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ORGANIC SAUDI Will this trend last?

Punch Those Calories Away with Boxing!

EASY BREEZY TIPS for the Newbie Riyadhi

Bali, A Must Visit!

ISSUE 33 NOVEMBER 2015

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GET YOUR FITSPIRATION! How many of us say, “I’m going to get active this weekend” but end up curled in our couches and glued to our screens all day?

As you may know, we love food and like every Riyadhi, we do have our lazy days. And you know what? We’re perfectly fine with it and you should be too. You see, falling off the health wagon happens. What matters is having the will and making the conscious effort to get back on it. Our editors aren’t cut out to be drill sergeants, we’re coaches.

Hence, with this in mind, the November Health issue is all about articles that will motivate and inspire you to be better, stronger and healthier versions of yourselves.

Start off by making small changes that will make a big difference. As small as getting your dose of organic food. Follow it up with easy breezy exercise tips for newbies and get the low down on local classes you can take to bring fun and fitness into your routine.

All warmed up and ready for a boost? Then it’s time to read about the first Saudi Iron Man in history; from couch potato to now, fitness guru. We also have the low down on boxing for fitness in Riyadh for those of you who want to punch your calories away. For those seeking a more holistic approach to wellness, don’t miss the article on Alaa Abanomi, who’s using yoga as a form of therapy.

Getting fit doesn’t have to be confined. With the cooler months upon us, why not take advantage and do some strolling? Start off with a visit to the World Sights Park or perhaps take a walking excursion around the city.

Riyadh never seizes to amaze us. One of the things we love about the capital is how it is evolving month after month. We feel privileged to be witnessing all the wonderful changes and being able to share them with you.

Till next time dear readers, your apple for the day is…

Run your life with enthusiasm, dive into your passions and jump out of your comfort zones.

Editor-in-Chief Enas Hashani Managing Editor Maria Mahdaly Executive Editor Bassma Al Toaimi Regional Editorial Manager Jou Pabalate Regional Editor Johara Al Mogbel Associate Editor/Photographer Mohammed Deghaishm Editors Sahrish Ali Sohila El Saadany Contributing Writers Aabiya Baqai Anne Marie Argile Elizabeth Davis Faris Alyahya Mirvat Ammouri Mohammed Mirza Norah Aleisa Reema Alrashed-Alhumaid Seyma Saricimen Zareen Muzaffar Guest Fashion Editor Felwa Alhudaithy Art Director Reem Al Assal Studio Manager Mohamed Fawzy Graphic Designers Dina Al Amoudi Lama Alsharqawi Mohammed Rashad Photographers Johara Al Mogbel Jou Pabalate Nawaf Al Farraj Social Media Agent Reema AlHumaid Web Admin/Associate Editor Swalah Eshki Cover Photo by Nawaf AlFarraj Editorial Contribution editor@destinationryd.com Public Relations and Events pr@destinationryd.com Sales & Advertising sales@destinationryd.com Riyadh Office: Mob: +966-509752274 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

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F E AT U R E D C O N T E N T

Buy Me from Tamimi, Danube, Virgin Megastore and Sasco Palm for Only SR 10

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Motivatio inspirationn,, healthy living and wellbeing all in one! ,

Read about this month’s emerging artist, Wa'ad Al Mujalli!

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Business • AlMultaka: The Ultimate Destination for Women • Get Your Organic Dosage

SPORTS FASHION

Put your chips, er, chic on!

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Special Features • Alwaleed Alkeaid: Saudi's Iron Man • Al Hilal Youth Club • Riyadh Boxers

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Healthy Living • The Health Myth Series • Enjoy a Healthy Pregnancy

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Spirituality • Sunnah Sports • Super Sunnah's to Follow: Part 1

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Arts & Entertainment

Travel Trends • Travel News: - Unwind in Mauritius - Dnata Develops Muslim Packages - La Dolce Vita in Rome • Bali Adventures

• Artist's Corner: Wa'ad Al Mujalli

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Style & Shopping • Trends Roundup • Fashion and Ballet • Lipstick Dupes

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Dining Around Town

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• Dining Scoop - Strawberry SA • Salads in the City • The Bare Minimum

Explore KSA • Special Places - World Sights Park • Discover Rajajeel • Historic Saudi: Beit Al Refai

COMMUNITY

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Saudis Spend SR 400 Million in Bahrain During Eid

During the three days of Eid Al Adha, more than 300 Saudis spent more than SR 400 million on secondary and not basic needs such as insurance, food and gas excluding lodging charges.

An investor, who preferred to remain anonymous, said that many Saudi visitors visiting Bahrain do not actually reside there but return to the Eastern Province at the end of each day. Charges in hotels and furnished apartments are very high during seasons and could reach up to SR 2,000 per night during Eid. He expected that the total spending of travelers during Eid could cost more than the estimated SR 400 million.

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WHITES ROLLS OUT DELIVERY SERVICE Whites Pharmacy recently announced that they now ship and deliver to all areas and cities in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Riyadh customers get free delivery, woot!

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Leftover Food Fridge in Alnakheel Mall We were walking in the food court when we bumped into this lovely gesture: a leftovers fridge.

Placed strategically in the middle of the dining area, there were cleanly wrapped half sandwiches and fully sized drinks. We’re not sure who’s behind the concept, but we wholeheartedly approve.

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Four Confirmed MERS Cases in PNU, College Does Not Evacuate Four janitors working in the Princess Nora University were diagnosed with MERS this October and the college handled it very badly. Students and members of the staff report that they were not informed, and only discovered the news via an unofficial Instagram

account that was run by other students. Classes continued as usual, when the university should have shut that particular building down and disinfected it. If you are an institution or a company and an individual contracts the disease, please do NOT cover it up. It only exacerbates the problem further and pushes it to becoming an epidemic when it could be easily contained.

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EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS 1. Saudi Agricultural Forum in Full Swing

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It was a forum to review the latest products, equipment and related services for the agricultural sector in addition to discussions of the most prominent trends and developments in the global market in general and the Saudi Arabian market in particular. The event successfully highlighted important issues.

2. Zahra Breast Cancer Awareness

Zahra Breast Cancer Association held the opening ceremony for Zahra’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign on Oct. 12 at the Four Seasons Hotel located in the Kingdom Tower. The ceremony was a huge success and was honored to have the Prince of Riyadh, Faisal Bin Bandar Bin Abdulaziz, attend the very first event.

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3. 85th Saudi National Day Celebrations

From a national parade performed by the Royal Guard, an antique cars show, photo exhibition to a drawing studio, a children’s theater and productive families displays, the national day had an extended celebration at the King Fahad Cultural Center.

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4. The Move - Where Fashion Meets Fitness

Exclusive health and fitness boutique, Kore Studios and the boutique of brands, Retail Projects, had a two-day pop up sale Oct. 20-21. There was a dance mashup competition and winners got gift vouchers from Retail Projects and a discounted package from Kore Studios.

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5. Maserati’s VIP Drive Event

Fast Auto Technic, the official dealer for Maserati in KSA, invited a group of highly esteemed clients and VIPs to attend a full day drive event for all of Maserati’s luxurious models at Dirab Gold and Country Club. All invitees were able to indulge in the trademark Italian design, craftsmanship and performance of Maserati with vehicles including the Ghibli, Quattroporte and GranTurismo.

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6. Italian Makeup Brand Now Open

Nouba, a makeup brand in Italy since 1982, now opened in Granada Center. Nouba is an intriguing name chosen in honor of the Nuba, an ancient population of central Africa that paints their faces and bodies with extraordinary colors and designs to celebrate and experience rituals and daily events.

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EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

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THE FIRST SAUDI CONFERENCE FOR HEARING AND SPEECH A conference which aims to raise the efficiency of specialists in the field of speech, language and hearing sciences.

Location: Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Tel: +966-11-4661670 Web: saudichs.com

NOV. 3 – 5

SAUDI BEAUTY The second international exhibition for perfumery, cosmetics and accessories.

Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center Tel: +966-14-8303987 Web: saudi-beauty.com

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Saudi International Hotel Tech Expo

30th Nov 2nd Dec 2015

Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center

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NOV. 15 – 19

DIRECTIONS EXHIBITION Exhibition for the College of Fine Arts and Design departments’ graduation project.

Location: Princess Nourah University Email: cad-ed@pnu.edu.sa

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SAUDI INTERNATIONAL HOTEL TECH EXPO Uniting Hotel Industry professionals to equip their businesses with state-ofthe-art technologies.

Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center Tel: +966-11-4503638 Email: info@saudihoteltechexpo.com Web: saudihoteltechexpo.com

NOV. 30 – DEC. 2

MCE SAUDI 2015

Mob: +966-500982983 Web: reedsunaidiexpo.com

NOV. 30 – DEC. 2

MOSTRA CONVEGNO EXPOCOMFORT SAUDI Web: mcexpocomfort-saudi.com

NOV. 3 – 5

SAFARI TECH A three-day exhibition for those fascinated with overland trips and love to own the latest tools for camping, horsemanship, hunting outdoors and marine sports.

Location: Al Faredah Hall Mob: +966-558791293 Email: info@safariksa.com Web: safariksa.com

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DECO ART EXHIBITION An international exhibition of fine art and decoration.

Location: Al Faredah Hall Mob: +966-558791293 Web: decofn.com

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RIYADH MOTOR SHOW 2015 Back with its 30th edition, the Riyadh Motor Show is the longest-running and leading car show in the Middle East.

THE INTERNATIONAL COFFEE & CHOCOLATE EXHIBITION Featuring the best equipment, services and products from regional and international producers and suppliers.

Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center Tel: +966-11-2295604 Email: info@recexpo.com

Location: Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Mob: +966-550845300 Email: info@coffeechoco-expo.com Web: coffeechoco-expo.com

NOV. 18 – 21

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WOMEEX THE 9TH As an initiative from Womeex to support small projects as well as creative and investment thoughts for women.

Mob: +966-500787838 Email: info@mee-sa.com Web: womeex.com

BAB RIZQ JAMEEL CAREER FAIR BRJ Career Fair aims to find jobs for thousands of job seekers at the private sector constructors, including companies looking for national candidates.

Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center Tel: +966-11-4631979 Email: aalmoslat@exhbiz.com

The Apsley Academy is dedicated to supporting families and corporates in the management of their households and staff.

We provide training and education in all aspects of the British Royal Method, based on centuries of experience, updated for contemporary requirements.

We offer regular seminars for staff and principals within the Gulf; and can also provide bespoke evaluations and training for households, corporate and hospitality industry.

We believe that the perfection you require in other aspects of your life should be matched by the service you receive in your home.

In all things, excellence.

Tel: +966-543187266 Email: info@apsley-academy.com ApsleyAcademy

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BUSINESS

FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH REEM ASAAD Cancer Geneticist Dr. Malak Abed and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

Why is cancer treatment so expensive?

The diagnosis and treatment process is costly. It involves hospital visits, tests, surgery, hospitalization, radiation and chemotherapy. Also, the high cost of medication is due to the R&D involved in developing the drugs. Luckily, cancer treatment in KSA is generally covered by insurance providers and may be offered for free in public hospitals.

What types of cancer should women in KSA be wary of?

As an ambassador of 10KSA, I wrote last month about cancer.

Contrary to common belief, cancer is no longer a death sentence. In many cases it is, but progress in the field has been immense and is often lost between professional publishing, popular science and mainstream interpretation.

This week, I managed to steal a few minutes from a cancer geneticist with remarkable contributions in her field.

Her name is Dr. Malak Abed, a young Saudi doctor who specializes in molecular genetics pathology. She studied and worked in the U.S. since 2005 and her journey was full of sweat and motivation.

Starting with education, Dr. Abed earned an M.D. from King Abdulaziz University.

She became a resident in pathology at Georgetown University Hospital, then went on as a fellow at UCSF and Harvard Medical School.

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Breast, thyroid, lung and cervical cancers. Screening is available for breast and cervical cancers.

Your key words of advice?

What is “cancer genetics”?

Cancer genetics is a study of the changes in genes that cause cancer.

Is cancer really hereditary or lifestyle induced?

Cancer is a genetic disease (difference between genetic and hereditary). Practically, it is a mix of both, i.e. it can be inherited (rare) or caused by a gene mutation that occurs during life.

• Do your screening regularly. Do not discontinue.

• Exercise and proper diet contribute to preventing the development and progression of cancer in our bodies.

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.

Email: Nasi7atreem@gmail.com Nasi7atreem

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ALMULTAKA:

A HAVEN The place to be for the women of Riyadh.

AlMultaka is a cultural cornerstone in the fabric of Saudi society. It has a cemented reputation preceded by its name, as well as a rich history embedded within the fabric of the city.

Founded by the renowned Lama Aggad, the center first started as a showcase for Aggad’s work in fashion and textile. As the community changed, so did the center, which then grew into a mélange of all aspects of art, design, beauty and aesthetics.

Housing a gym, wellness spa, cultural center, library, children’s corner, restaurant and café, as well as various shops and stores, AlMultaka has become a one-stop place for every woman’s needs and the first of its kind in Riyadh.

The spa offers a myriad of services from traditional Balinese massages to trusted Ayurveda treatments, as well as non-invasive methods of losing weight,

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and most importantly, a licensed physiotherapy center. Stand out treatments include the Alphasphere, a relaxation chamber accompanied with healing reflexology, as well as prenatal and post-natal massages.

The beauty salon is another trusted trademark.

With L’Oreal under their helm, you know you won’t leave the chair looking anything less than absolutely gorgeous.

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What sets AlMultaka apart is their attention to detail.

When a customer enters the center, she immediately feels valued and important.

At the AlMultaka Slimming Spa, treatments leave you feeling like you have just walked out of a dream.

A BONUS:

They offer gel manicures to ensure your nail polish remains smudge and chip free up until you visit the salon again for a retouch after six months.

Another of the salon’s specialties is the before and after hair coloring treatment, a package designed to keep your hair looking healthy and beautiful. And if you just want to tame your hair, try the amazon or protein treatments for manageable follicles.

Once you’re done head up to the Fontainebleue restaurant and café. Or pass

by AlMultaka gym for a spinning or a Ubound class.

And as the only Stott Pilates certified instructors in Riyadh using reformers from Canada, their pilates classes are not to be missed.

Most importantly, AlMultaka’s most wonderful feature is their cultural center. Decorated with priceless artifacts and rare books, the cultural center hosts many important clubs and meetings, as well as provides the space for non-profits.

Providing a cultural touch to the place that has everything, it creates a space that fosters understanding and education, leading to a healthier society.

Overall, AlMultaka is a haven, a place to visit when one needs to refresh, and take a break from daily life to immerse in a fully equipped environment to come out as a new woman.

Tel: +966-11-4783388 AlMultakaLadiesCenter AlMultaka

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Get Your Organic Dosage If you are venturing into an organic food adventure, here's what you need to know.

By Sohila El Saadany

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One of the places that both grows and sells organic food is Organica, the farm located in Yanbu Al Nakheel. Its managing director, Asaad Numan, gives us the intel.

To Your Door More places such as restaurants or supermarkets across the Kingdom are now offering organic foods and healthy meals to encourage people to follow that path.

So it is no longer a hassle to locate or buy organic foods. Don’t slack off!

Organica established its name in the world of organic farming and pesticide free produce.

Located in Yanbu Al Nakheel, the farm produces a wide variety of vegetables, dates, free-range eggs and lamb meat.

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Did You Know According to Khalid Al Fuhaid, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, there are more than

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organic farms in KSA today.

Products labeled

“organic”

may be more expensive because production is often on a smaller scale and with stricter regulations.

Advantages of organic meat include reduced exposure to antibioticresistant bacteria.

Sahal and Saud Numan purchased the farm in the early 90’s and years later, Asaad Numan, Sahal’s son, took it to the next level.

He started the ecommerce delivery platform through the Organica website.

Numan explains, “Organic farming is a technique involving the cultivation of plants and the rearing of animals in natural ways.

This process involves the use of biological materials and avoids synthetic substances to maintain

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soil fertility and ecological balance. Organic farming makes use of pesticides and fertilizers if they are considered natural.”

Numan believes that the organic food movement is paramount to the Saudi society “The movement in KSA will definitely pick up and with the encouragement of the Ministry of Agriculture – we will see more Saudi farms that will convert to organic farming and supply more organic food to the people.”

In early 2011, the Saudi National Organic Logo was created.

This seal is only allowed on foods that contain at least 95 percent organic ingredients.

The term,

“made with organic ingredients,” means the product contains at least of

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percent organic ingredients.

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ALWALEED ALKEAID

FROM COUCH POTATO TO IRON MAN He swam 3.8 kilometers, cycled another 120 and ran 42.2 kilometers to become the first Saudi Iron Man in history.

By Jou Pabalate

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I was confronted with a strong feeling of shame.

Here I am, young and able, sitting around while these two, despite their circumstance were doing something no one thought they could. – Alwaleed Alkeaid

To say that the Iron Man triathlon is not for the faint of heart and limbs is an understatement. Athletes would spend years mastering the triumvirate of endurance.

So, imagine how much harder it is if you were attempting to do it in nine months?

It would be hard to believe that only a year before he competed in the Iron Man triathlon, Alwaleed Alkeaid was a self-professed couch potato.

Growing up in Riyadh, Alkeaid was a hardcore online gamer, his thumbs had more exercise than him.

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For his post-graduate studies, Alkeaid was sent to Canada, where he would initially spend his time shifting from one degree to another. His life as a Saudi student was according to him, typical. Little did he know that one day, he would stumble across a video that would change his life. It was about the Hoyt team. A father and quadriplegic son who were joining races, including the Iron Man triathlon together.

The father would swim, bike and cycle while pulling or carrying his son.

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For the first time in his life, Alkeaid found himself fuelled with passion. At first, his goal was to finish a marathon then maybe in 3 to 5 years, be fit enough to compete in the Iron Man race but in a way, the universe convinced him to start a lot earlier than expected.

“One of the things I thought of to jumpstart my road to Iron Man was to get better at running. At that time, I was enrolled in a health class and one of our projects for the semester was to run at least 10 kilometers by the end of the course. I went to my instructor and told her I wanted to run 21 kilometers and do a marathon.

And her reply to me was, ‘you can’t do it.’”

Being told that he can’t triggered Alkeaid. He started to extensively research, not just on how to finish a marathon but rather, on how to conquer Iron Man in the shortest time possible.

He said, “Okay, granted, I can’t finish a lap in the pool and don’t really know how to cycle but still, I decided I’ll take this 1 out of 100 chance and see where it takes me.”

Alkeaid proceeded to make changes in his lifestyle that surprised not only his family and friends but also himself .

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“I had to wake up at 5 a.m. everyday to either swim or run.

I would go to class then train some more. My social life dropped to zero. Discipline was key and there are times when I just wanted to stay in bed and slack off. Those times, I would watch the Hoyt video again and again.”

Then the day of the race came.

His family and friends all came to witness exactly what Alkeaid has been up to in the past months.

First up was the swim. Open sea, fantastic weather. After finishing the 4-kilometer swim, Alkeaid was just glad to be out of the cold water. Next up was the cycling leg, he started confident and cheery but a few hours in, Alkeaid started to

feel pain throughout his body.

Things just got real.

“Six hours into the race, the weather turned into a cold mess. The harsh wind hit me head on, I could barely pedal.

Eventually, I just stopped at the side of the road and sobbed. Focus, I told myself, my coach said this would happen and so I just slowed down, took a deep breath and carried on. You’d think the worst was done right? I thought so too. I was wrong.”

By the time he got off his bike, Alkeaid was ecstatic; running is all that’s left now.

It was the most important part for Alkeaid, not just

because it’s the last leg but also, he was running for the Disabled Children Association of Saudi Arabia.

With only a few kilometers left, his legs all jelly and his will almost ready to break; one of his friends caught up with him and told him that his father was waiting for him and handed Alkeaid the Saudi flag.

“You know the hardest part of the race? It’s not just the physical exhaustion but

psychological and emotional exhaustion you have to put yourself through. It’s great when you pass by the crowd and they’re cheering you on but for the most part it’s just you and the sight and sound of ambulances rushing to pick up a fellow athlete from the road.”

When Alkeaid reached the finish line, he took a leap, something he had imagined himself doing for months leading up to the moment. He finished the race in 13 hours.

Upon becoming Iron Man, Alkeaid followed it up by finishing the toughest marathon in the world, the 230-kilometer race in Italy.

He also found his calling. He went on to finish a degree in sports sciences and accomplish multiple international fitness and health certifications.

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Today, Alkeaid is back in Riyadh. He is a professional fitness trainer and hopes to help as many fellow Riyadhis get fit and commit to healthy life changes.

If you want to change your life, if you want to achieve a goal - you don’t have to be great at it from the start, you just have to show up.

Everything you want to happen, will happen for as long as you show up and put in the work.

– Alwaleed Alkeaid ptwaleed

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

Jill Calvert Aljohara Almodaimigh

Eman AbuAssaf

Nelly Attar

KO R E Fitness in their Genes

Five Saudi women, one goal: to build a health boutique that will inspire ladies in Riyadh to be fitter, stronger and better.

By Jou Pabalate

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Sara Almodaimigh, Reem Alkhayyal, Noura Almodaimigh, Riham Alawaji and Aljohara Almodaimigh were having lunch one sunny Riyadh afternoon when the idea to create a fitness boutique came about. The reason to their impromptu rhyme? Each of them gets a kick out of a good workout session.

“We were tired and bored of the traditional gym, we all had the same sentiments, we wanted to jumpstart a community of people looking at fitness as a lifestyle rather than a luxury.�

It was fascinating to discover that as a family business, each of the founding members are actively pitching in their expertise to make their endeavor what it is today. Alkhayyal, described by the group as the Supermom, is detail-oriented and takes care of the Kids Programs. When it comes to giving credit to how beautiful their space is, praise goes to Alawaji, the architect and

Alanoud Aljalajel

has taken the fitness world by storm. You’ll even find CrossFit competitions on cable these days. It has been called the Sport of fitness.

Samra Samuel

While this may scare off some people but as Aljohara said, “There’s a misconception that CrossFit is very challenging and muscular, however, it’s not. It is constantly varied and workouts are constantly changing and can be altered to your fitness goals and and level. A Crossfit WOD (Workout of the Day) could range from a strength, endurance to purely cardio.”

For those who are more on the holistic side of things, Kore is also the first fitness center in Riyadh to introduce Barre classes - a ballet inspired low impact fusion class that includes components of Pilates, yoga and orthopedic exercises.

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designer. She is currently working on the second address of Kore.

The three sisters, Sara, Noura and Aljohara also have their sleeves rolled up. Sara is the business go-to boss, while Aljohara takes care of all things related to marketing and is also a Barre instructor. Noura has taken charge of the center’s latest initiative—Kore Academy

(affiliated by Active IQ and Faster Academy in the UK), aimed at creating a league of highly qualified fitness trainers needed in the city.

Kore is the first certified CrossFit box for women in Riyadh, an achievement the team attributes to Jill Calvert, their fitness manager. It’s a high intensity, high functional movement training program that

Kore stands out for being that health club for individuals who want to be part of a intimate and focused fitness community.

It envelopes you with so much energy and positivity - which is exactly what the women had in mind while they were having lunch one day, not long ago, in the heart of Riyadh.

Tel: +966-11-4820003 Web: korestudios.net

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ALAA ABANOMI The yogi tells us more about her craft.

By Johara Al Mogbel

Alaa Abanomi has always been intriguing. She’s a therapeutic hatha yoga teacher, wellbeing enthusiast and part of the Sukoun family, the city’s newest health studio.

I got into yoga lightly when I was studying university in the US around 2003. I became an avid practitioner when I was pregnant with my first child in 2006. I went in for the stretch and strength and came out with a lot more. I decided to continue my education in the healing art and science of yoga from then on.

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What is yoga therapy about?

Yoga therapy aims to integrate traditional yoga methods and techniques with conventional Western medical treatments.

Many different approaches to yoga therapy exist, but all share the fundamental understanding that integration of the mind, body, and spirit are essential to healing. For this reason, yoga therapy encompasses not only how we move our body

and the postures we do on our mats, but also, and of equal importance, is how we live and treat ourselves and others, off the mat.

It aims to re-align the body both structurally and energetically, restore balance to the autonomic nervous system, deepen and regulate the breath, massage the internal organs, stretch the muscles, open the joints and the heart, and quiet the endless chatter of the mind.

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How did you get into yoga?

Yoga is not a magic pill that fixes everything, but it will surely give you some great tools to manage any pain or difficulties in your life.

Who would you recommend yoga therapy for?

I would recommend yoga therapy for those who need special attention (i.e. those with injuries, glandular issues, back or joint pain, those suffering with chronic stress, depression or anxiety). It is also very helpful for those who want to go deeper in their yoga practice.

What do you think is the biggest hurdle for Riyadhis when it comes to being healthy?

To be honest, the biggest hurdle people complain about is time, when in reality it’s not true at all. Practicing these two actually gives you time, clarity and focus that would enable you to live your life more effectively and efficiently. The other things are technology and social pressure. But I see this changing as there is a huge shift in awareness and people are becoming more conscious of their health and well-being and allocating more weight to them in their daily lives.

Yoga Therapy – Sukoun Tel: +966-11-4500079

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Hilal Youth Club Up close and personal with the team.

“Hilal or Nasr?” is Riyadh’s most asked question, if the fights between the fans are anything to go by. And seeing as Al Hilal is Riyadh’s fighting champion, we decided to see what it’s like for their youth players to be training in the footsteps of such a highly respected team. Oh, and…

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!

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COURTESY PHOTO

By Johara Al Mogbel and Reema Alrashed-Alhumaid

When was the youth club founded?

In 1980 we founded the first football school in Saudi Arabia, and it had great success in player productivity and youth care.

Can you give an example of a regular training day for the team?

It depends. Weekly training sessions differ according to age. There are six different categories in the youth program, and the age is 9-14. From 9-11 years, they train about six hours a week and from 12-14 about 10 hours weekly.

What are the educational requirements for the players?

There aren’t certain educational requirements, but the football club does ask for midterm exam grades and the final results from the players as a regular follow up on their education, as well as reward the children with the highest marks. The club also provides health and game rule lectures, as well as general culture talks.

Are there any plans in set for the players’ future? What are the requirements to transition to the main team?

The youth players are considered amateur footballers at this stage. The club does provide transportation, as well as football kits. Also, the players get enrolled in the Medical Sports Hospital for check ups.

As for the requirements, a player needs to bypass the different age groups, and his performance in those levels will be an indicator to whether or not he will be able to make it to the first team.

What do the players do to get in the club?

Are they scouted or do they apply?

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developed into something more. We also have scouts that collaborate with us on finding potential players, and we sometimes receive tips from P.E. teachers we’d previously collaborated with.

How do the players describe their experience of being in the club?

They love it, mostly because our players are huge fans of the sport and some of them, their dreams come true by getting chosen by the team.

What benefits or perks do the players receive by being a member of the youth Hilal team?

The care and interest of the club in the player by being a member, concentrated healthcare and educational follow ups, as well as awards the children might receive after matches.

Do the children ever get to meet the members of the main Hilal team?

Yes, they do. The members of the first team do follow up with the youth club, by visiting their matches to encourage the children. Also, the youth training sessions are right before the first team’s, which occasionally allows the children to observe the first team’s training.

Web: alhilal.com

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

Be a Knockout

Riyadh’s Boxing for Fitness Trend

By Jou Pabalate

According to their trainer, “Boxing is a general body interval training which involves heart rate peaks and valleys which is proven to be the best for burning calories and reducing body fat. It is a good muscle toning and lean muscles optimization.”

Ahmed Khalil

Riyadhi rapper, singer, video editor and since 2013, amateur boxer.

Want to hit stuff and feel good about it? Boxing may just be the right workout for you.

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Boxing has become a mainstream choice for health buffs looking for a total body workout. We sat down with the trainers of Fitness First to tell us a bit about the revival of boxing as a new training choice among health buffs in the city.

Moreover, a typical boxing routine targets multiple areas of fitness, it’s not just a matter of throwing punches.

As the experts advised, “There is the right technique for the punches and the kicks which will be more on the practical side of the exercise

than the cardio side. It will include a variety of exercises to increase your stamina.

Agility exercises are as important important to move with efficiency a wide selection of other exercises focusing on the general sides of the boxing.”

He joined a local gym and began training. Contrary to his “punch-punch-punch” belief, he quickly learned that boxing is a holistic sport that required speed, mental strategy and a whole lot of balance.

Khalil’s introduction to boxing came at a time when he was feeling down after being disqualified from Arabs Got Talent due to a technicality.

Khalil has competed in over 40 matches in the last two years. When asked what his most memorable fight is, he said, “I had a big fight that unfortunately was on the same day as my engagement. I won but I got a broken nose. I went to my wife’s family and her dad said, ‘Why do you think I will let you marry my daughter when you come here looking like that?”

His father saw him throwing out his frustration on a wall, and said, “If you are going to punch things, make it count.

Do boxing.”

After getting married, Khalil took a back seat when it comes to boxing matches. His in-laws asked if he could veer away from fights. Khalil agreed but he continues to do his training, more as a form of staying fit rather than as a sport.

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ARTIST’S CORNER MEET THIS MONTH’S EMERGING ARTIST!

By Johara Al Mogbel

Is your work the result of sudden inspiration, or long term planning?

I tend to go through an intensive phase of experimenting and studying a certain subject. For example, the works that were recently shown, Epidermis, were a result of a 3-month study of the human behavior.

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NAME: Wa'ad Al Mujalli AGE: 25 OCCUPATION: Interior

Designer MEDIUM: CGI While doing so, I experimented with different approaches, tools, and had to put myself in different scenarios. I recorded a diary,

personal thoughts and notable behaviors from the second I open my eyes tillI fall asleep again. Sometimes I’d record voice notes, sometimes I note them down, whatever was convenient.

Notes varied from dreams,to conversations, to how I act and feel regarding past and present incidents.

What do you think of the art scene in Riyadh?

The art scene in Riyadh has been this complicated mixture of a pleasant yet heart aching kind of situation. We get to see a lot of talent, beauty and amazing handwork but rarely an art piece that has a soul, an art piece that can reach you the second you look at it.

I think this is mostly what the art scene in Riyadh lacks, a soul.

What does being creative mean to you?

To be a child again.

Favorite piece of artwork by someone else.

Bruder Klaus Field Chapel, Peter Zumthor. It’s not the usual “artwork” kind of creation, but Zumthor tends to reach deep down into the human mind and feelings through his designs. wvxii

COURTESY PHOTO / REEMPHOTO RIFAIE

Why do you art?

I think it’s a natural urge every human being has, to create things and make parts of their experiences come to life. Sometimes we fail to express ourselves through words or introduce a certain idea. So we seek to find certain tools and methods, other than words, to express our thoughts, or simply bring them to life.

THE FIRST AUGMENTED REALITY ENABLED MAGAZINE IN KSA

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Augmented reality is an advanced technology that enhances digital information with a live video.

In other words, AR utilizes an existing picture and blends new data into it. This technology can offer numerous benefits for businesses; as it helps customers experience what your product has to offer in an entertaining attractive method. Experts refer to augmented reality as an artificial environment presented through the combination of real world and digital data.

WHAT IS DESTINATION KSA AR+?

Destination KSA AR+ is a mobile application through which Desitnation magazines evolved to Augmented Reality enabled magazines. We believe that through AR technologies the perception of printed media can be altered to the best.

Combining printed media with AR technologies will enhance the reader experience enormously through: - Circularity of communication - Dynamic contents

Open the application and point the camera to the page with the AR+ icon and experience the magic.

- High degree of interactivity - Active enjoyment - Multi-mediality So enabling Destination magazines with AR technologies through the use of Destination KSA AR+ will definitely revolutionize the perception of its readers.

Follow the instructions below to download the application and enjoy a whole new experience of Destination magazines. Reality has been Updated.

Scan the QR code to download the application from the App Store and Google Play, Destination KSA AR+ Application is developed and powered

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ALBUMS TO LOOK OUT FOR!

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Open Letter Black Bannerz Feat Sean Price

Random Access Memories Daft Punk

Significant Other Limp Bizkit

Wledi Bu Kolthoum

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The physicality of the modern game has been realized in PES 2016 with a significantly improved collision system.

It calculates how players interact, and creates a unique outcome depending on type of impact.

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DOCUMENTARIES TO WATCH

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My Brilliant Brain - National Geographic

The National Geographic documentary series looks at human intelligence and uses computer-generated images, brain scans and expert testimony to unlock some of the most enduring mysteries of the human brain.

The Universe: Season 5 - The History Channel

The hi-def journey continues for a fifth season of exciting explorations into the unknown parts of our universe.

Swamp People: Season 2 - The History Channel

A colorful cast of characters uses techniques dating back to frontier days to live off the land, catching everything from frogs to squirrels and raccoons.

ANIMATION BOX

Saud and Sara is an upcoming television show about two siblings who are students in a Qur’an learning school. The show is based on the Saudi religious culture and takes place in Makkah. In addition to the show there will be a book and an online magazine about Saud and Sara so their fans can learn more about them.

The show is planned for an early 2016 release date.

Twitter: SaudweSara

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Cities

Design, Art and Lifestyle Captivating sensibilities in a fresh dynamic way.

Cities Design was born out of a desire to create a concept space that bridges consumers with the international arts and design scene.

STAFF PHOTO/MOHAMED DEGHISHEM• NAWAF ALFARRAJ

A proudly Saudi brand established in 2008, Cities is the brainchild of Hazem Aljesr, Managing Director and owner. What started as a personal challenge to find a good variety of decor for his own home has now become a successful lifestyle-maker in both Riyadh and Dubai.

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"We created Cities to provide the city with much needed variety and to encourage a movement away from the traditional and classic styles that had dominated in the region for so long. Instead, Cities offers a fusion of styles that is more eclectic and more representative of our varied individual tastes. Cities shares the mix of cultures, influences and styles that most people are drawn to today."

Upon entering its flagship store, you will find yourself immersed in an interactive space where art crosses with innovative product design.

We were highly impressed by the well-thought of and researched curation, not just of products, but of narratives— conversation pieces you can add to any room, to give it flavor and a touch of you.

The store takes pride in creating ever-changing displays to inspire customers on how its collections can be integrated into their own living spaces. One-part gallery, one-part exhibit yet fully a lifestyle retail address, the

diverse range of items cover everything from the unusual to the familiar.

Cities is a great fit for shoppers looking for gift items, couples looking to decorate their home, young Riyadhis who want unusual accessories, art-lovers, design-lovers, and those who just want to have an enjoyable shopping experience. Hence, AlJesr and his team at Cities raise the bar for offerings that make you and your home stand out.

“We continually want to alter our space so it reflects our own individual tastes and interests, and as humans, we are continuously changing and growing, so it’s an ongoing project with endless appeal for all of us.”

Location: Tahlia St. between Takhasussi and King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2180007 Web: Citiesstore.com Email: info@citiesriyadh.com Cities-design-and-lifestyle-store citiesriyadh

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FASHION AND BALLET:

WHEN TWO WORLDS COLLIDE How they inspire each other.

By Felwa Alhudaithy

Ballet fitness is still a growing trend. Since the very beginning of ballet, the dance form has both inspired and been inspired by high fashion. There seems to be a never-ending dance between both worlds, both influencing one another throughout the centuries.

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Ballet’s ethereal quality is an appealing trait to fashion designers. The sense of beauty and sophistication it bestows cannot be denied. It is in fact due to ballet’s costume designers bringing their own style and professional fashion expertise to the stage that fashion became a part of this art form.

art form, from “Funny Face,” where Audrey Hepburn dances a more contemporary form of ballet, to “The Red Shoes,” one of my beloved classics, the red ballet shoes.

Also Moira Shearer’s flaming copper hair, her topaz-colored ball gown as she ascends the steps of a crumbling south-of-

SHOP IT Weargrace Alchemy merino wool top

Printed stretch-jersey sports bra

Printed stretchjersey leggings

A ballet performance requiring original costumes only grew more customary as time went on. In the 19th century when ballerinas such as Geneviève Gosselin, Marie Taglioni and Fanny Elssler experimented with new techniques such as pointe work, new shoe and dress designs were introduced, often intriguing both designers and the public. This brought forth the balletic ideal of light and that ‘pure movement’ look we all know and adore. Movies have also made use of this

France villa, is one of the most striking visions of ballet on film.

More recently, “Black Swan” starring Natalie Portman influenced spring runway lines. Chanel sent numerous looks down the catwalk that reflected the gothic, dark look of Portman’s character.

Ballet and fashion have inspired each other for as long as performers have been dressing up and dancing.

Ballet beautiful satin flats

Adidas

by Stella McCartney yoga mat

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FATIMA BATOOK

A one-on-one with founder of Tima, the Saudibased Brazilian made sports apparel brand.

By Norah Aleisa

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Being inspired by women around her, Fatima Batook (Saudi fitness instructor and business woman) created the brand Tima. We had the pleasure of talking to her about the growing awareness of health and fitness amongst women in Saudi and her newest fitness venture, Studio 55.

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A FASHION FOR FITNESS

You have a strong presence on social media.

How are you using it to empower women?

It helps us reach out to all types of women who are searching for fitness tips, healthy recipes or even products. Social media is a great platform for us to promote our brand, share our values and inspire women all over.

What are the Tima brand values?

Well, there are five different values we always talk about. Motivation, self-love (emotionally, mentally and physically), determination, strength (and positive energy) and finally, to love life and embrace all its ups and downs. tima_love_life

Your biggest difficulty when launching Tima was people pre-judging the brand. How has that changed lately?

People are definitely becoming more aware. I see more women, especially the younger generation, increasingly being interested in exercise and fitness. People understand that I’m creating something that I know I could wear and be comfortable in while working out; it gives the end product more credibility.

Can you tell us more about Studio 55?

Studio55, based in Khobar,

is a new concept of women health club in Saudi where we focus on small group training with two studios under one roof. We have a spinning studio and another functional training studio.

What advice do you have for young fitness enthusiasts in Saudi who want to pursue a career in fitness?

I’d say the number one thing is go to an entity where you can pick the knowledge and certification to be able to perform the safety of teaching fitness. That’s the first step, to be certified.

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QUICK

TREND ROUNDUP! What’s “in” for the next few months.

By Johara Al Mogbel

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DENIM

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DR LIKES:

Shirts and matching trousers, bejeweled boyfriend jeans, stylish jumpsuits.

Denim is back and it’s going strong, with everyone from Sonia Rykiel to Forever 21 jumping in the fray.

Put away your ripped denims, though, those are old news. And pray we don’t get a repeat of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

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Trends are a fickle thing.

One day your patterned studded backpack is in, the next it’s out. Fashion changes so fast that by the time this article gets published we’d probably be donating our espadrilles for ballet flats.

BACKPACKS

Along with espadrilles, the world has rediscovered the brilliance of the humble backpack.

They probably got tired of chained minaudieres so tiny they could barely hold a tissue. And so far, we love what we’ve been seeing.

Mind you, the backpacks are still tiny, so hold off carrying that entire collection of Barry Manilow records, okay?

DR LIKES

1 Jimmy C : h Echo back oo pack 2 Zara Lad ylike backpack

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CAMO

It’s World War Z this season, what with Zoolander modeling for Valentino and the plethora of camouflage printed wardrobe staples we’ve been seeing everywhere. Take out those Kim Possible pants (we know you’ve got them).

Style them with a crop top or a white men’s dress shirt. They’ll finally let you in that one Michelin star restaurant. Maybe.

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1 Valentino camo wallet 2 Cracker Jac camo pant

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ESPADRILLES

They’re still going strong, so those Chanels you invested in last season were probably a good idea.

The fashion world has finally found an excuse to soothe their aching arches and still look acceptably chic, and they’re holding on with all they’ve got. We can’t blame them, really, we think these Spanish shoes are the coolest thing ever. New collections are seeing brighter colors, with a little more oomph and a tad bit less design. Keep it simple, or go all out and get a camo pair if you dare. Not totally recommended though.

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Lipstick Dupes

Tips and tricks to get the same shades for better prices.

By Zareen Muzaffar

MAC Candy Yum Yum NARS Schiap Maybelline Hot Plum Hot Plum is a little creamier than Schiap but the shade is very similar.

Maybelline Sensational Lipstick in Pink Please

MAC Creme Cup Creme Cup is a very pretty blue pink shade and Pink Please comes very close.

Revlon Stormy Pink

Candy Yum Yum and its gorgeous playful pink is an extremely popular shade.

You can choose Fuschia Flash and rock the same shade.

Pink Nouveau, a pretty bluebased light medium pink and Revlon’s Stormy Pink gives the exact effect.

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NYX Fig

MAC Chatterbox

For those who love bright pink shades Revlon’s Fuschia is a great replacement with a vibrant long lasting shade.

Revlon Fuschia MAC Pink Nouveau

Maybelline Vivid Fuschia Flash

MAC Girl About Town

MAC’s Chatterbox is a fun vibrant pink and NYX Fig has the same shade, so why splurge when you can save and look good at the same time?

Revlon Really Red

MAC Russian Red

Rebel, a great intense shade, can be easily replaced with NYX in Wine and Dine.

NYX Wine and Dine MAC Rebel

NYX High Voltage in Stone MAC Blankety

Maybelline Barely Bloomed

Revlon Mauve It Over

MAC Velvet Teddy

Velvet Teddy is so popular it’s almost always sold out. Instead, go for Revlon’s Mauve It Over.

It has the same matte effect and the shade is extremely close.

Blankety is a beautiful nude shade with a tinge of mauve in it. These shades are exactly the same.

Myth is a natural nude shade and slightly matted.

Barely Bloomed comes very close to Myth and it’s a little shiny in comparison.

Revlon Red is just a tiny bit less intense but applying this shade with a lipstick applicator brush can give the same effect.

MAC Twig MAC Myth

Marc Jacobs is Marc Jacobs slightly pinker Lip Creme in comparison in Infamous but pretty close!

Apply it with a darker lip liner for desired effect and dab with blotting paper.

Did you know?

Although the term “lipstick” wasn’t first used until 1880, lipstick use dates back to Ancient Egypt. It’s said that Cleopatra made her red lipstick from crushed Carmine beetles and ants.

MAC products available at Riyadh Gallery, Kingdom Tower Revlon, NYX, Maybelline products available at Center Point. You can also finda range of drugstore makeup at Whites and Al Nahdi pharmacies.

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DINING AROUND TOWN

DINING SCOOP BREAD TALK

is Now Open in Panorama Mall Bread Talk, a brand known for its delicious dough-made savories and goodies, opens its seventh branch in the Kingdom. You can now find Bread Talk in Panorama Mall.

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We’ve been fans of Delish Bakery for a while now. One of the very first proper food Instagram businesses, the baker is practically a veteran in the city.

Since we were already fans of Delish’s cakes, especially the pumpkin salted caramel, we tried the salted chocolate chip cookies and the cookie cake instead. The cookies come adorably packaged in a jar tied with ribbons, and the salt on the chocolate chip cookies added just the right amount of pizzazz in contrast with the chocolate chips.

The cookie cake looked gorgeous enough that we spent a solid five minutes admiring it from every angle, another agonizing over how we were going to get the heart to cut it, and then one minute mmmmming.

This jury’s verdict? Happy bellies all around. Delish, you are delish… Aaaand that pun was just waiting to happen.

Price: SR 35 a jar for 5 salted chocolate cookies, SR 220 for the Cookie Monster Cake Delivery: Contact for Info delishbakerysa

THE VERY FIRST SIMIT SARAYI STORE

Tucked Away:

Opens in Riyadh

Simit sarayi, serving fresh daily Turkish bagels along with yummy Turkish goods, has now opened in Riyadh. Al Hokair group aims to open 100 branches across Saudi Arabia by 2018. The first branch in Riyadh opened in Nakheel Mall on the ground floor and is already a busy spot for everyone trying to get a piece of that Turkish bite.

A HOLE IN THE WALL

BURGER 777

By Faris Alyahya

It was late at night, I was super hungry and craving Chicken Santa Fe from Hardee’s. The closest one was on Abdulaziz road. But once I arrived there I saw a familiar glow next to it, a sign that said Burger 777.

I haven't been there in a while.

We called it Sevens Burger as I remember. I noticed they tweaked their logo a bit. It's initially the same but looks brighter and it gave me an indication that they're doing well with their business so I went in.

The place was simple, clean, comforting and welcoming.

I remembered their patties were thin, so I asked for a double cheeseburger with everything on it. They call it the Sharly Burger.

I immediately noticed how organized and well prepared the workers are. And they had a burger bun toaster! They also add the cheese on top while on the grill so it can melt before they transfer it to the bun. Opened way back in

LUXURY DRINK AMIR COMING SOON!

1999, before the new wave of the local burger invasion, it’s by no means the best in Riyadh or even one of the best, but I highly recommend its simplicity and freshness. My only complaint is that they don’t have pickles.

Opening hours: From after Duhur prayer till 1:30 a.m.

Location: Abdulaziz Rd. right next to Hardee’s in Maseef neighborhood.

The award winning luxury drink, Amir, will soon be available in Saudi. A leader in style, this drink is packaged exclusively for the halal market.

It’s perfect for weddings, restaurants and high-end events.

Amir drink is a blend of grape juice, rooibos tea and herbs. It will soon be available at the top hotels and restaurants in the city, imported by Emdhaat For Trading Est.

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The

SALAD BALLAD A medley of our favorite salads in the city.

By Jou Pabalate

1. Metaboost

Freshii | Arcadia, Makkah Rd. From the Canadian franchise whose claim to fame is healthy fastfood, Metaboost is a dream salad for those who have been searching high and low for kale and edamame in the city.

Freshii is new in the dining scene but it’s making quite a statement with its delicious alternatives - quinoa based bowls, brown rice and green wraps for your burritos.

2. Soup and Salad Bar

Steakhouse | Thalateen St. This is your DIY salad fix.

While other steakeries and pizza huts (hahaha) have tried to mimic the success of the Steakhouse signature healthy bar, no one has actually matched it yet. We attest to customers dining at Steakhouse for the purpose of happily binging on their salad options and soup of the day.

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3. Tabbouleh

Lusin | Centria Mall While you may have eaten Tabbouleh at least once in your life, the experience isn’t the same until you’ve tried Lusin’s. It’s light, it’s fresh and their pomegranate infused dressing brings a new perspective to the table.

4. Burrito Bowl Fire Grill | Tahliya St. So the debate in the office was, is this a salad?

Well, technically yes but it is also a heavy healthy meal on its own. The Burrito Bowl is a quick fix and we love having it for lunch.

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5. Kaisen Seafood Salad Yokari | Centria Mall

Kaisen is the fancy option in our list, which is what you’d expect and no less from Japanese fine dining restaurant, Yokari. So what are you getting for SR 150? King crab, prawns, scallops and seaweed tossed in soya dressing. Is it worth it?

We think so considering the lack of seafood options in the city.

6. The Free Salad

Piatto | Panorama Mall This is us giving you the other cheaper side and yet worth every halala coin. You get a free salad bowl (it’s refillable by the way) whenever you dine in Piatto. It’s basic with the greens but the dressing is some sort of ranch Caesar we haven’t put our finger on quite yet but we love it.

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THE BARE

MINIMUM How you can make the calories disappear.

LARGE FRIES

510 calories

By Jou Pabalate

By the time you’ve reached this page, our health issue has already made you rethink your eating

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

(from a happy fast food place we shall not name)

= 524 burpees = 1 hour of zumba = 2 hours of cleaning the house

habits. So, in the spirit of doing more damage control here are some calories you should think about!

130 calories

= standing up while typing for 1 hour = 15-minute walk

KABSA

380 Chicken calories

CINNABON CLASSIC CINNAMON ROLL

813

= 93 minutes of running = 20 minutes of skipping calories = 1 hour spinning

=

400 Lamb

calories = 45-minute swim

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370calories - 470 DYNAMITE SHRIMP

= 1 hour of walking at 4.5 – 5 miles per hour pace = 30 minutes of rope jumping

1 SLICE OF PIZZA

285 calories

= 24 minutes jogging = 48 minutes of playing with kids

1 GRANDE STARBUCKS MOCHA FRAPPUCCINO

1 OREO

40

calories

396 calories

= 10 minutes of walking

= 50 minutes of jogging = 1.5 hours of pacing while talking on the phone

1 SMALL PACK OF LAYS CLASSIC

160 calories

= 37 minutes of dancing = 30 minutes of rearranging furniture

1 CAN OF COCA COLA

143 calories

(40 grams of sugar, that’s HIGH people)

= 16 minutes of jogging = 20 minutes of stair climbing

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

Myth

Our focus is to turn the light on these hard-held beliefs on fitness, training, and health and to shed away the misconceptions that, despite the wealth of knowledge in the wellness industry, still exist today.

Truth

Burning calories is the result of work. The harder you work, the Sweating is a more calories you burn. More effort sign of calorie increases your heart rate and your breathing. That’s how you know burn. More you’re working hard. is better.

Sweat results from an increase in your body’s temperature. It cools your body. The rise in your body’s temperature can be from the effort you’re making. But it can also be from the clothes you’re wearing, to the room temperature, and even to stress.

Sweat results in loss of water from the body.

That’s usually why you weigh less immediately after an intense session.

This water weight is gained back as soon as you drink some liquid.

By Mirvat Ammouri

Conclusion

Sweat can be the result of many other factors. But only effort results in calorie burn.

And to shape up, it essentially depends on these two factors most: effort and nutrition.

Recommendation Wear comfortable, breathable clothing to cool you during hard work.

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people sweat 2 Fit more efficiently

because their body adapts to training with time.

So, train consistently and monitor your progress through performance instead.

hydrated 3 Stay especially in

humid and hot conditions.

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

Easy Breezy For the Newbie Fitness tips the world specialists on couch potato’ing put together for your regular ‘I-aint-moving’ Joe.

By Seyma Saricimen

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Eat Right, Workout Less

EMBRACE that laze to its full potential, don’t just be lazy to workout, be lazy to chew! Keep those hands away from the sugar pack. No but seriously, the best way to melt that fat is by eating right.

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Use a Fitness Tracker

Our minds have a way with fooling us about what we really ate or how much we ate. An easy way to keep track is by downloading an app like MyFitnessPal.

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Keep your Belly Button Drawn In

Suck in your stomach at all times. This not only gives people the illusion that you have no flab on your ab but also works out your abdominal muscles giving you a workout all day long.

Step Up Your Game!

Iron Man Alwaleed gives you five power moves and top tips to eating healthy.

The Superman

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Lie on your stomach, arms reaching out in front of you, palms facing down. Draw your belly button in, squeeze your glutes and lift your chest and hands off the floor, keeping your arms straight.

Easy to Follow Tips to Eating Healthy

The Plank a.k.a. I Can’t Get Up Lie on your stomach, feet together, forearms on the ground, elbows below your shoulders. Draw your belly button in and squeeze your glutes. Push up your body with your hands off the floor and form a straight line from head to toe.

1. Choose brown carbs over white, whether it be bread or rice.

2. Eat a big bowl of salad with chicken/lamb/beef/ and small portion of rice/ bread.

3. Choose grilled over fried.

Ankle Reach a.k.a.

There’s Something On My Ankle Keeping your legs straight and your toes pointed, reach your fingers toward your ankles and lay back down. Use your abs, not your neck.

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Power Moves for a Total Body Boost Start with five of each and work your way up.

1- Squats 2- Push Ups 3- Shoulder press 4- Lat Pull Down 5- Crunches

4. Drink a lot of water or juice before every meal.

5. Handy Guide to Portions: •A fist bowl of pasta.

•A hand of greens and veggies, two even for good measure.

•An open palm of proteins.

•A fingertip of butter.

•A thumb of peanut butter (a thumbnail of Nutella).

Fitness Classes

WE LOVE in Riyadh Antigravity Yoga

We’ve gathered some of the classes in the city that will give you a little variety.

Take your balance and strength to a whole new level while making it seem like a swing in the park.

Female Gym Price: SR 800/12 visits.

Where: Spectrum

By Seyma Saracimen

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the perfect martial art that gives you the right fighting technique without the need to be The Mountain, if you know what I’m saying.

Male Gym Price: SR 700/month Location: Body Masters

Aqua Aerobics

This resistance workout is great for people who have injuries as the water surrounding the muscles help ease any tensions. It’s time to bring on your inner Triton!

Aqua Spinning

Male Gym Price: SR 2,000 – 6,000/year Location: Fitness First

Aqua-cycling! How epic is that?! Take your spinning underwater and get that extra resistance your junkin-the-trunk needs.

Female Gym Price: SR 150/class Location: Kore Studios

R.A.W. (Riyadh Active Women)

For those of you who are magnetized towards Cross Fit yet are intimidated by it, R.A.W. is the perfect class to enhance your hidden Olympic skills without being face smacked by a barbell.

Female Gym Price: SR 50/class – membership required Location: NUYU

Ubound

Who doesn’t enjoy jumping on a mini trampoline? An extreme intense training with zero impact and no damage on the joins, Ubound also benefits the lymphatic system. It makes training very simple, effective and fun.

Female Gym Location: Al Multaka

Kickboxing

Alright, we know your excuses for not Bruce Lee’ing all over the place. But I’m sorry to break it to you, you have no excuses left for not putting in 30 minutes of your time, because kickboxing has never been more convenient.

Male Gym Price: SR 1,500/3 months Location: 9round

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PREGNANT? Enjoy a happy and healthy pregnancy with these tips.

By Anne Marie Argile

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Get in Shape

Exercising during pregnancy will help you feel invigorated, improve your sleep and ensure you’re in good shape to deal with the challenges of pregnancy, labor and getting back into your best-loved jeans post childbirth. Low impact activities such as swimming

are beneficial for improving your levels of cardiovascular fitness, strength and endurance without putting unnecessary strain on your joints. The added benefit is that your bump feels weightless, something that will be much appreciated come the third trimester.

Eat Well

Eating a balanced diet is key to feeling fit and well. Including a wide range of fruit and vegetables in your diet will provide you and your baby with the much-needed vitamins and minerals to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Reach for healthy snack options and go easy on your fat and sugar intake. You don’t have to deny yourself of all treats (especially if your craving happens to be double choc chip ice cream) just be mindful of managing an acceptable level of weight gain.

Feel the Benefits of Yoga

Look and Feel Fabulous

Pregnancy is a time to be looking and feeling fabulous – in fact you’ve never had it so good. Your skin is glowing (thanks to all those extra hormones and blood flowing around your body) your hair looks thicker and shiny and you suddenly have those killer fingernails you’ve always wanted.

Whether you can still reach your toes or not, take time out for a pampering mani pedi and opt for a hot new nail color – you deserve it.

Yoga breathing exercises will not only help you feel relaxed and calm, but will help prepare you mentally and physically for D-day. Specially designed prenatal yoga postures can offer a wealth of benefits including helping to improve your circulation, tone muscles and give greater flexibility.

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SPIRITUALITY

SPORTING the Sunnah Way

Sports the Prophet (PBUH) enjoyed.

By Aabiya Baqai

An advocate for fitness and health, the Prophet (PBUH) was a keen athlete who enjoyed playing certain sports that helped with his physical, social and spiritual wellbeing.

Let’s have a look at a few of Prophet’s favorite games and their advantages.

Archery

The Prophet (PBUH) once passed by some people of the tribe of Bani Aslam who were practicing archery. The Prophet (PBUH) said:“O Bani Isma`il!

Practice archery as your father Isma`il was a great archer.

Keep on throwing arrows and I am with Bani so-and-so.”

[Bukhari]

Archery is basically the use of bows to propel arrows at a certain speed to a specific target. It’s a great way to gain mental focus and detail eye hand coordination. One of the biggest advantages is the development of upper body strength as the archer is required to hold the arrow at a certain angle on the bow to be able to hit the target on point.

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Swimming

It is reported that the Prophet (PBUH) used to swim as a child when his mother visited his maternal uncles in Madinah. It is also reported that the Prophet (PBUH) swam in the well of Bani ‘Ady ibn Al Najjar. He also once swam with some of his Companions in a stream.

Swimming is one of those sports that helps with the growth and fitness of the entire body. It strengthens the body and helps with cardiorespiratory (heart and lungs) fitness as well as building good muscle mass.

Horseback Riding

“And [He created] the horses, mules and donkeys for you to ride and [as] adornment. And He creates that which you do not know.”

[Qur’an: Chapter 16, Verse 8]

The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Everything with which a man amuses himself is vain except three (things): a man’s training of his horse, his playing with his wife and his shooting with his bow and arrow.”

[Abu Dawud]

Both the Qur’an and Sunnah have many mentions of horses and the purpose for which they have been created.

Used as a means of transport during battle in the past, horseback riding has been known to positively affect the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of a person. It helps in liver functioning and digestion. It also helps in acquiring balance and muscle mass especially in legs and arms.

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SPIRITUALITY

SUPER SUNNAHS “Whoever revives my Sunnah then he has loved me. And whoever loved me, he shall be with me in Paradise.” – The Prophet (PBUH) [Tirmidhi]

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1. Sleeping and Waking up Early

The hours after fajr are among the most blessed of the day. Starting the day off with morning prayers sets you in the right frame of mind throughout the day. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said about the Prophet (PBUH): “He used to sleep early at night, and get up in its last part to

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pray, and then return to his bed.”

[Bukhari]

2. Always Having a Pleasant Smile

A positive mind and attitude are irreplaceable in the quest to be productive and achieve your goals in life. Smiling is a simple, inexpensive act that helps lift your mood and our Prophet was seen frequently doing it.

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We Should Begin to Follow

PART

I have not seen anyone who smiled more than the Messenger of Allah.

— Ibn Jaz reports

3. Using the Siwak

Abu Hurairah narrated that Allah’s Messenger said: “If it were not that it would be difficult on my nation, then I would have ordered them to use the siwak for each prayer.”

[Tirmidhi]

It is narrated that the Prophet (PBUH) would use siwak upon waking.

4. Oiling hair

[Ibn Majah]

[An-Nasa’i]

Your level of food consumption should not leave you feeling tired or bloated as this is a state that leads to laziness, which is a vice we seek refuge in Allah from.

“I heard Jabir bin Samurah being asked about the grey hairs of the Prophet. He said: ‘If he put oil on his head they could not be seen, but if he did not put oil on his head, they could be seen.”

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Allah say: ‘A human being fills no worse vessel than his stomach. It is sufficient for a human being to eat a few mouthfuls to keep his spine straight. But if he must (fill it), then one third of food, one third for drink and one third for air.”

This hadith alludes to the idea of using oil to prevent grey hairs being visible, highlighting that the sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) encompasses every aspect of life.

6. Speaking Good or Keeping Silent

The Prophet (PBUH) said: “He who believes in Allah and the Hereafter, if he witnesses any matter he should talk in good terms about it or keep quiet.”

[Muslim]

When speaking ill of a person or situation, the conversation becomes elongated, sadly due to the desire to gossip.

The beauty of this particular sunnah is that it will help you save time and reduce the amount of energy used to contemplate over irrelevant matters being discussed.

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5. Maintaining the 1/3rd Rule in Eating

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T R AV E L T R E N D S

TRAVEL NEWS Unwind in Mauritius From SR 8,052 per person

Mauritius is a perfect destination if you’re looking to relax. The laidback vibe of the locals, stunning landscapes and range of fun things to do make for a holiday you’ll never forget.

Upon arrival in Mauritius, the first of choice of many visitors is to head straight to the nearest beach. Spend four nights in this heavenly place.

Departure from Dubai.

Abu Dhabi’s Louvre Postponed The opening of Abu Dhabi›s branch of the iconic Louvre museum has been postponed until next year because of some construction and building works. The museum was originally scheduled to open in 2012 but that target was pushed back until this year. It is said that the opening may be late 2016.

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Singapore Sets Premium Economy in Motion Singapore Airlines launched its new Premium Economy Class cabin, which will be introduced to the Dubai route from January next year.

Dnata Develops Muslim Packages

Dubai-based Dnata Travel developed new tours and services that will target the needs of Muslim travelers. The Holidays Tailored for You program feature Muslim-friendly hotels, excursions and other services the company notes that are customized to the needs of those practicing Islam.

Emirates will become the first destination in the Gulf/South Asian region to feature the new cabin, part of an USD 80 million development program.

JEJU ISLAND

The South Korean island destination of Jeju Island published a travel guide dedicated to Muslim travelers in an attempt to attract more visitors. This has been created

by Jeju Tourism Association in partnership with HalalTrip.com.

90-Day UAE Tourist Visas

The Ministry of Interior announced that tourists to the UAE can apply for a 90-day visa via e-service. That is only available to visitors who are sponsored by a citizen, resident or investor.

Stress-Free Business Getaways at Rosewood Jeddah

Rosewood Jeddah offers special packages for corporate travelers. The award-winning hotel created this exclusive deal to provide luxury accommodation with a range of added benefits to help guests work away from home. The Business Bundle package, which includes limo rides, complimentary outfit pressing and free WiFi, is valid for stays from Saturday to Wednesday.

La Dolce Vita in Rome

Take a stroll down the city of Rome and get a whiff of true history. Enjoy your time in the great city of gladiators, art, pasta and pizza.

The trip is for three nights and includes daily breakfast at the hotel and return transfers. from SR 3,952 per person / More info: flightcentre. ae

Riyadh Airport’s T5 to End by Late 2015

Terminal 5, which is being built at King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh, is scheduled to be finalized by the end of this year, officials have said.

The Terminal 5 project was implemented to transfer passenger traffic from Terminal 3 during the period of expansion and development of Terminals 3 and 4.

RESENSE SPA AT BURJ RAFAL HOTEL KEMPINSKI, RIYADH Unwind in the genuinely European spa away from the city buzz, Resense Spa. Take advantage of the Escape Day package, which includes a full day of outdoor swimming pool pass with exclusive access

to steam room, sauna, one-of-akind laconium and a relaxation lounge with fantastic city views only at SR 299.

This offer is valid for a limited time and is for both men and women.

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DISCOVER BALI Beyond stunning sunsets and shimmering seas, Fields Bali’s island culture beguiles theRicespirit.

By Elizabeth Davis and Sahrish Ali

Meaning ‘gift’ in ancient Sanskrit, Bali conjures images of cloud-haloed jungles, sugary-sand rimmed beaches and blue lagoons. In spite of over 2 million tourists visiting the island each year, the Balinese have managed to preserve their language, customs and cultural history.

Ubud, deemed the island’s spiritual heart, enchants visitors with its mountain vistas, surreal absinthe-shaded terraces and mellow, bohemian vibe. The downtown area beckons the Birkenstock sandal wearing, chia-seed eating crowds with an abundance of yoga retreats, energy healers and spas. Fantastic batik cotton dresses and sarongs are plentiful here and for those looking for a unique gift, be sure to visit Prapen Jewelry and Artifacts. The high-end boutique features fine jewelry made from assortment of locally sourced sea pearls, silver and gemstones.

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Jungle Fish

The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

Bali has a selection of waterfalls that are fun to visit. For many people the idea of hiking through the jungle to a hidden waterfall and taking a cooling swim is the image of paradise. Everything is preserved and rustic in nature. There are man made steps and bridges made of tree trunks.

Locals charge small fees to maintain the reserves.

Bali Waterfalls

Once done exploring the waterfalls and natural landscape of Ubud, be sure to book some time at the renowned Bali Zoo where animals’ comfort is paramount. You can have a ride with the jolly elephants as well on a wellworn path scattered with orchids throughout.

Pause to enjoy the peaceful sounds of the jungle and let your eyes exalt in the fecund waves of green.

A popular downtown Ubud destination, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, is home to over 600 macaques monkeys and although it can be crowded, early morning visitors may find a quiet shady corner of the sanctuary to watch marauding troops forage for bananas.

To fully appreciate Udud’s pastoral charm, take a guided tour, ride out on a solo scooter adventure or enjoy a bicycle tour of the villages and rice paddies outside the city.

Across from the main entrance, the forest’s office accepts donations for a scheme to offset the carbon you created getting to Bali. Get a tree planted for 150,000 Rp.

Elephant Cave is an archaeological site of significant historical value that makes it a special place to visit. Located on the cool western edge of Bedulu Village, six kilometers out of central Ubud, you do not need more than an hour to descend to its relic-filled courtyard and view the rock-wall carvings, a central meditational cave, bathing pools and fountains.

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Bali is known for its fine Luwak coffee. Ask for a coffee and tea tasting while exploring this gem of a place.

After all your excursions you are bound to be famished, and what better place to dine than Jungle Fish, where you are greeted with smiles and homey comfort. They offer a fusion of Mediterranean cuisine. The spa is just the cherry on top.

It overlooks the hill on top of which Jungle Fish is situated.

Many people visit Bali in search for answers, spiritual healing, balance or just plain relaxation. If you read the book (or saw the movie) “Eat Pray Love” then you know about Ketut Liyer, the Balinese Healer who predicted Elizabeth Gilbert’s future.

Almost everyone in Ubud says Cokorda Rai (pronounced Chokorda Rye), is the healer to see. He’s not a palm reader and he doesn’t exclusively do psychic work. His technique seems like a combination of Reiki with acupressure with his unique diagnostic method. He spends about 10-15 minutes per client.

For those looking for a little zen to their adventure, The Yoga Barn is recommended.

It was founded for the sole purpose of bringing together community and giving back to the island of Bali.

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Although Ubud has a reputation as a place of relaxation, there are actually a number of activities on offer for thrill seekers. Picture three miniscule desert islands, fringed by white-sand beaches and coconut palms, sitting in a turquoise sea: the Gilis are a vision of paradise. These islets have exploded in popularity, and are booming like nowhere else in Indonesia – speedboats now zip visitors direct from Bali and a hip new hotel opens practically every month.

It’s not hard to understand the Gilis' unique appeal, for serenity endures (no motorbikes or dogs!) and a green consciousness is growing. Development has been more tasteful than rapacious and there are few concrete eyesores.

Each island has its own special character. Trawangan (universally known as Gili T) is by far the most cosmopolitan, its bar and party scene vibrant and its accommodation and restaurants close to definitive tropical chic. Gili Air has the strongest local character, but also a perfect mix of buzz and languor. Meno is simply a desert-island getaway.

Gili Island

Dreamland Beach

Luwak Coffee

If you’re looking for first class family fun along with luxury then Fairmont is for you.

Fairmont Sanur Beach is an allsuite-and-villa resort set amidst lush tropical gardens. The property is perfect for guests looking for a haven to relax and unwind.

Personalized around-the-clock butler service is available to all guests. Both intuitive and discreet, the ever-attentive butlers are ready to fulfill any request from organizing car rentals to planning day excursion trips and making restaurant reservations.

Fairmont Sanur Beach Bali serves delectable international cuisine at the delightfully informal yet refined Nyala Beach Club and Grill.

Authentic Indonesian and panAsian cuisines are available, while The Pool Terrace alongside the main swimming pool affords guests spectacular sea views. A full service spa lies at the center of the resort.

Luxury accommodation comes in the form of 94 garden and ocean view suites. Each suite boasts an outdoor terrace fitted with an oversized daybed on which guests can while the hours away.

Sunsets are Bali’s truest art form. As if gently dipped in

Gauguin’s Polynesian palette, honest hues of vermillion seep into a gold and lavender glow when the day slips away into the Indian Ocean. Some of the best sunset memories are made at the island’s most southern beaches, most notably Dreamland and Balangan, where at dusk the sea’s glittering curls are dusted with surfers catching their last ride of the day.

With direct flights from Jeddah to Kuala Lumpur and connecting to Denpasar, getting to Bali from the Kingdom is easy and affordable.

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SPECIAL PLACES

World Sights Park Also dubbed as the Landmark park of Riyadh, World Sights is an ideal weekend field trip for families – and lovers of selfies.

By Jou Pabalate

Located along the Eastern Ring Road and just across Al Hokair Amusement park, is the latest go to place for families in the city. The World Sights park is an initiative of the Arriyadh development authority and features different miniature monuments from around the world.

Don’t expect a huge land area to discover, a walk through the park would take you around 30 minutes tops including the photo taking moments.

The entrance fee is SR 10 for adults and children go in for free.

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World Sights Park opens from 5 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday for families and women and Tuesdays are for men only.

The park is closed on Mondays for maintenance.

We would recommend going a bit earlier than 8 p.m.

We’re happy to note that you can bring food in and have a picnic.

We saw families enjoying their night just lazying about on the grass. There are snack carts and vendors on site as well if you’re looking to munch on something.

The park is well-maintained, there’s security guards in key areas to ensure that the miniatures are viewed but not touched. The surroundings are clean and you’d feel safe to let your children play at the the playground.

The only issue we had with the latter is the lack of lighting, hopefully that’s resolved soon.

If you want less photobombers in your shots, as the crowd does get thick beyond this time.

Over all, the World Sights Park is another checkbox in your list of go to places in Riyadh.

And if you do decide to visit, don’t forget to bring your selfie stick.

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Rajajeel Saudi Arabia Stonehenge

Protruding out of the desert like fingers of a giant, this Neolithic site is nothing short of an extraordinary.

By Mohammed Mirza

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I was on a business trip in the small city of Sakaka in the northern part of the country.

I was eagerly waiting to get some free time from my schedule to explore.

On one of the days I managed to get some hours off, right before sunset.

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trees on my travels around the Kingdom that for once didn’t happen to be palm trees.

When we were close to the site we noticed that the trees abruptly ended.

Following which was an open pan of desert encircled by mountains and trees, in the center of which stood this semi-sedentary site.

These huge stone stelae were erected for cultural purposes and are believed to represent the deceased, however no burials are found at this site.

Rajajeel is an important ceremonial site with about 50 groups of vertical standing

stone columns some of which are up to 3.5 meters high and are believed by some to be around 6,000 years old.

At the site, groups of four or five stone pillars stand on precise distances forming a semicircle. What we found interesting was that one set of stone columns wasn’t in the semicircle.

That particular set of pillars stood solitary a few meters away, almost as if it overlooks the others from afar.

We drove around the ruins; ours was the only car there at that time. Even the museum adjacent to the historical site was closed by then.

A colleague of mine suggested we go see Rajajeel, some 10 kilometers out of the city.

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It was then that another group of tourists came and together we pushed the car with all our strength that we managed to slowly guide the car out of the soft sand portion.

We looked back and saw the giant hole the car created; as its tires kept on sinking in the more we tried to accelerate them out of it.

We then finally went inside the enclosure and saw the

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stone columns up close. It was an amazing sight as it was close to sunset and the last rays of the sun were piercing through the openings between the columns.

We noticed that some of them carried primitive rock art on them. Many pillars were leaning at horrifying angles instead of the upright positions they were originally meant to stand at. Some groups of pillars however, were broken.

Whether it was due to weathering or human vandalism, we couldn’t tell. Even when they stood together they were not all of the same height.

But the question that I was left with after visiting the place was how were these pillars made?

They obviously were cut from rock, but what were the tools they used and how were they transported here?

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Our car got stuck in soft sand. All our efforts of trying to move the car from trying to place wooden planks underneath the tires to decreasing tire pressure, none worked.

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HISTORIC SAUDI

Beit Al Refai Farasan’s Masterpiece Built by a pearl dealer, Ahmed Munawar Refai, the house is a major attraction on the tourist circuit in Farasan Islands.

By Mohammed Mirza

Refai was one of the most well known traders of the Farasan Islands.

The house highlights the unique architecture of the region. It’s a masterpiece of architecture owing to its unique design and inscriptions.

Beit Al Refai sits on an elevated platform encircled by a wall presumably made of coral. The main entrance of the house is through an arched gateway that hasornate designs on it.

Instead of plain painted

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walls like other houses on Farasan, Beit Al Refai has intricate designs crafted on its entire exterior. Most notably the windows, which have triple arches. The upper part of the wall has a wide frieze running through.

Today it stands as a testimony to the wealth of the residents of the archipelago during times of the flourishing pearl trade.

A replica of the building can be seen in the Janadariyyah festival in Riyadh.

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SILVER DEW Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4197153

KA INTERNATIONAL King Fahad Rd. Tel: 920001216

CUSTOM THOBES

LOMAR THOBE Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2170094 www.lomarthobe.com

STACHE Eng. Musaid AlAnqari St. Tel: +966-11-4656333

BRIONI Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-211 2222

JAZIRA PROJECTS King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4632631

MISS SIXTY Panorama Mall Tel: 8001241000

SADA SHOP (ONLINE) Tel: +966-11-4411940 www.sadashop.com

BLANK BOUTIQUE Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-2010033

ROSA CLARA Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4652677

AJLAN & BROS Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4665555 www.ajlanbros.com

ARMANI EXCHANGE Al Faisaliah Mall Granada Mall Localizer Center Othaim Mall Tel: 8001241000

BACO DESIGN Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2935633 www.bacodesign.com

JAZIRA INTERIORS King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4632631

MONTBLANC King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2111080 www.montblanc.com

QUEEN OF SPADES Al Faisaliah Mall Tel: +966-11-273 4444 www.queenof spadesstore.com

BOUTIQUES

PRONOVIAS Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4163410

FURNITURE @ ROOM Tel: +966-11-2298457 King Abdulaziz Rd. North AYAR Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4612757 Tahliah St. Intersection, Takhassusi St. CITIES Centria Mall Tel: +966-11-2180007

MILADORA FURNITURE King Fahad Rd. Tel: 920003277 RAZIN Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4660931 THE CLASSICS Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4611888 THE WHITE HOUSE King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4615332 TRADITIONALS King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2012300

FLORISTS LAMAR Safwa Center Mob: +966-555505441 NARDEEN Mob: +966-507976733

DAR AL HADAYA Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2155550

SPRING ROSE Tel: +966-11-2167777

HOSHAN FURNITURE Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2933939

SPRING’S WEDDING Musaed Al Angari St. Tel: +966-11-2791024

IKEA East Ring Rd. Exit 16 Tel: +966-11-2442233

STYLE FLOWER Musaed Al Angari St. Mob: +966-504237071

BRIDAL & EVENING DRESSES AL FALAH Tel: 920001678 AIREBARCELONA Orouba St. www.airbarcelona.com BDBA Tel: +966-11-2884807 Olaya St and Gernada Mall http://www.bdba.com BASMA AL JAZAERY Orouba St. Tel:+966-11-2790276 Tel:+966-11-4622670

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FRENCH APETIT KITCHEN Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4656491

ANTHURIUM Abdulla Alhamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4661473 AZZURRO The Ritz Carlton Hotel Tel: +966-11-8028020

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CAFÉ LENOTRE Centria Mall.

Tel: +966-11-2791108

CENTO PER CENTO Olaya Rd., Behind Jarir Tel: +966-11-4644159

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LE BIJOU BURJ RAFAL HOTEL KEMPINSKI King Fahad Road Tel: +966 11 511 7889

DA PINO Al Khozama Center Tel: +966-11-2732222

L’ECLUSE Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4657648

IL GABBIANO Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4616066

LE RELAIS DE L’ENTRECOTE Almas Plaza.

Tel: +966-11-4615058

L’OLIVIO Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4634240

INTERNATIONAL

LA CAMPAGNA Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4624339

AL BUSTAN Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-11-4543300

LA CASTA Al Rahmaniya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4198016

AL DANA Holiday Inn Hotel Tel: +966-11-4612000

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AL DIWAN Al Sahara Hotel Tel: +966-11-2204500

LA CUCINA Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222 LA PIAZZA Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-11-4543300

AL ORJOUAN Makkah Rd., inside The Ritz Carlton Tel: +966-11-8028020

LIOLIMPO Al Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4166222

CAFE CERAMIQUE Sahara Mall Tel: +966-11-4520677 CENTRO Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4658488 COCOS Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2939444

OASIS GRILL Hilton Garden Inn Tel: +966-11-2935533

SAZIO Kingdom Tower-77th Floor Tel: +966-11-2111180

PANORAMIC Makarem Riyadh Hotel Tel: +966-11-2204500

THE GRAND King Fahad Road Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Tel: +966 11 5117890

PAVILLION Intercontinental Hotel Tel: +966-11-4655000

ELEMENTS Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115500 EQUESTRIAN CLUB King Abdulaziz Racecourse Mob: +966-503008044

PIDE Izdihar, Exit 7, Al Hussein bin Ali St. Tel: +966-11-2005025

THE WINDROSE Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222 TRADER VICS Panorama Mall Tel: +966-11-2814782 TSC SIGNATURE Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-2939693

MBCO Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-2936506 NINO Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2016662 PIATTO Exit 5, Northern Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-2006868 PIZZA ERA King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4542233 PIZZA INN Dabbab St., Tel: 920001601

HEDIARD Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2173933

RUSSIAN CORNER Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4658387

LA BRASSERIE Al Faisaliah Tower Tel: +966-11-2732222

SENSES Luthan Hotel Tel: +966-11-4807799

AL FORNO King Abdullah Rd. Mob: +966-558442255

PIZZA STOCKHOLM King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2811888

MIRAGE Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4834127

SIZZLER HOUSE Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661133

AMORE Tahlia St., Tel: +966-11-4653082

PIZZERIA NAPOLI Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-2172288

ITALIAN

PIZZA ROMA Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: +966-11-4629032

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QUATTRO Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115599

AL HAJ DAWOOD Imam Saud St. Tel: +966-11-4943691

AVADH Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4654109

ROMA Mussa Bin Nusair St. Tel: +966-11-4641133

AL MANSAF Al Sulamaniyya Tel: +966-11-4630345

COPPER CHANDNI Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4167000

ROMA WAY Al Rabwah, Othaim Mall Tel: 920000129

AL NAKHEEL Al Khozama Center Tel: +966-11-4654650

CROWN GARDEN Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4616334

MACARONI GRILL King Abdullah Rd. Exit 5 Tel: +966-11-4158322

AL NASEEM Marriott Hotel Tel: +966-11-4779300

DARBAR Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2930249

ROSSO Four Seasons Hotel Tel: +966-11-2115500

CAFE BLANC Prince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-4633426

INDIAN GARDEN Riyadh Gallery Tel: +966-11-2161112

ROSSOPOMODORO Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2939565

EATZAH Al Ghaz St. Mob: +966-531224433

INDIAN STYLE Sheikh Abdullah Al Angary St. Tel: +966-11-4561138

SANTINO’S Hayat Mall Tel: +966-11-2057497

FAIROUZ GARDEN King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2167171

INDIAN SUMMER Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4652328

SPAZIO 77 77th floor in Kingdom Tower Tel: +966-11-2111888 Tel: +966-11-2111181

GAD Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4641212

RED ONION Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2176644

GARDEN BARBECUE Hotel Al Khozama Tel: +966-11-2732222

TAMARIND Prince Faisal Bin Turki St. Tel: +966-11-4738770

SQUISITO King Fahad Rd., Across Ovotel Tel: +966-11-2160111 THE PIZZA COMPANY Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4642952 VECCHIA ROMA Al Sulamaniyyah Z PIZZA King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4881199

MEXICAN BUFFALO’S Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2792123 EL CHICO’S Exit 5 Tel: +966-11-4640385 FAJITA AVENUE Al Hamra Tel: +966-11-4644999 TAKO HUT Faisaliyyah Mall Tel: 920000129

MIDDLE-EASTERN ABDUL WAHAB Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2934111

GHOUZI Al Rawdah, Khuraish St. Tel: +966-11-4934162 KARAM BEIRUT Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4161717 KOSHARY EXPRESS Jarir St. Tel: +966-11-4728881 LEBANESE CORNER Olaya (Talateen St.) Tel: +966-11-2170555 MAMA NOURA Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4622195 MAREEZ King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-11-4508877 SHAWERMA HOUSE Prince Mamdouh St. Tel: +966-11-2191999 SHAWERMAMA Abdullah Bin Rawaha St Tel: +966-11-2936644

INDIAN ALADDIN Kingdom Center Tel: +966-11-2112150

CHINESE CANTON Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4520584 CHINESE GOLDEN PALACE Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4655127 GOLDEN DRAGON Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4645136 GULF ROYAL Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4631622 MIRAGE RESTAURANT Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4834127 NOODLE BOX Turki First St., opposite to KSU campus Tel: +966-11-8108459 Izdihar, Exit 7, Al Hussein bin Ali St. Tel: +966-11-4562920 NOODLE HOUSE Centria Mall, Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2939969 TAAL Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-2734383

JAPANESE FURUSATO Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4657648 HAYAT Prince Mansoor bin Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-4042655 LA SANI King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4655666 MARHABA Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4622070 SAMURAI Faisaliah Mall & Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-11-2734386 SHOGUN Radisson Blu Hotel Tel: +966-11-4791234 SUSHI YOSHI Al Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-8120055 TOKYO Ouruba St. Tel: +966-11-4605672 YOKARI Centria Mall, 2nd Floor Tel: +966-11-2886999

SAUDI AL SUDDA Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4800111 SHAWAYA HOUSE Khalid Bin Al Waleed St. Mob: +966-557819214 SHEIKH AL MANDY Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4644099

SEA FOOD AMO HAMZA Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2316148 DOE King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-11-4887080 DR. OCEAN Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4708647 FOUNTAIN FISH Al Malaz Dist.

Tel: +966-11-2158888

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KENYA AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.kenya-airways.com

AIRLINES AIR ARABIA Tel: 920013322 www.airarabia.com

KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4771026 www.klm.com

AIR CANADA Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.aircanada.ca AIR FRANCE Tel: +966-11-2885218 www.airfrance.com AIR INDIA Tel: +966-11-4786409 www.airindia.com AIR NIGERIA Tel: +966-11-4626165 www.myairnigeria.com AMERICAN AIRLINES–AA Tel: +966-11-4625993 www.aa.com

CYPRUS AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4640391 www.cyprusair.com DELTA AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4613688 www.delta.com EGYPT AIR Tel: +966-11-4784004 www.egyptair.com

SUDAN AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4720040 www.sudanair.com

KUWAIT AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4631218 www.kuwait-airways.com

SWISS AIR Tel: +966-11-4789745 www.swissair.com

LUFTHANSA Tel: 8001245550 www.lufthansa.com

TAM BRAZILIAN AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.tam.com.br

MALAYSIA AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4784039 www.malaysiaairlines.com

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4782140 www.flyethiopian.com ETIHAD AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4197722 www.etihadairways.com GARUDA INDONESIA Tel: +966-11-2937690 www.garudaindonesia.com

GULF AIR Tel: +966-11-4626666 www.gulfair.com JAPAN AIRLINES–JAL Tel: +966-11-4645056 www.jal.com

THAI AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4766766 www.thaiairways.com

AL ROMAIZAN TRAVEL AGENCY Tel: +966-11-4652100 www.romaizan.com AL SARH TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-11-4941111 www.alsarh.com.sa AL SAGER TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4827979 AL SARAH TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4647480 AL SARH TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4627000 AL TASHELAT TRAVELS Tel: +966-11-4034477 AL TAYYAR TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.altayyargroup.com AMJAD TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-11-41161737 www.amjadtravel.com

TUNIS AIR Tel: +966-11-4626165 www.tunisair.com

OMAN AIR Tel: +966-11-4733133 www.omanair.com

TURKISH AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4000287 www.turkishairlines.com

PAKISTAN INT’L AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4659600 www.piac.com.pk

UNITED AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.united.com

HAYA TOUR Al Nozha Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4507176

YEMENIA AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4039282 www.yemenia.com

KINGDOM WINGS TRAVEL AGENCY Tel: +966-11-4625544

QANTAS AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.qantas.com.au QATAR AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-21180424 www.qatarairways.com ROYAL AIR MOROCCO Tel: +966-11-47741100 www.royalairmaroc.com

GERMAN WINGS AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4632004 www.germanwings.com

TAROM ROMANIAN AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-5788935 www.tarom.ro

AL RASHEED AWNINGS FACTORY Tel: +966-11-4059031

OLYMPIC AIR Tel: +966-11-4644596 www.olympicair.com

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-2160530 www.philippine airlines.com

EMIRATES AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4655485 www.emirates.com

SRILANKAN AIRLINES www.srilankan.lk

KOREAN AIR Tel: +966-11-4658222 www.koreanair.com

MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES BIMAN BANGLADESH AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4614670 www.mea.com.lb Tel: +966-11-4623537 www.biman-airlines.com NAS AIR Tel: +966-11-2171800 BRITISH AIRWAYS www.flynas.com Tel: +966-11-4645550 www.britishairways.com

SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS – SAA Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.flysaa.com

ROYAL JORDANIAN Tel: +966-11-2180850 www.rj.com SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES Tel: 920022222 www.saudiairlines.com SINGAPORE AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4734102 www.singaporeair.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES ABC TRAVEL AGENCY & CARGO Tel: +966-11-4631600 ACE TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4648701 www.ace-travel.com AL ABBAD TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4778736 AL AHMADIAH TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4656668 AL MOUWASAT TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4160580 AL NAIEM TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-11-4655698 AL RAJHI TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4566900

FURSAN TRAVEL Tel: 920000442 www.fursan.com.sa

MY HOLIDAY TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: 920010087 www.myholiday.com.sa RIXON TOUR NETWORK Tel: 920029993 www.myrtn.com TOP TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4641969 TRAVEL PORT Tel: +966-11-4163810 www.travelport.com ZAHRAN AIR TRAVEL & CARGO CO. Tel: +966-11-4659614 ZAMANI ART GALLERY King Abdul Aziz Rd Tel: +966-11-4613057 ZEKRAYAT FRAMES Tel: +966-11-4661196

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COURTYARD RIYADH DIPLOMATIC QUARTER Al-Hada Dist., Abdullah bin Hothafa St. Tel: +966-11-2817300

HOTELS AL FAISALIAH HOTEL King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2732000 AL KHOZAMA HOTEL Olaya Rd. Tel: +966-11-4654650 AL MASHREQ BOUTIQUE HOTEL Orubah Road Tel: +966-11-2834777

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL RIYADH MINHA Old Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-8749200 FOUR SEASONS HOTEL Kingdom Center Tel: +966-11-2115000

BURJ RAFAL HOTEL KEMPINSKI King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-5117777

GOLDEN TULIP ANDALUSIA Olaya Rd. Tel: +966-11-4611000

CORAL GULF RIYADH King Abdul Aziz St., Ministries Area Tel: +966-11-4121000

HOLIDAY INN RIYADH IZDIHAR Abdulwahab Bin Abdullah St., Unit One Tel: +966-11-4625000

CORP EXECUTIVE DEIRA HOTEL Al Batha St. Tel: +966-11-4141500

INTERCONTINENTAL RIYADH Al Maather St. Tel: +966-11-4655000

LUTHAN HOTEL AND SPA A WOMEN ONLY HOTEL Orubah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4807799

RADISSON BLU HOTEL Al Mubarakiah Plaza King Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-4791234

MADAREEM CROWN HOTEL King Khalid International Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-2758888

RIYADH MARRIOTT HOTEL Al Maather St. Tel: +966-11-4779300

MAKARIM RIYADH HOTEL Near To King Khalid International Airport Tel: +966-11-2204500 MENA GRAND - KHALDIA Khazzan St. (Immam Faisal bin Turki) Tel: +966-11-2682222 MERCURE VALUE HOTEL Exit 9, Eastern Ring Rd., Close to Granada Center.

Tel: +966-11-2773300 NOVOTEL ALANOUD King Fahd Rd. Tel: +966-11-2882323

RIYADH PALACE HOTEL Ministries Area Tel: +966-11-4054444 SHERATON RIYADH HOTEL & TOWERS Olaya Junction of King Fahad & King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4543300 THE RITZ-CARLTON RIYADH Hada Area, Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-8028020 VIVIENDA HOTEL VILLAS Prince Turki Street Tel: +966-11-4002200 Granada Oasis Tel: +966-11-5118000

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CZECH CENTER Infront of King Saud University Tel: 920002737

BEAUTY CLINICS AL MANIHAL CENTER Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-4881069

ENT CENTER Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4802229

AL SAFEER Al Naseem Tel: +966-11-2050810

MAYIEZ MEDICAL Olaya Tel: +966-11-2169999

APOLLO & SNIPS Panorama Mall Tel: +966-11-2814326

PEARL’S SMILE Sulaimaniya Tel: +966-11-4646334

AYAN CONSULTATIVE King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2725555

RIYADH MEDICAL Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4653060

AYMA CONSULTATIVE King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2635555 BEAUTY CORNER King Fahad Rd. Mob: +966-543300557 www.beautycorner.co FOUR SALON & NAIL SPA Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-2014444 www.www.four.com.sa KEEP SLIM (BODY CARE) Olaya St., Opposite of Kingdom Tower Tel: +966-11-2190536 MALESA Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4888831 MED ART CLINICS Olaya Main St. Tel: 920000045

YIBREEN Off of Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4411115

FITNESS CENTERS KIDS MY GYM Panorama Mall Tel: +966-11-42814870 Khurais Road Tel: +966-11-5100411

MEN APPLE FITNESS Tel: +966-11-4538800

SSC Tel: +966-11-2335000

FITNESS TIME Tel: 920003131

URANUS MEDICAL Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4657000

GOLD’S GYM Tel: +966-11-6912077

WHITE WING MEDICAL Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4834286

DENTAL CLINICS

AAGI DENTAL CENTER Tel: +966-11-2080107 DIMA DENTAL Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661200

PLATINIUM Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2097777

NOBLE SMILE Abdullah Al Angary St. Tel: +966-11-4197740

THE BRITISH CENTER King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2795555

RAMAH DENTAL Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4800931

CONSULTING CENTER Tel: +966-11-4555545

THE EYE CENTER Tel: +966-11-4623094 www.eyecenter.com.sa

BODY MASTERS Tel: 920000626 Tel: +966-11-4875531

OBAGI HOSPITAL Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4627111

ATTADAWE King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2780211

SPECTRUM Olaya Main St. Mob: +966-552007897

SAUDI SUGEONS Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4653030

GAMA DENTAL CLINIC King Abdulaziz Road Tel: +966-11- 4542929 Mob: +966-534542929

CLINICS

MENSHAF EYE CARE Al Rawda Mob: +966-565869059

SANAYA DENTAL Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2174888

EYE CARE AL HOKAMA Mallaz Tel: +966-11-4797777

LIFE FITNESS Tel: +966-11-2061133 UP SCALE CLUB King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4871502

WOMEN

HOSPITALS ABAS MEDICAL GROUP Rawda-Hamra-Dabab Tel: 920000172 ADMA Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4660000 ALAMAL COMPLEX FOR MENTAL HEALTH Al Khuzami Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4804548 www.alamal.med.sa AL FALAH INT’L Tel: +966-11-4463737 www.alfalah.com.sa AL HAMMADI HOSPITAL Khalid ibn Yazid Muawiyah St. Tel: +966-11-4643312 www.hammadi.com AL JAFEL HOSPITAL Western Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-4322222 www.aljafelhospital.com

AL MANIHAL CENTER Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-4881069

AL MOUWASAT HOSPITAL Western Ring Rd., Exit 114 Tel: +966-11-4455555

AL MULTAKA LADIES Tel: +966-11-4783388

DALLAH HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-4720777

CURVES Panorama Mall Tel: +966-11-2814296 www.panoramaofwomen.com

DR. ABDUL RAHMAN AL MISHARI HOSPITAL Olaya Dist.

Tel: +966-11-4657700 www.drabdulrahman almishari.com.sa

KINETICO Tel: +966-11-2815595 Mob: + 966-530034010 LUTHAN HOTEL & SPA Tel: +966-11-4807799 LUMIERE Olaya Tel: +966-11-2169030 NUYU FITNESS www.nuyu-ksa.com SCENTED Tel: +966-11-2112003

DR. SULAIMAN AL HABIB Olaya Medical Complex Tel: +966-11-4622224 www.drsulaimanalhabib.com GREEN CRESCENT Abdul Malik Bin Marwan St. Tel: +966-11-4644434 www.gch.com.sa KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY King Abdul Aziz Rd. Tel: +966-11-4775524 www.medicine.ksu.edu.sa

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KING FAHAD MEDICAL CITY (KFMC) Makkah Rd. Tel: 8001277000 KINGDOM HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-2751111

SULTAN BIN ABDULAZIZ HUMANITARIAN CITY Exit 6 Tel: +966-11-5620000

PHARMACIES ADHWAA AL SEHA Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4887455

KING FAISAL SHRC Al Zahrawi St. Tel: +966-11-4647272 www.kfshrc.edu.sa KING KHALED EYE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL Oruba Branch St. Tel: +966-11-4821234 www.kkesh.med.sa KING SAUD MEDICAL CITY Al Imam Abdul Aziz ibn Saud St. Tel: +966-11-4355555 www.ksmc.med.sa MAGHRABI HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-4455049 www.maghrabi.com.sa NATIONAL GUARD HEALTH King Abdulaziz Medical City Tel: +966-11-8011111 www.ngha.med.sa OBIED SPECIALIZED Al Farazdaq Rd. Tel: +966-11-4767222

AL DIMISHQI Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4707887 AL FARABI Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4880843 AL HOZAIMI Ibn Sulaiman Commercial Center Tel: +966-11-4722054 AL JAZA Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4642072 AL LIZAM Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4655595 AL MOWASA 3 Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4568598 AL MUTANABBI Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-2910981

PRINCE SULTAN CARDIAC CENTER Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4783000 www.pscc.med.sa

AL OLAYA Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-46411501

RIYADH CARE HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-4933000 www.riyadhcare.com RIYADH MILITARY Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4791000 www.rmh.med.sa S.B.H King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4636666 SAUDI GERMAN HOSPITALS GROUP King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2685555 www.ryd.sghgroup.com.sa SPECIALIZED M.C.H King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-41164000

AL RAJA NO 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4624942

AL TERIAQ Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4828289

RIYADH CORNER Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-4780759

AL THALATHEEN Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4623529

SARA SPECTRUM MEDICAL PHARMACY Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-11-4601018

AL SHAMSIA Jamal Center Tel: +966-11-4057296 ARAC HEALTH CARE Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4645107 ASIR PHARMACY Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4811629 DAR AL DANA Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan Tel: +966-11-4643373 MAZIN PHARMACY Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4624562 MEDICINE TIME Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4569140 MOHAMMMED AL HOZAIMI Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4628758 NABRA PHARMACY Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4887329 NAZAAR PHARMACY Al Awais Market Tel: +966-11-4541408

AL RAWABI Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4828028

NISSAH PHARMACY Al-Rajhi Five Buildings Tel: +966-11-4041573

AL RIYADH Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4643108

NOORANA PHARMACY Al Malaz Tel: +966-11-4785006

AL SAGGAF Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4640716

OLAYA INTERNATIONAL Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4160349

AL SAGGAF 25 Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4645274

PRINCE PHARMACY Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4611418

AL SHAMEEAH Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4880595

RAJAA PHARMACY 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4624942

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SHRAZAD Sitteen St. Tel: +966-11-4787047 UNIVERSITY PHARMACY Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-11-4191944 UNIVERSITY (2) Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4626338 WHITES PHARMACY Tel: +966-11-2886877 / 4895994/ 4897750 / 4897751 www.whites.net WARDAT AL-OROBA Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4622904 ZAHRAT AL RAWDA PHARMACY Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4804935 ZAHRAT SAMI Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4653060 MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICE Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-4629680 NEO (NEOINTERNATIONAL) Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4615089

BANKS AL INMA BANK Alanoud Tower Tel: +966-11-2185000 www.alinma.com AL JAZIRA BANK King Abdul Aziz Branch Rd. An Nafal Tel: +966-11-4317474 www.baj.com.sa AL RAJHI BANK Uthman ibn Affan Rd Tel: +966-11-4603333 www.alrajhibank.com.sa ARAB NATIONAL BANK Arrwadah Tel: +966-11-4029000 www.anb.com.sa BANK AL BILAD Prince Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Tel: +966-11-4971905 www.bankalbilad.com BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI King Abdullah Rd Tel: +966-11-2899999 www.alfransi.com.sa NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK Prince Sultan St Tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com

SABB Northern Ring Branch Rd Tel: +966-11-2764356 www.sabb.com SAMBA Alaqiq Dist.

Tel: 8001242000 www.samba.com SAUDI HOLLANDI BANK Prince Sultan St Tel: +966-11-2548500 www.shb.com.sa

AL FALAH Tel: 920001678 AL MODDARRAJ Tel: +966-11-4779902

AL OLA NO 7 Tel: +966-11-4608095

BEST RENT A CAR Tel: 8001249955

AL RABWA Al Rabwa Area, Exit 14 close to Nahda Rd. Mob: +966-544096296 www.almutlaq.com

BUDGET Riyadh Airport Tel: +966-11-2201401 DIPLOMAT Khurais Rd. Tel: 920008008 EUROPCAR Al Ahsaa St. Tel: 920000153 FAZ Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-2912679 ICAR Tel: +966-11-4561099 SAJIL Tel: +966-11-4935222 THEEB RENT A CAR Khurais Rd. Tel: 920000572 UBER Application: Uber.com/app support.riyadh@uber.com

COMPOUNDS

RIYADH BANK King Abdul Aziz Road, Al Murabba Tel: +966-11-4013030 www.riyadbank.com

CAR RENTALS

AVIS Tel: +966-11-4884887

ISHBILIA Tel: +966-11-2406000 Mob: +966-593111389 www.ksacompounds.com AL HAMRA OASIS VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-2490440 www.alhamra.com.sa AL ISSA COMPOUND Tel: +966-11-4918400 AL JAZEERA BADER Tel: +966-11-4921135 www.badercompound.com AL MANAR Tel: +966-11-2460100 AL MOHAEYA Tel: +966-11-4821222 AL MOSTAQBAL HOMES Tel: +966-11-4816666 www.almostaqbal homes.com AL NAKHEEL RESIDENCE Tel: +966-11-4704191

AL RAYAN RESIDENTIAL Tel: +966-11-2089027 AL WAHA VILLAGE VILLAS ROSSAS Tel: +966-11-4864711 AL YAMAMA VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-4012550 ARAB INVESTMENT Tel: +966-11-4823444 ARIZONA GOLF RESORT Tel: +966-11-2484444 www.agr.com.sa ASASCO VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-4199000 BARADA VILLAGE ARABIAN HOMES Tel: +966-11-4541888 www.arabian-homes.com BONITA VILLAGE Mob: +966-597721361 www.alwakkan.com CORDOBA OASIS VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-24834711 www.cordoba.com.sa

GREEN CITY Olaya - Rahmaniah Dist.

Mob: +966-559623393 www.gccompound. tripod.com JADAWEL COMPOUND Tel: +966-11-2406000 KINGDOM CITY Tel: +966-11-2750275 www.kingdom-city.com AL BUSTAN VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-2235192 Rentals@al-bustan.net.sa Info@al-bustan.net.sa www.albustanvillage.com NAJD COMPOUND Tel: +966-11- 2481040 PALM COURT Tel: +966-11-4850288 RANCO VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-4924411 www.ranvil.com RIYADH VILLAGE Khurais Road, off exit 36 Tel: 08111010101 Mob: +966-541362462 ROC COMPOUND Tel: +966-11-2412800 www.roc.com.sa SAHARA TOWERS Tel: +966-11-4625666

DELTA - 11 ESTATE VILLAS ROSSAS Tel: +966-11-4803201

SEDER VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-2280000 www.sedervillage.com

DELTA - 2 ESTATE VILLAS ROSSAS Tel: +966-11-4804084

STAR COMPOUND VILLAS ROSSAS Tel: +966-11-4881139

EID VILLAS Tel: +966-11-2483366 www.eidvillas.com.sa

VILLAS ROSAS AL-WADI Tel: +966-11-4881139 http://villasrosasco.com

EURO COMPOUND Tel: +966-11-4780718 FAL COMPOUND Tel: +966-11-2490091 www.falcompound.org GRANADA VILLAGE Tel: +966-11-2488387

COURIER ARABIAN HALA Tel: +966-11-4884887 www.hala.com.sa ARAMEX Tel: +966-11-4160353 www.aramex.com

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DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESS Tel: +966-11-4654200 www.dhl.com.sa

ÉCOLE FRANÇAISE INTERNATIONALE DE RIYAD www.efi-riyad.com

FEDEX Tel: +966-11-4633999 www.fedex.com/sa

EDUCON STUDY ABROAD Tel: 920001338

BIRDS OF HOPE

ELITE INTERNATIONAL Tel: +966-11-4627224

BRITISH ISLAMIC

OVERSEAS COURIER SERVICE Tel: +966-11-4647193 www.ocstracking.com www.ocscouner.com UPS GLOBAL Tel: +966-11-4626655 www.ups.com

SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES AL ALAMEEN INT’L Tel: +966-11-4649666 AL AMJAD NATIONAL Tel: +966-11-2494188 AL ANDALUS NATIONAL Tel: +966-11-4936585 AL KHALEEJ NATIONAL Tel: +966-11-2012112 AL OLAYA NATIONAL Tel: +966-11-4538867 AL ROWAD INT’L www.rowad-is.com AMERICAN INT’L Mob: +966-567990096 www.aisr.org AMIDEAST AMERICA-MIDEAST EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING SERVICES Tel: +966-11-4838800 www.amideast.org ALLIANCE FRANÇAISED’ARABIE SAOUDITE Men,s Section: Tel: +966-11-2816539 / 40 Women Section: Tel: +966-11-2817178 www.af-ksa.com CAMPUS FRANCE IN RIYADH Tel: +966-11-434 4195 Website: campusfrance.org BRITISH INTERNATIONAL Tel: +966-11-2482387 www.britishschool riyadh.com

KINDERGARTENS

AL FAISAL UNIVERSITY

Mob: +966-582657594

Tel: +966-11-4401626

Mob: +966-569754506

FURSAN AL JAZEERAH Tel: +966-11-5457505

Tel: +966-11-4649666

FUTURE WINDOW Tel: +966-11-2063371 http://fwis.edu.sa/

school.com

INTERNATIONAL INDIAN BOYS SECTION Tel: +966-11-4934688 www.iisriyadh.com GIRLS SECTION Tel: +966-11-2323248 KING FAISAL SCHOOL Tel: +966-11-4820802 www.kfs.sch.sa KING SAUD INT’L Tel: +966-11-4633180 www.ksischool.com KINGDOM SCHOOL Tel: +966-11-2755555 www.kingdomschools. edu.sa MANAHEL AL ELM Tel: +966-11-4770419 MANARAT AL RIYADH Tel: +966-11-4509916 http://maarif.com.sa

www.britishislamic

BUSYBEE Tel: +966-11-2193900 www.busybee.com.sa DAZZLING STARS Mob: +966-545682945

AL NAMUTHAJIGAH CAMPUS Tel: 920000842 AL YAMAMAH UNIVERSITY Tel: +966-11-2242222 www.yu.edu.sa ARAB OPEN UNIVERSITY Tel: +966-11-2742277 www.arabou.org.sa DAR AL ULOOM Tel: +966-11-4949000 www.dau.edu.sa

KIDS WORLD Tel: +966-11-4006000

INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC

www.kidsworldschool.net

ADMINISTRATION Tel: +966-11-4740412 www.ipa.edu.sa

Mob: +966-500320566

LITTLE ROSAS Tel: +966-11-4865128 MY HOME Mob: +966-569598011

PLAY HOUSE Mob: +966-556365035 PLAY N LEARN Mob: +966-564684094 SM NURSERY

NAJD NATIONAL Tel: +966-11-4914434

SUPER KIDS

NOUR AL MAAREF RIYADH Tel: +966-11-4028411 www.riyadhschools .edu.sa

www.superkidseducation

DAR AL MAAREFAH Tel: +966-11-2314010

www.alfaisal.edu

IMAM MUHAMMAD IBN SAUD ISLAMIC Tel: +966-11-2580000 www.imamu.edu.sa

FIRST STEP

MIDDLE EAST MODERN EDUCATION Tel: +966-11-4622815

SAUDI ARABIA MULTINATIONAL Tel: +966-11-2751751 www.mns-r.com

UNIVERSITIES

BABY DAY CARE

Mob: +966-558391591

Mob: +966-564460167 center.com TARBIA PRE-SCHOOL Tel: +966-11-4199017 TINY TOTS Mob: +966-580473602 TWINKLE

KING SAUD UNIVERSITY Tel: +966-11-4670000 www.ksu.edu.sa KING SAUD BIN ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES Tel: +966-11-2521300 MUNISIYA CAMPUS Tel: 920000183 OLAYA/QUATOBA CAMPUS Tel: 920000182 PRINCE SULTAN UNIVERSITY Tel: +966-11-4948000 www.psu.edu.sa PRINCESS NORA BIN ABDULRAHMAN UNIVERSITY +966-11-2297290 www.pnu.edu.sa RIYADH COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY AND PHARMACY www.riyadh.edu.sa

KINDERGARTEN Mob: +966-559268188 WHITE ROSE PLAY Mob: +966-563296205

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