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FROM THE EDITOR

When Fashion Takes Over With the region taking a large leap into the fashion world in recent years and with the rising stars of many Saudi designers on board, we have gone from keeping up with the latest trends to creating them.

For this year’s fashion issue, we decided to focus on individuals who are already breaking the freshly made mold and marking the international scene with their talent.

Straight outta Saudi and into the fashionable streets of London and New York City is the article Towing the Right Line, which shines a spotlight on Saudi fashion students who are on their way to fashion stardom.

Fashion is in an expression of self. The choices we make on the outside don’t define who we are, but they do reflect it, and so do our living spaces. We like to think of interior design as fashion for your couch. It’s finding the right design, color and fit for your home. For that reason, we wanted to highlight Mint Designs, who plays in this arena.

We’ve also tackled two trends that are here to stay: headpieces, and colorful abayas. Break the mold in your own little way by switching over to a brighter abaya. Check out the two featured colorful abaya designers for ideas in Divergent Abayas. If you want to get your head in the style game, check out our special editorial spread and cover for inspiration.

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Editor-in-Chief Enas Hashani Managing Director Maria Mahdaly Executive Editor Bassma Al Toaimi Regional Editorial Manager Jou Pabalate Regional Editor Johara Almogbel Associate Editor/Photographer Mohammed Deghaishm Editors Sumaiyya Naseem Tala Hussein Contributing Writers Faris Alyahya Felwa Hudaithy Lama Ghazzawi Mohammed Mirza Norah Al Eisa Style & Beauty Editor Ghalia Mahmoudi Art Director Reem Al Assal Studio Manager Mohamed Fawzy Senior Graphic Designer Mohammed Rashad Graphic Designers Abdulaziz Dhabban Lama Alsharqawi Suzan Al Quasmi Photographers Jou Pabalate Nawaf Al Farraj Yasmin Ouf

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Special Feature • Fashion Professionals • Divergent Abayas: Get Some Colors • Get Your Head Game On!

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Style & Beauty • Falling For Fall: Outfits • Lina’s Jewelry • Fashion Hacks • Style Your Bedroom

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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

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1. Shell and SABIC Spark

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ABIC supported King Saud University (KSU) engineering students who participated in Shell’s upcoming Eco Marathon Competition, which aims to attract top engineering talent from all over the world in order to build energyefficient cars. Receiving support from SABIC helps Saudi students build better ultra-energy-efficient cars.

The Mega Summer Campaign went from mall to mall in Jeddah and Riyadh during a duration of 45 days. The event included famous international cartoon characters, activities, Pineapple house, Krusty Krab lab, ice cream corner, photobooth areas and free giveaways for visitors. The 5-day event was held in Aziziah Mall and brought children of all ages together.

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3. Journalists Experience Bay La Sun at KAEC

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Bay La Sun Hotel and Marina recently hosted a trip for journalists to explore the services offered at KAEC. The newest facility is an expansive Juman Park that includes two tennis courts, two 9-hole mini gold courses and an amphitheater for social and corporate outdoor events.

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4. Hekayat Misk Bringing

Arts and Creativity to the Kingdom

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The event was initiated and put into action by Misk foundation for the encouragement of arts and creativity. It featured “Hakaya Stage” where they brought talented youths as well as “ Souq Hakaya” where young youths sold items of their own creation and got a chance to show visitors their arts, crafts and books.

5. The Largest Gaming

Exhibition in the GCC

The exhibition was held at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center from Sept. 6 – 8.

New games were introduced, PS4 and accessories were displayed, and there was stage activities and performers, YouTubers and popular gamers as well as lots of exciting competitions.

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Coca Cola pronounced as the ‘refreshing partner’ of the Saudi Arabian national football team, supporting the team as they aim to qualify for upcoming international and regional tournaments.

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The career fair, held from Sept.

27 – 29 at the Four Seasons Hotel, helped bridge the gap between the education sector and labor market. The event consisted of a conference holding up to 30 students from each university around the Kingdom, an exhibition where 100 companies participated and over 10,000 female participants attended.

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OCT. 2 – 5

OCT. 2 – DEC. 31

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

Location: Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Rd, Nakhil Web: ksa.joincoded.com

SAUDI FOOD-PACK 2016 Showcases products in the food, beverage and packaging industries.

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THE CODED KSA BOOTCAMP The first Coding Bootcamp in the Middle East. Join to become a professional developer in just 14 weeks.

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OCT. 9 – 11

THE 2ND SAUDI INTERNATIONAL HOTEL EXPO FOR EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY – SIHE 2016 The only complete hotel expo in KSA. Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center Tel: +966-11-4503638 Email: info@saudihoteltechexpo.com Web: saudihoteltechexpo.com

OCT. 10 – 17

TURKISH EXPO Promoting Turkish tourism.

Location: Holiday Inn Mob: +966-551149926 Email: marketing@turkish-expo.com Web: turkish-expo.com

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OCT. 21

MOONFAME SAFARI A fun-filled activities day for the entire family. Proceeds from tickets will be donated to Mawaddah Association. Book your tickets on Eventbrite.

Location: Nofa Resort, Al Muzahmmiya Mob: +966-563370000

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SUCCESSFUL DEMAND PLANNING & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Today’s business environment.

Location: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel - Al Muroj Business Gate Email: info@ppc-inc.com

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SANAD VILLAGE FESTIVAL Creating child's awareness about cancer and its major causes.

SAUDI DESIGN WEEK 2016 SDW’s third edition presenting a range of unique events and exhibitions.

Location: Green Halls Mob: +966-500545146 Email: pr@sanad.org.sa Web: sanad.org.sa

Location: Al Faisaliah Resort Tel: +966-11-273444 Email: info@saudidesignweek.com Web: saudidesignweek.com

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MEED’S SAUDI ARABIA SUMMIT 2016 Coverage of the latest market knowledge, project updates, macroeconomic insight and more.

Location: King Fahad Rd. Email: meedevents@meed.com Web: saudiarabiasummit.meed.com

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COUNTERING DIABESITY IN THE ARAB COUNTRIES Aiming to raise public awareness of health.

Location: Intercontinental Hotel Web: icod2.org

SEPT. 28 – OCT. 8

ILUMINATE Visual show directed at children, families and youth.

Location: Prince Nora University Conference & Convention Center Web: ticketmasterksa.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION SAUDI ARABIA'S HERITAGE AND CULTURE Celebration of World Heritage Day. Location: Prince Sultan University Email: nnsaleh@psu.edu.sa

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SAUDI BUILD The leading annual conference and fair in the field of construction.

Location: Riyadh International Convention & Conference Center Web: saudibuild.com

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WEDDING & LUXURY EXPO 2016 Showcasing the best deals for weddings and luxury purchases.

NOV. 13 – 15

Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center Mob: +966-550593554 Email: salam@ramtan-expo.com Web: weddingluxuryexpo.com

Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center Tel: +966-11-2752972 Email: info@semark.com.sa Web: saudihoreca.com

SAUDI HORECA 2016 The biggest annual hospitality exhibition.

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COMMUNITY

If you've got something to say, send it our way! editor@destinationryd.com MISK AT THE BOOK FAIR 2016

Bitmoji App

The purpose was to get the youth involved with literature and culture and to discover young talents in these fields. The six-day event organized five seminars and five workshops as part of the cultural program for the International Book Fair.

Bitmoji are cartoon keyboard avatars, in a variety of memes and themes, that let you express how you feel in almost all major messaging apps. The good thing is that it lets you be the real you and personalize your own get up.

In its efforts to enrich the culture and knowledge aspects among the youth of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Foundation, MiSK, participated for the second time in a row in the Riyadh International Book Fair 2016.

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Time. The children’s section also includes useful activities where children learn the principles and skills in creative writing and cartooning.

The event also had Souq Hekaya (Hekaya Market) where children sold their handmade items.

THE GATHERING:

A New Ground for Local Artists

The Gathering returned with an exciting National Day themed bazaar at the Al Bujairi near Diriyah Historical District from Sept.

22 – 23. It’s a communitybased ground where small stores sell their ware from food to fashion to crafts to clothes to art. It offered passionate people a chance to showcase their work in so many interesting kiosks, booths and stores.

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Flights at King Khaled International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh at Terminal 5 have started operating. The service so far is commendable.

THUMBS DOWN

Saudi Visa Dilemma Waiting for the iqama/ visa to be issued can get really frustrating for expats. The applicants are asked to check the updates on the website but that too is not helpful.

If they are asked to wait for a week, chances are they will end up waiting for longer. #Truestory

Seeds of Change to Return in December with an Exciting Theme

the Scenes in Pictures

Seeds of Change is the annual inter-school youth fest organized by Dar Yanabee’a al Jinan, a community Islamic center based in Riyadh exclusively for women and girls.

Abaya Fashion Shoot at Al Faisaliah Resort.

Special Message

Terminal 5 starts operating

Hajj Mubarak to all those who performed Hajj this year. May your worship be accepted.

First held in 2011, the SOC is now a full fledged fest with numerous contests ranging from Qur’an competition, presentations, quiz, photography, painting and drama from the primary section to High School. socwamy

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BUSINESS

FOR THE SEASON

Saving a bit here and there can make a huge difference.

By Amr Banaja, SEDCO

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1.The Goal: Why Am I Saving?

Think of it this way: What are you not able to achieve because you haven't set a goal?

What fun or opportunities are you prevented from pursuing because of the lack of a savings plan?

2. Forget About Daily Visits to Coffee Shops

We just love stopping by Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts and the like. Plan your week and try to limit your visits to once a week if not once every two weeks. Brew your own coffee at home.

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3. Get Your Own Food

It’s fun to go grab a quick lunch from restaurants with friends, but it’s not so much fun for your pocket.

Homemade food is healthier and better on your wallet.

4. Sign Up For a Reduced Internet Plan

Get yourself an Internet plan that won’t burn your pocket at the end of the month, use Wi-Fi and try using free calling services more often.

5. Shop For Necessities ONLY

If you don’t need shoes now, don’t get any! Shops have a sale every once in a while; wait until then and get whatever you want at a lower price. Don’t get peer pressured and follow the hype.

6. Stay Away From Your Friend’s Lifestyle

Just because your friends are always going out for sushi or shopping doesn’t mean you have to do the same. You can join them without spending much money.

7. Consider a Part Time Job

This will not only ensure you have some money saved on the side but it will also provide you with some valuable experience in the work life.

8. Look For Bargains

Whenever a new phone comes out, the older version gets a major price cut. Apple fans, the iPhone 7 is coming out soon, why not look at the iPhone 6s?

9. Use Your Credit Card Sparingly

It's easy to spend with plastic and much harder to pay later.

Use credit responsibly or you’ll be paying later.

10. You Don’t Need a Car

Car maintenance and gas bills on the rise? Try carpooling with a friend. Enjoy the company of friends during the journey.

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BUSINESS

Did you always want to be involved in the fashion industry?

My first experience was as my mother’s (a tailor by trade) sewing assistant during my teenage years in France, assisting her every day after class until the economic crisis forced her to close in 2009.

But, fate has a funny way of working things out and now she’s my sewing assistant.

I owe my success to her for everything she taught me and for giving me this passion for fashion. When I was 14, I was actually able to make my own wardrobe. Schoolmates would compliment me and ask where I bought my dresses.

That’s when I knew I needed to become a fashion designer.

Passion for Fashion Sakina Shbib brings her French and Saudi influence to the fashion world.

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I’m French by birth and Saudi by marriage. What I like about French culture is the minimalistic elegance; there is something so natural about being beautiful in Paris.

Meanwhile, what I admire about the Saudi culture is the sophistication of women and their sense of luxury. My style is the mixture of these two concepts and my goal is to highlight the beauty of women according to their own traditions.

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How have your cultural backgrounds affected your work?

Tell us about your current collections.

My second collection is a presentation of designs with pure lines, volumes and delicate details handcrafted on high-quality fabrics such as Dentelle de Calais, silk organza, silk satin, silk crepe and silk taffetas.

The epitome of luxury is to embellish a fabric.

What is the most important element in clothing design?

The shape and structure are fundamental; they bring harmony to your body. Beauty comes in all shapes, but knowing the right proportions is essential to designing a beautiful gown.

I’m a hopeless romantic, so for my second Haute Couture collection I dove into the world of French writer Marcel Proust, portraying women in a state of seduction and living the first experiments of infatuation, just like his characters in “A l’Ombre des Jeunes Filles en Fleurs.” In this collection, flowers are omnipresent and allegorical: they stand for the fragility and delicacy of all young women in love.

What are you working on for the future?

I plan on designing luxury abayas in November. I’m also negotiating with stores in New York to be my official distributor in the United States and I would really like to open a showroom in Jeddah by the end of 2017 as well.

I’m working on my third Haute Couture collection that I will present in January during the next Paris Fashion Week.

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The most demanding part of designing a couture collection is synchronizing all the processes of production: from the sketching and studio research to the draping and pattern-making, including the sewing, hand-made details, finishing and fittings, all within three months of completion.

Private clients entail a mood board with sketches creating a “toile.” Often, one dress takes up to two months.

For ready-to-wear, I compromise between the design and details in order to make it more affordable while still keeping the same quality.

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It’s still manufactured in my Parisian atelier, but the quick production enables me to reach more customers.

What advice do you have for entrepreneurs and fashion designers?

I believe talent is fundamental for building a strong name, but having a sense of business is equally significant. Success comes when you find this balance between hard work, determination, passion, creativity and networking.

It wasn’t school but rather my work experiences at Alexandre Vauthier, Givenchy and Chanel ateliers that gave me the basics on networking and building a strong team.

Your inspiration?

Inspiration is everywhere and timeless elegance is at the heart of my aesthetics, aiming for beauty rather than trend.

Your personal favorite fashion designers?

I have tremendous respect for the work of Yves Saint Laurent. His purpose was perfection and genuine couturier creating exquisite standards of beauty. I also admire the talented designer Elie Saab. His work has produced great inspiration by shedding light on designers from the Middle East.

Web: SakinaParis.com (Haute Couture) / SKSParis.com (luxury ready-to-wear) sakinaparis

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WHEN ART MEETS STYLE Hanin Aloufi, interior designer and creative talent behind Mint Designs Studio.

By Johara Almogbel

What’s your occupation?

I am currently a lecturer at one of the universities based in Riyadh and a freelancer as a visual merchandiser and furniture designer.

What are three words you'd use to describe yourself?

Ambitious, innovative and determined.

What got you interested in furniture design?

I always had a great interest in art and design in general from a young age, and by the time I was in university I was between three majors: interior design, architecture, and furniture and product design. What made me interested in furniture design is the ability to design and make these pieces myself.

Going through the experiments and prototypes of your own design gives more identity and personality to the piece.

As much as I enjoy and love the experience of making my pieces, the heaviness of each piece is the most difficult aspect of making them.

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What is the most difficult aspect in the process of making your furniture?

Where do you get your inspiration from?

I get inspired by objects around me, from nature or places I visit.

I always keep an open mind from the pieces I see around me and sketch any idea on the sketchbook I carry with me.

We love the name Mint Designs Studio. How did you come up with it?

The brand name was inspired from the literal color mint. But I went deep to the meaning of mint and it described exactly my vision of my brand, which symbolizes freshness, something new and unused, innovative and manufactured.

How did you feel when you sold your first piece?

I had mixed emotions, but I was definitely proud.

Favorite designer?

Favorite color?

Favorite person?

Some of my favorite designers include Tom Dixon, Philip Starck and Nada Debs, and my favorite color is mint. As for my favorite person, I can’t just choose one. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Allah first and foremost, my parents and my husband. mintdesignsstudio

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TOWING THE

RIGHT LINE Highlighting a couple of inspiring local designers.

By Areeb Al Shathri

Dema AlBawardi As with many fields in recent years, fashion in the Kingdom has taken massive leaps. We’ve seen a surge of local designers rising in social media, selling out in local stores, and gracing the runways of the international fashion scene.

The frustration in Saudi fashion lies with a recent phenomenon we’d like to call “daddy labels,” where designers launch lines out of their own pockets

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(or their family’s) without putting in the elbow grease.

Fashion enthusiasts know that the road to your own line requires learning your craft, experimenting with your style, showcasing your creativity, apprenticeship and finally investing in your own label.

If you’re cutting corners, you’re missing out on what is arguably the best part of fashion: experimentation.

To encourage taking the right track, we decided to highlight Saudis who are “doing it right.”

RETRO RELATIVES: LULU AND DEMA First up is whom I like to call the Retro Relatives, Lulu Al Muhaidib and Dema Al Bawardi. These fanny-packwearing 20-something-year olds can be spotted parading the streets of Shoreditch, London sporting vintage clothing that only looked, at best, half as good on the rack.

For years prior, Al Muhaidib, the older of the two cousins, studied business to no avail. If passion was the key to success,

then Al Muhaidib knew she wouldn’t find it in this field.

She struggled for years to convince her family that fashion is a viable career, until they took it as seriously as she did. She's currently taking courses in the University of Art London, along with her cousin Al Bawardi. If these aspiring designers’ unique street styles are any indication of their taste as designers, then we’re in for a treat. Warm up your credit card, Saudi, once these two are finished with their journey we’ll all be lining up for a piece of the Retro Relatives.

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Perhaps Al Dakhil’s proudest Nouf Al Dakhil’s, aka Nouf achievement was introduced Dee, passion for fashion was when she had convinced inherited, not acquired. After her dean to put on a cancer her mother passed away from breast cancer, Al Dakhil’s older awareness fashion show donating all the proceeds to sister gave her some of her cancer hospitals. Each student mother’s possessions, which picked a theme and designed included a fashion magazine accordingly. for spring/summer of ‘89 trends, some materials, and even an unfinished skirt. The spark was lit and Al Dakhil set out to complete her journey, My mom started which included getting a making this pink skirt, fashion degree from Syracuse but she never finished University in New York. it. So I thought it With a style that is a varying would fit perfectly to mix of formal and edgy. Al breast cancer.

Dakhil has had several fashion — Nouf Al Dakhil shows and even styled an ad for Dolce & Gabbana America.

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Divergent

Abayas

Why wear black when you can express your style with bright and colorful abayas?

By Ahad Al Shaikh and Lama Ghazzawi

It’s a no brainer that in the last year, abayas have become a bit more colorful than they used to be in the capital city, and by colorful we mean all shades of grey, brown, navy blue and some white.

This year is all about making a statement. Just like coming back from vacation with sunkissed skin and lighter colored hair, get a brand new abaya to finish-up your back to school look.

Tiraz and Ghain are two of the top breakthrough Saudi abaya designers that managed to break the mold and stand out with their variety of designs.

Abayas can represent even the funkiest style-loving people.

This one is perfect for just that.

Designed by Ghain

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Express your pride and love of your country with this sophisticated green-toned abaya that will leave a lasting impression.

Designed by Ghain

Another pristine inpink ensemble but with an Arabian touch. It’s all in the details.

Designed by Tiraz

We do love pastels.

We love them even more with pockets and colorful accents on them.

Designed by Ghain

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Minimalism at its finest.

This light blue abaya with a hint of grey is the perfect sophisticated design for all the simple but classy lovin’ people out there.

Designed by Tiraz

Stylist & Makeup Artist: Ahad Al Shaikh

A flowing light pink abaya with the perfect touch of floral trimmings. This one is delicate and unique.

Designed by Tiraz

Model: Lina Sofia Photos by: Nawwaf Al Farraj / Venue: Al Faisaliah Resort /

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Get Your Head in the Game Headgear is a major trend this fall, and we've styled five different styles that you could rock this upcoming season.

By Johara Almogbel and Nora Al Eisa

Hat: American Apparel

Jacket: Zara

The Wide Brim Hat Following in the footsteps of this summer’s embroidered beach headgear craze, wide brim hats are cropping up again this fall. And we can’t blame the runways since we’re pretty in love with the woollen creations ourselves, it’s the chicest way to hide bed hair in a pinch. We've paired this one with another huge trend; suede!

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Cap: Puma

Jacket: Sheinside

The Baseball Cap The athleisure trend is here to stay; and so is the baseball cap.

Whether you follow the herd with a Brandy Melville one, go authentic with a cap from your favorite sportswear retailer, or nick one from your brother’s closet, you’ll own fall’s weird mix of sunshine and wind. Or in Riyadh’s case, just lots and lots of sunshine.

Nautical Hat: Vintage

Beret: Galeries Lafayette Jacket: BCBG

The Nautical Hat You can thank Gigi Hadid and Tommy Hilfiger for the nautical comeback. This time around it's less preppy, and more cool and effortless. Take inspiration from the sailor’s cousins and pair it with this year’s LFW’s fan favorite: The military jacket.

Jacket: Desigual

The Beret Berets can be hard to pull off but there’s no faster way to give you a more faux Parisian/ artist vibe than one of these.

Pair it with an asymmetrically designed jacket for a style conscious boho look, or grab a matching cape, draw on a fake mustache and slay the streets.

The Headbands Blair Waldorf fans, rejoice!

Headbands are back and in full force. For a more laid back vibe, we've styled this beautiful DeBeauty headpiece with a messy low bun.

Stylist: Norah Al Eisa / Makeup: han.makeup /

Jacket: Bebe

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Photos by: Nawwaf Al Farraj / Model: Adwa /

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STYLE & BEAUTY SCOOP Designer of the Month: Amina Muaddi of Oscar Tiye Amina Muaddi’s (Jordanian/Armenian) Middle Eastern heritage is evident throughout her designs; a personal favorite being the Malika shoe, where the heel represents a Scarab (Egyptian beetle) and the wings symbolize it taking flight.

Flower Power With Ice Watch Flower power comes full circle with Ice-Flower, a new collection of vibrant, delicate and fresh florals. Each one of the timepieces is inspired by flowers like poppies, hibiscus, roses or Tahitian gardenias.

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SKINCARE ESSENTIALS

Available at Sephora

Available at Boots

BOOT’S 3-MINUTE MASK

GLAMGLOW MUD MASK

This facemask is enhanced with soothing cucumber and vitamins.

The cleansing clay works to draw out impurities and excess oils from the pores leaving skin flawless and toned.

GLAMGLOW absorbs the impurities on your skin without removing natural oils. This line's exfoliating mask was created for both men and women of all ages and all skin types.

THE BODY SHOP’S POMEGRANATE RANGE The Pomegranate range addresses signs of ageing. This daily pre-moisturizer hydrates skin and leaves it feeling firmer.

Available at The Body Shop

Keep an eye out for..

THE LAMB & LU PIERCING ANNEX Make sure you book an appointment for an event that is the first of its kind in KSA; a four day pop-up space that will be hosting a temporary piercing studio at Alāan Artspace in Riyadh, in collaboration with Black Hole Body Piercing Studios.

The Piercing Annex, launching October 11, aims to provide the safest piercing practices performed by industry professionals using the best hypoallergenic fine jewelry available in the market by designers Maria Tash and BVLA.

Product of the Month

URBAN DECAY’S NAKED SKIN Weightless Complete Coverage Concealer As the name suggests, this concealer is truly weightless and completely creaseless.

It can cover the most tiresome under eyes as well. You can also grab a second one that’s two to three shades darker and use it as concealer.

INSTAGRAM PICK OF THE MONTH CHARMALEENA

Sisters Leena and Hala El Khereiji are the force behind Charmaleena, a young fine jewelry brand founded in 2012.

Their designs are linear and delicate, inspired

by Arab tradition and translated with a contemporary flair. Rose and yellow 18-karat gold and diamond pavé and semiprecious stones give the collection its minimal yet luxe look. charmaleena

For Booking: lambandlu.com/theannex lambandlu

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

LINA THE PALM TREE

IN PARADISE A good piece of jewelry is a work of art with a story of its own.

By Lina Puch

This summer however, the motivation came to me when I was stuck in traffic one day, glancing around, and my eyes fell upon the little symbol of a palm tree underlined by two crossing swords on the car plates surrounding me. That’s when the idea formulated in my mind. You see, purchasing a piece of jewelry is a very personal matter, because it’s something one invests in and 32 DESTINATION RIYADH OCTOBER 2016

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For many years, I wished to purchase a handsome gold set, but the thought of setting out in search of the perfect piece was daunting, and so, I always ended up putting it off for another time.

hopes to happily live with for a very long time, almost like a piece of art. So the idea of personalizing it with a symbol that was of growing value to me seemed like the perfect way to express myself, and was the motivation I needed to finally go through with my plans. In my case, the palm tree held a lot of importance to me, because not only was it the symbol of my home, but it’s also the symbol of the meaning of my name, Lina; The Palm Tree in Paradise, as mentioned in the Quran (Surat Al Hashir, verse five).

Soon after, I began drawing up sketches of what I might

be able to put together, but I needed some help. My father put me in contact with Abu Turki, the store manager at Lumet Al Yaquta. Lumet Al Yaquta is modest gold store in the traditional markets of Al Owais, and as it turns out, a diamond in the ruff.

Abu Turki embrace my ideas patiently took the time to explain to me the different types of patch work that can be done on gold. The possibilities were endless. Together we brainstormed until we reached a final draft, and when I finally saw the finished product, it was the piece I never knew I always wanted.

So where can one obtain a well-crafted, custom made gold set, and for an affordable price?

Conveniently, here, in your very own backyard.

And that’s my story. But now that I’ve shared, I strongly recommend that you take full advantage of your unique coordinates, and consider immortalizing your personal story in the form of a precious golden molding.

Lumet Al Yaquta Location: Shop Number 84, Al Owais Market, Olaya Rd. Tel: +966-11-4506573

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SHOP WITH US

FALLING FOR FALL

1

METALLIC

Metallics remind us of this year's Met Gala dinner that was inspired by technology. This super futuristic trend catches light, reflects it, and makes your skin glow.

Saint Lauren SR 14,316

KITX SR 1,773

Charlotte Olympia SR 4,252

Paco Rabanne SR 9,969

MSGM SR 1,507

Editor's Pick Aquazzura SR 2,899

Marco Bologna SR 1,507

JIL SANDER SR 1,419

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PINK

Pastel pink, magenta, fuchsia, rose…all shades of pink were seen on the AW16 runway. Rock the trend and support Breast Cancer Awareness this month.

Andrea Marques SR 2,889

Tous SR 620

Alexander Wang SR 1,734

Dolce & Gabbana SR 2,771

MSGM SR 598

Editor's Pick

Andrea Marques SR 1,883

Saint Lauren SR 1,786

Olympia Le Tan SR 3,344

Saint Lauren SR 6,739

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VELVET

This season's winner fabric! Worn in every style and shade, adding a luxurious hint to every look. Pair it with red lipstick for extra glam.

Jimmy Choo SR 2,795

Rick Owens SR 2,905

Editor's Pick

Saint Lauren SR 6,930

Saint Lauren SR 5,243

Paul Andrew SR 5,011

Balmain SR 6,304

Roland Mouret SR 2,566

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Jadetribe SR 538

Forever21 SR 135

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RUFFLES This year, ruffles are taken from summer to winter but this season they are bigger, bolder, heavier and more layered.

Philosophy SR 1,167

Giamba SR 2,810

Editor's Pick MSGM SR 1,044

Johanna Ortiz SR 3,187

Fendi SR 10,232

Fendi SR 3,642

MSGM SR 1,439

Emilio Pucci SR 1,794

MSGM SR 1,535

Ghalia Mahmoudi A 21-year old marketing student, a personal style blogger, and the style and beauty editor at Destination KSA. Get to know me through my style; it says more than words can ever say. vogueoverdosed Web: vogueoverdosed.com Email: info@vogueoverdosed.com

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NEXT SEASON’S MUST-HAVES The items I am dreaming of and will be wearing soon.

By Felwa Alhudaithy

A SINGLE EARRING

VETEMENTS X MANOLO BLAHNIK’S ‘DESTROYED’ HEELS

Faux jewelry is this season's go-to style. Either you go with the more the merrier, the bigger the better. Or you opt for less, literally. Put on a pair of earrings. Then take one off.

Go on. Now you’re chic! I love Loewe’s thick hoop and will probably buy one ASAP. Maybe miss match it with another Loewe earring, in another model naturally.

LEOPARD PRINT

For the SS17 collection Vetement’s Demna Gvasalia reworked Manolo Blahnik’s staple Hangisi model. His interpretation downplays the luxury; substituting it with a deconstructed shape with frayed uneven edges.

Gvasalia made over Manolo Blahnik’s signature style into a novel cool one.

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While gravitating towards a minimalistic approach might be easy, I tend to fall for a full on leopard look so easily.

There is something liberating about this print. Many of us love it regardless of our own fashion preferences, be it Celine or Roberto Cavalli. A Leopard coat could make the most boring outfit.

rom otes f Take n ns of the o style ic Leopard dd a , t s a p robe. r ward to you

You can wear it with your little black dress, with highheels or with white Converse sneakers. This eccentric print is classic and goes with almost everything.

VELVET EVERYTHING Pants, shoes, or a tailored jacket, velvet is one of the biggest trends this season.

We’ve all fallen for Celine’s yellow pleated shimmering velvet trousers we saw on the FW 2016 campaign. It was no coincidence that even Miu Miu’s ballerinas are available in velvet too.

FISHNET SOCKS We’ve seen this trend all through spring on street style stars; however no one did it better than Pernille Teisbaek.

I wore the fishnets socks with my open-toed Gucci sandals all summer long, with dresses and jeans. It’s not supposed to be classic, it’s just one more trend on the footnote of fashion and one to have plenty of fun with right now.

Would yo u wear fishnet s ocks?

J.W ANDERSON NECKBAND For the sake of transparency this is a men's collection piece.

Jonathan Anderson used it first in a menswear show for his own brand J.W. Anderson.

I love the idea itself, but also the functionality of this, seemingly, simple piece. At its core, it’s really just a zip-up turtleneck collar. But in reality, it’s a unique piece, capable of transforming just about any look into something new and, more so, unexpectedly fresh.

I plan to wear mine with a white t-shirt and hair in a high ponytail.

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FASHION HACKS: TRIED & TESTED If something goes wrong, you can always fix it.

By Lama Ghazzawi

We gave a few hacks a try, and here’s what happened.

STICKY JEANS Have you ever taken a seat on a bench somewhere and gotten yourself in a sticky situation?

Well, it happens to the best of us. This hack claims that rubbing ice on gum will get it right off without any residue.

Verdict: This hack works!

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CLEAR COAT TO THE RESCUE Feeling that your glasses are a little loose? Well, clear nail polish works like excellent glue to keep things tight.

Verdict: This one may not work for all kinds of glasses, but it’s a little something extra just in case.

ZIPPER GONE HAYWIRE Sometimes, zippers have minds of their own. A cool thing to do is use a key ring to keep it up! Put the circular ring through the zipper and drag it up and over the button.

Verdict: Totally useful.

SHAVING CREAM FOR YOUR MAKEUP For this hack, all you need to do is rub some shaving cream onto a makeup stain.

Verdict: This one didn’t work very well.

(Unfortunately)

IRONED COLLAR This hack can be used for almost any item of clothing with a collar. All you’ll need is a flat iron, which will give you more control over the way you’d like the collar to stay.

Verdict: Blessing indeed.

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CHANGE UP YOUR BEDROOM

Five ways to modernize your bedroom over the weekend.

By Aroosa Khan

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• Add a rug under your bed: It will add a layer of warmth and softness to the space.

They also add a hint of style and show off your exclusive personality, aside from functional benefits. Using a modern rug will also protect your solid floor from damage.

turn an unused space into delightful focal point which will melt our hearts most.

• Add a throw blanket: They're more than just being practical; they are style makers that add color, pattern and warmth to any room. You can use it as a protective barrier on cushions, over the arm of the sofas, on your bed for a nice pop of color and outdoor luxury etc.

• Paint away your accent wall: Color on an accent wall can make your room look lively and joyful. If you paint a wall with a luminous color, that wall will seem closer to you than a white wall. Choose a wall which is not too crowded with other design elements.

You can make a short room seem longer, or a pinched room seem wider just by painting an end wall or a side wall in a calm and refreshing hue.

• Install a cool

overhead light:

• Add a window seat: Window seats are the most loved element in a home.

They express comfort especially with a couple of thick cushions on top. They also provide with extra storage when fitted drawers, cabinets or a hinged bench top. It can

Lighting is one of the most vital design elements in your room especially when you want to create a homey and relaxing vibe in your room.

The center of the bedroom is not always the best place to put a light. Instead, dangle the light in the heart of the most important visual feature of the room. Clamp lamps are always a good option as they are practical and space saving addition to your bedroom.

If you want to unwind with candles in your room you can go with hanging lanterns and candle- powered chandeliers.

You can easily find all these restoration items just around the corner.

Ikea and Home Center are two of the best places when looking for furnishings. There is also Abyat and Roomz, if you want alternative options and a wider range of brands.

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Find Your Art With Spark

Every item at Spark is as unique as the person buying it. Products are tailored to each buyer and hand-made in Saudi Arabia, using only the finest materials to ensure the absolute best quality.

Designer's Marketplace.

Spark is a diverse creative community that combines the eclectic with the original.

It is a marketplace where exceptionally stunning art by local and international artists, can be purchased straight from the artists at affordable prices.

When we say quality, we absolutely mean quality!

At Spark they use the latest printing and manufacturing technology to embed your high-resolution designs onto the product, with zero risk of peeling or fading.

Spark stands by every artist and creative initiative.

So with every distinctive purchase you make at Spark you’re also supporting and inspiring the artists to continue

FIDA AL HUSSAN

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia SR 135

RAWDAH FALATAH

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia SR 195

Spark is home to over 1,000 artists from around the world.

It’s where you get inspired to add your own unique touch to quality products while you pick and choose from an impressive range of one-of-akind designs.

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pursuing their passion, as Spark provides them with a profit for what they do best.

Witness your designs turn into high-quality wearable products.

Spark enables emerging artists to showcase their art by providing them with a platform that connects them to customers. They're starting a new wave of shopping: you stream, not mainstream.

At Spark they believe that you are what you choose to be, not what a fashion label tells you.

So feel free to choose from hundreds of stylishly original t-shirts, gorgeous wall art, distinctive phone cases and much more.

If you have what it takes, all you have to do is upload a high-quality image of your work, and let them take care of the rest. They will host your designs on their website for free, sell your art and take care of manufacturing and delivery.

Get your creative juices flowing and start drawing!

So start applying your designs on a range of high quality lifestyle products now, and sell them hassle-free!

Find out how at: sparknow.com/sell-your-art

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Shop Art. Get your hands on mind-blowing art and find out what the fuss is all about at SPARK.

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Gear Up With Gizmo Gear Collect creative gadgets to inspire your school and work.

Smile: Mouse Pad Paper SR 30

A mouse pad attached to a notetaker!

Very handy for last minute situations, or creating the perfect to do list. Available in colorful graphic variations.

Desk Planner SR 50

Use the stylish Desk Planner to plan your week! Choose from your favorite collection.

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Light Stax are beautifully illuminated construction blocks that use LED technology, but are still 100% compatible with existing traditional building blocks.

Using our patented system, each Stax will magically light up as it is connected to a power base or any lit Stax.

Pencil Log Truck SR 85

This pencil truck will charm adults and kids alike, making it a perfect desk decorator and a fun toy pushed by a little one off an artistic journey.

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Paperclips are not included.

Genius & Unicorn Paperclip Holders SR 49

Sometimes keeping your paperclips all in one spot seems like an impossible task.

This paperclip holder contains a magnet so all your colorful clips stay fixed to the creature until you need them. virginmegaksa

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

By Johara Almogbel

NAME:

AN ABDULRAHM ABDULLAH AGE: 26 N: OCCUPATIO

Architect

MEDIUM:

/ Calligraffiti Photography

What got you started?

In college senior year, I visited an art exhibition for the first time (I still remember the date too), and it got me to refocus my goggles, inspired me to dwell into the scene and made me believe I can change part of the future, my own or others, using my talent and hands.

Why do you do art?

For the joy of course. I find myself more entertained and creative doing what I believe my hands can do naturally.

What is, in your opinion, the best thing you’ve ever created and why?

I have recently opened up to a striking matter that actually affected everything in my life. I made three pieces of work that are currently being showcased in Sharjah Art Foundation, from July 30 up to Oct. 12. Being the first pieces that I ever started in reverse order, concept first.

Normally, I’m the type of person that takes action on minimal intellectual effort (a typical Aries). That said, most of my former work is an attempt to express through mixing both, a visual thought (photo), and a written thought (calligraphy).

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How do you think up your concepts?

What do you think of the art scene in Riyadh? Anything you’d like to see changed?

The art scene is developing, allowing more creative mediums of expressions and I totally welcome all sorts of creativity. But to be 100 percent honest, most of the group galleries in Riyadh and around the country are considered bazaars, and that has to be changed.

Who are your role models?

The creatives of the past and creatives of now.

What does being creative mean to you?

We always hear the catchphrase, “THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX,” but finding the box, defining its boundaries, then actually living/thinking outside its limits, is creativity.

Favorite piece of artwork by someone else.

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BARAKAH M E E TS BARAKAH REVISITED A local attempt gone international.

By Tala Hussein

Considered a taboo of Saudi Arabian society, “Barakah Meets Barakah� attempts to tackle the delicate topic of dating and attaining public space yet instilling comedic relief by following the love inspired journey of two individuals situated in the Kingdom, with much emphasis on the social conduct of the city of Jeddah.

While earning its one of a kind title, the film is also being recognized amongst international film efforts and is gaining great momentum in the film industry, highlighting its unusual place of origin.

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Hisham Fageeh

Fatima Al Banaw i

Mahmoud Sabb

COURTSEY PHOTO

The Kingdom’s unprecedented role in the world of cinema left a group of young independent filmmakers pushing for the country’s cinematic position, defying any public scrutiny and establishing a common forum for both local and international viewers.

Completely filmed in Jeddah, “Barakah Meets Barakah” is an entrance to an ethnographic approach towards the medley of lifestyles within Saudi Arabian society, shedding light on regular everyday struggles of its rather conservative nature.

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The film is generated as a platform for local Jeddawis offering a humorous depiction of day to day rather than the usual apologetic and victimizing narrative often conveyed within films of Saudi Arabian focus.

The company responsible for the film’s distribution, MAD Solutions, announced the finalizing of agreements with the five prominent Arab media organizations including Sayidaty, Aljarida, Al Akhbar, FilFan and Empire Arabic magazine.

While also receiving its much-deserved international recognition, the film will be notably representing Saudi Arabia at the 2017 Academy Awards by competing in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Coinciding with its recent release in Arab theaters, the film has also received considerable acknowledgment from several international film festivals, including the 60th BFI London Film Festival (Oct. 5-16) competing in its Laugh Gala, and the 41st Toronto International Film Festival (Sept. 8-18) competing within the Special Presentations section.

Having accomplished a groundbreaking entrance at its world premiere at the 66th Berlinale, where it won the Ecumenical Jury Prize within the Forum section, “Barakah Meets Barakah” succeeds in representing the fluid state of affairs within the Jeddawi experience, allowing the film to become a societal turning point.

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MOVIES in Style Must-watch movies for style enthusiasts.

FUNNY FACE

THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS

(1957)

A romantic comedy musical that takes a (certainly glamorized) inside look into the world of fashion.

Designer Hupert Givenchy’s custom made gowns for Audrey Hepburn take center stage in this film, where she said, “His are the only clothes in which I am myself.”

CLUELESS (1995)

With the ‘90s making a huge comeback these past few years, it would be good idea to take some styling cues from the queen of plaid herself, Cher Horowitz.

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(2001)

A Wes Anderson classic, this quirky and whimsical movie is both hilarious and visually delightful.

Margot’s outfits of tennis dresses and fur coats reflect contradicts her unhinged edgy demeanor have made her one of the most inspirational characters in film.

MARIEANTOINETTE (2006)

A truly visual feast!

Set in 18th century, this Sofia Coppola film follows the story of France’s ill-fated queen, MarieAntoinette, whose style continues to inspire the fashion world till this day.

ROMAN HOLIDAY

THE GREAT GATSBY

(1953)

Another Audrey Hepburn classic, a tale of a princess in disguise who goes on adventures with a handsome journalist around Rome.

REAR WINDOW (1954)

We had to include a Grace Kelly film on the list. The costume design showcases the epitome of sophisticated elegance of the ‘50s. While describing his vision to costume designer Editch Head, director Alred Hitchcock insisted that Grace Kelly’s character “was to look like a piece of Dresden china, nearly untouchable.”

(2013)

Baz Luhrmann’s adaptation of the American classic “The Great Gatsby” could be best described as visual excess, and same applies for the costumes. While it is set in the 1920s, Luhrmann’s brief to costume designer Catherine Martin was that it “has to be totally the ‘20s, but you have to find an unexpected fresh way of seeing it.” And that’s exactly how the costumes turned out!

COCO BEFORE CHANEL (2009)

A French film depicting Coco Chanel’s early days, before she went on to build the greatest fashion house in the world. Accurately portrayed by the feminine yet tomboyish Audrey Tatou dressed in Coco Chanel’s signature androgynous style that she was always known for.

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ALBUMS TO LOOK OUT FOR! Oh My My is the upcoming fourth studio album by American pop rock band One Republic.

Oh My My One Republic

Nobody But Me Michael Bublé Nobody but Me is the upcoming ninth studio album

by Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé.

by Big Hass of Re-Volt

R.E.D A Tribe Called RED Feat Yasiin Bey & Narcy

BOOKS

Fasla Shiboba & Anas Arabi

Happiness Token

Seveneves

by Neal Stephenson

A Book of science fiction and sociology, seveneves takes a trip down humanity’s earth ending catastrophe, their centuries in space, and their journey home.

Rules for a Knight

by Ethan Hawke

Yes, it’s that Ethan Hawke. A Poignant book regarding a (fictional) knight’s journey of moral and thical exression.

The Girl on the Train

by Paula Hawkins

A Psychological thriller that would make Hitchcock proud. Infused with unreliable narrators, and considered suspense galaore, this book lures the reader in one intense.

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Film Facts!

Max Steel

The adventures of teenager Max McGrath and alien companion Steel, who must harness and combine their tremendous new powers to evolve into the turbo-charged superhero Max Steel.

Live action movie based on the hit Tv-show, Follows Max McGrath on how he stumbles upon a secret organization that makes him become a superspy/superhero.

GAMES

Battlefield 1

Battlefield 1 is a first-person shooter that emphasizes teamwork. The game is set in the period of World War I, and is inspired by historic events.

The Last Guardian

The Last Guardian is a thirdperson perspective game that combines action-adventure and puzzle elements. The player controls the unarmed boy who can run, jump, climb and perform other actions.

Available on PS4.

Available on PS4, Xbox One and PC.

Civilization VI

Civilization VI is a based strategy. Players locate cities, gather nearby resources to build and gain military units to explore and attack opposing forces.

Available on PC.

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DINING AROUND TOWN

DINING SCOOP 1ST WING – CATERING SERVICE

1st Wing is an international catering service in Riyadh with outstanding presentation, bringing you Indian themed serving pots with a big variety of exquisite dishes to choose from. We tried their fried shrimp, chicken alfredo, mousakaa and beef stroganoff.

Needless to say, our Eid celebration was totally worth it and we might just celebrate the next Eid seven months early.

Email: firstwingkitchen@gmail.com

Tried and Tested Juicy Motto Detox Cleanse Their juices were plentiful, tasted fresh, and dealing with them was as easy as pie.

Mmm, pie. No we’re just kidding. But we did end up feeling healthier and more energetic. And the prices were decent, too.

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DISCOVERED

Jarlicious’s Frozen S’mores Just in time for what passes off as autumn here, we recently found out that Jarlicious has the quite Instagram friendly frozen s’mores. There’s something to be said of frozen toasted campfire treats, we’ve got to admit.

FOOD FRENZY IN FIORENZA LA PIAZZA! JOINING THE RANKS OF FIORENZA ARE THREE NEW RESTAURANTS.

TUCKED AWAY TOMAHAWK Faris Alyahya

Chunks

An artisan pastry shop offering a crisp, fancy assortment of everything from pastries to crepes, waffles and coffee.

Muunni’s

A new international fusion concept that offers a myriad of options, from quinoa salad to dynamite shrimp maki rolls.

Confeitaria Nacional

A Lisbon based pastry shop, bringing over 180 years of its family recipes to Riyadh.

Serving every kind of fresh baked good imaginable, and even their own chocolates.

Let me get the negatives out of the way first: This place has no bathroom, it’s small, a bit hot and it’s for singles only.

However, there’s a bright shining achievement in this place in my eyes: Their BBQ grilled chicken sandwich is a very well-constructed chicken sandwich. It contains jalapenos with simple mayo. I also happened to notice the coming soon item on their chalkboard menu is braised brisket sandwich, which is interesting for us since I don’t recall any other place that offers that. I’ll be on the lookout. tomahawk_grill

Ok now let’s get to the good stuff. They have a decent burger, even if the patty is a bit small for the bun, and I recommend you get the double burger. I didn’t like the dynamite shrimp that much.

Chicken wings were decent.

Albronziah The aptly named Cinnamon Layers cake arrived and it looked pretty, topped with yellow frosting. That EXPECTATIONS part threw us off a bit, though, since our taste buds equated cinnamon with the famous white frosting. But it tasted good! We love anything made out of Y R E A L IT

layers as it ends up giving the cake a really good texture. But it didn’t quite live up to the hype, we’re afraid.

Would we order it again? Dunno, with SR 50 for delivery, it isn’t that worth it.

Price: SR 130 per cake Delivery: SR 50 Rating: 3.5 albronziah1

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Yogood?

Say goodbye to days of indecisiveness when it comes to froyo.

By Ahmed Nasir and Sundus Shafqat

We took the top suggested frozen yogurt locations by our readers and reviewed them for you to help you decide.

It’s October, and that means it’s amazing weather season in Riyadh… You know the kind where there’s a cool breeze but it’s not winter yet, so you walk around in a park somewhere surrounded by good vibes, no heat, no sweat and no agitation of any sort.

Add some frozen yogurt into the mix and you’ve got yourself a winning combination.

It’s a tricky tricky thing to find the perfect blend of Froyo.

Do we want it tangy? Sweet?

Creamy? How about the texture? The service? But have no fear; Destination Riyadh cares enough for you to walk head-on into obesity and diabetes. You are welcome!

Freshii

Environment: The interior is very nicely designed, a fresh neat outlook.

Taste: Crystallized and creamy, not very sweet.

Price: Fair Customer Service: Good Rating:

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Yummy Yoghurt

Environment: Average design.

Taste: Creamy with just the

right amount of sweetness.

Price: Fair Customer Service: Good Rating:

Froz

Environment: Well decorated with a pretty interior.

Taste: Tasted sour and of bad milk and toppings were also bad.

Price: Not worth the yogurt.

Customer Service: Self-service Rating:

Fresh Berry

Environment: Poorly decorated Taste: Above average tasting

yogurt; soft, creamy and slightly crystallized.

Price: Fair Customer Service: Good Rating:

Menchie's

Taste: Creamy and sweet with

well in tone with a yogurt shop, vibrant colors and welcoming appeal.

Price: Slightly overpriced.

Customer Service: Excellent Rating:

Environment: Decorated very

a wide variety of toppings.

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DINING AROUND TOWN

Where the Fashionable Roam Where interiors are as on point as your outfit.

By Seyma Saricimen

Burj Hamam

Burj Hamam is a Lebanese restaurant located on Takhassusi Road and in Hittin, surrounded by large windows allowing stunning sunlight through with a white and clean interior. The restaurant uses imported tiles, furniture as well as some accessories from old cafes in Lebanon bringing Beirut to your feet.

Designed with a creative eye; integrating an artistic shelf and unique paintings around the walls, unique lamps hanging from the ceiling, giving the restaurant a stylish, easy-onthe-eye decor.

Lusin

The word “Lusin” means “moon”, a beautiful and delicate symbol in the Armenian culture, which is a great fit for its interior with its romantic, under-the-moon, candle-lit atmosphere. Lusin aims to induce the beauty of the Armenian cuisine and indulge its guests in an inspired and rich experience.

The colors and the lighting used give the restaurant a soothing tone. The wall is made up of stones imported from Armenia with writings carved on them. The assembly gives a 3D affect. Lusin is located in Centria Mall between high luxury branded stores and surrounded by a sophisticated atmosphere.

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Yokari

Yokari is a Japanese restaurant located in the most luxurious mall in Riyadh. The restaurant holds up to its audience’s taste with its eye-catching interior both uniquely refined and subtle. The Japanese refer to it as “sappari” clean, neat, light and sparkling with honesty, which is pretty accurate for the colors and furniture used.

The restaurant incorporates a relaxing wood interior connecting you with nature in a fashionable manner.

Yokari’s creativity doesn’t end there. Their presentation of food is impeccable.

Kanakah Café

Guests are served with a plate of art and elegance. And a Japanese restaurant is only complete with its beautifully brewed teas in glass teapots, not only catering to your tummies but also to your eyes.

Women

This coffee shop is a coffee Only lovers haven offering an interior decorated with creativity inspiring the right side of your brain. Kanakah portrays a New York City art gallery with its exposed brick walls, wooden tables, burlap lamps hanging, metallic stools and a design with a warm homey ambience. Kanakah accomodates for a comfortable day out offering a relaxed atmosphere that’s conducive to great ideas.

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Body Beautiful at

Luthan Spa Luthan is setting trends in sustainability, eco-consciousness and healthy lifestyles.

Luthan is an eco-conscious company that draws its inspiration from nature and latest technology. Luthan leverages nature’s bounty in all of its elements, to use as tools for body beautiful transformation programs.

INFRAFITX

AQUA HEALING

The five elements of nature are earth, water, fire, wind and ether. We are all familiar with water, the element the body best relates to since it makes up the bulk of it. Luthan’s Aqua Healing experience remains unsurpassed in the Kingdom. Aqua Healing is a gentle form of body therapy performed in warm water (around 35 degrees). It combines elements of massage,

joint mobilization, shiatsu and muscle stretching to give you a well rounded relaxing experience. The receiver is continuously supported while being floated; cradled, rocked and stretched, reaching a state of relaxation that cannot be achieved on land.

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Among their list of groundbreaking technology is the InfrafitX. Imagine a run on the beach, soaking in the sun and toning up your muscles; InfrafitX at Luthan does that for you. It’s a breakthrough technology that’s based on 20 years of scientific and medical research on human metabolism and on the causes that may lead the body to accumulate and store fat. The near infrared light penetrates the basal metabolism through the hypothalamus (appetite’s control center), and starts reducing body fat through reactivation and stimulation of the aerobic metabolism.

She trains you to use breath, mind focus and body movement in synchrony so you can have optimal results.

Kathryn, Wellbeing Mentor

Dr. Valentina, Wellness Expert

With a bachelors in Yogic Sciences and Naturopathy and Fellowship in Nutritive Medicine, Dr. Valentina uses yoga as a neuroplasticity technique to train the brain. Neuroplasticity is when sensory maps in the brain control our pattern of movement and help instill healthy habits over 63 days (3x21 day cycles) to accept change.

Cobra pose BODY TRANSFORMATION WITH KATHRYN

Bow pose

THERAPEUTIC YOGA Yogic Sciences have been practiced and used as therapy and disease control measures for over 5,000 years. Yoga at Luthan is a healing therapy much like physiotherapy; both consider balance in movement.

The key to yoga as therapy and disease management is breathwork, the source

of our prana, or vital life force. Controlled breathing techniques helps regenerate life at a cellular level.

Dr. Valentina’s 12-week packages are prescribed based on her knowledge and understanding that your body operates bio-energetically.

Kathryn, Luthan's Wellbeing Mentor, transforms bodies, minds and souls to new dimensions with her Body Transformation Program.

With over 15 years of expertise in the industry Kathryn makes it her goal to understand her clients’ needs, desires, goals and aspirations. Kathryn’s approach to neuroplasticity is via this 12-week Body Transformation Program.

Not only does she provide her client with expert nutrition and exercise programs, she also provides continuous motivation and encouragement by instilling a positive mindset and healthy body image, ensuring her clients achieve their goals.

Tel: +966-11-4807799

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Decodes Mammograms For a more precise and accurate breast cancer risk assessment.

Breast cancer screening is almost for free in KSA, however few women actually take the test. Around 73 percent of the cases are detected in an advanced stage, which minimizes their chances to be cured.

The University of Washington published a survey in 2015 under the consensus and funding of the Saudi Ministry of Health and its Institutional

Review Board (IRB).

According to the survey, 92 percent of the total 10,735 participants reported never having a mammogram.

The MOH and other key players in the Saudi healthcare sector have to consider more aggressive means to inform women about the importance of mammography and the latest technologies in expediting breast cancer detection.

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Houston Methodist Hospital is a leading breast cancer center with dedicated clinics for treating triple negative breast cancer.

Recently, researchers at Houston Methodist developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) software that reliably interprets mammograms, assisting doctors with a quick and accurate prediction of breast cancer risk.

COURTESY PHOTO

IN THE KINGDOM

DEVLOPING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Once ready, plans include making the AI system available to Houston Methodist partner hospitals in Saudi Arabia. HMH is a longstanding partner of a number of leading Saudi healthcare service providers such as King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center and King Fahad Medical City.

Dr. Stephen T. Wong, Chair of the Department of Systems Medicine and Bioengineering at Houston Methodist Research Institute, said that the software intelligently reviews millions of records in a short amount of time, enabling us to determine breast cancer risk efficiently. It is currently under development and evaluation at Houston Methodist but the team expects it to be ready in about a year.

THE FUTURE WITH AI

The AI has the potential to reduce unnecessary biopsies, save physician time, minimize patient discomfort, and provide more precise subtyping of breast cancer for the selection of optimal treatment options.

Such an AI system will strengthen women’s trust in early detection possibilities.

Web: houstonmethodist.org/global

The AI intuitively translates patient charts into diagnostic information 30 times faster and with 99 percent accuracy.

The team used the AI software to evaluate 500 patient mammograms and pathology reports. The software scanned patient charts, collected diagnostic features and correlated mammogram findings with breast cancer subtype. Clinicians used the results to accurately predict each patient’s probability of breast cancer diagnosis.

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FIT ZONE Commit to Be Fit

Fit Zone's top of the line functional box is bound to make elite exercisers giddy with excitement. And if you’re relatively new, worry not, the gym has amazing expert coaches who can show you how make the most of this adult playground, you’ll be sweating it like a pro in no time.

A gym that prides itself in being able to tailor their services to their members’ wants, Fit Zone provides workout options that are flexible as they are effective.

Dance the fat away with some Strong by Zumba, Konga, UGI, or beast it out with functional classes like suspension training, core, fitness bike. If you want to a more focused approach, they offer personal training sessions and intimate group training classes to suit your needs.

NO EXCUSES For busy moms out there, we’re happy to note that Fit Zone is partnered with Learning Zone, an educational center that provides everything from after school programs, to ballet and martial arts. As a Fit Zone member, you can also avail of promotional offers for your children. The Learning Zone is a mere floor below, so you can let your little ones enrich themselves while you get to give your body the attention and love it deserves.

Professionals will also love the timings at Fit Zone. You can easily squeeze in a workout from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., their shower and locker facilities are top notch, you can easily do that 30-minute routine, freshen up and head out to face the world again, feeling renewed and recharged.

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GET INTO YOUR COMFORT ZONE Fit Zone is a sanctuary for women to let loose, get active and have fun. You can even grab some snacks at their cafÊ with fitness buddies and friends. As a fitness boutique, there’s no dealing with overwhelming crowds or jampacked classes. This is a gym where people actually know your name, gives you a smile and goes out of its way to know what you need and want.

Get Lean, Get Toned, Get Strong Your Fitness Journey Starts Here

Fit Zone has a special off-peak package to sweeten your mornings. You can avail of the 3 month package for SR 3,000 and get an extra month for free! They also have discounts for students: 20 percent off on 3-month membership, 30 percent for 6-month membership, and 40 percent off on 12-month membership.

Tel: +966-11-4703431 Mob: +966-506212680 Web: fitzoneksa.com Email: info@fitzoneksa.com fitzoneksa

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FALSE FADS Diet trends you really should stop believing.

Trend #1 Detox diets to cleanse and lose weight.

Whether it’s a juice cleanse, a temporary vegan reset or taking certain supplements, there is little evidence that supports the claim that detoxes actually remove any toxins from the body.

Our bodies naturally cleanse themselves through the liver,

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feces, urine and sweat. In terms of weight loss, there is no sound evidence to back up the claim that detox diets support weight loss. Although some people may lose weight in the short term while on a detox, whether due to severe calorie restriction or simply eliminating certain unhealthy foods, it is often regained when you start eating normally again.

KEEP THIS IN MIND

Trend #2 Eliminating certain foods for weight loss.

Gluten, dairy, meat and carbohydrates are just a few of the items that some suggest need to be eliminated from the diet in order to lose weight.

The truth is, if there isn’t a medical reason – such as celiac disease or lactose intolerance – to cut out a nutrient or food group, doing so is unnecessary and can actually be unhealthy.

It's more likely that weight loss is due to behavioral changes rather than elimination.

For example, if you cut out gluten from your diet you will presumably be consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables, which are naturally lower in calories than most glutencontaining foods.

Trend #4 Everyone needs a cheat day.

There is a large social component to eating and when we get together with family or friends, food is usually a part of it. Allowing oneself the chance to enjoy a nice meal with loved ones is perfectly fine, but understanding the concept of a cheat day is just as important.

A cheat day is meant to allow you some of the (unhealthy) foods that you love so that you don’t feel deprived.

Trend #3 Foods labeled as “health foods” are always better for you.

A food that is labeled as healthy, organic, natural or even purchased at a health food store does not automatically make it healthy. It is important

to always read your labels and ingredient lists, no matter where you shop. A food product can be labeled as organic or natural and still contain large amounts of sugar, fat and other unhealthy ingredients.

Some people find this very effective while others may not.

If done incorrectly, a weekly cheat day can actually reverse your progress made throughout the week. Instead, try having a “cheat meal” so that it doesn’t turn into a whole day of eating in excess and result in weight gain.

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FITNESS MYTHBUSTERS Fitness habits you’ve been doing wrong.

By Seyma Saricimen

With the constant interruptions of summer and Ramadan out of the way we can finally get back to our fitness goals and clean

up the mess we made to our bodies. Instead of the usual fitness tips that you're bound to read everywhere, I thought it'd be good to

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dispel any negative or flat out wrong information we might have stored in our minds. Let's have a fresh start for our minds and our bodies!

Cleanses don’t help lose weight

Fat does not turn into muscle Fat and muscle are entirely different tissues, so you can’t convert one into the other. Although muscle can’t physically turn into fat, it can wither.

Fresh juices and drinks aren’t a good idea One of the worst forms of nutrition is liquid.

Store-bought drinks and coffee are packed with heaps of sugar and little to no nutritional value; stay away! Even health fads like juicing spike up your insulin levels and don’t do much good.

Crunches are not the best way to a six pack

Carbs aren’t the devil Your body’s main source of energy during an intense workout is glycogen which comes from carbohydrates.

What’s bad are simple, processed carbs that provide no nutritional value.

You know what burns fat? Eating less and working out more. You might lose a couple of grams from a cleanse but that is usually water weight that is quickly gained back. The body is quite capable at cleansing itself without outside help.

Lifting weights does NOT make you bulky Ladies, your body doesn’t make enough testosterone to build muscle mass the way men do and even men have a hard time. Size comes from a high calorie consumption, which is why bodybuilders have to eat A LOT.

Getting a six pack is more a result of eating a clean diet and reducing body fat than any ab exercise you do.

Scales aren’t an ideal measuring tool Scales don’t consider how much of your weight is lean mass and how much is actual fat, or what kind of fat there is. A person might weigh little and still be carrying unhealthy fat around their organs compared to someone fit and strong weighing much more.

Light and diet foods

Light weights don’t tone

You can’t target areas for fat burn

Foods that are labeled low-fat, light or diet are foods that are processed and useless for the body. They’re also higher in sugar content which spikes insulin levels and causes instant fat storage.

Toning isn’t a thing; you either build muscle or you don’t. Using light weights doesn’t help you get ripped quicker. Eating clean and getting lean does though, regardless of your weights.

Full-body strength training and cardio workouts will help burn the excess fat from places you want gone eventually. Working out will burn overall body fat, but you can’t control where it comes from.

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SPIRITUALITY

Modesty

The Character of Islam Why is it so important?

Here Are Some Benefits of Hayaa 1. A person is honorable if he has hayaa, as one who tries to be a good human and good Muslim will surely be honored.

“Every way of life has an innate character. The character of Islam is Modesty (hayaa).” (Abu Dawood) Hayaa in Islam can be defined as modesty, shyness or bashfulness in our character, as in the way we talk, walk, dress and every other aspect of life. Hayaa encompasses self-respect, upright character, humility, decorum, scruple and therefore it is integral that a Muslim acquires it.

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Modesty should be deep rooted in our hearts, and apparent in the way we dress and act.

Hayaa is a very clear indication of our faith.“Iman consists of more than 60 branches (parts).

And Haya is a part of Iman.”

(Bukhari)

A person with hayaa tries not to go against rules and Islamic teachings as he will have to face embarrassment in front of Allah.

2. Our Prophet (PBUH) said: "Hayaa does not bring anything except good." (Bukhari) 3. The Prophet (PBUH) said, "Hayaa comes from Iman; Iman leads to Paradise.

Obscenity comes from antipathy; and antipathy leads to the fire." (Bukhari)

Besides, who doesn’t like modesty?

Web: aateam.org theislamicteam

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TRAVEL NEWS A Belgo-Japanese Celebration of Flowers and Friendliness

The Brussels Grand-Place was adorned with a gigantic ocean of flowers. The carpet of flowers was a celebration of 150 years of friendship between Belgium and Japan.

China Planning on Saving Endangered Species with Four New National Parks China's endangered giant pandas, Tibetan antelopes, Asian elephants and Siberian tigers must be saved from poachers. This is why the country is considering creating

four new national parks dedicated to protecting these endangered species.

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NEWEST FLIGHT ROUTES

BY FLY NAS

Fly Nas has announced the launch of three new routes from Dammam to Tabuk, Ha’il and Qasim.

WHEN PIKACHU TAKES OVER This year’s Pikachu Tairyou Hassei-Chu or the weeklong Pokémon festival of Japan was all about splashing in water. Ever since the festival’s beginning in 2014, it has grown to be a popular spectacle with more than 1,000 of the electric yellow creatures marching through the streets.

CULTURE AND TRAVEL COLLIDE THESE ARE THE TOP 6 MUSEUMS ACCORDING TO TRIPADVISOR. 1

2

The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, USA

Musee d’Orsay Paris, France

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4

MARVELOUS MALAYSIA from SR 4,068

Spend 11 nights wandering around breathtaking Malaysia.

Package includes four star hotels, domestic flights and fantastic touristic tours.

Web: gts.travel

Activity On Your Bucket List If you’re stopping by Cape Town, South Africa any time soon, you’ve got to try paragliding.

Soaring above the town and watching the view from above is worth it.

These guys can help: paraglide.co.za

Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, USA

Prado National Museum Madrid, Spain

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6

Musee du Louvre Paris, France

State Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg, Russia

Motiongate™ Dubai Appoints John Hallenbeck as General Manager Motiongate™, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, is set to be the largest integrated theme park destination in the region. It is supposed to open its gates end of this month. Motiongate™ announced that John Hallenbeck has been appointed General Manager to oversee all aspects of the Hollywoodinspired theme park’s operations.

AfromCRUISE AROUND LONDON SR 5,430

Immerse yourself in the splendid sights of London as you relax in City Cruises' RiverLiners. City Cruises have a unique guide system that provides a running commentary in six languages and is wheel chair friendly.

Brace Yourselves for Dubai’s New Rainforest

The upcoming Rosemont Five Star Hotel and Residences in Dubai will feature the Middle East’s first rainforest. The hotel will offer facilities such as a manmade beach, aquarium and an infinity pool. The Rosemont is already under construction and scheduled to be finished by the end of 2018.

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WORLD’S

CREEPIEST ATTRACTIONS Morbid must-sees and scary sites.

By Tala Hussein

Our sense of scare has slowly been desensitized, but don’t underestimate the fright trenching in the alluring world’s creepiest attractions.

1. Karosta Prison Liepaja, Latvia Ever wondered what imprisonment feels like?

Former Soviet military prison, Karosta, relaunched as a boutique hotel, allowing visitors special inmate treatment. While being under 24-hour surveillance and receiving verbal abuse from prison guards, Karosta manages to make your skin crawl with its eerie sensations including abrupt cell door openings and random unscrewing of light bulbs.

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2. ISLA DE LAS MUNELAS (ISLAND OF THE DOLLS) Lake Xochimilco, Mexico Isla De Las Munelas is one big nightmarish woodlands.

Populated with an over 50year doll collection, this woodland was transformed into every dead girl’s sanctuary, created after a local Mexican man discovered a dead young girl nearby. Isla De Las Munelas is made to be a Chucky-esque offering for the victim’s dead fate and the many child victims of atrocious murders.

4. PARIS CATACOMBS Paris, France The city of love rests above yet another city that’s the opposite of its sensual style.

Compromised of around six million skeletons, the Paris Catacombs is the world’s largest crypt. The underground labyrinth is made up of intricate skeletal patterns, guaranteed to give you plenty of disturbing imagery for future nightmares.

3. PRIPYAT Ukraine Struck by an evacuation of over 50,000 residents after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986, the town of Pripyat lingers in northern Ukraine.

Titled the world’s single largest ghost town, Pripyat is furnished with complete abandonment as scientists estimate it will roughly be 20,000 years for it to be safely inhabitable by humans once again.

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5. AKODESSEWA FETISH MARKET Lomé, Togo Akodessewa, recognized as the world’s largest voodoo market, vends a never-ending supply of unsettling items raising an unnerving aura for every daredevil. Apart from its creepy offerings, including dubious “magic powders,” what’s rather more disturbing is its stomach-churning aroma capable of infusing the entire surrounding region.

6. TORTURE MUSEUM Amsterdam, Netherlands Documenting the brutality of man’s torturous abilities towards his fellow man, the Torture Museum offers both real and reconstructed medieval torture mechanisms.

It aims to provide a chronicle of Middle Age callousness, including displays of the agonizing “skull cracker” and the infamous guillotine.

7. MANCHAC SWAMP Louisiana, United States of America

Swept with southern American mythology, Manchac collaborates Louisiana’s melting pot of French, African, American and French-Canadian cultures creating a Cajun and Creole character. Manchac is said to possess all kinds of eerie moods drenched in theories of otherworldly inhabitants, including the Rougarou werewolf of Cajun mythology.

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8. TRUK LAGOON Federated States of Micronesia

Every diver’s dream is fulfilled once they explore the world’s best underwater shipwreck destination, veiled under the beauty of a turquoise lagoon.

This location contains the shipwrecks of roughly 60 warships and 275 airplanes that sank due to a fatal American raid in 1944. A ghost fleet of military equipment reminds every diver of the 3,000 plus vanished souls of warfare.

9. ACTUN TUNICHIL MUKNAL CAVE Belize

Known as the cave of Mayan sacrifice, Actun Tunichil Muknal is plastered with sparkling calcite believed to be the skeletons of Mayan children. Sacrificed to the rain god of Mayan folklore, the sparkling skeletons enchantingly capture the ritual sacrifices made by the Mayans to their gods, more than 1,000 years ago.

The name Actun Tunichil Muknal translates as “Cave of the Crystal Sepulchre,” ironically presenting what was traditionally conveyed as an entrance to hell.

10. AL FAHAD SHIPWRECK, SHUAIBA BEACH Saudi Arabia

Fancy a creepy attraction without the hassle of travel obligations? Anchored within the beautiful reefs of the Red Sea and forming a sharp angle with its magnificent structure, Al Fahad shipwreck is located 35 kilometers south of Jeddah near the beach of Shuaiba. Built

by I.C.H Holland, for Townsend Brother ferry services where it

initially operated on routes from Dover, and then sold in 1986 to the Egyptian Sadaka shipping group, the ship met its fatal fate in 2004 due to technical problems. Al Fahad remains abandoned of any human activity yet local sea creatures have claimed it as fish sanctuary.

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EXPLORE KSA

Glimpses

OF MADINA’S PAST History found in a historic structure.

By Mohammed Mirza

It would be more apt to call the museum Madina Museum rather than the vernacular that has given it the name Hijaz Railway Museum after the train station it is housed in.

Mind you, you won’t be finding any significant locomotives or other steam engine parts here.

Though, there is a stretch of the historic track, a train shed

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and whatever is left of the locomotive engines on the rear, they remain cordoned off for tourists.

The focus in the museum is on the history of Madina in general. The museum covers the history of Madina from once being a small oasis town to becoming the capital of an Islamic empire that was spread

over continents. Constructed by the Ottoman Sultan, Abdul Hamid II, in around 1908 AD, the century-old structure still holds strong and is very well maintained.

The railway station contributed to Madina’s development, but was soon put out of service after a couple of years when the first world war broke out.

PHOTO/ TANVIR AKHTAR

Facade of the museum.

It was thrown open to the public in 2006 after being shut for almost 90 years. For the residents of Madina, the railway station is known as Istasyun.

This was the last station on the Hijaz Railway line that ran from Damascus.

I remember first seeing the structure when I visited Madina years ago when our bus parked in front of it. Our hotel was near the station. I remember it being beautifully lit at night; I thought it was a government office building back then.

Fast forwarding years ahead, the museum was in front me and Turkish pilgrims were all around it marveling at the structure their forbearers, the Ottomans, built. Inside, a wide hall housing very few artifacts greets visitors, at the center of which is a downsized model of the station itself.

We were lead to a small room connecting the hall that housed traditional clothing of the women of the city; most of them were dresses meant to be worn at weddings. A darkly lit wooden stairway that has a beautifully crafted Turkish window leads to the upper floor.

Traditional Bridalwear

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There we saw what could be considered one of the most remarkable things on display in the museum; a bow that is believed to have belonged to a companion of the Prophet (PBUH), Saad Ibn Abi Waqqas (RA) himself.

The upper floor has a long corridor adjoined by multiple rooms, the kinds you see in hotels. The room probably once functioned as offices for the railways during its heydays.

Today, each room is dedicated to a specific piece of history.

A room housing arms and ammunition was probably one of the biggest attractions on the floor that had numerous rifles, swords and shields covered in glass cases. Nearby was a room that had minted coins and currency notes from the era of King Abdulaziz.

The history of Saudi Arabia, right from the first house of Al Saud is brought to light in a room that has long framed posters on its walls. There is also a room that has old photos of Madina; the rapid modernization of Madina is evident from these photos that were taken less than a century before.

Trunk with intricate designs.

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Bow believed to have belonged to Saad Ibn Abi Waqqas (RA)

Once we passed the corridor we reached a hall, though smaller than the one on the ground floor that had old hand written copies of the Quran. There were also gold and silver coins dating back to the Umayyad era right next to them.

Rifles

We then came upon a room on the ground floor that had naturally occurring rare stones that are found in the region including the pink quartz and the agate stone on display. Adjacent to it was the pre-Islamic hall that had ancient pre-Islamic artifacts housed within it.

Pink quartz, flint stone and a stone from the gold mines near Madinah.

A visit to this museum is a must. The tour groups have long been taking visitors to the Qiblatain Mosque and the site of the seven mosques; this museum needs to be added in the itinerary. It sits within walking distances from the Prophet’s Mosque. Turkish tour groups have already started taking their pilgrims to this museum, it’s probably time for other religious tour groups to follow suit. Plus, the entry is free.

Ottoman era artifacts.

The most intriguing thing about them were the ancient inscriptions that seem to the untrained eye to be non-related to the Semitic languages at all. There were also ceramic dishes and incense burners from the same time period that had exquisite motifs painted on them.

There is another railway station in the country from the Hijaz Railway line that is open to the public. This one is at Madain Saleh, some 350 kilometers to the north of Madinah.

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Commemorative Plaque

Fossilized tree trunk and an agate stone.

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HISTORIC KSA

Caravans to Makkah For centuries Hajj pilgrims arrived through one of these three main caravans.

Anatolia

Syria North Africa

Levant

By Mohammed Mirza

Egypt

The pilgrims in the main caravan came from Anatolia, Central Asia and the Levant.

They gathered in Damascus from where they’d set off for pilgrimage, a journey that took them roughly 30 to 35 days.

Pilgrims coming from North Africa gathered in Egypt for the second caravan that took a coastal route to the Holy Cities; the journey took about 35 to 40 days.

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Pilgrims coming from Persia and Khorasan would gather in Baghdad and form the third major caravan. They would crisscross the deserts of the peninsula to reach the Holy Cities. Pilgrims coming from East Asian countries would normally choose the sea route.

They would arrive at the ports of Jeddah or Yanbu from where they continued their journey towards Makkah.

Khorasan

Iraq Persia

Central Asia

East Asian Countries

The caravan route was lined with a network of forts and guarded wells, particularly the route from Damascus as it was this route that saw the most number of travelers.

The caravans coming to Makkah were highly organized and stocked with food and goods. In fact, an armed guard led by a commander known as Amir Al Hajj protected the caravans. Armed guards were necessary to prevent raids from Bedouin tribes. The Amir Al Hajj would pay a tribute called Sarr to the tribal leaders whose territory the caravan passed through.

Some termed the caravans to be like moving cities, which apart from an armed guard and an Amir, had a judge, saddler, chef, secretary, inspector of weight and provisions and two notaries amongst others. The norm for the caravans would be to march in the night in order to avoid the heat of the Arabian sun during the day.

Each caravan was grouped according to the point of origin and would maintain the same positions in the line of march.

The opening of the Hijaz Railway in the beginning of the 20th century marked the end of the celebrated caravans, as it facilitated pilgrim journeys coming from far and wide.

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Shoe Mart Launches Back to School in KSA

Shoe Mart launched a back to school collection for children. The range comes at attraction prices and variety.

The first two models in the X series, Xperia XZ and premium Xperia X Compact, bring new and improved camera technology. The RGBC-1R sensor adds true to life colors by accurately adjusting the white balance on the light source.

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Nissan’s 2017 Patrol Launches in the Middle East

The Call of Duty World League Championship is coming to the Middle East for a new regional eSports tournament. Pros and amateurs can compete for USD 10,000 cash.

Coca-Cola Named Official Sponsor of KSA Football Federation

Nissan announced the launch of the 2017 Patrol. The new patrol complements the legendary Patrol V8. With the introduction of the Patrol V6, Nissan aims to grow by 20 percent over the next two years.

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The IS range of sport saloons crossed one million sales at the end of July.

The car was primarily designed for the European market. One in five Lexus IS is sold in Europe.

LG Expands Minibeam Lineup of Portable Projectors

Dubai Tourism Hosts Fun Activities At Red Sea Mall

LG expanded the range with the advanced PH450U and the PH150G. The former creates a cinematic experience in the home or office without complications and high price.

Dubai Tourism hosted activities with influencers at Red Sea Mall last month. Locals got the chance to win FlyDubai tickets and vouchers to new entertainment destinations in Dubai.

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MOSQUES IMAM TURKI BIN ABDULLAH MOSQUE One of the oldest

mosques in the city that is a reminder of Diriyah (old Riyadh).

• Diriyah

KING KHALID GRAND MOSQUE One of the most

beloved mosques in the city.

Umm Al Hamam

PRINCESS LATIFA BINT SULTAN MOSQUE

One of the most beautiful mosques in Riyadh. Adjacent to King Fahd entrance • Takhassussi St.

THE AL RAJHI GRAND MOSQUE The largest

Mosque in Riyadh. Kudai Rd.• Exit 15 • Web: grajhi.org.sa

AMERICAN 19TH CENTURY BURGER

Here’s where the classic taste of minced beef patties combined with fresh buns are available to you. Al Olaya. • Tel: 9200 33900

CHILI’S Classic American,

Texan and international tastes.

As Sulimaniyah. • Tel: +966-11-293 4849

JOHNNY ROCKETS

Serve great all-American food in a timeless and fun environment. Al Olaya. • Tel: +966-11-2016667

SHAKE SHACK Serves the most delicious burgers, fries, hot dogs, frozen custard and more!. Localizer, Tahlia St. STEAK HOUSE Steaks grilled

to perfection over open fire to sear in the natural juices. Olaya, Thalatheen st. • Tel: 92000 7733

THE COUNTER Create your own burgers and make them special!

Tahliah St. • Tel: +966-11-4643117

BRAZILIAN IL TERRAZZO A Brazilian

barbecue restaurant overlooking Al Faisaliah Center’s beautifully landscaped plaza. . Al Olaya • Tel: 966-11-273 2222

CHOCOLATES ANOOSH

Anoosh offers a variety of chocolates and mouth watering cookies. Al Imam Saud Ibn Abdulaziz Brandh Rd.. • Tel: 966-11263 1051

BOSTANI CHOCOLATE & GIFTS For chocolates, gifts and more.

Prince Sultan St. • Tel: +966-114163484

CHOCOLINE Flavor and

refinement meet to create an outstanding range of luxury chocolates. Al Olaya St..

• Tel: +966-11-4641172

GODIVA Godiva thrills thesenses and captivates the hearts of chocolate lovers everywhere.

Takhassousi St..

• Tel: +966-11-281 2000

TALAH DATES Dates,

sweets, drinks, and the finest Arabian coffee. Al Orubah St. • Tel: +966-11-2173303

TMRYA TMREYA blends

authentic Arabian delicacies with contemporary global flavors to bring forth a unique world of confectionaries. Al Jawhara Complex, Al Alya • Tel: +966-112018299

PATCHI Embrace a culture and unique heritage of exceptional chocolate gifts that make life exquisite. Takhassousi St. • Tel: +966-11-4834464

COFFEE & TEA SHOPS STARBUCKS COFFEE

The true essence of coffee. Nothern Ring Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-112754367

TEA GSCHWENDNER

Their tea shops are staffed with tea enthusiasts dedicated to exploring the world of loose leaf tea. Al Olaya St.

FAST FOOD DOMINO’S PIZZA

An American pizza restaurant chain.

AlUrouba St., Salah AlDin St., Khalid Ibn Alwaleed St., Prince Sultan St.• Tel: +966-11-419 3311 / +966-11478 1618 / +966-11-209 2420 / +966-11-464 0463

HARDEE’S

One of the best fastfood chain restaurants. Salah AlDin AlAyyubi Rd., Ar Rabi, King Fahd Branch Rd.• Tel: +966-11-479 3682 / 9200 01213

KFC

The largest chicken restaurant brand in the world. King Abdul Aziz Rd. • Tel: 920021111

MCDONALD’S I ’m lovin’ it! King Abdul Aziz Rd. • Tel: Takhassousi St. PANINO’S Hot sandwiches, salads and gourmet pizza. Ash Shuhada • Tel: +966-11-482 2100 PAPA JOHN’S

FINE DINING CAFE BATEEL Deluxe

chocolates, delectable dates, superb pastries and a vast selection of gourmet foods.

Kingdom Shopping Center • Tel: +966-11-211 2042

CRISTAL Award-winning

Chef Jean-Yves Leuranguer incorporates the luxe ingredients into contemporary French fare with a Northern Spanish twist.

Al Faisaliya Hotel • Tel: +966-11-273 2222

IL TERRAZZO A Brazilian

barbecue restaurant overlooking Al Faisaliah Center’s beautifully landscaped plaza. Al Faisaliya Hotel. • Tel: +966-11-273 2222

LA CUCINA One of the trendiest

restaurants in Riyadh with a contemporary, sophisticated design combined with innovative, modern Italian cuisine. Al Faisaliya Hotel.

• Tel: +966-11-273 2000

NOZOMI The best Fine Dining experience As Sulimaniyah • Tel: +966-11- 415 2213

TERRACE GRILL Best fine dining restaurant. A Premier restaurant of Riyadh. Marriott Hotel • Tel: +966-11-477 9300 THE ELEMENTS This multi-buffet

concept restaurant is the first of its kind in Riyadh, and serves up global cuisines from China, Japan, India and the Middle East, prepared to order from fresh ingredients. Four Seasons Hotel • Tel: +966-11-211 5500

The third largest take-out and pizza delivery restaurant chain in the world. Takhassousi Rd. • Tel: +966-11-480537

THE GLOBE lords over dramatic panoramic views of Riyadh Al Faisaliya Hotel • Tel: +966-11-273 2222

PIZZA HUT At Pizza Hut, we have one mission: to bring more flavor to life. Thumamah Rd. • Tel: 9200 00910

THE GRAND BAsed on a unique fusion of traditional recipes and modern culinary delights Burj Rafal, Hotel Kempinski • Tel: +966-11-511 7777

SUBWAY

THE GRILL restaurant reflects the

Excellent taste, nutritious food choices. Olaya St. • Tel: 9200 12782

DATES ALWANI DATES Alwani dates

has its own farms, which produce many of the world famous verities of dates. Thalathin St. • Tel: +96611-293 2428

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spirit and energy of the flourishing international business city of Riyadh in its contemporary design with a traditional twist. Four Seasons hotel Tel: +966-11-2115500

TUGRA Emanating from the heart of the royal Ottoman Empire, Tugra is the calligraphic seal of the era’s Ottoman sultans. Burj Rafal, Hotel Kempinski • Tel: 966-11-511 7777

FRENCH ANTHURIUM TA french

restaurant Hidden with in the streets of Riyadh. Abdullah Al-Hamdan Street • Tel: +966-114661473

APETITE KITCHEN A Parisian inspired restaurant and lounge concieved to offer a unique and exclusive experience of lifestyle Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-11-465 6491 CRÊPE CAFÉ Casual authentic crêperie. Riyadh Gallery • Tel: +96612-2634989 ERIC KAYSER Boutique bakery tradition meets global reputation at Maison Kayser, where the craft of exceptional quality is baked fresh every day. Garnada Mall Tel: 966-054 590 8907 FAUCHON A French cafe serving sandwiches, pastas, salads as well as sweets. Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-465 6665

FRENCH BAKERY Top quality

and the best of tradition whilst embracing the greatest of what modern technology and thinking has to offer. Takhassusi Rd. Tel: +966-11 464 1441

FRENCH CORNER Riyadhs French bakery pastry with an a la carte attractive french dishes.

As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +966-11-464 5322 LENÔTRE

Cakes and chocolate for all tastes.

Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11- 279 1108

LE RELAIS DE L’ENTRECÔTE

Charming Parisian simplicity of unique dining in the cozy and warm interior of Entrecôte. Almas Plaza, Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-11 461 5058

PAUL French Restaurant, Cafe

& Bakery. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-11416 9125

INTERNATIONAL AL BUSTAN RESTAURANT

Sumptuous international buffet renowned in the market for its quality and taste. King Abdullah Road • Tel: +966-11-454 3300

ART CAFE An Artistic Unique Concept Store and Cafe in Riyadh Centria Mall • Tel: +966-11-416 2990 BITE ME Fresh, handmade goodness, delivered to your doorstep King Khalid Rd. • Tel: +96611-440 4222

FUDDRUCKERS An American

International serving platters to your hearts extent. Sahara Mall • Tel: +966-11-4641650

LA BRASSERIE

One of the oldest International Restaurants in riyadh. King Fahad Road. • Tel: +966-11-273 2000

MOSAIC MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT Al Wazarat District • Tel: +966-11-477 9300

ORJOUAN International Buffet Ritz Carlton Hotel • Tel: + 966-11-802 3833 SPAZIO Exceptional fine dining

in Riyadh, with a unique ambiance which could not be matched anywhere else in the City. Kingdom Tower • Tel: +966-11-211 1888

TOASTED An innovative and fresh approach to food. Rawdah St. • Mob: +966-12-2616747 TRADER VICS Trader Vic’s

restaurants is recognized across the globe through exotic cuisines and happily imbibe from a collection of expertly crafted libations. Panorama Mall. • Tel: +966-11-281 4782

ICE CREAM AMORINO Delicious and unique Gelato flavors Al Muhammadiyah

BASKIN ROBBINS STORE

Offers desserts like fondue, affogato and cakes, all in a family friendly restaurant environment.

Ar Rabwa • Tel: +966-11-478 0108

DACTYLIFERA Chocolate and

Mini Icecream bites Takhassousi St.

FRESH BERRY Frozen yoghurt

with over 25 topping choices. Ash Shuhada • Tel: +966-11-253 5578

GODIVA The ultimate destination for chocolate lovers. Takhassousi St. • Tel: +966-11-281 2000

HAAGEN-DAZS Premium ice

ITALIAN AL FORNO CO Italian Pasta

restaurant Al Hamra • Tel: +966055 844 2255

FORCHETTA Fine Italian Dining you could find in the capital Khurais Rd. • Tel: +966-11-492 0097

IL GABBIANO Indulge in true

Italian flavor with a relaxing classic atmosphere. Al Olaya St.• Tel: +96611-461 6066

ITALIAN HOUSE Restuarant

with a unique Italian taste.

King Fahad Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-419 8016

PIATTO Generous servings of fresh and authentic Italian dishes.

Northern Ring Rd. • Tel: +966-11- 200 6868 PIZZA EXPRESS

Fresh pizzas. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-12-2617037

PIZZA FUSION

Pizza Fusion: fresh, organic and eco-friendly. Al Olaya.

• Tel: +966-11-463 3329

PIZZA ROMA

Go-to pizza place in town.

Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-462 9032

ROMA Authentic Italian

Restaurant in the city Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-464 1133

ROSSO Discover Taste the

freshest flavours, the hottest ingredients and the most talented Four Seasons chefs from around the globe. Four Seasons Hotel • Tel: +966-11-211 5500

ROSSOPOMODORO All our

ingredients come directly from the Neapolitan region of Campania. As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +966-11-293 9565

MIDDLE EASTERN BURJ AL HAMMAM

Lebanese cuisine. • Tel: +966-114418441 / +966-11-4411401

cream parlor. Stars Hayat Mall • Mob: +966-559576854

FLAMINGO RESTAURANT

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY

GRAND LEBANON RESTAURANT Lebanese

Bringing happiness to every cup, cone, cake and pint. Takhassousi St. • Tel: +966-11-453 8746

MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT

Al Olaya. • Tel: +966-11-461 2277

Restaurant. As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +966-11-463 1888

KARAM BEIRUT

Frozen Yogurt made with our custom blend of flavors.Hitteen Plaza

Mediterranean Restaurant As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +966-11-416 1717

PINKBERRY Pinkberry is a non

LUSIN

fat frozen yogurt concept that offers a light and refreshing guilt free treat. Granada Mall • Tel: +966-11-253 4783

STICK HOUSE

Armenian Restaurant Centria Mall • Tel: +966-9200-02690

TAHIL RESTAURANT

Lebanese Armenian Restaurant Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-4667071

WADEK

A Gulf inspired Restaurant at the heart of riyadh Al Olaya966-11-463 4848

TURKISH ANATOLIA TURKISH GRILL One of the leading restaurants offering a truly memorable authentic Turkish dining experience. Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-4626339

GULLUOGLU

INDIAN PALACE FOOD

Authentic Indian restaurant Al Quds.• Tel: +966-50 -211 2020

LA SANI

All time marvelous indian restaurant! Tel: + 966-11-464 6187

SHEZAN

Let the aroma of mixed spices drive you to the wonderful experience and delicacies of an Indian kitchen.

Al Olaya. • Tel: +966-11-462 6608

Turkish Restaurant & Cafe known for its Baklawas King Fahad Road • Tel: +966-11-419 7840

SILVER SPOON INDIAN CUISINE

A restaurant chain that is true to the traditional recipes of south Anatolia. Tahlia St • Tel:+966-11288 6418

ZAIKA

KOSEBASI

TOP KAPI Blending history and

culture with a fresh outlook and a savory cuisine. Tahlia St • Tel:+96611-288 5457

CHINESE ASIANAT A Humble Asian Restaurant in northern Riyadh.

As Sahafa district • Tel: +966-11-410 8404 DIAMOND Chinese Restaurant.

Localizer Mall • Tel: +966-11-217 0125

GULF ROYAL CHINESE RESTAURANTAuthentic chinese

Restaurant. King Fahad BRanch Rd • Tel: +966-11-419 5288 / +966-138988887 / +966-13-8988887

MIRAGE The perfect Asian taste

in the city. Al Urubah Rd.• Tel: +96611-483 4127

NOODLE BOX

A fusion of Thai, Indonesian, Chinese, Malaysian, and Japanese dishes with a modern look.

Al Khalijiah Plaza.

• Tel: +966-11-456 2920

PANDA EXPRESS

Chinese international franchise.

As Sulaimaniya.• Tel: +966-11-415 4100

THE NOODLE HOUSE

Authentic Southeast Asian dishes over an open flame and in full view of the guests. Al Olaya St.• Tel: +966-11-293 9969

YUMMY WOK

Yummy Wok offers variety of Asian cuisine. Makkah Al Mukartamah Branch Rd.• Tel: +966-11-488 9166

INDIAN COPPER CHANDNI

An indian experience you wont find anywhere else.

As Sulaimaniya.

• Tel: +966-11-416 7000

The best indian food.

Tel: +966-11-222 2332

Indian food and dining offering a high quality service and atmosphere.

Al Olaya.• Tel: +966-11-461 6066

JAPANESE BENIHANA

Benihana restaurants are traditional Japanese hibachi steakhouses, featuring the Japanese cooking:”teppanyaki.”

Northern ring branch Rd.• Tel: +96611-415 7878

KAMPAI Gourmet journey you

won’t forget anytime soon!

As Sulaimaniya.• Tel: +966-11-461 7581

NOZOMI The best Fine Dining experience. As Sulimaniyah.• Tel:+966-11-415 2213

SUSHI YOSHI Sushi Yoshi is a leading Japanese restaurant with its own unique design that stands out from the rest. As Sulaimaniya.• Tel: +966-11-812 0055 TOKYO Acontemporary yet sophisticated dining experience to the heart of riyadh with a choice of a cooking station seating. Al Urubah Rd.• Tel:+966-11-4605672

DESSERTS & BAKERIES ANOOSH One of the best

Chocolate shops in the Kingdom selling the best cookies. King Abdullah Branch Rd. • Tel:+966-11-278 4297

CALIFORNIA BAKERY CAFE The Best cheesecakes in town. Al Faisaliya.

• Tel: +966-11-293 4420

DIPLOMAT

One of the best sweets in town with amazing Baklawas. Al Ghadir.• Tel: +966-11-203 3652

HELEN’S BAKERY

We only bake original recipes using the best and freshest ingredients in the market. Al Urubah Rd. • Tel:+966-11-416 9734

A fun way to enjoying ice cream. Panorama Mall • Tel: +966-59 818 2204 DESTINATIONRYD.COM 91 DESTINATIONKSA.COM

JAREER SWEETS A reputation for great taste, authenticity and value became a leading chain of pastry shops within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Al Malaz.

• Tel:+966-11-477 3310

LITTLE FLORA Little Flora is the first online portal for flowers and gifting in Saudi Arabia.

Ar-Rahmaniyah • Mob: +966583992223/ +966-593811137 • Web: littleflora.com

IKEA C’mon, it’s Ikea.

East Ring Rd. Exit 16. • Mob: +96611-2442233. • Web: ikea.com

MUNCH BAKERY

MIX FLOWERS For pretty flowrs.

King Abdulaziz Rd. • Tel: +966-114653691 • Web: adwaa-studio. com.sa

If you are a person with a sweet tooth then here’s a haven you can indulge in. Abdullah Al Hamdan St.• Tel:+966-9200 15010

SAADEDDIN PASTRY

The best pastry and sweets in the city only in Saadeddin Pastry. Prince Saad Ibn Abdulrahman AlAwal branch Rd. • Tel:+966-11-471 4649

SUGAR SPRINKLES The cupcake shop. Takhassousi St.• Tel:+966-11229 0505

BOUTIQUES BRIDAL COUTURE BOUTIQUE Bridal gowns and veils. Al Olaya • Mob: +966-504308630 • Web: bridalcouture.com.sa

HARVEY NICHOLS

International luxury lifestyle stores specialising in brand name merchandise. Al Faisaliya Mall • Tel: +966-11-2734444 • Web: harveynichols.com.sa

RIVA

A unique brand for ladies and kids wear. Galleria Mall• Tel: +966-11-2078519 • Web: rivafashion.com/stores

CUSTOM THOBES AJLAN & BROS

Great fabrincs and quality. Olaya Dist.

• Tel: +966-11-4665555 • Web: ajlanbros.com

LOMAR

Ar-Rayan • Mob: +966-11-4916410 • Web: Mix_Flowers

NARDEEN FLOWERS GARDEN Flower shop. Al Rowdah Dist. • Mob: +966-112490972 • Web: Mix_Flowers

SPRING ROSE

SARATOQA PHOTOGRAPHY

For pretty and fancy flowers. Tahlia St. • Tel: +966-11-216 6996 • Web: gardeniaonline.com

ILUBA FLOWERS

Longlife flowers live for over a year without water. Ar-Rahmaniyah • Mob: +966-11-281 7771 • Web: info@ilubasa.com

REEMA STUDIO

For portraits. Tahlia St. • Mob: +96611-293 1500

For nice springy flowers. Musaed Al Angari St. • Mob: +966-11-2791024 • Web: spring-weddings@hotmail.com

Young seasoned photographer. Centria Mall • Mob: +966-555441211

STYLE FLOWERS

SULTANA PHOTOGRAPHER

For a stylish set of flowers. Musaed Al Angari St. • Mob: +966-504237071

TULIP

For your celebrations. Musa Bin Naseer st. - AL-Olaya Dist. Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz st. - Al-Nakheel Dist. • Tel: +966-11-4645628 / +966-11-472230

FURNITURE @ROOM Furniture showroom.

King Abdulaziz Rd. North. • Tel: +966-11-229 8457

ABYAT

Biggest selection of building supplies and home furnishing. Northern Ring Rd. Exit 6. • Tel: 8001215555 • Web: abyatonline.com

CLOSET WORLD

GARDENIA

MALAMEH ALFAN STUDIO

SPRING’S WEDDING

TOBY Classic and modern brought together. Thalia St • Mob: +966-53621 2007 • Web: tobybyhatem.com

Pick and fall in love. Al-Sulimaniah, Abu Baker Alrazi St. • Tel: +966 11 2167410 • Web: alwanco.com.sa

Weddings, events, Sports, products and fashion.• Tel: +966590007001 • Web: exposuresa.com

For women. Abdullah Ibn Sulaiman Al Hamadan Riyadh.

• Mob: +966-553005522 • Web: malamehalfan.com

AYAR FURNITURE

FLORISTS

EXPOSURESA

Moderate to high. Khurais st. - ALRayyan Dist. King Fahd st. - AL-Olaya Dist. King Abdullah st. - Al Warood Dist. Imam Saud bin Abdulaziz st. - Al-Nakheel Dist. • Tel: +966-112088369 / +966- 11-2167777 / +96611-4709029 / +966-11-4702226 • Web: springrose.com.sa

Creative and modern thobes. Localizer Mall As Sulimaniyah King Abdulaziz Rd, Ar Rabi. • Tel: 920000554 • Web: lomar.sa

ALWAN FLOWERS

PHOTOGRAPHERS ADWA STUDIO Females only

Custom made fine furniture. Tahlia St. Intersection, Takhassusi St. • Mob: +966-11-4612757 • Web: ayar.comm

Costumize your own closet.

Takhassusi St • Mob: +966-114889516 • Web: closetworld.com.sa

CITIES

Modern furtnitures. Centria Mall • Mob: +966-11-2180007 • Web: zoomcities.com

DAR AL HADAYA For

modernized furnitures. • AlWoroud. Mob: +966-11-2155550.

HOSHAN FURNITURE For

classic furnitures • Tahlia St. • Mob: +966-11-2933939. • Web: hoshangroup.com

ID DESIGN For modern furniture. • King Abduallah Rd. Raed Dist. Mob: +966-11-480 4885.

• Web: iddesign.com

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Young passionate Saudi photographer. • Mob: +966554991154.

CLINICS ABAD SPECIALIZED CLINICS Provide patients with high-quality health care services.

As Sulaimaniya. • Tel: +966-11-201 6677 • Web: abadclinics.com

AJMAL CLINICS

A range of plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments. As Sulaimaniya • Tel: 9200 10029 • Web: ajmalclinic.com

AVENUE MEDICAL CLINIC

Dedicated to enriching the quality of life of Riyadh community members and visitors. al Muruj • Tel: +966-11-200 0099 • Web: avenue.com.sa

CONSULTING CLINICS

Healthcare facilities. Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-465 9100 • Web: consulting-clinics.com

DERMA CLINIC

Hair and skin care. Prince Sultan St. - Bin Homran Center • Tel: +966-11-465 0000 • Web: derma-clinic.com

DIMA DENTAL

A group of specialized dentists in all aspects of dentistry. Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-466 1200 • Web: dimadental.com

HALA CLINICS

Medical and health care facilities.

Takhassousi St. • Mob: +966-56 527 0000 • Web: halahclinics.com

MUROONA SPINE & JOINT Specializing in CLINIC

Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Rock Taping, and Foot Orthotics treatment for a hands-on, drug free rehabilitation. As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +966-11-466 1664 • Web: muroona.com.sa

SIGAL DENTAL CLINIC

To provide dental care for our patients in a convenient place.

Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-464 8060 • Web: sigalclinics.net

SPECIALIZED CLINICS

One of the newest and finest medical centers in Riyadh.

Kharaid Rd. • Mob: +966-56 215 4241 • Web: spclinic.net

GYM & HEALTH CENTERS 9ROUND

Personal trainers who work with you every step of the way. Al Wahah.

• Mob: +966-54 104 8687 • Web: sa.9round.com

BODYMASTERS

Offer a wide range of fitness services to its members. As Sahafah • Tel: 9200 006269 • Web: bodymastersksa.com

FIT FOREVER FITNESS

One of the most professional gyms in Riyadh. King Abdul Aziz Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11810 0111 • Web: fffksa.com

FITNESS FIRST One of the world’s leading health and fitness companies. Riyadh Gallery • Tel: 966-11-217 9674 • Web: fitnessfirstme.com FITNESS TIME P rovide the best sports and fitness services. King Abdul Aziz Branch Rd. • Tel: 9200 03131 • Web: fitnesstime.com.sa GOLD’S GYM ELITE

Designed to empower and guide women to reach their personal health and wellness goals. Al Khaldiaha • Tel: +966-11-219 0044 • Web: goldsgym.com/riyadh

KORE STUDIO

Boutique health club. Al Khuzama Dist. • Tel: +966-11-482 0003 • Web: korestudios.net

LARA GYM

A well known gym in Malaz. Al Hawwaria • Tel: +966-11-476 2626 • Web: laragym.com

NUYU

A stunning chain of fitness centres, inspiring the women of Riyadh to get active and stay active. Al Muruj • Tel: +966-11214 3710 • Web: nuyu-ksa.com

SPECTRUM WELLNESS FOR Fitness center WOMEN

for women in Riyadh and Khobar.

Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-216 5522 • Web: spectrum4women.com

HOSPITALS AL HAMMADI HOSPITAL

One of the most modern medical facilities in Riyadh.Khalid Ibn Yazid Ibn Muawiyah • Tel: +96611-462 2000 • Web: alhammadi. com/invest

AL JAFEL INTERNATIONAL Safe and high HOTEL

quality healthcare services. Western Ring Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-430 0387 • Web: jafel-hospital.sa

AL JAZEERA HOSPITAL

Provide healthcare. Al Nasim Al Gharbi • Tel: +966-11-238 8888 • Web: aljazeerah-hospital.com

DALLAH HOSPITAL

Bring peace of mind for the thousands of patients everyday.

Nakhil • Tel: 9200 12222 • Web: dallah-hospital.com

KINGDOM HOSPITAL

HOT STONE Offers the finest treatments and services delivered by Licensed Estheticians, Massage Therapists, Hair Stylists and Nail Technicians. Takhassousi Rd. • Tel: +966-11-419 7335• Web: hotstone-spa.com

HOTEL NOVOTEL RIYADH

LUTHAN HOTEL & SPA

RADISSON BLU HOTEL

Woman’s only property aptly called the Sanctuary is a unique Urban Retreat. Al Raed Rd. • Tel: +966-11-480 7799 • Web: luthanhotel-spa.com

One of the world’s leading global hotel brands.

AbdulAziz St. • Tel: +966-11-4791234 • Web: radissonblu.com

MATAM BEAUTY SALON

RIYADH INTERCONTINENTAL

Beauty services. Abi Dhar Al Ghaffara • Tel: +966-11-492 4089

MY NAIL SPA

To deliver high quality costeffective healthcare with a sense of compassion and dignity. Ar Rabi • Tel: +966-11-2751111 • Web: khccgroup.com

All things nails - beauty and care. Exit 2 • Mob: +966-53582 3333 • Web: instagram.com/my_nails_spa

KING FAISAL SPECIALIST RESEARCH CENTER

The first integrated women’s center that gather all the requirements of modern women in fashion, fitness and beauty.

Al Athra • Tel: 9200 02486 • Web: wesamfashion.com/index.php

Enables users to access their health care records anywhere anytime.

Makkah Al Mukarramah Branch Rd. • Tel: 9200 12312 • Web: kfshrc.edu.sa/ wps/portal/En

RIYADH CARE HOSPITAL

One of the leading hospitals in the Kingdom. Unayzah St. • Tel: 9200 00459 • Web: riyadhcare.med.sa

OLAYA MEDICAL CENTER

A multi-specialty medical centre. As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +96611-464 5501 • Web: omc.com.sa

SAUDI GERMAN HOSPITAL

The largest leading heath provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As Sahafah • Tel: +966-112685555 • Web: ryd.sghgroup.com.sa

SULAIMAN AL HABIB To provide HOSPITAL

exceptional and complete medical care. Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-462 2224 • Web: hmg.com.sa

SPA & BEAUTY CENTERS BEAUTYOU

A warm and friendly beauty & spa center.

Musa Ibn Nusair • Mob: +966-56561 1193 • Web: beautyou-ksa.com

DIAMOND BEAUTY CLINIC

Offer state of the art beauty services. Exit 5 • Tel: +966-114955044 • Web: dbclinics.com

WESAM WORLD FASHION

PEST CONTROL HIT PEST CONTROL

One of the leading pest & termite control establishments. •Tel: +96611-471 6853 • Web: hitpest.com

TRAP PEST CONTROL

Become one of the leading pest control companies in Saudi Arabia.

• Tel: +966-11-228 2420 • Web: trappestcontrol.com

HOTELS AL FAISALIYA HOTEL Featuring 224 rooms and suites, standstoday at the intersection of ancient Middle Eastern tradition and cosmopolitan sophistication. King Fahad Road • Tel: +966-11-273 2000 • Web: alfaisaliahhotels.com

BURJ RAFAL KEMPINSKI Situated in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia offering a spa and signature restaurants. As Sahafah • Tel: +966-12-694 4777 • Web: kempinski.com

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

Spa treatments, nails, hair and beauty salon. Diplomatic Quarter • Tel: +966-11-2014444 • Web: four.com.sa

A luxury hotel or resort around the globe for your vacation, wedding or business travel. Kingdom tower • Mob: +96611-211 5000 • Web: fourseasons. com/riyadh

GERMANY BEAUTY CENTER

HOTEL IBIS RIYADH

FOUR SPA

Rejuvunating the mind and body. As Sulaimaniya • Tel: +966-11-4646 0204

HAIR & SKIN CARE CENTER

Deals with all skin problems. Al Hajjaj Al Fahri • Tel: 9200 00037

With 166 elegant rooms and refined suites, the 5-star Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud is sure to please every guest.King Fahad Road Tower• Tel: +966-112882323 • Web: novotel.com

An oasis of comfort and amenities in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s. Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-419 9995 • Web: accorhotels.com

Combines 21stcentury facilities with impeccable service and Saudi hospitality. Al Mutamarat • Tel: +966-11-4655000 • Web: ihg.com

RIYADH MARRIOTT HOTEL Combines style and substance, with 5-star accommodations and the unparalleled level of service. King Saud Road• Tel: +966-11-4779300 • Web: marriott.com

SHERATON RIYADH HOTEL & TOWERS Located

in the heart of Riyadh. Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-4543300 • Web: sheratonriyadh.com

FLYIN.COM

First and only online travel agency. King Fahad Branch Rd. • Tel: 9200 25959 • Web: flyin.com

FURSAN TRAVEL

A leading travel management company in KSA. Abi Bakr As Siddiq Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-2636211 • Web: fursan.com.sa

INTA A professional tour operator and travel agent.

Dammam Rd. • Mob: +966-50 248 5555 • Web: intagency.com SAUDI INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AGENCY One

of the leading companies in travel & tourism. King Abdul Aziz • Mob: +966533264028 • Web: ritzcarlton.com

TOUR OPERATORS HAYA TOUR

A licensed tour operator in Riyadh. Al Nozha Dist. • Tel: +966-11-450 7167 • Web: hayatour.com

JAWLAH TOURS

First destination management company in Saudi. Awf Ibn Abdulrahman • Tel: +966-11-4816508 • Web: jawlahtours.com

MASAWIFE TOUR OPERATOR

THE RITZ CARLTON

Catering to discerning guests is at the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton.

Makkah Road • Tel: +966-11-802 8020 • Web: ritzcarlton.com

TRAVEL AGENCIES ACE TRAVEL

Agency with locations throughout the kingdom; includes online air travel, hotel reservations and car rental. As Sulaimaniya• Tel: 920002278 • Web: ace-travel.com

AL KHALAF TOURS

Providing comprehensive service for group and individuals from and to the country. Al Wadi • Mob: +966-53 2771133 • Web: masawife.com

SARH COMPANY

One of the leading tour operators of Saudi Arabia. Kharis Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-4341111 • Web: alsarhtours.com

CAR SERVICES AL WEFAQ RENT A CAR Local

Travel and transportation agency.

Awf Ibn Abdulrahman • Tel: +966-112877700 • Web: alkhalaftravel.com

car rental across Saudi Arabia King Fahd St. • Tel: +966-11-4012949 • Web: alwefaq.com

AL MAJDOUIE TRAVEL A reputable AGENCY

AUTO WORLD RENT A CAR

travel agent who provides complete solution for travel needs.

Al Malaz • Mob: +966-11-4780965 • Web: almajdouie.com

AL TAYYAR TRAVEL

Book your flights and hotels online. Kharis Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-2653926 • Web: altayyargroup.com

ATTAR TRAVEL

The first and oldest travel agency in Saudi Arabia. Al Olaya• Mob: +966-53 2661217 • Web: attartravel.com

COZMO TRAVEL

Offer

customized travel solutions for both independent and corporate travelers. King Faisal Road • Tel: +96611-4818600 • Web: cozmotravel.com

Car rental to get around the city. Eastern ring Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-492 8080 • Web: autoworld.com.sa

AVIS

A stress-free car rental experience by providing superior services that cater to the customers’ individual needs. King Abdul Aziz St. • Tel: +966-11-4549614 • Web: avis.com.sa

BEST RENT A CAR Car Rental. Al Ghadeer Dt. • Tel: +966-11-2245212 • Web: bestrentacar.com.sa BUDGET

Provide the flexible leasing program to meet your specific long term car rental needs. Al Murabba • Tel: +966-114036664 • Web: budgetsaudi.com

CAREEM The Middle East’s leading private car booking service. • Tel: 9200 33786 • Web: careem.com/riyadh DESTINATIONRYD.COM DESTINATIONKSA.COM 93

EASY TAXI The number one taxi solution for customers.

AlMurabba • Tel: +966-11-2719333 • Web: easytaxi.com

KIDS WORLD

The program is play-based with lots of different activities to encourage learning. Sulaimaniya Area • Tel: +966-400 6000 • Web: kidsworldschool.net

HERTZ Car rental ith all the best offers and deals on cars.

King Khaled Airport • Tel: 9200 05561 • Web: hertz.com

LITTLE ANGELS A Montessori Preschool.

Eid Compound • Tel: +966-11-2493400 • Web: littleangelsriyadh.com

V-KOOL SAUDI glass solar control window films. As Sulaimaniyaha • Tel: +966-11-293 6969 • Web: v-kool.com

MAMA ET MOI

A vibrant community, where children learn not only the skills but also the values that will prepare them for the next stage of their lives at school and beyond.

Al Olaya • Tel: +966-11-4649666 • Web: britishislamicschool.com

UBER To passengers, Uber is essentially synonymous with taxis, and to drivers, it’s basically a referral service. • Web: uber.com/cities/riyadh

COMPOUNDS

MY SCHOOL

A Kindergarten following a Montessori method of education. • Al Wady Dt. • Tel: +966-11-2005565 • Web: myschool.com.sa

AL BUSTAN VILLAGE

One of the most sought after compounds in Riyadh. Al Arid • Web: albustanvillage.com

AL HAMRA OASIS VILLAGE

One of Riyadh’s premier compounds consisting of 404 residential units: all of which have very tasteful furniture and fittings, meeting high standards. Ash Shuhada. • Tel: +966-11-2490440 • Web: alhamra.com.sa

SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES ABDULAZIZ INTERNATIONAL English SCHOOL schools from Pre-KG to Grade 12. King Abdulaziz Rd. • Tel: +966-11-4738555 • Web: aisriyadh-sabis.net

AL JAZEERA BADR SUPER Two DELUXE VILLAS

floor villas that are furnished luxuriosly in the east of Riyadh. Al Rayyan St. • Tel: +966-11-492 1135 • Web: badercompound.com/en/ Pages/default.aspx

AL NOOR INTERNATIONAL

LAPALMA VILLAGE

Beautifully landscaped lush green areas and all the elements of comfort to residents. Garnata Dt. • Tel: +966-11-2403478 • Web: nakheelvillage.com

Luxury residential community in a contemporary western accommodation, carefully designed from the ground – up for the enjoyment and safety for future residents. North of Riyadh • Tel: +966-11-4914400 • Web: lapalma.sa/riyadh-en

AL WAHA RESIDENTIAL Fully COMPOUND

RANCO VILLAGE COMPOUND

AL NAKHEEL VILLAGE

facilitated residential compound with a 24 hour security. Al-Khuzama • Tel: +966-11-4864711 • Web: arecoalwaha.com/Home/Contact

CALIFORNIA RESORT One of the most unique and prestigious compounds in Riyadh. • Qortuba Area Tel: +966-11-248 4444• Web: california-riyadh.com/index.php ISHBILIA COMPOUND

Conveniently tucked-in away from street noice, midway between the city of Riyadh. It offers beautifully landscaped lush green areas and all the elements of comfort to residents. King Abdullah Rd. • Tel: +966-11-2406500

Rich selectuon of affordable villas which consist of restaurants, mini shopping mall, parks and other facilities. Khurais Rd. • Tel: +966-11-492 4411 • Web: ranvil.com

THE REEF COMPOUND

Attractive & traditional Villas • Al Waseel Rd. • Mob: +966562222077 • Web: reefcompound.com

KINDERGARTENS AL FURSAN

International schools and pre school. Al Izdehar • Tel: 92000 4202 • Web: fis.sch.sa/ PRE-KINDERGARTEN

BLOSSOMS PRESCHOOL & A KINDERGARTEN

place, which is designed to foster language & social development.

Mohammed Ibn Uthaim St. • Tel: +966-11-2146665 • Web: blossomsksa.com

CHILDHOOD STEPS

Designed to provide fun, good health, safety and the best education needed in early childhood. Al Tougably • Tel: +966-11415 7255 • Web: childhoodsteps.com

DRAGON FLY Preschool and Kindergarten • Mob: +966-504189863 • Web: facebook.com/Dragonfly-EnglishKindergarten-185160721532918 GROWING MINDS

Pre-School and Activity Center Northern Ring Rd. Exit 9 • Tel: +966-11-248 4806 • Web: growingmindsriyadh.com

ISHBILIA KINDERGARTEN

Multinational School in Riyadh. • Al Baraka St. • Tel: +966-11240 6960 • Web: mns-kgr.com

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International SCHOOL School with high values in the capital. Al Wisham • Tel: +966-11-4030673

AL YASMEAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

The School offers wholesome education that takes care of the all-round development of every child.

ASalah Aldin al Ayyubi • Tel: +966-11-478 8815 / +966-11292 1510 • Web: alyasmin.org

DREAM INTERNATIONAL Specialists SCHOOLS

who have a certain vision to create healthy, Educational and attractive environment.

• Abi Bakr As Siddiq Branch Rd. • Tel: +966-11-4545608 • Web: dream-schools.com.sa

KINGDOM SCHOOL

Provide quality education that is based on highly qualified teachers, comprehensive curricula and effective learning methods. Al Andalus St. - Maghrabi Dist.

• Tel: +966-11-2755555 • Web: kingdomschools.edu.sa

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