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Issue 13 mar 2014

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In this special issue of Destination Riyadh, we celebrate one of life’s wonderful milestones — Weddings! It’s the season of blushing brides, dashing grooms, magical nights and a whole lot of dancing and we’re putting you at the center of it.

This edition is about the union of two souls and with that two families, a gathering of friends and relatives to witness two people begin their life together. Consider this your invitation to be engaged, amused and delighted by the different articles we’ve put together.

Couples planning their nuptials need not look further for some help in preparing for their wedding. We offer you handy tips from choosing the right dress, surveying venues, what to do on the day and how to do it. A wedding is but the beginning to a life long journey with your significant other and we decided to help you get started with easy twosome recipes, a home survival guide for newlyweds and more.

Weddings are a delightful affair but can be quite tricky to navigate so we’ve put together a list of the local traditions and tips to help you get through a Saudi wedding like a pro. Guys, clueless on how to look your dapper best on special occasions? The Guide to Decoding the Dress Code will help you suit up or thobe up!

But that’s not all; March is DR’s anniversary month! In a vibrant city breaming with inspiring progress, fun events at every turn and a rich culture that is quickly unveiling before our eyes, the arrival of a magazine that aims to capture all of these and more is simply the perfect match.

Whether you’re a proud local, a newly arrived expat or a homegrown city dweller, consider yourself a true Riyadhi, because we do and this magazine is for you.

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ROAD SAFETY CAmPAIGNLet’s be honest, Riyadh is notorious for having the worst drivers roaming its streets. As such, when the Riyadh Traffic Department announced that they would be leading an all out Road Safety campaign, it wasn’t just a welcomed change; it is a lifesaver for most. Since the last quarter of 2013, the police have intensified enforcement of traffic rules and regulations. So far we’ve seen private companies engaging in the government’s initiatives: launching seatbelt awareness projects as well as the “Don’t Text and Drive” campaign and pedestrian safety. The call for safer roads in a city where the accident statistics are high and people are getting hurt unnecessarily, is more than another public drive, it’s a must.

In a city covered with buildings and pavement, public parks give people a chance to breathe in some fresh air and spend some family time. However, one of the newest spots in Riyadh is becoming a huge trashcan for Riyadhis. The King Abdullah Park in Malaz opened its gates last year. While the dancing fountains have been a delight to watch, the rest of the grounds are quickly losing its magic. Littering and people swimming in the fountains is not a small issue it ruins the entire place and is simply unhygienic. Unless the park management pays attention to these concerns, you’ll end up with a park that people would rather avoid than visit.


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Bmw 7 SERIES tHe belle of tHe ballThe BMW 760Li stole the show at the American Express World Luxury Expo in Riyadh in January. An embodiment for luxury, the vehicle was on display as Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motor’s contribution at the high-end Expo targeting the top connoisseurs in attendance.

BOTTEGE VENETA opening in centria mall Bottege Veneta announced the opening of its second store in Riyadh, inside the prestigious Centria mall. The boutique offers a selection of Bottege Veneta products for men and women, including handbags, belts, shoes, luggage, jewelry, eyewear, silk accessories, fragrance and items for home.

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ROLLS-ROYCE mOTOR CARS unveils gHost v-specification Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the sole dealer of Rolls-Royce Motor in Saudi Arabia, announced the launch of Ghost V-Specification, a limited series of Ghost and Ghost Extended Wheelbase motorcars that will be available for customers in the Kingdom to commission from January to June.

lomar launcHes fall wINTER 2014 COLLECTIONLomar has launched their latest collection Fall/Winter 2014. This collection is introducing two classic thobes and two casual thobes. The new designs feature variety of innovative yet sleek touches, with white and gray being the dominant colors in the new Fall/Winter collection theme.

GEmORO-LAUNCHES its private vieWing service Gemoro Jewelry offers high-end, sophisticated collection from Italy, Hong Kong, India and Dubai. They work with skillful craftsmen to create captivating styles using precious stones including diamonds, rubies, emeralds and other colored stones. Gemoro will introduce private viewing service for its clients as well as launch consultation services for bespoke orders.

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‘wORLD wITHOUT STRANGERS’ a tale of successGiordano boasts its wide-reaching loyalty programme “World Without Strangers” (WWS). Through WWS, they remain engaged and connected with their loyal customers and reward them with value-added promotions, special prices, offers and even additional discounts on their birthdays.

TAG HEUER TAPS TAmER GROUP as a distributor in saudi arabiaTAG Heuer S.A., a Swiss luxury watchmaker, has tapped Tamer Group of Saudi Arabia to further expand its fast-growing market in the Middle East. Tag Heuer watches will be available in all stores that specialized in luxury watches in KSA, such as Paris Gallery. A boutique exclusively for TAG Heuer will also open in the coming months in Riyadh.

mASERATI posts 148% increase in car sHipments in 2013For 2013, Maserati posted a 148 percent increase in shipments to 15,400 vehicles, driven by the success of the new Quattroporte and Ghibli models launched during the year. In January 2013, Maserati gave its world premiere presentation of both the V8 (530 hp) and V6 (410 hp) versions of the new Quattroporte at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

at tHe top BURJ KHALIFAAt the Top, Burj Khalifa offers visitors the opportunity to witness the sunrise over the city of dreams on Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets can be purchased online at www.atthetop.ae or directly from the Ticket Counter (subject to availability). For more information, contact 800 AT THE TOP (800 28 843 867)

NEw FERRARI ‘california t’ revealedThe latest-generation California T features an upgraded crankshaft and exhaust manifold, which Ferrari says allows the car to sound “even more potent” than before. Maranello has also managed to reduce the fuel consumption of the new California by around 15 percent over its predecessor.


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01Nahar TrIaNGle by The 83 STOree:Nahar, the stylist behind the mask marveled guests with his artistic style creations in a unique and star-studded event organized by the 83 Store held in the Arts and Skills Institute in February. This night of fashion, had Riyadh’s entertainers, Fahad Al Butairy, Ibrahim Mississippi, as well as top city A-listers in attendance.

03TOkyO MeeTS rIyadh aT MaISON bO-M:JETRO, the Japan External Trade Organization, hosted a Japanese culture and fashion products introductory event – Tokyo meets Riyadh in cooperation of Art of Kohl Ltd. Co., owner of “Maison Bo-M.” The two-week event featured an exhibition section with various fashion items brought from Japan and well-known Japanese stylist, Aya Kato, conducted onsite display coordination as well as a Japanese styling workshop. In the café area, some fancy cookies made by a Japanese famous confectionary brand “Yoku Moku” were served.

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02yOuNG arab INveNTOrS ShOwcaSed aT I2 INSTITuTe 2Nd aNNual cONfereNce:In its sophomore year, the annual conference held by the Innovation and Imagination Institute, (i2) on Feb. 17 celebrated the graduation of the first class of Arab minds registered in the institute’s associate program as well as gather the young Arab inventors and innovators under the banner: “From the Impossible to the Effectual.” The institute aims to provide a platform for these great minds to produce socially relevant technologies and solutions.


04arTS aNd SkIllS INSTITuTe hOldS MId year arT exhIbITION:In collaboration with the Japanese Embassy in Saudi Arabia, ASI showcased its visual arts students’ masterpieces during their midyear art exhibition entitled, “Inspirations.” Guests were impressed by the different interpretations of the Japanese culture in different mediums including an oriental inspired garden that served as an installation.

05“SaNdS & SereNdIpITy” arT Talk by carOlINe haverS:Dutch artist Caroline Havers conducted an Art Talk based on her solo exhibition at the Naila Art Gallery in. Her exhibit entitled “Sands and Serendipity” consists of paintings inspired by the Arabia Desert and received positive reviews from local art critics and art talk attendees.

06raffleS INSTITuTe hOSTS deSIGN IN My lIfe:Raffles Institute of Design brought together a select group of Saudi creative luminaries and industry experts for the workshop “Design in My Life.” The event drew design enthusiasts, and artisans. The panel of speakers brought insight into the significance of leading a passion-driven life and what design truly means on a personal level.

07The rITz carlTON rIyadh hOldS cOMMuNITy fOOTprINTS day:As part of its CSR program, the Ritz Carlton Riyadh opened its doors to children from a local orphanage to learning and experiencing the inner workings of the hotel. The little guests got to enjoy their time touring the estate and being entertained by the gentlemen of the Ritz; which included a time at the kitchen where they got to try out pastry-making.

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March. 10 businesswomen first MeetingCouncil's Women Committee is organizing the first businesswomen meeting in conjunction with international Women's day.

location: Council of Saudi Chamber

March. 10 – 112nd annual kingdom human asset Management SummitA two-day conference program featuring the latest technology offerings in the market.

March. 15-18riyadh Travel fair The biggest exhibition of its kind in the region promoting domestic and international tourism.

location: Four Seasons Hotel

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power and Transmission Summit 2014location: Radisson Blu Hotel, website: www.nispana.com/powerandtransmission

6th annual kingdom hotel expansion Summit 2014it brings together Saudi Arabia’s leading hotel developers, owners, operators, and architects.

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March. 2 – 5The Saudi Ophthalmology 2014 conferenceKing Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Saudi Ophthalmological Society, and the Ophthalmology department, College of Medicine, King Saud University.

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Location: Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City

March. 4 – 14 Sultan bin abdulaziz humanitarian cityThe Riyadh international Book Fair is the largest yearly cultural event in the Middle East.

location: Riyadh international Convention & Exhibition Center

March. 9 – 13Teaqahwa

Location: Riyadh Exhibition Center Website: www.teqahwa.com

March. 3 – 5 ladies world exhibitionThe largest exhibition in the Middle East for women to highlight various business activities of Saudi women to help them invest and grow.

Time: 11:30 – 2:30Location: Four Seasons Hotel Website: www.zowarevents.com

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How to Brave a Saudi WeddingBy Johara Al Mogbel Etiquette in any country is generally hard to follow. Arab etiquette is especially difficult, because the bulk of it is largely custom, differing from one area to another and even between similar communities. Also, we’re not sure about you, but personally we tend to refer all and any social rules and regulations to our mother while we, er, shop online. To say a rulebook is desperately needed is an understatement. Saudi weddings can be a blast, once you get the niceties down to order. Carry on for further enlightenment!

1. Women’s weddings in Riyadh normally start around 9:30 p.m., give or take. The time of the bride’s zaffa (walk down the aisle) is usually mentioned on the invitation card as well, and it’s a good idea to show up two hours earlier.

2. If you’re going to a big wedding, the couple’s closest relatives are usually found by the entrance, and you’ll need to meet them. You also have to say hi to any relatives or acquaintances of yours that you can see. Faces can be hard to remember, but do try. If you arrive late, and the family is no longer at the entrance, ask someone to point out the mother of the bride and thank her for inviting you to their celebrations. It’s only polite.

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3. Small weddings are easier to navigate, but you have a bigger number of people to meet. Try, er, saying hello to everyone. This is the only hard bit, trust us. Well, aside from the heels and the hair and the bone-crushing dress and … let’s carry on, shall we?

1. Men’s weddings usually start earlier than women’s, so the standard time to pass by is after isha prayer. It’s also much simpler, in both of terms of dress (go in your thobe, obviously, a pressed ghutra/shmaagh, nice shoes, perfume, and, if you’re close to the couple, your bisht) and the celebrations themselves.

2. The families of the couple will most probably be by the entrance. Say hello to them, then head towards

the groom and offer your congratulations, and then feel free to greet the other guests you know.

3. The chairs by the groom are customarily for special

or senior guests. If you’re neither, choose a seat farther away. You won’t be there for long, anyway. If there’s a traditional Saudi dance and you have an itch to

4. The oldest and closest people in the wedding sit in the couches nearest to the aisle. It is very rude if you’re young and have taken a spot there, while an aunt or a grandma is made to sit in one of the chairs behind. If you’re really close to the bride you’ll be standing up waiting by her kosha when she walks down the aisle, anyway. Speaking of the kosha, it’s the norm to find young girls sitting on the steps before the bride’s appearance, so if you’re pressed for space, feel free to park yourself there. Just get up as soon as the wedding hall’s lights dim.

move, do participate in it. It’s entertaining! And there aren’t any rules regarding who can or can’t join in.

4. There will be a feast afterwards, should you wish to stick around. Don’t forget your average table manners! There will be a table that’s prepared to be a la carte dining, it is strictly for the older guests and not the lazier ones.

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Khalid al Khudairthe Man Behind Glowork

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CAn yOU pleASe tell OUr reADerS A lIttle AbOUt yOUrSelf AnD tHe InCeptIOn Of GlOWOrk? I graduated from Canada at St. Mary’s University in a small city called Halifax. I came back to Saudi Arabia after spending a total of 18 years abroad and started looking for a job but found it very difficult. I had my uncle support me by taking me to different organizations to submit my CV. I got a job after three months through a connection my aunt had, which made me feel very weak. I studied hard and worked hard previously so why should someone find a job for me? I started my career in Marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility and slowly grew through the ranks at KPMG. I led their “Employer of Choice” initiative for five years to be from the top two best companies to work for in Saudi. My sister then graduated and had a similar problem in finding a job along with the transportation constraints. This made me think, if it’s tough for a guy to find a job how must it be for Saudi women? I tried to find stats at the time but there was nothing clear on the unemployment rate and that’s when I investigated and asked organizations why they don’t hire women. They all said they would love to hire women but didn’t know where to find them, which was a shock to me. I saw there was a gap that needed to be filled and that’s how Glowork came to life as an enabler for women into the labor market.

CAn yOU explAIn HOW GlOWOrk WOrkS tO CreAte jObS fOr WOmen In COmpAnIeS AnD tO fInD CAnDIDAteS tHAt fIll tHe vACAnCIeS?

Glowork has continued to amaze us with its efforts in bringing women into the labor market since its inception. With several surveys, conferences, job fairs and an active website, Glowork is the strongest catalyst in the increased number of women in the Saudi workforce. With a recent tremendous investment into the company and a full feature on forbes.com, the future of Glowork and that of working women seems better than ever. Destination sat down with Khalid Al Khudair, founder and CEO, to get to the bottom of Glowork’s astounding success.

We offer a number of services that are tailored both to the jobseeker and the employer. The first service is we enter organizations that never hired women before and we work with them in establishing a proper working environment and finding them the right talent that suits their job descriptions and thus we call ourselves job creators. The second service is our online portal in which it offers a matchmaking service between jobseeker and employer. The third service is our full recruitment service where we have a team of recruiters that conduct the filtering, screening, interviewing, induction and mentoring process for both employer and job seeker from a database of 1.2 million job seeking women. The fourth service is our virtual office monitoring tool, which allows employers to hire women from home in rural areas and are able to monitor their activities virtually, and breaks all the boundaries and obstacles we have in our society. The sixth and final service is our learning and development in which we offer a number of sub services, which include our annual StepAhead conference and career fair in which over 17,000 females attended in 2013 and we expect a larger number in 2014.

yOU Were feAtUreD On fOrbeS After tHe ACqUISItIOn Of GlOWOrk; WHAt WAS tHAt lIke fOr yOU AnD WHAt DOeS It meAn fOr tHe ImAGe AnD fUtUre Of GlOWOrk?It was nice to be featured on forbes.com, and the whole idea of Glowork is to showcase the importance of social entrepreneurship and to bring to the world a great Saudi success story, which others can benchmark



off. Taking the most difficult subject in the Kingdom (anything related to women) and turning it into a viable cause and business model showcases that obstacles are meant to be treated as opportunities. HOW mAny jObS HAve been CreAteD fOr WOmen SInCe GlOWOrk WAS fOUnDeD? WHAt DO yOU COnSIDer Are GlOWOrk’S mAjOr ACCOmplISHmentS?Over 12,000 jobs have been created since 2011 and we have had so many accomplishments and I think the most proud moment was when I sat across a panel to speak on job creation in the Arab world alongside her majesty Queen Rania of Jordan. We also won the most innovative solution for job creation by the World Bank, ILO and UN for our virtual office solution.

GlOWOrk reCently releASeD A StUDy tHAt prOveD 87 perCent Of SAUDI WOmen Were WIllInG tO WOrk pArt-tIme. It WAS COnClUDeD tHAt tHIS WOUlD CreAte mOre jObS, Help SAUDIzAtIOn AnD enCOUrAGe InDepenDenCe. CAn yOU tell US A lIttle mOre AbOUt tHIS SUrvey AnD HOW tHe vISIOn CAn be ImplementeD prACtICAlly? We want to bridge the gap between education and employment. In the West, students work at an early age and it gives them a heads-up into what’s ahead in the labor market. The retail industry in the West is all run by students and I think this is an opportunity for the job market and for students to capitalize on. It will help them become independent at an early age and also help employers balance the work shifts since now women have issues with transportation to work in malls since working hours vary and they close in the middle of the day.

Register Now!“AStepAhead” Career Fair 2014 in RiyadhIt’s a six-step, two-day program (April 14-16) aimed at empowering women from all over KSA. At the last step of the event, employers will be matched with program attendees and given the opportunity to conduct interviews with women who match their employee requirements. #AStepAhead

Companies interested in participating,Email: [email protected] Web: www.glowork.net/astepahead


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dresses took over, Najdi brides wore a traditional Najdi dress called

tehwal. It is a beaded and embellished,

long-sleeved dress that is worn with

a headpiece, which covers the hair and

sometimes parts of the face.

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a pre-wedding party called the shabka, but

without the headpiece. In the actual wedding, the bride now wears a European style white dress.

Zaffa (Bridal Procession)The zaffa, or bridal procession, took place from the bride’s home to where the wedding is being held, which is usually in a relative or neighbor’s house. The procession included people drumming on dafs and singing traditional songs. Sometimes, a howdah — a covered carriage on top of a camel or a donkey — carried

By Haifa Al AlSheikhToday’s Najdi weddings are hardly anything like what they used to be. While change is inevitable and not necessarily bad, the variety of Najdi wedding traditions made them truly unique. Here’s a before and after look at how we do our weddings, Najdi Style…

a Trip Down Najdi Memory Lane

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Zaghrata (ululation)Zaghrata is making a high pitched, wavering sound, by moving the tongue rapidly from side to side. This is originally an ancient Egyptian tradition that became a sign of celebration around the Arab world. The ululation takes place after the bride’s arrival in traditional Najdi weddings.

Now: Ululation is still popular in modern Najdi weddings, as well as weddings all around the Arab world.

ArdahSome Najdi weddings also included the ardah, a traditional Saudi dance. Men formed a line and danced to the beat of dafs singing Samri (sung poetry). The dancers carried swords or rifles during the ardah, as it was originally performed before going to war.

Now: Ardah is still sometimes performed in the men’s wedding party. In the women’s party, they celebrate by dancing together to khaleeji live music.

FattashaThe groom gave the bride’s mother a gift called fattasha. The name is derived from fatash, meaning unveiled, because the mother can now unveil to the groom. It was also sometimes given to the bride’s grandmother.

Now: While a groom might still give a gift to the mother and grandmother of the bride, it is no longer a custom and its not called a fattasha anymore.



Marriage is a whole new world waiting to be discovered. It’s a world filled with love, nurturing, enjoyment and most importantly forgiveness. A world that every truly in love couple wish to eventually enter. However, right in front of the door of this beautiful world of marriage, stands a huge monster guarding it, stopping couples from stepping one foot in to it. And that creature is the “Wedding Budget Monster.”

NegotiateBy Jala Mohamed

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Every couple dreams of the prefect wedding that will take place only once in their lives. However, the financial requirements that comes along with their wedding plans makes this perfect wedding pretty much impossible. The following tips will help you plan your perfect wedding while cutting down on budget at the same time.

This goes out to all you nice and well-brought-up girls out there. Let it out and don’t be too afraid or too shy to negotiate. Sharon Naylor, the bestselling author of over 35 wedding books, argues that a little negotiation may save a lot of money. As easy as it may sound, negotiation is not that simple. When negotiating with your wedding suppliers you must put two important rules in mind. First, even if you are extremely attached and sure of a certain wedding location, explore other venues. By this you can use the power of comparison in your negotiation. For example, how come Hotel X offers an extra free hour for the party? Secondly, be polite. Negotiation does not mean being rude or vulgar. In fact, maintaining a well-mannered tone in your negotiation will help you win a special consideration.




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Be organized

Plan ahead

Nina Callaway, a wedding expert and an event planner who guided many couples in their wedding process, believes that couples can cut costs by doing some of the wedding tasks themselves, such as creating their wedding cards, bouquets or even the wedding catering. Couples may even use the help of their family or friends. For example, if you have a friend with good photography skills and a professional DSLR let them be in charge of the camera at the wedding.

“Choose any day other than Saturday” is a famous quote by Anna Post, author of “Do I Have to Wear White?” If we take this advice and apply it here in Saudi, it will be “choose any day other than Wednesday and Thursday.”

When it comes to picking your wedding day, try to stay away from peak wedding seasons and days. The number of weddings in Saudi Arabia increase between Eid al Fitr until the beginning of Hajj. Picking your wedding day during the off-season has a number of advantages. First, it increases your power in negotiation since there isn’t much competition. Second, most hotels provide discounts. And third, you can find seasonal sales on other required items, such as the wedding dress, flowers or even the makeup.

Being organized will save you a lot of time, energy and most importantly, money. Creating a wedding budget worksheet will help you track your spending as well as what’s done and what’s left to do. It’s important for couples to understand that planning a wedding is more than just organizing a wedding party. It’s a chance for the couple to prove how well they can work together and how strong they could be when it comes to facing problems. And on top of it all, how much they love and can sacrifice for each other.

Don’t wait until the last moment to start planning for your wedding. This may double the cost of almost everything, Denise Fields and Alan Fields, the authors of American’s No. 1 best-selling wedding book, “Bridal Bargains,” state that the earlier you start planning for your wedding the better, because then you give yourself more time to compare venues of different suppliers instead of just rushing to conclusions due to time limit. Those four simple yet effective tips will help you create the perfect wedding of your dreams without exceeding your budget. The most important point is to always remain calm and happy because after all you’re finally getting married.


Riyadh FesTiviTies Palace•Minimum guests 150•tPrice per guest sR 550

It’s a very traditional venue that is mainly for people looking for that really Saudi ambience for their wedding. It’s all about going lavish and large with massive halls that can accommodate a folk band of around 50 on top of your hundred-something guests and still have room to dance.

loCation: King Abdulaziz Road

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Riyadh, with our love for traditional weddings, have many venues that suits your needs in terms of style, number of guests and even catering. Here’s a quick rundown of popular venues in Riyadh for whatever budget you have:

al Khozama baNqueTiNg aNd coNFeReNce ceNTeR•Minimum guests 150 •Price/per guest sR 430

What makes them unique and a local favorite is the exemplary catering, which can compete with the major hotels in the Riyadh. The hall has a modern flair to it and they have different kinds of facilities to ensure that the preparations for the bride and groom are also accommodated and can be done within the venue.

loCation: AlKhozama District, along King Khalid Road



NayyaRa baNqueTiNg hall & coNveNTioN ceNTeR•Minimum guests: 200 guests•Price per guest: sR 550

There’s no doubt that Nayyara is one of the most luxurious venues place to hold a wedding in Riyadh. A local favorite, Nayarra, has made itself the one-stop shop for weddings and that includes hosting the annual wedding fair in the city.

loCation: Al-Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Angari St.tEl: 011 480 6655

NaRcissus hoTelTahliya-olaya sT. iNTeRsecTioN•Minimum guests 80-95•Max. guests 150•Price per guest Starting at sR 590 – 790 depending on the package

A new hotel in Riyadh, Narcissus offers a more intimate setting for weddings and events. Surprisingly, a lot of families are favoring its setup instead for going huge which has been the cultural trend. Narcissus offers silver, gold and platinum packages, you can also book an entertainer for your reception or add some services at an added but discounted cost.

loCation: Tahliya-Olaya St. Intersection


Preparing a wedding guest list can be a very stressful process, considering the fact that the bride and groom are

already overwhelmed with other tasks. The following is a remedy that will help

making the whole wedding process much more easier.

By Jala Mohamed

Before you and your husband start listing all the names of your guests, take a minute, sit down together, and discuss some important aspects that will make life easier on the long run. Consider the number of guests that you wish to invite (this may depend on your wedding venue). The type of guests that will be invited could be family only, family and close friends, or you might be willing to extend further if you are up for a big number. After you decide on the total number of guests you then divide the total in half so that both sides can get the same number of guests to invite.

Now it’s time to list all the people you want to invite to your wedding. I know this can be difficult, but here is a great way to do it. The key here is to divide them into groups so that you can add or remove names in the future. The following could be an example of the groups:Group A (Must invite)Group B (Should be invited)Group C (Invite if there is enough space)

Step One: Lay DOwn SOme GrOunD ruLeS

Step twO: DraftinG the GueSt nameS

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After you both finish your guest lists you should then share your lists and combine them. It is strongly recommended to use excel or Google docs to list your guests. Google docs is even more recommended because it allows both of you to share the same spreadsheet and see changes made by both of you.

With all your guests listed neatly in a spreadsheet, you are now more than ready to start sending your invitation cards. Now pay attention carefully to the coming details. Most people fall into the same mistake of thinking that sending the wedding card is the final step in the guest list process when it’s not. Do you know why? Because not everyone you send an invitation to will come. That’s why you need to make it clear on your card that they must tell you if they are not coming. In this case when people decline the invitation, you have space for those in Group C. Remember them?

The most important part in preparing your wedding guest list is to start as early as possible, so that you can make sure that you have invited all those you want to share with your big day. Starting early will also help you fix any problems that might occur during the process.

Step three: the finaL GueSt LiSt

Step fOur: VerificatiOn anD finaLizatiOn

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As overwhelming as it may seem, organizing a wedding is among the most exciting and most nerve wrecking ventures young folks embark on during their lives. It’s not just the fact that it marks the beginning of a new, and probably the biggest, chapter in our hypothetical autobiographies. It’s also because weddings are a reflection of our love, our individuality and most importantly a commemoration of our union.

And we’ve been lucky enough to have thousands, nay; millions of artists who choose to connect with us through the ever-growing medium of music; putting in words and melodies what our hearts and minds fail to express. And as far as weddings go, nothing expresses the bliss of impending nuptials quite like music.

Two beats in an iPod

Bang for your buck

wedding bellsa wedding ceremony without music? not much of a celebration that would be.

By Amr Elsayed

Whether it is a traditional wedding, or a more contemporary wedding, different couples will naturally opt for a different type of ceremony – depending on their characters and values. For instance, those who choose to have a very traditional and refined day might go for a wedding singer or a live band. On the other hand, a more modern alternative would be a DJ.

As far as the overall feel to the ceremony goes, whichever choices are made are going to be an extension of both you and your significant other’s personalities. And this is where the hard times begin, picking the actual playlists and variations. It might be easier on some, depending on how musically consistent they are. But most couples have entirely different tastes and preferences when it comes to their favorite tunes. Therefore, it can get quite tedious to compromise on such a momentous day.

The first thing you must remember is that your wedding is not a concert and certainly not Woodstock ’69. It’s an event, and event music is a different ball game. While your favorite tunes should be strongly symbolized, the guiding factor in picking a wedding band or DJ must be the effect they’ll have on your entire party. Take a moment and ask yourself: What result should my entertainers achieve? On most occasions the list is simple: A particular mood for the walk down the aisle and the first dance. An evident pre-reception energy. Guests who feel comfortable and always know what’s going on. A dance floor that’s bursting equally with older and younger guests, dancing to music they like. By defining the results your entertainers should achieve, you clarify your needs and identify the criteria you’ll really use to pick them. It might not seem as easy as it sounds, but it’s completely imperative.

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Old is gold

Some DJ’s to Consider:

Some Traditional Singers to Consider:

To “Westˮ or not to “Westˮ?

Trust is the key

Plenty of Saudi couples have chosen to mix both tradition and custom with a modern Western influence. Hiring a traditional wedding singer is definitely a party pleaser if you’re entertaining a more conventional crowd. If you’re really old-school though, you can find yourself a talented “Tagaga,” which are professional female wedding singers that perform only for the women’s gathering at the ceremony. Planning an event that provides both a customary flair alongside a western pop culture motif can be rather spectacular. Therefore, it has become quite popular to see a combination of old and new, satisfying both the older and younger guests.

Another major concern for those couples that prefer to have the best of both worlds, a live band alongside a wedding DJ, is choosing the appropriate music. As many songs as there are out there that glorify love, there are plenty that have driven far away from it. Not to mention the endless songs containing profanity and suggestive scenarios. Generally, we wouldn’t recommend playing Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” or Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” at your wedding. Something along the lines of Katy Perry’s “Fireworks” or Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up” would be a lot more suitable.

The main thing we love about DJ’s: all your favorite tracks will be played. For more DJ’s, check out our Arts and Entertainment Directory at the end of the magazine.

DJ najlamob: +966-55 966 0722

agent [email protected]

If you’re looking for a singer to liven up your night, here are a few to consider. What we like about them is that they involve all your guests by singing and dancing near them, and some even come with a group of entertainers such as dancers dressed according to the theme of your wedding.

zayed al Salehmob: +966-502554566

al faisalmob: +966-502253333

heba [email protected]

That being said, if you’re like most young couples, you’ve probably never hired professional entertainers or planned an event of this magnitude before. It’s likely that you would second-guess yourself from time to time. But if there’s one piece of advice to take, it’s that great weddings start with trust – and the person you should trust first is yourself. Wedding planning is easiest for couples that aren’t afraid to make decisions and move ahead. Trust yourself to do that. The biggest decision, after all, is the one you’ve already made.



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DeSIGn?By Amr Elsayed SAuDI DeSIGn WeekThis year is definitely proving to be the focal point of art, design and culture exploration within the Kingdom. We’ve witnessed to the extravagance of Jeddah Art Week, and the nostalgia brought by the Historic Jeddah Festival. Now we look upon Riyadh’s first edition of Saudi Design Week, taking shape as a boutique fair with venues all over the city.

SDW hosted a series of events across the capital, which covered multiple disciplines from decorative art and design, to artistic photography, typography and fashion.

Conceived by O Art Projects and organized by Oasis Magazine in partnership with the King Faisal Foundation for Research and Islamic Studies, Saudi Design Week brought to fruition the importance of design within our society. The fair hosted a series of events, curated exhibitions, workshops and talks that truly stirred the city’s sensibilities and brought inspiration to local and emerging talents.

“I look forward to the day when a local desIgner Is recognIzed as ‘a desIgner.’ “ – Princess reema bint bandar (ceO, alfa internatiOnal)

MAn Your StAtIonS!The city became a hub for arts and design as you move around different venues, embarking on a journey that made SDW

a truly unforgettable week. Naila Gallery being the go to place for Art Talks, creative workshops and exhibit of avant-garde home design and art furniture, this humble galleria was bustling with design enthusiasts. Aura Living, a home fashion brand also unveiled a site-specific installation at the Saudi Design forum. LamArt Gallery held an exhibition for Saudi Artist Hussein Al Mohasen. The Globe at Faisaliah Hotel was the venue for the first ever curated Iphoneography exhibit by PhonArtSaudi.

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the design community closer together was unprecedented in its nature; accomplished through the contributions of the local creative luminaries, who took lead in discussions and workshops. Among the luminaries are Abdulnasser Gharem (artist), Manal Al Dowayan (conceptual artist), Faisal Malki (photographer), Khulood Attar (founder, Design Magazine) and young talents like Alaa Balkhy (creator of Fyunka), Basmah Felemban (artist), Najla Bassam (designer and founder of Haya), their invaluable contributions were poignant, to say the least. This made the Design Forum all the more relatable, encouraging a culturally led design

movement while also opening the dialogue to issues that hinder the progress of Saudi creative identity.

“through desIgn you can show your Impact’’– KhulOud al attar

GoInG out WIth A BAnG!For the finale of this exquisite festival, the crème of the crop of collaborators and gifted designers in the Kingdom were placed front and center. Onqoud Art Group and Project Hawas closed the design forum on a high note by making the audience partake in a collaborative Crazy Hawasian art project. And as we reflected upon the lingering impact of SDW, with the fresh smell of design and culture looming around us; now is a great time for Saudi based artists and designers to push their craft forward and build on the foundations of modern and culturally infused design scene.

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The closest many Saudi women get to couture fashion are those pricey handbags found on

Thalia Street in Jeddah or Olaya Street in Riyadh. But that one moment in their lives that

may put them on the cover of Vogue is their wedding day. White may be the default fashion

for dresses, but don’t rule out prints and off-whites. Guys are also finding ways to broaden

the definition of the degla with shimmering grays and chocolate browns with gold accents.

RoYAL GRooMThobe + Dagla

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GoLD LEAFBridal Abaya

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Rob WagnerBassma Al ToaimiMazin Al Maimani

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By Hana JazzarEvery bride dreams of her perfect wedding dress. That unforgettable elegant gown

that makes her look like a "vision in white." Fast-forward to the actual dress-shopping experience when the dream turns into nightmare; trying on dress after

dress, only to be swallowed up by white-tulle-monsters and layers of marshmallow poof.

Finding the right dress can be stressful. Between decoding wedding dress lingo; A-line silhouette, empire waistline, décolleté neckline and differentiating between seven shades

of white, you’re left feeling overwhelmed and lost.

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Pear-sHaPedBeing full-figured in the hips, thighs and bottom half of the body, pear-shaped brides should look for more proportion in a heavy detailed strapless bodice or an embroidered V-neckline to draw the eye upward. A-line or Ball Gown styles give a dramatic look and help disguise the hips.

aPPle-sHaPedBrides carrying more weight above the hips should look for dresses that cinch just below their breasts or at the slimmest part of their body.

Empire waistlines are very forgiving, with tight pleating or beading under the bust, it will make your tummy look flatter. Ball Gown dresses are a great choice as well since the fitted bodice and dramatic flared skirt defines your waist and makes it look smaller.

tallTall and slender figures can pull off voluminous silhouettes perfectly; they can also show off their lean figure in fitted gowns that show off their curves. Flattering styles include sheath, A-line, ball gown and mermaid.

Fear not! we have the ultimate guide to help you choose the perfect wedding dress that complements your body and brings out your best features, so you can confidently "say yes to the dress."

PetiteFor brides who are short and narrow at the waist, try to find a style with a waistline above your natural waist like an empire cut to make you look taller. Modern and slimming styles like sheath look best on petites since they elongate their figure. However, if you like a fuller skirt, avoid looking bulky by wearing a trumpet silhouette that hugs your frame and creates the illusion of a long torso.

BustyChose a style with a simple and clean bodice, avoiding embellishments and or fabrics with a sheen, as those will add volume and attract attention to your chest. A scooped neckline with a trumped silhouette is prefect for top-heavy brides with hourglass figures or a strapless gown with a dip in the neckline — like a sweetheart — will make your bust look smaller.


keeP in mind•Be realistic and accept your body shape, don't go on diets just to squeeze yourself in a dress you want.

•Take a pair of heels when you go shopping, and don't bring a crowd, two or three extra opinions are enough.

•Buy a dress that fits and accentuates your best parts, and most importantly, reflects your personality.

•Once you receive it, keep it out of sight - resist the temptation of trying it on every other day. Pull it out two weeks before your big day; if you happen to have shed a few kilos, adjustments can be made in time.

all otHer Body tyPes:A-line dresses are a classic fit and generally suitable for any body type.

The A shape the dress visually hides the rounder lower body or create the illusion of curves on a narrow frame.

A V-neckline will highlight a slender upper body and the long continuous lines help elongate the body and give an overall slimming effect.

HelPFul "dress" terms:Trumpet or Mermaid silhouettes are created with a slim fitting silhouette that hugs the body to show your curves, then "trumpets" out from the knee to the hemline.

Empire cut dresses has a fitted and high waistline that is gathered just underneath the bust then flows loosely to the floor.

The Ball Gown or Fairy Tale wedding gown has a tight bodice with a full skirt flaring out from the hips giving a Cinderella-like over the top affect.

A-line or Princess dresses, fit snugly on the top part and highlight the narrowness of the midsection, then float away gently from the hips and thighs.

The Sheath, which is also known as the Column wedding dress runs tight along the body down to the floor and the hem does not flair out, like it does in the A-Line or Ball Gown.

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The Manual Guide to DecoDing the Dress coDe

By Jou Pabalate and Mohammed DughaishmPutting together the right outfit for different events can seem like an intimidating task for a guy, but not if you have this starter’s guide. We’ve covered just about all the essentials to

looking like a gentleman both in either your thobe or suit.

WeddinGsLet’s put the spotLight first on the most

important man in the room, the groom.

[The Bisht or Mishlah Ghutra with the IqalCufflinksLuxury WatchPolished leather shoes (break them in and wear them a few times before the wedding night)A pretty good looking car (We were kidding when we wrote this down but then half of the Najdi men we spoke to said it is a must)

grooming the groomIf you normally sport a beard, have it professionally trimmed the night before the wedding. On the day itself, it won’t hurt to use beard oil.If you’re getting a clean shave, avoid shaving for a few days before the wedding and get a professional shave on the day itself to avoid razor cuts and burns.

DecoDing the Dress coDeIt’s amazing how elegant an Arab man can look dressed in their traditional garb and we particularly enjoy seeing young Saudi men who are able to look sharp and dapper in their thobe and shamagh. For the young lads who haven’t quite mastered the look or anyone who wants to give it a try, here’s your lifesaver:

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Take the left end and throw it behind your back, then take the right end and guide it behind your back and over your left shoulder. Fluff the sides up, allowing the face to sit well framed and bring the top slightly down. It can also be the best in terms of mobility, with a simple trick like taking the front end and tucking it between your thobe buttons.

Basic shemagh/guthra sTyles:

Bint aL-Bakkar“daughter of Bakkar”

Bint Al-Bakkar is considered to be the most difficult style to master. It involves taking both ends and giving them a twist before folding them over the head and letting the ends dangle down.

Mastering your guthra or Shemagh can be tasking but the results are definitely worth it. Thankfully, we’ve stumbled across a styling entry by blogger Ahmed Al Omran who summed up the essentials:

speciaL occasions Very formal

Winter/Desert LookupDateD coBra the schooL teacher Look

BLack tie invitationsAt least once in your lifetime, you’re bound to receive an invitation for a Black Tie event. Traditionally, when asked to come in black tie, you’re being asked to wear a tux

The anaToMy oF a classic Tux:

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hoW to tie a tieThere’s lots of tie knots, but here’s one that should come in handy for special occasions: The Full Windsor.

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Know your measurements and keep them with you, it will come handy when buying off the rack or online.

Going to the tailor is worth the trip whether you need to make adjustments or have him make you bespoke suit.

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h&M

Urban style goes bohemian this spring with a collection full of playful and personal style. Snug patchwork jackets of leather, graphic-printed waisted jackets and much moreThe collection launches on March 6 and will be available at selected H&M branches across the Kingdom.

Moschino

Okay, so I've been talking a lot about Moschino lately, but for the last time, Jeremy Scott has finally taken over; and we are IN LOVE! Make sure you check out his new McDonald's inspired capsule collection.www.moschino.com

JuJu's aRe Makin' a coMeBack! If you're a '90s child, then you would relate to this. Everyone's favorite jelly shoes JUJU are makin' a comeback. Make sure you get yours in your favorite color. Available at www.jujushoes.co.uk

GiTMan BRos. VinTaGe If you're a wise spender, then Gitman Bros. shirts deserve a chunk of your wallet this month. Gitman Bros. is a custom ready-made shirt factory that has been making quality shirts in Ashland, Pennsylvania for over 70 years and occassionally they make custom private labeling orders for other brands such as Burberry and Opening Ceremony. Recently they've introduced crazy prints, but the plain and plaid classics are the must have staples. Available online www.gitmanvintage.com Price varies from SR 750 up to SR 1,100

GiVenchy Two things that are not the best of friends are designer labels and comfort. But not this time. This unisex collection just makes us go Birken-WHO? Simple black for the classics, crazy digital floral experiments for the fashion savvy. Personally tested for comfort, and HIGHLY recommended.Available on www.mrporter.com + www.net-a-porter.com



slip-ons aRe in True comfort shoes are finally “inˮ for ladies. Low profile slip-on sneakers are my own personal comfortable shoes choice. Pretty much all designers are creating their vision of the classic slip-ons!From left: Saint Laurent SR 2,800, Jimmy Choo SR 2,400, Miu Miu 2,000 www.net-a-porter.com

Backpack loVe Let's face it, it's the most convenient form of bags ever. Whether you're off to work, or running your errands, a backpack always comes handy. Who said backpacks have to be boring and sporty?

Floral bagpack by Givenchy SR 4,200 www.mrporter.comMCM Craig and Karl, Price on request, MCM boutiquesDenim camo backpack by Stella McCartney SR 5,000http://www.brownsfashion.com

caRa deleVinGne MulBeRRy collecTion As classic as Mulberry is, this collection has a few interesting designs. And anything imagine it with the soft, supple, perfect Mulberry leather... and you'll start planning your next purchase.

Worldwide shipping available from www.mulberry.com


Nada'swww.craze.com.sa

If you’re looking for the trendy and comfortable at terrific prices, look no further. Saudi Fashion Aficionado Nada Harsani has the answers. With her new website, Nada is keen on showcasing the Western fashion flare for the everyday lass.

Exclusively catering to the Middle East region, Craze.

com.sa provides your daily dose of fashion, aiming to fill in the

gap in the market, upholding that online shopping is as easy as pie.

Everything from Bohemian, to Hipster, these carefully handpicked

garments will serve your needs, whomever you are.

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By Jou Pabalate Whether it’s your best friend’s wedding, the anniversary of your favorite couple, or a newlywed’s housewarming, picking the right gift that would fit both him and her can be quite a task—If you’re into mindful giving, here’s a few suggestions to help you put together a gift they both would love!

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InsTagram: uselesstore

monogram itFor those times when you don’t have much time to get artsy, you can still add a personal touch to a generic gift by having his and her initials or names added. Bed linens, pillowcases and even towels are welcomed presents for couples building their first home together. Pottery Barn offers a nice variety of home items and does the monogram for you as an added service.

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sponsor a Date nightHelp keep the spark alive by giving the two a chance to date again. Pack a picnic basket, put together a box of romantic DVDs and popcorn, or perhaps book them a weekend getaway. If you’re thinking of using this as an anniversary gift, you can even throw in a “One night of Babysitting” card to give the husband and wife a little break from their parental duties.

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the fooDie BasketThis can work for newlyweds who already love food and can cook or will be having their first kitchen experience as husband and wife. Prepare a basket or box filled with a variety of common spices, an easy recipes list or a cookbook of easy to prepare meals, matching aprons, even throw in some kitchen utensils. You can add an “If All Else Fails” item for a touch of humor—a ready- made pasta sauce, dried noodles or simply a gift voucher for a meal at a local restaurant.

the marriage survivaL kitIf you’re feeling particularly crafty, making a novelty survival kit for your newlywed pals is the way to go. Fill a box with each person’s favorite things together with tagged items that represent advice for them to have a happy married life. You can ask their relatives and closest friends to add their own small items to make it sentimental.



By Hana Jazzar and Jou Pabalate Whether you’re already a domestic goddess just looking to add a new quick recipe to your repertoire or newlywed pair creating your first home cooked meal together; these easy to do dishes will have you conquering your starter kitchen in no time!

dinneR FoR tWoeasy recipes for neWLyWeDs

GeT WaRMed up…creamy mushroom soup

ounces button mushrooms, choppedmedium onion, chopped finelytablespoons all purpose flourcups chicken broth, or 1 Bouillon cube dissolved in 6 cups watertablespoons unsalted buttercloves garlic, mincedbay leafcup heavy creamteaspoon saltFreshly ground black pepper

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2. Pour in the broth, add the bay leaf and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool.

3. Take out the bay leaf, then working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Return the puree to the pot and reheat over medium heat.

4.Whisk the heavy cream and salt into the soup and season with pepper to taste.

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WeekniGhT pasTa…chicken & BroccoLi aLfreDo

RoManTic FRiday…porterhouse for tWocooking time 15 Min

ingredients:ounce package fettuccine, uncookedcups frozen, chopped broccoliounce can cream of mushroom soupcup milkcup grated Parmesan cheesecups cooked chicken, cubedteaspoon pepper

ingredientsbeef porterhouse steak, 2 inches thick (about 2 pounds)tablespoons vegetable oil, dividedteaspoon saltteaspoon black peppermedium onions, thinly slicedgarlic cloves, minced

Directions1. Rub the steak with one tablespoon of vegetable oil, the salt and pepper. 2. In a large skillet over high heat, heat remaining oil. 3. Add the steak and place the onions and garlic around it. Brown steak about three minutes. Reduce heat to medium, then turn steak and onions over; cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. 4. Cut the beef away from the bone, slice across the grain and serve topped with the caramelized onions. Easy Pair: Just sauté a chopped onion in a little butter and add a package of frozen spinach that’s been thawed and drained, salt (if desired), pepper, and half a cup of heavy cream. Stir until hot and thickened.

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Circles & CirclesSay hello

to a new type of breakfaSt,

riyadh!By Hana JazzarSo we are not exactly a “bagel for breakfast” society, (more like a samoli with Kraft cheese) but it would still be nice to find them in Riyadh. Lucky for us the recently opened Circles & Circles Bagels, delivers freshly baked New York-style bagels daily. We can be quite skeptical when approaching new places claiming to have “authentic” offerings. After all, our foodie hearts have been broken a couple of times.

firSt bite into theSe thingSYes, they’re the real deal! Authentic bready circles have just the right combination of firmness and chewiness that makes the bagel's texture unique. Despite the modest look of the store and display, the bagels are true winners! Sesame, Blueberry and Everything bagels, Mixed cream cheeses and even Bagel & Lox!

If you’re picking up your first pack of bagels, we also recommend trying out the unique pumpkin, gingerbread and mint lattes.

Circles & Circles Bagels & moreLocation: Near Granada Mall, next to Centerpoint Exit #9mob: +966-530054113Web: www.circlesncircles.com

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Do search and ask around for recipes.

Cook each other’s favorite dish, or at least you can ask your mother-in-law and surprise your hubby.

Try to cook together, get your partner involved in the kitchen even if it’s just peeling the potatoes or plating up.

Avoid eating out all the time, it can easily add inches to your waist and you’ll be surprise how they can put holes in your pocket.

Do not go crazy in the supermarket. Dinner for two means cooking for two (unless you’re entertaining)-- have a budget, have a weekly grocery list.

Chicken breasts are your best friends, so is pasta and every now and then, Betty Crocker.

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1. Wedding in the Sky

Imagine a wedding over the Grand Canyon or in the Venice sky. The Events in the Sky Company has been behind the mid-air nuptials around the world, they even give you the option to do a bride and groom bungee jump.You can also choose to have a floating reception, with your guests safely strapped in for an unforgettable meal at 50 meters above the ground. Dinner in the Sky is available in Riyadh and Jeddah: http://dinnerintheskyme.net/

2. UnderWater Wedding

Why settle for an under the sea wedding theme if you can just say I do with the fishes and sea creatures. There are several underwater nuptial destinations around the world but the favorites are the Palawan Islands in the Philippines, Maldives and the Bahamas.

3. Zero gravity

Floating and somersaulting in mid-air as you say I do? Having a weightless wedding isn’t just for the Jetsons these days. If you have the budget to afford a zero gravity flight then you can make your out of this world wedding a dream come true.

Weddings are special life moments regardless of where they take place. However, some couples do take the cake in making things unforgettable by doing their ceremonies or receptions in the craziest venues. Be inspired to tie the knot with a twist or simply be amused, here’s a rundown of outrageous wedding options from around the world—and beyond!

creative (BoRdeRinG BizaRRe)

Ways to tie the knot

By Jou Pabalate


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4. hot air Balloon

Nothing says romance more than gazing into the sunset while you exchange promises with your better half. It’s no wonder a lot of couples are looking to add in a hot air balloon ride as part of their wedding ceremony.

5. geek themed WeddingS

Themes may be part of planning a wedding. It makes the occasion unique, personal and would look good in a photo album a few years down the road. Some couples take the cake by putting their shared love for star wars, steam punk or Nintendo and just putting together a wedding ceremony attended by Jedis, the Avengers and the entire wizardry world.

6. a trUly FroZen Wedding

You don’t need Princess Elsa of Frozen to build you a snow castle for your extreme white wedding; you can just fly off to the Icehotel at the village of Jukkasjärvi in Sweden. The Hotel is only open and rebuilt every December-April and has a ballroom, restaurant and rooms made entirely of ice. Who in their right minds would say I do in sub-zero temperature? For this year alone, a 150 couples.

7. next to a volCano

Because a destination beach wedding in Hawaii is so ordinary, local brides and grooms are choosing to have their ceremony beside an active volcano instead. At Volcanoes National Park, couples can get married on the Kilauea Caldera, a part of an active volcano. A backdrop of lava trails flaring against the sky is bound to be just the sort of kick you need to have a hot passionate beginning.

8. on a Pirate ShiP

Everybody loves a wedding, but I for one would be ecstatic to attend one on board a pirate ship. Wannabe buccaneers can tie the knot on the Black Raven in Florida, complete with a costume clad crew and a sunset cruise.



T R A V E L T R E N D S

Here comes the best part and the best question in the wedding planning process. Where will we go for our honeymoon vacation? We can start answering this question by saying that there is no such thing as the universal or ideal honeymoon destination. Why? Simply because we are all different from each other in many ways, so we have different definitions of the ideal honeymoon destination. You might be the type of couple that wishes to spend a calm, relaxing and soothing honeymoon overlooking a beautiful landscape, or the type that perhaps would enjoy adventure. Maybe even a couple that enjoys both.

Picture-Perfect HoneymoonWhere to go? What to do?

LangkaWi:If you are the type of couple that prefers a calm soothing place that also has a dose of adventure, than Langkawi is the perfect place for you. Langkawi Island is part of the state of Kedah in Malaysia that possesses the world’s most beautiful

beaches and greenery.

Must visit pLaces

Langkawi Cable Car:Just imagine being in a cable car 708 meters high. It will add a whole new sense of adventure not to mention the magnificent landscape you will see during your ride.

Underwater World: Underwater World Langkawi is an enormous oceanarium, which is around a 15-meter long walk-through tunnel consisting of 500,000 liters of seawater housing over 4,000 animals and aquatic life.

The Oriental Village: The Oriental Village is around one of Langkawi’s most beautiful lake that is surrounded by endless greenery. A number of souvenir stores selling handicrafts along with amazing oriental restaurants are also in the village, which allows you to try new food and enjoy a bit of shopping.


Must visit pLaces

Pamplemousse Garden: Pamplemousse garden is one of the most beautiful tropical gardens, and it became ever so famous when Pierre Poivre, a French horticulturalist, brought seeds and plants from all over the world to create it. The well-maintained garden now has more than 500 species, including a few plants that have become rare. Ever since the great plantings, tourists from all around the world visit Mauritius just to get the chance to have a walk in this huge garden.

Chamarel Waterfalls: Raise your soul and embrace your senses, by seeing the seven colors of earth at the Chamarel Waterfalls. You can also swim at the bottom of the Chamarel waterfall where the water is warm and shallow.

Beaches: As mentioned above, Mauritius is the best place for those of you who want to relax and forget your worries. Taking a dip in Mauritius turquoise sea and resting on the white warm silky sand will surely bring you all the rest that you and your loved one need.

MauritiusMauritius is a dazzling island in the Indian Ocean. The peaceful and quiet

turquoise beach that blends in with the marvelous mountains makes Mauritius the ideal place for those who want to enjoy a calm and relaxing honeymoon.

paris!Paris! One must never talk about honeymoon destinations without mentioning Paris, the city of love and romance. When it comes to Paris there is an endless list of things to do and visit, in fact just walking the streets of Paris with your husband or wife is more than just enough. But let’s look at other countries that are perhaps less known yet absolutely breathtaking.

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costa ricaCosta Rica in Central America makes the perfect country for active and

energetic couples. In Costa Rica you will see amazing wildlife animals such as monkeys and caimans along with wonderful landscapes.

Must visit pLaces

Arenal Volcano: Tourists travel from all around the world to watch the Arenal Volcano, which is 5,000 feet high, erupt. The scene of the glowing rocks and the molten lava tumbling down its sides is truly a remarkable moment. As scary as it may sound, watching the Arsenal Volcano erupt is safe since the “Arenal Observatory Lodge” (the place you stand in to see the volcano) is far away, yet you still get an ideal view.

Manuel Antonio Beach: Even though the beach at Manuel Antonio is described by many as heaven on earth, the main reason tourists visit is because of the Cloud Forest around it. This unique rainforest is a home to a variety of astonishing animals and plants, as well as lagoons and ponds. The combination of the forest and the beach makes Manuel Antonio Beach one of the most beautiful spots in the country.

Tamarindo beach: Tamarindo is a wonderful calm beach with low tides. It is loved by tourists for the wide range of activities that it offers such as fishing, diving, sailing, surfing and horseback riding. Green sea turtles can also be seen wandering around the seashore.

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Must visit pLaces

Hallstatt: Hallstatt is between spectacular mountains and lakes. Imagine you and your honey cruising around this village with a ferry ride across the lake.

Tha Alps of Austria: at the Alps of Austria is like spending a day out of this world. The fresh mountain air and the stunning Crystal Lake will put your heart, mind and soul in peace and happiness.

Schönbrunn Palace: The breathtaking structure of the Schönbrunn Palace, with its intricate architecture and gardens, will take you back to the 18th century to give you a taste of how the royal families lived. The castle is filled with rich history and art that will fascinate you and your significant other.

austriaAustria is a country rich with its magnificent scenery. It’s known for its snow-

capped mountains, lakes and deep alpine valleys. If you’re the sort of couple that enjoys European culture as well as intersting landscapes, then Austria is the

place to go.


One of the most important relationships we have in our lives is the relationship with our spouse – they are the person we spend the majority of our time with, live with under one roof and share just about everything with. Unfortunately, it seems like we are facing a crisis as the rate of divorce has increased in our Muslim community. It is particularly alarming that divorce increases in the first year or two of marriage, indicating the couple may have lacked in-depth knowledge of what marriage entails, and of what to look for when choosing their spouse.

When thinking about one of the major factors that could influence one’s productivity, we inevitably think about our relationships. After all, many studies will indicate that

our relationships can be very instrumental in our level of happiness, and subsequently our level of productivity.

By Raghad Ebied

The consequences of a poor marriage partner and marital dissatisfaction are indeed far-reaching and have been correlated to higher rates of depression, lowered physical health and poor work production. May Allah protect all of us from these negative consequences. Many people nowadays will spend months and sometimes even years preparing for a wedding that will last a few hours, and spend tens of thousands of dollars as well. But how many people actually prepare for the marriage itself, which is intended to last a lifetime.

How Marriage enhances Your productivitY

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A successful marriage consists of choosing a spouse through the appropriate criteria and by also being an excellent companion yourself. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) describes marriage to us so beautifully in the Quran. He says what means:

“and among his signs is this, that he created for you mates from among yourselves that you may dwell in tranquility with them, and he has put love and mercy between your (hearts). verily in that are signs for those who reflect” (Quran Chapter 30 Verse 21).

So how can we find this love and mercy? How is it that we can live in tranquility?

Marriage is a two-way street; it’s not that each person puts in 50-50, but rather both

Now that we’ve discussed the importance of marriage as enhancing one’s productivity, here are a few steps in the formula towards a productive married life:

Web: www.productivemuslim.com - Twitter: @AbuProductive - Facebook: /ProductiveMuslim

1. Educate Yourself• Learn about the etiquette of

seeking a spouse. What is permissible to do and what is impermissible.

• Research what type of meaningful questions to ask.

• Learn about your responsibilities and rights over each other as husband/wife.

• Find out the Sunnah acts of marriage and romance (there are beautiful examples from the Seerah).

• Pay the Islamic bookshop a visit for reading material on this chapter in life.

2. Decide on Desired Characteristics

• Make a list of characteristics you want your spouse to have; keep in mind that you are not perfect and cannot expect your spouse to be for we are reminded in many hadith that what we perceive as a disliked quality may be good for us.

• Recognize traits or values that he/she must have and also areas that you are willing to compromise, no one is perfect!

• Review this list and make sure it is realistic and reflect on your own self, what qualities do you have to offer?

3. Pray Istikhara (The Guidance Prayer)

• Pray Istikhara for counsel, guidance and make du’a.

• Consult family and friends and take good advice.

• Seek your parents approval and blessing, a really important factor to ensure they agree with your decision.

husband and wife need to put in 100 percent of their effort to make it work. You will be half of that marriage and so you should learn about how you can be the best spouse for a successful marriage. If you focus on learning and fulfilling your own duties, then your rights will be fulfilled too.

Ultimately, this is not just a matter of ensuring a happy marriage – this is a matter of the ummah (community). A happy couple leads to a happy and strong family and therefore emphasis is placed on a successful and strong ummah, which is better for our world.

The family is indeed the core of our community and so the decision of choosing the most suitable spouse and the efforts made to ensure a lasting marriage is highly important.

finally, having come this long way, place your trust in Allah when you have made your decision, and inshaAllah (with Allah’s will) it will be the start of a productive chapter in your lives.

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This is the last thing in the cards you want on the night before the big day. If you have a big crowd of visitors coming from far away places for your wedding you may feel pressured to go out with every one on the night before your big day. My advice: Don't! Create your own sanctuary of peace and solitude the night before. Give yourself time to relax and unwind from the last few months of thoughts and preparations. Top up on calcium and magnesium from food. These are calming minerals for nerves andyour brain.

Be prepared

Insomnia

NUTRITION fOR The bRIdeBy Carolyn Heaton

Try your best to getan 8 hour sleep

every night


As soon as you can before your wedding day get prepared and have a serious look at your diet. A lot of people believe they are following a healthy eating plan, but latest research suggests that over the last 20 years we have been getting it all wrong. Why so much obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and more ill health on the rise? A health check isn't a bad idea. See your doctor or nutritional health adviser and have some extensive nutrition tests done. Once you have this underway your health is on a platform ready to build on and improve. There is no such thing as being 'too healthy.'

Not a good idea, as your body is busy assimilating this food rather than resting and repairing. Two hours before bedtime choose a selection of fresh organic vegetables, for instance raw broccoli and cauliflower with a dressing of your choice, and sprinkled with dried Parmesan cheese and a few almonds. Using vegetables and protein rather than carbohydrates will help you feel less bloated the next day so that you can slip into your style for the day. Remember 'what you eat one day, you wear the next!'

I always have water on my mind. We are in essence "swimming human fish." We need water as humans just like fish need it to swim in.

The food we eat is as important as the liquid we drink. More than half of us or even more don’t drink nearly enough water to function properly. We are made up of around 80 percent water, so to get just a bit dehydrated our bodily functions rapidly deteriorate. Did you know that by drinking approximately eight glasses of water a day will help any good weight management program and you will be guaranteed to lose pounds without pounding out at a gym.

People think that they are getting enough daily hydration by consuming lots of coffee and tea during the day, but even though these drinks are liquids they are also diuretics, which means they promote the body to get rid of water thereby speeding up dehydration process.

Eating late the night before

Water, water and more water

An average adult requires 8 glasses of water per day



Refined carbohydrates are one of our worst enemies. It's best to get back to our ancestors way of existing, snacking on berries, nuts and seeds and the odd wild animal. If you're more into vegetarian that's great too.

Sugar makes your cells age faster as a result of a process known as glycation. Basically what happens is sugar attacks protein, changes its structure and as a result your skin, organs, cells and more become less elastic and get older faster. As a result cell damage happens when you eat burned or fatty foods. It's called oxidative stress or free radical damage as well.

Choose options like blackstrap molasses, which have the edge over its sugar rival in that one tablespoon provides approximately 20 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of calcium, magnesium, potassium and iron. Sugar on the other hand is addictive and can only provide us with empty calories, which means it provides energy but little or no valuable nutrients and is responsible for piling on the pounds.

A spoonful of raw, organic honey from the comb is also a good sweet treat. Try and stick with maximum of one spoon per day. Make sure any white granulated sugar is removed from your food cupboards. Scientists believe that sugar should be classed as a drug along with tobacco, alcohol and all other prescription drugs.

the carbohydrate calculator estimates the percentage of carbohydrates you will need each day. carbohydrates are not essential nutrients – the human body can obtain all its energy from protein and fats. However, the brain and its neurons generally cannot burn fat and need glucose for energy. the institute of medicine recommends a minimum of 130 grams of carbohydrates per day, which is the average minimal usage of glucose that the brain uses on a daily basis.

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Search online for carbohydrate intake

calculators, which can help you a lot with

your daily sugar intake


Try to substitute bread, pasta, French fries with lentils.

If you are feeling lethargic and could do with a bit of an energy boost to get you up and running again, chances are you may need to change the type of protein you are eating and opt for foods like lentils.

Most of the lentils consumed come from India. The plant is tolerant to drought and grows like a bush and produces seeds, which in effect are lentils. These seeds are used a lot in French, Middle-Eastern and Indian dishes as a large proportion of these populations are vegetarian. Lentils provide a great amount of the mineral iron, which can be invaluable for you if you are not too keen on eating meat.

Lentils are an affordable alternative to meat, though important to combine with bread or rice with a meal as they lack essential amino acids that meat has. This is a process adopted by vegetarians the world over.

These seeds provide useful amounts of folate and thiamine, essential vitamins for DNA formation and energy production. Significant amounts of the mineral iron will also contribute positively to the biochemical energy cycle of the body

Nutrition is all about step-by-step, and a slow approach to changing eating habits is key. Try to incorporate the above tips and build on it slowly over time. You have the rest of your life!

Choose Foods Like Lentils

The bottom line

Lentils also possibly reduce the risk of developing colon/

bowel cancer.





When you apply blush, make sure there’s a space of about two fingers between your nose and where the blush starts.

Sulfate dries hair cuticles, always opt for sulfate-free shampoo.

When applying bronzer, “first start by applying it around the perimeter of your face and follow with a light dusting on your forehead, nose and chin.” – mally roncal, mally Beauty

“Use your concealer as a base on your eyelids.” – melissa Sliver, maybelline makeup artist

“The best time to apply creams is after the shower, as the skin has been de-oiled.” – Dr. Stephen P. Bracci

Apply concealer with your ring finger (the weakest finger), so the skin there is pulled as little as possible. This will avoid wrinkles.

If you want those curls to last, make sure your hair is completely dry before you curl it with the iron.

To fake clear skin when you spot a pimple, “Apply tea tree oil.” – Stephanie flor, makeup artist.

the BrideTips, Tips and More Tips!

Where to shop? What to shop for? How to cut costs?

By Bassma Al Toaimi


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1. Lancome Absolu Velours Lip Colour 493-Velours de Violine (SR 170)

2. Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner (SR 130)

3. Hypnôse Star Mascara (SR 190)

4. Givenchy Teint Couture (SR 226)

MUST HAVE Beauty Products:

SUNSCREEN: Your lips need sunscreen too, in fact. It needs sunscreen even more than the rest of your body because it’s extremely delicate.

TOOTHBRUSH AND VASELINE:Dip a plain toothbrush in Vaseline. Then, use it to brush all the dead skin off your lips.

ROSE PETALS, HONEY AND MILK:Crush some red Rose petals. Add a teaspoon of honey and Milk powder to it. Apply it on your lips for 10 minutes. The honey and milk will lighten your lips while the red rose petals will give your lips a natural pink color.

TIPS for your lips:

Very thin nails… usually indicate that your body needs more iron.

Cracked nails… check for thyroid problems.

Weak and brittle nails… you might want to take a break from those manicures.

Pale nails… that’s a sign of low red blood cells or anemia.

Very white nails… that’s your liver telling you that it’s not in very good health.

Pinkish nails with white lines… check for kidney issues.

Yellowish nails… your lungs aren’t doing so well.

Blue tints on your nails? Your body is not getting enough oxygen.



To all our brides to be! We are glad to share with you our Beauty Essentials list. Forget about the stress of forgetting something and let us help you ease some of the stress away. Wherever your destination may be, rest assured that our list covers all of your beauty essentials (bride or no bride!)

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SKIN CARE

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Make-up removerCleanserTonerFace CreamSPFYour favorite face maskGentle exfoliatorLip balmEye creamNight cream

ShampooConditionerHair SprayHair GelLeave in conditionerAnti-frizz serum

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BODY CARE

OTHERSToothbrushToothpasteBody scrubTeeth whitening stripsDental flossPanadolVitamin CA tweezer

BODY BUTTERBODY SCRUBTANNING OILRAZORS / WAXING STRIPSBODY MISTSSHOWER GEL

LOTIONSUNBLOCKBODY OILDEODORANTBODY SPONGEPERFUME

Nail polishes (soft and vibrant colors)Travel size nail polish removerHand creamFoot creamNail clippersNail filer

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RoboCoPIn 2028 Detroit, when Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) - a loving husband, father and good cop - is critically injured in the line of duty, the multinational conglomerate OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer.

An American fiction film directed by José Padilha. It is a remake of the 1987 film of the same name and a reboot of the RoboCop film series

miette: ReCiPeS fRom SAn fRAnCiSCo'S moSt ChARming PAStRy ShoP By Meg RayRenowned for beautiful cakes and whimsical confections, Miette Patisserie is among the most beloved of San Francisco's culinary destinations for locals and travelers. This book is irresistible!

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queen oF spAdesAl Faisaliah mallwww.queenofspadesstore.com

sAdA shop (online)tel: +966-11-4411940www.sadashop.com

stAChetel: +966-11-4656333

teRRA eClAt jewelleRyby Ranyah seraj mob: +966-543768585 mob: [email protected]

the ARt oF living#4 serecon Buildingolaya st.tel: +966-11-4610533www.theartofliving1999.com

z Boutiquegaranada Centerolaya mall

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It is estimated that her tomb was around 120 meters long and three meters wide, before its condition began to deteriorate. Even though there is a sign written by the cemetery gate that reads “Eve’s grave,” there are no headstones or names that mark the exact spot that Eve is buried. This is to prevent people from venerating the site. According to a tale, Jeddah was named after our universal grandmother Eve, since Jeddah means

Legend has it that Eve, the first woman created on Earth (peace be upon her), also known as Hawa, was buried in old Jeddah. While there is no absolute archaeological evidence to support this, the legend still remains alive and passed on by generations.

(grandmother) in Arabic. However, some scholars disagree on how Jeddah got its name.

They believe that Jeddah got its name from its location, and it’s pronounced “Judddah,” which means seashore in Arabic.

Whether all of this is a myth or a fact, it is difficult to tell, because no one is left to tell the story.

A Trip To By Jala Mohamed

historic saudi


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hoshAn FuRnituRe tahlia st.tel: +966-11-2933939

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jAziRA inteRioRsKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4632631

jAziRA pRojeCtsKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4632631

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AziziA mAlloff of King Fahad Rd.

CentRiA mAllolaya st.tel: +966-11-2161111www.centria.com.sa

gARAnAdA CenteR east Ring Rd., exit 9 tel: +966-11-2534990www.granadacenter.com.sa supermarket: Carrefour

hAyAt mAllKing Abdul Aziz Rd.tel: +966-11-2057401www.hayat-mall.com supermarket: danube hypermarket

Kingdom CenteR olaya dist.tel: +966-11-2112222www.kingdomcentre.com.sa

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lomAR thoBelocalizer malltel: +966-11-2170094www.lomarthobe.com

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RAzintahlia st.

the ClAssiCs tahlia st.tel: +966-11-4611888

the white houseKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4615332

tRAditionAlsKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2012300

STUDIOS Ad AdveRtisingsulaimaneya st.safwa Centertel: +966-11-4665111

glAmouR shotspanorama malltel: +966-11-2814326

souveniRprince sultan st.tel: +966-11-2199919

loCAlizeR mAll prince mohammedibn Abdul Aziz st.tel: +966-11-2178999

pAnoRAmA mAlltakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-2814950www.panorama-mall.com supermarket: danube

RimAl CenteReast Ring Rd. tel: +966-11-2441004

RiyAdh gAlleRyKing Fahd Rd.tel: +966-11-2078111www.riyadhgallery.com supermarket: hyper panda

sAhARA mAllnational guard st. tel: +966-11-4520300www.saharamall.com.sa supermarket: tamimi market

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mystiqueKingdom malltel: +966-11-2112592

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pRonoviAsolaya st.tel: +966-11-4163410

RosA ClARA olaya st. tel: +966-11-4652677

silveR dew orouba st.tel: +966-11-4197153

lAmARsafwa Centermob: +966-555505441

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gRilled Bell peppeR takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-2814747

johnny RoCKetstahliah st. tel: +966-11-2016667

outBACK steAKhouselocalizer mall tel: +966-11-2174633

steAK house Al thalateen st. tel: +966-11-4649638

the pAnCAKe houseKing Fahad Rd. tel: +966-11-2016816

tony RomAshayat mall tel: +966-11-4649178

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BAteelAcross localizer malltel: +966-11-2936240

CAFe’ BlAnCprince mohamad Bin Abdulaziz st. tel: +966-11-4633426

CAFe’ pAsCuCCitahlliatel: +966-11-4620555

Colony CoFFeesultan Bin salman st. mob: +966-597452311


BRAZILIAN il teRRAzzoAl Faisaliah hotel tel: +966-11-2732222

CHOCOLATESAlpinA ChoColAteKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2013452

CAnnelle prince sultan st.tel: +966-11-4664491

ChoColAte dReAm - CAndy Bouquet olaya st. tel: +966-11-4197237

ARMENIAN Al mAyAssoasis Complex, orouba Rd.mob: +966-503753333

lusin RestAuRAntCenteria mall.tel: +966-11-2939800

ChoColAte studioolaya st. tel: +966-11-4657476

ChoColineolaya main Rd.tel: +966-11-4641172

gAnAChe Faisaliyyah malltel: +966-11-2734337

Kalimatthalateen st.tel: +966-11-2885511

lA BouChee prince sultan st.tel: +966-11-2190099

lAteentel: +920011999

le notRe Boutique prince sultan st.tel: +966-11-4651465

lA Reine ChoColAteubadah bin samit st. tel: +966-11-2272000

pAtChitakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4834464

sothalateen st.tel: +966-11-4629229

synphytun ChoColAtetel: +966-11-2931813

diwAn CAFe’ olaya st. tel: +966-11-4833595

jAvA CAFe’old Airport Rd. tel: +966-11-4773582

mAui wowitahlia st. tel: +966-11-4616363

pAppARotitahlia st.tel: +966-11-2936452

pARdon CAFe’ olaya st. tel: +966-11-4 160933

RiChony makkah Rd.tel: +966-11-8801062

shAngAi CAFe’olaya st. tel: +966-11-2934734

teA lounge Four seasons hoteltel: +966-11-2115000

the diAmond CAFe’localizer mall tel: +966-11-2170125

tutti CAFe’tahlia st. tel: +966-11-2160666

veRsAi CAFe ‘exit 4tel: +966-11-4703853

ymmy Riyadh gallery mob: +966-553333998

FAST FOOD Al tAzAj King Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-2254769

BABy BuRgeRimam Rd. tel: +966-11-4941129

BReAKFAst to BReAKFAst tahliah st.tel: +966-11-2178233

BuFFAlo’stahliah st.tel: +966-11-2792123

BuRgeRizzRKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4874477

BuRgeR hutAl munisiyah, Al thumamah Rd.mob: +966-545356463

BuRgeR KingAl Ahsaa Rd.tel: +966-11-4732506

elevAtion BuRgeRtahliah st.tel: +966-11-2885859

FAtBuRgeRBustan Center, takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-2154176

golden sAjtakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4807441

hARdee’s takhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-2929900

heRFytakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4816826

hotdog expRessAl Ahsaa st.tel: +966-11-2912565

hungRy BuRgeRtel: +966-11-5485999

jAn BuRgeRKing Abdul Aziz st.tel: 920006765

johnny RoCKetstahliah st.tel: +966-11-2016667

jolliBee2nd Floor, Al Rajhi Building tel: +966-11-4057420

KFCtakhasoussi st.tel: 920021111

KuduAl muhamadiyyah dist.tel: 920006999

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FUSION pizzA Fusionthalateen st.tel: +966-11-4633329

little CAesARsAl Ahsa st.tel: +966-11-4765112

mAmA nouRAdabab st., suleimaniatel: +966-11-4628144

mAnooshAlocalizer malltel: +966-11-2190491

mCdonAld’sAl Ahsaa Rd.tel: 920000001

my BuRgeRimam mohamed bn saud Road-exit 9tel: +966-11-4503324

my wAyuruba st. tel: +966-11-4643824

pAniniprince turki Al’awl Rd.tel: +966-11-4809909

pAnino’solaya st.tel: +966-11-2734388

penguintakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4829843

quiznos suBKing saud universitytel: +966-11-4824741

sAj Al BAlAdjaber st., King saud university

shuneez tahliah st.tel: +966-11-4648989

texAs ChiCKenturki bin Abdulaziz Rd.tel: +966-11-2545454

the sAndwiCh Co.King Abdullah Rd.mob: +966-558442255

FRENCH Apetit KitChentahlia st. tel: +966-11-4656491

CAFe’ lenotReCentria mall.tel: +966-11-2791108

l’eClusetahlia st. tel: +966-11-4657648

le RelAis de l’entReCoteAlmas plaza. tel: +966-11-4615058

ICE CREAM BAsKin RoBBins takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4801138

FResh BeRRy garnada malltel: +966-11-2535587

FResh & tAngy hayat mall mob: +966-559333344

mARBle slAB CReAmeRy takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4538746

pinK BeRRy garnada mall tel: +966-11-2534783

INTERNATIONALAl BustAnsheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Rd. tel: +966-11-4543300

Al dAnAholiday inn hoteltel: +966-11-4612000

Al diwAn Al sahara hoteltel: +966-11-2204500

Al oRjouAnmakkah Rd., inside the Ritz Carltontel: +966-11-8028020

CAFe CeRAmiquesahara malltel: +966-11-4520677

CentRotahlia st. tel: +966-11-4658488

CoCostahlia st. tel: +966-11-2939444

CRistAlAl Faisaliah hotel tel: +966-11-2732222

elements Four seasons hoteltel: +966-11-2115500

hediARdtahlia st.tel: +966-11-2173933

lA BRAsseRieAl Faisaliah tower tel: +966-11-2732222

living ColoRsFaisaliyah towertel: +966-11-2734410

loBBy loungeFour seasons hoteltel: +966-11-2115591

miRAgetakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4834127

oAsis gRillhilton garden inn tel: +966-11-2935533

pAnoRAmiCmakarem Riyadh hoteltel: +966-11-2204500

pAvillion intercontinental hoteltel: +966-11-4655000

RussiAn CoRneRolaya, AbdullahAl hamdan st.tel: +966-11-4658387

sensesluthan hoteltel: +966-11-4807799

sizzleR housetahlia st.tel: +966-11-4661133

spAzioKingdom tower-77th Floor tel: +966-11-2111180


MEXICAN BuFFAlo’stahlia st.tel: +966-11-2792123

el ChiCo’sexit 5tel: +966-11-4640385

FAjitA AvenueAl hamra tel: +966-11-4644999

tAKo hutFaisaliyyah malltel: 920000129

MIDDLE-EASTERN ABdul wAhABtahlia st.tel: +966-11-2934111

Al hAj dAwoodimam saud st.tel: +966-11-4943691

Al mAnsAFAl sulamaniyyatel: +966-11-4630345

Al nAKheelAl Khozama Center tel: +966-11-4654650

Al nAseemmarriott hoteltel: +966-11-4779300

CAFe BlAnCprince mohamad Bin Abdulaziz st.tel: +966-11-4633426

eAtzAhAl ghaz st.mob: +966-531224433

FAiRouz gARdenKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2167171

gAdtakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4641212

gARden BARBeCuehotel Al Khozamatel: +966-11-2732222

ghouziAl Rawdah, Khuraish st.tel: +966-11-4934162

KARAm BeiRuttahlia st.tel: +966-11-4161717

KoshARy expRessjarir st.tel: +966-11-4728881

leBAnese CoRneRolaya (talateen st.)

mAmA nouRAdabab st.tel: +966-11-4622195

mAReez King Abdullah st.tel: +966-11-4508877

shAweRmA houseprince mamdouh st.tel: +966-11-2191999

shAweRmAmA Abdullah Bin Rawaha sttel: +966-11-2936644

sit Al shAmprince sultan st.tel: 920000399

ITALIANAl FoRno King Abdullah Rd.mob: +966-558442255

AmoRetahlia st., olaya intersectiontel: +966-11-4653082

AnthuRiumAbdulla Alhamdan st.tel: +966-11-4661473

AzzuRRothe Ritz Carlton hoteltel: +966-11-8028020

Cento peR Centoolaya Rd., Behind jarirtel: +966-11-4644159

dA pinoAl Khozama Centertel: +966-11-2732222

il gABBiAnoolaya dist.tel: +966-11-4616066

l’oliviotahlia st.tel: +966-11-4634240

lA CAmpAgnAtahlia st. tel: +966-11-4624339

lA CAstAAl Rahmaniya dist.tel: +966-11-4198016

lA CuCinAAl Faisaliah hoteltel: +966-11-2732222

lA piAzzA sheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Rd. tel: +966-11-4543300

liolimpo Al dabab st.tel: +966-11-4166222

mBCoAbdullah bin sulaiman Al hamdan st.tel: +966-11-2936506

ninotahlia st.tel: +966-11-2016662

piAttoexit 5, northern Ring Rd. tel: +966-11-2006868

pizzA eRA King Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4542233

pizzA inndabbab st., opposite medical Citytel: 920001601

pizzA RomAAbdullah Al hamdan st.tel: +966-11-4629032

pizzA stoCKholmKing Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-2811888

pizzeRiA nApoliprince mohammed bin Abdulaziz st.tel: +966-11-2172288

quAttRoFour seasons hoteltel: +966-11-2115599

RomAmussa Bin nusair st.tel: +966-11-4641133

RomA wAyAl Rabwah, othaim mall tel: 920000129

RossoFour seasons hoteltel: +966-11-2115500

RossopomodoRotahlia st.tel: +966-11-2939565

sAntino’s hayat malltel: +966-11-2057497

spAzio 7777th floor in Kingdom tower-Riyadh tel: +966-11-2111888tel: +966-11-2111181

squisitoKing Fahad Rd., Across ovotel tel: +966-11-2160111

the pizzA CompAnyolaya st. tel: +966-11-4642952

veCChiA RomAAl sulamaniyyah

z pizzAKing Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4881199

the gloBeAl Faisaliah towertel: +966-11-2732222

the loungesheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4543300

the windRoseAl Faisaliah hotel tel: +966-11-2732222

tRAdeR viCspanorama malltel: +966-11-2814782

wAteRlemontahlia st.tel: +966-11-2194444

IRANIANsheRAz Abdullah Bin sulaiman Bin hamdan st.tel: +966-11-4655886


SAUDIAl suddA oruba st. tel: +966-11-4800111

shAwAyA house Khalid Bin Al waleed st.mob: +966-557819214

sheiKh Al mAndy dabab st.tel: +966-11-4644099


ORIENTALKOREAN: KoReAn pAlACetakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4198878

INDIAN: AlAddinKingdom Centertel: +966-11-2112150

AvAdhtahlia st.tel: +966-11-4654109

CoppeR ChAndnitahlia st.tel: +966-11-4167000

CRown gARdensuliamaniyahtel: +966-11-4616334

dARBARolaya st.tel: +966-11-2930249

indiAn gARdenRiyadh gallerytel: +966-11-2161112

indiAn stylesheikh AbdullahAl Angary st.tel: +966-11-4561138

indiAn summeRsuliamaniyahtel: +966-11-4652328

Red onionolaya st. tel: +966-11-2176644

tAmARindprince Faisal Bin turki st.tel: +966-11-4738770

tAndooR Al Ahsa st.tel: +966-11-4734531

tulAitelAhAl wazarat dist.tel: +966-11-4082968

CHINESE:CAntonolaya st. tel: +966-11-4520584

JAPANESE: FuRusAtotahlia st.tel: +966-11-4657648

hAyAt prince mansoor bin Abdul Aziz st.tel: +966-11-4042655

KhAn’sAbdullah bin sulaiman Al hamdan st.tel: +966-11-2937880

lA sAniKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4655666

mARhABAolaya st.tel: +966-11-4622070

sAmuRAiFaisaliah mall and Kingdom mall tel: +966-11-2734386

shogunRadisson Blu hoteltel: +966-11-4791234

sushi yoshiAl dabab st.tel: +966-11-8120055

toKyoouruba st.tel: +966-11-4605672

Chinese golden pAlACeolaya dist.tel: +966-11-4655127

golden dRAgonolaya dist.tel: +966-11-4645136

gulF RoyAlolaya st. tel: +966-11-4631622

miRAge RestAuRAnttakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4834127

noodle houseCentria mall, olaya st.tel: +966-11-2939969

peKingsuliamaniyahtel: +966-11-4765250

seAsonsmadina st., exit 28

SEA FOOD

Amo hAmzAolaya st.tel: +966-11-2316148

doeKing Abdullah st.tel: +966-11-4887080

dR. oCeAntakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4708647

FountAin FishAl malaz dist.tel: +966-11-2158888

london Fish & Chipstel: +966-11-2102480

jAsmin white pAlACewhite palace hoteltel: +966-11-4787800

yAmAl Al shAmolaya st.tel: +966-11-4613292

tAAlolaya dist.tel: +966-11-2734383

yummy woKtakhasoussi st.tel: +966-11-4889166


SWEETS/DESSERTS& BAKERIES Al hAllAB tel: +966-11-4725559

Anoosh takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4609588Al-Rabwatel: +966-11-4971649Al-hamratel: +966-11-2784297Al-Bade’ahtel: +996-11-2679689Khurais Rd.tel: +996-11-2080833

Ben’s CooKiesexit 7tel: +966-11-2084862

CooKies n’ CReAmFaisalyah mall

CRepAwAyBustan Center,takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-2010505

diplomAt orouba st.tel: +966-11-4652411

dixie CReAmtahlia st. tel: +966-11-4661192

ediBle ARRAngementsprince sultan st.tel: +966-11-4643131

FRenCh CoRneRdabab st.tel: +966-11-4645322

golden BRown BAKeRyprince sultan bin Abdul Aziz st.mob: +966-569337314

KABBAnitakhassusi st. tel: +966-11-4816892

KitsCh CupCAKestahlia st. tel: +966-11-4633838

KRispy KReme tahlia st.tel: +966-11-4610409

lAduReeCentria malltel: +966-11-2885075

le CRoissAnt shopsulaimania, Al-Ameer mamdouh st.tel: +966-11-4655328

mAyAtahlia st. tel: +966-11-2113311

munCh BAKeRyAbdullah Al hamdan st.tel: 920015010

pAne piAttoAl thalateen st.tel: +966-11-4168882

sAlehiA dAtesKing Fahad Rd.tel: 8004308888

sugAR dReAminKhurais Rd.mob: +966-553383749

sugAR spRinKlestakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-2290505

tAlAh FoR dAtesoruba st.tel: +966-11-2173303

tmReyAprince sultan st.tel: 920000652

toRtA & moReAl hassan Ben Ali st.tel: +966-11-2080003

wooden BAKeRyintersection of saleh el din Al Ayoubi st. tel: +966-11-4725559

yummy tummy takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4538720

TURKISHAnAtoliA tuRKish gRillgranada mall.tel: +966-11-2535527

AssARAyA thalateen st.tel: +966-11-4649336

CARAvAntakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4658856

KöşeBAşitahlia st.tel: +966-11-2886418

TO ADVERTISE ContACt us Attel: +966 - 556899914Email: [email protected]


LIBRARIES Al sewAidisudair st.tel: +966-11-4251263

dAR Ben jAwziprince saud bin mohammed st.tel: +966-11-2107228

King ABdul Aziz liBRARyKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4050188

King FAhAd nAtionAl liBRARyKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4891455

the CenteRAl tAlKing liBeRARydabab st.tel: +966-11-4020997

MUSEUMS & ART VENUES 7 stAR ARt gAlleRyAkkariya Buildings

ARt visionKingdom Centretel: +966-11-2112412

lAmsA exhiBitionAl Faisaliahtel: +966-11-2734239

STUDIOS luxuRy piCtuResmob: +966-56595669

BOOKSTORESAl mAKtABA BooKstoResitteen st.

Al RAqeem BooKstoReolaya main st.

Al shAgRey BooKstoReolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4611717

Al shARq BooKstoReAl malaztel: +966-11-4720538

Al wAtAniyAh BooKstoReAswaq Al majdtel: +966-11-4450619

dAR Al hdRAmAjareer st. tel: +966-11-4788510

dAR Al qAsem King Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4092000

dAR Al minhAj FoR used BooKsprince Abdullah Rd.

dAR Al shAwAF liBRARythalatheen st.tel: +966-11-4622667

dAR elem BooKstoReprince Abdullah Rd.

golden pAgestakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4631917

islAmiC BooK CenteRsitteen st.

jARiR BooKstoReolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4626000prince Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-2645807

mediCAl BooKstoReprince Abdullah Rd.

nAjd BooKstoRejareer st.

oBeKAn BooKstoReKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4160018

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FUN & RECREATION Alem Al iBdAAKing Abdul Aziz Rd.

AlFA CAssettesBatha Commercial Center

AnAmel ARts oF CeRemiCsolaya main st.

ARtsAl Andalus Center

ARt line gAlleRytahlia st. tel: +966-11-4622573

ChinA towneuromarche

Coolprince Abdullah Rd.

dAR Al mAsKuKAtoruba st.tel: +966-11-4651166

eAsteRn giFt house oruba plaza

FAntAstiC woRldthalatheen st.

giFt housetahlia st.tel: +966-11-4661316

giFt villAgeKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4620219

heRitAge touChAbdullah Bin sulaiman Al hamdantel: +966-11-4612930

Konouztahlia st.

luxuRy eventsmob: +966-509421214

mAgiC ARtsahara mall

ReemA BooKstoRetakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4705228

tuttietakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4613976

my home FloweRKing Abdul Aziz Rd.

oCCAsionsolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4654555

pApeRmoonsahara malltel: +966-11-4520393

pARty timeolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4659101

the FinAl touChKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4641023

the giFtthalatheen st.tel: +966-11-4615859

the ARt oF photogRAphyAbu Bakr Al sedeeq Rd.tel: +966-11-4944614

the BAzAARAkkariya Buildings

the oRientAlist houseolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4634228

tunisen Antique houseeuromarche

villAge gAlleRythalatheen st.

wondeR CAstle CoRpoRAtion dabbab st.

zAmAni ARt gAlleRyolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4613057

zeKRAyAt FRAmestahlia st.



AIRLINES AiR ARABiAtel: 920013322www.airarabia.com

AiR CAnAdAtel: +966-11-4772228www.aircanada.ca

AiR FRAnCetel: +966-11-2885218www.airfrance.com

AiR indiAtel: +966-11-4786409www.airindia.com

AiR nigeRiAtel: +966-11-4626165www.myairnigeria.com

AmeRiCAn AiRlines–AAtel: +966-11-4625993www.aa.com

BimAn BAnglAdesh AiRlinestel: +966-11-4623537www.biman-airlines.com

BRitish AiRwAystel: +966-11-4645550www.britishairways.com

CypRus AiRwAystel: +966-11-4640391www.cyprusair.com

deltA AiRlinestel: +966-11-4613688www.delta.com

egypt AiRtel: +966-11-4784004www.egyptair.com

emiRAtes AiRlinestel: +966-11-4655485www.emirates.com

ethiopiAn AiRlinestel: +966-11-4782140www.flyethiopian.com

etihAd AiRwAystel: +966-11-4197722www.etihadairways.com

gARudA indonesiAtel: +966-11-2937690www.garuda-indonesia.com

geRmAnwings AiRlinestel: +966-11-4632004www.germanwings.com

gulF AiRtel: +966-11-4626666www.gulfair.com

jApAn AiRlines–jAltel: +966-11-4645056www.jal.com

KenyA AiRwAystel: +966-11-4772228www.kenya-airways.com

Klm RoyAl dutCh AiRlinestel: +966-11-4771026www.klm.com

KoReAn AiRtel: +966-11-4658222www.koreanair.com

KuwAit AiRwAystel: +966-11-4631218www.kuwait-airways.com

luFthAnsAtel: +966-11-2202686www.lufthansa.com

mAlAysiA AiRlinestel: +966-11-4784039www.malaysiaairlines.com

middle eAst AiRlines tel: +966-11-4614670www.mea.com.lb

nAs AiRtel: +966-11-2171800www.flynas.com

olympiC AiRtel: +966-11-4644596www.olympicair.com

omAn AiRtel: +966-11-4733133www.omanair.com

pAKistAn int’l AiRlinestel: +966-11-4659600www.piac.com.pk

philippine AiRlines tel: +966-11-2160530www.philippineairlines.com

qAntAs AiRwAystel: +966-11-4772228www.qantas.com.au

qAtAR AiRwAystel: +966-11-21180424www.qatarairways.com

RoyAl AiR moRoCCo tel: +966-11-47741100www.royalairmaroc.com

RoyAl joRdAniAn tel: +966-11-2180850www.rj.com

sAudi ARABiAn AiRlinestel: 920022222www.saudiairlines.com

singApoRe AiRlinestel: +966-11-4734102www.singaporeair.com

south AFRiCAn AiRwAys – sAAtel: +966-11-4633133www.flysaa.com

sRilAnKAn AiRlines www.srilankan.lk

sudAn AiRwAystel: +966-11-4720040www.sudanair.com

swiss AiRtel: +966-11-4789745www.swissair.com

tAm BRAziliAn AiRlinestel: +966-11-4633133www.tam.com.br

tARom RomAniAn AiRlinestel: +966-11-5788935www.tarom.ro

thAi AiRwAystel: +966-11-4766766www.thaiairways.com

tunis AiRtel: +966-11-4626165www.tunisair.com

tuRKish AiRlinestel: +966-11-4000287www.turkishairlines.com

united AiRlinestel: +966-11-4772228www.united.com

yemeniA AiRwAystel: +966-11-4039282www.yemenia.com

TRAVEL AGENCIESABC tRAvel AgenCy & CARgotel: +966-11-4631600

ACe tRAveltel: +966-11-4648701www.ace-travel.com

Al ABBAd tRAveltel: +966-11-4778736

Al AhmAdiAh tRAveltel: +966-11-4656668

Al mouwAsAt tRAveltel: +966-11-4160580

Al nAiem tRAvel & touRismtel: +966-11-4655698

Al RAjhi tRAveltel: +966-11-4566900

Al RAsheed Awnings FACtoRytel: +966-11-4059031

Al RomAizAn tRAvel AgenCytel: +966-11-4652100www.romaizan.com

Al-sARh tRAvel & touRismtel: +966-11-4941111www.alsarh.com.sa

Al sAgeR tRAveltel: +966-11-4827979

Al sARAh tRAveltel: +966-11-4647480

Al sARh tRAveltel: +966-11-4627000

Al tAshelAt tRAvels tel: +966-11-4034477

Al tAyyAR tRAveltel: +966-11-4633133www.altayyargroup.com

AmjAd tRAvel & touRismtel: +966-11-41161737www.amjadtravel.com

FuRsAn tRAveltel: 920000442www.fursan.com.sa

hAyA touR Al nozha dist.tel: +966-11-4507176

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HOTELS Al FAisAliAh Rosewood hotelKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2732000

Al KhozAmA hotel olaya Rd. tel: +966-11-4654650

Al mAshReq Boutique hotel orubah Roadtel: +966-11-2834777

CoRAl gulF RiyAdhKing Abdul Aziz st., ministries Area tel: +966-11-4121000

CoRp exeCutive deiRA hotelAl Batha st.tel: +966-11-4141500

CouRtyARd RiyAdh diplomAtiC quARteRAl-hada dist., Abdullah bin hothafa st. tel: +966-11-2817300

CRowne plAzA hotel RiyAdh minhAold Airport Rd.tel: +966-11-8749200

FouR seAsons hotelKingdom Centertel: +966-11-2115000

golden tulip AndAlusiAolaya Rd.tel: +966-11-4611000

holidAy inn RiyAdh izdihARAbdulwahab Bin Abdullah st., unit onetel: +966-11-4625000

inteRContinentAl RiyAdhAl maather st.tel: +966-11-4655000

luthAn hotel And spA A women only hotelorubah Rd.tel: +966-11-4807799

mAdAReem CRown hotelKing Khalid international Airport Rd.tel: +966-11-2758888

mAKARim RiyAdh hotelnear to King Khalid international Airporttel: +966-11-2204500

menA gRAnd - KhAldiAKhazzan st.(immam Faisal bin turki)tel: +966-11-2682222 meRCuRe vAlue hotel exit 9, eastern Ring Rd.,Close to granada Center.tel: +966-11-2773300

novotel AlAnoudKing Fahd Rd.tel: +966-11-2882323

RAdisson Blu hotelAl mubarakiah plaza -King Abdul Aziz st.tel: +966-11-4791234

RiyAdh mARRiott hotelAl maather st.tel: +966-11-4779300

RiyAdh pAlACe hotelministries Areatel: +966-11-4054444

sheRAton RiyAdh hotel & toweRsolaya junction of King Fahad & King Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4543300

the Ritz-CARltonRiyAdhhada Area, makkah Rd.tel: +966-11-8028020

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Kingdom wings tRAvel AgenCytel: +966-11-4625544

my holidAy tRAvel & touRismtel: 920010087www.myholiday.com.sa

Rixon touR netwoRKtel: 920029993www.myrtn.com

tRAvel poRttel: +966-11-4163810www.travelport.com

the oRientAlist housetel: +966-11-4634228

top tRAveltel: +966-11-4641969

tunisen Antique housetel: +966-11-4825247

villAge gAlleRytel: +966-11-4631089

wondeR CAstle CoRpoRAtiontel: +966-11-2790482

zAhid tRAvel gRouptel: +966-11-4602829www.zahidtravel.com

zAhRAn AiR tRAvel & CARgo Co.tel: +966-11-4659614

zAmAni ARt gAlleRytel: +966-11-4613057

zeKRAyAt FRAmestel: +966-11-4661196

DESTINATION RIYADH


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RYCLINICSAttAdAwe King Abdullah Rd. tel: +966-11-2780211

Consulting CenteRtel: +966-11-4555545

CzeCh CenteRinfront of King saud universitytel: 920002737

ent CenteRtakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4802229

FITNESS CENTERS

KIDS my gympanorama malltel: +966-11-42814870

MENApple Fitnesstel: +966-11-4538800

Body mAsteRstel: 920000626 tel: +966-11-4875531

Fitness timetel: 920003131

gold’s gymtel: +966-11-6912077

liFe Fitnesstel: +966-11-2061133

up sCAle CluBKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4871502

WOMENAl mAnihAl CenteRdiplomatic quartertel: +966-11-4881069

CuRvesolaya st.tel: +966-11-4633219

KinetiCotel: +966-11-2815595 mob: + 966-530034010

luthAn hotel & spAtel: +966-11-4807799

lumieReolayatel: +966-11-2169030

sCentedtel: +966-11-2112003

yiBReenoff of takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4411115

DENTAL CLINICS AAgi dentAl CenteRtel: +966-11-2080107

dimA dentAltahlia st.tel: +966-11-4661200

noBle smilesheikh Abdullah Al Angary st.tel: +966 11 4197740

RAmAh dentAltakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4800931

sAnAyA dentAltakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-2174888

BEAUTY CLINICS Al mAnihAl CenteR diplomatic quartertel: +966-11-4881069

Al sAFeeRtel: +966-11-2050810

Apollotel: 920027070

AyAn ConsultAtive King Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2725555

AymA ConsultAtive King Abdullah Rd. tel: +966-11-2635555

BeAuty CoRneRKing Fahad Rd.mob: +966-543300557www.beautycorner.co

FouR sAlon & nAil spAdiplomatic quarter tel: +966-11-2014444www.www.four.com.sa

mAlesAtakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4888831

med ARt CliniCsolaya main st.tel: 920000045

oBAgi hospitAlmakkah Rd.tel: +966-11-4627111

plAtiniumKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-2097777

the BRitish CenteRKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2795555


HOSPITALS ABAs mediCAl gRoupRawda-hamra-dababtel: 920000172

AdmAmakkah Rd.tel: +966-11-4660000

AlAmAl Complex FoR mentAl heAlthAl Khuzami dist. tel: +966-11-4804548www.alamal.med.sa

Al FAlAh int’l tel: +966-11-4463737www.alfalah.com.sa

Al hAmmAdi hospitAl Khalid ibn yazid muawiyah st.tel: +966-11-4643312www.hammadi.com

Al jAFel hospitAlwestern Ring Rd. tel: +966-11-4322222www.aljafelhospital.com

Al-mouwAsAt hospitAl western Ring Rd., exit 114tel: +966-11-4455555

dAllAh hospitAltel: +966-11-4720777

dR. ABdul RAhmAn Al mishARi hospitAlolaya dist.tel: +966-11-4657700 http://drabdulrahmanalmishari.com.sa

dR. sulAimAn Al hABiB olaya medical Complex tel: +966-11-4622224www.drsulaimanalhabib.com

gReen CResCentAbdul malik Bin marwan st. tel: +966-11-4644434www.gch.com.sa

King ABdulAziz univeRsity King Abdul Aziz Rd.tel: +966-11-4775524www.medicine.ksu.edu.sa

King FAhAd mediCAl City (KFmC) makkah Rd.tel: 8001277000

Kingdom hospitAl tel: +966-11-2751111

King FAisAl shRCAl zahrawi st.tel: +966-11-4647272www.kfshrc.edu.sa

King KhAled eye speCiAlist hospitAloruba Branch st. tel: +966-11-4821234www.kkesh.med.sa

mAyiez mediCAlolaya tel: +966-11-2169999

peARl’s smilesulaimaniyatel: +966-11-4646334

RiyAdh mediCAlorouba st.tel: +966-11-4653060

sAudi sugeonstahlia st.tel: +966-11-4653030

ssCtel: +966-11-2335000

uRAnus mediCAlorouba st.tel: +966-11-4657000

white wing mediCAl takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4834286

EYE CARE

Al hoKAmAmallaztel: +966-11-4797777

menshAF eye CAReAl Rawdamob: +966-565869059

the eye CenteRtel: +966-11-4623094www.eyecenter.com.sa



0544408585

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RYPHARMACIES AdhwAA Al sehA takhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4887455

Al dimishqiprince Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4707887

Al FARABitakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4880843

Al hozAimiibn sulaiman Commercial Centertel: +966-11-4722054

Al jAzAolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4642072

Al lizAmolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4655595

Al mowAsA 3prince Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4568598

Al mutAnABBi jareer st.tel: +966-11-2910981

Al olAyAolaya main st.tel: +966-11-46411501

Al RAjA no 2oruba st.tel: +966-11-4624942

Al RAwABitakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4828028

Al RiyAdhoruba st. tel: +966-11-4643108

Al sAggAFtakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4640716

Al sAggAF 25talatheen st.tel: +966-11-4645274

Al shAmeeAhtakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4880595

Al teRiAq prince Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4828289

Al thAlAtheentalatheen st.tel: +966-11-4623529

Al shAmsiAjamal Centertel: +966-11-4057296

ARAC heAlth CARetalatheen st.tel: +966-11-4645107

AsiR phARmACyprince Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4811629

dAR Al dAnAAbdullah Bin sulaiman Al hamdantel: +966-11-4643373

mAzin phARmACyolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4624562

mediCAl & phARmACeutiCAl seRviCedabbab st.tel: +966-11-4629680

mediCine timeolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4569140

mohAmmmed Al hozAimioruba st.tel: +966-11-4628758

nABRA phARmACytakhassusi st.tel: +966-11-4887329

nAzAAR phARmACyAl Awais markettel: +966-11-4541408

neo (neointeRnAtionAl)olaya main st.tel: +966-11-4615089

nissAh phARmACyAl-Rajhi Five Buildingstel: +966-11-4041573

nooRAnA phARmACy Al malaztel: +966-11-4785006

olAyA inteRnAtionAlolaya main st.tel: +966-11-4160349

pRinCe phARmACytalatheen st.tel: +966-11-4611418

RAjAA phARmACy 2oruba st.tel: +966-11-4624942

RiyAdh CoRneRjareer st.tel: +966-11-4780759

sARA speCtRum mediCAl phARmACyAkkariya Buildingstel: +966-11-4601018

shRAzAdsitteen st.tel: +966-11-4787047

univeRsity phARmACyAkkariya Buildingstel: +966-11-4191944

univeRsity (2)oruba st.tel: +966-11-4626338

wARdAt Al-oRoBAoruba st.tel: +966-11-4622904

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

zAhRAt Al RAwdA phARmACyprince Abdullah Rd.tel: +966-11-4804935

zAhRAt sAmioruba st.tel: +966-11-4653060

King sAud mediCAl CityAl imam Abdul Aziz ibn saud st.tel: +966-11-4355555www.ksmc.med.sa

mAghRABi hospitAl tel: +966-11-4455049www.maghrabi.com.sa

nAtionAl guARd heAlthKing Abdulaziz medical Citytel: +966-11-8011111www.ngha.med.sa

oBied speCiAlizedAl Farazdaq Rd.tel: +966-11-4767222

pRinCe sultAn CARdiAC CenteR makkah Rd.tel: +966-11-4783000www.pscc.med.sa

RiyAdh CARe hospitAltel: +966-11-4933000www.riyadhcare.com

RiyAdh militARymakkah Rd.tel: +966-11-4791000www.rmh.med.sa

s.B.hKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-4636666

sAudi geRmAn hospitAls gRoupKing Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-2685555www.ryd.sghgroup.com.sa

speCiAlized m.C.h King Fahad Rd.tel: +966-11-41164000

sultAn Bin ABdulAziz humAnitARiAn Cityexit 6 tel: +966-11-5620000


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BANKAl inmA BAnK tel: +966-11-2185000www.alinma.com

Al jAziRA BAnK tel: +966-11-4317474www.baj.com.sa

Al RAjhi BAnKtel: +966-11-4603333www.alrajhibank.com.sa

ARAB nAtionAl BAnK tel: +966-11-4029000www.anb.com.sa

BAnK Al BilAd tel: +966-11-4971905www.bankalbilad.com

BAnque sAudi FRAnsi tel: +966-11-2899999 www.alfransi.com.sa

nAtionAl CommeRCiAl BAnK tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com

RiyAdh BAnK tel: +966-11-4013030www.riyadbank.com

sABB tel: +966-11-2764356www.sabb.com

sAmBAtel: 8001242000www.samba.com

sAudi hollAndi BAnKtel: +966-11-2548500 www.shb.com.sa


CAR AGENCIESAuditel: +966-11-4660044

BgKhurais Rd. exit 30tel: +966-11-2300000BmwKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-2391000

CAdillACtel: +966-11-4924048

ChevRolet Khurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4454040

ChRysleRKhurais Rd. & dabbab st.tel: +966-11-2332222

dodgeKhurais Rd. & dabbab st.tel: +966-11-2332222Fusotel: 8002440060

gmsKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4454040

hARley-dAvidsonnorth Ring Rd. exit 5tel: +966-11-4554499

hondAKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4454646

isuzutel: +966-11-2300000

jeepKhurais Rd. & dabbab st.tel: +966-11-2332222

lexusKing Fahad Rd. exit 9tel: +966-11-4566600

mAzdAKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4968888

mini CoopeRKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-2391000mitsuBishiKhurais Rd.tel: 8002440060

mopARKhurais Rd. & dabbab st.tel: +966-11-2332222

peugeottel: +966-11-4666614

CAR RENTALSAl FAlAhtel: 920001678

Al moddARRAjtel: +966-11-4779902

Avistel: +966-11-4884887

Best Rent A CARtel: 8001249955

diplomAt Khurais Rd.tel: 920008008

euRopCAR Al Ahsaa st.tel: 920000153

FAzprince sultan st.tel: +966-11-2912679

iCARtel: +966-11-4561099sAjiltel: +966-11-4935222

CAR ACCESSORIES 3mtel: +966-11-2884135

Auto gARd tel: +966-11-2924343

llumARKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-2912929

Red CApKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4913212

solAR ContRolKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4966633

unique youR CARmob: +966-566225544

COMPOUNDSishBiliAtel: +966-11-2406000mob: +966-593111389www.ksacompounds.com

Al hAmRA oAsis villAgetel: +966-11-2490440www.alhamra.com.sa

Al issA Compoundtel: +966-11-4918400

Al jAzeeRA BAdeRtel: +966-11-4921135www.badercompound.com

Al mAnARtel: +966-11-2460100

Al mohAeyAtel: +966-11-4821222

Al mostAqBAl homestel: +966-11-4816666www.almostaqbalhomes.com

Al nAKheel ResidenCetel: +966-11-4704191

Al olA no 7tel: +966-11-4608095

Al RABwAAl Rabwa Area, exit 14 close to nahda Rd.mob: +966-544096296www.almutlaq.com

Al RAyAn ResidentiAl tel: +966-11-2089027

Al wAhA villAge villAs RossAstel: +966-11-4864711

Al yAmAmA villAgetel: +966-11-4012550www.alyamamavillage.com

ARAB investment tel: +966-11-4823444

ARizonA golF ResoRttel: +966-11-2484444www.agr.com.sa

AsAsCo villAgetel: +966-11-4199000

poRsChetel: +966-11-4667788

RAmKhurais Rd. & dabbab st.tel: +966-11-2332222

RenAult Khurais Rd.tel: 8002445050

Rolls RoyCeKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-2391000seAtKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-2301515

sKodAtel: +966-11-2301515

suBARutel: +966-11-2300000

toyotAtel: +966-11-2486777

volKs wAgentel: 920000380

volvoKhurais Rd.tel: +966-11-4923539

uniCtel: +966-11-2300000

theeB Rent A CARKhurais Rd.tel: 920000572


COURIER ARABiAn hAlAtel: +966-11-4884887www.hala.com.saARAmextel: +966-11-4160353www.aramex.com

dhl woRldwide expResstel: +966-11-4654200www.dhl.com.saFedextel: +966-11-4633999www.fedex.com/sa

oveRseAs CouRieR seRviCetel: +966-11-4647193www.ocstracking.com www.ocscouner.com

ups gloBAltel: +966-11-4626655www.ups.com

DSL NET AdvAnCe teleCom CompAny (AtC)tel: +966-11-4601877www.atc.com.sa

ARABiC ComputeR systems (ACs) tel: +966-11-4763777www.acs.com.sa

AtheeRtel: +966-11-4198000www.atheer.net.sa

AwAl tel: +966-11-4600111www.awal.com.saCyBeRiAtel: 8001248124www.cyberia.net.sa

EMBASSIES AlgeRiAtel: +966-11-4887171

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jAdAwel Compoundtel: +966-11-2406000

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pAlm CouRttel: +966-11-4850288

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sAhARA toweRstel: +966-11-4625666

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villAs RosAs Al-wAditel: +966-11-4881139http://villasrosasco.com

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KINDERGARTENS BABy dAy CARemob: +966-582657594

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Civil seRviCetel: +966-11-4026900

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my homemob: +966-569598011

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tiny totsmob: +966-580473602

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white Rose plAymob: +966-563296205


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Al RowAd int’lwww.rowad-is.com

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BRitish inteRnAtionAltel: +966-11-2482387www.britishschoolriyadh.com

dAR Al mAAReFAhtel: +966-11-2314010

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eduCon tel: 920001338

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giRls seCtiontel: +966-11-2323248

King FAisAl sChooltel: +966-11-4820802www.kfs.sch.sa

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mAnAhel Al elmtel: +966-11-4770419

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middle eAst modeRn eduCAtiontel: +966-11-4622815

nAjd nAtionAltel: +966-11-4914434

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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

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pRinCe sultAntel: +966-11-4948979www.psu.edu.sa

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Al BiR ChARitytel: +966-11-4056666

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Al wAFAtel: +966-11-4650029

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Reach2Change Coaching Center & support grouptel: +966-11-4627922


NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AFtA soCiety FoR Adhd (hypeRACtivity disoRdeR And Attention deFiCit)tel: +966-11-4815455 mob: +966-554559086mob: +966-530034981

hAjjtel: +966-11-4022200

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industRytel: +966-11-4772722

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justiCetel: +966-11-4057777

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tRAnspoRt tel: +966-11-4042928

wAteR And eleCtRiCitytel: +966-11-4016666

nouR Al mAAReF RiyAdhtel: +966-11-4028411www.riyadhschools.edu.sa

sAudi ARABiA multinAtionAltel: +966-11-2751751www.mns-r.com


dar Al-taqwa interContinental off Al siteen st.tel: +966-14-8291111

duRRAt AndAlus hotelKing Fahad st. tel: +966-14-8291114

gReen pAlACe hotel Abi zar st.tel: +966-14-8269040

hilton mAdinAh King Fahad RoadFew steps away from Al haramtel: +966-14-8201000

hotel elAF tAiBAh saad Bin maaz st.tel: +966-14-8180050

le meRidien mAdinAh Khalid Bin el waleed st.tel: +966-14-8460777

mARRiott mAdinAh omer ibn Al Khatab st.tel: +966-14-8180000

movenpiCKin front of Al safeya Bridge, opposite Al haramtel: +966-14-8188888

RAmAdA Al hAmRA Abi zar st.tel: +966-14-8208084

RAmAdA Al qiBlA islamic Court st.tel: +966-14-8160008

the mAdinAh oBeRoiAbi zar st.tel: +966-14-8282222

Accommodations Close to the Two Holy Mosques:MADINAHAl Ameen CRom hotel markazeyah Al gharbiyahtel: +966-14-8198000

Al AnsAR golden Few steps away from Al haramtel: +966-14-8290177

Al AnsAR new plACe Al siteen st.tel: +966-14-8207770

Al hARAm hotel Abi zar Roadtel: +966-14-8182300

Al KARAm hotel King Abdulaziz st.tel: +966-14-8155500

Al mAdinAh CRommarkazeyah Al gharbiyahtel: +966-14-8192020

AndAlus ClAssy hotel King Fahad st.tel: +966-14-8290000

AndAlus dAR Al KhAiR hotel Few steps away fromAl haram tel: +966-14-8181114

AnwAR Al mAdinAh movenpiCK the Courtyard of Al haram tel: +966-14-8181000

BARAKAt AndAlusAl siteen st.tel: +966-14-8208884

dAllAh tAiBAh hotel King Fahad st., crossing Al-siteen st. tel: +966-14-8290180

dAR Al hijRA inteRContinentAl King Fahad st. tel: +966-14-8207777

dAR Al imAn inteRContinentAl off Al siteen st.tel: +966-14-8206666

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Useful websites:www.hajinformation.comHajj & Umrah Visa:

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MAKKAHAjyAd mAKKAh ibrahim Al Khalil st.tel: +966-12-5720500 Al jAAd CRom hotel nAqAAl sulaimaneyah st.tel: +966-12-5705555

Al shohAdA hotel Ajyad st.tel: +966-12-5744401

dAR Al mAnAseK hotel ibrahim Al Khalil st.tel: +966-12-5394444

elAF AjyAd hotel Al masafi st.tel: +966-12-5722200

elAF Al sud hotelAjayad Al sud st.tel: +966-12-5708586

elAF KindAh hotel Al messyaal st.tel: +966-12-5745555

hilton mAKKAh & toweRshijrah st.tel: +966-12-5340000

inteRContinentAl dAR Al tAwhidibrahim Al Khalil st.tel: +966-12-5411111

le meRidien mAKKAh Ajyad st.tel: +966-12-5751111

le meRidien toweRs hotel Rawabi Ajyad Roadtel: +966-12-5399999

mAKKAh CloCK RoyAl toweR King Abdulaziz endowmenttel: +966-12-5717777

mAnAzel Al Ain mesRCuReAl Azizia st.tel: +966-12-5578000

meRCuRe gRAnd um Al quRA Al jamaiza st.tel: +966-12-5702212

meRCuRe hiBAtullAh hotel um Al qura st.tel: +966-12-5498855

RAFFles mAKKAh pAlACeKing Abdulaziz endowmenttel: +966-12-5717888

swissotel mAKKAh King Abdulaziz endowmenttel: +966-12-5718000

zAm zAm gRAnd suites Adjiad st.tel: +966-12-5715555

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