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+ Mohammed AshiInternational Saudi Designer

ISSUE 31 SEPTEMBER 2015

JUST and the Case of Ethical Fashion

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OH GLORIOUS SEPTEMBER!

This month is that time of the year when the fashion circus rolls into town. No other month causes a louder buzz among style insiders, designers and shoppers, all eagerly waiting to find out what will separate the sartorialists from the fashion victims of the world.

In recent years, the region has moved beyond being a mere spectator of the international fashion scene. Our rich culture has become a well of inspiration for designers and tastemakers the world over. And this realization is what drove us to create a special edition that celebrates style as an extension of our identity.

Awaken your cultural pride with our special report on the threads and traditions that have swept the world with a Khaleeji cool breeze. Be in the latest know of trends by following our list of style forward instagrammers.

We invite you to get up close and personal with Saudi Arabia’s self-made star, Mohammed Ashi, the fashion designer who started his journey as an apprentice for Elie Saab and has now gained the nod of industry icons with his very own label, ASHI.

At Destination we try to uncover insightful stories that will leave you informed and inspired to make a difference. We sat down with Shahd Al Shehail, Saudi social entrepreneur and founder of JUST, an enterprise whose efforts are echoing across continents, calling for a more ethical and sustainable fashion industry.

For those who are more fashionably apathetic, worry not - no issue of Destination Riyadh is complete without articles on dining adventures in the city and fun-filled activities to keep you on your toes.

Truth be to be told, what the capital lacks in fashion weeks, we make up for by being naturally fabulous. And DR just happens to be your ticket to the runway of life in the city.

À bientôt, dear readers and may your days be filled with fun, flair and Chanel.

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Saudi Tennis Player Gets Gold at National Junior Tennis Championships

Thumbs down to Pocketing Tips The editors of Destination are always keen to appreciate good service. We’ve always encouraged readers to extend a little extra gratuity for wait staff who go an extra mile to give you an impeccable dining experience.

So imagine our dismay when we encountered waiters who pocket the tips we’ve left for their colleagues.

The country’s latest sporting achievement has come in the form of a very impressive 14 year old. Captain of the Saudi Junior tennis team, Saud Alhagbani won gold at the United States National Junior Tennis Championships for singles after beating American player Dustin Howard in the final match at the playgrounds of the US Virginia Beach city. At the same championship, Alhagbani also won the gold medal for doubles with his US companion player Agee after beating the US double team Izaak Smith and Alejandro, according to Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

Seriously guys, habits like this have a ripple effect - the waiter who did serve us would feel his service isn’t getting rewarded, others would mimic the practice and to top it off, it’s downright stealing.

Instead of investing your energy in taking what isn’t yours, why not focus on doing better at your job?


Saudi Delegates Rocked at the Special Olympics World Games 2015

Thumbs up to Souq Okaz, the Best Event of Them All What if we told you Taif had a cool cultural event? And what if we told you it was, from all accounts, possibly the coolest event in Saudi Arabia so far? We know. We wouldn’t believe it either. But it turns out that Souq Okaz has retained its awesomeness from the days when it was the main Arabian hub for long-ago poets.

We wanted to do backflips when this item hit our hot desk. The Special Olympics Saudi athletes managed to get 15 medals at the recently concluded World Games 2015 held in LA. If that’s not enough, these awesome

lads did a back-to-back win in the pool. Abdulrahman Al Yafei takes home the gold, while Faisal Al Qusaibi gets to bag the silver for the 25-meter backstroke swimming competition.

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Once a main trading center 12 centuries ago, it was one of the areas that shaped literature and culture. So with historical reenactments, traditional Saudi product displays and fun plays, we’d easily say it outbeats Janadriah in the fun factor. Well done, Souq Okaz! We’re quite filled with pride.


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1. Jotun Launches Kids Collection Jotun launched its Kids Collection to create more imaginative and fun spaces for the little ones. Parents can use different colors and styles for an inspiring setting for their children. The three themes available for children are Magical Pinks, Play Time and Little Champs. Color experts at Jotun crafted each of those themes to offer young minds the right colors to help them grow, learn more and play in their own space.

3. LG Unveil Their Latest OLED TV Line-up LG Electronic has unveiled their latest OLED TV line-up at its regional launch event at the Madinat Jumeriah resort in Dubai in August. The event was hosted by Kevin Cha, LG President of Middle East and Africa Region, and Hyoung S. Park, Group Leader of Home Entertainment Company Sales & Marketing. The event highlighted LG’s rise to the top of the global OLED industry. Other guests included Former Director of MBC Action, Iyad Qassem and other OLED VIP consumers in the MEA region.3.

2. APSCO’s Football Social Media Campaign APSCO launched a football promotion campaign and the three winners Hamad AlHaidari, Hussein Al Moaibed and Asim Ashour, and their companions, won a trip to London where they attended the final football match between Alhilal and Alnasr clubs on Aug. 12. All expenses of the trip were covered by APSCO.


5. Chinese Circus Comes to Town!Acrobats, magical illusions, weightlifting; you name it, they did it. A Chinese entertainment troupe graced Riyadh with their impressive skills from Aug. 14-18, performing twice a day in two different shopping malls.

6. Buffalo Wings and Rings Open in RiyadhA new wings king is in town! Buffalo Wings and Rings has finally opened its doors for Riyadhis looking for some finger licking good wings. BW&R opened its first store back in 1984 and during its launched, they promised to be the sports restaurant everyone one will be flocking to.

7. Ama Art Venue holds Calligraphy Workshop with Mohsen GharebThe newest addition in the Riyadh art scene, AMA Art Venue has been busy holding creative events in their gallery at New Dhiriyah. Their latest workshop featured renowned calligrapher, Mohsen Ghareb who conducted a special session from Aug. 23-24. The aspiring artists received one on one coaching on the art of calligraphy and mixed media use during the training sessions.

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SEPT. 1 – 2 NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN FORUMThe forum aims at examining the reality of female investments in the Kingdom and the challenges facing them.

Location: Four Seasons HotelTel: +966-11-2182222Email: [email protected]

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SEPT. 1 – 3 THE 2ND SAUDI INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING 2015Discussing issues and challenges surrounding scientific publishing in the Arab world.

Location: King Saud UniversityTel: +966-11-4670888Email: [email protected]: ksu.edu.sa

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SEPT. 9 – 15 3RD TOUCHES OF SAUDI FESTIVALA Saudi Festival that meets the needs of women and aims to highlight the various commercial activates of Saudi women.

Location: Kingdom CenterMob: +966-504685246Email: [email protected]

SEPT. 8 – 9 IDC CIO SUMMITAiming to provide thought-provoking and actionable insights to CIOs and Senior IT Executives through a mix of presentations and case studies along with the opportunity to get involved in discussions with experts.

Location: Four Seasons HotelEmail: [email protected]: idcciosummit.com

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SEPT. 2 INNOVATION OF FASHIONA networking event for those passionate about fashion to share their experience. Organized by Talent Reunion.

Time: 7:30 p.m.Fee: SR 100Email: [email protected]

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AUG. 30 – SEPT. 3 DIRECTIONS EXHIBITIONExhibition for fashion, graphics and interior sections of Princess Norah bint Abdulrahman University.

Location: Princess Norah bint Abdulrahman UniversityEmail: [email protected]

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SEPT. 7 – 8 KINGDOM FUTURE ENERGY SUMMITEvent dedicated to renewable energies, energy efficiency and clean technologies.

Email: [email protected]: kingdomfes.com

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SEPT. 13 – 16 MAALYHA EXHIBITIONOrganized by Joud exhibition, a fashion show exhibition for women to showcase top fashion designs.

Location: Al Khozama HallTel: +966-11-4633600Email: [email protected]: maalyha.com

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SEPT. 13 – 15 CINDERELLA EXHIBITIONThe exhibition will be showcasing business owners, business women, charities, productive families and will be giving them the opportunity to present their products and services.

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OCT. 14 – 16 SAUDI AGRICULTURE 2015Middle East’s largest agriculture exhibition attracting exhibitors from the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and supported by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Agriculture.

Location: Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition CenterTel: +966-11-2295604Email: [email protected]: saudi-agriculture.com

OCT. 18 – 20 SAUDI HORECAFourth annual HORECA hospitality exhibition featuring a host of activities and shows including workshops, culinary art show and much more.

Location: [email protected]: saudihoreca.com

OCT. 24 10KSARaising breast cancer awareness and breaking the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest pink ribbon as well as raising funds for the Zahra Breast Cancer Association.

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What is financial abuse and are you a victim?

FINANCIAL PLANNING W I T H R E E M A S A A D

According to womenslaw.org, it is the practice of “making or attempting to make a person financially dependent.” It is also the practice of coercing your partner into choices that would otherwise not be made.

Examples of financial abuse include maintaining total control on financial resources in a household (or a personal relationship), withholding access to money, credit or identity theft, or job coercion. In Arabia especially, we rarely discuss this problem openly since it has familial stigma attached to it.

Not uncommonly, financial abuse sneaks into the relationship and sometimes ends in painful breakups or more dire consequences

The Author:Reem Asaad is an inspirational Saudi woman. She is a wife, mother, writer and financial adviser.

Asaad was ranked the third most powerful Arab Woman in 2012 by Arabian Business Magazine.

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Financially Abused?

like imprisonment (in extreme cases).

In my career I have witnessed women coerced into personal loans for their husbands who are either unable to repay it or deny their personal involvement in the matter. In other cases, women are chosen in marriage for their job. In fact, today a question about a woman’s salary and earnings can arise when marriage is proposed.

Clearly, life has become more expensive and the single income household is no longer a sustainable model for modern family, but abuse should notbe tolerated. In many of these cases, the abuser has access to the financial and identity information of the “abused.”

• Maintain a separate bank account. Joint account is not recommended for all married couples. They are designed for some certain purposes.

• Keep your banking information confidential.

• Never issue an unlimited POA to your husband or other family member.

• Do NOT obtain a personal loan for anyone else unless it is a very trusted relative or friend. Be prepared that you may not get repaid. Legally, you are the only liable person in this transaction.

• When contributing to family expenses, keep a record of amounts and dates.

• Do not discuss your pay or finances casually among friends and family members.

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Imagine a mini-city where all your needs are within reach and all your wants are cared for—a place you can truly call home. Ishbilia Compound makes this a reality by providing a safe, fun and convenient haven for all its residents.

A collection of fully furnished, private and ready for occupancy villas are available on Ishbilia’s lush 379,000-square meter property. The executive suite villas offer a 400-square meter living space with 3 to 4 bedrooms and a choice between a backyard or your very own private pool as well as a maid or driver’s quarters.

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From a state of the art gym complete with free fitness classes, a variety of interest clubs as well as weekend events and discovery trips across the city; every family member can find themselves entertained.

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The duplex units also have a garage and rooms for maids and drivers. For single residents, the compound offers a fully-equipped and spacious 120-square meter VIP studio which includes a large kitchen, nestled within its neighborhood confines.

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Ishbilia will soon offer a Guest House “Sevilla” within the compound to accommodate guests from existing, corporate client who may only require a short stay. More upgrades are on the way at Ishbilia as they strive to ensure the best compound living in the Kingdom.

Their school (pre-KG through 3) is conveniently located within the compound and for your convenience and peace of mind, Ishbilia provides safe transportation to the top international schools in the city for your children. By the end of the year, there will be a clinic available on site with a general practitioner and emergency unit ready to address your medical needs 24/7.

Expect to be surrounded by lush and well maintained landscaping all year. Have the freedom to jog and take walks while your children bicycle and play in the compound’s playgrounds with their friends.

Ishbilia compound has a mini-market selling hard to find products, a local crafts store, a newly renovated modern restaurant, atrium, saloon, bowling alley and a large community pool. To top it off, an Ishbilia Cafe that proudly serves Starbucks coffee and a Baskin Robbins satellite are on-site, with an organic health store opening soon.

A carefully designed shaded play area ideal for 6 month to 6 year olds, which connects to a park like bigger playground best for older children aged 6 to 16.

The community pool is the perfect place to chill with your family and neighbors.

All villas come equip with a lovely kitchen that is conveniently connected to one of the family living rooms.

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Ishbilia understands how important your safety and security is to you so that you can relax and enjoy an unfettered lifestyle. The Royal Saudi Security Forces guards the compound and uniformed security personnel patrol the grounds day and night. The friendly and hospitable staff promise an unparalleled service to address your needs.

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Everyone has a story, so does every thing. Behind the clothes on your back are narratives often left untold. The reality is, beyond the salesman or cashier who hands you a bag of your latest purchase; every other person who has toiled and sown the garments has become invisible.

This is what Shahd AlShehail and co-founder Natalie Grillon were coming from when they created JUST, a social enterprise that uses design,

data and storytelling to engage and empower shoppers to make ethical choices that would eventually impact sustainable change in the global fashion industry.

Saudi social entrepreneur, Shahd AlShehaili ticks all the boxes for what writers would consider a gold star feature. She earned an MBA from John Hopkins, left a possibly

lucrative career to go out into the world and try to change it. She was the first woman from the Arab world to become a global fellow for the Acumen Fund, which by the way had a selection process that produced 10 to 12 fellows out of thousands who apply annually.

AlShehaili started her journey into social entrepreneurship when she was about to finish

JUSTBelieving in fair tales.By Jou Pabalate

Shahd AlShehail Founder of JUST social entreprise


her MBA from John Hopkins, Maryland. Towards the end of her program, AlShehaili went to Rwanda where she would come face to face for the first time with the challenges of impacting change.

It was an episode of self-doubt that led her to read “Blue Sweater,” a memoir by the Global Acumen founder, Jacqueline Novagratz. It would

ignite her spirit to forge on in making a difference regardless of how muddled it can be along the way.

“One of the important lessons that I keep coming back to from the book was that in doing our work to alleviate poverty; one must have the humility to see the world for what it really is and the audacity to imagine it (the world), as it should be.”

It was this pivotal moment that pushed AlShehaili to apply for the global Acumen Fellowship. Through Acumen, AlShehaili got to know Grillon. The latter would visit her in India where they would trade experiences that would eventually give birth to what is now, project JUST.

“Natalie was working with an organic cotton company in northern Uganda and she told me this beautiful story of impact, of how engagement in organic farming and fair trade has given the farmers better wages, better lives, and basically lifted the community up from poverty during what is, ultimately, a post civil war. And in the end, it got us wondering, wouldn’t shoppers want to know about this?”

A few weeks later, Rana Plaza, a building that housed multiple garment factories in Bangladesh collapsed. The tragedy took the lives of 1,129 people. The devastating death toll could have easily been avoided if workers weren’t ordered to come in after the building was declared unsafe for people.

This incident really served as a wake up call for AlShehaili, who recalled, “It got down to something as simple as, here I am, sitting in India, doing my work to supposedly help alleviate poverty, wherein fact; the very shirt on my back can very well be made of injustice. It just didn’t make sense.”

A year and a half since its establishment, JUST has

Ethical fashion leads to happy lives.


already made great strides in its mission to empower consumers by using technology to communicate stories and data that will help them make informed and conscious choices.

So how does technology factor in the storytelling mechanism of JUST?

For this, AlShehaili shared some exciting news:“Very soon, we will be launching a mobile application that will give shoppers the ability to scan a label, which will give them insight of the brand’s practices and from there, they can choose whether they will support it based on the information presented to them. The app will also give them resources and alternatives, channeling them towards more ethical brands in the market.” C

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AlShehaili worked in India as a Global Fellow, where she and Grillon first came up with the idea of JUST.


On top of empowering consumers, AlShehaili and Grillon are also helping brands who are making an effort to adopt and implement an ethical and sustainable business model by providing them a platform to tell their story. Fashion is a 3 trillion-dollar industry, out of it only 2 percent is reportedly considered ethical. In a way, JUST is doing what they can to show why this minority deserves to be the new majority in the future.

One of the systems currently being developed by JUST is a database that allows fashion labels to upload their supplier data, making room for transparency. They also plan to create a system that would collect real time, unfiltered feedback from garment producers and workers themselves.

The founders of JUST are not buried in blind idealism, however, as an ecosystem overhaul cannot and will not happen overnight. Neither will their method be the sole silver bullet to solve the maladies of supply chains.

“At the end of the day, you’re looking at a multi-stakeholder effort. And this requires looking at what would make these players sit on the table to begin with. Fast fashion companies for example, won’t necessarily listen to policy makers and wiggle their way through weak government channels to tap into scrupulous suppliers who would produce the most at the lowest cost. But, they will

listen to where the money is coming from- the consumers of their product.”

As AlShehaili puts it, there is a lot of potential in having Saudi society, which has inherent cultural and religious values grounded on justice, spark an ethical fashion movement.

Some people might still be skeptical as to how their innovative approach can actually be sustainable on a larger scale. Fast fashion for now, is accessible, affordable and convenient. It fits the whole mass consumerist

culture of purchase now, think later.

To be honest, AlShehaili’s passion is contagious. She is truly a storyteller whose thoughts dig deep into your consciousness, making it run long after the conversation has ended. The problem of ethical fashion is complex. Ignorance is bliss, so they say. The comfort of apathy is an apparent danger that will keep us from truly understanding that in choosing ourselves, we choose mankind.

Web: projectjust.com

A true storyteller, AlShehaili shares her experiences as a social entrepreneur and the importance of humility during one of the Creative Mornings in Dubai.


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OUR CHAT WITH THE VISIONARY

MOHAMMED ASHI In a region where few designers achieve international critical

acclaim, Mohammed Ashi led the pack as the first Saudi to attain success with his avant-garde approach to tailoring.

By Felwa Alhudaithy

With nods from the likes of Anna Wintour, and an eye for making the most beautiful collections, we can safely say Ashi Studio is well on it’s way to solidifying its status as a renowned atelier alongside Oscar de la Renta and Dior, if it hadn’t already. We sat down with the visionary himself to see the human side of the studio.

Have you always had a passion for fashion? I have been passionate about art, design and drawing since I was 5 years old and I attended my first fashion show when I was 12. I started working on my silhouette and style of Ashi studio since fashion school. I was obsessed with creating a silhouette with a modern touch but was influenced by the old schools of couture such as Charles F Worth. I always enjoyed the cutting and tailoring process and the details involved in it. So I already had everything in mind set for my first collection due to previous experimental experiences and the influence of old couture houses.

What did you study and did it help you as a designer? I studied Fashion Design at the prestigious fashion school, Esmod International. Surely my school enhanced my techniques and my vision for design. My biggest challenge was to create a silhouette that became an Ashi Studio Signature, which is recognized today by our clients worldwide.


What do you want Ashi Studio to be known for, five years from now? I want Ashi Studio to be renowned internationally and to open more stores worldwide and expand the brand to cover all continents.

Do you have a muse while you design? A perfect idea of a woman perhaps, a historical figure or even a socialite? My muse is the Duchess of Windsor Wallis Simpson because she was an icon of fashion and elegance. I admire her strength and the way she fought for her rights.

My client is an avant-garde sophisticated woman who

likes to stand out and is looking for a glamorous

and timeless look. She is an haute

couture client.

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or Jeddah? Why do you consider Beirut as

your spiritual home and would you ever consider relocating to any other Arab country? My inspiration comes from art, movies, music and architecture. I am very much inspired by the age of couture (1940-1950s), which was the era of glamor and elegance.

I am not based in Saudi because unfortunately the country does not have the right production platform for such a field. We cannot find the right craftsmanship like the one available in Beirut. In Beirut they have the right fashion production platform that facilitates the creation of couture. For the moment, we have no plans to relocate the atelier. We have several points of sale in the major high end stores in big Middle Eastern cities such as Dubai, Kuwait,

Do you think that your fame, internationally, established your status nationally? The key of fame to any designer is the credibility gained from international press. Being featured in Vogue Italia and chosen as the only Arab designer at the Vogue/San Pellegrino event gave Ashi Studio a lot of credibility and credit in the fashion industry.


What do you do to keep your soul up to date? I am constantly keeping myself updated by reading history, researching, listening to music, visiting museums and historical landmarks around the world. I always seek cultural activities wherever I go.

What’s the best advice you’ve received that has kept you going and growing? The best advice was given to me by Linda Fargo, Senior Vice President, Women’s Fashion Director and Store Presentation at Bergdorf Goodman). She advised me to keep my emotions in the aesthetic designs but with a modern twist. This was a key to Ashi studio’s success.

Web: ashistudio.com

Qatar and we also sell in London. In Saudi Arabia, the business of fashion has not matured enough to start building an empire of couturiers and pret-a-porter designers.

What do you collect and why? I am a big art collector. I collect mainly paintings from all over the world because I believe that art works have a lifetime value. The older it gets the more valuable it becomes.

What’s your detox? Traveling and exploring other cultures and norms.

What is elegance to you? Elegance to me is attitude. I’ve always admired women who know how to carry themselves in public, who are confident and know what they want.

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The fashion scene in Riyadh is on a sleeping haze to say the least. There seems to be several trials to revive it, yet it will take a village to do so. From Riyadh Fashion Days to Jawahir to Harvey Nichols to the obscure one-off certified ‘stylist’ no one knows about except, of course, her closest friends… Such movements might have their hearts in the right place, however; the lack of support from fashion editors of leading magazines in the Gulf makes it hard to take them seriously.

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But what will always be our Achilles heel is that these creators only think of the design without giving tailoring and quality a second look.

We need to look closely at the pieces being manufactured and inspect every garment to ensure it being tailored to a minimum.

If we read on huge designers we’d discover that tailoring was essential to almost all of them. If you have been lucky enough to visit Savage Beauty, Alexander McQueen’s exhibition in London, you’d be flabbergasted at his impeccable execution of every piece.

every cut, sequins, and zipper should look like.

That collection was so out of the norm that Isabella Blow, at the time Fashion Assistant to Michael Roberts (Fashion Director of Tatler and The Sunday Times), was attending the Graduation show at the Central St. Martin’s and was instantly struck by the beauty and craftsmanship of the clothing, and so she decided that she had to have it, and bought the

Even his 1992 Graduation collection entitled “Jack the Ripper Stalks His Victims," (what a name and concept), was a sight. It’s as if he treated every garment as a living and breathing creature. Yes, young designers, the devil is in the details. He knows how

entire collection for 5,000 pounds. This was the beginning of a remarkable

partnership and friendship.

Isabella chose to pay Lee in installments

each week, and would

later provide him with the publicity that garnered him attention as the ‘enfant terrible’ of British fashion. We need our own Saudi Lee and Blow. Who will step up his/her game?

Finding talents might be easy but nourishing them is the problem. It takes time and money, and lots of guidance. I hate to be a pessimist here, but I will for the sake of argument.

We have up-and-coming designers who have been given ‘chances’ to shine all over the GCC as well as worldwide.

We have a lack of cultural- ism as a nation, we need to encourage our young to read more, read everything from history, politics, even poof nonsense pieces about today’s most talked about persona. We need fashion schools and workshops. We need people to know that fashion is not the new ‘cupcake’ industry. Our fashion scene might

be in for a rude awakening, because at the end of the day, amateur bloggers and stylists that virtually had no training in leading companies or magazines can not resurrect our sleeping fashion industry, yet, if we all worked together to find real Saudi talents and nourished them, while making them work hard for it, only then will we find Nirvana.


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A_Ghuph Studio Part architect, part genius, and all around brilliant maker, Alaa Alghufaili managed to successfully mix Islamic geometry and laser cutting to produce some of the prettiest wood-based objects this side of the globe. From speakers, to necklaces and clutches, we want to own almost everything in the product line. The branding is spot on, too. Represent Saudi Arabia, woot!

Sofia Alasfoor From Bahrain, we have

this luxury handbag line. Founded by Sofia Alasfoor

and endorsed by the likes of the Overdressed, the handbags (dubbed Shields) have already

cultivated a loyal following. Sofia herself has quite the background, having been

taught and trained at London College of Fashion, Parsons

New York and Istituto Europeo di Design. The bags are a wee bit overpriced, but if you want

to carry a bespoke Arabic designed purse, this is it.

Introducing our favorite fashion makers from around the GCC.By Johara Al Mogbel

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If you want to be a designer, stylist, editor, or even blogger you have to get into it with the intention of excelling without losing the integrity of your

product, even if that product is yourself.


Liudmila It was so hard to choose just one option from Kuwait. We don’t know what it is about the country that makes it happen, but there’s quite a number of businesses who’ve started out strong with branding, quality, and design. The one that caught our eye though was Liudmila. Founded by Najeeba Hayat and produced in Italy, we can safely say it is the only proper footwear business in the region. And we are so in love with the navy Leandra and the burgundy Baba in Bordeaux it’s not even funny.

The Good Vibe Being the silent country of the region, we aren’t that familiar with the Omani fashion scene. So imagine our pleasant surprise when we found out about The Good Vibe. An urban street culture brand, we love their no nonsense attitude and their galaxy print snapbacks, we won’t lie. And it’s unique to the peninsula, which we think is pretty cool. Their flagship store is in Qurum at the Masa Mall, for anyone interested. Here’s to them going global soon!

Shamsa Alabbar The UAE was another tough one, excelling in jewelry and

the like. One that stood out though was Shamsa Alabbar, a graphic designer who used her skills to make beautiful jewelry inspired by Arabic

typography. Personally, we’re head over heels for her single

letter necklaces. Tres chic.

The Kayys With so many purported

clothing lines out there, it can get a little difficult to

stand out. But The Kayys, a brand founded by three Qatari sisters, managed to shine with streamlined silhouettes and a

wearable collection. The resort 2015 collection was a bit of

a miss, but there’s no less than three looks in their spring/summer collection that we would totally love to wear,

and that doesn’t happen very often with us.

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KTZ (Kokon to Zai) and Kenzo were the first to bring it to a more mainstream casual level outside the region, and it just trended from there on.

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THE Khaleeji Cool

ShemaghThis versatile scarf is one of our favorite essentials in the Saudi closet. How much love has it gotten from the industry? Oh let us count the ways! Hoodies, bags, shirts – name it and it has been done (Nike trainer jackets included). And most recently, the brand, Cecilie Copenhagen from Denmark launched the “Yellow 2015” collection.

It revolved around the shemagh reinterpreted as rompers, dresses and even belts. Interestingly, Karl Lagerfeld did an exclusive Middle Eastern inspired CHANEL Resort 2014, which had the shemagh front and center. If that’s not a nod approval for the region’s style offering, we don’t know what is.

ArabicArabic has become the coolest alphabet on upscale casual prints and accessories.

Kanye West, in his second appearance on this list, is known to wear his Arabic nameplate a lot too.

When our threads become a trend, it just gives us a little oomph of homegrown pride. Besides, it’s nice to see what other countries have picked up from us for a change. Without further ado…


OudThe oud scent may now vary but it has a distinct Arab character to it that is both intense as it is sophisticated.

The oud has made such a bold statement in the world of perfumery to the point wherein niche fragrances have been crafted around it.

BishtStephane Rolland created a Spring/Summer collection for 2015 inspired by the bisht, which got international acclaim when it debuted in PFW. The bisht further caught the interest of sartorial connoisseurs when Kanye West strolled the pavements of New York in a bisht inspired winter coat.

And must we say it, the shemagh or keffiyeh has become a hipster staple. Worn as a scarf, it adds an accent to even the most basic of outfits.

The bisht has been part of the Saudi culture since it was brought to the country by Persian vendors. It was originally used by Bedouins during winter but has now evolved as an essential formal wardrobe for special occasions.

HennaInitial adaptation of henna in the western regions was in its use as a hair dye as early as the 1800’s. It went a lot more mainstream in the US during the 1950s when the then “I Love Lucy” star Lucilly Ball made the “Henna Rinse” a mainstream beauty practice in households. Today, you have Rihanna and Beyoncé pulling off their own version of henna tats.

While henna originated from our Asian and far eastern counterparts, it has become embedded in the Khaleeji culture as well.

The scent of oud holds a level of prestige in the Arab peninsula. It was brought to the region by Islamic preachers who discovered its wood form use as incense during their expeditions to the far east.

What’s Next?We thought this deserved a special mention: Shaweesh, the Saudi artist of graffiti fame, wore a cool shalky bomber jacket during the Shubbak Festival 2015 in London. We won’t be surprised if we’ll be seeing a lot of our grandmothers’ jalabiya prints making an appearance in the global scene soon.


Oh, but we do love a creative business. And the Wood Sheikh, he of the footwear drawer slash fashionable optical illusion, is one of the more creative ones we’ve seen in a while. A shoe closet that looks likes your favorite shoe box but a hundred times bigger? Yes please. We’ll take one in Louboutin red, thank you very much.

Can you tell us a little about yourself? My name is Saud Al Hashil but my nickname is Odie. I’m assuming you're about to ask "why Odie?" Well, I'm still wondering why my family decided to call me the name of a dog in a cartoon. I think it was my aunt who suggested it because people in England struggled with pronouncing my real name.

I was born in England on December 6, 1988 (26 years young). I was born and raised in Torquay, a small but beautiful seaside town in Devon, England. I studied business and marketing at South Devon College, I'm still not sure how I passed. I don't have a day job, this business gets 24/7 out of me but it's cool, I love doing what I do.

I've been to Thailand, Tunisia, France, Spain, Portugal and a few Gulf countries. I'm well overdue a holiday; Maldives is probably my dream destination if anyone would like to take me?

Why the Wood Sheikh? I'm proud of my heritage, and proud of my work – it just sounded right.

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Thinking outside the box.By Johara Al Mogbel

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Any plans for expansion? What's your next step? Well right now I am mainly focusing on bespoke pieces. I've learnt that customers really want to express their personalities within some of the pieces. For me that's really where my passion comes to life - when someone asks for a box that has glitter inside; then I know I'm going to have fun!

I'd really like to have a retail store with many other products, I really want people to see and feel my work in real life. I've had a lot of admiration on social media, but the comments from the customers when they receive their boxes is much more rewarding, I really try to exceed their expectations.

What's your work process? Do you have anyone to help you out? My work process involves Drake, coffee, jogging pants and Kinder Bueno. Now that the workload has increased I have a very talented team to support me, but they all know the Kinder Buenos are off limits.

How would you describe your own personal sense of style? I'm a big believer in "less is more" so my style is simple. The coolest style for me would be a comfortably fitted plain black/white T-shirt with some jeans. However, a crazy pair of shoes would perfect that style for me, oh and maybe a fancy watch as well, although I'm not that into accessories.

Any role models or inspirations? My big brother, Saeed. He's my life teacher and he's quite cool, a good human too. Ok, let's not inflate his ego any more as he'll probably read this.

What inspires me... that moment when someone receives something you made from scratch and says "OMG I LOVE IT.” That right there inspires me! I love the journey and excitement of bringing something to life, all that hard work and effort and then watching someone enjoy it – that's priceless.

Shipping is horrible at the best of times, and custom painted wooden boxes seem like a pain to send off. How do you work around that? Very well phrased, I could go further but I would like this to be published. To sum up delivery, I once personally drove to Dubai to deliver a box - it was an anniversary gift and the customer was following up for four weeks almost every other day. I realized it wasn't going to get there on time, so

How did you come up with the idea of the boxes? By thinking outside the box.

WE’RE CURIOUS.. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PAIR OF SHOES? Giuseppe Zanotti all day long! I think he won me over when he released a pair of shoes with gold crocodiles on them. How could I say no?


I did the honorable thing and took an 11-hour road trip.

Each country has its challenges, but my aim is to always make the customers happy - sometimes I will personally deliver boxes - just like taking your child to school on their first day, you just want them to arrive safely.

Where do you get the most customers from?I have had so many order requests from around the world, mainly US and UK, but I'm currently focusing on GCC, so most orders are from Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar and UAE.

What would be the ultimate custom order for you? Double patty, egg, guacamole, jalapeño sauce, red onions, lettuce, tomato inside a brioche bun (lightly toasted).

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S E P T E M B E RThe Very Special Fashion Column

By Felwa AlhudaithyIntroducing the new classics.

It’s finally September, the opening season of the rest of the year. The most ‘fashionable’ month of them all. Haven’t you seen “The September Issue?” Anna Wintour plans her American Vogue Issue, the thickest and juiciest one, six months in advance.

We are Destination Riyadh, thousands of miles away from fashion weeks, but we are there in spirit. Let’s start our year with a digital cleanse of everything we’ve seen of trends and collections so far.

Take a deep breath and jump in…Get yourself in shape, mental shape that is. Read all the reviews of the new collections. Hunt for the ‘It’ pieces of the season, and keep them on your wish list until their release date. If you’re not a fan of the actual pret-a-porter collections, skip the reviews and focus on street style.

I find inspiration on Instagram. Don’t mock me! Instagram is where all those editors, photographers and fashion trolls post their picks of the season. Take notes, for we have chosen the new classics, the going strongs and the newbees.

Invest in Chanel’s two-tone sling backs. Those beige squared heel beauties are lacquered with a black toe, therefore adding class onto class. Donned by all the models in the fall/winter 2015-16 ready-to-wear show, and soon enough making them the most coveted item of the season. Legend has it that mademoiselle called them pumps when she first created them in 1957.

The flounce hem is the happiest one. Both flirty and fun, the flounce hem works well for the office or for evening social engagements. This is exactly the kind of versatile piece every woman needs in her wardrobe. So keep those pencil skirt on hold this season. I picked Celine’s fuller effortless skirts.


Designers are dying for the all-grey suit as the new look of the modern woman. Monochromatic in grey is pretty much the chicest thing you can do this fall.

I love The Row’s Grey on Grey oversized ensemble.

It might prevent you from eating comfortably, but fashion and function, as we all know, don’t always go hand in hand, no pun intended. Having a sleeve that falls past the hands exaggerates the line of the arm, making them appear longer and therefore chicer.

Hiding your hands is the chicest thing that you can do.

The waist is making a climb far up your midriff you’d think the 70s are back with all their glory. It's not just a high waist; it's an exaggerated silhouette that results in the look of long, lean legs and a teeny tiny waist. Pair your high waist skirt or pants with a print on print look. Gucci has the perfect jackets and silk blouses.

Treat yourself to abespoke personalized L’Afshar clutch. The founder, Lilian Afshar, a Dubai-based designer showed sustainability after numerous seasons in the limelight with her sleek geometric creations.

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This woman nailed it nicely with a grey confection with a proper length and mismatched hijab to give it texture. Oh, yes!

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Purple New Balances with an ankle sock and white jeans with a blue sneakers? Check, check, and check. This couple know they’re comfy.

Ooh this girl is chic. Who else would match their dress to their carry on? Much approved.

The popped collar is meh, but the bag and the trench coat? Saunter on, stylish gentleman. Saunter on.

It’s high time guys carried their own hand sanitizer and wet wipes, and this is not a bad way to do it. Not a bad way at all.

Hemp and diamonds are a girl’s best friend, didn’t you know? They’re this girl’s friend, anyway. Gah-orgeous.

Males, take note: This is how you do roll up jeans. Fix your build while you’re at it. But do avoid the hair. Please, and thank you.

There is so much right in this picture, I don’t know how to start. The flowing blouse in a lovely

shade of blue? The gorgeous oxfords that pair with that gorgeous backpack? Bless you, elegant

hijabi. Bless you.

If we could change one thing in this dapper Cuban’s outfit it would be that Hermes belt, but with a billingham back one cannot fault the need to brag a little. Mere mortals: Do not attempt unless in beachy city.

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Yoko is the DR diva alter ego and office therapist. She’s the “head” that keeps us sane

and fashionably sound. Baffled? Check @destinationryd on Instagram to meet Yoko.


There is color coordinating your outfit and then there’s this. Where do I even start?

ALERT. ALERT. CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN SIGHT. Woman! Who goes to Disney in sky-heels??

We hate to criticize children, but don’t pull up those socks, chica.

It’s so 80s.

There is nothing worse than a dragging abaya. Unhygienic, seeing as it sweeps the entire unclean floor with you. Don’t. Just don’t.

How not to do polka dots. Oh, lady, if only you’d worn different pants. Yoko oh no!

Just because ripped jeans are all the craze doesn’t mean you can slice up your pants like Swiss cheese. Moderation is the key, darlin’. And by moderation I mean no.

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What’s wrong here? Yeah, that outfit looks perfectly fine and it would be if it wasn’t in the middle of a scorching summer. Winter vests should stay in winter.

Clothes should only have zippers where they’re actually used. What, you’re going to air your knees out now? And the shoes. Everything. I’m being blinded.

Your tenacity to color-block is admirable, really, but perhaps you might revise the tone of colors?


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NO 7 Protect and Perfect Intense facial sunscreen protection gives your skin the advanced protection and guards your skin against premature aging that can develop due to lengthy exposure to the skin.

The range includes SPF 15 and 30. No 7 also has Facial Recovery Aftersun, a cooling and moisturizing balm that helps skin recover.

LA ROCHE POSAY This brand carries a variety of lightweight sunscreen lotions, such as Anthelios 60, which is fast absorbing and leaves a matte finish instead of giving your skin the oily look. It’s water resistant with an ultra-light texture.

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Do you need a moisturizer?Those with oily skin should opt for water-based creams. There are cream based sunscreens available that are suitable for dry skin. With cream based sunscreens you don’t need to apply moisturizer before applying sunscreen.

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Is your work the result of sudden inspiration, or long term planning? How do you think up your concepts?Usually, I go by sudden inspiration. I’m not very strategic about developing concepts. I could go a whole month without producing anything, just sketching for practice and then produce several pieces in one day between the hours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Most of my inspiration comes from things that resign in my visual memory.

What do you think of the art scene in Riyadh? Anything you’d like to see changed?I think the art scene in Riyadh is booming. So many talented artists are emerging from here. What bothers me sometimes is

the dominance of social media; it’s a wonderful tool to get your work out there but what we’re posting next shouldn’t be our main priority.

Who are your role models? Manal Al Dowayan, Misty Copeland, Alexa Chung and my mom.

What does being creative mean to you? Being creative is the ability to communicate with others or with your own emotions in a nonconventional manner. We all hold that ability; it comes out in different art forms.

Favorite piece of artwork by someone else?Manal Al Dowayan’s Tree of Guardians. It’s lovely to look at and the significance it carries was really impactful on me.Web: Reemaprima.tumblr.com

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In his own words, he’s a “music producer who entered the world of sound in a completely indirect way.” With the ability to make traditional Arabic instruments fresh and exciting, he’s managed to cultivate a dedicated following on social media, fans who wait for every new soundtrack with barely restrained patience.

What makes Moghazi stand out, though, is that he doesn’t merely depend on sampling to make his tracks. All instrumentals are recorded by him, then added in. “I disagree on the use of the word ‘remixing’. What I do is sampling, and there’s a difference. With sampling, you redistribute a part of the original song and change its tune. With remixing, you simply redistribute the song without amending anything.”

And it’s all about the music for him. Known for keeping his identity under wraps, he says it hasn’t impacted his relationship with his followers. “The popularity of Moghazi doesn’t matter to me. What I care about is the feedback to the work I produce, I care about the audience that follows the music and not the man.”


Moghazi has created quite a stir in the region recently. A guy who lets his work speak volumes on his behalf, he’s kept his identity a secret. So who is Moghazi, exactly?

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1. Daft Punk We wonder if Pharrell ever got lucky and saw the faces of these robot heads.

2. Gorillaz A virtual band everyone still paid to watch on their world tour.

3. DEADMAU5 The mouse head has become the icon of EDM.

Moghazi started producing his own music in 2006, but he’s been playing oud since 2000. He isn’t biased when it comes to music; he loves listening to anything as long as it sounds beautiful. Except for metal, that is. The first song he remembers hearing? “Thriller.” (We’re starting to think Michael Jackson is a wizard, we really are).

Moghazi’s most known project is his work with Telfaz11, from La Yekthar to Khamblah, and the channel’s traditional Eid song. “Working with Telfaz 11 was excellent! It gave me great experience in visual music.” Having musicians like

Moghazi, who have the ability to mix Arabic culture and western overtones skillfully, is very important to the regional pop culture.

There’s much to be done in the region, in his opinion. “The music scene is weaker than it should be, and it needs more specialists in the field.” For those who would like to join in, he has some great advice. “They should broaden their experience, and listen to tunes from around the world. Being stuck on one genre is never a good idea.”

Indeed. Here’s to hoping we get to hear more awesomeness from the talented musician.

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4. Blue Man Group All we really know is that they’re blue, bald and absolute creative musical geniuses.

5. Lordi Because we still have Eurovision hangover and miss the days when middle earth was apparently part of Europe in 2006.

Five musicians you have probably never seen:


Copying the trendiest outfits off the runway can be fashion faux pas disappointment or might even somehow look like a Halloween costume on a casual event. Which is why we have gathered the upmost favorite Instagram’s elite circle of chic in the Gulf.

From the preppy and all the way to the sporty, just so you can match it with your upcoming day out.

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FABOLOUSNAF The stylist is as noble and fresh as it gets. With his fly taste of fashion, Naif Allhaif can get away with a long paisley shirt or a bandana print. He is known for his love of ripped jeans and fedora hats while kicking it off with vibrant colored sneakers.

US7 Bejal Zakariya Alqasim is a young fashionista at 21 years old. He gets our nod for his flair for high street fashion. He turns heads with his sleek taste in brands (such as FearOfGod, and Prexy Vision) while keeping his face in secrecy behind a customized mask.

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HALA_ALHARITHY If you are more conservative in your choice of wardrobe, you won't go wrong with Hala's selection of posh apparel. The stylist enjoys being a girly girl and dressing up in elegant dresses and printed skirts. According to Hala, “I try not to put my purse on the floor - demons will get into it.”

THEABDULS The two sisters, Thana and Sakhaa, go about their daily lives looking like a boss in shades of grey from Calvin Klein, Hollister and those Adidas shoes. They turn the street into their own runway of casual chic outfits glammed with tiny jewels of blue and white pave set diamonds.

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RAWDA Just like her profile picture, this style icon has a bohemian touch dressed in Katybetar's designs or in Layla Bisharah's gold cape. Rawda keeps a natural make up look and tops it off with a handmade head chain.

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MRMOUDZ Whether he's in Adidas sweats or all suited up with Lanvin, Mahmoud Sidani makes sure to accessorize it with a shiny smile. Bored of the redundant styles of thobes, but still want to be in one for that good ol’ family reunion? Try the trendiest thobe shown on his

page by @Tobybyhatem for SR 650.

AHMAD_ASB It's obvious that Ascia has outdone herself by becoming a prestigious influencer in the fashion world, but she isn't the only family member with an arty style. Ahmad proves that a dad can be a gentleman or even pull off the fresh hip look.

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This Just In!Eric Kayser opening soon in Riyadh, in Fasaliah Mall! We love this new wave of French boulangeries (sort of ) popping up everywhere. Long live the fancy sandwiches!

The Pretty Milkshake We have found the prettiest milkshake in all of Riyadh. From the looks of their lotus milkshakes, it turns out that Mol10’s speciality isn’t actually their molten, it’s their shakes. We’re impressed, Mol10, we really are.

You really had us tricked there. And the milkshake itself tasted really good, with the right hint of caramelized biscuit and a decent consistency. Just look at this beauty. We are smitten. Smitten, we tell you!

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Oh, it’s been such a long time since we had great pie. There’s a scarcity in Riyadh, for some reason. And it hasn’t caught on like the recent Lotus craze.

Luckily, Crust and Crumbs changed all that with their lemon meringue pie. Delicious. Absolutely delicious. The lemon base is light and the perfect note of sour, and the crust is a decent size.

The only issue we had was the meringue itself, we weren’t a fan as we thought it took away from the creaminess of the lemon base. Delivery was prompt, and the pie was properly packaged. Overall, this jury gives the defendant a resounding yes.

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Sheikh Alfteer, located in Sulaimaniya, is 100 percent Egyptian, from ownership and employees to ingredients. Their specialties are Egyptian style pizza and fatayer, kushari and hawawshi.

They only have one pizza size and the price varies depending on the toppings,

I'm not sure if there's another place in Riyadh that makes fteer meshaltet.

AND IF THERE IS, I DON’T THINK THEY’D MAKE IT AS GOOD AS THIS PLACE. The pizza is crispy and

the sauce is just right. The fteer meshaltet you can either stuff with sweets or salty fillings, or you can just have it plain. Their staff is quite impressive and skilled with dough and general preparation of almost everything.

and you can add as many extra toppings as you like.

Even though their pizza is heavy (and quite greasy), it's one of my favorites in the city. Their topping options include minced meat, Egyptian sausage, hot dog, pepperoni, chicken fajita and my favorite pastrami.

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By Johara Al Mogbel

If you follow us on social media, you might have noticed that the food department isn’t, er, the fanciest. But occasionally we do get the urge to dress up, and sit in a place where we can cross our legs and just stare at people. We tried out restaurants for all three meals, plus some tea, and here’s what we think.

LA DI DA DINING… for breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner.

1. The French BakeryWe love bakeries. And we love it when restaurants implement a rustic vibe for decor. With that in mind, we figured The French Bakery would be the perfect choice for breakfast. We tried the club sandwich, pancakes, and the French toast, as well as a mixed plate of their petit four.

In terms of presentation, their use of stone slates was a huge win and they used fresh fruit garnish. The food wasn’t up to hype though, there’s a lot of room for improvement. Which is a shame because otherwise this would be our favorite stop.

Ambience: 8/10 Fanciness: 7/10

Nourishment: 4/10

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Ambience: 7/10 Fanciness: 7.5/10

Nourishment: 5/10 8/10 for the burger, ice cream

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Ambience: 8.5/10 Fanciness: 8.5/10 Nourishment: 4/10

4. ScaramoucheScaramouche was a given on our list. Situated in the pricey Harvey Nichols, and with an air of exclusivity about it, we figured we couldn’t get any fancier, quick Sophia Webster purchase included. We decided to go for tea, as the food wasn’t really recommended. We tried the hot chocolate, café latte, and the iced coffee as well as the chicken tortellini and the vanilla cake. The drinks were really good, served in a tea set reminiscent of the Mad Hatter’s tea party, which we approve of. The tortellini though, was a bit confused, and we weren’t fans of the vanilla cake as it had jam in it. We’re so-so on the food, but we need to give it another try.

Location: Fasaliah Mall, Harvey Nichols

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2. Acoustic Tea LoungeTalk about town nudged us towards this artistic food concept. A transplant from the east coast, Acoustic Tea Lounge was making waves with their dessert menu, which featured western desserts with an Arabian twist. Our orders: onion rings, halloumi bruschetta, margherita pizza, tandoori chicken wraps, fajita and penne arabiata.

Everything tasted enjoyable and the restaurant was certainly a place to be hoity toity, as it was so quiet and relaxing. And the art added a reasonable air of pretentiousness about the place. Only thing we’d change is the cookie cutter furnishings, very Best Westernish air about them. Oh, we came back to try the breakfast, and the cereal French toast was delicious.

Location: Tahlia St., by Fauchon

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3. aZenGrillThe newest kid in town, aZenGrill is an Asian fusion restaurant with a purportedly Michelin star chef. And situated in the new Boulevard Burj Rafal Kempinski, it can’t get any swankier. We booked, we showed up, and we swanned in in our Salvatore Ferregamos and were promptly confused by the menu. Way too many options, and not enough of a clear direction over what cuisine is which. We tried the aZen burger, the Singaporean noodles, the roasted duck, the kimchee and the tempura prawns. For the price, everything was slightly bland except

for the burger and the mashed potatoes, which were absolutely delightful. The service was decent and they give you a hot towel when you first walk in. And their matcha ice cream is quite delicious as well. All in all, we’d definitely come in again for the burger.

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Create the perfect outdoor space and enjoy warm summer evenings dining al fresco. By Anne Marie Argile

DINING AL FRESCO

Watch This Space Enhance your outdoor space with interesting features to create a tranquil oasis. Install a water feature to add sound and movement and pots and plants to give height, texture and color. Visit the Sultan Garden center in particular; they have great stone pots in a variety of colors.

Take A Seat Whether it’s a table for two or 20 this summer, make sure your guests are sitting comfortably. Entertaining sofas and side tables are ideal for large gatherings and casual evenings. Accessorize with colorful cushions and throws to show off your individual style and taste.

Table and chair sets provide the ideal dining al fresco experience; choose from wood, rattan-effect or metal. Alternatively visit Ikea and bring existing chairs up-to-date with new seat pads in vibrant colors and designs.



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Make Light Of It Create an enchanted garden by stringing fairy lights and hanging lanterns from trees. Arrange attractive tea light holders to add a subtle glow to your dining table and position freestanding lanterns around the garden to light the way and create a relaxed ambience. Saco has a wide range to choose from.

Set the Table Think easy elegance when it comes to arranging your table to maintain a relaxed vibe. Leave glass and crockery inside and head to Pottery Barn for chic, melamine dinnerware. Zara Home has colorful acrylic tumblers and pitchers, ideal for serving homemade

lemonade or flavored water. Be bold with color and pattern. Cover tables with prints and stripes or choose from a beautiful range of runners and placemats at Midas Furniture.

Shared platters of hummus, tasty olives and warm bread dipped in balsamic vinegar and olive oil will keep hunger pangs at bay while the barbecue heats up.

Menu Plan Keep it casual when

it comes to planning the menu.

Marinated meat, fish, halloumi and vegetables all work well cooked over coals.

Serve with sumptuous salads and herbed couscous for a real feast.

Fruit platters and homemade lollies make an easy and refreshing way to end a perfect evening.



atelier. Most importantly, they fulfill our need for luxurious dates in modern packaging.

With the number one supplier for dates, the well known Amal Alkhair dates factory under L’ORO’s helm, it wasn’t that hard to see why the dates tasted that good. They had pre-made chocolate trays, but they also offer customized ones so of course we got on that immediately. And brides? Fret not, L’ORO’s especially equipped to cater the needs of any wedding requirements.

The shop didn’t just impress us with their choices however, each member of their staff had

over ten years of experience under their belt at the very least, and it showed. We won’t lie, we reserve a special place in our hearts for stores that treat us with the kind of courtesy that befits royalty. We were worried about logistics though, seeing as we lived up north, but it turns out there’s a second branch in the move, on Hussein bin Ali St. in Alrawdah!

L’ORO, you’ve done well. You have done really well.

Sweet indulgence wrapped in a bow.Amidst the chocolate scene in Riyadh, there is a shop that stands out amongst others for their high quality chocolate and focused precision in their treatment of their customers.

A recently opened store on Omar bin Abdulaziz Road in Alrabwah neighborhood by exit 14, L’ORO caught our attention with a display of brightly patterned chocolates neatly arranged in a pretty gold box. Could it be that we’d finally found a chocolatier that looked perfect and tasted good? Oh yes, yes we had. They have three different kinds of chocolate: wrapped, chocolate covered with fruits, and the sort that had the aforementioned sugar-printed chocolate pieces. There was a dizzying array of flavors as well, with pralines, fruit fillings, chocolate fillings, covered with chocolate made with the best cocoa beans, produced especially for L’ORO in their own manufacturing

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT,

literally.

BlueberriesThese little guys have been proven to combat memory loss and increase concentration. Layer blueberries and Greek yogurt and then top with a handful of toasted coconut and/or flaked toasted almonds for a quick, healthy and delicious breakfast.

Fish Oil Our bodies cannot synthesize a few essential fatty acids that we need like omega 3. Omega 3 is widely known for improving mental health and aiding memory. This exists naturally in oily fish as EPA and DHA. You can eat fish oil (if you're hardcore), or just eat oily fish such as salmon, trout and mackerel.

A healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body.

However, many of us fail to give our brains the attention

it deserves.

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Pumpkin SeedsPumpkin seeds also contain omega 3 and omega 6. Furthermore, they are high in zinc, which is necessary for enhancing thinking skills.


Nuts Nuts are a great source of vitamin E. Studies have shown that vitamin E might help prevent cognitive decline.

Broccoli Broccoli is an amazing source of choline and vitamin K. Choline improves memory whilst vitamin K helps to enhance cognitive abilities and improve brainpower.

Caffeine A few cups of tea or coffee a day can enhance memory and focus thereby increasing brainpower. However, too much caffeine will leave you feeling jittery.

Make sure to buy no

less than 70 percent cocoa so you don't lose out on

any benefits.

Dark Chocolate Dark chocolate has been proven to increase blood flow to the brain. It also helps improve cognitive function and memory. It contains 15 times more antioxidants than blueberries.


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MALCOLM X and KSAYou’re thinking, “How are Malcolm X and KSA related?”

This year many people in America and across the world commemorated the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, the influential Black Muslim leader who was shot dead in Harlem in 1965. But what does this have to do with KSA? SO

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Malcolm X was known for his defiance, his militant stances, and for being unapologetically supportive of the right to self-defense even if it was in the form of armed self-defense.

But he was also a member of the Nation of Islam, an ideologically opaque group that preached racist notions. However, this changed towards the end of his short life when Malcolm X traveled to Hajj and received the cultural shock of his life. The shock

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In another letter, sent from Makkah, X states:“During the past eleven days here in the Muslim world, I have eaten from the same plate, drunk from the same glass, and slept in the same bed (or on the same rug) - while praying to the same God - with fellow Muslims, whose eyes were the bluest of blue, whose hair was the blondest of blond, and whose skin was the whitest of white. And in the words and in the actions in the deeds of the ‘white’ Muslims, I felt the same sincerity that I felt among the black African Muslims of Nigeria, Sudan and Ghana.”

Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything.

If you’re a man, you take it. — Malcolm X

that changed him forever and possibly cost him his life.

He expressed this cultural shock in the letters he wrote in Makkah and Jeddah, from the Kandara Palace Hotel (recently demolished) to be more precise. One such letter, sent from Jeddah to his autobiographer Alex Haley, is still preserved and has the Kandara Palace Hotel logo on it.

His words marked a major shift in his thought and in the Black movement. His previous stance on inter-racial wars were moderated and his belief that there is no solution for the race problem disappeared. Malcolm X wasn’t surprised

that Muslims of all colors managed to overcome the race problem, rather he was surprised that in Islam there was no race problem in the first place. He wasn’t impressed by how Muslims struggled for equality in Hajj but by how this equality was flowing effortlessly.

His remarkable words, “the spiritual path of truth - the only way left to America to ward off the disaster that racism inevitably must lead

to” and that “America needs to understand Islam, because this is the one religion that erases from its society the race problem,” are still relevant today with the current racial turmoil erupting in various US cities and communities, but is it relevant to us as well? This is the question to ask and issue to contemplate. Had Malcolm

X made his Hajj journey in 2015 would he be as deeply moved as he was in 1964?

How successful are we now in implementing the teachings of Islam in the lands of the two holy mosques? Are we discriminating against any nationality, race, color, gender or class?

This is our responsibility and our challenge whenever we remember Malcolm X, may he rest in peace.



By Muhammed Abdullahi Tosin

Blogging is essentially about teaching. You will be able to share with your readers what you know, what you believe and what you are continuously learning. Just look closely at yourself and notice things you’re passionate about and for which you receive commendations. This should give you an idea of the areas you can help others with.

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1. Helping People with your Knowledge

Here are three simple

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When you blog, you build an audience and then you can hopefully inspire them to act. With that authority comes great responsibility and an opportunity for social productivity. With it, you can raise awareness to causes that affect Muslims and non-Muslims in your community or country. You can expose social ills and make helpful recommendations to correct them.

“You are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah.” [Qur’an: Chapter 3, Verse 110]

2. Ending or Alleviating Social Ills

With blogging, you can even go further in the field of social productivity by raising funds for less fortunate Muslims or communities.

3. Gathering Support for Good Causes

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Begin with good intentions

Start a free blog

Choose a niche (your focus/ subject)

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You can help someone become an A-student, learn a craft, form better habits, find happiness, stop substance abuse, be a mommy-blogger; you can even save a marriage if Allah wills. Just do it with the right intentions and you will be rewarded.



JEALOUSYthe Good & the BadHow to tame the green-eyed monster within.By Sobia Javed

Jealousy - One word consisting of eight letters, but something so powerful that it can destroy relationships, foster ill feelings and provoke rage. In this social media era, we are bombarded with Facebook photos or status updates depicting people’s “perfect” lives.

Or open any magazine and there are pictures of celebrities looking flawless or wearing their size 8 jeans one month after giving birth. It’s all too easy to feel inadequate, inferior and lacking – feelings which simply incite jealousy.

What can you do to overcome the bad kind of jealousy?

1. Remember that it is a sin, and as Muslims, we try to avoid sins as much as possible. Ask Allah to help you deal with your negative emotions.

2. Read the Qur’an. It is full of inspiring stories, and there are numerous reminders to ponder over. Allah says in the Qur’an, “Do not wish for that by which Allah has made some of you exceed others…” (Quran, chapter 4, verse 32)

3. Look at those that are less fortunate than you. The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Do not look to those above you. Look to those below you, as it will more likely remind you of Allah’s favor bestowed on you.” (Source: Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim)

4. Become a volunteer.

5. Write down the blessings you have.



GhibtahIn contrast to hasad, there is another type of jealousy called Ghibtah. This is actually a good kind of jealousy where you feel no malice towards someone who has something you want, but rather, it makes you strive to achieve the same.

Ghibtah generally refers to more spiritual rather than material things, such as when you see someone with more Islamic knowledge then you, thus inspiring you to gain more knowledge yourself.

HasadDestructive jealousy (or envy), which is referred to as Hasad in Arabic, is the absolute worst kind that one can experience. It is where you wish evil upon a fellow human being and feel elated when misfortune

befalls the person that you are jealous of. If someone else has something that you want, you feel rage.

Not only does your desire grow stronger to obtain this thing but you ardently wish that it is taken away from the other person!

It can manifest itself in other ways too, such as if another person is praised in your presence, you immediately feel angry and jealous, and you try to downplay their talent, or dismiss it

completely. Or even worse, you pretend to join in with the praise, but use sly, cutting remarks to defame that person “innocently.”

The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Beware of jealousy, for verily it destroys good deeds the way fire destroys wood.” (Source: Abu Dawud)

Imagine that! Place a piece of wood in fire and it is rapidly destroyed. In the same way, your good deeds are destroyed by jealousy.

There are different types of jealousy and Islamic teachings distinguish clearly between them.


A one-on-one with Sara Al Fahaad, founder of local animal shelter, Aleef Rescue Center.

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Who is Sarah AlFahaad?I’m a 29-year-old happily married mother of a 5-year-old child. I was raised on a farm in Thumamah, where I lived with all sorts of animals; cats, mice, chickens, dogs - you name it! Since I was 7 or 8, I‘ve been rescuing animals from the area and bringing them to the farm to care for them.

When was the shelter established?The center was established two years ago as a nonprofit volunteer project. It is located within a Customs Authority dogs training center, where a clinic was built along with spacious care units to have the animals in.

What kind of animals does the shelter rescue?We have the capacity to save all kinds of animals, from turtles to birds and more, but we mostly rescue dogs and cats that get abandoned by their owners, they’re the most likely animals to suffer abuse, neglect and desertion. We also do sterilization of stray cats and dogs to prevent random breeding in an area or neighborhood.

What are some of the challenges you face?Mostly the lack of animal welfare knowledge and compassion towards them. Lots of times people question the neutering procedure and think that it isn’t important, but at the shelter we try to educate people about the lifelong health benefits of spaying or neutering animals; first and foremost to the animals themselves as well as for the

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Parents, please instill mercy and compassion in your

children’s hearts towards those helpless creatures. Educate

them on how to understand their pet’s behavior before

letting them take control over an animal’s life. — Sarah AlFahaad

community at large. Another major issue is selling adopted animals! Some people think this is a free deal and then turnaround selling adopted animals to make money out of it. So in order to

try and prevent such actions, we increased the age limit of adopting individuals and we request parental approval prior to adoption.

What is the adoption process in Aleef?When an animal is chosen, we send the adoption forms via email, then we conduct a mini interview with the person who wants to adopt, then a brief about the animal is given by the veterinarian at our clinic, in addition to an orientation session on important things such as how to care for the pet, the necessary medical checkups and vaccination plan. Our adoption service is available all over KSA, not just Riyadh.

How can someone volunteer in the shelter?Most of our volunteers are online; they help by spreading the word about animals up for adoption. There are no specific standards, everybody is encouraged to volunteer in any way they see fit and I strongly encourage them. Just contact me via text or WhatsApp and we can schedule an interview.

What are your aspirations for the project and animal welfare in the country?To launch an official governmental institution that falls under the Ministry of Agriculture. I’m hopeful and certain that the government is working towards this as promised by officials.

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TRAVEL NEWS

Jumeirah Kuala Lumpur Jumeirah Group has signed management agreements to operate a 190-room luxury Jumeirah hotel and to brand 273 premium residences in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Hilton’s Plans for a Hotel in Al Ahsa Hilton Worldwide will be adding to its name a hotel in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. The 180-room Hilton Al Ahsa is expected to open in 2016 and will be located in the downtown area of the city. Hilton Hotels and Resorts date back to 17 years of history with the Kingdom.

Emirates Airline has announced that it will begin nonstop service from Dubai to Panama City on Feb. 1. It will be a 17-hour, 35-minute trip and will mark the world›s longest passenger flight. The Dubai-Panama City flight is the first time the airline has flown to Central America.

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Google is testing out a new feature that notifies its users on

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Weekend visitors in Jeddah can now enjoy Rosewood Jeddah’s new Saturday lunch concept that has arrived all the way from the Mediterranean. The hotel has welcomed Italian themed ‘La Dolce Vita’, meaning ‘the good life’, to its renowned international restaurant, Habsburg. The lunch will run every Saturday starting from Aug. 8. Web: rosewoodhotels.com

‘La Dolce Vita’ Lunch

at Habsburg in Rosewood

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MAKKAH’S NEW MARRIOTT Marriott has just

opened the Makkah Marriott Hotel, the

company’s first flagship brand there.

It encompasses 426 rooms and is on the hilltop of

Mecca. Guests can comfortably travel

to the Holy Mosque by shuttle bus. Web:

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Paris Value Package Spend three nights and four days in Paris valid from 15 August to 30 Oct. starting from SR 3,369. Relish in France’s beauty as you choose from several excursions around the city. Departure is from Dubai and breakfast is included at the hotel. Web: flightcentre.ae

You can now stay connected with your close ones or even catch up on work as you brave the sky on board of Saudia’s A330 and selected B777-300ER. Wifi access codes for First and Business class passengers can be downloaded 45 minutes before the flight by scanning the barcode on boarding passes. This service is offered to more than 16 international destinations for all First and Business class passengers flying from/to Saudi Arabia.

AN INDONESIAN EXPERIENCE from SR 3,750

Stay for 11 days and 10 nights in Indonesia.

Indonesia will mesmerize you with its allure. Valid until Sept. 15. Web: attartravel.com

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Exploring the streets of Paris. Oh, the fashion!By Johara Al Mogbel

Paris is renowned for its fashion, and it earned its title with grace, charm… and an abundance of shoes. No, really, there are shoe stores every few blocks and we couldn’t be more ecstatic. A Parisian never goes out less than absolutely put together, and elegant footwear is regarded as very important, so the fashion scene had to evolve to suit the style needs of the city-goers and their simultaneous need to walk.

The nature of a typical Parisian’s sense of style tends to permeate boutiques and stores, so Paris is an excellent place to be clothing with streamlined silhouettes and block colors, basic high quality

wardrobe staples, and stylish comfortable shoes.

Bearing that in mind, it’s a bit difficult to recommend a certain district for its fashion. Every street has its own charm and quantity of boutiques, so the best way to get a coveted unique piece is to frankly, simply walk around. There are a number of areas where we love to explore more than others, though.


RUE SAINT HONORE The true luxury street of Paris, Rue Saint Honore houses the majority of the largest and most exclusive brands, from Christian Louboutin, Hermes, Brunello Cucinelli, Christian Dior and Chanel, to Rene Caovilla and Miu Miu. And it’s no wonder it holds such an illustrious address, what with it being housed in the first arrondissement and in close proximity to the presidential palace.

Stroll down here to window shop, or if you have deep pockets, spend on the sales. And if you’d like to own something truly authentic, pop into the Pierre Cardin vintage store. Dresses there run about 2,000 euros and up, but you’ll rest easy knowing you own something from one of the most influential designers in recent mode history.

Pro tipThe street is frequently used as the center for a number of live fashion events, the most famous being Vogue’s Fashion Night Out. Rent an apartment or a hotel room in the area to enjoy the festivities. This year’s event will be held on September 22, and it’s not to be missed!

OTHER THINGS TO CHECK Colette, Paris’s version of the overpriced and always busy hipster department store. Any up and coming designers will most definitely be housed here, and it’s considered the it place amongst many rich youngsters. The department store also makes it a habit to team up with a number of artists and brands to develop an in-house line which can lead to pretty interesting results. The latest: Louis Vuitton for Colette.



BOULEVARD HAUSSMANN Leafy, wide, and delightfully planned, Boulevard Haussmann is a treat to walk in. With small boutiques lining the streets, they will keep you well busy up until you reach the jewel of the boulevard itself: Printemps. A French department store that was founded in the late 1800s, it revolutionized retail practices and introduced the concept of discount sales to clear out outdated stock, which we are so very very grateful for.

Nowadays, it hosts a myriad of brands and is the best place should you be short on time and would like a one stop place for all your shopping. We like it best when there are sales, and their shoe department is beee-yootiful.

SAINT-GERMAIN- DES-PRESOne of our favorite areas to walk in, there’s so much to see in Boulevard Saint Germain. And certainly tons to shop for. For one, both Armani and Sonia Rykiel can be found here alongside famous cafes such as the Deux Magots and new store innovations like Tanya Heath.

Pro tipIn case you need a break, Brasserie Printemps makes a delightful lamb stew and their ice cream is delicious.

OTHER THINGS TO CHECK Galeries Lafayette is just down the road by Printemps, although personally we find it has gone slightly touristy these days, with the buyers focusing more on what will sell than what is beautiful. Nonetheless, it’s a good place to check out, as their shoe department offers

OTHER THINGS TO CHECK You may be tempted to stop by Armani Cafe for a refresher, but do try to resist. They’re quite snobbish, and a bit subpar compared to its next-door neighbor Pouchkine Cafe. What Pouchkine lacks in a fashionable name it makes up for splendidly in a gorgeous interior and the best honey cake we’ve tried so far. Or try your luck at the Sonia Rykiel concept cafe in their flagship store, a reported 50,000 books were used to create the pop-up library concept.

more mainstream options, and design of the main women’s department is more open and airy than Printemps. They also host a weekly free fashion show for anyone interested.

Also, as we discovered this year, it also has the yummiest crepe, right by the Saint Germain Church. Think ahead by wearing comfortable shoes, you’re going to be strolling quite a bit. Pass by the Seine if you’d like to spruce up your living room with a poster, or if you’d like to own a vintage fashion newspaper from the 1920s and earlier!


MARCHE AUX PUCES DE SAINT-OUENNow, shopping in climate-controlled glitzy shops can be fun, but the true heart and soul of it, no matter what anyone tells you, is only found in open-air bric-a-brac markets. And like every publicly loved figure, Paris harbors a dirty secret: It has some of the finest fashion flea markets in Europe. Actually, it has the biggest flea market area in the world, a massive conglomeration of markets where antique dealers display their curated collections.

Almost everything can be found here, whether it be furniture, art, vintage threads and jewelry and everything in between. Our favorite find of all time was a pair of vintage Lanvin pearl earrings from the eighties. Keep an eye out for overlooked fashion, and don’t be afraid to haggle; keep in mind that true finds have gotten rarer over the years.

OTHER THINGS TO CHECK Rue Lécuyer is, reportedly, where the dealers themselves buy from. We haven’t been that far yet, but it’s worth a try.

WHERE TO STAY We love Rue Saint Honore for one more thing; it’s a great place to stay in. It’s safe and quiet, and there are a number of hotels available. We personally love the Mandarin Oriental, but there’s also the Buddha Bar Hotel if you want to be smack dab in the middle (it’s opposite Salvadore Ferregamo). The Westin is another clean and modern choice, with reasonable prices if you book early on and by a decent shopping area in Rue Rivoli.

If you’re looking for something closer to the Champs Elysee, Le Royal Monceau is beautiful. A Raffles hotel with a concentration on fashion, it was designed by Phillip Starck and, for the clothes-ready, has an easy to access wardrobe.

Dates to Remember Sales: June 24 – Aug. 4, Summer/SpringJan. 7 – Feb. 17 Autumn/WinterParis Fashion Week: Sept. 3 – Oct. 7


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The perfect isolated spot for star gazers.

By Mohammed Mirza

We’ve heard so many stories about Moon Valley from our friends who’ve visited the place before so we finally decided to see it for ourselves. We set off from Jeddah after Asr, but our 115-kilometer journey took quite long, as we went with a big group and faced the regular problems when you go with one; those being the frequent stops, missing out on directions and slow drivers. On top of that, our navigation app took us through a longer route, prolonging our journey.

Moon Valley is known for its unique rock formations, some

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of which look like they’ve been crafted by humans, but when you look closely there are no signs of chisels or pastels being used on these rocks. They have naturally formed over millions of years in such mind-boggling shapes.

I expected it to be an actual valley considering its name. I found it to be a plain desert with unique rock formations protruding out and mountains bordering the stretch of desert.

There is a narrow road that runs through it. After hovering on this road from one end to the other we found a spot that still had the last few remains of a bonfire still burning. Those glowing embers in the dark night were such a beautiful sight to see.

It wouldn’t have been more than 10 minutes since the person who lit the bonfire left. We rushed to it and got branches from desert shrubs to keep the bonfire burning. Lighting the bonfire, which was the tough part, was already done. So we just had to regularly feed the glowing ember with planks of wood and whatever we could find that burns.

When I looked up at the sky, there was a dazzling mass of stars, a truly unforgettable spectacle. I’d never seen anything like it on my travels around Saudi Arabia. It was the kind of place where one could almost see a 360° panorama of the sky.

What was even more surprising was that despite being located so close to Jeddah, the sky here was so clear, whereas in Jeddah we’d consider it a lucky day if we could count around 10 of them in the night sky.

There was hardly any light pollution whatsoever. It was completely dark. Perhaps that is what makes this area so extraordinary.

The night was moon-less, making it even darker. Everyone started sharing whatever little knowledge they had of astronomy. From spotting the Sirius to Mars – well at least thought we saw them; and our group seemed


to go berserk by the findings. We even managed to spot a few constellations, including Orion’s Belt.

At a distance we were able to spot some other campers at Moon Valley, but other than them it was just us and the silence that surrounded us in the darkness. There is something about silence that we all loved. Even in the city when we think we’ve found silence, in reality we don’t – the sounds of the ticking clock, the air conditioner buzzing, the car passing down the streets are such distractions that don’t allow us to connect with the quiet. This was a totally different experience for us, so silent that we could hear the soft whisperings of the wind in our ears.

Our way back was much easier. We didn’t follow the navigation app this time around -just relied on the locals, those being the ones sitting in petrol pumps on deserted streets.

Moon Valley is a place that is a must for stargazers; a place where you can lie on the

NOTE: If you’re going there download a stargazing app on your phone, such as Star Chart, to have an even more fun time exploring the skies.

Coordinates: 22° 3' 1.88" N 39° 28' 42.55" EHOW TO GET THERE

ground and just gaze at the stars for hours whilst getting lost in the beauty and silence of the desert night.


KING SALMAN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD

PRINCE MUQRIN BIN ABDULAZIZ AL SAUD


This ancient dwelling near the town of Al Bad was home to the Midianites, the people to whom Prophet Shuaib (AS) was sent. By Mohammed Mirza

HISTORIC SAUDI PROPHET SHUAIB’S ANCIENT TOWN

Prophet Shuaib is one of the four Arabian Prophets mentioned in the Qur’an. Archaeologists believe that this site, also known as Madain Shuaib, dates back to the 2nd millennium BC. Sitting around 170 kilometers from the city of Tabuk, Al Bad is easily accessible by car. The site is located around 100 meters off the road.

The dwelling here has a striking contrast to the other Nabataean cities of Petra and Madain Saleh. This town, hand-carved out of the pink sandstone mountains manages to display its former glory and subsequent desolation both at the same time.SO

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Newly constructed steps take visitors to the upper portions, where these dwellings carved in stone stand. These dwellings have elaborately designed facades.

What’s notable here apart from the carved façade is the remarkable size of the edifice. The interior of the edifices surprisingly, are unadorned - a striking opposite to the ornate exteriors.

Archeological artifacts and other important finds from the site are currently housed in the Tayma museum.

Taymaa Museum

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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 AGENCIES

ABC 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

KINGDOM WINGS TRAVEL AGENCYTel: +966-11-4625544

MY HOLIDAY TRAVEL & TOURISMTel: 920010087www.myholiday.com.sa

RIXON TOUR NETWORKTel: 920029993www.myrtn.com

TOP TRAVELTel: +966-11-4641969

TRAVEL PORTTel: +966-11-4163810www.travelport.com ZAHRAN AIR TRAVEL & CARGO CO.Tel: +966-11-4659614

ZAMANI ART GALLERYKing Abdul Aziz Rd Tel: +966-11-4613057

ZEKRAYAT FRAMESTel: +966-11-4661196



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

HOTELS

AL FAISALIAH 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

BURJ RAFAL HOTEL KEMPINSKIKing Fahad RoadTel: +966-11-5117777

CORAL GULF RIYADHKing Abdul Aziz St., Ministries Area Tel: +966-11-4121000

CORP EXECUTIVE DEIRA HOTELAl Batha St.Tel: +966-11-4141500

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-CARLTON RIYADHHada Area, Makkah Rd.Tel: +966-11-8028020

VIVIENDA HOTEL VILLASPrince Turki StreetTel: +966-11-4002200Granada OasisTel: +966-11-5118000

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BEAUTY CLINICS

AL MANIHAL CENTER Diplomatic QuarterTel: +966-11-4881069

AL SAFEERAl Naseem Tel: +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

CLINICS

ATTADAWE King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2780211

CONSULTING CENTERTel: +966-11-4555545

CZECH CENTERInfront of King Saud UniversityTel: 920002737 Tel: + 966-11-4877855

DENTAL CLINICS

AAGI DENTAL CENTERTel: +966-11-2080107

DIMA DENTALTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4661200

GAMA DENTAL CLINICKing Abdulaziz RoadTel: +966-11- 4542929Mob: +966-534542929

NOBLE SMILEAbdullah Al Angary St.Tel: +966-11-4197740

RAMAH DENTALTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4800931

SANAYA DENTALTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-2174888

EYE CARE

AL HOKAMAMallazTel: +966-11-4797777

MENSHAF EYE CAREAl RawdaMob: +966-565869059

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

FITNESS CENTERS KIDS MY GYMPanorama MallTel: +966-11-42814870

MEN

ENT CENTERTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4802229MAYIEZ 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

APPLE 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

AL MULTAKA LADIESTel: +966-11-4783388

CURVESOlaya St.Tel: +966-11-4633219

KINETICOTel: +966-11-2815595 Mob: + 966-530034010

LUTHAN HOTEL & SPATel: +966-11-4807799

LUMIEREOlayaTel: +966-11-2169030

NUYU FITNESSwww.nuyu-ksa.com

SCENTEDTel: +966-11-2112003

SPECTRUM Mob: +966-552007897Olaya Main St.

THE EYE CENTERTel: +966-11-4623094www.eyecenter.com.sa

YIBREENOff of Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4411115



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

PHARMACIES

ADHWAA AL SEHA Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4887455

AL DIMISHQIPrince Abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4707887

AL FARABITakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4880843AL 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

MEDICINE TIMEOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4569140

MOHAMMMED AL HOZAIMIOruba St.Tel: +966-11-4628758NABRA PHARMACYTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4887329

NAZAAR PHARMACYAl Awais MarketTel: +966-11-4541408

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

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

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

SULTAN BIN ABDULAZIZ HUMANITARIAN CITYExit 6 Tel: +966-11-5620000

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

WHITES PHARMACYTel: +966-11-2886877 / 4895994/ 4897750 / 4897751www.whites.net

WARDAT AL-OROBAOruba St.Tel: +966-11-4622904

ZAHRAT AL RAWDA PHARMACYPrince Abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4804935

ZAHRAT SAMIOruba St.Tel: +966-11-4653060

MEDICAL & PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICEDabbab St.Tel: +966-11-4629680

NEO (NEOINTERNATIONAL)Olaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4615089

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BANKS

AL INMA BANK Alanoud Tower Tel: +966-11-2185000www.alinma.com

AL JAZIRA BANK King Abdul Aziz Branch Rd. An Nafal Tel: +966-11-4317474www.baj.com.sa

AL RAJHI BANKUthman ibn Affan Rd Tel: +966-11-4603333www.alrajhibank.com.sa

ARAB NATIONAL BANK Arrwadah Tel: +966-11-4029000www.anb.com.sa

BANK AL BILAD Prince Bandar Bin Abdulaziz Tel: +966-11-4971905www.bankalbilad.com

BANQUE SAUDI FRANSI King Abdullah Rd Tel: +966-11-2899999 www.alfransi.com.sa

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK Prince Sultan St Tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com

RIYADH BANK King Abdul Aziz Road, Al Murabba Tel: +966-11-4013030www.riyadbank.com

SABB Northern Ring Branch Rd Tel: +966-11-2764356www.sabb.com

SAMBAAlaqiq Dist. Tel: 8001242000www.samba.com

SAUDI HOLLANDI BANKPrince Sultan St Tel: +966-11-2548500 www.shb.com.sa

CAR RENTALS

AL FALAHTel: 920001678

AL MODDARRAJTel: +966-11-4779902

COMPOUNDS

ISHBILIATel: +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

COURIER

ARABIAN HALATel: +966-11-4884887www.hala.com.sa

ARAMEXTel: +966-11-4160353www.aramex.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

AL BUSTAN VILLAGETel: +966-11-2235192 [email protected]@al-bustan.net.sawww.albustanvillage.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

AVISTel: +966-11-4884887

BEST RENT A CARTel: 8001249955

BUDGETRiyadh AirportTel: +966-11-2201401

DIPLOMAT Khurais Rd.Tel: 920008008

EUROPCAR Al Ahsaa St.Tel: 920000153

FAZPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-11-2912679

ICARTel: +966-11-4561099

SAJILTel: +966-11-4935222

THEEB RENT A CARKhurais Rd.Tel: 920000572

UBERApplication: Uber.com/[email protected]

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: +966-11-4012550

ARAB INVESTMENT Tel: +966-11-4823444

ARIZONA GOLF RESORTTel: +966-11-2484444www.agr.com.sa

ASASCO VILLAGETel: +966-11-4199000

BARADA VILLAGE ARABIAN HOMESTel: +966-11-4541888www.arabian-homes.com



KINDERGARTENS

BABY DAY CARE

Mob: +966-582657594

BIRDS OF HOPE

Mob: +966-569754506

BRITISH ISLAMIC

Tel: +966-11-4649666

www.britishislamic

school.com

BUSYBEE

Tel: +966-11-2193900

www.busybee.com.sa

DAZZLING STARS

Mob: +966-545682945

FIRST STEP

Mob: +966-500320566

KIDS WORLD

Tel: +966-11-4006000

www.kidsworldschool.net

LITTLE ROSAS

Tel: +966-11-4865128

MY HOMEMob: +966-569598011

PLAY HOUSE

Mob: +966-556365035

PLAY N LEARN

Mob: +966-564684094

SM NURSERY

Mob: +966-558391591

SUPER KIDS

Mob: +966-564460167

www.superkidseducation

center.com

TARBIA PRE-SCHOOL

Tel: +966-11-4199017

TINY TOTS

Mob: +966-580473602

TWINKLE

KINDERGARTEN

Mob: +966-559268188

WHITE ROSE PLAY

Mob: +966-563296205

DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESSTel: +966-11-4654200www.dhl.com.sa

FEDEXTel: +966-11-4633999www.fedex.com/saOVERSEAS COURIER SERVICETel: +966-11-4647193www.ocstracking.com www.ocscouner.com

UPS GLOBALTel: +966-11-4626655www.ups.com

www.DestinationListing.com

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

AMIDEAST AMERICA-MIDEAST EDUCATIONAL & TRAINING SERVICES Tel: +966-11-4838800www.amideast.org

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISED’ARABIE SAOUDITE Men,s Section: Tel: +966-11-2816539 / 40Women Section: Tel: +966-11-2817178www.af-ksa.com

CAMPUS FRANCE IN RIYADH Tel: +966-11-434 4195Website: campusfrance.org

BRITISH INTERNATIONALTel: +966-11-2482387www.britishschoolriyadh.com

DAR AL MAAREFAHTel: +966-11-2314010

ÉCOLE FRANÇAISE INTERNATIONALE DE RIYADwww.efi-riyad.com

EDUCON STUDY ABROADTel: 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

NOUR AL MAAREF RIYADHTel: +966-11-4028411www.riyadhschools.edu.sa

SAUDI ARABIA MULTINATIONALTel: +966-11-2751751www.mns-r.com

UNIVERSITIES AL FAISAL UNIVERSITY

Tel: +966-11-4401626

www.alfaisal.edu

AL NAMUTHAJIGAH CAMPUSTel: 920000842

AL YAMAMAH UNIVERSITYTel: +966-11-2242222www.yu.edu.sa

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

INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC

ADMINISTRATIONTel: +966-11-4740412www.ipa.edu.sa

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