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September, the month of glossy covers, catwalks and fashion weeks.

As always, the Destination team has caught the fashion craze beforehand so that we can bring you an edition that’s all about your sartorial sensibilities.

We get right down to business with Princess Reema bint Bandar, CEO of Harvey Nichols, and if that’s not enough, we turn the spotlight to Wafaa Abbar, shareholder and president of Rubaiyat modern luxury. We invite you to go through the pages and read the wonderful story of the girl behind Fyunka, Alaa Balkhy. Unleash your inner fashionista with our relatable articles on building your dream closet, hijabi style essentials, thobes and more.

In all honesty, the DJ team is a diverse bunch. We’re not Louboutin strutting, Birkin waving types; at least not in the office. Some of us party in sneakers, spend everyday in plain tees, while others know when the latest Chanel catalog is out. It’s probably our differences that help us put together a magazine that has something for everyone.

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New Trains linking Riyadh and Dammam Saudi Railways Organization president confirmed that the Riyadh-Al-Kharj rail service consists of four new trains that link Riyadh and Dammam.

The first of these four trains will arrive by the end of November, with the remaining three following a month later. The trains are being produced in CAF, a leading global rolling stock manufacturer in Spain. These new trains will be an improved version of the previously used ones and will have an increased passenger capacity and luggage facility. They will also be able to run up to 180 kmph under extreme weather conditions.

Thumbs Up to ensuring smooth traffic in Makkah The large development projects that have been taking place at the Grand Mosque in Makkah have been causing plenty of traffic congestion. In order to fix this problem and lessen its effects, the Makkah traffic department has deployed officers and motorbike riders to make certain that the traffic is smoother. In addition, the department also found a strategy to prevent trucks from going into Makkah during peak hours and built large parking lots to reduce the number of cars on the road. The presence of allocated undercover police in unmarked cars will also help give out heavy penalties for drivers who break the law.

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During recent inspection rounds, it was found that many unlicensed street vendors have been selling expired food in large quantities in the markets of Al Balad. These boxed up goods were expired and kept in the sun, making them unsuitable for human consumption. Some products were sold without an expiry date, which made it even more difficult for people to recognize potential health hazards. Thankfully these stalls were closed down and the owners were taken for legal charges.

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JUST IN! Air Arabia offers direct flights to Antalya Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s lowcost carrier, will start nonstop services to Antalya in southwest Turkey. Air Arabia offers three weekly flights to Antalya, making it a holiday destination for passengers traveling from the UAE. Today, the low-cost pioneer operates over five weekly nonstop services between Istanbul and Casablanca.

Enchantée Escada unveiled at Paris Gallery Diamonds drip glamour onto Escada’s latest revelation this season. Cultured with a symphony of 384 diamonds, the Ivory timepiece is a crochet of chic that vaults a purity of 1.55 carats. Piercing features with eloquence so refined, this Swiss-made timepiece dresses to impress no one but herself.

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Lumia 930 available in Saudi Arabia Microsoft Devices announced the availability of the Lumia 930 with Windows Phone 8.1 in Saudi Arabia, a device that integrates Microsoft and Lumia to deliver video and imaging experiences on a smartphone. The Lumia 930 is now available in Saudi Arabia at a retail price of SR 2,199 in a range of colors including bright orange, bright green, black and white.

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Tailored for today’s consumers, the website is designed for multiple screens, allowing customers access to Jaguar whether it be on smart phone, tablet, PC or other mobile device.

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More than 40 years after Steve McQueen starred in the race classic “Le Mans” with a Monaco chronograph on his wrist, the asphalt once again belongs to TAG Heuer and Hollywood.

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Music producer Omar Basaad debuted his latest hit single “2 Love” on top music stations with over 5 million views already through its streaming broadcast. The vocals with Alicia Madison add a magical overtune on progressive house beats to create an incredible summer anthem.

For the fourth consecutive time Lufthansa Airlines has been voted “Europe’s leading Airline” at the World Travel Awards – an award for the best of Europe’s travel industry following a voting process involving 230,000 travel tourism and hospitality professionals worldwide. Lufthansa was selected as winner from a shortlist of 11 top European airline brands in Athens, Greece.

Naghi Motors shows 13% sales increase for BMW and MINI

Maserati exceeds 2013 sales in first half of 2014 Italian luxury car manufacturer Maserati continues its global expansion strategy and reports that sales in the Middle East and Africa region have increased by 152 percent in the first half of 2014 compared to last year’s result of the same period. The result of the first six months of 2014 exceeds the sales of 2013 overall.

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Mohamed Yousuf Nagi Motors has reported a sales increase of 13 percent for the first half of 2014, signaling a great result for the BMW Group importer in Saudi Arabia.

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Linde AG, KJC sign agreement to ESTABLISH healthcare company CEO of Linde AG, and Sheikh Khaled Juffali, chairman of KJC, signed a shareholders agreement at the Linde Group’s head office to set up a healthcare joint venture in Saudi Arabia. The joint venture will operate through a limited liability company, provide innovative care programs for long-term ventilated patients, homecare services for chronically ill patients and other healthcare related services.

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Qaderoon Business Disability Network holds annual Iftar Qaderoon Business Disability Network recently held its first annual Iftar ceremony attended by distinguished guests and its member companies, as well as non-governmental organizations involved in improving the lives of persons with disability. The ceremony was concluded after recognizing the members of Qaderoon who completed the first induction program on the Disability Confidence Index for Employers in Saudi Arabia.

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Wared Logistics Invests in KAEC As part of its expansion plans, Wared Logistics, a joint venture between Zahid Group Holding and Saudi Binladin Group, has signed a contract to buy 75,000 square meters of land in the Industrial Valley Phase 2 of King Abdullah Economic City to provide exclusive logistic services for KAEC companies, employees and residents.

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2 Sept. 2 Profit from Facebook Ads A session by Dr. Husam Darweesh exploring how people profit from advertising on Facebook. Call to ask about reservations and ticket prices.

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BU S I N E S S IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Wafaa Abbar rubaiyat President and Shareholder

By Bassma Al Toaimi Photography by Saleem Al Homsi

Wafaa Abbar established the building blocks that created Rubaiyat, the fashion empire we know today.

In an inspiring conversation with Destination, Abbar outlined her retail philosophy.

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What was your first job?

I started in Abbar Company managing client accounts— in terms of controlling purchase and performing the collection on timely manner — as well as following up on dead debt collection.

What is the best career advice you have ever received?

Patience is a virtue.

With all the studies, the planning and the research, one must have the patience to wait for the right opportunity.

Rushing might cause more loss than gain.

What do you consider the most significant milestone in your career?

Joining the Rubaiyat business as Ladies and Children manager.

When you hire an employee, what is the single most important characteristic you look for?

It is normally a group of characteristics that go together.

The weight and the importance of each depends on the position we are hiring for.

Attitude and pride in work is at the top. I would also consider honesty a major component of an employee — it is what we call in our culture “fear of God” in every step you take and every task you make. This sums doing your job as should be with no monitoring or supervision because you know God is watching and he only holds you accountable.

What is the one piece of advice you can give to up and coming fashion designers?

Design can only be a business if it is paired with good business management.

Marketing yourself is good for the short run, management is for the continuity.

Usually designers are creative and artistic people who take pride in what they do and they are extremely sensitive about their design. They will need to find the balance between that and the world of business that is based on reality and mathematical equations.

For design to be successful, there needs to be a combination of “right brain and left brain people.”

The new store provides existing Rubaiyat customers with a new shopping experience in terms of the environment, products and services.

What is that new experience and what was your motivation behind it?

Rubaiyat has always been a leader in giving an existing business that little twist to make it stand out in leading the fashion retail in Saudi.

We have a history of being “First Of” steps in men, ladies and kids fashion. Rubaiyat department store is the new step we took in the same direction and the same road map. The experience was a painful pleasure in executing.

I hope the clients will enjoy the second part of it, “the

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pleasure,� which is what is intended for them. The pain comes from all the hard work invested in designing, sourcing, producing, importing in addition to all other restrains from various directions. All in all, it was a great experience.

What inspired you to open this new department store since you already had multi-brand Rubaiyat stores?

As you and I have said, innovation and novelty that we see that our clients deserve and an opportunity to provide something we felt was missing that we could do well.

Who designs your window displays and what guidelines do you offer the designer?

Rubaiyat department store windows were designed and manufactured in the UK. They were installed by the same company. This is with the close direction of Rubaiyat visual team.

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Will you be focusing on opening stand-alone boutiques or more department stores?

We will always do our best to give the market and our valued customers what is needed within our capability. There is a need for both stand alone boutiques and department stores as they provide different shopping experiences; they complement one another. The direction is the element of surprise that I would like to keep in “Mary Poppins bag.�

The new department store only offers products for women. Are men and children anywhere in the future plans?

In Saudi Arabia, women shop in a different way to men, particularly when they shop for themselves, hence the birth of Rubaiyat department store. As and when we notice a change in the trend of shopping in men and kids, we will for sure step in.

The pop-up you had during Ramadan was a success and provided new local talents with an opportunity to showcase their products. Are you planning more pop-ups?

Pop-up Store is a tool to enable us to host guests locally and internationally. The idea behind it is to be able to have novelty on a regular basis and create movement at all times.

What did you look for in designers for the pop-up concept?

The designers were picked carefully based on their reputation, popularity and creativity. We tried to have a wide and diverse variety. I am sure we missed many designers due to Ramadan but we will plan well ahead of time for 2015. We can be contacted by interested companies/designers at pop-up@rubaiyat.com.

How do you feel about Saudization? How successful are you implementing the scheme at Rubaiyat?

I prefer to call it Nationalization. It is a must in each and every country. The problem we have is, we are just at the beginning and it is known that that is the most difficult part of every change.

It is pain we should bare until we start harvesting the result.

As Rubaiyat is a leading company in fashion retail, competitors headhunt our employees.

Despite that fact, we are maintaining excellent levels of Nationalization and we are seeking to recruit more nationals.

What are some of the biggest challenges you face as the owner of one of the leading luxury department stores in town?

Recruitment of Saudi ladies is the biggest challenge as working in luxury sales is still new for nationals, particularly ladies. We are working nonstop on training programs in terms of service skills and product knowledge. We are confident we will deliver results and any ladies interested in a career in Luxury Fashion is welcome to contact us at m.saidi@ rubaiyat.com.

Women working at Rubaiyat stand out due to their professionalism in dealing with customers.

Can you tell us about the training program you offer for women and how it allows them to reach this level of professionalism?

many we have for a very long time. However, for the department store, we had to seek a trustworthy and reputable training company.

We have selected Wisaal to assist us in training for over 50 ladies.

We heard you had exclusive designs by certain designers only for Rubaiyat for the new department store launch.

Is it true? And what designs do your designers offer that customers can’t get elsewhere?

Some brands created items/ color exclusively for the launch occasion.Charlotte Olympia dedicated an exclusive color for one pump shoes -FK- Fragrance Kitchen- by Majed Alsabah created a couple of fragrances exclusively for Saudi Arabia that was launched in the event. Also Pink Camel created two flavors especially for Rubaiyat.

We train out staff internally and they are mentored by experienced team members,

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Noteworthy Arab Businesses

By Farah Idrees

Al Hokair

CEO/President: Fawaz Al Hokair Date Founded: 1989 Brands include: - Wallis - Bershka - Jennyfer - Suite Blanco - Nine West - Stradivarius - Miss Selfridge - Zara - Aldo

Jamjoom

CEO/President: Kamal Osman Jamjoom Date Founded: 1987 Brands include: - Nayomi - Mikyajy - The Body Shop - Early Learning Centre (ELC) - Mihyar - Neal’s Yard Remedies - Nayomi Beauty Salon - Soiree - Jamjoom Decoration - Nayomi Abaya

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Al Shaya

CEO/President: Mohammed Abdulaziz Alshaya Date Founded: 1890 Headquarters: Kuwait Products: - Fashion and Footwear - Food - Health & Beauty - Pharmacy - Optics - Home Furnishings - Leisure and Entertainment

Rubaiyat

CEO/President: Wafaa Abbar

Products: - Perfumes - Sunglasses - Scarves - Hair/Beauty Care Products - Sweets - Luggage - Hand Bags - Shoes - Accessories - Clothing Brands - Swimwear - Nightwear

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BU S I N E S S WHO’S WHO

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Investing in the Future of Fashion An interview with

Princess Reema bint Bandar

By Hibatalla El Shafie

In her role as CEO of Alfa and Harvey Nichols Riyadh, Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud is instigating change with her creative and, on occasion, bold decisions. In an industry where glamour and image are key, Princess Reema balances her leadership with a commitment to social responsibility and an ongoing program that aims to give back to the community. Pioneering female integration in the retail workforce, Princess Reema is championing change and investing in a bright further for Saudi fashion.

Can you tell us a bit about yourself? What made you decide to get into high fashion retail?

I am the mother of two wonderful children and I am the CEO of ALFA international (Harvey Nichols Riyadh) and the founder of Baraboux.

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The decision to go into retail was a natural one based on my family’s history of introducing Donna Karan in Saudi Arabia 18 years ago and being shareholders in Harvey Nichols Riyadh. My personal interest in retail evolved from observing behavior patterns to

The new collection of accessories.

seeing how we can improve the customer journey.

The local fashion community is growing and a lot of the designers share a desire to bring their brands on the international platform.

What advice would you give them in order to make this happen?

Success in fashion requires focus on excellent craftsmanship and staying true to one’s aesthetic. The location of the design is irrelevant.

What stands out is quality.

You’ve been commended for your executive decisions to hire Saudi women in the retail industry. People have commented that such efforts have had serious revenue consequences to retailers. If it’s true, what measures have you done to balance the risks of

social change and still achieve Harvey Nichols’ bottom line?

Successfully integrating women into our workforce is not a simple matter, but the results are well worth the challenges. The store made various accommodations to comply with the government’s rules including separate break rooms, specified ratios of women to men in any given space and inserting dividing barriers in certain areas.

Harvey Nichols Riyadh was the first department store to have an onsite daycare facility for the children of its employees. We are very proud of what has been accomplished and choose to view the financial impact as an investment in our countrywomen not as a loss.

Are there any projects that you are currently spearheading or feel strongly about?

Our marketing calendar at Harvey is always full but next year will be very special as it marks our 15th anniversary.

I’m also looking forward to the Zahra Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation’s projects for breast cancer awareness month in October.

What’s your view on ethical fashion and social entrepreneurship?

In what ways can fashion industry players and retailers impact or give back to the community?

Business and ethics can go hand in hand and there are many ways fashion retailers can give back to their communities. One of the

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more memorable initiatives at Harvey Nichols Riyadh was the 2011 Drop & Shop campaign in conjunction with Sawa’ed Atheeb. Annually, we team up with Zahra Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation on a program called: you are beautiful where a licensed dermatologist consults on the products in our store that would suit a chemotherapy/ radiation patient. We donate both the products and the time of our make up artists to teach these women how to embrace their beauty. As a retailer we wish to respond to the community we are in so we support young designers, artists as well as like-minded people who need the umbrella of a larger institution to help them give back.

In your opinion, what gaps need to be filled in order for retailers in ksa to remain competitive in the region?

It’s an exciting time for retail in Saudi Arabia, as our service industry is not yet as developed as that in Europe or the US. This means that there are opportunities just starting to open up now for training and careers that will raise the standard of retail service throughout the Kingdom to an international level.

What’s your fashion essential?

Would you say that the transitioning to a more local talent pool has already been achieved?

If not, what do you think needs to be done for the retail fashion industry to have more trained Saudis in the industry?

Any of the essentials range from Baraboux, as these small bags are stylish and perfectly sized to be transferred between all your other, larger bags, saving the hassle unpacking keys, wallet, phone, makeup…

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Harvey Nichols offers Gianvito Rossi among its many Italian brands.

Harvey Nichols, the home of the most expensive perfumes and beauty products.

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on an ongoing basis and can flourish in their chosen careers. You cannot operate a successful business if you segregate your staff into silos, creative industries function best with cohesion.

Emerging talents in the country have mentioned that production is one of the issues that hinder their success. what can be done to resolve this?

The latest collections are always available.

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Manufacturing is another area deserving of investment.

The investment is not only in setting up the actual manufacturing plant but the full eco-system of a fashion district, as you would find in any capital city. We need fabric shops, pattern makers, seamstress, etc., all in accessible areas where they can create a supply chain.

The luxury fashion segment is predicted to remain a strong market in the Middle East. However, there is speculation that Saudization, conservative business practices, and lack of trained/ experienced human resources in the retail industry would entail that ksa may fall behind Dubai and Qatar:

These factors would have a negative impact on an industry anywhere, and countries throughout the region face versions of these issues. Saudi Arabia must continue to address such points to ensure that the luxury fashion sector continues to grow, and have something to offer both those who wish to work in it, as well as those who love to follow fashion and want a world-class shopping experience in the Kingdom.

If you want companies to provide jobs you have to recognize their need for flexibility to grow. Flexibility does not equal a disregard for regulations but it creates a space for creativity to thrive.

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BUSINESS

The Story of Alaa Balkhy

The Face Behind Fyunka

By Ahmed Almansouri

In a society that wasn’t equipped for new emerging brands, Alaa Balkhy was one of the pioneers of this new fashion era in KSA. She is the face behind Fyunka, a brand that is influenced by pop culture with a fashionable aim to spread happiness through its unique customer.

Fyunka is a designer who tussled her way through social stigma and achieved great success from her brand. She graduated from Dar Al Hekma in Jeddah majoring in graphic design. Her love for fashion, illustration and marketing took her to New York City, where she is currently studying for a Design Management Master’s degree at Pratt Institute.

Can you tell me a bit about your background?

I grew up in Canada and was there till I was 9 years old before moving to Jeddah. It was a culture shock.

I went into graphic design by mistake. It was a happy mistake. I started working my second year of college until I graduated. I had two jobs.

I was a graphic designer at a design agency and an assistant at a local fashion brand.

In the process of creating and promoting your brand Fyunka, did you think it was possible to achieve this kind of success?

I never promoted, because I never had a business plan.

There was no “OK, I am going to start a brand, this is what I want to do.” I wanted to design bags and wanted to see 34 DESTINATION JEDDAH

how it goes. It went very well. I still have pieces that I made 10 from each design that was three years ago.

Now I do like a 100-150.

What would you say was the biggest challenge for you throughout the whole process?

Profile Name: Alaa Balkhy Born: Feb. 14, 1989 Pl ace of Birth: Jed dah, Saudi Arabia Horoscope Sign: Aquarius Favorite Color: Te al Fears: Birds, runnin g out of battery on her phon e Motto: Everything happens for a reason Music: Mashrou’ La ila, Yasmine Hamdan Movie: Caramel, We s Anderson movies

Honestly, that there was no support.

Now it is changing, but when I first started there were local brands, but they were old brands. No one was doing photo shoots for their collections. No one was making ready-to-wear clothing. There was no support from a society point of view.

The perception of a local brand was along the lines of “Who is Alaa? She is making

bags in her house? Why is it so expensive?” They didn’t realize that there is a lot that goes into it. Then I tried my best to change it. I wasn’t going to back down. These are the prices, because this is the work I am putting into it.

I am not selling the material, I am selling the idea. The ideas are worth something. So why

Alaa in closet Photo by Creative Closets for #Dreamcloset campaign

would I buy a leather jacket from a designer brand where it costs $3,000 because you are buying the brand, not the material? I worked so hard to create the brand.

So you said that support was lacking from a social point of view, was there support lacking from a financial point of view?

No, but there was the problem of production. We are not like other countries where people are used to people starting their own business. There are no production houses. I can’t go somewhere and tell them that I want this kind of bag with this color and this amount. I had to figure out a way from scratch, to get this from here and this from here. Get a tailor and train him. Do this, and if it doesn’t work try something else. I never took a course in bag design, but my shapes are so simple. There were no factories accessible to us.

Some factories would produce 10,000 bags for you but I didn’t want that.

Putting your brand aside, who would you say is your biggest inspiration?

I don’t know. I guess … it’s so hard. Obviously you depend mostly on yourself.

The reason I created Fyunka is not to depend on anyone.

So it is a bit ironic. There are a lot of people I depend on. There is Nada Hakeem, a co-founder of the Loft; we kind of started together. People that started their own brands inspire me. Like for example Razan Azzouni (Saudi fashion designer) inspires me. The girls behind Sotra inspire me.

There is a lot and most of them are local. Definitely I am also inspired by Kate Spade.

She couldn’t find a bag so she created one.

Is there any country that you wish to travel to?

Japan. I like how organized they are. I am actually doing a collaboration with Casio and it’s amazing how organized and prompt the people I’m dealing with are. It is fascinating. It is exciting how they are so into their culture.

We kinda have the same values when it comes to family.

Tell me about your family.

I have three younger brothers and one older sister. My dad is a plastic surgeon and my mom owns a business. She does Hijazi baked goods, its called “Sufra Hijaziyah.” My grandfather is half Malaysian.

My great-grandmother was Russian. My grandmother is

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from Hadramoot (an area in Yemen) and the rest of my family are from Jeddah.

I want to backtrack to Fyunka, how did you come up with the designs? How did it all start?

It was baby steps. The first design I made was from confusion. It was making fun of ourselves. “Baba, I want a Birkin” (Birkin is a handbag

by Hermès and costs $9,000) I just came back from Dubai and everyone had it and I was just like it is so amazing that we think we deserve these things.

I was just wondering if anyone worked hard for their bag. It was making fun of ourselves.

It caught on because it was so true. Everything starts with “Baba, I want…” I was 21, especially at that age. It was not even material things, it was like “Baba I want to go out.

Baba I want to travel.” It was making fun of a social issue in a non-direct way.

Are you portraying yourself in the designs?

Why did you choose the name “Fyunka” for your brand?

I wanted an Arabic name that was very general and was very Hijazi slang. We say Fyunka a lot (Fyunka means bow in

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Jeddah slang). I didn’t want it to be bag or something, because I knew it was going to be more than bags later on. I wanted something general.

What are your next steps in life?

I want to graduate from Pratt Institute. I am doing a Master’s in design management. I want to do another Masters in illustration. That is definitely what I want to do. I want to have my own studio.

What three words would you use to describe yourself?

Optimistic, calm… (long pause). I can’t think of the word it’s hard to explain it.

I have a poker face. I don’t know how you can say that.

Or you can say optimistic, calm and quiet.

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KSA'S FASHION10

S p e c ia l F e at u r e s

By Bassma Al Toaimi and Jou Pabalate

HALA SABBAGH Fashion Designer

WHAT’S YOUR BRAND AND HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR DESIGNS? The name Lychee comes from an exotic fruit, which I find fascinating from its mix of taste to its shape, very versatile just like my brand. My designs are created for that fashion forward savvy woman who isn’t afraid to experiment with bright colors and shapes, just like the fruit.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE ESSENTIAL PIECES IN EVERY SAUDI'S CLOSET? Women: A statement dress, printed pants, an item with see-through details and a pair of Zara heels.

Men: Well that’s a tough one, but I guess a cool shirt and the right shoes will do just fine.

Instagram: @lycheebyhalasabbagh

HALA AL HARITHY CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF? I’m a mother of two amazing boys. I've studied and lived most of my life abroad in the US. I've been interested in fashion from a very young age and learned most of what I know from my beloved and super stylish mother may she rest in peace.

I've been styling and shopping for my friends and family for years then decided to take it seriously about a year ago where I finished a course at the Sterling Style Academy based in New York. And ever since then styling has been my life, after my family, of course!

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE ESSENTIAL PIECES IN EVERY SAUDI'S CLOSET? A great pair of jeans, a nice white top, nude or black heels that work with everything, and statement pieces (accessories or bags).

Instagram: @hala_alharithy

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HALA SABBAGH PHOTO BY Reem Al Rifaie • COURTESY PHOTO BY HALA AL HARITHY

Image consultant/Stylist

MAZIN AL MAIMANI Fashion Editor

CAN YOU TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF? I’m a full-time graphic designer, but since I was 11 I’ve been shopping for myself. With time, I started loving how you can have your own style yet keep experimenting and updating it. Also, working with the magazine I got a chance to experience working as a fashion editor and in the past I’ve enjoyed styling a few photo shoots.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE ESSENTIAL PIECES IN EVERY SAUDI'S CLOSET? Men: Denim (that fits perfectly), slip on shoes and sunglasses.

Women: I can say things that should not be there, and if they are should stay in the closet while in Saudi, no boots please (it’s almost summer all year long!). No leather pants or tops (again, it’s almost summer all year long!) and please throw away all of your Crocs – it’s 2014.

Instagram: @mazin

MISHAEL AL RAJHI

MAZIN AL MAIMANI PHOTO BY Jalila Alharith • COURTESY PHOTO BY MISHAEL AL RAJHI

Fashion Designer

WHAT’S YOUR BRAND AND HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR DESIGNS? I’m the head designer for couture fashion line Mishael Al Rajhi. It’s bespoke evening luxury wear for women. I’m also the founder of MICCI & MISHI.

”I have high fashion respect for people who know how to dress according to their body shape.”

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE ESSENTIAL PIECES IN EVERY SAUDI'S CLOSET? White shirt, black dress and jeans.

Also a jacket or blazer to add some layer to their style.

WHO’S YOUR FASHION ICON? Rihanna, Audrey Hepburn, Cara Delevigne, Kristen Stewart and Olivia Palermo.

WHAT’S YOUR FASHION PET PEEVE? When people wears things that don’t fit them right.

Instagram: @mishaelrajhi

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DALAL ALHASAN Fashion Designer

WHAT’S YOUR BRAND AND HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR DESIGNS? DALAL ALHASAN comes from a fantasyland based in the purple zone. This world was built by my emotions, actions and inspirations over the years.

My designs take you to a journey parallel to the stars. This journey shares my thoughts and imagination that are translated in my seasonal collections of contemporary, innovative and fun ready to wear.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE ESSENTIAL PIECES IN EVERY SAUDI'S CLOSET? Accessories, a precious piece whether it is a family heritage or a travel founding.

“My fashion icon is my mother’s '80s wardrobe.”

Instagram: @dalalhasanofficial

HAIFA FAHAD WHAT’S YOUR BRAND AND HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR DESIGNS? I am currently working on two very distinct fashion labels. The first one is YOYO, which is a young avant-garde and innovative ready to wear line. I also have a luxury haute couture line under my name HAIFA FAHAD. WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE ESSENTIAL PIECES IN EVERY SAUDI'S CLOSET? Black dress.

WHO’S YOUR FASHION ICON? I love avant-garde designers, people who make me think about how a piece was made.

I love designers with creations that are intricate yet elegant, fashion game changers; like Lacroix, Galliano, Stephane Rolland and Rick Owens.

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DALAL ALHASAN PHOTO BY Reem Al Rifaie • COURTESY PHOTO BY HAIFA FAHAD

Fashion Designer

“I always wanted to experiment with Gabi fabric (Ethiopian fabric used for blankets and clothing) so perhaps I might work on that for next season.”

REEM ABBAR

FASHION ENTREPRENEUR/DESIGNER

WHAT’S YOUR BRAND AND HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR DESIGNS? Amina Atelier is a unisex casual wear brand made in Jeddah combining a mix of ethnic inspiration with contemporary fashion. I do one collection a year that is launched during the holly month of Ramadan. For each collection I offer a collectable charity item that reflects the story of the collection and proceeds are donated to a chosen local organization in line with the theme of the product.

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

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE ESSENTIAL PIECES IN EVERY SAUDI'S CLOSET? Abayas, thobes, sandals and sunglasses.

UPCOMING TREND YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT? Post-Apocalyptic Gypsy

REEM ABBAR PHOTO BY REEM AL RIFAIE

WHO’S YOUR FASHION ICON? I don't have a particular fashion icon, I muse over a lot of creatives that I find inspiring.

WHAT’S YOUR FASHION PET PEEVE? When the mass majority goes crazy over a trend, disregarding their individuality and resembling a flock of sheep. Also pointless trends like the “Mustache” print, accessories and homeware.

Instagram: @aminaatelier

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ALAA ALGHUFAILI ACCESSORIES DESIGNER

WHAT’S YOUR BRAND AND HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR DESIGNS? I always loved unique and unusual things, throughout my research over local market items that are designed by local designers. Most of what I have found were machine-based and unnatural and have no cultural background accessories and fashion pieces, as an architect and Saudi-oriented person, that frustrates me, here the idea of “Aghuph” has come by, a hand-made, culturebased, more feminine and elegant and classy from the prospective of the Saudi culture.

“My collections can be found through our website, Instagram, and through events.”

WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON RIGHT NOW? I’m working on clutch bags and some other cool stuff that are inspired from the Islamic geometric, so stay tuned.

UPCOMING TREND YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT? Urban fashion trend that cocooned the body and added attitude at the same time.

WHAT’S YOUR FASHION PET PEEVE? Showing off top brands patterns from head to toe.

ALAA ALGHUFAILI PHOTO BY MOHAMMED DUGHAISHM

Instagram: @a_ghuph

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TEE SAUDI

FASHION DESIGNERS

WHAT’S YOUR BRAND AND HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR DESIGNS? We're three cousins, Ayya, Talal and Lubna, who decided to start a t-shirt project to encourage local art. Our brand, Tee, focuses on printing art designed by local young artists on high-quality t-shirts. Our designs are youthful, fun, and a lot of them are related to our Arabic culture.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE ESSENTIAL PIECES IN EVERY SAUDI'S CLOSET? Abaya and thobe. A nice Tee shirt won't hurt either ;) WHAT’S YOUR FASHION PET PEEVE? Socks and sandals. Birkenstocks especially.

Please make it stop.

Instagram: @tee_saudi

“We started out three years ago as high school students with a lot free time, and ended up with so much more than we expected.”

DAREEN ALYAWAR

COURTESY PHOTO BY DAREEN ALYAWAR • COURTESY PHOTO BY TEE SAUDI

IMAGE CONSULTANT/FASHION STYLIST

WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE ESSENTIAL PIECES IN EVERY SAUDI'S CLOSET? As a Saudi woman you need a good classic black abaya, trendy abaya, white shirt and a pair of right fitting jeans. As a Saudi man you need a classic thobe with a fine cut plus you need good shoes that go perfectly with any thobe, good jeans that fit very well and white tee for our summery days.

UPCOMING TREND YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT? I actually can’t wait for the new trendy stripes that will kill the market. The futuristic technocolor flowers, the knee length shorts, the Boho chic look and Cruise 2015 is going to kill it.

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S p e c ia l F e at u r e s

FOREVERYOUNG With Your Dream Closet

By Yara Bana

Every girl dreams of the day she’ll be old enough to have her very own glamorous closet just like in the movies. However, as this little girl blossoms into a grown woman she realizes that the picture-perfect closet she dreamed of is the hardest thing to maintain and is quite farfetched.

This is for all the young girls inside every one of us that yearns for a flawless closet full of couture dresses and stilettos. No matter how much space or organizing experience you’re lacking, this is going to make you understand the simplest tricks for getting the organized wardrobe of your heart’s desire.

1.

Before starting any organizing process the first thing to do is to get rid of any unwanted clothes or clothes that are no longer your size.

Many women feel the need to keep their things because of their value later. The best thing to do in this case is to put all the pieces you’re keeping but not currently using into air compressed bags.

2.

Now that you’ve emptied your closet and got rid of all the unwanted items, you can start working out how you want your layout. Some women prefer a lot of hangers, while others have more items that need boxes instead of hangers. That’s why a good plan can only be 44 DESTINATION JEDDAH

identified by you since your personal things are different than everyone else’s. Try to estimate the number of dividers and the right sizes for your closet, then run out to the nearest store and buy some.

3.

Now start fitting everything based on its category into a place where it fits best. The best piece of advice is to keep the things used most often at the front and the least at the back. For a final touch, hang some scented fragrance enhancers into your closet for fresh clothing at all times.

4.

As for the outer appearance of your dressing room, try making it seem like it’s specially dedicated to your inner fashionista.

Add decorations using some old fashion items like lipsticks or perfume bottles or even hang some fashion magazine covers in some old picture frames making it appear like the ultimate dress-up room.

DIY SUNGLASSES

By Nada Megbil

You want to re-style your sunglasses instead of buying ridiculously expensive new ones?

Here are some ideas!

ADD A BIT OF FLORAL

You will need: • Mod podge or super glue • Toothpick • Plastic or fabric flowers

BEAD THE SIDES You will need: • Any type of permanent glue • Small beads

ADD PAINT OR GLITTER

You will need: • Spray paint, nail polish, glitter glue, etc.

• Tape • Popsicle stick • Nail filer

For small spaces, using organizing cubes or bags are the best way to get the most usage out of a small area. Use all the space that could possibly be used! Add organizer bags to the inner part of the closet door. Or maybe even try double shelving for more storage space.

ADD A MIRROR

BAGS HANG SHOES

LONG DRESSES

Your vanity is also a part of your closet.

So whatever mentioned here also applies to your makeup and hair-care products. For your vanity you can spice it up a bit by adding lights, mirrors or any other sort of decorative accessories of your preference.

PANTS No dress-up experience is complete without some good old speakers for confidence boosting runway songs.

Invest in a good set of speakers for your dressing room. It has been proven that people feel more confident with music playing.

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A R T S & EN T ER TAINMEN T

Tips for navigating the odd and wonderful world of

LAZY SHOPPING

By Johara Al Mogbel

Once upon a not very long time ago, the Internet was invented. And since humans have loved money since the creation of currency, they immediately looked for a way to profit off it.

One of these ingenious (and occasionally odd) ways, as we all know now, was to make it so people could sell off things like cornflakes shaped in Ronald Reagan’s image and all in a digital transaction.

It was an instant hit as people generally like buying things and are lazy about it.

However, as is the case with all wonderful creations, online shopping came with its own pitfalls and dangers. Here are a few do’s and don’ts I’ve learned over the years (and a few dozen of packages after).

DON'T: Use your high limit credit card. This is overused information but I figure the hassle of canceling the charges and theft is worth issuing the warning again.

DO: Use a verified payment

website like Paypal or Escrow and a low limit credit card, especially when buying from an unknown website or seller.

It’s easy as pie to make an account (easy as eating pie, mind you. Making pies a whole other story).

DON'T: Stick to one website.

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might have everything under the sun but that’s the best thing about shopping on the interwebs, you have so many choices open.

DO: Compare prices between

websites. Sometimes a dress you like on Bloomingdale’s will be on sale in Neiman Marcus or Nordstrom or Saks Fifth Avenue. Check prices between the sellers themselves on a marketplace website like Etsy or Amazon’s marketplace too, or between the same store specified for two different regions (like US Amazon or UK Amazon, for example).

Speaking of which …

DON'T: Always stick

to shipping to Saudi Arabia, even if the store offers it.

Some websites (like Neiman Marcus) immediately add an unexplainable SR 200 surplus to the prices when you switch to the KSAoriented website. Sometimes it’s just cheaper to ship to a post office box. Yes, I know. Shipping is the devil’s spawn. We’ll get two-day shipping … someday.

DO: Find websites that offer

free shipping to Saudi Arabia, like bookdepository.co.uk or Asos. Yes, I know. There’s still magic in the world. It’ll

help you save a bit, if you don’t consider that extra bookshelf you have to put in now that free book shipping to KSA is a real thing. Also, do register your house for an official address at the Saudi Post. For a yearly subscription, they’ll deliver your packages straight at your door as soon as a package filters through. Less hassle, less mashaweer, and you get a mailman! With a mail truck!

You’re welcome.

DON'T: Be afraid to

wander into the world of Chinese resellers. Most of the new Saudi Instagram clothing home businesses are buying directly from China at low prices then doubling and quadrupling the price.

DO: Be careful. Again,

make sure the online marketplace you’re using, like Aliexpress for example, insists on escrow or PayPal being used in your transaction.

Courtesy photo/devianart.com

DON'T: Bid on auction items if there’s a few days left till its end. That just drives the bid up you’ll almost always be outbid (probably by me if it was that 12-pound Praktika Nova.

Sorry, I’m not sorry).

DO: Wait until the last possible minute, and then bid.

Make sure your browser isn’t freezing up, or your Internet connection hiccupping because this will be a fight to the death, mark my words. (I’m looking straight at you, Wi-Fi, that lost me the perfectly priced Judith Leiber. Argh).

FASHION

NERDS Who Know Better

THAN YOU

By Zareen Muzaffar

Let’s check out some of the most popular fashion blogs and bloggers around: BAG SNOB

ideas on DIY, food, decor, beauty and more.

cupcakesandcashmere.com AIMEE SONG, SONG OF STYLE

Aimee Song is known for creating bold but laid back looks and her site garners 4 million monthly views.

Visit Bag Snob and check out the recommendations by Tina Craig and Kelley Cook.

songofstyle.com

WENDY’S LOOKBOOK

Check out some of the trendiest outfits, shoes, stylish advice and color schemes on Wendy’s Lookbook.

snobessentials.com MAN REPELLER

Twenty-four-year-old Leandra Medine is the brain behind this popular fashion blog.

wendyslookbook.com FASHION TOAST

manrepeller.com

A traveler and a fashion blogger, great combination isn’t it?

CUPCAKES AND CASHMERE Emily Schuman’s blog is not just about fashion, it features

fashiontoast.com

INTERESTING

FashionApps

By Dona Paranayil

POSE –

Pose provides us with personalized styling ideas.

WALK IN MY CLOSET – Also allows us to sell items we don’t want anymore.

THE FIND –

One of the best!

FASHION KALEIDOSCOPE – Street-style fashion app.

WINK N POUT –

Get your own personal stylist.

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A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T

BUGSY

pushing

boundaries

By Abdulaziz Salah | Photography By Jalila Alharith

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Most of us are familiar with the hip-hop culture, which is built on four elements (DJing, MCng, graffiti and break dancing).

Rap music (MCing) has hit the Middle East on a more conscious and commercially acceptable level that does not degrade us, but tries to elevate the minds of people in our community.

This is carried out through content relating to our everyday lives. The Jeddah music scene is growing and the quality of music and visuals being produced are raising the bar day by day as well as receiving recognition from both the Middle East and the West.

We caught up with one of the most impactful and ambitious music producers, Bugsy, in Jeddah to discuss how it all started, the music scene’s current state and its future.

WHO IS BUGSY? Bugsy is Ahmad Salim Bugshan. I am a music producer and composer in the mixed culture music scene here in Saudi Arabia, as well as internationally. I am also a creative director, handling services such as conceptualizing and solutions for a group called Csketches, which is under the umbrella of SOBTC. WHEN DID YOU FIRST START MAKING MUSIC AND WHAT LED YOU TO DOING SO?

When MTV was introduced in the Middle East by the late ’80s/early ’90s, people around me, as well as myself, found Western music (especially hip-hop) intriguing and our interest towards it grew due to the similarity in the street life we shared at the time. The motive of fooling around had us recording loops and samples on cassette tapes but falling in love with music came shortly after 1995.As I was going through my father’s old pile of junk, an old guitar case caught my attention and as I opened it, I saw the most beautiful thing, an old rusted guitar. Ever since then, I never stopped playing music.

AS A PRODUCER, WHAT SOUND DO YOU WORK ON BRINGING TO THE PEOPLE?

Having the ability to be diverse, thank God, gives me the freedom to experiment with different sounds as well as different ways of producing. Like people I worked with always tell me, “what’s good about you is that you play and mix in a different way every time. We can hardly tell it’s all coming from the same producer.” Although I enjoy doing that and it drifts me away from where I first started, it’s always original and comes from authentic place in me, regardless. Sampling oldies and bringing them back to life in the freshest way possible is what I never change.

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS AS A HUMAN AND AS AN ARTIST?

I would say that they meet halfway to go hand in hand. As a human, I am willing to give all that it takes to deliver my knowledge in this music field through sharing, collaborating and of course teaching. Whereas as an artist, I thrive to do that through my music.

IN A PLACE WHERE MUSIC, ESPECIALLY RAP MUSIC, IS NOT ACCEPTED AS OPENLY, WHERE DO YOU CHANNEL YOUR DRIVE AND WHAT KEEPS YOU PERSISTENT?

In my opinion, some Western arts and cultures have been accepted and practiced. But by 2006, the first hip-hop album was registered at the Ministry of Arts and Culture under Jeddah Legends Production where Qusai was the rapper, Murad was the singer and I was the producer. Both the ministry and the community accepted the project. We also have personalities such as Big Hass who supports local through the Mix FM radio outlet by playing local music as well as interviewing the artists. There are also certain groups and talents helping the movement expand by sharing, performing and streaming their music. So honestly, I consider hip-hop as part of our culture. I never felt demotivated because the love for the art form is genuine alongside having a number of outlets.

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WE HEARD THAT YOU ARE SIGNING THREE ARTISTS FROM THE JEDDAH MUSIC SCENE. WHAT LED YOU TO TAKING THAT INITIATIVE AND TO ALSO CARRY IT ALL OUT WITH PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS TERMS?

First, let me say that I have worked and will continue to work with anyone in the field that shares the same understanding and beliefs.

Second, there are many talents I have witnessed that were not nurtured as they should have been leading to their energy wasted. Most of those talents were people I have worked with or are close friends. Now that I see fresh new talents, I do not want the same thing happening to them. So yeah, I am in the establishment process of actually singing not three, but five artists under my management and development to get out to be the next generation of artists.

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Regarding the professional terms, it just sets terms that are agreed and signed to which gives the artist some sort of trust in what he is getting into as well as establishing other terms that would avoid conflict.

TELL US MORE ABOUT THIS LABEL/COLLECTIVE IN TERMS OF YOUR MISSION AND LONG-TERM GOALS.

The mission is to show out the next generation of talent as well as the diversity and also quality of their art through the new age of digital streaming and communication.

DESCRIBE HOW YOU FEEL YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO START BUILDING SUCH AN EMPIRE AND RUN IT ACCORDINGLY.

The time I spent away from the music scene over the last three years was invested into taking courses regarding

different aspects in this music field. I’ve been going through one-on-one courses on vocal recording technology, music business, music production, artist management and development and most importantly, copy rights. I have done all of this with different professors from different music colleges and universities in the world such as Dr. John Kellogg from Berkeley College of Music in California. All the professors have of course shared their knowledge and experiences in over 10 fields the music industry. So you tell me if you think I got what it takes to build this empire.

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO OFFER YOUR ARTISTS INCLUDING WHAT YOU PLAN TO DO TO HAVE THEM BEING ABLE TO PERFORM LEGALLY?

Like I said, it is a goal that these artists achieve their full potential. To help them in doing so, I take the load off my artists in a sense of I would carry out tasks that are in my power to perform in order to allow them more time to focus on improving themselves as artists. This, of course, requires knowing your artist, studying him carefully as well having knowledge regarding what he needs and wants to get them advancing to a higher level.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE MUSIC SCENE IN JEDDAH? What I see unfold in front of my eyes is that the scene is growing by number but not in quality. There are various reasons for that.

There aren’t enough colleges/ institutes that focus on this specific field intensively.

Talents are not adopted and developed, which leads to misleading therefore taking its toll on the quality.

Most people see this music as our hobby, others decide to look down on us because of it and others also recognize and respect our movement. At the end of the day, hip-hop is a lifestyle to us as well as a long-term process.

I am doing what I love and I am in love with what I am doing, which is why I have invested time, money and energy into educating myself in 10 different areas of music and strategizing how to carry everything I plan out accordingly. With that being said, I do not get fed up with any negatives being thrown around my way and I always thank God for the positive, I just advise people to follow their dreams with a right plan.

Everything that tries to stop you, just use it as fuel and know that this is timeless.

IF YOU COULD TELL ALL MUSICIANS IN JEDDAH ONE THING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

“Know your rights so that you know your worth. Continue your path through actions and not words.”

WHERE CAN PEOPLE FIND YOU?

You can find me on Instagram/Twitter/ Soundcloud: asbugsy or contact me through ahmad@bugshan.biz

HOW LONG DO YOU THINK IT WOULD TAKE FOR THE MUSIC SCENE IN JEDDAH TO BE ACCEPTED OPENLY IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD?

The music has been getting accepted, it is just a day-to-day process on how to widen the doors. Eventually it will be as big as we see it in other parts of the world giving back to the artists for everything they have worked for and built.

MAKING MUSIC IN JEDDAH, HOW HAS IT AFFECTED YOUR SOCIAL AND PERSONAL LIFE, BOTH NEGATIVELY AND POSITIVELY?

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Jeddah Music Scene Kicked In the Womb and Electrified With Run Junxion

By Abdulaziz Salah

What a big night for Hip-Hop in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah to be exact!

The Run Junxion, “Shock n’ Awe” album release party, sponsored by G-Shock, Red Bull and Ektimal, brought together hip-hop artists and hip-hop heads under one roof to celebrate a big night for a super group, a powerhouse of lyrical, conscious and relevant artists under one umbrella, a family by the name of “Run Junxion.” The night was hosted by both Big Hass (Founder of Saudi Arabia’s first FM Hip-Hop radio show) and Qusai (The ambassador of Hip-Hop in Saudi Arabia).

The night started off with Big Hass warming up the guests by taking them through the history of Hip-Hop, following Qusai who talked about how the group, Run Junxion, was formed and their impact in the Middle East Hip-Hop scene and how he views them as “The Middle East Wu-Tang.”Lots of good vibes in just one place, Anas Arabi (writer, rapper and producer in the group) decided to take the wheel and introduce the album to the people and kicked it off with playing the track list, they displayed the ‘Monstarz’ video and also an unreleased video with breathtaking acting by the members themselves as well as genius directing by the one and only Sajeer Talha.

The feedback received from the crowd was very positive and uplifting, the Shock N’ Awe album was really rich in sound, it is truly a breath of fresh air in the Jeddah music scene, the instrumentals are undoubtedly of international standard and they were filled up with strong and impactful presence by each member of the Run Junxion group which is also unarguably competent toe to toe with probably your favorite MC’s internationally.

After the event we caught up with a few of the Run Junxion members, Anas Arabi mostly, and interviewed them.

DJ Rep Abdulaziz with Anas Arabi

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!llmind, Chino XL, Sullee J, Nino Bless just to name a few.

We always approached people and they would always come back and give us props for the work we put out letting us know that they support us. This of course makes us believe in ourselves more and drives us to just keep pushing our music further and elevate.

So, why Shock N’ Awe? Run Junxion is like a group of reporters, we report to the Middle East. Shock N’ Awe is the operation that George Bush called while attacking Iraq, we took that and turned into a hip-hop angle.

Who is Run Junxion?

Run Junxion consists of 10 members, 7 rappers and 3 producers, who are gathered from all over the world and united as a family then formed a rap group in Saudi Arabia.

What differentiates you from other rap groups?

Anas Arabi: I believe we are the Middle East Wu Tang, the difference is we are from different cultures and we are from different places from around the world and we met in Saudi Arabia conveying the same message and speaking about the same thing.

We have noticed a couple of cosigns from major music personalities in the west. Touch on that a little bit.

We have dealt with people like

What do you think the music scene is lacking at this point?

It’s lacking shows and support from the people here online.

Those are the two main major things that are definitely needed.

Run Junxion at times tend to deliver very aggressive/political content. Talk about the acceptance of that in this part of the world.

We wouldn’t say aggressive, we are just trying to provide a wider variety of sounds in the music scene and really Hip-Hop in general. People that really listen and pay attention to the underground music scene here appreciate and relate to our content because it is raw and real and not the type of commercial music that you cannot really relate to. They appreciate hearing something new and different content wise and that is what we are giving to the people.

Any plans of signing to a major label or landing any sort of deal.

Show us the deals so we can at least consider them haha.

We would definitely consider signing a deal.

What does Run Junxion aspire to achieve through its music and its image being portrayed to the people?

Balance. We aspire to restore balance in music. People are becoming less aware on what they should really be concentrating on and that there is more to the world than what some or most artists touch on.

Moh Flow for example does this in a very nice way. He keeps it real and has that raw sound that still is commercially accepted. Do not abuse just one content just because it sells, you have to balance.

What is the importance of the companies (G-Shock, Red Bull, Ektimal) that sponsored this event?

It is very important because without them we couldn’t have had such an event like this. We cannot really always be paying from our pockets because we have a life and families to support, so them coming in doing all of this is very helpful as well as they earn other artist’s respect seeing that they support us this way.

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THE EYE BEHIND CAMERA THE

By Bassma Al Toaimi

There’s more to a fashion photographer than just owning a camera, dressing up some models and taking shots.

Fashion photography is an art that is only mastered by lensmen (and women!) constantly learning new styles, poses and technology. Here are some of our favorites.

Keep these pages handy for your next photo shoot!

MOHAMMED AL DEGHAISHIM

With Al Deghaishim it started out as a hobby in 2009, then in 2012 he quit his career in HR to become a full-time photographer.

Mob: +966 - 565956669 Email: Md@exposuresa.com Instagram: its_md Web: exposuresa.com

“Fashion photography these days should be relatable, designers and retailers are learning this.

Saudis now look at an image and want to see their reflection.”

-Mohammed Al Deghaishim Destination Fashion Photo Shoot

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“Fashion.

Turn to the left.”

-Fahad Ayyad

FAHAD AYYAD

A creative photographer known for his artistic and unique vision behind the lens.

Mob: +966 - 558333339 Web: fahadayyad.com Instagram: fahadayyadphoto

Ot Kutyr Photo Shoot

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"Fashion photography is not achieved with a few clicks, it's a long creative process that is summed up in few images.

Each photo shoot brings life to the fashion line; it gives it a character and a spirit."

-The Loft

THE LOFT

The Loft take care of models, styling, makeup, art direction and every detail involved when it comes to a proper photo shoot.

Tel: +966 - 12 - 6629080 Email: info@theloftme.com Web: theloftme.com Instagram: theloftme

Samah Abayas

Nasiba Hafiz Vintage Collection

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MOKHTAR CHAHINE

Mokhtar is one of the best photographers in town not only because of his ability to capture beautiful photos, but also for his friendly and approachable personality.

Email: info@MokhtarChahine.com Web: mchahine.com Instagram: mokophotography

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“My aim with fashion photography is to allow the viewer to feel the fabric through the picture.”

-Reem AlRifaie

REEM AL RIFAIE An up and coming photographer with a distinctive style.

Mob: +966 -549039993 Email: reemalrifaie@gmail.com Instagram: reem_alrifaie_studio

Ytrend Abaya by Yasmin Mulla

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FASHION

FA S H I O N & S H O P P I N G

brand spotlight

ALEXANDER WANG

Guest Editor: Haala Al Khereiji

At just 30, California-born Alexander Wang has reached new heights in the fashion industry, more than any at his age.

The originally Taiwanese designer was still a sophomore at Parsons The New School for Design in New York City, when he launched his eponymous label in 2005.

He was quickly recognized for his model-off-duty, urban-cool, chic and insouciant designs, yet with sleek and sharp bodycon tailoring.

In 2009, the designer (also known as the “T-shirt master”) launched T By Alexander Wang; his diffusion line was born as a representative of the core elements and everyday basics that his costumer needed.

Whether it was his first or second line, with every collection, Wang always reinvents and pushes forward his basic design elements such as sportswear. Every piece in his recent collections was in his first ready to wear collection, except in a different form or shape.

This was applied to his debut collection for Balenciaga. On Nov. 30, 2012. Women’s Wear Daily announced that Alexander Wang was named the new creative director at Balenciaga, succeeding Nicolas Ghesquière.

All eyes were on the young designer; fashion critics were waiting to see if he would live up to their expectations, and indeed he did.

“ I think everyone shares a fear of failure–that you're only as good as your most recent collection. That's definitely a fear, but it's a fear that fuels me, that makes me want to work harder, that makes me take on more challenges.”

“I'm going back to the roots, identifying the codes of the house, and translating them into a functioning, full wardrobe,” Wang said.

After digging through the old archives of the French fashion house, the designer delivered a modern take on the signature silhouettes of Balenciaga.

“Each piece is up for interpretation, it’s up for everyone to make their own. That’s what I love, and that is what I enjoy,” he said.

Alexander Wang Flagship Store, NYC

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Currently Alexander Wang and T by Alexander Wang are available exclusively at Rubaiyat.

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if you're unfamiliar with raw denim, it's the type of denim that feels rough like a stone. That is because all basic denim has been treated, especially the very faded ones (different washing techniques, chemicals, etc). as much as raw denim feels uncomftable the first few wears, later it'll develop it's fit according to your movement and your body shape. You can find raw denim easily, but our own personally tried favorites are by: apc, acne studios and nudie jeans. some interesting diy washing effect techniques: 1 Let the denim get dirty, and we mean really really dirty (for as long as you can), when you've given up give it a first wash (dry clean prefered), followed by another wash in which you will finally soak the jeans for an in hour in water mixed with woolite black — a denim washing detergent — or you can search for anything similar- rinse it, roll it in a towel and hang it up to dry.

2 There's another technique, which has not been tried personally yet.

This also requires for you to wear your denim the maximum time possible, but instead of a wash, put your denim on and go swimming in the sea (yes, this is not a joke!) rub your jeans in some dry sand.

Repeat until the desired fade/wash has been achieved.

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G O O D S If you're an artist ignore what we're about to say. If you're like all other normal people, instead of ripping your jeans we'd suggest buy one that has been ripped and aged perfectly! Guys selection is from topman, girls selection is from topshop. Yes, HighStreet fashion does look good!

Prices vary from SR 150 to SR 345

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FA S H I O N & S H O P P I N G

Khaleeji Thobe

E s s e n t i a l s

By Mohammed Al Saadoun

The thobe (Arabic: ALA-LC: thawb) Even though I’m a local and have worn the thobe as a uniform to school most of my life, I never realized the vast range of thobe cuts among neighboring countries.

The Differences of GCC Thobes Collarless: - UAE: The doorbell thobe. It’s collarless with a long loose tassel at the front covering the buttons and no shirt pocket.

Many locals also wear their headdress as a bandana.

- Oman: The most notable difference is in their headdress; instead of a shemagh, they wear an embroided cap known as a kummah. Their thobe is collarless with a short loose tassel above the chest and to the side with no shirt pocket.

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Two Tassel iqal: - Qatar: The most notable difference is in their headdress; their iqal has two draping tassels that I like to call tea bag halo. Their collar is buttonless.

- Bahrain: No comment…

I’m kidding; their thobe usually displays a shirt collar.

No Shirt Pocket: - Kuwait: Their thobe displays a one button shallow collar and the norm is no shirt pocket.

- Saudi Arabia: Cuff links are known as a dominant feature and a 2-button collar with a shirt pocket included.

• Indispensible Add-Ons

What all thobes have in common are these Three elements: a shemagh, an iqal and a white cap (taqiyah). For Saudis, I will add a fourth on — Starch. These indispensible add-ons are necessary to complete the formal look.

The headdress comes in two colors; a patterned red-white combination or plain white.

Little do people know that the plain white headdress indicates that the gentleman is married, while the red-white patterned one shows that the suitor is still single and ready to mingle. Fact or fiction you might ask, well that is a small fib I like to play on newcomers to Saudi Arabia.

Even more so, the ghutrah (plain white headdress) comes in two forms; patterned and plain.

There are two patterns across both the ghutrah and shemagh in which it represents the region.

The waves represent our natural landscape’s sand dunes, while the connected dots are actually influenced by the British houndstooth monogram.

Key Takeaways:

- Oman and UAE are the only collarless thobes - Qatar’s iqal has two tassels hanging from it - Kuwait thobes usually have no shirt pocket.

The iqal AKA The Black Halo It was originally designed to hold the headdress in place and was a symbol of luxury and aristocracy. As it comes in different sizes, flexibility and material, it has been adapted creatively for other uses.

1. My aunt uses them to tie gift items wrapped in Yemeni headdresses.

2. Some parents used them for spanking.

3. Others might have used them as boomerangs to retrieve dates (just saying).

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However, the true story behind the red-white patterned shemagh is that the Ashraf wanted to differentiate themselves from the rest of the tribes as a ruling dynasty of Al-Hijaz, so they designed the red-white combination replacing the original black-white combination disused locally but still used widely across Palestine and Iraq.

• Modern Day Adaptations of Classic Essentials

Al Bishri and Toby by Hatem Al Akeel for tailored thobes.

• Open-ended sleeves to have cool air circulate inside your thobe while driving.

- The Sabha or Islamic Prayer Beads Now available in the form of a digital ring, the traditional beads are what the fashion industry calls a capsule item. At weddings and festivities, men have mastered the art of dancing with it, similar to people dancing to modern day Tango with a rose.

- The Infamous Sunglasses Stay alert jet-setters, as this phenomenon mostly takes place at airports! Whenever you notice a Khaleeji with sunglasses indoors at the waiting lounge, be sure he is wearing them to check out some eye candy incognito.

Hypothetically, Superman was worse with x-ray vision.

Youtube: Search for sandal skating http://youtu.be/thkJ5Uhggfw - The Saudi Sandals We are known for our ne’aal (also called madas in other provinces) due to its distinctive style. They are very popular in summer seasons. Though today’s youth have taken the simple game of sliding in the rain to extreme sandal skating, which could easily develop to become our new national sport.

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FA S H I O N & S H O P P I N G

5 WAYS

TO TIE A SCARF

By Dona Paranayil

2. Loop the longer end around the front of your neck.

The Basic Loop

1. Fold the scarf in half

diagonally to create a triangle, and rest 1/3 of the scarf over one shoulder.

3. Drape the rest over your other shoulder and adjust as needed!

Bow-Tie Cutesy Timeless 1. Take the same long piece and drape around the back of your neck.

3. Wear the bow centered down the front or swung over to the side!

HIJABI Must-Haves

By Yasmine Abu Halawa

2. With the ends at the front simply tie a loose bow, adjusting so that the knot is tight and the loops are full.

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I love shopping, but as a Hijabi, it can sometimes drive me insane. I learned how to narrow the basics down so that I look stylish every time!

HERE ARE MY TOP HIJABI’S MUST-HAVES, TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR YOU TOO. 1. Scarves / 2. Turbans 3. Bold Prints / 4. Accessories 5. Maxi Skirts & Dresses 6. Blazers & Cardigans

The Faux Knot

2. Drape it around your neck towards the front, with one end slightly longer than the other.

Take the longer end and tie a loose knot halfway up.

1. Create the long, thin shape from Step 2 of the Loop Knot.

3. Take the shorter end from your

other shoulder and slide it through the loose knot. Tighten the knot and adjust as needed.

Loop Knot 1. Fold the scarf into a triangle.

2. Loop the scarf

around your neck entirely, with the ends coming back to the front on each of your shoulders.

3. Tie the remaining ends in a loose knot. Leave the knot exposed just below the loop or tuck it up underneath so only the ends show.

2. Drape the

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Rectangle Knot

1. Fold the scarf in half, creating a rectangle.

scarf across the back of your neck and bring the ends to the front.

3. Take the ends and tie them in one loose knot, swing the knot around to one shoulder. Easy!

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Anne ‘Queen

FA S H I O N & S H O P P I N G

Now Available in Jeddah …

of the White Shirt’

Anne Fontaine is a French-Brazilian fashion designer, philanthropist and entrepreneur.

Fontaine designed her first collection in 1993 and is known as “the queen of the white shirt” because she made the white shirt a key piece in every wardrobe. Her fashion empire is globally known for its unique items, and is sought after by fashionistas. Luckily for us, Layla Alidrissi, a Saudi fan of Anne Fontaine, brought the brand to Jeddah.

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from a shirt ars t h g u “I b o e 13 ye as ontain Anne F oday it’s still dt y!” ago, an new. Literall s a i go o d Alidriss – Layla

Fontaine “The Queen of the White Shirt” Anne Fontaine was raised in Rio de Janeiro, where she grew fond of nature and the beauty of the Amazon rainforest. She’s had a special bond with the environment and took part in many environmental initiatives since her childhood.

Fontaine even lived with a Brazilian tribe who shared with her the secrets of nature.

In 1993, at the age of 18, Fontaine moved to France to continue her studies, met Ari Zlotkin, her future husband, and that was the turning point in her life. Ari’s family owned a shirt factory in the early 1990s, and Anne’s mother-in-law had an attic filled with just white shirts. What Anne saw in her mother-in-law’s attic inspired her to daringly jump into the world of fashion. That’s when Anne designed her first collection.

She is known as “the queen of the white shirt” because of her collections of basic white shirts essential to every closet. The basic white shirt was Fontaine’s inspiration and her designs are meant to be a symbol of today’s modern woman; independent, elegant, active and determined.

Her shirts were designed in a unique way to ensure it can be worn for all occasions, day or night. She also chose white because it is the color of happiness in her homeland, Brazil.

Items from the environmental line

“Fontaine remained fond of the environment, nature and the rainforest.”

Fashion and the Environment Infused Even with her fast-paced life as a fashion designer, Fontaine remained fond of the environment, nature and the rainforest.

This led her to combine fashion and the environment together and create the Anne Fontaine Foundation in 2011. The goal of the foundation is to plant and protect one million trees over a five-year time frame and to always raise public awareness regarding the need to preserve rainforests.

“I’ve been working in fashion for nearly 20 years. The environment is my passion; now it is my time to give back. I want my children to live in a greener world.”

– Anne Fontaine

Anne Fontaine in the Middle East

Layla Alidrissi has been an Anne Fontaine customer for over 15 years now. Alidrissi promised herself that one day she would introduce this brand to Jeddah, and in December 2013, she did it. She proudly states that she got the first branch of Anne Fontaine in the Middle East, right here in Jeddah at Stars Avenue Mall.

Location: Stars Avenue Mall, Second Floor Tel: +966-12-2754354 Web: www.annefontaine.com Facebook: vannefontaine.

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JEANS OVER JEANS:

Fashion Blunders

THE DON’TS OF FASHION

By Nisma Rafiq

Back in the day when guys wore suits and ties as casual wear and women never thought of leaving the house without a hat and gloves, there were fashion rules to live by. Today, we have Madonna to thank for underwear as outerwear, Cyndi Lauper for wearing every color in the rainbow at the same time and Ryan Gosling for torn, dirty t-shirts as some kind of fashion statement.

Fashion keeps changing, but there are some fashion’s timeless classics that remain constant and if you fail to follow them, then Oops! You are committing a fashion blunder.

BAD FIT:

Don’t plan for the future with your clothes. Buy only what fits you in the present.

If you don’t have fit you don’t have style! Wearing a tight piece of clothing is going to make it very difficult for you to breathe, while ill fitting dress is highly unflattering.

One-size fits all is never going to create your personality. Customize you dress according to your fit.

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OVERACCESSORIZE:

A woman is wearing a classy gown with beautiful and intense embroidery at the top and the bottom, while she is killing the elegance of the dress with her heavy necklace and long earrings.

It’s a disappointment. Don’t be a jewelry shop ladies! When you are wearing a heavy dress, go for lighter jewelry.

Jeans are nothing new, but there is always a style to it if properly worn. There are some who commit a blunder by wearing a denim shirt with denim jeans looking highly unflattering.

DIRTY SHOES:

Hairstyle, done! Makeup, done! Dress, done! Shoes, done? Whether man or woman, they take proper time to get ready from head to toe. Everything needs to be in perfect order, but when it comes to shoes – yes they match with the dress, but are they clean? Too many people overlook this area of wearing clean shoes or sandals for that matter. Stylish people always keep their footwear clean and free of scratch and dirt!

EXCESSIVELY BUTTONED UP:

Most of the times in official business meetings, gatherings, and seminars men are often confused about their jacket or coat buttons. They either fasten every button, finding it hard to sit in a comfortable posture, or leave them open and feel rough and casual while standing. The key is to close only the top button or top and middle buttons while leaving the third one open. It’s a tradition going on for a long time that gives a smart look.

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GADGETS

Umbrella Pen SR 34,99 This umbrella pen is a quality choice for penmanship and also a great additional twist to the design of your work desk or even home counter. There isn’t a place this can’t be put that it won’t be appreciated and enjoyed, after all who doesn’t love an umbrella?

On-Time LED Watch

SR 44,99

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In big, bold colors, this fun button-free watch displays the time, date and seconds when you push its face. Flashy and flexible polyurethane flows across the entire piece for an uninterrupted look and the material bends beautifully around the wrist for a comfortable fit.

Test Screen Clock

SR 64.99

Designed by Martijn Deurloo, the device’s digitized pattern is modeled after the graphics that television stations used to run at the end of their broadcasts.

The face of this clock features a retro test screen graphic from back in the day. The clock has a white plastic case with matching hands and a glass front.

Measures 8-inch diameter.

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Retro Calculator SR 59,99

No’Pad Ceramic Notepad SR 89.99 No’Pad is made of durable, smooth ceramic so you can write on and wipe off without ever turning a page. So why use paper if you don’t need to?

No’Pad sits on your counter or hangs on the wall, and the includes low-odor marking pen stores right in the “spiral binding.” Packed in a protective full-color giftbox.

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Back in the day, calculators took up a lot more space on a desktop. With a design that harks back to the early calculators, the Retro Calculator features an electronic digital display, number memory storage and solar power technology that uses the suns energy for power.

Push Stand With Touch Pen SR 49.99 Universal stand with push/auto opening function. Due to the durable sticky mat you can put your phone in any direction and the included touch pen will help you to easily navigate.

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Taher Sindi,

DINING AROUND TOWN

The First Saudi Caramel Artisian Who Brought Papabubble to Jeddah Papabubble is a Spanish candy brand that specializes in handmade sweets and is known for their endless flavors and delicious taste. It is the largest candy chain in the world Taher Sindi, a Saudi entrepreneur, brought Papabubble to Jeddah in October 2013. At Red Sea Mall, Papabubble has become a popular destination.

What made you think a candy store would be popular in Jeddah?

Well, who doesn’t love candy? I love to bring unique business ideas to the Saudi market. Candy is not only a treat for children, but for grownups and people of all ages as well. The candy we sell is remarkably delicious and like no other. Guests can customize their candies and even create their own with the colors, patterns and flavors they like.

Why Red Sea Mall?

It’s the classiest mall in Jeddah and many families and friends come to spend their free time there, also making it the most popular mall in the city. Red Sea Mall is also known for their vast store selections, and Papabubble is the first of its kind in the Kingdom so Red Sea Mall seemed like the perfect location.

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Do you see Papabubble expanding to other cities within KSA? Definitely! There have already been requests from our #Papabubble customers to open more branches within the city and in other cities.

Papabubble will bsoon be in Riyadh and Al Khobar within four months.

Can guests see candy being made at the store?

Yes! That is what makes Papabubble candy so special.

Our artisans create delicious candy on the spot every single day. We have four live shows per day. It truly is a real treat for the whole family.

You recently added sugar-free candies to the menu. Why? Did you see a high demand for sugar-free products?

We are thinking and acting in a very different way to be unique. There’s actually a huge demand for sugar-free products. We also took it as an opportunity to add a different range of products to our menu in order to please all tastes.

Do you personally have a passion for candy-making?

Well, yes I am a caramel artist and I’m passionate about candy in general. I’ve loved these sweet treats since I was a child, and I couldn’t be happier about running the best candy store here!

Please tell us more about the photography contest you recently had.

Check out the pictures on our instagram account @papabubbleksa.

The contest was set up on Instagram. Contestants were asked to take a picture that included our store.

It could’ve been of the products, employees, etc.

After uploading the picture the contestants were asked to tag us and use the hashtag #papabubble.

The response we got was amazing! It was so nice to see such creative photos from such a simple brief.

Location: Red Sea Mall Tel: +966 - 12 - 2150808 Web: papabubble.com Twitter: @papabubbleksa Instagram: @papabubbleksa YouTube: papabubbleksa Facebook: papabubbleksa

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T R AV E L T R E N D S

F ashion S how The world’s largest chocolate trade show is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and is back to Paris in October and November.

By Dona Paranayil

The chocolate fashion show showcases a symphony of style and taste.

International fashion designers collaborate with chocolatiers of famous brands from various countries all over the world to make stunning and inspiring chocolate dresses that are worn by the models at the show.

Every year the show is held in nearly 16 cities with more than 10,000 visitors and Paris, which is a permanent host of the show witness up to 130,000 visitors in the Viparis Porte De Versailles Pavilion.

This year, the fashion show is presenting an amazing retrospective exhibition or the “Anniversary Collection” in which the 150 most beautiful chocolate outfits ever made are revealed. These chocolate wears, though they are mouthwatering, are not eaten but rather preserved for future in a dedicated exhibition.

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During each show, the outfits are to be kept cool, which is vital because these are worn for four fashion shows. The backstage of the show where the models get dressed up is also chilled. If any damage occurs, the chocolatier will be available to make the necessary repairs as quickly as possible.

The making of a chocolate costume was revealed in NewInZurich.com, where Christa de Carouge collaborated with Angela Jordi at Confiserie Sprungli to create an exceptional chocolate dress for the show in Zurich last year.

To create a design, the paper is removed from the vat of the melted chocolate once each section of the chocolate is dried.

To create a variety pattern, edible gold leaf is applied on top of the dried chocolate.

The process involves a huge amount of skill, hard work, concentration, pain and patience. It can take up to two weeks to bring out a unique chocolate concoction.

The chocolate is melted and used for two things, either to act as glue or to create beautiful designs.

There is another story of Lauren Smith, a Graduate Fashion Week Gold Award Winner who collaborated with Lindt to make an “Eternal Diamond” dress/ “piece de resistance.” Food artist and Scottish designer Paul Wayne Gregory created the entire dress from 50kg of Lindt, chili and orange segments.

To act as glue, melted chocolate is painted onto the dress and accessories and is further coated with “nougat varnish” to toughen the fibers.

Similarly, Mark Tilling, a master chocolatier, put 10 pounds of chocolate into the creation of Audrey Hepburn inspired outfit and bag.

The chocolate show includes many other activities for children and adults. At the Cocoa show, a conventional form of art, dance and music of countries producing cocoa, is performed. At the Choco Demo, live demonstrations of popular chocolates from chefs and chocolatiers can be seen and the chocolates can be tasted on the spot.

At Chocosphere, visitors can participate in conferences that are conducted to discuss the history of chocolate and health related issues.

Other events include the Charles Proust Pastry Competition, the Chocolate Club where the children are in charge, the Chocoland, the Chocolate bookshop and the Chocolate Awards.

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T R AV E L T R E N D S

UNDISCOVERED, UNTOUCHED AND UNTAMED

Bangladesh awaits

Text and Photography by Tharik Hussain

“Ssshh!!”

My wife and daughters freeze on the spot, as if playing musical statues and someone has just pressed pause.

I look at our guide Liton, his index finger to his lips scanning the treetops. Slowly he cups his hands around his mouth and repeats the low howling call he has been making all morning. “oooh – oooow – oooh – oooow” Only this time there is an echo from high above and we all smile.

“There, look!” Liton shrieks, pointing up into the roof of the rainforest, where leaves are rustling. “Look Mummy!”

8-year-old Anaiya is a picture of excitement as she points up at a dark face with white rings around its eyes. We are all hoping it is the rare Hoolock Gibbon whose call Liton has been mimicking.

“No that’s the Langur, look he has a tail, the Hoolock is an ape and doesn’t have a tail,” explains Liton as I train my camera lens on the curious visitor.

“But the Hoolocks are here, you can hear them,” Liton said, pointing to the air and we all 76 DESTINATION JEDDAH

Srimangal town Train through forest

crane our ears. Sure enough low howls can be heard followed by screeches, the tell tale signs of the Hoolocks who number in the 60s in this park – the largest group in all of Bangladesh.

It is a bright winter’s morning and we are deep in northeast Bangladesh’s Lawacherra National Park, the wet dew still dripping onto the damp forest floor as the sun slowly begins to warm the day. Local guide Liton in jeans, a blue “pufferjacket” and a woolly hat looks more like he should be running a market stall somewhere in east London rather than leading us on a wildlife tour, but this

is Bangladesh. Liton is hoping we will catch a glimpse of the rare and critically endangered Hoolock, but so far we have only come across Langurs, which has been just as exciting for us city slickers.

“This is the perfect time of the day to see them, but you have to be very lucky,” said Liton, sounding more disappointed than us that the Hoolocks haven’t put in an appearance.

My two girls and their mother are clearly not as bothered and point excitedly at the growing numbers of Langurs now swinging from the tree tops using their long tails as a fifth limb. Alone in the jungle with the Langurs is exactly the kind of Bangladeshi wildlife experience I had in mind for our family.

The Langurs and Hoolocks make up a wealth of stunning wildlife that can be found in lush, green Bangladesh, which

sits on the northeastern shoulder of India and is effectively the largest river delta in the world. Part of the Gangetic Delta, Bangladesh is like the sinkhole for all the water collected by the Himalayas in Nepal, India and Bhutan.

Using the Ganges, Brahmaputra (known as the Padma and Jamuna in Bangladesh) and several smaller rivers this water drains into the sea at the Bay of Bengal. This constant replenishing of the soil also means Bangladesh is one of the most fertile places on earth.

We are in Srimangal, high up in the hills of the northeast and though not affected by rivers in quite the same way, we are a mere 200km from Cherrapunjee in India, the wettest place on earth.

Already we have visited a rubber tree plantation to see the natural process used to collect rubber sap and on our way to the rainforest Liton stopped our brightly decorated green CNG, to point out two eagles basking in the early morning sunshine.

By the time he leads us out of the rainforest – though we didn’t get to see them – we had heard the Hoolocks, come face to terrifying face with giant Orb Spiders; spotted an array of colourful birds and learnt the names of many exotic plants including the Agarwood tree – from where we get incense.

Nishorgo cottages

Lady teapicking

Even as we headed towards our next destination, to meet local Kashi tribal people, we are forced to stop and allow an elderly Macaque to cross the

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Kashi tribal teenagers

road and join the rest of his huge family! The country is virtually teeming with wildlife.

In spite of this, sadly Bangladesh doesn’t even make it onto the subcontinent’s tourist map, in part because it is flanked by “tourist-sexy” India on one side and temple-heavy Myanmar (Burma) on the other.

Yet, in just one fabulous day, my family and I were treated to all of the above before Liton took us to watch flocks of rare and exotic birds dance over lakes blossoming with lotus flowers; made us trek through fragrant tea gardens set up by the British in the mid-19th century (Bangladesh is the ninth largest producer of tea); introduced us to potters in a hindu village where they still make pots using only manpower, before staring in awe as hundreds of fruit bats awoke at sunset. Finally Liton and my family sat under a starry sky in the Nilkhantha teahouse

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to enjoy a legendary cup of the local “seven layered tea.”

All of this in just one day and in just one tiny corner of a country still waiting to be discovered by those with a passion for wildlife and a lust for the unchartered and remote. Bangladesh may be young and lacking in the infrastructure and touristic provision of its heavyweight neighbors, but that is also what makes a visit here so attractive.

What it lacks in modernity it more than makes up for in friendliness and natural beauty.

Awash with water and wildlife, Bangladesh is one of the last remaining countries still untouched by mass tourism, meaning it is also one of the only places you can still enjoy nature all to yourself.

If you decide to head to Srimongol, here are Travel Trends' top tips on where to stay, eat and drink.

WHERE TO STAY Nishorgo Litchibari, Eco Cottages, Radhanagar, Srimongol We fell in love with these dreamy, idealized treehouselike bamboo huts, not just because of their beauty and simplicity, but also the brilliant concept of the creator to develop eco-cottages that encourage low-impact tourism while directly supporting the local economy. Nishorgo now have three sites and the eco cottage we stayed in at Litchibari was built hanging off a little green hill that backed into the tops of trees so that

every morning we awoke to the sound of birds inches from our balcony as we sat drinking tea.

WHERE TO EAT Kutum Bari, Station Road The name literally translated means “cousin’s home” and the fresh Indian and Bengali curries served in comfortable contemporary surroundings give you a sense of intimacy whilst also bringing you a very professional service. This is the restaurant most frequented by tourists, but as with anywhere in Bangladesh, the numbers are so few that it isn’t a problem.

WHERE TO DRINK Nilkhantha Tea Cabin, Ramnagar Road Run by Ramosh Ram Gour and his son, it is Ramosh who created the headline act, the seven layered tea, an intriguing drink where each layer of tea sits on top of the other without mixing. This includes cinnamon chai, lemon chai, lal chai and several others all in one clever cup in such a way that each layer can be enjoyed without disturbing the other! Only Ramesh and his son know the secret to this, which they guard with their lives. This means every time you place an order, the doors of their kitchen are firmly shut and only opened once the rainbow of browns and caramels is ready to be served.

Away from Srimongol, there are some amazing wildlife highlights too.

Langur monkey

WILDLIFE AND NATURAL BEAUTY NOT TO MISS The Sundarbans Literally translated as the “beautiful jungles,” these mangrove forests (submerged forests) are the largest of their kind and ideal for a tranquil boating holiday. Also home to two amazing mammals, the Irrawaddy river dolphin and the highly endangered, majestic symbol of Bangladesh itself, the man-eating Royal Bengal Tiger, no trip to Bangladesh is complete without the Sundarbans.

The Chittagong Hill Tracts These ancient rain forested areas offer stunning hill scenery, indigenous tribal cultures and some of the most serene Buddhist monasteries on the Indian subcontinent.

The area is a trekkers haven with numerous undiscovered pathways into remote corners of a region seldom explored by outsiders – this really is for the ultimate adventurer.

River Life This is a country where 50 percent of the land is flooded annually and so life and water are intrinsically connected and

Liton with tribal girls

thus rivers are not only a key feature of Bangladesh, but also one of the best ways to get to the heart and soul of the nation. From budget options through to luxury historic Bangladeshi boats, you just have to get on a boat, especially as Bangladesh boasts one of the largest populations (6,000) of Irrawaddy dolphins.

HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN Flights to Bangladesh from Jeddah are available via most major airlines but only Saudi Airlines and Bangladesh Biman offer direct flights.

Trains from the capital Dhaka are the best way to get to Srimangal and cost approximately SR 17 and take between 4-6 hours

Teknaf Game Reserve One of the Bangladesh’s last remaining pristine rainforests, where virgin evergreen trees line the hills.

Teknaf has some amazing trekking routes that could bring you face to face with the reserve’s headline act, the wild Asian elephant.

Tour guide Liton can be contacted on 00880 1710 994099 and Nishorgo’s Mr Shamsul can be contacted on 00880 1715 041 207 for accommodation.

TOP FIVE WILDLIFE SPOTS 1. The olive ridley and green

sea turtles (St. Martin’s Island) 2. Wild Asian elephant (Teknaf Game Reserve) 3. Irrawaddy dolphin (large rivers and Sundarbans) 4. Hoolock Gibbon (Lawacharra Forest) 5. Royal Bengal Tiger (Sundarbans)

The Author: Tharik Hussain is a freelance travel writer, journalist and photographer living with his family in London, UK. Tharik is a qualified post 16 lecturer of sociology and media studies and also the director of a sixth form center.

Follow him at: thewanderingmusulman. wordpress.com Twitter: @_TharikHussain Facebook: TharikHussainUK

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EXPLORE KSA

Stone Town Rijal Alma

In The Valleys of Asir Text and Photography by Mohammed Mirza

Strange as the name may sound, Rijal Alma is one of Saudi Arabia’s best keep secrets.

Situated at the foot of a valley with a hilly landscape in the background, this heritage village is almost in the same form as it was centuries ago.

Rijal Alma is rich in history and culture and clearly oriented for tourists. Clinging to the side of a hill and overlooking a sinuous road that once brought spice and incense trade into the interior of the peninsula, the entire village has taken the appearance of a living museum. From the moment we reached the peak near Abha and began our descent the views were astonishing.

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The road followed the lines of the mountain with short, straight sections, then hairpin turns. And after every hairpin, a new view reveals itself either of the vast cocoacolored mountains fading to a hazy blue, bisected by a thin gray road or of the dark ravines that had bits of vegetation growing on them – creating a beautiful color combination. After an eventful

journey we reached the town of Rijal Alma. It was dotted with defensive watchtowers that were sitting at points that were overlooking vast portions of the perilous valley. Once in the town, the signboards guided us straight to the heritage village.

There it was, dark-colored traditional Asiri stone-built houses that had white window brackets and stairs in front of them with the Sarawat mountain range running in its backdrop. The view was

breathtaking; almost like an impressionist painting.

The solidly built houses double as mini-fortresses.

The relief work on balconies, made from wood gathered from the trees that grow on the hills, cling to the obscure houses. The whole place is constructed in numerous levels, with each level housing a line of historic structures. At the bottom level were supermarkets, handicraft shops and ticket counters. We climbed the uneven steps to the upper levels and went to the onsite museum. It housed articles that the original dwellers of the village used, such as the kind of pottery they stored food in, the clothing they used to wear and the utensils they used. The museum is situated inside a four-story building that has interconnected passageways.

The museum shows items of great value passing through, a culture immersed in trade, one that picked up trade goods and elements of foreign culture from travelers as they passed through.

Some areas in the village were blocked by rubble and scaffolding was placed on their pathways. The western portion of the village is in poor condition with some structures only rubble remained whilst others had broken walls revealing the interiors.

We then went to an area that had houses in a better condition, as we went past them we felt a cool breeze that was blowing from their

interiors on a rather hot day.

Apparently the material that was used to construct the houses keeps the interiors cool despite the hot weather.

I must say the rather underpriced ticket of SR 10 is worth it for a place of this caliber. This was a great chance to visit one of the most well preserved ones amongst them.

Equally importantly, to visit what is by historical standards a considerable architectural achievement and even today a remarkable piece of work filled us with a sense of awe.

Display in the museum

To Get There:

From Abha head towards Jabal Sawda. From there keep heading straight on to the Abha-Jizan Highway. As soon as the descent begins look on your left for a narrow road that goes down a very steep slope. Proceed on this narrow road with caution as the turns and bends are quite dangerous. Once the decent ends you are in Rijal Alma.

Head straight until you reach a roundabout and take a left.

Keep heading straight on this road and you will enter a tunnel. Once the tunnel ends take the first left that proceeds it and this road will lead you straight to the heritage village.

Newly built pathways

Note:

In case you have difficulty finding the place, once you reach the town of Rijal Alma just ask the locals for directions to the Muthaf (museum).

Coordinates:

18°12’44.6”N 42°16’26.2”E Houses on the outskirts of the village

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SPIRITUALITY

PRODUCTIVE WARDROBE HACKS

By Lotifa Begum

How many times did you wake up and think, “what on earth am I going to wear today?” And then find yourself thinking you have nothing to wear, and then get frustrated because of the time you spend thinking about what to wear every morning.

We’re going to look at practical tips to organize your wardrobe so you can say goodbye to time wasted on just deciding what to wear.

The above is a scenario I know many of you will share. I like to call it the Muslimah’s wardrobe dilemma, and I’m going to help you sort it out.

I know how the whole closet nightmare feels and luckily over the years I learned how to get smart with my wardrobe, so now I can get ready in 30 minutes (including bathroom time).

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Look Good, Feel Productive

Every Muslimah has her own style or ‘‘look’’ so this article isn’t about style.

Rather, it is about using the Top 5 Wardrobe Hacks to get productive and have an organized wardrobe. These hacks have helped me a great deal, and receiving many questions from my sisters asking me how I manage to find some of my wardrobe items, I thought it was time to share my closet secrets.

Wardrobe Hack #1: Organize Clothes Into Compartments Firstly, to be productive, you have to get that wardrobe organized. Recently my sisters and I invested in a compartmentalized wardrobe, one with a full length mirror and sliding doors that allow you to hang clothes and convenient compartments to organize our clothes.

Wardrobe Hack #2: Buy Matching Items A rule of thumb for me when I go shopping is never to buy an item that I may not have a matching hijab. Plain colored hijabs seem to be more smart and ideal for matching with other clothing items rather than floral prints, unless you wear them with plain clothes.

Personally, some of my favorite colors include purple, teal and pastels, as these are rich colors.

But I also like to buy black, navy and beige items, which are suitable for work and can be easily matched with any other color. This can help save lots of time and headache, I assure you. Only for special occasions like weddings or events do I make an exception to this rule.

Wardrobe Hack #3: Invest in Multipurpose Clothes This wardrobe hack is very useful and has helped me mix and match items on many occasions. For example, some evening dresses can be worn at both weddings and evening work functions. In my case, I like selecting long sleeve tops that can cover my hands, which can double up to make a modest dress under sleeveless shirts. Another thing I find helpful is long skirts in corporate colors that I can mix and match with different blouses.

About the Author Productive Muslimah is a Muslimah who is striving for the highest station in Jannah by making the best of all the resources around her.

Sister Lotifa Begum serves as Head of Productive Muslimah at ProductiveMuslim.com. She has gained insight into a wide range of productivity-related issues and has delivered workshops for sisters on issues relating to time management, personal development and productivity. She is passionate about sisters excelling in their pursuit of productivity.

OUTFITS SUNNA-WISE

By Abeer El Sayed

Sunnahs of Wearing Clothes To say “bismillah” when putting on and taking off your clothes.

To recite the following supplication when putting on clothes: “O Allah, I ask you of the good and the good of what is to him and seek refuge in You from the evil of what evil is his” To start wearing your clothes and shoes on your right side

(right shoe before left shoe, etc.)

To start taking off your clothes on your left side (left shoe before right shoe, etc.)

The Prophet (pbuh) loved to wear white clothes.

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

Upcoming

COSMETICTrends

By Zareen Muzaffar

When you take care of yourself, look good and feel good, you automatically exude and invite positive energy. Follow some of the trendiest make up styles and ideas this season and you will feel confident and poised. Head to your nearest mall and pamper yourself.

HIGHLIGHTERS –

Highlighters are the best investment for gleaming and glowing skin. Applying a little on the cheekbones, corners of the eye and bridge of nose will give an instant glow to your face.

High Beam by Benefit is available at Sephora and this product is sure to bring out radiance on your face. Mac Mineralize Skin finish in Soft and Gentle is another great highlighter for a soft and dewy finish.

SHADES OF RED –

Red lips have been around for a while and they will stay this season too.

Some of the most trendy red lip colors include Ruby Woo, Lady Danger and Russian Red

by MAC. Revlon’s Certainly Red is another beautiful shade of red.

PLAITS –

Messy, sleek or bouncy ponytails are classic hairstyles that have been around for the longest time. These days, different kinds of plaits have been seen at most famous fashion walkways.

For those with long hair, wrap around fishtail braid is getting extremely popular this year.

GO METALLIC –

One swipe of some vibrant shades of metallic eye shadow and you can transform your entire look. Daywear or nighttime plans, metallic eye shadows are popular due to their high pigmentation and range of colors. Estee Lauder’s pure color eye shadow range, YSL 5 color eye palette and L’Oreal offer some vibrant eyeshades this season.

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makeUP mistakes

By Yara Bana

Every woman’s golden goal is everlasting beauty. However, sometimes women lose sight of the idea of being beautiful in their own way, and try too hard to look like someone else.

That’s why some of the makeup mistakes below should be avoided:

1. Over-drawn lips 2. Misshaped and over darkened eyebrows 3. Powdery concealer or coverage 4. Using the wrong shade of foundation or concealer 5. Lining your waterline with black eyeliner (When trying to make eyes appear larger this should be avoided)

LINERS –

A thin line, the cat eye, or the smoldering look.

Who can go wrong with a black eye liner?

Most fashion walkways models have supported a sleek black line this season so go ahead and invest in some black eye liners this fall. Makeup Forever kohl and aqua eyes pencil, Lancome’s Artliner and Benefit Cosmetic’s push-up gel liner are your best bets for beautiful eyes.

STRONG EYEBROWS –

Gone are the days of the ultra thin eyebrows.

These days women are growing out their eyebrows for a natural look or simply using a brow pencil or gel for the thick look.

When done properly, thick eyebrows can be the foundation for a soft beautiful look.

Benefit Cosmetics (Sephora) and Body Shop’s brow gel will do the trick and give your eyebrows a great shape.

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6. Eye shadowing with too many colors 7. Harsh contouring 8. Improper blending (Applies to eye shadow and facial makeup)

THE ENTIRE PURPOSE OF MAKEUP IS TO

ENHANCE YOUR NATURAL BEAUTY

AND ACCENTUATE YOUR FEATURES. SO WHEN EVERYDAY MAKEUP BECOMES TOO STRONG AND CHANGES THE NATURAL APPEARANCE, IT NO LONGER SERVES ITS MAIN PURPOSE.

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

Life After Massive Weight-Loss

By Hana Jazzar

For many people who battled obesity over the years, and finally and won, losing a lot of weight (over 50-100 kilos) – either by diet and exercise or by weight-loss surgery – is a life-changing accomplishment.

Extra skin can limit mobility and cause hygiene and medical problems (such as rashes and sores which can turn into infections), and sometimes 88 DESTINATION JEDDAH

the only way to get rid of the excess skin and improve your shape is through bodycontouring plastic surgery.

That said, significant weightloss resulting from diet and exercise requires more selfcontrol, determination and will power as opposed to taking a shortcut with Bariatric surgery.

Old-fashioned weight-loss done slowly with diet and exercise over a long period of time helps tone muscles and causes less skin sagging; since the fat under the skin gets burned slowly, giving the skin

time to maintain some of its elasticity by preserving some of the collagen function.

On the other hand, Bariatric surgery should be considered a last resort; going under the knife is a decision involving difficult lifestyle changes.

Additionally, significant weight-loss after surgery happens much faster, causing the stretched skin to loose elasticity and sag more.

Consequently, patients may need more body-contouring surgeries down the road.

Courtesy photo/medifastblog.com • plasticsurgery.org

Now, on the healthy path to eliminating many health-care problems and improving quality of life, you would like your body to reflect how good, healthy and confident you feel. However, despite all the weight you lost, you might be left feeling flabbier and shapeless, with sagging and loose skin around the face, arms, chest, abdomen, back, buttocks and thighs.

WHAT BODY CONTOURING PROCEDURES ARE REQUIRED? Priority differs between genders. Males are usually concerned about their chest and thighs, while women request attention to their abdomen, buttocks and arms.

Depending on each patient's wants and needs, procedures may include: Liposuction and lipofilling (from patient's own fat), eyelid lift, face lift, neck lift, arm lift, breast lift and enhancement, tummy tuck, back lift, thigh lift and buttocks lift.

Note that contouring procedures may take many sessions to complete overall satisfaction.

Each patient is different and multiple procedures may be required depending on the patient's needs and priorities, usually done in three- to sixmonth intervals and addressing one or two areas at a time.

Surgeries take an average of three hours and the patient usually is hospitalized for one to three days depending on the procedure and pain threshold.

Plastic tubes might be left at the surgery site to drain fluids or blood and will be removed in two to 14 days.

Usually no sutures are removed, and a binder needs to worn for two to three months to reduce edema.

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IS BODY-CONTOURING SURGERY RIGHT FOR YOU? For patients to achieve optimum result from body contouring surgery they must consider the following: • Weight management: Maintaining an ideal (or near ideal) weight and BMI (Body Mass Index) for at least six months prior to surgery.

• Overall health and nutrition: Patient must be medically fit; healthy, clear of diseases and a non-smoker.

• Physiologically prepared: Willing to accept scars and possible risks or side effects.

• Expectations: Realistic expectations and understanding the results.

We Recommend:

Consult your board-certified plastic surgeon for more information.

The Beauty Clinic Mob: +966-556991113 Location: Al Malik Rd. Instagram: the_beauty_clinic

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Music

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3 Patience Is a Virtue

Omar Offendum

MC Rakan, Moe Zein & Al-Farabi

If You Didn’t Know

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Other Albums to look out for!

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Ariana Grande

NOW That’s What I Call Music!

V Maroon 5

Joan Rivers slams Selena Gomez for “Pray for Gaza” post.

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Saudi Arabia

By Mohammed Mirza

On Saudi Arabian National Day, we see Saudis turning out in large numbers on streets across the country playing patriotic music and driving past in long processions in every major city.

With ostensible signs of patriotism, the streets are full with decorated cars that are spray painted and adorned with flags.

The spirit with which the day is celebrated is hard to match.

The National Day festivities show no boundaries for age or gender and many can be seen celebrating the day with great fanfare.

The history of what was to become Saudi Arabia dates to the beginnings of human habitation in Arabia up to 20,000 years ago. The region has twice in world history had a global impact. The first was in the 7th century when it became the birthplace of Islam.

The second was from the mid20th century onwards that still continues to this present day when the discovery of vast oil deposits propelled the country to a position of key economic and geopolitics.

For much of its history most of the region has been controlled by a patchwork of tribal rulers.

The Saudi royal family were originally tribal rulers of the Najd region in central Arabia.

From the mid-18th century, imbued with religious zeal the tribe started expanding its borders. Over the following

Know the Timeline: 7th Century:

Birthplace of Islam.

19th Century: Al Saud reigns over most of Arabia.

1902:

Abdulaziz bin Saud seizes Riyadh.

century, the extent of their territory fluctuated.

1906:

The Al Saud family had reigned over much of Arabia in the early 19th century. It lost part of its territory to the Turks later in the century and was driven from its capital near Riyadh, by the rival House of Rashid.

1913:

Fast forwarding to the beginning of the 20th century, the Ottoman Empire continued to have suzerainty over a majority of the Arabian Peninsula. Subject to this suzerainty, Arabia was continued to be ruled by tribal rulers, some were even vassals to the Ottoman Empire.

In 1902, Abdulaziz bin Saud, leader of the Al Saud tribe, returned from exile in Kuwait to resume the conflict with the Al Rashid clan and seized Riyadh – the first of a series of the great King’s conquests.

By 1906, King Abdulaziz had driven the Al Rashid out of Najd and the Ottomans

Abdulaziz becomes the recognized ruler of Najd.

Abdulaziz acquires Al Hasa from the Ottomans.

1926:

Abdulaziz declares himself King of Hejaz.

1927:

Abdulaziz assumes the title King of Najd.

1932:

Hejaz and Najd are united.

Sept. 23, 1932:

The country is named the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

recognized him as the ruler of Najd. His next major acquisition was Al Hasa, which he took from the Ottomans in 1913, bringing him control of the Arabian Gulf coast and what would become home to Saudi Arabia’s vast oil reserves.

He avoided involvement in the Arab Revolt, having acknowledged Ottoman suzerainty in 1914, and instead continued his struggle with the Al Rashid in northern Arabia.

Prior to 1923, King Abdulaziz had not risked invading the Hejaz because Hussein bin Ali, king of the Hejaz, was supported by Britain. On Jan. 10, 1926, Abdulaziz declared himself King of Hejaz, following which on Jan. 27, 1927, he took the title King of Najd.

By the Treaty of Jeddah, signed on May 20, 1927, the United Kingdom recognized the independence of Abdulaziz’s vast realm. In 1932, the two kingdoms of the Hejaz and Najd were united as the “Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.” Boundaries with Transjordan, Iraq, and Kuwait were established by a series of treaties negotiated in the 1920s, with two “neutral zones” created, one with Iraq and the other with Kuwait.

In the process, he united warring tribes into one nation.

And on Sept. 23, 1932, the country was named the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an Islamic state with Arabic as its national language and the Holy Qur’an as its constitution.

Destination Magazine Archive Photo

A Trip To Historic Saudi Tabuk Railway Station

96 DESTINATION JEDDAH

By Mohammed Mirza

Tabuk was always a major center of trade sitting right at the spot were Arabia meets the Levant, connecting the South to the North.

And rightly so, the Tabuk railway station was one of the biggest junctions on the marvelous Hejaz railway line that ran through the deserts of Arabia. Although now defunct, one can still witness Ottoman construction expertise in this century-old junction. The Tabuk railway station looks like an exact replica of the station at Mada'in Saleh, another stop on the enigmatic Hejaz railway.

Today, the station is located right in the heart of the city of Tabuk and consists of a group of buildings constructed in a straight line parallel to the railroad. The entire premises covers an area of approximately 80,000 square meters, which has recently been renovated and is in a good condition. One can see remains of railway lines, rolling stocks, iron crossties and a small workshop at the site.

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RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY

AMERICAN 16 Hundred Le Chateau Mall, Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-2614415 19th Century Burger Prince Sultan St. Tel: 920019819 20 Minutes Burger Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6113187 American Corner Khalideya St. Tel: +966-12-6060188 Americano Burger Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6976357 Applebee’s Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6610012 Blu Burger Grill Rawda St. Tel: +966-12-2614234 Blue Ocean Inside Fakieh Aquarium Tel: +966-12-6066144 Chili’s Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6634760 Flap Jacks Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-12-6681191 Fuddruckers Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6686330 Manhattan Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-12-6590000 Mugg & Bean Al Faisaliya Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6573333

Square Meater Burger Khalideya Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6061441

Chocomood Prince Sultan Rd. Tel: +966-12-6162111

Steak House Etoile / Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6829955 Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2151200

Dactylifera Prince Sultan St. Tel: 920008182

Terra Prime Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6410204 TEXAS ROADHOUSE Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2617027 The Counter Etoile / Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-2754266

BRAZILIAN Brasa De Brazil Al Andalus St. Mob: +966-549865555 Rio De Janeiro Sari St. Mob: +966-502330914 Spears InterContinental Hotel Tel: +966-12-2295555

CHOCOLATES Al Pina Arafat St. Tel: +966-12-6637005 Anoosh Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6832209 Bon Bon Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6697655 Bostani Tel: 920011994

Edible Arrangments Hamra Dist.

Tel: 920024070 Ganache Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6601390 Godiva Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-2616630 Leaves Rawda St. Mob: +966-564444928 Maison So Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6901598 MORINO Tel: +966-12-6643453 Miss Chocolate Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6638989 Nesma Chocolates Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6947790 Tel: +966-12-2150141 Arafat St. Tel: +966-12-2845820 Patchi Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6525961 Voila Chocolate Millenium Ctr. Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6684343 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-12-2754411

COFFEE & TEA SHOPS

Costa Coffee Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6067741 Craze Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-12-6653065 Crusty Khalideya Dist.

Tel: 920026633 Deera Café King Rd. Tel: +966-12-2754491 Joffrey’s Coffee Tahaliah St. Tel: +966-12-6677234 Melange Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6695619 MillenniuM Tahlia St. Bugshan Center Tel: +966-12-6614664 Pearls Café Rawadah St. Tel: +966-12-6642233 Soleil Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-12-2607111 STARBUCKS COFFEE Tel: +966-12-6997852 Tea Amo Tahliah St. / Coral Mall Tel: +966-12-6601738 Tea Gschwendner Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150695 Tea Rose Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6688233 Teatro Lounge Café Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-2610150

IHOP Tahliah St. Tel: + 966-12-2617032

Caramel Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6688527

360 Café InterContinental Hotel Tel: +966-12-2295555

Teayana Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6062646

Johnny rockets Astara Center, Tahliah St. Tel: + 966-12-6067308

Chocolat Khalideya Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6068830

Annafora Café InterContinental Hotel Tel: +966-12-2295555

The Lounge Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-2639666

Ketchup Astara Center, Tahliah St. Tel: + 966-12-6929008

Chocolate Corner Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6630449

Campioni Sports Café Batarji St. Tel: +966-12-6395695

The Store Tel: +966-12-6106013

Outback Steakhouse Tahliah St. Tel: + 966-12-2892990

Chocolate Studio Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6985222

Cilantro Café Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-2611191

Ruby Tuesday Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6501999

Chocoline Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2842846

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Khaldiah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6928142

Al Alwani & Memoni Tel: +966-12-6986222

SHAKE SHAK Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2617042

Chocotala Arafat St. Tel: +966-12-6644284

Coffee Republic Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6688712

Bateel Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150144

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Uromshi Café Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6066668

DATES

Joe’s Diner Khalideya Dist.

Tel: 920005637

Nadiya Panda/Bin Dawood/Al Musbah (Airport) Tel: +966-12-6066103

Jollibee Khalideya Souq Tel: +966-12-6984043

Salheya Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-2634612 Talah Dates Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6837887 Tamraty Al Murjan St. Tel: +966-12-6637995

FAST FOOD Al Baik Tel: 8002442445 Al Tazaj Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6674154 Big Bite Rawdah St. Tel: +920001219 Burger King Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6394375 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6836062 Capo Grillo Khalideya Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6161263 Domino’s Pizza Shate’e Tel: +966-12-6065633 Obhur Tel: +966-12-6561777 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-8621889 Al Baghdadea Hail St. Tel: +966-12-2909496 Forn Wa Saj Rawdah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-2574747 Hardee’s Tel: 920001213 Herfy Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6829276 Hot Waves Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6164744

Kaddoura Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6683844 KFC Tahliah St. Tel: 920021111 Kudu Khalidya Market Tel: 8001240061 Little Caesar’s Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6823018 Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6749657 Maki Burger Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6687354 McDonald’s Rawadah St. Tel: +966-12-6510291 Migalgal Wa Mafroom Al Zahrah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-682-6324 Mister Burger Al Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6822223 Mr. Saj Hamra Dist.

Tel: 920024333 New York Cab Pizza Mohammadyah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6947972 Panino’s Obhur Tel: +966-12-6561911 Arafat St. Tel: +966-12-6654264 Khalideya Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6064717 Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6676991 Peruvi Shate’e Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6923393 Philly’s Kayyal St. Tel: +966-12-6394146

Hush Pizza Sari St. Mob: +966-564028330

Pizza Hut Obhur Tel: +966-12-2341962 Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6672917

Jan Burger Hera’a St. Tel: 920006765

Quiznos Sub Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6068014

Subway Khalideya Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6063493 Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6651377 Obhur Tel: +966-12-6527575 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6996711 Sultan Al Burger Rawdah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6677344 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6948686 Obhur Tel: +966-12 -6223777 Hail St. Tel: +966-12 -6516510

FINE DINING Crowne Grill Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-12-6611000

Champs-Elysées Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-2845454 Crêpe Café Roshana Mall Tel: +966 -12-2634989 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-12-2754709 Delifrance Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-2567196 Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6303672 LA Crêpe DORéE Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12- 2150462 Le Traiteur Tel: +966-12- 6556022 Mirador Tel: +966-12-6900127

INTERNATIONAL

Ginza i Chome Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-12-2607111

Al Amwaj Hilton Jeddah Tel: +966-12-6590000

il limone Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6695894 Mob: +966-506683107

Al Safina Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-12-6590000

La Cuisine Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6630363 Le Ciel Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6525354 Lumiere The Bellevue - Al Shatee Mob:+966-555356373 Salmontini Le Resto Corniche Road (along Mahmoud Farsi St.), Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: 920001281 Mob: +966-593251111

Al Shurafa Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6602743 Al Shurafa Lounge Qasr Al Sharq Tel: +966-12-6599999 Amara The Bellevue - Al Shatee Mob: +966-555354139 Andalusia Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-2639666 Barnie’s Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6696201

Soy Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6643414

Beaux Arts Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6983028

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

Café Aroma Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6605160

FRENCH Bert’s Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-12-6606633 Brasserie Louis Teatro Mall , Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6680303 Café Lenotre Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-2611222

Cappuccino Grand Café Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-2891009 Cast & Crew Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-2616770 Casper & Gambini’s Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6637979 Cookshop Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6060208 DESTINATION JEDDAH 99

RESTAURANTS DIRECTORY

Kingdom of Dates Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6590838

Dardasha Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-2639666

Uptown 966 Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6995911

Angelicos Pizzeria Hamad Al Jaser St. Tel: +966-12-6622964

Fratelli Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6907217

White Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6068171

HaBsburg Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-12-2607111

Zodiac Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6607548

Aromi Qasr Al-Sharq Tel: +966-12-6599999 Balsamico Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6633115

Java Lounge Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6693393 Mob: +966-507533090 Lite Bite Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-12-2901424

ICE CREAM Baskin Robbins Musaediyya Tel: +966-12-6640574 Fresh Berry Tel: +966-12-6077479

Lolita Café Obhur Tel: +966-12-6562369

Freshi Ice Sticks Mob: +966-537766117

Lost City Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6655773

FrostBite Frozen Yogurt and Smoothies Hera’a St. Mob: +966-549353316

Mayrig Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-2616060 Melange Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6636214 Montarosa Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6391393 Papaya Next to Sawari Mall Tel: +966-12-2753425 Pearls Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6642233 Promenade Cafe Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6688712 Salad Boutique Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6515656 Romero Abdul Maqsood Khoja St. Tel: +966-12-2630263 Shadow Lounge Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-2614777 Tenidor Al Zahra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-2754144 Terrace Lounge Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6995676 Toasted Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-2616747 Baghdadia Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6517883

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Frozen Yogurt Factory Al Khalidiya Dist.

Mob: +966-593162440 Gelato Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6635524 Maison So Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6901598 Marble Slab Creamery Mall of Arabia Tel: +966-12-2906803 Marcel’s Tahliah St. / Red Sea Mall / Basateen Mall Tel: +966-12-2613899 Movenpick Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6676655 Pink Berry Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2250436 Stick House Al Khaldiya Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6064676 Venchi Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-6996512

ITALIAN

Monta Rosa Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6391393 Olio Stars Avenue Tel: +966-12-2754811 Ozone iI Villaggio Tel: +966-12-6688223

Balsamico Too Malek Rd. Mob: +966-538911100

Pane Caldo Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150393

Castello Khaled Ibn Al-Waleed St. Tel: +966-12-6652281

Piatto Etoile - Al Malik Road Tel: +966-12-6922501

Ciao Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6653710 COTIGIANO Obhur Tel: +966-12-2344461 Filicori Zecchini Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2345999 il Gabiano Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6587042 il Gusto Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6600337 il Porto Al-Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6501024 il Villaggio Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6688233 Isabella Al-Zahrah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-2566008 La Promenade Café Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6688712 La Villa Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6673434 Lallo’s Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6614719 Obhur Tel: +966-12-6561113 L’Olivo Arafat St. Tel: +966-12-6687494

Aldente Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6970220

Luigi iI Villaggio Tel: +966-12-6688233

Al Forn Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6612874

Margherita Khaldiya St. Tel: +966-12-6061100

Pizza Fusion Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-12-2616933 Pizza Lenou Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6140663 Pizza Napoli Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6927796 Pizza Wafi Tel: +966-12-6616711 Portofino Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6655855 Rossopomodoro Etoile- Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6926318 Sbarro Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6067449 Scalini Habitat Hotel Tel: +966-12-2578800 Tartufo Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6638248 Vera Pizza Batarji St. Tel: +966-12-6621116

MIDDLE-EASTERN Abu Shakra Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6645111 Abu Zaid Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6936633 Al Cazar Farsi Plaza Tel: +966-12-6514444 Al Dawwar Al Masri Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150390

Al Fairouz King Fahad St. Tel: +966-12-6703911

Kalila Khaldiya Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6061723

Shoro Quraish St. Tel: +966-12-6626246

Chopsticks Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6907575

Al Nakheel Corniche Rd. Tel:+966-12-6066644

Kanz Obhur Obhur Tel: +966-12-2902888

Sindian Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6678189

Durrat China Prince Abdullah St. Tel: +966-12-2616885

Al Rausha Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6541460

Khayal Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6629999

Sofrat Diritna Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-12-2562222

Golden Palace Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6690377

Al Seekh Sari St. Mob: +966-500422255

Manuosha Sari St. Tel: +966-12-2565275

Studio Masr Tel: +966-12-2615752

Gulf Royal Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6653335

Al Wada’a Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6555550

Mataam Al Sharq Qasr Al Sharq Tel: +966-12-6599999

Al Zawaqa Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6916004

Mathag Zaman Khaldiya St. Tel: +966-12-6067553

Aseil Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6062349

Mezza Maison Corniche Hamra Tel: +966-12-6501089

Bab Al Yemen Shate’e Dist.

Tel: +966-12-2899090

Nafoura Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-2639666

Bait Al Buff Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6917578

Palm Beach Salamah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6394007

Beiruiti Obhur Tel: +966-12-6562606

Redan Heraa St. Tel: +966-12-6542949

Belajio Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6222784

Roody Opp. Al Shatee Souk Tel: +966-12-6919126 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-2388488

Bhar Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6916674 Byblos Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6697655 Chez Siran Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-12-2616910 Cusine Halawani Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6688900 Fareej Bin Agool Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-2616680 Ghouzi Hera St. Tel: +966-12-6900004 Goodies Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6657721 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-12-2754527 Green Island Café Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6990090

Saddah Tel: +966-12-6055982 Semsom Khaldiya St. Tel: +966-12-6068600 Semsom Express Next to Al Suheili Center Tel: +966-12-6500105 Shami Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6065353 Shawarmatac Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6688994 Sheesh Kabaab Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6712047 Sheikh Manqoush Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6837330 Shobak Pie Tahlia St. Mob: +966-536884433

Tawook Basha Rawdah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6834036 Tooty Basha Baterji St. Tel: +966-12-2906699 Yemeni Delights Mob: +966-559559445 Yildizlar Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6531150 Zaman Naheem Dist.

Mob: +966-544866979

MEXICAN On the Border Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-2906754

Hainan Corniche Rd., Al Shallal Theme Park Tel: +966-12-6902200 Noodles Rosewood Corniche Tel: +966-12-2607111 P.F. CHANGS Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2617021 Toki Laylati - Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6060606 Xian Gong Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-12-6992212

FUSION:

TACO HUT Red Sea Mall/Al Andalus Mall Tel:920000129

Ajji The Bellevue - Al Shatee Mob: +966-555356519

Tex Mex Sultan Mall Tel:+966-12-22758905

Osumi Roshana Mall, Tahlia St. Tel: 920009522

MOROCCAN Nosh Lounge Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6543888

ORIENTAL CHINESE:

Pan Jan Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6065994 T.Y. Lounge Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6905848 www.ty-lounge.com

INDIAN:

Bamboo Rawdah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6642999

Asia Restaurant Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6828525

Baytote Chinese Rawdah Dist.

Tel: 920007741

Bharat Sari St. Tel: +966-12-2754606

Be One Maa’adi St. Tel: +966-12-6143753

CHENNAI DARBAR Al Sahafa St. Tel: +966-12-2872090

China Gate Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6970672

Kohinoor Ramada Hotel Tel: +966-12-6670777

China Hut Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6502762

Lasani Mohamadia Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6510162

DESTINATION JEDDAH 101

Mahraja Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6656558

Al Samadi Sweets Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6642424

Marhaba Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6636201

brioche doree Mall of Arabia Cake-a-licious Al Batarji St. Tel: +966-12-2889926

Raj Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2632137

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

ROYAL PLAZA Aziziah Dist., near International Indian School Tel: +966-12-6709205

CHEESE CAKE FACTORY Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2617001

Shezan Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6621086

Connoisseur The Bellevue - Al Shatee Mob: +966-555358890

Taj Mahal Khalideyah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6979698

Fab Sweets Stars Avenue Tel: +966-12-2754204

the village Arbaeen St. Tel: +966-12-6742288

Helen’s Kitchen Kayyal St. Tel: +966-12-6977729

JAPANESE:

La Fraise Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6511312

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

Le Croissant Shop Khaldiya Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6065184

Gold Sushi Club Sari Gate- Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6068069

Le Gourmet Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6605061

Kome Al Marina- Hamra St. Tel: +966-12-6141616 Le Japonais Westin Jeddah Tel: +966-12-6588200 Mizo Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6649883 Ohayo Al-Kayyal St. Tel: +966-12-6836789 Sakura Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-12-6611000 Sushi Yoshi Attallah Center Tel: +966-12-6944419 Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-12-2616734 Wakame Rawdah St. Tel:+966-12-6682003 Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-61242034 Zn Lounge Roshana Mall - Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2634889

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TUNISIAN Altesse Patisserie Tunisienne Arafat St. Qurtuba Center Tel: +966-12-6645877

SEAFOOD Al Danah Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6990090 Al Hori Mob: +966-502724033 Al Multaqa Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6066666

Amou Hamza Safa Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6677070 La Mer Roshana Mall, Tahlia St. Tel: 920009522 Fish Market InterContinental Hotel Tel: +966-12-2295555 Sayadiyah Express Rawda St. Tel: +966-12-6981144

SWEETS/DESSERTS & BAKERIES

Le Notre Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2611222 Le Vendome Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6924606 Moon Milk Tel: +966-12-2887050 Munch Bakery Arafat St. Tel: +966-12-6605010 PAPABUBBLES Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150808 Paul Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-26671633

Al Safina Jeddah Hilton Tel: +966-12-6590000

Al Emad Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-2575268

Pink Camel Tel: +966-12-6982175 Mob: +966-504456245

Al Segala South Obhur Tel: +966-12-2890575

Al Mahawi Sari St. Tel: +966-12-2575739

Shobak Pie Tahlia St. Mob: +966-536884433

Al Zahra Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-12-6611000

Al Nabulsi Sweets Al Musaideyya Tel: 920001345

Sweet & Savory Sari St. Tel: 920001626

MADINAH Al-Ameen Crom Hotel Markazeyah al Gharbiyah Tel: +966-14-8198000 Al-Ansar Golden Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8290177 Al-Ansar New Place Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8207770 Al-Haram Hotel Abi Zar Road Tel: +966-14-8182300 Al-Karam Hotel King Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-14-8155500 Al-Madinah Crom Markazeyah Al-Gharbiyah Tel: +966-14-8192020 Andalus Classy Hotel King Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8290000 Andalus Dar Al-Khair Hotel Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8181114 Anwar Al-Madinah Movenpick The Courtyard of Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8181000

Green Palace Hotel Abi Zar St. Tel: +966-14-8269040 Hilton Madinah King Fahad Road Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8201000 Hotel Elaf Taibah Saad Bin Maaz St. Tel: +966-14-8180050 Le Meridien Madinah Khalid Bin El-Waleed St. Tel: +966-14-8460777 Marriott Madinah Omer Ibn Al-Khatab St. Tel: +966-14-8180000 Movenpick In front of Al-Safeya Bridge, Opposite Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8188888 Ramada Al-Hamra Abi Zar St. Tel: +966-14-8208084 Ramada Al-Qibla Islamic Court St. Tel: +966-14-8160008 The Madinah Oberoi Abi Zar St. Tel: +966-14-8282222

MAKKAH Ajyad Makkah Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. Tel: +966-12-5720500

Barakat Andalus Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8208884

Al-Jaad Crom Hotel Naqa Al-Sulaimaneyah St. Tel: +966-12-5705555

Dallah Taibah Hotel King Fahad St., crossing Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8290180

Al-Shohada Hotel Ajyad St. Tel: +966-12-5744401

Dar Al-Hijra InterContinental King Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8207777 Dar Al-Iman InterContinental Off Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8206666 Dar Al-Taqwa InterContinental Off Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8291111 Durrat Andalus Hotel King Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8291114

Dar Al-Manasek Hotel Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. Tel: +966-12-5394444 Elaf Ajyad Hotel Al-Masafi St. Tel: +966-12-5722200

InterContinental Dar Al-Tawhid Ibrahim Al-Khalil St. Tel: +966-12-5411111

NOTES

Le Meridien Makkah Ajyad St. Tel: +966-12-5751111 Le Meridien Towers Hotel Rawabi Ajyad Road Tel: +966-12-5399999 Makkah Clock Royal Tower King Abdulaziz Endowment Tel: +966-12-5717777 Manazel Al-Ain Mesrcure Al-Azizia St. Tel: +966-12-5578000 Mercure Grand Um Al-Qura Al-Jamaiza St. Tel: +966-12-5702212 Mercure Hibatullah Hotel Um Al-Qura St. Tel: +966-12-5498855 Raffles Makkah Palace King Abdulaziz Endowment Tel: +966-12-5717888 Swissotel Makkah King Abdulaziz Endowment Tel: +966-12-5718000 Zam Zam Grand Suites Adjiad St. Tel: +966-12-5715555

Hajj & Umrah Visa: www.hajinformation.com

Useful websites:

1- www.biblioislam.net 2- www.tvquran.com 3- www.rasoulallah.net 4- www.islamonline.com 5- www.quranexplorer.com 6- www.islam-guide.com 7- www.islamweb.net 8- www.islamicity.com 9- www.theholyquran.org 10- www.al-mawrid.org

Elaf Al-Sud Hotel Ajayad Al-Sud St. Tel: +966-12-5708586 Elaf Kindah Hotel Al-Messyaal St. Tel: +966-12-5745555 Hilton Makkah & Towers Hijrah St. Tel: +966-12-5340000 DESTINATION JEDDAH 103

RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY

Accommodations close to the Two Holy Mosques:

FASHION & SHOPPING DIRECTORY

BOUTIQUES 7 Camicie Tel: +966-12-2343546 Al Jadila Boutique Tel: +966-12-2841249 AMK Boutique Mob: +966-530262831 Arwa Boutique Mob: +966-505602685 Baby Fityani Tel: +966-12-6673971 Boutique Hewayati Mob: +966-505609112 DADU Tel: +966-12-6633699 DIVINE DARLINGS Mob: +966-554634444 Dunia Boutique Tel: +966-12-6830133 Jasmine Box Tel: +966-12-6685533 Life Tel: +966-12-2844266 Mayass Tel: +966-12-6649188 Maysa Mob: +966-504630920 My Little Closet Mob: +966-562900025 Nawal Al-Maimani Tel: +966-12-6606502 Noukies Tel: +966-12-2754210 Ondas Tel: +966-12-2754217 Paris & Oliver Tel: +966-12-2754213 PimpUrShirt Tel: +966-12-6981962 Pink or Blue Tel: +966-12-6634452 Sabine Tel: +966-12-6651572 Sassy Design Mob: +966-556977707 Sotra Tel: +966-12-6915082 The Wedding Shop Mob: +966-504630920 THE SHOP Mob: +966-556650009 The Store Tel: +966-12-6106013

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Yosi Samra Tel: +966-12-2150234

Meriam Arab Mob: +966-503333128

Flowers Queen Tel: +966-12-6621779

ZAD shop Tel: +966-12-2155513 Mob: +966-531116885

Mona Abulfaraj Mob: +966-505652018

Gardenia Tel: +966-12-6609220

Nada Ayoub Mob: +966-505582627

Jannati Tel: +966-12-6984852

Niyaah Mob: +966-500545455

N Cubes Mob: +966-551406813

Rania Khogeer Mob: +966-555532571

Nado Tel: +966-12-6915335

Rana Ismail-Libra Boutique Tel: +966-12-6116335 Mob: +966-540884744

Nargis Flowers Est. Tel: +966-12-6673008

CUSTOM THOBES Bazerkaan Tel: +966-12-2560044 HM Tel: +966-12-6828064 Lomar Tel: 920000554 Mihyar Tel: +966-12-2615196 Omar Azure Tel: +966-12-6921773 SAB Thobe Tel: +966-12-6100009 Sindi Tel: +966-12-6678587 TOBY Mob: +966-504696639

FASHION DESIGNERS Afaf Baflah Mob: +966-505325251 Alaa & Hala Tel: +966-12-6130007 Amal Engawi Mob: +966-503613314 Basma Abuljadayel Mob: +966-506634000 Carol Keyrouz Mob: +966-562633332 Diala Kabbara Mob: +966-508704799 Eman Joharjy Mob: +966-535687773 Fatima Abed Mob: +966-554369993 Gardenia Hafez Mob: +966-567444274 Hala Chandab ID Abaya Mob: +966-564389049 Hanaa Samman Mob: +966-505350958

Rawan Azhar Mob: +966-567800139 Reda Omdah Mob: +966-568056056 Rotana Alhashimi Mob: +966-554598449 Ruby- Rosella Mob: +966-504390314 Sahar Serafi Mob: +966-505622515 Salma Rudwan Mob: +966-504627012 Samah Khashoggi Mob: +966-505311588 Shaza Khayali Mob: +966-500909321 Sue Abaya Mob: +966-541151595 Thanaa Addas Mob: +966-504664288 Turki Jadallah Mob: +966-506677800 Wed Bogary Mob: +966-504634001 Yasmina Naji-Shoes Designer Mob: +966-540004777

FLORISTS

Petals Tel: +966-12-6642519 Rabya Tel: +966-12-6602856 Sendian Flowers Tel: +966-12-6835679 Spring Flower Tel: +966-12-6519684 Sultan Garden Center Tel: +966-12-6686666

FURNITURE AL GHALIA INTERIORS Tel: 8111002102 info@alghalia-ides.com Abdul Latif Tel: +966-12-6913750 Al Alameya Tel: +966-12-6915188 Al Fakhama Tel: +966-12-6979529 Al Sabban Tel: +966-12-6919900 American Gallery Tel: +966-12-6676031 Batal Design Tel: 920000374 Bin Shayhoon Tel: +966-12-6471468 Bo Concept Tel: +966-12-6141418

Al Khidra Landscaping Tel: +966-12-6913946

Dimos Tel: +966-12-2830302

Alwan Tel: +966-12-6837239

Domvs Tel: +966-12-6611447

Haya Alhussaini Mob: +966-504659093

Azhar Rima Tel: +966-12-2564001

Estikbal Tel: +966-12-6603611

Heba al qurashi Mob: +966-541713781

Eshrak Tel: +966-12-6643035

Maha Ghalayeni Mob: +966-506661634

Florina Tel: +966-12-6670719

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

Manar Al Rawi Mob: +966-569169923

Flowers Center Tel: +966-12-6607391

Habitat Tel: +966-12-2576622

IKEA Tel: +966-12-6633000 La Maison Colonial Tel: +966-12-2616800 Ligne Roset Tel: +966-12-6634158 Maison Bo-M Stars Avenue Mall Tel: +966-12-2753775 Mazar Tel: +966-12-6642626 NV Tel: +966-12-6684686 Options Tel: +966-12-6824888 Pottery Barn Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150191 Roche Bobois Tel: +966-12-6647272 Talal Adada Tel: +966-12-6635349 UDG Design Gallery Tel: +966-12-6980498 Visionnaire Tel: +966-12-6988591

SHOPPING CENTERS Al Andalus Mall Prince Majed Rd. Tel: +966-12-6304444 Supermarket: Hyper Panda

Etoile King Rd. Tel: +966-505591421

FASHION & SHOPPING DIRECTORY

Home Plaza Tel: 8002444440

NOTES

haifaa mall Falasteen St. Tel: +966-12-6641980 Hera’a Avenue Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6992841 Hera’a Intl. Souq Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6540097 Supermarket: Manuel Mall of Arabia Al Haramein Rd. Tel: +966-12-6123100 Supermarket: Panda Nojoud Rehabilitation Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2571217 Red Sea Mall King Rd. Tel: +966-12-2151551 Supermarket: Danube Roshana Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2634899 Roshan Mall Malek Rd. Tel: +966-12-6226720 Supermarket: Hyper Panda stars avenue mall King Abdul Aziz Rd. Tel: +966-12--2754522

Al Khayat Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6655558 al salam mall Prince Majed Rd. Ana Special Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6617798 Aziz Mall Prince Majed Rd. Tel: +966-12-6162222 Supermarket: Panda Badriyah Towers Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6062777 Basateen Center Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6611721 Coral Mall Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6607624

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TRAVEL DIRECTORY

AIRLINES Airport Information Tel: +966-12-6855526 Air Algerie Tel: +966-12-6613410 Air Arabia Tel: 920013322 Air Elaf Tel: +966-12-6641233 Air France Tel: +966-12-6512000 Air India Tel: +966-12-2632994 Ameco International Travel Tel: +966-12-6651333 Bahrain Tel: +966-12-6196725 Biman Bangaladesh Airlines Tel: +966-12-6652733 British Airways Tel: 920002215 Cyprus Airways Tel: +966-12-6658278 Dallo Airlines Tel: +966-12-6513008 Delta Airlines Tel: +966-12-6570555 Dnata Travel Tel: 920000000 Tel: +966-12-6923244 Egypt Airlines Tel: +966-12-6449007

Malaysian Airlines Tel: +966-12-6670011 Middle East Airlines Tel: +966-12-6437982 Nas Air Tel: 920001234 Oman Airlines Tel: +966-12-6577979 Pakistan INT’L Airlines Tel: +966-12-6422642 Qatar Airways Tel: +966-12-6652942 Royal Air Moroc Tel: +966-12-6502222 Royal Jordanian Airlines Tel: +966-12-6652195 Saudi Arabian Airlines Tel: 920022222 Singapore Airlines Tel: 920019091 Syrian Arab Airlines Tel: +966-12-6513077 Tunisia Airlines Tel: +966-12-6530889 Turkish Airlines Tel: +966-12-2619795 Wafeer Tel: +966-12-4202510 Yemenia Airlines Tel: +966-12-6445564

HOTELS

Emirates Airlines Tel: 920000176

AB for Elaf Hotel Co (5-star) Tel: +966-12-2150525

Ethiopian Airlines Tel: 8008140018

Al Almin Hotel (2-star) Tel: +966-12-6482874 Al Aziziah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6492900

Etihad Airways Tel: +966-12-6640026 Garuda Indonesia Tel: +966-12-6656121 Gulf Air Tel: +966-12-6680303 Iran Air Tel: +966-12-6656975 Jet Airways Tel: +966-12-6602332 Kenya Airways Tel: +966-12-2633009 Kuwait Airways Tel: +966-12-6694111 Lufthansa Airlines/ Swiss International Airlines Tel: 8001245550

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Al Bader Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6310000 Al Bay’ah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6444446 Al Bilad Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-694 4777 Al Bustan Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6692164 Al Dar Al Baydaa (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6827771

Al Fayrouz Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6270696

Holiday Inn (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6314000

Al Hamra Sofitel Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6602000

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

Al Haya Jeddah Continental (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6633332

Jeddah Hilton (5-star) Tel: +966-12- 6590000

Al Hofouf Hotel Tel: +966-12-6520100

Jeddah Marriott Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6714000

Al Janoub Hotel (2-star) Tel: +966-12-6486844 Al Kaki Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6310071 Al Malekah Hotel Tel: +966-12-6751764 Al Manea Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6823509 Al Msaadeyah Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6603116 Al Nahdha Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6471158 Al Nakheel Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6475127 Al Saaha Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6514121 Al Waha Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6715043 Ascor Co Tel: +966-12-6066425 Avail Grand Tel: +966-12-6599000 Bay La Sun www.baylasunhotel.com Cairo Hotel (3-star) Tel: +966-12-6483870 Crom Airport Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6852222 Crowne Plaza (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6611000 Darbaida Tel: +966-12-6622791 Habitat Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-2578800

Jeddah Orchid (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6070777 Le Meridien (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6633333 Moon Light Suites Tel: +966-12-6679393 Movenpick (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6676655 Park Hyatt Jeddah (5-star) Tel: +966-12-2639666 Qasr Al sharq (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6599999 Radisson SAS (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6521234 Ramada (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6670777 Red Sea Palace (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6428555 Rosewood Corniche (5-star) Tel: +966-12-2607111 Sand Dunes Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-2562020 Sands Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6692020 Shada Homes Tel: +966-12-6060904 Sheraton Hotel (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6992212 Sunset Hotel (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6605000 Westin (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6588200

Ace Travel Tel: +966-12-6056002 www.ace-travel.com Al Tayyar Group Hotline: 920012333 Tel: +966-12-6577333 www.altayyargroup.com Al Zouman Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6512525 www.alzouman.com.sa Alireza Travel & Tours Tel: + 966-12-6481360 www.Alirezatravel.com Anan Tours Tel: + 966-12-6659916 www.anantours.com Areen Travel Tel: +966-12-6516524 Attar Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6611222 www.attar-travel.com Dareen Travel Tel: +966-12-6691831 Dnata Travel Hotline: 920000000 Tel : +966-12-6923244 info@dnata.com.sa Ejazati Tel: +966-12-6530055 www.ejazti.com Elaf Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6646559 www.elaf group.com Fernas Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6677472 www.fernastravel.com

Mosaid Holiday Tel: 920022244 Mirag Travel Tel: +966-12-6634488 Nile Travel Agency Tel: +966-12-6645999 Nesma Travel Tel: +966-12-2833102 Portfolio Travel Ltd. Tel: +966-12-6604500 T & TS Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6914465

NOTES

Shami Holidays Tel: +966-12-2344222 Mob: +966-559400255 Zahid Group Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6525670

TOUR OPERATORS Al Ahlam Marine Tourism Group (Dream Divers) Tel: +966-12-6691334 www.dreamdiver.net Al Samaklky foundation Tel: +966-12-6640662 www.samallaghi.com Al Shitaiwi Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6794022 www.alshitaiwitours.com

Intercontinental Ticket Tours & Travel Tel: +966 -12- 6610274 www.thei3t.com

Explorer Tours Tel: +966-12-6040985 www.jawlahtours.com

Mansour Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-12-6672214

The Culture Trip info@theculturetrip.com www.theculturetrip.com

Sakkap Travels Co. Tel: +966-12-6060018

Arabian Camp Mob: +966-505664137 www.arabiancamp.com

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

Sadd Al Samallaghi Est. for Services & Domestic Tours Tel: +966-12-6685054 www.samallaghi.com

Saudi Travel & Tourism Bureau Tel: +966-12-6513350 www.sttb.com

Haqeeba Travel Tel: +966-12-6604500

VIntercontinental Travel Company Tel: +966 -12- 6677988 Tel: +966 -12- 6834845 www.itc-Icc.com

NOMADE ARABIA Tel: +966-12-6550072 www.nomadarabia.sa

TRAVEL DIRECTORY

TRAVEL AGENCIES

HAJEEJ for Domestic Tourisim Tel: +966-12-6675669 www.explorer.com.sa jawlah Tours Tel: 920014044 www.hajeej.biz Platin Luxury Travel Services Tel: +966-12-6575266 www.platin.com.sa

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HEALTH DIRECTORY

CLINICS A.C.T CENTER Tel: +966-12-2615951 Al Gadeer Tel: +966-12-6722535 Al Hamra Clinics Tel: +966-12-6655588 Al Haramin Tel: +966-12-6474850 Al Madina Medical Tel: +966-12-6881288 Al Quds Polyclinic Tel: +966-12-6970224 Al ryan int’l Polyclinic Tel: +966-12-6316548 Alaa Bahri for artificial Eyes Tel: +966-12-6927792 Andalusia Dental Tel: +966-12-2611111 Beauty Clinic Tel: 920020129

Orthopaedic Specialty Clinics Tel: 920001210 Saudi American Tel: +966-12-6605050

GYM & HEALTH CENTERS

Junior Gym Tel: +966-12-6911347 Mob: +966-560666108

HOSPITALS Abdul Latif Jameel Tel: +996-12-6770001

B Well Gym Tel: +966-12-6066477

Abuzinadah Tel: +966-12-6510652

Ba’Azem Body Building Tel: +966-12-6448844

AL ABEER MEDICAL CENTER Tel: +966-12-6174545 Tel: 920000501

Body Zone Fitness Tel: +966-12-6611000 Brazilian Jiu Jiutsu Mob: +966-567295881 Chamelle Plaza Gym Tel: +966-12-6634355 Concept 1010 Tel: +966-12-6165664 Curves Gym Tel: +966-12-6638806 Tel: +966-12-2064570

Al Ansar Hospital Tel: +966-12-6825105 Al Hamra Hospital Tel: +966-12-6653939 Al Hayat Hospital Tel: +966-12-6367778 Al Mashfa Hospital Tel: +966-12-2292222 Al Safa Tel: +966-12-6937262

Naseem Jeddah Hospital Tel: +966-12-6721763 New Al Jedaani Hospital Tel: +966-12-6368100 New Jeddah Clinic Hospital (NJCH) Tel: +966-12-6675000 Salam Medical Services Co.- Home Health Care Tel: 920001153 Saudi German Tel: +966-12-6829000 United Doctors Tel: +966-12-6533333

PHARMACIES Abo Dawood Tel: +966-12-6877210 Al Nahdi Tel: +966-12-6658687

Fitness First Tel: +966-12-6900881

Bakhsh Hospital Tel: +966-12-6479666

Al Sudais Tel: +966-12-6737679 Tel: +966-12-6058962

Fitness Time Tel: +966-12-6226369

Dar Al Shifa Saudi Tel: +966-12-6822900

Asia Tel: +966-12-6390553

Gold’s Gym Tel: +966-12-6912077

Dr. Erfan & Bagedo Tel: +966-12-6038888

Daan Tel: +966-12-6284405

Henaa Center Tel: +966-12-6714619

Dr. Ghassan Pharaon Tel: +966-12-6823200

Habib Tel: +966-12-6427766

Dr. Effat Daghostani Tel: +966-12-6601729

Hiltonia Gym Tel: +966-12-6590000

Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Tel: +966-12-6655000

Noura Tel: +966-12-6685500

Dr. Nashwa Radwan Tel: +966-12-6633737 Mob:+966-560000702

Olympia Center Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Tel: +966-12-6655000

Hai Al Jamea Hospital Tel: +966-12-6806666

La Perle Dental Spa Tel: 920011663

Power In Gym Tel: +966-12-6061516

First Clinic Tel: 920029090

Ryan Polyclinic Tel: +966-12-6316548

International Medical Center Tel: +966-12-6509000

First Scan Tel: +966-12-6925640

Seba Tel: +966-12-2639791

Hay Al Sabeel Tel: +966-12-6480792

Sport Tech Tel: +966-12-6071129

Jeddah Institute for Speech & Hearing Tel: +966-12-6675311

IC Center Mob:+966-552200922

Star Power Club Tel: +966-12-6776177

King AbdulAziz University Tel: +966-12-6401000

Bin Laden Tel: +966-12-6722315 Dr. Edrees Podiatric Mob: +966-500506507 Dr. Munir Harasani Clinics Tel: 9200-12355 www.harasaniclinics.com

Ideal Clinics The Lift Tel: 8001247775 Tel: +966-12-6635444 international physiotherapy center Mob: +966-506673533 Mob: +966-506634004

World Gym Tel: +920001566

Magrabi Eye & Ear Tel: +966-12-6655200

Kids:

Obaji Clinics Tel: +966-12-6614000

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Z-Club Tel: +966-12-6690204 Friends Zone Tel: +966-12-6224345 Mob: +966-533657700

Jeddah Clinic Hospital Tel: +966-12-6313131

King Faisal Specialist Tel: +966-12-6677777 Tel: +966-12-6365028 Magrabi Eye & Ear Hospital Tel: +966-12-6365000

SPA & BEAUTY CENTER 7L House Tel: +966-12-6532812 Al Megayena Tel: +966-12-6655763 Alexandre Zouari Tel: +966-12-6656161 Bijou Tel: +966-12-2611250 Bouthaina Tel: +966-12-6631809 Carmen Center Tel: +966-12-6648122 Chamelle Plaza Tel: +966-12-6656807 Cinderella Tel: +966-12-6989176

Mostagbal Hospital Tel: +966-12-6875255

Claude Maxime Mondial Tel: +966-12-6637450

Mushrifah Medical Center Tel: +966-12-6738641

Dr. Edrees Foot Spa Mob: +966-500506507

Spa Lounge Tel: +966-12-2630904

Evania - Ladies Spa Tel: +966-12-2639792

The Spa by Clarins Paris Tel: +966-12-6599999

EVE Salons & Spa Tel: +966-12-6581977

Toni & Guy Tel: +966-12-2616230

Future Tel: +966-12-6391341

Viva La Vie Tel: +966-12-6929163

Garra Rufa Tel: +966-12-2635018

VETERINARY CLINICS

Henna Beauty Lounge Tel: +966-12-6587091 Mob: +966-550352226

Al-Seleouly Veterinary Tel: +966-12-6312169

Jamalouki Tel: +966-12-6651888 Jean Louis David King Road Tower 3rd & 4th floors Tel: +966-12-6068678/9

European Veterinary Tel: +966-12-6676330 Emergency: +966-506530565

Lamasat Tel: +966-12-6834002

Happy Pet Vet Clinic Tel: +966-12-6164030

Lucie Saint Clair Tel: +966-12-2832020

Jeddah Veterinary Tel: +966-12-6912896 Mob: +966-552186863

Fayfa Pet Center Tel: +966-12-6695669

Lucine Spa & Salon Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6636777

Nemo Pet Store Mob: +966-562168128 North American Veterinary Mob: +966-562111786

Mana Center Tel: +966-12-6066628 Mayara Home Spa Tel: +966-12-2345499

Tahliah International Tel: +966-12-6695554 Emergency: +966-504698810

Mermaid Tel: +966-12-6616644

Veterinarian@yourservice Mob: +966-562111786

Nail Art Tel: +966-12-6675511

Waleed Veterinary Tel: +966-12-6656084

Nail Care Mob: +966-544426264 Nawara Salon Tel: +966-12-6610606

NOTES

Oriana Tel: +966-12-6220773 Tel: 920002132 Planet Beach Tel: 8001247776 Rima Center Tel: +966-12-6915423 Rozana Tel: +966-12-6652749 Sahara Beauty Tel: 920026267 Sara Jolie Tel: +966-12-6901431 Serenity Center Tel: +966-12-6648353

SUNDAY TO THURSDAY, From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Soleil d’Or Spa Tel: +966-12-2842233

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E Spa Tel: +966-12-2632093

GENERAL DIRECTORY

BANKS Al-Bilad Bank Tel: 8001230000

Formula Tel: +966-12-6621213 Hanco Tel: 920001844

Al-Inma Bank Tel: 8001208000

Hertz Tel: +966-12-6040339

Al-Jazira Bank Tel: +966-12-6518070

Hessen for Rent Car Tel: +966-12-6430295

Al-Rajhi Bank Tel: +966-12-6644568

Key Rent a Car Tel: +966-12-6856251

Arab National Bank Tel: 8001244040

Khozama Est. Tel: +966-12-6317177

Banque Saudi Fransi Tel: 8001242121 Islamic Development Bank Tel: +966-12-6361400

Meeza Private Car Service Mob: +966-540544486 Tel: +966-12-6968666 Email: pcs@meeza.com.sa Modacar

National Bank of Kuwait Tel: +966-12-6036300

Smart Care Mob: +966-533500077

National Commercial Bank Tel: 8002441005

Uber Application: Uber.com/app support.jeddah@uber.com

Riyadh Bank Tel: +966-12-6470019 SABB Tel: +966-12-6901122

V. Cool Tel: +966-12-6396969

Saudi Hollandi Bank Tel: +966-12-2368844

BUSINESS SERVICES

CAR SERVICES

Budget Tel: +966-12-6927070 CAREEM www.careem.com Daleel Tel: +966-12-6719219 Discovery Tel: +966-12-6714475 Fernas Tel: +966-12-6718712

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Arabian Homes Al Bawadi Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6822201 www.arabian-homes.com Aromary Village Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6940086 Belleview Executive Compound Near Jeddah Preparatory School Tel: +966-12-6547666 www.belleview compund.com Belleview 12 Compound Rawda St. Tel: +966-12-6642636

Elite Compound Near Jeddah Int’l Souk Tel: +966-12-6610930 www.elitecompounds.com

Venue Executive Club Tel: +966-12-6061010 www.venueint.com

Avis Tel: +966-12-6677379

Al Salam Compound Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6717121

Elite 12 Compound Near Jeddah Int’l Souk Tel: +966-12-6681111 www.elitecompounds.com

Samba Tel: +966-12-6607700

Alpha Rent a Car Tel: +966-12-6974459

Al Najia Compounds Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-12-6518178

Binzagr Villa Compound Madinah Rd., Tel: +966-12-6672064

Saudi Investment Bank Tel: +966-12-6531010

Abu Diyab Est. Tel: +966-12-6677779

Al Mubarakiah Village East Jeddah, King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-12-6400158

COMPOUNDS Al Andalus Luxury Villas Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6695154 Al Aoun Village Al Bawadi Tel: +966-12-2563381 Al Basateen Village Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6944015 Al Hajrayn Village Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6943464 www.alhajrayn.com Al Manar Compound Prince Metab St., Tel: +966-12-6938770

Garden City Compound Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6607590 www.hhaproperty.com.sa Hiba Compound Al-Hamraa Tel: +966-12-6650819 Kindi Housing Compound Al Rabwah, North Jeddah Tel: +966-12-6910884 Lotus Compounds Contact PMDC Lotus 1: Al-Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6692111 Lotus 12: Al-Nayeen Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6541107 Lotus 3: Al-Khobar the Eastern Province Lotus 4: Al Naeem Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6548808

M&M Compound North Obhor Tel: +966-12-6562544 M.M Al-Rumaih Compound Al Shatee, Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6991231 Mura Bustan Compounds Tel: +966-12-6910041 Nada Village Prince Majed St. Tel: +966-12-6920099 Nueva Andalucia Al-Rawdah, Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6823434 www.andalucia.com Raytheon Compound Opp. Saudi German Hospital Tel: +966-12-6915380 www.raytheon.com Reem Compound Al-Salamah, Tel: +966-12-6829195 Salamia Compound Al-Sulaymaneyyah Tel: +966-12-6400253 www.salmiacompund.com Sari Palms Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6063342 www.hhaproperty.com.sa Saudia City Al-Khaldiah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6820030 www.saudicity.com Shaker Village Compound Al Hahdah, Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6991840

DSL NET Atheer Tel: +966-12-6976663 Ext: 3011 Nesma Tel: +966-12-2567998 SPS Tel: +966-12-6824556

EMBASSIES & CONSULATES ALGERIA E: Tel: +966-11-4887171 C: Tel: +966-12-6985035 C: Tel: +966-12-6985034

AUSTRALIA E: Tel: +966-11-4887788 AUSTRIA E: Tel: +966-11-4801217 BAHRAIN E: Tel: +966-11-4880044 C: Tel: +966-12-6076770 BANGLADESH E: Tel: +966-11-4195300 C: Tel: +966-12-6878465 BELGIUM E: Tel: +966-11-4882888 C: Tel: +966-12-6278676 BRAZIL E: Tel: +966-11-4880018 C: Tel: +966-12-6670653 C: Tel: +966-12-6603866 BRITAIN E: Tel: +966-11-4880077 C: Tel: +966-12-6225550 BRUNEI E: Tel: +966-11-4560814 C: Tel: +966-12-6724343 BURKINA FASO E: Tel: +966-11-4652244 C: Tel: +966-12-6744547 CAMEROON E: Tel: +966-11-4880022 C: Tel: +966-12-6804541 CANADA E: Tel: +966-11-4882288 C: Tel: +966-12-6530434

FRANCE E: Tel: +966-11-4881255 C: Tel: +966-12-6681544 C: Tel: +966-12-6681563 GABON E: Tel: +966-11-4567173 GAMBIA E: Tel: +966-11-2052158 C: Tel: +966-12-2573193 GERMANY E: Tel: +966-11-4880700 C: Tel: +966-12-6996436 GHANA E: Tel: +966-11-4545122 C: Tel: +966-12-6601429 GREECE E: Tel: +966-11-4801975 C: Tel: +966-12-6674088 GUINEA E: Tel: +966-11-4881121 C: Tel: +966-12-6637540 HUNGARY E: Tel: +966-11-4546707 INDIA E: Tel: +966-11-4884144 C: Tel: +966-12-6603779 INDONESIA E: Tel: +966-11-4882282 C: Tel: +966-12-6711271 IRAN E: Tel: +966-11-4881444 C: Tel: +966-12-6676132

MALI E: Tel: +966-11-2290753 C: Tel: +966-12-6514940 MALTA E: Tel: +966-11-4615315 C: Tel: +966-12-6991599

SRI LANKA E: Tel: +966-11-4608232 C: Tel: +966-12-6065414 SUDAN E: Tel: +966-11-4887979

MAURITANIA E: Tel: +966-11-4646749 C: Tel: +966-12-6297722

SWEDEN E: Tel: +966-11-4827796 C: Tel: +966-12-6069005 Ext 204

MEXICO E: Tel: +966-11-4808822 C: Tel: +966-12-6495332

SWITZERLAND E: Tel: +966-11-4881291 C: Tel: +966-12-6510772

MOROCCO E: Tel: +966-11-4826382 C: Tel: +966-12-6495332

SYRIA E: Tel: +966-11-4887481 C: Tel: +966-12-6605801

NEPAL E: Tel: +966-11-4645170

TANZANIA E: Tel: +966-11-4542833 C: Tel: +966-12-6691317

NETHERLANDS E: Tel: +966-11-4880011 NEW ZEALAND E: Tel: +966-11-4887988 C: Tel: +966-12-6512109 NIGERIA E: Tel: +966-11-4823024 C: Tel: +966-12-6716865 NORWAY E: Tel: +966-11-4881904 C: Tel: +966-12-6611222 Ext 300 OMAN E: Tel: +966-11-4823120 C: Tel: +966-12-6996838

THAILAND E: Tel: +966-11-4881174 C: Tel: +966-12-6655317 TUNISIA E: Tel: +966-11-4887900 C: Tel: +966-12-6605328 TURKEY E: Tel: +966-11-4820101 C: Tel: +966-12-6601607 UAE E: Tel: +966-11-4881227 C: Tel: +966-12-6670307 C: Tel: +966-12-6515436 UGANDA E: Tel: +966-11-4544910

IRELAND E: Tel: +966-11-4882300

PAKISTAN E: Tel: +966-11-4884111 C: Tel: +966-12-6692371

CHINA E: Tel: +966-11-4832126 C: Tel: +966-12-6062076

ITALY E: Tel: +966-11-4881212 C: Tel: +966-12-6421451

PHILIPPINES E: Tel: +966-11-4823559 C: Tel: +966-12-6670925

URUGUAY E: Tel: +966-11-4620739 C: Tel: +966-12-6633300

CZECH REPUBLIC E: Tel: +966-11-4503617

JAPAN E: Tel: +966-11-4881100 C: Tel: +966-12-6670676

PORTUGAL E: Tel: +966-11-4826964

USA E: Tel: +966-11-4801831 C: Tel: +966-12-6670080

DENMARK E: Tel: +966-11-4880101 C: Tel: +966-12-6672222 Ext 1163 DJIBOUTI E: Tel: +966-11-4543182 C: Tel: +966-12-6827669 EGYPT E: Tel: +966-11-4810159 E: Tel: +966-11-4831458 C: Tel: +966-12-6655462 ERITREA E: Tel: +966-11-4801731 C: Tel: +966-12-6740592 ETHIOPIA E: Tel: +966-11-4824055 C: Tel: +966-12-6653444 FINLAND E: Tel: +966-11-4881515 C: Tel: +966-12-6438235

JORDAN E: Tel: +966-11-4880071 C: Tel: +966-12-6607630

QATAR E: Tel: +966-11-4825544 C: Tel: +966-12-6594777

KENYA E: Tel: +966-11-4882484

RUSSIA E: Tel: +966-11-4811432 C: Tel: +966-12-6659212

KOREA E: Tel: +966-11-4882211 C: Tel: +966-12-6681990

SENEGAL E: Tel: +966-11-4880146 C: Tel: +966-12-6690275

KUWAIT E: Tel: +966-11-4883500 C: Tel: +966-12-6597999

SIERRA LEONE E: Tel: +966-11-4643982

LEBANON E: Tel: +966-11-4804060 C: Tel: +966-12-6690599 MALAYSIA E: Tel: +966-11-4887100 C: Tel: +966-12-6727740

SINGAPORE E: Tel: +966-11-4803855 C: Tel: +966-12-6073980 SOUTH AFRICA E: Tel: +966-11-4429728 C: Tel: +966-12-6060299 SPAIN E: Tel: +966-11-4880606 C: Tel: +966-12-6525222

UKRAINE E: Tel: +966-11-4508536

YEMEN E: Tel: +966-11-4881769 C: Tel: +966-12-6898555

KINDERGARTENS ABC School Tel: +966-12-6988827 Ambassadors School Tel: 8001249000 www.ambassadorsschools.com Apple Tree Montessori School Tel: +966-12-6824350 Building Blocks Tel: +966-12-6060755 Mob: +966-541525616

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ARGENTINA E: Tel: +966-11-4652600

GENERAL DIRECTORY

Creative Childhood Summer School Tel: +966-12-6077224 Mob: +966-504390998 Enchanted Garden Mob: +966-546916812 FastracKids Kindergarten Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6616539 Mob: +966-542404668 Facebook: Ftkksa Friends Zone friendzone75@gmail.com Facebook: friendszonecenter Instagram: FriendsZone_Kids Twitter: friendszonecent Future Experts Tel: +966-12-6061500 Jack N Jill Mob: +966-507369963 Jeddah Pre-School Tel: +966-12-2385994 Kids Campus Mob: +966-596080131 Kids Time Nursery Tel: +966-12-6543111 Mob: +966-569693794 Mama et Moi Mob: +966-550569333 My Little Kingdom School Tel: +966-12-6393951 Tel: +966-12-2575909 My Little Step Tel: +966-12-6831299 Tel: +966-12-6831795 Sunflower Kids Day Care Tel: +966-12-6654398 Mob: +966-551321644 Sunshine School Tel: +966-12-6060958 www.sunshineschool.edu.sa

SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES Advanced GenerationS School (Boys) Tel: +966-12-4202105 (Girls) Tel: +966-12-4202429 www.ags.edu.sa

Cambridge English Tel: 920001799 Ext:402 Coral International Tel: +966-12-6832002 www.coralschool.net Dar Al Fikr School (Boys) Tel: +966-12-6311118 (Girls) Tel: +966-12-6311117 Dar Al Hanan Tel: 920029669 Dar Jana INT’L Tel: +966-12-6648310 EDUCON STUDY ABROAD Tel: 920001338 Future Institute Tel: +966-12-6600660 www.future-center.com Global INT’L Tel: +966-12-6523444 ( KG ) Tel: +966-12-6144101 www.gis.sch.sa Hera International Tel: +966-12-6655411 Jeddah CAMPUS School Tel: +966-12-6061101 www.jcs.edu.sa Jeddah INT’L School Tel: +966-12-6061253 www.jischool.org

The British INT’L Tel: +966-12-6990019 www.continentalschool.com Wall Street Tel: +966 -12- 2566316 Tel: +966 -12- 6523200 www.wsi-ksa.com

SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS Charitable Services for the Care of Cancer Patients Al-Rowais Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6511373 Charitable Society for Memorization of the Qura’n Tel: 8002442777 www.qj.org.sa Charity Society in Jeddah Al-Zahra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6391100 Committee for Social Services & Health Tel: +966-12-6369652 firstwelfaresociety.org.sa

Jeddah Knowledge Tel: +966-12-6620174 www.jks.edu.sa Jeddah Preparatory & Grammar School Tel: +966-12-6542354 www.jpgs.org

Disabled Children’s Association Tel: +966-12-66224080

Jeddah Private Intl.

School (JPIS) / Managed

by SABIS® Tel: +966-12-6064309 www.jpis-sabis.net Little Caterpillars Club Al Rawdah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6615524 Mob: +966-540997755 Majestic School Tel: +966-12-6929895 Mob: +966-555622234 Manarat Jeddah Tel: +966-12-6730225 MMS EDUCATION Tel: +966-12-6500070 www.mms1.org

Al Ruwaad Tel: +966-12-6682431

My Little House Tel: +966-12-6652490 www.mylittlehouse-sa.com

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The American INT’L Tel: +966-12-6620051 www.aisj.edu.sa

Committee for the Welfare of Prisoners and their Families Tel: 920006065

Al Bayan Tel: +966-12-6611004 www.al-byan.com

Al Waha INT’L School Tel: +966-12-6729660

Thamer INT’L SCHOOL Tel: +966-12-6977033 www.tis-edu.com

SAE institute Tel: 920020723 www.saejeddah.com

Enabling Marriage & Family Support Foundation Al-Nozla Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6311111 Fab Lab Arabia Dallah Tower Tel: +966-12-6710000 Ext. 1365

Ministry of Social Affairs Tel: +966-11-4778888 www.mosa.gov.sa National Charitable Foundation for Blood Donation Tel: +966-12-6627186 National Society for Human rights Tel: +966-12-6222261 www.nshrsa.org Princess Fawziah Center for Women & Children Tel: +966-12-6369891 www.firstwelfare society.org.sa Wedad Charity Tel: 920011334 www.wedad.org Women’s Charitable Al-Nazla Dist Tel: +966-12-6369652 Zahra Organisation for Breast Cancer Tel: +966-12-2840425

UNIVERSITIES Batterjee for Medical Tel: 8001180022 CBA Tel: +966-12-2159009 (Boys) Tel: +966-12-6900671 (Girls) Dar Al Hekma Tel: +966-12-6303333 www.daralhekma.edu.sa Effat university Tel: +966-12-6364300 www.effatcollege.edu.sa Ibn Sina National for Medical Studies Tel: +966-12-6356555 www.ibnsina.edu.sa Jeddah College of Technology Tel: +966-12-6370387 www.jct.edu.sa Jeddah Community Tel: +966-12-2870026 www.jcc.kau.edu.sa

Faisaliah Women’s Charitable Al-Rowais Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6535000

King Abdulaziz Tel: +966-12-6400000 www.kau.edu.sa

Friends of the Heart Foundation Behind Al-Tahlia Station Tel: +966-12-6658384

King Abdullah of Science and Technology (KAUST) Tel: 920001128 www.kaust.edu.sa

Maharat Center Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-12-6656218 www.maharat.org Majid Bin Abdulaiz Foundation for Development Al-Shate’e Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6062959

Prince Sultan Aviation Tel: +966-12-6864163 www.fo.sv.net Prince Sultan College for Tourism & Hotel Tel: 920016165 Tel: +966-12-2844425 www.pscj.edu.sa

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