dj issue 13

Bridging Global Economics Through Culture

Issue 13, Feb 2010plus In The SpotlightSaudi Fast Growth 100

Family Fun Paintball in Jeddah

Explore KSA Hadda

NEW SectionsSettling In &

Green Living

‘Entre-Spiritual Business’

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EDITORIALEDITOR-IN-CHIEFEnas Hashani

GENERAL MANAGERNour Tamimi

EDITORIAL DIRECTORMichael Bou-Nacklie

ART DIRECTORBayan Esam Abuzinadah

ACTING CREATIVE DIRECTORMaha Alkhalawi GRAPHIC DESIGNERSLina MalaikaMohammed Rashad KKMARKETING DIRECTOR

Noura IsmailACCOUNT MANAGERSaleem Zeidan

PHOTOGRAPHY Hany SolimanSami Omar AlmoudiLina MalaikaHans SjoeholmMaria MahdalyMichael Bou-NacklieSilwan EshkiTurki Shoaib

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSDina IsmailHans SjoeholmSameen AnisArwa SirajSerene FeteihSobia Javed Turki Shoaib

EDITORIAL ASSOCIATESSilwan Eshki

PUBLISHERDestination MagazineUK, Coventry, CV14DHN5719

ChangeHaiti is grappling to return to a basic sense of normalcy. The scale of the tragedy is one not often seen with an entire capitol city turned upside down destroying nearly everything in its wake. We are reminded everyday just how fragile

our social structure really is as the images of rescuers work day and night to save trapped victims weeks after the tragedy occurred. To learn from the tragedy Jeddah-wis can benefit by taking advantage of cooler weather to enjoy some Jeddah fun that isn’t going to the beach or shopping. Jeddah has more to offer and hopefully in the years to come it will have more. In January Saudi Arabia’s very first paintball arena opened up giving Jed-dah its first taste of the fun and the pain that comes with firing hard balls of paint with compressed air at Jeddah Strikers located in Abhur.

The cooler temperatures also mean desert outings can be enjoyed more fully and for longer periods of time. Recently 130 entrepreneurs from around the world were treated by Fainak to a 5-star experience of traditional music and dance, horseback riding as well as other events showcasing local talent like Saudi rapper Qusai and comedian Rami Salameh. In this issue we’ve highlighted two different horse riding places for you to consider next time you’re at a loss for things to do. Horse riding is an excellent exercise both for your body as it stimulates close to every muscle in your body.

Thanks to the physical benefits, children with cerebral palsy and autism can benefit with programs like the Jeddah Open Skies program allowing them to interact with horses as well as stimulate cognitive and muscular development at Al-Seel Stables.

We’ve also taken a quick look at graffiti in and around town because when it is done well, it adds a differ-ent flavor to our fair city. Despite everything that is happening in the world we at DJ hope you have a great February and one where you’ll discover something new.

Enas Hashani Editor-in-Chief [email protected]

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26Hadda.

Marking Beirut, Qusai’s new album, Paintball in Jeddan, and Ather Gallery.

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18 EVENTS & HAPPENINGSCappuccino Grand Cafe, Avon donates and more.MARK YOUR CALENDAR

OUR GUESTS

Upcoming events we’re looking forward to.

130 global entrepreneurs come to Jeddah.

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16 IN THE SPOTLIGHTSaudi Fast Growth 100: Kingdom’s companies to take note of.

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Religious Tourism

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DINING AROUND TOWN

TRAVEL TRENDSYanbu’s oasis of luxury.

USEFUL ARABIC WORDS

HEALTHY LIVINGGreen Living: Not a fad, A way of life.

Restaurant Reviews.

The pronunciation of different Arabic Letters.

Plus: Arabic captions for content!باإلضافة: ملخصات بالعربية حملتويات املجلة!


FASHION & SHOPPING

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Coral bleaching and how you can help stop it. Al-Ahlam Tourism Group.

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Readers’ comments and feedbackwe love hearing from you, so let us know what you think!

Word on the street

Jan issue 2010: one of the best concept covers I’ve ever seen. good job Bader Saleh Memari

Jan issue 2010: Alf mabrook! I love it and I’m glad you went with your gut instincts!Manahil Mani Jad

“25.11.09” Issue 12

I was in Jeddah Hilton recently just for a couple of days and happened to go through your magazine - Destination Jeddah. Excellent work and I must congratulate your team for an interesting handbook very informative and interesting. Immediately I asked for earlier copies and the hotel was ready to give me a few more copies.

As a visitor to Jeddah I went around the Old city and found some fascinating architecture. I think Jeddah has a traditional architectural language which the local authority should insist on the upcoming new buildings. We need new building but not at the cost of the “Arcology” (Architecture+ Ecology).

You will agree with me that the recent devastation in Jeddah due to heavy downpour is a signal for what we have been doing to nature and it is high time that the cities like Jeddah take note of both “Architecture and Ecology”. Architecture I mean not just building buildings but to create manifestations of Culture and Heritage which the disciplined society needs as reference points. I am sure your magazine will take this message across to the people who feel that this identity is essential for future generations.Jaffer AA Khan RIBA

When once a man had something...Now he has almost nothing. He lives with his wife, six children - and thousands of other families - in the Haitian capital’s central plaza, the Champs de Mars. They cook meals on the sidewalk and hang clothes to dry on the gates of the crumbled presidential palace. Their only shade comes from a green umbrella. This is how it is now in Haiti, help them!

By public goodwill ambassador, Mohammad bakhrieba.to help in donation please visit https://www.wfp.org/donate/haiti

Dear EnasCongratulations on your excellent editorial and the coverage of the “flood” in the new edition of your magazine. “Ordinary” people suffer things we don’t even know about, but we all share a common humanity. I was very shocked by this – I have put “flood” in inverted commas, as it was in reality a heavy rainstorm, and to lose so many people in this case was nothing short of criminal. God bless HM King Abdullah (Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques) for taking it so seriously.John

below: Great photo. and to us who were there it captures the energy well done! Fadwa Obaid

Please send to [email protected]


Thumbs up to... Al-Baik For their constant

efforts to social and community services that are always geared

towards improving our everyday lives. During the Jeddah floods which shook Jeddah to its very foundations, Al-Baik was there to provide families with warm meals after the first day of damage. Al-Baik CEO, Rami Abu Ghazaleh was also on site to supervise the operations. What was more impressive is that Al-Baik did this genuinely without advertising their goodwill. Few other organizations were able to react so quickly but Al-Baik was there to help the people in need. Previously Al-Baik launched the Nazeeh & Wartan campaign which aimed to increase awareness about environmental responsibility. In the initial campaign in 2005, more than 300,000 participants signed a pledge to confirm their support for anti-littering, while over 1100 people participated in the clean-up activities.

Thumbs down to... STC This month we give a big thumbs down to STC. The nations largest telecom company is also the one with largest problems from a customer service point of view. STC has been experiencing severe glitches causing customers to get bills for three months at a time, even when some had been paid. What is more disappointing is that STC never offered a real answer to its customers who had to endure painfully inefficient customer service centers. They should not make their customers suffer for a server glitch and not hold themselves accountable for mistakes they could have easily remedied with a public apology. In the past STC used to provide quality service to its customers and we hope they will revive their old standards soon.

A Quick Tea Break...

POLL OF THE MONTHQ: Whats your mobile service provider and how do you feel about their service? We asked 108 readers and these are the results...

STC

Zain

Mobily

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Next Month’s Question:What’s your favorite Italian restaurant in Jeddah? Send your answer to: [email protected], or visit Destination Jeddah Magazine group on facebook.

Destination Jeddah’s RTM:

Toast’ed Salads:

Toast’ed, a local concept that specializes in delivery of soups, salads and sandwiches has really done well with their menu. The wide selection of salads they offer is interesting and addictive. so for those of you who enjoy tasty, fresh, crunchy and satisfyingly wholesome meals, its perfect for your lunch break!

We know the DJ team is hooked...

(Recommendation of The Month)

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Fact SheetCity&

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Name: JeddahHead of Region: Prince Khalid Al-FaisalLocation: West coast of Saudi Arabia, on the Red SeaInhabited Area: 1,500 sq. km Largest urban center in the Makkah provinceJeddah Population: 3.4 million and the 2nd largest city in Saudi Arabia.Official Language: Arabic. English is the second official language.

Name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - KSACapital: RiyadhHead of State: King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-SaudCrown Prince: Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al-SaudPopulation: 28.7 million (72% Saudi, 27% foreign)Population Growth: 3.39% (approx. 3% per year) (55% are under the age of 20)Area: 2,149,640 sq. kmMajor Cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.Holy Cities: Makkah, MadinahInternational Airports: Jeddah: King Abdul Aziz Int’l. Airport (Airport Code: JED)Riyadh: King Khaled Int’l Airport / Dammam: King Fahad Int’l Airport

Important Dates: National Day: 23rd SeptemberRamadan (The Holy Month of Fasting): August 11 - September 9 2010Eid Al-Fitr (The Feast of Breakfast / End of Ramadan): September 10 -12 2010Eid Al-Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice): November 16 - 19 2009Calendar: The Hijri lunar calendar is the traditional measure of time and the Gregorian calendar is used as well in business. (1430/2009)Time Zone: UTC+3

Major Arabic Newspapers: Al-Watan , Al Hayat, Al-Iqtisadiya, Al-MadinahMajor English Newspapers: Saudi Gazette, Arab News


Electricity: 110v and 220v.

Telephone, Mobile and Internet services: The main telephone service provider is STC – Saudi Telecom Company. The Main mobile service providers are STC, Mobily and Zain. They also offer mobile Internet solutions*STC: www.stc.com/ *Mobily: www.mobily.com/ *Zain: www.zain.comTo block commercial SMSs for STC users: Call 800-2444455 toll-free (24 hr service Sat-Wed) or e-mail: [email protected] Service Providers: * Orbit Satellite internet: www.orbitsatnet.com *www.zajil.net, *awalnet.net.sa, * www.naseej.com, * www.shabakah.net.sa, * www.sol.net.sa, * cyberia.net.sa, *Nesma: www.nesma.net.sa National TV:Saudi Channel 1/ Saudi Channel 2 (English)/ Saudi Channel 3 (Sports)/ Al Ekhbariya NewsSatellite TV: Thousands of free channels from across the Middle East, Asia and Europe can be viewed using a satellite dish and receiver.Premium Satellite Providers:Showtime Arabia: Premium Arabic and Western Entertainment. www.showtimearabia.comOrbit: Premium Arabic and Western Entertainment. www.orbit.netART: Premium Arabic, Western, and Asian Entertainment www.artonline.tv

Major Sport: The most popular national sport in Saudi Arabia is Football (Soccer). The two main football clubs in Jeddah are Ittihad and Ahli.

Country Code: 966City Codes: Jeddah and Makkah: 02 / Dammam, Dahran, Alkhobar and Jubail: 03 / Riyadh: 01 / Abha and Najran: 07 / Madinah and Yanbu: 04

Transportation:Air: Saudi Airlines - Sama Air - Nas Airlines Land: Bus: SAPTCO: National Bus Company offering transportation between most Saudi Cities. Inside the city: Taxis and Chauffer companies. Railroad: Only one passenger train service between Riyadh and Dammam.

Emergencies :Ambulance...................................997Electricity Emergency...............933Fire Fighters..................................998Natural Disasters ........................988National Security .......................989Nijm “ Insurance Company for Car Accident “.........................920000560Road Security...............................996Traffic Accidents .........................993Water Emergency.......................939

Mobily..........................................1100STC...................................................902Zain..................................................959

Information/ Maintenance:International Information.......905Telephone Maintenance.........904Telephone Directory.................905Speaking Clock.........................1222

Business & Banking Hours: 8/9AM - 4/5PM Sat-Wed, some are open on Thursdays for half a day 8/9AM - 1/2PM. Weekend: Thursday- Friday.Shopping Hours: 10AM - 1PM 5PM - 10/11PM

Currency: Saudi Riyal (SR) - divided into 100 Halalas; Notes printed in 1 (one), 5 (five), 10 (ten), 20 (twenty), 50 (fifty), 100 (one hundred), 200 (two hundred), 500 (five hundred) Riyal denominations.

1.00 United States Dollar (USD) = SR3.751.00 Euro (EUR) = SR5.231.00 British Pound (GBP) = SR5.94

Currency Exchange Rates:1.00 India Rupee (INR) = SR0.0791.00 Pakistan Rupee (PKR) = SR0.0471.00 Phillippines Peso (PHP) = SR0.08

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Useful InformationSettling In

Calling all Ex-pats in Jeddah...

You’ve done it! You finally took the plunge, said goodbye to your Western surroundings and made the move to Jeddah. You did all the hard work involved in relocating to a new country...you even made it through the tiresome visa process! Hurray! You think the hard part is over, right? Sorry to be the one to break it to you, but WRONG! Now that you’re here in Jeddah, there are countless things you need to do, from attaining your Iqama to getting a Saudi driving licence and hiring a car (this bit’s for the men!). So, now what? We at Destination Jeddah know the difficulties faced by ex-pats, and are here to lend you a helping hand. Not only will you find our magazine packed with useful information, guides, restaurant reviews and handy maps, we are going to take it a step further by providing you with easy, no-nonsense ways to complete your transition to Jeddah and settle in as quickly as possible.

Moving to a new land is nerve wracking to say the least and you’re caught up in the preparations to leave your home land; getting certificates legalized; packing up your belongings; getting vaccinated against every disease going – and more; visiting the Saudi embassy more times than you care to remember; booking flights; booking travel insurance; getting medical cover...and the list goes on and on. Your board your flight, finally arrive at Jeddah International Airport

and as you walk out into the 30 degree temperatures and look around you at the never-ending row of taxi drivers, gazing at you with a glint of hope that you might board their taxi and... ..BAM! It hits you like a ten tonne articulated lorry going at 150km/hr on Medina road...this is Jeddah. This is what all your preparations have been for. This is the place you sought out all those months ago. This is your new home.

By Sobia Javed


Get your Iqama!

The importance of this cannot be stressed enough. If you are going to rent an unfurnished apartment, you will be asked for it. If you want to open up a bank account, you will be asked for it. If you want to get a phone line, you will be asked for it. Do you get the picture?

The process for getting an iqama is fairly straightforward. You will need:

- About 6 – 8 personal photographs. These need to be a particular size, passport sized photographs will not be accepted. If you go to any photo studio in Jeddah and ask for photos for your Iqama, they will know what you are talking about. It will cost you about SR20

- Medical Exam. Although you will have had extensive medical tests done in your home country as part of your visa process, they will not be accepted when it comes to your Iqama. Most polyclinics in Jeddah provide this service and it costs around SR70. You will need to take along a passport sized photograph

- You will need to obtain an Iqama application form from your employer, which needs to be completed, stamped and signed by your manager

- An Iqama processing fee of approximately SR520 is required

When you have all of the above, take them to your employer who will then get them processed for you.

Accomodation

Now that you have your Iqama, you can stop living out of your suitcase and finally get a place to live! If you are here on a work visa, your employers might have already provided you with accommodation. If they haven’t, then you have a choice between a furnished apartment, an unfurnished apartment and a compound. Furnished apartments tend to be quite expensive, although they are very convenient as you can move straight in.

The most popular ones include:

Abu Zaid furnished apartments, Al-Sitteen Street, +966-2-6633332

Al Dana furnished apartments,Macarona Street, +966-2-6701112

Abu Diyab furnished apartments, Tahlia Street, +966-2-611733

If you opt for an unfurnished apartment, be warned that when they say unfurnished – they mean completely bare. You will need to buy everything, from air conditioning units to a cooker. Depending on the area you’re looking at, you can get a 3 roomed apartment for around SR20,000/annum. The best way to source an unfurnished apartment is through word of mouth. Ask around. Alternatively, you can ask a taxi driver to drive you around a district that you like, and look around for signs of availability of apartments in buildings (tip: If you see from the outside that an apartment that does not have air conditioning units installed, this is a very good indication that the apartment is available!)

If you’re going to go for a compound, which many ex-pats do, there are a number available. The drawback is that you will live in surroundings which are quite westernised, so you might not get a real feel of living in Jeddah. The upside is that you will be living amongst other ex-pats, and can share your experiences. A few include:

Garden City Compound, Junction of Medina road and Falasteen Road, +966-2-6607590

Shaker Village Compound, Prince Sultan Street, +966-2-6941129 ext 401

Al-Aoun Village, Sitteen Street, +966-2-6833909 ext 229

For more compounds please refer to General Directory.

Bank accountA bank account is essential whatever situation you’re in. To open one, pop along to the branch of your choice and fill out an application form (which will be in English). You will need to provide a copy of your employment contract, a letter from your employer to say that you work there, and a copy of your iqama. You will also need to provide a PO box so that your correspondence can be sent there. Provided that you do all of this, you will be able to open your bank account on the same day.

PO Box

You can go to your local branch of the Saudi Post and obtain a PO box. This costs about SR100 for the year and is very useful, as Jeddah does not have a postal system similar to the UK or US. The only way to get your post is to go to the post office and check your PO box at regular intervals

Saudi driving licence

If you are male, already have a driving licence from your home country, and would like to get a Saudi driving licence, you will require:

- 4 passport size photos

- Your original driving licence from your home country

- A copy of your passport

- A copy of your Iqama (If your Iqama is dependent on another person, e.g your wife, you will require a copy of their iqama too)

- Knowledge of your blood type

- Around SR650

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Procedure:

Go to the driving school on Dallah street, and go towards the back entrance where you will find a cabin. Here, you pay SR450 and fill out an application form.

- Enter the building, and from the relevant counter, get your licence translated into Arabic. This will cost you around SR70.

- Get a medical check done, which basically comprises of a sight test. The relevant location will be signposted within the building.

- Go and book yourself in for a practical driving test, which you will do on the same day. After successfully completing that, you will need to go and book your theory test, which you will also do on the same day. You might need to pay around SR100 for the tests.

- Upon successful completion of the above, you will be required to return after 2 days to collect your driving licence.

Rent a carRenting a car is very easy in Jeddah, and you will find most car rental shops on Falasteen Road. Firstly, set a budget in mind, and try to find a car that will suit your budget. On average, the costs are as follows:

Chevrolet Aveo (manual) costs SR1800/month

Toyota Corolla (automatic) costs SR2500/month

Chevrolet Caprice (automatic) SR5000/month

Large GMC (automatic) starts at SR500/day

For car rental agencies, look them up in our General Directory, page 90.

Fuel here is very cheap, costing less than SR0.45/litre. And most fuel garages give you a free bottle of water or box of tissues for every SR10! Can it get any better?!

That should be enough to get you started. In future editions, we will tell you about the cheapest markets for furniture, the best places to buy air conditioning units from, where to buy kitchenware from and much much more!


EO: Building bridges through entrepreneurship

This month 130 entrepreneurs from around the world descended on Jeddah to have an “entre-spiritual experience,” said Samer Kurdi, organizer and representative of the Entrepreneurship Organization in Saudi Arabia.

OurGuests

By Michael Bou-NackliePhotos by Hans Sjoeholm

Rayan Nawawi


These entrepreneurs came from different fields and have different aims for coming to Saudi but the aim of the trip Kurdi said was to come and see “the good the bad and the ugly (and) decide for themselves whether what they see here is the same as what they see on TV in their countries.” From Medain Saleh to the Aramco oil fields the EO members were given a little taste of Saudi Arabia. Dressed in a dark grey thobe with a matching vest he said with a smile, “I have no doubt that they’ll say its 100 times better thn what they expected compared to what they’ve been bombarded with for god knows how many years.”

Graphic Designer and entrepreneur Jamie Douraghy said the trip was important both

from a social point of view as well as an economic point of view. “There’s the political world and there’s the business world and its commerce that really pulls the world together.”

His brother, Bejan Douraghy said the perception of the Kingdom is a case of projected reality by the Western media. “What the reality is, is what we’ve experienced, and the spirit of entrepreneurship is nothing of what is depicted,” he said. “There’s a spirit of fear, but here there isn’t. It’s about relationships, it’s about people and it’s about humanity and thats what we’ve experienced.”As an added bonus the guests were given the chance of having personalized thobes


made for them by the Saudi designer Sara Bin Hejela, Kurdi said it was part of making the trip more personal and genuine. “We told them ‘listen, if you want to come to Saudi you can’t ignore the social aspect, the social aspect is as important as the business aspect, you cannot do business without the social side,” Kurdi said.

On their last night in Jeddah the EO members were treated to a sample of local talent, from comedian Rami Salameh and Jeddah Legends rapper Qusai; aka Don Kamelion.

“Thats one side of (the trip) but on the other side its a chance for Saudi entrepreneurs to mingle and interact and learn from experiences of over 100 different countries,” Kurdi said. “That shared experience will definitely enrich them there’s no doubt about it.”

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“This vital group of emerging growth companies provides the oxygen of the economy. The winners of the Saudi Fast Growth 100 list will be the guides to our future,” said Amr Al-Dabbah, SAGIA’s governor in a press statement.

“These trail-blazers will be the most potent signal that Saudi Arabia is a dynamic economy full of creativity and opportunity,” he said.

A survey of Saudi Fast Growth 100 CEOs outlined a picture of business dynamism and CEO optimism. In the five-years surveyed from, 2004 - 2008, 45 Saudi Fast Growth 100 companies created more than 28,000 jobs since their founding, with 15,000 jobs created in the last five years. The companies grew at a 41 percent average compound annual growth rate, with revenues ranging from SR4 million to SR1 billion.

Interestingly enough the average age of these entrepreneurs at start-up was 33-years and many have continued to found other companies which are still in operation. Of the 15 industries represented many focused in technology and the telecommunication industries followed closely by Health and Education, Public Relations, Media and Publishing and construction and engineering. The highest concentration of companies is in High Tech and Telecommunications followed by Health & Education, Public Relations, Media & Publishing, and Construction & Engineering.

Analysts have said the industries represented a culture of entrepreneurs seeking out opportunities unrepresented in the market.

A majority of the entrepreneurs have started more than one company and many plan to establish another in the next two years.

Saudi Fast Growth 100: Jeddah home to entrepreneur boomtown

Recognizing everything from start-ups, companies founded by entrepreneurs, male and female who are young and aggressive, the Saudi Fast Growth 100 released its list of entrepreneurs who form the future of business in the Kingdom. Picked from over 500 companies, 100 were selected and presented at the SAGIA Fourth Annual Global Competitiveness Forum in Riyadh with close to 40 percent based in Jeddah.

In The Spotlight



Michael Dell, CEO and founder of Dell Inc.Professor Michael Porter of Harvard Business School Tony Blair, Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Finance Minister Ibrahim Al-AssafScientist Ghada Al-Mutairi

Amr Al-Dabbagh, SAGIA’s Governor - Professor Michael Porter - Hatim Mouminah, CEO of Al-Watan - Abdulkarim Abu Al-Nasr, CEO of NCB awarding Enas Hashani, CEO of Rumman Company, which placed first in the Start-Up category.

SAGIA’s Governor, Amr Al-Dabbagh awarding the three winners in the Saudi Fast Growth 100:

3rd place: Jawad Anwar Ali and Ihab Elsamannoudi (SecuTronic)2nd place: Kaswara Alkhatib (Full Stop) 1st place: Fahad T. Al-Tamimi (WorleyParsons Arabia Ltd)



General Manager of Al-Soukya International، Rafat El-Azzeh speaks at the press briefing about Nespresso’s new CitiZ design.

Events & Happenings

NESPRESSO UNVEILS CITIZ DESIGN COFFEE:Nespreso launched its “greatest machine innovation yet” at Amore restaurant on Tahlia st. in January. Using Nespresso’s 16 blend capsule system the CitiZ coffee machine combines a love of coffee with the simplicity of pushing a button. Designed in two styles, retro and high tech, the new devices are meant to fit in a “smaller urban space...(evoking) an urban vibe and have a daring style,” read the press release.

CAPPUCCINO GRAND CAFE OPENS: After a great success in Mallorca, Spain Cappuccino Grand Cafe opened in Jeddah right on the marina of the equestrian club next to the Hyatt Park hotel. With 1500 guests at the opening, it was a celebration of taste, quality and sophistication.

SEATBELT STUDY FINDS CHILD SEATS INCREASE SURVIVAL ODDS IN CRASH:As part of its awareness raising efforts, SAFRA Academy For Safe Driving has teamed up with a group of Saudi companies to educate car drivers and passengers about the importance of using child and infant safety seats to protect children in case of impact or sudden stop. Simultaneously, professionals have said that incorrectly fastening a child’s safety seat can lead to serious injuries and may even be fatal in case of an accident. Children that are seated in, and attached properly, to a safety seat placed on top of the car seat can help avoid serious injury when in a road accident.

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حيث اأعلنت يف االحتفالية انها تخطط لبناء برج جتاري ليكون مقرًا رئي�سيًا دائمًا لها للمكاتب التجارية، حتدث يف احلفل مدير عام

اخلطوط ال�سعودية خالد بن عبداهلل امللحم.

كجزء من جهود التوعية التي تبذلها اأكادميية �سفرا للقيادة االآمنة ، فقد حتالفت مع جمموعة من ال�سركات ال�سعودية لتوعية �سائقي

ال�سيارات والركاب حول اأهمية ا�ستخدام مقاعد اأمان االأطفال والر�سع حلماية االأطفال يف حالة التوقف الفجائي اأو اال�سطدام.

بعد النجاح الكبري يف ملوركا با�سبانيا فتحت كابوت�سينو غراند

كافيه فرعها يف جدة على املارينا يف نادي الفرو�سية بجوار

فندق بارك حياة حيث �سارك اأكرث من 1500 زائر يف حفل

االفتتاح لالحتفاء باجلودة والذوق الراقي.


RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS DRUG APPROVED:People who suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis can now seek relief from a new drug recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Roche Pharmaceuticals held a briefing to explain the benefits of the drug to patients suffering from medium as well severe cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis. There are no official estimates on the number of Saudi patients suffering from the condition but hospital estimates put the figure at close to 1 percent (180,000 patients). Mark Genovese, Professor of Medicine and Co-Chief of the Division of Immunology and Rheumatology at Stanford University Medical Center, commented: “For many RA patients, treatment with existing therapies does not resolve the painful and debilitating symptoms of the disease. However, the data from the clinical development program clearly establishes the new drug and its unique mechanism of action as an important new option for RA patients.”

TOUCH OF CLASS FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS & HOME ACCESSORIES OPENS IN JEDDAH :Inspired from the purple Lavender flower, Levande open its doors for brides and home owners to view their latest range of home accessories and flower arrangements. Inside its luxurious interior and dazzling flower arrangements reflects what Lavande is all about.The new shop is located on Khaledia st. in a newly designed modern building measuring 600 sqm, Aysar Kayal, founder and general manager of Lavande have organized a number of events for disabled children association.“Lavande will be a leader in wedding and events industry, also we are opening a special department for home accessories that are imported from Spain, Belgium, Turkey and Holland.”

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بعد النجاح الكبري يف ملوركا با�سبانيا فتحت كابوت�سينو غراند

كافيه فرعها يف جدة على املارينا يف نادي الفرو�سية بجوار

فندق بارك حياة حيث �سارك اأكرث من 1500 زائر يف حفل

االفتتاح لالحتفاء باجلودة والذوق الراقي.

م�ستوحاة من زهرة الالفندر االأرجوانية ، يفتح معر�ض الفاند

اأبوابه ال�ستقبال العرائ�ض واأ�سحاب املنازل حيث يقدم ت�سكيلة

كبرية وراقية ومتنوعة من االإك�س�سوارات املنزلية والزهور.

حيث يعك�ض الت�سميم اجلميل للمعر�ض وتن�سيق الزهور املبهر

كل �سيء عن نوعية اخلدمة املميزة وجودة املنتجات يف الفاند.


COLOR YOUR PAVEMENT:Under the VSA-arts of Saudi Arabia, the Help Center organized on the Corniche on Jan. 13 gave disabled children a chance to splash color into the lives of everyone on the Corniche as part of the Color Your Pavement program. Over 300 disabled people took part, representing over 15 different specialized centers along with close to 150 specialists and volunteers supervising. Everyone was given a chance to draw and

AVON AND SHALLAL SIGN AGREEMENT:Avon Beauty Arabia and Al-Shallal Theme Park signed an annual agreement on Jan. 16 giving women the opportunity to become Avon representatives as part of the membership opportunity. Avon said the plan is part of their commitment to “transforming (the) lives..for women to enjoy economic independance (in order) to support their families and (their) communities.”

AVON SPONSORS THERAPUTIC RIDING:Avon beauty in Jeddah sponsored 10 children to receive therapeutic riding lessons once a week, for a year at Al-Seel stables through Open Skies Jeddah, an organization helping disabled children. Coordinator Judy Houry said the program aims to help disabled students interact with horses as well as take part in cognitive exercises designed to stimulate their minds and muscles. Avon donated funds to Open Skies Jeddah as part of its sponsorship program.

From left to right: Enas Temraz, Avon marketing supervisor; Ghada Alsobahi, Avon media & PR supervisor; Tom Denham, Avon general manager; Nehad Esmail, Al-Shallal executive manager; Nouf Alsaed, Avon sales manager.

From left to right Avon general manager Tom Denham, Avon media & PR supervisor; Ghada Alsobahi and theraputic riding coordinator Judy pose with a check donated by Avon.

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color the pavement with the chalk even people confined to wheelchairs. Executive Director of VSA arts-KSA, Maha Juffali-Ghandour, said the program was repeated after the success of last years event so that more people could take part.

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وقعت �سركة اآفون العربية ومنتزه ال�سالل اتفاقًا �سنويًا يوم

16 يناير يعطي املراأة الفر�سة يف متثيل �سركة اأفون كجزء من

برنامج ع�سوية.

االأطفال الذين يعانون من ال�سلل الدماغي اأو التوحد من حقهم مترين اأج�سادهم، لذا يتيح الربنامج لهم هذه الفر�سة عدة مرات

اأ�سبوعيًا ح�سبما �سرحت من�سقة الربنامج جودي والتي اأفادت اأن جميع التمرينات تتم على ظهور اخليل وم�سممة لتحفيز ع�سالت

االأطفال وتنمية املهارات املعرفية لهوؤالء االأطفال الذين يعانون من ال�سلل الدماغي.

اأقام مركز العون بالتعاون مع VSAللفنون ال�سعودية فعالية

على كورني�ض جدة يوم 13 يناير تتيح الفر�سة لالأطفال ذوي

االحتياجات اخلا�سة الإ�سفاء لون على حياة كل �سخ�ض يف

الكورني�ض �سمن برنامج لون ر�سيفك.


Mark Your Calendar 2010FeburaryFeb 1 - 10

Feb 2

Feb 13 - 16

Feb 1 - 28

Feb 1 - 6

Feb 10 - 18

Feb 13 - 16

Legends of the Arab World

2010 Alumni Gathering (Franklin College)

The 7th Scientific Conference for Medical Students in GCC Countries

Mediteranean’s

The 7th Jeddah International Skydiving Championship

Jeddah Economic Forum 2010

ATHR Gallery will present a joint exhibition of the pop art duo Hamad Al-Saab & Ali Sultan and Bassem Al-Sharqi, a pop artist from Saudi Arabia.

Tel: +966-2-2845009Venue: Serafi Mega Mall, fifth floor

Franklin College, with the help of alumni volunteers will be organizing alumni gatherings in various locations around the world.Tel: +966-2-6590000Venue: Jeddah Hilton Hotel

This event will attract science undergraduate and post-graduate students from all over the world and will include keynote presentations from renowned international scientists, workshops, a scientific exhibition and a variety of exciting social events.Venue: The Faculty of Medicine, King Abdul Aziz University

A new journey into the food-history at Jeddah – Saudi Arabia. Food tasting, Deli Market and Exhibit, Conferences, Coking Lessons, Gala Dinner, Special lunches, Tea-times, Food performances.Tel: +966-2-6688233 or www.mediterraneans.meVenue: II Villagio Restaurant

Team and Individual Accuracy, 4 Way Formation Skydiving.

Under the patronage of Makkah Governor, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, the JEF has attracted a truly elite group of speakers as well as delegates from diversified backgrounds and representing more than 160 countries. Venue: Jeddah Center for Events and Forums

Amateur and professional photographers are invited to enter their best shots into Red Bull Illume to share their passion for this incredible genre with the masses and for the chance to have their images displayed for millions of people to see.

Photo Competition: Red Bull Illume comes back

The first-ever international photography competition celebrating the world of action and adventure sports, Red Bull Illume returns for a second competition in 2010.

FOR FURTHER MEDIA INFORMATION CONTACT:Younes Enayat Communication Assistant - Red Bull Saudi Arabia Mobile: +966-506501698Tel: +966-2-6223615 Ext. 107 E-Mail: [email protected]


For more info, please call at +966-2-6529522 or +966-505700383 or www.asiania.org Venue: Jeddah Center for Events and Forums


HADDAThe Forgotten Caravan Stop

Photos by Turki Shoaib

By Turki Shoaib

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Although steeped in history, little is known locally of the town of Hadda except that you pass through it on the way to Taif via the Sail Road. It was on such a trip that the town first came to our attention. The Hada Escarpment road was closed due to expansion so our only alternative route was the northern Makkah bypass. Driving through the small town with its small shops and factories, something caught my eye. Something so out of place that I first thought I must have been mistaken. Standing in the middle of an open area off the road was a strange mausoleum type structure, very out of place in Saudi Arabia. We veered off the road to explore a little and came to a beautifully built well and watering trough. Although the well was dry we were quite surprised that the building was intact and was in decent condition. Another similar structure could be seen next to some animal pens nearby. As it was getting late, we headed back to Jeddah with the promise to do some research and visit the site again soon.


Hadda was a major stopping point for cara-vans between Makkah and Jeddah due to the availability of abundant water, and was the site of the Hadda Agreement between the British and King AbdulAziz in 1925 which outlined the borders between Jordan and Najd. With the increase of Hajj pilgrims and goods arriving at the port of Jeddah by boat, the short caravan route between Jeddah and Makkah had become more important leading to more services and protection.

On visiting the area again, we were sur-prised to find two types of historic wells in the area, the two 15th century wells we saw on our earlier trip, possibly built in the time of Turkish Ottoman Empire based on the architecture and four AlSaud Era wells, all considered Sabeels, which are wells built for charity. Two of the AlSaud wells have inscriptions stating that they were built by King Abdul Aziz in 1942/1361H. One of the wells can be found after the Makkah check-point right at the boundary of Makkah but falls in the “Muslim Only” area but is simi-lar to the two near Hadda. The last well can be found as you leave the town of Bahrah about one kilometer to your right. The area also includes a ruined mosque surrounded by a fence. Although no information has been found on its history, the architecture seems to point to Turkish origins restored in early AlSaud times. The wells and Mosque are easily accessible from Jeddah and involve only a small amount of two wheel drive offloading.

GPS of Points of Interest:

Turkish wells: 21°27.591N - 39° 33.856E21°27.481N - 39° 33.820E

AlSaud wells:21°26.801N - 39° 34.194E

Ruined Mosque:21°27.175N - 39° 54.077E



To reach Hadda, take the Bahrah exit when leaving Jeddah towards Makkah. At the old Makkah road take a right and continue until the road forks. Continue to the right to see the AlSaud wells to your right or continue following the road to the left towards Al-Jamoum and Talf and you will see the Turk-ish wells on your right. The old Mosque is located between both locations and is visible from the Turkish wells.

للو�سول اإىل الهدى من جدة اجته نحو مكة املكرمة و�سواًل

اإىل خمرج بحرة يف طريق مكة القدمي ثم انعطف ميينًا اإىل

اأن يتفرع الطريق، ا�ستمر يف اليمني اإىل اأن ت�سل اإىل اأبار اآل

�سعود على ميينك اأو اتبع الطريق يف الي�سار لت�سل اإىل اجلموم

والطائف و�سرتى االآبار الرتكية على ميينك. امل�سجد القدمي

يقع بني كال املوقعني وميكن روؤيته من االآبار الرتكية.



Modern art comes in many forms. None are more potent than street art like graffiti. Often forged in the fires of self-expression or discontent the content may change by the idea stays the same. Tala Saleh a young 25-year-old graphic design graduate from the American University of Beirut recently finished a book focusing on the graffiti of Beirut in Lebanon in her book “Marking Beirut: A city revealed through its graffiti”

In the last 30 years Beirut has seen some quite remarkable changes from its battle scarred ruins after a civil war to a new European centre-ville springing up in the same place neighbors once shot each other balcony to balcony. Despite this violent

Modern art comes in many forms. None are more potent than street art like graffiti. Often forged in the fires of self-expression or discontent the content may change by the idea stays the same. Tala Saleh a young 25-year-old graphic design graduate from the American University of Beirut recently finished a book focusing on the graffiti of Beirut in Lebanon in her book “Marking Beirut: A city revealed through its graffiti”

MARKING BEIRUT: Tala Saleh sees the city through its street art branding

history, Lebanon’s political spirit has never faded giving Saleh ample material to document.

Beirut has a history of being a city of “endless cycle of civil strife,” she said in the introduction to the book. In an E-mail interview Saleh explains how the same scars from conflict have morphed to create a different kind of struggle. One that takes center stage on the walls and buildings of city streets branding the city and the people who live in and around these symbols. “The graphics in the book represent this war and civil strife from the point of view of art. The graphics re emphasize the split and political stronghold within the city. At the point of my documentation (2005-2008) the political situation in Lebanon was extremely unstable, and the graphics in the book represent this instability,” she said. “But I don’t think its so much a graphic war, rather a call for recognition and a way to represent the ongoing existence of these political parties and their areas.”

The book spans the graffiti and street art visible in Beirut from 2005-2009, consisting mostly of political imagery and slogans. At the peak of the Israel/Lebanon conflict

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in 2006 graffiti was a popular medium for expression. Arofish, is one artist in particular who was more prominent in his designs where he “commented on the deaths of the war, immortalized those who had passed away as martyrs through his stencils as well as kept in memory the children who died due to the attacks in south Lebanon by relating the situation in the south to that of Palestine,” Saleh said.

Within the book several pages are reserved for stencils of political logos but mostly to bring the reader an ownership of graffiti self-expression. “The stencils in the book are part of the interactivity of the concept behind the book, allowing readers, whether they are in Jeddah or anywhere else to experience the process of making stencils and spraying them and re using them. If the stencils in this book encourage the people of artists of Jeddah to crate their own, the book is successful in its message of encouraging self-expression. I hope that any reader of this book is taken on a journey through its pages as well as inspired to express and create on their own, whether they make stencils or find that hidden artist inside them.”

Like in Jeddah street art in Beirut has been a recent trend and is done by a few select artists Saleh said. With stenciled logos and slogans forming the bulk of the political expressionism representing the civil strife, covering Beirut’s walls. “All together they represent how the civil strife and political division has led to a younger generation asking for unity and peace, and one Lebanon.”

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Given how communities, both religious and political, are intertwined in the cities narrow streets many of the neighborhoods have clear political or religious affiliations. “The political party symbols mark the territory of specific areas and there is no disrespect or trespassing in those areas by other parties that don’t ‘belong’ there. Its sort of like an unspoken understanding and respect of territory between the parties.”



A: Hip-hop is a culture, an art. In my songs I talk about stuff that relates to our culture. There always has to be a message in hip-hop because it’s an expression towards what you’re exposed to in life. And people have to relate to what you’re saying. In “the Job” for example, my message is addressed to the youth and to the parents as well. Fathers need to be more supportive with their sons and businessmen need to be more encouraging with ambitious graduates.

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Experimental Edutainment: Don Legend’s Second album hits the shelves

By Serene FeteihAfter the success of his first album “Don Legend the Kamelion,” Saudi rapper Qusai aka Don Legend, has recently launched his second album “Experimental Edutainment.” Keeping up with traditional Saudi issues and rhythm in his songs, Qusai’s familiar tone is back in “The Job.”Q: Your new album has strong social messages. How do you think this can help in solving some of the social issues the youth struggle with nowadays?


Experimental Edutainment is available at Virgin Megastore, Roshana Mall.

Q: Everyone has highlights throughout their career. What are the most memorable for you?

A: Creating Jeddah Legends back in December 2006. When I was holding a pen and about to sign a record deal is one of the best moments in my life. Also, the day my father called me over the telephone to tell me how proud of me he was. This meant the world to me. I’ve had his blessing all along but to hear him say it and mean it is another feeling. I’ve had many blessings, and if my father taught me one thing, it’s important to always remain humble.

Q: How have you managed to gain an audience of three different generations in a society where western music is taboo (for a Saudi singer)?

A: I make sure that my music and video clips are appealing. I have a variety of rhythms in my new album; some are mixed arabic and English, some are just in English and some are in Arabic keeping Hejazi music in most songs because it’s our identity. What grabs the fans’ attention is not just my music, it’s the lyrics, the words I say. Some fans come up to me and express how much they loved a certain song (because they managed to read between the lines) they understood my message.

Q: It must be frustrating not being able to perform in your own hometown. Has this affected your bond with your Saudi fans?

A: It is disappointing. I’ve performed in Dubai, Egypt, Lebenon...but when it comes to Jeddah, every single event has been shut down in the last minute. It’s frustrating and disappointing. So I make the best out of what I can. I find other ways to bond with my fans such as CD signings. And our studio is open for visitors too.

Q: What’s your mission and future plans?

A: My mission is not fame. It’s making history. I want to create leaders. I want them to take this legacy and continue with it. As for my future plans, I want to expand Jeddah Legends and capitalize on the name in other Arab countries and do international tours with other bands whether local or international. I’d also like to start another TV show with my co-host Fredrick. But you never know, those are my plans but I want to see what 2010 has to offer.

Q: What inspires your songs and lyrics?

A: Life itself and what it has to offer. Everyday life issues inspire me to write and produce.



Finally, Jeddahwis can enjoy paintballing without having to travel to Dubai. Located in Obhur near Kunz Obhur, Jeddah Strikers is a football field sized paintball arena complete with professional paintballing equipment from pads to helmets. The location also has billiard table in the recreation center which guests can enjoy while they wait for their game to start. For SR60 one player can receive equipment and 100 rounds of paintball ammunition and with a group of 10 you can reserve for up to an hour at a time. Jeddah Strikers is located in Obhur just before the first public beach near Kunz Obhur.

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Graffiti artist Mazin Muhammad ‘tagged’ the outer wall as well as the paintball arena with graffiti and is an accomplished street artist himself with his work visible around town. Search Jeddah Strikers on Facebook to find a map to the location.


* ATHR Gallery in Jeddah, KSA

ATHR: A leading contemporary art gallery in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, committed to create a thriving environment for artists from the Kingdom to achieve their full potential.

The gallery is actively involved in promot-ing the contemporary art scene in Saudi Arabia professionally as well as academi-cally through each of its participation in a worldwide collection of contemporary artists to the art society of Saudi Arabia.

ATHR has participated in Art Dubai 2009, Edge of Arabia in London 2008 & Venice Biennale 2009.

* Concept & Artists

Creating a brilliant reflection of Arab culture, Hamad & Ali’s recent work shows a stylistic split from the familiar and into a more explorative genre. The pop-art themes which have garnered the artist their early fame are now approached with a new aware-ness and delightfully gaudy boldness. The colour palate trimmed, the subject matter sincere, the newest installments have a story to tell. Saudi Arabian artist Bassem Al-Sharqi’s work explodes in a flood of colours. Al-Sharqi’s art reflects the vintage style of Pop Art through a mixture of media to create novel iconic symbols that represent a new generation of Arabs. Explains Al-Sharqi, “These images are universal; their subjects are more a part of my heritage than the dalla (traditional teapot) which is considered to be a symbol of Saudi culture.”

* Details: EVENT: “Legends of the Arab World” by Hamad AlSaab, Ali Sultan & Bassem Al Sharqi.

LOCATION:ATHR Gallery5th floor Business Center, Wing B. Serafi Mega Mall.DATES:Jan. 24 – Feb. 10OPENING RECEPTION:Sunday, Jan. 24 7:30PM – 9:30PM CONTACT:Tahlia St., Jeddah, K.S.A. Tel.: +966-2-2845009Fax: +966-2-2844913www.athrart.com Email: [email protected]

Abdulhalim Hafez

ATHR Gallery has on display a joint exhibition of the pop art duo Hamad AlSaab & Ali Sultan - the former from Kuwait, while the latter from Iraq -and Bassem Al-Sharqi, a pop artist from Saudi Arabia.

Legends of the Arab WorldA Pop Art Exhibition24 January – 10 February 2010

Omar El-Sharif

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معر�ض اأثر يقدم معر�شًا م�شرتكًا لثنائية فن البوب الزجاجي

للكويتي حمد احلداد والعراقي علي �شلطان، اإىل جانب فنان

البوب ال�شعودي با�شم ال�شرقي. حيث يعزز املعر�ض امل�شهد

الفني املعا�شر يف اململكة العربية ال�شعودية فنيًا واأكادمييًا

من خالل م�شاركة فنانني معا�شرين من جميع اأنحاء العامل

وتقدميهم للمجتمع الفني ال�شعودي.

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Dar Abdul-QasimTel: +966 2-6714793 Effat Library Tel: +966-2-6364300 Jeddah Public LibraryTel: +966 2-6363920Mirza LibraryTel: +966-2-6726773My LibraryTel: +966-2-2631709

Fun & Recreation

Al-HokairTel: +966-2-6836666Al-Shallal Theme ParkTel: +966-2-6063993Bowling CityTel: +966-2-6690800Bowling WorldTel: +966-2-6744545Chucky Cheese’sTel: +966-2-6062608Funtime PizzaTel: +966-2-6555992Ice Land Tel: +966-2-6626666IN10SOTel: +966-2-2844992Jungle LandTel: +966-2-2881111Kid’s CastleTel: +966-2-6988000Moon ToonTel: +966-2-2844855OceanicaTel: +966-2-2150723Smart Kid (Al-Hokair)Tel: +966-2-4202370

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SparksTel: +966-2-6162144 Stationery FantasiesTel: +966-2-6827730

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Call or email to check opening and closing times.

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Al-Fanous BookstoresTel: +966-2-6553897Al-Khair BookstoresTel: +966-2-6936318 Al-Maktaba Stores Tel: +966-2-6713143Al-Obeikan BookstoreTel: +966-2-6927018 / 920020209Dar Al-Mareekh Bookstore Tel: +966-2-6524682Jarir BookstoreSari StreetTel: +966-2-6827666Prince Sultan StreetTel: +966-2-4202050Little BookRoshana Center Tel: +966-2-2634817Stars AvenueTel: +966-2-2754689Madina Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6659045Mamoun Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6446614Mansour Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6985376Tihama BookstoreTel: +966-2-6444444Rawaea Al-MaktabatTel: +966-2-6827730VirginTel: +966-2-2635084

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At the forefront of the Kingdom’s retail scene are three stores - Sid, Life and Studio1. These three seemingly different venues have an important common factor. Any guesses? All have introduced a fresh outlook on fashion, whether it be apparel, home furnishings, or an entire lifestyle to the Kingdom. All are immensely popular with those in Jeddah and Riyadh who are in the know. All are owned by Al-Amna Group. Finally, all have two extraordinary individuals as part of the team at the helm – Yasmeen Al-Sudairy and Reem Abbar.

Al-Amna Group: Retailing with a quirk

By Dina Ismail

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The beginning of this business relationship started with the opening of Life in 2003. Life began as the brainchild of Al-Anoud Al-Sudairy, Yasmeen Al-Sudairy’s elder sister and longtime friend of Abbar. It’s inception began in an unlikely place – a business plan for a gadget/home accessories store written as a graduation project by Al-Anoud. The girls’ mother, an entrepreneur in her own right with Studio 1 (which also opened in 2003), was so impressed that she immediately began drawing up plans to bring what started off as a simple school project to reality. Life became so successful that a second branch was opened in Riyadh as well as a mono-brand Paul Frank store in Jeddah based on it’s success in Life. Both women bring very unique skill-sets to their partnership. Al-Sudairy, an art major, becomes the most animated when discussing her admiration for craftsmanship of a well-made piece and the technical aspects behind it. Abbar, who graduated from the London College of Fashion as a fashion management major, is the self-confessed fashion-addict. “Reem adores fashion. She really knows how to put pieces together creatively while keeping up with the current season’s trends. I really admire her for it.” Al-Sudairy said of her long time friend and business partner.In the midst of their success, both women, while exceedingly eloquent and knowledgeable about their respective roles within the organization and their target markets, have maintained a very appealing modesty. “There are many boutiques like ours in Jeddah. Dado, Lo Spazio, Mayass, especially Al-Mayass which was kind of Sid

for our mothers. Our marketing style has been what made us unique.” Both women perform extensive research botxh regarding the individual brands towards the customer target and purchase and sell accordingly. Take for example, Life and Sid. Life’s lines of home accessories, gadgets, publications and apparel appeal to the quirky creative youth who above all wants to be an individual. Abbar summed Life it up perfectly, “it’s not what you need, it’s what you want!” Sid, in contrast, is Life’s older more elegant sister, which speaks to luxury and maturity in terms of fashion. Both stores are very different and yet both speak to a very specific customer. Through diligent work and a strong sense of entrepreneurial spirit, Yasmeen Al-Sudairy, Reem Abbar and their families have not only managed to make their stores reach the forefront of the Kingdom’s highly competitive retail market, but to do it with style.

Location:Life & Studio1: Rawda st. Tel: +966-2-6642186Sid: Roshana Mall, Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-2634782Paul Frank: Khayyat in Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-2754686


An overhead view of Studio1


Dania Al-SayedAs a 2008 Graphic Design graduate from Dar Al-Hekma College, Dania Al-Sayed said she was always fascinated with the world of fashion, beauty and jewelry. She started her career in design with a local advertising firm in Jeddah where she has been for a year.

Abaya's, rings and so much more

Fashion & Shopping

By DJ Staff

She said that her initial interest in abaya design was something she fell into and was not planned. “Initially, I developed my interest by coming up with my own unique designs for myself and sometimes for others on random occasions such as birthdays,” Al-Sayed said. “As I became more engaged in the process with several unique designs, I envisioned an opportunity for meaningful work existing by presenting customers with the experience of a lovely abaya.”

She also design different things like rings which she said has always been of great interest to her.“Embarking on a graphic design journey in my college years with multiple opportunities and challenges, I felt the need to share my creativity with my customers through jewelry. The “double” ring was the ideal image for what I had in mind,” she said.

She also plans to branch out into necklaces and bracelets in the future. Using varying scripts of calligraphy from Diwaniya to Riqa to Nash she customizes her designs to what her customers want crafting them to their “wants, needs, and tastes.” At the end of the day Al-Sayed wants to give her customers a unique experience and takes the utmost care of her creations wrapping them in cloth to keep them safe from damage while being transported.

E-Mail: [email protected]: +966-503630677



GIFTS &

SOUVENIRS

Everyone wants to get their friends and family something unique when they visit a place. Jeddah is no exception in having things to bring back. We've selected a few of our favorites around town for you in case you want something that really is Jeddah.

Fashion & Shopping


Location: Red Sea MallTel: +966-2-2151050

Jasmine Box offers high quality, high value home accessories like the Arabic Sauces Tray. Made from blow glass and hand painted with silk-screens and priced at SR1300. A Knit Candle Holder is also something special for home decorations and comes in a variety of colors priced at SR55 each.

The beanbags come in a variety of colors and are made in the traditional style all priced at SR1100 each.

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Recently businesses specializing in eastern perfumes have started to sprout around Jeddah’s busy commercial cityscape. Asgahr Ali, well known in Bahrain with Sandals Bahranian House, has opened his first branch in Red Sea Mall. With a wide selection of cologne’s and aroma’s, along with Ali’s famous sandal’s gel available in different shapes and colors. The cream based sandal suitable for special occasions where the scent of fresh sandal’s is important. In the perfume section, Pearls cologne is a balanced mix of Sandal, Musk and a variety of spices.

Location: Rawdah st. Tel: +966-2-668-5533

Location: Mall of ArabiaTel: +966-506021777

While we brought you Finery in a previous issue, we still believe that it is one of Jeddah’s best souvenirs stores.The thermos is a great idea for a gift that is both practical and beautiful, reasonably priced at SR1360. The collection of handpainted Arabic coffee cups come in a variety of colors and designs ideal as a cultural gift. In addition Finery has an all new collection for 2010, which we highly recommend.

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Fashion & Shopping

Son of Hibachi Combo with Snuff out Pouch - SR300 Son of Hibachi is one of the most versatile charcoal barbecuing systems for home and travel. The ingenious blast furnace concept with the chimney effect enables you to be cooking in less than 10 minutes and assures consistent heat under the grills. With 170 sq. in. of cooking surface and a convertible roasting oven, this power house barbecue can cook anything from hamburgers and hot dogs to a Chateaubriand. Whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner, when you are finished cooking this grill folds into a self-cleaning oven and self-extinguishing barbecue. Available at Amazon.com

GadgetsTechTamer’s

Hi, TechThamer here. I love gadgets and new technology designed to make everything a little bit easier. From Star Wars toasters to the latest smartphones, I’m all over it. If it blinks, bleeps or whistles I’ve probably seen it and played with it a little. Here’s a small selection of stuff that’s caught my eye this month.

WOWWEE ROVIO WI-FI R/WEBCAM - SR1029Rovio is the groundbreaking new Wi-Fi enabled mobile webcam that lets you view and interact with its environment through streaming video and audio, wherever you are! With Rovio, you will always be just a click away from the people and places that are important to you.Available at MeMega


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Moonrays Rock Spotlight with Key Hider - SR93Extra bright. Extra smart. The Moonrays Rock Spotlight with Key Hider triples as a stylish yard accent, a bright night light, and a covert key-hiding spot. As a yard decoration, it’s crafted from durable polyresin to last for years and to duplicate the look of real rock. Four LEDs are included to

ensure extra brightness, meaning kids get home safely and intruders are scared away. And here’s the tricky part - turn it over to find a sneaky way to hide keys for the house-watcher. What more could you possibly ask for in a

spotlight? NiCD batteries included. Available at outdoorlightingplus.com

RCA Airnery - SR150I hate a dead battery as much as the next person, but imagine if you didn’t have to lug around that annoying charger. Thankfully some computer manufacturers (especially ones who have white accessories) have kept consumers in mind by making them smaller and more practical. But during one of my many procrastination sessions at my computer I came across this little marvel. Imagine charging your battery on your phone or your laptop using…wait for it….Wifi signals. No this isn’t a joke or some sci-fi dream. RCA claimed at the Consumer Electronics Show that they have a device which can do just that: take Wifi energy and convert it

to battery power. At the CES, RCA claimed to have charged a Blackberry from one-third to fully charged in

roughly 90 minutes. Don’t take my word for it check out gizmag.com, search for RCA Airnery and

see for yourself. Not yet available

DREAM MACHINETechTamer’s


Zeiss Conquest 8x40 T ABK Binoculars - SR7100

A best-in-class solution for those who need brilliant daylight performance, the sharpest, clearest, brightest view, and the best possible twilight performance in a full-sized glass• Includes neck strap, case, and eyepiece cover •P* phase coated prisms for bright, high contrast• Rubber armored for maximum durability• Fully waterproof and nitrogen purged• Ergonomic focus and diopter control• Twist-up eyecupsAvailable at Al-Rimaya in Red Sea Mall Tel: +966-2-2150792

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Afaf BaflahTel: +966-505325251Amal Engawi Tel: +966-503613314 Basma AbuljadayelTel: +966-506634000Basma Al-MouawadTel: +966-533653333Eman JoharjiTel: +966-535687773Fatima AbedTel: +966-554369993Gardenia HafezTel: +966-506666230Hanaa SammanTel: +966-505350958Maha GhalayeniTel: +966-506661634Manar Al-RawiTel: +966-569169923Meriam ArabTel: +966-503333128Mona AbulfarajTel: +966-505652018Nawal MaimaniTel: +966-2-6606502NiyaahTel: +966-500545455Rania KhogeerTel: +966-555532571Rotana AlhashimiTel: +966-554598449Sahar SerafiTel: +966-505622515Salma RudwanTel: +966-504627012Shaza KhayaliTel: +966-500909321Thanaa AddasTel: +966-504664288Turki JadallahTel: +966-506677800Wed BogaryTel: +966-504634001

Fashion DesignersAl-Khidra LandscapingTel: +966-2-6913946Alwan Tel: +966-2-6837239 Arabian FlowerTel: +966-2-6644403Azhar Rima Tel: +966-2-2564001Eshrak Tel: +966-2-6643035Florina Tel: +966-2-6670719 Flowers CenterTel: +966-2-6607391 Flowers Queen Tel: +966-2-6621779Gardenia Tel: +966-2-6609220Jannati Tel: +966-2-6984852Orkidia Tel: +966-2-6833136Nargis Flowers Est.Tel: +966-2-6673008PetalsTel: +966-2-6642519Rabya Tel: +966-2-6602856 Spring FlowerTel: +966-2-6519684Sendian FlowersTel: +966-2-6835679Sultan Garden CenterTel: +966-2-6686666

Florists, Plants

Abdul Latif Tel: +966-2-6913750Al-AlameyaTel: +966-2-6915188Al-AmerTel: +966-2-6977767Al-FakhamaTel: +966-2-6355043

Furniture

Shopping Malls

Al-SabbanTel: +966-2-6919900American GalleryTel: +966-2-6676031Batal DesignTel: +966-2-6983288Bin ShayhoonTel: +966-2-2574815DimosTel: +966-2-2830302EstikbalTel: +966-2-6687511Home PlazaTel: +966-2-6913659IkeaTel: +966-2-6633000La Maison ColonaileTel: +966-2-2616800Ligne RosetTel: +966-2-6634158MazarTel: +966-2-2844277Tel: +966-2-6642626Roche BobiosTel: +966-2-6647272

Al-Khayat CenterTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6655558Shops: BOSS, Burberry, Chanel, Christian Dior, Coach, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Jacques Dessange Salon, Jamalouki, Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli, Rubaiyat, Sergio, Tiffany & Co. & Co., Tods, Yves Saint Laurent.

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Fashion Designers Shopping MallsFlorists, Plants Furniture

Ana Special Prince Sultan StreetTel: +966-2-6649155Shops: Al-Mohra, Almayass, Basics, Buttons, Diva, Fox Fibre, I Love Hishma, Kash Kash, Vaniti, Lilies, Only For You, Set Al-Hoson, Tefa.

Aziz MallPrince Majed RoadTel: +966-2-6162222Dining: Al-Saaj Al-Refi, Al-Thawaaq, Baskin Robbins, Burger King, Cinnabon, Conton, Durrat China, Fish World, Hardee’s, Harfi, Indian express KFC, Krispy Kreme, Kudu, McDonald’s, Mongo, Panino’s, Roma way, Sheesh Kabab, Shawermar, Starbucks, Sushi King, Taco Hut,Trios.Supermarket: Geant.Shops: Accessorize, Adams, Al-Maghrabi, Al-Sawani, Aldo, Aldo Accessories, Ann Harvey, Athletes Foot, Aussino, B.Bush, Baby Shop, Barratts, Bata, Behavior, Bershka, Bhs, Camieu, Celina, Celio, Charles & Keith, City Max, Claire’s, Damas Jewelry, Dorothy Perkins, Etam, Faces, Femi.9, Gap, Giordano, Howard, Kids, Kotton, La Senza, La Senza Girl, La Vie En Rose, Mango, Mexx, Mikyaji, Milano, Miss Selfridge, Mothercare, Naomi, Nectar, New Look, Next, Nine West, Okaidi, Orchestra, Pans & Co, Paris Gallery, Pom Cherry, Promod, Pull & Bear, Pumpkin Patch, River Island, Riyadh Bank, SGT Major, Showtime, Sports City, Starbucks, Stradivarius, Swatch, Tape A L’Oeil, Terranova, The Body Shop, Urban, Vero Moda, Xanka, Zara, Zoppini

Al-Haddab CenterTahlia st.

Tel: +966-2-6942888Shops: Center Point (baby shop, Splash, Shoe mart, Lifestyle), Home Center, Koton, Mobily, Natuzzi, Sedar, Warde.

Badrya TowersRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6062777Dining: Le Croissant shop, Quattro Café.Shops: Babooche, Basket of Pearl, Blend, Boutque Mix, BSX, Denim, Diesel, DKNY, Entra, Free Days, Hawanim, Infiore, Kurta Boutique, Le Croissant Shop, Le Style, Levi’s Store, Nowar, Optics2020, Pharmacy, Quattro, Samuel and Kevin, Suite 966, T Shirt & Jeans, U right, Zearuci.

Basateen Center Tahlia st. Tel: +966-2-6611721Dining: Assaj, Baskin Robbins, Krispy Kreme, La Cerpelrie, Nutellina, Takada.Shops: Al-Ghazali, Al-Moalim, Al-Sawani Department Store, Anne Klein, Baby Fitaihi, Bakhashwain, Bali, Benatton, Betty Barkley, Esprit, Courier, Glitter, Guess, La Perla, Max & Co., Max Mara, Noon, Opticals, Replay, Rubaiyat, Swish, XOXO.

Coral MallTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6607624Dining: Goodies , Tea Amo. Shops: Adawliah (Yamaha), Armani jeans, Beach & Beyond, Calvin Klein, Color Be Mine, Ecko, Ed Hardy, FCUK, Geox, Killah, Lacoste, Lindex, Lola et moi, Marlboro Classic, Miss Sixty, Patch Work, Primo, Quick Silver, Serb, St.Dupont, Sun Spot.

EtoileKing roadTel: +966-2-6973428Dining: Steak House.

Shops: Al-Romaizan, Boss, Canali, Come As You Are, Emad Rizq, Fitoshi, Gentle Man, Lomar, Lo Spazio, My Fair Lady, Rawasy, Rubaiyat, The Wall.

Hera’a AvenueHera’a st.Tel: +966-2-6942236Dining: Agadir, Baskin Robbins, Cinnabon, Hot & Crispy.Shops: Adams’ Kids, Aldo, Alhomaidhi, Barrats, Bershka, Camieu, Charles & Keith, Faces, Early Learning Center, Jennyfer, La Senza, La Senza Girl, La Senza Shop, La Vie en Rose, Marks & Spencer, Mikyaji, Mansoon, Nayomi, Nine West, Sergent Major, Sports City, Spring, Swatch, Tape A Loeil, The Body Shop, Wailis, Zain, Zara Kids.

Hera’a Intl. SouqHera’a st.Tel: +966-2-6540097Dining: Al-Musbah, Al- Umda, Baskin Robbins, Cinnabon, Hot & Crispy, Juice Island, Starbucks.Supermarket: Danube.Shops: Adams, Al-Attar, Al-Dahham, Al-Humaidi, Al-Maghrabi, Al-Mualim, Barkley, Benatton, Bershka, Bhs, Celio, Claire’s, Diesel, Esprit, Faces, Giordano, Guess, Health Lines, Jacadi, La Moda, La Senza, Mango, Milano, Mothercare, Naomi, Nectar, Next, Next Kids, Nina, Nine West, Panasonic, Paper Moon, Promod, Quick Silver, River Island, Sisley, Sony, The Body Shop, U2, Zara, Zain, Zimas.

Jama’a PlazaJama’a DistrictTel: +966-2-6024580Shops: Adams, CamaieuCharles & Keith, Giordano, Guess, La Senza, Mikyaji, Nayomi, Promod, Sergent Major, Tape A Loeil.

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Jamjoom CenterPalestine StreetTel :+966-2-6685388Dining: Ice Cream Movenpick. Shops: Abd Al-Samad Al-Qurashi for Perfumes, Celio and Longen and Dior, Cileo, Claire’s , Fareed Musalli for Gold and Jewelery, Gazzaz for Perfumes and Make Up, Geox, Jennyfer, Kuwait Airlines, La Senza, Malaysian Airlines, Marks & Spencer, MikyajiMilano Shoe, Mother Care, Nayomi, Next, Nectar, Aldo, Promod, Raymond Weil Watches, Starbucks, The Body Shop, The International for Watches, Tokyo Games.

Jeddah MallTahlia StreetTel: +966-2-6678666Dining: Al-Tajin, Basket of Cookies, Baskin Robbins, Costa Café, Cinnabon, Hawaii, Hijaziyat , Hot & Crispy, Joffrey’s, Le Gadin Suzette, Mongo, Padovana, Panino’s, Steak & Bake, Sushi King.Shops: Al-Musali & Al- Raies, Barakat Jewellery, Damas, Elite, Eye2eye, Faces, Gosh, Karen Millen, Kipling, Luxury, Maria Pino, Naomi, Swatch, Trussardi, WAIPAI.

La Promenade 2Tahlia StreetTel: +966-2-6688737Dining: Al-Forn, Carmel, Gelato, La Promenade Café, Lifestyles Café. Shops: Budget, Chic Boutique, Chole, Femi.9, Lerre, Lifestyles, Mavi, PaperMoon, Quik Sliver, Roxy, Sport Look.

Le Mall Tahlia StreetTel: +966-2-6600111Dining: Cerebe Express, Layla’s, Le Croissant shop, Cinabbon, Starbucks. Shops: Accessories, Claire’s, Fitaihi Jeweley, Karen Millen, la Senza, Musalli, Nine West, Rizq Jewellery, Rosyblue, Rubaiyat (Bags & Shoes), Showtime, Springfield, Swatch, The Body Shop.

Mall of ArabiaAl-Haramein RoadTel: +966-9-2000-9550 Dining: Al-Saaj Al-Refi, Brioche Doree, Burger King, Café Larica Espresso, Café Verganano , Cinnabon, Charley’s, Conton, Costa Coffee, Hardee’s, KFC, Krispy Kreme , Kudu, London Fish&Chips, McDonald’s, Mongo, Pans, Roma way, Shawermar, Starbucks, Sushi King, Taco Hut, Thai Express, The Pizza Company, T.G.I Fridays, Tony Roma’s, Zyng (Asian Grill).Supermarket: Geant.Shops: Abu Sharaf, Accesorize, Adams, Adidas, Ahmad Abdulwahed, Alpha Opticals, Alshaya, Balad, Bershaka, Blue Age, Bonia, Boots, Brics, BSB, BSX, C&B, C&K, Cameui, Camille’s Sidewalk, Carters, Celio, Chad Valley, Coast, D-F-P-T, Debenhams, Diesel, Disigula, Dorthy Perkins, Forever21, Evans, Exit, Faces, Gap, GBK, Girls, H-Flow, H&M, Hokair, Hush Hush, I Style, Jennyfer, Kikik, La Senza, La Senza Gril, La Vie En Rose, Lady Bird, Life Kids, Limited Too, Liz Claiborne, Lynnes, Mango, Maghrabi Kids, Mini Modu, Miss Selfridge, Miss Whatever, Mothercare, Nectar, New Yorker, Next,Nike, Nil Yarz,


Jamjoom CenterPalestine st.Tel: +966-2-6685388Dining: Ice Cream Movenpick. Shops: Abd Al-Samad Al-Qurashi for Perfumes, Celio and Longen and Dior, Cileo, Claire’s , Fareed Musalli for Gold and Jewelery, Gazzaz for Perfumes and Make Up, Geox, Jennyfer, Kuwait Airlines, La Senza, Malaysian Airlines, Marks & Spencer, MikyajiMilano Shoe, Mother Care, Nayomi, Next, Nectar, Aldo, Promod, Raymond Weil Watches, Starbucks, The Body Shop, The International for Watches, Tokyo Games.

Jeddah MallTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6678666Dining: Al-Tajin, Basket of Cookies, Baskin Robbins, Costa Café, Cinnabon, Hawaii, Hijaziyat , Hot & Crispy, Joffrey’s, Le Gadin Suzette, Mongo, Padovana, Panino’s, Steak & Bake, Sushi King.Shops: Al-Musali & Al- Raies, Barakat Jewellery, Damas, Elite, Eye2eye, Faces, Gosh, Karen Millen, Kipling, Luxury, Maria Pino, Naomi, Swatch, Trussardi, WAIPAI.

La Promenade 2Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6688737Dining: Al-Forn, Carmel, Gelato, La Promenade Café, Lifestyles Café. Shops: Budget, Chic Boutique, Chole, Femi.9, Lerre, Lifestyles, Mavi, PaperMoon, Quik Sliver, Roxy, Sport Look.

Le Mall Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6600111Dining: Cerebe Express, Layla’s, Le Croissant shop, Starbucks. Shops: Accessories, Claire’s, Fitaihi Jeweley, Karen Millen, la Senza, Musalli, Nine West, Rizq Jewellery, Rosyblue, Rubaiyat (Bags & Shoes), Showtime, Springfield, Swatch, The Body Shop.

Mall of ArabiaAl-Haramein RoadTel: +966-9-2000-9550 Dining: Al-Saaj Al-Refi, Brioche Doree, Burger King, Café Larica Espresso, Café Verganano , Cinnabon, Charley’s, Conton, Costa Coffee, Hardee’s, KFC, Krispy Kreme , Kudu, London Fish&Chips, McDonald’s, Mongo, Pans, Roma way, Shawermar, Starbucks, Sushi King, Taco Hut, Thai Express, The Pizza Company, T.G.I Fridays, Tony Roma’s, Zyng (Asian Grill).Supermarket: Geant.Shops: Abu Sharaf, Accesorize, Adams, Adidas, Ahmad Abdulwahed, Alpha Opticals, Alshaya, Balad, Bershaka, Blue Age, Bonia, Boots, Brics, BSB, BSX, C&B, C&K, Cameui, Camille’s Sidewalk, Carters, Celio, Chad Valley, Coast, D-F-P-T, Debenhams, Diesel, Disigula, Dorthy Perkins, Forever21, Evans, Exit, Faces, Gap, GBK, Girls, H-Flow, H&M, Hokair, Hush Hush, I Style, Jennyfer, Kikik,

La Senza, La Senza Gril, La Vie En Rose, Lady Bird, Life Kids, Limited Too, Liz Claiborne, Lynnes, Mango, Maghrabi Kids, Mini Modu, Miss Selfridge, Miss Whatever, Mothercare, Nectar, New Yorker, Next,Nike, Nil Yarz, Nose, Oasis, Okaidi, Opt. Centre, Party Princess, Pride of Kashmir, Principle, Pull & Bear, Puma, Pumpkin Patch, Quiz, Ribbon, Rina, Salhiya, School, Sgt.Major, SIA, Spring, Stradivarius, Sun & Sands Sports, Swiss Corner, Tally Wejil, TCF, Terranova, Terranova Kids, The Museum, TPC, Twaila, Vero Moda, Vertbaudet, Viss, Wallis, Warehouse, White Company, Zahoor Al-Reef, Zara,Zoppini, ZYNG.Nojoud CenterTahlia StreetShops: Adidas, Al-Badr Optical, Alcott, Alhomaidhi, Bonia, Cortefiel, Emad Rizq, Faces, , Feni 9, , Gerry Weber, GS Big & Tall, I Zone, Pumpkin Patch, Lora Lina Sfera, Magrabi, Mango, Mobily, Women secret, Sarafia, Shalky , Smash,Tanagra, Vincci.Red Sea MallKing RoadTel: +966-2-2151551Dining: Apple Bee’s, Al- Baik, Al- Nabulsi, Baskin Robbins, Bonnon Cup, Burgerino, Burgerking, Café Larica, Canton, Cheese Cake Factory, Chinese Pearl, Crepe Suzette, Cup & Cino, Hagen Duz,Hardee’s, Hijaziyat, House of Donuts, Indian Express, KFC ,Krispy Kreme, Kudu, London Fish, Magic


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Wok, McDonald’s, On the Broder, Pana Caldo, Pan’s & Co, Roma Way, Santino’s, Second Cup, Shamiana, Starbucks, Steak House, Swensen’s, Taco Hut, Tajin, Tea Amo, Teayana, Trios. Supermarket: Danube.Shops: Adidas, Aigner, All Star Converse, Al-Mussali, Al-Refaie, Al-Sawani, Axiom, Barove, Beach &Beyond, Benetton, Bhs, Body Action, Body Shop, Bomby, Bonia, Boroue, Boss, Burberry,Calvin Klein, Change, Claire’s, Coach, Coast, Diesel, Diorucci, Divisage, Dorothy Perkins, Early Learning Center, Elaf (Travel Agency), Escada & Loriel, Esprit, Etre ea, Evans, Eye Fashion, Faces, Faith, Fanateer, Fashion Top, FCUK, Ferragamo, Fetaihi, Foot Locker, Giordano, Givenchy, Go Sport, Guess, Guess Accessories, Guess Kids, G2000, Izzue,Lacoste, Laperla, Lazourdi, Levis, Life Line, Life style, Limited Too, MAC, Mac PC’s, Maghrabi, Maghrabi kids, Makyaji, Milano, Mommy me, Montblanc, Mother care, Naomi, Next, Nokia, Oasis, Obaji, Occasions, Occulis, Optic Center, Panasonic, Paris Gallery, Patchi, Puma Watches, Replay, Rubayat, Rolex, Rouj, S & K (Samuel & Kenvin), Samsonite, Sefora, Sephora, Sergio Rossi, Sony, Sports Wear, Swatch, Tea Gschwender, Tiffany & Co , Tihama (Stationery), Top Shop, Top Man, Versacie, Vision Express, XOXO, Zuhur,

Zoopini, Al-Reef.

Roshana CenterTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-2635114Dining: Cinnabon, Crepe Café, Virgin Restaurant & Café. Shops: 4U4Ever, Abdul Ghafour Amin Co.Shoe, Abo Moammar, Abotche, Adawliad, Adnan Jewelery, Adolfo Dominguzs, Ahmed Abdulwahed, Ahmed Adgaish Electronices, Al-Falona Stores, Al-Hamary, Al Garmooshi for Matches, Al-Togbi, Al-Yasr, Al-Arabi Optics, Al-Dawliyah, AMH, Baby Fitaihi, Bajsair, Bayana, Blanco, Change, Courir, Damas, Extra Ordinary, Fayrooz, Fityani, Giordano, Guess, Halawani Audi Visual, Hamza Abd El Rizk Jewelery Damas, Home Appliances & Electronics, Hussain Trading Co., Jeddah International Market, Jollibee, Korloff, LG, Light, Linen Chest, Mohsen, My Fair Lady, Nof Jewelery, On Time Plus, Orange Bed Bath, Plug Ins, Pretty Shoes Yalghi Couture Qeuess, Said Ahmed Al-Ajou (JVC), Saloon Tamim, Samsung, Sandwich, Sarwat, Scholl, Sid, Sony World, Sunglasses Hut, Tamim Shoes, The Wall, Littel book Bookstore, Tuctuc, Zoppini, Zumorrodah.

Roshan MallKing Road Tel: +966-2-6226720Dining: Al-Baik, Baskin Robbins, Chilis, Donut House, Fish World, Fuddruckers, Hardees, KFC, Kudu, McDonald’s, Second Cup.

Supermarket: Hyper Panda.Shops: Abdul Samad Al-Qurashi, Axiom, Bonia, Callem, Cavlo Rino, Cell Com, Cinnzeo, Claire’s, Colombia Sports Wear, Fendi, Gerry Weber, Giordano, Grand Optics, Gucci, Herffy, Ikks, It’s Mine, Jacqueline Riu, Kashmir, Lingo, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Maghrabi, Mango, Mikyaji, Miss Fashion, Missha, Mothercare, Nayomi, Nectar, Panda, Royal Mandaina, Samuel & Kevin, Sayadyah Express, Sensi, Show Time, Stadivarious, Sun & Sand Sports, Swatch, The Body shop, Timberland, Tom Tailer, Toys R Us, U-Qote, Vavavoom, Versace.

Serafi Mega MallTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-2844886Dining: Al-Baik , Baskin Robbins , Blend , Burger king , Costa Coffee, Gelato , Hot & Crispy , Krispe Kreme , Kudu, Mc’Donald’s , Mugg & Bean, Seatle’s Best, Subway. Supermarket: Danube.Shops: Al-Sawani, Baleno, Claire D K, Claire’s, Faces, Go Sport, Life Style, Maghrabi, Pepe Jeans, Samuel & Kevin, Sensi, Swatch, Voyage.

Stars Avenue MallKing RoadTel: +966-2-2754522Dining: Bert’s Restautant, Café Italia, Café Ceramique, Cerepe Café, Deera Café, Goodies, Haagen Dazs, Joe’s Diner, Krispy Kreme, Lina’s Café, Little Book, Olio. Supermarket: Carrefour.Shops: Agatha, Al-Ghazalo, Al-Humaidi, Al-Mutahajibah, Al-Othaim, Al-Shayiya Accessory, Arabian Oud,



Argeterie, Art of Idea, Axiom, Baby Fitaihi, Batteel, BCBG, Benetton, Body Shop, Bonpoint, Borbonese, Breil, Carolina Herrera CH, Champion, Coach, Cole Haan, Collci, Courier, Custo Barcelona, Cute, Derby X, Destination Maternity, Faces, Faith Connexion, Farsi Jewelry, Fayandra, GBK, GC Watches, Geox, Guess Accessory, Guess by Marciano, Hang Ten, Issam Jamal, Jarkas, Jasmine Box, Jimmy Choo, Kanz Al-Sahra, Karon Millen, Khider Rizek, Kohar, Kurt Geiger, La Perla Palace, Lacoste, Lide X, Liujo, Loccitane, Lyne’s, Magrabi, Majesty, Mama’s and Papa’s, Mark by Mark Jacobs, Masagh, Max Mara, Mikayaji, Mimosa, Moschino, Mutamiez, My Accessory, Nayomi, Nectar, New Look, Odd Molly, Oliver and Company, Painegonda, Patchi, Paul and Joe, Paul Smith, Penny Black, Petit Bateau, Pomellato, Paul Frank, Pucci, Quick Silver, Replay, Rubaiyat, Rumaizan, Saks Fifth Avenue, Samuel and Kevin, Sensi, Shalky QQ, Space Toom, Stella McCartney, Swarovski, Swatch, Tara Jarmon, Teen2Teen, The Counter, Tiffany, Tipity Toes, Tumi, Vertu, Voila, Waed, Wahat Al-Jalabiya, Wazer Pharmacy, XOXO, Zanotti.

Sultan MallPrince Sultan st.Tel: +966-2-2758992Dining: Al-Baik, Baskin Robbins, Burger King, Capo Grillo, Casper & Gambini’s, Cinnabon, Coffee Maker, Conton, Hot

& Crispy, Kudu. Shops: Al-Mashat, Al-Saadami, Al-Dham Watches, Athetes Foot, Attitude, B-Bushh, BGN, Bossini, Cardial, Casa Rossi, Cerruti 189, Chin Chin, Coton, Cute Make Up, Dadida, Dearson, Eyat, F&f, Fashion Shop, Feel Free, Giordano, Go Bo, i2 Telecom, International Styles, R&R, Kodak, LA Lanidar, Lamar, Life Style, Lolet, Lora Lina Paris, Mag, Majed, Majesty, Manash, Mastiha Mikyaje, Nayomi, Orbit, Paris Gallary, Parkadello, Passion De Mode, Pierre Cardin, Pretty Fit, Rieker Antistress, Riyadh Lady, Samsonite, Sayadyah, Simi, Skin Bujoux, Soccer Scene, Spring Field, Teen o Teen, The Body Shop, Tokyo Games, U-mark, Vincci.

Tahlia CenterTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-2634662Dining: Al-Nabulsi Sweets, Burger King, Canton, Hot & Crispy, Indian express, Krispy Kreme, Kudu, La Creperie, Mana’ish, Manarat Marakesh, Minimoonz, Mirador, Panino’s, Starbucks. Shops: Al-Humaidi, Al-Rayes, Armani Exchange, Bakhsh Jewellery, Birkenstock, Coach, Claire’s, Cope Copine, Daniel Hechter, Du Pareil Au M’em, Emad Rizq, Esprit, Evans, Giordano, Lacoste, La Moda, Laura Ashley, LoraChilli, Laurel, Limited Too, Longines, Make Up Forever, Mac, Mikyaji, Milano, Moawad, Naoumi, Nectar, Omega, Paris Gallery, Pierre Cardin, River Island, Rolex, Rubaiyat,Sanrio, Sephora, Swarovski, Swatch, T.S. Dupont, Terranova, The Body Shop,Tiffany &Co., Tina Tailor,Top Shop / Top Man.


FATIMA

ABID

Haute Couture

Le Chateau, Tahlia st. Tel: +966-5-54369993

www.fatimaabid.com


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Coral: Foundation of life and the seas

Despite the variety and colorful diorama of life in the sea; from the dreaded jellyfish to the shell scraping parrotfish, none of this would be possible without the coral reefs we enjoy so much in Jeddah. The fact of the matter is that corals themselves form the basis of life in the seas and oceans. Without them، the aquatic show we so enjoy would have no performers. Consequently, humanity wouldn’t survive very long without an ocean of fish.

By Hans Sjoeholm

Corals provide shelter for other creatures; 25 percent of all marine species and act as a nursery as well as hosting the biodiversity of life in the oceans. Yet coral reefs cover less than 0.2 percent of the oceans.

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Most novice divers and snorkelers see the scleredian (hard) corals as static and merely as background to the seas. Their role goes largely unrecognized and uncredited. Corals in actuality are a nursery for juvenile fish, a natural water-filter, a sub-sea protector against wave damage to shorelines, a huge carbon sink (source absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere) and a producer of oxygen.Like many natural wonders on our world,

corals are under attack and abused from acidification, overfishing, pollution, sedi-mentation, ozone depletion and numerous other types of stress. We continue this destructive pattern and never seem to realize the risks.

The hard rocks most know as coral are a deposit left behind by a miniscule sea organ-ism, polyps. Alone they form less


Corals grow at a painfully slow pace growing milimeters every decade.

Even the lightest touch can damage corals let alone sea-bound vandals who carve into corals.

Without their symbiotic algae, coral tissues become colorless as they reveal the white of their calcium carbonate skeletons, an event known as coral bleaching.

than a drop of water in the ocean. But when trillions combine in one location they form coral reefs and one of the largest animal colonies on the planet.

These same polyps form a mutually benefi-cial relationship with algae which colors the reef and provides nutrients to polyps through photosynthesis. The polyps in turn deposit calcium carbonate which forms what we see as corals today and in turn provides shelter for thousands of species of fish. If either of these organisms is damaged, the other dies and the reef stops forming.

Despite their size and expansive reach across the world, reef building is a pain-fully slow process. Those large brain corals you see when you dive deep down the coral walls at your local beach, once started from a miniscule speck and only grow millimeters a year. Even basic estimates show that the great mountain corals were here thousands of years before our grandfathers were even born and hopefully will last a few more generations.

Cnidarians (corals, soft-corals, sea anemo-nes, gorgonians etc) are the most well-known organisms containing symbiotic zooxanthellae, but they are also found in other invertebrates such as the Giant Clams (Tridacna) and many nudibranchs.

The zooxanthellae (algae) live in a symbi-otic relationship with these immobile living creatures, the hard corals, this vital algae helps keep these invertebrates alive and can provide up to 90 percent of a coral’s energy requirement.

In return, the coral provides the zooxanthel-lae with protection, shelter, nutrients and a constant supply of carbon dioxide required for photosynthesis. Reef-building corals largely depend on zooxanthellae limiting the coral growth to the photic zone (light zone); most reefs grow in water 30 m or shallower.

Corals provide shelter for other creatures; 25 percent of all marine species live in or around coral reefs; they host the greatest diversity of life in the ocean. They provide nursery grounds for 25 percent of known marine species but coral reefs cover less than 0.2 percent in area of the marine envi-ronment. It is a very concentrated resource

indeed and therefore the slightest damage has a disproportionately large impact on the coral.

Coral Surival 101

Corals need clean water to survive. A major threat is sedimentation, waste and storm water. Trash will block the sunlight reaching the corals causing starvation and suffocation.Under high environmental stress, coral will also die if the water temperature changes by more than a degree or two beyond its normal range or if the salinity of the water drops. If any of the two of these conditions occur, thezooxanthellae contained inside the coral willbe expelled or digested by the coral leaving


behind the white calcium carbonate giving the coral a white appearance, also known as coral bleaching.

Without their symbiotic algae, coral tissues become colorless as they reveal the white of their calcium carbonate skeletons, an event known as coral bleaching.

The increased atmospheric carbon dioxide has lowered the ocean›s pH value (acidity) in a process known as ocean acidification. Lowered pH reduces the ability of corals to produce calcium carbonate and in ex-

treme situations can entirely dissolve those skeletons. Without deep and immediate cuts in anthropogenic CO2, many scientists fear that ocean acidification will result in the severe degradation or destruction of coral species and ecosystems.

How Corals Die “In the end we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, we will understand only what we are taught” Senegalese environmentalist Baba Dieum, 1965.

Physical damage to reef architecture comes from impact by propellers and anchors that can break apart and crush coral, destroying years, if not decades, of coral growth. Negligent and poorly informed divers also harm corals by touching and standing on them. Even if a coral is not visibly harmed, even the lightest touch from hands or equip-ment human touch can make them more vulnerable to death and disease.

Larger debris, coming from both the land and the sea, can break apart coral and strangle and suffocate marine life. Plastics are an especially large threat, as they


Little Bluegreen chromis (Chromis viridis) float near an Acropora coral which they use as shelter from predators.

Cup corals (Tubastrea coccinea) lacks the symbiotic Zooxanthallae and feed at night by catching zooplankton with their stinging tentacles.

Ghost nets abandoned from illegal fishing operations droop down on corals covering and cutting them off from their food supply consequently suffocating them and killing them.


often wrap around smaller branching coral entangle marine life and kill animals such as seagulls and turtles. As an example, the half-lives of disposable diapers is about 500 years, plastic bottles 450 years.

Why Does It Matter? All storm runoff water alters the chemical composition of near shore waters and causes increased turbidity and sedimentation. This is especially harmful to corals, as they only thrive in clean, clear nutrient rich waters.

If anyone needs a reason to take care of this vast natural resource apart from the fact that it provides a carbon sink and source of oxygen, many modern pharmaceuticals were developed from naturally occurring sub-stances from dwellers on reefs. Heart drugs, cancer-cure medicines, anesthetics and bone transplant materials are but a few. More than half new anti-cancer drug research is fo-cused on marine organisms. There are many more waiting to be discovered.

Apart from the invisible value of the reefs, tourism and fishing provide hard economic value. However، both have to be carefully monitored to maintain the wellbeing of the reefs or tourists will have nothing to see and there will quite simply be no fish. Reefs act as spawning grounds and nurseries for many species of pelagic (deepwater) fish that sus-tain the world fishing industry. No reef; no fish.

Ancient corals, such as those that under-lie Jeddah, have provided a rich source of building material. Mined for to make the characteristic cube shaped building stone used in Jeddah’s old town area, diverse cor-als and shells are clearly visible in the walls of old dwellings.

The sheer extent and diversity of marine species is mind-boggling. Currently, we know of about 1.5 million different species on our planet and scientists estimate that the oceans are likely to contain 100 mil-lion forms of life yet to be discovered. With some 60 percent of the world’s coral reefs seriously at risk from human activities, 33 percent of coral species are already listed as threatened on the IUCN Red list, it is likely that many species will disappear before they have been identified all with the potential to form part of possible cures to diseases like cancer and H1N1.

How can we help mitigate this problem?Plastics prevent sunlight to reach to the polyps and the will starve and die: Stop us-ing plastic bags. The Saudi Environmental Society organized a clean up in the desert in North Obhur during Earth day in April 2009. Four days of seminars and field trips encouraged people to begin use reusable bags for shopping, which would cure some of the ailments we imposed on the environ-ment. Ocean cleanups, bring up plastics and other trash from the sea bottom, but that is not the solution. We need to change our habits; start using garbage bins and not drop trash from car windows. Start to recycle, reuse and reduce. Divers should avoid contact with the ocean bottom, and only use the weight needed and practice proper buoyancy control. Lifeless areas may support new growth, if left undisturbed.

For more information:SOS at www.saveourseas.comParticipate in Project AWARE programs www.projectaware.orgEPOCA European Project on Ocean Acidifica-tion www.epoca-project.euIUCN Red list of threatened species www.iucnredlist.org

Use coral sense:* Stop vandalism-name carving into hard coral and coral collecting.* Do not to drop boat anchors on the reef, use mooring buoys when available.* Enforce the local rules; stop the illegal use of spear guns that shatters the reefs. * Don’t touch and stand on or corals, be a reef lover always hovers.* Stop illegal fishing of decorative fishes* Avoid buying reef souvenirs* Help remove ghost nets, baskets gaffs –use of illegal-fishing techniques.* Select seafood wisely

Corals that have expelled their zooxanthella are interspersed with healthier corals.


AL-KHORAYEF YAMAHA MARINES EQUIPMENTLocation:King Rd. next to Auto Mall Tel: [email protected] Opening hours: Sat - Wed: 8 AM - 12.30 PM, 5.30 PM - 9 PMThu: 8 AM - 1.30 PMFridays closed!

BLUE REEF DIVERS Location:Behind Danube, off Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6613931 [email protected] Opening hours:Sat - Wed: 9 AM - 11 PMThu - Fri: 7 AM - 11 PMBranch: Durrat Al-Arous (50km north of Jeddah)Tel: +966-546154356

DESERT SEA DIVERSLocation:On North Obhur Rd. (Creek), near Rose Village CompoundGPS: N21°43.685’, E39°06.449’Tel: +966-2-6561807Fax: +966-2-6561288info@desertseadivers.comwww.desertseadivers.comOpening hoursSat - Wed: 10 AM - 8 PMThu - Fri: 7 AM - 8 PMMondays closed!

Jeddah’s dive shops are the city’s resource for water sports and activities. They are in the know about the latest rules and regula-tions, do’s and don’ts and offer sound safety advice with a smile.

Dream Beach: +966-2-2342266

Al-Nakheel Village: +966-2-6562101

Red Sea Marina: +966-2-2340117

Beach Resorts

Dive Resorts

Jeddah Marinas

Andalus Resort: +966-2-6561444Blue Beach: +966-2-2341900Coral Beach: +966-2-6561343Crystal: +966-2-656 8888Dive Village: +966-2-6561980Durrat Al-Arous: +966-2-6180000Fal: +966-2-656 0033Movenpick: +966-2-6555550Nakheel: +966-2-6066644Obhur Resort: +966-2-6563030Remal: +966-2-6561880Reem Riviera: +966-2-2342332Sheraton: +966-2-234 2264

Dive Village: +966-2-6561980Dream Beach: +966-2-2342266Durrat Al-Arous: +966-2-6180000Fal Diving: +966-2-6560033 Ext. 624

Red Sea: +966-2-6562199


DREAM DIVERSLocation:King Rd. next to Auto MallTel: +966-2-2150019Fax: [email protected] [email protected] (for boat trips)www.alahlam-marina.com Opening hours: Sat - Thu: 9 AM - 11 PMFri: 6 PM - 11 PM

RED SEA DIVERSLocation:Opposite Danube, off Tahlia st.GPS: N21°32.743’, E39°09.727’Tel: +966-2-6606368Fax: [email protected] hours: Sat-Wed: 9 AM - 11 PM Thurs & Fri 7.30 AM - 11 PM

THE ARAB CIRCUMNAVIGATORLocation:Behind Danube, off Tahlia st.GPS: N21°32.790’, E39°09.802Tel: +966-2-6651304Fax: +966-2-6608224www.arabcircumnavigator.comOpening hours:All week: 9 AM - 10 PM

Hans SjoeholmDive Coordinator

Looking for the basics or instructor level courses? Hans, a 25-year-veteran diver, is the most qualified in the Kingdom for you to learn from.Contact: [email protected]

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The institute offers courses and programs to trains and prepare young graduates from various educational backgrounds, for jobs in marine shipping companies, shipping companies and tourism companies and ports in both the public and the government. The Institute also offers training for graduates looking to join the civil defense, bor-der guards and naval forces.

Marsa Al-Ahlam Tourism Group

Marsa Al-Ahlam is the first local organiza-tion specializing in sea navigation and sea rescue. The institute is supported by the General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training under license number (1689 / 214). The first marine institute is holder of the international quality certificate (ISO 2008-9001) from the Bureau Veritas. Chairman of the Marsa Ahlam Board of Di-rectors, Abdullah bin Saud Bin Mohammed

bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud said he wants Marsa Ahlam to become a pioneer and leader in marine-based tourism so Jeddah can use its most precious resource, the Red Sea, to its fullest potential.

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والغ��ص والإنقاذ البحري باململكة معتمد من امل�ؤ�ص�صة العامة

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Contact: Marketing ManagerAhmad Al-Disoqi Mobile: +966-504385223

Dream DiverKing Road +966-2-2150018Corniche +966-2-6949942

Head Office - King RoadTel: +966-2-2150023Fax: +966-2-2150021Yanbu: Tel: +966-4-3574333 Al-Lith: Tel: +966-7-7425800

Al-Ahlam Marine Tel: +966-2-4209590Fax: +966-2-4209592

Website: www.alahlam-marine.com


Dining out, on the Red SeaBring the Red Sea to you with Al-Ahlam Tourism Group, the countries only full service dive marina operator offering everything from boat sales to off-road buggies to a full range of scuba diving equipment.

Fancy a dinner on the Red Sea? With Marsa Ahlam’s floating restaurant you can. Seating over 240 people, complete with an air condi-tioned hall, terrace and special VIP deck for dignitaries this floating restaurant is the ideal getaway from the monotony of Jeddah’s dining scene.

Fully equipped medically for every outing you can rest assured that if anything happens you’ll be in good hands.

Al-Ahlam Marine Tel: +966-2-4209590Fax: +966-2-4209592Contact: Marketing ManagerAhmad Al-Disoqi, Mobile: +966-504385223 Website: www.alahlam-marine.com

An airconditioned hall wide enough for more than 150 people.

An upper deck with an uncovered hall with the capacity for 120 people.

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مطعم الأحالم العائم لعدد 250 �صخ�ص ، ويتك�ن من �صالة

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. وه� جمهز باأجهزة مالحة عاملية ونظام �ص�تي ومرئي

يتنا�صب مع منا�صباتكم ال�صعيدة وذلك باإقامة احلفالت

والعزائم . كما اأنه جمهز بخدمة طبية جلميع الرحالت

بالإ�صافة اإىل رحلة الع�صاء وال�صهرة لي�م اخلمي�ص من 12 ليال

اإىل ال�احدة و الن�صف �صباحا.



As Frank Sinatra’s voice croons, you’re automatically put in the mood for a laid-back meal laden with class and timelessness.

Completing the ambiance, the food is rich and has that extra special flavor that comes with using fresh herbs and spices. With a range of delicious dishes like cheese baked spinach and a selection of pizzas and pastas backed with an array of fruit drinks chilled to perfection, this is one place you don’t want to miss out on. If you’re afraid of calories, take a stab at the apple cinnamon

Simple on the outside, elegant on the inside; Maggiano’s is a new Italian restaurant located on Tahlia st. bringing you the modern Italian experience. A clean contemporary Italian interior is what greets you along with dark wood, white upholstery and crystal chandeliers all the while bringing you a European-like dining experience.

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pie anyway because its worth every bite of the crisp deliciousness. Coupled with other delicious desert treats like a four layer chocolate slice of cake with chocolate mousse in-between each layer topped off with a chocolate and caramel sauce topping, you’re just going to have to visit this place to see what we mean. Add in friendly service and it gives you a place you’ll be going back to regularly.

Taste and class

NEW

Location: Tahalia st. in front of Tahalia CenterTel: +966-2-6606625

Dining Around Town



Sitting snugly in Sari Gate, White is international dining experience geared towards giving you the best from around the world while never leaving its pristine white patterned walls.

Serving a rich blend of food from around the world, the taste is matched by its richly designed interior. Resembling something taken out of an interior decoration magazine everything from the arabesque wall designs, White is as much a delight for the eyes as the palette. With well presented food and their own unique energy drink blends White is sure to become a local favorite.

WHITE: Flavor served with distinction NEW

Location: Sari Gate on Sari st. behind Krispy Kreme.Tel: +966-2-6068171



Run like your ordinary shawarma stop, with a little more organization and less of a headache, Shoro has several juices and the usual affair of chicken or beef shawarmas. Without sounding too cliche this place does it different, the meats are full of taste and every platter comes with a side of fresh veggies and several pieces of bread all wrapped up and ready to go.

Borrowing something from the Burger King, but still one of the best shawarama places around. From their juicy falafels to the long list of meat platters Shoro is a great place for a quick bite made your own way.

SHORO

Locations: Quraish st. Tel: +966-2-6626246Heraa st. Tel: +966-2-6053300Arbaeen st. Tel: +966-2-6717711Hai-Thayareen st. Tel: +966-2-6160559


Coffee Bean & Tea LeafWith several locations across town it’s hard to go anywhere without seeing a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf somewhere.

Functioning more as a cafe than a coffee house, CBTL is one of the most popular places around town for young people because of its many locations just as much as for its ice blended lattes and thick juicy double fudge chocolate cake.

Location: Al-Shate’e Dist.Tel: +966-2-2753914

On their menu CBTL has a great few meals for a light lunch and dinner but first and foremost we recommend the caesar salad.Whether you want to relax with friends, smoke a little sheesha along and enjoy a good cup of tea or coffee, or you want one of their delicious salads it’s all possible at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.


Friday family brunch and a funtastic location.

What makes the perfect Friday brunch? A table overlooking the Red Sea and entertain-ment for the children are important, but what make it special are the Italian, Asian and seafood cooking stations, the yummy desserts and the best French soufflés. Join us for Jeddah's most enjoyable brunch every Friday at Al Waddaa restaurant.


Germann has traveled the world and worked in Hong Kong, Singapore, Manilla, Miami, as well as many others before finally arriving in Jeddah. Germann has won close to 40 gold medals in cooking from major cooking competitions around the world and by attending Chocolate Cooking Class you too can learn tips from the best in the field.

Ever wanted to learn how to cook chocolate? Now you can with Lindt’s Advisory Chef, George Germann, who will help you learn the secrets of how to handle, temper and melt chocolate in the brand new Chocolate Cooking Class. Learn to craft premium Swiss chocolate for your own home and dazzle your guests.

Another one of LIndt’s exciting projects is the Studio Chocolate. Administrated by Haneen Hayan, you have the chance to graduate with a full knowledge of chocolate after just a four day course. In addition to the graduating certificate you will also receive a one of kind chocolate cooking book.

By Marwa Daaboul


For further information and reservation - Tel: +966-545426500.


Preparation Method:1. Pour the oil into a deep pot and heat to a medium temperature, add the chopped onions and garlic. Cook until the mixture turn brown. 2. Wash the rice and lentils aside. Then, add the rice and the lentils to the pot. Pour the hot water to the pot. Finally, add the turmeric, salt and the Maggie’s cube. Steer gently for 20 second and cover the pot. Let the mixture get cooked well.3. Pour the rice to a deep plate, garnish the plate with some fried onions.

Ingredients 2 large onions1 Maggie cube2 cloves of minced garlic1 cup long grain white rice 1 cup yellow lentils 1 tablespoon turmeric½ teaspoon slat2 cups of hot water

Traditional Hijjazi dish often cooked in winter especially during rainy days.

Rooz Bel Addas - Rice and Lentils

Location: Imam Malik rd. off Sari st.Tel: +966-2-6837330

If you’ve never had manaeesh or man-ousha it is quite possibly one of the best traditional Arab snacks around. Sheikh Manqoush is probably one of the better places in town to find some.

What’s manaeesh? It is lightly tossed Ara-bic bread smeared in cheese. Then baked in an oven quickly on a wooden tray mak-ing the cheesy treat come out piping hot which is then sliced into four pieces.

The bread is so thick and the cheese so creamy that it tastes a bit like biting into a cloud with how fresh and fluffy the texture is right out of the oven.

Unfortunately the menu for the traditional food is all in Arabic and none of the staff speak English so bringing along an Arabic speaking friend is probably a good idea.

However there is an English menu with burger and sandwhiches but the manaeesh is by far the main reason you should stop by Sheikh Manqoush.

Biting into traditional perfection

Sheikh ManqoushBy Samar Al-Shami


Steadily many restaurants in jeddah start to lose the flare they had when they open. Senses has suffered this same fate.

When it first opened it was the place to go and in a sense it still is a favorite of the Jeddah dining scene.

However some things do stick out which ruin an otherwise enjoyable place as well as the dining experience.

One common complaint is the music. Blasting music in a restaurant is never a good idea as it starts to grate on your nerves if it drowns out your own conversation from across the table.

Coupled with slow service, probably caused by a visibly understaffed team, it doesn’t add anything good to the experience.

To it’s credit Senses is not all bad though. We give them credit for having good soups, an enjoyable club sandwich as well as a really good paella.

The fondant also comes highly recommended by several people for its rich texture and its intense chocolate taste.

But even the most delicious food is never good enough when a place feels like a crowded night club.

Mirza Ghasemi is a traditional comfort food from the Caspian region area of Iran. It is most often enjoyed as a main course during lunch served over rice or with bread. The dish has grown in popular-ity since it is healthy.

PreparationMethod:1. Grill the eggplant evenly on all sides on a wire rack over fire (same like for babaganoush).2. Let it cool eggplant and then remove and discard the charred skin and chop the remaining. Flesh to a fine grain of approxi-mately 5 mm.3. Heat a frying pan and add 3 tbsp corn oil and then add the garlic, let all heat together until the garlic is bubbling but don’t let color. Add the chopped eggplant and now fry in the pan stirring often for 5 minutes.4. In another pan add the balance of the corn oil, heat and add the six eggs, stir lightly while frying. When the eggs are cooked add to the eggplant mix in the other pan. Mix thoroughly. 5. Now add the fresh chopped tomato, tumeric and seasoning and cook another 8-10 minutes. 6. Remove from stove and leave to rest 5 minutes. Serve with white rice.

Mirza Ghasemi SensesBy Mohsen Mesripour

2 kg Eggplant6 pcs Egg100 grm Garlic Chopped1 tsp Tomato paste1/2 kg Tomato fresh Chopped6 tbsp Corn oil1 tbsp Salt1 tsp Tumeric Powder

Ingredients

Mystery Diner

* Chef de Cuisine, Al-Khayam restaurant at the Jeddah Hilton hotel

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AnooshSari st.Tel: +966-2-6832209Chocolate CornerRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6630449GanacheRawadah st.Tel: +966-2-6601390 CaramelRawda st.Tel: +966-2-6688527 ChocolineTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-2842846DactyliferaPrince Sultan st.Tel: 92008182Miss ChocolateRawda st.Tel: +966-2-6638989PatchiTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6695858Voila chocolateMillenium center Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6684343Stars AvenueTel: +966-2-2754411

Baytote (Chinese Delivery)Rawdah dist.Tel: +966-2-6164442China Gate Sari st.Tel: +966-2-6970672 China HutPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6625898Durrat ChinaPrince Abdullah st.Tel: +966-2-2616885 Golden PalaceTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6690377Gulf Royal Rawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6653335NoodlesRosewood CornicheTel: +966-2-2578888Toki Laylati Complex,Malek Rd.Tel: +966-2-6060606

Chinese

Chocolates

DirectoryRestaurants

Atayeb Rawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6642150BonbonAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6697655Cheesecake FactoryTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6690895 CrustyRawdah st.Tel: 920026633Helen’s KitchenKayyal st.Tel: +966-2-6977729 La FraiseAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6511312 Le Croissant Shop Khalideya Dist.Tel: +966-2-6061010 Le GourmetTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6605061Le NotreTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6602803Le Vendome King RoadTel: +966-2-6924606Munch Bakery Arafat st.Tel: +966-2-6605010 Samadi Rawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6642424

Bakery

BrazilianHanviv Sultan MallTel: +966-594276234 SpearsIntercontinental HotelTel: +966-2-6611800

Voila loungeMillenium center Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6684343

Asian Fusion

American Corner Khaledeya st.Tel: +966-2-6060188 Applebees Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6610012Chili’s Andalus st. Tel: +966-2-6634760 Fuddruckers Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6686330 Manhattan Hilton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6590000Muchos Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6613111Mugg & Bean Serafi MegamallTel: +966-2-6573333 ext. 334On The BorderAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-2150841Ruby TuesdayAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6501999 Steak HouseMalek Rd.Tel: +966-2-6829955T.G.I Friday’s Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6529330The Texan Meridien HotelTel: +966-2-6633333Tony Roma’s Mall of ArabiaTel: +966-2-6123534Uno’s Prince Sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6221320

AmericanAmericano Burger Prince Sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6728488

Best CupKhaledeya st.Tel:+966-2-6063619Book cafePrince sultan st.Tel:+966-2-66831830Campion sports cafeBatarji st.Tel: +966-2-6395695 Chai & Ba Khaledeya Dist.Tel: +966-2-6642084 Coffee Bean &Tea LeafAl-Shate’e Dist.Tel: +966-2-2753914Coffee RepublicCorniche st.Tel:+966-2-6637575Costa CoffeeSari st.Tel: +966-2-6067741Craze Rawda Star CenterTel: +966-2-6653065 Deera cafe King road Tel: +966-2-2754491 joffrey’s coffeetahalia st.Tel: +966-2-6677234MelangeTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6695619SoleilRosewood HotelTel: +966-2-2578888StarbucksSari st.Tel: +966-2-6067790Tea AmoTahlia st./ Coral MallTel: +966-2-6601738TeaGschwendnerRed Sea MallTel: +966-2-2150695 Teayana Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6681660 Tea roseandalus st.Tel:+966-2-6688233

Coffee & Tea Shops

Xian GongSheraton HotelTel: +966-2-6992212

DatesBateelTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6630373


Fast FoodAl-TazajTahlia stTel:+966-2-6683371Big BiteRawdah st.Tel: 920001219

Jan BurgerHera’a st.Tel: +966-2-6924679 Joe’s DinerKhaledeya dist.Tel: 920005637

BurgarinoTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6647928Burger KingSari st.Tel: +966-2-6394375Prince Sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6836062Capo GrilloKhaledeya dist.Tel:+966-2-69829152Domino’s PizzaShate’e Tel: +966-2-6065633Obhur Tel: +966-2-6561888Forn Wa SajRawdah dist.Tel: +966-2-2574747Gado GadoAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6514774ObhurTel: +966-2-6560787Hardee’sTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6528338 HerfyCorniche RoadTel: +966-2-6829276 Hot WavesCornihce RoadTel: +966-2-2757241

kingdom of datesTel: +966-2-6590838SalheyaTel: +966-2-6973281Talah DatesSari St.Tel: +966-2-6837887TamratyAl Murjan St.Tel: +966-2-2902385

DESTINATION JEDDAH

Tel: 8001240061 Little Caesar’sHera’a st.Tel: +966-2-6823018Tahlia st. Tel: +966-2-6749687McDonald’sRawdah st.ObhurTel: +966-2-6560017 Mister BurgerAl-RawdahTel: +966-2-6822223Panino’sObhurTel: +966-2-6561911Arafat st. Tel: +966-2-6654264Khalideya Dist.Tel:+966-2-60647171Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6676991 Papa John’s Hera’a st.Tel: +966-2-6999624Pizza HutHamra Dist.Tel: +966-2-6513113Al-Naeem Dist.Tel: +966-2-6548890ObhurTel: +966-2-2341962Quiznos Sub Sari st.Tel: +966-2-6068014 Subway Khalideya dist.Tel: +966-2-6063493Wonder BurgerDeliveryTel:+966-2-2830808

Tel: +966-2-6683844KFCTahaliastTel: +966-2-6613356Kudu

JollibeeKhaledeya SouqTel: +966-2-6984043KaddouraPalestine st.Tel: +966-2-6683844


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Black RoseRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6672953 Blue DiamondRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6605301/6605310 Bubbles Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6697655Café AromaAl-Hamra dist.Tel: +966-2-6605160

French Bert’sRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6606633Black & White Palestine st.Tel: +966-2-6610611Crêpe CaféRoshana MallTel: +966 -2- 2634989DelifrancePrince Sultan st.Tel: 920009950La Cuisine Palestine st.Tel: +966-2-6630363Le CielAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6525354Champs-Elysées Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-2845454

InternationalAl-AmwajHilton JeddahTel: +966-2-6590000Al-SafinaHilton HotelTel: +966-2-6590000Al-ShurafaAl-Hamra distTel: +966-2-6602743Al-Shurafa LoungeQasr Al-SharqTel: +966-2-6599999Andalusia Prince Sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6063210Barnie’sTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6696201Beaux Arts Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6983028

BiceQasr Al-SharqTel: +966-2-6599999Casper & Gambini’s Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6672020Castello Khaled Ibn Al-Waleed st.Tel: +966-2-6652281

Aldente Sari st.Tel: +966-2-6970220AmoreTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-2847779 Al-FornTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6612874Balsamico Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6633115Balsamico Too Malek roadTel: +966-565345317

Baskin RobbinsMusaediyyaTel: +966-2-6640574 GelatoPalestine st.Tel: +966-2-6635524MovenpickCorniche st.Tel: +966-2-6823366

Ice Cream

Angelicos PizzeriaHamad Al Jaser St in Rawdah DistrictTel: +966-2-6622964

Italian

Waterlemon Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-2848999 ZodiacPalestine st.Tel: +966-2-6607548

Ciao Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6653710Il Gusto Palestine st.Tel: +966-2-6600337Il Gabiano Corniche st.Tel: +966-2-6587042Il VillaggioAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6688233

Lolita CaféObhurTel: +966-2-6562369 Lost CityAlhamra DistTel: +966-2-6655773 Montarosaprince sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6391393Pearls Rawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6642233Senses Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6514375SibonPrince Sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6063143 Tche Tche cafePrince sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6223091ToastedRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-2616747Vertigo Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6633241


Café CéramiqueMalek Rd. & Sari st.Tel: +966-2-2754668 Cast & CrewRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-2616770 Gelato Palestine st.Tel: +966-2-6635524 Green IslandCorniche Rd.Tel: +966-2-6941234/6940999Harley CaféTahlia st.Tel:+966-2-6651010 Habsburg Rosewood HotelTel: +966-2-2578888Java LoungeAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6693393Le ChaletRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6642330 Le Notre CaféTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-2611222


Benihana Sands Hotel / Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6692020Ginza i chomeRosewood HotelTel: +966-2-2578888Le JaponaisWestin JeddahTel: +966-2-6588200Shogun LoungePrince Sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6062288 Sushi YushiAttallah CenterTel: +966-2-6997854

Japanese

Il PortoWestin Hotel Tel: +966-2-6588200IsabellaAl-Zahra dist.Tel: +966-2-2566008Lallo’s Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6614719ObhurTel: +966-2-6561113 l’OlivioArafat st.Tel: +966-2-6687494La Promenade CaféTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6688712La Villa Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6673434 MaggianosTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6606625 Pizza FusionRawda Star CenterTel: +966-2-2616933Pizza LenouCorniche RoadTel: +966-2-6140663Pizza NapoliRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6927796PortofinoRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6655855Salues Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6680335 Uromshi cafeprince sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6066668

WakameRawdah st.Tel:+966-2-6682003

Tempura YakituriSari st.Tel: +966-2-6392468

Abu Shakra Al-Hamra DistTel: +966-2-6645111 Abu ZaidHera’a StTel: +966-2-6936633Al-FairouzKing Fahad St.Tel: +966-2-6703911 Al-NakheelCornhice st.Tel:+966-2-6066644

Middle-Eastern

Al-Wada’aCorniche RoadTel: +966-2-6555550 Al-RaushaHera’a st.Tel: +966-2-6541460 Al-ZawaqaSari st.Tel: +966-2-6916004 Areej ZamanSultan Bin Salman st.Tel:+966-2-6597122 BharSari st.Tel: +966-2-6973420 Bait Al-BuffPrince Sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6917578BeiruitiTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6686354ObhurTel: +966-2-6562606ByblosAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6697655 Café BlancAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-2848777Cusine HalawaniTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6688900 French toastTel: +966-2-6397773 Goodies Tahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6657721Stars AvenueTel: +966-2-2754527

Open 7 days a week.Lunch 1-4 pm, Dinner 8 pm - 1 am

Tel: 02 652 5354 or 055 553 5555


TAKING CARELeftovers? Fa’ed Ta’am is a local charity association that will visit your home to collect leftover meals.

For more information please call: 0554053053

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Play Area

Shisha

Sea View

Wi-Fi

PersianAl-KhayyamHilton HotelTel: +966-2-6590000JahanAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6571427 SultaniAndalus StTel:+966-2-6693898 Tikka ExpressAndalus St.Tel: +966-2-6631825/6615149

ShamiCorniche st.Tel: +966-2-6065353ShawermatakTahlia st.Tel:+966-2-6688994 Sheesh KabaabTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6712047/6742934 TaktakaKhalidiyahTel: +966-2-6064148/ 6060790YildizlarAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6531150

Green Island CaféCorniche Tel: +966-2-6990090Kan Ya Makan Al-Hamra Dist.Tel: +966-2-6697777ManuoshaSari st.Tel: +966-2-2565275 Mataam Al-SharqQasr Al-SharqTel: +966-2-6599999Palm BeachSalamah Dist.Tel: +966-2-6918896RedanTel: +966-2-6542949RoodyAcross from Al-Shatee SoukTel: +966-2-6919126Free Delivery: 8007555544SaddahTel: +966-2-6055982

Sweets/DessertAl-MahawiSari st.Tel: +966-2-2575739 Al-Samadi SweetsRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6642424Cheesecake FactoryTahliya st.Tel:+966-2-6690895 DactyliferaPrince Sultan St.Tel: 920008182

Sea FoodAl-DanahCorniche RoadTel: +966-2-6990090Al-Hori Restaurant & Amusement ParkTel: +966-502724033 Al-MultaqaKing RoadTel: +966-2-6066666AtlantisTahlia st.Tel:+966-2-6611800El BengalaTel: +966-2-6166332Fish MarketAl-Hamra Dist.Tel: +966-2-6611800 The ManhattanFish MarketAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6141900

MahrajahPalestine st.Tel: +966-2-6656558Marhaba Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6636201Raj Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-2632137ShezanSari st.Tel: +966-2-6621086Taj MahalKhaledeya Dist.Tel: +966-2-6979698

PapayaNext to Sawari MallTel: +966-2-2753425Thai ThaiPrince Sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6913808

South-Asian

Thai

Dunkin DonutsRawdah St.Tel: +966-2-6919652House of DonutsTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6675224 House of KunafaSari st.Tel: +966-2-6918125Krispy KremeStars Avenue MallTel: +966-2-2754744 Sa’d Al-Deen SweetsSari st.Tel: +966-2-2752600 Shakuna DessertsRawdah DistTel: +966-540409144La VendomeTel: +966-2-6924606


T: 02 2566008 Al Zahra Dist. behind Sierra Compound


Getaway for the weekend: Movenpick Yanbu’s oasis of luxury

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Outside of the hustle of Jeddah’s busy streets and stressful traffic, sits a brand new 5-star resort on the Red Sea. A 3-hour drive northward will get you to the newly completed Movenpick in Yanbu.

Destination Jeddah was lucky enough to be able to get a chance to preview the place and see just what the newest 5-star hotel on the coast really was like. What we saw was the perfect getaway for stressed out Jeddahwis as well as soothing relaxation destination.

With a total of 201 rooms, it was first in-troduced with a soft opening in September 2009, it brings together a unique location, ingenious design as well as stunning views.

Located directly on the Red Sea, the hotel offers 141 rooms ranging from junior to royal suites, a dozen duplex villas as well as a range of individual apartments.

The hotel is unlike any other in the region, offering a true 5-star experience both in dining as well as in customer service.

“Our guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to recreation,” Habbab added. “To begin with, there’s our spectacular infinity or zero-edge pool overlooking the sea. We also have our own private, sandy beach, and a well-equipped marina where you can set off for a refreshing day of diving, fishing, snor-keling or just relaxing. In addition, we have a superbly-equipped gym and fitness center.”

The hotel’s unique design allows guests to both enjoy serene and colorful Red Sea sun-sets alongside maintaining privacy without sacrificing on any of these qualities. “With every imaginable comfort here, including an on-site bank, book shop, gift shop, sport and diving shop, travel agency, rental car service and barbershop, you really won’t want to leave,” Habbab added.



Airlines

Hotels

Airport InformationTel: +966-2-6855526 Air AlgerieTel: +966-2-6515232Air ArabiaTel: 920013322Air Canada / United AirlinesTel: +966-2-2632959Air FranceTel: +966-2-6512000Air IndiaTel: +966-2-2632994Air SaharaTel:+966-2-6641233American AirlinesTel: +966-2-6651333Ariana Afghan AirlinesTel: +966-2-6611222Austrian AirlinesTel: +966-2-6644222British AirwaysTel: +966-2-92000 2215Biman Bangaladesh AirlinesTel: +966-2-6652733BMI-British MidlandTel: +966-2-263 3009Cathay Pacific AirwaysTel: +966-2-6670224Continental AirlinesTel: +966-2-6693376Cyprus AirwaysTel: +966-2-6696304Dallo AirlinesTel: +966-2-6513008Delta AirlinesTel: +966-2-6570555Egypt AirlinesTel: +966-2-6449007 Etihad AirwaysTel: +966-2-6640026Garuda IndonesiaTel: +966-2-6656121

Gulf AirTel: +966-2-6680303Jet AirwaysTel: +966-2-6602332Kenya Airways / Korean AirlinesTel: +966-2-2632959 Ext. 108Kuwait AirwaysTel: +966-2-6675415KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesTel: +966-2-6512000 Ext.43Iran AirTel: +966-2-6656975Lufthansa Airlines/Swiss International AirlinesTel: +966-2-6514000Malaysian AirlinesTel: +966-2-6670011 Middle East AirlinesTel: +966-2-6449150Nas AirTel: 920001234Oman AirlinesTel: +966-2-6577979 Pakistan International AirlinesTel: +966-2-6422642Phillipine Airlines / Singapore AirlinesTel: +966-2-2632959 Ext.100Qatar Airways Tel: +966-2-6652942 Royal Air MorocTel: +966-2-6502222 Royal Jordanian AirlinesTel: +966-2-6652195SamaTel: 920005588Saudi Arabian AirlinesTel: 920022222Syrian Arab AirlinesTel: +966-2-6513077Thai AirwaysTel: +966-2-6613524

Al-Andalus Toppna Delux VillasTel: +966-2-6632369Al-Aziziah HotelTel: +966-2-6492900Al-Bader HotelTel: +966-2-6310000Al-Bay’ah HotelTel: +966-2-6444446Al-Balad HotelTel: +966-2-6442179Al-Bustan HotelTel: +966-2-6692164Al-Bilad Hotel Tel: +966-2-694 4777Al-Dar Al-BaydaaTel: +966-2-6827771Al-Fayrouz HotelTel: +966-2-6270696Al-Hamra Sofitel HotelTel: +966-2-6602000Al-Haya Jeddah ContinentalTel: +966-2-6633332Al-Hofouf HotelTel: +966-2-6520100Al-Janadreia ApartmentsTel: +966-2-6173824Al-Janoub HotelTel: +966-2-6486844Al-Kaki HotelTel: +966-2-6310071

AB for Elaf Hotel CoTel: +966-2-6635871Al-Amin HotelTel: +966-2-6482874


Turkish AirlinesTel: +966-2-6636787Wafeer Tel: +966-2-4202510Yemenia AirlinesTel: +966-2-6445564

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Al-Malekah HotelTel: +966-2-6751764Al-Manea HotelTel: +966-2-6823509Al-Marwah HotelTe: +966-2-6428148Al-Msaadeyah HotelTel: +966-2-6603116Al-Nahdha HotelTel: +966-2-6471158Al-Nakheel HotelTel: +966-2-6475127Al-Saaha HotelTel: +966-2-6514121Al-Waha HotelTel: +966-2-6715043Al-Waleed HotelTel: +966-2-6690448Ascor CoTel: +966-2-6066425Asdaf HotelTel: +966-2-6391112Bahuddin Furnished HotelTel: +966-2-6479252Cairo HotelTel: +966-2-6483870Crown PlazaTel: +966-2-6611000Dallah Airport HotelTel: +966-2-6857788Dourat Cornich HotelTel: +966-2-6561225Habitat HotelTel: +966-2-2578800Jeddah Hilton Tel: +966-2- 6590000Holiday InnTel: +966-2-6314000InterContinental Tel: +966-2- 6611800Jeddah Marriott Hotel Tel: +966-2-6714000Jeddah OrchidTel: +966-2-6070777Le Meridien JeddahTel: +966-2-6633333Movenpick Tel: +966-2-6676655Park Hyatt JeddahTel: +966-2-2639666Radisson SAS

Tel: +966-2-6521234Ramada Tel: +966-2-6670777Rosewood CornicheTel: +966-2-2578888Sands HotelTel: +966-2-6692020Sand Dunes HotelTel: +966-2-2562020Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6992212Sunset HotelTel: +966-2-6605000Westin Tel: +966-2-6588200

Ace TravelTEL: +966-2-6056002www.ace-travel.com Al-Tayyar Group Hotline: 9200 12333Tel: +966-2-6577333www.altayyargroup.comAl-Zouman Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6533444www.alzouman.com.sa Alireza Travel & ToursTel: + 966-2-6481360www.Alirezatravel.comAnan ToursTel: + 966-566688161www.anantours.comAttar Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6611222www.attar-travel.comBawadina Travel AgencyTel: +966-2-6493198Bin Raffah Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6644111Bin Mahfoudh Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6481055EjazatiTel: +966-2-6530055www.ejazti.comElaf Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6646559www.elaf group.comFal Travel & Tourism

Tel: +966-2-6838999www.faltravel.com.saFernas Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6677472www.fernastravel.comIntercontinental Travel CompanyTel: +966 2 6677988www.itc-Icc.comKanoo Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-2632959www.kanoogroup.comMansour Al-Masaad Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6647066Mawasim ToursTel: +966-2-6657700Miraj Travel & TourismTel: +966-5-4514266www.mirajtravel.comNile Travel AgencyTel: +966-2-6645999Portfolio Travel ltd.Tel: +966-2-6604500T & TS Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6914465Top Adventure Travel & TourismTel: 920022216Saudi Travel & Tourism BureauTel: +966-2-6633737www.sttb.comSakkap Travels Co.Tel: +966-2-6060018Speed Flight Travel & Tourism Agency Tel: +966-2-6440100Yasin Travel & Tourism Agency Tel: +966-2-6476276Zahid Group Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6525670


Al-Samaklky foundationTel: +966-2-6640662www.samallaghi.comArabian CampTel: +966-2-6900059www.arabiancamp.comArabian & Expat’s ToursTel: [email protected] Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6794022www.alshitaiwitours.comPlatin Luxury Travel ServicesTel: +966-2-6575266www.platin.com.sa


MadinahAl-Ansar Golden Hotel (4-star) Few steps away from Al-HaramTel: +966-4-829-0177Al-Ansar New Place (4-star) Al-Siteen st.Tel: +966-4-820-7770Al-Ansar Silver Hotel (4-star) Al-Siteen st.Tel: +966-4-820-7117Al-Haram Hotel (5-star) Abi Zar RoadTel: +966-4-818-2300Al-Karam Hotel (4-star) King Abdulaziz st.Tel: +966-4-815-5500Andalus Classy Hotel (4-star) King Fahad st.Tel: +966-4-829-0000Andalus Dar Al-Khair Hotel (4-star) Few steps away from Al-Haram Tel: +966-4-818-1114Anwar Al-Madinah Movenpick (4-star) in the Courtyard of Al-Haram Tel: +966-4-818-1000Barakat Andalus Hotel(4-star) Al-Siteen st.Tel: +966-4-820-8884Dallah Taibah Hotel (4-star) King Fahad st., crossing Al-Siteen st. Tel: +966-4-829-0180Dar Al-Hijra InterContinental (4-star) King Fahad st. Tel: +966-4-820-7777Dar Al-Iman InterContinental (5-star) Off Al-Siteen st.Tel: +966-4-820-6666Dar Al-Taqwa InterContinental (5-star) Off Al-Siteen st.Tel: +966-4-829-1111Durrat Andalus Hotel (4-star)King Fahad st. Tel: +966-4-829-1114

Accommodations Close to the Two Holy Mosques:

Green Palace Hotel (4-star)Abi Zar st.Tel: +966-4-826-9040Hotel Elaf Taibah (3-star)Saad Bin Maaz st.Tel: +966-4-818-0050Hilton Madinah (5-star)King Fahad RoadFew steps away from Al-HaramTel: +966-4-820-1222 Le Meridien Madinah (4-star)Khalid Bin El-Waleed st.Tel: +966-4-846-0777Marriott Madinah (5-star)Omer Ibn Al-Khatab st.Tel: +966-4-818-0000Movenpick (5-star)In front of Al-Safeya BridgeOpposite Al-HaramTel: +966-4-818-8888 Ramada Al-Hamra(4-star)Abi Zar st.Tel: +966-4-820-8084Ramada Al-Qibla(5-star)Islamic Court st.Tel: +966-4-816-0008The Medina Oberoi (3-star)Abi Zar st.Tel: +966-4-828-2222

MakkahAjyad Makkah (4-star)Ibrahim Al-Khalil st.Tel: +966-2-572-0500 Al-Kadesia Hotels (3-star)Ajyad st.Tel: +966-2-570-8066 Al-Shohada Hotel (5-star)Ajyad st.Tel: +966-2-574-4401Dar Al-Manasek Hotel (4-star)Ibrahim Al-Khalil st.Tel: +966-2-539-4444Elaf Ajyad Hotel (4-star)Al-Masafi st.Tel: +966-2-572-2200Elaf Al-Sud Hotel (4-star)Ajayad Al-Sud st.Tel: +966-2-570-8586


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24 hours Islamic Call Centers:If you have any questions, need a certain Fatwa, or are just curious about Islam in gen-eral, the Cooperative Office for Call and Guidance at Al-Badiah under the supervision of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs offers a 24-hour call service in several languages.

1- www.biblioislam.net2- www.tvquran.com3- www.rasoulallah.net4- www.islamonline.com5- www.quranexplorer.com6- www.islam-guide.com7- www.islamweb.net8- www.islamicity.com9- www.theholyquran.org10- www.al-mawrid.org

Useful websites:

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Elad Kindah Hotel (5-star)Al-Messyaal st.Tel: +966-2-574-5555Hawazen Hotel (3-star)Gazzah st.Tel: +966-2-575-5575Hilton Makkah & Towers (5-star)Hijrah st.Tel: +966-2-534-0000InterContinental Dar Al-Tawhid (5-star)Ibrahim Al-Khalil st.Tel: +966-2-541-1111Le Meridien Makkah (5-star)Ajyad st.Tel: +966-2-575-1111Le Meridien Towers Hotel (5-star)Rawabi Ajyad roadTel: +966-2-539-9999Manazel Al-Ain Mesrcure (4-star)Al-Azizia st.Tel: +966-2-557-8000

Mercure Grand Um Al-Qura (5-star)Al-Jamaiza st.Tel: +966-2-570-2212Mercure Hibatullah Hotel (4-star)Um Al-Qura st.Tel: +966-2-549-8855Mouta Hotels (4-star)Asshibikah Jobal st.Tel: +966-2-543-5553Ramada Makkah Hotel (5-star)Ajyad st.Tel: +966-2-577-1448Ramada Makkah Shubaika (5-star)Al-Shubaika st.Tel: +966-2-546-0024Sheraton Makkah Hotel and Towers (5-star)Gazzah st.Tel: +966-2-576-0000Zam Zam Grand Suites (5-star)Adjiad st.Tel: +966-2-571-5555



These are some stores in Jeddah that provide organic food: Bait Al-Seha (House of Health)Rawdah dist.Tel: +966-2-6691003 Mob: +966-54608108 Organic BakeryMob: +966-500571717 Tel:+966-2-6707111 Watania Organic Products (fruits & vegetables, dairy, meat, seeds, and manufactured products)Abdul Rahman Al- Sudairi St.Tel: +966-2-6915082 Abazeer Organic ProductsTel: +966-2-6612285 / +966-2-6676157

Organic Shop Nofa HoldingsProvides a varity of organic productsAlshoalla center - Madinah Road Tel: +966-2-6073890 Danube, Bin Dawood SupermarketsProvides a varity of organic products

Why eat organic? With the growing attention organic food is garnering these days, you have to ask yourself that question.

By eating organic foods, you will give your body more nutrients, less chemicals and help improve the environment.

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And for those of you who would rather have organic goodness delivered to your doorstep or enjoy it dining out:

Pizza FusionRawdah Star, Al-Rawdah st.Tel: +966-2-2616933

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GREEN LIVING: Not a fad, a way of life.It’s important to realize that green living shouldn’t really be a second thought in today’s world. With ever-improving technology and the wealth of resources available to those who are interested in ‘going green’, it’s becoming easier than ever to make green living second nature to all of us. Unsure of how to get started? These simple tips and stories will help you to realize that green living isn’t so hard after all. So now that there’s no excuse, it’s time to start going green!

HealthyLiving

Green Living


Forming new eco-friendly behaviors is simply a process of time, repetition and growth. There may be a period of adjustment as you turn certain habits into BETTER ones. All you need is an alternative. Every month we’ll be suggesting new alternatives and ideas for you in this box.

Going-Green Tips

Turn off the water when brushing your teeth.

GO GREEN AND RECYCLE YOUR PHONE (a Nokia initiative)Nokia holds its first recycling awareness campaign Jan. 4 in collaboration with the residency of Meteorology and Environment. Nokia is launching the Take Back Program increase awareness on recycling old mobile devices and accessories.

Only 3 percent of people recycle their mobile phones despite the fact that we have old devices at home that are no longer used or want.

Care Manager for Nokia Saudi Arabia Hani Ghibeh said, “many people are simply unaware that these old and unused mobiles can be recycled. Most people don’t even know where or how to recycle their unwanted mobiles.”

“If each of the 3 billion people globally owning mobiles brought back just one unused device, it could save 240,000 tons of raw material” Ghibeh added.

Up to 80 percent of a Nokia device can be recycled to make new products such as kitchen kettles, park benches and even musical instruments.

Today, consumers can drop off their old and unwanted devices, chargers and accessories in the recycling bins available at the Nokia Care Centers. To find the nearest take back point, please visit http://www.nokia.com.sa/find-a-store

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Do you have a garden or a patio? Yes, then you definitely will like the solar power plant pot that glows in the dark. During the day the pot absorbs the sun light and stores it as energy in the internal battery that powers several built-in LEDs. At night the pot starts to glow giving any outdoor space a beautiful incandescent light. The pot comes with an electric wire to use it if there lack of sunshine.

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Both are mothers and housewives filled with the busy schedule that consumes every mother. Twice a week they would meet with other mothers to discuss books and other topics.

“After 8 years we came to the realization that we should start widening our circle of influence,” Abdulkhair said. “After brainstorming about important issues in our community we decided we wanted to focus on the environment.”

Alim admits that the work is not easy and that it is a full-time job, “but seeing the change is what keeps me going.”

One of the biggest successes for Al-Nabta was its workshop “The Smart Shopper” geared towards teaching consumer to be smarter about their purchases.

Set up as a mini market in school or event the workshop aimed at making children flip over products to see what it contains in order for them to become responsible about what they are ingesting.

Al-Nabta also aims to teach children to be more environmentally conscious at the same time by educating them about the dangers of using non-ozone friendly aerosol sprays

It is no secret that most of the damage to the environment comes from our behavior. Few people take responsibility and try and make a difference to change old habits. Sawsan Alim and Anwaar Abulkhair saw this and did what they could to change this mentality by establishing Al-Nabta in 2005.

Al-Nabta: The next generation of Greenzies

and dropping plastic outdoors. The children are taught by using environmentally friendly items.

One of their new programs is the “Our Environment, Our World” program to be launched in local elementary schools during extra-curricular periods will teach children that every action they take will have an effect on their immediate environment.

“Our programs are all interactive, hands-on workshops,” explains Alim. “This enables children (to have a) a better understanding of the concepts addressed, (therefore) having a more powerful impact.”

Muath Aldabbagh recently joined Al-Nabta as the marketing director and said “The biggest reward as a volunteer is seeing the change and effect on the children after our workshops.

Parents are happy and that’s worth all our effort. We are now seeking to get more support from the private sector to continue with our curriculum and expansion,” Al-Dabbagh said.

By Serene Feteih

For more information:E-mail: [email protected] visit facebook group: Alnabta


Saudi Writer & a Green Hero Lana Sultan, 30, has turned her life around by going green. “It all started when I stayed in Vancouver for 45 days,” Sultan said. “While there I got into the habit of using canvas shopping bags, reusable water bottles and buying organic food.”

After returning to Saudi she continued the habit and felt it was a part of her life that eventually rubbed off on her husband, son and even the housekeeper. “One day when my 6-year-old son and I were out shopping, he told the cashier we don’t need a bag, my mommy will put it in her bag. It suddenly hit me that a child this young can understand this concept.” Lana decided to write her very first children’s book. “The Amazing Adventures of Eco Boy” is a story of a boy who becomes a green superhero. Saddened by the garbage all around him, Eco Boy transforms his town to save his beloved planet earth by using the three R’s (reduce,

Dont forget to ask for your recycleable bags at Carrefour supermarkets!

Lana Sultan and her son.

reuse and recycle). The is geared is to spread awareness about living a greener life amongst kids in order to engrain certain positive habits at a very young age. Sultan wanted to introduce the phenomena of superheroes to relate to little kids and make the reading both beneficial and exciting. Sultan elected to go with children instead of teenagers because once concepts and practices are engrained at such a young age, it becomes part of their everyday life. The book also attempts to promote reading in our communities to create a well-read generation.

For people new to a green lifestyle she recommends babysteps. Each household should try to adopt a new habit once a month like buying a blue paper recycling bin is the easiest first step. It should be accesible to the entire house. Once it is full of used paper, you can take it to a paper recycling company. Another idea is to switch to re-usable canvas bags for your shopping which are sold almost everywhere now.

Sultan will have a book signing from Feb. 10 at Little Book, Roshana Mall, Tahlia, 6.30 PM and Feb. 11 at My Library, Rawda st., 11 AM. The book will be available in Little Book stores. The book is printed on FSC certified paper from mixed resources. (FSC is the mark of responsible forestry). How greener could it get?For more information visit www.ecoboybooks.com

By Serene Feteih


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Each bottle is packed full of botanical extracts, to avoid that afternoon lull, try the “Wake Up”, it contain peaches, red grapes, green tea, kola nut, yerba maté. Or for cleansing the system and clearing your head, “ Detox” is your choice; it’s a mix of lemons, limes, ginger, nettle, dandelion, and Burdock.You need to restore your energy when you run down; “Recharge” is what you need, it’s a blend of pomegranate, blood orange, thyme, kola nut, liquorice, and some Chili.

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Ryan Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6322848 Women Al-Nisf Al-Akhar Tel: +966-2-6710754Bugshan Outpatient Clinics Tel: +966-2-6691222Ext. 899Henaa Center Tel: +966-2-6714619Chamelle Plaza Gym Tel: +966-2-6634355Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Tel: +966-2-6655000 Ext. 1501-1503 MenBa’Azem Body Building Tel: +966-2-6448844Body Master Tel: +966-2-6652772Brazilian Jiu JiutsuTel: +966-552065722KAI Gym Tel: +966-2-6684466Star Power Club Tel: +966-2-6776177KidsJunior GymTel: +966-2-6911925Sporty KidsTel: +966-2-6993586

Al-Shabab Building Tel: +966-2-2600236Fitness Time Tel: +966-2-6226369 Gold’s Gym Tel: +966-2-6912077Hiltonia GymTel: +966-2-6590000Hummer Gym Tel: +966-2-6671212Khalil Training Gym Tel: +966-2-6934129King Faisal Specialist Tel: +966-2-6677777Power In Gym Tel: +966-2-6061516

Gym & HealthCenters

Tel: +966-2-6200129Al-Quds Medical Dispensary Tel: +966-2-6970224Bakhsh Hospital Tel: +966-2-6479666Bugshan General Hospital Tel: +966-2-6691222Dr. Erfan & Bagedo Hospital Tel: +966-2-6820022Dr. Ghassan N. PharaonGeneral Hospital (GNP)Tel: +966-2-6823200Dar Al-Shifa Saudi Hospital Tel:+966-2-6822900Dr. Siddiqa Hospital Tel:+966-2-6721763 / 6721764Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Tel: +966-2-6655000Hai Al-Jamea Hospital Tel: +966-2-6806666Jeddah Clinic Hospital Tel: +966-2-6313131Jeddah Institute forSpeech and HearingTel: +966-2-6675311King Abdul Aziz UniversityHospital Tel: +966-2-6408202King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research, Jeddah Tel: +966-2-6677777 /6365028Magrabi Eye & Ear Hospital Tel: +966-2-6365000Mostagbal Hospital

Abuzinadah Hospital Tel: +966-2-6510652Al-Ansar Hospital Tel: +966-2-6825105Al-Hamra Hospital Tel: +966-2-6653939Al-Hayat Hospital Tel: +966-2-2681012Al-Safa

Hospitals

Al-Ansar New Clinic Tel: +966-2-6933379Al-Gadeer Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6722535Al-Hamra Clinics Tel: +966-2-6651487Al-Haramin Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6474850Al-Madina Medical Clinic Tel: +966-2-6881288Dr. Edrees Podiatric ClinicsTel: +966-5-00506507Dr. Effat Daghostani Clinics Tel: +966-2-6601729Hay Al-Sabeel Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6480792Hera’a Polyclinic Tel:+966-2-6920724Ideal Clinics Tel:+966-2-6635444Magrabi Eye & Ear Clinic Tel:+966-2-6655200Orthopaedic Specialty ClinicsTel: +966-2-6922298 Saudi American Clinic Tel: +966-2-6605050

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Abo DawoodTel: +966-2-6877210Al-AjuwadTel: +966-2-6473436 Al-Ameera Tel: +966-2-6055638 Al-AnsarTel: +966-2-6050010 Al-Awad Tel: +966-2-6591800 Al-Atta Tel: +966-2-6773314Al-Azizeyah Tel: +966-2-6206981Al-HamraTel: +966-2-6440108Al-MarzoukiTel; +966-2-6780538Al-NahdiTel: +966-2-6976208 Al-Sudais Tel: +966-2-6737679Tel: +966-2-6058962Al-WasfahTel: +966-2-6826198Alya Tel: +966-2-6449254AmalTel: +966-2-6429486AmiraTel: +966-2-6746001

Pharmacies

Spa & BeautyCenters

Al-Megayena Tel: +966-2-6655763Alexandre ZouariTel: +966-2-6656161Beauty Alliance Tel: +966-2-6681381 Body Line (men only)Tel: +966-2-2631859BouthainaTel: +966-2-6631809Carmen CenterTel: +966-2-6648122

Chamelle PlazaTel: +966-2-6656807Dar Al-ModaTel: +966-2-6526660Dr. Edrees Foot SpaTel: +966-5-00506507E SpaTel: +966-2-2632093EVE Salons Tel: +966-2-6985787Jaques DessangeTel: +966-2-6695458JamaloukiTel: +966-2-6651888Lamasat Tel: +966-2-6834002Lila’s Beauty ParlourTel: +966-2-6622676Lucie Saint Clair Tel: +966-2-2832020Majestic Tel: +966-2-6609940Mana Center Tel: +966-2-6066628Mervat Beauty CenterTel: +966-2-6630676Miracle Beauty ParlourTel: +966-2-6739597Nadoleen Beauty CenterTel: +966-2-6633972Nail care Tel: +966-544408585Oriana Tel: +966-2-6220773Serenity CenterTel: +966-2-6648353Soleil d’Or SpaTel: +966-2-2842233SpadaTel: 920010099The Spa by Clarins Paris Tel: +966-2-6599999Viva La VieTel: +966-2-6929163Tel: +966-2-6060338ZowainaTel: +966-2-66563117L House of Beauty & SPA Tel: +966-2-6534898

Spa & BeautyCenters

Gym & HealthCenters PharmaciesHospitals

(formerly DagastaniHospital) Tel: +966-2-6875255Mushrifah Medical Center Tel: +966-2-6654366New Al-Jedaani Hospital Tel: +966-2-6368100New Jeddah Clinic Hospital (NJCH) Tel: +966-2-6675000Saudi German Hospital Tel: +966-2-6829000United Doctors Hospital Tel: +966-2-6533333

AsiaTel: +966-2-6390553Bin MuteabTel: +966-2-6890964 DaanTel: +966-2-6284405JamjoomTel: +966-2-6081111JehharTel: +966-2-6973401 NouraTel: +966-2-6685500Rana Tel: +966-2-6984972 RemediesTel: +966-2-6563048

Al-Rawdah Dist. Al-Kayal st. Tel: +966-544408585

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Test your Perception!

Locate the origin of this photograph

cut-out withinthe magazine pages

Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusive

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CrosswordsACROSS1. Yellow4. Stores5. Sunblock6. BBQ10. Push11. Nap 13. Pickles14. Plastic16. Instant17. Toss

DOWN2. Shade3. Sting7. Picnic8. Rest9. Paper10. Takes Two12. Dogs15. Treats


Puzzle WordsFind the listed hidden words, the words may be hidden in any direction. Once you have found all the words, the remaining letters will spell a secret message.

Test your education knowledge!1. The longest highway in the world is?2. The highest mountain in the world is?3. The country which is the largest producer of rubber in the world is?4. The volcano Vesuvius is located in?5. The country which is the largest producer of tin in the world is?6. The lowest point on earth is?7. The country known as the Sugar Bowl of the world is?

Crosswords: Across: Mustard, Cooler, SPF, Grill, Swing, Hammock, Relish, Utensils, Polaroid, FrisbeeDown: Umbrella, Wasp, Park, Bench, Boats, SeeSaw, Leash, SmoresTest Your Perceptopn: pg. 41Education knowledge: 1. Trans-Canada; 2. Everest; 3. Malaysia; 4. Italy; 5. China; 6. The coastal area of Dead sea; 7. Cuba

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Eid meelad sa’eed

Mabrook!

Salem a’ala Mohammed (M) Saleme a’ala Mohammed(F)

Yerhamak Allah (M) Yerhamek Allah(F)Antabih a’ala nafsak (M) Antabhi a’ala nafsek (F)

Well-Wishes

Good luck! Happy birthday!

Congratulations!

Say hi to Mohammed

Bless you (when sneezing)

Take care

Useful Arabic Words& Pronunciation

It’s known worldwide that pronunciation is one of the most challenging steps in learning different languages. For example, Arabic has many dialogues, slangs and accents. Some of these dialogues can’t be understood by all Arabs. The most common dialogue is the Egyptian dialogue and the Lebanese dialogue. In this article we will try to show our reader some of the Traditional Saudi dialogue. To illustrate that, we added a picture of a throat to show the pronunciation of different Arabic Letters.



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Amshi

Aharwel/ Harwala

Rehla

Nozha

Kheima

Shawee

Ajri

Angoz

Atsalag

Arkab

Walk

Jog /Jogging

Trip

Picnic

Tent

BBQ

Run

Jump

Climb

Amusement Park

Ride

Outdoor Activity

Malahi

Outdoor

Hadeega

Nabaat

Shams

Gamar

Sahaab

Warrda

Shajara

Bahar

Sahra

Ramil

Garden

Plant

Sun

Moon

Clouds

Flower

Tree

Sea

Desert

Sand

Shooka

Mandeel

Namoos

Doban

Sahan

Sakeena

Mela’aga

Fork

Napkin

Mosquito

Fly

Plate

Knife

Spoon

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Speak in a Week: This title presents a book and CD. Eight colourful, illustrated lessons and detailed glossary give you all the basic tools for

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BanksAl-Bilad BankTel: 8001230000Alinma BankTel: 8001208000Al-Jazira BankTel: +966-2-6518070Al-Rajhi BankTel: +966-2-6422111Arab National BankTel: +966-2-6741497Banque Saaudi FransiTel: 8001242121Islamic Development BankTel: +966-2-6361400National Commercial BankTel: +966-2-6609265Riyadh BankTel: +966-2-6474777SABBTel: +966-2-6512121Saudi Cairo BankTel: +966-2-6608820 Saudi Hollandi BankTel: +966-2-2368844Saudi Investment BankTel: +966-2-6531010SambaTel: +966-2-6533555

CAR SERVICESAbu Diyab Est.Tel: +966-2-6677779Alpha Rent a CarTel: +966-2-6974459AvisTel: +966-2-6855544Al-Zaman GroupTel: +966-2-6914693DaleelTel: +966-2-6719219DiscoveryTel: +966-2-6714475FernasTel: +966-2-6595000FormulaTel: +966-2-6621213HancoTel: +966-2-6684666HertzTel: +966-2-6040339Hessen for Rent CarTel: +966-2-6430295

Khozama Est.Tel: +966-2-6317177Key Rent a CarTel: +966-2-6831236Car WashModacarTel: 920005555Smart CareTel: +966-533500077V. CoolTel: +966-2-6396969CourierAramexTel: +920027447TNT ExpressTel: +966-2-6678888DHLTel: 8003450000FedexTel: +966-2-6714636DeliveryTedalal Tel: +966-2-6580000Yalla UtlobTel: +966-2-6580000

Alo SayyaraTel: +966-26677621Tel: +966-505657387Apex Luxury Chaffeur ServiceTel: 920011755SAPTCOTel: +966-2-6474900Te’le’ CarTel: +966-2-6679689Tel: +966-534050910

Ground Transportation

Venue Executive ClubTahlia streetTel: +966-2-6061010www.venueint.com

DSL NETAtheer Tel: +966-2-6839333NesmaTel: +966-2-2567998SPSTel: +966-2-6824556

Business Services

Embassies& Consulates

E: EmbassiesC: Consulates

ALGERIAE: Tel: +966-1-4887171C: Tel: +966-2-6985035C: Tel: +966-2-6985034ARGENTINAE: Tel: +966-1-4652600AUSTRALIAE: Tel: +966-1-4887788AUSTRIAE: Tel: +966-1-4801217BAHRAINE: Tel: +966-1-4880044C: Tel: +966-2-6076770BANGLADESHE: Tel: +966-1-4195300C: Tel: +966-2-6878465BELGIUME: Tel: +966-1-4880044C: Tel: +966-2-6076770BRAZILE: Tel: +966-1-4880018C: Tel: +966-2-6603874C: Tel: +966-2-6603866BRITAINE: Tel: +966-1-4880077C: Tel: +966-2-6225550BURKINA FASOE: Tel: +966-1-4652244C: Tel: +966-2-6744547BRUNEIE: Tel: +966-1-4560814C: Tel: +966-2-6724343CAMEROONE: Tel: +966-1-4880022C: Tel: +966-2-6804541CANADA E: Tel: +966-1-4882288C: Tel: +966-2-6530434CHINA E: Tel: +966-1-4832126C: Tel: +966-2-6605113CZECH REPUBLICE: Tel: +966-1-4503617DENMARKE: Tel: +966-1-4880101C: Tel: +966-2-6672222Ext 1163


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Organizations

DJIBOUTIE: Tel: +966-1-4543182C: Tel: +966-2-6621938EGYPTE: Tel: +966-1-4810464E: Tel: +966-1-4831275C: Tel: +966-2-6605205ERITREAE: Tel: +966-1-4801731C: Tel: +966-2-6740592ETHIOPIAE: Tel: +966-1-4824055C: Tel: +966-2-6653444FINLANDE: Tel: +966-1-4881515C: Tel: +966-2-6438235FRANCEE: Tel: +966-1-4881255C: Tel: +966-2-6681544C: Tel: +966-2-6681563GABONE: Tel: +966-1-4567173GAMBIAE: Tel: +966-1-2052158C: Tel: +966-2-2573193GERMANYE: Tel: +966-1-4880700C: Tel: +966-2-6996436GHANAE: Tel: +966-1-4545122C: Tel: +966-2-6601429GREECEE: Tel: +966-1-4801975C: Tel: +966-2-6674088GUINEAE: Tel: +966-1-4881121C: Tel: +966-2-6637540HUNGARYE: Tel: +966-1-4568644INDIAE: Tel: +966-1-4884144C: Tel: +966-2-6500104INDONESIAE: Tel: +966-1-4882282C: Tel: +966-2-6711271IRANE: Tel: +966-1-4881444C: Tel: +966-2-6676132IRELANDE: Tel: +966-1-4882300ITALYE: TEL: +966-1-4881212

C: Tel: +966-2-6421454JAPAN E: Tel: +966-1-2881100C: Tel: +966-2-6670676JORDANE: Tel: +966-1-4880039C: Tel: +966-2-6607630KENYAE: Tel: +966-1-4882484C: Tel: +966-2-4881238KOREAE: Tel: +966-1-4882211C: Tel: +966-2-6681990KUWAITE: Tel: +966-1-4883500C: Tel: +966-2-6604898LEBANONE: Tel: +966-1-4804060C: Tel: +966-2-6690599MALAYSIA E: Tel: +966-1-4887100C: Tel: +966-2-6727740MALIE: Tel: +966-1-4195640C: Tel: +966-2-6514940MALTAE: Tel: +966-1-4615315C: Tel: +966-2-6991599MAURITANIAE: Tel: +966-1-4646749C: Tel: +966-2-6297722MEXICOE: Tel: +966-1-4808822C: Tel: +966-2-6495332MOROCCOE: Tel: +966-1-4811858C: Tel: +966-2-6695234C: Tel: +966-2-6695238NEPALE: Tel: +966-1-4645170NETHERLANDSE: Tel: +966-1-4880011NEW ZELANDE: Tel: +966-1-4887988C: Tel: +966-2-6512109NIGERIAE: Tel: +966-1-4823024C: Tel: +966-2-6716865NORWAYE: Tel: +966-1-4881904C: Tel: +966-2-6611222 Ext 300OMAN

E: Tel: +966-1-4823120C: Tel: +966-2-6996838PAKISTANE: Tel: +966-1-4884111C: Tel: +966-2-6692371PHILIPPINESE: Tel: +966-1-4880835C: Tel: +966-2-6696797C: Tel: +966-2-6693254PORTUGALE: Tel: +966-1-4826964QATARE: Tel: +966-1-4825544C: Tel: +966-2-6945666RUSSIAE: Tel: +966-1-4811432C: Tel: +966-2-6659212SENEGALE: Tel: +966-1-4880146C: Tel: +966-2-6690275SIERRA LEONEE: Tel: +966-1-4643982SINGAPOREE: Tel: +966-1-4803855C: Tel: +966-2-6073980SOUTH AFRICAE: Tel: +966-1-4429728C: Tel: +966-2-6060299SPAINE: Tel: +966-1-4880606C: Tel: +966-2-6607000SRI LANKAE: Tel: +966-1-4606906C: Tel: +966-2-6065414SUDANE: Tel: +966-1-4828857C: Tel: +966-2-6475108C: Tel: +966-2-6471273SWEDENE: Tel: +966-1-4883100C: Tel: +966-2-6529615Ext 204SWITZERLANDE: Tel: +966-1-4881291C: Tel: +966-2-6510772SYRIAE: Tel: +966-1-4887481TANZANIAE: Tel: +966-1-4542833C: Tel: +966-2-6657528THAILANDE: Tel: +966-1-4881174C: Tel: +966-2-6655317



TUNISIAE: Tel: +966-1-4887900C: Tel: +966-2-6605328TURKEYE: Tel: +966-1-4820101C: Tel: +966-2-6601607UGANDAE: Tel: +966-1-4544910UKRAINEE: Tel: +966-1-4508536UAEE: Tel: +966-1-4881227C: Tel: +966-2-6670307C: Tel: +966-2-6515436USA E: Tel: +966-1-4801831C: Tel: +966-2-6670080URUGUAYE: Tel: +966-1-4620739C: Tel: +966-2-6633300YEMENE: Tel: +966-1-4881769C: Tel: +966-2-6896444C: Tel: +966-2-6898555

Compounds

Abdullah CompoundNorth of Jeddah, Near British ConsulateTel: +966-2-6515416Abir CompoundPrince Sultan St.,Near Saudia CityTel: +966-2-6522358Al-Andalus Luxury VillasTahliyah St. behind Suzuki ShowroomTel: +966-2-6695154Al-Aoun VillageAl Bawadi, Near Al-Mirabi Mercedes BensTel: +966-2-2563381Arabian Homes Al Bawadi Dist.Tel: +966-2-6822201www.arabian-homes.comAromary VillageHera’a st., Behind Al-RajhiTel: +966-2-6940086


Al-Basateeb VillageNext to Continental School, Off Price Sultan St.Tel: +966-2-6944113www.albasateen-village.comBelleview Executive CompoundAl-Amal St., Near Jeddah Preparatory SchoolTel: +966-2-6547666www.belleviewcompund.comBelleview 2 CompoundNear King Faisal Specialist HospitalTel: +966-2-6642636Binzagr Villa CompoundAl Azizeyyah, Madinah Rd., One block after Lexus ShowroomTel: +966-2-6642636Elite 2 CompoundNear Jeddah International Souk Tel: +966-2-6681111www.elitecompounds.comElite CompoundNear Jeddah International Souk Tel: +966-2-6610930www.elitecompounds.comFatima CompoundNear Corniche, Behind Business Park Tel: +966-2-6515416Garden City CompoundPalestine st., Behind Al-Nakheel BldgTel: +966-2-6607590www.hhaproperty.com.saAl-Hajrayn VillageCorniche, Near A-Bilad HotelTel: +966-2-6943464www.alhajrayn.comHiba CompoundAl-Hamraa, Ibrahim Adham St., Near Tarik Binladen Hospital Tel: +966-2-6650819Kindi Housing Compound

Al Rabwah, North JeddahTel: +966-2-6916219Lotus CompoundsAl Hamra, Al-Naeem, Al-Rihab, Contact PMDCLotus 1: Al-Hamraa Dist Tel: +966-2-6980145Lotus 2: Al-Nayeen Dist Tel: +966-2-6541107Lotus 3: Al-Nayeem Dist Tel: +966-2-6548808M&M CompoundNorth Abhor, Nr, Amir Abdullah Mosque.Tel: +966-2-6562166M.M Al-Rumaih CompoundAl Shatee, On Corniche Rd., 3KM from Hotel Sheraton toward northTel: +966-2-6991231Al-Manar CompoundAl Safa, Prince Metab St., Near Al-Jedani HospitalTel: +966-2-6938770Al-Mubarakiah VillageEast Jeddah, King Abdullah St. Near Abraq Al-RaghamaTel: +966-2-6400158Mura Bustan CompoundsTel: +966-2- 6910041Nada VillagePrince Majed st., Near Baud TelecomTel: +966-2-6920099Al-Najia Compounds Madinah Rd., Besides SAS Radisson HotelTel: +966-2-6518178Nueva AndaluciaAl-Rawdah, Sari st.Tel: +966-2-6823434www.andalucia.comRaytheon CompoundOpp. Saudi German HospitalTel: +966-2-6518178www.raytheon.comReem Compound Al-Salamah, Saqr Al-Quraish st.


Al-BayanTel: +966-2-6611004www.al-byan.com Al-Fasial International SchoolTel: +966-2-6761955www.alfaisal-school.comAl-Waha International SchoolTel: +966-2-6729660www.alwahaschool.comThe British International SchoolTel: +966-2-6990019www.continentalschool.comCoral International School Tel: +966-2-6832002www.coralschool.netDar Al Fikr SchoolTel: +966-2-6311118 (Boys) Tel: +966-2-6311117 (Girls) www.fikr.sch.saDar Al-Hanan SchoolTel: 920029669Dar Al-Ruwaad SchoolTel: +966-2-6592225Dar Jana International SchoolTel: +966-2-6648315www.djis.edu.sa Global International SchoolTel: +966-2-6523444Tel: +966-2-6144101 ( KG )www.gis.sch.saJeddah International SchoolTel: +966-2-6061253www.jischool.orgJeddah Knowledge School Tel: +966-2-6620174


Tel: +966-2-6829196Al-Salam CompoundAl-Rehab, Palestine St., Between Dallah Tower& Makkah HighwayTel: +966-2-6717121www.alsalamcompound.comSalamia CompoundAl-Sulaymaneyyah, Near Carrefour HaypermarketTel: +966-2-6400253www.salmiacompund.comSaudia CityAl-Khaledeyyah Dist.Tel: +966-2-6820030www.saudicity.comShaker Village CompoundAl-Hahdah, Prince Sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6991840Sharbatly VillagePrince Majed st., North of JeddahTel: +966-2-6910828www.sharbatlyvillage.comSiham CompundAl-Rawdah, Near Saudi Binladen GroupTel: +966-2-6426431Sunset ResidenceAl-Rowdah st., Near Jeddah Int. MarketTel: +966-2-6604276

Kindergarten

ABC SchoolTel: +966-2-6988827Ambassadors SchoolTel: 800-124-9000Web: www.ambassadors-schools.comBuilding Blocks Tel: +966-2-6060755Mob: +966-5-41525616Childhood SpringTel: +966-2-6607533Creative Childhood Summer SchoolTel: +966-2-6077224Mob: +966-5-04390998

IPS (Innovators Private School)Tel: +966-2-6980685Mob: +966-5-69490403Junior’s & Mom’sMob: +966-5-04313440Mob: +966-5-51796254Kids Campos Tel: +966-2-6642351Kids Time NurseryTel: +966-2-6543111Mob: +966-5-69693794Little Smarties Tel: +966-2-6061913My Little Kingdom SchoolTel: +966-2-6393951Tel: +966-2-2575909Thinker Tinkers Young Skills DevelopmentTel: +966-2-6923715www.thinkertinkers.comUp and AwayTel: +966-2-6614791

Ministries

Schools

Agriculture & WaterTel: +966-2-6210002Communication &TransportationTel: +966-1-4042928Disabled Children’sAssociationTel: +966-2-66224080/8001241118EducationTel: +966-2-6723028/6444305Foreign AffairsTel: +966-2-6047000HealthTel: +966-2-6970006Information & CultureTel: +966-2-6514060/6476222InteriorTel: +966-2-6684000Jeddah Chamber of CommerceTel: +966-2-6515111Water & ElectricityTel: +966-2-6725349

kindergartenCompounds Schools Universities


NOTICETo report any issues that concern the Jeddah Municipality, such as:

* Road Maintenance* Dumping sites* Illegal Building

Please call 940

Charity Society in JeddahAl-Zahra Dist.Tel: +966-2-6391100Charitable Servicesfor the Care of CancerPatientsAl-Rowais Dist.Tel: +966-2-6511373Enabling Marriage& Family SupportFoundationAl-Nozla Dist.Tel: +966-2-6811168/920000900Faisaliah Women’sCharitable FoundationAl-Rowais Dist.Tel: +966-2-6535000Friends of the HeartFoundation in JeddahBehind Al-Tahlia StationTel: +966-2-6658384Majid Bin AbdulazizFoundation forDevelopment & SocialServicesAl-Shate’e Dist.Tel: +966-2-6062959National CharitableFoundation for BloodDonationTel: +966-2-6905008

NOTICEIf you have any complaints about services around Jeddah such as:

* Pricing irregularities * Expired Items * Denied coverage of warranted items e.g. a mobile, car, etc. * Refusal of service * Unhygienic food / working conditions

Complaints can be filed to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Web Site or to their hotline.

Should the company not respond to the complaint from the Ministry, all transactions with the government in the labor office, the passport department and the Chamber of Commerce will be stopped.

Hotline: 8001241616 website: www.commerce.gov.sa/english/

Society FriendsCharitable FoundationTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6919999The School of EtiquetteTel: +966-505558703www.etiquetteschool-sa.comWomen’s CharitableFoundation in JeddahAl-Nazla DistTel: +966-2-6369652Zamzam Foundation for Volunteer Health ServicesAl-Sulaimaniya Dist.

College of Business Administration (CBA)Tel: +966-2-2159000/2159009( Boys’ section ) Tel: +966-2-6900671/6900238( Girls’ section ) www.cba.edu.saDar Al-Hekma CollegeTel: +966-2-6303333www.daralhekma.edu.saEffat CollegeTel: +966-2-636 4300www.effatcollege.edu.saIbn Sina National College for Medical StudiesTel: +966-2-6355882/6356555 www.ibnsina.edu.saJeddah College of TechnologyTel: +966-2-6370387www.jct.edu.saJeddah Community CollegeTel: +966-2-2870026www.jcc.kau.edu.saJeddah Teacher’s CollegeTel: +966-2-6914620(KAUST)King Abdullah University of Science and Technologywww.kaust.edu.saKing Abdulaziz UniversityTel: +966-2-6400000www.kau.edu.saPrince Sultan Aviation AcademyTel: +966-2-6862997www.fo.sv.net

Social Service Organizations

Universities

www.jks.edu.saJeddah Preparatory & Grammar School Tel: +966-2-6542354www.jpgs.orgManarat Jeddah SchoolTel: +966-1-6730225www.manaratjeddahschools.comMy little house Tel: +966-2-6652490www.mylittlehouse-sa.com Thamer International School Tel: +966-2-6680747www.tis-edu.com

Prince Sultan College for Tourism and Hotel SciencesTel: +966-2-2844425Tel: 920016165www.pscj.edu.sa

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