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Issue 12 FeB 2014
Kingdom’s 5-starromantic Weekends
it’s all about
riyadh’s seafood
Charities After Our Own Heart
Sweet Destinations: Here & There
love:
love Portionin the kitchen
don’t hurt me, baby!
the marmoreal village of
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FROM THE EDITOR
life is sweet! indulge.
The secret ingredient to having a sweet life is one heaping teaspoon of love stirred with a generous helping of positivity and good will.
We decided to give you a fresh take on what it means for you to bite into the sweetness the city can offer and the many ways love can take form.
We start you off with a special feature on the selfless charities that are close to our hearts and have an innate understanding of what it means to love those in need. Let us help you sweep your spouses off their feet with couples activities. To top it off, we’ve sprinkled our special feature section with the Saudi version of How I Met Your Mother, a collection of heartwarming stories that’s bound to lighten up your reading experience.
For those bitten by the wanderlust bug, why not check out our recommended sweet destinations. If you’re staying within the city but looking for a romantic weekend getaway, we’ve done the planning for you with a guide to deals in Riyadh.
What’s a sweet issue without the sugary pages? Stressed is just desserts spelled backwards and we’ve include a whole lot of them in this issue. You can choose to create your very own Love Portion in the kitchen, take a walk down chocolate street or experiment with our take of perfect sweet combinations.
February marks the completion of DR’s first year since landing in the capital and it’s only the beginning. More exciting features and relevant city insights are left to be uncovered and rest assured that with every issue of the Destination magazine; you will definitely embrace being a Riyadhi.
Thank you for making us your monthly indulgence!
Destination Riyadh TeamEditor@rummancompany.com
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF enas HasHanimANAGING EDITOR rob l. wagner
REGIONAL EDITORIAL mANAGER Jou pabalateEDITOR-AT-LARGE Hana JazzarASSOCIATE EDITOR/PHOTOGRAPHER moHammed dugHaisHm
EDITOR bassma al toaimiASSOCIATE EDITOR/wEB ADmIN swalaH esHki CONTRIBUTING wRITERSJill calVertJoHara al mogbelmoHammed mirza rayan kHayatreina Vidad teJanozareen muzaffarFASHION EDITOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER mazin al maimani
GRAPHIC DESIGNER dina al amoudi
PRODUCTION moHammed rasHad kk
PUBLISHERDestination MagazineUK, Coventry, CV14DHN5719
*Destination Riyadh Magazine is a Rumman Company Publication.License No. 7862 - 8/8/1431
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Spiritualityal wedad charity foundation
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Healthy Livingbetter bodygetting fit together
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Dining Around Townthe guide of seafood restaurantsHow to get your sugar High
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dr found this pretty cool graffiti mural in nasriyah district.
prince bandar bin saud bin khalid, center, chairman of al khozama management, signs hotel agreements with ahmed fahad al fahd, left, of al fahd investment company for projects in ksa.
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the biggest economic and business event in ksa, 2014 global competitiveness forum by sagia.
Laureate Vocational Saudi Arabia is a part of the Laureate International Universities Network (www.Laureate.net), the world’s largest global education provider, with more than 780,000 students in nearly 70 institutions across 29 countries and online.
LVSA has been operating in Saudi Arabia since 2009 with over 200 employees and currently operates 7 Colleges in Riyadh, Al Kharj, Jeddah, Mecca, and Rabigh. Due to expansion of Laureate’s educational activities in Saudi Arabia, LVSA is currently recruiting female and male faculty and staff for its Colleges.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Please refer in the e-mail subject to the job title when you apply
Faculty�English Instructors�Math Instructors�Computer Instructors�Information Technology &
Business�Electrical Engineering�Fashion & Beauty�Tourism & Hospitality�Culinary Arts
Administrators�Student Affairs Manager�IT Manager�E-Learning Administrator�HR Campus Administrator�Housing Officer�Purchasing Officer
careers@laureatevocational.sa | www.laureatevocational.sa
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GROCERY CHANGE FOR CHARITYIn recent months, various hypermarkets and grocery stores in the Kingdom are giving its customers the option to donate their spare change. At the checkout line, expect the cashier to ask if you would rather give your balance halala or even a riyal. With your consent, they’ll automatically send it to the charitable accounts. It’s an easy way to give back to the community and we’re glad to be trading our loose change for a good cause rather than a stick of gum.
HALF A DATEwww.facebook.com/halfadate
With the weather in Riyadh dropping to single digits, we’re happy to be coming across a charity group that really does warm our hearts. Half A Date believes that even the littlest actions can make a big difference. In the past few weeks, they have been handing out hot tea and
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After much anticipation, the Riyadh Metro Project is beginning construction this month. The Metro is considered the backbone of the King Abdullah Project for Public Transport and will be completed by 2018, according to the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh. Simultaneously, booths have been put up in malls to provide information regarding the project. Upon its completion, we’re hopeful that it would alleviate the traffic in Riyadh and provide a certain level of convenience for female commuters with its all-women designated trains.
Laureate Vocational Saudi Arabia is a part of the Laureate International Universities Network (www.Laureate.net), the world’s largest global education provider, with more than 780,000 students in nearly 70 institutions across 29 countries and online.
LVSA has been operating in Saudi Arabia since 2009 with over 200 employees and currently operates 7 Colleges in Riyadh, Al Kharj, Jeddah, Mecca, and Rabigh. Due to expansion of Laureate’s educational activities in Saudi Arabia, LVSA is currently recruiting female and male faculty and staff for its Colleges.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Please refer in the e-mail subject to the job title when you apply
Faculty�English Instructors�Math Instructors�Computer Instructors�Information Technology &
Business�Electrical Engineering�Fashion & Beauty�Tourism & Hospitality�Culinary Arts
Administrators�Student Affairs Manager�IT Manager�E-Learning Administrator�HR Campus Administrator�Housing Officer�Purchasing Officer
careers@laureatevocational.sa | www.laureatevocational.sa
hot meals in the cold days for the neighborhood street cleaners and public workers. Small cups = big smiles, if you want to get involved they’re continually accepting donations from local businesses and individuals. Check out their Facebook page!
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JAGUAR TAPPED to transport saudi VipsMohammed Yousuf Naghi Motors (MYNM) signed an agreement with Saudia Private Aviation (SPA) that will have SPA utilize a fleet of 20 new Jaguar XJ’s as the exclusive vehicles to transport its VIP clients between the SPA terminals and their private jets.
pepsi scores wITH GLOBAL FOOTBALL SUPER TEAmPepsi revealed details of their superstar 2014 football squad, bringing together international talents to create one of the most multi-talented, iconic and unique lineups ever. Nineteen of the world's greatest players, spanning five continents and nearly 20 countries, are uniting with Pepsi to inspire fans all over the world to “Live For Now.ˮ
NCB sees boost in petrocHemicals for 2014In its end-of-year update on the Saudi petrochemicals sector, NCB Capital believes the Saudi Petrochemical sector will be the main positive highlight for the Saudi market in 2014.
SONY launcHes XperiaThe slim, wearable Action Cam HDR-AS30V is the latest production from Sony. Get ready for adventure, from biking to dune-bashing and snorkeling, Sony’s dynamic video camera comes in handy and allows you to turn your experiences into HD movie clips.
SAVE mORE witH tHe entertainer 2014The Entertainer, the Dubai-based incentives brand and the Middle East’s best-selling buy one get one free brand, is currently launching its 2014 products throughout KSA. Enjoy 2014 with huge savings! Available for purchase at http://www.theentertainerme.com.
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OSN leading proViderOSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, is sealing its position as top provider of South Asian content with the launch of two channels: GEO News, which brings current affairs in Urdu, and SAB TV, which is the leading Indian comedy entertainment channel.
DFI’S latestDoha Film Institute (DFI)’s year round film series launched a new program of film screenings, the Ajyal Youth Film Series, as part of the Katara DFI Cinema Program. Classic and contemporary international films are showcased every month.
A NEw wRT by linksysAt the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Linksys announced their upcoming product – one of the best-selling wireless routers of all time – the Linksys WRT1900AC Dual Band Wi-Fi- Router, inspired by the original WRT54G, and modernized with the most powerful.
KISwAT PIECE sells for $1 million at auctionA unique piece of internal Kiswat Al Kaba dated 1354, which was given as a gift by the monarch of Al Bohra to King Abdulaziz and considered to be one of the rarest piece of Kiswat Al Kaba, was sold at $1 million at the Second Auction of Arabian Wings with the artwork of Saudi and Arab artists.
mYDUBAIproJectCommunities consisting of more than 200 nationalities residing in the city showed their passion for Dubai with more than 25,000 images and videos uploaded on Instagram with the hashtag MyDubai.
LOmAR CREATIVE CLUB first sessionThe first session was about photography, and it took place at Naila Gallery on Dec. 24. For more details on their monthly upcoming sessions, follow them @lomarthobe.
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03AL KHOzAmA SIGNS HOTEL AGREEmENT wITH AL FAHD INVESTmENT COmPANY:KSA’s leading luxury commercial property development, management and Investment Company, Al Khozama, has announced the signing of agreements with Al Fahd Investment Company, to manage two new upmarket hospitality properties in Al Khobar.
02wwE wRESTLER KOFI KINGSTON VISITS RIYADH:In preparation for the first WWE live event in the Kingdom through events management group, Time Events and Flash Entertainment, wrestling superstar Kofi Kingston visited the capital as part of a promotional campaign.
01TURKISH FOOD FESTIVAL AT THE mARRIOT COURTYARD:Courtyard by Marriot held the first food festival this first quarter of 2014, starting the year with Turkish delights from Jan. 15 to 25. Throughout the nights, the hotel’s Olea Café, kitchen and lounge presented live cooking stations and Turkish inspired dishes.
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04INS CSR BY LUxURY INVESTmENTS LAUNCHED:Luxury Investments held a press conference at the onset of their Events Season to launch their new corporate social responsibility division on Jan. 18. Founded on the words, “Insan” and “Insania,” Ins aims to be a platform for philanthropic organizations, NGOs and charities to promote their cause and create public awareness.
05ARAB wOmAN AwARDS KSA JUDGES DELIBERATE:HRH Princess Reema Bandar meets with organizers and other members of the board to review the nominations in the Kingdom, Jan. 8. Established in 2009 by ITP, the largest publishing house in the Gulf region (GCC), the awards have recognized and honored over 170 successful women from across diverse fields.
06GOURmET DELIGHTS AT wORLD LUxURY ExPO:World Luxury Expo was held at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Riyadh from Jan. 28 to 30, in which guests enjoyed a wide variety of treats including the finest caviar, chocolates and other gourmet delights. The highly anticipated event is sponsored by American Express and held in association with The Saudi Investment Bank.
07STREET mADNESS 2 HELD AT GREEN HALLS:A public event, Street Madness 2, was held on Jan. 24 and featured some of the most talented artists in the entertainment industry as well as some football legends in the Kingdom. A pre-event comedy show was also held as part of the promotion and was sponsored by the Riyadh Municipality.
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Feb. 3 – 6International exhibition and Forum for educationAn international exhibition specialized in education. International speakers are participating and other countries are sharing their successful experiences in education development.
Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center
Feb. 2 – 7Teaqahwa
Location: Riyadh Exhibition Center
Feb. 14"Generosity Day" by the AcumenHelp us spread the love! Join us for Generosity Day! For more info, www.SpreadGenerosityDay.com
Feb. 16 – 19Saudi Print & Pack 2014The 11th edition of Saudi Print & Pack Exhibition.Location: Riyadh Exhibition CenterEmail: esales@recexpo.comTel: +966-11-4541448
Feb. 16 – 21
Saudi Leather expoAn international exhibition for leather and leather products industry.
Location: Riyadh Exhibition Center
Feb.17 – 20Saudi Plastics And PetrochemAn event that welcomes more than 462 exhibitors from over 30 countries.
Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center
Feb. 17 – 20
Makinat Saudi ArabiaAn event dedicated to the sectors of machinery, equipment and spare parts.
Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center
Feb. 17 – 28 Janadriyah annual Heritage & Culture Festival 29A celebration of the cultural traditions that unite KSA, while also revealing the regional differences, which create the distinctive character of Saudi individuality.
Location: Janadriyah – Riyadh
Feb. 17 – 20 International Trade exhibition for Printing and PackingAn exhibition dedicated to all kinds of sound packaging equipment, packaging solutions and raw materials.
Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center
Feb. 24 – 25 The 2nd annual Kingdom Human Resources Summit 2014KSA’s premier event dedicated to building the effectiveness of its human resource professionals.
Web: www.genevasummits.com
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Notable Charities:
Almost nothing in the world feels better than lending a helping hand to someone in need, and knowing you made a difference in their life. We thankfully have many charity organizations in KSA, and based on our talk with some of them, we learned that one of the greatest types of love is felt when you do good and only expect the wellbeing and happiness of your community and loved ones.
“IT WAS CLEAR THAT THE LEvEL Of PUbLIC AWARENESS AbOUT DEMENTIA AND ALzHEIMER’S DISEASE WAS vERY LIMITEDˮ- Sheikh Safwat Al Sagga
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Saudi alzheimer’S diSeaSe aSSociation (Sada)
Saudi alzheimer’s disease association (Sada) is based in riyadh but is active throughout the entire Kingdom. their aim is to create awareness campaigns in the form of lectures, workshops and all sorts of programs dedicated to people who suffer from alzheimer’s. Sheikh Safwat al Sagga, caregiver (former sponsor) and association member, tells us his story.
how and why did this organization begin?Years ago, it was clear that the level of public awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) was very limited. People were reluctant to talk about it or about the associated symptoms or stage of the disease. The idea of establishing an association to fill that gap emerged by a group of women whose parents suffered from AD. Their journey began by searching for others who were interested. Subsequently, 45 enthusiastic men and women made an official application to establish the Saudi Alzheimer’s Disease Association (SADA).
do you personally know someone who suffers from this illness? if so, how did you learn to cope and deal with them?I had a personal experience with the disease through my late wife. She was a unique woman in different aspects; honest, faithful, patient, affectionate and compassionate. She lived her life modestly and was bashful, did not like backbiting. She memorized Quran well and was humorous with everyone. When she began to say, “Let’s go home” (despite being in her home) we did not know it was the beginning of AD. She
began looking for her bedroom and her bed. Gradually, what we thought were jokes increased. Initially, we thought it’s normal aging (oh I wish it was), but we turned to specialists who told us it is AD and that it was getting worse.
Stuttering increased and she forgot how to eat so we began to feed her like a small child. She forgot spontaneous movements like chewing and swallowing so we turned to medical devices. She forgot walking and a lot of things, but didn’t forget God. A physiotherapist daily helped her move her muscles. The worst part was the back ulcers she had but was unable to feel its pain, despite reaching deeply into her spine. She forgot how to breathe so we bought her a respirator and oxygen and the specialist was attending daily to clear her lungs from natural secretions.
It is a journey that does not end with words, but hard efforts to define how to care for affected individuals and minimize errors. I pray to God for those carrying the message of the association as they move on with their awareness campaigns and wish them success.
are there any upcoming events people should know about?There is a permanent charitable project (parents’ charity project) to help Alzheimer’s patients. Those who wish to learn more and follow the most important of these programs can communicate with SADA.
Tel: +966-11-2143838 Email: alz.sa@hotmail.comWeb: www.alz.org.sa Facebook : /SaudiAlZheimer Twitter: @saudialzheimer
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help center
the help center in Jeddah is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of individuals who suffer from certain disabilities. patients at the help center are taught how to live, work and play in environments that suit their needs. maha ahmad al Juffali gives us more background.
how and why did this organization begin?The Help Center is a private organization founded by the late Sheikh Ahmad Al Juffali in 1985. The center consists of services and programs dedicated to the welfare of people with intellectual disabilities. Sheikh Ahmad Al Juffali has always had a passion for encouraging the youth and establishing facilities that allow people with all types of mentalities to gain all they can from life. Thanks to his vision and sense of philanthropy, the Help Center continues to grow and contribute to our society’s welfare.
if you could ask society to do one thing to help, what would it be?To include and integrate persons with intellectual disabilities in all social and cultural activities.
are there any upcoming events people should know about?Yes, we have all sorts of events on a monthly basis. In February, for example, we have Art on the Beach, Field Day and Siblings Day. Please check our website or contact us for more details.
Tel: +966-12-6631113Email: info@helpcenter.med.saWeb: www.helpcenter.med.sa
Jeddah inStitute for Speech and hearing (JiSh)
Jeddah institute for Speech and hearing (JiSh) is a non-profit organization aimed at delivering speech and hearing services. in order to deliver nothing but the best, JiSh adopted the american Speech-language-hearing association (aSha) standards of clinical practice.
“In 1983, when our son was diagnosed in the West with a severe to profound hearing loss and needed speech-language therapy, there was none to be had in our hometown of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Two hearing impaired children followed and in the absence of quality services we were forced to travel to the West, in particular to the USA, where our children received the best possible intervention. Today, all our children are educated and lead productive and satisfying lives, having fulfilled their full potential. Sadly, this was not the fate of most of the children in our community with communication disorders; most of them would have very limited opportunities.
As a result, in 1991 the Jeddah Institute for Speech and Hearing (JISH), a non-profit organization, was established to help all those with communication disorders (i.e. articulation, fluency, voice, receptive and expressive language delay, pragmatics, oral/aural rehabilitation, aphasia, etc.) achieve their maximum communication potential.”-Sultana Alireza-Zahid, Founder and Chief Executive Director
Location: Al Rawdah Dist., JeddahTel: +966-12-6675311Email: jish@jish.com.saWeb: www.jish.com
one of Jeddah’s most notable charity organizations…Maha Al Juffali
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alS-Sa
alS Saudi arabia revolves around providing high quality care for people living with alS. through alS-Sa’s website, people can share their experiences with this illness, learn more about it, and learn how to cope with it. Siblings alanoud, noura and lulu Bint faisal Bin migrin Bin abdulaziz give us more insight about alS and how alS-Sa began.
please explain alS:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Motor Neuron Disease, is a serious neurological illness that moves very fast taking away your ability to control your muscles. This terrible disease takes everything from you but your brain, sharp as a tack, and you are unable to do anything about it.
how and why did alS Saudi arabia begin?For us it’s personal; our mother was diagnosed with ALS. We had to read and research it since we had no clue what it is. After two years of learning about it and how to cope with it we decided to launch a website for ALS in Saudi Arabia to help raise awareness of this horrible disease for those who have not experienced it in their family. Since this illness is so expensive too, we would like to help patients with providing equipment they need by donating to the companies on the website and we will be the ones to deliver the equipment to the patients.
do you personally know someone who suffers from this illness? if so, how did you learn to cope and deal with them?Yes, on top of the world and healthy our mother was diagnosed with ALS at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore in 2010 and was told her life was about to change and there was nothing they could do about it. It was very hard watching our mother struggle. Since we knew a little about it, it took us time to learn how to treat an ALS patient – our mother – and we are still learning everyday. Since our mother is fully paralyzed we try to cheer her up by changing the furniture in her room every once in a while, have friends come over, watch comedy movies or series, and etc. For us the best way to cope with it is to talk to other ALS families and share experiences since loved ones become full time caregivers.
if you could ask society to do one thing to help, what would it be?We’d ask them to share this website www.als-sa.org and help us raise awareness. They can also help patients to live their lives easier by buying equipment from companies we provide on the website.
are there any upcoming events people should know about?We just launched the website on Jan. 10. Any future events will be announced on our website. May God help us fight ALS.
Web: http://als-sa.org
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What is love? Baby don’t hurt me… Just kidding, I don’t mean the song. I mean, seriously what is love?
Love is a complex emotion you must feel in order to understand. Although common sense, artists and poets use hearts as a symbol of love, it is actually the brain that produces chemical signals to help people understand love. The ancient Greeks came up with the following four terms to describe the different types and styles of love:
Agape: Agape is an unconditional love that accepts someone regardless of his or her imperfections. It revolves around the “giving and expecting nothing in return” type of mentality.
Storge:Storge is the style of love associated with family and in some cases, certain friendships. It is the type of love that family members naturally have for one another. Storge love is unconditional; and forgiveness, comfort and security are words to describe it.
Phileo:This type of love is affectionate, warm and gentle. It makes you want to build a friendship with someone before loving him or her unconditionally. Literally translated, phileo means how you feel about someone.
Eros:Words to describe Eros are intense, passion and new relationships. Eros is when someone in a relationship says “I love you” too soon. It is a romantic type of love that involves risk but is still emotionally beautiful.
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Just like the ancient Greeks, we decided to come up with our very own types of love, but with our
own unique style.
UncondItIonAl lovE is the love exchangedbetween parents,siblings and children.
is your lovefor friends.
PEAcEfUl lovE is the love foryour country
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HAPPIESt lovE is the love exchangedbetween couples.
fUlfIllInG lovE is the love forchocolates and allthings sweet!
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When it comes to keeping your relationship sweet and meaningful, nothing beats the basics. Yes, a lavish trip for two to a honeymoon destination would be amazing but it’s not something you could do every day. Making a relationship work and staying in love doesn’t take thousands of riyals. Here are some things you could do daily to continuously show your partner that you value them in your life and that is sure to make them feel special and loved.
By Reina Vidad TejanoI am an advocate of hugs and whether it’s the winter season or not, spending an extra five minutes before getting out of bed to cuddle and mumble sweet nothings to your spouse is nothing short of an intimate moment. Never mind that you’re late for work or the kids are causing a commotion in the hall, just give your partner a tight hug and make them feel that nothing stands in between the two of you for that one (or five) seconds of physical togetherness. It can make all the difference in making each other’s day better and brighter.
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In the span of time that you’ve gotten to know your husband or wife, things can get flat – by way of already knowing everything there is to know about each other. But that shouldn’t encourage you to be mediocre, instead get inspired to do something unexpected but significant to your partner. It can be anything simple from a love note posted on the bathroom mirror to a getting a signed memorabilia from his favorite athlete. It’s about paying attention and noticing the little details that usually get filtered out. If done effectively, giving your loved one a surprise will definitely etch you in his or her memory for a long time.
While actions do speak louder than words, I know a lot of people (by people, I mean guys, most of the time) don’t say the actual words “I love you” a lot. Sure, saying it too often may diminish its impact but life is short too. As quoted in one famous movie, “If you love someone, say it, say it right then, out loud. Otherwise, the moment just passes you by.” Sometimes, it’s easy for us to assume that our wives or husbands already know that since we’ve married them already, but letting your loved one hear those words sincerely will always, always warm their hearts.
Nothing brings people together more than food, so why not put on both of your aprons on and get cooking in the kitchen? It doesn’t have to be Food Network-perfect, but cooking together is a simple way to bond. If either one of you doesn’t know how to cook, well it’s a good opportunity for you to teach them something new. If both of you can’t cook, well, let’s just say a food fight can always turn into a romantic activity.
Another opportunity to be creative and show thoughtfulness is by making something with your own hands. It’s easy enough to buy a present at a store, but whether it’s a handwritten card or a scrapbook of your photos and remembrances from your young love days, making each other a homemade present shows you’ve dedicated some real time and effort into making something nice for your partner.
Granted, not a lot of people go around walking in KSA, but there are a lot of spaces where married couples can go for a stroll. Walks can be romantic provided with the right scenery and conversation. Whether you two share that time in silence or walking off a hefty dinner, it’s always good to feel that you’re treading a path side by side the person you love.
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KSa’S how i met Your motherBy Bassma Al Toaimi
Unlike the sitcom, “How I Met Your Mother,” we won’t let you wait too long for stories about how some loving couples in KSA met. Some are sweet and some are inspirational. Read, enjoy and share your stories with us.
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“The Leg Lady”He was an outgoing, popular, lovable young man who wanted to get married and settle down. He was walking down the street one day in his neighborhood when he saw a young lady step inside a car. When she lifted her foot to get in the car, he got a glimpse of her lower legs, and decided right then and there that she was the one. He quickly asked his friend who this woman was, and went straight to her father to propose. Unfortunately, he was rejected and because of this rejection, he changed his
mind about getting married. But he never forgot that woman although he only saw her leg. Two years later, the young man heard that someone else had proposed to his “leg lady” and also was rejected, so he went to the woman’s father and tried again. The father said yes this time. The man and his leg lady have been happily married for 55 years, and are now surrounded by their beautiful children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. See what a lady’s leg can do?
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KSa’S how i met Your mother Arafah Day
A woman and her daughter had just moved back to Saudi after living years abroad. On Arafah day during Hajj, the mother was wholeheartedly and loudly praying that her daughter would find her happily ever after and be able to settle in and get accustomed to life in KSA. As soon as she finished her sentence, a young man tapped on her shoulders and said, “Can I marry your daughter?” When they got back to Jeddah after Hajj, they met, and the rest is history.
The Boss and the ReporterHe was her boss and she reported to him. On her second day of work, the Reporter introduced herself to the Boss. Shortly after, they started talking and for the following three months, the Reporter continued to wear her niqab so he fell in love with her before he saw her face. They have been happily married ever since.
“La Vie En Rose”The bride and groom’s sisters work together. When the two employees discussed their siblings, they noticed plenty of similarities between the to-be bride and groom. The bride’s sister was telling the groom’s sister that her sister (the bride to-be) is the only one of them who absolutely loves listening to Edith Piaf, otherwise known as the voice of France, and the star who sings “La Vie En Rose.” The groom’s sister shockingly stated that her brother (the groom) loves this singer as well. That’s when those two employees began thinking like cupid. At first, both bride and groom were hesitant. Nine months later, they actually met, instantly clicked, and Shakespeare’s “The first time I saw you I felt in love and you smiled because you know,” was on their wedding cake topper.
The Way it was Done BeforeIn 1961, a teenage girl was in her room, when her father walked in and said “Congratulations sweetie, you just got engaged!” This couple has been happily married for 53 years now, and every year they celebrate their anniversary with more love for each other than the previous year.
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“When I tapped the side of my wheelchair and told my husband, ‘you’re the only reason I want to be free from this contraption,’ he kissed me on my forehead and said, ‘honey, I don’t even see that thing.’ ”
“Exactly 10 years ago almost to the minute, I stopped at an intersection and a car rear ended me. The driver was a student at UF, just like me. He was cordial and apologetic. As we waited for the cops and the tow truck we chatted and started laughing together about all sorts of stuff. We exchanged numbers and the rest is history. We just celebrated our eighth wedding anniversary.”
“Exactly 20 years ago to the hour, I risked my life to save a woman who was drowning in the rapids of the Colorado River. And that’s how I met my wife – the love of my life.”
“Today, as I watched my 75-year-old grandmother and grandfather being silly with each other and laughing in the kitchen, I felt like I got a short glimpse of what true love feels like. I hope I find it someday.”
“On our 50th wedding anniversary, she smiled at me and said, ‘I only wish I had met you sooner.’ ˮ
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The art scene in Saudi Arabia has been really picking up lately, and we’ve never been happier to note a change as we are now. But as fast as it’s growing, there’s still a large number of brilliant art makers that haven’t made it to mainstream media, and we’ve taken it upon ourselves to uncover some of the hidden gems and present them to the world! Or, well, Riyadh and Jeddah to begin with. Then we’re taking over the world. Muwahahahahaha!
name: louai KofiahAge: 29 location: Jeddah When did you start making art? As early as 4th grade, but it was mainly for fun and class doodles. I took a more serious interest in sketching by the time I was in high school and in my freshman years in college.What does art mean to you? “It’s a form of expression that I’m always exploring what it can offer by what I allow it to express.”
Web: http://loukay.squarespace.com/sketches/
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name: batool al JefriAge: 22 location: riyadh
When did you start making art? I don’t remember not drawing, but I didn’t start improving until about 10th grade. I was dreadful before that. Like proper “never draw again, I beg you” dreadful.What does art mean to you? “When I pick up a pen, it stops the whole buzz in my head. Everything shuts up and I just focus on what the sketch is going to turn into.”
name: sarah FarhoudAge: 22 location: riyadh
When did you start making art? I started in middle school then fell in love with it the summer of 2007.What does art mean to you? “I guess for me, my art is my filter, my outlet, and sometimes the happiest place I can go to.”
Instagram: @batjef
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name: terki shalhoubAge: 24location: riyadh When did you start making art? I was doing what people say qualifies as art for years, but I only did it for fun, not counting it as anything artistic. But I started making art consciously around 2009-2010.What does art mean to you? “What I do, I do for personal joy; the process of making any art piece should be fun beforebeing meaningful.”
name: sarah sulaiman al MaimanAge: 21location: riyadh
When did you start making art? Maybe six years ago.What does art mean to you? “My art is a way for me to represent the hidden beauty of Arabic letters.”
Instagram: @terks
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name: Nojoud alsudairiAge: 19location: riyadh
When did you start making art? Started producing artwork at the age of nine, officially at 15.Describe your art in one sentence “If I were to describe my work I’d say it’s a celebration for women and the inspiration I find in little corners. I suppose I’m not very good at describing my artwork.”
Web: www.NojoudAlsudairi.com
Web: http://nouf-hussain.wix.com/nouf
name: Nouf hussain al hussainAge: 21location: riyadh
When did you start making art? I’ve always loved art and drawing it was my favorite hobby since I was a kid. But my experience in art and design got wider when I entered Arts and Designs College two years ago.What does art mean to you? “Art for me is a visual language to express my feelings through.”
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Name: Basma AminAge: 19Location: Jeddah
When did you start making art? Year I started experimenting with art: 2007. Year I started creating my monsters: 2010.What does art mean to you? “I think it quite important to nourish the child in us, and to keep her/him alive and well.”
Name: Hind BahabriAge: 18Location: Riyadh
When did you start making art? Second grade maybe.What does art mean to you? “The pieces are attempts at creating a fresh scene, and emphasizing the beauty of all the subjects that intrigue me; Dance, mythology, Arabic calligraphy, mostly.”
Web: www.basmamin. wordpress.com/
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Name: Somaya AlshehriAge: 30Location: Riyadh
When did you start making art?2006What does art mean to you? “Our art is our special interpretation of life, what you see is bits of me.”
Email: lama.khoja.9@gmail.com
Name: Lama Waleed KhojaAge: 22Location: Riyadh
When did you start making art? 2007What does art mean to you? “My words will never express my thoughts as well as my art, It’s how I speak my mind.”
Web: http://somayaschool.com
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WILDFOX COUTURE Wildfox are quite famous already with all the celebrities rocking their favorite Wildfox pieces all the time (Beyoncé and Demi Lavato to name a few). The new Lagoon collection is to die for. Keeping up their usual comfort designs but with a twist this time, the flowy skirts, the colorful glasses and the usual amazing graphic tops.Available on www.wildfoxcouture.com
DSQUARED There are thousands of embellished sunglasses out in the market, but only a few are done tastefully that gives it an edge and makes it an item worth owning (also good luck with pulling these off). These Dsquared shades are limited edition and dazzled with Swarovski crystals and the ever classic cat eyes. Purrfect! Available at www.iamitalian.com
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SAINT LAURENT The babycat sneaker in Canvas is available for men and women. Attention grabbing yet semi monotone, and speaking from personal experience one of the most comfortable fashionable shoes ever! Get yours before they go out of stock and you find yourself bidding on Ebay.Available on www.saintlaurent.com Also check your local Saint Laurent boutique.
NAWAL STOREA favorite boutique for abayas by Jeddahwis for the last 10 years is now available in Riyadh and Al Khobar exclusively at Mimosa Boutique. Mimosa Riyadh: Olaya Main Street / Mimosa Al Khobar: Prince Turki Street
FAShION READ Mr Porter Paperback The Manual for a Stylish Life: Volume 2 is finally out. This book is what every guy needs fashion-wise as it is full of practical modern advices, full of pretty things, high rated restaurants and so much more. All that in an impeccably designed book.Order yours via www.mrporter.com or www.net-a-porter.com
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PRADA Prada? And prints? YES PLEASE. Wallets in many different prints and colors. Including clutches, shoes, keyrings, document holders iPad covers and much more... Available on www.prada.com or your local Rubaiyat store Square wallets SR 1,500 each, Rectangle wallet SR 2,350, Keychain SR 750
SAINT LAURENT Pretty much everyone is a Saint Laurent monogram tassle satchel fan, but getting silver and gold together? This is a rare and timeless combination for sure. Available on www.saintlaurent.com
SPOTLIGhT This month the spotlight belongs to one of the coolest stores in the last few months, Useless Store. It has quickly become the go-to store for comfortable graphic T-shirts.
Sheriff and CherryOne of my favorite sunglasses brand (and quite affordable in comparison with other brands), their latest collection is best described by the designer Mauro Massarotto; calling it a mixture of icecream, summer, the beach and rock 'n roll. Good luck picking one as there are some really cool designs and colors.www.sheriffandcherry.com/shop/
Useless Store, Chamelle Plaza, Jeddah, 0535300300
LIBRA BOUTIQUELibra boutique is finally available in Riyadh. Make sure you check out their winter wear.
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Top by Givenchy SR 3,770 Belt by Moschino SR 1,100Skirt by Miu Miu SR 3050Bag by Versace SR 3,900 All from www.net-a-porter.com
Dress by Valentino SR 69,000 www.net-a-porter.com, Top by Wildfox Couture SR 500 (Life Stores), Bag by Dolce & Gabbana SR 2,700 www.net-a-porter.com
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Top by Just Cavalli SR 1,350 Jeans by Current/Elliott SR 1,150, Bag by Saint Laurent SR 7,250 All from www.net-a-porter.com
Dress by Lanvin SR 14,500, Bag by Alaïa SR 5,050, Necklace by Proenza Schouler SR 1,850 All from www.net-a-porter.com
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Full-length top (thobe) by KTZ SR 2,700 www.kokontozai.co.ukalso available at LifeSunglasses by Tom Ford SR 1,360 www.barneys.com
Top by Ann Demeulemeester SR 1,780 www.mrporter.com Skinny jeans by ASOS SR 180 www.asos.com Sunglasses by Cutler and Gross SR 1,550 www.net-a-porter.com
Top by Carven| SR 750 www.svpply.com Shorts by AMI SR 650 www.mrporter.com
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It can be pretty disheartening to realize that your loved one already has the gift that you carefully and lovingly picked out, but then again it’s easy to give duplicate gifts when you purchase common items at local retail stores. Fortunately, you can get creative and give your loved ones gifts that they probably don’t already have and will not forget for a long time.
Keep reading if you’re looking for creative gift ideas!
By Mohammed Mirza
01 A PersonAlized Mug
Instead of giving a gift that will simply sit around and collect dust, you can give something useful by investing in a personalized mug. Keep in mind the interests of your loved one and make a mug that depicts those interests. You can have photos printed on the mug, a catchy line typed on it or you may just paint it yourself. Many gifts lose their appeal after a few weeks or wear out after a few months, but this isn’t the case with this personalized mug.
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02edible ArrAngeMents
One gift that is becoming quite popular is the edible arrangement. You can send your loved an edible arrangement pack they can enjoy in more ways than one. Not only does it look great, but they can also savor the treats it's made of. There are endless possibilities with what can be placed in your edible arrangement. You can add chocolates, desserts, or even fruits if you’re looking for something a little healthier.
04All About Your bAsKet
Make notes of all the reasons you love your loved one, then buy small gifts to go with each note. For example, reason you love your spouse is for their passion for listening to a particular singer. You can add an audio CD of that singer and attach it to the note. Similarly, put all the notes and attached gifts altogether in a basket, this one is sure to prove your affection.05scrAPbooK
This is probably the best way to show some love. A scrapbook is not only something people can save forever, but also fun to share with others and can capture thoughts and memories that might have been otherwise forgotten. Get hold of all the different memories you have with your loved one such as photos, letters and all other sorts of memorabilia. Buy an empty book, stick them all in, personalize the cover and empty spaces with drawings, paintings and captions. You can be assured that this gift is bound to fill a special place in your loved one’s heart.
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No matter what kind of interests your loved one has, you can arrange a personalized kit that’s in a jar. These can range from a survival kit, spa kit, travel kit, makeup kit, so no matter which kit you opt for just pack all the essentials related to it and place them in a jar. This will show the recipient that you really know them and care about their interests. You may also add a note on why you picked out the particular kit as a gift.
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Janna laptop bags with spiritual quotes written on them. Compatible with iPad or any touchscreen product. It is very useful, decorative, informative and can be purchased as a perfect gift as well.Available at t7abo.com
Inlaid 18K white gold plated imparts a warm luster and glow to the frame. Encircled by 500 spectacular Swarovski cubic zirconia pieces, the body of the phone is bathed in sparkling light. Utilizing expert craftsmanship in the creative application of the finest materials, advanced glass fiber is carefully inlaid onto the back of the phone.Available at i.zone
Janna Laptop Bag SR 100
NavJack - Aphrodite iPhone 5S Gold plated SR 12,999
GoPro SR 1,550
Twenty percent smaller and lighter than its best-selling predecessor, it delivers improved image quality and powerful new features geared for versatility and convenience. Combined with 30 percent longer battery life, faster built-in Wi-Fi and a sharper lens, the HERO3+ Black Edition is the most advanced GoPro yet.Available at t7abo.com
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tSC SigNAtuReunique flavors Worth Craving for
An upscale full-dining concept from the creators of The Sandwich Company, TSC Signature opens on Suleimaniyah Street with a menu that would make you crave for
carefully crafted dishes you won’t find anywhere else.
With its high ceiling glass windows and polished white interiors, TSC Signature has the ambience of a sunshine-filled New Orleans café during the day that transitions to a warm chandelier-lit spot for the perfect night casual dining experience.
True to its name, TSC Signature offers reinvented classics and fusion dishes that are unique and hard to come by in the city. Combining rare and finest ingredients, it is a refreshingly delicious addition to the Riyadh food scene.
Start off your delectable indulgence with a 2-in-1 treat; the Signature soup is a comforting combination of two sections – tomato and potato. Whether you would like to play it safe or take a gastronomical adventure,
you’re bound to enjoy pairing their soup with their greens. Organic produce lovers are bound to the delight at the Quinoa Endive Salad, the first of its kind in Riyadh.
The cheese and Texas platters, as well as the freshly made and bespoke pizzas come in gracious helpings, making it perfect for families and group diners. For a taste of Italy, their Calleloni, Tagliatilli Al fungi pastas are well-seasoned savory meals in themselves.
One of the highlights in the TSC Signature menu is the manner in which they have managed to reinvent the burger experience. With burger joints popping up
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across town, they are able to set themselves apart with their gourmet selection. You can’t help but be intrigued and get hooked on the Blackberry burger, the Alla Norma and the Avocado burger to name a few. However, for those with a classic appetite for a juicy mouthwatering patty, fresh toppings and buttered buns, then you would definitely find satisfaction in their TSC signature burger and mini burgers.
Location: Abdullah bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan St Tel: +966-11-2939693 Twitter & Instagram: tsc_signature Facebook: TSC Signature
The main courses are also worth the rave, a carefully crafted choice of their special steak and Tarragon chicken leaves one with tickled taste buds. It is harmoniously in-sync with their wide-selection of side dishes that makes for an absolute filling meal.
The flavors at TSC signature are tied together with their unique flair for satisfying your visual craving as well. The manner in which the food is presented is a pleasant introduction to the
delicious experience you’re about to have. The wait staff is polished, polite and akin to having a charming host while you dine.
Overall, expect to stay longer than you would expect, top your meal with their mind-blowing desserts, enjoy the ambience after a hearty meal. Know that you’ll be craving soon enough and wanting to come back for more.
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As much as we’re a meat-loving bunch in Riyadh, we sometimes crave for the taste of the sea minus flying to Jeddah or the four-hour drive to Dammam. It takes a bit of an effort to find the right places to roll up your sleeves and dig in on the freshest seafood in town but not if you have this issue of DR. Whether you’re an average Riyadhi on a budget or a crustacean-loving purists, you will be feasting on this.
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Location: King Abdullah Road
AMOU HAMZA:On an average day of trying to figure out what we would like to eat, Amo Hamza turns up as one of the first options when we want fish that’s affordable and filling. They have several locations around Riyadh, but we would suggest going to the big ones in King Abdullah and Makkah Road to really enjoy their menu. Their seafood arrives daily from the Eastern Province and so freshness is guaranteed. Our personal favorite is the grilled Denis fish paired with their special rice and if you’re really hungry, you can’t go wrong with their SR 90 buffet.
Location: Old Airport Road
NAFOURA:There are a lot of Nafoura branches but there’s two in particular that serve up really good seafood. Singleton Riyadhis should try the one in Malaz while families should dine in the Airport Road branch. The men would definitely enjoy the fish kabsa. It’s savory and a quick fix. Each restaurant has a nautical feel to it and is great for a casual weekend dinner. You have Lebanese, Asian and European cuisines, but what you shouldn’t miss is the Lobster Thermidor and prawns with garlic sauce – we’ve never been disappointed.
Location: Northern Ring Road
RED LOBSTER:It’s a bit of a drive from the city center but worth it if you’re out with the family or your friends and want something that’s different from your usual Middle-Eastern seafood place. An international franchise, it’s American casual dining all the way. They have upped their dishes since they opened last year and we can’t stop thinking about the chowder, even non-seafood lovers would like it. So far the biggest crustaceans and prawns we’ve had in Riyadh. The lobster lover’s dream is a dream come true, the grilled king prawns are indeed royalty and garlic butter biscuits are spot on as the ones they have elsewhere. Just a tip: The waiters will help you with your shellfish (crabs and lobsters can be hard to open, believe me, no shame in asking) and don’t forget to put on your apron.
Location: Oruba St. and Takhassussi Intersection
AL QALZAM:A sister branch of the famous Qalzam restaurant in Jeddah, they’re known to serve freshly caught fish, cooked to your liking. They offer a wide variety of seafood fried, grilled or baked in the oven. We had the tajeen, which was especially flavorful. The fried hamour was crusted with spicy seasoning although a bit dry. The highlight on their menu for us is the perfectly grilled jumbo shrimp that’s charred but juicy. The sides of tahini and sour humar (tamarind) sauce were great complements. One thing we didn’t enjoy much was the red sayadiya rice, it was unconventional and lacked the traditional fish spices. We would recommend doing a delivery or a takeout and it is quite pricey.
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Turkish Coffee• Traditional Desserts Turkish Delight
and Burma Khadayif• Dark Chocolate Mint• Nuts
Did you know? Turkish coffee is a local afternoon and after meal drink in KSA. It’s always served with water so you can cleanse your palette first and enjoy its bold taste to the fullest. The sweetness of the Turkish coffee can either be sada (no sugar), orta (medium) or one teaspoon of sugar, or sekerli very sweet or two teaspoons of sugar.
Perfect CombinationsBy Jou Pabalate and Mohammed Al Dughaishm
The "winter" season may be drawing to a close in the next couple of weeks but we in Jeddah love our hot drinks all year long. For the sweet issue, we didn’t want to miss letting you in on one of favorite foodie affairs, the perfect marrying of local hot drinks with delectable treats.
Café Lattes and Cappuccino• Classic – Brioche or Croissant• Fruity – Berries and Apricot• Cheese – Soft and light
DR Recommends: The Cheese Plate at Paul is a perfect combination with espresso and cream based hot drinks and we love their croissant. It’s a wannabe Parisian’s one-stop shop.
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Espresso Shots • Rich – Chocolate fudge cake, dark chocolate to complement, white to subdue the strong tones of Arabica beans.• Creamy – Cream brulee, New York cheese cake• Fruity – Berries, oranges, don’t go for a fruit that’s too sour, it can overpower your espresso or leave a not so nice after taste.
DR Recommends: Try out the new Cioccolatitaliani on Tahliya Street. They serve up a decadent array of pure espresso blends that simply marries with their authentic Italian dark, milk and white chocolate. It’s the ultimate Choco-coffee lover’s fantasy come true.
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Gahwa – Arabic Coffee• Dates – Especially Al Khalass and Al Sukkari varieties• Basbosa• Baglawa
Did you know? Gahwa is a traditional sign of generosity and hospitality stemming from the Bedouin culture. As much as possible, you should accept the first cup and some traditional Saudi homes do practice the odd number rule, you either drink one, three, or five cups. Don’t expect your finjan (cup) to be filled to the brim since it’s considered impolite to do so.
TeaWe didn’t forget the tea-lovers among our readers but since there’s just a long list of tea varieties, here’s some combinations of the most popularly enjoyed ones in Saudi:
• Earl Grey tea with milk and a bite of a raspberry scone• Red tea with mint is warm and refreshing along with super sweet Middle Eastern delights like Baglawa and Kunafa.• Aromatic Jasmine tea is light yet flavorful and enjoyed best with Digestive or Gingersnap cookies.• Chai Karak (karak tea) is spicy, creamy and ohh sooo sweet! Best solely on its own or maybe with a rotti bun!
Let us know what your sweetcombinations are!Share your ownfoodie concoctionsand matchmaking… #DRFoodie #DestinationRyd
Hot Chocolate• Tangy – Citrus fruits, green grapes, strawberries and raspberries• Salty – Popcorn, peanut butter, and nuts• Sweet – Mint flavored chocolates
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Home Sweet HomeA list of home based
desserts in Riyadh
Some days you just find yourself wanting to satisfy your sweet cravings and thankfully, these home-based bakeries and sweet goddesses are available right at your fingertips. Below is a list of our sugar fix favorites:
Delish Bakery Delectable cakes, mini cake popsMust try: Pumpkin cake with salted caramel and choco pudding with berries.
Framboise & OliveDubbed as The Queen of Cheesecake in Riyadh! Must try: Mix Berry Cheesecake
ScrumptiousHome-made sweets made with organic ingredients.Must try: Creamy apple pie fondant & raspberry tiramisu
The Golden DateElegantly displayed dates and petit fours.Must try: Colorful petit four stuffed with dates or halgoom (Turkish delight).
Little ThingsDainty cakes and mini sweets.Must try: Pistachio cheesecake with rose and tiramisu cupcake.
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Mob: +966-590242433Instagram:@framboise_and_olive
Mob: +966-555773450Instagram:@delishbakerysa
Mob: +966-569354707Instagram:@scrumptious_ksa
Mob:+966-550483118Instagram:@thegoldendate
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5pm BakeryMouthwatering cakes, cheesecakes and sweet treats. Must try: Oreo treat and date and walnut cake.
All kinds of CookiesAll kinds of ooey gooey cookies! Must try: Nutella cups, snickers and red velvet cookies.
EventiqueExquisite theme sweets, cakes and cupcakes. Must try: Lemon cake
Lana SweetsDelicious truffles, nougat and sweets. Must try: Raspberry truffle and rose chocolate almond.
JulIe & JulIa (MovIe, 2009) –
Two women who live in different parts of the world. At some point their lives connect
through their memoirs and their passion for cooking.
ChoColate & ZuCChInI (Blog) – Clotilde Dusoulier,
shares her passion for everything food-related. Her blog focuses on colorful foods and promotes
ingredients in her recipes.
Blue KItChen (Blog) – Terry Boyd is the man in this kitchen! His blog is filled with
recipes for beginners and professionals. He also makes it interesting with some fun facts
about ingredients.
Food networK Challenge (tv Show) – Master bakers are forced to
create cakes within short periods of time resulting in hilarious,
and sometimes inedible, results.
top CheF (tv Show) – Innovative chefs and restaurateurs
compete on a weekly basis to make the best meal.
You’re interested in exploring the culinarY world
but You don’t know where to
start? read on for inspiration.
aCe oF CaKeS (tv Show) – Deliciously creative cakes and treats baked by talented cakesters
with a sense of humor.
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Mob: +966-543820109Instagram:@lanasweets
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LovePortion
cups (345 grams) all purpose flour
tablespoon baking powder
teaspoon salt
cup (226 grams) butter, room temperature
cups (350 grams) white sugar
eggs, room temperature
teaspoons liquid vanilla extract
cup (240 ml) milk, room temperature
cans of ready made white vanilla frosting
Food coloring (Red)
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1. This will yield four different colored batters with three different shades of red to create the beautiful layers of the cake.
2. Pour each of the batters to the four prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with the back of a spoon. Bake 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Now that the batter is ready, divide it into
four bowls and add food coloring
as follows:
COLORINGAdd 1/8 teaspoon red food coloring to the first bowl and mix well.
Add 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring to the second bowl and mix well.
Add 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring to the third bowl and mix well.
Keep the fourth bowl as it is without adding any food coloring to it.
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DirectionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Butter and lightly flour, four (15 x 5 cm) round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter until soft and creamy (about 1-2 minutes).
Gradually add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.
With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture (in three additions) and milk (in two additions), beginning and ending with the flour.
3. Place the cakes on a wire rack to cool, in their pans, for about 10 minutes. Then remove them from the pans and leave them to cool completely, another 10 minutes.
4. Now you can start constructing the cake. Start by cutting around the outer edge of each of the baked cakes around (1-2 cm). This
is needed to show the true colors of the cake.
5. Prepare the plate that you will be serving the cake in and put the white cake layer at the bottom and start frosting the top of the cake.
6. Place the second layer of the lightest shade of red (the one that has 1/8 teaspoon of red food coloring) and
then frost its top and so on until all layers has been constructed.
7. Now frost the entire cake using a rubber spatula from the sides and top and ensure to cover all areas for a clean smooth white frosting finish.
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How To Get Your Sugar HighBy Reina Vidad TejanoOh sugar! Why do you make us so happy? Despite not being a healthy choice, sweet cravings are unforgiving and hard to resist. According to the World Health Organization, the recommended intake of sugar should only be within 50 grams per day. BUT, since this article is about getting your sugar high, you have been warned: Consuming the following treats is not advisable for the diabetics and already-hyper-3-year-olds to follow suit.
As for the sugar-hungry population, overdose on these super sweet items and for sure, you’ll be hopping around the clock for more.
KriSpy KrEmE DOuGHnuTSIf you just pop three Original Glazed in your mouth, you are already guaranteed to exceed your sugar intake for the day. But it’s just so good at melting in your mouth that you know you could finish a dozen. If you really want to overdo the sugar love, pair up the treat with one of their Kremey drinks like the Chocolate Chocolate or the Lotta Latte.
THE OrEO COOKiES BLizzArD FrOm DQ GriLL & CHiLLDairy Queen is popular for serving their creamy ice cream delights upside down, but you’re sure to be all over the place once you’ve finished every scoop of this cold treat. There are 113 grams of sugar in one Blizzard! If that doesn’t give you a sugar high, I don’t know what will. Also try their Pecan Mudslide or Peanut Butter Parfait for an even sweeter twist.
Sugar intake should only be within 50 grams per day. -World
Health Org
an Original Glazed
doughnut has 200 calories and 10g of
sugar
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How To Get Your Sugar High STArBuCKS’ TOFFEE nuT FrAppuCCinO All of Starbucks’ Frappuccinos are bound to satisfy your sweet tooth (and caffeine cravings) but their seasonal flavors like Dulce de Leche and Toffee Nut Frappe are specially sweet with the extra caramel and toffee nut sauce that’s swirled in that grande goodness. And if it wasn’t sweet enough, the whip cream on top makes all the difference.
A viSiT TO CAnDyDAySCandydays just happens to be the biggest candy shop in the Middle East and it’s easily the best place for you to grab any form of sugary treat from classic Baby Ruths and Nerds to Jelly Belly and Garrett’s Popcorn. A thorough visit of the place simple reminds me of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Candydays in Riyadh is on the third floor of Riyadh Gallery, Olaya Street on King Fahd Road.
SAADEDin pASTryIt’s one of the well known go-to-stores for desserts where you can find classic Arabic sweets like baklawa, mamoul, kunafa, nammora and qatayef. If you could finish a whole tray of these honeyed delicacies, then you can definitely expect a high sugar count! Apart from the Arabic pastry menu, they also have a long menu of chocolate, ice cream and cakes that can give your sugar a boost. Sugar intake
should only be within 50 grams per day. -World
Health Org.
Sugar intake should only be within 50 grams per day. -World
Health Org.
Sugar intake should only be within 50 grams per day. -World
Health Org.
Sugar intake should only be within 50 grams per day. -World
Health Org.
Sugar intake should only be within 50 grams per day. -World
Health Org.
Sugar intake should only be within 50 grams per day. -World
Health Org.
Sugar intake should only be within 50 grams per day. -World
Health Org.
Sugar intake should only be within 50 grams per day. -World
Health Org.
Sugar intake should only be within 50 grams per day. -World
Health Org.
Sugar intake should only be within 50 grams per day. -World
Health Org.
Candydays is the biggest candy shop in
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CHoCoLaTeSTrEET
It’s after Isha prayer and the blinking lights of the city are bright in Thalateen Street as I stand on the sidewalk admiring the soaring image of the Al Faisaliah tower close by. It’s one of the places in Riyadh where it’s conducive for a stroll and you can somehow appreciate the peace and quiet of the metropolis. Though what especially makes this place a sweet escape is the array of chocolate stores that stand side by side, therefore promping me to dub it the “Chocolate Street of Riyadh.ˮ
The strip is home to the old and new with the most well-known chocolate shops in Saudi Arabia taking root even as early as the ’90s along with other new brands that are up and coming. Read on as I take on some of the standouts from my recent walk along Chocolate Street.
By Reina Vidad Tejano
LenotreEven before the popularity of Café Lenotre in different parts of the city, there stood the first Lenotre shop on Thalateen. Originally a bakery and pastry shop in the ’90s here in Riyadh, it now features more of its special chocolate collections for various occasions. They call their chefs “the chocolate craftsmen” producing only the finest of chocolates following the standards of their Paris house. Let’s face it, the French know how to do their chocolates right: exquisite and expensive. Lenotre is a popular choice for locals and expats alike who have a taste for the luxurious.
tel: +966-11-465-1465InStagraM: @lenotreksa
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BateelYou’d miss it if you don’t know where it was on Thalateen having been sandwiched in between two stores of Saadedin Pastry. But in that nook sits the oldest branch of Bateel ever established in Riyadh. They have the Origin line, which features artisan chocolates made from cocoa beans of Peru and Venezuela; the Blend Chocolates, which are primarily from Belgium; sugar-free selection for those who are avoiding high sugar levels but still wants a piece of chocolate; their famous Date Chocolates, which are made with their premium dates and succulent fillings; and then they also have their individually wrapped chocolates and specialty chocolates as per season. Long-standing customers still frequent this branch for their Bateel fix.
tel: +966-11-2931030 InStagraM: @patchichocolate
patchiThe name Patchi may very well be the most recognized name in the chocolate industry in the Middle East. Every store is a chocolate heaven and the one in Thalateen Street is no exception. These high-class chocolates are an all-around favorite and are considered perfect gifts for weddings and other celebrations. They boast of almost 50 types of premium chocolates to choose from that can come in ready-to-go gift boxes. They also feature the unique, Dragees, which are chocolate covered treats pretty much like M&Ms, only finer. Their Patchi Baby selection and Patchino & Kids line are also famous among loyal customers.
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tel: 920011999 InStagraM: @lateen_sweet
Lateen So SweetThis Lebanese house of chocolates is filled with impressive arrangements of Belgian chocolates fit for any occasion you desire. You’ll find an extensive selection of choco-lates and other confectionaries on display. Being a regional brand, their cost is much more affordable than the popular names but still delicious.
tel: +966-11-2112042 weB: www.bateel.com
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marynoonThis chocolate boutique is one of the newer stores along Thalateen filled with various selections of Parisian chocolate brands like Maxim’s De Paris, Fauchon Paris and Mon-bana Chocolatier. They also feature Ludomar Chocolates from Barcelona and Melodi Cikolata from Turkey. You will also find cutesy souvenir chocolates by Spanish choco-latier, Simon Coll on sale. Do note that all of the chocolates from Le Chocolat Blanc are already packaged as all of them are imported.
tel: +966-11-4644436 InStagraM: @marynoon_chocolate
tel: +966-11-4641497 InStagraM: @cg_ksa
Chocolate GraphicsNow here is a totally unique venture on chocolates! You can have any image or text you want embossed on a chocolate. How great is that? Whether it’s your company’s logo or a Thank You message, Chocolate Graphics can do it. As of now they have three chocolate flavors that you can choose from: milk chocolate, white chocolate and dark chocolate. They also offer fancy boxes ad wrapping for your chocolates and they make for a great token or personalized giveaway at parties or events.
If you have enough time on your hands, then you can do what I did and take a walk from one end to the other to check out all these establishments. For sure, your pockets will be filled with handed out free chocolates. And what is life, if not a box (or handful) of chocolates?
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The MarMoreal Village of Dhee ayn
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By Mohammed Mirza
Stunning landscape,incredible weather, utopianvillage up in the mountains,the village of Dhee Aynoffers it all.
Dhee Ayn, also knownas the Marble Village, isa 400-year-old historictownship in the Al Bahaprovince of Saudi Arabia,built on top of a mountaindistinguished for itsnumerous white stones. Atjust over 400 kilometersfrom Jeddah, the charmingvillage of Dhee Ayn is alsofamous for its puremountain water, uniquesettlements, rare bananasand aromatic flowers.
Surprisingly, we didn’tplan to visit the place. Wejust happened to cross it onour way to Abha. We weredriving on one of the mostbeautiful highways I haveever been on. It cuts through
the Sarawat Mountain rangeand connects Taif to Abha.After crossing the city of AlBaha on the highway, wetook a turn towards the KingFahd Road, which took usfrom the unruffled Sarawathighlands to the scalding AlTihama coastal flats.
Far away we saw a groupof old buildings sittingatop a white hill. The placewas visible for severalkilometers as we approachedthe village. Even from adistance the place can easilybe located by the white glowimpending from it.
Initially we thought it wasjust one of the manyvillages that we happenedto cross by. We were soonproven wrong. As wewere going closely past it,the dark somber coloredbuildingsat a distance werebecoming clearer.
I realized that this was notjust any other village butthe historic village of DheeAyn. It was a memorablesight, historic houses amidst beautiful mountains; itlooked like the structures ofDhee Ayn were caressingthe sky. At about 24 kilometerssouthwest of Al Baha, thevillage of Dhee Ayn is nearthe terminus of the mainescarpment road. Severalimpressive historical stoneand slate structures dot thisroad that leads to the village.
The village looks perched,seemingly defying gravityby levitating atop a lucidcloud. The admirable stonesettlement is set on a whitemarble stump in the middleof a palm circumscribedpocket canyon. Thesurroundings of the villageare lush green from theample rainfall the place gets.
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The houses of the village itself are not made of marble, but of flake stones and slate. Instead, the village got the moniker "Marble Village" for the rocky outcrop it is built upon. The outcrop is a luminous rocky hill of white marble, which stands in sharp disparity to the grayish dark slates with which the houses were constructed. The gray mountains that loom behind the outcrop and the green fields in the forefront add to shining marble that the village calmly rests on.
The village was supposedly inhabited over 400 years ago; many structures still survive to this very day. In its heyday the place was a major gold mining site and was renowned for its high quality craft products.
The village also witnessed several battles that occurred between local tribesmen and the invading Ottoman forces. It was eventually abandoned around 30 to 40 years ago, which makes the village even more transfixing.
We were allowed to drive right up and climb its ramparts and explore the mysterious rooms within its numerous houses and buildings. The settlement is abandoned and it was appalling to see that the village is unguarded and tourists are allowed almost everywhere, including those structures that are on the verge of collapse!
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the structures are in a serious state of decay. Some of the weaker structures have already caved in the ground, while others have walls leaning at precarious angles under the weight of natural forces over a long period of time. We were really eager to see the village at sunset because we heard that the marble beneath it tends to glow even more during that time. But we were unable to since we had many more places to explore on our itinerary in a short span of time. Moreover, we were not able to spot any banana plantations nor the mountain springs that village was well known for.During our visit we were spellbound
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by the attractive scenery of the village, a great interweaving of the colors of nature and history all in one place. It was a great experience to enter the historic structures and observe their minutiae. We were a bit disappointed by the village’s present condition, but things are bound to ameliorate by the growing attention being amassed by the village.
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Home and Abroad
Sweet Destinations
The month of February is a sweet one. Make plans, get away and enjoy this month with your partner. Quality time spent with your better half is enjoyable isn’t it? We compiled a list of weekend getaways for you and your partner. Below are some spots you can discover both within KSA and abroad. Read, plan, book and make some new memories!
1. Abha:
Abha is officially the Kingdom’s most visited hill-station. You can see 300-year-old stone and mud houses and malls that have the latest brands. Abha has a well-known women’s souq where veiled local women sell fruits, vegetables, coffee, Bedouin jewelry and hand-woven baskets.
2. Madain Saleh:
Madain Saleh is about 817 kilometers north of Jeddah. Witness some of the most well preserved archaeological sites with your partner. Recommendation: head out to Madain Saleh armed with a camera and take plenty of pictures. Please police your own rubbish.
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4. Tabuk:
Who said it doesn’t snow in Saudi Arabia? Witness and feel the freezing temperature in the northwestern region of Tabuk where you may see some snow and frost. Enjoy the city of Tabuk with your partner with the tempera-ture dipping to -5 degrees Celsius.
3. Taif:
If you and your partner are in the mood for some adventurous driving that will make your head swirl, head out towards the wind-ing roads that lead to Taif. You can enjoy the clouds, mountains and chilly weather and not just that, 40 kilometers north of Taif, there is the site of the largest Souq Okaz.
5. Al Lith:
Al Lith is 190 kilometers south of Jeddah and southwest of the holy city of Makkah. There are so many neighboring cities around Jeddah that are just waiting to be discovered and explored. Lith Resort is one of the most popular dive bases in the Kingdom, so go ahead and enjoy some adventure together.
6. Thuwal:
Thuwal village has a gorgeous beach, enough parking space, huts (for those who want privacy). About 80 kilometers north of Jeddah, Thuwal promises to be a great geta-way for those who need to escape and enjoy a weekend away.
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7. Venice, Italy:
Discover this beautiful romantic city by tak-ing a walking tour. The city is nestled amid bridges, streets and squares. Ride on the popular Venetian gondola boat and witness the picturesque city as you sit back and relax
8. Manama, Bahrain:
Not too far from either Jeddah or Riyadh Manama is definitely worth visiting. Bahrain’s capital and one that’s advancing at a fast pace, this city promises a lot of fun. Visit the Bab el-Bahrain souk for variety of goods, enjoy the cafes, museums and check one of the largest mosques in the world: the Al Fateh mosque.
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9. Istanbul, Turkey:
Istanbul is famous for the beautiful minarets, lovely scenery and friendly people. Why not take your partner to Istanbul and see the Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and many other famous attractions.
10. Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt:
Need a break from the traditional work rou-tine? Plan an adventurous getaway with your partner and head to the neighboring Sharm El Sheikh. The resort city promises lots of sun, sand, amazing coral reefs and a scenic view of the sea.
11. Doha, Qatar:
Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world and the wealth surely reflects in the capital city of Doha. In close proximity to KSA, Doha is a great getaway if you are pressed for time. Enjoy Doha’s beautiful Corniche, Souq Waqif, the Pearl, various museums and cultural centers.
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12. Athens, Greece:
The historical capital of Europe is a must see. A large part of the town’s center has been converted into a 3-kilometer pedestrian zone leading to the major archeological sites. Not just that, the commercial center has about 2,500 shops of all kinds. Take a walk and learn all about Athens with your better half this month.
13. Bucharest, Romania:
Romania is situated in the southeastern part of central Europe and shares borders with Hungary and Serbia. Bucharest is famous for the Romanian culture, media and art. There are various cultural festivals in Bucharest throughout the year. Why not experience something different this time and learn more about the Romanian history?
14. Maldives:
With great weather all year round, Maldives is a nice romantic destination for you and your partner. Discover the underworld of the Indian Ocean, go snorkeling, visit the spa and just sit back and relax. You may want to look into the bungalows at Makunudu.
15. Zurich, Switzerland:
Escape the heat and visit the cool, calm and beautiful Zurich. You can’t go wrong by choosing Switzerland as your brief holiday destination. Zurich has rich cultural tradition, high standard chamber and symphony orches-tras and several important theaters. And the scenery and landscape: simply breathtaking.
16. Seychelles:
With the vast, expansive and breathtaking coastline, you could either spend a day deep-sea fishing or go mountain biking. But most probably you and your partner will prefer to relax on the beach. One of the most romantic destinations, Seychelles is a perfect getaway for couples.
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T R A V E L T R E N D S
Sometimes you and your honey just want to enjoy a special date night or maybe just go for an in-city escape to reboot the romantic energies and spend some quality time. Here’s a list of packages in the city if you’re looking for a spontaneous romantic night or want to surprise that little someone special in your life:
SwEETwEEkENDFaiSaliah hotel
HONEyMOON PAckAGEthe Ritz CaRltonRiYaDh
ROMANTIc GETAwAyFouR SeaSonS
DR is your cupid for February – The lovely management at Faisaliah hotel is offering a special weekend package for Destination Riyadh readers/couples all throughout the month. You can either stay in their Superior Room at the rate of SR 1,350 net per night including breakfast for two at La Brasserie Restaurant or their Premier Deluxe Suite at the rate of SR 2,200 net per night including breakfast for two at La Cucina Restaurant.
MuSt Do:
Upon making the reservation, don’t forget to mention that you’re looking to book the Destination Riyadh weekend package!
The Rtiz Carlton property in Riyadh is like a page pulled out of a fairytale book and if you and your partner want to stay overnight and feel like royalty then the Honeymoon package is a sweet deal starting at SR 1,999.
For some couples pampering any time of the year, the Four Seasons hotel offers a romantic getaway filled with small touches of sweet nothings, from heart shaped cakes, silk rose petals, flowers up to exclusive relaxation rates in their male and female spas, it’s an anniversary treatworth exploring.
MuSt Do:
Head to the sky-bridge with your husband or wife for an amazing view of the city.
By Jou Pabalate
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FAISALIAH HOTEL
cENTO PER cENTO’S wHITE & BLAck ROOMSOlaya St.
If you’re looking to surprise your spouse with a special dinner that’s intimate and exclusive, you can try out Cento per Cento. This Italian fine dining restaurant has private rooms you, which you can reserve for that special night with your loved one. The white room is a small intimate space with candles and the works while the black room is a little bigger with over the water steps.
White Room – SR 1,200 all inclusive of the decorations and a 7-course mealBlack Room – SR 1,600 all inclusive of a 9-course meal and a romantic setup.
FOUR SEASONS
HONGthe Ritz CaRltOnRiyaDh
This February, Hong Restaurant invites to go on an exquisite Chinese journey through Chef Danny’s Szechuan promotion menu. The red, black and gold interiors of Hong itself are elegantly romantic any time of the year. Their Lobster Dumpling, Kong Po Alaskan King Crab and Wok Fried Tiger Prawns are bursting with unique flavors. End your couple feast with their Pear Tatin with Szechuan ice cream or pick our personal favorite, the homemade crispy lemongrass ice cream with palm syrup. The culinary gentlemen of Ritz Carlton Riyadh are quite the charm to deal with and they’ll surely set up something special for you and your spouse upon request.
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C h a R i t Y F o u n D a t i o nAL wEDAD It is a well-known fact that “a society’s advancement can be judged by how it treats its weak: the elderly, the disabled and the orphans.” In its care for orphans of unknown parentage, Al-Wedad Charity Foundation is doing its part to advance Saudi society.
By Maryam Al Dabbagh
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Their work is fulfilling, in essence,
“THOsE WHO WIsH fOR THEIR HEaRTs TO sOfTEN sHOulD TakE caRE Of ORpHaNs.” -The saying of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
AL wEDAD cARING From infancy to 3 years old, the children at Al Wedad are cared for until they can be taken in by families through breastfeeding by the mother (whose milk can be medically induced, if not natural). From the professional, dedicated care of the Al Wedad staff, they emerge fully prepared for a better life.
THEIR HEALTH To care properly for the children, Al Wedad does not merely depend on common knowledge of its temporary foster mothers, but utilizes the special knowledge of experts. Pediatric doctors volunteered to fill out exact directions that foster mothers must comply to rigidly: schedules for the children’s feeding times, what to be done in cases of illness, and even the correct time to go out in the sun.
THEIR EMOTIONS The staff at Al Wedad understands the importance of caring emotionally for the children, in order to impart to them their own complete emotional development. Every child is monitored carefully to be sure that he or she is reaching all physical, mental and emotional development goals.
Because al wedad only houses children up until 3 years old, their
focus is to be the best place possible for a transition period for the child.
THEIR ENVIRONMENT A time to prepare them to be taken in by a foster family who will bring them up as their own. Nearly all the children have already been assigned families, and are only waiting for the paperwork to be completed. But there are new children coming steadily who must be accommodated.
GROwING uP wITH LOVE AND cARE It is a misconception that unknown parentage necessarily means illegitimate, while oftentimes children have been reluctantly given up by parents who have fallen on hard financial times and can no longer support them. Remembering that any one of us could be in their situation – after all, no one chooses what family they are born into – helps to remind us that these orphans are like our own children, and we have a responsibility and duty towards them. In fact, if we do not – if we ignore the problem, which is a rising phenomenon in Saudi society – they represent a ticking time bomb: children who have not grown up with love or care, and will hit back with pent-up frustration, anger and desperation at the very society that once rejected them.
THEIR FuTuRE These children are being prepared for a bright future with foster parents who will take them in and care for them as their own. They are eager to welcome these innocent, adorable children into their lives, and can’t wait to give them the opportunity at a life they may otherwise never have had.
thanks to al wedad’s sponsors and donors, this foundation
can continue its work.
“BE mERcIful aND allaH
WIll BE mERcIful TO yOu.”
-The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Don’t hesitate to donate to al wedad by sending an empty text message
to 5079.
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H E A LT H Y L I V I N G
GOOD MOOD: Yoga increases the brain chemical GABA; low levels are linked to depression.
NO AcHES: Doing yoga just twice a week can eliminate body aches and sores by more than 50 percent.
RESTFuL SLEEP: Stretching out your body before sleep relaxes the muscles and allows for a deeper snooze.
REDucE BLOOD PRESSuRE: Studies have shown that yoga is more likely to reduce blood pressure.
LOwERS HEART ATTAck RISk: Especially moves that get the heart rate up increase cardiovascular conditioning.
LOwERS cHOLESTEROL: Yoga lowers blood sugar and LDL and boosts HDL and decreases risk of diabetic complications.
BEcOME TALLER: By aligning your skeletal system and stretching out your muscles you’ll appear an inch or two taller.
BenefitS Of yOGA
BetterBody
By Rayan Khayat
Posture and Yoga can change your life. how?
It is quite amazing how by just slightly adjusting the way we sit or stand our body is more relaxed and open. The delicate structure of our muscles and bones greatly influence the oxygen flow throughout our body. We unknowingly strain and stiffen
our muscles by sitting in our school and office chairs for long hours. Practicing yoga and repairing our posture reverses some of the damage, and isn’t difficult to
incorporate to our everyday lives.
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DESkERcISE
MOuNTAIN POSE: Sit erect, clasp your hands and extend your arms forward and up to the ceiling.
EAGLE ARMS: Place your arms in a 90-degree angle, cross your arms (right over left), and press your palms together.
THREAD THE NEEDLE: Cross right leg over left knee, lift left foot off the floor. Clasp your hands around left leg just under knee.
TwIST: Hold the arms of the chair and turn your chest and abdomen to the right, left shoulder forward and right shoulder back, repeat to the left. NEck ROLLS: Drop your chin down and circle your neck slowly. Take the right ear to the right shoulder till your heads back. Then turn back down to the left.
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How can anything sweet be healthy, you’re saying? Well, fitness in itself is sweet, and even sweeter when you do it as a group or with a partner. So let’s highlight the benefits of group exercise and exercising with a partner and some ideas on how you can workout with that loved one…. SWEET!
By Jill Calvert
GETTING FiT TOGETHER
People naturally think: an instructor with a microphone, loud music, masses of people in a studio moving in all directions, some doing it wrong, right, and some, well, not quite sure! You would be right; this is a “group or studio class.” I myself teach them and love doing so. I think they are great, fun, energetic and help get people moving. They can add variety to your workouts, great for cross training and can help eliminate boredom and give you a little extra push.
the sweet benefits of working out with a partner or in groups.
wHAT IS GROuP TRAINING?
This type of exercise has been around for quite a while and there have been some great developments over the years. To name one, the Les Mills Programs. However, over the past few years I have seen another area develop; small group training, which can be anything from two to six people! My observations are based on my own experiences, fellow workers and clientele. I can also happily report that the results were better than traditional exercise classes alone.
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i was once told by a group of clients that they felt more committed to small
group training rather than a one-on-one. they felt that if they
canceled due to a lazy spell, they would let the
team down.
Share the cost. normally small group
training costs less than a one on one. So it’s a
win-win situation.
although it is a group session, the instructor
is able to focus on form and technique,
as there are fewer members than in a normal studio class.
there is better communication
between trainer and client.
More communication = More education =
Better results
wHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SMALL GROuP TRAINING OR TRAINING wITH yOuR BELOVED PARTNER?
Groups are usually made up of like-
minded people and friends who want to exercise and get fit.
You will develop friends adding to the social
side of your total wellbeing.
there is an element of friendly competition
in the group, and you may find that you put
more effort in!
More effort = More results.
So now that you know the benefits, all that’s
left to do is grab some friends, family and loved ones and get moving!it’s fun and social, you really can laugh, enjoy
and get fit.
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CasablanCa (1942), directed by Michael Curtiz, based on Murray Burnett and Joan Alison’s play
Summary: American expatriate working in Casablanca meets a former lover, now married. Time does not heal all wounds.
Quote from the film:
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Romeo anD Juliet (1968), directed by Franco Zeffirelli, written by William Shakespeare
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Gone With the WinD (1936), by Margaret Mitchell
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Quote from the book:
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WutheRinG heiGhts (1847), by Emily Bronte
Summary: Catherine and Heathcliff are in love, but are too proud to express their true feelings. And a death puts a wet blanket on the whole romance thing.
Quote from the novel:
“My love for Heathcliff resembles
the eternal rocks beneath a source of little visible delight,
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VeRtiGo (1958), directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Summary: If you can’t be with the one you love, love the one you’re with. One man’s obsession transforms a shop girl into his object of desire – with mixed results.
Quote from the movie:
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Ghost (1990), directed by Jerry Zucker
Summary: Who says death has to end a romance?
Quote from the movie: It’s amazing, Molly. The love inside, you
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titaniC (1997), directed by James Cameron
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According to Keanu Reeves, filming was first done in Japanese for the sake of the supporting cast, and then filming was done in English.
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The Definitive Book of body languageBY Allan & Barbara Pease
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BALLROOMS Al FAisAliAh Rosewood hotel King Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2732000
hotel Al KhozAmAolaya st.tel: +966-11-4654650
holidAy inn olAyAolaya st.tel: +966-11-4612000
mAdAReem CRown hotelAirport Rd.tel: +966-11-2758888
mARRiott RiyAdhAirport Rd.tel: +966-11-4779300
nAyyARAAl Raed st.tel: +966-11-4806655
sheRAton RiyAdhKing Fahd st. Crossing King Abdulla st.tel: +966-11-4543300
BALLOONS woRld oF BAlloon ARt safwa Centermob: +966-542233838
BOUTIQUES BACo designolaya st.tel: +966-11-2935633www.bacodesign.com
BAlenCiAgACentria mallwww.balenciaga.com
Bijou Boutiquetel: +966-11-2882601http://beautebijou.com
BlAnK Boutiqueorouba st.tel: +966-11-2010033
BRioniolaya st.
hARvey niCholsAl Faisaliah malltel: +966-11-2734444www.harveynichols.com
EVENT PLANNERS lollipopprince mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz st.mob: +966-508916441
luxuRy eventsmob: +966-567893966
FLORISTS Al gABA FloweRsorouba st.mob: +966-502017058
ARAwlAmusaed Al Angari st.mob: +966-508085546
HOME FURNITURE@ Roomtel: +966-11-2298457
AyARtahlia st.tel: +966-11-4612757
Chenone homeolaya st.
CitiesCentria malltel: +966-11-2180007
dAR Al hAdAyAolaya st.tel: +966-11-2155550
hoshAn FuRnituRe tahlia st.tel: +966-11-2933939
iKeAeast Ring Rd. exit 16tel: +966-11-2442233
jAziRA inteRioRsKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4632631
jAziRA pRojeCtsKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4632631
KA inteRnAtionAlKing Fahad Rd.tel: 920001216
milAdoRA FuRnituReKing Fahad Rd.tel: 920003277
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CUSTOM THOBES AjlAn & BRosolaya dist. tel: +966-11-4665555www.ajlanbros.com
lomAR thoBelocalizer malltel: +966-11-2170094www.lomarthobe.com
BRIDAL & EVENING DRESSES Al FAlAhtel: 920001678
hoss intRopiAtel: +966-11-4658122
jACAdi Boutiquegaranada Centerhayat mallsahara mallwww.jacadi.us
lA-BoutiqueAl nahda Rd.Facebook: la-Boutique Riyadh
lA CoquetteKingdom Centre
modeRn us designeRsolaya st.tel: +966-11-4612079www.riyadhdress.com
montBlAnCKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2111080www.montblanc.com
queen oF spAdesAl Faisaliah mallwww.queenofspadesstore.com
sAdA shop (online)tel: +966-11-4411940www.sadashop.com
stAChetel: +966-11-4656333
teRRA eClAt jewelleRyby Ranyah seraj mob: +966-543768585 mob: +966-542988187info@terra-eclat.comwww.terra-eclat.com
the ARt oF living#4 serecon Buildingolaya st.tel: +966-11-4610533www.theartofliving1999.com
z Boutiquegaranada Centerolaya mall
AiReBARCelonAorouba st.tel: +966-11-2884807
BAsmA Al-jAzAeRyorouba st.
mystiqueKingdom malltel: +966-11-2112592
pRinCess FAshionolaya st. Rusais Centermob: +966-562289459
pRonoviAsolaya st.tel: +966-11-4163410
RosA ClARA olaya st. tel: +966-11-4652677
silveR dew orouba st.tel: +966-11-4197153
lAmARsafwa Centermob: +966-555505441
nARdeenmob: +966-507976733
spRing Rosetel: +966-11-2167777
spRing’s weddingmusaed Al Angari st.tel: +966-11-2791024
style FloweRmusaed Al Angari st.mob: +966-504237071
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SHOPPING CENTERS Al FAisAliyAh mAllolaya dist.tel: +966-11-2730000www.alfaisaliahmall.com
Al qAsR mAllAl swaidi st.tel: +966-11-4515600www.alqasrmall.comsupermarket: hyper market
AziziA mAlloff of King Fahad Rd.
CentRiA mAllolaya st.tel: +966-11-2161111www.centria.com.sa
gARAnAdA CenteR east Ring Rd., exit 9 tel: +966-11-2534990www.granadacenter.com.sa supermarket: Carrefour
hAyAt mAllKing Abdul Aziz Rd.tel: +966-11-2057401www.hayat-mall.com supermarket: danube hypermarket
Kingdom CenteR olaya dist.tel: +966-11-2112222www.kingdomcentre.com.sa
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RYmoRoCCo linetakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-2816612
RAzintahlia st.
the ClAssiCs tahlia st.tel: +966-11-4611888
the white houseKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4615332
tRAditionAlsKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2012300
STUDIOS Ad AdveRtisingsulaimaneya st.safwa Centertel: +966-11-4665111
glAmouR shotspanorama malltel: +966-11-2814326
souveniRprince sultan st.tel: +966-11-2199919
loCAlizeR mAll prince mohammedibn Abdul Aziz st.tel: +966-11-2178999
pAnoRAmA mAlltakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-2814950www.panorama-mall.com supermarket: danube
RimAl CenteReast Ring Rd. tel: +966-11-2441004
RiyAdh gAlleRyKing Fahd Rd.tel: +966-11-2078111www.riyadhgallery.com supermarket: hyper panda
sAhARA mAllnational guard st. tel: +966-11-4520300www.saharamall.com.sa supermarket: tamimi market
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AMERICANChili’stahliah st. tel: +966-11-2934849
gRilled Bell peppeR takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-2814747
johnny RoCKetstahliah st. tel: +966-11-2016667
outBACK steAKhouselocalizer mall tel: +966-11-2174633
steAK house Al thalateen st. tel: +966-11-4649638
the pAnCAKe houseKing Fahad Rd. tel: +966-11-2016816
tony RomAshayat mall tel: +966-11-4649178
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RYCOFFEE & TEA SHOPS AReej ARt CAFe’Centria malltel: +966-11-4162990
BAteelAcross localizer malltel: +966-11-2936240
CAFe’ BlAnCprince mohamad Bin Abdulaziz st. tel: +966-11-4633426
CAFe’ pAsCuCCitahlliatel: +966-11-4620555
Colony CoFFeesultan Bin salman st. mob: +966-597452311
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BRAZILIAN il teRRAzzoAl Faisaliah hotel tel: +966-11-2732222
CHOCOLATESAlpinA ChoColAteKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2013452
CAnnelle prince sultan st.tel: +966-11-4664491
ChoColAte dReAm - CAndy Bouquet olaya st. tel: +966-11-4197237
ARMENIAN Al mAyAssoasis Complex, orouba Rd.mob: +966-503753333
lusin RestAuRAntCenteria mall.tel: +966-11-2939800
ChoColAte studioolaya st. tel: +966-11-4657476
ChoColineolaya main Rd.tel: +966-11-4641172
gAnAChe Faisaliyyah malltel: +966-11-2734337
Kalimatthalateen st.tel: +966-11-2885511
lA BouChee prince sultan st.tel: +966-11-2190099
lAteentel: +920011999
le notRe Boutique prince sultan st.tel: +966-11-4651465
lA Reine ChoColAteubadah bin samit st. tel: +966-11-2272000
pAtChitakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4834464
sothalateen st.tel: +966-11-4629229
synphytun ChoColAtetel: +966-11-2931813
diwAn CAFe’ olaya st. tel: +966-11-4833595
jAvA CAFe’old Airport Rd. tel: +966-11-4773582
mAui wowitahlia st. tel: +966-11-4616363
pAppARotitahlia st.tel: +966-11-2936452
pARdon CAFe’ olaya st. tel: +966-11-4 160933
RiChony makkah Rd.tel: +966-11-8801062
shAngAi CAFe’olaya st. tel: +966-11-2934734
teA lounge Four seasons hoteltel: +966-11-2115000
the diAmond CAFe’localizer mall tel: +966-11-2170125
tutti CAFe’tahlia st. tel: +966-11-2160666
veRsAi CAFe ‘exit 4tel: +966-11-4703853
ymmy Riyadh gallery mob: +966-553333998
FAST FOOD Al tAzAj King Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-2254769
BABy BuRgeRimam Rd. tel: +966-11-4941129
BReAKFAst to BReAKFAst tahliah st.tel: +966-11-2178233
BuFFAlo’stahliah st.tel: +966-11-2792123
BuRgeRizzRKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4874477
BuRgeR hutAl munisiyah, Al thumamah Rd.mob: +966-545356463
BuRgeR KingAl Ahsaa Rd.tel: +966-11-4732506
elevAtion BuRgeRtahliah st.tel: +966-11-2885859
FAtBuRgeRBustan Center, takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-2154176
golden sAjtakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4807441
hARdee’s takhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-2929900
heRFytakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4816826
hotdog expRessAl Ahsaa st.tel: +966-11-2912565
hungRy BuRgeRtel: +966-11-5485999
jAn BuRgeRKing Abdul Aziz st.tel: 920006765
johnny RoCKetstahliah st.tel: +966-11-2016667
jolliBee2nd Floor, Al Rajhi Building tel: +966-11-4057420
KFCtakhasoussi st.tel: 920021111
KuduAl muhamadiyyah dist.tel: 920006999
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FUSION pizzA Fusionthalateen st.tel: +966-11-4633329
little CAesARsAl Ahsa st.tel: +966-11-4765112
mAmA nouRAdabab st., suleimaniatel: +966-11-4628144
mAnooshAlocalizer malltel: +966-11-2190491
mCdonAld’sAl Ahsaa Rd.tel: 920000001
my BuRgeRimam mohamed bn saud Road-exit 9tel: +966-11-4503324
my wAyuruba st. tel: +966-11-4643824
pAniniprince turki Al’awl Rd.tel: +966-11-4809909
pAnino’solaya st.tel: +966-11-2734388
penguintakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4829843
quiznos suBKing saud universitytel: +966-11-4824741
sAj Al BAlAdjaber st., King saud university
shuneez tahliah st.tel: +966-11-4648989
texAs ChiCKenturki bin Abdulaziz Rd.tel: +966-11-2545454
the sAndwiCh Co.King Abdullah Rd.mob: +966-558442255
FRENCH Apetit KitChentahlia st. tel: +966-11-4656491
CAFe’ lenotReCentria mall.tel: +966-11-2791108
l’eClusetahlia st. tel: +966-11-4657648
le RelAis de l’entReCoteAlmas plaza. tel: +966-11-4615058
ICE CREAM BAsKin RoBBins takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4801138
FResh BeRRy garnada malltel: +966-11-2535587
FResh & tAngy hayat mall mob: +966-559333344
mARBle slAB CReAmeRy takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4538746
pinK BeRRy garnada mall tel: +966-11-2534783
INTERNATIONALAl BustAnsheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Rd. tel: +966-11-4543300
Al dAnAholiday inn hoteltel: +966-11-4612000
Al diwAn Al sahara hoteltel: +966-11-2204500
Al oRjouAnmakkah Rd., inside the Ritz Carltontel: +966-11-8028020
CAFe CeRAmiquesahara malltel: +966-11-4520677
CentRotahlia st. tel: +966-11-4658488
CoCostahlia st. tel: +966-11-2939444
CRistAlAl Faisaliah hotel tel: +966-11-2732222
elements Four seasons hoteltel: +966-11-2115500
hediARdtahlia st.tel: +966-11-2173933
lA BRAsseRieAl Faisaliah tower tel: +966-11-2732222
living ColoRsFaisaliyah towertel: +966-11-2734410
loBBy loungeFour seasons hoteltel: +966-11-2115591
miRAgetakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4834127
oAsis gRillhilton garden inn tel: +966-11-2935533
pAnoRAmiCmakarem Riyadh hoteltel: +966-11-2204500
pAvillion intercontinental hoteltel: +966-11-4655000
RussiAn CoRneRolaya, AbdullahAl hamdan st.tel: +966-11-4658387
sensesluthan hoteltel: +966-11-4807799
sizzleR housetahlia st.tel: +966-11-4661133
spAzioKingdom tower-77th Floor tel: +966-11-2111180
84 DESTINATION RIYADH84 DESTINATION RIYADH
MEXICAN BuFFAlo’stahlia st.tel: +966-11-2792123
el ChiCo’sexit 5tel: +966-11-4640385
FAjitA AvenueAl hamra tel: +966-11-4644999
tAKo hutFaisaliyyah malltel: 920000129
MIDDLE-EASTERN ABdul wAhABtahlia st.tel: +966-11-2934111
Al hAj dAwoodimam saud st.tel: +966-11-4943691
Al mAnsAFAl sulamaniyyatel: +966-11-4630345
Al nAKheelAl Khozama Center tel: +966-11-4654650
Al nAseemmarriott hoteltel: +966-11-4779300
CAFe BlAnCprince mohamad Bin Abdulaziz st.tel: +966-11-4633426
eAtzAhAl ghaz st.mob: +966-531224433
FAiRouz gARdenKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2167171
gAdtakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4641212
gARden BARBeCuehotel Al Khozamatel: +966-11-2732222
ghouziAl Rawdah, Khuraish st.tel: +966-11-4934162
KARAm BeiRuttahlia st.tel: +966-11-4161717
KoshARy expRessjarir st.tel: +966-11-4728881
leBAnese CoRneRolaya (talateen st.)
mAmA nouRAdabab st.tel: +966-11-4622195
mAReez King Abdullah st.tel: +966-11-4508877
shAweRmA houseprince mamdouh st.tel: +966-11-2191999
shAweRmAmA Abdullah Bin Rawaha sttel: +966-11-2936644
sit Al shAmprince sultan st.tel: 920000399
ITALIANAl FoRno King Abdullah Rd.mob: +966-558442255
AmoRetahlia st., olaya intersectiontel: +966-11-4653082
AnthuRiumAbdulla Alhamdan st.tel: +966-11-4661473
AzzuRRothe Ritz Carlton hoteltel: +966-11-8028020
Cento peR Centoolaya Rd., Behind jarirtel: +966-11-4644159
dA pinoAl Khozama Centertel: +966-11-2732222
il gABBiAnoolaya dist.tel: +966-11-4616066
l’oliviotahlia st.tel: +966-11-4634240
lA CAmpAgnAtahlia st. tel: +966-11-4624339
lA CAstAAl Rahmaniya dist.tel: +966-11-4198016
lA CuCinAAl Faisaliah hoteltel: +966-11-2732222
lA piAzzA sheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Rd. tel: +966-11-4543300
liolimpo Al dabab st.tel: +966-11-4166222
mBCoAbdullah bin sulaiman Al hamdan st.tel: +966-11-2936506
ninotahlia st.tel: +966-11-2016662
piAttoexit 5, northern Ring Rd. tel: +966-11-2006868
pizzA eRA King Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4542233
pizzA inndabbab st., opposite medical Citytel: 920001601
pizzA RomAAbdullah Al hamdan st.tel: +966-11-4629032
pizzA stoCKholmKing Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-2811888
pizzeRiA nApoliprince mohammed bin Abdulaziz st.tel: +966-11-2172288
quAttRoFour seasons hoteltel: +966-11-2115599
RomAmussa Bin nusair st.tel: +966-11-4641133
RomA wAyAl Rabwah, othaim mall tel: 920000129
RossoFour seasons hoteltel: +966-11-2115500
RossopomodoRotahlia st.tel: +966-11-2939565
sAntino’s hayat malltel: +966-11-2057497
spAzio 7777th floor in Kingdom tower-Riyadh tel: +966-11-2111888tel: +966-11-2111181
squisitoKing Fahad Rd., Across ovotel tel: +966-11-2160111
the pizzA CompAnyolaya st. tel: +966-11-4642952
veCChiA RomAAl sulamaniyyah
z pizzAKing Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4881199
the gloBeAl Faisaliah towertel: +966-11-2732222
the loungesheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4543300
the windRoseAl Faisaliah hotel tel: +966-11-2732222
tRAdeR viCspanorama malltel: +966-11-2814782
wAteRlemontahlia st.tel: +966-11-2194444
IRANIANsheRAz Abdullah Bin sulaiman Bin hamdan st.tel: +966-11-4655886
DESTINATION RIYADH 85
SAUDIAl suddA oruba st. tel: +966-11-4800111
shAwAyA house Khalid Bin Al waleed st.mob: +966-557819214
sheiKh Al mAndy dabab st.tel: +966-11-4644099
DESTINATION RIYADH 85
ORIENTALKOREAN: KoReAn pAlACetakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4198878
INDIAN: AlAddinKingdom Centertel: +966-11-2112150
AvAdhtahlia st.tel: +966-11-4654109
CoppeR ChAndnitahlia st.tel: +966-11-4167000
CRown gARdensuliamaniyahtel: +966-11-4616334
dARBARolaya st.tel: +966-11-2930249
indiAn gARdenRiyadh gallerytel: +966-11-2161112
indiAn stylesheikh AbdullahAl Angary st.tel: +966-11-4561138
indiAn summeRsuliamaniyahtel: +966-11-4652328
Red onionolaya st. tel: +966-11-2176644
tAmARindprince Faisal Bin turki st.tel: +966-11-4738770
tAndooR Al Ahsa st.tel: +966-11-4734531
tulAitelAhAl wazarat dist.tel: +966-11-4082968
CHINESE:CAntonolaya st. tel: +966-11-4520584
JAPANESE: FuRusAtotahlia st.tel: +966-11-4657648
hAyAt prince mansoor bin Abdul Aziz st.tel: +966-11-4042655
KhAn’sAbdullah bin sulaiman Al hamdan st.tel: +966-11-2937880
lA sAniKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4655666
mARhABAolaya st.tel: +966-11-4622070
sAmuRAiFaisaliah mall and Kingdom mall tel: +966-11-2734386
shogunRadisson Blu hoteltel: +966-11-4791234
sushi yoshiAl dabab st.tel: +966-11-8120055
toKyoouruba st.tel: +966-11-4605672
Chinese golden pAlACeolaya dist.tel: +966-11-4655127
golden dRAgonolaya dist.tel: +966-11-4645136
gulF RoyAlolaya st. tel: +966-11-4631622
miRAge RestAuRAnttakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4834127
noodle houseCentria mall, olaya st.tel: +966-11-2939969
peKingsuliamaniyahtel: +966-11-4765250
seAsonsmadina st., exit 28
SEA FOOD
Amo hAmzAolaya st.tel: +966-11-2316148
doeKing Abdullah st.tel: +966-11-4887080
dR. oCeAntakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4708647
FountAin FishAl malaz dist.tel: +966-11-2158888
london Fish & Chipstel: +966-11-2102480
jAsmin white pAlACewhite palace hoteltel: +966-11-4787800
yAmAl Al shAmolaya st.tel: +966-11-4613292
tAAlolaya dist.tel: +966-11-2734383
yummy woKtakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4889166
86 DESTINATION RIYADH86 DESTINATION RIYADH
SWEETS/DESSERTS& BAKERIES Al hAllAB tel: +966-11-4725559
Anoosh takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4609588Al-Rabwatel: +966-11-4971649Al-hamratel: +966-11-2784297Al-Bade’ahtel: +996-11-2679689Khurais Rd.tel: +996-11-2080833
Ben’s CooKiesexit 7tel: +966-11-2084862
CooKies n’ CReAmFaisalyah mall
CRepAwAyBustan Center,takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-2010505
diplomAt orouba st.tel: +966-11-4652411
dixie CReAmtahlia st. tel: +966-11-4661192
ediBle ARRAngementsprince sultan st.tel: +966-11-4643131
FRenCh CoRneRdabab st.tel: +966-11-4645322
golden BRown BAKeRyprince sultan bin Abdul Aziz st.mob: +966-569337314
KABBAnitakhassusi st. tel: +966-11-4816892
KitsCh CupCAKestahlia st. tel: +966-11-4633838
KRispy KReme tahlia st.tel: +966-11-4610409
lAduReeCentria malltel: +966-11-2885075
le CRoissAnt shopsulaimania, Al-Ameer mamdouh st.tel: +966-11-4655328
mAyAtahlia st. tel: +966-11-2113311
munCh BAKeRyAbdullah Al hamdan st.tel: 920015010
pAne piAttoAl thalateen st.tel: +966-11-4168882
sAlehiA dAtesKing Fahad Rd.tel: 8004308888
sugAR dReAminKhurais Rd.mob: +966-553383749
sugAR spRinKlestakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-2290505
tAlAh FoR dAtesoruba st.tel: +966-11-2173303
tmReyAprince sultan st.tel: 920000652
toRtA & moReAl hassan Ben Ali st.tel: +966-11-2080003
wooden BAKeRyintersection of saleh el din Al Ayoubi st. tel: +966-11-4725559
yummy tummy takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4538720
TURKISHAnAtoliA tuRKish gRillgranada mall.tel: +966-11-2535527
AssARAyA thalateen st.tel: +966-11-4649336
CARAvAntakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4658856
KöşeBAşitahlia st.tel: +966-11-2886418
TO ADVERTISE ContACt us Attel: +966 - 556899914Email: drsales@rummancompany.com
DESTINATION RIYADH 87DESTINATION RIYADH 87
LIBRARIES Al sewAidisudair st.tel: +966-11-4251263
dAR Ben jAwziprince saud bin mohammed st.tel: +966-11-2107228
King ABdul Aziz liBRARyKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4050188
King FAhAd nAtionAl liBRARyKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4891455
the CenteRAl tAlKing liBeRARydabab st.tel: +966-11-4020997
MUSEUMS & ART VENUES 7 stAR ARt gAlleRyAkkariya Buildings
ARt visionKingdom Centretel: +966-11-2112412
lAmsA exhiBitionAl Faisaliahtel: +966-11-2734239
STUDIOS luxuRy piCtuResmob: +966-56595669
BOOKSTORESAl mAKtABA BooKstoResitteen st.
Al RAqeem BooKstoReolaya main st.
Al shAgRey BooKstoReolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4611717
Al shARq BooKstoReAl malaztel: +966-11-4720538
Al wAtAniyAh BooKstoReAswaq Al majdtel: +966-11-4450619
dAR Al hdRAmAjareer st. tel: +966-11-4788510
dAR Al qAsem King Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4092000
dAR Al minhAj FoR used BooKsprince Abdullah Rd.
dAR Al shAwAF liBRARythalatheen st.tel: +966-11-4622667
dAR elem BooKstoReprince Abdullah Rd.
golden pAgestakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4631917
islAmiC BooK CenteRsitteen st.
jARiR BooKstoReolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4626000prince Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-2645807
mediCAl BooKstoReprince Abdullah Rd.
nAjd BooKstoRejareer st.
oBeKAn BooKstoReKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4160018
ARTS &
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FUN & RECREATION Alem Al iBdAAKing Abdul Aziz Rd.
AlFA CAssettesBatha Commercial Center
AnAmel ARts oF CeRemiCsolaya main st.
ARtsAl Andalus Center
ARt line gAlleRytahlia st. tel: +966-11-4622573
ChinA towneuromarche
Coolprince Abdullah Rd.
dAR Al mAsKuKAtoruba st.tel: +966-11-4651166
eAsteRn giFt house oruba plaza
FAntAstiC woRldthalatheen st.
giFt housetahlia st.tel: +966-11-4661316
giFt villAgeKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4620219
heRitAge touChAbdullah Bin sulaiman Al hamdantel: +966-11-4612930
Konouztahlia st.
luxuRy eventsmob: +966-509421214
mAgiC ARtsahara mall
ReemA BooKstoRetakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4705228
tuttietakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4613976
my home FloweRKing Abdul Aziz Rd.
oCCAsionsolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4654555
pApeRmoonsahara malltel: +966-11-4520393
pARty timeolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4659101
the FinAl touChKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4641023
the giFtthalatheen st.tel: +966-11-4615859
the ARt oF photogRAphyAbu Bakr Al sedeeq Rd.tel: +966-11-4944614
the BAzAARAkkariya Buildings
the oRientAlist houseolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4634228
tunisen Antique houseeuromarche
villAge gAlleRythalatheen st.
wondeR CAstle CoRpoRAtion dabbab st.
zAmAni ARt gAlleRyolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4613057
zeKRAyAt FRAmestahlia st.
DESTINATION RIYADH 87
88 DESTINATION RIYADH88 DESTINATION RIYADH
AIRLINES AiR ARABiAtel: 920013322www.airarabia.com
AiR CAnAdAtel: +966-11-4772228www.aircanada.ca
AiR FRAnCetel: +966-11-2885218www.airfrance.com
AiR indiAtel: +966-11-4786409www.airindia.com
AiR nigeRiAtel: +966-11-4626165www.myairnigeria.com
AmeRiCAn AiRlines–AAtel: +966-11-4625993www.aa.com
BimAn BAnglAdesh AiRlinestel: +966-11-4623537www.biman-airlines.com
BRitish AiRwAystel: +966-11-4645550www.britishairways.com
CypRus AiRwAystel: +966-11-4640391www.cyprusair.com
deltA AiRlinestel: +966-11-4613688www.delta.com
egypt AiRtel: +966-11-4784004www.egyptair.com
emiRAtes AiRlinestel: +966-11-4655485www.emirates.com
ethiopiAn AiRlinestel: +966-11-4782140www.flyethiopian.com
etihAd AiRwAystel: +966-11-4197722www.etihadairways.com
gARudA indonesiAtel: +966-11-2937690www.garuda-indonesia.com
geRmAnwings AiRlinestel: +966-11-4632004www.germanwings.com
gulF AiRtel: +966-11-4626666www.gulfair.com
jApAn AiRlines–jAltel: +966-11-4645056www.jal.com
KenyA AiRwAystel: +966-11-4772228www.kenya-airways.com
Klm RoyAl dutCh AiRlinestel: +966-11-4771026www.klm.com
KoReAn AiRtel: +966-11-4658222www.koreanair.com
KuwAit AiRwAystel: +966-11-4631218www.kuwait-airways.com
luFthAnsAtel: +966-11-2202686www.lufthansa.com
mAlAysiA AiRlinestel: +966-11-4784039www.malaysiaairlines.com
middle eAst AiRlines tel: +966-11-4614670www.mea.com.lb
nAs AiRtel: +966-11-2171800www.flynas.com
olympiC AiRtel: +966-11-4644596www.olympicair.com
omAn AiRtel: +966-11-4733133www.omanair.com
pAKistAn int’l AiRlinestel: +966-11-4659600www.piac.com.pk
philippine AiRlines tel: +966-11-2160530www.philippineairlines.com
qAntAs AiRwAystel: +966-11-4772228www.qantas.com.au
qAtAR AiRwAystel: +966-11-21180424www.qatarairways.com
RoyAl AiR moRoCCo tel: +966-11-47741100www.royalairmaroc.com
RoyAl joRdAniAn tel: +966-11-2180850www.rj.com
sAudi ARABiAn AiRlinestel: 920022222www.saudiairlines.com
singApoRe AiRlinestel: +966-11-4734102www.singaporeair.com
south AFRiCAn AiRwAys – sAAtel: +966-11-4633133www.flysaa.com
sRilAnKAn AiRlines www.srilankan.lk
sudAn AiRwAystel: +966-11-4720040www.sudanair.com
swiss AiRtel: +966-11-4789745www.swissair.com
tAm BRAziliAn AiRlinestel: +966-11-4633133www.tam.com.br
tARom RomAniAn AiRlinestel: +966-11-5788935www.tarom.ro
thAi AiRwAystel: +966-11-4766766www.thaiairways.com
tunis AiRtel: +966-11-4626165www.tunisair.com
tuRKish AiRlinestel: +966-11-4000287www.turkishairlines.com
united AiRlinestel: +966-11-4772228www.united.com
yemeniA AiRwAystel: +966-11-4039282www.yemenia.com
TRAVEL AGENCIESABC tRAvel AgenCy & CARgotel: +966-11-4631600
ACe tRAveltel: +966-11-4648701www.ace-travel.com
Al ABBAd tRAveltel: +966-11-4778736
Al AhmAdiAh tRAveltel: +966-11-4656668
Al mouwAsAt tRAveltel: +966-11-4160580
Al nAiem tRAvel & touRismtel: +966-11-4655698
Al RAjhi tRAveltel: +966-11-4566900
Al RAsheed Awnings FACtoRytel: +966-11-4059031
Al RomAizAn tRAvel AgenCytel: +966-11-4652100www.romaizan.com
Al-sARh tRAvel & touRismtel: +966-11-4941111www.alsarh.com.sa
Al sAgeR tRAveltel: +966-11-4827979
Al sARAh tRAveltel: +966-11-4647480
Al sARh tRAveltel: +966-11-4627000
Al tAshelAt tRAvels tel: +966-11-4034477
Al tAyyAR tRAveltel: +966-11-4633133www.altayyargroup.com
AmjAd tRAvel & touRismtel: +966-11-41161737www.amjadtravel.com
FuRsAn tRAveltel: 920000442www.fursan.com.sa
hAyA touR Al nozha dist.tel: +966-11-4507176
TRAVEL DIREC
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DESTINATION RIYADH 89
HOTELS Al FAisAliAh Rosewood hotelKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2732000
Al KhozAmA hotel olaya Rd. tel: +966-11-4654650
Al mAshReq Boutique hotel orubah Roadtel: +966-11-2834777
CoRAl gulF RiyAdhKing Abdul Aziz st., ministries Area tel: +966-11-4121000
CoRp exeCutive deiRA hotelAl Batha st.tel: +966-11-4141500
CouRtyARd RiyAdh diplomAtiC quARteRAl-hada dist., Abdullah bin hothafa st. tel: +966-11-2817300
CRowne plAzA hotel RiyAdh minhAold Airport Rd.tel: +966-11-8749200
FouR seAsons hotelKingdom Centertel: +966-11-2115000
golden tulip AndAlusiAolaya Rd.tel: +966-11-4611000
holidAy inn RiyAdh izdihARAbdulwahab Bin Abdullah st., unit onetel: +966-11-4625000
inteRContinentAl RiyAdhAl maather st.tel: +966-11-4655000
luthAn hotel And spA A women only hotelorubah Rd.tel: +966-11-4807799
mAdAReem CRown hotelKing Khalid international Airport Rd.tel: +966-11-2758888
mAKARim RiyAdh hotelnear to King Khalid international Airporttel: +966-11-2204500
menA gRAnd - KhAldiAKhazzan st.(immam Faisal bin turki)tel: +966-11-2682222 meRCuRe vAlue hotel exit 9, eastern Ring Rd.,Close to granada Center.tel: +966-11-2773300
novotel AlAnoudKing Fahd Rd.tel: +966-11-2882323
RAdisson Blu hotelAl mubarakiah plaza -King Abdul Aziz st.tel: +966-11-4791234
RiyAdh mARRiott hotelAl maather st.tel: +966-11-4779300
RiyAdh pAlACe hotelministries Areatel: +966-11-4054444
sheRAton RiyAdh hotel & toweRsolaya junction of King Fahad & King Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4543300
the Ritz-CARltonRiyAdhhada Area, makkah Rd.tel: +966-11-8028020
89
TRAVEL DIREC
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Kingdom wings tRAvel AgenCytel: +966-11-4625544
my holidAy tRAvel & touRismtel: 920010087www.myholiday.com.sa
Rixon touR netwoRKtel: 920029993www.myrtn.com
tRAvel poRttel: +966-11-4163810www.travelport.com
the oRientAlist housetel: +966-11-4634228
top tRAveltel: +966-11-4641969
tunisen Antique housetel: +966-11-4825247
villAge gAlleRytel: +966-11-4631089
wondeR CAstle CoRpoRAtiontel: +966-11-2790482
zAhid tRAvel gRouptel: +966-11-4602829www.zahidtravel.com
zAhRAn AiR tRAvel & CARgo Co.tel: +966-11-4659614
zAmAni ARt gAlleRytel: +966-11-4613057
zeKRAyAt FRAmestel: +966-11-4661196
DESTINATION RIYADH
90 DESTINATION RIYADH
HEA
LTH D
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RYCLINICSAttAdAwe King Abdullah Rd. tel: +966-11-2780211
Consulting CenteRtel: +966-11-4555545
CzeCh CenteRinfront of King saud universitytel: 920002737
ent CenteRtakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4802229
FITNESS CENTERS
KIDS my gympanorama malltel: +966-11-42814870
MENApple Fitnesstel: +966-11-4538800
Body mAsteRstel: 920000626 tel: +966-11-4875531
Fitness timetel: 920003131
gold’s gymtel: +966-11-6912077
liFe Fitnesstel: +966-11-2061133
up sCAle CluBKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4871502
WOMENAl mAnihAl CenteRdiplomatic quartertel: +966-11-4881069
CuRvesolaya st.tel: +966-11-4633219
KinetiCotel: +966-11-2815595 mob: + 966-530034010
luthAn hotel & spAtel: +966-11-4807799
lumieReolayatel: +966-11-2169030
sCentedtel: +966-11-2112003
yiBReenoff of takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4411115
DENTAL CLINICS AAgi dentAl CenteRtel: +966-11-2080107
dimA dentAltahlia st.tel: +966-11-4661200
noBle smilesheikh Abdullah Al Angary st.tel: +966 11 4197740
RAmAh dentAltakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4800931
sAnAyA dentAltakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-2174888
BEAUTY CLINICS Al mAnihAl CenteR diplomatic quartertel: +966-11-4881069
Al sAFeeRtel: +966-11-2050810
Apollotel: 920027070
AyAn ConsultAtive King Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2725555
AymA ConsultAtive King Abdullah Rd. tel: +966-11-2635555
BeAuty CoRneRKing Fahad Rd.mob: +966-543300557www.beautycorner.co
FouR sAlon & nAil spAdiplomatic quarter tel: +966-11-2014444www.www.four.com.sa
mAlesAtakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4888831
med ARt CliniCsolaya main st.tel: 920000045
oBAgi hospitAlmakkah Rd.tel: +966-11-4627111
plAtiniumKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-2097777
the BRitish CenteRKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2795555
90 DESTINATION RIYADH
HOSPITALS ABAs mediCAl gRoupRawda-hamra-dababtel: 920000172
AdmAmakkah Rd.tel: +966-11-4660000
AlAmAl Complex FoR mentAl heAlthAl Khuzami dist. tel: +966-11-4804548www.alamal.med.sa
Al FAlAh int’l tel: +966-11-4463737www.alfalah.com.sa
Al hAmmAdi hospitAl Khalid ibn yazid muawiyah st.tel: +966-11-4643312www.hammadi.com
Al jAFel hospitAlwestern Ring Rd. tel: +966-11-4322222www.aljafelhospital.com
Al-mouwAsAt hospitAl western Ring Rd., exit 114tel: +966-11-4455555
dAllAh hospitAltel: +966-11-4720777
dR. ABdul RAhmAn Al mishARi hospitAlolaya dist.tel: +966-11-4657700 http://drabdulrahmanalmishari.com.sa
dR. sulAimAn Al hABiB olaya medical Complex tel: +966-11-4622224www.drsulaimanalhabib.com
gReen CResCentAbdul malik Bin marwan st. tel: +966-11-4644434www.gch.com.sa
King ABdulAziz univeRsity King Abdul Aziz Rd.tel: +966-11-4775524www.medicine.ksu.edu.sa
King FAhAd mediCAl City (KFmC) makkah Rd.tel: 8001277000
Kingdom hospitAl tel: +966-11-2751111
King FAisAl shRCAl zahrawi st.tel: +966-11-4647272www.kfshrc.edu.sa
King KhAled eye speCiAlist hospitAloruba Branch st. tel: +966-11-4821234www.kkesh.med.sa
mAyiez mediCAlolaya tel: +966-11-2169999
peARl’s smilesulaimaniyatel: +966-11-4646334
RiyAdh mediCAlorouba st.tel: +966-11-4653060
sAudi sugeonstahlia st.tel: +966-11-4653030
ssCtel: +966-11-2335000
uRAnus mediCAlorouba st.tel: +966-11-4657000
white wing mediCAl takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4834286
EYE CARE
Al hoKAmAmallaztel: +966-11-4797777
menshAF eye CAReAl Rawdamob: +966-565869059
the eye CenteRtel: +966-11-4623094www.eyecenter.com.sa
DESTINATION RIYADH 91
DESTINATION RIYADH 91
0544408585
HEA
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RYPHARMACIES AdhwAA Al sehA takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4887455
Al dimishqiprince Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4707887
Al FARABitakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4880843
Al hozAimiibn sulaiman Commercial Centertel: +966-11-4722054
Al jAzAolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4642072
Al lizAmolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4655595
Al mowAsA 3prince Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4568598
Al mutAnABBi jareer st.tel: +966-11-2910981
Al olAyAolaya main st.tel: +966-11-46411501
Al RAjA no 2oruba st.tel: +966-11-4624942
Al RAwABitakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4828028
Al RiyAdhoruba st. tel: +966-11-4643108
Al sAggAFtakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4640716
Al sAggAF 25talatheen st.tel: +966-11-4645274
Al shAmeeAhtakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4880595
Al teRiAq prince Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4828289
Al thAlAtheentalatheen st.tel: +966-11-4623529
Al shAmsiAjamal Centertel: +966-11-4057296
ARAC heAlth CARetalatheen st.tel: +966-11-4645107
AsiR phARmACyprince Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4811629
dAR Al dAnAAbdullah Bin sulaiman Al hamdantel: +966-11-4643373
mAzin phARmACyolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4624562
mediCAl & phARmACeutiCAl seRviCedabbab st.tel: +966-11-4629680
mediCine timeolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4569140
mohAmmmed Al hozAimioruba st.tel: +966-11-4628758
nABRA phARmACytakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4887329
nAzAAR phARmACyAl Awais markettel: +966-11-4541408
neo (neointeRnAtionAl)olaya main st.tel: +966-11-4615089
nissAh phARmACyAl-Rajhi Five Buildingstel: +966-11-4041573
nooRAnA phARmACy Al malaztel: +966-11-4785006
olAyA inteRnAtionAlolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4160349
pRinCe phARmACytalatheen st.tel: +966-11-4611418
RAjAA phARmACy 2oruba st.tel: +966-11-4624942
RiyAdh CoRneRjareer st.tel: +966-11-4780759
sARA speCtRum mediCAl phARmACyAkkariya Buildingstel: +966-11-4601018
shRAzAdsitteen st.tel: +966-11-4787047
univeRsity phARmACyAkkariya Buildingstel: +966-11-4191944
univeRsity (2)oruba st.tel: +966-11-4626338
wARdAt Al-oRoBAoruba st.tel: +966-11-4622904
whites phARmACytel: +966-11-2886877 / 4895994/ 4897750/ 4897751www.whites.net
zAhRAt Al RAwdA phARmACyprince Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4804935
zAhRAt sAmioruba st.tel: +966-11-4653060
King sAud mediCAl CityAl imam Abdul Aziz ibn saud st.tel: +966-11-4355555www.ksmc.med.sa
mAghRABi hospitAl tel: +966-11-4455049www.maghrabi.com.sa
nAtionAl guARd heAlthKing Abdulaziz medical Citytel: +966-11-8011111www.ngha.med.sa
oBied speCiAlizedAl Farazdaq Rd.tel: +966-11-4767222
pRinCe sultAn CARdiAC CenteR makkah Rd.tel: +966-11-4783000www.pscc.med.sa
RiyAdh CARe hospitAltel: +966-11-4933000www.riyadhcare.com
RiyAdh militARymakkah Rd.tel: +966-11-4791000www.rmh.med.sa
s.B.hKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4636666
sAudi geRmAn hospitAls gRoupKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2685555www.ryd.sghgroup.com.sa
speCiAlized m.C.h King Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-41164000
sultAn Bin ABdulAziz humAnitARiAn Cityexit 6 tel: +966-11-5620000
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BANKAl inmA BAnK tel: +966-11-2185000www.alinma.com
Al jAziRA BAnK tel: +966-11-4317474www.baj.com.sa
Al RAjhi BAnKtel: +966-11-4603333www.alrajhibank.com.sa
ARAB nAtionAl BAnK tel: +966-11-4029000www.anb.com.sa
BAnK Al BilAd tel: +966-11-4971905www.bankalbilad.com
BAnque sAudi FRAnsi tel: +966-11-2899999 www.alfransi.com.sa
nAtionAl CommeRCiAl BAnK tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com
RiyAdh BAnK tel: +966-11-4013030www.riyadbank.com
sABB tel: +966-11-2764356www.sabb.com
sAmBAtel: 8001242000www.samba.com
sAudi hollAndi BAnKtel: +966-11-2548500 www.shb.com.sa
92 DESTINATION RIYADH
CAR AGENCIESAuditel: +966-11-4660044
BgKhurais Rd. exit 30tel: +966-11-2300000BmwKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-2391000
CAdillACtel: +966-11-4924048
ChevRolet Khurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4454040
ChRysleRKhurais Rd. & dabbab st.tel: +966-11-2332222
dodgeKhurais Rd. & dabbab st.tel: +966-11-2332222Fusotel: 8002440060
gmsKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4454040
hARley-dAvidsonnorth Ring Rd. exit 5tel: +966-11-4554499
hondAKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4454646
isuzutel: +966-11-2300000
jeepKhurais Rd. & dabbab st.tel: +966-11-2332222
lexusKing Fahad Rd. exit 9tel: +966-11-4566600
mAzdAKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4968888
mini CoopeRKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-2391000mitsuBishiKhurais Rd.tel: 8002440060
mopARKhurais Rd. & dabbab st.tel: +966-11-2332222
peugeottel: +966-11-4666614
CAR RENTALSAl FAlAhtel: 920001678
Al moddARRAjtel: +966-11-4779902
Avistel: +966-11-4884887
Best Rent A CARtel: 8001249955
diplomAt Khurais Rd.tel: 920008008
euRopCAR Al Ahsaa st.tel: 920000153
FAzprince sultan st.tel: +966-11-2912679
iCARtel: +966-11-4561099sAjiltel: +966-11-4935222
CAR ACCESSORIES 3mtel: +966-11-2884135
Auto gARd tel: +966-11-2924343
llumARKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-2912929
Red CApKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4913212
solAR ContRolKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4966633
unique youR CARmob: +966-566225544
COMPOUNDSishBiliAtel: +966-11-2406000mob: +966-593111389www.ksacompounds.com
Al hAmRA oAsis villAgetel: +966-11-2490440www.alhamra.com.sa
Al issA Compoundtel: +966-11-4918400
Al jAzeeRA BAdeRtel: +966-11-4921135www.badercompound.com
Al mAnARtel: +966-11-2460100
Al mohAeyAtel: +966-11-4821222
Al mostAqBAl homestel: +966-11-4816666www.almostaqbalhomes.com
Al nAKheel ResidenCetel: +966-11-4704191
Al olA no 7tel: +966-11-4608095
Al RABwAAl Rabwa Area, exit 14 close to nahda Rd.mob: +966-544096296www.almutlaq.com
Al RAyAn ResidentiAl tel: +966-11-2089027
Al wAhA villAge villAs RossAstel: +966-11-4864711
Al yAmAmA villAgetel: +966-11-4012550www.alyamamavillage.com
ARAB investment tel: +966-11-4823444
ARizonA golF ResoRttel: +966-11-2484444www.agr.com.sa
AsAsCo villAgetel: +966-11-4199000
poRsChetel: +966-11-4667788
RAmKhurais Rd. & dabbab st.tel: +966-11-2332222
RenAult Khurais Rd.tel: 8002445050
Rolls RoyCeKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-2391000seAtKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-2301515
sKodAtel: +966-11-2301515
suBARutel: +966-11-2300000
toyotAtel: +966-11-2486777
volKs wAgentel: 920000380
volvoKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4923539
uniCtel: +966-11-2300000
theeB Rent A CARKhurais Rd.tel: 920000572
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COURIER ARABiAn hAlAtel: +966-11-4884887www.hala.com.saARAmextel: +966-11-4160353www.aramex.com
dhl woRldwide expResstel: +966-11-4654200www.dhl.com.saFedextel: +966-11-4633999www.fedex.com/sa
oveRseAs CouRieR seRviCetel: +966-11-4647193www.ocstracking.com www.ocscouner.com
ups gloBAltel: +966-11-4626655www.ups.com
DSL NET AdvAnCe teleCom CompAny (AtC)tel: +966-11-4601877www.atc.com.sa
ARABiC ComputeR systems (ACs) tel: +966-11-4763777www.acs.com.sa
AtheeRtel: +966-11-4198000www.atheer.net.sa
AwAl tel: +966-11-4600111www.awal.com.saCyBeRiAtel: 8001248124www.cyberia.net.sa
EMBASSIES AlgeRiAtel: +966-11-4887171
ARgentinAtel: +966-11-4652600
AustRAliAtel: +966-11-4887788
AustRiAtel: +966-11-4801217BAhRAintel: +966-11-4880044
BAnglAdeshtel: +966-11-4195300
Belgiumtel: +966-11-4882888BRAziltel: +966-11-4880018
BRitAintel: +966-11-4880077
DESTINATION RIYADH 93
diginettel: +966-11-4192009www.digi.net.sa
gotel: 8111011180www.go.com.sa
gulFnet KsAtel: +966-11-4628562www.zajil.net
nesmAtel: +966-11-4633100www.nesma.net.sa
nouR nettel: +966-11-4728900www.nour.net.sa
ntg nAtionAl teChnology gRouptel: +966-11-4763777www.ntg.com.sa
ogeR teltel: +966-11-4889826www.ogersystems.com
pRimenettel: +966-11-4193000www.prime.net.sa
sAudi inteRnet CompAnytel: +966-11-4603031www.sol.net.sa/en
sAudi nettel: +966-11-2180300www.saudi.net.sa
shABAKAh nettel: +966-11-4193193www.shabakah.net.sa
BRuneitel: +966-11-4560814
BuRKinA FAsotel: +966-11-4652244
CAmeRoontel: +966-11-4880022
CAnAdA tel: +966-11-4882288
ChinA tel: +966-11-4832126
CzeCh RepuBliCtel: +966-11-4503617
denmARKtel: +966-11-4880101ext 111163
djiBoutitel: +966-11-4543182
egypttel: +966-11-4810159tel: +966-11-4831458
eRitReAtel: +966-11-4801731
ethiopiAtel: +966-11-4824055
FinlAndtel: +966-11-4881515ext 9
FRAnCetel: +966-11-4881255
gABontel: +966-11-4567173
gAmBiAtel: +966-11-2052158
geRmAnytel: +966-11-4880700
ghAnAtel: +966-11-4545122
gReeCetel: +966-11-4801975
guineAtel: +966-11-4881121
hungARytel: +966-11-4546707
indiAtel: +966-11-4884144
BARAdA villAge ARABiAn homestel: +966-11-4541888www.arabian-homes.com
BonitA villAgemob: +966-597721361www.alwakkan.com
CoRdoBA oAsis villAgetel: +966-11-24834711www.cordoba.com.sa
deltA - 11 estAte -villAs RossAstel: +966-11-4803201
deltA - 2 estAte - villAs RossAstel: +966-11-4804084
eid villAstel: +966-11-2483366www.eidvillas.com.sa
euRo Compoundtel: +966-11-4780718
FAl Compoundtel: +966-11-2490091www.falcompound.org
gRAnAdA villAgetel: +966-11-2488387
gReen Cityolaya - Rahmaniah dist.mob: +966-559623393www.gccompound.tripod.com
jAdAwel Compoundtel: +966-11-2406000
Kingdom Citytel: +966-11-2750275www.kingdom-city.com
nAjd Compoundtel: +966-11- 2481040
pAlm CouRttel: +966-11-4850288
RAnCo villAgetel: +966-11-4924411www.ranvil.com
RiyAdh villAgeKhurais Road, off exit 36tel: 08111010101 mob: +966-541362462
RoC Compoundtel: +966-11-2412800www.roc.com.sa
sAhARA toweRstel: +966-11-4625666
sedeR villAgetel: +966-11-2280000www.sedervillage.com
stAR Compound villAs RossAstel: +966-11-4881139
villAs RosAs Al-wAditel: +966-11-4881139http://villasrosasco.com
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94 DESTINATION RIYADH
KINDERGARTENS BABy dAy CARemob: +966-582657594
BiRds oF hopemob: +966-569754506
BRitish islAmiCtel: +966-11-4649666www.britishislamicschool.com
BusyBeetel: +966-11-2193900www.busybee.com.sa
dAzzling stARsmob: +966-545682945
FiRst stepmob: +966-500320566
Kids woRldtel: +966-11-4006000www.kidsworldschool.net
94 DESTINATION RIYADH
MINISTRIES AgRiCultuRetel: +966-11-4016666
Civil seRviCetel: +966-11-4026900
CommeRCetel: +966-11-4012220
CommuniCAtions And inFoRmAtion teChnologytel: +966-11-4637225CultuRe And inFoRmAtiontel: +966-11-4014440
deFensetel: +966-11-4785900
eduCAtiontel: +966-11-4042888
FinAnCetel: +966-11-4050000
FoReign AFFAiRstel: +966-11-4067777
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
AilAFtel: +966-11-2713377
Blue ConneCttel: 920004948www.the-blueconnect.com
london CAB CluBtel: +966-11-4966670http://londoncabclub.com
sAptCotel: +966-11-2884400
indonesiAtel: +966-11-4882282
iRAntel: +966-11-4881444
iRelAndtel: +966-11-4882300
itAlytel: +966-11-4881212
jApAntel: +966-11-4881100
joRdAntel: +966-11-4880071
KenyAtel: +966-11-4882484
KoReAtel: +966-11-4882211
KuwAittel: +966-11-4883500
leBAnontel: +966-11-4804060
mAlAysiAtel: +966-11-4887100
mAlitel: +966-11-2290753
mAltAtel: +966-11-4615315
mAuRitAniAtel: +966-11-4646749
mexiCotel: +966-11-4808822
moRoCCotel: +966-11-4826382
nepAltel: +966-11-4645170
netheRlAndstel: +966-11-4880011
new zelAndtel: +966-11-4887988
nigeRiAtel: +966-11-4823024
noRwAytel: +966-11-4881904ext 300
omAntel: +966-11-4823120
pAKistAntel: +966-11-4884111
philippinestel: +966-11-4823559
poRtugAltel: +966-11-4826964
qAtARtel: +966-11-4825544
RussiAtel: +966-11-4811432
senegAltel: +966-11-4880146
sieRRA leonetel: +966-11-4643982
singApoRetel: +966-11-4803855
south AFRiCAtel: +966-11-4429728
spAintel: +966-11-4880606
sRi lAnKAtel: +966-11-4608232
sudAntel: +966-11-4887979
swedentel: +966-11-8806700ext 204
switzeRlAndtel: +966-11-4881291
syRiAtel: +966-11-4887481
tAnzAniAtel: +966-11-4542833
thAilAndtel: +966-11-4881174
tunisiAtel: +966-11-4887900
tuRKeytel: +966-11-4820101
uAetel: +966-11-4881227
ugAndAtel: +966-11-4544910
uKRAinetel: +966-11-4508536
uRuguAytel: +966-11-4620739
usA tel: +966-11-4801831
yementel: +966-11-4881769
little RosAstel: +966-11-4865128
my homemob: +966-569598011
plAy housemob: +966-556365035
plAy n leARnmob: +966-564684094
sm nuRseRymob: +966-558391591
supeR Kidsmob: +966-564460167www.superkidseducationcenter.com
tARBiA pRe-sChooltel: +966-11-4199017
tiny totsmob: +966-580473602
twinKle KindeRgARtenmob: +966-559268188
white Rose plAymob: +966-563296205
DESTINATION RIYADH 95
SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES Al AlAmeen int’ltel: +966-11-4649666
Al AmjAd nAtionAltel: +966-11-2494188
Al AndAlus nAtionAltel: +966-11-4936585
Al KhAleej nAtionAltel: +966-11-2012112
Al olAyA nAtionAltel: +966-11-4538867
Al RowAd int’lwww.rowad-is.com
AmeRiCAn int’lmob: +966-567990096www.aisr.org
BRitish inteRnAtionAltel: +966-11-2482387www.britishschoolriyadh.com
dAR Al mAAReFAhtel: +966-11-2314010
ÉCole FRAnçAise inteRnAtionAle de RiyAdwww.efi-riyad.com
eduCon tel: 920001338
elite inteRnAtionAltel: +966-11-4627224
FuRsAn Al jAzeeRAhtel: +966-11-5457505
FutuRe windowtel: +966-11-2063371http://fwis.edu.sa/
inteRnAtionAl indiAnBoys seCtiontel: +966-11-4934688www.iisriyadh.com
giRls seCtiontel: +966-11-2323248
King FAisAl sChooltel: +966-11-4820802www.kfs.sch.sa
King sAud int’ltel: +966-11-4633180www.ksischool.com
Kingdom sChooltel: +966-11-2755555www.kingdomschools.edu.sa
mAnAhel Al elmtel: +966-11-4770419
mAnARAt Al RiyAdhtel: +966-11-4509916http://maarif.com.sa
middle eAst modeRn eduCAtiontel: +966-11-4622815
nAjd nAtionAltel: +966-11-4914434
UNIVERSITIES Al FAisAl univeRsitytel: +966-11-4401626www.alfaisal.edu
ARAB open univeRsitytel: +966-11-2742277www.arabou.org.sa
dAR Al-uloom tel: +966-11-4949000www.dau.edu.sa
imAm muhAmmAd iBn sAud islAmiCtel: +966-11-2580000www.imamu.edu.sa
King sAud univeRsity tel: +966-11-4670000www.ksu.edu.sa
King sAud Bin ABdulAziz univeRsity FoR heAlth sCienCestel: +966-11-2521300www.ksau-hs.edu.sa
pRinCe sultAntel: +966-11-4948979www.psu.edu.sa
pRinCess noRA Bint ABdulRAhmAn univeRsitywww.pnu.edu.sa
RiyAdh College oF dentistRy And phARmACytel: +966-11-2481222www.riyadh.edu.sa
SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION ABeRR ChARity soCietytel: +966-11-5448654
Al BiR ChARitytel: +966-11-4056666
Al nAhdAtel: +966-11-4650029www.alnahda-ksa.org
Al wAFAtel: +966-11-4650029
ChARity Committe FoR oRphAns CARewww.ensan.org.sa
ChARitABle soCiety FoR memoRizAtion oF the quRA’Antel: +920011799www.qk.org.sa
ChARity iBn BAz oRgAnizAtiontel: +966-11-2293333www.alzwaj.org
disABled ChildRen’s AssoCiAtiontel: +966-11-4543913www.dca.org.sa
enABling mARRiAge & FAmily suppoRttel: +966-11-4765369
leARning disABilities oRgAnizAtionmob: +966-595131466http://sld.org.sa
Reach2Change Coaching Center & support grouptel: +966-11-4627922
DESTINATION RIYADH 95
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AFtA soCiety FoR Adhd (hypeRACtivity disoRdeR And Attention deFiCit)tel: +966-11-4815455 mob: +966-554559086mob: +966-530034981
hAjjtel: +966-11-4022200
heAlthtel: +966-11-4012220
higheR eduCAtiontel: +966-11-4644444
industRytel: +966-11-4772722
inteRioRtel: +966-11-4011944
islAmiC AFFAiRs, endowments, CAll And guidAnCetel: +966-11-4730401
justiCetel: +966-11-4057777
lABoR And soCiAl AFFAiRstel: +966-11-4771480
muniCipAl And RuRAl AFFAiRstel: +966-11-4415434
tRAnspoRt tel: +966-11-4042928
wAteR And eleCtRiCitytel: +966-11-4016666
nouR Al mAAReF RiyAdhtel: +966-11-4028411www.riyadhschools.edu.sa
sAudi ARABiA multinAtionAltel: +966-11-2751751www.mns-r.com
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dar Al-taqwa interContinental off Al siteen st.tel: +966-14-8291111
duRRAt AndAlus hotelKing Fahad st. tel: +966-14-8291114
gReen pAlACe hotel Abi zar st.tel: +966-14-8269040
hilton mAdinAh King Fahad RoadFew steps away from Al haramtel: +966-14-8201000
hotel elAF tAiBAh saad Bin maaz st.tel: +966-14-8180050
le meRidien mAdinAh Khalid Bin el waleed st.tel: +966-14-8460777
mARRiott mAdinAh omer ibn Al Khatab st.tel: +966-14-8180000
movenpiCKin front of Al safeya Bridge, opposite Al haramtel: +966-14-8188888
RAmAdA Al hAmRA Abi zar st.tel: +966-14-8208084
RAmAdA Al qiBlA islamic Court st.tel: +966-14-8160008
the mAdinAh oBeRoiAbi zar st.tel: +966-14-8282222
Accommodations Close to the Two Holy Mosques:MADINAHAl Ameen CRom hotel markazeyah Al gharbiyahtel: +966-14-8198000
Al AnsAR golden Few steps away from Al haramtel: +966-14-8290177
Al AnsAR new plACe Al siteen st.tel: +966-14-8207770
Al hARAm hotel Abi zar Roadtel: +966-14-8182300
Al KARAm hotel King Abdulaziz st.tel: +966-14-8155500
Al mAdinAh CRommarkazeyah Al gharbiyahtel: +966-14-8192020
AndAlus ClAssy hotel King Fahad st.tel: +966-14-8290000
AndAlus dAR Al KhAiR hotel Few steps away fromAl haram tel: +966-14-8181114
AnwAR Al mAdinAh movenpiCK the Courtyard of Al haram tel: +966-14-8181000
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dAllAh tAiBAh hotel King Fahad st., crossing Al-siteen st. tel: +966-14-8290180
dAR Al hijRA inteRContinentAl King Fahad st. tel: +966-14-8207777
dAR Al imAn inteRContinentAl off Al siteen st.tel: +966-14-8206666
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Al shohAdA hotel Ajyad st.tel: +966-12-5744401
dAR Al mAnAseK hotel ibrahim Al Khalil st.tel: +966-12-5394444
elAF AjyAd hotel Al masafi st.tel: +966-12-5722200
elAF Al sud hotelAjayad Al sud st.tel: +966-12-5708586
elAF KindAh hotel Al messyaal st.tel: +966-12-5745555
hilton mAKKAh & toweRshijrah st.tel: +966-12-5340000
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swissotel mAKKAh King Abdulaziz endowmenttel: +966-12-5718000
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The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh invites you to start the year with an unforgettableculinary journey through Szechuan, China at Hong. Chef De Cuisine, Danny Khoo Teng Jin offers regional specialties and classic dishes from
the historically flavorful Chinese region of Szechuan, while you enjoy the tranquility of the city’s most iconic picturesque indoor pool.
For reservations, please call Hong restaurant at 966 11 802 8333or visit ritzcarlton.com\riyadh.
Discover the true taste of Szechuan, China
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