EXPLORE KSA
New carpets can go as low as SR 15 per meter.
HARAJ PRINCESS SOUKS
AND BARGAIN HUNTING There’s a little corner in Riyadh that you might not know of. It’s a far cry from the skyscrapers along King Fahad Road, the glitzy shopping district of Olaya, or the busy night life of Tahlia Street. But it’s a spot that thrills the bargain hunter in me. I’m talking about Riyadh’s Haraj, a vast expanse of showrooms and flea market along Al Haeer Road, a little past the Old City of Deerah. 76 DESTINATION RIYADH JANUARY 2015
Not many people know that Haraj is divided by different sections, each offering a different trade. One section of Haraj is host to a number of showrooms for brand new, made to order or refurbished items like furniture, appliances, kitchen units and upholstery services. The shop prices vary but stay within range, for example, you can buy a new kitchen setup
for SR 500 per meter, complete with delivery and installation. Drive a bit farther and you will find a part of Haraj dedicated for car repairs, parts and used cars sale. Drive farther and you’ll find a garden nursery that sells pots potting soil, small plants and even trees.
COURTESY PHOTO/ SHEILA MARIE T. SULTAN (THE PINK TARHA)
By Sheila Marie T. Sultan (The Pink Tarha)