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Is Fit the New Black?

In recent years, we have seen gyms, diet shops and wellness programs cropping up exponentially across Jeddah. Every week, there’s a new workout class or diet plan to try, all of which promise amazing results.

Hence, for November, we decided to come out with a health issue that’s attuned with the fit and fab high everyone’s getting into lately.

However, as we started to put our thoughts together, we’ve come to a realization. At Destination, we don’t agree that neither fit is the new black nor that healthy is the new skinny — it shouldn’t just be a trend or fad, being healthy is a lifestyle.

Being healthy also means making time to move around and giving your body the attention it deserves. Exercise isn’t just for gym buffs, as you’ll see in our top list of fun workouts. Gain a new perspective on life through the story of Obie Melibary, a young boy battling cancer and teaching us all to smile a little more.

We’ve also sprinkled in some healthy recipes for stay-in moments.

From getting back to the basics to learning about Islamic home remedies, there’s something here to tweak your nutrition habits for the better.

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Dr. Nabeel Brasha: In-Vitro Treatment in Saudi Arabia

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THOUGHTS TO PONDER

Thumbs Up to Launch of Tawasol website Tawasol is a website that has been recently launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. This website has been created in a simple way in order to ensure easy and secure access for the Kingdom.

People can conveniently navigate and send in complains or noticed failure of any party whatsoever. This electronic service is a faster and more efficient way of getting any problem or paperwork progress raised to officials in charge for the benefit of all citizens.

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Thumbs DOWN to Open Sewer Manhole leads to Father-Son Deaths

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Municipal leaders, private businesses and the public in general should take collective responsibility for the deaths of a father and his 5-year-old son, who were killed recently in Jeddah by toxic fumes after the boy fell into an open sewer pipe.

The manhole cover was missing and the boy tripped and fell into the hole. His father attempted to rescue his son, but both victims died while inside the tank.

A passing traffic patrol officer attempted to rescue the victims, but it was too late.

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If you see something, let them know. Call 940 for complaints, and download the app: Jeddah Municipality.

Work in Progress Fish Market planned in Al Balad Efforts are underway by the Jeddah Municipality to construct a central fish market in Al Balad to serve as a tourist destination. Plans call for a state-of-the-art market that will evolve into a commercial center. The complex is expected to cover 37,000 square meters at the same location as the old fish market. More than 3,000 Jeddawis participated in the market’s future by voting on the design of the market. The complex will also serve as a hub for marine products and include recreational activities.

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Bentley and Vertu Connect

Vertu revealed its first handset created in collaboration with Bentley. The “Vertu with Bentley” handset, with its combination of audio performance and curated services, delivers a unique sensory experience.

The Givenchy Debuts Seventeen Watch Riccardo Tisci is offering Givenchy Seventeen, the first in an upcoming series of new Givenchy watches.

It's available in six color combinations of various cases and dials at Paris Gallery.

Jaguar MENA Seeks Young Artists Jaguar MENA launched a new initiative, Design XE, which is a competition created to challenge university students to unleash their creativity by designing their own piece of art inspired by the new Jaguar XE.

Marriott Business Council CELEBRATES National Day As part of Marriott International’s Spirit to Serve our Community program and within KSA Business Council activities, more than 15 KSA Marriott Hotel staff visited the Disabled Children Association (King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Center) to celebrate National Day and present a gift to the association.

Ferrari California T

Launched in KSA Fast Auto Technic recently revealed the California T in a special event. The California T features the 2+ concept, a refined cabin and retractable hard top that transforms it from a chic coupe to a sleek and sophisticated spider in a seconds.

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Al Mashfa Celebrates Casting Call

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Al Mashfa celebrates their second year since their opening. In the past two years they proudly acknowledge their achievements, which include increasing many of the services offered at the hospital.

from 'Iftah Ya Simsim' “Iftah Ya Simsim” is calling on talented and funny classical Arabic speaking actors to put their entertaining skills to a test for a chance to be part of the upcoming show’s cast list.

For more information, visit bidayamedia.com.

McDonald’s Builds Bonds with Local Communities McDonald’s was heavily involved in a number of community activities including the three successful initiatives, “Ramadan Books” campaign, “Gathering of Hope” and the “Hakawati” program.

330-HP Maserati Quattroporte Unleashed Fast Auto Technic, the sole dealers for Maserati, launched an entry-level engine for its flagship luxury sedan, the Maserati Quattroporte. The engine was designed by Maserati and is being manufactured by Ferrari in Maranello for exclusive use of Maserati.

Jotun Introduces Color Matching Tool Jotun, the leading global paint manufacturer, has introduced a user-friendly color-matching tool that is set to revolutionize the way consumers match colors in their homes. This offering comes with the launch of the restyled Fenomastic Color Collection, featuring a selection of 128 colors.

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Abdullah Binzagr Receives Italian Honor

WHAT’S BEEN GOING ON!

Consul General of Italy, Simone Petroni, honored Abdullah Binzagr, chairman of Rubaiyat Group, with the Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy) in a recent ceremony. The award was granted in recognition for outstanding contributions to cultural and commercial relations with Italy.

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Lomar ‘And Her’ Lomar hosted the “And Her” event on Oct. 21 to launch its new retail experience in a new flagship store in Al Rawdah Street. Guests at the event included Muna Abusulayman, fashion enthusiasts, bloggers and social media celebrities.

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Paris Gallery Introduces 777 Perfume Paris Gallery introduced 777, a perfume from Stephen Humbert Lucas Perfume’s private collection, for the first time in Saudi Arabia at their exclusive branch at Red Sea Mall. The launching event was held with VIPs including Stephen Humbert Lucas.

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THE BEAT VI The Beat is a series of events aimed to support local musicians in Jeddah, launched last year by Big Hass.The Beat VI took place on Oct. 24 and the diverse line up was refreshing and a huge success. The event was hosted

by Big Hass, organized by the Backpackers and sponsored

by G-Shock.

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‘We Treated Him and Allah Healed Him’ The “Daweynaho fashafaho Allah,” or “We Treated Him and Allah Healed Him,” event that took place at King Abdulaziz University auditorium.

Speakers in the event included Waled Fetaihi, Nezar Bahibri and cancer survivor Hamza Iskander. The event was organized by Israr, a team of pharmacy students from KAAU.

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Eco-Friendly Recycling Agencies Brought to KSA Two young Saudi nationals, Raad Abdallah Bogis and Haitham Mustafa Ghandoura, got four international agencies from the MENA region into KSA. The agencies are specialized in the field of manufacturing recycled material for decoration, murals and flooring, and the first eco-friendly materials to be used for interior and exterior decoration in KSA.

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Flavors of India at Park Hyatt Nafoura, Park Hyatt Jeddah’s restaurant, recently brought to its guests the world’s most interesting cuisine for 10 consecutive days. Diplomats, top clients and media representatives attended the opening ceremony in October.

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6 Nov. 6 Alexander Wang and H&M Collaborate H&M proudly announce their collaboration with Alexander Wang.

The new collection will be available exclusively at Tahlia Mall Location: Tahlia Mall

Nov. 16-18 10th workshop of the International Lithosphere Program ILP-Task Force on Sedimentary Basins Location: Faculty of Earth Sciences, King Abdulaziz University

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Shopaholic: fancy or Fearsome?

• Do you buy things you want, whether or not you can afford them?

• Do you buy things just to reward yourself?

• When you put off buying something you really want, do you feel deprived or upset?

These are some of the many questions asked by recovering shopaholics during their treatment from what is better known as Compulsive Buying Disorder (aka CBD).

“Shopaholic” is a fad term that is largely associated with elevated purchasing power, chic and trendiness. The term is popularized by Hollywood and the media often ignoring the unpleasant true beneath it.

E-commerce made our lives much easier and afforded a mushrooming world population access to global products at the click of a button.

According to US National Library of Medicine, it is estimated that the disorder affects up to 8 percent of the general adult population in the US. About 90 percent of those affected are female. Data on Saudi Arabia are not available.

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In science, however, “shopaholism” has another less glamorous name: Oniomania.

It is defined as “unhealthy obsession with shopping that materially interferes with the daily life of the afflicted.” depression or other obvious behavior or mood issues.

Nonetheless, not all compulsive shoppers require therapy or medical intervention. CBD has wide degrees of severity and most trendy shoppers do not fall in the alarming category (maybe because they can’t afford to!).

Like all compulsive behavior, overspending can be addressed by the person him/herself and can be tamed into full recovery using many techniques.

One of the best that I know of is taking a closer look at the underprivileged. If you think you are continually

overspending go and reach out to the poor, visit the ill and charity organizations in your area (don’t just browse online).

Listen to their stories and lend a helping hand.

There are many more tried and proven suggestions to help control overspending, but this is one form of healing that touches deep into the soul and reminds us of the vanity of material possessions and the real values in sharing and giving.

Email: askreemasaad@gmail.com Twitter: @reem_asaad

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BUSINESS

The Slow but Increasing Acceptance

of In-Vitro Treatment in Saudi Arabia

An interview with Dr. Nabeel Brasha

By Mohammed Mirza

Fertility treatment for women has evolved tremendously since in-vitro fertilization was first introduced in Saudi Arabia. It has been nearly three decades since this procedure came into existence and Saudis have never seen the subject of fertility and its treatment as prominent in the media as much as it is today. From leading reproductive and scientific technological advancements to increasing maternal age and concern over its acceptability in society – the issue of infertility stands center stage.

Any particular reason for infertility being your main area of interest?

In most cases infertility is treatable. I chose a field that can give and spread happiness to couples. So by being given a chance to spread happiness, I believe that the outcome in this field in particular is not like those of the other fields in medicine.

stand at close to 15 percent and unexplained factors account for the remaining 15 percent. Regarding the female factors we can further sub-divide it into around 70 percent cases of infertility being related to anovulation, 15 percent related to tubal factors and 15 percent related to endometriosis.

What are some of the major causes of infertility in Saudi Arabia?

What are the most effective infertility treatments available in the country today?

The major causes can be divided into male, female, combined and unexplained factors. Male factors account for around 30 percent, female factors account for around 40 percent, combined factors

Dr. Nabeel Brasha

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It depends on the case.

Initially the anovulation can be treated with tablets. If there is no success injections are used.

If still things are not working insemination is done and then the last resort is IVF.

photo by/ Mohammed Mirza

Destination magazine recently sat down with leading obstetrics and gynecological consultant Dr. Nabeel Brasha to discuss infertility, IVF and its future.

When IVF was introduced how was the initial reaction in the Saudi society to it?

It was introduced in 1983 and like with any new technology people were cautious and weren’t fully aware of it. In fact, many physicians didn’t know much about this breakthrough.

Have perceptions changed now?

Yes, definitely with all the technological advances and the help of the media, people are accepting IVF without much difficulty when it is proposed to them as they are more educated and the awareness is more. Moreover, now patients are aware that the procedure is done according to Sharia law and only the partners’ cells are used.

Are there any side effects of medications used in IVF?

Yes. These medications can be prescribed only by people trained in infertility and patients are very well monitored throughout the medication course by consistent tracking of hormonal levels and frequent ultrasounds.

Can the procedure be done without any induction medicine?

It can be, but the majority of IVF specialists will prefer to use medications as the chances of pregnancy in IVF are much higher with medications. The success of the procedure is dependent upon on the number of egg cells a woman can produce, which is what most of these medications are used for.

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What are the main factors that affect the chances of pregnancy in IVF?

Firstly, the age of the patient; the success rates will start to decline at the age of 38 and very few cases will be successful after the age of 42. The weight of the patient is also an important factor. Moreover, the ovarian reserve of the female is also critical to the chances of pregnancy.

What are the costs associated with IVF?

The procedure itself costs around SR 12,000 in most centers. The cost of medications, however, is variable depending upon on the age, weight, ovarian reserve and the types of medications used.

How do the facilities pertaining to IVF in Saudi Arabia compare to its international counterparts?

The facilities are comparable to the European and American standards. And the evidence for that is that the success rates are equal and sometimes even higher than the European or American centers.

What changes and advances do you expect to see in the future of this vast field of infertility?

Infertility and IVF are fields in which a lot of research is being done and things are changing very rapidly in them.

The chances of pregnancy are also increasing with new advancements in the field.

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Sp e c i a l F eat u r e s

Smile for

By Jou Pabalate

This is story of Obada and his family. He enjoys playing, going to kindergarten and listening to the stories of Captain Underpants. He has a contagious giggle that could light up the room.

Obie is like any other 3-year-old boy except for one thing: He’s an awesome cancer fighter.

Prior to his diagnosis, Obie was a picture of health. There was nothing out of the ordinary that indicated a storm was brewing inside him.

In fact, if it wasn’t for his parents vigilance to regularly take their kids for checkups to their pediatrician in Jeddah, days or even months could have passed without knowing what was going on.

Fayiz Melibary, a dentist by training but now pursuing a career in marketing, was in Jeddah, his hometown, for work. His wife, Nuha, kids, Malak and Obie, joined him for a two-week family vacation. Little did they know that on March 19 their lives would take an unexpected turn.

Obie had to take a break from school. He still makes time to do his assignments and reading is one of his favorite activities with his mom and dad.

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SmileURBlessed is one of the support groups that provide smiles to different pediatric cancer wards in Riyadh through fun activities, gifts and awareness campaigns.

“It was an almost perfect day,” recalled Fayiz with a half smile and a momentary sigh.

“We had just spent the morning and afternoon at the beach but had to take a break so we could take Malak (his daughter) and Obie to our favorite pediatrician for a routine checkup.”

It was during this visit that the doctor noticed that Obie was pale and felt that his liver was enlarged. The pediatrician was thorough and immediately ordered for a CBC (blood test) for Obie, hoping to rule anemia as the cause.

A few days later, Obie’s parents received a call from the doctor. He found the initial results of the blood work distressing and asked that they rush him to the emergency room. Both having a medical background, Fayiz and Nuha knew that something was wrong when a hematology oncologist entered the room.

Nonetheless, they tried hard to keep positive and hoped for the best.

Courtesy photo/ SAMI AL OTAIBI

What ensued over the course of a week was but a preview to what life would be like for the family in the next three and a half years.

Obie was to be prodded and pricked by needles more than an average person would experience in a lifetime.

On April 1, the news no parent wanted to hear became a reality. He was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) also known as Pre B Lymphoblastic Leukemia, a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow.

The “lymphocytic” in acute lymphocytic leukemia refers to the white blood cells called lymphocytes, which ALL affects.

ALL is the most common type of cancer among children. While it remains to be a leading cause of death in children, it must be noted that ALL patients have 80 percent chance of survival when treatment managed effectively.

I was reluctant to ask how Fayiz and Nuha felt when they received the news; knowing well that no words could fully explain what they’re going through. Nonetheless, our conversation had to face the orange elephant in the room: “You want to know how I or rather, we felt?”

Fayiz said in a shaking voice. “It was like we were sitting in the living room and a train, out of the blue, decided to crash in and park there.

Up until that point, there were days when our biggest worry was not knowing what we would like to eat for dinner.”

The train wasn’t going away anytime soon. The reality of it all was daunting but Fayiz and Nuha knew that their focus had to be on their son. One of the first things they did was to make Obie understand what was going on with him. They tried their best to explain to him what the tests were for and the medicine he was taking.

As per the Mayo Clinic’s definition of the disease the word “acute” in acute lymphocytic leukemia comes from the fact that the disease progresses rapidly and creates immature blood cells, rather than mature ones.

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“I want

my hair back, mama.

Put it back.

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Three generations of Melibarys: The photo that made #Smile4Obie trend and garnered an overwhelming response on social media.

At the onset of his journey, the doctor advised that Obie’s head be shaved, since hair loss was one of the possible effects of his chemotherapy.

While this may seem like the simplest issue at hand, it an unforgettable experience for a boy who loves his hair and his family:

Getting the deed done was not as difficult compared to what happened after. “I want my hair back, mama. Put it back,” said Obie as he looked at the mirror. Upon hearing this, Fayiz immediately picked up the razor, sat down in front of Obie and told him to shave his head too.

Malak is the brave sister who is very supportive and understanding of Obie's situation. She comes with him to the hospital whenever possible.

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The two took a selfie together to commemorate the father and son moment. Much to their surprise, when Fayiz uploaded the photo on social media, it went viral and prompted the trending of the hashtag: #Smile4Obie.

Fayiz admits that one of the ways he found to cope with Obie’s cancer was to share their

Courtesy photo/ SAMI AL OTAIBI • top left photo/ FAYIZ MELIBARY

“Obie is the kind of kid who likes to dress up and he had beautiful thick curls,” Fayiz fondly describes his son. “We asked for his permission to shave it off and after some convincing, he agreed.”

Dr. Sami Al Otaibi, founder of SmileURBlessed, fondly called "Dr. Underpants" by Obie. He's Obie and Malak's favorite storyteller.

experience online, mostly to raise awareness.

While he had only asked for folks to support through words of encouragement and for bald people to send them photos so they can share it with Obie, followers took it a step further.

In the days that followed, strangers, including those who had hair started to share their photos of getting their head shaved with Obie, a response unprecedented in Saudi Arabia. From within the Kingdom and outside, videos, images and fan signs started to pop up in support of Obie’s fight.

While they still have three years of treatment to go through, the last six months have already been an enlightening experience so far for Obie and his family. Being asked at what lessons they’ve drawn out of their battle so far, the two replied,

“We are now living one day at a time. When something like this happens to you, it’s life changing. You learn to appreciate every moment. You gain perspective as to what truly matters.”

While she is a private person by nature, Nuha created the Smile4Obie account on Instragram to chronicle Obie’s fight against cancer.

Their intention is mainly to raise awareness for children’s cancer and shed some light on what parents, loved ones and the patients are going through.

I had the opportunity to accompany Nuha and Obie for his treatment at King Fahd Children’s Cancer Center. She has not left her son’s side from Day One and as Fayiz has accurately put it, a strong woman who has taken charge of their battle with cancer.

“When cancer strikes, it doesn’t just affect the person who has it. It’s something that impacts the whole family,” says Nuha. “Admittedly, we feel blessed for having the medical training to keep up and know what’s going on.”

Nuha tries to give people an update of their battle against Obie's cancer through the @smile4obie account on Instagram.

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S p e c ia l F eat u re s

halah al hamrani FIGHT LIKE A GIRL

Courtesy photo/ Helmy Al Sagaff @DotCapture

By Amal Al Toaimi

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WHAT IS FLAGBOXING? Flagboxing is a name I created for my Instagram account that stands for Fight Like A Girl Boxing.

Historically, women have been portrayed as the weaker gender. The sport of kickboxing reinforces women’s strengths while supporting self-empowerment. Until recently, kickboxing has been seen as a male dominant sport. My goal is to inspire women to challenge themselves and push themselves past their limits, and I intend to do so by teaching the sport of boxing and kickboxing.

Why did you choose to specialize in this type of sport?

What mostly attracted you?

I have always been drawn to martial arts because of the focus and mental strength needed to practice the sport. My first experience with martial arts was at the age of 12 as I started taking karate lessons in school. I was instantly hooked.

The karate lessons focused mainly on kicks and katas. A kata is a formal exercise practiced in karate, which incorporates a series of movements designed to perfect form, agility, stamina, power and speed. Studied and practiced properly, kata Do you provide classes in provides a method for creating and expressing kickboxing here in Jeddah? If so, various feelings. At the same time, it is an how do you target your market? excellent way to sharpen self-defense techniques.

Yes, I teach at a private studio in Al Rawdah.

I have been teaching kickboxing/boxing to I was later introduced to Japanese Jiu Jitsu women for nine years now. Recently, after through an American couple living in Jeddah. posting my own fitness journey on Instagram, Japanese Jiu Jitsu is another form of martial arts I was able to reach a much larger audience, that focuses mainly on different types of throws, grappling and fighting techniques. After studying and my clients now range between the ages Jiu Jitsu for four years and teaching it to others for of 15 and 50 years old. a full year, I was able to procure my first-degree Which major muscle groups black belt.

While attending university in the United States, I decided to continue taking martial arts classes.

At this point, I was very eager to learn how to throw a proper punch while maintaining the kicks I had previously learned. So I decided to try out Muay Thai. Muay Thai is referred to as “The Art of the Eight Limbs,” as the hands, shins, elbows, and knees are all used extensively in this art. A person who practices Muay Thai has the ability to execute strikes using eight “points of contact,” as opposed to “two points” (fists) in boxing and “four points” (fists, feet) in kickboxing. I have been practicing Muay Thai for 12 years now and boxing for six.

does kickboxing shape/target?

Kickboxing is a high intensity cardio and strength training workout. Along with raising your heart rate to maximum levels, kickboxing focuses on punches and kicks.

With punches you’re working on strengthening your shoulder muscles (deltoids) and your back muscles (Latissimus Dorsi) as well as engaging the hip muscles (flexors and abductors). With kicks, you are working on strengthening your quadriceps in the upper leg and hip abductors for kicking power, but also toughening the soleus and tibialis anterior muscles of the lower leg.

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What other types of training do you do?

I have a CrossFit Level 1 certificate so I definitely incorporate CrossFit into my training. I also give TRX classes, boot camp, circuit training, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), and calisthenics training, which is basically body weight strength training.

IN YOUR OPINION WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL TRAINER?

In general, a trainer with many years of experience always makes a better teacher.

Teaching is really a game of trial and error, and it can take years to figure out what works best for your clients. In today’s world, it is also very important for a trainer to keep up to date with the latest changes that occur in the fitness industry. A successful trainer should be naturally curious, constantly seeking to expand their knowledge of the everchanging fitness world.

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Do your clients ask for diet/fitness advice?

Yes, of course. I am constantly asked for both and I always remind my clients that I am not a nutritionist. That said, with persistent research and reading throughout the years, I have taught myself a way of eating that works for me. I mainly follow the Paleo lifestyle.

Notice I did not call it a diet, as it is more a long-term strategy of eating as opposed to a quick fix or crash diet. I don’t believe in diets. I believe it’s necessary to maintain a healthy way of eating. Healthy eating habits shouldn’t have a time limit. Telling yourself that you will follow a diet for a month will only resort to cravings, and eventually, binging on junk food. It’s more important to teach yourself how to eat healthy MOST of the time while allowing yourself a cheat MEAL, not DAY, every once in a while. I know it seems extreme, and it could be very difficult at first, but once you start dropping weight or

feeling better in general, you will realize the benefits of a healthy lifestyle over a shortterm diet. I am always happy to be asked advice on fitness and workouts, especially when I am unsure of the answer. It pushes me extend my knowledge on the answer through careful research.

WHAT DOES THE PALEO LIFESTYLE ENTAIL?

According to Wikipedia, “A paleolithic lifestyle (also known aspaleo or primal lifestyle) refers to living as humans presumably did in the paleolithic era (Old Stone Age), or attempting to recreate such a lifestyle in the present day. The rationale for such an approach is that humans have evolved for millions of years in a paleolithic environment.

Therefore, their body and mind can be expected to be adequately adapted to the concomitant hunter-gatherer lifestyle." In other words, I eat similarly to how cavemen used to eat. I cut out all dairy products, legumes, processed

carbs and sugar from my daily diet, and focus my meals on all types of protein, vegetables, fruits and nuts. The scientific reasoning behind the paleo lifestyle claims that protein has two to three times the thermic effect of either fat or carbohydrates, meaning that it speeds up your metabolism thereby causing weight loss. Additionally, protein satiates the appetite better than carbohydrates. Finally, research has shown highprotein, low-glycemic load diets to be more effective than low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets in promoting weight loss and keeping it off. If I hadn’t experienced the benefits of the Paleo Lifestyle first hand I would never have believed it, but after spending a full year eating this way, I am the biggest advocate for this type of lifestyle.

If you had to choose only one of these two, which would it be and why? Diet or fitness?

It is impossible to choose one or the other. Eating healthy and exercising at least four times a week go hand in hand. They are a couple, if you will. A couple that will not blossom unless they work together.

Instagram: @flagboxing Email: flagboxing@gmail.com

WORD OF ADVICE TO OUR READERS? People’s interests differ.

For example, you will never catch me in a spinning class.

Although spinning is a great cardiovascular workout, it is not for me. Progression comes from consistent training. To be consistent, it is important to enjoy the type of training you have chosen. I think it’s imperative to try and find a type of exercise that works for you. Not everyone is the same, so try different methods until you find something that keeps you coming back for more.

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S p e c ia l F eat u re s

INFLECTION Five inspirational stories about health and weight loss.

By Bassma Al Toaimi Photography by Mokhtar Chahine

There comes a time in everyone's life when one must take stock of their health and how it relates to body image. After all, the two go hand in hand. We want to be healthy and we want our bodies to reflect our good heatlh. Here, Jeddawis identify what prompted them to re-evaluate their lives and transform their bodies into what makes them happy.

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Anna Lost 100s kilogram

When you decided you needed to change your lifestyle, how did you start?

I started eating clean. First step was healthy food, then I got a treadmill, 3 kilogram dumbbells (which were too heavy for me then), and a Swiss ball. The girls from the bodybuilding chat room sent me a food and training program to follow and I began right away. I remember the first week was terribly hard.

How did you change your lifestyle and daily routine?

I was motivating myself by following fitness models and telling myself that one day I will be one of them.

What change made the biggest difference with your weight?

Food!!! That's what helped me lose 100 kilograms. Lifting helped me shape up and stretch my skin.

2007 How would you describe your weight loss journey?

It wasn't easy and things were moving too slow but I was too strong not to give up and put all the effort into what I became now.

Email: annaalex2010@live.com Mob: +966-551827638

Word of advice?

Guys just wake up and start!

Nothing is impossible.

Make your dreams come true and make your life healthy and strong.

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Is there a specific incident that made you realize you need to change your lifestyle?

When I found out I was going to become a father I was extremely happy about the prospect of parenting. Playing with my child, instructing him about healthy habits and good food choices… It was at that very moment when I realized that I would not set a good example as a father. I needed to walk that path first to show my kid the right way. I needed to decrease my weight to be ready to play with him without feeling suffocated. I needed to change my life… And I did.

When you decided you needed to change your lifestyle, how did you start?

I took baby steps. I needed to understand how the body processes food. And then hI ran… Literally. At the beginning, I couldn’t jog more than 50 meters without feeling exhausted. By now I ran seven half marathons (21 kilometers) and I hope to run my first full marathon in 2015.

JOSé Lost 40 s kilogram

"… It was at that very moment when I realized that I

would not set a good example as a father."

What are your favorite restaurants in Jeddah when it comes to healthy clean food?

Café de la Promenade for their excellent food quality, Toasted for their salads, and Cookshop if I want to enjoy food the way my mom cooked it.

Instagram: @team966 Email: mypersonaltrainer@ team966.com

2012

Word of advice?

Try it. It is not easy but if you need support, just contact me, I will be there for you.

+ Check out José 's dining options and where he likes to go for healthy food, page 56.

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soraya

Lost 40 s kilogram

What change made the biggest difference with your weight?

I believe the changes that made the biggest difference were reducing my intake of rice and the type of bread I had. I used to have brown Lusine bread, and recently switched to Baleine flat oat bread. In terms of workout changes, strength training has definitely helped give my body a better shape.

What are your favorite restaurants in Jeddah when it comes to healthy clean food?

When I need a light healthy meal, I go to Shobak. I always go to Wakame for my sushi fix. And Steak House for grilled salmon, soup and salad.

Word of advice?

Don’t give up all the things you love! For a sustainable journey to a healthier you, you need to find modified recipes that make what you love healthier.

Sometimes people hit a wall and can’t seem to lose more weight. Did that happen to you and if so, how did you overcome that obstacle?

2011

Of course! I’ve been trying to lose those last 10 kilograms keeping me away from my goal weight for a while now. Was it frustrating?

A little, but it did not stop me because I knew I lost inches and got stronger.

"...it did not stop me because I knew Mohammed Al Turki & Kate Hudson I lost inches and

got stronger."

Web: sorayadarwish.com Email: sd@sorayadarwish.com Instagram: @sorayadarwish Twitter: @sorayadarwish

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Mai

Lost 40 s kilogram

When you decided you needed to change your lifestyle, how did you start?

I tried every diet, diet center and nothing ever worked! So my first step was researching, reading and educating myself about healthy eating not just “diets” and “diet” foods.

What change made the biggest difference with your weight?

Not eating fried food, drinking soft drinks, eating sugary sweets and white carbs.

Word of advice?

What are your favorite restaurants in Jeddah when it comes to healthy clean food?

Sadly I can’t say that we have a restaurant that offers 100 percent healthy clean food but if I had to pick favorites I would choose Shobak and Pizza Fusion.

Sometimes people hit a wall and can’t seem to lose more weight. Did that happen to you and if so, how did you overcome that obstacle?

ALL the time!! I get frustrated at first but then remind myself of why I started and all the progress that I have made, it’s not just about the weight, it’s about the healthy living.

Commit and your weight will follow!

Web: maiihealth.com Email: maiihealth.jeddah@gmail.com Instagram: @maiihealth Twitter: @maiihealth

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2011

Love yourself enough to care!!

Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t, EVERYONE can!

"I tried every diet, diet center and

nothing ever worked!"

Is there a specific incident that made you realize you need to change your lifestyle?

When I was 25 years old unfortunately I was diagnosed with an early stage of high blood pressure. I was simply too young for such a condition, I believed a dramatic action must be done.

Next day I enrolled in a gym and started my transformation journey.

Murhaf Lost 37 s kilogram

When you decided you needed to change your lifestyle, how did you start?

I realized to succeed I need to work on three factors: nutrition, fitness and motivation. I adopted a healthy lifestyle that includes daily workouts and changed my whole food consuming behavior.

What change made the biggest difference with your weight?

I eat like a caveman or also referred to as Paleolithic diet, which means I take food to its natural resource with minimum processing and cooking. So fresh salads and grilled and boiled food.

Also cutting out fast food, sodas and salt and I drink a minimum of 4 liters of water per day. Black coffee also gives both edge and boost to my workout.

"I realized to succeed I need to work on three factors:

nutrition, fitness and motivation."

What are your favorite restaurants in Jeddah when it comes to healthy clean food?

For salads I go to Toasted, for Sashimi I go to Wakame, and for high protein I like Butcher Shop and Grill.

Instagram: @Murhaph Twitter: @Murhaf_ash Mob: +966-560005454 Email: eng.mashi@gmail.com

Inspirational quote?

Mohammed Al Turki & Kate Hudson 2009

“Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.”

-Muhammad Ali

+ Murhaf shows us his 5 minute morning workout routine, page 72.

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

Revving Up

Jeddah Drift Track

By Mohammed Mirza

Two Saudi car enthusiasts have opened Jeddah’s first purposebuilt racing track for radio controlled (R/C) cars. Muhannad Mudeer and Naif Shalabi set up Jeddah Drift Track to provide R/C car enthusiasts with a dedicated R/C car track where they can race, participate in drifting competitions and become part of the R/C drifting community in Jeddah.

Behind it all, there’s a massive R/C drifting community.

Hardly any community member comes with a stock or entry-level remote control drift car. Jeddahwis have clearly taken this little hobby and truly transformed it, thanks to the sheer dedication of diehard R/C drifters. Members of the community regularly take part in drift events that are held at the track and continuously focus on improving their already modified cars.

The drift track is equipped with ramps and bollards for drifting specialists to test their skills on.

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r/c cars drifting on the miniature track.

A group of car enthusiasts preparing for a drifting competition.

photo / Mohammed Mirza

As you enter Jeddah Drift Track, you can’t help but notice the youthful and energetic vibe that the place carries.

Lined up on the corners of the track are R/C car drifting fanatics holding sophisticated remote controls in their hands, while their remote controlled miniature versions of American muscle and Japanese supercars compete. Think of it as a stance-oriented meet in miniature and you aren’t too far off from the whole atmosphere.

who just come and watch the R/C cars compete.

Adjacent to the track is an R/C car merchandise store that stocks all what an R/C car enthusiast will ever need; from rims, spoilers, over-fenders, remote controllers to side skirts – an R/C car enthusiast can’t ask for more.

Converting a polycarbonate chassis into a final R/C drift car depends upon the imagination of the hobbyist and of course the execution.

While modifying their cars, R/C car fanatics in Jeddah have kept realism as their top priority. Their knowledge of the scene, the way in which they recognize popular trends and replicate them faultlessly in miniature form is commendable. Considering most of them are actually into cars themselves, it’s not surprising that they can pinpoint trends, draw inspiration from them and create something unique.

Location: Rawdat Al Khaleej Mob: +966-545907030 Twitter/Instagram: @JRCDT

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– Spark Carwash

Spark, sponsored by Shababco Enterprises, is a waterless, instant, eco-friendly and mobile car care service provider. Spark Carwash machines are fully autonomous and do not require a water hose or electricity.

Founders Muhannad Mudeer and Naif Shalabi

R/C cars popularity in Saudi Arabia continues to grow.

Seeing the amazing response that Jeddah Drift Track has received Mudeer is planning to expand and hopes the track will encourage youngsters to take part in the R/C car drifting scene in Jeddah.

Spark Carwash: Clean and Green

saving more than 100,000 gallons of water.

They protect car paint and have cleaned more than 25,000 cars at Saudi Airlines Airport (in Budget Rent A Car) within the last eight months, saving more than 100,000 gallons of water.

Spark services are available to rent-a-car companies, office buildings, in addition to Roshan Mall and Lesehato Mall.

Email: imtiyaz@sparkcarwash.com

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

Who is Nora?

Well, I’m a musician that is still a work in process. I am 25, from Saudi Arabia, but lived abroad most of my life (Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Dubai). I’m not really sure what’s next, but a change is a-coming, for sure.

What kind of music do you make and what influenced that?

Mostly I make soul/R&B music that borrows a lot of elements from hip-hop, jazz, neo-soul, blues, etc. The reason why I love these particular genres is because they have so much soul and groove, while still relatable.

How long have you been making music and what made you start?

I started singing from a very young age, when I was in middle school. I also have a background in piano, guitar, jazz and music theory because most of the schools I went to heavily supported the arts.

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Saudi Female Singers: Rare Gems

By Abdulaziz Salah

Nora, a Saudi singer based in Dubai, is a rare breed. Saudi Arabia is not known for its women pop artists, making Nora something of an anomaly. She took the indie route to discover the music world on her own. We caught up with Nora in Dubai for an interesting one-on-one chat.

Singing was honestly a gift, it came very naturally to me.

But I did experiment with opera singing in university, which allowed me to learn about my voice and how to use it more formally. In the last four to five years, I’ve started experimenting with songwriting and music production. But it’s still a struggle for me.

Have you faced any criticism or any negative comments from people in KSA?

Courtesy photo / NORA

I have had very positive feedback from people in Saudi Arabia. My family is not too keen on me doing music though. They are supportive of it as a hobby, but they don’t feel comfortable with me performing live and making too much noise about it.

But I do anyway.

Talk to us a little bit about your day job.

I work at WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), an international environmental

NGO that works on environmental conservation and climate change issues.

I am a communications officer there, and it’s my job to make sure people understand what we do and how it affects them.

It’s great because it’s for a positive cause.

What is your opinion on music you hear coming out from Jeddah, from the Hip-Hop and R&B scene, that is?

The scene in Saudi has been really impressing me! There are so many artists working together and supporting each other, creating quality music.

It honestly blows my mind and they deserve way more credit, platforms and opportunities.

I hope to see some more female musicians in the future, though.

What do you think is holding the music scene back?

I think that lack of interest within the wider community holds musicians back,

especially in genres like hip-hop. There is a lack of platforms for artists to just go out and enjoy themselves. We kind of have to rely on big companies or brands to give us that opportunity, as opposed to some other places in the world where you can just go to an open mic and do your thing.

Would you be open to sign a music deal?

Not really at this point. Like I said, I do music for me. And it's not really a career option at the moment.

Any last words?

The music coming out of the Middle East makes me proud.

It makes me feel happy that a lot of the people I look up to musically and those who are breaking musical barriers and creating new experimental genres are people from here.

And I'm very grateful to have access to them for knowledgesharing and support.

Soundcloud:/nora_amb Twitter: @nora_amb

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

FA S H I O N

AC E THE C L EVERLY C A RELESS L O OK Topshop SR 400

Topshop SR 225

Isabel Marant SR 650

Topshop SR 270

Saint Laurent SR 5,250

Maison Martin Margiela SR 2160 Topshop SR 270

Alexander Wang SR 2,600

Gucci SR 3,100 Isabel Marant SR 2,280

Alexander Wang SR 3,200

Let's make this as easy as abc (well it can't be that easy), but think comfort wear (loose graphic tops, tank tops, ripped jeans, slouchy or skinny), top it off with classic timeless items in basic colors. Finish it off with a blazer, oversized coat or your old denim shirt. Don't over- accessorize and you're ready to go!

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Fa s h i o n Ed i to r : M a z i n A l M a i m a n i

W H AT WE WANG! It's that time of the year again, when H&M decides to go designer collabo on the world, and the world goes crazy!

This time the collaboration is with the ultimate New York cool designer Alexander Wang. The entire collection comes in staple Wang style, monochrome colors, but takes a sporty turn (with quick dry fabrics too). The collection will be available around the world (at selected H&M boutiques) starting Nov. 6.

Here are some of our favorite looks from the collection (and some unexpected items such as whistle ring, a trophy shaped cup and wang boxing gloves!):

Top to bottom-Left to right (actual prices may vary):

Backpack SR 1,000, Top SR 133, Boxing gloves SR 230, Leather jacket SR 1,350, Sunglasses with strap SR 150, Unisex leggings SR 200, Slip-ons SR 270, Leggings SR 200, T-shirt SR150, Shoes SR 870, Shorts SR 260, Crop sweater SR 230, Water bottle SR 50, Stapped top SR 150, Trophy cup SR 50, Dress SR 360, Yoga mat w/bag SR 270, Whistle ring SR 50

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AT T E N TION: BRAND FOCUS ORLEBAR BROWN In the last few years one of the strongest names in swimwear fashion has got to be Orlebar Brown. Ever since the start the brand has been loved for their swimshorts for men. Solid colors, prints or photographic scenic views, all Orlebar shorts have one thing in common, perfectly cut (available in many lengths) which helps transform them from swimshorts to beach/pool lounging shorts.

The brand also provides swimwear (and the exact shorts) for ladies, young boys and they provide a whole range of beachwear and accesories.

I personally recommend the shorts and their solid plain T's work well at the pool and when worn over jeans.

Ladies

Printed shorts SR 1,400, Solid color shorts SR 780, Ladies shorts SR 1,200, Plain T-shirt SR 360, Printed T-shirt SR 600, Bracelet SR 250 (each), Shoes SR 510. www.orlebarbrown.co.uk

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Haifa Mall

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All buyers know how online shopping can lead from one thing to another. I have a monthly online shopping allowance (pardon me, I take all this seriously) so this month I decided to buy classic Nike sneakers, which led to some classicly amazing J. Crew T-shirt shopping, I even went all creative and bought T-shirts only within the indigo pallette!

And somehow that led me to marble print inspired shirts, which meant only one thing, a little Sandro shirt shopping.

Have you had any recent interesting online shopping experience? If yes feel free to share with us (emails are at the front of the magazine), now let's get down to business and take a look at the goodies!

online sho p p ing

click ! share !

Clockwise: Shirt by J. Crew SR 555, Jeans by BLK DNM SR 770, T-shirts by J. Crew SR 200-300, Sachajuan hair paste SR 110, Nike sneakers SR 540, Sunglasses by Illesteva SR 700, Shirt by Sandro SR 875, Shirt by Sandro SR 825, SR 2,200 (each) 52 DESTINATION JEDDAH

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GADGETS

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

Resin shower coach Save up to 20,000 liters of heated water per year by using this eco - friendly shower coach with strong suction cap.

You’ll save energy and reduce your power and water bill too!

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Mighty Mug The world’s first unspillable travel mug, powered with Smart Grip technology. This mug really will not fall over when accidentally knocked! Perfect for the working day, on boats, picnics and on the beach.

Double wall construction and 0.47L/16 oz. capacity, dishwasher safe.

Heat ‘n’ Eat Popcorn just the way you like it! Introducing Heat ‘n’ Eat, Mustard’s microwave popcorn maker. Just fill the measure with kernels and microwave inside the traditionally shaped reusable tub. Perfect popcorn every time and at a fraction of the cost!

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Sugar Fix

XDModo Eclipse Solar Torch This multiple award - winning design solar torch is very eco-friendly as it is charged by sunlight. When fully charged the four LEDs can operate for over two hours. It’s perfect for all emergencies.

Its sleek and smooth black design also makes it very visually appealing.

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Sugar Fix is the perfect spot for all your “happy pills” candy, peanuts, gumballs, or whatever works! Keep it handy so you can time-release them as needed. Just what the doctor ordered! This hand-blown glass candy jar is 7 inches tall by 3 1/2 inches in diameter, and packaged in a protective fullcolor gift box.

Retro Folding Readers New retro style folding readers have a nice extra wide lens and are super light-weight. People who have used them love the way they fit and store away.

They come in the following four strengths: +1, +1.25, +2 and +2.5.

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DINING AROUND TOWN

Where to Dine HEALTHY? Health With José

By José Ortiz

I have been living in Jeddah for the last four years and I went through a body transformation from being morbidly obese to a normal and healthy shaped body. I had to discover the best places to choose the healthiest meal options in town and now I share my selection with you.

TAKE AWAY

LIGHT DINNER Goodies

• Grilled Hammour with steamed vegetables (in this restaurant the portions are huge, eat 60 percent and get the remaining 40 percent packed to take home)

TAKE 40 PERCENT HOME

To a s t e d • Caesar salad (no chicken, you can just use half of the dressing mixed with a little water) • Greek salad (just use part of the dressing) • Salmon burger (avoid ordering fries)

• Hummus and motabel starters

Sayadiyah Express • Diet fish tomato • Diet fish coriander

Pizza Fusion

• Farmer’s market brown bread pizza (very good taste/calorie rate) • Four cheese and sundried tomato brown bread pizza

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• Shrimp coriander

MEDITERRANEAN

EXECUTIVE LUNCH

•

Te a y a n a • Rocca mushroom salad (definitely the best in town) • Grilled chicken and caramelized onion sandwich

Cookshop

• Diet penne with vegetables • Abundant grains salad (just be brave and resist eating the bread casserole where they serve the salad).

La Promenade Café

• Fusilli alla norma • Panini Greco

Uptown 966 • Berries mixed leaf salad • Smoked salmon sandwich

There are no desserts on this list. These restaurants are specialists in mouthwatering desserts from the best panna cotta I ever tasted, at La Promenade Café, to the Magnolia dessert at Cookshop, or the Crème Brulee at Steakhouse.

But we have to be brave and avoid adding those extra calories that go straight away to our belly!

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DINING AROUND TOWN

Casper & Gambini’s is an all-day restaurant and café that specializes in serving casual gourmet meals and award-winning signature coffee. Founded in 1996 in Beirut, Lebanon, C&G has successfully expanded its operations across KSA, Lebanon, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Kurdistan, Nigeria, Bahrain, Oman and the UAE.

Casper & Gambini’s proudly announce the launch of their delivery services from their branch on Tahlia Street. Offering a wide variety of food, beverages and desserts, their professional chefs make sure to satisfy customers’ needs with a special emphasis on health and fresh ingredients. In addition to their standard menu items, they offer lunch boxes and sandwich trays to go, which are perfectly convenient for the busy business men and women whether they are at the office or at home.

Your favorite meal is just one phone call away!

Timings: Daily, 8 a.m. until midnight Location: Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6637979

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P ROMOTION

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Quick HEALTHYRECIPES for the Busy Jeddawi

DINING AROUND TOWN

By Abeer Ajlani

Cookie Balls

Choco Almond Butter

INGREDIENTS • 1 cup cashews • ½ cup oats • 3 tablespoons honey • 2 tablespoon maple syrup • Dark chocolate (or Hershey’s chocolate)

INGREDIENTS

Mix all ingredients (except the chocolate) in a blender, and make the cookie balls!

You can either melt the dark chocolate and dip the balls half way and let them cool off OR you can create a realistic looking “Cookie” by just pressing in Hershey’s little chocolate chips and enjoy!

Blend it all in a blender and spread it on ANYTHING you want!

Nutritional Facts: Per cookie ball Calories: 100

• 1 cup almond butter • 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt • ½ cup of honey • ½ melted milk (or dark) chocolate

No Bake Brownies INGREDIENTS • 1 cup walnuts • 1 cup almonds • 1 cup coco powder • 1 ½ cup dates (pitted) • ½ tablespoon salt • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Mix all ingredients in a blender and place mixed ingredients on non-stick cooking paper. Cool it in the fridge for one hour and cut into squares, voila! Guilt free brownies!

Nutritional Facts: Per brownie Calories: 200

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Healthy Chicken Quesadilla INGREDIENTS • Chicken breast • Your favorite fresh vegetables (corn, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, green pepper, red onion, jalapeno, etc.)

• Shredded mozzarella • Whole-wheat tortillas

Cut the chicken breast into small cubes and cook in olive oil. Don’t forget to add salt and pepper.

Place tortilla on flat pan and sprinkle with mozzarella. Lay out the chicken evenly on half of the tortilla followed by the veggies. Fold in half and serve!

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DINING AROUND TOWN

Marcel’s Award-Winning frozen yoghurt

Marcel’s, the South African frozen yoghurt brand, has been the ideal destination for fro-yo lovers since 1989. The secret ingredient in their soft serve delicacy is probiotic cultures (BB12) and all-natural flavors.

The taste of their delicious and soft fro-yo combined with its appealing health benefits has lead Marcel’s to win yet again South African Champion status at the South African Dairy Championships 2014 Frozen Yoghurt Class.

We are lucky we have this award-winning yoghurt haven right here in Jeddah!

Besides yoghurt, they offer refreshing shakes, fruity smoothies, tubs you can buy anytime throughout the year, especially blissful berry, mango treat and Marcel's waffles.

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Go for Marcel’s frozen yoghurt – it makes healthy sense!

One of the many reasons Marcel’s stands out in the frozen yoghurt scene is its creativity when it comes to flavors. In addition to the usual favorites, chocolate goodness, vanilla bliss and natural yoghurt, Marcel’s get creative.

Some of their unique flavors are Turkish Delight, which is indeed an uplifting delight, and the exotic fruity Litchi (also known as Lychee), and English Toffee! Yes, it's a flavor on offer and a must-try!

Other than Marcel’s Coffee Shop on Tahlia Street, this delightful place is found at Mall of Arabia, Salam Mall, Mandarin Mall, Dar Al Hekma University and Makkah Mall in Makkah.

Why Is Frozen Yoghurt Healthier Than Ice Cream?

Low in fat and calories.

Depending on what milk you use, your fro-yo can have zero fat. And approximately 90 calories per serving.

Contains four probiotic strains.

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Your One-Stop Shop For Health and More Mama Mio Goodbye Stretch Marks A paraben-free product with excellent results

Stretch marks go deep beneath the surface of your skin, and can take a lot of time to get rid of. Mama Mio’s Goodbye Stretch Marks consists of a powerful blend of fruit, algae extracts and nourishing oils that are proven to minimize the appearance of stretch marks. The ingredient Seppicalm TM has been added to the product in order to ensure the marks fade more effectively.

Original Sprout Organic Natural Shampoo What more could you want for your Babies and kids' hair?

This shampoo is sulfate and paraben free, and the sulfate-free moisturizing botanicals and nourishing emollients help effectively wash away dryness. Suitable for babies and adults, and it’s also anti-lice. Original Sprout Organic Natural Shampoo is free of skin penetrators, mineral or petroleum oils, DEA, colors and dyes.

Rebel Green – Yoga Mat Spray preserve the life of your yoga mats, straps and blocks Rebel Green’s yoga mat spray is a must-have not only for yoga and Pilates lovers, but also for anyone who uses mats. It’s a revolutionary new and effective solution to preserve the life of your yoga mats, straps and blocks. And the best part is, it’s uniquely blended with essential oils to inspire your practice.

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Quit Nits: Complete Head Lice Kit Organic and Natural Safe even for newborns

With schools and the busy social lives we lead, lice can unfortunately be a common issue everywhere. Quit Nits Complete Head Lice Kit consists of two tubes of Advance Lice Treatment cream and one Everyday Preventative spray.

Using the cream as prescribed will eliminate head lice and their eggs, while the spray will prevent re-infestation.

Yogi organic DeTox Lead a healthy balanced lifestyle with Yogi

Yogi DeTox effectively cleans the liver and kidneys, our two primary filtering organs. This fragrant tea uses purifying herbs burdock and organic dandelion to aid the liver, and juniper berry to promote kidney functions.

“Trikatu,” the ayurvedic cleansing blend consisting of ginger, black pepper and long pepper, helps blood flow, and Indian sarsaparilla is used to add a hint of spiciness.

Lead a healthy balanced lifestyle with Yogi.

Yogi organic Skin DeTox caters to your skin in every way Yogi Skin DeTox reduces internal impurities, which helps to promote glowing skin, and Yogi Skin DeTox was Follow us on created to do just that. Fragrant rose petal and hibiscus are instagram fo used to cool and soothe the skin, organic green tea is used r the lat to create a sense of rejuvenation, and burdock and yellow productse!st dock are used to ensure cleansing. After just a few times of using Skin DeTox, you’ll begin to enjoy your new glowing and healthy skin.

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How to Use Food for

Beauty

Health! and

The food you eat plays a huge role not only with how your body looks, but also with your hair, skin and overall beauty.

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ces best slocuiurm of c a

Low-fat Yogurt Calcium is believed to fight fat; and yogurt is one of the best sources of calcium. When calcium intake is insufficient your body triggers the release of calcitriol, a hormone that causes you to store fat.

FULL OF C VITAMIN Yellow Bell Peppers

A single yellow bell pepper contains three and a half times the amount of Vitamin C in a large orange. To include thisin your diet you can try dipping yellow pepper strips in hummus. Or you can chop and add them in a vegetable curry for a nourishing dinner.

pre vent belly ing bloat LETTUCE

Green veggies are not only packed with vitamins and minerals, but they also contain a high amount of fiber, which can prevent belly bloating.

Low in calories, you can use lettuce to make a ginormous salad for lunch.

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DARK CHOCOLATE

Research has shown that dark chocolate in particular has effectively reduced the hormone cortisol – which has been linked to sluggish metabolism.

Surprising isn’t it, especially after hearing so many criticisms of chocolates over the years. Another study found that adults who ate moderate amounts of chocolate regularly were actually thinner than those who didn’t. Even though they consumed more calories and exercised equally!

When it comes to chocolates, keep one rule in mind – “the darker the better.”

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EGGS

Start your morning with them, and you’ll curtail food cravings for the rest of the day. And when it comes to eggs, remember that boiling is always better than frying.

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OATMEAL

Oatmeal is a great breakfast option because it’s fiber rich and filling, so you won’t crave for snacks by midmorning.

LOW IN CALORIES AND HIGH IN FIBER PEARS

Pears are so low in calories and high in fiber that you could eat numerous amounts on a daily basis and still lose weight. Make it a habit to have a fresh pear before every major meal of the day.

rich inand f i be r x i da n t antio BERRIES

Raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are rich in fiber and antioxidants. Despite being low on calorie counts, they provide a wholesome meal and keep you satisfied for the day – that is away from the fridge.

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FOOD FOR

Glowing Skin

By Nisma Rafiq

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4 WATER

Water is mandatory in our everyday lives.

It helps with weight loss, healthy skin

1 soy milk

2 GREEN TEA

3 AVOCADOS

Green tea is a great antioxidant that helps fight off any impurities in the skin, which cause wrinkles and allergies. Also, it helps slow down the development of signs of aging.

Avocados are rich in fatty acids and vitamins that can nourish the inside of your skin. Avocados also help heal and sooth tired skin, which can be great after a long working day.

5 SALMON

Salmon contains a lot of Omega-3 fatty acids that help reduce inflammation and aging signs. The good fats or the fatty acids protect against and repair sun damage.

They also maintain good hydration of the cell membranes, which are

considered the gates to your skin.

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and heart, infections, getting rid of body toxins, boosts energy and so much more.

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Soy milk contains an element known as genistein. The presence of this element gives soy products a collagen production quality. Soy products also help block enzymes that tend to break down and age the skin.

SPINACH EGGS

Loaded with essential minerals zinc, iron, sulfur along with protein nourishes hair follicles with nutrient blood supply.

It is a super food rich in nutrients good for hair follicles and scalp tissue.

Broccoli and Kale are great as well.

NUTS

Walnuts, cashews, peanuts and almonds provides zinc and selenium reduces shedding and protects the hair shine.

LENTILS

Excellent source of protein and great for vegetarians.

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CARROTS

Rich in beta carotene are good for your eyes and hair.

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BLUEBERRY

Enriched with Vitamin C and helps in proper blood circulation necessary for hair growth.

SWEET POTATOES

Provides body with Vitamin A that protects and produce the oil on scalp. You can also try mangos, pumpkins and apricots as they have the same benefit.

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Twenty Two Gym Exclusive insight to the first CrossFit gym in Jeddah.

When did the gym open?

We started running boot camp classes since July.

Who’s the owner?

A group of three young local Saudis.

Why did the owner open this gym?

To raise the fitness industry’s bar and promote awareness for what true athleticism, nutrition and health is all about.

Are there any other branches or locations worldwide?

This is a local brand, and our current location is our first, with many more to follow, in’shallah.

What’s the goal you have in mind, and the vision for TwentyTwo gym?

Why 22? Is there a reason behind the name?

As in 22 minutes. In this day and age, with the demanding lifestyle, people simply don’t have time. The facility was created to solve a problem.

Lack of time is a popular excuse that people use to avoid exercise. The classes at 22 are effective, efficient and backed by science. There is no need to be in the gym for hours on end anymore. Get in, get results and leave so you can 70 DESTINATION JEDDAH

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get on with your day.

Briefly describe the gym.

22 is the first all-male CrossFit affiliated box is Saudi Arabia! In our 856 m2 facility, we have cut out all the fat and kept the essentials so people of all ages and abilities can come achieve the results they have always wanted. It is fitted with the latest functional movement training equipment and accessories. In short, it is five-star garage.

Become a hub for creating true athletes and be known for it. We want to set the proper foundation for our youth to raise a generation of champions that are capable to pursue their dream sport and compete professionally.

What makes it different when compared to other gyms around town?

Technically, there are not any to compare us with!

Other gyms offer a little bit of everything, while we have concentrated on what we believe in only. Nevertheless, the space, community and laidback environment.

We like to refer to ourselves

as a playground for grownups.

Also, we have emphasized the fun part so much.

Why CrossFit? What’s special about CrossFit?

In a nutshell, CrossFit is constantly varied, high intensity, functional movement, which has an enhanced neurological and hormonal effect that in return gives accelerated organic change in the body (muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory).

Do you provide one-on-one sessions or all group training?

We have a daily scheduled workout of the day (WOD), private training (PT) and special programs for those who want to take it to the next level.

Will there be a branch for women in the future?

Keeping our fingers crossed!

Can you tell us about your trainers and their qualifications?

We look for international veterans who have a passion for sharing their knowledge, with extensive kinesiology and nutrition background.

Does someone need to reach a certain level of fitness in order to join, or do you accommodate all levels including beginners?

The type of training we do is suitable for everyone.

Our exercises are prescribed for top athletes that can be scaled back for any level.

• Yoga • Olympic lifting What classes or • Gymnastics • Calisthenics training sessions do • Strength and you offer, conditioning other than CrossFit

?

Gym opening hours and days: Sun.–Thu. Fri. Sat.

6 a.m. to midnight.

4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

1 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Location: First Floor, Al Murjanah Building, Prince Sultan & Kayal St. Mob: +966-566821909 Email: fy@22-twentytwo.com Web: 22-twentytwo.com Facebook: 22athletics Instagram: @22athletics

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workout

Total of 3-to-5-minute non-stop cycle depending on your fitness level. This takes 3-5 minutes if you push all 8 sets. Workout before work on a daily basis.

By Murhaf Ashy

Regular Crunch: 20-60 reps.

Just lift shoulder blades off the floor.

Targeted muscles: Rectus abdominis

Double Crunch: 20-60 reps.

Lift both hips/ shoulders off the floor simultaneously.

Plank Pose: 30-60 seconds.

Could be done after each pray 5 times a day will improve core muscles.

Targeted muscles: Complete body

Targeted muscles: Rectus abdominis

Squats: 20-40 times.

It could be replaced instead of Pushups.

Lunge: 20-40 times.

Strengthen your buttocks and legs.

Targeted muscles:

Targeted muscles:

Hip, thigh, abdominal, lower leg muscle.

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Gluteus maximus (glutes), quadriceps (quads), hamstrings.

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u n d e r s t a n d i n g

NUTRITION LABELS

By Lena Obaid

The use of preservatives and food additives is prevalent in packaged foods sold in supermarkets today … how can we know what to avoid, and what to get more of?

1. START HERE

Check the serving size and the number of servings per container.

Ask yourself: How many servings am I consuming? This will help you adjust the information from the rest of the label to your eating habits.

2. CALORIES (AND CALORIES FROM FAT) This is the amount of calories in the serving size (mentioned in 1).

“Calories from Fat” shows how many calories are taken from the fat component of the food. Generally: 40 calories is low, 100 is moderate, 400 is high.

5. PERCENT DAILY VALUES (These are based on a 2,000-calorie diet).

Looking at these numbers can help you see how much of your recommended daily intake you are getting per nutrient in each serving of the food you eat. As a general rule, 5 percent DV or less is low, 20 percent DV or more is high.

4. THE NUTRIENTS (PART 2) Make sure you get enough of these nutrients. Vitamins, calcium and iron can help keep you healthy, and prevent diseases.

3. THE NUTRIENTS These are usually the nutrients that we consume too much. Limit your intake of these nutrients — too much of them isn’t healthy. (Nutritionists recommend that you keep Cholesterol and Trans Fat intake to a minimum.)

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How to get a

DECENT

WORKOUT

Without BUSTING YOUR lungs

By Johara Al Mogbel

Fitness is an important part of the average human’s lifestyle.

Not just because you really need to fit into those size skeleton jeans you have stashed in the back of your closet (on the off-chance you morph into a model overnight), but because a little movement in your life can go a long way in your health. And that’s doubly important when one lives in a largely car-dependent country. And guess what?

You can fix your lumps and lungs without ending up like a sputtering car in the middle of the highway with a busted engine! Without further ado, here are some effective ways you could work out without feeling like you’ve just been hit with a cement truck.

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yoga

Oh boy, where do I start? See, I spent most of my life thumbing my nose at those wimpy yogis with their so-called “workouts.” Hah! As if they worked out! It’s basically stretching!

And then I took a class. My muscles were stretched to the breaking point during the class and I broke into a sweat, yes, but at the end of the class? I was feeling more energetic than when I started it. And my calves after a few more yoga classes—which have never changed from their tree trunk-like state since my preteens—slimmed. And that is why, my dear readers, this is the most marvelous pain-free sport of all. It improves your flexibility and your breathing/lungs, raises your fitness levels, and gives you a strong core. You also get to sleep for five minutes at the end of it!

tabata TRAINING

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Tabata training is a method of workout that spans four minutes. Yeah, you read that right, four minutes. The idea is you work in increments, 20 seconds of intense movement and then 10 seconds of rest, in a total of eight sessions. The beauty of this workout is that it basically takes less time than it does to scroll down your twitter timeline, but at the same time, you’re working out daily, which does wonders for your muscles. Even more so than doing one giant workout once a week and then neglecting your body the rest of the days. Fit it into your before-going-to-bed routine to make it easier to stick to. For a tabata timer, search your app store. There’s a great one for IOS.

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Jumping Lunges

Jumping Jacks

Bodyweight Squats

Standing Jumps

Burpee Press Ups

High Knee Standing Sprints

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For each session, do a different move.

Say, fast squats for 20 seconds, and break.

Then punches, then knee raises, then stomach crunching, then jumping jacks.

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zumba

Zumba is less of a workout and more of a 40-minute chance at pretending you’re an extra on So You Think You Can Dance.

Well, if you manage to avoid the mirrors, that is. It’s the much much nicer, less evil younger brother of those horrible cardio routines that make your lungs try to bust out of your chest by the end of it.

>>

TIP

Buy Zumba Fitness for Wii. The routines are just as fat-burning and you get the added bonus of dancing in the privacy of your own home. Just try to make a schedule, and then fall in the routine you’ve mapped out, so you actually stick to it.

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There’s something to be said about working out in the comfort of your own home. For one, you save on all those gas costs. And a workout that isn’t a workout but a game you get scored on? And most importantly, a game you dance in? SIGN. ME. UP. Try games like Just Dance and Dance Dance Revolution and their sequels.

There’s also a Michael Jackson dance game for fans, and a number of dance games for kids as well so the children could get fit with you. And with the new device-crazed generation, a little movement in their lives is positively essential.

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dancing games

100 rep CHALLENGE

the

This is the best secret we’ve ever picked up from our frequent forays into the crazy world that is those scarily fit people’s utopia. It gives your muscles a really decent workout, burns calories, and is flexible enough to suit whatever body part you want to sculpt. And it doesn’t hurt at all.

THE WHOLE

WORKOUT TAKES

WHAT IS THIS MIRACLE WORKOUT EXACTLY, YOU ASK ME?

Well, for starters, choose 10 different body moves, and then order them in a list from 1 to 10. The way I prefer to do it is one arm move, one leg move, and one abdominal move, and then repeat. So, for example, my list would be:

1

2

Bicycle crunch (abs)

3

Bicep curl (arms)

4

5

6

7

High knees (legs)

8

9

10

Squats (legs)

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MINUTES TOPS

Abdominal crunch (abs)

Mill press (arms)

Also, if you’re doing it alone, with a partner, or by yourself, go through the moves on a steadily increasing scale of 10s. So, using the previous list as an example (and without a partner), your workout would look like this: • 10 squats • 10 squats + 10 bicycle crunches • 10 squats + 10 bicycle crunches + 10 bicep curls • 10 squats + 10 bicycle crunches + 10 bicep curls + 10 lunges

With a partner, the only difference is it goes like: you squat 10, stop and wait for your partner to squat 10. Then you squat 10 and do 10 bicycle crunches, and then stop and it’s their turn. By the end you’d have done 100 squats.

Upright row (arms)

Lunges (legs)

Russian twist (abs)

Jumping jacks (errythang)

And that’s it for now!

The only piece of advice left is, reading this article won’t burn you any calories so get up and get used to a routine and get moving!

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ADHD: IT'S NOT JUST BEING HYPER

By Jou Pabalate

ADHD is defined as a neurological disorder that affects children and leads to excessive movement, impulsivity and distraction. Recent medical studies reveal that an estimate of 1.6 million Saudi children suffer from the disorder. So what is it exactly?

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We all know that kids have their moments of playfulness and at times, even rowdiness.

We often say that it’s all part of being — well, kids. When there are children who can’t sit still, who never seem to listen, who don’t follow instructions, follow through anything or who blurt out inappropriate things at inappropriate times more often than not, some people simply conclude that they’re “hyper” or spoiled troublemakers.

However, before reaching that conclusion, consider this: they may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

According to AFTA, the Saudi ADHD society, ADHD is a neurological disorder that affects children and leads to excessive movement, impulsivity and distraction.

These effects continue with them until adulthood, although the symptoms may vary from person to person.

According to Reach2Change, an ADHD support organization, there are three major signs and symptoms of ADHD: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity.

“It’s important to note that these symptoms maybe noticed in individuals without the disorder over a period of time,” said Reem Al Jizawi, Reach2Change ADHD coach.

“However, people with ADHD would have a feeling of continuous struggle and the symptoms have a debilitating effect on their lives as well as their relationships.”

THE THREE MAJOR SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ADHD INATTENTION • Doesn’t pay attention to details • Makes careless mistakes • Easily distracted and has trouble maintaining focus • Frequently loses or misplaces books, homework, toys etc • Spaces out frequently within a conversation or appear to not listen when spoken to • Disorganized and has difficulty planning and remembering things or completing a task

HYPERACTIVITY • Constant fidgeting • Consistently unable to sit still even when instructed to stay in one’s seat i.e. classroom setting • Moves around constantly and excessively, runs and climbs inappropriately • Talks excessively • Has difficulty relaxing or playing quietly • Unable to hold emotions in check, prone to tantrums • May have a quick temper

IMPULSIVITY • Acts without thinking • Constantly blurts out what they want to say in class before being called by the teacher • Inability to wait for one’s turn in games and activities • Consistently interrupts

ADHD FAST FACTS MYTH

Kids with ADHD can’t pay attention.

FACT

They can focus if they enjoy the activities they’re doing or are interested in what they are hearing or seeing. It’s when the task is repetitive or boring that they quickly tune out.

There’s still a widespread misconception that ADHD is a modern illness with pharmaceutical fad propaganda at its roots.

Unfortunately, there’s also a flawed social stigma that boxes ADHD as a socially constructed disorder made as an excuse for bad parenting.

In reality, the causes of ADHD are genes. Ninety-two percent of recorded cases cite genetics as a primary cause.

NEUROLOGICAL REASONS SUCH AS:

• Infections during pregnancy, childbirth or the first few months after birth.

• Lack of oxygen.

• Brain inflammation.

• Drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

• Smoking during pregnancy.

• Chemical imbalance in terms of dopamine and noradrenaline in the frontal section of the brain has shown links to ADHD.

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TREATMENT OF ADHD:

Please note that learning disabilities can also manifest behavioral symptoms similar to ADHD, hence seeking a proper medical authority for a diagnosis is imperative.

Studies have shown that a multi-disciplinary approach that includes a combination of behavioral and social therapy, medication, educational intervention and patient education has shown to be a successful method of treatment for people suffering from ADHD. Coaching is also being seen as a supplementary method of management for ADHD adults. It focuses on creating a personal plan and program that is solution focused.

Coaches help enable change in the ADHD adult’s life rather than provide therapy.

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WHAT oy NEED u TO KNOW Whether you’re a parent of an ADHD child or an adult who feels they may have ADHD, you can get help through organizations and websites.

AFTA Society (Saudi ADHD Society)

Web: adhd.org.sa Tel: +966-554559083

The first ADHD charity organization in the Middle East, AFTA society raises awareness about ADHD as well as offers support for patients. It aims to educate medical professionals, educators, families and the community as well as create specialized clinics and treatment centers in the Kingdom.

THESE GUYS BEAT ADHD Michael Phelps (Olympian)

ADD/ADHD does not have to stand in the way of having a productive or successful life. In fact, a lot of the most creative, innovative and imaginative celebrities have confirmed their diagnosis and are advocates of ADHD, here’s some of them:

Ryan Gosling (Actor)

Justin Timberlake (OCD with ADHD)

Jim Carrey (Comedian)

Richard Branson (Business tycoon)

Howie Mandel (Comedian)

Ty Pennington (Host, Extreme Makeover)

Michelle Rodriguez (Actress)

Greg LeMond

(Cyclist, three-time Tour de France winner)

Will Smith (Actor)

Adam Levine (Lead Singer, Maroon 5)

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

ISLAMIC

HOME

REMEDIES

By Sobia Javed

The last time you had a headache, what was the first thing you did? Reach for two tablets of Paracetamol? Well, you wouldn’t be the first, as most people reach for a quick fix so they can get back to their busy lives.

But before you head to your trusted medicine cabinet, take a few minutes to read about some simple, natural remedies that may just cure some common problems. And best of all?

They are all from the Sunnah, meaning that they have been approved by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

All remedies mentioned have been taken from the book “Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet (peace be upon him)” by Imam bin Qayyim Al Jauziyah So, take a chill pill (or not) and read on!

HEADACHES

Headaches are one of the most common complaints and can range from mild to debilitating.

Your first port of call for recurring and unbearable headaches is a doctor to rule out anything serious, but for a general headache, instead of popping a pill, why not try some henna? That’s right, henna. The thing mostly associated with weddings and Eid parties can also be used to cure your headache! (It could

be argued that a wedding could be the cause of your headache, but anyway).

Henna* has a cooling effect, so is most effective for headaches caused by heat, fever and too much exposure to the sun.

Disclaimer: All information provided is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. If you are on prescribed medication, please consult your doctor before making any changes to your medicinal intake. Destination accepts no responsibility for any adverse side effects caused by following the advice listed in this article.

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*Be warned though, that henna is a dye, so it may leave your forehead/scalp an interesting color for a few days.

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Sunnah solution Take a handful of henna leaves, crush, and mix in just enough vinegar to form a thick paste. Apply to the forehead and/or scalp and leave for about 15 minutes.*

CONSTIPATION Feeling a little “bunged up,” to put it politely?

A person is officially constipated if they have had less than three bowel movements in the space of a week.

Fast food, and its lack of fibre and nutrients, is one of the biggest contributors to this irritating ailment and there are plenty of fast-food joints around town! On the whole, it’s not a serious condition, but can be very uncomfortable, not to mention embarrassing when you’re with company. There are numerous remedies to relieve constipation, ranging from increasing water intake to indulging in fibrous foods such as dates.

COUGH

Sunnah solution Take an inch-long stem of fresh ginger, place it in a cup of warm water, and add two teaspoons of sugar to the mixture.* +

Sunnah solution A teaspoon of honey before bed can help to relieve a cough.

*Drink this (but not in excess!) and wait for nature to take its course.

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DIARRHEA

Interestingly enough, fast-food can be the cause of constipation, and it can also be the cause of its polar opposite – diarrhea!

Usually, it is the body’s way of ridding harmful substances from the stomach.

It can also be caused by stress or if it is frequent, there may be an underlying health issue. A person experiencing diarrhea must rehydrate as much as possible as the body can very quickly become dehydrated. This is of even more importance in a hot climate such as that in Saudi. There are numerous rehydrating solutions available from the local pharmacy, but why not give honey a try? We could fill this entire issue listing the benefits of honey as it truly is a superfood, but one of the many uses of it as mentioned by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is to relieve diarrhea.

A cough is a way for your body to rid itself of substances that are irritating the air passageways.

Coughs are mostly dealt with using over-the-counter cough syrups, all claiming to relieve a cough within days. However, studies show that most cough syrups neither help nor hinder a cough. Our favorite superfood, honey, makes another appearance here.

The focus, though, is not on honey for treatment this time, but instead on pomegranate.* Sunnah solution Simply mix one teaspoon of honey in warm water, and drink this on an empty stomach.*

Sunnah solution This luscious, beautiful red fruit can help a cough, either through eating the seeds fresh, or running them through a juicer to create sweet, fresh juice.*

*Steer clear from shop-bought juices as they are usually pasteurised with preservatives and sweeteners added, and thus not very effective.

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*Continue drinking a few glasses a day until symptoms disappear.

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So there we have it. A few natural remedies taken from the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) for some common complaints. Before you reach for over-the-counter remedies, perhaps you could give one of these a try!

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

DID YOU KNOW?

SAUDI GRANDMAS' HOME

Honey, ginger and pomegranates are among the foods mentioned in the Holy Qur’an! Honey is mentioned in Chapter 16, Verse 68. Ginger is mentioned in Chapter 76, Verse 17, and pomegranates are mentioned in Chapter 6, Verse 99. Look it up!

REMEDIES

By Johara Al Mogbel

• Black lemon tea

For food poisoning and diarrhea.

CUPPING THERAPY

• Honey

To disinfect wounds.

• The oil from burned egg yolks

Can counteract the effect of burns if used daily and after an hour from being burned.

• Dates

First thing in the morning on an empty stomach help the digestive system and eases constipation.

in your medical treatments, it is in the knife of the cupper, drinking honey, or cauterization with fire, as appropriate to the cause of illness, but I would not like to be cauterized.” (Reported by Al Bukhaari, 10/139).“The best times to be treated with cupping are the seventeenth, nineteenth or twenty-first of the month.” – The Prophet

For nursing mothers and to cure back pains.

• Calf’s leg soup

To mend bones faster after a break.

(pbuh), reported by Al Tirmidhi

• Myrrh

BENEFITS OF HIJAMAH:

As an antibiotic for the flu or to combat inflammation.

•

• Vicks

For everything and anything.

Headache? Vicks. Bruise?

Vicks. Head bump?

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Promotes flow of energy in the blood.

Removes toxins and waste minerals from the blood.

Prevents diseases.

Note: Approximately 70 percent of diseases are caused by the failure of blood circulation throughout the body.

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According to a hadith narrated by Jaabir, the Prophet (pbuh) said, “if there is any good

• Fenugreek

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Cupping therapy, locally known as Hijamah (pronounced Hujama), is a form of alternative medicine in which local suction is created on the skin in order to remove toxic or bad blood from the body.

Dalia C linic

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Expectant mothers are often nervous and usually don’t know what to expect during their first visit at a healthcare facility. But some expectations are clear: New mothers want a state-of-the-art facility with a team of physicians available to address all questions.

And while many healthcare clinics focus on specific fields, patients also expect versatility in treatments offered.

That’s were Dalia Clinic comes in.

Dalia Clinic is Jeddah’s leading medical care clinic that focuses on two separate departments: obstetrics/gynecology and dentistry. This versatile approach for patients offers a wide range of services in the clinic’s technologically advanced facilities.

State-of-the-art dental facility.

The dental and OB/GYN teams

have more than

30 years

of experience in Saudi Arabia

A friendly, warm atmosphere.

Patients feel safe, secure and confident that Dalia’s physician and nursing teams have the best medical training available.

The support staff has friendly receptionists speak of a stress-free atmosphere.

Medical services for women feature pregnancy follow-ups, with two-, threeand four-dimensional sonography. Antenatal care ultra-treatment is also available.

Confidential consultations on causes and treatment of infertility, abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, ovarian cysts and gestational diabetes among other topics are available.

In Dalia’s dentistry department full mouth makeover with bridges, zircon crowns, veneers and cosmetic improvements are offered along with modern orthodontic techniques including clear braces and clear aligners. Laboratory work is also provided for the convenience of patients.

To make patient’s visits as comfortable as possible, Dalia provides a relaxed, private atmosphere. The dental and OB/GYN teams have more than 30 years of experience in Saudi Arabia and are highly qualified in cutting-edge technology.

Full mouth makeovers are availble from the Dentistry department.

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SPIRITUALITY

By Rushda Abraham

The inability to cope with frustrating moments in life can possibly lead to burnout and depression. Burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental fatigue caused by excessive stress. It develops when you feel overwhelmed and unable to meet demands.

As the burnout continues, you may loose the motivation that led you to undertake on a certain role in the first place.

Some personality traits that can contribute to burnout are perfectionism, a pessimistic view of yourself and the world around you, and having a high achieving personality. Is your target to live a well-balanced life? A lifestyle where you reach success in your field and are emotionally present, and actually involved, in the lives of your loved ones? If so, then

Physical Exercise

The World Health Organization warns that by 2020, burnout and depression will be the second leading cause of death and disability in the world — mainly due to more stressful

Stressing from workload

lifestyles, violence and poverty. Exercise helps us deal with a stressful situation and it prepares us to better cope with future burnout and fight depression.

In 1999, four health-related studies were conducted at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The research studied how regular exercise changes physiological responses to

Pushing yourself beyond limits

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Getting frustrated

achieving inner balance should be your guide. Read on for steps on getting out of burnout.

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stress from the brain, hormonal system and immune system.

The results showed that regular exercise helps to reduce the negative effects of burnout and to improve the immune system. As we know, exposure to mental or physical stress increases our susceptibility to illness.

Physical exercise, on the other hand, can help keep stress levels under control.

Take Breaks Between Big Tasks

Burnout leads your body and mind to a weakened situation. It’s important to avoid jumping from one stressful, time-consuming task to the next. Give your body and mind time to recover. Without such a recovery you’re placing a burden on your mind and body without having a chance to recharge, it’s exhausting!

Spiritual Exercise

Sad moments and misery are among major causes of burnout. Fortunately, Islam holds the answers to every worldly problem. Spiritual exercise is always the best way for a productive Muslim to fight any unpleasant state of mind and body, including burnout. The essential factor is an optimistic view of the self and the world. This is necessary to release us from such a state of burnout and any stressful situation.

Remember that the Prophet (pbuh) related that Allah (swt) said, “I am with my slave’s thoughts about Me, so let him think of Me as he chooses.” The hadith emphasizes the importance of positive thinking in life.

The nature of this worldly life makes it impossible for human beings not to be intruded with some kind of adversity. This is a part of life. Realizing that any unpleasant moments or hardship strengthens our hearts, atones for our sins and helps to suppress an inclination towards pride and haughtiness will relieve our mind.

If you sense that you suffer from burnout, first of all, stop insisting of yourself to keep going. Start listening to your body, and it will tell you what it needs. Take on some of the strategies mentioned above and keep the faith that Allah (swt) is the best disposer of all human affairs.

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As a Productive Muslim, how do you fight burnout? What tweaks and positive habits in your life help you maintain a balanced lifestyle?

Furthermore, there are numerous scientific findings on the relationship between mental health and religion.

Thayer, Newman and McClain (1994) found that religiosity and spiritual strategies were particularly effective for reducing burnout, nervousness, tension and anxiety. Moreover, it loaded on a pleasant distraction factor that was found to be the most effective strategy for mood change.

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T R AV E L T R E N D S

There is definitely something very Central Perk about Park South Hotel’s breakfast bar; good coffee on tap, comfy seating, homely and staring out onto a Manhattan street, it’s almost like the beginning of a decent US sitcom. It is in fact the perfect start to four exciting days exploring television’s most famous city, New York.

Getting to the

CORE of the

BIG APPLE

My guide to America’s “unofficial capital” is actually my wife, who qualifies by virtue of the fact that she possesses an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the city, weaned from hours of watching Big Apple-based films and TV shows.

NEW

YORK Text and photography

by Tharik Hussain

Already, as we go over the itinerary, places are being introduced as “that cafe in the area where Carrie first met Mr. Big” (ala “Sex in the City”) and “You know, where Ross and Rachel ...” But in all honesty, I didn’t mind this one bit, that’s what New York is all about, right? Hell, I was still having trouble trying to stop myself yelling “are you talking to me?!?” in a faux American accent at every passing taxi driver.

The whiff of a toasted blueberry bagel hangs delicately in the air before mingling with the rich, full-bodied aroma of coffee made from freshly ground Columbian beans. Outside, pedestrians in long overcoats hurry past the large oak French doors and the sunshine bounces off parked yellow taxis. A warm fire flickers beside me.

I grab my large coffee cup with two hands and snuggle into the cozy, green armchair. In my head, The Rembrandts are singing “I’ll Be There For You.” The lights! The people!

The Big City!

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Of course, New York is much more than a mere “pop culture pilgrimage” and with my extremely well-informed guide leading the way, I was able to get well and truly under the skin of the world’s second most exciting city (oh please!

I’m a Londoner).

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Absolutely nowhere is more famous for skyscrapers than New York City and nobody should pass up the opportunity to take in the iconic views from atop one of the many tall buildings that open their doors to paying publicans.

Cleverly, to avoid the queues at the more conventional spots like the Empire State building, my very sensible guide took us to the quieter and cheaper, yet equally impressive, “Top of the Rock” experience. It’s awfully romantic on the 70th floor of the Rockefeller Center where you can admire the world’s most famous skyline up close and personal without having to fight a zillion selfie-taking tourists. And that’s not even the best thing about this whole experience.

That happens later in the day when you meet a fellow tourist and are quite suddenly overcome by a warm sense of smugness as you listen to how the claustrophobia of maddening crowds at the Empire State almost led them to commit murder on the 52nd floor. The smug feeling will be complete once you have asked them how much they paid and walk off tutting (and $10 better off!). (45 Rockefeller Plaza between Avenue of the Americas and 5th Avenue)

Top of the Rock

The New York skyline

VINTAGE MARKETS

“They’re not what they used to be” was the impression we came away with having spent ages traipsing around trying to locate the tiny Hell’s Kitchen flea market (clearly these days the “flea” refers to its size rather than the condition of the goods on sale). When we eventually found the handful of stalls selling the usual collection of trendy clothes, old cameras, US licence plates and junk jewelery, it was on a spot the market seemed to be clinging onto. All around, huge scary machinery stared down at it like mafia bosses in an old Bronx movie, just waiting to pounce.

For a better retro hit and a far more interesting architectural experience head for the old Williamsburg Savings Bank in Brooklyn. One of the tallest four-sided clock towers in the world, the building is topped with a dome that has earned it the childishly giggly title of “New York’s most exuberant phallic symbol” (AIA Guide to New York). After deciding if

High Walk

Vintage products available

you agree or not – or simply falling about laughing, head inside where during the winter months you will find the Brooklyn Flea Market.

Whether you’re buying or just browsing, the market is a great place to stroll around and appreciate the curiosities on display. We spotted Masonic chairs, ancient New York photos and a classic American diner lampshade before heading down into the bank’s original vault – complete with reinforced steel doors – where we enjoyed delicious tacos from the gourmet food market.

(West 39th Street between 9th and 10th avenues for Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market and One Hanson Place in Winter or 176 Lafayette Ave. in the Summer for the Brooklyn Flea Market)

Hell's Kitchen flea market

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GETTING HIGH

For many years the disused freight train tracks between the Meatpacking District and West 34th Street, sat rotting high above the city. Now it is the High Line, one of the quirkiest and most beautiful urban walkways. The height of the original railway line provides a strange but interesting vantage to admire the city from, allowing you to stroll around peering nosily into people’s apartments. When you’ve had quite enough of that, you could enjoy the variety of art installations now lining the walkway from tiny ape sculptures and painted oriental heads to huge splintered mirror walls. These are complemented well by carefully planted trees, bushes and tall grass that attract urban wildlife.

Some of the wider sections of the path double up as venues for open-air entertainment and seasonal events. The real charm of this ‘‘new’’ New York feature is how the clichéd gritty, harsh, overhead train line of so many ‘80s movies that were set in the ‘‘ghettos’’ has been transformed into something pretty and wholly inoffensive. You probably didn’t see that coming when you were watching New Jack City. (The High Line starts either at Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District or West 34th Street, between 10th and 12th avenues)

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Crowds can get a bit thick at popular tourist spots

HALAL NEW YORK

If the visibility of “halal’’ food trucks is anything to go by, then despite the post 9/11 hostilities and the Ground Zero issues, the Muslims of New York are thriving. No matter what corner of Manhattan you stop at to try and decode the endless grid of avenues and streets on your map, look over your shoulder and there will be a smiling Muslim serving up a tasty shawarma or falafel wrap.

Even when you jump off the main island and head to residential boroughs like Brooklyn, heavily-bearded Muslims can be seen strolling to local mosques and popping into halal grocers, while loudly greeting each other with an “assalamualaikum akhih!”

“It was tough, after 9/11, I didn’t want to come out of my house for several weeks because I was so scared of what might happen, but slowly New Yorkers showed what they are really made of and they realised that we are just like them and not to blame for all this crazy stuff,” said a Pakistani cab driver as I sat next to him in the Haandi restaurant on Lexington Avenue. The front of this tiny eatery is always lined with yellow taxis, many of which are owned by Muslims of South Asian descent who know that the Haandi – which means cooking pot – is one of the best places to grab yourself a delicious curry cooked in that rare homemade style. It’s not much to look at, in fact it’s lack of concern for interior design will whisk you straight

back to the eateries of India, Bangladesh and Pakistan but then you’re not coming in to admire the decor, it’s the roti, rice, lamb Karahi and Daal you want. If you’re ever in the area, just follow your nose and if that doesn’t work, ask a cabbie, he’s probably headed there anyway! (The Haandi is at 113 Lexington Ave.)

BIG APPLE BRUNCH

“Brunch” is that increasingly trendy meal eaten between breakfast and lunch. In New York, a brunch is a mix of sweet and sour favorites, usually involving eggs, bagels and pancakes and fast becoming an institution.

To indulge in such a cornerstone of Big Apple culture, my guide decided it was only right to seek out a worthy venue. That venue was Bubbys in Tribeca, a former pie-making kitchen whose name means ‘‘grandma’’ in Yiddish. My brunch platter had a toasted bagel topped with eggs on it, and then there were sides of fried potatoes, beans, a grapefruit and an orange.

This was all accompanied by copious refills of coffee.

Sitting on the corner of a smart looking residential street in this now uber-trendy district, Bubbys can be recognized

by the queue of hipsters and stroller-pushing yummy mummies (maybe even the odd celebrity) waiting for a table.

After you’ve finished tucking into your pricey but delicious NY brunch, pop down to the basement, where you can pull monkey-faces in a vintage black and white photo booth.

(120 Hudson St., Tribeca)

HOW TO MAKE IT HAPPEN

Direct flights from Jeddah to New York start from around SR 2,999 and flights with a stopover start from around SR 2,000.

Rooms at Park South Hotel are approximately SR 1,630 for doubles per night.

THE AUTHOR: Tharik Hussain is a freelance travel writer, journalist and photographer living with his family in London, UK. Tharik is also the director of a sixth form centre where he teaches Sociology and Media Studies.

Web:tharikhussain.uk Facebook: TharikHussainUK Twitter: @_TharikHussain

Halal Trucks

Flea market

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EXPLORE KSA

Amarah Palace

South Arabia’s Rich Royal Past After hours of exhilarating driving, we reached the city of Najran. The roadside palm groves were replaced by concrete villas. The desert, too, proved elusive soon after. Najran is a bustling and growing city. Typical malls and commercial centers dotted the main roads with residential apartments sprawling behind them.

We asked locals for directions, but many seemed to be unaware of the place. Just when we were giving up hope, we met a local who told us about a palace in the old part of the city – he wasn’t aware of its name, though.

Once in the old city, it seemed like everyone knew the Amarah Palace; like they took pride in it.

We were able to spot the gargantuan walls of the palace from a distance. We parked our car and made our way through the porch that was decorated with phoenix palm trees.

Through the massive reinforced wooden doors we entered and reached the courtyard of the palace. A local SCTA staff was onsite and advised us to begin from our right, so we followed his orders and first reached a mosque.

The palace is well garrisoned with keeps on each of its four corners. I tried climbing one but was only able to reach midway as the upper portion of the keep wasn’t accessible.

Nonetheless from where I stood, I had a good view of the palace.

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By Mohammed Mirza

It was one of those unforgiving hot summer days, but we still decided to travel to one of the hottest places in the country – Najran.

The Amarah Palace, which imposingly stands in the South Arabian city, is what made us take the journey on a scorching hot day.

The palace was built in 1940 as the seat of the municipality and court.

Part of the palace was allocated for the prince and his family while another was for his guards. It was planned and built under the supervision of Prince Turki bin Mohammed, the former prince of the Najran region.

However, just 17 years after the construction of the Amarah Palace, a new principality building was constructed in the Faisaliyah neighborhood of the city. Thus, the palace was left vacant and fell into disrepair .

Only in the past few decades has the palace been maintained.

We then reached the rear courtyard of the palace and in the center was a well that apparently dates to the pre-Islamic period. As I looked down the well I saw that the walls on its lower part are made of seared clay blocks, that suggest that they have not been renovated and kept as they are.

Courtesy photo / Mohammed Mirza

Standing in the backyard is where we got the best view of the palace with the guards’ residence right in front of us.

Through a small passageway we entered the dark corridor. On its walls were photos of the Saudi royal family and depictions of Najrani architecture. There were also some antiques lined up that gave visitors a glimpse of the day-to-day life of the former inhabitants. These included teapots, cooking utensils, textiles and other household items.

We then climbed to the upper floors to the actual rooms. Inside lies a maze of anterooms and narrow meandering staircases. I almost felt like a child on a history trip – discovering secret passageways, clambering up hidden staircases, exploring room after room that opened into yet more unseen chambers.

We went through numerous rooms, which were reinforced with wooden brackets on the ceiling and had ventilators to let in air. An interesting thing we noticed was that almost every room had sculpted reliefs depicting typical Najrani motifs on their walls.

The most striking of all the rooms was the majlis. It had fine carpets, well-made cushions and exquisite lanterns adding to its grandeur.

I then went to the prince’s residence, which had 17 rooms. It was a two-story building located at the rear end of the palace away from the guards’ rooms. It had its own miniature privacy wall.

I entered the place and noticed that the rooms here were quite small and simple. It wasn’t that fascinating considering it was the royal residence – in fact quite similar to the guards’ rooms. But a remarkable feature here were the doors, they had elegant friezes running across them.

How to get there • If you are coming from the Abha – Najran highway, just before you enter the main city look out for an exit that heads towards Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Road.

• Take this exit and set your odometer to zero.

• Proceed for exactly 3 kilometers on this road and you will see a small lane on your right. Take this lane and proceed straight in this small lane as it meanders through the old city. This road will eventually reach a major intersection after about 1.5 kilometers.

• From this intersection take a left followed by the second right. As soon as you take this turn you will be able to spot the palace on your right hand side.

GPS Coordinates: 17.4901728, 44.131895

The Amarah Palace remains a shining example of Najran’s heritage and identity. Today, it provides a tranquil glimpse into how the royals lived in times gone by. It was a nice experience to witness life in the Kingdom right before the oil boom.

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EXPLORE KSA

A Trip To Historic Saudi

became a major trade route that connected the Red Sea with the Indian Ocean by transporting goods to Makkah. While it served as a gateway for Hajj pilgrims who disembarked from ships at the Jeddah port for Makkah before air travel, its significance was first and foremost trade.

Bab Makkah

However, both trade and pilgrims allowed Jeddah to evolve into a multicultural city.

By the 19th century, many of the district’s merchants built multi-story “tower” residences.

Other buildings called “Wakalas” were constructed to accommodate wealthy pilgrims on their way to Makkah.

An Ancient Part of Saudi Arabia:

By Rob L. Wagner

Perhaps better described in an historical context as a sense of place rather than an actual gate, the Gate to Makkah – or Bab Makkah – is found in Historic Jeddah in the Al Balad District.

Recorded history of Bab Makkah is vague with little of its origins actually recorded. It’s thought to have been built during the Ottoman Empire with its brickwork and architecture reminiscent of similar structures in Damascus and Beirut.

Perhaps most noticeable to students of Arabic architecture is the absence of any Najdi influence common in both western and eastern Saudi Arabia.

Today, Old Jeddah is a highly popular destination for foreign tourists and Jeddah expat community. While some of the historic residence are undergoing restoration, many remain in disrepair.

Courtesy photo/ commons.wikimedia.org

But the historic significance has less to do with the actual gate than area itself. Historic Jeddah can trace its history to the 7th century when it

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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

98 DESTINATION JEDDAH

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

100DESTINATION JEDDAH

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

labeeb Tel: +966-12-2612301

Studio Masr Tel: +966-12-2615752

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

Tawook Basha Rawdah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6834036

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

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

Tooty Basha Baterji St. Tel: +966-12-2906699

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

Yemeni Delights Mob: +966-559559445

Al Wada’a Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6555550 Al Zawaqa Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6916004 Aseil Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6062349 Bab Al Yemen Shate’e Dist.

Tel: +966-12-2899090 Bait Al Buff Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6917578

Mezza Maison Corniche Hamra Tel: +966-12-6501089 Nafoura Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-2639666

Yildizlar Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6531150 Zaman Naheem Dist.

Mob: +966-544866979

MEXICAN

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

Palm Beach Salamah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6394007

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

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

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

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

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

Bhar Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6916674

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

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

Osumi Roshana Mall, Tahlia St. Tel: 920009522

Saddah Tel: +966-12-6055982

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

Beiruiti Obhur Tel: +966-12-6562606

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

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

MOROCCAN

ORIENTAL CHINESE:

FUSION:

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

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 Nestle Toll House Red Sea Mall/Stars Avenue/Obhur Tel: +966-12-2346238

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

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

Paul Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-26671633

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

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

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

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

Al Nabulsi Sweets Al Musaideyya Tel: 920001345

Shobak Pie Tahlia St. Mob: +966-536884433 Sweet & Savory Sari St. Tel: 920001626

102DESTINATION JEDDAH

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

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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

Florina Tel: +966-12-6670719

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

Mona Abulfaraj Mob: +966-505652018

Flowers Center Tel: +966-12-6607391

Nada Ayoub Mob: +966-505582627

Flowers Queen Tel: +966-12-6621779

Niyaah Mob: +966-500545455

Gardenia Tel: +966-12-6609220

Rania Khogeer Mob: +966-555532571

Jannati Tel: +966-12-6984852

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

N Cubes Mob: +966-551406813

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

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

Nado Tel: +966-12-6915335 Nargis Flowers Est. Tel: +966-12-6673008 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

Fatima Abed Mob: +966-554369993

Wid zahid Mob: +966-503349519

American Gallery Tel: +966-12-6676031

Gardenia Hafez Mob: +966-567444274

Yasmina Naji-Shoes Designer Mob: +966-540004777

Batal Design Tel: 920000374

Hala Chandab ID Abaya Mob: +966-564389049 Hanaa Samman Mob: +966-505350958 Haya Alhussaini Mob: +966-504659093 Heba al qurashi Mob: +966-541713781 Maha Ghalayeni Mob: +966-506661634 Manar Al Rawi Mob: +966-569169923

FLORISTS Al Khidra Landscaping Tel: +966-12-6913946 Alwan Tel: +966-12-6837239 Azhar Rima Tel: +966-12-2564001 Eshrak Tel: +966-12-6643035

Bin Shayhoon Tel: +966-12-6471468 Bo Concept Tel: +966-12-6141418 Dimos Tel: +966-12-2830302 Domvs Tel: +966-12-6611447 Estikbal Tel: +966-12-6603611 H.Q Interiors Tel: +966-12-6395665 www.hq-interiors.com

Home Plaza Tel: 8002444440 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

Habitat Tel: +966-12-2576622

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 Bin Laden Tel: +966-12-6722315 Dr. Edrees Podiatric Mob: +966-500506507 Dr. Munir Harasani Clinics Tel: 9200-12355 www.harasaniclinics.com

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

22 gym Tel: +966-5668210909

Abuzinadah Tel: +966-12-6510652

B Well Gym Tel: +966-12-6066477

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

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

Al Ansar Hospital Tel: +966-12-6825105

Body Zone Fitness Tel: +966-12-6611000

Al Hamra Hospital Tel: +966-12-6653939

Chamelle Plaza Gym Tel: +966-12-6634355

Al Hayat Hospital Tel: +966-12-6367778

Concept 1010 Tel: +966-12-6165664

Al Mashfa Hospital Tel: +966-12-2292222

Curves Gym Tel: +966-12-6638806 Tel: +966-12-2064570

Al Safa Tel: +966-12-6937262

Fitness First Tel: +966-12-6900881 Fitness Time Tel: +966-12-6226369 Gold’s Gym Tel: +966-12-6912077 Henaa Center Tel: +966-12-6714619

Al Nahdi Tel: +966-12-6658687

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

Habib Tel: +966-12-6427766

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

Noura Tel: +966-12-6685500

First Clinic Tel: 920029090

Ryan Polyclinic Tel: +966-12-6316548

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

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PHARMACIES Abo Dawood Tel: +966-12-6877210

Daan Tel: +966-12-6284405

Power In Gym Tel: +966-12-6061516

Obaji Clinics Tel: +966-12-6614000

United Doctors Tel: +966-12-6533333

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

La Perle Dental Spa Tel: 920011663

Magrabi Eye & Ear Tel: +966-12-6655200

Saudi German Tel: +966-12-6829000

Asia Tel: +966-12-6390553

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

Z-Club Tel: +966-12-6690204

Salam Medical Services Co.- Home Health Care Tel: 920001153

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

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

World Gym Tel: +920001566

New Jeddah Clinic Hospital (NJCH) Tel: +966-12-6675000

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

Hiltonia Gym Tel: +966-12-6590000

international physiotherapy center Mob: +966-506673533 Mob: +966-506634004

New Al Jedaani Hospital Tel: +966-12-6368100

Bakhsh Hospital Tel: +966-12-6479666

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

Ideal Clinics The Lift Tel: +966-12-6635444 Tel: 8001247775

Naseem Jeddah Hospital Tel: +966-12-6721763

Hai Al Jamea Hospital Tel: +966-12-6806666 International Medical Center Tel: +966-12-6509000 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

Kids:

Mostagbal Hospital Tel: +966-12-6875255

Claude Maxime Mondial Tel: +966-12-6637450

Friends Zone Tel: +966-12-6224345 Mob: +966-533657700

Mushrifah Medical Center Tel: +966-12-6738641

Dr. Edrees Foot Spa Mob: +966-500506507

Mermaid Tel: +966-12-6616644

Toni & Guy Tel: +966-12-2616230

Evania - Ladies Spa Tel: +966-12-2639792

Nail Art Tel: +966-12-6675511

Viva La Vie Tel: +966-12-6929163

EVE Salons & Spa Tel: +966-12-6581977

Nail Care Mob: +966-544426264

VETERINARY CLINICS

Future Tel: +966-12-6391341

Nawara Salon Tel: +966-12-6610606

Al-Seleouly Veterinary Tel: +966-12-6312169

Garra Rufa Tel: +966-12-2635018

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

European Veterinary Tel: +966-12-6676330 Emergency: +966-506530565

Planet Beach Tel: 8001247776

Fayfa Pet Center Tel: +966-12-6695669

Rima Center Tel: +966-12-6915423

Happy Pet Vet Clinic Tel: +966-12-6164030

Rozana Tel: +966-12-6652749

Jeddah Veterinary Tel: +966-12-6912896 Mob: +966-552186863

Henna Beauty Lounge Tel: +966-12-6587091 Mob: +966-550352226 Jamalouki Tel: +966-12-6651888 Jean Louis David King Road Tower 3rd & 4th floors Tel: +966-12-6068678/9 Lamasat Tel: +966-12-6834002 Lucie Saint Clair Tel: +966-12-2832020 Lucine Spa & Salon Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6636777

Sahara Beauty Tel: 920026267 Sara Jolie Tel: +966-12-6901431 Serenity Center Tel: +966-12-6648353 Soleil d’Or Spa Tel: +966-12-2842233

NOTES

Nemo Pet Store Mob: +966-562168128 North American Veterinary Mob: +966-562111786 Tahliah International Tel: +966-12-6695554 Emergency: +966-504698810

Mana Center Tel: +966-12-6066628

Spa Lounge Tel: +966-12-2630904

Mayara Home Spa Tel: +966-12-2345499

The Spa by Clarins Paris Waleed Veterinary Tel: +966-12-6599999 Tel: +966-12-6656084

Veterinarian@yourservice Mob: +966-562111786

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HEALTH DIRECTORY

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

DESTINATION JEDDAH 111

GENERAL DIRECTORY

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