DJ Issue 14

Rediscover Jeddah’s Outdoors:Fishing, Horse-back riding, Parachuting & much more

Issue 14, March 2010plus Events & HappeningsHillary Clinton at DAH

FashionOne Vintage

Our GuestsSkydiving over Jeddah

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EDITORIALEDITOR-IN-CHIEFEnas Hashani

GENERAL MANAGERNour Tamimi

EDITORIAL DIRECTORMichael Bou-Nacklie

ART DIRECTORBayan Esam Abuzinadah

ACTING CREATIVE DIRECTORMaha Alkhalawi GRAPHIC DESIGNERSLina MalaikaMohammed Rashad KK

FASHION EDITORMarriam MossalliACCOUNT MANAGERS

Noura IsmailSaleem Zeidan

PHOTOGRAPHY Lina MalaikaMaria MahdalyMichael Bou-NacklieSilwan EshkiRayan Nawawi

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSSerene FeteihSobia Javed

EDITORIAL ASSOCIATESDina IsmailSilwan Eshki

PUBLISHERDestination MagazineUK, Coventry, CV14DHN5719

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As the weather remains cool for the last few months and vacations are over Jeddahwis are settling back into the usual rhythm of life in Jed-dah. With that, hopefully people get to enjoy the outdoors a little bit more and take advantage of the

unique activities the Red Sea offers.

Few people associate Jeddah as one of the world’s great outdoors locations, but Jeddahwi’s make the best of what of what is available. Whether it’s by jogging in the afternoons or planning beach trips in the evenings to avoid the slowly building sweltering heat of summer, Jeddah always has something in store for everyone. We were lucky enough to have some truly exceptional people visit us here in Jeddah this month. From the eloquent US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham-Clinton who spoke at Dar Al-Hekma College; to painter French Ronan Olier who traveled the Hijaz and the Gulf paint-ing what he saw in beautifully watercolored sketches. Not forgetting the Red Bull Air Force team who dazzled the audiences gathering in Al-Hamra to watch the 12 teams participating in the 7th International Skydiv-ing Competition. We always want to find places that provide a strong service back to the community and Al-Aseel stables does that with its dedication to helping disabled children both have fun and develop physically and mentally. Not everyone is as familiar with Jeddah as long time residents. Many are just joining the Jed-dahwi family, so we’ve included a handed list of where to find furniture in town: following last months article on the essentials of settling down in Jeddah.

Lastly, Word On The Street is one of our newest sec-tions which can’t function without your help. Tell us what you think of certain things in Jeddah; specific things in the magazine you either like or don’t like or just voice your opinion about anything you want. Destination Jeddah is about the city of Jeddah as well as it’s people. Who knows we might feature your idea as a story one day.

Enas Hashani Editor-in-Chief [email protected]

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Gifts & Souvenirs3834 Tifa Boutique: One vintage

40 Gadgets

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTJeddah City: A football club for the masses

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EVENTS & HAPPENINGSFestivals, Exhibitions and Openings

Finding furniture

Ronan Olier: Jeddah through a few brushstrokesSkydiving over Jeddah: Red Bull Air Force comes to town

Friends of Jeddah Parks

Fashion & ShoppingArts & Entertainment

Beach Resorts & Dive Shops

TravelRestaurants

Health & Beauty

Religious Tourism

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TRAVEL TRENDSTravel Smart: The best places to book a trip on the webGREEN LIVING80

THROUGH OUR LENS

DINING AROUND TOWNRestaurant Reviews

Fishing: Jeddah’s original outdoor activity

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

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

Word on the street

Just wanna express my admiration of the job you guys have doing since the first issue and wish you all the luck and keep it going.

Saleh Fareed

I love your magazine, u really are doing a great job! I always can’t wait 2 get the latest DJ! Thx a lot and keep on doing, what ur doing!Iman Staab

During my time in Jeddah I have had the pleasure and displease of eating at several of the local and international food establishments in this great city that I love so much. Of course being an American here is something special to be able to eat at a place that sort of makes you feel at home at times. One such place is (Joes Diner) in the Khaledeya Area next to the Danube on Al-Rawdah. By far I feel that they serve the best hamburgers and hotdogs, even beating Fuddruckers hands down. Even though Fuddruckers lets you add your own toppings, nothing beat the taste and general atmosphere of (Joes Diner). Then again you can’t beat the price either. While the accommodations are smaller you have that dinning experience of being at the real Chicago Joes located in Chicago, Illinois USA.Just under a hundred miles from where I live in Michigan, every few months we would load up the car with the kids and head to Chicago to buy my wife her Philippine foods and stop off at one of the many places to eat. So let me tell you if you’re not a fan of (Joes Diner) you are missing some real good food. Also have them make you a hot dog with coleslaw on top, try it once and you will be coming back for more.....In closing, I really enjoy reading “Destination Jeddah” each month with the great stories of Jeddah and places to visit. I was in Jeddah from 1994 to 2001 and had recently returned back some 8 months ago. When I first had picked up Destination Jeddah I was amazed at how well written and informative it was as a matter of fact I try to get extra copies for my co-workers and my boss to look at. Keep up the great work and hope to see it expand as I am here.

Kenneth Potter

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Happy happy - reading DJ one tends to feel that everything is just perfect in Jeddah and that there is nothing left to improve. No place is utopia, and we should have the courage to criticise what doesnt work, and the creativity to offer solutions and suggestions to make it work. Not every restaurant in Jeddah is superb, not every event fantastically managed, and not every destination well-kept and organised. It is in our own best interests to accept that, not shy away from it. Facing the truth doesnt belittle Jeddah, but opens our eyes to the many ways we can make it an even better place to live. Let us accept that there is still work to be done. I hope that next time I come to Jeddah and pick up a DJ magazine, I will find it radically improved, much more exciting.Best of luck,Safia

Dear SafiaThank you for your constructive input, it is much appreciated. DJ magazine is a city guide and as much as we love this city, we never claimed Jeddah was a utopia. The mystery diner column and our Jan., issue are testimonies to that. We also choose to address issues we feel need fixing with a call-to-action: like our anti-littering campaign, the donation campaigns, and the green living section. But as a city guide, we like to keep a positive outlook on the city and recommend to our readers what we think would be enjoyable to them and what would enrich their lives in the city. DJ Team

Issue 13 “Entre-spiritual business”


POLL OF THE MONTHWhat’s your favorite Italian restaurant in Jeddah?

Next Month’s Question:Q: Given the cultural differences, do you feel that mixed nationality weddings have a good chance of succeeding?A: Yes B: No C: Depends on individual cases

To answer go to the DJ page on facebook or email [email protected]

Thumbs up to... Panda supermarkets

Exact change is not something many people expect to get back once they do a large amount of shopping at once. Thankfully Panda supermarkets have come up with an idea to benefit the less fortunate. Everytime you purchase something from one of the Panda chains you are given the choice to donate the decimal portion of your bill to the Jumaiya charity for disabled children. We congratulate Panda for being proactive in helping take advantage of Saudi Arabia’s unique financial blessings to help those who really deserve it.

Thumbs down to... As populations around the world increase every year, the effort to keep people moving along at a smooth pace grows along with them. In many cities these efforts are visible and noteworthy. Yet as every day passes in Jeddah, traffic becomes perceivably worse and worse and very little is being done to curtail this, to many’s dismay. We blame not-only the Jeddaah Municipality but also to the traffic authorities for not fulfilling their part of making the city run more smoothly. The municipality is at fault for not improving the roads but the traffic department is at fault for not organizing the roads more effectively and mobilizing police to areas that have the heaviest traffic. Jeddah itself is at a disadvantage since one popular activity is going for an aimless ‘cruise’ in the car which only excacerbates the traffic problems and traps more people in the web of automotive agitation. After the Municipality’s 20-year plan launched last year, only a few bridges which act as little more than elevated speed bumps, have been built. They are useful but solve less little of the problem. Now that summer is approaching the authorities should be concerned as to how they can help us all enjoy Jeddah a bit more.

Destination Jeddah’s RTM:(Recommendation of The Month)

JUICE WORLDWith a selection of over 125 menu items, Juice World gives you a delicious, healthy and refreshing treat. Located on Hera’a St., not only can you buy fresh juice for a reasonable price (SR4/6/8-S/M/L), large orders (up to 20 l), as well as any fruit juice combo you want. They also have and a nice selection of fruit salads. What is important is the cleanliness of the place and friendliness of the staff too.

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

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

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

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


Electricity: 110v and 220v.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Air Conditioning UnitsThe scorching heat means that the first thing you need to buy is air conditioning units. They are reasonably cheap, starting from around SR1000. Split air conditioning units are a lot more aesthetically pleasing and quieter than traditional air conditioning units. However those will cost you around SR3000.

CookerThere is a cooker to suit every budget, from the electric mini unit that goes on your tabletop, to a full-blown six-burner stainless steel device. Gas cookers require a separate gas cylinder that will set you back about SR100, and SR10 to fill up. Depending on use, you probably only need to fill up once every three months.

It’s recommended that you get your microwave and fridge from the same shop that you purchase your cooker from in order to get you more bargaining power.

Continuing last month’s feature, we’ve brought you some more tips for life in Jeddah as an expat. For those of you who have just managed to secure an apartment – congratulations! The next step – Furniture!

Getting furniture sortedBy Sobia Javed

Pots and PansSurprisingly, some pots and pans and other kitchen utensils are cheaper in Carrefour or Hyperpanda than in outdoor markets. You also have the option of IKEA.

Bedroom FurnitureYou can buy beautiful bedroom furniture in Jeddah at relatively low prices. A full set, consisting of a king size bed, mattress, large wardrobe, two bedside tables, a dressing table and chair plus a mirror will set you back around SR2500 for something on the plain and simple side. For something a little more elaborate, be prepared to pay around SR4000.

MajlisTo give your apartment a truly Middle Eastern vibe, invest in an exquisite majlis (low sofa). These are relatively cheap and you can get one custom made to suit your exact requirements. Starting prices are SR200 per meter. If you’re looking for more Westernized options, places like Habitat and the numerous furniture stores on Rawdah St. carry more modern furniture. Of course, the obvious choice is also IKEA

Rugs You can find rugs at most souks. One handy tip would be to settle on the type of furniture you want before buying a rug. Get the wrong kind of rug and your entire living room or bedroom could clash with it.

Every month we bring expats some tips for life in Jeddah. Once you’ve secured yourself a place to stay the next step is the dreaded furniture shopping. We’ve put together some handy tips on the best places to find furniture to fill your new home.

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Water Heater Although the weather is still warm in the winter you may still require a water heater, if your apartment does not have one already installed. In the morning the water can be a lot colder, especially if you’re one for an early morning shower to start the day! There are a small variety of heaters and cost close to SR300 including fitting and delivery of a 50-liter tank with the relevant accessories.

Washing Machine There are two types of washing machines; top loading and front loading. Which you take is really up to your own personal preference; however generally the top loading washing machines are cheaper but they use up more water. Remember to check whether your detergents and washing liquids are suitable for your machine!

Because there are so many different places selling similar items we’ve listed a few souks and outlets below with a brief description. You might have also noticed that generally, shops selling certain items tend to be clustered into concentrated zones around Jeddah. For example, you will come across dozens of stationery shops located on one section of a road, and on another section of a road, you’ll find what seems like hundreds of mobile phone shops, or shops selling water heaters. It is the perfect remedy for the bargain hunter in you, as you can compare prices from shop to shop at ease.

‘On a Budget’

Mahmood Saeed This is near the bicycle roundabout in Al-Faisalliyah Dist. You’ll find a large variety of sofas, tables and other lounge accessories can be found here. There is also an extensive variety of shops selling rugs of various colours and sizes. Excellent for low-cost bedroom furniture which looks a lot more expensive than what you pay! The majority of shops here offer great package deals like a bed with a matching cupboard, bed-side tables and a dressing table.

Souks

Harie Swarij Located in south Jeddah, this souk is located not far from the industrial area. Any taxi driver should know where this is so do not hesitate to ask. This souk has everything from pots to TV’s and cookers. It also has a ‘used items’ section for those on a tighter budget. This is a very large souk so expect to spend most of the day there and be prepared for a lot of walking!

Souq GhurabLocated in Al-Baladiyah St., this souq is packed with lighting shops. Everything from

indoor to, down lighters to uplighters and chandeliers, can be had at a fraction of brand name prices.

SACO : This is on Andulas Rd. near the intersection with Falasteen St., not far from Hardees. This store may initially look like a warehouse, but SACO also stocks home gym equipment, as well as garden and office furniture at extremely reasonable prices. www.saco.com.sa

Giant Panda/ Carrefour : Although you’ll generally recognise these two as fixtures in your weekly grocery shopping, they also stock a limited variety of electrical items and household goods, such as air-conditioning units, cookers, washing machines etc.

‘BLOW The Budget!’Stores

eXtra : This large electronic store is located on Prince Sultan Street and Abdullah Sulaiman Street. They stock a large variety of electronic items. www.extrastores.com

IKEA : An international store located between the Al Faisalliyah and Al Aziziyah areas. You may find it a bit tricky to get to at first but it’s worth the journey. Some of their offers are really good however a few of their products seem a bit expensive in comparison to their stores in the Western part of the world. They stock a large range of items suiting most budgets and it’s definitely worth visiting for smaller household items. www.ikea.com.sa

Riyadh House : A good source for office furniture as they stock an extensive range of desks and office chairs. Desks vary from your common large Chinese desks to more modern glass selections. They also have a variety of office chairs on display including comfortable leather executive chairs and some rather funky modern office chairs too. www.rhc.com.sa

Habitat : Habitat stocks an exquisite range of household furniture in both classical and modern styles. It is well recognized for it’s high quality products and customizing services so don’t expect anything lacking in quality from the moment you enter. www.habitat.com.sa

Stores

Centre Point : The store on Prince Sultan St. within the Dome Mall is their larger branch. Downstairs is clothes and upstairs is their Home Centre with household items. Many items are similar to IKEA, with very competitive prices. www.centrepointksa.com

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Before you go on your shopping spree, here are DJ’s TOP 5 TIPS!

Top Tip #1:

Decide on your budget, and stick to it!

Top Tip #2:

Remember – haggling is the best way to get a good deal. Don’t just accept the first price that you are given. Ask politely for a discount, especially if you are buying multiple items from the same shop.

Top Tip #3:

You don’t have to buy on the spot. One (sometimes risky) tactic is to tell the shopkeeper that you are going to think about it, and make your way out of the shop. Most of the time, the shop keeper will call you back or shout out a price to you. Then, you turn around, smile and accept the offer! (If it’s a good one).

Top Tip #4:

Make sure you get everything in writing. If you are getting goods delivered to your apartment and installed professionally, make sure this is written on the receipt, and ask for a FINAL price including all of this. The last thing you want is for the delivery driver to ask you for money on the day of delivery or the installation guy refusing to install anything unless you pay him.

Top Tip #5:

Try not to pay the full amount at once. Negotiate with the vendor to see if you can pay half of the money upon delivery and/or installation. If the shopkeeper agrees, make sure your deposit is WRITTEN on the receipt.

Happy shopping!

Streets

Medina Rd.If you are after designer furniture, you will find over a dozen furniture stores between the Sari St. intersection and the Quraish St. intersection on Madinah Rd. Many of these are stocked with designer furniture at designer prices - it would not be unusual to spot a dining table for SR10000.

Sultan St.Need a lamp or a chandelier? Sultan st. is packed with shops selling specialised lighting for manageable prices even if you’re on a budget. There are also a few stores specialising in office furniture and couches.

Rawdah St.If you aren’t worried about shelling out a little bit extra to furnish your new home, Rawdah St. is packed with both western and local upmarket stores.

So, there we go. A lot of information? Yes. But with Destination Jeddah being the perfect size to slip into your handbag or man-bag, you can take it with you when you go shopping to use as a reference. What’s more, after all that hard work shopping, you can locate a lovely restaurant listed in DJ and finish your day with a well-deserved meal.


Ronan Olier:Jeddah through a few brushstrokes

By Michael Bou-Nacklie

Sitting patiently, his back straightened and his eyes concentrating on the horizon, Ronan Olier, a French painter from Brittany, paints what he sees but with his own distinctly vibrant style.

Olier was in Jeddah on a two week invitation from the French Consulate General where he traveled around the region to paint different landscapes. His work has taken him from the bustling seascapes of his hometown to as far as Vietnam and now the Hijaz

region. During his visit he instructed a painting workshop on Feb. 17, organized by Fainak at Lenotre Café at the Park Hyatt Marina

in Al-Hamra Dist. An art teacher for almost 35 years, Olier has taught everything from plastic sculpting to architecture

painting.


On average, Ronan said his paintings take two hours each to do, with many of the details painted on site and the rest filled in later using a photograph to aid his memory.

In his thick French accent, Olier said he was pleased with the level of artistic dedication and the enthusiasm the workshop participants brought to their work. “Especially the younger ones, normally it’s very hard to keep them enthusiastic about painting. Usually you’ll have to give them new sheet after new sheet for them to start something new once their attention wanes on what they are doing,” he said, a smile creeping across his weathered cheeks as he flips through a notebook with his ink-stained fingers. “It’s really gratifying for an old teacher like myself to see.”

Rushing from person to person, he devoted his entire attention to each painting put before him. Giving quick tips so as to not become too involved in his pupil’s paintings, Olier was as helpful as they wanted: even adding his own touch to demonstrate techniques he wanted them to implement.

Olier looks over the portfolio of workshop participant, Abdullah Bogis, in order to suggest how to improve his techniques as an artist.

Olier spent two weeks in Jeddah painting various landscapes that he saw including downtown areas like Al-Balad.



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Skydiving over Jeddah:Redbull Air Force comes to town


Falling into any job is difficult for most people. But for the four members of the Red Bull Air Force, who spent a week flying down over Jeddah, it couldn’t have been easier.

All four of the sky divers have similar stories of how they began a career in skydiving. Sean MacCormac, Jeff Propenzano, Omar Al-Hegelan and Othar Lawrence experienced the free fall thrill that comes with skydiving and knew right away that they wanted to do this forever.

“The easiest way to describe it, is something everyone has experienced before,” You know when you’re a kid and you stick your hand out the window and you feel the air rushing over it. (Skydiving is) like that but over your entire body. It’s different from when you fall off a ladder or when an elevator bottoms out. You don’t get that same full body resistance.”

Their stay in Jeddah was part of the Seventh International Skydiving Champions with 16 teams from around the world. The final jump was made up above the Jeddah Fountain shortly after 5PM when the fountain is at full strength.

“What most people don›t realize is that…after the first initial couple of seconds of exiting the aircraft, you don’t feel as though you’re falling,” Al-Hegelan said. “You feel

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A member of the team from the UAE approaches the landing platform. Al-Hegelan described the feeling of jumping out of a helicopter as closer to floating than falling.


Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal (center) poses with Red Bull Air Force skydivers: Sean MacCormac (left), Jeff Propenzano, Omar Al-Hegelan and Othar Lawrence.

Falling out of the military helicopter the Red Bull Air Force team pose for a picture.


as you feel like you’re floating. The visual perspective from 10,000 feet, 8,000 feet, 7,000 feet, looks pretty much the same. So you’re not getting a ground rush so you don’t feel like you’re falling instead you have this floating sensation. It’s not like being in roller coaster where you feel your stomach coming up to your throat and you feel this uneasy queasy feeling. Not at all, it’s this very natural floating feeling.»

Throughout the week the Air Force team (who were not part of the competition) performed aerial stunts using canisters of hot smoke which attached to their shins released a cloud of colored smoke to mark their stunts in the air so they can be seen more clearly from the ground, Propenzano said. They also did Free Flight Jump, Wingsuit jumps and base jumps. Each these employ different techniques but base jumping was the greatest crowd pleaser. Lawrence leaps from a the helicopter and deploys his shoot at from ground level at what seems like the very last moment to the delight of the crowds.

Sean MacCormac comes in for a landing with the Jeddah Municipality building in the background as hundreds of spectarors cluster together around 5PM at the event in Al-Hamra Dist.



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Crossroads: Hillary Clinton speaks at Dar Al-Hekma CollegeUS Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Saudi Arabia as part of her tour of the Gulf and stopped at Dar Al-Hekma College to have a brief discussion with students. Clinton told the New York Times she hoped the discussion would have focused more heavily on women’s rights. She said “American media presents a very unidimensional portrayal of Saudi women,” focusing on the black veils most wear, the NYT reported.

Students were allowed to ask pre-screened questions to the Secretary of State but afterward, many expressed their confusion as to why the topic of women’s rights was not addressed.

“Maybe because it was Hillary Clinton, people wanted to ask her about issues bigger than whether Saudi women can drive,” said Duaa Badr, 18, a freshman management student. Her tour of the region was part of her foreign policy push to pressure Iran into ceasing its nuclear program. She accused Iran of sponsoring terrorist groups around the world including inside the Kingdom as well as pointing out that Iran’s behavior should raise concerns for its regional neighbors. “If you were the leader of a country that’s a neighbor, or further away watching as Iran lobs longer-range missiles... and hearing them say that they are going to go forward with enriching uranium, discovering a secret facility that they never disclosed to anyone, violating their obligations to the (UN) and the (IAEA), you’ve got to ask yourself why are they doing this?”

While in Jeddah, Clinton met with the Organization of the Islamic Conference on Feb. 16 to introduce Rahed Hussein, US President Barack Obama’s appointee to the OIC. After a 30-minute meeting behind closed doors with OIC Secretary-General Ekmeledin Ihsanoglu, she later formally introduced Rashed Hussein as US special envoy to the OIC.

The secretary-general further highlighted the positive strides that the US and Muslim nations are taking and referred to Obama’s speech in Cairo as a genuine vision of future collaboration between the West and the Muslim world, reported the Arab News.

Hussein said he was hopeful his appointment would bring the US and the Muslim world closer and bridge whatever gaps remained.

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كلينتون ل�صحيفة نيويورك تاميز عن اأملها يف اأن املناق�صات �صوف

تركز ب�صكل اأكرب على حقوق املراأة.


JEDDAH’S FIRST GREEK RESTAURANT: After months of preparations, Yunani - Jeddah’s very first Greek restaurant opened in Mall of Arabia on Feb., 2. Inaugurated to a private opening with representatives from the Greek consulate in Jeddah, Yunani is an authentic Greek eatery designed as a ‘quick serve’ but not fast food. With favorites already well known in local circles such as Mousakas and Keftedes as well as other yet to be discovered favorites, like the Hero sandwich and the Philly Gyro.

DAR AL-HEKMA GRADUATING EXHIBITION: The 35 graduates of Dar Al-Hekma’s design program put their final projects on display, exploring topics ranging from gender-mixing to the status of human rights. The graduates operated under a theme of pushing social change, galvanized by projects like Rawaa Bakhsh’s ‘Insaniya’ which questions the development of human rights. The central design focus was based on the metaphor of Kashida which is a typographical term based on the idea of having strength in numbers. In this case the exhibition refers to the strength of designers banding together to promote a point of view.

ECOBOY SIGNING: Lana Sultan, author of the children’s book “Ecoboy” held a reading to children and mothers at the Little Book bookstore in Roshan Mall on Feb., 10. Children crowded around to hear about the adventures of a recycling superhero. Sultan followed by asking the audience what they knew about recycling and gave them some ideas about how to keep their lives more like Ecoboys. Afterwards each had a chance to get their book signed by Sultan.

قامت دفعة خريجات دار احلكمة املكونة من ٣٥ خريجة يف جمال الت�صميم بعر�ض م�صاريعهم النهائية بال�صافة اإىل طرح مو�صوعات

عن الختالط بني اجلن�صني و حقوق الإن�صان.

بعد �صهور من ال�صتعدادات ،افتتح اأول مطعم يوناين يف

جممع العرب يوم 2 فرباير. د�ّصن الفتتاح ممثلني عن القن�صلية

اليونانية يف جدة، م�صّمم على �صكل ›خدمة �صريعة‹ ولكن

لي�ض للوجبات ال�صريعة.

اأقامت لنا �صلطان، موؤلفة كتاب ”Ecoboy”، جل�صة قراءة لالأطفال والأمهات يف رو�صان مول يوم 10 فرباير. و قد ا�صتمتع الأطفال

بال�صتماع اإىل مغامرات بطل اإعادة التدوير.


ABSENT OPENS IN BADRIYA MALL: In the heart of Badriya Mall, a store opened up specializing in hand made accessories for him and her. Absent - “Customize Yourself”, opened to a packed store and featured a full DJ set. The store is also the first in the Kingdom to have customized jeans made in the UK by designer Taseshy Kurosawa.

JEDDAH RACEWAY TEAMS UP WITH MBC ACTION: Hundreds of thousands of Jeddahwis all between the age of 12-35 descended on the Jeddah Raceway for drag racing and motocrossing.

Car enthusiasts and Harley Davidson owners also brought their vehicles to put on display as hundreds of camera phones frantically snapped pictures and took videos of customized cars and motorcycles. Stands thundered and cars revved their engines to show the crowds just what they were made of.

افتتح يف اأبراج البدرية متجر Absent املتخ�ص�ض يف الك�ص�صوارات املخ�ص�صة »له و لها« و كان الفتتاح مزدحم و يعترب اأول حمل

.Taseshy Kurosawa لعر�ض اجلينز من ت�صميم امل�صمم الإجنليزي

مئات الآلف من �صكان مدينة جدة و ع�صاق ال�صيارات الذين ترتاوح اأعمارهم بني 12-٣٥ اجتمعوا يف حلبة جدة لل�صباقات.

اأح�صر بع�ض املتفرجني �صياراتهم للعر�ض على مئات من كامريات الهواتف النقالة للتقاط ال�صور ومقاطع الفيديو املخ�ص�صة لل�صيارات.


PAMPERS LAUNCHES PREMIUM CARE RANGE OF NAPPIES: Pampers’ newest range of diapers, Premium Care, is aimed at ensuring every baby is as comfortable as possible. Premium Care nappies are silky-soft and contain a special layer that draws away moisture. Available in five sizes for babies up to 24 months, it aims to provide the best skin protection and maximum comfort.To celebrate the launch of the diaper range, Rotana Khalijiya TV presenter, Lujain Omran

paid a visit to the Jameyat Al-Ber orphange. She visited with children and highlighted the social responsibility that Pampers and its Saudi manufacturer, Modern Products Company, have assumed within the Kingdom. P&G, sponsors to the event, donated 80 packs of the new Premium Care range to the orphanage, reinforcing Pampers’ history of cooperation with the Ministry of Health regarding healthy practices for new and expecting mothers.

LOMAR: WORLD’S LARGEST THOBEAfter a six month design and brainstorming phase, followed by a two month construction process, Lomar completed the world’s largest thobe, shattering the previous record set in 2009. The thobe, which took 12 hours to install on Feb., 16 at Red Sea Mall, weighs in at 400kg and spans 33.9 m long and 18.5 m wide beating out the previous record by 0.3 meters, according to Talal Omar, adjunctions manager for Guiness World Records. Loai Naseem, CEO and founder, of Lomar Thobes said the giant thobe was symbolic in showing Jeddah that Lomar is the “biggest

thobe company” in the Kingdom. The thobe stayed on display until Feb., 19 and will divided into 450 thobes for the Orphans Charity Institution.

بعد �صتة اأ�صهر من مرحلة الت�صميم و البتكار، قامت لومار

بعر�ض اأكرب ثوب عاملي ي�صل طوله اإىل 33.90 مرتًا وعر�صه

يوم املت�صوقون يف كيلو. وجتمهر 400 ويزن 17.20 مرتًا، 1٦ من �صهر فرباير حول الثوب الذي ح�صر فريق جمموعة

“جيني�ض” لالأرقام القيا�صية لت�صجيله يف املو�صوعة القادمة.

قامت بامربز بالعمل �صويًا مع اخلرباء لبتكار بامربز العناية املميزة، وهي جمموعة متنوعة من احلفا�صات اجلديدة التي تتميز مبلم�ض

“ناعم كالقطن”. وتاأكيدا لدور بامربز للخدمة الإجتماعية زارت النجمة جلني عمران بعد املوؤمتر ال�صحفي مقر دار الرعاية بالأطفال الأيتام بجمعية الرب بجدة وقامت بق�صاء وقت مميز مع الأطفال بر�صم الإبت�صامة على وجوههم.


OETKER HOTEL COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS REGIONAL EXPANSION PLANS:One of the largest names in European luxury hotels, Oetker Hotel Collection announced its plans to expand both in Jeddah and in the region at a press conference on Feb., 10. The hotel chain, known for it’s “passion for living”, plans to expand to the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Lebanon. “The family-run OHC has long been associated with style, nobility and efficiency and has created a timeless tradition at each of its properties,” said OHC’s Senior Vice-President of Development for Middle East and Africa, Samir Daqqaq. OHC Chief Executive Officer said the chain brings

DENTALIA MARATHON:Over 50 runners took part in the Dentalia half-marathon and full marathon as part of the Jeddah Road Runners calendar on Feb., 5 at 4AM.

The race started at the Al-Bilad Hotel and spanned 21km of the Jeddah Corniche. Overall winner of the 42km marathon was Suzette McIvor and the half-marathon was won by Mubarak Ibrahim Abdulhafeez.

ISADORA: Coming to a boutique near you, Isadora is landing the ground work for its launch in the Kingdom. Inside the Jeddah Hilton on Jan., 31, Isadora representatives and Al-Injazat Trading Corp. spoke to members of the media and demonstrated exciting new technologies like the Vibralash mascara. This allows customers to apply the mascara automatically using the built-in vibration technology which operates at three different speeds.

luxury, elegance, exclusivity and style and they aim to bring the same European charm, the OHC is known for, to the region. “Our hotels are real masterpieces, driven by passion and run by hearts and we offer our guests a real environment of art and authenticity,” he said.

اأعلنت اإدارة فندق Oetker، واحدة من اأكرب الأ�صماء يف الفنادق الفاخرة الأوروبية، يف موؤمتر �صحفي عقد يوم 10فرباير خططها

للتو�صع يف كل من جدة و ال�صرق الأو�صط، منها المارات، قطر، البحرين، و لبنان.

�صارك اأكرث من ٥0 مت�صابق يف �صباق Dentalia لن�صف

املاراثون واملاراثون الكامل. وبداأ ال�صباق من فندق البالد

اإىل كورني�ض جدة مل�صافة 21كيلومرت.

داخل فندق هيلتون جدة، حتدث ممثلي اإيزادورا و �صركة اإجنازات اإىل و�صائل الإعالم عن التكنولوجيات اجلديدة املثرية،

مثل ما�صكارة Vibralash. حيث مت جتربة املا�صكارا من قبل احل�صور حيث تتميز باأن لديها ثالث �صرعات خمتلفة.


Mark Your Calendar2010March

March 25 KFAFH12 Cardiovascular Conference

The 12th international cardiac symposium organized by the King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital in Jeddah is one of the lon-gest running international cardiac meetings in Saudi Arabia. Time: 8AM - 11PM Tel: +966-2-6653000 EXT 3068 www.jeddacath.com

Venue: Intercontinental Hotel

March 22 - 25 Autocare & Transport Arabia 2010

Autocare & Transport Arabia 2010 is Saudi Arabia’s leading international event for auto-motive aftermarket, transport infrastructure and commercial vehicles.

Venue: Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events

March 7 - 9 Gulf Environment Forum

The Gulf Environment Forum is the first and foremost most comprehensive conference & exhibition focused on environmental issues in the region. The event is jointly being organized by BME Global and Ozone, with the support of the Presidency of Meteorology and Environment, the Jeddah Municipality, and the United Nations Environment Program.

Venue: Jeddah Hilton Hotel

March 14 - 17 Middle East Education & Training Exhibition & Symposium

The annual Middle East Education and Training Exhibition & Symposium (MEETES) provides a one-stop show-case for those looking for further education and training both at home and abroad.

Venue: Jeddah Centre for Forums & Events

March 29 - April 1 Jeddah Dermatology & Cosmetic ConferenceThe Jeddah Dermatology & Cosmetics Conference is held annually in Jeddah. Following the success of the previous three conferences which by participants from around the Gulf as well as across the Kingdom. Venue: Jeddah Hilton Hotel For more information: www.jeddaderm.com

March 9

The Good Deeds Association (Al-Bir Society Jeddah) is organizing Jeddah’s Marathon under the patron-age of Jeddah Mayor, Prince Mishal Bin Majed. All proceeds go towards the GDA and its projects.

Mobily Jeddah Marathon

The goal of this event is to encourage Jeddah’s community on the sports’ benefits.

March 18 - 27 “La Serenissima – The Taste of Venice”

Executive Chef of the renowned “Aromi” Restaurant at Molino Stucky Hilton in Venice, Italy will be the Guest Chef at the BiCE Restaurant at Qasr Al-Sharq, during the Venetian Food Festival. Franco and his team have selected various signature dishes from the Aromi Restaurant which will be featured in set menus comprising of six courses as well as for the a-la-carte menu.

Venue: Jeddah Hilton Hotel

BICE Venetian Food Festival.


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Jeddah’s art scene has seen a recent surge in popularity with people frequenting galleries, bazaars and community events more often. With this renewed interest, artists have come out from every corner of Saudi society to forge a brand new art scene. A few of these artists are expatriates working to contribute to the growing local artistic community. Eli Acheson is a British woman who has dedicated most of her paintings to describe, explain and illustrate the beauty of her experiences in Saudi Arabia.

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At her exhibition organized by Jeddah Atelier and entitled “An Artwork in Every House”, Acheson presented several pieces of her work. Jeddah Atelier has always been in favor of supporting community programs through arts and creativity. One of Acheson’s inspirations is the conservatism and male dominance in Saudi society. At first glance it seemed as if Acheson only paints objects, however that isn’t the case. Using oil paints on canvas she uses diluted and light colors to paint what she sees. She said that the environment in Saudi Arabia along with the atmosphere

seriously affected the way she paints and colors her paintings, including her speciality: sand dunes. Bringing out the golden essence of the sand and the heat of the sun reflection, Acheson’s creations make for a unique and inspiring reflection of Jeddah life. She will host her Saudi Gallery in Alameeya in May.

يف املعر�ض الذي نظمه اأتيليه جدة »عمل فني يف كل بيت «،

قدمت ايلي ات�صي�صون عدة قطع من اأعمالها ل�صيما لوحاتها

للكثبان الرملية يف ال�صحراء. حيث قالت انها تاأثرت بالبيئة

ال�صعودية األقى بظالله على لوحاتها، كما اأعلنت باأنها

�صت�صت�صيف معر�صها ال�صعودي يف العاملية يف �صهر مايو املقبل.


This time of year is one of the best times to enjoy outdoor activities in Jeddah. Cooler temperatures mean you can enjoy your favorite activities for longer and more often for a few months of the year.

Horseback riding is an extemely popular activity among many Jeddahwis. Kinndah Stables is worth a visit whether you’d like to start riding lessons or take one of the horses for a gallop in an open field.

A coupon booklet can be purchased for a reasonable price and can be used within two months for 10 riding lessons. A recreation room for winding down after your lesson or

For more information: +966-502704250 E-mail: [email protected]

Kinndah Equestrian Club

to simply chill out by playing a game of table tennis or billiard is available.

Kinndah stables owner, Salem Bin Mahfooz has had a passion for horses since he was seven-years-old. Another of his passions is horse breeding which has won him many prizes and trophies over the last few years. Slowly the list of facilities of the club are growing, next in line is a playground for children to play while the adults enjoy some of Jeddah’s best horses. Located 10 minutes from Jeddah Airport, Kinndah is open all week except Saturdays from 3:30PM-10:30PM. Mornings are usually booked for school trips.

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هذا الوقت من العام هو اأحد اأف�صل الأوقات لال�صتمتاع باأن�صطة

يف الهواء الطلق يف مدينة جدة، وا�صطبالت كندة اململوكة ل�صامل

بن حمفوظ اأحد ال�صطبالت التي ت�صتحق الزيارة لتعلم ركوب

اخليل اأو النطالق به يف م�صاحات مفتوحة.

Several times a week children suffering from disabilities, ranging from cerebral palsy to autism, get a chance to exercise their mind and body with the help of horses at Al-Aseel stables.

Al-Aseel:Giving disabled children new life

“Everything we do here that looks like fun is actually work,” said program coordinator Judy Houry. People who do not have control of their body, or cannot move their body freely, are unable to exercise their muscles she said, so with horses they can move their muscles with very limited effort. “The movement of the horse is nearly identical to a human being. Someone in a wheelchair for instance, their organs never get to move, because they’re sitting all day... put them on a horse and every single muscle is being moved, every single organ is being moved.” She said one student who has next to no muscle control simply lays down on the horse. After just a few days of being on horseback Houry said the girl’s mother called her and told her that the girl’s breathing had become better than it had since she was born.

Part of the therapeutic riding involves finding items while being escorted on horseback as

well as holding hula hoops and fruit baskets above their heads. All these exercises are designed to spur cognitive and muscular development in the children who are suffering from cerebral palsy.

The program operated by Open Jeddah Skies is a nonprofit which recently received a donation from AVON to sponsor 10 students for a year.


الأطفال الذين يعانون من ال�صلل الدماغي اأو التوحد من حقهم

مترين اأج�صادهم، لذا تتيح جمموعة الأ�صيل لهم هذه الفر�صة

عدة مرات اأ�صبوعيًا ح�صبما �صرحت من�صقة الربنامج جودي

والتي اأفادت اأن جميع التمرينات تتم على ظهور اخليل وم�صممة

لتحفيز ع�صالت الأطفال وتنمية املهارات املعرفية.

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JC has four different age groups with a total of eight teams for those between 10-17 years old.

Denton said he felt local football clubs made it very difficult for expatriate children to join in because of language barriers but he hopes that his program will make it easier for both Saudi players and expatriate players to mingle and have fun.

“From what I’ve seen here there isn’t much of an infrastructure for football coaching or

Jeddah City: A football club for everyone

for kids here to get the chance to get out and meet other local kids here.”

The program encmopasses close to 90 children who are overseen by FA qualifed (Football Association) coaches who work with them to develop various skills. “All coaches are FA qualified which is a level of coaching you don’t often get here,” Denton said.

If you’re looking for a different kind of sporting experience, Phil Denton and his Jeddah City football club might be able to help.

For further information contact: Phil Denton: +966-535387087



The Butterfly is open all week:

Friday - Tuesday 5 - 10PM

Wednesday & 5PM to Thursday Midnight

The ButterflyWhen a group of teachers and mothers decided to create a safe place for children and toddlers to play and enjoy age ap-propriate activities, the end result was The Butterfly - a Jeddah mom’s best kept secret.

What makes The Butterfly unique is that you can drop your children off and enjoy a break to go out and shop or simply enjoy a peaceful cup of coffee while reading a book. In this cozy place, The Butterfly will look after your children as one of their own.

Children from 9 months to 10 years are ac-cepted and will be kept busy as they explore one section at a time; from the painting room to the sand room across to the pretend room and play area.

It also caters to children with special needs by offering specialized services.

The Butterfly is also available for birthday parties and graduation celebrations for children. So instead of having a living room of screaming children over to destroy your new living room set, simply take them to The Butterfly which will also take care of the food and entertainment.

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For more information:+966-508527992 / +966-2-2758935 Or on Facebook: The Butterfly group

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

Fun & Recreation

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

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

Al-Alamia GalleryTel: +966-2-6635107www.alalamiagallery.comArt Frame Trading Est.Macarona st.Tel: +966-2-6722339Al-Tayebat International City Museum for Sciences & KnowledgeAl-Jazeerah st.Tel: +966-5-03601376Color Me MineCoral MallTel: +966-2-6640710 Darat Safeya BinzagrTel: +966-2- 6571030www.daratsb.comJeddah Atelier Tel: +966-2-6640710Jeddah Gallery of fine artsTel: +966-2-6640710Mansoojat Foundationwww.mansoojat.org

Darat Safeya BinzagrArt Gallery Tel: +966-2-6571030

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Call or email to check opening and closing times.

Bookstores

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

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Stepping into mother’s shoes: Tifa Boutique

By Marriam Mossalli


Do you remember as a little girl wanting to be just like your mother? Wishing you would one day get to have her beautiful shiny hair? Or her feminine long nails? You would wear her clothes and spray her expensive perfume so you could not only look like her, but also smell like her too.

Well, Kamelia Kamel is not just playing dress up anymore. Instead, she’s a young lady taking her mother’s legacy and turning it into a 21st century interpretation that is sure to have all the girls wanting to dress-up in her boutique’s timeless pieces. Tifa boutique is a tribute to Kamel’s mother, Latifa Hmidi, one of Saudi Arabia’s original fashion pioneers. Latifa, or “Tifa,” - as her family and those close to her affectionately called her - was a style icon and brought renowned design houses to the Kingdom in the early 90’s.

In step with her mother’s legacy, Kamel has stocked Tifa with handpicked items from visionary designers. The boutique carries a

variety of items, from the coveted costume necklaces of Fenton Jewelry, to the flowing silk skirts and cascading cocktail dresses by Brian Reyes and Saudi designer Razan Alazzouni.

Kamel demonstrates, through her brand choice, her ability to fuse together contemporary fashion with the classy sophistication that her mother famously embodied. For example, the online boutique Net-a-Porter’s One Vintage collection, composed of restored one-off pieces from the late 19th century to the ‘70s, fantastically combines the past with the present. By magically transforming the delicate fabrics into contemporary, wearable designs. One Vintage is reflective of the Tifa woman: one who is able to both appreciate the complexity of the eclectic origins with the modern simplicity of the cut. Each piece from the quintessentially European brand, features romantic antique blouses and chic bohemian tunics, possessing a unique bit of history much like Tifa boutique itself and its strong heritage.

Location: Ana Special Mall. Tel: +966-2-6822332


Fashion is organic. It has always evolved and in the twenty-first century that translates to a lot more than just your purse or shoes. Today, the definition of accessories has advanced to encompass the everyday gadgets we can’t live without—our iPhone, iPod, and of course, our MacBooks!

Your Personal Electro-StylistBy Marriam Mossalli

These items have become extensions of our personalities and we now want them to reflect our style accordingly. Meet your personal stylist: i.zone. Differentiating itself from other electronic boutiques, i.zone offers fashion-conscious items that are at the forefront of their industry, not just in terms of technology, but also in terms of style. Just check out the Jawbone headsets: sleek and stylish, they turn heads without compromising function. They are the technological equivalent to a pair of diamond earrings, eye catching and envy inducing. Speaking of expensive, if you’re into even higher-end tech-fashion, i.zone carries the ultimate collection of electronic luxury and funk: the DEOS Diamond earphone covers. Exclusively designed by a team of fine jewelry experts, the bespoke covers fit your Apple accessories, transforming a familiar item into an haute couture display of personal style. Now that’s the definition of modern luxury!

But what makes i.zone so en vogue? Well, first of all, it’s part of a very select group of official Apple Premium Resellers

in the Kingdom. Buying a Mac product from anywhere else would be

like buying a knock-off Louis Vuitton from downtown… and we

all know how much of a fashion faux pas

that is!

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Second, i.zone is not only fashion-forward, but industrially-forward as well. It’s always coming out with the latest gear before anyone else. Just take a look at the new Monster HeadBeets by Lady GaGa.

Not only are they high-performance products, but they have a hefty amount of fashion credibility: what more could any electronic trendsetter want? No longer is technology measured merely just by performance, visual appeal has become just as important. At i.zone, it’s not just about ram and gigahertz, but merging fashion and exclusivity.

So whether you’re a hardcore fashionista or just a lover of all things technological, the only way to show how in step with style you are is to wear it on your sleeve - your phone, iPod, and computer too!

P.S. Put me on the waiting list for one of those iPads and a funky cover for when they do come out.

1 & 10. Jawbone ICON headsets2. Monster Beats headphones by Dr. Dre3. BUILT Laptop Sleeve by Alexander Girard4. HeadBeats headphones by Lady Gaga5. Incipio laptop cover6. MacBook Air7. Incipio Feather iPod Shuffle cases8. SPECK iPhone cases9. DEOS Diamond earphone covers

For store locations, check out the DJ map!



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Location: Intercontinental HotelTel: +966-508965624

La Moda is feminine, fresh, and fashionable accessories’ shop. It offers wide selection of evening bags, clutches, and satchels, along with shoes, scarves, sashes, belts, bangles, and beaded necklaces. Bag designs are very distinctive and well distinguished. Each piece requires 10 to 15 days of meticulous embroidering, beading, crocheting, and hand-stitching to produce. These one of a kind bags’ prices start from SR500.

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A’SAl-Mamounia Palace (Kasr Al-Mamonia) is a Moroccan Artisan. The store sells a wide range of Moroccan products. Products range from selected kitchenware to natural herbs and the famous Moroccan Soap made of olives that is traditionally used in the Moroccan baths.

Brightly colored pottery influenced by the region is also available and is perfect as both home decoration and as a gift to friends and loved ones. Al-Mamounia Palace brings you the best of Moroccan culture, in the form of handicrafts, ceramics, and beauty products.

Location: Chamelle Plaza and Khayat CenterTel: +966-2-6637807 ext. 313

Tel: +966-2-6948669

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Noha’s is a speciality business that focuses on unique

Tunisian handcrafts and ceramicware.

She imports wide selections of

kitchenware and souvenirs. The famous

Tunisian Tea Pot Set, Snack and Main Entry Dishes

are few selected items among the products she has

in stock. These unique pieces will make a statement in your

home and are sure to turn heads.


Fashion & Shopping

Transcend Ski Goggles - $350 350 (around SR1,300)I’m no sports fanatic but even I can appreciate just how fantastic this is. Zeal Optics has brought some much needed nerdiness to the world of outdoor sports. These goggles look like something straight out of science fiction with their ability to display real time data on heights, speeds and other statistics of a run down a snowy hill. The goggles packed with all sorts of goodies include: GPS and more sensors that you could shake a stick at. They also simplify navigation with three buttons located on the right temple area: up/forward, select and down/backward. In the ad, ZO announced that all sorts of new bits would be included in the next versions ranging from: caller ID, buddy tracking, trail maps, night vision and loads more. For more info: www.zealoptics.com

Nokia X6 “Comes with Music” - SR2500Now here’s an interesting new toy. Many other companies taking a stab at creating a producing touchscreen phones have come with styluses that get lost or when you try and use more than

one finger on the screen it all grinds to a halt. The new Nokia X6 looks like your traditional slider phone but you wont find any buttons on this bad boy. It has a 5MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics which isn’t usual for a phone. Although it wont be available

until March for about SR2500 it will give you access to four million tracks for free. You heard me, free.

Part of the purchase goes to paying for a 12 month subscription from Ovi Music. Once the license expires

you still get to keep the music. Interesting right? I know I wouldn’t mind free music packed into a phone that’s all

pretty awesome.

GadgetsTechTamer’s

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

Nintendo DS Lite - SR800 In the spirit of Mothers Day, Nintendo has released its Nintendo DS Lite complete with

cooking software packed with over 200 recipes from around the world. With the purchase, you can

also pick up a tropical print carrying case. Available at amazon.com


Have something you want to share? E-mail me at : [email protected]

Steering Wheel Remote Control - SR150For those of us who don’t own a car fancy enough to have stereo system controls attached to the steering wheel, now there’s something that’ll let the rest of us feel just as cool. The Steering Wheel Remote Control attaches to your steering wheel

using a velcro band, letting you do everything from change the volume to skipping tracks. It has a built in

Bluetooth capability and supports redialing as well as voice dialing options. Not only that but it has a built in FM transmitter and a SD/MMC card slot as well as a USB port. Using CVC technology, it claims to remove any excess noises and echoes. Available at Amazon.com

IPT-DS1 Party-shot Automatic Photographer - SR750Can’t find a photographer for your party? Sony has a little something to help. The Party-shot personal photographer has Face Detection and Smile Shutter technologies packed inside it which let it find the people in the picture and snap it at the right time. It even uses intelligent composition to frame images up with rule of two thirds so it frames things as close to how a professional would. It can

also mount up to any tripod. Available at MeMega

iPad - $499 (N/A in Saudi yet) Starting at $499 (N/A in Saudi yet), it’s decently priced for something of this type but I had hopes it would be the competition for the netbooks that PC manufacturers make. But Apple however wanted to make this look like the senior citizen friendly iPhone. All in all not a total waste, it’ll be useful for those who need to show high-resolution images like photographers and graphic designers. It would have been nicer had it been equipped with a CD drive so you could install software more

complex than a simple app. Check out apple.com for more information

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

Fashion Designers

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

Florists, Plants

Abdul Latif Tel: +966-2-6913750Al-AlameyaTel: +966-2-6915188Al-AmerTel: +966-2-6977767Al-FakhamaTel: +966-2-6355043Al-SabbanTel: +966-2-6919900American GalleryTel: +966-2-6676031Batal DesignTel: +966-2-6983288Bin ShayhoonTel: +966-2-2574815DimosTel: +966-2-2830302EstikbalTel: +966-2-6687511Home PlazaTel: +966-2-6913659IKEATel: +966-2-6633000La Maison ColonialTel: +966-2-2616800Ligne RosetTel: +966-2-6634158MazarTel: +966-2-2844277Tel: +966-2-6642626Roche BoboisTel: +966-2-6647272

Furniture

Shopping Malls

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

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Thanaa AddasTel: +966-504664288Turki JadallahTel: +966-506677800Wed BogaryTel: +966-504634001

Fashion & Shopping

LULÙDefining the Lulù collection as glittering would probably be an understatement. It is an architecture of light and color.

Lulù is dedicated to those who can have uncompromising desires, with no false modesty. It features a plethora of white Topazs, blue Topazs and Amethysts on which – as if that were not enough – a cascade of diamonds has fallen. Every ring, every earring is so overflowing with gemstones that even the gold mount disappears. But what is really special about Lulù jewels is that, even before being worn, they convey a contagious, irrepressible and precious ‘joie de vivre’.

Available only in Pomellato boutique :Jeddah –Stars Avenue Mall– King Abdul Aziz Road Tel: +966-2-2754484

Rings in white and pink gold with amethysts and diamonds, white topazs and diamonds, blue topazs and diamonds.

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Fashion Designers Shopping MallsFlorists, Plants Furniture

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

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

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

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

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

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

EtoileKing roadTel: +966-2-6973428Dining: Steak House.Shops: Al-Romaizan, Boss, Canali, Come As You Are, Emad Rizq, Fitoshi, Gentle Man, Lomar, Lo Spazio, My Fair Lady, Rawasy, Rubaiyat, The Wall.

Hera’a AvenueHera’a st.Tel: +966-2-6942236

Sizing ChartWomen’s Blouses & sweatersUS 23 34 36 38 40 42 44 46Europe 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52

Women’s ShoesUS 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10Europe 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42UK 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5Japan 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Women’s DressesUS 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18Europe 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48UK 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20Japan 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21

Men’s ShirtsUS/UK 15 15.5 16 16.5 17Europe 37 38 40 41 42Japan 97 102 107 113 117

Men’s Suits, Coats & sweatersUS/UK 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48Europe 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 68Japan S --- M L ---- LL ---- ----

Men’s shoesUS 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13Europe 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45UK 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5Japan 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Children’s Clothing: US 2 4 6 8 10 12Europe 16/18 20/22 24/26 28/30 32/34 36/38UK 40/45 50/55 60/65 70/75 80/85 90/95Japan 90 100 110 120 130 140

Children’s Shoes (Toddlers/Children)US 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12UK 4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5Europe 20 22 23 24 25 27 28 30Japan 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Children’s Shoes (Youth)US 13 1 2 3 4 5UK 12.5 13.5 1.5 2.5 3.5 4.5 Europe 31 32 33 34 36 37Japan 19 20 21 22 23 24* Japanese sizes are measured in centimetres

Dining: Agadir, Baskin Robbins, Cinnabon, Hot & Crispy.Shops: Adams’ Kids, Aldo, Alhomaidhi, Barrats, Bershka, Camieu, Charles & Keith, Faces, Early Learning Center, Jennyfer, La Senza, La Senza Girl, La Senza Shop, La Vie en Rose, Marks & Spencer, Mikyaji, Mansoon, Nayomi, Nine West, Sergent Major, Sports City, Spring, Swatch,


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

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

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

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

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


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

Starbucks, The Body Shop, The International for Watches, Tokyo Games.

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

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

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

Mall of ArabiaAl-Haramein RoadTel: +966-9-2000-9550 Dining: Al-Saaj Al-Refi, Brioche Doree, Burger King, Café Larica Espresso, Café

Verganano , Cinnabon, Charley’s, Conton, Costa Coffee, Hardee’s, KFC, Krispy Kreme , Kudu, London Fish&Chips, McDonald’s, Mongo, Pans, Roma way, Shawermar, Starbucks, Sushi King, Taco Hut, Thai Express, The Pizza Company, T.G.I Fridays, Tony Roma’s, Zyng (Asian Grill).Supermarket: Geant.Shops: Abu Sharaf, Accesorize, Adams, Adidas, Ahmad Abdulwahed, Alpha Opticals, Alshaya, Balad, Bershaka, Blue Age, Bonia, Boots, Brics, BSB, BSX, C&B, C&K, Cameui, Camille’s Sidewalk, Carters, Celio, Chad Valley, Coast, D-F-P-T, Debenhams, Diesel, Disigula, Dorthy Perkins, Forever21, Evans, Exit, Faces, Gap, GBK, Girls, H-Flow, H&M, Hokair, Hush Hush, I Style, Jennyfer, Kikik, La Senza, La Senza Gril, La Vie En Rose, Lady Bird, Life Kids, Limited Too, Liz Claiborne, Lynnes, Mango, Maghrabi Kids, Mini Modu, Miss Selfridge, Miss Whatever, Mothercare, Nectar, New Yorker, Next,Nike, Nil Yarz, Nose, Oasis, Okaidi, Opt. Centre, Party Princess, Pride of Kashmir, Principle, Pull & Bear, Puma, Pumpkin Patch, Quiz, Ribbon, Rina, Salhiya, School, Sgt.Major, SIA, Spring, Stradivarius, Sun & Sands Sports, Swiss Corner, Tally Wejil, TCF, Terranova, Terranova Kids, The Museum, TPC, Twaila, Vero Moda, Vertbaudet, Viss, Wallis, Warehouse, White Company, Zahoor Al-Reef, Zara,Zoppini, ZYNG.

Nojoud CenterTahlia StreetShops: Adidas, Al-


Tape A Loeil, The Body Shop, Wailis, Zain, Zara Kids.

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

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

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Badr Optical, Alcott, Alhomaidhi, Bonia, Cortefiel, Emad Rizq, Faces, , Feni 9, , Gerry Weber, GS Big & Tall, I Zone, Pumpkin Patch, Lora Lina Sfera, Magrabi, Mango, Mobily, Women secret, Sarafia, Shalky , Smash,Tanagra, Vincci.

Red Sea MallKing RoadTel: +966-2-2151551Dining: Apple Bee’s, Al- Baik, Al- Nabulsi, Baskin Robbins, Bonnon Cup, Burgerino, Burgerking, Café Larica, Canton, Cheese Cake Factory, Chinese Pearl, Crepe Suzette, Cup & Cino, Hagen Duz,Hardee’s, Hijaziyat, House of Donuts, Indian Express, KFC ,Krispy Kreme, Kudu, London Fish, Magic Wok, McDonald’s, On the Broder, Pana Caldo, Pan’s & Co, Roma Way, Santino’s, Second Cup, Shamiana, Starbucks, Steak House, Swensen’s, Taco Hut, Tajin, Tea Amo, Teayana, Trios. Supermarket: Danube.Shops: Adidas, Aigner, All Star Converse, Al-Mussali, Al-Refaie, Al-Sawani, Axiom, Barove, Beach &Beyond, Benetton, Bhs, Body Action, Body Shop, Bomby, Bonia, Boroue, Boss, Burberry,Calvin Klein, Change, Claire’s, Coach, Coast, Diesel, Diorucci, Divisage, Dorothy Perkins, Early Learning Center, Elaf (Travel Agency), Escada & Loriel, Esprit, Etre ea, Evans, Eye Fashion, Faces, Faith, Fanateer, Fashion Top, FCUK, Ferragamo, Fetaihi, Foot Locker, Giordano, Givenchy, Go Sport, Guess, Guess Accessories, Guess Kids, G2000, Izzue,Lacoste, Laperla, Lazourdi, Levis,

Life Line, Life style, Limited Too, MAC, Mac PC’s, Maghrabi, Maghrabi kids, Makyaji, Milano, Mommy me, Montblanc, Mother care, Naomi, Next, Nokia, Oasis, Obaji, Occasions, Occulis, Optic Center, Panasonic, Paris Gallery, Patchi, Puma Watches, Replay, Rubayat, Rolex, Rouj, S & K (Samuel & Kenvin), Samsonite, Sefora, Sephora, Sergio Rossi, Sony, Sports Wear, Swatch, Tea Gschwender, Tiffany & Co , Tihama (Stationery), Top Shop, Top Man, Versacie, Vision Express, XOXO, Zuhur, Zoopini, Al-Reef.

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

Sandwich, Sarwat, Scholl, Sid, Sony World, Sunglasses Hut, Tamim Shoes, The Wall, Littel book Bookstore, Tuctuc, Zoppini, Zumorrodah.

Roshan MallKing Road Tel: +966-2-6226720Dining: Al-Baik, Baskin Robbins, Chilis, Donut House, Fish World, Fuddruckers, Hardees, KFC, Kudu, McDonald’s, Second Cup. Supermarket: Hyper Panda.Shops: Abdul Samad Al-Qurashi, Axiom, Bonia, Callem, Cavlo Rino, Cell Com, Cinnzeo, Claire’s, Colombia Sports Wear, Fendi, Gerry Weber, Giordano, Grand Optics, Gucci, Herffy, Ikks, It’s Mine, Jacqueline Riu, Kashmir, Lingo, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Maghrabi, Mango, Mikyaji, Miss Fashion, Missha, Mothercare, Nayomi, Nectar, Panda, Royal Mandaina, Samuel & Kevin, Sayadyah Express, Sensi, Show Time, Stadivarious, Sun & Sand Sports, Swatch, The Body shop, Timberland, Tom Tailer, Toys R Us, U-Qote, Vavavoom, Versace.

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

Stars Avenue MallKing RoadTel: +966-2-2754522


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

Sultan MallPrince Sultan st.Tel: +966-2-2758992Dining: Al-Baik, Baskin Robbins, Burger King, Capo Grillo, Casper & Gambini’s, Cinnabon, Coffee Maker, Conton, Hot & Crispy, Kudu. Shops: Al-Mashat, Al-Saadami, Al-Dham Watches, Athetes Foot, Attitude, B-Bushh, BGN, Bossini, Cardial, Casa Rossi, Cerruti 189, Chin Chin, Coton, Cute Make Up, Dadida, Dearson, Eyat, F&f, Fashion Shop, Feel Free, Giordano, Go Bo, i2 Telecom, International Styles, R&R, Kodak, LA Lanidar, Lamar, Life Style, Lolet, Lora Lina Paris, Mag, Majed, Majesty, Manash, Mastiha Mikyaje, Nayomi, Orbit, Paris Gallary, Parkadello, Passion De Mode, Pierre Cardin, Pretty Fit, Rieker Antistress, Riyadh Lady, Samsonite, Sayadyah, Simi, Skin Bujoux, Soccer Scene, Spring Field, Teen o Teen, The Body Shop, Tokyo Games, U-mark, Vincci.

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


FATIMA

ABID

Haute Couture

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

www.fatimaabid.com

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


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

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

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

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

Dream Beach: +966-2-2342266

Al-Nakheel Village: +966-2-6562101

Red Sea Marina: +966-2-2340117

Beach Resorts

Dive Resorts

Jeddah Marinas

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

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

Red Sea: +966-2-6562199


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

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

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

Hans SjoeholmDive Coordinator

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

Dive Shops & Dive ResortsDirectory


Long before Jeddah and the western region of Saudi Arabia became the commercial hub of the region, it was famous for something less complex. The Red Sea is still one of the most biodiverse in the region and the ancient Jeddahwis took full advantage of this. Many of the coastal towns developed as fishing towns, using coral stone for everything from cooking utensils to foundation stones for the old homes in Balad. Many local fisherman still practice the same methods of fishing which their fathers and fathers before them implemented to bring fish to the market and home.

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Through Our Lens:Jeddah's original outdoor activity


Jeddah's original outdoor activity


Even though the Red Sea is at risk of overfishing and pollution a days outing can still get you some interesting catches. One technique fishermen use, is they drop anchor next to shallow corals. Since corals are the building blocks of life in the sea there are always rich communities of fish surrounding them. This attracts both fishermen and predatory fish like the toothy barracuda.



It's no secret that fishing is a waiting game. Often seagulls and other birds linger around fishing boats hoping to catch scraps. Many times smaller fish caught are cut up and used as bait to catch bigger fish so the gulls end up having the leftovers from the bait thrown out to them.



Many fishermen spend the day out on the sea. Casting lines, waiting, casting some more and trying their luck. This form of fishing is extreme labor intensive and time consuming. Fortunately the Red Sea still has plenty to provide for local fishermen even if giant fishing ships still dot the horizon. Most of the catches are often groupers or Coral Groupers easily identified by their bright red color and spotted body.


Fortunately the Red Sea still has plenty to provide for local fishermen despite the giant fishing ships dotting the horizon. Most of the catches are often groupers or Coral Groupers easily identified by their bright red color and spotted body. The Red Sea is still a fragile ecosystem and it needs our help in keeping it clean and healthy. Remember that when you are in the Red Sea you are in the home of another creature so be careful and treat it with respect. Keeping the Red Sea vibrant with life is everyone's responsibility.



Open-air Italian diningLocated on the first floor of Stars Avenue Mall, Olio is an open air restaurant looking out to the open foyer of the mall and several other dining locations.

Menus in wooden sleeves along with plants flanking every part of the restaurant give you the sensation that this place is dedicated to giving you something fresh. Which in large part is true. Although Olio is not the best Italian restaurant in town in terms of the food, the service is what makes this place shine. The friendly and attentive staff really aim to satisfy customers at whatever cost and seem to sincerely welcome any feedback on the food and service.

Location: First floor of Stars Avenue MallTel: +966-2-2754811

Olio:With a little work on the food, Olio could easily trump Jeddah’s older Italian favorites. The service, decor and menu variety all hold the beginnings of what could truly be a great restaurant.

Keep an eye on Olio as the up and comer of Jeddah’s restaurant scene and you may just be pleasantly surprised.

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Dining Around Town


Not just fine chocolateCafé Lenôtre:

Nestled on the corner facing Roshan Mall, Café Lenôtre is an explosion of taste and color. We all know Lenôtre for it’s delicious chocolate, but what is just as pleasing both to the eyes and pallet, is the range of treats at Café Lenôtre. Every Friday from 1 - 4PM Café Lenôtre, has a special family lunch for guests to enjoy a wide variety of delicacies including signature dishes crafted by Lenôtre chefs.

Dark browns and vibrant oranges fill the walls and radiate from the chairs and couches while neatly pressed napkins top every plate. Featuring two floors, several separate booths as well as a hi-fi enabled

VIP lounge Café Lenôtre is a great place to for a business lunch or just a relaxing meal with some friends and family.

Location: Inside Teatro Mall on Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-2611222



Located on the twelfth floor of the Jeddah Hilton, it has an eclectic collection of global cuisine.

The setting is beautiful; classical Arabic music fills the space with the sound of Ouds and Tablas keeping pace with the plaintive crooning of Oum Kulthum.

Want to spice up your dining experience? Amwaj chefs can prepare your food in front of your eyes at the live cooking stations Coupling together cool ambient light, discounts for children below 6 years-old and a chocolate fountain, Al-Amwaj is a great getaway for a family or a young couple.

Al-Amwaj overlooking the Red Sea should be on your list of dining spots both for its beautiful scenery as well as it’s mouth watering meals.

Terrace Al-Amwaj:Dining with a view

Location: Jeddah Hilton Hotel, 12th floorTel: +966-2-6590000 ext 3338


Lit with cool blue LEDs hidden in the ceiling and hanging basket-shaped lamps, the entire place has a very relaxed feeling working for it. The food dots the spectrum of fast food from pizza’s to burgers.

As the name implies, JOOOSS has an extensive list of juices and ice-creams to choose from. As you walk in several different seating areas surround you with couches and chairs clustered in circles.

A counter glows a cool blue inviting you to come and enjoy a cold drink as you watch the sunset slowly glide downward behind Jeddah’s incessant traffic.

Located on the sunset strip of the Corniche, right next to Hot Waves and the Rosewood (near Aya Mall on Sultan St.), JOOOSS: Natural Juice Café is an ideal place to go and relax with your laptop to get some work done or just to go watch a football game with some friends.

JOOOSS:Something for everyone

Location: On the Corniche, next to Hot WavesTel: +966-2-2757090


occasional gifts. The gingerbread man, “Zanjabillo”, concept has also spread widely since creating more than 500 unique designs of their own.Their basic menu includes hero cookies and on-display Zanjabillos; you can have them anytime you pass by the shop. “That is 60 percent of our business; special orders form the remaining 40 percent.” The word Minimoonz describes the cookie after the first bite, it looks like a little crescent or moon. It’s a unique name that stands out and aspires to appeal to sweet-tooths everywhere.

Express Your Yummy Feelings!By Serene Feteih

No one can deny that cookies are one of the simple pleasures of life. Maina Khoja, co-founder of Skitchen and Minimoonz, shares her delicious journey from a simple idea that started from home.

You would be hard pressed to find someone who wouldn’t enjoy a warm, soft cookie right out of the oven. The only thing better than that warm cookie is having them made by your mother. We all love our mothers and we all love delicious cookies. So in the spirit of Mother’s Day why not show her just how special she is with some customized cookie treats. From double chocolate cookies to truffle delights all baked fresh for you.

“The idea of Minimoonz first came out in 2004, when my husband suggested turning my passion of making cookies into some solid business,” Khoja said. “I was known for my secret cookies recipe and my cookie jar was the most demanded gift from family and friends. My husband then encouraged me to take it further and spread it to mass levels. In 2005, I started Minimoonz out of my home as an occasional yummy gift. In 2007, we started selling all-year round, and in 2008 we opened our first shop.”“We faced the challenge of adjusting the recipe into a commercial/mass-ready recipe to justify business profitability; but decided not to! Moreover, we insisted on selling cookies the same day they are baked. “Minimoonz offers gourmet taste and creativity in using cookies as a means to express feelings and emotions, hence the slogan: “Your Yummy Feelings”. The brand introduced several new ideas to our culture such as using cookies as replacement to

Location: Tahlia Center. Email: [email protected]: +966-507702501 / +966-2-635489 / +966-2-632568

March is the month of tasty treats: Cookies for mommy



Cookies Flavor baked with loveFrom her very own kitchen, Eman Showail has been making delicious cookie treats available for delivery from her home for the last 10 years.

With the support of her husband, Zahir Al-Tayeb, Showail first introduced her goods to her friends before quickly starting her own business. At first, she only offered two types of cookies which has now grown to include six different varieties. Showail creates everything from the original cookie, to double chocolate, even truffle cookies and cookie sandwiches as well as many more. Wrapped in elegant packaging, these charming chocolate confections are customizable for whichever event you may be having whether it’s a wedding, a birthday, a hospital gift, or just to treat yourself and family.

Tel: +966-548105035E-mail: [email protected]

Cookie Lady



Preparation Method:1. Pour oil into a deep pot and heat to a me-dium temperature. Add the chopped onions, garlic and the spices (black pepper, cinnamon, salt, Maggie Cube and cumin) and cook till the mixture is brown. 2. Pour the boiling water into the pot, reduce the stovetop heat and leave it for 10 minutes.3. Wash the rice separately and then add it to the pot. 4. Cover the pot and check from time to time till the rice is fully cooked.5. Serve the rice and garnish the plate with some fried pine nuts.

Ingredients 3 chopped large onions3 minced garlic cloves1 liter of boiling water1 tsp. black pepper1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. cumin1 tsp. salt1 Maggie cube2 cups of rice3 tbsp. oil

Sayadeya is a traditional Hejazi dish that is usually served with fried fish and shrimps.

Roz Sayadiya

Location: Next to Atallah(Happy land), Corniche. Website: www.mrkumpir.com

We are always on the lookout for uniquely different location for our Tucked Away section. Mr. Kumpir is exactly that. Mr. Kumpir is a Turkish franchise rich in potato goodness and all that potatoes entail. Kumpir (Turkish for potato) has a wide range of items to choose from, all incorporating a piping hot potato as the base of the meal.

Located on the Corniche as a stand alone kiosk, it is not something you come across everyday nor is it some-thing you’d expect in Jeddah of all places.

Despite all this, Mr. Kumpir is a rich and tasty adventure with foods you wouldn’t necessarily consider as complimentary but may surprise you nonetheless.

Toppings include:

Marinated Red Cabbage, Jalapeno, Broc-coli, Red Beans, Sweet Corn, Sour Cream, Green Onions, Pickles, Beets, Peas, Tofu, Carrot, Sun dried tomato, Roasted Red Pep-per, Kisir, Green Olive, Black Olives, Fresh Tomato, Coleslaw.

Mr. KumpirBy Samar Al-Shami


China Gate

Much to my dismay, this place only changes it’s menu once a week, according to them. However if you go there the next week and you’ll find that it’s basically the same, other than two or three things that have been changed.

About the only thing that I go there for are the spring rolls. If you get in before 6PM you can save SR10, on Saturday to Wednesday.

I would not want to spend more then that for the same food, even on the weekends when they want to charge you SR45.

The service is generally average but they do have one waiter that I had deduced was really bored as all he does is sort of march from the counter to the door and back again.

Being single here and knowing that they have a family section, I find it odd that there are often families in the men section.

So what is one to do in this situation? So if you’re really hungry and want to get full quick, try China Gate. However, I don’t recommend you eat there more than once a month unless you want the same taste over and over again.

I must also say that the food does not really taste like any Chinese food that I have tasted abroad. It’s more like a mix of Indian, Chinese, and something else in between.

Often associated with French and central European culture, potato gratin is a popular dish found around the world, especially in the Middle East. Not ideal if you’re looking to save on calo-ries, it is often served to accompany a meat dish.

Preparation Method:

1. Chop potatoes into equivalent slices.Stir fry the minced garlic till it turns yellow. Then, add the sliced potatoes into the pan and stir-fry for few minutes.

2. In another pan, melt the butter with the flour on medium heat. Then pour them, the whipping cream, some water, salt & pepper and half the serving of the parmesan cheese then stir continuously.

3. Put the entire mixture into the Pyrex, and then add the remained parmesan cheese on the top. Finally leave the mixture to bake in the oven for 25 minutes at 160F, cook uncovered until the top is brown.

Potato GratinBy Waleed Alqurani

1 kg potato50 gm parmesan cheese100 gm whipping cream20 gm minced garlic20 gm butter with 50 gm Flour3 tbsp oilSalt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

Mystery Diner

* Alqurani is a chef at the Yanbu Movenpick Hotel.


AnooshSari st.Tel: +966-2-6832209Chocolate CornerRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6630449GanacheRawadah st.Tel: +966-2-6601390 CaramelRawda st.Tel: +966-2-6688527 ChocolineTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-2842846DactyliferaPrince Sultan st.Tel: 92008182Miss ChocolateRawda st.Tel: +966-2-6638989PatchiTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6695858Studio ChocolateKhaledeya st.Tel: +966-545426500 Voila chocolateMillenium center Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6684343Stars AvenueTel: +966-2-2754411

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

Chinese

Chocolates

DirectoryRestaurants

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

Bakery

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

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

Asian Fusion

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

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

Best CupKhaledeya st.Tel:+966-2-6063619Book cafePrince sultan st.Tel:+966-2-66831830Campion sports cafeBatarji st.Tel: +966-2-6395695 Chai & Ba Khaledeya Dist.Tel: +966-2-6642084 Coffee Bean &Tea LeafAl-Shate’e Dist.Tel: +966-2-2753914Coffee RepublicCorniche st.Tel:+966-2-6637575Costa CoffeeSari st.Tel: +966-2-6067741Craze Rawda Star CenterTel: +966-2-6653065 Deera cafe King road Tel: +966-2-2754491 joffrey’s coffeetahalia st.Tel: +966-2-6677234MelangeTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6695619SoleilRosewood HotelTel: +966-2-2578888StarbucksSari st.Tel: +966-2-6067790Tea AmoTahlia st./ Coral MallTel: +966-2-6601738TeaGschwendnerRed Sea MallTel: +966-2-2150695 Teayana Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6681660 Tea roseandalus st.Tel:+966-2-6688233 Uromshi cafeprince sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6066668

Coffee & Tea Shops

Xian GongSheraton HotelTel: +966-2-6992212

DatesBateelTahlia St.


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

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

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

Tel: +966-2-6630373Kingdom of datesTel: +966-2-6590838SalheyaTel: +966-2-6973281Talah DatesSari St.Tel: +966-2-6837887TamratyAl Murjan St.Tel: +966-2-2902385

DESTINATION JEDDAH

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

Tel: +966-2-6683844KFCTahalia st.Tel: +966-2-6613356Kudu

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


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

French Bert’sRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6606633Black & White Palestine st.Tel: +966-2-6610611Cafe Lenotre Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-2611222 Champs-Elysées Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-2845454 Crêpe CaféRoshana MallTel: +966 -2-2634989DelifrancePrince Sultan st.Tel: 920009950La Cuisine Palestine st.Tel: +966-2-6630363Le CielAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6525354

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

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

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

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

Ice Cream

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

Italian

WhiteSari st.Tel: +966-2-6068171ZodiacPalestine st.Tel: +966-2-6607548

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

Lolita CaféObhurTel: +966-2-6562369 Lost CityAlhamra DistTel: +966-2-6655773 Montarosaprince sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6391393Pearls Rawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6642233Senses Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6514375SibonPrince Sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6063143 Tche Tche cafePrince sultan st.Tel: +966-2-6223091ToastedRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-2616747Vertigo Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-6633241Waterlemon Andalus st.Tel: +966-2-2848999


Café CéramiqueMalek Rd. & Sari st.Tel: +966-2-2754668 Cast & CrewRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-2616770 Gelato Palestine st.Tel: +966-2-6635524 Green IslandCorniche Rd.Tel: +966-2-6941234/6940999Harley CaféTahlia st.Tel:+966-2-6651010 Habsburg Rosewood HotelTel: +966-2-2578888Java LoungeAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6693393JooossCorniche st.Tel: +966-2-2757090Le ChaletRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6642330 Le Notre CaféAlhamra DistTel: +966-2-6517527


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

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Il PortoWestin Hotel Tel: +966-2-6588200IsabellaAl-Zahra dist.Tel: +966-2-2566008Lallo’s Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6614719ObhurTel: +966-2-6561113 l’OlivioArafat st.Tel: +966-2-6687494La Promenade CaféTahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6688712La Villa Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6673434 MaggianosTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6606625 OlioStars AvenueTel:+966-2-2754811Pizza FusionRawda Star CenterTel: +966-2-2616933Pizza LenouCorniche RoadTel: +966-2-6140663Pizza NapoliRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6927796PortofinoRawdah st.Tel: +966-2-6655855Salues Tahlia st.Tel: +966-2-6680335

WakameRawdah st.Tel:+966-2-6682003

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

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

Middle-Eastern

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

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

ShamiCorniche st.Tel: +966-2-6065353ShawermatakTahlia st.Tel:+966-2-6688994 Sheesh KabaabTahlia St.Tel: +966-2-6712047Sheikh ManqoushImam Malik Rd off Sari St.Tel: +966-2-6837330ShoroQuraish St.Tel: +966-2-6626246TaktakaKhalidiyahTel: +966-2-6064148/ 6060790YildizlarAndalus st.Tel: +966-2-6531150

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

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

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

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

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

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Thai

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


T: 02 2566008 Al Zahra Dist. behind Sierra Compound

MoroccanNosh LoungeHerra st.Tel: +966-2-6543888

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Ever-growing world of travel: Air France/KLM extend Amadeus distribution agreement until 2 0 1 3

By DJ Staff

Amadeus, a leader in the global travel distribution solutions industry, and Air France – KLM, the largest airline in Europe, have extended their full content agreement until December 2013. This means that Amadeus travel agents will be able to access fares, schedules, and inventory relating to more than 74.8 million seats and 90,000 flights operated annually by Air France and KLM. The agreement between the two has also been expanded to cover all global Amadeus users, rather than the previous restrictions to European agents.

“For travel agencies in Saudi Arabia this means that through Amadeus they will have access to all Air France-KLM group content on a worldwide basis. As the preferred technology provider to travel agencies in Saudi Arabia, we are committed to offering long-term full content partnerships with the world’s leading airlines thereby allowing travel agents to be competent and productive in their line of business,” said Nashat M. Bukhari, General Manager, Amadeus Saudi Arabia.

Amadeus, which employs over 8,900 employees representing 123 nationalities, expressed their delight in being able to provide travel agents worldwide efficient access to the services and fares of key airlines. Among those specified were British Airways and Virgin Atlantic who have committed to three year agreements with Amadeus as well as Iberia and Lufthansa and Swiss who have both made five year agreements with the organization.

“No Way BA/AA”: Cloudy days for airline industry? By Dina Ismail

As of February, the BA/AA merger has been granted preliminary approval by the US Department of Transportation. Since the 2008 announcement that airline industry giants American Airlines and British Airways were planning a merger, an uproar within the industry has ensued, among those who believed the alliance between two of the world’s largest airlines reeked too heavily of a monopoly. However, talks of the possible merger gained new fuel when it was announced the alliance had been given the green light by US regulators.

The merger would allow BA and AA to cooperate on pricing and services for key transatlantic routes. They would have to give up take-off/landing slots at Heathrow International Airport.The agreement has ruffled the feathers of one of the largest high-flyers in the industry. President of Virgin Atlantic, Sir Richard Branson, has denounced the merger, claiming, “If their proposals were approved, BA/AA would have a monopoly, or near-monopoly, on some of the busiest and most profitable routes from Europe and they would effectively be able to behave as one airline.”

Virgin Atlantic’s “No Way BA/AA” campaign provides consumers with templates to send to the European Commission or US Department of Transportation to protest the merger.According to Reuters, American Airlines’ parent company, AMR, has argued that “there is no risk of a monopoly because more than 40 airlines (that) fly between Europe and the United States. Travelers will have greater access to cheap fares and smoother connections.”

Does this merger herald the end of competition within the industry or is it just the bigger, better way of doing business in this economic climate?


Travel Smart: Find the bigger, better deal

By Dina Ismail

Calling all travel bargain hunters! The large expat population of Jeddah is an extremely well traveled lot. We know how to scout out the best packages for our travel needs simply due to the amount of practice we’ve had. However, even the most travel-savvy among us could use a little help now and then and that is where travel websites come into the equation. Travel websites alert us to the bigger better deal, at prices most of us didn’t even realize were available. It just takes patience and a little luck to find the right deal for you. Hopefully, some of the websites listed below will point you off the beaten trail and into travel bargain paradise.

www.vayama.comVayama’s slogan is: International Travel Solved. Sounding good to you? That’s because Vayama focuses exclusively on international travel. It’s a great resource to find under the radar deals and packages that are otherwise difficult to find on websites that focus on American/European travel. It also allows you to check/uncheck other travel websites around the web in order to compare prices. Sounds pretty “solved” to us.

tucantravel.comTucantravel.com offers deals and packages for the “alternative” traveler. Looking for adventure? Discovery? How about just a package guaranteed to save you some riyals? Tucan Travel is a great resource to find unique package deals in the Middle East, and other regions. expedia.com Expedia is probably the wise traveler’s best resource to compare prices across several airlines. It offers you a simply interface for flight, hotels, car rentals, and package deals. It’s a reliable resource no matter where you’re departing from or arriving to. International-traveler friendly, Expedia compiles prices from a variety of sources, leaving the final say up to you.*Tip: When booking flights from websites like expedia.com, make sure to check the sites of the actual airlines as well! Travel websites sometimes add a little bit extra onto the original prices of the flights.Now that these resources are at your disposal, there is no excuse not to make the smartest travel deal possible. Happy Traveling!



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

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

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

AB for Elaf Hotel CoTel: +966-2-2150525Al-Amin HotelTel: +966-2-6482874


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

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Al-Malekah HotelTel: +966-2-6751764Al-Manea HotelTel: +966-2-6823509Al-Msaadeyah HotelTel: +966-2-6603116Al-Nahdha HotelTel: +966-2-6471158Al-Nakheel HotelTel: +966-2-6475127Al-Saaha HotelTel: +966-2-6514121Al-Waha HotelTel: +966-2-6715043Ascor CoTel: +966-2-6066425Cairo HotelTel: +966-2-6483870Crown PlazaTel: +966-2-6611000Dallah Airport HotelTel: +966-2-6857788Dourat Cornich HotelTel: +966-2-6561225Habitat HotelTel: +966-2-2578800Jeddah Hilton Tel: +966-2- 6590000Holiday InnTel: +966-2-6314000InterContinental Tel: +966-2- 6611800Jeddah Marriott Hotel Tel: +966-2-6714000Jeddah OrchidTel: +966-2-6070777Le Meridien JeddahTel: +966-2-6633333Movenpick Tel: +966-2-6676655Park Hyatt JeddahTel: +966-2-2639666Qasr Alsharq Tel: +966-2-6599999Radisson SAS Tel: +966-2-6521234Ramada Tel: +966-2-6670777Red Sea PalaceTel: +966-2-6428555Rosewood CornicheTel: +966-2-2578888Sands Hotel

Tel: +966-2-6692020Sand Dunes HotelTel: +966-2-2562020Sheraton Hotel Tel: +966-2-6992212Sunset HotelTel: +966-2-6605000Westin Tel: +966-2-6588200

Ace TravelTEL: +966-2-6056002www.ace-travel.com Al-Tayyar Group Hotline: 9200 12333Tel: +966-2-6577333www.altayyargroup.comAl-Zouman Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6512525www.alzouman.com.sa Alireza Travel & ToursTel: + 966-2-6481360www.Alirezatravel.comAnan ToursTel: + 966-2-6659916www.anantours.comAttar Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6611222www.attar-travel.comBin Raffah Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6644111Bin Mahfoudh Travel & Tourism Tel: +966-2-6481055EjazatiTel: +966-2-6530055www.ejazti.comElaf Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6646559www.elaf group.comFal Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6838999www.faltravel.com.saFernas Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6677472www.fernastravel.comIntercontinental Travel CompanyTel: +966 -2- 6677988www.itc-Icc.comKanoo Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-2632959www.kanoogroup.comMansour Al-Masaad Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6647066Mawasim ToursTel: +966-2-6657700Miraj Travel & Tourism

Tel: +966-5-4514266www.mirajtravel.comNile Travel AgencyTel: +966-2-6645999Portfolio Travel ltd.Tel: +966-2-6604500T & TS Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6914465Top Adventure Travel & TourismTel: 920022216Saudi Travel & Tourism BureauTel: +966-2-6633737www.sttb.comSakkap Travels Co.Tel: +966-2-6060018Speed Flight Travel & Tourism Agency Tel: +966-2-6440100Yasin Travel & Tourism Agency Tel: +966-2-6476276Zahid Group Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6525670


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

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

Accommodations Close to the Two Holy Mosques:

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

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


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

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

Useful websites:

www.hajinformation.comHajj & Umrah Visa:

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

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



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

After a long day of checking e-mails and ignoring requests from strangers remember to switch off your computer at night. It may be a nuisance waiting those extra few seconds booting it back up the next day but according to the Department of Energy you could save up to SR337 ($90) on your annual bill. It is also recommended you shut off your monitor if you wont be using it for 20 minutes and the whole system for two hours of disuse.

Turn off lights in rooms you aren’t using. If you ever got lectured by your Dad about leaving the lights on he wasn’t just being stingy. Lights form up to 11 percent of electricity bills and if you switch off the lights youll be extending the life of your light bulbs.

Recycle your mobile phone. Make sure to clear the phone’s memory and the SIM card if left inside. You can recycle your mobile at Nokia Care Center on Palestine st. opposite Rabia.

Plastics and leftover chemicals often seep into the ground at landfills damaging the ground as well as underground water reserves. Instead you can make your own household detergents.

That annoying drip, drip from the faucets and the grumbling toilet is costing you more than just your sleep. On average a leaky faucet that drips 60 times a minute drip up to 90,000 times a day using up to 21 liters per day. That’s equal to 41 baths. Go grab that wrench now.

Putting down a doormat outside your entrance will collect toxins and dirt that would ordinarily be tracked into your home.

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In an effort to raise awareness about environmental issues the British Council organized the “Turn Litter into Art” in cooperation with Friends of Jeddah Parks in order to show that trash is in fact reusable for something creative. The activity is divided into two stages with the initial stage, on Feb., 14, focusing on collecting discarded plastic and paper items from locations across Jeddah. The second stage, to take place from March 6-10 at Al-Faisal Sports Park, and participants will create different artistic creations of their choice. For more information: Mohammed ShaijuTel: +966-503651967 / +966-2-6576200 ext: 131Email: [email protected]

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

HealthyLiving

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Turning “Litter Into Art”


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Friends of Jeddah PARKSOver the past decade, Jeddah has grown tremendously. With this boom, indoor entertainment and activity choices have also grown along with huge shopping malls, restaurants, cafes, and amusement parks all over the city. But what about outdoor options? Sports, activites, or a simple walk in the open air. Isn’t that a basic need and a right for anyone?

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Green parks are an essential part of growing up, especially in a city where children tend to lose touch with nature if not provided regular exposure to it. In it’s ongoing development, the rise of Jeddah’s huge shopping malls and non-ending choices of restaurants and cafes lacks a much more needed basic right for that younger generation of population…green parks and open-land spaces. That’s what three mothers thought when they formed the non-profit organization, Friends of Jeddah Parks. It started with the simple premise that every child has the right to play in a safe and healthy outdoor environment near their home. These mothers teamed up with businessmen, professionals and volunteers to pursue an ambitious vision to create open space parks in every neighborhood in Jeddah starting with areas which were in the greatest need.

After tremendous efforts in collaboration with the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and eight long years to gain approval, FJP inaugurated its first park, Faisal Sports Park on Mar., 31, 2007. It was named after the late Faisal Zahid. His father dedicated the park to the neighborhood residents to honor the memory of his son, who had a passion for sports. It’s located in

Al-Thaalba District, known as the third most dangerous area in Jeddah. Not anymore.

“The park location was once an empty piece of land with broken glass, garbage, and used syringes scattered for neighborhood children to see,” said Mohammed Fayez, chairman of the FJP Board of Directors. “Today, the same location is now a dream come true for the neighborhood. Feuding families have reconciled, marriages were formed and the crime rate dropped significantly according to the police. Most importantly, residents were selected by fellow community members to manage and maintain the park. Residents turned into citizens with civic responsibility towards the park, their neighborhood and


themselves. Faisal Sports Park remains almost brand new even after 3 years of operation and up to 800 visitors (daily).”

The second FJP project is transforming a huge parking lot two minutes away from Faisal Park into Amira Public Park. It took a year of designing and was officially opened on Dec., 30, 2009.

With an open green area of 33,000 sqm for families and children, this park is the first of its kind in Jeddah with an amphitheatre, a fenced playground, a 500 m running track as well as a dedicated tent-topped area for occasions. Three different entrances lead into this park with each gate named after one of the families that have donated and participated in the making of Amira Park. Information and security points are also available. “We base our park designs

on research and surveys conduct with neighborhood residents in order to understand their needs and wishes,” Fayez explained. “We intend to open many more parks starting with the less privileged areas. One park at a time.”

One of the main factors behind the success of FJP projects is the proactive support of the Jeddah Municipality to get through the necessary logistics.

If you are interested in volunteering, donating or starting similar projects of your own, please visit www.fjpsa.org.

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CrosswordsACROSS1. A short word for ‘mother’2. A group of people, usually parents and their children, of a common ancestry4. A mother’s love is (blank)6. Wrap arms around another7. Value worth of another9. Peck on cheek11. Beneath her feet13. An arrangement of colors as a gift14. A mother’s favorite present; shiny DOWN1. The month of Mother’s Day2. A gift from nature3. More than like5. Extraordinary; exceptional8. Most famous mother of all; likes apples10. Don’t leave him out!12. ‘Shoukran!’


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Habibati (f ) Habibi (m)

Khaal (Mother’s brother) A’am (Father’s brother)

Khalah (Mother’s sister) A’mma (Father’s sister)

Ahobek(f ) Ahobak(m)

Wahashtini(f ) Wahashtani(m)

Azezati(f ) Azizi(m)

Lazeeza(f ) Lazeez(m)

Jameela or Helwa(f ) Jameel or Helo(m)

Lateef(f ) Lateefa(m)

Family

My love

Uncle

Aunt

I love you

I miss you

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Cute

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Useful Arabic Words& Pronunciation

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



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Okht

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Bint

Ibn

Mother

Father

Grandfather

Sister

Brother

Daughter (of)

Grandmother

Son (of)

Family

Jaddah or sett

Answers

Ewa

Laa

Ma azon

Ma a’ref

Kowayes

Battal

Yemken

Galeel

Kateer

Ba’dain

Daheen

Yes

No

I don’t think so

I don’t know

Good

Bad

Maybe

Little

A lot

Later

Now

Meta?

Leyh?

Leash laa?

Keyf?

Meen?

Kam?

Fain?

Esh da?

Esh?

When?

Why?

Why not?

How?

Who?

How many?

Where is/are

Whats that

What?

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

Compounds

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


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

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


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


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

Kindergarten

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

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

Ministries

Schools

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

kindergartenCompounds Schools Universities


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

* Road Maintenance* Dumping sites* Illegal Building

Please call 940

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Social Service Organizations

Universities

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

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

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