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LOVE, LAUGHTER AND YOUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER…
Editor-in-Chief Enas Hashani Managing Editor Maria Mahdaly Executive Editor Bassma Al Toaimi
Welcome to the 25th issue of Destination Riyadh! We’ve decided to celebrate the magazine’s milestone with a special edition dedicated to one of life’s unforgettable and precious moments— Your Wedding. It is with overwhelming excitement and delight that we deliver you another hearty issue that caters to your happiest occasion while also giving you insight into the wonderful city that is Riyadh and its people. We wanted to create an edition that is a perfect match for every bride-to-be or an entourage wanting to help a loved one prep up for the big day. From preparation to celebration, we’ve got you covered with wedding tips from local gurus and inspirations for seamless planning all the way up to your kosha. But fear not single people and every Riyadhi who has simply picked up the magazine wanting to know more about the city. We’ve sprinkled the issue with insightful and relevant articles to keep you engaged and happy too! Check out our interview with the inspiring and successful sisters, Latifa and Sheikha Al Sudairy. We’re unapologetically fans of awesome happily ever afters, so we grabbed the chance to feature the Saudi art scene’s newest power couple, Yousef and Soraya. When our team made it our mission to show you the brighter side of things in Riyadh, we knew we’d be in it for the long haul. The job, so they say, is never done. There are still so many stories waiting to be shared, people to meet and places to discover. Thank you for trusting us to be your guide to the city and rest assured that in the issues to come, we will continue to be your window to all things awesome.
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FREE WATER IN KING KHALED AIRPORT In our recent trips outside the Kingdom we’ve noticed that the international airport now has a fridge by the entry gate that is always stocked with complimentary water for passengers. We love the idea! With long waiting hours, and a limited number of food outlets in the airport, the free water is a lovely gesture and showcases the traditional generosity that Saudi Arabia is famous for.
COMMUNITY CHAMPS Saudi Students Win Award for Childhood Creativity
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, patron of the UAE's leading Child Creativity Award.
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Four students from various parts of Saudi Arabia won an award for their work in an annual Emirati competition held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. THE WINNERS ARE:
Raneem Mohammed Alzenqr placed second in the short story contest. Abdulrazak Ali Ibrahim placed first in article writing. Mazen Mohammed Yahya won third place in the historical research contest. Misfer Nasser Al Qahtani who was awarded first position for the religious research contest.
This is the fourth time in a row Saudi students win awards in the competition.
Thumbs up to Updated Legal System to Change Arrest Laws New legislation is being drafted to grant the citizen Miranda rights before being arrested. Saudi police will have to recite to a potential suspect his rights before being cuffed and taken to jail. The rights include being informed of the accusation leveled against the suspect, his or her right to retain an attorney for representation, the right to a phone call, and the need to sign on an affidavit that evidences the subject’s knowledge of what is due to him or her.
COMMUNITY CHAMP: Awesome Kids Writing Stuff
Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards (SETA) is back!
King Faisal School recently held a fair for aspiring young authors on Feb. 19. The fair showcased published works of children ages 6 to 10. It was a vibrant little writer's fair where children got to market their stories and invited the crowd to check out their stuff, bargaining well in the process and actually selling their stock.
Since their launch in 2010, the SETAs organized by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities have become the benchmark for excellence in the Saudi tourism industry, recognizing commitment to excellence and the improvement of services and facilities. This year’s awards include many Spare a new categories, including our very own "Best show usminute, Tourism Publication" nomination and an some love b enlarged 'Tourism People' category Destina y voting for tion Ma that includes all key personnel gazine saudito u rism from doormen to general com/vo awards. te/4 managers. The respected panel of judges will again consist of Saudi and international tourism, hospitality and industry experts.
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1. Ascia Meet and Greet, Organized by Cre8 Event Management
Ascia, the well known Kuwait fashion blogger, landed in Riyadh on Jan. 28 for a meet and greet event in Maison Bo-m with her Saudi fans. The event was managed by Cre8 Event Management, and sponsored by Flynas, Fauchon, Uber, Shadows International and Tee Gschwendner.
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2. The Saudi Science and Innovation Expo Kicks Off
The much anticipated Saudi Science and Innovation Expo was held Feb. 3-8 and was one of the more popular events of the year. Over 600 innovative projects by Saudis were displayed, alongside impressive showcases from NASA and Intel Global. It also featured 30 scientific activities with international speakers on global science.
3. Iconic Spring/Summer Sneak Peek
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Iconic unveiled their new Spring/Summer collection in an event that was held at Maison Bo-m. Guests were treated to a wonderful showcase of the latest in international fashion. The event was held on Jan. 28.
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4. Another Shape of a Window Exhibition at Naila Art Gallery
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Saudi Artist Ghada Alhassan debuted her solo exhibition, titled Another Shape of a Window, in Naila Art Gallery on Feb. 9. It featured various art installations and paintings that evoked old Islamic art with the talented artist’s vision adding a twist to the concept. The exhibition ran till Feb. 23.
5. The 8th Annual Global Competitiveness Forum
The Global Competitiveness Forum, founded by the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority, was held on Jan. 25-27 at the Four Seasons Hotel. The forum is held as part of SAGIA’s efforts to raise the overall competitiveness of the nation, while giving global leaders a platform to debate and refine the topic of competitiveness.
7. AkarOne Explore Real Estate
AkarOne organized a seminar on Feb. 8, which was conducted by its British and Turkish seasoned advisors to explore real estate opportunities in London and Istanbul. The Turkish advisors presented two very interesting hotel apartments projects, Metropolitan Tower and Prime Tower, and a luxurious residential project Glass O2 Tower, all of them located in Istanbul.
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6.TEDx Kids at Riyadh
The ever popular TEDx Kids came back to Riyadh in another successful, well organized event. The event showcased both adult and child speakers, and the hosts were children as well, in a bid to inspire its young attendees into making their own achievements. The talks were held at King Fahad Cultural Center on Feb. 14.
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Basil Al Ghalayini, CEO of BMG Financial Group KSA.
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FEELING RIYADH’S PULSE IN
LOMAR AND ONQOUD’S NABD By Johara Almogbel
Stepping into Raffles Institute, we are automatically greeted with thought-provoking imagery. A shmaagh, both stiff and fluid, is hung on the wall opposite a gorgeous fuchsia print of Arabic calligraphy exiting mid-movement from a man’s head. Next to them, an embroidered photo of whirling dervishes patiently waits for people to recognize its genius. A group of wooden geometric circles rounds it out nicely. It’s eclectic. We’re impressed and we hadn’t even managed to make it past the reception area yet.
Wandering around the second gallery, it’s apparent Lomar and Onqoud’s collaboration is thus far shaping up to be a wonderful creativity fair. Asides from the group art exhibition, which featured the work of 19 artists using different mediums, Nabd also hosted multiple activities including a local designs showcase featuring works and products by local designers, workshops for adults and children, and art talks that exhibited Saudi artists and initiatives.
capturing Saudi’s collective pulse through the different perspectives around us.
As a creativity fair, Nabd aimed to unleash the artist within everyone and help them build their creative confidence by introducing them to new ideas and points of view.
The fair was inaugurated by Loai Naseem, designer and founder of Lomar, and was attended by a number of socialites and social media influencials including poet Saeed Al Manea, social media icon Mohammad Al Nehait, and members of Telfaz 11 team.
Nabd’s beginning needed a theme that focuses on
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With that in mind, “Wejhat Nathar” was chosen as the theme for this year. The beauty behind ‘point of view’ lies in the fact that it is one of the most essential parts of the human experience; it is something we are all familiar with because we all have a viewpoint. (Especially here in DR, where we like to share that viewpoint with everyone as many times as possible).
EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS
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MARCH 1 - APRIL 30
RIYADH FASHION DAYS A showcase of various brands of women's ready-to-wear collections. Email: info@maison-m.com Web: maisonbo-m.com maisonbom Maison.BoM
FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE E-LEARNING AND DISTANCE EDUCATION The importance of e-learning and the use of technology in education. Location: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Contact: The National Center For E-Learning and Distance Learning Tel: +966-11-2937373 Web: eli.elc.edu.sa Email: info@elc.edu.sa
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MARCH 17 - 19
MARCH 11 - 13
WORLD LUXURY EXPO The third American Express World Luxury Expo. It showcases world luxury brands. Timing: 4-11 p.m. Location: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Web: world-luxury-group.com
RIYADH OIL AND GAS EXHIBITION A platform for leading companies to showcase the most innovative products and services. Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center Email: CWCExhibitions@thecwcgroup.com Web: digitalrefining.com
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SAUDI TRAVEL AND TOURISM INVESTMENT MARKET The event discusses all aspects of tourism in the Kingdom.
HIMSS MIDDLE EAST CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION The exhibition is organized by the Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society, and covers areas like health strategies in the Kingdom.
Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center Web: sttim.com.sa Email: info@sttim.com.sa
Location: Ritz-Carlton Hotel Contact: Ms. Agnes How Email: ahow@himss.org Web: etouches.com
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MIDDLE EAST STARTUP Event that discusses aspects of entrepreneurship in the Middle East. Timing: 6 p.m. Location: Four Seasons Hotel Web: yourmiddleeast.com
RIYADH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR It is the largest yearly cultural event in the Middle East where readers, writers and publishers meet. Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center Web: riyadhbookfair.org.sa Email: riyadhbookfair@moci.gov.sa
ALFAISAL UNIVERSITY'S 4TH ANNUAL CAREER EXPO An exposition for employers, recruiters, and schools to meet with prospective job seekers. Timing: 4-9 p.m. Location: College of Business and College of Science, Ground Floor Tel: +966-11-215 7982 Web: alfaisal.edu Email: aprteam@alfaisal.edu
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SUNTOP STAR OF THE YEAR 2015 Join the competition (via their website) and get the chance to win an iPhone, iPad Air and Play Station 4! Web: suntop.com.sa
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HOSPITALITY EXPANSION The conference connects prequalified buyers such as hotel owners, architects and hospitality procurement firms with all their requirements for their business. Location: Riyadh Exhibition Center Web: kingdomhotelexpansion.com
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SAUDI INTERNATIONAL COLORECTAL DISEASES FORUM Forum aimed at surgical specialists. Location: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center Tel: 966-11-4427754 Web: kfshrc.edu.sa
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A STEP AHEAD CAREER FAIR The Step Ahead Career fair for females aims at bridging the gap between the education sector and the labor market to ensure that female graduates are efficient for work. Location: Al Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-550203300 Email: info@glowork.net
APRIL 7 - 10
ARCHITECTURAL ART DESIGN AND DECORATION Exhibition held by Somow Organization to develop all construction and architecture needs and supplies. Location: Four Seasons Hotel Web: somow.com.sa
THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE ON HIGHER EDUCATION The event hosts international universities and higher educational institutions. Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center Tel: +966-11-4415555 Web: ieche.com.sa Email: info@recexpo.com
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BUSINESS
FINANCIAL PLANNING WITH REEM ASAAD Investing 101 In fact it takes enormous amount of discipline and perseverance if one was not trained to “behave well” with money at an early age. But what’s next? A rule of thumb is that inflation (the increase of price of goods and services) eats into our savings. In simple words, as time passes, the “purchasing power” of our money declines and we are no longer able to purchase the same amount of goods or services at the same price a year ago. So, in order to combat inflation, the savings must be invested appropriately in order to preserve (or gain) value.
But how do you go about this? SOME OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS HERE INCLUDE: • How do I invest? • What is a good investment for me? • Should I opt for real estate or stock? • Which stocks should I select? • What do you think of gold as an investment? These are just some of the questions. Most investing starters get ahead of themselves, which is what the @Nasi7atReem initiative deals with frequently. 16 DESTINATION RIYADH MARCH 2015
We often talk about the benefits of saving and accumulating money in a bank account or at home. This is a great starting point to building wealth.
The investing process can vary in complexity but there are rules and guidelines too. SO IF YOU ARE A STARTER IT WOULD HELP TO FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
your investment 1 Identify objective: In other words,
determine your goal. Why do you want to invest? The first obvious answer is to grow your wealth (or “capital appreciation” in finance lingo). There are other goals including obtain regular income, maintain liquidity, and preserve capital against inflation. Each one of these goals will be analyzed further to detect if it is really suits your needs and lifestyle. A professional adviser can help you through this exercise.
horizon: This 2 Investment is the total time period an
investor expects to “be in” the investment. This is very important when determining suitable tools and selection.
Required return: It’s about 3 the percentage return
that an investor wishes to achieve in any given investment plan. This can be different from a realistic expected rate of return.
Risk Tolerance: This is about 4 how much risk you can
bear in order to achieve the stated goals. An investor’s tolerance to swings in the value of an investment varies from one person to another. The answers to all these questions constitute a preliminary “Investor Profile” which can be further tuned to design an optimal investment plan. In the coming issues, I will zero in on more details related to the “Investor Profile.”
The Author: Reem Asaad is an inspirational Saudi woman. She is a wife, mother, writer and financial adviser. Asaad was ranked the third most powerful Arab Woman in 2012 by Arabian Business Magazine. Email: Nasi7atreem@gmail.com @Nasi7atreem
BUSINESS
“MY SISTER MADE ME DO IT!” LATIFA AND SHEIKHA AL SUDAIRY, A TALE OF TWO SISTERS
The Sudairy sisters are a perfect example of what empowered Saudi women can achieve with the right mix of courage, curiosity for life and siblings who push each other out of their comfort zone. By Jou Pabalate
“It was a turning point from being sisters to also being friends. Friendship plays an important part in how we now are towards each other; as I think it does for any siblings. You learn to really trust each other and get to know yourself as well in the process.” Latifa, 35 and Sheikha, 32 are the eldest of five children. Despite their generational gap, their siblings, Haifa, Najla and Mohammed are also
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Latifa and Sheikha were born two years apart in the US before moving back to Saudi Arabia, where their childhood was spent in the northern city of Al Jouf. When they reached high school age, the two were sent to boarding school. These years had a tremendous impact on them both. Concerning her time away at boarding school with her sister, Latifa shares:
some entrepreneurs would opt to land themselves at the top of the pole, Latifa had the insight and gusto to work from the ground up. “I went and did it all, from stocking and inventory, merchandising and being a sales lady in the store.”
determined to create their own life paths. Being part of the Sudairy family tree entails a certain legacy and privilege —but as Sheikha was quick to point out, their parents instilled in them the importance of hard work and creating their own individual successes: “We have a lot of things to be grateful for, Al Hamdullilah, but we were raised in a way wherein we knew the value of hard work. Our mom and dad would always ask the question, ‘What do you want to be? It’s not a matter of ‘if you would work…’ but simply, ‘when you start to work’.” As a result, Latifa and Sheikha both found professional success, albeit in different forms. One rose to the challenge of entrepreneurship and became the leader of the family-run retail firm, EYAT. The other went on to serve the larger community through her work at one of the oldest and most trusted non-profit organizations in the Kingdom, Al Nahda Charity Organization. Though the career paths of these two sisters diverged, one went into the commercial world of retail, while the other pursued charity work, it’s important to remember and inspiring to know that each played a critical role in the other’s career choice.
Latifa Al Sudairy A Luxury Fashion Trail Blazer Latifa started working at a very young age. At 19, she took a job in the treasury finance department of Saudi British Bank, while simultaneously studying at the Institute of Public Administration. When her father, Dr. Salman Abdulrahman Al Sudairy established EYAT, Latifa got on board and helped build the company from the ground up. She is now serving as the Operations Manager and Chief Buyer for the retail firm. Since its inception, Latifa has taken a hands-on approach to learning the ins and outs of the family business. While
As Latifa fondly recalls, the story of Lati Boutique all started with a dress that came her way through her sister. Sheikha, a grad-student at the time, came back from New York with this gorgeous Anna Marie Couture dress. “It was the first time I had heard of the brand. It was beautiful and, to top it off, reasonably priced. The following winter break, she brought home more dresses from other designers. The numbers on the price tags made sense. You wouldn’t think twice about buying them.” And so the idea began to develop in Latifa’s mind. The idea which eventually became the luxury boutique we know today. A shop was established where you are treated like a princess, while buying stunning dresses that are reasonably priced.
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“We were taking a walk through a garden in Spain when Latifa suddenly said, ‘You should open a flower shop!’ It was so out of nowhere but it got me thinking.” Sheikha laughs, “It’s not that I ended up becoming a florist, I really don’t want to be an entrepreneur but just the idea of doing something else, something out of the box. It gave me that motivation I needed.”
Sheikha Sudairy A Champion of Women Empowerment Sheikha, from an early age, has always wanted to serve the community and give back. It’s what inspired her to take up politics for her undergraduate education. For a time though, she took on a job in investment banking, a lucrative career but it left Sheikha wondering what more she could do. Just as her choices had inspired Latifa, Sheikha gained the courage to step out of her comfort zone from her older sister. It seems that the sisters had, without planning it, entered into a partnership of reciprocal positive reinforcement.
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Sheikha didn’t use that motivation to open up a flower shop. Instead, she earned a masters degree in Psychology. When she finally returned to Riyadh, an unexpected encounter, made possible through an event Latifa was participating in, introduced Sheikha to the Al Nahda Charity Organization. Sheikha candidly shares that growing up; she was a shy girl who would rather stay in the background. It’s quite interesting how the Chief Project Officer is now a vision of confidence and a role model for Saudi women professionals.
The Power of Two Eventually, Latifa and Sheikha, who are both big on social responsibility, found a way to apply their professional interests to a worthy cause. Lati Boutique became the first Saudi fashion retail store that offered a unique CSR program that allows its customers to directly impact the causes they believe in. After each purchase, you are given tokens, which you can drop into jars that represent the different programs of Al Nahda – Education, Awareness and Training. When asked what program she is most keen on supporting, Latifa admits, “I love and believe in all the causes we promote, although I do have a soft spot for awareness campaigns. We really need to do more to raise awareness of certain issues. So, yes, when I’m manning the store, you’ll see a lot of tokens dropping in that jar.”
Enjoy an exquisite Friday Brunch at Al Orjouan Featuring a delectable assortment of culinary delights including the finest selection of seafood, delightful desserts, and a feast of both Middle Eastern and international cuisines, Friday Brunch at Al Orjouan is a treat for Riyadh’s residents, a lavish gastronomic experience coupled with a luxurious ambience. Every Friday from 12.30pm – 4.30pm at 325 SAR per person, inclusive of juices and mocktails, and 145 SAR for children aged 6-12 years. For reservations, please call +966118028333 or email dine.riyadh@ritzcarlton.com
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Wedding Inspirations
BRINGING Riyadhi Weddings into the light
Editors: Johara Almogbel and Jou Pabalate Photography: Mohammed Deghaishm and Nawwaf Al Farraj Feature Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh Stationary: Matar Graphics Stylist: Sabina Marini
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Your wedding day is probably the most important event in your life, if only because it’s absolutely about you and in our cruel cruel world, events are usually about other people as well. And because it’s a day that you should be enjoying to the max, we at DR think it’s time for Riyadhis to break out of the wedding rut we’re in. It’s time to be fresh! It’s time to be light! It’s time to be fun and let your hair down! It’s time… for a morning wedding.
"Ask your makeup artist and hairdresser for a trial session before your big day when you book them to make sure they can perfect the look you want." -Sara Kaki
Go for an afternoon photo shoot and prepare to be astounded. The results are a million times better than standard studio shots.
Wedding Planner and Art Director: Abdulrahman Al Zeer Makeup and Hair: The Senyourah and Sara Kaki Dresses: After Twelve and Meznah Couture Jewelry: Bin Talib Jewellery Model: Gaby
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Be different! Skip a veil and wear a crown of flowers to compliment your dress. You can also wear a bohemian chain, or a crystal headpiece or even an Indian sarpech. — Meznah Couture
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Make the catering fun! Add marshmallows in your favorite color or a personalized name card on the plates. Sometimes the smallest details make the biggest impact. — Abdulrahman Alzeer, Wedding Planner
Your makeup team should be on hand after they're done so that during the bridal photo shoot they can touch up your makeup and hair in case anything goes wrong. — The Senyourah, Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist
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Book your venue as soon as you have a date. Wedding halls are busy all year round and you don’t want to miss out on the ideal day just because you left it to the last minute. —The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, Venue Host
Give someone you trust the responsibility to watch your jewelry so that you have one less thing to stress about. — Bin Talib Jewellery
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Positioning is everything; sometimes even a bent elbow makes you look a size smaller. Angle your body in front of a mirror pre-wedding until you find the right pose for you. — Sabina Marini, Fashion Stylist and Image Consultant
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Don’t forget the groom! Guys can glam it up too, you know. Diamond cufflinks and a fancy bisht are one of the few things men can use to make it a special day for them too.
The most important part is to have fun! You only get married once (hopefully), and the day is about you. Enjoy it to the utter maximum.
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THE
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CHECKLIST
Preparing a wedding ahead of time requires setting practical goals and having a checklist that covers all points leading up to the event. By Sahrish Ali
SIXTEEN TO NINE MONTHS BEFORE
Start a wedding folder. Either on your computer or as a binder.
Decide on an overall budget.
Determine how much you are able to spend, and who will pay for what.
Decide on the type of wedding.
Whether you want a small, intimate at-home wedding, a destination wedding, or an elaborate weddinghall function.
Research venue, photo/ videographers, bands, florists and caterers.
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Book a venue. Announce wedding date. Shop for wedding essentials. Meet caterers and hire a catering service. Hire a photographer and a videographer. Make reservations at a hotel if you have out-of-town guests.
Send out wedding invites
Launch wedding website and send out e-invites (appycouple.com provides a lovely service as well a registry you can share with your guests).
Wedding registry
Inform guests of your wedding registry on Amazon.com and certain places in town.
Start planning the honeymoon. Compose a day-of timeline
Schedule the event and slot in each component (the zaffa, first dance, photos on kosha, cake, etc).
Blood test and marriage license.
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MONTHS BEFORE Finalize guest list.
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For out of town guests.
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HONEYMOON PACKING
The key to honeymoon bliss is to start planning early. Destination Riyadh just deconstructed the art of packing. By Felwa Alhudaithy of C’est Ma Vie
DR Recommends: If you have trouble organizing, check out ebags.com!
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HER
ESSENTIALS
Choose a sleek looking camera, like the Fujifilm X20 (found at Qomra).
THE RED LIPSTICK One of the first things a bride should pack is a red lippie, no matter where she’s traveling. It’s the easiest way to look instantly ready, appropriate for any occasion and best of all; it weighs as light as a feather. We love the Rouge Allure lipstick from Chanel in Pirate. Chanel.com
AN LBD: Don’t forget the Little Black Dress. It’s a lifesaver! You can wear it to a romantic dinner or a late lunch. Be inspired by Audrey Hepburn’s classic dresses in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. DR loves this black The Row plisse dress on Net-a-Porter.
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Wherever you’re going, don’t overpack. Try to maximize your space and avoid wrinkling by rolling each item of clothing tightly, and then pack them snugly on top of each other. Stuff your socks inside your shoes—not only will this save you space, but it will help your shoes retain their original shape. Pack smaller items like underwear, bathing suits, and toiletriesin clear plastic bags to save them from getting misplaced between your clothes.
THE CLASSICS: Pack a pair of blue jeans, a classic white shirt and navy striped espadrilles if you’re on your way to a hot destination. Otherwise pack the new ankle boot kitten heel and loads of oversized jackets. Moda Operandi has a wide range of jackets from new designers.
SKINCARE: Skincare is the most important item in a new wife’s life. Pack the necessities only and stick to tried products. DR loves Rodin Olio Lusso - an oil that adds radiance to any type of skin. This face oil has a huge fan club from the fashion and beauty industry insiders. We find it travel-friendly and skin saving on longhour flights. We love the simplicity of this black Marni coat.
Ankle Boot Kitten Heel
FRAGRANCE: Smell like the way you want to be… Spritz Byredo’s Flowerhead – a floral fragrance inspired by the founder Ben Gorham’s heritage and his own imagined Indian wedding. Its notes include angelica, cranberry and lemon. Or use their newest romantic fragrance, 1996, inspired by a photograph of a young girl entitled Kirsten 1996 taken by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin that year.
HIS
ESSENTIALS +
Crew Neck Jumper
SUIT: A well-cut dark suit, preferably from Tom Ford. Visit Tom Ford’s boutique in Centeria Mall for a custom made suit.
THE CLASSICS: A White Button Down Shirt and classic jeans. There’s very little that won’t go with a button down shirt. Worn with a suit for a more casual look, under a crew neck jumper or over a bathing suit, this is the most versatile item in any man’s wardrobe. For classic cut jeans choose Levi’s, preferably a vintage cut just like this one on sale on MrPorter.com SKINCARE: Investing in a good aftershave and a moisturizer is essential. We love Aesop's Moroccan post shaveing lotion for a smooth 'manly' finish.
FRAGRANCE: Experiment a lot with fragrances but trust your instinct as you choose your personal fragrance. We love Tom Daxon's Absolute.
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WHO WORE WHAT Award season is always the time for celebrities to shine bright and for the fashion industry to thrive. Stars race to find their perfect fits and designers ensure they are prepared for just that. By Sohila El Saadany
some Here areashion of the f s that choice ff the o started ith a w r a ye WOW.
Laura Bailey, Vogue ambassador, looked elegant at the Bafta Awards. Her snow-white Emilia Wickstead gown decorated the red carpet with its loosely draping train.
Straying away from elaborate gowns, Olivia Munn wore a striped ensemble to the People’s Choice Awards. Munn wore a Giambattista Valli short-sleeved striped black and white dress.
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y Madekwe wore a stylish Elie Saab half-s leeved shirt paired with sam e colored pants at the designer’s own 2015 celebrity studded dinner party. Madekwe went for a daring choice as she deviated from usual dress selec tions. She completed the ou tfit with a high hair bun and a box clutch.
Felicity Jones is a dream in powder pink at the SAG awards. The X-shaped top of her Balenciaga dress gave it an edgy side that contrasted her calm attire. She paired her look with a hair bun and large elegant pearl earrings.
It is never a celebrity event without Angelina Jolie.
Angelina looked majestic in her Altier Versace shimmering dress at the Critics’ Choice Awards. The waist-fitted gown with draping sleeves was a top hit. To complement the gown, Jolie wore diamond studs and light makeup.
Diane Kruger was on every bestdressed list for the Golden Globes. Her Emilia Wickstead gown gleamed as she walked the red carpet. The dress had a slim bodice but a more flowing skirt and train. The actress topped the outfit with diamond jewelry and a box clutch.
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TRAVEL BEAUTY ESSENTIALS Most brides wonder if they forgot to plan for and buy the small items that can be lifesavers on their special day. Here is a list of some important items every bride needs! By Zareen Muzaffar
Dry Shampoo/ Hair spray
Compact Cosmetic Bag There are some handy compact bags that store many essential items such as your makeup, perfume, mirror, charger or anything you need to travel. Ted Baker London has quite a few stylish and colorful bags that can be used to carry such items.
Small Disposable Containers
Scoop: The Ted Baker sale is on for a limited time and bags, scarves, cell phone covers, shoes are available at a discounted price. These compact bags are available starting at SR 135. Ted Baker: Granada Center
Everyone goes through a bad hair day every now and then. Dry shampoo is a great option for those who have somewhat of an oily scalp, which makes their hair feel matted and lifeless. Spray the dry shampoo evenly on your scalp when you don’t have time to wash your hair. Dry Shampoo gives a good lift to the hair making it easier to style or maintain. Batiste Dry Shampoo available at Whites Pharmacy.
This is the most important item for those who don’t want to carry big bottles of creams, shampoos or serums with them when traveling. Pour a small amount of your daily skin care routine into these small disposable containers and that will help you travel light and easy. Containers are available at Souk Owais, Whites Pharmacy and Souk Taiba.
Essential Accessories Store your bobby pins, hair band, elastic bands, comb/ hair-brush in that compact beauty bag and you won’t need a hair stylist. Create the perfect tousled look by backcombing and using bobby pins to secure the look. Lovely hair accessories are available at Accessorize (Othaim Mall, Sahara Center and Panorama Mall).
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Concealer
Grooming Set
Do not forget to put your concealer in your bag. This magic wand will cover any dark circles caused by sleepless nights, stress or pollution. Use your favorite concealer to hide any unwanted blemishes or that pimple you never wanted!
There are small kits available at many stores that include a nail cutter, nail file, scissors, tweezers, and such a grooming kit is essential for every one. Most airlines don’t allow sharp objects on the plane so make sure you place your grooming kit in your suitcase (not the carry-on).
Makeup Forever’s concealer (SR 165) provides full coverage and YSL Touche Eclat not just covers but provides an illuminating effect too! Get yours at Wojooh, Debenhams, Paris Gallery or Sephora.
Grooming kits are available at Whites Pharmacy.
Thermal Facial Spray First Aid Kit Make your own kit with Band-Aids and a small bottle of antiseptic. Treat any minor accidental cuts with an antibiotic cream and Band-Aid.
Health essentials are available at Whites Pharmacy and Nahdi Pharmacy.
Ah, Bliss! Who doesn’t love the fresh spritz of cooling thermal water on the face especially on a hot, sweltering day? Not hot? Don’t worry, it’s equally refreshing for cooler weather too when the heated indoors make your skin feel dry and tight. La Roche Posay’s Thermal Spring Water for sensitive skin is available at Whites Pharmacy and Nahdi Pharmacy.
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Furnish your Home
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What to do when you are about to furnish your house? You have to get the best quality furniture so that it is durable and strong, you do not want to keep fixing or changing the pieces around the house. You must also keep in mind the atmosphere of the house since you want it to reflect your character. Know the kind of furniture you want to go for; is it classic, modern, contemporary or traditional? You realize each family member has got his or her own preference and you must take
that into consideration when furnishing the rooms. If you are a newlywed, you want your wedding nest to be cozy and immaculate considering you will be showing it off to all those who are coming to congratulate you. Even if you have your eyes set on the
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A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T
AISHAH AL BANAWI
Remember the Name! By Abdulaziz Salah
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Tell us about your musical dream and what led you to choose Arabs Got Talent.
Someone once told me, “In the eyes of the public, your success will seem like it happened over night. However, only you know how many years you put into your dreams and how hard you’ve worked.” I have been chasing these musical waves for a very long time. I have been part of a rock band, played shows in the LA music scene and signed an indie label. I have been nurturing this dream, taking care of it and now I’m letting it fly. This constant journey has shaped who I am today.
Being featured on Arabs Got Talent has been on my list for quite some time, and I am beyond thrilled to be representing Saudi Arabia.
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Aishah Al Banawi recently hit the screens through Arabs Got Talent and completely left us wowed! We were given the pleasure to learn more about her.
What experiences led you to dive into music?
I was four when my mother took me to an audition for the role of Trouble in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles. It was my first onstage experience alongside some of the world’s most incredible opera singers. A Russian opera singer, Galina Gorchakova, played my mother on stage. I still get the chills when I think about her voice; how she sang her vibrato with such poignant vocal ability that it left the entire audience in awe. This moment was my first epiphany. I began observing and developing an ear for different musical genre, and it felt like I could see music in real life. I remember watching Fantasia by Disney, and how every visual movement paralleled a certain sound. Without music, life is rigid and dull. It’s not so much as how I got into it, but more how it found me.
Tell us more about your personal life.
I enjoy prayer, meditation, connecting to nature and clean eating. People initially see me as playfully energetic and outspoken, however, I am an introvert at heart. Malibu is one of my favorite places to nurture spiritual practices.
What message do you plan to get across as a musician?
I just want people to feel alive and happy. And I want them to love themselves, because I have a lot of love for them.
What kind of music are you working on currently?
I am working on some new musical material and writing a lot about my days in Saudi, which taught me a lot about myself. I can’t seem to put down my pen when I remember all of the incredible times I had in my beloved city; the roads, driving in those bright city streets, having tea and prayer with family, discussing deep profound ideas about life with awesome people. I am a student at Columbia University in New York City. It is a nice balance from stage to classroom.
Where do you plan to take your music?
Presently, I am thrilled to be participating on Arabs Got Talent. I visualize myself studying at school while recording and performing. When I study well, I perform better, and when I sing my heart out I study better. And if a record deal presents itself along the way, I am up for the challenge.
What are your thoughts on the music scene in Saudi?
When I lived in Saudi, there was a lot of underground music going on which has now started to emerge more into the open. I am so excited that this music scene is evolving and expanding. It’s an opportunity for us musicians to get together and connect in a beautiful way. Aishahmusic
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Yousef and Soraya
By Johara Almogbel
In the budding art scene of Saudi Arabia, artists like Soraya Darwish and Yousef Alshaikh are a rarity. With an awesome eye for talent, a passion for the arts and the willingness and energy to fully support it, both artists are a driving force to be reckoned with.
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And, best of all, they have one of the most adorable back stories we have ever heard of! We got the opportunity to sit down with them and get the behind the scene details about ... well. Everything. Behold, some magic!
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SAUDI ARABIA’S ART POWER COUPLE
How did you two meet? Y: Back in late 2009 I
started a number of small collaborative side projects on Facebook. Soraya was one of the first people to join one of the projects. That was the beginning of our friendship and the very first milestone in building a beautiful relationship! Our first proper outing together was to the magical Albalad district in Jeddah, which to this day has a special place in my heart.
S: Back when Facebook was
hip, this was the platform for connecting with people. I was also a member in DeviantArt. com and, if I remember correctly, he liked my work and sent me a friend request on Facebook. I participated in a couple of online collaborative activities he created and I recommended his page to a friend. Next thing you know, we both went to an exhibition by the British Council at Beit Bant at Albalad in Jeddah.
What do you think of each other’s art?
Y: What I love most about Soraya’s artwork is how honest it is. She has such a way with expression that is very piercing and raw. I hope to one day be able to express myself in such a personal and honest way!
S: I’ve always admired
Yousef’s love for experimentation. I never met any artist like that before and it really inspired me. I try my best to encourage him to make time to create because he is most alive when he does. I honestly believe his art is awesome and I do try very hard not to let my jealousy get to me!
How would you define the artistic aspect of your relationship?
Y: We are both artists at heart and everything we stand for relates to empowering selfexpression in each other and others around us. Our life at the moment revolves around Onqoud, a creative incubator. Onqoud is all about bringing creatives together, so you can imagine most of our days are spent working on art that shapes both our professional and personal relationships. S: Since his first visit to
Jeddah, Yousef would always bring an artistic gift with him. He draws silly things to make me laugh and I always loved that! It’s always interesting to see the look on people’s faces when they’re going through my very dark sketchbook and suddenly come across a funny drawing of a cat saying “I love you.” I love telling people that
this is what Yousef does to cheer me up and it’s one of the main things that made me fall in love with him.
How do you click outside of art?
Y: Great question! Because most of our days are spent submerged in creative work, whenever we get free time we tend to spend it enjoying each other’s company doing simple things like sitting on the Corniche, spoiling our cats or watching a funny movie. S: We love playing games like the guessing game where one thinks of something and the other has to guess it by just asking questions. Another one we’ve been playing recently is Truth or Truth rather than Truth or Dare.
How did Onqoud come to life?
Y: For me, it started at university when I cofounded Shayirha, a student club for sharing design ideas. I knew I wanted to take that passion and make it a central part of my life. Luckily, in 2012, Soraya, Mariam and some other friends joined a startup incubation program at KAUST VentureLab, where they planted the seed behind Onqoud, and shortly after that I joined as one of the co-founders.
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S: In a nutshell, it was
developed at KAUST’s VentureLab in 2012. For 3 months I continuously asked Yousef for business advice since he was more knowledgeable. It only made sense that he should join Mariam Hamidaddin and myself to make the great team that we are today! When I first pitched the idea, VentureLab team was not sold. However with each week, their belief in Onqoud grew. Onqoud continues to be one of the alumni referred to as a proof of VentureLab’s success.
What’s your biggest inspiration?
Y: Seeing passionate people.
It doesn’t matter what it is that you are passionate about. If I see you being passionate about something I will feel inspired.
S: I hate to admit this but I’m
an Instagram addict. I think the reason for my addiction is the fact that I’m following so many inspiring people. Instagram continues to be one of the main keys to endless knowledge about healthy food, yoga and fitness.
What kind of mediums do you work in?
Y: I am very passionate about experimentation. I love all mediums equally, but if I had to specify a medium I enjoy the most, I would say it’s “new media,” which is the intersection of art and technology.
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S: I would say my favorite
medium depends on my mood, really. For instance, when I edit a photo on my phone, it’s usually a quick release for me and I get to share that form of expression on my Instagram.
Do you remember your first artwork?
Y: I’ve started dabbling with art and making stuff in general a long time ago so it would be difficult to say what exactly was my “first” artwork. My first exhibited work was a piece called “Processed by Hierarchy” which I exhibited in Istanbul back in 2010 as part of Edge of Arabia’s Transistion exhibition.
S: I can’t say I do, but it
depends on what you consider an artwork. I do remember our 1st grade teacher asking us to draw the four seasons. She never made sure we wrote our names, so when she put them together in booklets for us to take she mixed up students’ drawings. Obviously I’m still upset about it because I still remember that the four drawings my mom saved are not all mine. I don’t even remember the teacher’s name, but I do remember this isolated incident. Thankfully I did get the snowman I drew and he’s survived for 20 years! Onqoud
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Warning: If you’ve never had to wait for a dial-up tone, or don’t know what a dial-up tone is to begin with, kindly flip the page. Thank you. By Johara Almogbel
Mr. Bogus
GameBoys
This isn’t Riyadh-centric nostalgia but we’re including them anyway.
Goosebumps Let us know if we dropped anything on our trip down memory lane. And for a full on nostalgia treatment, feel free to head over our website and check the videos we’ve dredged up for you!
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Readers that began young, raise your hand if you ever bought a Goosebumps book from Jarir.
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Awesome people have the opening theme song memorized.
Bassem/Majed
You could either be team Bassem or team Majed, and each faction defended their magazine to the death.
Hula Hoops
Who didn’t swing these plastic tubes around their waist?
Iftah Ya Simsim
The Arabic Sesame Street to you, non Arab readers.
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You probably walked around in the women’s section after your last final, abayas open to show off the print of your school uniform because you had to defend your school’s pride. Or something. It was cool.
Sea Monkeys
They came in a little box with a tank and a pouch of supposedly magical creatures.
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Kate Middleton & Prince William, 2011
Wave Nadia Dandachi
Michelle Robinson & Barack Obama, 1992
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INSTAGRAM PICK OF THE MONTH
On the Chopping Block: Madhouse Cookies By Johara Almogbel
The baked goods business trend seems to be shifting towards cookies. We’re so ecstatic about this that we decided to try out the first cookie business we could find. Madhouse Cookies has a catchy name, and the guy behind it has promised he uses nothing but the best ingredients for his creations. We can definitely attest to that from what we have tried. Our favorites are: The Midnight cookie with its perfect combination of chocolate with a hint of citrus zest, The Ghost cookie, a coconut white chocolate cranberry cookie that was so good we ate a whole bunch without realizing, and The Sneaky cookie which comes with a hint of a lovely surprise. This jury was quite satisfied. Case happily dismissed!
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Marks and Spencer Café
By Johara Almogbel
Let me put it straight: it’s tough trying to find good bagels in town. Fortunately, we’ve hit upon a jackpot of hidden baked goods. It was a dangerous adventure, requiring that we cross the treacherous trails of Hayat Mall and gain entry from the sentries of
time and space to go into Marks and Spencer. But we found bagels, fresh bagels, in Riyadh. We also discovered homemade shortbread and donuts, chalkboard signs, and - and this is our favorite bitready-made pies in the food hall.
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The seating was serene, with standard chairs and couches dotting the place and a general hushed atmosphere all around. The fresh baked goods were all worth the trip.
YOU’VE GOT TO TRY Rossopomodoro: A TASTE OF ITALY
Tucked Away: Hummus Rukn Zaki
By Faris Al Yahya
YOU CAN small: SR 6 ORDER FOR TAKE AWAY IN big: SR 10 extra large: SR 20 Location: Al Muhandis Musaad Al Angari Street next to Orubah Road, right in front of Al Khaleej Schools.
There’s little we don’t love about Rossopomodoro. They usually start you off with a bruschetta (which is great!), and some calamari (which is average). We also ordered the margherita, quattro formaggi and basil mozzarella pizza. The dough, tomato sauce, and cheese quantity were all perfect, possibly the best pizza in Riyadh, hands down. As for dessert, we had the fried dough balls covered in Nutella, which is the closest you could get to heaven in Riyadh and we refuse to be convinced otherwise.
The only thing we don’t like about the place is that there isn’t enough light filtering into the restaurant, so that should let you know how much we like the place. The service is great! Definitely recommended.
Hello again, fellow food adventurers! I understand your quest for hole in the wall places with cheap yet authentic food around Riyadh. In this issue, I’m going with a regular small falafel shop that opens between 5 - 6 a.m. The place is best known for their hummus, which is proudly displayed on their sign. Their hummus is one of the best I’ve tasted. It contains boiled chickpeas, chopped parsley, sumac (which is a very important ingredient to me personally) and a lot of virgin olive oil. The hummus is then served with a large piece of fresh flat Arabic bread. It does get stuck annoyingly in your teeth, but that’s solvable with water. It will definitely get you fully satisfied, set your standards high, and have your taste-buds alert for good hummus. DESTINATIONRYD.COM 55
DINING AROUND TOWN
MAKI-ING YOUR WAY THROUGH RIYADH
We’ve trekked all over the city checking out the top maki and sushi dens this side of the plateau, from old-school joints to raw-fish newcomers. Drum roll please… By Jou Pabalate
DR Recommends:
For the adventurous, try the Otoro – Blue fin tuna, foie gras, kinpaku, Hamachi – Yellow tail, nikiri soya, yozukosho. Flavor seekers, go for the Beikoku – soft shell crab, scallion, sambal mayo, garlic, ginger or the familiar, Tempura Roll.
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When Yokari debuted last year, there was a short moment of silence then a resounding applause from the foodie community (at least in our heads there was). Their extravagant raw fish emporium is luxury at its best, with some of its ingredients imported directly from Japan. The Yokari style Nigiri selection is the finest you’ll find in the city and we will totally put our money where our mouth is on this one. There’s no denying that Yokari is on the expensive end of Japanese dining in the city but it’s definitely worth every riyal.
PHOTO/YOKARI - MOHAMMED AL DEGHAISHIM • NOZOMI - JOHARA AL MOGBEL • SUSHI YOSHI - JOU PABALATE
1. YOKARI Centria Mall
2. TOKYO Oruba St.
Established in 1986, it is the Godfather of Japanese dining in the city. Tokyo has evolved throughout the years, from a more shabby than chic spot at the far side of the city to the now casual dining den on Oruba street. We would have to admit that their sushi and maki rolls
have gotten smaller in serving lately but with the same tasty quality. If you’re going for an easy night out with friends or family, it’s still the cozy place that makes you feel Big in Japan (while in Riyadh). DR Recommends: Go for the inverted maki rolls and if you’re looking for more value with your money then it’s best to get the sushi platters or mix maki combos.
DR Recommends: You can’t go wrong with the crunchy rolls! The volcano maki is for folks who love a kick (like a wasabi ball hitting your tonsils kind of kick).
Chicken Goyoza
3. NOZOMI Dabab St.
The newest addition to the Japanese scene, Nozomi is an English franchise that has enjoyed success. The ambience is as fancy as it comes, reminiscent of a Manhattan or London Sushi lounge. Our editors insist on noting that the black cod tempura maki is
Crunchy Toro Maki
the star of its menu. It’s the right amount of crispy and soft and we wish we had ordered three of it. The crunchy toro maki roll was the second best.
The DR Anti-Recommendation: (Yes, we had to pull that out of our black hats), their spider roll was dry and lacked any texture. It tasted like sushi you left open in the fridge overnight. We do say axe it from the menu. 5. SAMURAI Faisaliah Mall 4. SUSHI YOSHI Exit 5 and Dabab St.
The DR team was divided on this one but it got enough points for showing culinary creativity with its maki and sushi menu. It may have also helped that they have SUSHI ETIQUETTE 1. Pick them up using chopsticks or fingers. Both are correct. 2. Dip the fish or sushi side up, not the rice in the soy sauce.
Miyazaki’s “Spirited Away” and Naruto Shippuden showing on their TV sets constantly. If you’re not a hard core sushi fan, this is the place to go because they give you modern adaptations and varieties.
The only food court joint to make it in our list, Samurai is our pick for convenience, quick service and decent sushi. It’s good for satisfying your craving especially if you’re nearing the end of the month
3. Put the whole sushi portion your mouth. It’s actually bad etiquette to bite it in half and leave some on the plate, especially if it’s the rice.
of your chopsticks when getting a portion from a shared plate.
4. Use the blunt back end
and stretching your budget. They’re also quite fast with their deliveries so it’s perfect for turning Japanese in the office. DR Recommends: Go for the Samurai platter, it’s 12 pieces for SR 50. The Philadelphia and California Maki are pretty good.
5. Put your chopsticks across your soy saucer to signal that you finished eating.
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DINING AROUND TOWN
Since we’re nice thoughtful souls, we’ve tried to round up the most distinctive catering companies in Riyadh for you. Don’t forget to invite us when you book’em! Or send the food our way. We don’t mind either way, really. By Johara Almogbel
Tao
Ah, Tao. Really, we shouldn’t even bother putting a description for this place. Their oreo mousse is the stuff of legends, and every food loving Riyadhi has visited the restaurant at some point or another. But we bet you didn’t know they also offered party catering, did you? They do. Tel: +966-11-4653020
Areej Café
Seated catering is fine and all, but what if you wanted something different? Say, a fancy food truck for example? Areej Café introduced a gorgeous food truck at the Food Coma last year, and we’ve got to admit, with things like mushroom burgers and truffle fries, we were impressed with the menu! Prices are per person with a minimum of 20 people, so save this one for when you’ve got deep pockets and a big party. Tel: +966-11-4162990
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Lilou
The Bahraini favorite opened a patisserie in Riyadh the last year to much fanfare. They quickly gathered a following and it’s rare to see a wedding now without some form of Lilou’s desserts. Less known, however, is the fact that they also offer dining options. With quinoa salad and avocado on the menu, they’ve continued to put a stamp of originality on their food. The prices are pretty steep though. Tel: 920000746
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TOP CATERING COMPANIES IN RIYADH
Nayyara
As one of the first classy catering services in Riyadh, Nayyara really doesn’t need a description. And their wedding hall is the number one option for any bride throwing a big wedding, it’s the hall to be if you want to make a statement. Their food is delicious but pretty typical, with either a full buffet, or a cocktail party set-up, but if you need catering that’s dependable, these are the people you go to. Tel: +966-11-4806655
Cento Per Cento
A popular restaurant on Tahlia, Cento Per Cento smartly offered to give their customers the option to bring their favorite dishes to their parties. The catering service they offer is most popular for their setup, with mirror plates and glass tables. Tel: +966-11-4644022
Crystal
Crystal is the “hot stuff” of the party scene right now. And if you don’t have an appropriate table, they can even provide elegant glass ones for the utmost fancyshmancy get-together. They also have set menus you can order with different themes: Arabic, Seafood, Italian. Tel: +966-11-4193454
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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G
BE FIT, GET FAB AND HAVE FUN
Vibe Classes
Taking the first step to a healthier and fitter you by going to a gym can be an intimidating idea for a lot of women. Newcomers might be asking themselves, “How will I keep up?” “What if everyone’s hardcore?” or simply, “I can’t do this.” Consider these thoughts gone the moment you enter a NuYu fitness center. Whether it’s the Al Yasmin, Al Murooj or soon to be opened Al Waha address, you will find yourself embraced with good vibes and motivating energy. This first chain of fitness boutiques has created the perfect formula to get women active and stay active --- an inspirational space that makes
them feel part of a community, gives them classes that let them have fun while getting fit and add in a friendly, supportive team of international trainers and staff.
HERE’S DESTINATION RIYADH’S LIST OF MUST TRY CLASSES AT NUYU: STEP
For all women looking to lose weight in a fun and friendly class, step this way. This medium to high intensity aerobics class is performed with a small step to fire up the muscles in the lower body.
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VIBE CLASSES
Vibe classes let you maximize your workout gains through use of the powerplate, a body vibration technology. The powerplate increases muscle contraction by seven times, reaping great results per movement. A 30-minute vibe class is perfect for muscle toning, flexibility and it can be modified to accommodate beginners and challenge advance trainees.
BODYPUMP™
Bodypump is an upbeat 30 or 45-minute class, accompanied by motivating music. This workout class begins with a warm up and then works the entire body using free-weights (hand held dumbbells and barbells) to sculpt and tone your body. Whether you are new to weights or are a regular gym goer, this class can be adapted to suit your level and your goals.
Yoga
SPINNING
Spinning is an excellent low impact way to lose weight and improve your fitness. NuYu's awesome theatrical studio is bound to transport you to a different zone.
YOGA
Yoga is an ancient form of holistic movement designed to integrate body and mind. This will help you to calm your mind and better understand your body. There are many different types of yoga for all levels of ability, which you can explore at NuYu.
BODYCOMBAT™
Unleash your fierce side! Body combat is a high intensity cardio workout designed to burn calories and fat. This energetic program is inspired by martial arts such as karate, boxing, taekwondo and tai chi.The pumping music will help kick-start your way towards a fitter, stronger, slimmer and more confident you.
Step Class
BOKWA
Get into the groove! Bokwa participants draw letters and numbers with their feet while performing an energizing and addictive cardio workout routine. Moving together to today’s most popular music, participants draw the Bokwa L, 3, J, K and dozens of other steps. Because Bokwa steps are structured, this class does not require you to count steps like traditional dance fitness programs. Simply feel the music and freely move with the beat.
ZUMBA
A crowd favorite, Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class for ladies of all shapes and sizes who are looking for a fun filled way to get into shape. This intense form of aerobic exercise will help you burn calories and lose weight. Just follow your leader and move to the rhythm. There are more classes to try at NUYU, for more information: Tel: 920007576 Web: nuyu-ksa.com
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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G
GETTING READY FOR YOUR BIG DAY!
So you are getting married and you want to look amazing on your big day, but you have no idea where to start, what to eat and where to find the time. I have one word for you …KISS! By Rob Seagreen Fitness Director at Arena MMA and Fitness Center
Firstly, sort out your food. Balance your intake and supplement it with a decent workout. Avoid processed foods, refined carbohydrates and SUGAR! The Zone Diet is a simple way of eating that gives you the flexibility you need to stick to it. It is separated into equal blocks of protein, carbohydrates and fats.
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A block is a unit of measure used to simplify the process of making balanced meals. 7 grams of protein = 1 block of protein 9 grams of carbs = 1 block of carbs 1.5 grams of fat = 1 block of fat
This assumes that there is about 1.5 grams of fat in each block of protein, so the total amount of fat needed per block meal is 3 grams of fat.
When a meal is composed of equal blocks of protein, carbs and fat it is 40 percent of its calories are from carbs, 30 percent from protein and fat.
INFORMATION SOURCE/ DRSEARS.COM
KISS stands for Keep It Straight and Simple. Don’t try and complicate your goal. There is so much on TV and in magazines that try and lure you to the “unique way” of achieving your goals. Fact is, if you want to achieve your dream, you need to chase it. I am going to give you a shortcut.
3 Blocks (cottage cheese) PROTEIN
1 Block (strawberries) CARB
The block chart is a convenient tool for making balanced meals. Simply choose 1 item from the carbs list, 1 from protein and 1 from fat to make it a 1 block meal, 2 from each list to make it a 2 block meal and 3 from each category to make it a 3 block meal.
1 Block (blueberries) CARB
3 Blocks (cocoa almonds) FAT
1 Block (rolled oats) CARB 3 Block Meal
A 3 block plan will look like this in a day. Body Type
Medium Female
Breakfast
Snack
Lunch
Snack
Dinner
3
1
3
1
3
Snack
Dinner
Total Blocks
Snack
Dinner
1
3
11
1
3
SOURCE PHOTO/ FITNESS51.COM � WORKOUTLABS.COM � CROSSFITIMPULSE.COM
The Workout When you workout, focus on the big muscle groups. This will get you to your destination faster. Legs, chest and back. Keep your sessions short and intense. Tabata style training or high intensity interval training will burn the fat and encourage muscle growth.
Try the following:
It’s simple, effective and you can do it anywhere. Tabata is a 4-minute workout that consists of 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest and repeated 8 times. Download a tabata timer onto your smartphone to ensure that you stick to the timing.
SQUAT JUMPS
LOW ROW
PULL-UPS PUSH-UPS
1. Squat jumps 2. Low row/pull-ups 3. Push-ups
Complete the first round of squat jumps before moving on to the next exercise. That means 20s of jumps and 10s of rest for 8 rounds. Rest one minute and start the rows/pull-ups.
You could change exercises frequently to keep it varied and also do this on most cardio machines such as rowers, treadmills and bikes. The main thing is to work hard for the full 20 seconds.
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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G
ZEN IN THE CITY
Riyadh’s Top Spas I’m sharing my spa adventures with all of you, men (yes, I recognize you’re stressed too) and women in dire need of some pampering. By Jou Pabalate
AL MANAHIL CENTER (Women Only)
Tucked at the heart of the Diplomatic Quarter is one of the first women centers in the city. Their spa and beauty salon has been around for years and despite not being the most accessible place in our list, it does have a long list of loyal followers.
Al Manahil Center
Location: Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-4881069
DR Recommends: If you live outside the DQ, you can still easily access Al Manahil by telling the guards at the gate. While I hesitate to give you my favorite masseuse’s name (it’s already difficult as is to get an appointment with her), I do so as a public service—look for Siva when you make your reservation. I would personally recommend the Aromatherapy massage (SR 350 per hour) for people who want things light and relaxing.
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Al Manahil Center
Luthan Hotel and Spa
LUTHAN HOTEL AND SPA (Women Only)
Luthan Hotel and Spa
BLACKSTONE SPA
AL MULTAKA
A true gentleman knows how to listen to his body and take the time to take care of himself. And so, R&R destinations for men are a hit among Riyadhis lately. One such place is Blackstone Spa, which offers everything from Moroccan baths, body care and massages. They also have a Jacuzzi, sauna and TV room so you don’t miss the football game.
In addition to their spa, Al Multaka has a library, outdoor cafe, restaurant, indoor pool and a gym that offers a variety of fitness classes. The place is known for providing a holistic relaxation experience for Riyadhis.
(Men Only)
Location: King Fahd Rd. Tel: +966-11-2177690
Ladies Center
Location: Malaz Dist. Tel: +966-11-4783388
DR Recommends: Top your rejuvenating experience with some carrot cake and Arabic coffee at the café area.
Being the first boutique hotel and spa for women in Riyadh, Luthan has made a name for itself in terms of providing a safe sanctuary for those who don’t mind spending a little more on themselves. Its quiet location makes it conducive for anyone who wants to do an overnight stay just to have a change of scenery. Location: Al Balaghah Rd., near Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4807799
DR Recommends: The ayurvedic massage is amazing and you should try their Nepalese body scrub at least once (you’ll want it over and over again). Their oriental massage, which I do hope you get to have in their Japanese inspired treatment room, makes me go ohm (and snore shortly after).
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SPA BY ESPA
With franchises in key tourist destinations around the world, ESPA promises and delivers a luxury spa experience. The multi-awarded spa is all about providing five-star treatments at expectedly premium prices. Nevertheless, it has managed to woo the affluent city dwellers that are all praises for their VIP treatments, relaxation rooms and facilities. Location: Faisaliah Hotel and Suites Tel: +966-11-2732000
Spa By Espa
The Ritz-Carlton
THE RITZ CARLTON RIYADH SPA (Men Only)
Everything is grand at the Ritz, so they say, and their spa lives up to these words. With one of the most iconic picturesque indoor swimming pools and renowned spa treatments, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh assures its Exclusive Spa Members a unique and memorable experience to relax and rejuvenate with professional spa therapists who provide the finest service in the most ambient of settings. Location: Near Diplomatic Quarter
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The Ritz Carlton
TYPES OF MASSAGES
Getting a massage is like ordering a meal. You should get a massage depending on you feel your body needs. Here’s a list of the most popular ones on spa menus to help you get started:
Shiatsu Shiatsu is a form of Japanese bodywork that uses localized finger pressure in a rhythmic sequence on acupuncture meridians. Good for first timers.
HOT STONE SPA (Women Only)
A personal favorite, Hot Stone is one of the first spas that opened in Riyadh that didn’t look like a clinic. A health and beauty center, it’s a one stop shop for women.
Hot Stone Massage Heated, smooth stones are placed on certain points on the body to warm and loosen tight muscles and balance energy centers in the body. Ideal for people with muscle tension.
Deep Tissue Massage Deep tissue massage targets the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue. Be warned, this massage will actually make your body hurt a day or two after.
Location: Takhassussi St. Tel: 920009698
DR Recommends: The hot stone massage (there’s something oddly relaxing with all the clickity-clacking) or the Swedish massage. Look for Rosa or Sally. Full body massage price starts at SR 350 per hour.
Thai Massage Thai massage aligns the energies of the body using gentle pressure on specific points. Expect to be stretched, moved and bent by your masseuse.
Swedish Massage Therapy Consists of long smooth strokes, circular kneading motions and some applied pressure using oil. Best choice for first timers.
Aromatherapy Massage Uses one or more essential oils to address specific needs. The massage therapist can select oils based on the experience you want to have.
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SPIRITUALITY
SPIRITUALITY O
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Nouman Ali Khan
Why don't we all take advantage of the Internet to learn more about our own religion, and grow closer to Allah – online?
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By Maryam Al Dabbagh
This article is about one of the most dynamic and knowledgeable speakers to emerge in recent years: Nouman Ali Khan. His many online lectures on subjects as diverse as Qur’anic tafsir (decipher), ethics, and adjusting to the intricacies of modern life as a Muslim, have millions of views and thousands of subscribers. This popularity does not only result from his energetic personality and often-hilarious delivery, but also from his singularly thoughtful treatment of the subjects at hand. Khan, who
does not describe himself as an Islamic scholar but as an Arabic teacher, has a background that allows him to sympathize and connect with today’s youth in a unique way. He spent his early years in Saudi Arabia, where he first studied Arabic, and returned to his homeland of Pakistan before immigrating to the United States as a junior high school student. The resulting culture shock cracked a huge fissure in his sense of religion, even leading to considering himself an atheist, before he renewed his faith and
began an even deeper and more intensive study of the Arabic language of the Qur’an under several knowledgeable teachers. Today, this background, combined with an instinctive sense for how best to engage audiences, has led him to becoming one of the most well-known speakers on modern issues that trouble the Muslim community, both in the US and worldwide. He engages his audiences, both online and offline, by cracking jokes one moment and turning solemn the next as appropriate, while discussing subjects most self-professed scholars shy away from. His videos on Qur’anic tafsir are exceptional in focusing purely on Arabic linguistic analysis: a sophisticated
symbiosis of grammar and morphology, the roots of Arabic words, and tying it all together. This brings about a newfound perspective that even native Arabic speakers will often be unaware of. Each of his tafsir videos brings about a renewed appreciation for the intricate subtleties of meaning in the Qur’an. Now the head of the Bayyinah Institute, he leads the yearly Bayyinah Dream Program, a nine-month in-depth study of Arabic through the lens of the Qur’an conducted in Dallas, Texas. For those who can’t make it to Dallas, and for whom YouTube videos are not enough, the Bayyinah Qur’an Intensive offers subscriptionbased rigorous tafsir and Arabic courses online that anyone can benefit from.
Web: bayyinah.tv Bayyinah Institute
SOURCE PHOTO/ BAYYINAH.COM
Khan, one of the most well-known speakers on modern issues that trouble the Muslim community
When coming across the verse, “Do they not reflect upon the Qur’an, or are there locks upon their hearts?” (47:24), we often have the uncomfortable feeling of not quite knowing how to answer for ourselves. With Nouman Ali Khan, the answer is that much more within grasp. True reflection on the Qur’an only comes with the genuine pursuit of knowledge; Khan’s endeavors, with Allah’s grace, can enable us all to do just that.
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SPIRITUALITY
HOW MARRIAGE Can Enhance Your Productivity By Raghad Abied
One of the most important relationships we have in our lives is the one with our spouse. Unfortunately, it seems like we are facing a crisis as the rate of divorce has increased in our Muslim community. It is particularly alarming that divorce increases in the first year or two of marriage, indicating that the couple may have lacked in-depth knowledge of what marriage entails.
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The consequences of marital dissatisfaction are indeed far-reaching and have been correlated to high rates of depression, weak physical health and poor work production. Many people spend a lot of time and money preparing for a wedding that lasts a few hours. But how many people actually prepare for the marriage itself?
Since marriage plays an important role in enhancing one’s productivity, here are a few steps in the formula towards a productive married life: Marriage has been described beautifully in the Qur’an as: “And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts). Verily in that are Signs for those who reflect.” (Chapter 30, Verse 21)
How can we find this love and mercy? How can we live in tranquility?
Marriage is a two-way street.
It is not that each person puts in
50-50
but rather both husband and wife need to put in
100 PERCENT
1. Educate Yourself • Learn about the etiquette of seeking a spouse, what is permissible to do and what is impermissible. • Research the questions you should ask him/her. • Learn about your responsibilities and rights over each other. • Pay an Islamic bookshop a visit for reading material on this chapter in life.
2. Decide on Desired Characteristics • Make a list of characteristics you want your spouse to have. Keep in mind that you are not perfect and cannot expect your spouse to be as such. • Recognize traits or values that he/she must have and the areas you are willing to compromise, as no one is completely flawless. • Review this list and make sure it is realistic. Reflect on your own self, what qualities do you have to offer?
3. Consider a Potential Spouse • Consult family and friends for help. • Ensure you or your family speak to this prospective partner’s close friends and family to gain a complete and truthful insight of the person. • Reflect upon his/her character traits, values, expectations, goals/dreams and your compatibility.
4. Pray Istikhara
(The Guidance Prayer) • Pray Istikhara for counsel and guidance. • Seek your parents’ approval and blessing. You have to make sure they agree with your decision. Finally, having come this long way, place your trust in Allah when you have made your decision, and it will be the start of a productive chapter in your lives.
of their effort to make it work. /ProductiveMuslim @AbuProductive
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T R AV E L T R E N D S
TRAVEL NEWS Ski in Austria (Starting from SR 1,430)
Enjoy a week in Austria and embark on your own ski journey at the Flachau ski resort. Stay in a centrally located four-star hotel in Salzburg that offers daily buffet breakfast. Web: attartravel.com
Visit Prague, Vienna and Budapest (Starting from SR 4,710)
Explore the mysteries of the golden triangle of Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Spend three nights in Prague, four in Vienna and three in Budapest. Services offered include accommodation in a four or five-star hotel along with daily breakfast and much more. Web: attartravel.com
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SIGHTSEEING IN ISTANBUL
(Starting from SR 1,935)
Spend six days and five nights in Istanbul. Enjoy a tour of the city as you visit different places filled with its historical essence. The package includes a twin accommodation with breakfast and airport transfers. Web: portfoliotravel.net
Four Nights in Greece and a Three-Day Cruise
(Starting from SR 3,360)
Britain’s Busy Year
Britain is offering a wide range of exhilarating events in 2015. Head to the UK if you want to watch the Rugby World Cup live, surf at the thrilling Surf Snowdonia, attend Alice in Wonderland Day or do a lot more. Web: visitbritain.com
Spend four nights in historical Greece as you tour Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. Cruise around Kusadasi and Crete and enjoy the serene views. Rates include accommodation with daily breakfast for four nights in Athens and full board meals during the cruise. Web: attartravel.com
Gulf Air Travels to New Saudi Destinations Gulf Air announced expanding their flight network in the Kindom by traveling to two new destinations, Qassim and Taif. By reaching these two cities, the complete number of Saudi Arabian cities serviced by the airline would amount to six.
Halal Trip Launches Halal Food App Acquiring halal food is no longer a problem for Muslim tourists. The new free app launched by Halal Trip helps Muslim travelers share and find locations that serve halal food in many countries. The app provides many other innovative features, but its main concerns are halal food and prayer facilities. “Halaltrip’’ app can be found at Google store and Itunes.
Jumeirah Group to Operate Venu Property
Jumeriah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company announced that it will be operating Dubai’s first Venu Bluewaters Island Hotel. The Bluewaters Hotel is part of the Venu Living Brand. A management agreement was made with Meraas Holding to ensure the property is perfected.
The hotel will be located off the coast of Dubai and will encompass the Dubai-I, the world’s largest ferris wheel. The property is expected to open in 2017 and will contain 300 hotel rooms and 119 apartments.
Etihad Airways Wins Airline of the Year for Cabin Technology Innovation
Etihad Airways has won the 2015 Airline of the Year award at the Inflight Magazine Award ceremony. The celebration took place at the Aircraft Interiors Middle East expo in Dubai. Etihad Airways
won the award based on the high levels of service, cabin technology and innovation that allow its guests ultimate comfort during their flights.
Air Arabia Starts Flights to China
Air Arabia, the UAEbased low cost carrier, plans to start its first flights to China. By doing so, the company will become the first budget airline from the Middle East and Africa to offer flights heading to China. The flights will be heading to Urumqi, the largest city in Western China. DESTINATIONRYD.COM 73
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CROATIA Romans, Ottomans, Venetians, Habsburgs and Hungarians; it seems everyone and anyone has invaded Croatia through the ages. However, this year sees the former Yugoslavian state celebrate two decades of peace and in July mark two whole years in the European Union. All this stability means only one thing of course: more invaders! Fortunately these are the nice ones armed only with cameras, sunblock and a good pair of walking boots. For too long Croatia has been the secret hangout of the hip, savvy travelers who have wanted to keep this Adriatic jewel all to themselves. But not anymore. Travel trends are about to lift the lid on this pretty little European secret. If you want to 74 DESTINATION RIYADH MARCH 2015
join the latest invasion and get the best out of Croatia follow our superb itinerary that starts in the north with the country’s capital before meandering down to the gleaming coastline in the south. This can be done in a week by car or more gradually using local transport.
Zagreb; culture, arts and architecture (2-3 days)
Start off in the capital Zagreb, a city made for strolling amongst the Austro-Hungarian and Communist style architecture taking coffee breaks in quirky cafes.
Armed with a Zagreb card (free transport and discounts across the city) you can visit one of the many elegant galleries, pop into the Mimara museum to stare at a Rembrandt or appreciate the nation’s greatest sculptor at the Mestrovic Atelier, before spending the evening hanging out in buzzing Tkalciceva. Set aside one day for Zagreb’s great antique markets. British Square is the place to grab authentic Balkan or Communist memento but if it’s a real old fashioned flea market you crave, board the 295 bus to Hrelic/Jakusevac.
The secret hangout of the hip
Zagreb
Plitvice Lakes
Enchanting Plitvice National Park (1-2 days)
little fish and are a huge hit with young children.
This gorgeous world heritage site is the perfect stopover as you head down to the coast. The 19.5 hectare national park’s headline acts are the 16 stunning turquoise lakes linked by serene waterfalls and cascades. There are marked pathways to follow all around, which integrate 18 kilometers of wooden footbridges that cross the lakes, dive under waterfalls and pass through dense woodland. See if you can spot the tracks of bears, wolves, deer or boar that call Plitvice home. The large upper lakes are the most impressive but the smaller, shallower ones are teeming with
Aim to end your island hopping on Krk where after visiting the 12th Century Frankopan castle it will be easy to return to the mainland and continue to with our itinerary at Opatijia.
Opatijia; Latin charm from across the way (1-2 days) Sitting in the shadow of 1401 meter-high Vojak – the highest point in the Istrian region – Opatijia reached its cultural zenith under the AustroHungarian Empire whose bourgeoisie loved the agreeable all year round climate.
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Brijuni National Park
The Viennese have since been replaced by bronzed Italians popping over the border and their grand residencies have all become upmarket hotels. It’s this chic air combined with excellent food, clear waters, pretty parks and a breathtaking location that keeps the tourists coming back to Opatijia. From here make your way through the Istrian region to Fazana.
island retreat in the Brijuni archipelago, off the Istrian coast. The two main, Islands Veli Brijun and Mali Brijun, are now open to the public. Veli is the location for Tito’s exotic playground where one extraordinary feature is a safari park filled with elephants, blue antelope, Llama, mountain
Dictator’s playground; Brijuni National Park (1 day) End your Croatian itinerary in the company of former dictator Josep Broz, known as Tito, who ruled the country for 35 years between 1945 and 1980. During that time he developed quite the reputation for being a playboy with movie star friends and lavish parties regularly held on his private 76 DESTINATION RIYADH MARCH 2015
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zebras, Indian holy cattle and Somail sheep - all gifts from foreign leaders. This can be visited on the island’s 3-hour tour or you can hire a bike and roam around yourself. Another highlight is the Tito Museum where tons of pictures of Tito with his famous guests
including film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, leaders Indira Gandhi and Fidel Castro can be seen. You’ll know you’re there because of the gleaming black convertible Cadillac parked outside. Brijuni is a 15minute boat ride from Fazana.
Island hopping on the Adriatic (2-3 days) Boasting Europe’s finest archipelago, it isn’t a question of should you go island hopping in Croatia. The only question is which one to start on. At lovely Mljet, you can
swim in salt lakes and trek the national park. Little discovered Vis has the finest and freshest fish to eat; for beach parties, head to Pag, while northernmost Cres offers a primeval forest. But it’s the little island of Rab with its medieval town that is the real draw, full of old world charm like cobbled streets and quaint bell towers. Rab Island is also a great choice for family-friendly beaches with shallow crystal clear waters.
Republic of Croatia Capital: Zagreb Currency: Croatian Kuna Official Language: Croatian International code: +385 GET THERE
The best airline is Lufthansa, which flies from Jeddah to Zagreb for around SR 3,416, with a stopover in Frankfurt. Most other major airlines stop twice en route. MUST HAVE
• Entry visa for Saudi nationals before travel. • Road map to drive between the destinations. • Good pair of walking boots for hiking. • A small rucksack for day trips. DID YOU KNOW?
• The trendy “cravat” worn by men originated in Croatia and is a bastardization of the word “Croat.” • It was a 16th century Croatian, Fraust Vrancic who made the first functioning parachute. • Croatian Slavoljub Penkala invented the ballpoint and fountain pens in 1906. The Author: Tharik Hussain is a freelance travel writer, journalist and photographer who regularly contributes to magazines and websites across the globe. Tharik lives with his family in London, UK and also teaches Sociology and Media Studies.
Rab Island
Web: tharikhussain.uk /TharikHussainUK @_TharikHussain
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SAUDI ARABIA’S NATURAL WONDER JABAL QARA By Mohammed Mirza
The eastern province of the country is replete with nature’s marvels and tales of bygone times. To experience them for ourselves we decided to visit the most conspicuous of them all – Ali Baba’s mysterious caves at Jabal Qara. Whenever I see photos of Petra, I always find myself awestruck by the auburn mountains rather than the rock cut dwellings. I recently came across similarly colored mountains in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, and wait, it doesn’t end here. It even has a labyrinth of caves and caverns running through it! Jabal Qara (Cave Mountain) is made up of calcareous sandstone, marl, clay and sedimentary rocks. The intricate cave network consists of long passages, spacious 78 DESTINATION RIYADH MARCH 2015
chambers and exquisite rock formations. To visit Jabal Qara, I traveled over 1,400 kilometers from Jeddah to the palm oasis of Al Ahsa. The region is a major agricultural hub which boasts of over 3 million date palms that produce a half million tons of some of the best dates in the world each year. The mountain, which is home to the cave network, sits at around 20 kilometers from Al Ahsa’s capital, Hofuf. The provincial capital is well connected by national highways to major cities such as Dammam and
Riyadh and it also has its own domestic airport. Once in Hofuf we made our way through dense date farms on the outskirts of the city, with the road getting narrower and the trees getting denser as we progressed. Just before we reached Jabal Qara, auburncolored rocky hills started to appear in the landscape amidst palm trees. It was a bit difficult to find. Our navigation apps were malfunctioning and we got lost in the dirt tracks that ran by the farms. Yet in the end we ultimately managed to reach it. We saw the marvelous Jabal Qara rising amidst dense palm trees. The surrounding areas of the mountain are going through major beautification works, making the place more tourist friendly; with lights being installed on pathways, railings being put up on the pavements and a restaurant being built near the entrance of the caves.
Upon entering the dark and narrow entrance of the mountain, we found that it had surprisingly cool air blowing through it on a hot day. The caves are said to be cold in summer and warm during winter, making it a favorite hangout spot for locals. We then walked through tall, linear cave passages and narrow ravines, which led us to a d ark cavern that had bits of light piercing through shafts. It almost seemed like a set of an Indiana Jones movie, truly picturesque!
Locals say that this is the den of Ali Baba - from the popular folktale “Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves.”
The caves are of an uneven height, so stairs have been installed at some places. We climbed a long flight of stairs onto an elevated sunlit portion of the caves. As we continued exploring the place, the caves got progressively narrower and darker. We then came across a crack in the cave so narrow that we barely made through it and reached a den.
There were tourists walking up the slippery slopes of the mountain to the mountaintop, from where there’s a better view of the oasis. But we had to visit other places in Hofuf before sunset thus didn’t have time to make the strenuous journey to the top. With little time left on our side we briefly explored the intriguing rock formations outside the caves.
As we continued to explore the labyrinth, we constantly found ourselves reaching dead ends. It was then we realized that we have reconnoitered the entire place and hence, decided to head back. After finding our way back from the dark maze-like caves we got an amazing view of the innumerable palm trees that inundated the mountain.
It was a bit difficult to find, our navigation apps were malfunctioning so we got lost in the dirt tracks that ran by the farms. Yet in the end we ultimately managed to reach it. We saw the marvelous Jabal Qara rising from the midst of dense palm trees.
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We saw all sorts of rock formations outside the caves. Some looked like mushrooms while others were like sore proverbial thumbs. Surreal and majestic, Jabal Qara is truly one of nature’s miracles. Seeing the constant flow of tourists coming from far and wide across the country and the developmental works being done in the vicinity of the caves, it seems like Jabal Qara is all set to be the biggest tourist attraction in the eastern part of the Kingdom. HOW TO GET THERE Once in Hofuf get on to the main arterial road of the city, King Fahd road, and head east. Once the palm groves start appearing on both sides of the road look out for a roundabout. From this roundabout take the second exit. Proceed for exactly 1.2 kilometers and take a right followed by the first left. Continue following this road until you come across a roundabout. At the roundabout take the third exit. Proceed on this road until you come across a deadend. Take a right from there, followed by the first left and you will be on Al Mansoura Road. Keep heading straight for approximately 4 kilometers and you will find the entrance to the caves on your left. Park your car there and walk along the tourist path that leads to mouth of the caves.
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A TRIP TO HISTORIC SAUDI:
WADI AL MITNA LOST IN TIME Most people move towards cold and natural areas of Taif like, Al Shifa and Al Hada, but little is known about Wadi Al Mitna.
there is a small mosque with low ceilings. It is completely singular when compared to modern mosques, as it has no air conditioning or proper flooring. History narrates that during his tenth year of being a Prophet, Muhammad (PBUH), journeyed to Taif to gain support of the tribes of Hawazeen and Thafiq. However, the three chieftains of these tribes treated him harshly, setting off vandals on him who pelted him with stones till he bled. After leaving the city, he took refuge in an orchid where the owners allowed him to rest. It was here that the angel Jibreel (ASWS)
Wadi Al Mitna is a less explored historical area of Taif, and those who are aware of its name know not of its story. Located in the south of Taif, it can be accessed through Taif’s main Wadi Waj Street. There are two old mosques along Wadi Al Mitna, under the supervision of Saudi Tourism and Antiques. Many people are seen around there, hiking the mountain and wondering about the place and its historical significance. The mountain is fenced, and at the opening, located on the left, 82 DESTINATION RIYADH MARCH 2015
descended and asked the Prophet if he wished he could command the two hills to collide and destroy the entire town. Despite being treated callously, the Prophet (PBUH) refused, saying that if they do not accept Islam someone in their descendants would. The hut where the Prophet (PBUH) rested has been turned into a small mosque now and people who have heard about Wadi Al Mitna are often seen visiting it.
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AVADH Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4654109
AL NASEEM Marriott Hotel Tel: +966-11-4779300
COPPER CHANDNI Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4167000
TANDOOR Al Ahsa St. Tel: +966-11-4734531 TULAITELAH Al Wazarat Dist. Tel: +966-11-4082968
CHINESE CANTON Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4520584 CHINESE GOLDEN PALACE Olaya Dist. Tel: +966-11-4655127 GOLDEN DRAGON Olaya Dist. Tel: +966-11-4645136 GULF ROYAL Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4631622 MIRAGE RESTAURANT Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4834127 NOODLE HOUSE Centria Mall, Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2939969 PEKING Suliamaniyah Tel: +966-11-4765250 SEASONS Madina St., Exit 28 TAAL Olaya Dist. Tel: +966-11-2734383 YUMMY WOK Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4889166
JAPANESE FURUSATO Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4657648 HAYAT Prince Mansoor bin Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-4042655 LA SANI King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4655666 MARHABA Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4622070 SAMURAI Faisaliah Mall & Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-11-2734386 SHOGUN Radisson Blu Hotel Tel: +966-11-4791234 SUSHI YOSHI Al Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-8120055 TOKYO Ouruba St. Tel: +966-11-4605672 YOKARI Centria Mall, 2nd Floor Tel: +966-11-2886999
SAUDI AL SUDDA Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4800111 SHAWAYA HOUSE Khalid Bin Al Waleed St. Mob: +966-557819214 SHEIKH AL MANDY Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4644099
SEA FOOD AMO HAMZA Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2316148 DOE King Abdullah St. Tel: +966-11-4887080 DR. OCEAN Takhasoussi St. Tel: +966-11-4708647 FOUNTAIN FISH Al Malaz Dist. Tel: +966-11-2158888 LONDON FISH & CHIPS Sahara Mall King Abdulaziz Rd. Tel: +966-11-2102480
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JASMIN WHITE PALACE White Palace Hotel Tel: +966-11-4787800
SWEETS/DESSERTS & BAKERIES AL HALLAB Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4725559 ANOOSH Tel: +966-11-4609588 Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4971649 Al Rabwa Tel: +966-11-2498725 Al Hamra Tel: +966-11-2679689 Al Bade’ah Tel: +966-11-2080833 Khurais Rd. BEN’S COOKIES Exit 7 Tel: +966-11-2084862 CREPAWAY Bustan Center Tel: +966-11-2010505
GOLDEN BROWN BAKERY Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz St. Mob: +966-569337314 KABBANI Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4816892 KITSCH CUPCAKES Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4633838 KRISPY KREME Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4610409 LADUREE Centria Mall Tel: +966-11-2885075 LE BIJOU BURJ RAFAL HOTEL KEMPINSKI King Fahad Road Tel: +966 11 511 7889 LE CROISSANT SHOP Al-Ameer Mamdouh St. Tel: +966-11-4655328
DIPLOMAT Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4652411
MAISON SO Prince Sultan Bin Abdelaziz street (aka Olaya Talateen st) Tel: +966-11-462 9229 Mob: +966-558222968 Website: www.maisonso.com
DIXIE CREAM Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661192
MAYA Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2113311
EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS Prince Sultan St. Tel: +966-11-4643131 Tel: +966-11-4332040
MUNCH BAKERY Abdullah Al Hamdan St. Tel: 920015010
FRENCH CORNER Dabab St. Tel: +966-11-4645322
PANE PIATTO Al Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4168882
ROTIBOY ARABIA Jarir Mall, Omar bin Abdulaziz Road Tel: +966-11-2886546 www.rotiboyarabia.com SALEHIA DATES King Fahad Rd. Tel: 8004308888 SUGAR DREAMIN Khurais Rd. Mob: +966-553383749 SUGAR SPRINKLES Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2290505 TALAH FOR DATES Oruba St Tel: +966-11-2173303 Tel: 9200 08252 TMREYA Prince Sultan St. Tel: 920000652 Tel: 920000651
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TORTA & MORE Al Hassan Ben Ali St. Tel: +966-11-2080003 Mob: +966-532103333
WOODEN BAKERY Intersection of Saleh El Din Al Ayoubi St. Tel: +966-11-4725559 YUMMY TUMMY Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4538720
TURKISH ANATOLIA TURKISH GRILL Granada Mall Tel: +966-11-2535527 ASSARAYA Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4649336 CARAVAN Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4658856 KÖŞEBAŞI Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2886418
AIRLINES AIR ARABIA Tel: 920013322 www.airarabia.com AIR CANADA Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.aircanada.ca AIR FRANCE Tel: +966-11-2885218 www.airfrance.com AIR INDIA Tel: +966-11-4786409 www.airindia.com AIR NIGERIA Tel: +966-11-4626165 www.myairnigeria.com AMERICAN AIRLINES–AA Tel: +966-11-4625993 www.aa.com
KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4771026 www.klm.com KOREAN AIR Tel: +966-11-4658222 www.koreanair.com KUWAIT AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4631218 www.kuwait-airways.com LUFTHANSA Tel: 8001245550 www.lufthansa.com MALAYSIA AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4784039 www.malaysiaairlines.com MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4614670 www.mea.com.lb
NAS AIR BIMAN BANGLADESH AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-2171800 Tel: +966-11-4623537 www.flynas.com www.biman-airlines.com OLYMPIC AIR BRITISH AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4644596 Tel: +966-11-4645550 www.olympicair.com www.britishairways.com OMAN AIR CYPRUS AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4733133 Tel: +966-11-4640391 www.omanair.com www.cyprusair.com PAKISTAN DELTA AIRLINES INT’L AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4613688 Tel: +966-11-4659600 www.delta.com www.piac.com.pk EGYPT AIR Tel: +966-11-4784004 www.egyptair.com EMIRATES AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4655485 www.emirates.com ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4782140 www.flyethiopian.com ETIHAD AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4197722 www.etihadairways.com GARUDA INDONESIA Tel: +966-11-2937690 www.garudaindonesia.com GERMAN WINGS AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4632004 www.germanwings.com GULF AIR Tel: +966-11-4626666 www.gulfair.com JAPAN AIRLINES–JAL Tel: +966-11-4645056 www.jal.com KENYA AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.kenya-airways.com
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-2160530 www.philippine airlines.com QANTAS AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.qantas.com.au QATAR AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-21180424 www.qatarairways.com ROYAL AIR MOROCCO Tel: +966-11-47741100 www.royalairmaroc.com ROYAL JORDANIAN Tel: +966-11-2180850 www.rj.com SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINES Tel: 920022222 www.saudiairlines.com SINGAPORE AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4734102 www.singaporeair.com SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS – SAA Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.flysaa.com
SRILANKAN AIRLINES www.srilankan.lk SUDAN AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4720040 www.sudanair.com SWISS AIR Tel: +966-11-4789745 www.swissair.com
AL ROMAIZAN TRAVEL AGENCY Tel: +966-11-4652100 www.romaizan.com AL SARH TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-11-4941111 www.alsarh.com.sa
TAM BRAZILIAN AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.tam.com.br
AL SAGER TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4827979
TAROM ROMANIAN AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-5788935 www.tarom.ro
AL SARH TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4627000
THAI AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4766766 www.thaiairways.com TUNIS AIR Tel: +966-11-4626165 www.tunisair.com TURKISH AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4000287 www.turkishairlines.com UNITED AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4772228 www.united.com YEMENIA AIRWAYS Tel: +966-11-4039282 www.yemenia.com
TRAVEL AGENCIES ABC TRAVEL AGENCY & CARGO Tel: +966-11-4631600 ACE TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4648701 www.ace-travel.com
AL SARAH TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4647480
AL TASHELAT TRAVELS Tel: +966-11-4034477 AL TAYYAR TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4633133 www.altayyargroup.com AMJAD TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-11-41161737 www.amjadtravel.com FURSAN TRAVEL Tel: 920000442 www.fursan.com.sa HAYA TOUR Al Nozha Dist. Tel: +966-11-4507176 KINGDOM WINGS TRAVEL AGENCY Tel: +966-11-4625544 MY HOLIDAY TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: 920010087 www.myholiday.com.sa RIXON TOUR NETWORK Tel: 920029993 www.myrtn.com
AL ABBAD TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4778736
TRAVEL PORT Tel: +966-11-4163810 www.travelport.com
AL AHMADIAH TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4656668
THE ORIENTALIST HOUSE Tel: +966-11-4634228
AL MOUWASAT TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4160580 AL NAIEM TRAVEL & TOURISM Tel: +966-11-4655698 AL RAJHI TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4566900 AL RASHEED AWNINGS FACTORY Tel: +966-11-4059031
TOP TRAVEL Tel: +966-11-4641969 TUNISEN ANTIQUE HOUSE Tel: +966-11-4825247 VILLAGE GALLERY Tel: +966-11-4631089 WONDER CASTLE CORPORATION Tel: +966-11-2790482 ZAHID TRAVEL GROUP Tel: +966-11-4602829 www.zahidtravel.com
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ZAHRAN AIR TRAVEL & CARGO CO. Tel: +966-11-4659614 ZAMANI ART GALLERY King Abdul Aziz Rd Tel: +966-11-4613057 ZEKRAYAT FRAMES Tel: +966-11-4661196
HOTELS AL FAISALIAH ROSEWOOD HOTEL King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2732000 AL KHOZAMA HOTEL Olaya Rd. Tel: +966-11-4654650 AL MASHREQ BOUTIQUE HOTEL Orubah Road Tel: +966-11-2834777 BURJ RAFAL HOTEL KEMPINSKI King Fahad Road Tel: +966-11-5117777 CORAL GULF RIYADH King Abdul Aziz St., Ministries Area Tel: +966-11-4121000 CORP EXECUTIVE DEIRA HOTEL Al Batha St. Tel: +966-11-4141500
COURTYARD RIYADH DIPLOMATIC QUARTER Al-Hada Dist., Abdullah bin Hothafa St. Tel: +966-11-2817300 CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL RIYADH MINHA Old Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-8749200 FOUR SEASONS HOTEL Kingdom Center Tel: +966-11-2115000 GOLDEN TULIP ANDALUSIA Olaya Rd. Tel: +966-11-4611000 HOLIDAY INN RIYADH IZDIHAR Abdulwahab Bin Abdullah St., Unit One Tel: +966-11-4625000 INTERCONTINENTAL RIYADH Al Maather St. Tel: +966-11-4655000 LUTHAN HOTEL AND SPA A WOMEN ONLY HOTEL Orubah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4807799 MADAREEM CROWN HOTEL King Khalid International Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-2758888
TAG Heuer’s has chosen Cara Delevingne as its new IT Girl. MAKARIM RIYADH HOTEL Near To King Khalid International Airport Tel: +966-11-2204500 MENA GRAND - KHALDIA Khazzan St. (Immam Faisal bin Turki) Tel: +966-11-2682222 MERCURE VALUE HOTEL Exit 9, Eastern Ring Rd., Close to Granada Center. Tel: +966-11-2773300 NOVOTEL ALANOUD King Fahd Rd. Tel: +966-11-2882323 RADISSON BLU HOTEL Al Mubarakiah Plaza King Abdul Aziz St. Tel: +966-11-4791234
RIYADH MARRIOTT HOTEL Al Maather St. Tel: +966-11-4779300 RIYADH PALACE HOTEL Ministries Area Tel: +966-11-4054444 SHERATON RIYADH HOTEL & TOWERS Olaya Junction of King Fahad & King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4543300 THE RITZ-CARLTON RIYADH Hada Area, Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-8028020 VIVIENDA HOTEL VILLAS Prince Turki Street Tel: +966-11-4002200 Granada Oasis Tel: +966-11-5118000
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BEAUTY CLINICS AL MANIHAL CENTER Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-4881069 AL SAFEER Al Naseem Tel: +966-11-2050810 APOLLO Tel: 920027070 AYAN CONSULTATIVE King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2725555 AYMA CONSULTATIVE King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2635555 BEAUTY CORNER King Fahad Rd. Mob: +966-543300557 www.beautycorner.co FOUR SALON & NAIL SPA Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-2014444 www.www.four.com.sa MALESA Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4888831 MED ART CLINICS Olaya Main St. Tel: 920000045 OBAGI HOSPITAL Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4627111 PLATINIUM Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2097777 THE BRITISH CENTER King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2795555
CLINICS ATTADAWE King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2780211 CONSULTING CENTER Tel: +966-11-4555545 CZECH CENTER Infront of King Saud University Tel: 920002737 Tel: + 966-11-4877855 ENT CENTER Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4802229 MAYIEZ MEDICAL Olaya Tel: +966-11-2169999
PEARL’S SMILE Sulaimaniya Tel: +966-11-4646334 RIYADH MEDICAL Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4653060
MEN APPLE FITNESS Tel: +966-11-4538800 BODY MASTERS Tel: 920000626 Tel: +966-11-4875531
AL FALAH INT’L Tel: +966-11-4463737 www.alfalah.com.sa AL HAMMADI HOSPITAL Khalid ibn Yazid Muawiyah St. Tel: +966-11-4643312 www.hammadi.com
SAUDI SUGEONS Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4653030
FITNESS TIME Tel: 920003131
SSC Tel: +966-11-2335000
GOLD’S GYM Tel: +966-11-6912077
URANUS MEDICAL Orouba St. Tel: +966-11-4657000
LIFE FITNESS Tel: +966-11-2061133
AL MOUWASAT HOSPITAL Western Ring Rd., Exit 114 Tel: +966-11-4455555
UP SCALE CLUB King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4871502
DALLAH HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-4720777
WHITE WING MEDICAL Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4834286
DENTAL CLINICS AAGI DENTAL CENTER Tel: +966-11-2080107 DIMA DENTAL Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661200 GAMA DENTAL CLINIC King Abdulaziz Road Tel: +966-11- 4542929 Mob: +966-534542929 NOBLE SMILE Abdullah Al Angary St. Tel: +966-11-4197740
WOMEN AL MANIHAL CENTER Diplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-4881069 AL MULTAKA LADIES Tel: +966-11-4783388 CURVES Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4633219 KINETICO Tel: +966-11-2815595 Mob: + 966-530034010 LUTHAN HOTEL & SPA Tel: +966-11-4807799
RAMAH DENTAL Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4800931
LUMIERE Olaya Tel: +966-11-2169030
SANAYA DENTAL Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-2174888
NUYU FITNESS www.nuyu-ksa.com
EYE CARE AL HOKAMA Mallaz Tel: +966-11-4797777 MENSHAF EYE CARE Al Rawda Mob: +966-565869059 THE EYE CENTER Tel: +966-11-4623094 www.eyecenter.com.sa
FITNESS CENTERS KIDS MY GYM Panorama Mall Tel: +966-11-42814870
SCENTED Tel: +966-11-2112003 SPECTRUM Mob: +966-552007897 Olaya Main St. YIBREEN Off of Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4411115
HOSPITALS ABAS MEDICAL GROUP Rawda-Hamra-Dabab Tel: 920000172 ADMA Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4660000 ALAMAL COMPLEX FOR MENTAL HEALTH Al Khuzami Dist. Tel: +966-11-4804548 www.alamal.med.sa
AL JAFEL HOSPITAL Western Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-4322222 www.aljafelhospital.com
DR. ABDUL RAHMAN AL MISHARI HOSPITAL Olaya Dist. Tel: +966-11-4657700 http://drabdulrahman almishari.com.sa DR. SULAIMAN AL HABIB Olaya Medical Complex Tel: +966-11-4622224 www.drsulaimanalhabib.com GREEN CRESCENT Abdul Malik Bin Marwan St. Tel: +966-11-4644434 www.gch.com.sa KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY King Abdul Aziz Rd. Tel: +966-11-4775524 www.medicine.ksu.edu.sa KING FAHAD MEDICAL CITY (KFMC) Makkah Rd. Tel: 8001277000 KINGDOM HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-2751111 KING FAISAL SHRC Al Zahrawi St. Tel: +966-11-4647272 www.kfshrc.edu.sa KING KHALED EYE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL Oruba Branch St. Tel: +966-11-4821234 www.kkesh.med.sa KING SAUD MEDICAL CITY Al Imam Abdul Aziz ibn Saud St. Tel: +966-11-4355555 www.ksmc.med.sa MAGHRABI HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-4455049 www.maghrabi.com.sa DESTINATIONRYD.COM 91
NATIONAL GUARD HEALTH King Abdulaziz Medical City Tel: +966-11-8011111 www.ngha.med.sa OBIED SPECIALIZED Al Farazdaq Rd. Tel: +966-11-4767222 PRINCE SULTAN CARDIAC CENTER Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4783000 www.pscc.med.sa
AL MOWASA 3 Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4568598 AL MUTANABBI Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-2910981 AL OLAYA Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-46411501 AL RAJA NO 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4624942
RIYADH CARE HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-4933000 www.riyadhcare.com
AL RAWABI Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4828028
RIYADH MILITARY Makkah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4791000 www.rmh.med.sa
AL RIYADH Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4643108
S.B.H King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-4636666 SAUDI GERMAN HOSPITALS GROUP King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2685555 www.ryd.sghgroup.com.sa
AL SAGGAF Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4640716 AL SAGGAF 25 Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4645274 AL SHAMEEAH Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4880595
SPECIALIZED M.C.H King Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-41164000
AL TERIAQ Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4828289
SULTAN BIN ABDULAZIZ HUMANITARIAN CITY Exit 6 Tel: +966-11-5620000
AL THALATHEEN Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4623529
PHARMACIES ADHWAA AL SEHA Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4887455 AL DIMISHQI Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4707887 AL FARABI Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4880843 AL HOZAIMI Ibn Sulaiman Commercial Center Tel: +966-11-4722054 AL JAZA Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4642072 AL LIZAM Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4655595
MOHAMMMED AL HOZAIMI Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4628758
RIYADH CORNER Jareer St. Tel: +966-11-4780759
NABRA PHARMACY Takhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4887329
SARA SPECTRUM MEDICAL PHARMACY Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-11-4601018
NAZAAR PHARMACY Al Awais Market Tel: +966-11-4541408
SHRAZAD Sitteen St. Tel: +966-11-4787047
NEO (NEOINTERNATIONAL) Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4615089
UNIVERSITY PHARMACY Akkariya Buildings Tel: +966-11-4191944
NISSAH PHARMACY Al-Rajhi Five Buildings Tel: +966-11-4041573 NOORANA PHARMACY Al Malaz Tel: +966-11-4785006 OLAYA INTERNATIONAL Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4160349 PRINCE PHARMACY Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4611418 RAJAA PHARMACY 2 Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4624942
UNIVERSITY (2) Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4626338 WARDAT AL-OROBA Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4622904 WHITES PHARMACY Tel: +966-11-2886877 / 4895994/ 4897750 / 4897751 www.whites.net ZAHRAT AL RAWDA PHARMACY Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4804935 ZAHRAT SAMI Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4653060
AL SHAMSIA Jamal Center Tel: +966-11-4057296 ARAC HEALTH CARE Talatheen St. Tel: +966-11-4645107 ASIR PHARMACY Prince Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4811629 DAR AL DANA Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan Tel: +966-11-4643373
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MAZIN PHARMACY Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4624562 MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICE Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-4629680 MEDICINE TIME Olaya Main St. Tel: +966-11-4569140
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RED CAP Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4913212
MOPAR Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222
THEEB RENT A CAR Khurais Rd. Tel: 920000572
SOLAR CONTROL Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4966633
PEUGEOT Tel: +966-11-4666614
AL JAZIRA BANK King Abdul Aziz Branch Rd. An Nafal Tel: +966-11-4317474 www.baj.com.sa
UNIQUE YOUR CAR Mob: +966-566225544
PORSCHE Tel: +966-11-4667788 RAM Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222
UBER Application: Uber.com/app support.riyadh@uber.com
AL RAJHI BANK Uthman ibn Affan Rd Tel: +966-11-4603333 www.alrajhibank.com.sa
AUDI Tel: +966-11-4660044
BANKS AL INMA BANK Alanoud Tower Tel: +966-11-2185000 www.alinma.com
ARAB NATIONAL BANK Arrwadah Tel: +966-11-4029000 www.anb.com.sa BANK AL BILAD Prince Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Tel: +966-11-4971905 www.bankalbilad.com BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI King Abdullah Rd Tel: +966-11-2899999 www.alfransi.com.sa NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK Prince Sultan St Tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com RIYADH BANK King Abdul Aziz Road, Al Murabba Tel: +966-11-4013030 www.riyadbank.com SABB Northern Ring Branch Rd Tel: +966-11-2764356 www.sabb.com SAMBA Alaqiq Dist. Tel: 8001242000 www.samba.com SAUDI HOLLANDI BANK Prince Sultan St Tel: +966-11-2548500 www.shb.com.sa
CAR ACCESSORIES 3M Tel: +966-11-2884135
CAR AGENCIES
BG Khurais Rd. Exit 30 Tel: +966-11-2300000 BMW Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2391000 CADILLAC Tel: +966-11-4924048 CHEVROLET Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4454040 CHRYSLER Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222 DODGE Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222 FUSO Tel: 8002440060 GMS Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4454040 HARLEY-DAVIDSON North Ring Rd. Exit 5 Tel: +966-11-4554499 HONDA Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4454646 ISUZU Tel: +966-11-2300000 JEEP Khurais Rd. & Dabbab St. Tel: +966-11-2332222 LEXUS King Fahad Rd. Exit 9 Tel: +966-11-4566600 MAZDA Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-4968888
AUTO GARD Tel: +966-11-2924343
MINI COOPER Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2391000
LLUMAR Khurais Rd. Tel: +966-11-2912929
MITSUBISHI Khurais Rd. Tel: 8002440060
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IRAN
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KUWAIT
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SYRIA
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NIGERIA Tel: +966-11-4823024 NORWAY Tel: +966-11-4881904 Ext 300 OMAN Tel: +966-11-4823120 PAKISTAN Tel: +966-11-4884111 PERU Tel: +966-11-4822474 PHILIPPINES Tel: +966-11-4823559 PORTUGAL Tel: +966-11-4826964
TURKEY Tel: +966-11-4820101 UAE Tel: +966-11-4881227 UGANDA Tel: +966-11-4544910 UKRAINE Tel: +966-11-4508536
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HEALTH Tel: +966-11-4012220 HIGHER EDUCATION Tel: +966-11-4644444 INDUSTRY Tel: +966-11-4772722 INTERIOR Tel: +966-11-4011944 ISLAMIC AFFAIRS, ENDOWMENTS, CALL AND GUIDANCE Tel: +966-11-4730401 JUSTICE Tel: +966-11-4057777 LABOR AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS Tel: +966-11-4771480 MUNICIPAL AND RURAL AFFAIRS Tel: +966-11-4415434 DESTINATIONRYD.COM 95
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FUTURE WINDOW Tel: +966-11-2063371 http://fwis.edu.sa/ INTERNATIONAL INDIAN BOYS SECTION Tel: +966-11-4934688 www.iisriyadh.com GIRLS SECTION Tel: +966-11-2323248 KING FAISAL SCHOOL Tel: +966-11-4820802 www.kfs.sch.sa KING SAUD INT’L Tel: +966-11-4633180 www.ksischool.com KINGDOM SCHOOL Tel: +966-11-2755555 www.kingdomschools. edu.sa MANAHEL AL ELM Tel: +966-11-4770419 MANARAT AL RIYADH Tel: +966-11-4509916 http://maarif.com.sa
AL ALAMEEN INT’L Tel: +966-11-4649666
MIDDLE EAST MODERN EDUCATION Tel: +966-11-4622815
AL AMJAD NATIONAL Tel: +966-11-2494188
NAJD NATIONAL Tel: +966-11-4914434
AL ANDALUS NATIONAL Tel: +966-11-4936585
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AL KHALEEJ NATIONAL Tel: +966-11-2012112 AL OLAYA NATIONAL Tel: +966-11-4538867 AL ROWAD INT’L www.rowad-is.com
SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION ABERR CHARITY SOCIETY Tel: +966-11-5448654 AL BIR CHARITY Tel: +966-11-4056666 AL NAHDA Tel: +966-11-4650029 www.alnahda-ksa.org
DAR AL ULOOM Tel: +966-11-4949000 www.dau.edu.sa IMAM MUHAMMAD IBN SAUD ISLAMIC Tel: +966-11-2580000 www.imamu.edu.sa INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC
AL WAFA Tel: +966-11-4650029
ADMINISTRATION Tel: +966-11-4740412 www.ipa.edu.sa
CHARITY COMMITTE FOR ORPHANS CARE www.ensan.org.sa
KING SAUD UNIVERSITY Tel: +966-11-4670000 www.ksu.edu.sa
CHARITABLE SOCIETY FOR MEMORIZATION OF THE QURA’AN Tel: +920011799 www.qk.org.sa
KING SAUD BIN ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES Tel: +966-11-2521300
CHARITY IBN BAZ ORGANIZATION Tel: +966-11-2293333 www.alzwaj.org
UNIVERSITIES AL FAISAL UNIVERSITY
SAUDI ARABIA MULTINATIONAL Tel: +966-11-2751751 www.mns-r.com
ARAB OPEN UNIVERSITY Tel: +966-11-2742277 www.arabou.org.sa
Tel: +966-11-4401626 www.alfaisal.edu AL NAMUTHAJIGAH CAMPUS Tel: 920000842 AL YAMAMAH UNIVERSITY Tel: +966-11-2242222 www.yu.edu.sa
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AMERICAN INT’L Mob: +966-567990096 www.aisr.org BRITISH INTERNATIONAL Tel: +966-11-2482387 www.britishschool riyadh.com DAR AL MAAREFAH Tel: +966-11-2314010 ÉCOLE FRANÇAISE INTERNATIONALE DE RIYAD www.efi-riyad.com EDUCON STUDY ABROAD Tel: 920001338 ELITE INTERNATIONAL Tel: +966-11-4627224 FURSAN AL JAZEERAH Tel: +966-11-5457505
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