dali.

was an original cast member of the Las Vegas company playing the priest as well as the roles of Sam and Harry.

Every night, passengers have the opportunity to try a unique dining experience from a variety of authentic traditional cuisines cooked with modern touches from Italy, France, Californian and China, made by the finest chefs and served under the supervision of Thomas Browning, Food & Beverage Manager, a certified professional in hospitality.

Thomas was the master of ceremonies of more than 300 weddings, and was the Site Operations Manager forall the catering and housekeeping services of the world’s largest petrochemical plant in Abu Dhabi.

Thomas joined Azamara in 2016. “I always wanted to be at the pinnacle of hospitality so Azamara Club Cruises was the next logical step,” he said.

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THE HOLY QUR’AN An exhibition in Madinah

On a recent trip to Madinah, as we stepped out of Masjid An Nabawi after prayer, we heard a bilingual representative of the mosque announcing a freeentry Qur’an exhibition further ahead. Intrigued, we decided to go take a look.

Upon entering, we heard a guide addressing a number of visitors about the Quran and its significance. Most of our fellow visitors were pilgrims from abroad who perhaps were visiting Saudi Arabia for the first time.Our guide went through the exhibition and the visitors, some of them elderly, tried to match his pace as he walked through several halls each covering a different 72 DESTINATION JEDDAH JANUARY 2018

aspect of the Quran. Some highlighted its miracles and others showed the contribution of the Saudi government towards the preservation of the Qur’an.

another round of spiritual upliftment – another round as it is, as we had just come out of Masjid An Nabawi feeling the peace and serenity that Madinah is famous for.

There were guided tours every few minutes or so as groups upon groups led by guides entered the exhibition.

The tours were conducted in a number of languages.

Accompanying the posters were several interactive visual displays, each having its own audio outlets to provide visitors with an audio-visual experience. Seeing that and other state-of-the-art installations in the exhibition, we could see that huge amounts of money, skill, and expertise were invested in setting the place up to make it a top-notch experience.

But at the pace in which our guide was leading us, we

There were, nonetheless, some visitors who couldn’t understand the languages that the tours were being conducted in, so they wandered inside the maze-like halls on their own.

The posters in each hall were so edifying, it almost felt like

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unfortunately barely managed to read the posters, let alone have time to listen to the available audio clips. We reached a hall where they kept one of the largest handwritten manuscripts of the Quran.

Weighing over 154 kilograms, it was written by an Afghan, Ghulam Mohiuddin, almost 200 years ago. The manuscript was so intricate and beautiful that we were left in awe.

The next hall displayed many age-old manuscripts, some of them dating back to just a few centuries after the hijra.

These manuscripts were brought in from all around the Muslim World and were written by some of the most well-known calligraphers of the time.

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We stopped in a room with a gigantic screen to watch a short documentary on the Quran. Our next stop was a small souvenir shop with memorabilia themed onthe exhibition.

Walking through the exhibition was like going through a book, turning page after page starting from when the Quran was first revealed to how it was compiled and to how organizations today are contributing to its upkeep.

Definitely, a good addition to Madinah’s growing list of places to visit. On our exit we passed an exhibition under construction. We found out it might focus on the history of Masjid An Nabawi, so there’s more to look forward to.

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KEEPING UP WITH YAS ISLAND The next big destination for the world Yas Island has quickly become a leading destination for high-octane activities, leisure, play and luxury. With it’s rich portfolio of theme parks and attractions, Yas Island is now the number one family destination in the Middle East.

Saudis and the rest of the world are flocking to this man-made island to explore its wonders.

The Island’s action-packed events appeal to all ages and tastes. CEO of Miral, Mohamed Al Zaabi, talked about their vision, “Our journey to create a global destination for entertainment continues. We work closely with our partners to continue expanding and growing the portfolio of experiences, and to offer compelling and immersive experiences to visitors from Saudi Arabia, the region and the world.”

Yas Island is set to attract more than 48 million visits by 2022.

The two major attractions are the theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld.

This year two new attractions are set to open, the muchawaited Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi and CLYMB, which will feature the tallest indoor climbing wall ad widest indoor flight chamber.

Aside from the adrenaline rush, you can relax and rejuvenate at the world-class hotels and resorts, luxurious golf course and clubhouse with floodlit practice ranges and take advantage of retail therapy at the luxurious shopping destinations.

Smart connectivity and state of the art mobility solutions on Yas Island create a seamlessly connected ‘wall-less’ destination, where you can 74 DESTINATION JEDDAH JANUARY 2018

plan your visit with ease on your smartphone or device.

The journey of experience and adventure is endless at Yas Island. The coming years look very promising and will witness the addition of more thrilling theme parks and developments, including SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Yas Bay, a new mix-use project.

Web: yasisland.ae Email: hello@yasisland.ae yasislandae yasisland

Saudi Football The Early Years

By Mohammed Mirza

Before football, the main sports of the local population were falconry and horse and camel racing.

1920

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Late 1920s to early 1930s

The King’s Cup commemorates Saudi Arabia’s most popular sport.

When the oil boom began, workers from many different parts of the world came to the Kingdom; this furthered the popularity of the sport among the masses.

Football, as we know it now, is the most popular sport played in Saudi.

Football was picked up and played on the streets of Makkah, introduced

by Indonesian and Malaysian pilgrims.

Full-fledged Arab football teams sprang up in Jeddah and Makkah.

Sponsors, usually local businessmen, pitched in and tournaments began.

1927

Sports clubs that would become prominent in the current Saudi football scene came into the fray, including Jeddah-based Al Ittihad Club.

1939

The sport was introduced in the Eastern Province by Aramco employees, who are believed to have picked it up from British expats living in nearby Bahrain.

1941

Football came to Riyadh when Aramco officials were transferred to the capital.

1950

So many football clubs and tournaments were established that the Ministry of Interior set up the country’s first office for sports affairs.

This eventually became the Directorate of Youth Affairs.

1954

The King’s Cup was established; it’s one of the region’s most coveted tournaments. Football became national and clubs and all-star teams began playing with neighboring countries.

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Classified Pages Islamic Financial Banking

Effat University signed an MoU with the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI) on Dec. 21 at the 3rd Islamic Finance Conference. CIBAFI will provide the Effat students with courses on Islamic financial banking to empower women and boost their skills and knowledge.

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Rooftop Challenge

Marketing students from Effat University under the supervision of Dr. Manzar Ahmed, Chair of Marketing at the university, won SR 10,000 for designing and strategically planning the set-up and running of a rooftop of a new 5-star hotel in Jeddah, as a separate business entity. The competition was held by marketing and training consultancy Mazaya Marketing.

Starbucks Supports Vision 2030

Marriott Rewards Guests

Starbucks confirmed its commitment to employ 400 Saudis in its branches around the Kingdom as part of its plans to support the National Transition Program and Vision 2030.

MENA Information Security Conference Partner

Celebrity and pop star Gwen Stefani performed a private concert at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel in Dubai for Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) members, as part of a series of ultimate, exclusive experiences.

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The 2017 MENAISC partnered with W7Worldwide for their strategic marketing communications, which was one of the tools of the conference’s qualitative success. Their campaign design contributed to the preparation of the Saudi Cyber Security Community for the event.

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Hyundai Scores Win

Binzagr Invests in KAEC

Hyundai ended its World Rally Championship season with a thrilling Rally Australia win by Thierry Neuville, who drove a Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC, and co-driver Nicolas Gilsoul, sealing second place in both the Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ Championships.

Binzagr Company purchased land in the Industrial Valley at the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) as part of its strategic expansion plans to serve markets in Saudi Arabia and MENA. Binzagr will establish a new state-of-the-art logistics center that provides premium customer service.

Shell Saudi Arabia Hosts Guests

Rolls-Royce Phantom in Oman

Nothing says motorsport tradition like Shell entertaining 88 guests from Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia at the Red Bull Ring in Austria for the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. Guests were given a premium hospitality package across the race weekend.

The new Rolls-Royce Phantom made its debut in Oman, following its recent global debut in London.

The Who’s Who of Oman’s society gathered to be some of the first to see the new Phantom – the world’s leading luxury item.

A Jaguar Performance

First UAE-Built Sports Car

Authorized Jaguar Land Rover dealer Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Company hosted Jaguar’s renowned The Art of Performance Tour: Season 2 in Riyadh and Jeddah. Jaguar owners and brand enthusiasts got to experience the latest models through a set of unique and dynamic challenges and activities.

The keys to the Jannarelly Design-1, the first UAE-designed and manufactured sports care, were handed to its owner recently. Classi car aficionado Gaurav Dhar now owns the open-top, two-seater.

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MAKKAH ANJUM HOTEL MAKKAH

World-class accomodation, outstanding service, and genuine Hijazi hospitality• Makkah • Tel: +966-12-5629999 • Web: anjumhotels.com

FAIRMONT MAKKAH Boasts a prime location as the closest hotel to Kaaba • Adjacent to the Masjid Al Haram) Abraj Al Bait Complex, Al Hajlah • Tel: +966-14-5717777 • Web: fairmont.com/makkah HILTON MAKKAH

Located in the heart of Makkah, with city, Haram and Kaabah views. (Adjacent to the King Fahd entrance) Jabal Omar Ibrahim Al Khalil. • Tel: +966-12-5342200 • Web: hilton.com

LE MERIDIEN TOWERS HOTEL Directly connected to the Holy Mosque through the tunnel of King Abdulaziz gate. Kudai Rd.• Tel: +966-12-539-9999 • Web: starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien

MERCURE GRAND UM AL QURA A classy choice for a

luxurious hotel in the central area of Makkah. Al Masjed Al Haram Rd. • Tel: +966-12-570-2212 • Web: mercure.com

MERCURE HIBATULLAH HOTEL Offers accomodation

to meet every need. Um Al Qura St. • Tel: +966-12-549-8855 • Web: mercure.com

RAMADA MAKKAH HOTEL

Committed to creating caring experiences for every person.

Ajyad, Al Hajlah • Tel: +966-12-577 8518 • Web: ramada.com

SHERATON MAKKAH HOTEL AND TOWERS Enjoy easy

access to the Holy Mosque, the city’s business areas, transportation options, and shopping destinations. • Jabal Al Kaaba • Tel: +966-12-5518900 • Web: starwoodhotels.com/sheraton

SWISSOTEL MAKKAH

MADINAH DALLAH TAIBAH HOTEL

Committed to achieve and maintain total guest satisfaction by providing high quality service.

Abi Zar St. (right in front of Gate 25 of Masjid Nabwi). • Tel: +966-148290055 • Web: dallahtaibah.com

DAR A HIJRA INTERCONTINENTAL Ideally

located within walking distance to the Masjid and nearby shopping districts. King Fahd Rd, Badaah, Central Area • Tel: +966-14-820 7777 • Web: intercontinental.com

DAR AL TAQWA INTERCONTINENTAL Luxury

five star hotel that has one of the most enviable locations in town in the heart of the city centre. Off Al Sitteen St. • Tel: +966-14-829 1111 • Web: intercontinental.com

DURRAT ANDALUS HOTEL Provides comfortable 3 star accomodation in Madinah.

Northern Central Area • Tel: +966-14-829 1114

HOTEL ELAF TAIBAH

To facilitate Hajj and Umrah for all pilgrims. Saad Bin Moaath • Tel: +966-14-818 00500 • Web: elafgroup.com

LE MERIDIEN MADINAH

For the curious and creativeminded traveller. Khaled Bin El Waleed Rd. Al Jamiah • Tel: +96614-846 0777 • Web: starwoodhotels. com/lemeridian

MARRIOTT MADINAH

All 150 spacious guest rooms and suites, offers extensive facilities for families, individuals, and pilgrims alike. King Faisal St. • Tel: +966-148180000 • Web: marriott.com

MOVENPICK Ideally situtated for visitors to the city. Sharia Court Rd. • Tel: +966-14-8188000 • Web: moevenpick-hotels.com

A contemporary five-star hotel located in close proximity to the Holy Masjid, overlooking the Kaaba, as well as the entire Masjid. King Abdul Aziz Endowment, Ajyad St. • Tel: +966-12-5718000 • Web: swissotel. com/hotels/makkah

RAMADA AL HAMRA

ZAM ZAM GRAND SUITES

The Oberoi, Madina enjoys an unrivalled position, just steps away from Al Masjid Al Nabawi. Abizar Rd. Madina Almunawara • Tel: +96614-828 2222 • oberoihotels.com

Located in front of King Abdul Aziz Gate of Masjid Al Haram. Abraj Al Bait Complex, King Abdul Aziz Endowment • Tel: +966-12-5715555

Committed to creating caring experiences for every person, every time. Al Siteen St, Bani Khidrahh • Tel: +966-14-8208084 • Web: wyndhamhotels.com

THE MADINAH OBEROI

TRANSLATION DR. HAITHAM SAAB TRANSLATION OFFICE Reliable

Professional Translation Services to and from all languages • Tahlia St .

Mob: +966-566123 229 • Web: www. saaboffice.wixsite.com/saaboffice

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AMERICAN

CHOCOLATES

BUFFALO WINGS AND RINGS

ANOOSH Anoosh offers a

19TH CENTURY BURGER

BOSTANI CHOCOLATE & GIFTS For chocolates, gifts

Prince Sultan Street, Almohamadiya Tel: +966-12-2901138 • Web: www. buffalowingsandrings.sa/jeddah Here’s where the classic taste of minced beef patties combined with fresh buns are available to you. Prince Sultan Rd, Al Mohammadieh. • Tel: 920019819

20 MINUTES BURGER Seem to be Permanently Closed. Number does not work. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6113187 AMERICAN CORNER Breakfast, lunch, dinner? Everything you need is at the American Corner. Prince Saud Al Faisal, Al Khalidiyah • Tel: +966-126060188 • Web: chilisksa.com CHEESECAKE FACTORY Home

of the world’s greatest cheesecake. Le Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2617010

CHILI’S Classic American, Texan

and international tastes. Al Andalus St. • Tel: +966-12-6634760

IHOP Perfect breakfast spot.

Al Andalus St. • Tel: +966-12-2617032

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

Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6927614 MINI BURGER One of the best burger joints in town. Kayyal st, Rawdah Dist. • Mob: +966530607373

SHAKE SHACK Serves the most delicious burgers, fries, hot dogs, frozen custard and more!. Le Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2617042 STEAK HOUSE Steaks grilled to perfection over open fire to sear in the natural juices. Etoile, Malil Road • Tel: +966-12-6829955 • Web: steakhouse.com.sa TEXAS ROADHOUSE

They offer everything from hand-cut steaks and fall-off-thebone ribs, to some pretty sweet margaritas. Le Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2617027 • Web: texasroadhouse.com

THE COUNTER Create your

own burgers and make them special!

Etoile, King Rd. • Tel: +966-12-2754266

WING ZONE

The perfect word to describe this restaurant: flavorful. Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-6067233

BRAZILIAN BRASA DE BRAZIL

A restaurant known for its deer and ostrich meat and brazilian beef. Al Andalus St. • Mob: +966549865555

SPEARS Wonderful and tasty

Brazilian food that leaves you wanting more with every bite!. IAl Kurnaysh, Intercontinental Hotel • Tel: +966-12-2295555

variety of chocolates and mouth watering cookies. Sari St. • Tel: 920013222

and more. AlHamra Dist.

• Tel: +966-12-6412070 Mob: +966-555201870

CARAMEL One of the most

creative patisserie and cake producers in town. Baghdadiyah, Rawdah,Tahlia • Tel: +966-126519383

CHOCOMOOD A special mood in the chocolate industry.

Al Rawdah • Tel: +966-12-6162111 CHOCOLATE CORNER

The art of chocolate. Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-6016000

CHOCOLINE Flavor and

refinement meet to create an outstanding range of luxury chocolates. Tahlia St. • Tel: +96612-2842846

GANACHE A gourmet food store that provides savory nibbles, pastries, croissants and more.

Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-6601390 GODIVA Godiva thrills the

senses and captivates the hearts of chocolate lovers everywhere.

Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-2616630

LEAVES An elegant local chocolatier. Al Rawdah Dist.

• Mob: +966-564444928 PATCHI Embrace a culture and unique heritage of exceptional chocolate gifts that make life exquisite. Al Hamra, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6525961

COFFEE & TEA SHOPS COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF

Delivering the look, taste and aroma of the world’s best coffees and teas. Al Khaldia Dist.• Tel: +96612-6928142

DEERA CAFÉ Coffee experience like no other. Al Malek Rd- Stars Avenue Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +96612-2632150

KALILA Café and bakery serving light yet tasty foods from different regions. The Courtyard, Prince Sultan St. • Tel: +966-12-6061723 SOLO COFFEE Al Rawdah Dist.

Abdul Maqsoud Khuja St. • Tel: +966-12-2630263

STARBUCKS COFFEE

The true essence of coffee.

Corniche Rd., Tahlia St., Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-6997852

TEA GSCHWENDNER Their tea shops are staffed with tea enthusiasts dedicated to exploring the world of loose leaf tea. Red Sea Mall. • Tel: +966-12-2150695

THE BAGEL BAR Offers a wide range of healthy and delicious snacks as well as light meals and main meals. U-Shaped Center, Al Rawdah • Tel: +966-12-6410222

FAST FOOD DOMINO’S PIZZA An American

pizza restaurant chain. Tahlia St. Prince Sultan St. Prince Abdullah Al Faisal St. Al Makarunah • Tel: +96612-614-5994 / +966-12-682-1889 966-12-252-3814 / 9200-12345

HARDEE’S One of the best

fastfood chain restaurants.

Al Andalus Hira St. Ali Al Murtada • Tel: 920001213/ +966-12-619 7267

JOE’S DINER It’s like a traditional American diner with great American food.

Khalidiya Dist. • Tel: 920005637 KFC

The largest chicken restaurant brand in the world. Al Rawdah Dist.

• Tel: 920021111

PANINO’S

Hot sandwiches, salads and gourmet pizza. Tahliah St. Khalidiya Dist • Tel: +966-12-6064717/ +966-126697232

PAPA JOHN’S The third largest

take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the world.

Al Batarji St. • Tel: +966-12-6629546

DATES BATEEL Deluxe chocolates,

delectable dates, superb pastries and a vast selection of gourmet foods. Red Sea Mall • Tel: +966-122150144

NADIYA Nadiya luxury dates are the perfect expression of Arabian traditions and hospitality. Panda, Bin Dawood, Al Musbah Airport • Tel: +966-12-6066103

TALAH DATES Dates, sweets,

drinks, and the finest Arabian coffee.

Sari St. • Tel: +966-12-6837887

TAMRATY Tamraty is the leading

store holding a wide variety and the best dates hand picked from its farms. Al Rawdah Dist. • Tel: +96612-6637995

YATMOR Taking Saudi hospitality to a whole new level. Khalidiya Dist • Tel: +966-12-6065000

FINE DINING CROWNE GRILL Dining spot

serving fresh selections of US beef, fish, chicken and lobster. Crowne Plaza • Tel: +966-12-6611000

SURA Authentic fine dining

Korean cuisine. Rawdah Dist.

• Tel: 920007212

SOY Contemporary Asian cuisine

in a gorgeous environment.

Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-6643414

TOKI Toki is the ultimate place in Jeddah to serve authentic Chinese cuisine similar to the practices for centuries in Mainland China. Laylat - Al Malik Rd. • Tel: +966-12-6060606 / 966-50-466-5658 SALMONTINI LE RESTO Fine

dining experience, known for their salmon. Al Malik Rd. • Mob: +966593251111

LA CUISINE La Cuisine is known for their excellent dishes. Falastin, Hamra Dist. • Tel: +966-12-663 0363 LUMIERE Fine dining in French

cuisine. Prince Faisal Bin Fahd, Ash Shati • Mob: +966-555356373

FRENCH BERT’S

They have one main objective: eat well and healthy. Rawdah Star Center • Tel: +966-12-6606633

CRÊPE CAFÉ

Casual authentic crêperie.

Roshana Mall • Tel: +966-12-2634989

LA CRÊPE DORÉE

A local creperie known for their unique taste. Red Sea Mall • Tel: +966-12-2150462

BRASSERIE LOUIS

A whole new level of sophistication to French dining to Jeddah.

Teatro Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-126680303/ +966-507619378

LENÔTRE Cakes and chocolate for all tastes. Teatro Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2611222 • Web: lenotre.com DELIFRANCE Delifrance draws on expertise based on nearly one hundred years of tradition.

Al Salama Center, Prince Sultan St. • Tel: +966 -12- 6171555

INTERNATIONAL AMARA TERRACE

Comfort food with a unique twist.

Prince Faisal Bin Fahd, Ash Shati • Mob: +966-555354139

CAFFE AROMA

Serves everything. Mostly known for their amazing fries. Corniche, near Intercontinental Hotel, Al Hamra • Tel: +966-12-6605160 •Web:caffearoma.com

CAPPUCCINO CAFE

A selection of snacks and beverages, enjoyed by the sea. Al Hamra Dist. • Tel: +966-12-2891009

CASPER & GAMBINI’S

All-day restaurant-café specialized in casual gourmet meals and coffee. El Khayyat Center, Prince Sultan St. • Tel: +966-12-6637979 •Web: casperandgambini.com

CHICKEN REPUBLIC

Casual locale serving homemade sauces and flavorfully marinated chicken recipes. Meat dishes are also on the menu. Prince Sultan St. • Tel: +966-12-690 1115 •web: chicken-republic.com

HABSBURG

Located inside Rosewood Jeddah hotel, offers a combination of European, Middle Eastern, and Far Eastern cuisines. Al Kurnaysh Rd., Ash Shati Dist. • Tel: + 966 -12 -2607139 • Wed: rosewoodhotels. com/jeddah

LA VIDA LOUNGE

Open from 7 a.m. to midnight King Rd. Tower, Mezzanine Floor • Tel: +966-12-6060048 • Mob: +966555685995

LAYLA’S GOURMET

Head here for sweet and savoury treats. Mahmud Nasif, Al Andalus • Tel: +966-12-663-6937 •Mob: +966550533450 • Web:laylasgourmet.com

LITE BITE

Light treats. Eat smart.

Madinah Rd. •Mob: +966500115122 • Tel: +966-12-2901424 •Web: mylitebite.com

RISTORANTE JEDDAH

Classic and innovative Italian specialities. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966509550993 / +966-12-6696201

SWISSHOUSE RESTAURANT

Is rich with high value selection of dishes, meat, seafood, desserts.

• Al Nahda Dist., Prince Sultan St.Near Samba Bank, • Tel: 920005099.

•Web: swisshouse-sa.com

THE SANDWICH GALLERY Sandwich flavors from around the world with a unique twist.

U-Shape Center, Al Rawdah • Mob: +966-544222234 •Web: thesandwichgallery.com

TOASTED An innovative and fresh approach to food.

Rawdah St. • Mob: +966-12-2616747 UPTOWN 966

A fusion of Mediterranean and international food. • Al Hamra , Andalus main Rd.• Tel:+966-126652552 • Mob:+966-546441633 •Web: uptown966.com

ZODIAC Fine dining experience combining excellent service and food.Palestine St. • Tel: +966-126607548 •Mob:+ 966- 531060000 • Web:zodiaccuisine.com

ICE CREAM BASKIN ROBBINS STORE

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

Corniche • Tel: +966-12-6067527 •Web: baskinrobbinsmea.com

FRESH BERRY

Frozen yoghurt with over 25 topping choices.Stars Avenue Mall • Tel: +966-12-6077479 •Web: freshberry.net

HAAGEN-DAZS Premium ice

cream parlor. Stars Avenue Mall King Abdulaziz Rd. Red sea mall •We: haagen-dazs.co.uk • Mob: +966-559576854

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY Bringing happiness to every cup, cone, cake and pint.

Prince Sultan St, Mall of Arabia, Andalus Mall, Haifa Mall • Mob: +966-533888959

MARCEL’S Delicious and tasty low fat flavours. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2612301

PINKBERRY Pinkberyy is a non fat frozen yoghurt concept that offers a light and refreshing guilt free treat. Red Sea Mall • Tel: +966-12-2151551 •Web: pinkberry.com SHAKELICIOUS Creamy shakes!

Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-6928208

STICK HOUSE A fun way to enjoying ice cream. Prince Sultan Rd, Al Basateen • Mob+966549616211 • Web: stickhousesrl.com THE FROZEN YOGHURT FACTORY Frozen yoghurt with

a healthy twist. Red Sea Mall, Arab Mall, Andalus Mall, Al Batarji, Al Khalidiyah, Obhur. • Tel: +966-122151551

VENCHI The ultimate destination for chocolate lovers. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2614878 • Web: venchi.com

ITALIAN IL GABBIANO IIndulge in true

Italian flavour with a relaxing classic atmosphere. Corniche • Tel: +966-12-6587049

ITALIAN TOUCH Italian Touch is the perfect breakfast spot, serving the finest of Italian ingredients. Sari St, Ascot Hotel Building. • Tel: +96612-6921380 • Mob: +966-537895666 FRATELLI LA BUFALA

Italian restaurant-pizzeria inspired by simple cuisine and genuine quality of products from the Campania region. The menu is based on the authentic Pizza and buffalo Mozzarella of Campania.

• Stars Avenue Mall, King Abdulaziz Rd. • Tel: +966 12 2753822

LALLO We use fresh pasta at

our restuarants to give the taste of homemade cooking to valued customers. Tahlia Branch.

• Tel: +966-12-6614719

LA PROMENADE CAFE

One of the best dining spots in town. Promenade Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6688712

MARGHERITA Your ultimate

gateway to the Italian taste • Al Khaldiya Dist. • Tel: +966-12-606-1100

PIATTO Generous servings of fresh and authentic Italian dishes. Etoile Center, King Road Tahlia St. • Tel: +96612-692-2501 •Web:piatto.com.sa DESTINATIONKSA.COM 79

PIZZA FUSION Fresh, organic

and eco-friendly.Rawdah Ar, Rawdah St. • Tel: +966-12-261-6933 • Web: pizzafusion.com

PORTO CERVO Food lovers

beware, you’re in for a tasty surprise in Jeddah. Prince Sultan St., Al Khalidiyah • Mob: + 9660596900011

ROSSOPOMODORO Rosso

TURKISH COOKSHOP

The best Turkish food and unique interior design. Tahlia st, Aster Center, Khalidiya Dist. • Tel: +966-12-6062750 • Web: cookshop-sa.com EVET LIFE STEAK HOUSE The Court Yard City , Prince Saud AlFaisal • Tel: +966-12-6062045 • Web: evetlife.com

serves traditional neopolitan food, based on fresh ingredients and home made pasta. Sari St., Ascott Building • Tel: 920004803• Mob: +966-503745666

KOSEBASI A restaurant chain that is true to the traditional recipes of south Anatolia.

Al Rawdah • Tel: 966-12-6112302 •Web: kosebasi.com

TARTUFO Rich ingredients freshly

MADO One of the leading

imported from Italy. Ahlan Food Court,Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6638248

MIDDLE- EASTERN AL NAKHEEL Al Nakheel

presents an exciting atmosphere great food and an experience that is second to none. King Fahd St. • Tel: 966-12-6066644

AHWAK RESTAURANT

Ahwak is a trendy Lebanese restaurant serving traditional food, using authentic recipes and fresh ingredients. Sari, Al zahraa, Ascott Hotel • Mob: +966-503745666

ASEIL Aseil is about a journey

through Saudi Arabia, where we explored different cuisines in the Kingdom and reintroduced them in a modern uplifted style. Courtyard, Khaldiah Dist. • Tel: 966-12-6062349

BYBLOS SSavor an array of

unique tasteful flavours and indulge your senses. Al Quraysh Rd, Alhambra.• Tel: 966-12- 6697655

CUISINE HALAWANI

Syrian, Lebanese style cooking.

Ismail Abu Dawud, Al Andalus.

• Tel: 966-12-6688900

GOODIES The ‘go-to’ Lebanese restaurant. Stars Avenue, Ground Floor, King Abdulaziz Rd. • Tel: 96612-2847333 • Web: goodies.com.sa LABEEB Casual dining restaurant

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz St. • Tel: 966-536884433 • Web: shobak.com

BHARAT Experience a

matchless culinary journey with Bharat succulent dishes, fresh ingredients, authentic recipes and mouthwatering flavours. Sari, Al Zahra’a • Tel: 966-12-2753944 /966503969617

TURKUOISE Turkuoise is blending history and culture with a fresh outlook and a savoury cuisine. Al Rawdah Dist. • Tel: +96612-6832128 / +966-12-6832276 YILDIZLAR Serving up a mix

of Turkish and Lebanese Cuisine.

Al Maadi, Al Hamra • Tel: +966-126531150

CHINESE ASIA BOX A fusion of Thai,

Indonesian, Chinese, Malaysian, and Japanese dishes with a modern look. Hamad al Jasir St. (Qassim Zeynah St.), Al Rawdah • Tel: 966-12-6917222

BAYTOTI Offering the freshest

& finest ingredients to provide you with the home goodness of chinese food. Al Mohammadiyah • Tel: 966-920007741

RED DRAGON Red Dragon

serves authentic Chinese cuisine.

King Khaled St., Dammam • Tel: 966-550680111

CHINA GATE Come to China

Gate for quick and tasty dishes.

King Abdullah Rd. • Tel: 966 -12- 6527718

NOODLES Noodles blends

SHOBAK Your pie, your way!

SOUTH ASIAN

indian restaurant! Beside Muhammadia Plaza ‘ Madinah Rd. • Tel: 966-12-6510162

SEMSOM Semsom is here to

for good food. Falastin, Al Ham’mra.

• Tel: 966-12-6743987 •Web: shamirest.com

Indonesian and Asian Restaurant Khaled Commercial Center, Khalid Bin Walid St. Sharafiyah, • Tel: +966-541 206 209 • Web:bataviarestaurant.com

INDIA GATE Indian restuarant that gives you a great taste of true Indian spices. Sharafiya Dist.

• Tel: 966-12-6440276

CHOPSTICKS The “ Fresh Chinese Cuisine”. Al Hamra Branch, Falasteen St. • Tel: 966-12-6907575

SHAMI Share our sizzling passion

BATAVIA RESTAURANT

restuarants offering a truly memorable authentic Turkish dining experience.Prince Sultan Main St., Khalidiya Center • Tel: +966-12-6901149

providing the market with fresh Lebanese food. Tahlia St. • Tel: 966-12-2612301 •Web: labeeb.com.sa

revive traditional Lebanese recipes and create new ones. Al Khalidiyah.

• Tel: 966-12-6068600 •Web: semsom.com

INDONESIAN

LASANI All time marvelous

MARHABA RESTAURANTS

Marhaba is known for authentic Pakistani cuisine in the kingdom.

Established in 1985. Mohiyuddin Nazir st., off Al Andalus st. Al Hamra.

• Mob: +966-504635668 • Tel: +96612-6682523

RAJ Come for appetizing and savory dishes served at Raj, Indian restuarant Tahlia St. • Tel: 966 -12- 6675730 PUNJAB GRILL Punjab Grill

serves rich yet modern Punjabi tastes. Sari St., Ascott Hotel Building, Al Zahra, Near Stars Avenue mall • Mob: +966-508265666

SHEZAN Let the aroma of mixed spices drive you to the wonderful experience and delicacies of an Indian kitchen. Sari St. Andalus St. • Tel: 966-12-6621086 / 966-126656040

ZAIKA Indian food and dining offering a high quality service and atmosphere. Boulevard Center, Al Rawdah Dist. • Tel: 966-12-6111798 / 966-552965028

JAPANESE BENIHANA

traditional and modern Chinese culinary cuisine in a warm and friendly setting. Rosewood Jeddah Hotel • Tel: 9966-12-2607111

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

Abdul Rahman At Tabayashi, Al Andalus • Tel: 966-12-6686014 •Web: benihana.com

P.F. CHANG’S Discover dishes

GOLD SUSHI CLUB Inspired by

that become the topic of your conversation. Le Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: 966-12-2617021

TOKI Mouth watering flavours

from the east. Leylaty Complex, Malek Rd. •Mob: 966- 50-4665658

YUMMY YUMMY Offers variety of Chinese & Japanese cuisine.

Saqr Quraish St., Al Salamah • Tel: 966-12-2570777

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the spirit of Japanese culture and food cuisine. Sari Gate Center, Sari St., Al Rawdah • Tel: 966-12-6068069 •Web: goldsushiclub.com

GINZA I CHOME A live Sushi bar

not to miss! Rosewood Jeddah Hotel, 2nd Floor • Tel: +966 12 6068069

HANISAN Hanisan brings a contemporary yet sophisticated dining experience to the heart of Jeddah. Byblos Complex, Corniche Al Hamra • Tel: 966-12-6695894 / 966-50668-3107

MAKI - HOUSE

SUSHI FOR NON SUSHI EATERS Sultan St. Mohamdiya dist.

• Mob: +966-555896022, Sari St, Beside Sabb Bank • Mob: +966555980052, Batterjee St. Azzahra • Mob: +966-551075661

SAKURA Sakura is Crowne Plaza’s signature Japanese Restaurant.

Crowne plaza Hotel, Al Hamra • Tel: 966-12-6611000

SUSHI YOSHI Sushi Yoshi is a leading Japanese restaurant with its own unique design stands out from the rest. Tallah Commercial Center, Corniche Rd. Al Rawdah Star Mall, Rawdah St. • Tel: 966-12-6997854 / 966-122616734 •Web: sushiyoshionline.com WAKAME We are passionate about Sushi! Come and discover what great mouth watering sushi really tastes like. Al Rawdah St. Kings Rd.• Tel: 966-12-6682003 / 966-12-6124204 • Web: wakame-ksa.com WAGAMAMA JJapanese-

inspired menu that offers a wide range of delicious noodles, rice and side dishes, desserts, freshly squeezed juices and hot drinks.

Hail st., Tahlia walkway intersection • Tel: +966 12 6110019 • Web: wagamama.com

ZN SUSHI LOUNGE

Sushi and sashimi joint. Roshana Mall, Tahlia St. • Tel: 966-12- 2634889

TUNISIAN ALTESSE

Altesse is the hallmark of pastries.Al Hamra • Tel: 966-12-6645877

DESSERTS & BAKERIES AL NABULSI SWEETS

Arabic sweets and desserts.

Al Hamra • Tel: 966-920001345

BON BON

All our delicious hand-made cakes, gateaux and patisseries are a taste sensation using traditional recipes.

Star Avenue Mall,Kings Rd. • Tel: 966-12-6697655

HELEN’S We only bake original

recipes using the best and freshest ingredients in the market. Kayal St., Al Rawdah • Tel: 966-12- 6977729 •Web: helensbakery.com

LAYLA’S GOURMET

Pastries, cakes and pies.Villa 50, Tahlia St., • Tel: +966-12-6636937 • Web: laylasgourmet.com

MUNCH BAKERY If you are a

person with a sweet tooth then here’s a haven you can indulge in. Al Hamra • Tel: 966-920015010 • Web: munchbakery.com

NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Desserts created with a passion for life and endless imagination is more than just a sweet temptation.

Red Sea Mall • Tel: 966-12-2346238 • Web: nestlecafe.com

CLINICS

PAUL Our products and shops

exude a French way of life: at the same time gourmet, sophisticated, warm and timeless. Tahlia St. • Tel: 966-12-26671633

ABJAD CENTER

Provide a variety of programs covering the needs of girls in covering the needs of girls in health, psychological and social aspects.

Abdullah Albalkhail St.• Tel: +966 504451852 • Web: abjadcenter.org.sa

PINK CAMEL We are a place of

idulgence with our freshly baked French macarons, or our unique ‘gourmet’ home decor collection.

Al Rawdah • Tel: 966-12-6982175 / 966-504456245 • Web: pink-camel. com

ACT ADULT AND CHILD THERAPY CENTER

Providing accessible and innovative mental health care services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Al Awadi, Al Andalus • Tel: +966-12-2615950 • Web: actjeddah.com

SAADEDDIN PASTRY

The best pastry and sweets in the city only in Saadeddin Pastry.

Hira St. • Tel: 966-920017070 • Web: saadeddin.com

SWEET AND SAVORY

Specialised in sweet and savory muffins to die for. Prince Sultan St, Al Muhammadiyah, Sari St, Al Salamah •Tel: +966 -544475986 •Web: mysweetandsavory.com

THE CAKE BOUTIQUE

Soecializing in wedding cakes and delightful wedding giveaways, while also producing everything sweet.

AL Rawdah• Tel: +966- 557855895

BOUTIQUES AL MAYASS

Multi-brand designer store.

Ana Special Mall, Prince Sultan St. • Tel: 966-12-6642194 • Web: mayassfashion.com

CREAM A multibrand fashion &

ARAB DOCTORS CLINIC Deliver WAREDA SHAH COLLECTION Plus size clothing and fashion.

• Tel: 966-502867065

CUSTOM THOBES

surgery, dermatology and laser hair removal. King Abdul Aziz Rd. • Tel: +966-12-0020129 • Web: beautyclinic-sa.com

MIHYAR Men’s clothes shop.

DOMVS Find all exclusive and unique items from the latest home fashion that is most trendy.

Al Rawdah Dist. • Tel: 966-12-6611447 • Email: domvs@diyarkom.com

DERMA CLINIC Leading center for dermatology, laser and plastic surgery in the Middle East. Tahlia St. - Bin Homran Center • Tel: +966-126699999 • Web: derma-clinic.com

GALLERY ONE

DR ASHY MEDICAL CENTER

Al Rawdah St. • Tel: 966-12-2615197 • Web: mihyararabia.com

SAB THOBE

Specialized thobes for men.

• Mob: 966-546179888

SINDI Classic and casual thobe-

TOBY Sharp, trendy and

simple thobes made for the sophisticated and successful businessmen. Prince Saud Al Faisal, Al Rawdah • Mob: 966-546234838 • Web: tobybyhatem.com

FURNITURE AL GHALIA INTERIORS

NAWAL STORE Abayas and

Design firm specializing in turkey commercial and residential projects. Al Rawdah Dist.

NEWBURY BOUTIQUE

Good quality furniture, both office and household. Tahlia St. • Tel: 966-12-6676031 • Web: americangallery.com.sa

kaftans. Stars Avenue,Malik Rd. • Mob: +966- 537092529 • Web: nawal-almaimani.com

Contemporary fashion boutique.

Rawdah • Tel: 966-12-2754564

PINK OR BLUE ROOMS

Maternity wear, childrens wear, hand painted customised children bedrooms. Al Rawdah St.• Tel: 96612-6634452 • Web: pinklining.com

SOTRA Clothing and accessories.

Ana Special Mall, Prince Sultan St. • Tel: 966-560895556 • Web: sotraonline.com

TERRA ECLAT Offers a wide

selection of unique hand crafted jewelry. • Al Andalus Mall, Gate 2 • Mob: +966-543766773 • Web: terra-eclat.com

BEAUTY CLINIC Plastic

contemporary furniture.

Al Rowdah Dist. • Tel: 966-122830302 • Web: Dimos.com.sa

FITYANI BOUTIQUE

A retail concept offering fashion choices, furniture and home accessories. Al Rawdah • Tel: 966-12-668 5533 • Web:jasminebox.com

world-class health care from a local doctor to patients, backed up by top medical specialists and supported by the latest research and education. Prince Saud Al Faisal, Al- Khalidiyah. • Tel: +966-12-6060092

DIMOS Modern and

thobes, shirts and Ihrams. Al Rawdah Dist. • Mob: 966-920000554 • Web: lomar.sa

wear. Al Rawdah, Al Tahliah • Tel: 966-12-6678587 - 966-126631604 • Web: sindithobe.com

JASMINE BOX

customers’ needs, lifestyle and budget to create the organising solutions they need. Sari St. • Tel:966-12-4202435 • Web: closetworld.com.sa

LOMAR Menswear such as

lifestyle concept store.

Stars Avenue,Malik Rd. • Tel: 966-12-662 6272

Evening and bridal dresses.

Al Rawdah • Tel: 966-12-6673971 • Web: fityaniboutique.com

CLOSET WORLD Focus on

AMERICAN GALLERY

BATAL DESIGN Ultimate design offering marvelous objects that underline wealth and sophistication all year long. Al Rawdah, Prince Saud Al Faisal St. • Tel: +961 1 804 803 • Web: b-design.co BO CONCEPT Make customised

and coordinated furniture and accessories affordable to the urban-minded customer.

Al Rawdah St. • Tel: 966-12-6141418 • Web: boconcept.com

A diverse collection of contemporary art products by incredibly talented artists. Red Sea Mall, King Abdulaziz Rd. • Tel: 96612-6077119 • Web: g-1.com

H.Q. INTERIORS 100% made in Italy furniture within the Middle East.

Al Madinah Rd. • Tel: 966 -12- 6395665 IKEA Offers a wide range of

Medical services covering all branches of the field of cosmetic surgery, laser, skin diseases, weight loss and skin care. Al-Rawda Dist.

- AbdulMaqsood Khoja St. • Tel: 920009336 • Web: mamdoohashy.com

EED CLINIC Cosmetic and

medical services. Al Steen St. • Tel: +966-12-6398858 • Web: eedclinic.net

well-designed, functional home furnishing products at low prices.

Al Aziziyah • Tel: 966-920004532 • Web: ikea.com

FIRST CLINIC Top-rated medicial

SINWAN

MY CLINIC

Concept design house.

Khaldiya Dist., Abdullah Aba Al Khalil St.• Tel: 966-12-6060811 • Web: shop.sinwan.com.sa

PHOTOGRAPHERS MC PHOTOGRAPHY

A professional photography service in the Gulf region.

• Web:mchahine.com

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAMIA Portrait and digital artist.

Kayyal St. • Mob: 966-555623613 • Web: photographybysamia.com

REEM BAJABAA

Fashion and wedding photographer.• Web: reembajabaa. com

UNIQUE SHOTS

Specializes in contemporary wedding and lifestyle storytelling.

• Mob: 966-555072883

facilities and services. Al Zahra’a Dist. • Tel: +966-12-2754243

One stop shop for all your health needs. • Prince Sultan St., Al Mohammadiyah dist. • Tel: 920022811 • Web: myclinic.com.sa

HOSPITAL DR. SAMIR ABBAS HOSPITAL

Offer state of the art beauty services.

6946 Corniche Rd., Ash Shati Dist. • Tel: 9200 1 25 25 • Web: dsah.sa

INTERNATIONAL DIABETES CARE CENTER (IDCC)

For everything related to diabetes.

Prince Sultan St.• Tel: +966920004478 • Web: idcc.com.sa

OBAGI A global speciality

pharamceutical company founded by leading skin care experts. Al Hamra Dist. - Arafat St. • Tel: 966-126614000 • Web: obagihospital.com

SKY CLINIC Offering specialized skin services. Sari St. • Tel: +966-12-6064473 • Web: skyclinic.net DESTINATIONKSA.COM 81

HOLIDAY INN

The perfect mix of business and pleasure for today’s comfortseeking traveler. Al Madina Rd. • Mob: +966-509970091 • Web: ihg.com

GYM & HEALTH CENTERS ARENA MMA & FITNESS

Home to the most qualified and experienced martial arts and fitness experts in Saudi Arabia.

Al Nahdah• Tel: +966-12-613-2525 • Web: arena.sa

INTERCONTINENTAL

Combines 21st century facilities with impeccable service and Saudi hospitality.Corniche • Tel: +966-122295555 • Web: ihg.com

CONCEPT 10 10 Personal and private training. Prince Sultan St. (AL Salamah Center) • Tel: +96612-6165665

JEDDAH HILTON Convenient for both travellers and those on pilgrimage. Corniche Rd.• Tel: 920003800 • Web: hilton.com

FITNESS FIRST One of the

world’s leading health and fitness companies. Sixty street behind Arab National Bank • Tel: +966-12-6900881 • Web: ksa.fitnessfirstme.com

LE MÉRIDIEN Exposes the

curious and creative-minded traveller to the most unexpected and engaging experiences a destination has to offer. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6633333 • Web: lemeridien-jeddah.com

FITNESS TIME Provide the

best sports and fitness services.

Madinah Rd, Mohamadiyah Dist • Tel: + 9200 03131 • Web: fitnesstime.sa

MÖVENPICK Discover the utmost in refined comfort and unrivalled service with a personal touch when you book an unforgettable stay. Madinah Rd.• Tel: +966-12-6676655 hh• Web: movenpick.com

GOLD’S GYM ELITE Designed to empower and guide women to reach their personal health and wellness goals. Al Khaldiah • Tel: +966-12-2282858 HEALTHYU Weight loss center

with licensed dieticians who personalise meal plans.Al Rawdah St. • Tel: 920011410 • Mob: +966-530926368 • Web: healthyuksa.com •

JUNIOR GYM Sports and

physical activities for children age 1 to 14 year. Al-Zahra Dist.

WORLD GYM - LADIES

The iconic celebrity fitness scene and the serious, no-nonsense workout. Tahlia St. • Mob: +966-556689923 • Web: worldgymmiddleeast.com

OBAGI A global specialty

pharmaceutical company founded by leading skin care experts. Al Hamra Dist. - Arafat St. • Tel: +966-12-6614000 • Web: obagihospital.com

Z CLUB Offering its clients a package of sense relaxation, healing, rejuvenation and strengthening. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-6690204 • Web: z-club.com

SPA & BEAUTY CENTERS BOUTHAINA

Beauty and personal care. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966 -12- 6691803 • Web: bouthaina.com

CHAMELLE PLAZA Relieve

physical and emotional stress.

Al Hamra. • Tel: +966-12-6656807/ +966-12-6656874 • Web: chamelleclub.com

EVE SALONS & SPA

One stop destination for services and products pertaining to fashion & beauty for women. Sultan St., Al Haram • Tel: +966-12-6581977 • Web: evejeddah.com

PARK HYATT Among the finest luxury hotels in Saudi Arabia. Al Hamra• Tel: +966-122639666 • Web: jeddah.park.hyatt.com.sa

JEAN LOUIS DAVID

Hair and beauty services. King Rd. Tower • Tel: +966 12 606-8678 • Web: jeanlouisdavidsa.com

MAISON DE JOELLE

A celebrity salon and a leading beauty house in the Middle East.

Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-566882700 • Web: maisondejoelle.com

NAIL ART First nail care salon to open in Jeddah. Al Kayyal St. • Mob: +966-506669851 • Web: nails-art.com ORIANA A sanctuary to experience a soothing and rejuvenating service. Attallah Center, Cornish • Tel: +966-126220773 • Web: oriana-sa.com PLANET BEACH Enjoy a private spa experience for a reasonable cost. Al Batarji St. • Tel: 800 124 7776• Web: planetbeach.com

SPA LOUNGE Providing worldclass spa and wellness experinces for the mind, body and soul.

Al Kayyal • Tel: +966-12-2630904 TONI&GUY Latest fashion in the hairdressing industry around the world. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-122616230 • Web: toniandguy-sa.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES ACE TRAVEL Ranked among the

top three travel agencies in the Kingdom. Heraa St.• Tel: 920002278 • Web: ace-travel.com

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AL AMOUDI TRAVEL AGENCY Deliver the best travel and tourism experience to clients within the Kingdom. King Abdullah Rd. • Tel:+966 -12- 6600661 • Web:alamouditravel.com

AL TAYYAR TRAVEL Combines 21st-century facilities with impeccable service and Saudi hospitality. Corniche • Tel: +966-12-2295555 • Web: altayyargroup.com

ATTAR TRAVEL An expert in the delivery of travel solutions and services. Al Zahra, Mishrifah• Tel: +966 -12- 6640666 • Web: attartravel.com ELAF TRAVEL Full range

of travel and tourism services in the Kingdom. Al Hamra• Tel: +966012-6641233 • Web: elafgroup.com

ZAHID TRAVEL

Your travel agency, world-wide.

Al-Hamra Dist. • Tel: +966-122613595 • Web: zahidtravel.com

HOTELS

ROSEWOOD JEDDAH

Designed for both the business and leisure traveler. Corniche St. • Tel: +966-12-2607111 • Web: rosewoodhotels.com

SHERATON HOTEL

Located in one of the most sought after areas in Jeddah. North Corniche • Tel: +966-12-699 2212 • Web: sheratonjeddah.com

COMPOUNDS AL MOROUJ COMPOUND

Al Morouj Compound is a well established expats compound.

• Al moubaraz area, Mahssen, near al riyada school • Mob: +966501991771

J|ONE RESIDENCE

J| ONE by Abdul Latif Jameel Land is one of the largest and most ambitious residential developments in Jeddah offering a refreshing and new approach to contemporary living.

• Mouhmad Masoud St., Al Salamah Dist.

• Web: Joneresidence.com

ALBILAD HOTEL

An oasis of hospitality situated right by the Red Sea. Al-Corniche Highway • Tel: +966-12-694 4777 • Web: albiladhotel.net

CROWNE PLAZA

Experience comfort and convenience. Al Hamra • Tel: +96612-6611000 • Web: ihg.com

SCHOOLS GREEN GRASS INT’L SCHOOLS

Provides a curriculum that is based on the American standards of learning. • Mohammadiyah Dist.

• Email: info@ggs.edu.sa • Tel: +96612-6995708 • Web: ggs.edu.sa

COUNTRY OF SAUDI ARABIA CITY OF JEDDAH

KING OF STATE KING SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD

CURRENCY: Saudi Riyal (SR) divided into: 100 Halalas; notes printed in: 1 (one) – 5 (five) – 10 (ten) 50 (fifty) – 100 (hundred) 500 (five hundred) Riyal Denominations.

CURRENCY EXCHANGE:

CROWN PRINCE MOHAMMAD BIN SALMAN AL SAUD

POPULATION: 31,742,308

POPULATION GROWTH: 2.31%

HOLY CITIES:

Makkah and Madinah

TIME ZONE: GMT +3

AREA:

2,149,690 sq km

JEDDAH POPULATION:

3.57 million and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia

HEAD OF REGION: Prince Khalid Al Faisal

LOCATION:

West coast of Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea. Distance between Jeddah and Makkah: 88km.

Distance between Jeddah and Madinah 405km.

IINHABITED AREA:

1,600 sq km – Largest urban center in the Makkah province.

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$1.00 USD = SR 3.75 €1.00 Eur o= SR 4.03 £1.00 British Pound = SR 4.67 ₹1.00 Indian Rupee = SR 0.06 ₱1.00 Philip. Peso = SR 0.08

IMPORTANT DATES: National Day: Sept. 23 Ramadan: May 16 Eid Al Fitr: July 15

TV: National TV: Saudi channel 1, Saudi channel 2 (English), Saudi channel 3 (sports), Al Ekhbariya news.

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS:

RIYADH: King Khaled Int’l. Airport JEDDAH: King AbdulAziz Int’l Airport MADINAH: Prince Muhammed Bin Abdul Aziz Airport – DAMMAM: King Fahad Int’l Airport

RADIO STATIONS: STATION

FM CHANNEL TYPE

Rotana Quran SaudiRadio AFN Panorama MBC FM MBC FM MBC FM Mix Fm Alif Alif

88.0 Arabic pop 89.0 Religious 92.6 National news 93.7 Western music 102.0 Arabic pop 103.0 Khaliji music 103.9 Western music 107.0 Techno music 105.5 Western + Arabic 101/0 Arabic mix

BUSINESS HOURS: BUSINESS + BANKING HOURS: 8/9 a.m. - 4/5 p.m.

(Sun - Thur) WEEKEND: Friday – Saturday Shopping hours: 10 a.m – 1 p.m.

5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

PHONE CODES:

INFORMATION / MAINTENANCE:

Country code: +966 City codes: Riyadh 011 Jeddah and Makkah 012 Dammam, Dhahran, 013 Khobar and Jubail Madinah And Yanbu 014 Abha and Najran 017

STC Inquiry information 905 Speaking clock 1222 Mobily 1100 STC 900 Zain 959

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Arabic, English is the second official language.

EMERGENCY Ambulance 997 Najm (car accidents) 920000560 General emergency 911 Cut along the lines, and keep it in your wallet

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