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The Story Behind the Hijazi “Eash Bellaham” DISCOVER CROATIA ISSUE 74 MARCH 2015

FROM THE EDITOR

Editor-in-Chief Enas Hashani Managing Editor Maria Mahdaly Executive Editor Bassma Al Toaimi Editors Sahrish Ali Sohila El Saadany

LOVE, LAUGHTER AND YOUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER…

Contributing Writers Abdulaziz Salah Ahmad Mesawa Anousha Vakani Johara Almogbel Maryam Al Dabbagh Nisma Rafiq Rob Seagreen Tharik Hussain Zareen Muzaffar

It is with overwhelming excitement and delight that we deliver you another hearty issue that caters to your happiest occasion while also giving you insight into the wonderful city that is Jeddah and its people.

We wanted to create an edition that is a perfect match for every bride-to-be or an entourage wanting to help a loved one prep up for the big day. From preparation to celebration, we’ve got you covered with wedding tips from local gurus and inspirations for seamless planning all the way up to your kosha.

But fear not single people and every Jeddahwi who has simply picked up the magazine wanting to know more about the city.

We’ve sprinkled the issue with insightful and relevant articles to keep you engaged and happy too! Check out our interview with the inspiring and successful sisters, Latifa and Sheikha Al Sudairy.

We’re unapologetically fans of awesome happily ever afters, so we grabbed the chance to feature the Saudi art scene’s newest power couple, Yousef and Soraya.

When our team made it our mission to show you the brighter side of things in Jeddah, we knew we’d be in it for the long haul. The job, so they say, is never done. There are still so many stories waiting to be shared, people to meet and places to discover. Thank you for trusting us to be your guide to the city and rest assured that in the issues to come, we will continue to be your window to all things awesome.

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Business • Investing with Reem Asaad • Inspiring Sisters, Latifa and Sheikha Al Sudairy

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COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY CHAMPS

Doodle For a Cause When Dina Arif lost her friend to breast cancer last year, she decided something had to be done to help those battling the same disease. Arif came up with an innovative idea that would enable her to raise funds for mammograms and early check-ups through art. Arif’s Doodle for a Cause campaign aimed at harnessing people’s artistic passion as they sent in their doodles to be put on display and sold in order to raise breast cancer funds.

Arif was overjoyed by the reaction to her event and says, “I couldn’t believe the response I got from the public. A lot of people wanted to contribute and started uploading their art on our social media accounts.

All the love and support was overwhelming.”

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Doodle for a Cause was held on Feb. 5 at 21,39. A huge gathering of about 300 people attended to discuss the issue.

The attendees included local young professionals, art and community service enthusiasts, key audience segments and prominent society figures.

The doodles were sold for SR 1,000, which is equivalent to the cost of one mammogram.

Visitors were allowed to buy any number of doodles; over 100 doodles were sold. The doodles were also compiled into a coffee table book and sold at the event for SR 250.

Dr. Sulaiman Fakeih and Al Zahra Breast Cancer Association were huge supporters of the campaign.

Arif donated the raised funds to Al Zahra Breast Cancer Association, which had believed in the idea from the start and helped it come to life.

Arif is looking forward to expanding the campaign even further next year. She aims at involving more people with the novel concept and wishes to help even more in their battle against cancer.

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Attention: Soccer Fans!

Silver Cloud Club provides soccer training sessions for children ages 4 – 11, under the supervision of Mohammed Henaidy.

Al Nahdi Spreads Hope with “I Challenge Diabetes”

Nahdi Medical Company, the largest retail pharmacy chain in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), launched the largest interactive social media campaign to challenge diabetes in Saudi Arabia, as part of its CSR initiatives.

Age Group: 4 – 6 / 7 – 11 Price Per Month: SR 400 / SR 500 Sessions: Sundays and Tuesdays Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

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EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

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2. G-Star Raw’s New Showroom

1. Winners Receive Diamond Necklaces from Jotun Paints Jotun Paints announced its winners at the end of the Jotashield product promotional campaign. The five lucky winners were chosen from a raffle draw. They received diamond necklaces worth more than SR 200,000.

Abu Eisa Holding opened a new G-Star Raw showroom in Roshana Mall. The opening ceremony was presented by Saudi broadcasting star Big Haas.

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3. BlackBerry Classic Now in KSA BlackBerry Classic is at telecom retailers in KSA at a retail price of SR 1,699. The device combines the performance of the BlackBerry 10 with the traditional design and features that users love.

4. Unilever’s New Dental Care System

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Regenerate Enamel Science is the first dental care system to reverse the erosion process and regenerate enamel to ensure healthier teeth and a more beautiful smile. It took almost a decade to develop the product, according to Unilever’s expert Fred Schafer.

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5. Malja, the Region's First Creative Hub!

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What started as an old deserted supermarket in Bahrain opened its doors on Jan. 30 as Malja, Bahrain and the region's first open permanent creative space.

Attendees at the opening exceeded 250 guests including significant figures from around the region such as Saudi radio personality, Big Hass. Check out maljabahrain.com for more about the opening week.

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6. iArt by Arabian Wings iArt by Arabian Wing holds art awareness events in Jeddah. It focuses on contemporary art's progress in Saudi Arabia through a collection of art shows that are showcased at The Gallery art space (Khayyat Center), and Al Basateen Center Mercato. iArt started Feb. 13 and will go on until March 12.

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7. Dana Eskhi’s First Art Exhibition Dana Eshki displayed her first solo art exhibition entitled “Al Monafiqoon” from Feb. 3 - 8 at the Saudi Arabian Culture and Arts Society. The exhibition was organized by Phenomenal PR Agency along with the Saudi Arabian Culture and Arts Society in Jeddah.

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8. Charmaleena Launches Flagship Showroom Charmaleena celebrated the inspirations behind its collections at an event on Feb. 12 at the Charmaleena showroom. Leena and Hala ElKhereiji held the event to mark the opening of their Rawda Street flagship showroom.

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EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS

Jeddah International Travel & Tourism Exhibition – The Fifth Edition

The fifth edition of Jeddah International Travel & Tourism Exhibition successfully concluded on Feb. 6 at Hilton Jeddah.

The exhibition launched on Feb. 4 under patronage of Jeddah Governor Prince Mishaal bin Majed and inaugurated by Hani Abu Ras, the city’s mayor.

JTTX5 has been the largest edition since its beginning, with a remarkable increase in the number of visitors, as well as exhibitors, where the event recorded an attendance of 20,574 trade and consumer visitors, and more than 150 exhibitors from 15 countries.

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Tourism Authority participated as the main sponsor, and this participation comes within its plan to promote cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the fields of travel and tourism in addition to enhancing its promotional efforts in the Saudi market.

This event was an opportunity for many destinations to promote their tourist attractions, build new partnerships and collaborate with industry leaders. Some of them, like Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and South African Consulate, took part for the first time. Other destinations are constant

The exhibition hosted national and international state government tourism departments, domestic and international airlines, hotels and resorts, travel agents and tour operators, medical tourism agencies, technology service providers, adventure and sports tourism and car rentals.

JTTX enables participants to increase awareness of their destinations, gain a real feel for the Saudi Arabian travel market and gauge demand for their services.

Maya Helfawi, General Manager of the organizing company said: “the travel market of Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s fastest growing markets, according to UNWTO statistics. This is what makes the show grow every year in addition to efforts of the organizers and partners. As the demand for travel services in Saudi Arabia grows, the popularity of the event also grows.”

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Inauguration of the exhibition.

participants like Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities, Sultanate of Oman and other destinations.

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EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS

AA Visiting School Jeddah’s Symposium:

Witnessing Makkah’s Transformation

By Zareen Muzaffar

The AA Visiting School arrived in Jeddah prior to the architecture workshop, which took place on Feb. 2. The workshop — led by Basmah Kaki, Hussam Dakkak and Hessa Al Bader -- was one of a kind as students and young professionals got the rare chance to witness the ongoing renovations taking place in Makkah.

Balad: On the first day, the group visited Balad, including Naseef house, Nawwar house and a brief walk around the neighborhood. A very informative narration was given by Sami Nawwar, director of Culture and Tourism in Jeddah Municipality and he’s also in charge of Jeddah’s historical areas.

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Abraj Al Beit (Clock Tower): Exclusive access allowed the group to capture an aerial view of the Holy Mosque and Makkah’s landscape.

Ahmed Mater Studio: A very interesting visit to Ahmed Mater’s studio entailed a walk around Mater’s cozy workshop.

Al Sharashif: The Sharashif area in Makkah is an unplanned settlement southwest of the Haram. It is under development by the government-owned company, Al Balad Al Ameen.

Spatial Walk with Madeenah: Madeenah.co is a web-based social platform engaged in curating cultural walking tours and delivering spatial studies.

MAKKAH VS. MAKKAH The workshop ended with a final symposium on Feb. 12 and was attended by architects, artists and AA Architecture School’s tutors from the UK. The symposium kicked off with a brief introduction to the AA Visiting School. After that, Basmah Kaki explained methodologies that were employed by the team to generate data and material for analysis of land distribution and regeneration of areas surrounding the Haram.

The venue walls showcased some of the findings such as Makkah’s detailed map and photographs taken by the participants. Visitors, participants and tutors discussed the architectural future of Makkah and the audience showed fervor, as Makkah is a city under transformation.

EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS

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The 12th International Trade Exhibition for Plastics and Petrochemical Industries.

Caters to the networking needs of industrialists and key stakeholders in the printing, packaging and graphics fields.

Location: Jeddah Center for Forums and Events Web: saudipp.com

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SAUDI PLASTICS & PETROCHEM

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SAUDI PRINT AND PACK

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THE SOCIAL WORK CLUB OF ENGINEERING FACULTY Training course on how to use LinkedIn to get access to people, jobs, news and more. For girls only.

MARCH 5-7

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THE BIG 5 SAUDI

The fifth year anniversary for the Big 5 Saudi International Building and Construction show.

Location: Jeddah Center for Forums and Events Time: 4 - 10 p.m.

Contact: Rabia Zaman Web: thebig5saudi.com Email: Rabia.zaman@edelman.com

MARCH 11-12

EFFAT CAREER DAY

The event helps Effat students start their career path.

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The trunk show presents a ready to wear line of evening wear.

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COMEDY FESTIVAL

The festival will include many wellknown comedians throughout Saudi and the GCC. Location: Al Shallal Theme Park Web: platinumlist.net Time: 8:30 p.m.

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Focuses on aspects of physical therapy.

Beach market and non-stop fun from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Get your ticket online now!

Ignite initiative focuses on youth's creative ideas and inspirational experiences.

Location: King Faisal Specialist Hospital - Auditorium Web: kfshrc.edu.sa Email: jcme@kfshrc.edu.sa Tel: +966-12-6677777

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Career fair for women. Aimed at bridging the gap between the education sector and the labor market to ensure that female graduates are efficient for work.

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BUSINESS

FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH REEM ASAAD Investing 101 In fact it takes enormous amount of discipline and perseverance if one was not trained to “behave well” with money at an early age.

But what’s next? A rule of thumb is that inflation (the increase of price of goods and services) eats into our savings. In simple words, as time passes, the “purchasing power” of our money declines and we are no longer able to purchase the same amount of goods or services at the same price a year ago. So, in order to combat inflation, the savings must be invested appropriately in order to preserve (or gain) value.

But how do you go about this?

SOME OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS HERE INCLUDE: • How do I invest?

• What is a good investment for me?

• Should I opt for real estate or stock?

• Which stocks should I select?

• What do you think of gold as an investment?

These are just some of the questions. Most investing starters get ahead of themselves, which is what the @Nasi7atReem initiative deals with frequently.

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We often talk about the benefits of saving and accumulating money in a bank account or at home. This is a great starting point to building wealth.

The investing process can vary in complexity but there are rules and guidelines too. SO IF YOU ARE A STARTER IT WOULD HELP TO FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

your investment 1 Identify objective: In other words,

determine your goal. Why do you want to invest? The first obvious answer is to grow your wealth (or “capital appreciation” in finance lingo). There are other goals including obtain regular income, maintain liquidity, and preserve capital against inflation. Each one of these goals will be analyzed further to detect if it is really suits your needs and lifestyle. A professional adviser can help you through this exercise.

horizon: This 2 Investment is the total time period an

investor expects to “be in” the investment. This is very important when determining suitable tools and selection.

Required return: It’s about 3 the percentage return

that an investor wishes to achieve in any given investment plan. This can be different from a realistic expected rate of return.

Risk Tolerance: This is about 4 how much risk you can

bear in order to achieve the stated goals. An investor’s tolerance to swings in the value of an investment varies from one person to another.

The answers to all these questions constitute a preliminary “Investor Profile” which can be further tuned to design an optimal investment plan. In the coming issues, I will zero in on more details related to the “Investor Profile.”

The Author: Reem Asaad is an inspirational Saudi woman. She is a wife, mother, writer and financial adviser.

Asaad was ranked the third most powerful Arab Woman in 2012 by Arabian Business Magazine.

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“MY SISTER MADE ME DO IT!” LATIFA AND SHEIKHA AL SUDAIRY, A TALE OF TWO SISTERS

The Sudairy sisters are a perfect example of what empowered Saudi women can achieve with the right mix of courage, curiosity for life and siblings who push each other out of their comfort zone.

By Jou Pabalate

“It was a turning point from being sisters to also being friends. Friendship plays an important part in how we now are towards each other; as I think it does for any siblings.

You learn to really trust each other and get to know yourself as well in the process.”

Latifa, 35 and Sheikha, 32 are the eldest of five children.

Despite their generational gap, their siblings, Haifa, Najla and Mohammed are also

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Latifa and Sheikha were born two years apart in the US before moving back to Saudi Arabia, where their childhood was spent in the northern city of Al Jouf. When they reached high school age, the two were sent to boarding school. These years had a tremendous impact on them both. Concerning her time away at boarding school with her sister, Latifa shares:

some entrepreneurs would opt to land themselves at the top of the pole, Latifa had the insight and gusto to work from the ground up. “I went and did it all, from stocking and inventory, merchandising and being a sales lady in the store.”

determined to create their own life paths. Being part of the Sudairy family tree entails a certain legacy and privilege —but as Sheikha was quick to point out, their parents instilled in them the importance of hard work and creating their own individual successes: “We have a lot of things to be grateful for, Al Hamdullilah, but we were raised in a way wherein we knew the value of hard work. Our mom and dad would always ask the question, ‘What do you want to be?’ It’s not a matter of ‘if you would work’ but simply, ‘when you start to work.’”

As a result, Latifa and Sheikha both found professional success, albeit in different forms. One rose to the challenge of entrepreneurship and became the leader of the family-run retail firm, EYAT. The other went on to serve the larger community through her work at one of the oldest and most trusted non-profit organizations in the Kingdom, Al Nahda Charity Organization.

Though the career paths of these two sisters diverged, one went into the commercial world of retail, while the other pursued charity work, it’s important to remember and inspiring to know that each played a critical role in the other’s career choice.

Latifa Al Sudairy A Luxury Fashion Trail Blazer Latifa started working at a very young age. At 19, she took a job in the treasury finance department of Saudi British Bank, while simultaneously studying at the Institute of Public Administration.

When her father, Dr. Salman Abdulrahman Al Sudairy established EYAT, Latifa got on board and helped build the company from the ground up. She is now serving as the Operations Manager and Chief Buyer for the retail firm.

Since its inception, Latifa has taken a hands-on approach to learning the ins and outs of the family business. While

As Latifa fondly recalls, the story of Lati Boutique all started with a dress that came her way through her sister.

Sheikha, a grad-student at the time, came back from New York with this gorgeous Anna Marie Couture dress.

“It was the first time I had heard of the brand. It was beautiful and, to top it off, reasonably priced. The following winter break, she brought home more dresses from other designers.

The numbers on the price tags made sense. You wouldn’t think twice about buying them.”

And so the idea began to develop in Latifa’s mind.

The idea which eventually became the luxury boutique we know today. A shop was established where you are treated like a princess, while buying stunning dresses that are reasonably priced.

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“We were taking a walk through a garden in Spain when Latifa suddenly said, ‘You should open a flower shop!’ It was so out of nowhere but it got me thinking.”

Sheikha laughs, “It’s not that I ended up becoming a florist, I really don’t want to be an entrepreneur but just the idea of doing something else, something out of the box.

It gave me that motivation I needed.”

Sheikha Sudairy A Champion of Women Empowerment Sheikha, from an early age, has always wanted to serve the community and give back. It’s what inspired her to take up politics for her undergraduate education. For a time though, she took on a job in investment banking, a lucrative career but it left Sheikha wondering what more she could do. Just as her choices had inspired Latifa, Sheikha gained the courage to step out of her comfort zone from her older sister.

It seems that the sisters had, without planning it, entered into a partnership of reciprocal positive reinforcement.

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Sheikha didn’t use that motivation to open up a flower shop. Instead, she earned a masters degree in Psychology.

When she finally returned to Riyadh, an unexpected encounter, made possible through an event Latifa was participating in, introduced Sheikha to the Al Nahda Charity Organization.

Sheikha candidly shares that growing up; she was a shy girl who would rather stay in the background. It’s quite interesting how the Chief Project Officer is now a vision of confidence and a role model for Saudi women professionals.

The Power of Two Eventually, Latifa and Sheikha, who are both big on social responsibility, found a way to apply their professional interests to a worthy cause.

Lati Boutique became the first Saudi fashion retail store that offered a unique CSR program that allows its customers to directly impact the causes they believe in.

After each purchase, you are given tokens, which you can drop into jars that represent the different programs of Al Nahda – Education, Awareness and Training.

When asked what program she is most keen on supporting, Latifa admits, “I love and believe in all the causes we promote, although I do have a soft spot for awareness campaigns. We really need to do more to raise awareness of certain issues. So, yes, when I’m manning the store, you’ll see a lot of tokens dropping in that jar.”

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

By Sohila El Saadany

SONGS OF TRADITION In a world where DJs and modern singers have taken over, Tooha remains true to Saudi’s historic and traditional music. Destination was invited for coffee inside the famous singer’s home to discuss her history and everlasting love for music. Tooha is Saudi’s first female wedding singer.

Her journey to become a famous corner stone of Saudi occasions and weddings in

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particular started long ago.

She has been in the music field for 52 years. Tooha’s house breathes the essence of history.

It is filled with memorabilia from her past. Items from her childhood home still reside with her to this day, such as her mother’s old disk player and hand-made scrapbooks from her early years. As Tooha puts it, “I have seen history in the making and would not trade my memories for anything.”

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TOOHA

FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC Tooha grew up in a house that admired music. She describes how her passion for music started at a very young age and reminisces how she first learnt to play the oud. She says, “my brother, may he rest in peace, had an oud. Once when I was 9, I tried to carry the instrument hoping to be able to play, but instead it fell and got battered. My brother was very upset of course,” she adds with a laugh. “After that incident, my dad got me a Yamani oud.

Both of them taught me how to play. My dad would always call me ‘Tooha the singer’ after that,” she continues.

Tooha then resumes, “I was number one on the wedding musical scene. Everyone else then followed.”

Her mom's music player,it has been part of the family for more than 80 years.

She begins by saying:

“My first singing occasion was a baby shower.

Then I performed at a big wedding and people started asking for me after that. I even performed with my sister and cousin at times. Then I also recorded a few songs in Beirut a long time ago.”

“I don’t like questions that ask how society dealt with me being a female performer at occasions, because if it hadn’t been accepting, I wouldn’t have had this success.”

Her old music collection.

THEN AND NOW Tooha was always a familiar face at weddings. To her, the entire marriage institution has altered drastically. She explains, “girls have a say now. Back in the past, their parents would do everything starting from picking out the groom and they wouldn’t be

able to say a thing. Now, girls pick and choose.” She observes how all aspects of weddings have changed by adding, “there is a lot of competition between wedding venues now, and each place asks for huge amounts of money. Back then, people used to have weddings on rooftops or even in the street. Things were a lot simpler.”

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Tooha then recounts the difference between weddings in the past and now and says,

“Weddings have lost their core. Women go now to criticize each other. They look at each other’s gowns, hair, heels and makeup.

That is what they notice and discuss, they no longer look at the woman’s soul.”

Being a musical legend, Tooha relates how the music these days does not convey Saudi traditions anymore as she elaborates, “Wedding music is very noisy now. You no longer cherish what you are listening to, because you can barely hear anything from all the banging. New instruments have infiltrated the Saudi music, so where do my oud and I stand?

I am not going to change the act because I want to stay true to Saudi heritage.” Her advice to today’s singers is to “learn the basics and take it one step at a time.”

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Tooha as a child in her hometown of Al Ihsaa'.

TODAY Unfortunately, Tooha does not appear in many weddings nowadays due to her health conditions, as she conveys, “I now focus on small gatherings only. I have been away from the wedding musical scene, but if I am

invited and insisted upon, I go to a wedding and recite a ‘majas’, a few words for the bride.” Tooha has come to realize that the one constant thing in life is learning.

“People must always strive to learn more. By learning, we raise our nation high.”

She is brave as she opens up about her fears and exclaims, “I have no one to leave this heritage to. Yes, I have family members, but no one will ever preserve it or take care of it like I will.” But she concludes the conversation by looking around her memory-

filled home and saying, “Alhamdulelah.”

Tooha is a proud Saudi woman who has dedicated her life to her art. She cherishes her traditions and memories and would never want to change her life course.

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S DJ Recommeds: Watch this movie for fun before meeting the parents.

MEET THE PARENTS It is time for the shofa. You are meeting the soon-to-be bride and her parents as well.

They will be assessing whether or not you deserve their daughter, so you have to leave the best impression possible.

GROOMGUIDE For so long women have monopolized weddings and grooms were set aside and left in the dark. This one’s for you grooms!

By Sohila El Saadany

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• Appearances count.

Dress to impress.

• Gifts are a nice touch; they show appreciation. You also do not want them to think you are stingy.

• Smile. Do not make them wonder if you were forced into meeting them.

• Go over your impressive career path and ambitions without sounding boastful.

• Compliment the house and the food served.

• Be honest. Parents always know if you are telling the truth. Honesty is a virtue they demand in their son-in-law.

Parents will take everything you do into account. Do not be nervous when meeting them, but keep in mind that they are handing over their most beloved being so they will not take this meeting lightly.

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Here are a few tips on how to impress the in-laws:

PICKING THE BLING Getting an engagement ring is one of the bride’s favorite parts. It is however, a complete source of bafflement to you as a groom. Even if you make your mom pick everything out, you still want to have a say in the ring you are getting your bride.

Here are some points you must take into consideration:

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• Establish your budget. This will narrow choices down for you and pin point the jewelry stores you should go to.

• Check the durability of the ring band. You do not want it to wear out quickly. You also have to check if the ring can be resized. Chances are you do not know her ring size and you do not want to get one that does not fit.

• When picking out a diamond engagement ring, keep the 4 Cs in mind.

CUT

This is responsible for the shiny element of the diamond. Round diamonds are known to offer the maximum sparkle.

CARAT

This is the weight of the rock.

It goes without saying that the more the diamond weighs the more expensive it is. The average engagement ring however is usually a bit more than a carat.

CLARITY

Refers to the stone’s imperfections.

Many of those are small and cannot be detected without a magnifying glass.

Stay away from ones that have visually clear inclusions.

COLOR

This refers to the diamond’s lack of color. Diamonds are more valuable when they are colorless. Some diamonds exhibit arrays of grey or yellow. A completely colorless diamond is rare. Originally colored diamonds such as pink, purple or black, are also rare to find in a natural setting, but may be designed in labs.

CLARITY DEFENITIONS FL-IF: Flawless - Internally Flawless VVS1-VVS2: Very, Very Slight Inclusions VS1-VS2: Very Slight Inclusions SI1-SI2: Slight Inclusions I1-I2-I3: Imperfect - Inclusions Can Be Visible To The Naked Eye

WHAT THE STONE SAYS Engagement is the time when you know more about your soon to be wife, so keep her personality in mind when picking out the diamond ring.

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1. ROUND For someone who is classic and likes to stick to traditions.

5. MARQUISE For someone who is outgoing and unconventional.

2. PRINCESS For someone who is trendy and lively.

6. OVAL For someone who is creative and innovative, maybe an artist.

3. EMERALD For someone who is glamorous and confident.

7. CUSHION For someone who is imaginative and dreamy, maybe a writer.

4. ASSCHER For someone who prefers vintage over modern and loves Audrey Hepburn.

8. PEAR For someone who has a soft side, but can also stand up for herself.

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9. HEART For someone who is sentimental and sensitive, the blushing type 10. RADIANT For someone who radiates with a strong personality and is never afraid to state her opinion.

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PLANNING TO

WEDD-IN?

By Sahrish Ali and Sohila El Saadany

In-house weddings are becoming a growing trend that people are choosing over the traditional wedding hall functions. Here's what you need to know!

PROS AND CONS

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Home weddings infuse the bright future ahead of the couple with the warmth of their memories, and no better place is engulfed in the aroma of the past than their homes. If you’re still trying to decide whether to go with a home wedding or a hall wedding, here are some pros and cons of “wedd-ins.”

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PROS:

CONS:

The Whereabouts

Plan of All Plans

Since a wedding is a costly event, having it at home will eliminate the venue’s expenses.

This money can then be allocated somewhere else, like the honeymoon.

Complete Control

The couple is in charge. They set the suitable date without worrying about other weddings on the same day. They also decide how long the wedding should be, not all couples want their weddings to continue until the break of dawn. They pick the decorations and flowers along with their desired themes.

Wedding Cuisine

Food will not be an issue, since it will be according to taste.

The bride and groom will make their own meal choices with the caterers they prefer best.

They will not have to settle for anything less than delicious.

Emotional Waterworks

What is more sentimental than getting wed in the house that has witnessed so many stages of the bride or groom’s life?

They are embarking on a their first step towards their future together. With family members gathered to celebrate the happy occasion, the nostalgic memories of the bride and groom as children are bound to get the tears of joy running.

Even though the cost of the venue is spared, the cost of a wedding planner most probably is not. Someone must be hired to properly prepare the house and turn it into a wedding wonderland.

The couple, especially the bride, might have the themes and decorations planned out but someone would still be needed to implement them.

To Invite or Not to Invite

Due to the space, the number of guests will be limited. The event maybe restricted to just close friends and family. The wedding list must be agreed upon ahead of time to avoid clashes on who should be invited.

Damage Control

There is always a risk of damage with any event and a wedding is no different.

A wedding at home will definitely make the owners fear for their valuables.

Bathroom Break

Funny as it sounds, bathrooms could be a problem. The bathrooms at home will not be able to accommodate all of the guests. Portable bathrooms may be brought in as a solution, but then where will they be placed?

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CATERING A WEDD-IN

While preparing for the wedding, you might be unsure of the best food to serve your guests, how much of it you might need and the menu choices. A good caterer would give you one less thing to worry about.

AMWAJ HILTON, JEDDAH

The culinary experts at Amwaj in Jeddah Hilton will work with you to create a customized menu. Their resourceful eventplanning team will make it easy to coordinate the details so you can focus on enjoying your celebration.

Tel: 920003800 Ext. 3351

AL BILAD HOTEL

Their catering services are known throughout Jeddah.

The hotel provides themed catering based on your preferences, ranging from European, Middle Eastern to Far Eastern cuisine.

Web: albiladhotel.net

AL MULTAQA LEYLATY GROUP

Al Multaqa is located in Leylaty Ballrooms complex.

Al Multaqa's premium open buffet is a feast for all your senses with its selection of sushi and sashimi, its everchanging variety of cold appetizers, its hot seafood specialties, its tasteful pasta and its tempting desserts.

Tel: +966-12-6067219 Mob: +966-505608190

BELAJIO RESORT

Located in the north of Jeddah, Belajio offers a great service team with highly trained chefs who would ensure that your event is memorable.

Web: belajio.com

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AL SHURAFA

Al Shurafa serves a wide range of international food and has an extensive beverage menu that suits everyone’s taste. It is known for its elegant dÊcor and calm atmosphere. Al Shurafa ensures delicious high quality food and excellent service.

Tel: +966-12-6602743 Mob: +966-583882333

THE CONNOISSEUR, BELLEVUE

The Connoisseur designers make sure you have a unique theme customized to your personal taste.

Mob: +966-555358890

DIYAFA EVENTS

Diyafa group provides catering services using ecofriendly products. They follow sustainable practices and provide separate menus for kids.

Web: diyafagroup.com

DOLPHIN CATERING AND BANQUETING SERVICES

They feature ethnic Baladi cuisine as well as Mediterranean and Continental menu items.

Tel: +966-6601841

UPTOWN 966

Their dedicated team is always ready to serve you and take over the catering department of your wedding.

Web: uptown966.com

SARAH AL DABBAGH:

"The most challenging part of planning a wedding at home is the need to move and store furniture around, making sure to utilize the space in the best way possible. Homes aren't built as wedding venues which makes it challenging to figure out the best area of the house to use." - Sarah Al Dabbagh, Founder of Lace Events

What’s your favorite part about weddings at home?

I’m the biggest fan of weddings at home, they’re romantic and oh-so-very special. Getting married in the house you grew up in gives the wedding a whole other meaning and experience.

Also, when deciding to have a wedding at home, you limit the guest list to close friends and family because of space, turning it into an intimate affair.

LOULWA AHMED: WEDD-IN EXPERIENCE

Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted a wedding different from all the norm. I never wanted to be a guest at my own wedding where I couldn’t even mingle with the guests or spend time with my loved ones. A wedding is meant to be enjoyed with those closest to you.

Planning an in-house wedding had its challenges; the weather, number of guests, etc. I thought the house wouldn’t accommodate the 150 guests I invited, but my wedding planner made it happen and took care of organizing the house, seating arrangements, the ‘kosha’ where I would sit with the love of my life, and everything in between.

He transformed my whole house

in two days. My house had two outdoor washrooms so the guests had no problems.

Thankfully, the weather was perfect and people enjoyed themselves at my wedding. I enjoyed staying with my guests from beginning till the end.

Personally, I would advise anyone who is getting married to have a wedding where you could invite only the people you want and keep it intimate.

I was overwhelmed with emotion when I could dance with my father at my own wedding. There are no words to describe it. It was truly magical.

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STYLE & SHOPPING

WHO

WORE WHAT Award season is always the time for celebrities to shine bright and for the fashion industry to thrive. Stars race to find their perfect fits and designers ensure they are prepared for just that.

By Sohila El Saadany

Here arehe ft some o hoices c n io h fas rted off that staar with the ye W. a WO

Laura Bailey,Vogue ambassador, looked elegant at the Bafta Awards. Her snow-white Emilia Wickstead gown decorated the red carpet with its loosely draping train.

Jennifer Lopez looked stunning at this year’s Oscar ceremony in her Elie Saab gown.

The dress not only looked good on J-Lo, but looked absolutely gorgeous as it flowed down the red carpet so seamlessly. This is an Oscar gown to remember.

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Felicity Jones is a dream in powder pink at the SAG awards. The X-shaped top of her Balenciaga dress gave it an edgy side that contrasted her calm attire. She paired her look with a hair bun and large elegant pearl earrings.

Straying away from elaborate gowns, Olivia Munn wore a striped ensemble to the People’s Choice Awards.

Munn wore a Giambattista Valli short-sleeved striped black and white dress.

America Ferrara looked classically chic in her Dolce and Gabbana dress.

The black lace dress was embellished in crystals giving it a sophisticated touch and making it perfect for celebrating the Producers Guild Awards.

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TRAVEL ESSENTIALS Most brides wonder if they forgot to plan for and buy the small items that can be lifesavers on their special day. Here is a list of some important items every bride needs!

Small Disposable Containers

By Zareen Muzaffar

Dry Shampoo/ Hair spray

Compact Cosmetic Bag There are some handy compact bags that store many essential items such as your makeup, perfume, mirror, charger or anything you need to travel. Ted Baker London has quite a few stylish and colorful bags that can be used to carry such items.

Scoop: The Ted Baker sale is on for a limited time and bags, scarves, cell phone covers and shoes are available at a discounted price.

These compact bags are available starting at SR 135. Victoria’s Secret is another great place for compact bags.

Ted Baker: Mall of Arabia, Al Salaam Mall Victoria’s Secret: Tahlia Shopping Center, Heraa Mall

Everyone goes through a bad hair day every now and then. Dry shampoo is a great option for those who have somewhat of an oily scalp, which makes their hair feel matted and lifeless. Spray the dry shampoo evenly on your scalp when you don’t have time to wash your hair.

Dry Shampoo gives a good lift to the hair making it easier to style or maintain.

Batiste Dry Shampoo is available at Whites Pharmacy (Al Salaam Mall, Haifaa Mall) and Noura Pharmacy.

This is the most important item for those who don’t want to carry big bottles of creams, shampoos or serums with them when traveling. Pour a small amount of your daily skin care routine into these small disposable containers and that will help you travel light and easy.

Containers available at Souk Al Shatee and Whites Pharmacy (Al Salaam Mall, Haifaa Mall)

Essential Accessories Store your bobby pins, hair band, elastic bands, comb/ hair-brush in that compact beauty bag and you won’t need a hairstylist. Create the perfect tousled look by backcombing and using bobby pins to secure the look.

Hair accessories by Belles By Raquel are available at Cream Jeddah, Stars Avenue and Accessorize (Aziz Mall, Mall of Arabia, Haifaa Mall)

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Concealer

Grooming Set

Do not forget to put your concealer in your bag. This magic wand will cover any dark circles caused by sleepless nights, stress or pollution.

Use your favorite concealer to hide any unwanted blemishes or that pimple you never wanted!

There are small kits available at many stores that include a nail cutter, nail file, scissors, tweezers, and such a grooming kit is essential for every one. Most airlines don’t allow sharp objects on the plane so make sure you place your grooming kit in your suitcase (not the carry-on).

Makeup Forever’s concealer (SR 165) provides full coverage and YSL’s Touche Eclat not just covers but provides an illuminating effect too! Get yours at Wojooh, Debenhams, Paris Gallery or Sephora.

Grooming kits are available at Virgin Megastore (Red Sea Mall), Whites Pharmacy (Haifaa Mall, Al Salaam Mall) and Souk al Shatee.

Thermal Facial Spray First Aid Kit Make your own kit with Band-Aids and a small bottle of antiseptic. Treat any minor accidental cuts with an antibiotic cream and Band-Aid.

Health essentials are available at Noura Pharmacy and Nahdi Pharmacy.

Ah Bliss! Who doesn’t love the fresh spritz of cooling thermal water on the face especially on a hot, sweltering day? Not hot? Don’t worry, it’s equally refreshing for cooler weather too when the heated indoors make your skin feel dry and tight.

La Roche Posay’s Thermal Spring Water for sensitive skin is available at Whites Pharmacy and Nahdi Pharmacy.

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STYLE & SHOPPING

Furnish your Home

for Under 50K

What to do when you are about to furnish your house?

You have to get the best quality furniture so that it is durable and strong, you do not want to keep fixing or changing the pieces around the house. You must also keep in mind the atmosphere of the house since you want it to reflect your character. Know the kind of furniture you want to go for; is it classic, modern, contemporary or traditional?

You realize each family member has got his or her own preference and you must take

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that into consideration when furnishing the rooms. If you are a newlywed, you want your wedding nest to be cozy and immaculate considering you will be showing it off to all those who are coming to congratulate you. Even if you have your eyes set on the

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big furniture pieces that you will use in the rooms, what about the accessories? After all, beauty is in the details.

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Furnishing a house is always a hassle, as there are so many aspects you have to consider. You must always set a plan so you do not find yourself overwhelmed.

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

AISHAH AL BANAWI

Remember the Name!

By Abdulaziz Salah

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Tell us about your musical dream and what led you to choose Arabs Got Talent.

Someone once told me, “In the eyes of the public, your success will seem like it happened over night. However, only you know how many years you put into your dreams and how hard you’ve worked.” I have been chasing these musical waves for a very long time. I have been part of a rock band, played shows in the LA music scene and signed an indie label. I have been nurturing this dream, taking care of it and now I’m letting it fly.

This constant journey has shaped who I am today.

Being featured on Arabs Got Talent has been on my list for quite some time, and I am beyond thrilled to be representing Saudi Arabia.

PHOTO/LINA MALAIKA AND MARCEL SEVERINO

Aishah Al Banawi recently hit the screens through Arabs Got Talent and completely left us wowed!

We were given the pleasure to learn more about her.

What experiences led you to dive into music?

I was four when my mother took me to an audition for the role of Trouble in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. It was my first onstage experience alongside some of the world’s most incredible opera singers. A Russian opera singer, Galina Gorchakova, played my mother on stage. I still get the chills when I think about her voice; how she sang her vibrato with such poignant vocal ability that it left the entire audience in awe. This moment was my first epiphany.

I began observing and developing an ear for different musical genre, and it felt like I could see music in real life.

I remember watching Fantasia

by Disney, and how every visual movement paralleled a certain sound. Without music, life is rigid and dull. It’s not so much as how I got into it, but more how it found me.

Tell us more about your personal life.

I enjoy prayer, meditation, connecting to nature and clean eating. People initially see me as playfully energetic and outspoken, however, I am an introvert at heart. Malibu is one of my favorite places to nurture spiritual practices.

What message do you plan to get across as a musician?

I just want people to feel alive and happy. And I want them to love themselves, because I have a lot of love for them.

What kind of music are you working on currently?

I am working on some new musical material and writing a lot about my days in Saudi, which taught me a lot about myself. I can’t seem to put down my pen when I remember all of the incredible times I had in my beloved city; the roads, driving in those bright city streets, having tea and prayer with family, discussing deep profound ideas about life with awesome people.

I am a student at Columbia University in New York City. It is a nice balance from stage to classroom.

Where do you plan to take your music?

Presently, I am thrilled to be participating on Arabs Got Talent. I visualize myself studying at school while recording and performing.

When I study well, I perform better, and when I sing my heart out I study better. And if a record deal presents itself along the way, I am up for the challenge.

What are your thoughts on the music scene in Saudi?

When I lived in Saudi, there was a lot of underground music going on which has now started to emerge more into the open. I am so excited that this music scene is evolving and expanding. It’s an opportunity for us musicians to get together and connect in a beautiful way.

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Yousef and Soraya

By Johara Almogbel

In the budding art scene of Saudi Arabia, artists like Soraya Darwish and Yousef Alshaikh are a rarity. With an awesome eye for talent, a passion for the arts and the willingness and energy to fully support it, both artists are a driving force to be reckoned with.

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And, best of all, they have one of the most adorable back stories we have ever heard of!

We got the opportunity to sit down with them and get the behind the scene details about ... well. Everything. Behold, some magic!

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SAUDI ARABIA’S ART POWER COUPLE

How did you two meet?

Y: Back in late 2009 I

started a number of small collaborative side projects on Facebook. Soraya was one of the first people to join one of the projects. That was the beginning of our friendship and the very first milestone in building a beautiful relationship! Our first proper outing together was to the magical Albalad district in Jeddah, which to this day has a special place in my heart.

S: Back when Facebook was

hip, this was the platform for connecting with people. I was also a member in DeviantArt. com and, if I remember correctly, he liked my work and sent me a friend request on Facebook. I participated in a couple of online collaborative activities he created and I recommended his page to a friend. Next thing you know, we both went to an exhibition by the British Council at Beit Bant at Albalad in Jeddah.

What do you think of each other’s art?

Y: What I love most about Soraya’s artwork is how honest it is. She has such a way with expression that is very piercing and raw. I hope to one day be able to express myself in such a personal and honest way!

S: I’ve always admired

Yousef’s love for experimentation. I never met any artist like that before and it really inspired me. I try my best to encourage him to make time to create because he is most alive when he does.

I honestly believe his art is awesome and I do try very hard not to let my jealousy get to me!

How would you define the artistic aspect of your relationship?

Y: We are both artists at heart and everything we stand for relates to empowering selfexpression in each other and others around us. Our life at the moment revolves around Onqoud, a creative incubator.

Onqoud is all about bringing creatives together, so you can imagine most of our days are spent working on art that shapes both our professional and personal relationships.

S: Since his first visit to

Jeddah, Yousef would always bring an artistic gift with him.

He draws silly things to make me laugh and I always loved that! It’s always interesting to see the look on people’s faces when they’re going through my very dark sketchbook and suddenly come across a funny drawing of a cat saying “I love you.” I love telling people that

this is what Yousef does to cheer me up and it’s one of the main things that made me fall in love with him.

How do you click outside of art?

Y: Great question! Because most of our days are spent submerged in creative work, whenever we get free time we tend to spend it enjoying each other’s company doing simple things like sitting on the Corniche, spoiling our cats or watching a funny movie.

S: We love playing games like the guessing game where one thinks of something and the other has to guess it by just asking questions. Another one we’ve been playing recently is Truth or Truth rather than Truth or Dare.

How did Onqoud come to life?

Y: For me, it started at university when I cofounded Shayirha, a student club for sharing design ideas. I knew I wanted to take that passion and make it a central part of my life. Luckily, in 2012, Soraya, Mariam and some other friends joined a startup incubation program at KAUST VentureLab, where they planted the seed behind Onqoud, and shortly after that I joined as one of the co-founders.

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S: In a nutshell, it was

developed at KAUST’s VentureLab in 2012. For 3 months I continuously asked Yousef for business advice since he was more knowledgeable. It only made sense that he should join Mariam Hamidaddin and myself to make the great team that we are today! When I first pitched the idea, VentureLab team was not sold. However with each week, their belief in Onqoud grew. Onqoud continues to be one of the alumni referred to as a proof of VentureLab’s success.

What’s your biggest inspiration?

Y: Seeing passionate people.

It doesn’t matter what it is that you are passionate about. If I see you being passionate about something I will feel inspired.

S: I hate to admit this but I’m

an Instagram addict. I think the reason for my addiction is the fact that I’m following so many inspiring people.

Instagram continues to be one of the main keys to endless knowledge about healthy food, yoga and fitness.

What kind of mediums do you work in?

Y: I am very passionate about experimentation. I love all mediums equally, but if I had to specify a medium I enjoy the most, I would say it’s “new media,” which is the intersection of art and technology.

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S: I would say my favorite

medium depends on my mood, really. For instance, when I edit a photo on my phone, it’s usually a quick release for me and I get to share that form of expression on my Instagram.

Do you remember your first artwork?

Y: I’ve started dabbling with art and making stuff in general a long time ago so it would be difficult to say what exactly was my “first” artwork. My first exhibited work was a piece called “Processed by Hierarchy” which I exhibited in Istanbul back in 2010 as part of Edge of Arabia’s Transistion exhibition.

S: I can’t say I do, but it

depends on what you consider an artwork. I do remember our 1st grade teacher asking us to draw the four seasons. She never made sure we wrote our names, so when she put them together in booklets for us to take she mixed up students’ drawings. Obviously I’m still upset about it because I still remember that the four drawings my mom saved are not all mine. I don’t even remember the teacher’s name, but I do remember this isolated incident. Thankfully I did get the snowman I drew and he’s survived for 20 years!

Onqoud

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DINING AROUND TOWN

A Taste of Sweden at IKEA

DINING SCOOP VENCHI’S FLAGSHIP

BRANCH OPENS!

Venchi, the luxurious chocolate manufacturer founded in 1878, opened its new flagship store in Jeddah. Located on Tahlia Street, Venchi’s two-story building illustrates the luxury of the Italian chocolate brand. The first floor presents a wide variety of the finest natural chocolates and ice cream, and the second floor has a café designed to offer customers a panoramic view of Tahlia Street. @venchiksa

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Enjoy a delicious taste of Sweden at your local IKEA store. Take a break at their restaurant after checkout and grab a quick pick-me-up at the IKEA Bistro.

Before you leave the store, explore the great range of meals, snacks, drinks and more at their Swedish Food Market.

Lemongrass Opens at Mall of Arabia Lemongrass is a new kitchenware store in Jeddah. The store sells unique kitchenware products that will surely lead to a fun experience in the kitchen.

Check out their latest collection at their store at Mall of Arabia, Gate 4. @lemongrasskw

TUCKED AWAY Exquisite Chicken Karahi at Makkah Restaurant

By Mohammed Mirza

Nestled in Sharfiyah district this Pakistani restaurant is often crammed full with diners.

They have an elaborate menu that features numerous Pakistani dishes. However, one dish stands out – the Chicken Karahi. In Makkah restaurant, the orders for Chicken Karahi are based on kilograms.

Like other South Asian restaurants, the Karahi (South Asian wok) in which the dish is prepared is placed in front of diners. The dish is full of flavor, as soft and tender pieces of chicken intermingle with spices covered in scrumptious thick gravy.

Equally complementing the curry is their sumptuous naan, an oven-baked leavened flatbread. Hot naans fresh from the oven keep pouring in, soft and steaming, the very sight of which is tantalizing.

At the end of their meals many diners take their naans and scrub the Karahi with it, trying to not miss out on even the last bits of the thick gravy that remains attached to the Karahi. Although the restaurant may not be suitable for dine-in, it sure makes for a good takeaway outlet.

BITES AT BITES ARABIA

Apparently, Bites Arabia has must-try cupcakes that come in the cutest little sizes and a variety of flavors. It’s next on our list of things to taste around Jeddah.

Oh, they deliver too!

Rosewood’s New Chef Rosewood has appointed new Chinese chef, Meng Zhao Fu, to oversee the , Asian restaurant Noodles.

Tel: +966-12-2616600 @bitesarabia

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REVIEW

IT’S ALL ABOUT

Eash Bellaham The origins of Eash Bellaham (meat pie with tahini), or as I like to call it, Hijazi Style Pizza.

By Ahmad Mesawa

History The traditional Hijazi dish, eash bellaham, consists of dough, meat, leek and tahini. Baked bread is topped with a mixture of minced lamb or beef, leek and a paste made of tahini. The dough is spiced with special local herbs.

Tracing the origins of esh bellaham, we go back to the Neolithic Era also known as the age of innovation and farming. It was the norm then to wrap food in some kind of covering and cook it over charcoal or firewood. Food was usually covered in leaves or dough. It is interesting to note that the dough used to wrap food was not eaten but thrown away.

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Dough coverings allowed the meat to preserve moisture and flavor without burning or drying out too much.

The original meat pie goes back to the Neolithic Period around 9500 BC. The ancient Egyptians’ diet featured basic pies made with oats, wheat, rye and barley. They were then filled with honey and baked over hot coals. The Greeks adopted these pies and added the meat filling. The earliest mention of tahini is around 1500 BC in the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers vicinity.

It is similar to the famous Turkish specialty ‘lahamacun’ which is comprised of thin dough covered with minced meat and topped with some vegetables and spices.

However, the ingredients differ from our Hijazi ‘laham be ajeen’ aka ‘eash bellaham’ literally translating to ‘bread with meat.’

Eash bellaham can be confused with other similar dishes such as mana’eesh (cheese-topped bread) or fatera. However, it is quite different due to its specifically traditional ingredients.

This multi-cultural dish got me thinking about how we could further innovate this recipe; adding other kinds of meat, vegetables and cheeses. Acting on this thought, I created my own eash bellaham pops and burgers. Who knows, it might be the next Hijazi Tradition.

Happy Eating!

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This dish is a contribution of the many Muslims who immigrated to the Hijaz region and brought with them their culture and food. Over time, the food and culture overlap resulted in many interesting dishes and customs.

What we now know as Hijazi food is a mixture of foreign foods integrated with traditional recipes.

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Salman Bukhari, Co-Founder

Eash Bellaham Restaurant Story

After extensive research and planning, the opening of their restaurant, Eash be Laham, took place last June 14. I was honored to receive an invitation to their opening as a Food and Restaurant critic. I was pleased with the Hijazi theme they adopted. The folklore artist, Bassam Al Laban, presented a Hijazi majas, which is customized poems delivered in special tones.

Al Faumi and Bukhari were surprised and pleased by the high demand for eash bellaham from just the first few days of opening. At first they couldn’t keep up with the orders so they had to close early, but they calculated the demand and hired additional help in order to overcome this obstacle.

Al Faumi and Bukhari use their family recipe, slightly adjusted to suit commercial production. “My sister’s homemade eash bellaham is still the best though,” added Bukhari jokingly.

Eash be Laham restaurant is a fast take away shop serving only to go orders. Their menu is impressive, offering several developed types of eash bellaham. I strongly recommend their traditional style eash bellaham before trying other options such as

eash with chicken, vegetables, eash bellaham sandwich or Musakhan sandwich.

The best way to end your meal is with a twisted Hijazi version of eash bellaham called eash with Nutella or eash with tahinia – the name says it all! I also recommend their eash al saraya, which is not a traditional Hijazi dish despite the name similarity.

The restaurant is located in Al Salamah District on Abdulrahman Al Sudairy Street, near and at the opposite side of Al Shuaibi Mosque. If you know what you want, call ahead of time and place your order. Check out their Instagram account to see their menu.

I’m proud of this project and I hope to see additional branches this year as they planned.

The Author: Ahmad Mesawa, food critic and a member of the Association of Food Journalists (AFJ). @ahmadmesawa

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PHOTO/CO-FOUNDER BASHAR: REEM ALRIFAIE

College friends Bashar Al Faumi and Salman Bukhari co-founded the first and only restaurant in town dedicated solely to serve the traditional Hijazi eash bellaham dish.

Bashar Al Faumi, Co-Founder

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LABEEB

BRANCHES OUT

Labeeb offers its guests the best experience by delivering the perfect combination of food and culture. It ensures that all the food ingredients are fresh. The new Labeeb branch is part of the Ajwad hospitality’s expansion plan.

The restaurant’s trendy and original décor engulfs guests in a cozy setting and prepares them for the delicious meals they are about to have.

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An addition to Jeddah’s dining scene is Labeeb’s new branch in Mandarin Mall, Heraa’ District. Labeeb has proven to be the true essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Its extensive array of Lebanese and Syrian food with a Turkish touch and its warm atmosphere has placed it on top of every Jeddah food lover’s list. The first Labeeb restaurant opened in 2012 on Tahlia Street in front of Danube and quickly built a fan base.

Indulge in bits and bites of the best mezze in town!

Labeeb’s second branch will not only offer old time favorites, but also a variety of first-time dishes that promise a great taste. As a start, the Hummus Beiruty is one of the recent appetizers on their menu. The dish adds a twist to the regular hummus by mixing in garlic and chili.

Another inventive dish is Hummus Shawarma; it merges the soft hummus with the savory veal shawarma.

Another recently added meal is the Kebab Kichkhach, where meat kebab is immersed in red hot chili sauce. Guests will not resist the Chicken Wings Provencal, which reinvents the traditional fried wings as they are crisped with tangy garlic and coriander. Grilled food is also a specialty of Labeebs.

People can feast on the unique BBQ Grilled Whole Chicken dish that is marinated in lemon and garlic.

More delectable additions have been made to the main courses too. Ras Asfour Oriental is a tasty experience, with the sauteed beef simmered in lemon butter sauce.

Seafood lovers will enjoy the latest dishes such as the Shrimps Provencal where crunchy fried shrimps are seasoned with garlic and coriander or the Spicy Fish, which is cooked to perfection.

A top hit is their Grilled Shrimps that are dipped in zesty lemon sauce with a side dish of steamed white rice.

Labeeb will also employ a dish of the day system so guests would know what each day’s special is. The restaurant also offers a wide range of additions to its beverage menu.

The new branch has a delivery service that will make Labeeb’s exquisite food more accessible to everyone in Heraa’.

Tel: +966-12-2612301 Web: labeeb.com.sa

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PORTO CERVO Italy’s delectable taste right here in Jeddah

By Sohila El Saadany

Porto Cervo is named by its owners after the luxurious seaside location in Sardinia.

Before returning to Jeddah, the restaurant’s owners lived happily in Italy for many years.

Their devotion to food and Italian culture compelled them to bring all that Italian cuisine had to offer to Jeddah, and so, Porto Cervo was born.

The restaurant is laid out beautifully. Its walls are emblazoned with charming, Italian paintings. A lovely, Romanesque fountain brightens the restaurant’s atmosphere. Much of its furniture was carefully imported from several of the best Italian furniture makers, all to give the customer that authentic Italian feeling.

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PHOTO/REEM ALRIFAIE

Porto Cervo has ventured into the realms of Italian food here in Jeddah to give people a taste of real Italy. The restaurant takes its guests on a trip to Italy with its delightful atmosphere and tasty meals.

Even if guests are full, they will not be able to resist the savory desserts offered, especially the Tiramisu.

Many other dishes can be found on display at The Porto Cervo website.

Porto Cervo will open an express branch in Obhur soon. It is an experience that rewards those searching for that authentic Italian taste.

Speaking of authentic, let’s talk taste. The items on the menu come from a wide range of regions within Italy. The authentic Italian chefs know exactly what to use and how to use it in order to ensure that genuine Italian taste is what their customers get. Chef Capotosto explains, “If you know the difference between the tastes, then you know where you can go to bring the right Italian product.”

Fresh vegetables and seafood are bought locally, so some of the dishes are given a dash of local flavor. Capotosto adds, “the menu carries the simplicity of Italian taste with a bit of our own touch.” Every week there is a new special dish to ensure that visitors will have something new to try.

Porto Cervo serves all the traditional pastas from penne to fettuccine and all the others you’ve never tried. Each pasta dish is prepared with its own sauce. It also offers pizzas with a wide range of toppings and salads that are typical of Italy.

Bresaola Rucola E Parmigiano

Some of Porto Cervo’s popular dishes include its hand-made spinach stuffed ravioli engulfed in sauces of choice. Scaloppine Al Funchi E Tartufo (beef/chicken with porcini mushrooms, truffles, garlic and parsley) and the Bresaola Rucola E Parmigiano (dry beef, rocket, parmesan cheese with olive oil and balsamic) are also crowd favorites.

Spinach stuffed ravioli

Tiramisu

Scaloppine Al Funchi E Tartufo

Timing: - Everyday from 1 - 4 p.m. then 7.30 p.m. until midnight - Weekend full day from 1 p.m.

Owner: Faisal Alsaddik VP commercial: Taghreed Alsaddik Manager of IT and Accounting Control: Dana Alsaddik General Manager: Marco Cardinals Executive Chef: Domenico Capotosto Chef: Luca di Lito Web: porto-cervo.co Tel: +966-12-6901669 @portocervo-Jed

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A ROUND UP OF OUR FAVORITE JUICE JOINTS!

By Mohammed Mirza

Jeddah is in the midst of a juice boom. The city now has dedicated juice bars all serving a wide range of juices from age-old favorites to ones made from the most exotic of fruits.

Watermelon & Margarita Unusual but delicious, this filling offering by Chicago Grill is something special. The mishmash of watermelon and margarita sure makes a revitalizing libation. The texture of this sweet and easy drink is near perfection; it doesn’t get better than this.

Taste 4 Quality 5 Value 3 Refreshing Factor 4

The name alone should tempt you. If it didn’t, the invigorating combination of coconut banana, pineapple, orange with a hint of grenadine will. This drink is especially for true connoisseurs.

Taste 4.5 Quality 5 Value 3.5 Refreshing Factor 3.5

Applebee's

This can be found on most menus around the city – which is why it’s important to get it right. Vera Pizza hits the spot with the right balance of pineapple and orange as they compete in their rivalry for most memorable component in this juice; the verdict, as it turns out, is a fortunate tie.

Taste 4.5 Quality 4.5 Value 4.5 Refreshing Factor 4

Vera Pizza PHOTO/REEM ALRIFAIE

Chicago Grill

Bahama Mama

Pineapple & Orange

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Lemon Litchi Enjoy the delights of the sour taste of lemon and the sweetness of litchi as they go hand in hand to create this slightly piquant drink. Although the serving size is a bit small for the price, its delectable taste makes up for it. This is definitely not going to stay on your table for long.

Taste 5 Quality 5 Value 3 Refreshing Factor 4

Toki

Pomegranate Smoothie An innovative juice bar that offers smoothies, milkshakes and juices. With this juice prepare yourself to give an incredibly yummy multitude of pomegranate.

Taste 4 Quality 5 Value 5 Refreshing Factor 4.5

The Shaker

Rosy Orange Prepare to give yourself a royal treatment with this ridiculously delicious take on the classic orange juice.

This filling drink comes with the right sweet and creamy balance. Fragrant and appetizing, the rosy orange carries a dainty, almost floral flavor.

Taste 4.5 Quality 4.5 Value 3.5 Refreshing Factor 5

Fuddruckers

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Avocado & Kiwi Ripened kiwi and exotic avocado muddled together is what make up this soothing drink, giving you the right balance of tartness combined with the creaminess of avocado. Although it is slightly on the sweeter side, it still is worth the long queue wait.

Taste 4 Quality 3 Value 4.5 Refreshing Factor 4

Juice World

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Island Cooler

Classic Mojito

Rejuvenate yourself with this delightful combination of tropical juices and fizzy Sprite.

This effervescent drink will take you to a hammock between palm trees in the Caribbean.

Crisp and refreshing, this is exactly what you need on a hot day.

This elixir is remotely similar to the lemonade, but that's where the comparisons stop. They don’t fully filter the juice, so it arrives frothy with just the right balance of tangy and sweet. The drink is surely going to satisfy all your taste buds.

Taste 4.5 Quality 5 Value 2.5 Refreshing Factor 4

Cheesecake Factory

Taste 4.5 Quality 5 Value 3 Refreshing Factor 4

Amara Cafe

Sangria Isphani Instead of processed white sugar, this juice bar uses fresh sugarcane syrup. Their Isphani drink is an enticing combination of mango, milk, honey and sugarcane juice. All in a fresh and balanced blend of flavors that add up to a rich and surprising taste.

Its velvety texture is surely going to satisfy all your sugary cravings.

Taste 3.5 Quality 5 Value 5 Refreshing Factor 5

Aseer Qasb

A treat to all the senses, the delightful blend of apple, pineapple and cranberry juice is what makes this pricey drink worth it. In the setting of a fine dining Chinese restaurant a juice like this seems to be a bit out of place. But great juice sometimes is found at places where you’d last expect them to be – the Sangria at Soy happens to fit the bill.

Taste 4 Quality 4.5 Value 3 Refreshing Factor 4

Soy

Melon, Lime & Mint What do you get if you mix melon and lime and spruce it up with mint? A dream juice!

The combination gives a pleasant round of fruitiness that carries a light zesty flair. Tangy, sweet and sour - your taste buds are in for a treat!

Taste 4 Quality 5 Value 3.5 Refreshing Factor 5

Kalila

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

JEDDAH MARATHON

Club

Are you ready for some fun adrenalin-pumping activity?

Make physical fitness one of your priorities, gear up for some runs and marathons right here in Jeddah.

By Zareen Muzaffar

THE JEDDAH MARATHON CLUB ORGANIZES THE FOLLOWING: • Road Running • Sky running (mountains) • Cross Country (desert) • Vertical running (stairs running)

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Running enthusiasts also have the option of enrolling in a training program. Jeddah Marathon Club started a marathon training program last November with four training sessions every week in two locations: Al Salam Mall walkway in Al Suleimania District and Prince Faisal bin Fahd Walkway behind Hilton Hotel.

SUN and TUE

Al Salam Mall

MON and WED Prince Faisal bin Fahd Walkway FRI and SAT

@ 8:30 p.m. @ 8 p.m.

Running event

(Race or Fun Run) with different distance, location and time.

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Jeddah Marathon Club is a social long distance running club that started on Jan. 1, 2012. Fifty to 100 runners take part in the marathon and the club organizes marathons twice every year. The summer season starts in May to August and mainly consists of short runs. Winter season runs October through March with 12 -15 races starting from 4 to 21 kilometers.

In the last three years they have participated and organized a few events in the Kingdom, such as: • Kafil Charity society in Makkah race for two years.

• Kafil Charity Society in Mobily Half Marathon in Jeddah for two years.

• Shefa mountain run for 10 kilometers (organized the first Sky Run in the Kingdom).

• Organized the first vertical run in the Kingdom Tower in Riyadh (the highest building consisting of 99 stairs).

Interesting Fact:

The club is managed by:

Last year, Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation, chaired

by Alwaleed bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, sponsored Jeddah Marathon Club’s run on the 9th anniversary of the pledge of allegiance to the late King Abdullah. vThe climb took place in April 2014 and participants ran around the Kingdom Tower in Riyadh followed by running up the stairs to the highest point of the tower at the 99th floor in an outstanding time of 22 minutes 44 seconds.

• Khalid Yemani (Managing Director) • Ali Al Ahdal (Operations Manager) • Sami Rasheed (Trainer) The club provides updates and upcoming event information through social media so follow them!

They announce their events regularly with the location, distance, route and date with start time for each event. @Jedmarathon

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GETTING READY FOR YOUR BIG DAY!

So you are getting married and you want to look amazing on your big day, but you have no idea where to start, what to eat and where to find the time. I have one word for you …KISS!

By Rob Seagreen Fitness Director at Arena MMA and Fitness Center

Firstly, sort out your food. Balance your intake and supplement it with a decent workout.

Avoid processed foods, refined carbohydrates and SUGAR! The Zone Diet is a simple way of eating that gives you the flexibility you need to stick to it. It is separated into equal blocks of protein, carbohydrates and fats.

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A block is a unit of measure used to simplify the process of making balanced meals.

7 grams of protein = 1 block of protein 9 grams of carbs = 1 block of carbs 1.5 grams of fat = 1 block of fat

This assumes that there is about 1.5 grams of fat in each block of protein, so the total amount of fat needed per block meal is 3 grams of fat.

When a meal is composed of equal blocks of protein, carbs and fat it is 40 percent of its calories are from carbs, 30 percent from protein and fat.

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KISS stands for Keep It Straight and Simple. Don’t try and complicate your goal. There is so much on TV and in magazines that try and lure you to the “unique way” of achieving your goals. Fact is, if you want to achieve your dream, you need to chase it. I am going to give you a shortcut.

3 Blocks (cottage cheese) PROTEIN

1 Block (strawberries) CARB

The block chart is a convenient tool for making balanced meals. Simply choose 1 item from the carbs list, 1 from protein and 1 from fat to make it a 1 block meal, 2 from each list to make it a 2 block meal and 3 from each category to make it a 3 block meal.

1 Block (blueberries) CARB

3 Blocks (cocoa almonds) FAT

1 Block (rolled oats) CARB 3 Block Meal

A 3 block plan will look like this in a day.

Body Type

Medium Female

Breakfast

Snack

Lunch

Snack

Dinner

3

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The Workout When you workout, focus on the big muscle groups. This will get you to your destination faster.

Legs, chest and back.

Keep your sessions short and intense.

Tabata style training or high intensity interval training will burn the fat and encourage muscle growth.

Try the following:

It’s simple, effective and you can do it anywhere. Tabata is a 4-minute workout that consists of 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest and repeated 8 times.

Download a tabata timer onto your smartphone to ensure that you stick to the timing.

SQUAT JUMPS

PULL-UPS PUSH-UPS

1. Squat jumps 2. Low row/pull-ups 3. Push-ups

Complete the first round of squat jumps before moving on to the next exercise.

That means 20s of jumps and 10s of rest for 8 rounds. Rest one minute and start the rows/pull-ups.

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LOW ROW

You could change exercises frequently to keep it varied and also do this on most cardio machines such as rowers, treadmills and bikes. The main thing is to work hard for the full 20 seconds.

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

MEYSRA Facilitating Transportation

Nashat Al Allaf providing the elderly and disabled with a sense of independency.

By Anousha Vakani

Transportation has always been a hot topic in this region and anyone who has an idea to make it easier to get around is instantly a hero.

Meysra is a word from the Qur’an that literally translates to “facilitator,” so it was fitting that Nashat Al Allaf, founder of a company that provides

transportation to the elderly and the handicapped, would use this word to describe the services they provide. Al Allaf had been working in the US for two years when he came up with this idea.

As he was sitting in a hospital in Massachusetts one day, he was waiting in the reception area when he saw a car pull up in front of the hospital, fully equipped to enable an elderly woman to get into the car by herself and without any difficulty. He began wondering why he had never seen such a service in Saudi.

From then on, Al Allaf started translating his thoughts into reality, bought some cars and applied for licences.

Nashat Al Allaf, Founder

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They deliver fully equipped transportation for the elderly, the handicapped, patients with kidney failure and even new mothers. They provide minivans equipped with GPS, TV screens and platform lifts with a vacancy for at least three passengers in addition to the person who requires the service. Customers can contact the call center to reserve a car but very soon there will be an application available on mobile and cars can be reserved through it.

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Meysra has been in operation for around six months now with the goal of “improving and serving the community by providing specialized means of transportation for those who use wheelchairs and would like a safe and comfortable ride.”

The wheelchair lift can support up to 350 kilograms.

The vehicle can take up to four passengers in addition to the disabled/elderly.

Sidebars to ensure wheelchair stability.

Four belts are provided to stabilize the wheelchair inside the vehicle, and a fifth belt is fastened around the wheelchair user.

SAFETY BELT

“We need a lot of facilitators in this line of business and we need people to teach each other that helping others, in any way possible, is part of Islam,” — Nashat Al Allaf, Meysra Founder Mob: +966-547008900 Email: nallaf@meysra.com

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SPIRITUALITY

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Nouman Ali Khan

Why don't we all take advantage of the Internet to learn more about our own religion, and grow closer to Allah – online?

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By Maryam Al Dabbagh

This article is about one of the most dynamic and knowledgeable speakers to emerge in recent years: Nouman Ali Khan.

His many online lectures on subjects as diverse as Qur’anic tafsir (decipher), ethics, and adjusting to the intricacies of modern life as a Muslim, have millions of views and thousands of subscribers. This popularity does not only result from his energetic personality and often-hilarious delivery, but also from his singularly thoughtful treatment of the subjects at hand. Khan, who

does not describe himself as an Islamic scholar but as an Arabic teacher, has a background that allows him to sympathize and connect with today’s youth in a unique way.

He spent his early years in Saudi Arabia, where he first studied Arabic, and returned to his homeland of Pakistan before immigrating to the United States as a junior high school student. The resulting culture shock cracked a huge fissure in his sense of religion, even leading to considering himself an atheist, before he renewed his faith and

began an even deeper and more intensive study of the Arabic language of the Qur’an under several knowledgeable teachers.

Today, this background, combined with an instinctive sense for how best to engage audiences, has led him to becoming one of the most well-known speakers on modern issues that trouble the Muslim community, both in the US and worldwide. He engages his audiences, both online and offline, by cracking jokes one moment and turning solemn the next as appropriate, while discussing subjects most self-professed scholars shy away from.

His videos on Qur’anic tafsir are exceptional in focusing purely on Arabic linguistic analysis: a sophisticated

symbiosis of grammar and morphology, the roots of Arabic words, and tying it all together. This brings about a newfound perspective that even native Arabic speakers will often be unaware of.

Each of his tafsir videos brings about a renewed appreciation for the intricate subtleties of meaning in the Qur’an. Now the head of the Bayyinah Institute, he leads the yearly Bayyinah Dream Program, a nine-month in-depth study of Arabic through the lens of the Qur’an conducted in Dallas, Texas.

For those who can’t make it to Dallas, and for whom YouTube videos are not enough, the Bayyinah Qur’an Intensive offers subscriptionbased rigorous tafsir and Arabic courses online that anyone can benefit from.

Web: bayyinah.tv Bayyinah Institute

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Khan, one of the most well-known speakers on modern issues that trouble the Muslim community

When coming across the verse, “Do they not reflect upon the Qur’an, or are there locks upon their hearts?”

(47:24), we often have the uncomfortable feeling of not quite knowing how to answer for ourselves. With Nouman Ali Khan, the answer is that much more within grasp.

True reflection on the Qur’an only comes with the genuine pursuit of knowledge; Khan’s endeavors, with Allah’s grace, can enable us all to do just that.

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SPIRITUALITY

HOW MARRIAGE Can Enhance Your Productivity

By Raghad Abied

One of the most important relationships we have in our lives is the one with our spouse. Unfortunately, it seems like we are facing a crisis as the rate of divorce has increased in our Muslim community. It is particularly alarming that divorce increases in the first year or two of marriage, indicating that the couple may have lacked in-depth knowledge of what marriage entails.

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The consequences of marital dissatisfaction are indeed far-reaching and have been correlated to high rates of depression, weak physical health and poor work production.

Many people spend a lot of time and money preparing for a wedding that lasts a few hours. But how many people actually prepare for the marriage itself?

Since marriage plays an important role in enhancing one’s productivity, here are a few steps in the formula towards a productive married life: Marriage has been described beautifully in the Qur’an as: “And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts). Verily in that are Signs for those who reflect.”

(Chapter 30, Verse 21)

How can we find this love and mercy?

How can we live in tranquility?

Marriage is a two-way street.

It is not that each person puts in

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but rather both husband and wife need to put in

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1. Educate Yourself • Learn about the etiquette of seeking a spouse, what is permissible to do and what is impermissible.

• Research the questions you should ask him/her.

• Learn about your responsibilities and rights over each other.

• Pay an Islamic bookshop a visit for reading material on this chapter in life.

2. Decide on Desired Characteristics • Make a list of characteristics you want your spouse to have.

Keep in mind that you are not perfect and cannot expect your spouse to be as such.

• Recognize traits or values that he/she must have and the areas you are willing to compromise, as no one is completely flawless.

• Review this list and make sure it is realistic. Reflect on your own self, what qualities do you have to offer?

3. Consider a Potential Spouse • Consult family and friends for help.

• Ensure you or your family speak to this prospective partner’s close friends and family to gain a complete and truthful insight of the person.

• Reflect upon his/her character traits, values, expectations, goals/dreams and your compatibility.

4. Pray Istikhara

(The Guidance Prayer) • Pray Istikhara for counsel and guidance.

• Seek your parents’ approval and blessing. You have to make sure they agree with your decision.

Finally, having come this long way, place your trust in Allah when you have made your decision, and it will be the start of a productive chapter in your lives.

of their effort to make it work. /ProductiveMuslim @AbuProductive

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T R AV E L T R E N D S

TRAVEL NEWS Ski in Austria (Starting from SR 1,430)

Enjoy a week in Austria and embark on your own ski journey at the Flachau ski resort. Stay in a centrally located four-star hotel in Salzburg that offers daily buffet breakfast.

Web: attartravel.com

Visit Prague, Vienna and Budapest (Starting from SR 4,710)

Explore the mysteries of the golden triangle of Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Spend three nights in Prague, four in Vienna and three in Budapest. Services offered include accommodation in a four or five-star hotel along with daily breakfast and much more.

Web: attartravel.com

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SIGHTSEEING IN ISTANBUL

(Starting from SR 1,935)

Spend six days and five nights in Istanbul. Enjoy a tour of the city as you visit different places filled with its historical essence.

The package includes a twin accommodation with breakfast and airport transfers.

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Four Nights in Greece and a Three-Day Cruise

(Starting from SR 3,360)

Britain’s Busy Year

Britain is offering a wide range of exhilarating events in 2015.

Head to the UK if you want to watch the Rugby World Cup live, surf at the thrilling Surf Snowdonia, attend Alice in Wonderland Day or do a lot more.

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Spend four nights in historical Greece as you tour Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. Cruise around Kusadasi and Crete and enjoy the serene views. Rates include accommodation with daily breakfast for four nights in Athens and full board meals during the cruise.

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Gulf Air Travels to New Saudi Destinations Gulf Air announced expanding their flight network in the Kindom by traveling to two new destinations, Qassim and Taif. By reaching these two cities, the complete number of Saudi Arabian cities serviced by the airline would amount to six.

Halal Trip Launches Halal Food App Acquiring halal food is no longer a problem for Muslim tourists.

The new free app launched by Halal Trip helps Muslim travelers share and find locations that serve halal food in many countries. The app provides many other innovative features, but its main concerns are halal food and prayer facilities.

“Halaltrip’’ app can be found at Google store and Itunes.

Jumeirah Group to Operate Venu Property

Jumeriah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company announced that it will be operating Dubai’s first Venu Bluewaters Island Hotel. The Bluewaters Hotel is part of the Venu Living Brand.

A management agreement was made with Meraas Holding to ensure the property is perfected.

The hotel will be located off the coast of Dubai and will encompass the Dubai-I, the world’s largest ferris wheel.

The property is expected to open in 2017 and will contain 300 hotel rooms and 119 apartments.

Etihad Airways Wins Airline of the Year for Cabin Technology Innovation

Etihad Airways has won the 2015 Airline of the Year award at the Inflight Magazine Award ceremony. The celebration took place at the Aircraft Interiors Middle East expo in Dubai. Etihad Airways

won the award based on the high levels of service, cabin technology and innovation that allow its guests ultimate comfort during their flights.

Air Arabia Starts Flights to China

Air Arabia, the UAEbased low cost carrier, plans to start its first flights to China. By doing so, the company will become the first budget airline from the Middle East and Africa to offer flights heading to China. The flights will be heading to Urumqi, the largest city in Western China.

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CROATIA Romans, Ottomans, Venetians, Habsburgs and Hungarians; it seems everyone and anyone has invaded Croatia through the ages.

However, this year sees the former Yugoslavian state celebrate two decades of peace and in July mark two whole years in the European Union.

All this stability means only one thing of course: more invaders!

Fortunately these are the nice ones armed only with cameras, sunblock and a good pair of walking boots. For too long Croatia has been the secret hangout of the hip, savvy travelers who have wanted to keep this Adriatic jewel all to themselves. But not anymore.

Travel trends are about to lift the lid on this pretty little European secret. If you want to 92 DESTINATION JEDDAH MARCH 2015

join the latest invasion and get the best out of Croatia follow our superb itinerary that starts in the north with the country’s capital before meandering down to the gleaming coastline in the south.

This can be done in a week by car or more gradually using local transport.

Zagreb; culture, arts and architecture (2-3 days)

Start off in the capital Zagreb, a city made for strolling amongst the Austro-Hungarian and Communist style architecture taking coffee breaks in quirky cafes.

Armed with a Zagreb card (free transport and discounts across the city) you can visit one of the many elegant galleries, pop into the Mimara museum to stare at a Rembrandt or appreciate the nation’s greatest sculptor at the Mestrovic Atelier, before spending the evening hanging out in buzzing Tkalciceva. Set aside one day for Zagreb’s great antique markets. British Square is the place to grab authentic Balkan or Communist memento but if it’s a real old fashioned flea market you crave, board the 295 bus to Hrelic/Jakusevac.

The secret hangout of the hip

Zagreb

Plitvice Lakes

Enchanting Plitvice National Park (1-2 days)

little fish and are a huge hit with young children.

This gorgeous world heritage site is the perfect stopover as you head down to the coast.

The 19.5 hectare national park’s headline acts are the 16 stunning turquoise lakes linked by serene waterfalls and cascades.

There are marked pathways to follow all around, which integrate 18 kilometers of wooden footbridges that cross the lakes, dive under waterfalls and pass through dense woodland. See if you can spot the tracks of bears, wolves, deer or boar that call Plitvice home.

The large upper lakes are the most impressive but the smaller, shallower ones are teeming with

Aim to end your island hopping on Krk where after visiting the 12th Century Frankopan castle it will be easy to return to the mainland and continue to with our itinerary at Opatijia.

Opatijia; Latin charm from across the way (1-2 days) Sitting in the shadow of 1401 meter-high Vojak – the highest point in the Istrian region – Opatijia reached its cultural zenith under the AustroHungarian Empire whose bourgeoisie loved the agreeable all year round climate.

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Brijuni National Park

The Viennese have since been replaced by bronzed Italians popping over the border and their grand residencies have all become upmarket hotels.

It’s this chic air combined with excellent food, clear waters, pretty parks and a breathtaking location that keeps the tourists coming back to Opatijia. From here make your way through the Istrian region to Fazana.

island retreat in the Brijuni archipelago, off the Istrian coast. The two main, Islands Veli Brijun and Mali Brijun, are now open to the public. Veli is the location for Tito’s exotic playground where one extraordinary feature is a safari park filled with elephants, blue antelope, Llama, mountain

Dictator’s playground; Brijuni National Park (1 day) End your Croatian itinerary in the company of former dictator Josep Broz, known as Tito, who ruled the country for 35 years between 1945 and 1980.

During that time he developed quite the reputation for being a playboy with movie star friends and lavish parties regularly held on his private 94 DESTINATION JEDDAH MARCH 2015

Opatija

zebras, Indian holy cattle and Somail sheep - all gifts from foreign leaders. This can be visited on the island’s 3-hour tour or you can hire a bike and roam around yourself.

Another highlight is the Tito Museum where tons of pictures of Tito with his famous guests

including film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, leaders Indira Gandhi and Fidel Castro can be seen. You’ll know you’re there because of the gleaming black convertible Cadillac parked outside. Brijuni is a 15minute boat ride from Fazana.

Island hopping on the Adriatic (2-3 days) Boasting Europe’s finest archipelago, it isn’t a question of should you go island hopping in Croatia. The only question is which one to start on.

At lovely Mljet, you can

swim in salt lakes and trek the national park. Little discovered Vis has the finest and freshest fish to eat; for beach parties, head to Pag, while northernmost Cres offers a primeval forest.

But it’s the little island of Rab with its medieval town that is the real draw, full of old world charm like cobbled streets and quaint bell towers.

Rab Island is also a great choice for family-friendly beaches with shallow crystal clear waters.

Republic of Croatia Capital: Zagreb Currency: Croatian Kuna Official Language: Croatian International code: +385 GET THERE The best airline is Lufthansa, which flies from Jeddah to Zagreb for around SR 3,416, with a stopover in Frankfurt. Most other major airlines stop twice en route.

MUST HAVE • Entry visa for Saudi nationals before travel.

• Road map to drive between the destinations.

• Good pair of walking boots for hiking.

• A small rucksack for day trips.

DID YOU KNOW? • The trendy “cravat” worn by men originated in Croatia and is a bastardization of the word “Croat.”

• It was a 16th century Croatian, Fraust Vrancic who made the first functioning parachute.

• Croatian Slavoljub Penkala invented the ballpoint and fountain pens in 1906.

The Author: Tharik Hussain is a freelance travel writer, journalist and photographer who regularly contributes to magazines and websites across the globe. Tharik lives with his family in London, UK and also teaches Sociology and Media Studies.

Web: tharikhussain.uk /TharikHussainUK @_TharikHussain

Rab Island

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EXPLORE KSA

SAUDI ARABIA’S NATURAL WONDER JABAL QARA

By Mohammed Mirza

The eastern province of the country is replete with nature’s marvels and tales of bygone times. To experience them for ourselves we decided to visit the most conspicuous of them all – Ali Baba’s mysterious caves at Jabal Qara.

Whenever I see photos of Petra, I always find myself awestruck by the auburn mountains rather than the rock cut dwellings. I recently came across similarly colored mountains in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, and wait, it doesn’t end here.

It even has a labyrinth of caves and caverns running through it!

Jabal Qara (Cave Mountain) is made up of calcareous sandstone, marl, clay and sedimentary rocks. The intricate cave network consists of long passages, spacious 96 DESTINATION JEDDAH MARCH 2015

chambers and exquisite rock formations.

To visit Jabal Qara, I traveled over 1,400 kilometers from Jeddah to the palm oasis of Al Ahsa. The region is a major agricultural hub which boasts of over 3 million date palms that produce a half million tons of some of the best dates in the world each year. The mountain, which is home to the cave network, sits at around 20 kilometers from Al Ahsa’s capital, Hofuf. The provincial capital is well connected by national highways to major cities such as Dammam and

Riyadh and it also has its own domestic airport.

Once in Hofuf we made our way through dense date farms on the outskirts of the city, with the road getting narrower and the trees getting denser as we progressed. Just before we reached Jabal Qara, auburncolored rocky hills started to appear in the landscape amidst palm trees. It was a bit difficult to find. Our navigation apps were malfunctioning and we got lost in the dirt tracks that ran by the farms. Yet in the end we ultimately managed to reach it. We saw the marvelous Jabal Qara rising amidst dense palm trees.

The surrounding areas of the mountain are going through major beautification works, making the place more tourist friendly; with lights being installed on pathways, railings being put up on the pavements and a restaurant being built near the entrance of the caves.

Upon entering the dark and narrow entrance of the mountain, we found that it had surprisingly cool air blowing through it on a hot day. The caves are said to be cold in summer and warm during winter, making it a favorite hangout spot for locals. We then walked through tall, linear cave passages and narrow ravines, which led us to a d ark cavern that had bits of light piercing through shafts.

It almost seemed like a set of an Indiana Jones movie, truly picturesque!

Locals say that this is the den of Ali Baba - from the popular folktale “Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves.”

The caves are of an uneven height, so stairs have been installed at some places. We climbed a long flight of stairs onto an elevated sunlit portion of the caves. As we continued exploring the place, the caves got progressively narrower and darker. We then came across a crack in the cave so narrow that we barely made through it and reached a den.

There were tourists walking up the slippery slopes of the mountain to the mountaintop, from where there’s a better view of the oasis. But we had to visit other places in Hofuf before sunset thus didn’t have time to make the strenuous journey to the top. With little time left on our side we briefly explored the intriguing rock formations outside the caves.

As we continued to explore the labyrinth, we constantly found ourselves reaching dead ends.

It was then we realized that we have reconnoitered the entire place and hence, decided to head back.

After finding our way back from the dark maze-like caves we got an amazing view of the innumerable palm trees that inundated the mountain.

It was a bit difficult to find, our navigation apps were malfunctioning so we got lost in the dirt tracks that ran by the farms. Yet in the end we ultimately managed to reach it. We saw the marvelous Jabal Qara rising from the midst of dense palm trees.

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We saw all sorts of rock formations outside the caves.

Some looked like mushrooms while others were like sore proverbial thumbs.

Surreal and majestic, Jabal Qara is truly one of nature’s miracles. Seeing the constant flow of tourists coming from far and wide across the country and the developmental works being done in the vicinity of the caves, it seems like Jabal Qara is all set to be the biggest tourist attraction in the eastern part of the Kingdom.

HOW TO GET THERE Once in Hofuf get on to the main arterial road of the city, King Fahd road, and head east.

Once the palm groves start appearing on both sides of the road look out for a roundabout.

From this roundabout take the second exit. Proceed for exactly 1.2 kilometers and take a right followed by the first left.

Continue following this road until you come across a roundabout. At the roundabout take the third exit. Proceed on this road until you come across a deadend. Take a right from there, followed by the first left and you will be on Al Mansoura Road. Keep heading straight for approximately 4 kilometers and you will find the entrance to the caves on your left. Park your car there and walk along the tourist path that leads to mouth of the caves.

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EXPLORE KSA

A TRIP TO HISTORIC SAUDI:

WADI AL MITNA LOST IN TIME Most people move towards cold and natural areas of Taif like, Al Shifa and Al Hada, but little is known about Wadi Al Mitna.

there is a small mosque with low ceilings. It is completely singular when compared to modern mosques, as it has no air conditioning or proper flooring.

History narrates that during his tenth year of being a Prophet, Muhammad (PBUH), journeyed to Taif to gain support of the tribes of Hawazeen and Thafiq.

However, the three chieftains of these tribes treated him harshly, setting off vandals on him who pelted him with stones till he bled. After leaving the city, he took refuge in an orchid where the owners allowed him to rest. It was here that the angel Jibreel (ASWS)

Wadi Al Mitna is a less explored historical area of Taif, and those who are aware of its name know not of its story. Located in the south of Taif, it can be accessed through Taif’s main Wadi Waj Street. There are two old mosques along Wadi Al Mitna, under the supervision of Saudi Tourism and Antiques.

Many people are seen around there, hiking the mountain and wondering about the place and its historical significance. The mountain is fenced, and at the opening, located on the left, 100 DESTINATION JEDDAH MARCH 2015

descended and asked the Prophet if he wished he could command the two hills to collide and destroy the entire town.

Despite being treated callously, the Prophet (PBUH) refused, saying that if they do not accept Islam someone in their descendants would. The hut where the Prophet (PBUH) rested has been turned into a small mosque now and people who have heard about Wadi Al Mitna are often seen visiting it.

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By Nisma Rafiq

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COFFEE & TEA SHOPS 360 CAFÉ InterContinental Hotel Tel: +966-12-2295555 ANNAFORA CAFÉ InterContinental Hotel Tel: +966-12-2295555 CILANTRO CAFÉ Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-2611191

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: +966-12-6928586 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 TEAYANA Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6062646 THE LOUNGE Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-2639666 THE STORE Tel: +966-12-6106013 UROMSHI CAFÉ Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6066668

DATES

COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF Khaldiah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6928142

AL ALWANI & MEMONI Tel: +966-12-6986222

COFFEE REPUBLIC Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6688712

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

KINGDOM OF DATES Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6590838

JOLLIBEE Khalideya Souq Tel: +966-12-6061671

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

KADDOURA Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6683844

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 HUSH PIZZA Sari St. Mob: +966-564028330 JAN BURGER Hera’a St. Tel: 920006765 JOE’S DINER Khalideya Dist.

Tel: 920005637

KFC Tahliah St. Tel: 920021111 KUDU Khalidya Market Tel: 8001240061 Tel: 920006999 LITTLE CAESAR’S Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6823018 Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6749657

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

CHAMPS-ELYSÉES Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-2845454

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

DELIFRANCE Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-2567196 Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6303672

FINE DINING

MAKI BURGER Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6687354

CROWNE GRILL Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-12-6611000

MCDONALD’S Rawadah St. Tel: +966-12-6510291

GINZA I CHOME Rosewood Hotel Tel: +966-12-2607111

MIGALGAL WA MAFROOM Al Zahrah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-682-6324

IL LIMONE Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6695894 Mob: +966-506683107

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 PAPA JHON’S Tel: +966-12-6614496 Al Sabaeen Dist.

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 PIZZA HUT Obhur Tel: +966-12-2341962 Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6672917 QUIZNOS SUB Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6068014

CRÊPE CAFÉ Roshana Mall Tel: +966 -12-2634989 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-12-2754570

LA CRÊPE DORÉE Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12- 2150462 LE TRAITEUR Tel: +966-12- 6556022 MIRADOR Tel: +966-12-6900127

INTERNATIONAL AL AMWAJ Hilton Jeddah Tel: +966-12-6590000 AL SAFINA Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-12-6590000

LA CUISINE Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6630363

AL SHURAFA Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6602743

LE CIEL Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6525354

AL SHURAFA LOUNGE Qasr Al Sharq Tel: +966-12-6599999

LUMIERE The Bellevue - Al Shatee Mob:+966-555356373

AMARA The Bellevue - Al Shatee Mob: +966-555354139

SALMONTINI LE RESTO Corniche Road (along Mahmoud Farsi St.), Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: 920001281 Mob: +966-593251111

ANDALUSIA Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-6063210

SOY Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6643414 TOKI Laylati - Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6060606

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

BARNIE’S Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6696201 BEAUX ARTS Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6983028 CAFÉ AROMA Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6605160 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

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COOKSHOP Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6060208 DARDASHA Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-2639666 FRATELLI Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6907217 HABSBURG Rosewood Jeddah Tel: +966-12-2607111 LITE BITE Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-12-2901424 LOLITA CAFÉ Obhur Tel: +966-12-6562369 LOST CITY Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6655773 MAYRIG Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-2616060

UPTOWN 966 Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6652552

BALSAMICO Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6633115

OLIO Stars Avenue Tel: +966-12-2754811

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

BALSAMICO TOO Malek Rd. Mob: +966-538911100

OZONE iI Villaggio Tel: +966-12-6688223

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

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

PANE CALDO Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150393

ICE CREAM BASKIN ROBBINS Musaediyya Tel: +966-12-6640574 FRESH BERRY Tel: +966-12-6077479 FRESHI ICE STICKS Mob: +966-537766117 FROSTBITE FROZEN YOGURT AND SMOOTHIES Hera’a St. Mob: +966-549353316

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

GELATO Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6677729

IL GUSTO Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6600337

MAISON SO Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6901598

IL PORTO Al-Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6501024

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY Mall of Arabia Tel: +966-12-2906803

IL VILLAGGIO Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6688233

PROMENADE CAFÉ Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6688712

MARCEL’S Tahliah St. / Red Sea Mall / Basateen Mall Tel: +966-12-261 2301 Tel: +966-12-613 1893

ISABELLA Al-Zahrah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-2566008

SALAD BOUTIQUE Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6515656

MOVENPICK Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6676655

ROMERO Abdul Maqsood Khoja St. Tel: +966-12-2630263

PINK BERRY Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2250436

SHADOW LOUNGE Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-2614777

VENCHI Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-6927878

MELANGE Tahliah St. Tel: +966-12-6636214 MONTAROSA Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6391393 PAPAYA Next to Sawari Mall Tel: +966-12-2753425

TENIDOR Al Zahra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-2754144 TERRACE LOUNGE Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6995676 TAO LOUNGE King Road Tel: +966-12-6131893 TOASTED Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-2616747 Baghdadia Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6517883

ITALIAN ALDENTE Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6970220 AL FORN Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6612874 ANGELICOS PIZZERIA Hamad Al Jaser St. Tel: +966-12-6622964 AROMI Qasr Al-Sharq Tel: +966-12-6599999

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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 LUIGI iI Villaggio Tel: +966-12-6688233 MARGHERITA Khaldiya St. Tel: +966-12-6061100 MONTA ROSA Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6391393

PIATTO Etoile - Al Malik Road Tel: +966-12-6922501 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 BILAD GARDENS Tel: +966-12-6944777 Tel: 8002440066 North Corniche 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 AL NAKHEEL Corniche Rd. Tel:+966-12-6066644 AL SEEKH Sari St. Mob: +966-500422255 AL WADA’A Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6555550 AL ZAWAQA Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6916004 ASEIL Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6062349 BAIT AL BUFF Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6917578 BEIRUITI Obhur Tel: +966-12-6562606 Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6686354 BELAJIO Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6222784 BHAR Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6916674 BYBLOS Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6697655 CHEZ SIRAN Rawdah Star Center Tel: +966-12-2616910 CUSINE HALAWANI Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6688900 FAREEJ BIN AGOOL Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-2616680 GHOUZI Hera St. Tel: +966-12-6900004 GOODIES Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6657721 Stars Avenue Tel: +966-12-2754527

LABEEB Tel: +966-12-2612301 MANUOSHA Sari St. Tel: +966-12-2565275

SOFRAT DIRITNA Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-12-2562222

GULF ROYAL Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6653335

STUDIO MASR Tel: +966-12-2615752

HAINAN Corniche Rd., Al Shallal Theme Park Tel: +966-12-6902200

MATAAM AL SHARQ Qasr Al Sharq Tel: +966-12-6599999

TAWOOK BASHA Rawdah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6834036

MATHAG ZAMAN Khaldiya St. Tel: +966-12-6067553

TOOTY BASHA Baterji St. Tel: +966-12-2906699

MEZZA MAISON Corniche Hamra Tel: +966-12-6501089

YEMENI DELIGHTS Mob: +966-559559445

NAFOURA Park Hyatt Tel: +966-12-2639666 PALM BEACH Salamah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6394007 REDAN Heraa St. Tel: +966-12-6542949 ROODY Opp. Al Shatee Souk Tel: +966-12-6919126 Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-2388488 SADDAH Tel: +966-12-6055982 SEMSOM Khaldiya St. Tel: +966-12-6068600

YILDIZLAR Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6531150

MEXICAN ON THE BORDER Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-2906754 TACO HUT Red Sea Mall/Al Andalus Mall Tel: 920000129 TEX MEX Sultan Mall Tel:+966-12-22758905

MOROCCAN NOSH LOUNGE Hera’a St. Tel: +966-12-6543888

CHINESE

SEMSOM EXPRESS Next to Al Suheili Center Tel: +966-12-6500105

BAMBOO Rawdah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6642999

SHAMI Corniche Rd. Tel: +966-12-6065353

BAYTOTE CHINESE Rawdah Dist.

Tel: 920007741

SHAWARMATAC Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6688994

BE ONE Maa’adi St. Tel: +966-12-6143753

SHEESH KABAAB Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6712047

CHINA GATE Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6970672

SHEIKH MANQOUSH Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6837330 SHOBAK PIE Tahlia St. Mob: +966-536884433

KALILA Khaldiya Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6061723

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

KANZ OBHUR Obhur Tel: +966-12-2902888 KHAYAL Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6629999

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

CHINA HUT Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6502762 CHOPSTICKS Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6907575 DURRAT CHINA Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-2616885 GOLDEN PALACE Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6690377

NOODLES Rosewood Jeddah 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 YUMMY YUMMY Tel: +966-12-6994998 Zahrah Dist.

FUSION AJJI The Bellevue - Al Shatee Mob: +966-555356519 OSUMI Roshana Mall, Tahlia St. Tel: 920009522 PAN JAN Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6065994 T.Y. LOUNGE Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6905848 www.ty-lounge.com

INDIAN BHARAT Sari St. Tel: +966-12-2754606 INDIA GATE Tel: +966-12-6440276 Sharafiya Dist.

CHENNAI DARBAR Al Sahafa St. Tel: +966-12-2872090 KANDAHAR Tel: +966-12-6474444 Trident Hotel KOHINOOR Ramada Hotel Tel: +966-12-6670777 LASANI Mohamadia Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6510162

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MAHRAJA Al Hamra Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6656558

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

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

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

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

FAB SWEETS Stars Avenue Tel: +966-12-2754204

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

HELEN’S KITCHEN Kayyal St. Tel: +966-12-6977729

TAJ MAHAL Khalideyah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6979698

LA FRAISE Al Andalus St. Tel: +966-12-6511312

ZAIKA Tel: +966-12-6111796 Rawdah St.

LE CROISSANT SHOP Khaldiya Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6065184 LE GOURMET Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-6605061

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

LE NOTRE Tahlia St. Tel: +966-12-2611222

GINZA I CHOME Rosewood Jeddah Tel: +966-12-2607111

LE VENDOME Al Malik Rd. Tel: +966-12-6924606

GOLD SUSHI CLUB Sari Gate- Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6068069 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 AL SAFINA Jeddah Hilton Tel: +966-12-6590000 AL SEGALA South Obhur Tel: +966-12-2890575 AL ZAHRA Crowne Plaza Tel: +966-12-6611000 LA MER Roshana Mall, Tel: 920009522

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FISH MARKET InterContinental Hotel Tel: +966-12-2295555 SAYADIYAH EXPRESS Rawda St. Tel: +966-12-6981144

SWEETS/DESSERTS & BAKERIES AL EMAD Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-2575268 AL MAHAWI Sari St. Tel: +966-12-2575739

MAISON SO Prince Sultan Bin Abdelaziz street with intersection Al Kayal st Tel: +966-12-690 1598 Website: www.maisonso.com MINI BURGER Al Na’eem Dist Mob: +966-507579297 MOON MILK Tel: +966-12-2887050 MUNCH BAKERY Arafat St. Tel: 920017070 PAPABUBBLES Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-12-2150808

AL NABULSI SWEETS Al Musaideyya Tel: 920001345

NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Red Sea Mall/Stars Avenue/ Obhur Tel: +966-12-2346238

AL SAMADI SWEETS Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6642424

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

BRIOCHE DOREE Mall of Arabia

PINK CAMEL Tel: +966-12-6982175 Mob: +966-504456245

CAKE-A-LICIOUS Al Batarji St. Tel: +966-12-2889926 CHARLOTTE Rawdah St. Tel: +966-12-6622391

SHOBAK PIE Tahlia St. Mob: +966-536884433 SWEET & SAVORY Sari St. Tel: 920001626

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

YOSI SAMRA Tel: +966-12-2150234 ZAD SHOP Tel: +966-12-2155513 Mob: +966-531116885

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

MAYASS Tel: +966-12-6649188

AFAF BAFLAH Mob: +966-505325251

MAYSA Mob: +966-504630920

ALAA & HALA Tel: +966-12-6130007

MY LITTLE CLOSET Mob: +966-562900025

AMAL ENGAWI Mob: +966-503613314

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

ARWA MAGHRABI Mob: +966-500062525 BASMA ABULJADAYEL Mob: +966-506634000 CAROL KEYROUZ Mob: +966-562633332 DIALA KABBARA Mob: +966-508704799 EMAN JOHARJY Mob: +966-535687773 FATIMA ABED Mob: +966-554369993 GARDENIA HAFEZ Mob: +966-567444274 HALA CHANDAB ID ABAYA Mob: +966-564389049 HANAA SAMMAN Mob: +966-505350958 HAYA ALHUSSAINI Mob: +966-504659093 HEBA AL QURASHI Mob: +966-541713781 MAHA GHALAYENI Mob: +966-506661634

MANAR AL RAWI Mob: +966-569169923 MERIAM ARAB Mob: +966-503333128 MONA ABULFARAJ Mob: +966-505652018 NADA AYOUB Mob: +966-505582627 NIYAAH Mob: +966-500545455 RANIA KHOGEER Mob: +966-555532571 RANA ISMAIL-LIBRA BOUTIQUE Tel: +966-12-6116335 Mob: +966-540884744 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 WID ZAHID Mob: +966-503349519 YASMINA NAJI-SHOES DESIGNER Mob: +966-540004777

FLORISTS

FLOWERS CENTER Tel: +966-12-6607391 FLOWERS QUEEN Tel: +966-12-6621779 GARDENIA Tel: +966-12-6609220 JANNATI Tel: +966-12-6984852 N CUBES Mob: +966-551406813 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

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ESHRAK Tel: +966-12-6643035 FLORINA Tel: +966-12-6670719

HABITAT Tel: +966-12-2576622

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AL BADER HOTEL (5-star) Tel: +966-12-6310000

IRAN AIR Tel: +966-12-6656975

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AL DAR AL BAYDAA (4-star) Tel: +966-12-6827771

MALAYSIAN AIRLINES Tel: +966-12-6670011

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MOST VISITED MALL Dubai Mall has been named the “world’s most-visited lifestyle destination.”

VINTERCONTINENTAL TRAVEL COMPANY Tel: +966 -12- 6677988 Tel: +966 -12- 6834845 www.itc-Icc.com ITL WORLD Tel: +966 -12- 6147222 Tel: 8001180222 MANSOUR TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-12-6672214

HAQEEBA TRAVEL Tel: +966-12-6604500

MOSAID HOLIDAY Tel: 920022244

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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 SAUDI TRAVEL & TOURISM BUREAU Tel: +966-12-6513350 www.sttb.com SAKKAP TRAVELS CO. Tel: +966-12-6060018 SHAMI HOLIDAYS Tel: +966-12-2344222 Mob: +966-559400255 ZAHID GROUP TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-12-6525670

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A.C.T CENTER Tel: +966-12-2615951

INTERNATIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTER Mob: +966-506673533 Mob: +966-506634004

AL GADEER Tel: +966-12-6722535

MAGRABI EYE & EAR Tel: +966-12-6655200

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OBAJI CLINICS Tel: +966-12-6614000

AL HARAMIN Tel: +966-12-6474850

ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALTY CLINICS Tel: 920001210

CLINICS

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

SAUDI AMERICAN Tel: +966-12-6605050

GYM & HEALTH CENTERS 22 GYM Tel: +966 ARENA MMA & CROSSFIT Tel: 9200 27362

SEBA Tel: +966-12-2639791

DR. SOLIMAN FAKEEH Tel: +966-12-6655000

SPORT TECH Tel: +966-12-6071129

HAI AL JAMEA HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-6806666

STAR POWER CLUB Tel: +966-12-6776177

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Tel: +966-12-6509000

THE LIFT Tel: 8001247775 WORLD GYM Tel: +920001566 Z-CLUB Tel: +966-12-6690204 Kids: ARENA HEROES MMA & FITNESS Tel: 9200 27362 FRIENDS ZONE Tel: +966-12-6224345 Mob: +966-533657700

ANDALUSIA DENTAL Tel: +966-12-2611111

B WELL GYM Tel: +966-12-6066477

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BA’AZEM BODY BUILDING Tel: +966-12-6448844

BIN LADEN Tel: +966-12-6722315

BODY ZONE FITNESS Tel: +966-12-6611000

ABDUL LATIF JAMEEL Tel: +996-12-6770001

DALIA CLINIC Tel: +966-1-2613929

CHAMELLE PLAZA GYM Tel: +966-12-6634355

ABUZINADAH Tel: +966-12-6510652

DR. EDREES PODIATRIC Mob: +966-500506507

CONCEPT 1010 Tel: +966-12-6165664

DR. MUNIR HARASANI CLINICS Tel: 9200-12355 www.harasaniclinics.com

CURVES GYM Tel: +966-12-6638806

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

DR. EFFAT DAGHOSTANI Tel: +966-12-6601729 DR. NASHWA RADWAN Tel: +966-12-6633737 Mob:+966-560000702

FITNESS FIRST Tel: 8003486377 FITNESS TIME Tel: 920003131 GOLD’S GYM Tel: 8001247778

LA PERLE DENTAL SPA Tel: 920011663

HENAA CENTER Tel: +966-12-6714619

FIRST CLINIC Tel: 920029090

HILTONIA GYM Tel: +966-12-6590000

FIRST SCAN Mob: +966503677081

OLYMPIA CENTER DR. SOLIMAN FAKEEH Tel: +966-12-6655000

HAY AL SABEEL Tel: +966-12-6480792 IC CENTER Mob:+966-552200922

POWER IN GYM Tel: +966-12-6061516

RYAN POLYCLINIC Tel: +966-12-6316548 IDEAL CLINICS Tel: +966-12-6635444

JUNIOR GYM Tel: +966-12-6911347 Mob: +966-560666108

HOSPITALS

AL ANSAR HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-6825105 AL HAMRA HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-6653939 AL HAYAT HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-6367778 AL MASHFA HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-2292222 AL SAFA Tel: +966-12-6937262 BAKHSH HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-6479666 DAR AL SHIFA SAUDI Tel: +966-12-6822900 DR. ERFAN & BAGEDO Tel: +966-12-6038888 DR. GHASSAN PHARAON Tel: +966-12-6823200

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JEDDAH CLINIC HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-6313131 JEDDAH INSTITUTE FOR SPEECH & HEARING Tel: +966-12-6675311 KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY Tel: +966-12-6401000 KING FAISAL SPECIALIST Tel: +966-12-6677777 Tel: +966-12-6365028 MAGRABI EYE & EAR HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-6365000 MOSTAGBAL HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-6875255 MUSHRIFAH MEDICAL CENTER Tel: +966-12-6738641 NASEEM JEDDAH HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-6721763 NEW AL JEDAANI HOSPITAL Tel: +966-12-6368100 NEW JEDDAH CLINIC HOSPITAL (NJCH) Tel: +966-12-6675000 SALAM MEDICAL SERVICES CO.- HOME HEALTH CARE Tel: 920001153 SAUDI GERMAN Tel: +966-12-6829000 UNITED DOCTORS Tel: +966-12-6533333

PHARMACIES ABO DAWOOD Tel: +966-12-6877210 AL NAHDI Tel: +966-12-6658687 AL SUDAIS Tel: +966-12-6737679 Tel: +966-12-6058962

DAAN Tel: +966-12-6284405

EVE SALONS & SPA Tel: +966-12-6581977

HABIB Tel: +966-12-6427766

FUTURE Tel: +966-12-6391341

NOURA PHARMACY Tel: +966-12-6685500

GARRA RUFA Tel: +966-12-2635018

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 CLAUDE MAXIME MONDIAL Tel: +966-12-6637450 DR. EDREES FOOT SPA Mob: +966-500506507 E SPA Tel: +966-12-2632093 EVANIA - LADIES SPA Tel: +966-12-2639792

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 MAISON DE JOELLE BEAUTY CENTER Tahlia St Mob: +966-566882700 Tel: +966-12-6643979 www.maisondejoelle.com MANA CENTER Tel: +966-12-6066628 MAYARA HOME SPA Tel: +966-12-2345499

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Dubizzle Web: saudi.dubizzle.com Lamudi Web: lamudi.sa

MERMAID Tel: +966-12-6616644

TONI & GUY Tel: +966-12-2616230

NAIL ART Tel: +966-12-6675511

VIVA LA VIE Tel: +966-12-6929163

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EUROPEAN VETERINARY Tel: +966-12-6676330 Emergency: +966-506530565 FAYFA PET CENTER Tel: +966-12-6695669 HAPPY PET VET CLINIC Tel: +966-12-6164030

ROZANA Tel: +966-12-6652749

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NEMO PET STORE Mob: +966-562168128

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SOLEIL D’OR SPA Tel: +966-12-2842233

TAHLIAH INTERNATIONAL Tel: +966-12-6695554 Emergency: +966-504698810

SPA LOUNGE Tel: +966-12-2630904

VETERINARIAN@YOURSERVICE Mob: +966-562111786

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BANKS AL BILAD BANK Tel: 8001230000 AL INMA BANK Tel: 8001208000 AL JAZIRA BANK Tel: +966-12-6518070 AL RAJHI BANK Tel: +966-12-6644568 ARAB NATIONAL BANK Tel: 8001244040 BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI Tel: 8001242121 ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK Tel: +966-12-6361400 NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT Tel: +966-12-6036300 NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK Tel: 8002441005 RIYADH BANK Tel: 920002470 SABB Tel: +966-12-6901122 SAUDI HOLLANDI BANK Tel: 8001242525 SAUDI INVESTMENT BANK Tel: 8001248000 SAMBA Tel: 8001242000

BUSINESS SERVICES VENUE EXECUTIVE CLUB Tel: +966-12-6061010 www.venueint.com

CAR SERVICES ALPHA RENT A CAR Tel: +966-12-6974459 AVIS Tel: +966-12-6677379 BUDGET Tel: +966-12-6927070 CAREEM www.careem.com DALEEL Tel: +966-12-6719219 DISCOVERY Tel: +966-12-6714475 FERNAS Tel: +966-12-6718712 FORMULA Tel: +966-12-6621213 HANCO Tel: 920001844

HERTZ Tel: +966-12-6040339 HESSEN FOR RENT CAR Tel: +966-12-6430295 KEY RENT A CAR Tel: +966-12-6856251 KHOZAMA EST. Tel: +966-12-6317177 MEEZA PRIVATE CAR SERVICE Mob: +966-540544486 Tel: +966-12-6968666 Email: pcs@meeza.com.sa Modacar UBER Application: Uber.com/app support.jeddah@uber.com V. COOL Tel: +966-12-6396969

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 AL MUBARAKIAH VILLAGE East Jeddah, King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-12-6400158

BELLEVIEW 12 COMPOUND Rawda St. Tel: +966-12-6642636

SALAMIA COMPOUND Al-Sulaymaneyyah Tel: +966-12-6400253 www.salmiacompund.com

BINZAGR VILLA COMPOUND Madinah Rd., Tel: +966-12-6672064

SARI PALMS Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6063342 www.hhaproperty.com.sa

ELITE 12 COMPOUND Near Jeddah Int’l Souk Tel: +966-12-6681111 www.elitecompounds.com

SAUDIA CITY Al-Khaldiah Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6820030 www.saudicity.com

ELITE COMPOUND Near Jeddah Int’l Souk Tel: +966-12-6610930 www.elitecompounds.com

SHAKER VILLAGE COMPOUND Al Hahdah, Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-12-6991840

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

AL NAJIA COMPOUNDS Madinah Rd. Tel: +966-12-6518178

MURA BUSTAN COMPOUNDS Tel: +966-12-6910041

AL SALAM COMPOUND Palestine St. Tel: +966-12-6717121

NADA VILLAGE Prince Majed St. Tel: +966-12-6920099

ARABIAN HOMES Al Bawadi Dist.

Tel: +966-12-6822201 www.arabian-homes.com

NUEVA ANDALUCIA Al-Rawdah, Sari St. Tel: +966-12-6823434 www.andalucia.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

RAYTHEON COMPOUND Opp. Saudi German Hospital Tel: +966-12-6915380 www.raytheon.com

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REEM COMPOUND Al-Salamah, Tel: +966-12-6829195

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 Ext:135 www.ibnsina.edu.sa JEDDAH COLLEGE OF ADVERTISING Tel: +966-12-6900238 JEDDAH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Tel: +966-12-6370387 www.jct.edu.sa JEDDAH COMMUNITY Tel: +966-12-2870026 www.jcc.kau.edu.sa KING ABDULAZIZ Tel: 8001169528 www.kau.edu.sa KING ABDULLAH OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KAUST) Tel: 920001128 www.kaust.edu.sa 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