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EDITORIAL

EDITOR-IN-CHIEFEnas Hashani

EDITORSMichael Bou-NacklieSyed Shabbir Siraj

ART DIRECTORBayan Esam Abuzinadah

TECHNICAL MANAGERNour Tamimi

GRAPHIC DESIGNERNoura Ismail

ART PRODUCTION ASSOCIATESMaha AlKhalawiYousef Kurashi

PHOTOGRAPHY Hashem AinousaRayan NawawiHans SjoeholmDJ Team

CONTRIBUTORS Motaz Bahri

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSMarriam MossalliMahmoud Sabbagh

EDITOR-AT-LARGEJessica Stockwell

EDITORIAL ASSOCIATESSiyaraa ShaikhGhada NourTamer Alkasabi

PUBLIC RELATIONSSultan Soufi

SALES & [email protected]+966 (56) 357 8291

GENERAL [email protected]

DISTRIBUTION [email protected]

VISIT US ONLINEwww.destinationjeddah.com

PUBLISHERDestination MagazineUK, Coventry, CV14DHN5719

Celebrating summer and weddings

There is a lot to celebrate when it comes to the month of June –– it marks the beginning of summer as well as the start of the weddings season in the country. This issue of Destination Jeddah is a special

gift to newlyweds as we share their newfound excite-ment. We have pieced together a variety of feature articles we feel could be beneficial for the newlyweds as well as for those still planning to take this bold, beautiful step in their lives.

Summer and traveling are synonymous which is why we have compiled a list of the top romantic destinations for honeymooners-to-be as well as couples looking to renew their marriage and return ready to start the year rejuvenated.

The bride of the Red Sea will embark on an exciting 20-year redeveloping project inaugurated on May 18th by the governor of Makkah, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal. This project, a dream in its own right, will radically change the face of Jeddah for years to come and im-prove the lives of everyone in the city for the better.

Jeddah recently witnessed a different kind of change; the first ever design conference at Dar Al-Hekma Uni-versity featuring world renowned experts on design as well as regional pioneers in the design world.

This wedding issue is dedicated to the recent marriage of my eldest son, Majed as well as the coming July marriage of two of our staff members, Motaz Bahri and Ghada Nour. May God bless them and all the other newlyweds.

Congratulations from Destination Jeddah!

Enas Hashani Editor-in-Chief [email protected]

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Arts & Entertainment31Fashion & Shopping38

Beach Resorts & Dive Shops73

Restaurants57Health & Beauty66

Travel78General94

TRAVEL TRENDSHoneymoon Destinations74

SPECIAL PLACESHappily Ever After - Kandara Mall44

RED SEA COASTGiving a Turtle a Helping Hand

Newly Wet6870

FASHION & SHOPPING

Directory

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT26 Rabe’eyat Art Exhibition 2009

34 BANA BoutiqueTechnology - Latest Gadgets

28 The Pine Leaf Boys

32 Rotana Al-Hashmi

OUR GUESTS

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

20 Year Facelift Kicks Off

Saudi Arabia’s First Design Conference

June 2009

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SPORTHanging in the Saudi Desert

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EXPLORE KSAAl-Lith Island

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FEATURED CONTENT

Plus: Arabic captions for content!باإلضافة: ملخصات بالعربية لمحتويات المجلة!

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JEDDAH RIYADH DUBAI BEIRUTwww.prphenomenal.com

P.O.Box 122578Jeddah 21332Saudi ArabiaTel: +9662 664 - 9316Fax: +9662 664 - [email protected]

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Business & Banking Hours: 8-9 am - 4-5 pm Sat-Wed, Some open on Thursday for half a day 8-9 am- 1-2 pmShopping Hours: 10am-1pm 5pm-10:30pm

Useful Information And Country

City

Name: JeddahHead of Region: Prince Khalid Al-FaisalLocation: West coast of Saudi Arabia, on the Red SeaInhabited Area: 1,500 sq. km largest urban center in the Makkah provinceJeddah Population: 3.4 million and the 2nd largest city in Saudi Arabia.KSA Population: 27.6 millionAirport: King Abdul Aziz International Airport (Airport Code: JED) Official Language: Arabic. English is the second official language.

Major English Newspapers: Arab News, Saudi GazetteEnglish Publications: Jeddah Today, Saudi Commerce & Economic Review, What’s up Jeddah

Name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - KSACapital: RiyadhHead of State: King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-SaudCrown Prince: Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al-SaudPopulation: 22.67 million (72% Saudi, 27% foreign)Population Growth: 3.39% (approx. 3% per year) (55% are under the age of 20)Area: 2,149,640 sq. kmMajor Cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.Holy Cities: Makkah, MadinahInternational Airports: Jeddah: King Abdul Aziz Int’l. AirportRiyadh: King Khaled Int’l Airport / Dammam: King Fahad Int’l Airport

Important Dates: National Day: 23rd SeptemberRamadan (The Holy Month of Fasting): 22 August to 19 September 2009Eid Al Fitr (The Feast of Breakfast / End of Ramadan): 20 to 22 September 2009Eid Al Adha (The Feast of Sacrifice): 28 to 30 November 2009Calendar: The Hijri lunar calendar is the traditional measure of time and the Gregorian calendar is used as well in business. (1430/2009)Time Zone: UTC+3

Useful Information

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Electricity: 110v and 220v.

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

Telephone, Mobile and Internet services: The main telephone service provider is STC – Saudi Telecom Company. The Main mobile service providers are STC, Mobily and Zain. They also offer mobile Internet solutions*STC: www.stc.com/ *Mobily: www.mobily.com/ *Zain: www.zain.comInternet Service Providers: * STC, * Mobily, * www.orbitsatnet.com * www.zajil.net, * www.awalnet.net.sa, * www.naseej.com, * www.shabakah.net.sa, * www.sol.net.sa, * www.cyberia.net.sa, * www.nesma.net.sa National TV:Saudi Channel 1/ Saudi Channel 2 (English)/ Saudi Channel 3 (Sports)/ Al-Ekhbariya NewsSatellite TV: Thousands of free channels from across the Middle East, Asia and Europe can be viewed using a satellite dish and receiver.Premium Satellite Providers:Showtime Arabia: Premium Arabic and Western Entertainment. www.showtimearabia.comOrbit: Premium Arabic and Western Entertainment. www.orbit.netART: Premium Arabic, Western, and Asian Entertainment www.artonline.tv

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

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

Transportation:Air: Saudi Airlines - Sama Air - Nas Airlines Bus: SAPTCO: National Bus Company offering transportation between most Saudi CitiesRailroad: Only one passenger train service between Riyadh and Dammam.

1.00 United States Dollar (USD) = 3.75 Saudi Riyals1.00 Euro (EUR) = 5.23 Saudi Riyals1.00 British Pound (GBP) = 5.94 Saudi Riyals1.00 India Rupee (INR) = 0.079 Saudi Riyals1.00 Pakistan Rupee (PKR) = 0.047 Saudi Riyals1.00 Phillippines Peso (PHP) = 0.08 Saudi Riyals

Currency Exchange Rates:

Emergency Services Telephone Numbers:Police (999)/ Fire (998)/ Ambulance (997)/ Highway Police (996)/ Special Police (995)Desert Police (994)/ Car Accident (993)/ Report an illegal person (992)

Directory for Businesses and Individuals (905)

Standard International Emergency Number for GSM Mobile Networks: (112)

Important Numbers:

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In TheSpotlight

The Jeddah municipality will kick off a 20-year development of Jeddah which has been in its planning stages for the last three years.The plan, inaugurated by Makkah governor, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal and Jeddah governor Prince Mishaal Bin Majed on May 18th aims to improve many of the city’s problems with the construction of more affordable housing to combat the growth of slum areas dotting the city’s landscape outside the city limits.

Kicks Off20Year

Facelift

by Michael Bou-NackliePrince Khaled Al-Faisal

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The news, announced at the Construction Week Saudi Arabia Conference by Abdulgader Amir, vice president for strategic planning and management of land and property for the Jeddah Development and Urban Regeneration Company.

“Real estate in Saudi Arabia is considered one of the biggest untapped resources in the region so far,” he said.“There’s a strong demand from the Saudi population for residential development and there’s strong support from the government for these projects.” He said the plan’s major objective is to provide affordable housing for Jeddah’s low income population. He said the Jeddah Municipality aims to drastically reduce the number of slum dwellers through the implementation of the strategic plan.

Fakieh said the underdeveloped areas in Jeddah cover 4,800 hectares where 35 percent of people live. “There is shortage of land allocated for low income housing,” he said.

Close to 250,000 people without homes are living in planned residential districts in addition to 1.2 million people living in underdeveloped areas. In order to meet Jeddah’s growing needs another 670,000 new housing units would be needed.

“We want to make Jeddah a modern city that can compete with international cities, providing a high standard of living and protecting the environment,” Jeddah Mayor Adil Fakieh said.

Two of the planned projects are a new city centre, which covers 12 million meters squared on a vacant site next to Old Airport that will provide a “downtown and dense environment,” Arabianbusiness.com reported. The Jeddah Town Centre reconstruction project, announced last year, covers 6 million sq m and encompasses the historic Old City and the construction of a new waterfront property.

الخطة االستراتيجية لتطوير محافظة جدة:يف موؤمتركبري بقاعة ليلتي، و بح�سور �ساحب ال�سمو امللكي الأمري خالد الفي�سل اأمري منطقة مكة املكرمة و �ساحب ال�سمو امللكي

الأمري م�سعل بن ماجد اأمري حمافظة جدة. اأعلنت اخلطة ال�سرتاتيجية لتطوير حمافظة جدة للأعوام الع�سرين القادمة. حيث

لقت اخلطة ا�ستح�سان اجلميع. مع اأنها ل تزال م�سروعا مقرتحا قيد التطوير.

by Michael Bou-Nacklie

Prince Mishaal Bin Majed

Adil Fakieh

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OurGuests

Text and photos by Michael Bou-Nacklie

Saudi Arabia’s First Design ConferenceDar Al-Hekma hosts Tawasul with international design experts

The concept of graphic design as a profession is still young around the world but that didn’t stop Dar Al-Hekma University from hosting the first conference dedicated to graphic design in the Kingdom featuring internationally renowned graphic designers and typographers.

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The design conference dubbed “Tawasul” comes from the Arabic word meaning con-nection, communication and progression, so its only fitting that names like Jonathon Barnbrook, Mohammad Harib (of Freej fame) and Tarek Attrisi were participating.

For those not involved in the design world, these names may not mean much however, names like Barnbrook are synonymous with creating new typefaces by using historical inspiration. Harib, creator of the animated

Ramadan series Freej and Tarek Attrisi who worked to create several of the six-second MTV Arabia promos all discussed their experiences and some of their work over their careers in great detail to show just how diverse the field of graphic design is.

From typographers like Barnbrook to anima-tors like Harib the students at Dar Al-Hekma were privy to a presentation few other graphic design students can lay claim to.Not all the speakers were strictly confined

Mohammed Harib speaks about the process it took to bring the hit Ramadan series Freej on the air.

Nadim Karam, architect & painter, speaks to an assembly about his experiences conducting workshops with Dar Al-Hekma students.

Jonathon Barnbrook teaches students about typography during a workshop.

During the conference student films were screened.

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to publication design. Nadam Karam, a Lebanese architect discussed his projects in places as far-flung as Melbourne where a mechanical display of art represent-ing different ethnic migration styles from around the world. His design ethos centers on “whether a city can dream,” he said in his presentation to students. One of his projects is incorporating a public space high up amongst the skyscrapers of the Dubai skyline.

“The concept is to give the very private space of a skyline a public center. As buildings go higher and higher things be-come more and more private,” he said.

The project would resemble a cloud hover-ing between buildings in order to bring some sort of community to the Dubai high-rise lifestyle.

His work focuses on migration and change which he says is what the Lebanese people have been struggling with socially.

“I try and express that in the work I do, but it’s a problem our contemporary world is going through, these shifts and move-ments,” Karam said.

Barnbrook, said the main problem with the design that he’s seen during his brief stay in the Kingdom was that most if not all was being done by advertising agencies.

“What these students need to do is go out and start their own design companies, which will give design in this country a possibility to become better, but they need to have the courage to do it.”For him, design holds a firm basis in mak-ing people think about things, “not so much as promoting social change but more so just getting your ideas on the agenda so that people can talk about them.”

Others discussed the challenges of creating a new identity to an already known brand. Tarek Attrissi, a Lebanese and Dutch

Nadim Karam

Jonathon Barnbrook

Anja Lutz discussing newspaper design with students

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designer, was approached by MTV to create six second ‘bumpers’ for the MTV Arabia channel. A bumper is a six-second clip that goes in between shows to remind viewers what channel they are watching.

“We tried to keep the look and feel of MTV international, we didn’t want to force the feel,” he said in the breakroom at Dar Al-Hekma. “The bumpers were used between shows that were visibly Arabic in nature. That’s where we did something visibly Ara-bic, more to illustrate the content rather than the environment.”

In conjunction with the work he did on MTV Arabia he says the most important part of design to him is that the design “is local, it needs to reflect the environment its produced in. Also does the design promote a purpose.”

By far one of the most interesting speakers, Mohammad Harib described how his hit ani-mated show, which debuted during Ramadan in 2006, first began as a cartoon character he designed for an animation class in college.

“I realized that as Arabs we have very few icons to look up to unlike the West which has characters like Superman and Spider-man.”

Drawing on his roots he created a strong female character to represent the hard work which ancestrally Emiratey and Arab women had to do. Being the child bearer, the mother, the cook and then having to work as well, “these really were Super-Women.”

Adding to the idea that design should be a tool to help social development, Will Brown,

Art Director for Ad Busters and designer Douglas Haddow discussed how their work ims to keep things like excessive consumer-ism in check.

Ideas like ‘Nike: Just dousche it’ and spoofing World War 2 Norman Rockwell paintings with ads like ‘America: open for business’ are all in the arsenal of Adbusters to keep their points of view “one step ahead of the contemporary,” Haddow said.

Will Brown Tarek Atrissi

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Events & Happenings

ARAB DIRECT MARKETING ASSOCIATION LAUNCHED:The Arab Direct Marketing Association (ADMA) launch marked the opening session of the three-day Arab Direct Mail and Marketing Forum’ 09, inaugurated by Makkah governor Prince Khaled Al-Faisal. “We are taking an important step toward building a world marketing community,” said New-York-based Direct Marketing Association (DMA) President and CEO John A. Greco, Jr. at a press conference at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel.

ADMA CEO Yousef M. Hamidaddin is the founder of Direct Marketing Services (DMS) in the Middle East. ADMA will assist members in exploring growth opportunities and cost saving benefits in currently untapped markets from Saudi Arabia to Rabat.

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal

Anwar Ibrahim, Yousef Hamidaddin, and Dr. Benten surrounded by speakers and Participants of the forum

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Yousef Hamidaddin, Dr. Benten, and the Minister of Communication Mohammed Mullah

قامت ADMA باإطلق دورة ملدة ثلثة اأيام عنوانها الربيد العربي املبا�سر و الت�سويق. قام بافتتاحها اأمري منطقة مكة املكرمة

�ساحب ال�سمو امللكي الأمري خالد الفي�سل.

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THE CREPE CAFE OPENS IN JEDDAH: The world’s largest The Crepe Cafe fran-chise opened in Roshana Mall on Tahlia street. It was inaugurated by French Consul General of Jeddah Christian Nakhle as well as Assistant General Manager Crepe Cafe, Moaaz Hashem. The new restaurant works to combine the most authentic French dish, the crepe, commonly eaten as a breakfast treat, and bring it to Saudi Arabia.

Consul General Nakhle said he still remem-bers gathering with his family as a child to have crepes every Sunday night, because of their importance in French culture. The Crepe Cafe CEO, Jean-Pierre Corgnet

said this is not “your average creperie, its fast-casual style of dining,” with most items costing roughly SR15-20.“We make both sugar and (savory) crepes, waffles, the American style pancakes all with a special flour mix” while remaining true to the original crepe concept.

The newly opened creperie is the 8th in the Middle East franchise as well as the larg-est out of all the chains which debuted in Australia.

Other locations include Bahrain then Oman, Kuwait and next month one is scheduled to open in Riyadh, Hashem said.

LAUNCH Of SUFRATI.COM WEB SITE: In an exuberant ceremony at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel, Nowayrah Group launched Sufrati.com, a Web Site that makes dining at home or at the office a much easier experience with its comprehensive listing of dining possibilities in Saudi Arabia, including restaurants, cafes and bakeries. Sufrati means “my dining” in Arabic and the word was selected for its catchiness as well as for its popularity amongst people of all ages in the Middle East. According to Abdul Aziz Al-Abdullah, vice-chairman of the Board of Directors of Nowayrah Group, Sufrati.com is not just about dining conve-nience and saving time, but in in time it hopes to raise the standards for outdoor dining.

افتتح Crepe Cafe الأكرب يف العامل بجوار Virgin Megastore يف رو�سانا مول ب�سارع التحلية بجدة.

يف حفل �سخم يف فندق هيلتون جدة ، قامت جمموعة Nowayrah باإطلق موقع Sufrati.com املوقع الذي يجعل تناول الطعام يف

املنزل او املكتب جتربة �سارة ، و هو يتيح الختيار من قائمة طويلة بجميع مقدمي الطعام يف اململكة ، مبا فيهم املطاعم واملقاهي و املخابز.

French Consul General Christian Nakhle (right) with CEO Jean-Pierre Corgnet

Kareem Domloge, Walid Sanchez and Abdul Aziz Al-Abdullah

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LIFE’S MUNNY ART EXHIBITION: In an attempt to spice up the idea of an arts exhibition, organizers from the distributor of the British brand Kidrobot held an event allowing people to decorate a small Munny doll with arts and crafts supplies provided at the Life store on Rawdah street on April 24th. Close to 50 people attended each creating their very own little Munny character which will be on display for a limited period of time. Yasmeen Al-Sudairy, one of the main organizers said art is taken too seriously in the Kingdom, “People see art exhibitions as a place where there isn’t much interaction. Most events in retail stores focus heavily on ‘the new collection’ we just want people to have fun,” she said. “We need these kinds of events here.”

(3 points) هوية جديدة لوكالة

اأطلقت وكالة اإعلنات هويتها اجلديدة يف احتفالهم بالذكرى ال�سنوية بعد ع�سر �سنوات من الإبداع. منذ بدء تاأ�سي�س

ال�سركة

3POINTS’ NEW IDENTITY: 3Points advertising agency launched its new corporate identity to mark its ten-year anniversary of cre-ativity since the company’s inception. The new logo will reflect the vision and concept of its mission in the field of contemporary advertising. Recently it was honored in the top 100 Fast Growth companies list in Saudi Arabia. Culture, knowledge and in-novation; these were the three factors that laid the foundation of the company by several young Saudis ten years ago. Today the 3points team provides creative advertising to clients within a framework of excellence to achieve the goals of its clients and provide access to competition in the market.

3 points

“Families only”

يف حماولة لإ�سفاء الإثارة على فكرة املعر�س الفني، قام موزعي Kidrobot باإقامة ن�ساط يف 24 اإبريل لتزيني دمية

ب�سارع الرو�سة. ولقد ح�سر ما يقرب من 50 �سخ�سا كل اإبتكر دميته اخلا�سة و التي �سيتم عر�سها يف املتجر لفرتة حمدودة

MunnyLife

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RED BULL’S BREAKDANCING NIGHT: One of the leading members of the renowned breakdancing group, Pokemon crew: Ali Ramdani aka Lilou, an Algerian, arrived in Jeddah to demonstrate his abilities in a community which has only recently started to embrace breakdancing. The breakdancing night, sponsored by Red Bull, took place on a crowded Thursday at a local café with a small dance area set-up for Lilou. Several local breakdancers joined Lilou during the performance, something he says he enjoys as it brings a dynamic flair to the performance. So far Lilou has traveled to several parts of the region and for him Saudi Arabia ranks in the top three in break-dancing ability. “The dancers here are still at a beginners level. They are very good but still learning, but they dance for the love of

breakdancing not just for show.” Lilou started his competitive career with the creation of his widely acclaimed dance troupe in 1997, now one of the best crews globally. The humble Lilou admitted that he wasn’t out for fame when he started, but it wasn’t by chance that he’s risen to the ranks of the world’s best breakdancers. “I was just doing it because I liked it, I worked hard at it.” Lilou joked that the name for his crew came from the fact that all the other breakdancing group or ‘B-Boys’ had serious sounding names. His crew, all between the ages of 12-14 years, made them the new kids on the block on the competition circuit. He attributes part of their success to the synergy of the group being more of a fam-ily than just a dancing team. “Some members of my crew are closer to me than my own brothers.”

(N97) ورشة عمل لوسائل االعالم عن نوكيا عقد هرني ماتيل، مدير املبيعات ملنتجات ال�سرق الأو�سط واأفريقيا، ور�سة عمل ملمثلي و�سائل الإعلم العربية حتدث

فيها عن تكنولوجيا هواتف نوكيا النقالة

Breakdance ال�سهرية Lilou اإىل جدة.و اأثبت قدراته اأمام اجلميع يف ممار�سة رق�سة جاء علي رم�ساين املعروف ب

NOKIA N97 MEDIA WORKSHOP: Henri Mattila, Head of Go to Market Nseries Sales Middle East and Africa, held a Media Work-shop on April 28, to talk about the Nokia N97, which is an attractive looking handset and comes with a vibrant high-resolution screen. The premium quality N97 is also equipped with a QWERTY keyboard, a 5 mega-pixel camera, a GPS and many more exceptional features. Mattila highlighted these main features of the device to local and Pan Arab media representatives.

N-series

Ali Ramdani, aka Lilou Lilou posing with local breakdancers

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MERCEDEZ E-CLASS LAUNCH: The launch of the new Mercedez E-Class hopes to establish the new model as the benchmark in safety and environmental friendliness. With features ranging from a system which can automatically detect collisions, newly designed seats, a more fuel efficient engine and a more rigid frame designed to increase passenger safety in the cabin. The launch was a laser light extravaganza accompanied a chocolate fountain manned by a Swiss chef from Lindt the gourmet chocolate company. “We expect the new E-Class to be a firm favorite with our customers and build an even stronger following than the outgoing model,” said Safi Kobeissi, Juffali General Manager in a statement. The engines on the E-200 CGI and the E-250 CGI, scheduled to arrive later this year will boast a 6.8 liter

mileage per 100 km’s reducing emissions from the four cylinder 1.8 liter engines by up to 20 percent. Impressive features in-clude a system of sensors to monitor over 70 parameters of the drivers behavior such as making minor steering errors with rapid cor-rections, in order to monitor if the driver is falling asleep at the wheel. Another feature includes an early collision detection system which activates when an imminent collision is detected and applies partial brakes should the driver not respond. If there is still no response the vehicle then activates full emergency brakes. Other features include a reinforced frame which is 30 percent more rigid as well as improved seats and a smarter suspension system; all designed to absorb damage from collisions in order to keep drivers and passengers safe from injury.

الجفالي تطرح مرسيدس- بنز الفئة E في السوق السعودية جدة: طرحت �شركة اإبراهيم اجلفايل واإخوانه، طرحت �سركة اإبراهيم اجلفايل واإخوانه، الوكيل احل�سري ل�سيارات مر�سيد�س- بنز يف اململكة العربية ال�سعودية، �سيارة الفئة E اجلديدة

التي ت�سع معايري متقدمة لفئتها يف ما يتعلق بال�سالمة والراحة والتوافق البيئي.

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SAHER DISCUSSION AT LAYLATY: With a new system to monitor traffic, the Ministry of Interior hopes to reduce the number of traffic-related deaths which occur ever half hour according to ministry statistics. The SAHER system, dis-cussed at an introductory meeting at Laylaty, will work via a network of automated cameras to aid the Traffic Direc-torate to both monitor traffic directly as well coordinating responses to traffic accidents all with the aim of increasing safety on the Kingdom’s roads. Prior to the system going into effect next year, a six-month awareness campaign will be launched to educate motorists on how SAHER works and how it will improve driver safety.

Mohammed Al-Sharif, critically injured in a car accident explains the ordeal of how reckless driving landed him in a wheelchair.

Colonel Al-Qahtani of the Traffic Directorate discusses advantages SAHER will provide to motorists.

العرض التعريفي بحملة ساهريف اخلام�س من �سهر مايو ٢٠٠٩، اأقيم حفل كبري يف قاعة ليلتي بح�سور كبار

واأعيان مدينة جدة ولقد كان احلفل مبثابة حمطة اأخرية وختامية للحملة التوعوية

للنظام املروري اجلديد »�ساهر« والذى �سيطبق فى اململكة العربية ال�سعودية قريبا.

CHRISTAL’S DONATION CEREMONY: Christal, a subsidiary of Modern Industries Company, adopted a humanitarian approach by allocating a total of 10% of their “Ssanova” soap product sales for a period of three months (Jan-March) in 2009 and then donate it to various beneficiaries through the World Assembly of Muslim Youth. Partnering with major distribution outlets of their products namely Panda, Alotheim, Danube, Bin Dawood, and Raya, through the participation of all of its distributors, was able to collect SAR 847,640. The cheque for the amount was handed over in a ceremony held by the company in the presence of a number officials and journalists at the headquar-ters of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth.

في بادرة انسانية لدعم ابناء الشعب الفلسطينيقامت �سركة كر�ستال العربية لل�سناعات احلديثة مببادرة مباركة جمعت من خاللها تربعات مببلغ ثمامنائة و�سبعة واأربعني األف

و�ستمائة واأربعة واأربعني ريال �سعودي.

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April 20 - 21

Mark Your2009CalendarJune

June 13 - 14

May 31 - June 2 International SpaResorts Exhibition

The objective of this exhibition is to showcase spas and their beneficial services as well as their economic viability in the Saudi market. Venue: Hilton Hotel

June 15 - 17 Jeddah Commercial Forum

The conference will be held under the patronage of Prince Khaled Al-Faisal and its aim will be to simplify laws and regulations concerning the economy. The conference will be followed by discussions and workshops.Venue: Laylati

The Proleads database of active civil projects under construction will illustrate the extentof which Saudi Arabia’s property development industry is booming with an estimatedvalue of $200 billion.Venue: Al-Harthy Center of Exhibitions

June 5 World Environment Day (WED)

Cityscape Saudi Arabia

Ahmed Ahmed and Maz Jobrani Comedy Tour. Tickets are available at Coffee Republic, Corniche. Venue: To be announced Ticket Price: SAR 350

Singles Section: 7pm – 10pmContact Info (Ala’a): +966 - 555611979

Family Section: 5pm – 8pm from Saturday till ThursdayContact Info (Mai): +966 - 561722465

World Environment Day (WED) was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972. The theme for WED 2009 is ‘Your Planet Needs You-UNite to Combat Climate Change’.

Graphic Design (Prints): includes Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesignWeb Design (Web & Multimedia)Photography (Photo-editing included): Several courses and levels are providedContact Info: +966-2-6143169 / +966-59-5345901Email: [email protected] Website: www.rubics.net

June (Throughout) Training courses by RUBICS Business Solutions

May 30 – June 6 Cilantro Photography Competition

June 13 - 14 Jeddah Shooters Headquarters ~ A Senior Project

June 1 - 2 CBA 3rd Career Fair Hand to Hand in Building Leaders

June 3 LOL ;) Comedy Tour

Participants are required to take photos inside the café only. The photographs will then be displayed at Cilantro from June 7–10 and visitors will be able to vote for the best photograph. The winning photograph will be announced on June 11. To participate, send your name and mobile number to [email protected] Organized by: XO AdvertisingContact XO Advertising: 02-6532266Venue: Cilantro Café

Jeddah Shooters Headquarters is a conceptual project dedicated to all photographers who need such a place to exchange their experiences and to express their artistic imagination. This event is an invitation to witness the process of creating the project and to attend its final exhibition (TBA).Venue: Dar Al-Hekma University Contact Info: Aya Jibreal Email: [email protected]

The career fair aims to bring students closer to work opportunities at various companies and will also feature workshops throughout its duration. Venue: CBA Dahban Campus

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Making a difference for children in GazaCycling 4 Gaza

Cycling for Gaza is an initiative put together by a group of deeply concerned young people, who wish to raise awareness of the plight of Gaza's people and help raise essential funds for Medical Aid for Palestinians. A group of Londoners, including Saudis, Palestinians and British men and women, will be cycling from London to Paris from 2nd to 5th July--2009 covering around 300km in just three days. The young people behind this initiative are Lulu Saka, Seif Sammkieh, Tamara Ben-Halim, Misha Vaswani, Thamir Kutbi.

TO SPONSOR OR JOIN:

Web: www.cycling4gaza.com Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0) 752 828 1105

In addition to the orphanage, the “Fatima Centre” will also be a sanctuary for abused women and a place where everyone can acquire skills in farming, carpentry, sewing and baking; the aim be-ing that each individual becomes a self-sufficient member of society. Islamic studies will also be taught at the centre.

For more information and for sending donations, please contact:

A Project of Hope“Fatima Centre” is an orphanage in Malawi, Central Africa that is still under develop-ment. It was inspired by a group of ladies in Jeddah in February 2008, who began gath-ering funds for the project through the sale of “ZarAn” designer abayas, charity bazaars and various events, the British International School Jeddah, and private donations.

Zarina Maleki Mobile : (+966) 050 161 7706E-mail : [email protected]

Ann MeredithMobile : (+966) 050 561 1957E-mail : [email protected]

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Explore KSA

It all started when several of my cousins and I discussed how we (Saudis) don’t see enough of what our own country has to offer; whereas people who visit the Kingdom actually see more than we do. As an Arab-American, I have always been fascinated by the historical and cultural aspects of the Kingdom, a sentiment which my cousins shared and consequently invigorated our spirit for exploration. Not long after, we came across DoMore National Tourism and chose Al-Lith Island as our adventure destination.

Jeddah’s Southern Paradisel-LithA Island

Text and photos by: Rania Razek

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Al-Lith island is part of the Farasan Banks chain; divided into two areas, between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, named Farasan Banks and Farasan Archipelago. The is-lands extend south from Jeddah all the way down to the coast of Yemen.

The port of Al-Lith is a 2 hour drive (230 km south) from Jeddah followed by a brief boat ride to get to the island itself.

The diving locations are found close to three hours away from the port itself amongst alternating islands some partially

submerged reefs like the Island of Marmar, is one of the choice spots in addition to be-ing a night mooring location. Other islands nearby dot the horizon like Dohra, Jadir and Malathu and Gorgonia, Bandu and Long reefs.

Roughly 25 miles to the south are several reef islands are home to large schools of fish like the big eye jacks, barracudas, mantas and rays. Sharks have been known to frequent the region even the larger tiger sharks, hammerheads and on occasion dolphins can be seen.

An endangered whale shark (largest fish) swimming by the dive boat

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Day 1DawnOur trip took 2 hours by bus from Jed-dah, included a 5am Fajr stop and later for snacks and random accessories like pillows and sunglasses. At at Al-Lith we took a 2-hour boat ride to Marmar island where a cool sea breeze kept us company and some dolphins and even a whale shark joined our boat ride to the islands.

MorningGetting off the boat we saw the crystal clear blue water surrounding the island, many of us jumped out of the boat to feel the fine white sands between our toes. In our first snorkeling around the remote island the abundance of sea life was evident right away, with little to no effort we saw stingrays and tortoises gliding around on the sea bed.

NoonThe boat crew began to pitch our tents for the night as well as preparing our barbeque lunch. With the sea breeze keeping the severe Saudi heat at bay several of us took a stroll around the island while others took the opportunity to sleep off the exhaustion from the snorkeling and diving earlier in the day or play some beach volleyball.

MiddayAs we walked around the island we saw the local crab residents also taking part in a brief walk. Hundreds of crab burrows dot-ted the beachside accompanied by tiny crab tracks, but we knew much larger crabs were hiding out until nightfall.

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Artist: Bassem Al-Sharqi

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NightAs sunset came, our ears were greeted with the sounds of waves softly crashing on our little island. Meanwhile we could breathe and taste the cool air filling our lungs, giving us freshness and vitality which was missed from the smoggy skies of Jeddah. A full moon hovered over us, lighting our sandy home so well that very few lights were needed.

As the men tried to get the bonfire going, each pitching in their own “ideas” as to how to get the fire going, I thought of Tom Hanks in Castaway; only with lighter fluid and matches.

Despite missing a Wilson from aforemen-tioned movie, we had a DJ playing music on the beach and our entertainment for the night consisted of someone performing magic tricks.

Day 2MorningWe had to end our little stay on the island but with the sunrise giving us the most beautiful wakeup call; one with unobstruct-ed rays of sunshine slowly filling our tents, hardly anything less than the perfect end to the perfect trip. I just hope my next trip will be as memorable as this one.

جزيرة الليث: جزيرة تبعد عن مدينة جدة م�سافة ٢3٠ كم جنوبا وتتميز

بوجود اأنواع من االأ�سماك النادرة والدالفني و ال�سعب

املرجانية اجلميلة، وحتتوي علـى مناطق �ساحلة للغو�س،

كما اأنها تعترب موقع للر�سو الليلي.

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Arts &Entertainment

A Passion for PhotographyYousef Kurashi

Yousef Kurashi, a young photographer and painter, has an eye for capturing nature, wildlife, architecture, and always prefers to preserve the images in their original rendition unlike the heavily altered photos which permeate the photographic world today.

by Syed Shabbir Siraj

Robin’s Eggs

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“Conveying a sense of being there is what I want from each of my shots,” Kurashi said. Sharing his work and giving others a slice of his own experiences through images is Kurashi’s driving force. His family’s support is also monumental in his debut into photography in 2003. Starting with black and white film in college, he jumped on the digital photography bandwagon a year later and has never looked back.

His first photography exhibition recently took place at the Rida Art Gallery and was called “Digital Photo America” because of its focus on photos taken in the US. Rida Ghazzawi, the art gallery owner, was thrilled to feature Kurashi’s work in her relocated gallery which is now found on the second floor of Elegant Homes on Al-Rawdah Street. Walking around the exhibition with guests in tow, Kurashi explained many of the photographs on display.A close-up shot of vanilla ice cream with strawberry sauce, the latter mixed in the ice-cream making an attractive design was a well-loved shot for many visitors.

“This is something I experimented with because I thought it was decent. I took a bite and swirled, took a bite again and swirled and kept doing so until I got the right mixture,” said Kurashi delightfully about the photograph titled “Tasty Abstract”.

Other photos in the exhibition included sunsets and sunrises, monuments, and macro shots of flowers amongst others. An image of a robin’s nest with three eggs inside made you think about the process through which Kurashi ob-tained that perfect shot; how high was the tree? How did he manage to stabilize the camera? And what was he feeling as he pressed the shutter release? Elation was the one word he used to describe the feeling. There is a certain dynamism in Yousef Kurashi’s photography that makes one feel a mix of emotions; surely a sign of an emerging photographer with an international scope.

يوسف قرشي - شغف التصويرم�سور�ساب اأقام معر�س فني �سم جميع اأعماله، له نظرة

جميلة عند التقاط �سور الطبيعة، احلياة الربية، االإعمار واأكرث.

Yousef Kurashi with his parents at the exhibitionVisitors at Rida Art Gallery

Tasty Abstract

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Celebrating the spirit of springtime and the joy it brings to everyone through its lively colors, the Al-Alamia Gallery was adorned with works of art by twenty-nine artists of Saudi and Somali origin.

2009RABE’EYATART EXHIBITION

by Syed Shabbir Siraj

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The art exhibition took place from May 3-9 and was organized by Roi’ya Art Consultancy; this being their fourth year in bringing to life a spring themed exhibition in Jeddah. Even though the theme of springtime was not visible in many of the works, it was the compliment-ing colors and compositions that made their inclusion apt for this exhibition.

A majority of the paintings were abstract in nature and artists like Ibrahim Al-Khabrani, a graduate from a Bahraini art academy, took the time in explaining the idea behind their work. “Many abstract paintings in this city are only created for the sole purpose of turning a profit, many of them have rich relatives who can push their name in Jeddah’s artistic community,” Al-Khabrani said. “My abstract work has a technique and a concept which gives an art enthusiast something to think about as they observe it.”

A painting by the artist Mona Al-Qasabi gar-nered attention for its beautiful rendition of a female form composed of water in a paradise-like garden. The vibrant painting had a quality

about it that was mesmerizing in its vision and execution.

Other fine paintings included two works of ab-straction by Eetidal Etewi and a mosaic made up of small canvasses depicting people by Abdulaziz Ashar. A serene scene showing date trees bearing fruit by Reem Nazer and Waheeb Zagzoog’s painted upon wooden squares, with their fantastic texture, were also interesting art works at the exhibition.

The wonderful art scene of Jeddah is further given a boost through art exhibitions like Rabe’eyat. Apart from becoming a source of inspiration for art lovers, these exhibitions tend to give artists a supporting audience that ap-preciates and understands their work.

معرض فنون الربيعيات ٢٠٠٩: اآن االحتفال بروح ف�سل الربيع، وال�سعادة التي ي�سفيها على

اجلميع من خالل األوانه احلية، فازدان معر�س العاملية لالأعمال

الفنية باأعمال ت�سعة وع�سرين فنانا من اململكة العربية ال�سعودية

و الدول املجاورة. اأقيم املعر�س الفني يف الفرتة من3-٩ مايو

من قبل منظمة روؤية لال�ست�سارات الفنية وهو االآن يف �سنته

الرابعة الإعادة اإحياء ف�سل الربيع يف جدة.

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The BoysPineLeaf

Bringing Cajun Music to Jeddah

The symphonies of Mozart and Bach still sweeten the ear buds every time they are played on the radio, inside hotel lobbies or on personal music players; their universal appeal is undisputable.

Even then, the many types of other archaic music are now lost to time, seldom being heard ever again. Folk music from around the world, which is immersed in the cultural roots of its native place, now seeks an audience that has almost forgotten it –– time and innovation having been unfavorable to the genre.

Text and photos by Syed Shabbir Siraj

Wilson Savoy, Accordian Thomas David, BassDrew Simon, Guitars Jon Bertrand, PercussionsCourtney Granger, Fiddle

Music

Arts &Entertainment

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This was the impetus for The Pine Leaf Boys, who play traditional Cajun music going back a few centuries, to introduce the world to the music they grew up listening to.

The Grammy nominated band is made up of Wilson Savoy, Courtney Granger, Drew Simon, Jon Bertrand, and Thomas David, and hail from Lafayette, Louisiana where Cajun music quint-essentially took root. Feeling the onset of jet lag but staying upbeat, the band boarded a plane from Riyadh (arriving there three days earlier) to Jeddah on the afternoon of 9th of April to take part in a music workshop.

Once in Jeddah, The Pine Leaf Boys were brought straight to the auditorium of Sierra Village where they were joined by Qusai and Mourad of Jeddah Legends, a Saudi hip-hop group.

Residents, journalists and photographers were part of the audience and were enthralled by performances of both musical entities as they alternated after each song and shared with each other their musical gifts. Clapping and tapping their feet along to the danceable fiddle and ac-cordion melodies, it was evident that the boys from abroad had acquired new-found fans in Jeddah. It was the same for Qusai, who was appreciated by everyone present for his poetic, laid-back flow words which prompted him to

say, “My passion for hip-hop has given me the strength to create this kind of music in Saudi Arabia and I count my blessings for the positive response which I have received”.

Wilson Savoy, accordion player and front-man for The Pine Leaf Boys, remarked how unex-pected this visit was for all of the band members yet it was remarkable because they were given the opportunity by the US State Department to tour the Middle East and be ambassadors of American culture through their music.“Our first stop was Riyadh and we were taken aback by the genuine enthusiasm with which our music was received. What we see on the news back home is only the violent and disturbing things but not the whole picture,” said Savoy. “We will be telling people back home about our pleasant experience here and how great our trip has been,” added Thomas David, the band’s bass guitarist.

The same night, The Pine Leaf Boys were in the spotlight at the Abraq Al Reghama (King Abdul Aziz Cultural Center), playing their folksy dance tunes from a bygone era while sharing the stage with a local Hijazi dance troupe. It was cultural exchange by means of the universal lan-guage of music. The band’s one day in Jeddah did not give them a chance to tour the city, but it did give them the desire to set foot on Arabian soil another day.

The Pine Leaf Boysفرقة اأمريكية جاءت من منطقة لويزيانا، تعزف مو�سيقى الكاجن بطابع خا�س بهم. و ذلك لتقدمي املو�سيقى التي ن�سوؤوا عليها.

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Family Fun

Arts &Entertainment

Taking its name from the armada of small fishing boats that plow through the bodies of water around the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Hori is a seafood restaurant and amusement park all rolled in to one and is similar to the places that are in abundance to the north of Jeddah, near the King Abdul-Aziz International Airport. But what makes Al-Hori different is its seafood; cooked with passion as is evident by its numerous tasty dishes.

AL-HORI SeafoodRestaurant & Amusement Park

The restaurant centers on open spaces and has the perfect atmo-sphere for an evening of food and enjoyment. The main dining area is made up of individual, boat-shaped enclosures that can seat at least a dozen people and come equipped with TV sets. Just ahead of the dining area is the amuse-ment park, replete with a ferris wheel and other rides meant for the children in the family.

If you really want to do something special or want to celebrate with your friends and family, then Al-Hori’s VIP area is definitely worth a try. The exterior radiates an old world charm and becomes an even more pleasant sight when fully lit at nighttime. Inside the grand VIP space, you’ll find traditional sofas lining the walls, sparkling tiles, intricately crafted carpets laid out

in the center, and art depicting old Jeddah displayed on the walls.

The adjacent dining room is where your party is seated at a well laid-out long table. Neatly dressed wait-ers bring in one dish after another and place them on the buffet table under the supervision of the friendly chef, who then personally serves the guests. The appetizers include salad, hummus, deep fried calamari, and grilled fish fillets. Then comes the fish shorba (soup), Dawood basha tajin, seafood curry tajin, shrimp sayyadeyya, and grilled lobster. Lastly, two waiters haul in what resembles a small golden trunk; only it is a cooking grill that keeps the jumbo shrimps inside hot. All in all, a delightful evening meal at Al-Hori can be a treat for everyone.

اأ�سماك الهوري هو منتزه ومطعم للماأكوالت البحرية يتميزعن غريه بوجود مالهي لالأطفال و غرف كبرية مزودة بجميع و�سائل الراحة

و الرفاهية للعزائم و لكبار ال�سخ�سيات. كما يتميزبجودة الطعام و مذاقه الرائع.

by Syed Shabbir Siraj Photos by Maria Mahdaly

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DirectoryArt & Entertainment

Al-Maktaba Tel: +966-2-6620890Al-Khair Tel: +966-2-6936318Dar Al Mareekh Tel: +966-2-6531625Jarir Sari StreetTel: +966-2-6827666Prince Sultan Street Tel: +966-2-4202050Madina Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6659045Mamoun Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6446614Mansour Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6690877Marikh Bookshop Tel: +966-2-6531625Tihama Tel: +966-2-6515776Rawaea Al-MaktabatTel: +966-2-6827730Reema Bookstores Tel: +966-2-6518864SanrioTel: +966-2-6647199

Al Ershad LibraryTel: +966-2- 6436609CBA LibraryTel: +966-2- 6900671 Dar Al Salam LibraryTel: +966-2- 6807752Effat Library Tel: +966-2-6364300

Jeddah Public LibraryTel: +966 2-6363920 Makkah LibraryTel: +966-2-6723042Mirza LibraryTel: +966-2-6726773

Bookstores

Libraries

Al-HokairTel: +966-2-2758707Al-Shallal Theme ParkTel: +966-2-6063993Atta Allah ParksTel: +966-2-6991189Bowling CityTel: +966-2-6690800 Bowling WorldTel: +966-2-6744545 Chucky CheeseTel: +966-2-6062608 Funtime PizzaTel: +966-2-6555992Ice Land Tel: +966-2-6626666Happy House Amusement CenterTel: +966-2-6986394IN10SOTel: +966-2-2844992 Jeddah Aqua ParkTel: +966-2-2381111Jungle LandTel: +966-2-2250003Kid’s CastleTel: +966-2-6988000 Moon ToonTel: +966-2-2844855OceanicaTel: +966-2-2150723

Planet PlutoTel: +966-2-6693732Sky Diving Tel: +966-2-6555992Smart Kid (Al-Hokair)Tel: +966-2-4202370SparksTel: +966-2-6162144Stationery FantasiesTel: +966-2-6827730

Fun &Recreation

Al Alamia GalleryTel: +966-2-6635107www.alalamiagallery.comArt Frame Trading Est.Macarona St.Tel: +966-2-6722339Altayebat International City Museum forSciences & KnowledgeAl-Jazeerah St.Tel: +966-5-03601376Darat Safeya BinzagrTel: +966-2- 6635107www.daratsb.comJeddah Science &Technology CenterMohammadiyahTel: +966-2-6940039Mansoojat Foundationwww.mansoojat.orgRoshan Galleryfor Fine ArtsTel: +966-2-6640710 The Museum ShopOff Palestine St.Near Sofitel HotelTel: +966-2-6614900

Museums & Art Venues

Bookstores Libraries Fun &Recreation

Museums &Art Venues

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Family Fun

Arts &Entertainment

Taking its name from the armada of small fishing boats that plow through the bodies of water around the Arabian Peninsula, Al-Hori is a seafood restaurant and amusement park all rolled in to one and is similar to the places that are in abundance to the north of Jeddah, near the King Abdul-Aziz International Airport. But what makes Al-Hori different is its seafood; cooked with passion as is evident by its numerous tasty dishes.

AL-HORI SeafoodRestaurant & Amusement Park

The restaurant centers on open spaces and has the perfect atmo-sphere for an evening of food and enjoyment. The main dining area is made up of individual, boat-shaped enclosures that can seat at least a dozen people and come equipped with TV sets. Just ahead of the dining area is the amuse-ment park, replete with a ferris wheel and other rides meant for the children in the family.

If you really want to do something special or want to celebrate with your friends and family, then Al-Hori’s VIP area is definitely worth a try. The exterior radiates an old world charm and becomes an even more pleasant sight when fully lit at nighttime. Inside the grand VIP space, you’ll find traditional sofas lining the walls, sparkling tiles, intricately crafted carpets laid out

in the center, and art depicting old Jeddah displayed on the walls.

The adjacent dining room is where your party is seated at a well laid-out long table. Neatly dressed wait-ers bring in one dish after another and place them on the buffet table under the supervision of the friendly chef, who then personally serves the guests. The appetizers include salad, hummus, deep fried calamari, and grilled fish fillets. Then comes the fish shorba (soup), Dawood basha tajin, seafood curry tajin, shrimp sayyadeyya, and grilled lobster. Lastly, two waiters haul in what resembles a small golden trunk; only it is a cooking grill that keeps the jumbo shrimps inside hot. All in all, a delightful evening meal at Al-Hori can be a treat for everyone.

اأ�سماك الهوري هو منتزه ومطعم للماأكوالت البحرية يتميزعن غريه بوجود ملهي للأطفال و غرف كبرية مزودة بجميع و�سائل الراحة

و الرفاهية للعزائم و لكبار ال�سخ�سيات. كما يتميزبجودة الطعام و مذاقه الرائع.

by Syed Shabbir Siraj Photos by Maria Mahdaly

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Fashion & Shopping

Rotana Al-Hashimi, a passionate designer, has been designing an attractive line of traditional, vintage abayas since 2007 and she works out of her home in Jeddah. Her creations have a mystical aura about them, making each abaya seem like a part of a fairy tale.

Adding life and vibrance to traditional abayas

Rotana Al-Hashmi

photos by Hashim Ainousa

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Her design approach is a blend of Arabic tradition and modern elegance along with a unique palette of colors. With a bright future ahead, she foresees a genuinely novel approach to dressing the modern Muslim woman. Style, elegance and personality represent this new and exciting line of abayas.

Tel: [email protected]

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Fashion & Shopping

Opening its doors to the ladies in Jeddah, Bana Boutique is the first and only specialist boutique to feature Brazilian products. Their collection is mainly focused on costumes and they are the sole distributors of Brazilian manufacturer Sapeka.

Sapeka brand products are available in more than 25 countries around the world and are popular due to their high quality, creative designs and fair prices. Sapeka is famous for its high-spirited string collection that is probably the widest line of strings you can find in the market.Bana Boutique carries a wide range of bras, corsets, cami sets and baby dolls in their daily wear collection and come in vivid and trendy colors which appeal to a woman’s sensuality

–– enhancing the form of the woman, yet never failing to provide comfort and the sensation of freedom.Always taking care to provide customers with new materials and trends is what the folks at Bana Boutique do best and that’s why they are constantly launching new items, offering clients the newest and best in the market. They also have a sizzling collection of Brazilian bikinis and swimsuits which are of high quality and come in beautiful colors.

French maid SAR 300

Bride SAR 300

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The boutique is excited to present for the first time in KSA these two exquisite items:

The Face WrapIf you are considering a face lift, Botox, Restalyn, Collagen procedure or laser treatments, then do consider this natural facelift approach first. This is the all-natural, non-surgical, mini face lift. It tightens the skin and sculpts the face as it draws out impurities from beneath the skin. It’s a mini face lift and deep cleanse that you can do at home.The Face Wrap is likely the best non-surgical method for achieving a fresh and more youthful look without surgery and making

Location: Rawdah Street, behind LIFE store.Tel: +966 2 [email protected]

40 look 30, 50 look 40, 60 look 50. Are you ready to add The Face Wrap to your anti-aging toolkit?

Andro Vita perfume for women It is the strongest, most inviting pheromone blend ever created. This formula is a combination of pheromones which create a human version of “in heat” that can be detected by others. It gives a sensual appeal and encourages people to treat you with the gentle kindness you deserve.

Nurse SAR 250

Bunny SAR 220

School Girl SAR 240

Magician SAR 300

Sailor SAR 185

Red corset SAR 550

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Fashion & Shopping

TechnologyGadgets

Latest

HTC Touch Diamond 2:Successor to the innovative original, this new HTC Touch is already being called the best touch screen phone since the iPhone 3G. The HTC Touch Diamond 2 does more than just look great thanks to its amazing features. This compact size phone with its sleek body comes with a 5 mega-pixel camera, a second VGA color camera, TouchFLO interface and it works with other applications because of its Window Mobile Base. Price: SAR 2100

Canon PowerShot SX200IS:Uploading videos to the web couldn’t get easier; with the web compatible PowerShot SX200IS, users can upload videos directly to the web with-out using a computer. It is elegantly designed and available in a range of colors and has a 12 mega-pixel sensor, 12x optical zoom and a 3 inch LCD. Features also include enhanced face detection and HD video recording. Price: SAR 1309

Sony Clock Radio for iPhone: A stereo clock radio which supports an iPhone, makes for one amazing device by Sony. The stylish and functional ICF-C7IP clock radio comes with a remote control with full access to iPod and iPhone menus and can also tune the radio and control the volume. When not holding an iPod or an iPhone, the sliding docking tray can be conveniently hidden away inside the clock. Price: SAR 367-450

Sony Webbie HD Camera:This pocket size HD camera is a perfect partner for recording moments at a seconds notice. The Webbie features a unique lens system that can swivel up to 270 degrees for easy self-shooting and captures every frame in High Definition MP4 through its 5 mega-pixel sensor that can also capture still images. Compatibility with the web gives you the freedom to effortlessly upload pictures and videos to popular websites. Price: SAR 637-707

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Palm Pre:The anticipated competitor to iPhone, this phone will have arrived by the time you read this. It’s a full featured smart phone made with sleek glossy plastic and equipped with a 3.1 inch touch screen. The Pre includes a 3 mega-pixel camera, 3G internet access, a keyboard and a touch screen. Price: TBA

LG’s Trumotion:Only 0.23 inches thick, the LG Trumotion is the world’s thinnest LCD yet. Trumotion produces a rich range of natural looking colors and boasts a 120Hz tech to stop motion blur and refreshes 480 images per second. A different model of the world’s thinnest LCD with reduced power consumption will be introduced in the second half of 2009. Price: SAR 3750-8996

Mosquito Lamp

This product can be used indoor & outdoorIt is repelling Mosquitoes by light-waves

and has no harm to human body

Dureid SuppliesHamad AL-Jasir St.

Tel: +00966-509187015

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Fashion & Shopping

Fashion & ShoppingDirectory

Fashion Designers

Afaf BaflahTel: +966-505325251Basma AbuljadayelTel: +966-506634000Basma MoawadTel: +966-533653333Eman JoharjiTel: +966-535687773Fatima AbedTel: +966-554369993Gardenia HafezTel: +966-506666230Hanaa SammanTel: +966-505350958Jameela Al.shaerTel: +966-504609052Maha GhalayeniTel: +966-506661634Manar Al.RawiTel: +966-569169923Mona AbulfarajTel: +966-505652018Meriam ArabTel: +966-503333128Nawal MaimaniTel: +966-2-6606502Rania KhogeerTel: +966-555532571Rotana AlhashimiTel: +966-554598449 Sahar SerafiTel: +966-505622515Salma Design Tel: +966-533227116Salma RudwanTel: +966-504627012Shaza KayaliTel: +966-500909321

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

Al-Khayat CenterTahlia StreetTel: +966-2-6303970Shops: BOSS, Burberry, Chanel, Christian Dior, Coach, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Jacques Dessange Salon, Jamalouki, Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavali, Rubaiyat, Sergio, Tiffany, Tods, Yves Saint Laurent

Aziz MallPrince Majid RoadTel: +966-2-616-2222Shops: Accessorize, Adams, Al-Maghrabi, Al-Sawani, Aldo, Aldo Accessories, Ann Harvey, Athletes Foot, Aussino, B.Bush, Baby shop, Barratts, Bata,

Shopping Malls

Al-Bustan FlowersTel: +966-2-6284358Arabian FlowerTel: +966-2-6644403Azhar Rima Tel: +966-2-2564001Eshrak Tel: +966-2-6643035Florina Tel: +966-2-6670719 Flowers Queen Tel: +966-2-6621779JannatiTel: +966-2-Al-Khidra LandscapingTel: +966-2-6913946Mairaim for FlowersTel: +966-2-6607391 May Flowers Tel: +966-2-6519684 Nargis Flowers Est.Tel: +966-2-6673008Rabya Tel: +966-2-6602856 Sultan Garden CenterTel: +966-2-6686666 Azhar Rima Tel: +966-2-2564001Gardenia Tel: +966-2-6609220PetalsTel: +966-2-6642519

Florists, Plants

Al-Nafjan HousewareTel: +966-2-6713111Batal DesignTel: +966-2-6983288La Maison ColonialeTel: +966-2-2616800Ligne RosetTel: +966-2-6634158MazarTel: +966-2-2844277Roche-BoboisTel: +966-2-6647272

Furniture

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Le Croissant Shop, Le Style, Levi’s Store, Nowar, Optics2020, Pharmacy, Quattro, Samuel and Kevin, Sweet 966, T Shirt & Jeans, U right, Zearuci

Basateen Center Tahlia Street Tel: +966-2-6611721Shops: Al-Ghazali, Al-Moalim, Al-Sawani Department store, Anne Klein, Baby Fitaihi, Bakhashwain, Bali, Benatton, Betty Barkley, Esprit, Courier, Glitter, Guess, La Perla, Max & Co., Max Mara, Noon, Opticals, Replay, Rubaiyat, Swish, XOXO

Coral MallTahlia StreetTel :+966-2-6607624Shops: Armani, Beach & Beyond, Calvin Klien, Color Be Mine, Ecko, Ed Hardy, FCUK, Geox, Killah, La Coste, Marlboro Classic, Miss Sixty, Primo, Quick, Silver, S.T.Dopunt

EtoileTahlia StreetTel :+966-2-6973428Shops: Al Romaizan, Boss, Canali, Come As You Are, Emad rizq, Fitoshi, Gentle Man, Lomar, lospazio, My Fair Lady, Rawasy, Rubaiyat, Steak House, The Wall

Hera’a AvenueHera’a Street Tel :+966-2-6995453Shops: Adams kids, Aldo, Alhomaidhi, Barrats, Bershka, Camaicu, Charles and

Kaith, Faces, Jennyfer, La Senza, La Senza Girl, La Senza Shop, La Vie en Rose, Marks & Spencer, Mikyaji, Monsoon, Nayomi, Nine West, Sergent major, Sports city, Spring, Swatch, Tape A Loeil, The Body Shop, Wailis, Zain, Zara

Hera’aInternational SouqHera’a StreetTel :+966-2-6540097Shops: Adams, Al-Attar, Al-Dahham, Al-Humaidi, Al-Maghrabi, Al-Mualim, Barkley, Benatton, Bershka, Bhs, Celio, Clair’s, Diesel, Esprit, Faces, Giordano, Guess, Health Lines, Jacadi, La Moda, La Senza, Mango, Milano, Mothercare, Naomi, Nectar, Next, Next Kids, Nina, Nine West, Panasonic, Paper moon, Promod, Quick Silver, River Island, Saudi Airlines, Sisley, Sony, The Body Shop, U2, Zara, Zain, Zimas

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

JamjoomPalestine StreetTel :+966-2-6685388Shops: Abd Al-Samad Al Qurashi for Perfumes, Celio and Longen and Dior, Cileo, Clairs,

Behavior, Bershka, Bhs, Camaiue, Celina, Celio, Chales & Kieth, City Max, Claire’s, Damas Jewelry, Dorothy Perkins, Etam, Faces, Femi.9, Gap (Men & Women), Giordano, Howard, Kids, Kotton, La Senza, La Senza Girl, LaVieenRose, Mango, Mexx, Mikyaji, Milano, Miss Selfridge, Mothercare, Naomi, Nectar, New Look, Next, Nine West, Okaidi, Orchestra, Pans & Co, Paris Gallery, Pom Cherry, Promod, Pull & Bear, Pumpkin Patch, River Island, Riyadh Bank, SGT Major, Showtime, Sports City, Starbucks, Stradivarious, Swatch, Tape A L’Oeil, Terranova, The Body Shop, Urban, Vero Moda, Xanka, Zara

Al-Haddab centerTahlia StreetTel :+966-2-6942888Shops: Exit, Accessorize & Moon Soon, Adams, Camaieu, City Plaza Colony, Faces, Jennyfer, Kekos, Koton, La Senza, Make up for ever, Miss Selfridges, Nayomi, Sergent Major, Spring, Tape A Loeil, Thyme Maternity, Wallis, Xanaka

Badriya TowersRawdah StreetTel :+966-2-6062777Shops: Babooche, Basket of pearl, Blend, Boutque Mix, BSX, Denim, Diesel, DKNY, Entra, Free Days, Hawanim, Infiore, kurta Boutique,

Fashion Designers Shopping MallsFlorists, Plants Furniture

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Calvin Klein Jeans, Camper, Caterpillar, Citizen, Confetti, Damas, Diesel, Early Learning, Ed Hardy, Faces, Ferragamo, Fitaihi, Foor Locker, French Connection, Ghassan Gallery, Go Sport, Guess, Izzue, Korloff , La Coste, La Perla, Levi’s, Life Style, Limited Too, MAC, Sephora, Maghrabi, Mont Blanc, Mothercare, Noon, Patchi, Prenatal, Principles, Rizq Jewelry, Rolex, Rubaiyat, Sergio Rossi, Tiffany, Versace

Roshana MallTahlia StreetTel :+966-2-2635114Shops: 4U4Ever, Abdul Ghafour Amin Co.Shoe, Abo Moammar, AbotcheAdawliad, Adnan Jewelery Adolfodomingues, Ahmed Abdulwahed, Ahmed Adgaish Electronices, Al-Falona stores Al-Hamary, Al Garmooshi for Matches, Al ltogbi, Al yasr, Ala arabi Opitics, Aldawliyah, AMH, Baby, Bajsair, Bayana, Blanco, Change, Cinnabon, Coffee Corner, Courir, Crepe Cofe, Damas, Extra Ordinary, Fayrooz, Fityani, Giordano, Guess, Halawani Audi Visual, Hamza abd el fa rizk Jewelery Damas, Home Appliances & Electronics, Hussain trading Co., Jeddah International Market, Jollibee, kourlott, LG, light, Linen Chest, Mohsen, My Fair Lady, Nof Jewelery, On Time

Ahmad Abdulwahed, Alpha Opticals, Alshaya, Balad, Bershaka, Blue Age, Bonia, Boots,Brics, BSB, BSX, C&B, C&K, Cameui, Camille’s Sidewalk, Carters, Celio, Chad Valley, Coast, D-E-P-T, Dorthy Perkins, Evans, Exit, Faces, GBK, Girls, Go Sports, H-Flow, H&M, Hokair, Hush Hush,I Style, Jennyfer, Kikik,La Senza, La Senza Girl,La Vin En Rose, Lady Bird, Life Kids, Limited Too, Liz Claiborne, Lynnes, Maghrabi Kids, Mini Modu, Miss Selfridge, Miss Whatever, Mother Care, Nectar, New Yorker, Nike, Nil Yarz, Nose, Oasis, Okaidi, Opt. Centre, Party Princess, Pride of Kashmir, Principle, Pull & Bear, Puma, Pumpkin Patch, Quiz, Ribbon, Rina, Salhiya, School, Sgt. Major, SIA, Spring, Stradivarius, Sun &Sands Sports, Swiss Corner, Tally Weijl, TCF, Terranova, Terranova Kids, The Museum, TPC, Twaila, Vero Moda, Vertbaudet, Viss, Wallis, Warehouse, White Company, Zahoor Al Reef, ZYNG

Red Sea MallKing RoadTel: +966-2-2150301 Shops: Accessories, Adidas, Aigner, Al-Dahham, Al-Sawani (T.B.A, Rene Dehry, Benatton, Anchor, Replay, Osim, G2000, Esprit, Sphera), Athletes Foot, Boss, Burberry,

Fareed Musalli for Gold and Jewelery, Gazzaz for Perfumes and Make Up, Geox, Ice Cream Movenpick Jennyfer, Kuwait Airlines, La Senza, Malaysian Airlines, Marks & Spencer, MikyajiMilano Shoe, Mother Care, Nayomi, Next, Niktar, Out fit Aldo, Promod, Remodowel Watches, Starbucks, The Body Shop, The International for Watched, Tokyo Games

Jeddah MallTahlia StreetTel: +966-2-6678666Shops: Al-Musalli & Al-Raies, Damas, Eye2eye, Faces, The Body Shop, Giordano, Gosh, Karen Millen, Kipling, Maria Pino, Naomi, Swatch, Trussardi, WAIPAI

La Promenade 2Tahlia StreetTel: +966-2-6688737Shops: Budget , Femi.9, Lifestyles, Mavi, Paper moon, Roxy

Le Mall Tahlia StreetTel: +966-2- 6600111Shops: Accessories, Clair’s, Fetaihi Jewelry, Karen Millen, La Senza, Nine West, Rizq Jewellery, Rubaiyat (Bags & Shoes), Springfield, Starbucks, Swatch, The Body Shop

Mall of Arabia:Al Haramein RoadTel: +966 9-2000-9550Shops: Abu Sharaf, Accesori, Adams, Adidas,

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Faces, Go Sport, Life Style, Maghrabi, Papa Jeans, S & K (Samuel & Kevin), Sensi, Swatch, Voyage

Sultan MallPrince Sultan StreetTel :+966-2-2758992Shops: Al-baik, Al Mashat, Al Saadami, AlDham Watches, Athetes foot, Attitude, B-Bushh, Baskin Robins, BGN, Bortue king, Bossini, Capo Grillo, Cardial, Casa Rossi, Casper& Gambini’s, Cerrati 189, Chin Chin, Cinnabon, Coffee Maker, Coton, Cute Make Up, Dadida, Dearson, Eyat, F&f, Fashion Shop, Feel Free, Giordano, Go BoHot & Crespy, i2 TelecomInternational Styles, R&RKodak, Kudu, LA LanidarLamar, Life Style, Lolet, Lora Lna paris, Mag, Majed, Majesty, Manash, Mastiha Mikyaje, Nayomi, Orbit, Paris Gallary,Parkadello, Passion De Mode, Pierre Cardin,Pretty Fit, Rieker antisdress, Riyadh Lady, Samsonite, SayadyahSimi, Skin Bujoux, Soccer Scene, Spring Field, Teen o Teen, The Body Shop, Tokyo Games, U-mark, Vincci, Zain

Tahlia CenterTahlia StreetTel : +966-2-2634662Shops: Al-Humaidi, Al-Rayes, Armani Exchange, Bakhsh Jewellery, Birken Stock, Coach, Clair’s, Cope Copine, Daniel Hechter, Du Pareil Au

M’em, Emad Rizq, Esprit, Evans, Giordano, La Coste, La Moda, Laura Ashley, LoraChilli, Laurel, Limited Too, Longines, Make Up Forever, Mac, Mekyaji, Milano, Moawad, Naoumi, Nectar, Omega, Paris Gallery, Pierre Cardin, River Island, Rolex, Rubaiat,Sanrio, Sephora, Swarovski, Swatch, T.S. Dopunt, Terranova, The Body Shop,Tiffany,Tina Tailor,Top Shop/Top Man

Plus, Orange bed & bath, Plug Ins, Pretty Shoes Yalghi Couture Qeuess, Said Ahmed Al-Ajou (JVC), Saloon Tamim, Samsung, Sandwich, Sarwat, Scholl, Sid, Sony World, Sunglasses Hut, Tamim Shoes, The Wall, Tihama Bookstore, Tuctuc, Virgin Restaurant & Coffee, Zumorrodah

Roshan MallKing Road Tel :+966-2-6226720Shops: Abdul Samad Al-qurashi,Al-baik,AxiomBasken Robins, Bonia,Callem, Cavlo rino, Cell Com, Chilis, Cinnzeo, Clairs, Colombia Sports Wear, Donut House, Fendi, Fish World, Fudruckers, Gerry Webber,GiordanoGrand Optics, Gucci Hardees, Herffy, Ikks, It’s mine, Jacqueline Riu, Kashmir, KFC, Kudu, Lingo, Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics, Maghrabi, Mango, McDonalds, Mikyaji, Miss Fashion, Missha, Mother care, Nayomi, Negtar, Panda, Royal Mandaina, Samuel & Kevin, Sayadyah Express, Second Cup, Sensi, Show Time, Stadivarious, Sun & Sand Sports, Swatch, The Body shop, Timberland, Tom Tailer, Toys R Us, U-Qote, Vavavoom, Versace

Serafi Mega MallTahlia StreetTel : +966-2-2844885Shops: Al-Sawani, Baleno, Claire D K, Clair’s,

Notes

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7. Le Mall8. La Promenade 29. Basateen Center10. Al-Khayat Center11. Tahlia Center12. Roshana Mall13. Jamjoom Center

Malls1. Roshan Mall2. Red Sea Mall 3. Mall of Arabia4. Hera’a Souq5. Aziz Mall 6. Serafi Mega Mall

Hospitals1. GNP Hospital2. Erfan Hospital3. Bugshan Hospital4. King Fahad Hospital5. Al-Maghraby Eye Hospital

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6. Le Meridien Jeddah7. Sands Hotel8. Movenpick Hotel9. Marriott Hotel10. Crowne Plaza Hotel11. InterContinental Jeddah12. Al-Salam Holiday Inn

6. Dr. Suliman Fakeeh7. Int’l Medical Center ( IMC )8. United Doctors Hospitals

Selected Destination Jeddah Distribution Point1. Virgin Megastore

Hotels1. Sheraton Hotel2. Albilad Hotel3. Hilton Jeddah4. Westin Hotel5. Rosewood Corniche

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SpecialPlaces

by Marriam MossalliPhotos by Hashim Ainousa

Every woman has dreamed of it since they were little—maybe even more than the day itself. You’ve imagined the pleats, the ruffles, and the delicate embellishment of hand embroidery. You’ve run your fingers over the silky fabric as you admire yourself in the mirror. The wedding dress is the centerpiece of one of the most memorable days of your life. We all want the details to match the dress we dreamed up when we were 10 years old.

A Look into Jeddah’s Mall For Brides

HappilyAfterEver

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Kandara Mall located in the district of the same name is the city’s haven for wedding dresses. Like Santa’s elves who have per-fected their skill of toy-building, Kandara’s tailors have been in Jeddah making little girls’ dreams come true.

The in-door shopping mall stands out with its electric blue exterior. Within its walls, is a bride’s paradise with the top reminiscent of an arcade alley featuring booths of tailors specializing in different techniques.

Whether you desire heavy beading, corset-style bodices, or a one-shoulder gown with rouching that appears as if it’s icing on a cake, there’s a tailor who can materialize the ideal gown for your special day.

The mall also contains small boutiques that offer all the other stuff to help accessorize that perfect bridal look. From make-up to lingerie, Kandara Mall is definitely one of the must’s for a blushing bride to be. Ready-to-wear bridesmaid dresses and mini flower

girl dresses are also available, or you can design them if you haven’t already exhaust-ed every creative effort on your own gown. Whether you’re on a small budget or just want to let out the hidden fashion designer within you, Kandara Mall is a great place to achieve the physical manifestation of your design. It’s also fun to just go and explore—you don’t have to have a ring on your finger.

The local accessories are ideal for this year’s summer trend, as an ethnic city girl wouldn’t be complete without funky colored shomaghs and cute clutches made golden with Arabic calligraphy. Kandara is just one of the many hidden gems this city has to offer.

الكندرة مول : مركز جتاري متخ�ص�س بالأعرا�س يجمع كل متطلبات

العرو�صة لتزيني مظهرها من املكياج و املالب�س الداخلية

والإك�ص�صوارات و ف�صاتني الأعرا�س يف مكان واحد.كما يوفر

املالب�س الالزمة لتجهيز العرو�س. وغريها من الهدايا

و احللويات لكافة املنا�صبات.

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Dining Around Town

As a nation, many of us eat to live, as opposed to living to eat as is often said about the French. Around the world, markets open, people buy produce all the while discussing the freshness of cheeses and vegetables. Unfortunately this rarely happens here and I think it is because we have not sought out an appreciation for good food.

Lavish Dining & Decor Made at Homeby Majda Abdulshakur - A local gourmet veteran

Photos by Micheal Bou-Nacklie& Syed Shabbir Siraj

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Cooking and eating is a way of life. I want to see open markets under one roof. That way people will be encouraged to buy fresh food as well as local produce in order to both promote healthier cooking as well as local produce. Once you’ve changed the way you shop, you will also change the way you and your family cook and eat. For instance instead of ready-made meals or restaurant take-away families should cook seasonal foods so cooking becomes a jour-ney through the four seasons. When cooking you being by following recipes but as you progress cooking becomes more and more about feeling the recipes and less about the text. The recipes in my book are designed to help you do just that. By treating food with respect and love you will reap the benefits.

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I am often asked where my passion for food comes from; to be honest I’m not sure. All I do know for sure is that the kitchen is where I get my inspiration to create and innovate.A good meal is like a well-orchestrated piece of music; a diversity of sounds work-ing together to create a multi-dimensional experience. After a good meal you feel as if you’re on top of the world.

Another important factor in enjoying a meal is the ambiance created on the dining room table and on the plate. As the old proverb goes, “When enjoying a meal the eyes indulge first.”

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Another great pleasure of mine is flower arranging, an art in itself, but with practice you can develop an eye for color combinations and textures. From choosing the best vase for flowers to finding the one that expresses the most artistic expression without sacrificing control over all the elements of the art that are involved.

If you buy flowers from a florist, cut the stems with a knife from the top town as it puts less stress on the stem. Also, to keep the flowers looking and appealing to the eyes, place them in lemon soda or aspirin; they need the sugar to survive.

When planning an event: spending money isn’t the solution to a great dining experience. Style, taste and elegance can be achieved even at a bargain price, provided you know which elements you want and you implement them with a passion. A great meal should indulge every sense, which if properly done will keep any party memorable.

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Jeddah finally has a place for film buffs to share their passion for cinema all the while enjoying good food; that place is the fantastically conceptualized Cast and Crew Café. While brainstorming for an entrepreneurial opportunity, brothers Anggi and Adil Makki forged the core concept of a laid-back, stylish restaurant with a love for cinema forming the basis of the idea.

Cast & Crew Caféby Syed Shabbir Siraj Photography by Badr Al-Hthell

Location: Rawdah St. Tel: +966 -2- 2616770

The May 4th opening for the café was as red carpet as they come, at least in Saudi Arabia, with the carpet forming a permanent fixture at the café and giving each guest the feeling of being a star. Attention to detail gives the C&CC its distinct flair with director chairs at the bar and menus being presented inside plastic film canisters, as well as studio lights that illuminate the seating area. The C&CC serves an eclectic mix of food and its menu will undoubtedly please everyone. From starters, soups, and salads to sandwiches, pasta, and steaks, there’s a finger licking selection on offer.

Transporting customers to the world of films is what C&CC is all about and the passion with which it has been brought to life is truly inspirational for food enthusiasts as well as film lovers.

Anggi Makki (left) and Adil Makki

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If you are looking for an international-level brand serving healthy and quality food then Toast Ed is the right place for you. Already a popular gourmet sandwich supplier to the corporate world, it was only a matter of time when Toast Ed ventured into creating a chic place a year ago for serving quality food and delivering to all of Jeddah. Once inside the eatery, you realize that a lot of effort has gone into its interior design; a futuristic look with bar seats and a few tables that can seat two.

Toasted caters to both the meat lovers and the vegetarians. The menu, which is in the process of being upgraded, is funky and is chock full of mouth-watering sandwiches, soups and salads, and a few sweet items including traditional ma’soub and halawa chocolate sandwiches. If you are in the mood for the classic old school club sandwich then do order the Toasted Club; this triple-decker delight is a fulfilling meal with grilled chicken, and crispy beef. For beef lovers we recommend the Toasted Burger. Though the name is simple, the burger itself is 200gm of grilled Angus beef served in a bun with pickles, onions and their very own cocktail sauce. To finish our meal with something sweet, we ordered the Chocolate Banana Quattro packed with melted

ToastedThe Gourmet Sandwich Makers

Nutella chocolate spread, dark chocolate and mashed bananas to take a bite out of it and then taste the mushy chocolate and bananas is pure bliss. The prices are on par with gourmet eateries across the world and for freshly made sandwiches that come in a neat package, it is money well spent.The bottom line is that Toasted is a good place to drop in with friends for a snack or a full-fledged meal. anytime of the day.Location: Rawdah St. Tel: +966 -2- 616747

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Dining Around Town

For the first time in Jeddah, one can now experience the great and popular dishes and sweets of Brazil at Hanviv. The eatery offers typical Brazilian dishes ranging from meat, chicken, fish, shrimp and even has the traditional Brazilian delicacy: black beans or feijouada. Hanviv is also home to the original, flavorful carioca coffee which comes straight from Brazil, the largest coffee producing country in the world.

Hanviv serves their exotic food, the Brazilian way which is prato feito or fixed plate with dishes selectable from the mouth-watering buffet. Traditional ingredients make the food come alive and the use of spices add an auth-entic touch to it. Another interesting thing is that you pay by kilo, just like in Brazil. Brazilians are fond of cofe and subremesa (coffee and desserts) and Hanviv leaves no details in bringing the flavors of Brazil to Jeddah food.

Hanviv

NEW

Jeddah’s first Brazilian café

Location: Prince Sultan St. - Sultan MallTel: +966 -594 276 234

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Location: Khayal St. Tel: +966 -2- 6977729

Great bakes, great cakes!

Helen’sKitchen

Upon entering Helen’s Kitchen, your sense of smell will thank you for the delightful aromas which are in abundance at this bake shop; sweet vanilla, cinnamon, coffee, and warm chocolate aromas waft throughout the interior.This bakery is an enjoyable treat for the tummy as one can savor real home baked cakes, cookies, brownies, pies, and more. Even the coffee they serve is really great!

One irresistible sight that will make you feel like a kid again is counters stocked with blueberry and chocolate chip muffins and lots and lots of cookies.

From the assortment of cakes, there is the wonderful Tropical Carrot Cake and a special Helen’s Chocolate Cake that is sure to satisfy anyone with a sweet tooth.

Freshly baked each day, the selection of goodies at Helen’s Kitchen is bound to be a hit with kids and adults alike for their top-quality taste.

Each bite of the sweet delicacies here will have you coming back again and again.Their original recipes are guaranteed to make your mouth water.

Location: Andalus Dist, off Tahlia St. Tel: +966-2-6673434

MysteryDiners

The hidden Shehrezad Tandoor restaurant located off Tahlia street across from the Danube supermarket, is discreet in everyway, both in its presence but also in its Indian flavor which it purports to be. Delivering more misses, the restaurant failed to satisfy many of the basic needs for Indian food such as small portions and food that was either bland despite it being designated spicy, or lacking in taste altogether.

The menu boasts the traditional Indian dishes of chicken, beef, seafood and vegetarian options which included the time tested Palak Paneer. However almost all shared one thing in common; a lack of fiery taste which South Asian cuisine is known for. In addition to the lax attention to detail such as the supposed ‘refreshing’ lassi being served at room temperature rather than chilled.

Another disconcerting factor is that the feel of the restaurant, aside from the sparse décor and several dozen images of the Taj Mahal dotting the walls, is the choice of music best described as eclectic. But realistically, 70’s folk rock has no place in such a restaurant. Despite its shortcomings, service was relatively fast, with food arriving to our table via wheeled trolley a half hour after our order was placed with the friendly and knowledgeable staff in tow.

All in all Shehrezad Tandoor deserves a mediocre rating for failing to achieve what its name implies; an Indian restaurant with flavor. Instead you get a mix of bland taste and drab décor with little to offer patrons who enjoy tasting food rather than eating it.

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photos by Rayan Nawawi

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The Jeddah opening on April 30 marks the 8th opening in the Middle East with chains in Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain with another chain opening in Riyadh next month. With an assortment of both sweet and salted crepes The Crepe Cafe brings an infusion of French cuisine into an atmosphere which is both soothing and serene despite it being in the middle of Roshana mall. The location boasts a strong black and yellow color scheme combined with fresh flowers at the cashier gives Crepe Cafe a very fresh feeling.

To my pleasant surprise the quality of the

crepes combined with the knowledgeable staff as well as the quality of food for an establishment which aims to be “fast-casual” according to Jean-Pierre Corgnet, CEO and chain creator.

Most of the crepe options come with a side of ice-cream complimenting the crepe taste. With a range of crepes spanning from the ubiquitously rich Nutella crepe to a Steak crepe and the traditional Crepe Suzette, with lightly grated orange and lemon.

The idea of a crepe is still new in Jeddah and the Kingdom at large but the opening of The Crepe Cafe hopes to bring quintessential French Cuisine to the masses of the Arabian Peninsula.

The Crêpe Café

Location: Tahliya St. - Roshana MallTel: +966-2- 2634989

NEW

by Michael Bou-Nacklie

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LOCAL RECIPE

Preparation Method:

Ingredients:

Location: Sands Hotel, Al-Hamra DistrictTel: +966-2-6692020

Touted as the best shawarmas in Jeddah, which only start serving at 5pm but an entire sandwich and juice section are constantly dolling out sandwiches to a full restaurant feature some of the most interesting flavors in the usual blitz operations seen at most shawarma establishments.

Sandwiches come in a variety of meaty favorites such as kofta (beef), sheesh taouk (chicken), spicy sausages, steak, goat brains, chicken liver. Each can come laden with sauces or not at all; for example, the sheesh taouk sandwich is jammed with tasty garlic-mayo sauce whereas the kofta sandwhich lacks any kind of sauce.

The location itself lacks seating space but customers can use a counter-top space spanning the length of the rectangular establishment.

With the number of shawarma places in Jeddah it’s hard to imagine that some places are famous above others. However the shawarmas at Sands Hotel are amongst the top tier of this special group. With a diverse range of choices, Sands Shawarma rises to the challenge of meeting the demands of its customers without compromising on quality.

SandsSandwiches

Text & Photos by Michael Bou-Nacklie

* Fry the onions in oil, then add the chicken.

* Add hot water and tomato juice and saffron and leave the mix to boil.

* Wash the lentils, drain and add to the mix.

* Leave until it ripens and add pepper and salt.

* Mix the flour with water and as you add the water, keep stirring.

* Peel the chickpeas and add it along with saffron and celery.

* Leave the mix to boil for 10 minutes.

* Serve hot.

• Half of a vinegar- marinated chicken cut into small pieces• A cup of cooked chickpeas• ½ cup black lentils• A little saffron• 2 cups tomato juice• 2 medium onions, sliced

• One small spoon of soft black pepper• A bundle of green parsley• 2 spoons of celery• 3 cups water• ¼ cup oil• ¼ cup flour• 4 tablespoons water

Hareera Soup

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Location: Zahra Dist, Next to Sawary Mall Tel: +966 -2- 2753425

An enormous greenhouse, Papaya utilizes its large, clear glass ceiling to epitomize natural sunlight, giving you the illusion that you’re outside, yet without the intense Saudi heat and Jeddah mosquitoes! Following a Far-Eastern motif, the restaurant/café is beautifully decorated with only natural plants and flowers and lush fountains.

The wooden tables are embellished with a hand-painted floral design that reflects this tropical interior. The atmosphere is relaxed and organic, calming and invigorating. The cuisine of Papaya is an Asian-Mediterranean mix, which presents patrons with inventive alternatives, such as the Indo Mix and Hummos Fusion a dish of Oriental versions of the Arab appetizer.At Papaya, everything is fresh; from the

Papaya Restaurant is a hidden oasis situated in Zahra District. The second creation from the proprietors of Café Aroma, it is the perfect tropical escape for both food and shisha.

flowers to its food ingredients, down to its bread, which is made in its own bakery. Even their ice cream is made in-house and with real fruits. At Papaya, you get the richest flavors, from the initial breadbasket all the way to your final course dessert.

The ambiance encourages you to sit and relax, while enjoying nature’s voice of the rainforest and the calming flow of water. A lightshow takes over the natural lighting as the sky falls dark, giving you another reason to stay at Papaya for hours on end.Whether you’re there to enjoy their tropical pizza, or to just unwind and smoke some of the best shisha in town, Papaya is soon to be discovered and cemented as a local favorite.

Papaya100% Organic Leisure

by Marriam Mossalli

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Applebee’s Andalus St.+966-2-6610012Chili’sAndalus St.+966-2-6634760 FuddruckersAndalus St+966-2-6686330 Manhattan Hilton Hotel+966-2-6590000Muchos (Latin Grill)Tahlia St. +966-2-6613111Ruby TuesdayAndalus St.+966-2-6501999Spears (Latin Grill)Al-Hamra Dist.+966-2-6614042 Steak HouseKing Road+966-2-6829955T.G.I. FridaysAndalus St.+966-2-6529330 The Texan Meridien Hotel+966-2-6633333UNOPrince Sultan St.+966-2-6221320

Atayib Rawdah St. +966-2-6642150BonbonAndalus St.+966-2-6697655CrustRawdah St.920026633Cheese Cake FactoryTahliya St.+966-2-6690630

La FraiseAndalus St.+966-2-6511312Le GourmetTahlia St.+966-2-6605061Le NotreTahlia St.+966-2-6602803Le Vendome King Road+966-2-6924606MeradorTahlia St.+966-2-634828Munch Bakery Arafat St.+966-2-6605010 Samadi Rawdah St.+966-2-6642424

AmericanRestaurant Directory

Bakery

Coffee & TeaShops

AnooshSari St.+966-2-6832209Chocolate CornerRawdah St.+966-2-6630449Chocolate Sense BoutiqueTahlia St.+966-2-2847740Mobile: 00966 506355811GallerKhalideya Dist.+966-2-6063259

Chocolates

Brazilian

Big BiteRawdah St.920001219

Fast Food

Bert’sRawdah St.+966-2-6606633Black & White Palestine St.+966-2-6610611

French

DelifrancePrince Sultan St.+966-2-6171555La Cuisine Palestine St.+966-2-6630363 MushroomAndalus St.+966-2-2845454

Baytuti (Chinese Delivery)Rawdah Dist. +966-2-6164442 China Gate Sari St.+966-2-6970672Durrat ChinaPrince Abdullah St. +966-2-2616885 Golden PalaceTahlia St. +966-2-6690377

Chinese

Best CupKhaledeya St. +966-2-6063619Chai & Ba Rawdah St.+966-2-6642084Coffee Bean & Tea LeafAl Nidd St./Al Shate’a +966-2-2753914Coffee RepublicCorniche Road, Attallah CenterCosta CoffeeSari St. +966-2-6067741StarbucksSari St.+966-2-6067790Tea AmoTahlia St. / Coral Mall+966-2-6601738Teayana Andalus St.+966-2-6681660

Gulf Royal Rawdah St.+966-2-6653335

Toki Rawdah St.+966-2-6642819 Xian GongSheraton Hotel+966-2-6992212

SpearsHamra Dist. - Intercontinental Hotel+966-2-6611800Hanviv Prince Sultan St. - Sultan Mall+966 594 276 234

GanacheRawdah St.+966-2-6601390

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Aldente Sari St.+966-2-6970220

La RissaTahlia St.+966-2-6063143 Le Notre CaféTahlia St.+966-2-2611222Lolleta CaféObhur+966-2-6562369Pearls Rawdah St.+966-2-6642233Senses Andalus St.+966-2-6514375 ToastedRawdah St.+966-2-2616747Vertigo Andalus St.+966-2-6633241 Waterlemon Andalus St.+966-2-2848999 Zena CaféSari St.+966-2-6620117

BurgarinoTahlia St.+966-2-6647928Burger KingSari St.+966-2-6394375Capo GrilloTahlia St.+966-2-2635015 Dominos PizzaObhur+966-2-6561888Forn W SajRawdah Dist.+966-2-2574747Gado GadoObhur+966-2-6560787 Joe’s DinerKhaledeya Dist. +966-2-20005637Hardee’sTahlia St.+966-2-6613360KaddouraPalestine St.+966-2-6683844KFCTahlia St.+966-2-6613356KuduTahlia St.+966-2-6610236Le Croissant Khalideya Dist.+966-2-6062000Little CeaserHeraa St.+966-2-6823018Mcdonald’sObhur+966-2-6560017PaninosObhur+966-2-6561911Hamra St.+966-2-6654264

Khaledeya Dist. +966-2-6064717Tahlia St.+966-2-6676991

Papa JohnsHeraa St.+966-2-6999624Pizza HutObhur+966-2-2341962 Al-TazajTahlia St.+966-2-6674154 SubwayKhaledeya Dist.+966-2-6527010 Quiznos SubSari St.+966-2-6068014Wonder Burger Delivery+966-2-2830808

International

BarniesTahlia St.+966-2-6696201 Beaux Arts Tahlia St.+966-2-6983028 Black RoseRawdah St.+966-2-6672953Bubbles Andalus St.+966-2-6697655Cafe’ AromaHamra Dist.+966-2-6632509 Gelato Palestine St.+966-2-6635524

Al-SafinaHilton Hotel+966-2-6590000 Al-ShurafaAl-Hamra Dist.+966-2-6602743 Al-Shurfa LoungeQasr Al Sharq+966-2-6599999Andalusia Prince Sultan St.+966-2-6063210

Baskin RobinsTahlia St.+966-2-6991703Moven PickCorniche+966-2-6293366

Ice Cream

Italian

Java Andalus St.+966-2-6693393Le ChaletRawdah St.+966-2-6642330 Le Harly Prince Sultan St.+966-2-6654632

AlforonObhur+966-2-6561566Balsamico Tahlia St.+966-2-6633115 Balsamico TooKing Road+966-2-6633115

Casper & Gambini’s Andalus St.+966-2-6672020Castello Khalid ibn Al-Waleed St.+966-2-6652281 Ciao Andalus St.+966-2-6653710 Il Gusto Palestine St.+966-2-6600337

BiceQasr Al Sharq+966-2-6599999

Il Gabiano Corniche +966-2-6587042Il VillaggioAndalus St.+966-2-6688233Il PortoWestin Hotel+966-2-6588200Lallo Tahlia St. +966-2-6614719 Obhur+966-2-6561113L’OlivioArafat St.+966-2-6687494La Promenade CaféTahlia St.+966-2-6688712La Villa Tahlia St.+966-2-6673434 Pizza Lenou Andalus St.+966-2-6615599

AmoreTahlia St. +966-2-2847779

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Al-Wada’aCorniche Road+966-2-6555550 Al-ZawaqaSari St.+966-2-6916004Abu Zeed+966-2-6551234Bait al Buff+966-2-6917578BeiruitiTahlia St. +966-2- 6686354 Obhur+966-2-6562606ByblosAndalus St.+966-2- 6697655 Café BlancAndalus St.+966-2-2848777Cusine HalawaniTahlia St.+966-2-6688900 Goodies Tahlia St.+966-2-6657721

JahanAndalus St.+966-2-6571427Sultani Andalus St.+966-2-6693898

Palm BeachSalamah Dist.+966-2-6918896Redan+966-2-6542949Saddah+966-2-6055982ShamiCorniche+966-2-6065353ShawermatakMalik Road+966-2-6696777YildizlarAndalus St.+966-2-6531150

Al-KhayyamHilton Hotel+966-2-6590000

Persian

Benihana Sands Hotel / Tahlia St. +966-2- 6692020Ginza i chomeRosewood Hotel+966-2-257888Le JaponiasWestin Jeddah+966-2- 6588200 OsakaRawdah St.+966-2-6645956

Japanese

Sweets/Dessert

Sea Food

Middle-Eastern

MaharajaPalestine St.+966-2- 6656558Marhaba Andalus St.+966-2- 6636201 Raj Tahlia St.+966-2- 2632137 Shezan+966-2-6621086 Taj Mahal+966-2-6979698

South-Asian

Atlantis Tahlia St.+966-2-6604300 Al-DanahCorniche Road+966-2-6990090 Fish MarketAl-Hamra Dist.+966-2-6611800The ManhattanFish MarketAndalus St.+966-2-6141900 Al-MultaqaMalik Road+966-2-6566666

Al-Amoudi SweetsRawdah St.+966-2-6642424Al-Emad DessertsAl-Jamaah Dist.+966-2-6329918Al-MahawiSari St.+966-2-2575739Cheesecake FactoryTahlia St.+966-2-6689666French DessertsPalestine St.+966-2-6605021House of DonutsTahlia St.+966-2-6675224House of KunafaHeraa St.+966-2-6918125Sa’d Al-Deen SweetsSari St.+966-2-2573333

Casa InnSari St.+966-2-6390006

Moroccan

Al-Segala South Obhur+966-2-2341442

Kan Ya Makan Al-Hamra Dist.+966-2-6697777 Kanz ObhurCorniche+966-2-2341666Mataam Al-SharqQasr Al Sharq+966-2-6599999ManuoshaSari St.+966-2-2565275Mataam Al SharqQasr Al Sharq+966-2-6599999

Falafel Express+966-2-2845019Green Island CaféCorniche Road+966-2-6990090

Shogun LoungePrince Sultan St.+966-2-6062288 Sushi YushiAttallah Center+966-2-6997854 Tempura YakituriSari St.+966-2-6392468WakameRawdah St.+966-2-6682003

Abu Shakra Al-Hamra Dist.Dist.+966-2-6604049 Al-Mashi ShawermaRawdah Dist.+966-2-6224788Al-NakheelCorniche Road+966-2-6066644Al-RaushaHeraa St.+966-2-6541460

Pizza NapoliRawdah St.+966-2-6927796 PortofinoRawdah St.+966-2-6655855 SaluesTahlia St.+966-2-6680335

Delivery

Outdoor Seating

Play Area

Shisha

Sea View

Wi-Fi

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ReligiousTourism

Hotels Near Holy HaramUmrah

WeekendIt is a blessing for Muslim residents in Jeddah to be so close to the city of Makkah, the site of the Holy Kaaba, allowing an Umrah pilgrimage whenever the heart desires. Named “the gateway to Makkah,” Jeddah also welcomes a large number of religious tourists each year and provides them with all the amenities and services relevant to their onwards journey to Islam’s holiest city. The ever evolving city of Makkah has seen an astonishing development over the span of a decade and now modern hotels overlook the Holy Kaaba and offer pilgrims a place that is a stone’s throw away from their objective. Here is a selection of hotels that are close to the Holy Haram and popular amongst guests. (Rates quoted are during off-season only)

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Ajyad Makkah (4-Star)Ibrahim Al-Khalil Street

Guests will find all of the finest amenities in each of the 447 rooms in this popular 4-star hotel which is ideally located within a walk-ing distance from the Holy Mosque (300 meters). This charming property has long been a favorite in Makkah for both business and leisure travelers.

Standard Room rate per night: 860 SARPhone: +966 2-572-0500Web: www.ajyadmakkahhotel.comEmail: [email protected]

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 3.5 of 5

Elaf Kindah (3-Star)Al-Mesyaal Street

Despite its three star rating, the hotel’s loca-tion and nice rooms make for a pleasant stay. The hotel has a swimming pool and a passage connecting it to the second floor of the Marwa from where you can see pilgrims completing their Umrah.

Standard Room rate per night: SAR 300Phone: +966 2-574-5555

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 3.5 of 5 stars

Hilton Makkah & Towers (4-Star)Hijrah Street

Just a few steps from the Holy Haram, the Makkah Hilton Hotel & Towers is a part of the largest, most prestigious complex in the city and close to many historical landmarks. All the suites and majority of the rooms have a majestic view of the Holy Haram.

Standard Room rate per night: SAR 575 Phone: +966 2-534-0000

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 3.5 of 5

InterContinentalDar Al-Tawhid (5-star)Ibrahim Al-Khalil Street

The Hotel is located in front of the Holy Mosque and a short walk away from the

lobby will take you into the courtyard of the Holy Mosque. Hotel amenities include 24-hour room service, newsstand, guest laundry, safe deposit box, free parking and a business center. Onsite dining options include the Rehab Restaurant, ZamZam Cafe and Al-Tayebat Restaurant.

Standard Room rate per night: SAR 875 Phone: +966 2-541-1111E-mail: [email protected]

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 of 5

Sheraton Makkah Hotel (5-star) Al-Ghazah Street

The Sheraton Makkah Hotel and Towers faces the Masjid Al-Haram and is only a few steps away from Al-Marwah Gate. The hotel features 433 guest rooms and offers the latest in modern amenities. In addition, guests can enjoy onsite the finest cuisines prepared by its master chefs at its highly acclaimed restaurant.

Standard Room rate per night: SAR 800Phone: +966 2-576-0000

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4 of 5 stars

Zam Zam Grand Suites (5-Star)Adjiad Street

Zam Zam Grand Suites is home to 31 floors which have 1200 luxurious suites and the hotel overlooks the Holy Mosque. It is right at the doorstep of the Holy Mosque and has a 70,000 square metre shopping area and an expansive food court.

Standard Room rate per night: SAR 800Phone: +966 2-571-5555

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 3.5 of 5 stars

فنادق مطلة على المسجد الحرامترحب جدة كل عام بعدد كبري من �ضيوف الرحمن فتعمل على

توفري جميع اأ�ضباب الراحة واخلدمات التي ت�ضهل رحلتهم اإىل مكة

املكرمة.

هنا جمموعة خمتارة من الفنادق القريبة من احلرم املكي واملعروفة

بني ال�ضيوف الرحمن. )الأ�ضعار املعرو�ضة يف غري مو�ضمها(

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HealthyLiving

Dive into an ocean of beauty with the Mermaid

The Mermaid Beauty Center and Spa, an upscale, classy salon and spa, established in 2007 by Rania Al-Sulaimani. A business-savvy individual, Al-Sulaimani came up with the concept of a boutique salon that would give clients a great deal of comfort and the best facilities under one roof and thus the idea took root and has now become a reputable place for a luxurious makeover.

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Location: Tahliya St., near Rimal HotelTel: +966 -2-6616644

The name of this boutique salon and spa was also given much thought before being selected. “I call it the Mermaid because mermaids usually represent the beauty of females as a figure and they have beautiful hair. Also, Jeddah is called the ‘Mermaid of the Red Sea’, and being in Jeddah it has a connection to this city,” explained Al-Sulaimani.

Stepping inside the Mermaid, one is greeted to a patio-like atmosphere and a walkway leads up to the main entrance of the actual salon which has a colorful décor and a welcoming environment. The color combination of white and turquoise has been used throughout the premises, giving it a vibrant look. The reception area is an appealing place to become comfortable and has plenty of reading material to browse through while you wait to be served. Professionalism and politeness is the real heart of the Mermaid’s services thanks to its employees who also have years of experience in this field. As a first class salon and spa, the services at the Mermaid include hair styling and coloring, make-up, massages and body care, nail art and care, skin care and special bridal packages. Apart from normal membership, they also offer full day spa packages for individuals, groups and business professionals.

Pamper yourself at the Mermaid Beauty Center and Spa where you will definitely feel renewed in a blissful way!

Full packages for Milka - SAR 1,500Full packages for Wedding - SAR 2,000

Special offer for Bridal Packages atThe Mermaid

مركز ميرميد للتجميل صالون و spa أنيقاأن�ضئ يف عام ٢٠٠٧ من قبل رانيا ال�ضليماين. طرحت املفهوم

اجلديد بوتيك �ضالون و الذي من �ضاأنه اإعطاء زبوناتها قدرا

كبريا من الراحة، واأف�ضل الت�ضهيالت حتت �ضقف واحد.

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Saudi DesertHanging in the

Text and photos by: Michael Bou-Nacklie

Halfway between Makkah and Jeddah, residents indulge in something not often seen in the desert: surfing.

HealthyLiving

Sport

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This kind of surfing is less of a hang ten variety and borders more on the simpler aspects of surf culture, trying not to get too beaten up as you fall off your board.

Local tourism organizations like Saudi Sinbad organize trips into the harsh desert climate for small groups. The idea is simple: stand up slide downhill, try not to make too much of a fool of yourself when you fall.Many parts of the Saudi desert are incompatible with sandboarding but major swaths of the desert are sandy with large dunes perfect for the activity.

As we arrived to the location roughly half an hour away from Jeddah, with several cars

in the 5 car convoy getting stuck in loose sand, the large dune which we would abuse became visible. Standing approximately 100 meters high, close to 20 people hiked up the massive dune to sit down and start polishing the bottom of the provided sandboards with none other than the bottom of a candle.

Most boards are made of wood, fibre glass or a plastic composite and can be waxed with a paraffin-based sandboard wax prior to a run to give it the slickness needed to glide down the granual sandy surface of a dune. The fastest ever speed recorded on a sandboard was 87km/h by professional snow and sandboarder Erik Johnson according to the Guiness Book of Records website.

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ركوب الرمال في صحراء السعوديةبني طريق مكةاملكرمة وجدة ميار�س ال�صكان هواية الترى عادة يف ال�صحراء: وهي التزلج على الرمال. فرمال �صحراء هذه املنطقة

تتكون من كثبان رملية �صخمة مثالية لركوب الرمال.

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Al-Mansoor Club Tel: +966-2-6934129Gold’s Gym Tel: +966-2-6655225King Faisal Specialist Tel: +966-2-6677777Power in Gym Tel: +966-2-6061516Ryan Polyclinic Tel: +966-2-6322848Star Power Club Tel: +966-2-6776177Women Only Al-Bedaya Center Tel: +966-2-6655225Al-Nisf Al-Akhar Tel: +966-2-6710754Bugshan Outpatient Clinics Tel: +966-2-6691222Ext. 899Chamelle Plaza Gym Tel: +966-2-6634355 Henaa Center Tel: +966-2-6714619Men OnlyAl-Shabab Building Tel: +966-2-2600236 Ba Azem Body Building Tel: +966-2-6448844Body Master Tel: +966-2-6652772Fitness Time Gym Tel: +966-2-6226369Hiltonia GymTel: +966-2-6590000 Hummer Gym Tel: +966-2-6671212

Gym & HealthCenters

Al-Amal HospitalTel: +966-2-6544293Al-Hamra ClinicsTel: +966-2-6651487Al-Hamra HospitalTel: +966-2-6653939Al-Hayat HospitalTel: +966-2-6374854Al-Jad’ani HospitalTel: +966-2-6367136Al-Madina Medical ClinicTel: +966-2-688 1288Al-Salaam Hospital Tel: +966-2-6970000Al-Zahra HospitalTel: +966-2-6823331 Bakhsh HospitalTel: +966-2-6510555Bugshan Hospital Tel: +966-2-6691222 Dr Siddiqa HospitalTel: +966-2-672 1764Doctor Deya’a ClinicsTel: +966-2-6687699Dr. Suliman FakeehTel: +966-2-6655000Eid ClinicTel: +966-2-6398858Erfan & Bagedo HospitalTel: +966-2-6820022Future (Daghestani)Tel: +966-2-6875255General Medical CenterTel: +966-2-6973452GNP HospitalTel: +966-2-6823200

KAI Gym Tel: +966-2-6691866

Hai Al-Jamea HospitalTel: +966-2-6806666Hay Al-Sabeel PolyclinicTel: +966-2-6480792Ideal ClinicsTel: +966-2-663 5444InternationalMedical Center ( IMC )Tel: +966-2-6509000Jeddah Eye HospitalTel: +966-2-6939034Jeddah Institute forSpeech and HearingTel: +966-2-6675311New Jeddah Clinic HospitalTel: +966-2-6675000King Fahd HospitalTel: +966-2-6650005King FaisalSpecialist Hospital Tel: +966-2-6677777Magrabi Eye and Ear HospitalTel: +966-2-6365000 Maternity & Children’s HospitalTel: +966-2-6651636Mushrifah Medical CentreTel: +966-2-6702250OrthopaedicsSpecialty ClinicsTel: +966-2-6922298Saudi American ClinicTel: +966-2-6605050Saudi German HospitalTel: +966-2-6829000United Doctors HospitalTel: +966-2-6533772

Hospitals

Health & BeautyDirectory

HealthyLiving

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Full packages for Wedding SAR 2, 000

Full packages for Milka SAR 1, 500

Special offers

Al-AjuwadTel: +966-2-6473436Al-AmeeraTel: +966-2-6055638 Al-AttaTel: +966-2-6773314 Al-AyoubiTel: +966-2-6436257Al-AzizeyahTel: +966-2-6206981Al-HamraTel: +966-2-6640108Al-NahdiTel: +966-2-6320022Al-SudaisTel: +966-2-2716792Abo-DawoodTel: +966-2-6877210AsiaTel: +966-2-6390553AmalTel: +966-2-6429486 AmiraTel: +966-2-6746001AymanTel: +966-2-6896912DaanTel: +966-2-6284405JamjoomTel: +966-2-6081111Kilo 7Tel: +966-2-6881640 NouraTel: +966 2-6685500OhodTel: +966-2-6540112OrientTel: +966-2-6480071 RemediesTel: +966-2-6562847 SaharTel: +966-2-6715852 SalamatakTel: +966-2-6724401 ShamsanTel: +966-2-6434874SharafiahTel: +966-2-6530891Yassir Al-GeddaniTel: +966-2-6365380 WejdanTel: +966-2-6613010

Pharmacies Spa & BeautyCentersAlexandre ZouariTel: +966-2-6656161Beauty Alliance Tel: +966-2-6681381 Body line (Men only) Tel: +966-2-2631859BouthainaTel: +966-2-6631809 Carmen CenterTel: +966-2-6612987 Dar Al-Moda Tel: +966-2-6526660 E Spa Tel: +966-2-2632093EVE Salons and Haute Couture Tel: +966-2-6985787 Hena’a Center Tel: +966-2-6714619Jack DessangeTel: +966-2-6695458 J.F Lazartique Tel: +966-2-6659594

JamaloukiTel: +966-2-6651888Lilas Beauty ParlourTel: +966-2-6622676Lucie Saint Clair Tel: +966-2-2832020Majestic Tel: +966-2-6609940Megayena Tel: +966-2-6655763Manna Center Tel: +966-2-6066628Mervat Beauty CenterTel: +966-2-6630676Tel: +966-2-6630676

Miracle Beauty ParlourTel: +966-2-6739597Nadoleen Beauty CenterTel: +966-2-6633972Oriana Tel: +966-2-6220773Serenity CenterTel: +966-2-6648353 Soleil d’or Spa Tel: +966-2-2842233Spada Tel: 920010099The Spa by Clarins Paris Tel: +966-2-6599999Zowaina Tel: +966-2-66563117L House of Beauty & SPA Tel: +966-2-6534898

Health & Beauty

Spa & BeautyCenters

Gym & HealthCenters PharmaciesHospitals

Notes

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Red SeaCoast

Givinga turtle a helping hand

Just after midnight my good friend Ghassan Ajaabnoor calls me bursting with news, “Guess what i’ve found?” he said excitedly. Ghassan is a self professed animal aficionado and often visits Jeddah’s pet stores looking for exotic animals. So his late night question stirred up a fair share of difficult responses.

“I went to a pet store this week and found a suffering sea-turtle that someone had brought in to sell.” What he was referring to was an emaciated juvenile Hawksbill Turtle which had been kept in a small glass tank for five days without enough water and was suffering from malnourishment and severe distress.Thankfully the shopkeeper was more than willing to part with the dieing turtle because nobody was willing to buy it. Sea turtles are protected by Saudi law and it is a punishable offense to either hunt them or bring them out of the sea, in addition the Hawksbill Turtle is on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) threatened species list Ghas-san said he took the turtle home, bought it some fresh sardines which were immediately scarfed down by the malnourished turtle.

Text and photos by Hans Sjoeholm

Mohsen Angawi returning a Hawksbill turtle to sea

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The next morning when we arranged to meet up along with our friend Mohsen S Angawi, to release the tired creature on Jed-dah’s North Corniche close to the Rosewood Hotel.Angawi being a keen conservationist was more than willing to come and help this turtle start its life again in its newly re-discovered home, the Red Sea.

Once on the beach Angawi carefully lifted the turtle out of the box we had placed it in and placed it down onto the sandy shore. Almost instantly we could see the turtle getting excited shoveling sand around its body and getting ready for a dash (at least in turtle terms) into the water. We carried her over the rocks down to the water and placed her into the water. In less than a second she transformed from a clumsy land creature to a water gliding sea creature. Her excitement

was evident and we assumed it was the new found freedom she felt from being cooped up in her water deprived tank with no food.After her blitz swimming she calmed down and took a dive down to the reef coming face to face with Sohals, Snappers and Wrasses as if to say, “its good to be home again,” then she went on to find scouring the reef looking for her first meal in her newfound freedom. What was interesting is every time she sur-faced for air she came up near to where we were, comfortably taking a quick snack on floating sea grass assured we were not going to hurt her, she even swam with us staying in close proximity as we dove down with her to the reef for close to 20 minutes.Once she swam off, back on shore we met someone who said several nights ago they had seen a large sea turtle coming up for two con-secutive nights on the same beach to lay eggs which could mean we have a genuine turtle nesting ground in the middle of Jeddah.

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)

) إنقاذ السالحف البحرية ( وجد اأحد املواطنني �صلحافاة بحرية تعاين من �صوء التغذية واحلب�س يف حمل يبيع

احليوانات االأليفة، فقام مع جمموعة من اأ�صدقائه ب�صرائها

Ghassan Ajabnoor with a lucky Hawksbill turtle و اإطالق �صراحها يف الكورني�س املقابل لفندق روزوود.

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Red SeaCoast

Newly WetText and photos by Hans Sjoeholm

Learn to Dive before a Tropical Honeymoon

Popular honeymoon destinations from KSA are the Seychelles, Mauritius, the Maldives, Indonesia and Malaysia and they all have one thing in common; they are all wonder-ful locations to scuba dive. Many newlyweds arrive at their tropical destinations without knowing beforehand the thrilling experiences they could have had if they were properly prepared to enjoy the underwater world. Spending precious vacation time attending classes, taking tests and doing underwater skill drills is a waste of time. But with the Red Sea at your doorstep, being a resident of Jeddah makes learning to scuba dive before you tie the knot very convenient. With a little information and some prior preparation, your honeymoon can include some underwater adventures.

Newly weds at 27m below the propeller of the Ann Ann Wreck - Abu Faramish Jeddah

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Some advantages of ScubaEnjoy a meditative cruise over the reef with your significant other. It is a truly relaxing experience. Underwater there are no phones or fax machines, and you will enjoy a smoke free environment where the no-smoking rule cannot be broken. Scuba diving is also a social activity and a great way to chill out and clear your mind. Discover a semi-weightless experience, and like an astronaut underwater, you will be able to make acrobatic moves that are reserved for the likes of Jackie Chan and Circe de Solei performers on land.

Popular misconceptionsBreathing from a Scuba regulator un-derwater is difficult and feels strange. It’s an exhilarating experience for a new diver to easily breathe compressed air underwater and get a personal record of staying underwater for more than a few seconds. Just breathe slightly deeper and slower than you do on land and you will soon feel relaxed. The most important rule in SCUBA diving is to breathe continuously and never hold your breath! This is for your safety.

What does it take learning to dive?If you don’t suffer from Hydrophobia, can swim 200 Meters non-stop (any style–not on time), walk a mile in less than 10 minutes, have the ability of a10-12 year old to read and write and don’t suffer from Medical Conditions i.e. ear problems, asthma, diabetes, circulatory, pulmo-nary and respiratory disorders, then you are a candidate for learning to scuba dive.

Juvenile Emperor Angelfish Pomachantus imperator

Masked Butterfly (Red Sea & Gulf of Aden only)

Top: Red Sea Bannerfish (Lat. Heniochus intermedius) Bottom: Lyrtail Anthias (Lat. Pseudanthias squamipinnes)

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Diving gear is really heavyWell, yes and no. On the surface, once all the gear is assembled and donned, it might seem cumbersome. When broken down into their individual units the gear is very manageable. Most importantly, underwater you will notice the gear doesn’t seem to weigh anything. Your Instructor will teach you precise buoyancy skills that give you control to change your depth whilst ascending and descending and to remain at a constant depth at will, very much the way a helicopter can changes altitude, going up and down, and hovers.

If you get water in your facemask you have to surface.Not at all, clearing water from the mask un-derwater is a piece of cake, and this will soon become second nature to you by simply ap-plying slight pressure on top of the mask skirt, bending your head forwards, taking a breathe of air from the regulator, then exhaling from your nose whilst tilting your head back. Just like that your mask will be purged of water.

Aside from saving time, what other reasons are there to train before I travel?While diving in Jeddah before your honeymoon, you will get the chance to learn more about the denizens of the sea. Being able to compare aquatic life between different locations is a rewarding experience. For example, when you are doing your Fish Identification Course, you will discover the endemic Red Sea Picasso fish (a member of the triggerfish family). This is often a favorite fish among scuba divers, but just wait for the next treat when on your vacation you meet his cousin the Indo-Pacific Picasso fish, you’ll again find yourself im-mensely impressed and amused the way it is designed by our Creator.

A general caution for new diversRemember not to scuba dive 24 hours before flying or going to an altitude above 300 Meters. You can finds lots of useful information about dive safety from DAN (Divers Alert Network) on their website: www.diversalertnetwork.org

Begin your new adventure immediately!There are lots of new friends on the other side of the reef that you haven’t met yet but who are waiting to meet you.

Living in Jeddah is unique. Here you have the possibility to dive 24/7, before and after going to work, day and night 12 months a year. So while you might be learning to dive for your honeymoon, these skills will come in handy when you return and will give you a lifetime of adventures.

Tying the knot underwater

تعلم الغوص قبل شهر العسلمعظم رحالت �صهر الع�صل التي يقوم بهاحديثي الزواج

يف اململكة تتجه اإىل املناطق اال�صتوائية مثل جزر املالديف

وماليزيا. وذلك لتمتعها باملناظر الطبيعية اخلالبة

واملناطق اخلا�صة بالغو�س. ولكي حت�صلوا على اأكرب قدر

من االإ�صتمتاع برحتلكم نقدم لكم بع�س الدرو�س املتوفرة يف

املناطق املخ�ص�صة للغو�س يف جدة كما هو مبني يف املقال.

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

RED SEA DIVERSOpposite Danube supermarket, off Tahlia streetTel: [email protected]

BLUE REEF DIVERS Behind Danube supermarket, off Tahlia streetTel: +966-2-2212707, 2212708 [email protected] Branch: Durrat Al Arus (50km north of Jeddah)Tel: +966-2-6181777

AL-KHORAYEF COMMSUN & SEA DIVING CENTER On Wale-Al-Ahd Street Tel: +966-2-6526003www.alkhorayef.com

DESERT SEA DIVERSOn North Obhur Road (Creek), after big mosque, near Rose Village CompoundTel: +966-2-6561807www.desertseadivers.net

DREAM DIVERSOpposite Danube supermarket on same side as Sands Hotel, off Tahlia street Tel: +966-2-6644707www.alahlam-marina.com

THE ARAB CIRCUMNAVIGATOR

Location:Behind Danube supermarket, off Tahlia streetTel: +966-2-6651304www.arabcircumnavigator.com

Crystal:+966-2-656 8888Nakheel:+966-2-606 6644Remal:+966-2-656 1880Dive Village:+966-2-656 1980Durrat Al-Arous:+966-2-618 0000Fal:+966-2-656 0033Blue Beach:+966-2-234 1900Movenpick:+966-2-655 5550Coral Beach:+966-2-656 0702Andalus Resort:+966-2-656 1444Obhur Resort:+966-2-656 3030Sheraton:+966-2-234 2264Huda Beach:+966-2-234 2332

Ahlam Resort:+966-2-234 0417Red Sea:+966-2-656 2320Dive Village:+966-2-656 1980Durrat Al.Arous:+966-2-618 0000Nakheel/Ghulam Beach Resort: +966-2-2342266Fal-Diving:+966-2-656 1807

ResortsBeach

ResortsDive

Dive Shops & Dive Resorts

New Dive Academy Jeddah Yachts, Auto Mall

Environmentally friendly

JeddahAl-Ahlam Marina: +966-2-2340 117Red Sea Marina: +966-2-2340117Jeddah Yacht Club: +966-2-6562101

Marinas

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Once the wedding is over and the guests have left most couples look forward to the much awaited vacation – their honeymoon. A week or more of unwinding, pampering, getting to know each other in a secluded, romantic place or even in a touristy yet exotic city is a treat to indulge in for many newlyweds.

To make your honeymoon a lifelong memorable experience, it is in your best interest to plan the vacation with your loved one. Choose your destination based on what you love to do and how you would like to spend your time. To get you started, here are ten honeymoon packages that are one week in duration and inclusive of airfare and five-star accommodation.

HONEYMOON 8DESTINATIONSby Syed Shabbir Siraj

Bali, Indonesia

Castries, St. Lucia

Warsaw, Poland

Montego Bay, Jamaica Maui, Hawaii

Marrakech, MoroccoReykjavik, Iceland Athens, Greece

Venice, Italy

TravelTrends

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Venice, ItalyOne of the most romantic cities in the world with a culture that has embraced love forever. Venice is known for its vibrant architecture and tantalizing cuisine. The sights, sounds and smells of the city delight the senses. From gondola rides to cobble stone pathways and walking to every nook and cranny of the city, Venice spells romance. Airline: Turkish Airlines Cost of Package: SAR 18,524 / week

Montego Bay, JamaicaThe lush green forests teeming with banana and almond trees, hibiscuses and palms, Mon-tego Bay is the perfect spot to stretch your adventure legs. It also offers white sandy beaches and picturesque sunsets for those marathon sessions of lounging by the sea. The culture is alive and fun and the spicy cuisine here makes it one amazing getaway for the newlyweds.Airline: Saudi Arabian Airlines Cost of Package: 23,170 SAR / week

Maui, HawaiiThe most famous getaway for vacationers who are looking for luxurious resorts and sprawling beaches. Dramatic coastlines, green forests and the Aloha spirit attract couples from all over the world. With a variety of romantic activities to choose from, such as swimming beneath waterfalls, the island of Maui will keep honeymooners content and happy.Airline: Lufthansa Cost of Package: SAR 27,916 / week

Castries, St. LuciaWith a beautiful coastline dotted with isolated beaches and coves, St. Lucia is one of the world’s most romantic destinations. Honeymooners have the perfect opportunity to escape and relax amongst coconut trees and rolling surf–all set against a backdrop of the setting Caribbean sun and a perfect ocean skyline.Airline: Saudi Arabian Airlines Cost of Package: SAR 25,544 / week

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Marrakech, MoroccoHoneymooners who really want an offbeat excursion should consider Marrakech because it is sensuous, unique, and afford-able. The hustle and bustle, sights, sounds and smells of Marrakech’s central square Jemaa El Fna symbolize Morocco’s exotic allure. Staying at an enchanting riad – a renovated merchant house, often 200-300 years old – is sure to add a dash of deca-dence and romance to the vacation.Airline: Turkish AirlinesCost of Package: SAR 18,641 / week

Reykjavik, IcelandFamous for its beautiful and exotic scenery as well as for the high standard of its cuisine and services, Reyjavik is the idealistic destination for couples. With hot springs, gushing geysers, glacier trekking by day and warm fires by night Reykjavik offers something out of the ordi-nary for those looking for a cool cuddly honeymoon. If you are willing to venture out of city limits, remoteness and seclusion abound.Airline: Saudi Arabian Airlines Cost of Package: SAR 24,435 / week

Bali, IndonesiaIt is the most popular destination in East Asia and couples flock to it all year round. From cozy hideaways to beautiful beach villas, Bali gives couples a chance to enjoy their honey-moon to the fullest. You can also charter a modern game fishing vessel or a traditional Buginese schooner with expert crew to explore the Indonesian Spice Islands at your own pace.Airline: Saudi Arabian AirlinesCost of Package: SAR 25,390 / week

Athens, GreeceThe capital city of Greece and the only city in Europe with an oriental touch, Athens is a spot for couple who wants to delve into history. From the Acropolis to the Statue of Zeus and various archeological sites, Athens offers a wide variety of activities and sites of interest. Half or full day tours around the city allows couples to soak in the city’s famous sights and neighborhoods.Airline: Emirates Cost of Package: SAR 12,067 / week

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Rosewood Corniche, the ultra luxury prop-erty in Jeddah, is presenting honeymoon packages inclusive of amenities and activi-ties that channel the romance of a wedding, and pair it with the exquisite, private service that married couples crave.

Newlyweds are ushered in through the ho-tel’s majestic lobby and presented with fresh cocktail juices during a personal welcome. In their room or suite, an elegant floral ar-rangement adds an extra romantic touch.

The renowned chefs of Rosewood Corniche also congratulate the couple, serving a world-class dinner in the suite’s private din-ing room, complete with a heart shaped cake inscribed with the couple’s name.

The package includes a special breakfast in bed or breakfast at the hotel’s Habsburg res-

ROSEWOOD CORNICHEHONEYMOON AT THE

taurant, bouquet of fresh flowers, and a com-plimentary late check-out at 16:00, allowing couples to leisurely enjoy their honeymoon stay at Rosewood Corniche.

Rosewood Corniche’s honeymoon packages are valid for their Rosewood and Executive suites, the Louloua and the Danah rooms, and the Royal Suite.

At the height of the summer wedding season Saudi Arabia’s leading hotel is offering newlyweds great packages for the honeymoon of a lifetime by the Red Sea.

To make a reservation or request more information on the honeymoon packages,Call +966-2-257-8888 or visit: www.rosewoodhotels.com

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AirlinesAir AlgerieTel: +966-2-6515232Air ArabiaTel: +966-2-6640291Air CanadaTel: +966-2-6696933Air FranceTel: +966-2-6512000Air IndiaTel: +966-2-2632994Air SaharaTel: +966-2-6641233American AirlinesTel: +966-2-6651333Arabian AirlinesTel: 920013322ArianaAfghan AirlinesTel: +966-2-6751543Austrian AirlinesTel: +966-2-6613524British AirwaysTel: +966-2-6693464Biman Bangaladesh AirlinesTel: +966-2-6651543BMI British MidlandTel: +966-2-6689950Cathay Pacific AirwaysTel: +966-2-6653088 Continental AirlinesTel: +966-2-6693376Cyprus AirlinesTel: +966-2-6696304

Daallo AirlinesTel: +966-2-6504361Delta AirlinesTel: +966-2-6570555Egyptian AirlinesTel: +966-2-6441515Etihad AirwaysTel: +966-2-6640028Indonesian AirlinesTel: +966-2-6656121Gulf AirTel: +966-2-6680303Jet AirwaysTel: +966-2-6603771Kenya AirwaysTel: +966-2-2632959 Ext.108Kuwait AirwaysTel: +966-2-6694111KLMRoyal Dutch AirlinesTel: +966-2-6512000 Ext.43Lufthansa Airlines/Swiss International AirlinesTel: +966-2-6514000Malaysia AirlinesTel: +966-2-6670011Middle East AirlinesTel: +966-2-6449150NasTel: 920001234Oman AirlinesTel: +966-2-6577333PakistanInternational AirlinesTel: +966-2-6422642

Phillipine AirlinesTel: +966-2-2632959 Ext.100Qatar AirwaysTel: +966-2-6652942Royal Jordanian AirlinesTel: +966-2-6652195SamaTel: 920001234Saudi Arabian AirlinesTel: 920022222Swiss AirTel: +966-2-6511388 Wafeer Tel: +966-02-4202510

Al-Bilad Hotel Tel: +966-2-694 4777Al-Hamra Sofitel HotelTel: +966-2-6601794Casablanca Hotel Tel : +966-2-6827771Crown PlazaTel: +966-2-6611000Habitat HotelTel: +966-2-2578800 Hilton Tel: +966-2-6590000Holiday InnTel: +966-2-6326207InterContinental Tel: +966-2-6611800Jeddah Marriott Hotel Tel: +966-2-6714000

Hotels

TravelDirectory

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Ace TravelTEL : +966-2-6056002www.ace-travel.com Abdullah Abdul Qadir Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-Al-Feraihi Travel& Tourism Company Tel: +966-2-6655363Al-HaniTourism & Travel AgencyTel: +966-2-6323314Al-Tayyar Group Hotline: 9200 12333Tel : +966-2-6577333www.altayyargroup.comAl-Zoman Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6515501www.alzoman.com.sa Bawadina Travel AnegcyTel: +966-2-6493198Bin RaffahTravel & TourismTel: +966-2-6644111Bin Mahfoudh Travel& Tourism AnegcyTel: +966-2-6481055

EjazatiTel: +966-2-6530055www.ejazti.comFal Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6838999www.faltravel.com.saFernasTravel & TourismTel: +966-2-6677472www.fernastravel.comIntercontinentalTravel CompanyTel: +966 2 6677988www.itc-Icc.comMansour Al-Masaad Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6647066Miraj Travel & TourismTel: +966-5-4514266www.mirajtravel.comNile Travel AgencyTel: +966-2-6645999 Portfolio Travel Ltd.Tel: +966-2-6604500T & TS Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6914465Top AdventureTravel & TourismTel: 920022216Saudi Travel& Tourism BureauTel: +966-2-6633737www.sttb.comSakkap Travels Co.Tel: +966-2-6060018Speed FlightTravel & Tourism Agency Tel: +966-2-6440100New World TravelTel: +966-2-2240440Yasin Travel& Tourism Agency Tel: +966-2-6476276Zahid GroupTravel & TourismTel: +966-2-6525670

Ahmed NisharTourism AgencyTel: +966-2-6685855Arab Tourism Areas Co.Tel: +966-2-6636360Arabian CampTel: +966-2-6900059www.arabiancamp.comArabian Explorer(Expatriate Tours)Tel: +966-2-6580663or [email protected]’a Travel& Trousim Est.Tel:+ 966-2-6721888Alireza Travel & ToursTel:+ 966-2-6481360www.alireza.com/travelAttar Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6611222www.attar-travel.com Al-ShitaiwiTravel & TourismTel +966-2-6794022www.alshitaiwitours.comElaf Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-6614408www.elaf group.comKanoo Travel & TourismTel: +966-2-2632959www.kanoogroup.comInternationalTourism ServicesTel: +966-2-6681203Mawasim ToursTel +966-2-6646425Platin LuxuryTravel ServicesTel: +966-2-6575266www.platin.com.saSaudi Tourism Office Co.Tel +966-2-6201972World Wide Toursim Co.Tel +966-2-6329081

Le Meridien JeddahTel: +966-2-6633333 Movenpick Tel: +966- 2-6676655Radisson SAS ( Hayat )Tel: +966-2-6521234Ramada Tel: +966-2-6670777Rosewood CornicheTel: +966-2-2570967 Sands HotelTel: +966-2-6686014Sheraton Hotel Tel : +966-2- 6992212SunsetTel: +966- 2-6605000Westin Tel: +966-2- 6588200

Tour Operators

Travel Agencies

Tour OperatorsAirlines Hotels Travel

Agencies

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Test your Perception!Locate the origin of this photograph cut-out withinthe magazine pages.

Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusive

SUDOKU

Find The Hidden ItemsFind the listed hidden items, which may be hidden anywhere. Once you have foundan item, put a circle around it.

OudMeshlah

PerfumeShumagh

CameraBouquet

SubhaChocolate Box

White HatMicrophone

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Puzzle WordsFind the listed hidden words,The words may be hidden in any direction. Once you have found all the words, the remaining letters will spell a secret message.

BandBouquetBridal ShowerCakeCateringCeremonyDecorDressFlowersGiftsGuestsGroomHallHoneymoonInvitationsJewelryMusicPhotographyPlannerRingsReceptionThemeWedding

Test your travel knowledge!

1. The traditional wedding gown color is red. 2. The couple goes to a fortune-teller to look into their future before they are married. 3. The groom throws an engagement ring into the front steps of his intended-bride’s home. 4. They believe that the ring finger has the vein of love, which runs straight to the heart.5. The bride becomes the mistress of her new home, so she walks around the outside of her house three times.6. The bride’s and groom’s parents traditionally carry a fire from the hearths in their homes to the home of the new couple, where a new fire is lit.7. A doll dressed similarly to the bride is placed at the head of the main table.

Travel Test: 1. China; 2. Korea; 3. Philippines;4. Egypt; 5. Morocco;6. South Africa; 7. Puerto Rico; Test: Travel Trends, p. 76

In which country…?

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ArabicWordsUseful

Pronunciation&Pre-Wedding

Shofa The groom gets to see the bride for the first timeKhotooba EngagementJessees Traditional PoetGhomra Bridal ShowerWorood FlowersKoroot Da’awa InvitationsDecor DecorationMonazzem Afrah Waragah

Wedding

Alfarah The WeddingKaika CakeZaffa Walking down the aisleSalat Afrah VenueMasouleyya ResponsibilityMutreba Female SingerMaze BuffetA’asha DinnerTa’ateema Dessert

Mahr DowryHalawa Candy

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His Clothing

ThobeTraditional men’s dress

MeshlahMen’s over dress for special occasions

Ghotra

Degla

Square scarf for men, made of cotton or silk, which is worn, folded across the head.

Men’s over dress for special occasions

Sayyara

Shenat SafarShahr alasal

Tazaker

Mawkeb alaroosa Friends and families following the bride and groom by car

Suit casesHoneymoon

TicketsCar

Post-Wedding

NotesAdd your new words

ResponsibilityFemale SingerBuffetDinnerDessert

DowryCandy

Her Clothig

Dress

Mother of the bride

Veil

Mother of the groom

Tiiara

Bride’s brother

Make-up

Groom’s brother

Hair do

Bride’s sister

The wedding

Groom’s sister

Father of the bride

Invitees

Fostan

Omm Alaroosa

Tarha

Omm Alarees

Taj

Akho Alaroosa

Mekyaj

Akho Alarees

Tasreeha

Okht Alarosa

Alfarah

Okht Alarees

Abo Alaroosa

Alma’azeem

Abo Alarees Father of the groom

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By Mahmoud SabbaghThe cities of Hijaz have very colorful, cheerful and noisy marriage customs. As soon as a boy reaches a certain age, the marriage traditions start to dominate and tighten their hold on the maturing boy’s life.

Every marriage stage has its own established rituals and ancient traditions dating back generations. The choice of a suitable bride was a purely family affair, where the mother and the extended family had the final say. After stating his required specification in the potential bride or “Leila” he wished to marry, family members start to scout potential brides .According to many traditions it was customary to look for someone who matched the required specifications first among the neighbor’s daughters. Should that fail the search would move automatically among family and relatives’ girls, then be expanded to include daughters from other neighborhoods.Once the choice is made a delegation from the groom’s family of its senior women start the “negotiation” ceremonies.

Negotiations can sprint to an end of extend out much like a marathon would before reaching the next set of rituals like the showfa or glimpse. Others include the reading of a prophetic prayer or “Kheira,” and a declaration of good intentions. The agreement is finalized with a reading of the Quran Surat Al-Fātiĥah.

The marriage procession throughout our history was free of paradox, professionals and craftsmen were chosen over the educated men. This was because working men knew how to earn money according to the standards of the times. Several rituals dominate entering the marriage contract such as the Milkah as well as a slew of others.Perhaps one of the most associated outstanding features is the groom’s parade where a huge crowd from the groom’s family lineup, with men carrying lamps called “atarik,” gift

Marriage Customs in the Cities of the Hijaztrays “ma’asher” and the bride’s engagement dowry “shabkah,” accompanied by singers called “jesees” with their Ghabban turbans, singing special songs called “ahazeej” and distributing traditional sweets like “laddu”, “labaniah”, “ta’ateemah” and special gifts. As soon as the groom’s parade reaches the bride’s house the singer starts to sing the traditional songs called “majassat” ranging from the traditional prayers of the Prophet to falling over the groom with praise poems listing his and his family’s qualities and deeds, prompting cheers of joy from the crowd.Afterwards a traditional flute “mizmar” game starts where the players sing popular songs known as “zumal,” sung by one person called the “hadi” with another group repeating various joyful songs.

In many regions the marriage celebrations went on for three days compared to the one night in more modern times. The art of singing at Hijaz weddings, known as Majass first emerged from Makkah but only really flourished in the Abbasid era and became an art form at the end of the last century.

Several of the true masters of the art include such as Hasan Jawa, Ismael Kardos, Saeed Abu-Khashaba, Hasan Labany, Abdul Rahman Muomenah, Mansour Bughdady, Abdul Rahman Al-Muadhen in Makkah, and Shalabi, Omar Ba-Ishen, Zagzug and Halawani in Jeddah then there was the master Husein Hashem in Madinah.The term comes from the the verb “Jass” and its plural “Majassat.”Previously the lyrical stanzas were called Majass and were reverred by how the words would invoke deep emotional responses.One example is the famous “Dana” sang by Mohammed Ali

Sindi: The doctor probed my hand unaware, I told him...The ache is in my liver, leave my hand, sir, leave my hand.The musical basis of the Majass is the Ya Laaal, which is a sound produced in the throat to accompany the Eastern music canto known as “Maqamat.”

Several different forms of Maqamat exist, such as the joyful maqamat; such as the Hijaz maqam, yamani Hijaz almanaiery maqam – meaning the upper class, the Bengkah maqam, Al-Harab maqam being a twig of Rasd musical maqam.

In one of the marriage customs on the night of the dowry delivery, the groom sends a sheep to the bride’s family with the dowry traditionally wrapped in a white handkerchief with basil sticks and flower clusters, the dowry was used for the bride’s “dabash” - to prepare herself, and buy her outfits and requirements.Not all marriage traditions are intended for the wedding night. Sometimes two days prior to it they have the “ghumra” night, which is the Henna night and is equivalent to a bridal shower in Western culture.

This cross of cultures is result of infusions being introduced in order to keep the traditions valid in the modern world. The Ghumra night traditions have the bride wear a silk red dress with a red head veil, a reeded silk curtain is placed and the women present sing popular songs.

On the other hand, the bridegroom was given what is known as the “groom’s bath” at his family house.There are some traditions after the marriage night which application extent vary, such as the first morning ceremony known as “Sabha” where the presents and gifts are presented and opened in front of everyone as a kind of social interaction and bonding, and perhaps just for showing off.

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محمود عبدالغني صباغ

ولعادات الزواج في مدن احلجاز تالوينها

ومظاهرها الصاخبة البهية. فما يلبث وأن

يشتد عود الفتى، حتى تشرع تقاليد الزواج

بفرض سطوتها، وإحكام سيطرتها، فتطل

سيدة للموقف.

وكل مرحلة من مراحل الزواج لها طقوسها

الراسخة، وتقاليدها العريقة الضاربة في جذور

موروث املنطقة. كان اختيار )العروسة( التي

تليق بعش زوجية عريسها العاشق احلالم،

شأنا عائليا خالصا تفصل فيه والدته، وباقي

نساء العائلة. وبعد أن يتلو )قيس( املوعود

مواصفات )ليلى( التي يرغب اإلقتران بها،

حتى تبدأ أعني "الكشافة" من نساء عائلته

بالترشيح.

كانت "األصول" – أي التقاليد – تقضي بأن

يتم البحث أوال على من تطابق املواصفات

ضمن بنات اجليران، وان تعثرت املهمة، ينتقل

البحث تلقائيا في بنات األهل واألقارب، ثم

بنات احلارة، وهكذا حتى نصل الى مرشحات

احلارات املجاورة. وما أن يقع االختيار حتى

يتحرك وفد من عائلة العريس، مكون من كبار

نسائها للبدء في اجراء مراسم "املفاوضات".

وسواء انتهت تلك املفاوضات، في وقت خاطف،

أو أنها امتدت الى أوقات ماراثونية، ننتقل

بعدها الى حزمة أخرى من الطقوس : فتكون

هناك )الشوفة(، واجراء اخليرة النبوية الكرمية،

ومن ثم اعالن حسن النوايا، حتى حلظة

اإلتفاق، واعالنها بقراءة الفاحتة. ولم تخلو

مسيرة الزواج في تاريخنا، من املفارقات،

فكان أصحاب الصنعة واحلرف مقدمون

على املتعلمني، فأوالد السوق كانوا يعرفون

كيف "يكسبون القرش" بحسب مفاهيم الفترة

البائدة.

وتبرز أمناط )الفلكور( بوضوح مع مرحلة

كتابة العقد. التي تسمى أيضا بـ )امللكة( ،

وترافقها طقوس إجتماعية خاصة.. كإقامتها

مثال بعيد املغرب وزوال الشمس. ولعل أبرز

املظاهر املرافقة : موكب العريس .. الذي

يصطف فيه حشد ميثل عائلة العريس، وتضج

مسيرته بحملة األتاريك واملعاشر ومجسم

الشبكة .. يرافقهم اجلسيسة بعمائمهم الغبانة

من عادات الزواج في مدن الحجاز

.. يتداولون األهازيج، ويوزعون احللوى التقليدية

من لدو ولبنية وتعتيمة والهدايا اخلاصة .. وما

أن يصل موكب العريس، دار أهل عروسه،

حتى يبدأ املنشد في اإلنشاد باملجسات

التقليدية التي تتراوح بني الصالة على النبي،

وبني إسباغ العريس بأفانني من قصائد املديح

وتعديد املناقب، له وألهله ، حد انتزاع صيحات

اجلموع، وزغاريد النساء. ثم يتم اإلعالن عن

بدء لعبة )املزمار( البلدي، فيتحلق حول العريس،

الالعبون، يتداولون األهازيج الشعبية التي

تعرف بـ )الزومال( ، ويطلقها شخص واحد

)حادي(، ثم تردد خلفه املجموعة بنغمات مختلفة

ملؤها الفرح واحلماسة، وحاصلها نزاالت

العصي التي تشبه املبارزة وتعرف بـ )اجلوش(.

ومن زواميل الفرحة في ليالي الزواج:

الليلة زينة .. وفرح وسرور

وصحبة حلوة وعريس غندور

وقد متتد احتفاالت الزواج كما في تقاليد

املنطقة الى ثالثة أيام متواصلة. لكن من

الواضح أنه جرى اختصارها، انسجاما مع

روح العصر، ورضوخا لنمط احلياة السريع.

واملجس – هو فن املوال احلجازي وهو ملمح

صارخ من مالمح الفرحة الشعبية في املنطقة..

وأصل الكلمة وارد من فعل اجلس، وتمع

الكلمة على مجسات.

ولعل القدماء سموا املوشح الغنائي في احلجاز

باملجس ألنه يجس نبض القلوب أو العروق،

ويحرك ساكن اللواعج، ويثير كامن األشجان ..

وقدميا قال الشاعر :

فظلـت تطـارح أوتـاره .. بأهزاجـها - وبأرمـالها

وتعمل جسا جلـس العروق .. وتلوي املالوي

بأمثـالها

ومن ذلك أيضا الدانة الشهيرة التي غناها

محمد علي السندي:

جس الطبيب يدي جهال ، فقلت له ..

إن التألم في كبدي، فاترك يدي، ياسيدي، اترك

يدي وتقوم قاعدة )املجس( الطربية على قاعدة

) يا آلل ( .. ويتم الصدح به من احلناجر، تقيدا

مبقامات املوسيقى الشرقية، خصوصا مقامات

البهجة : كمقام احلجاز ، ومقام مياني حجاز

املنايري – أي الطبقة العالية .. ومقام البنجكاه

.. ومقام احلراب وهو أحد فروع مقام الرصد

)الراست( املوسيقي .

واملجس لون عريق، بزغ من مكة في عهد باكر،

وازدهر -من ثم- في العهد العباسي.. وله

رواده في القرن املاضي .. كالعم حسن جاوه

.. واسماعيل كردوس .. وسعيد أبوخشبة ..

وحسن لبني .. وعبدالرحمن مؤمنة .. ومنصور

بغدادي .. وعبدالرحمن املؤذن ، في مكة ..

والشلبي وعمر باعشن والزقزوق واحللواني ،

في جدة .. أما في املدينة املنورة : فكان هناك

العمالق حسني هاشم.

ومن مناذج املجس في األفراح :

سبحان من جمع القلوب بفضله .. وعلى رحاب

الود عمر دارها طــاب اللـقاء وزاده تشريفـكم

.. في ليـلـة قد أشرقـت أنـوارها.

ومن عادات الزواج ، ما يتم في ليلة تسليم

املهر، اذ يرسل العريس الى أهل العروس،

خروفا .. يشفعه باملهر الذي جرت التقاليد

بوضعه في منديل أبيض ومعه أعواد الريحان

والشارة .. وكان يستخدم املهر للدبش – أي

لتجهيز العروس نفسها .

وال تقف تقاليد الزواج على ليلة الزواج. فقبل

الزواج بيومني، هناك ليلة )الغمرة( ، وهي ليلة

احلنة .. و يعادلها في الثقافة الغربية :

)The Bridal Shower(، وهي من العادات الدخيلة التي تسربت الينا اما بحكم

املثاقفة، أو بسبب التهاون في التمسك بعاداتنا

اجلميلة والتقاعس عن تديدها رغبة إعادة

انتاجها في قوالب حديثة تكفل استمراريتها

وفي ليلة الغمرة، كانت تقضي الطقوس على

أن تلبس العروس فستانا من احلرير األحمر

وطرحة حمراء .. وتقام ستارة من القماش

احلرير املقصب ، ويتم غناء االغاني الشعبية

من احلاضرات. أما للعريس فكان له حمام

العريس في بيت أهله ..

وبعد ليلة الزواج .. ثمة عادات أخرى تتفاوت

في قدر تطبيقها، مثل )الصبحة( أي عادة

)الرفد( .. التي يتم فيها تقدمي الهدايا ...

ويتم فتحها أمام اجلميع ، كنوع من التآزر

والتالصق االجتماعي، ولرمبا ألجل التباهي

احملض .

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Weddings of Hijaz

Through Our Lens

Photography by Michael Bou-Nacklie

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Entering with the groom, the Jesees singer, sometimes accompanied by several singers and dancers form the main portion of the male part of the wedding before the groom leaves with the bride.

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Towards the end of the ceremony the Jesees and his accompanying troupe of singers and daf drummers kick into high-gear with confetti and celebrate the groom’s coming new life.

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Similar to traditions globally, children are brought into the wedding ceremony wearing the traditional wedding garb.

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The local sword dance involves the men of the family dancing in unison with arms interlocked during the wedding ceremony.

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The traditional Arabic daf drum is used to accompany the Jesees singer as he sings praise to the groom and his future life as a husband.

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Often in wedding ceremonies traditional sword dancers perform during the ceremony. Photo by Youssuf Aman

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CommerceTel: +966 2-6873400 EducationTel: +966 2-6444305Industry & ElectricityTel: +966 2-6360433Information & CultureTel: +966-2-6476222InteriorTel: +966-2-6684000Communication & TransportationTel: +966-2-6704305

Jeddah Chamber of CommerceTel: +966 2-6515111WaterTel: +966 2-6711550Foreign Affairs Tel: +966-2-6684000HealthTel: +966-2-6970006 Agriculture & WaterTel: +966 2-6210002

Ministries

Social Service Organizations

Al-QasrTel: +966-2-6394442Dewi Al-TaweelTel: +966-2-6943420Dhawia Tel: +966-2-6651865Family Tel: +966-2-6695189 Glamour Shots Tel: +966-2-6607101LamasatTel: +966-5-51944607SahariTel: +966-2-6658713Samya Tel: +966-2-6833245Suzan BaaqeelTel: +966-2-6735224

WEDDING DIRECTORY

Wedding Halls

Photographers

Al-Embratora Caza BlancaTel: +966-2-6827771Al-KazarTel: +966-2-6514444Al-Noor- MeridianTel: +966-2-6633333Al-Qasr - BiladTel: +966-2-6944777Al-Sultana Intercontinental Tel: +966-2-6611800Amasi Tel: +966-2-6300022Donyati - WestenTel: +966-2-6588200Golden LaylatiTel: +966-2-6066666HabitatTel: +966-2-6518988Hilton Hotel Ball Rooms Tel: +966-2-6590000Jeddah Orchid Ball RoomsTel: +966-2-6070777Laylati 1Tel: +966-2-6066666Laylati 2Tel: +966-2-6066666Nadi Al-Foroosiya Tel: +966-5-03609630RamadaTel: +966-2-6670540Shams - MovenpickTel: +966-2-6676655Sheraton Ball RoomTel: +966-2-6992212Sunset Ball RoomsTel: +966-2-6605000

SRI LANKAE: Tel: +966-1-4606906C: Tel: +966-2-6065414SUDANE: Tel: +966-1-4887979C: Tel: +966-2-6476003SWEDENE: Tel: +966-1-4883100C: Tel: +966 2-6529615SWITZERLANDE: Tel: +966-1-4881291C: Tel: +966-2-6510772 SYRIANE: Tel: +966-1-4887481C: Tel: +966-2-6605801TANZANIAE: Tel: +966-1-4542833C: Tel: +966-2-6657528 THAILANDE: Tel: +966-1-4881174C: Tel: +966-2-6655317TUNISIAE: Tel: +966-1-4887900C: Tel: +966-2-6605320TURKEYE: Tel: +966-1-4820101C: Tel: +966-2-6601607UGANDAE: Tel: +966-1-4544910C: Tel: +966-2-6633300UKRAINEE: Tel: +966-1-4508536UAE E: Tel: +966-1-4881227C: Tel: +966-2-6515436USAE: Tel: +966-1-4883800C: Tel: +966-2-6670080URUGUAYE: Tel: +966-1-4620739YEMENE: Tel: +966-1-4881769

Charity Society in JeddahAl-Zahra Dist.Tel: +966-2-6391100Charitable Services for the Care of Cancer PatientsAl-Rowais Dist.Tel: +966-2-6511373Enabling Marriage and family support FoundationAl-Nazla Dist.Tel: +966-2-6811168Faisaliah Women’s Charitable FoundationAl-Rowais Dist.Tel: +966-2-6535000Friends of the Heart Foundation in JeddahBehind Al-Tahlia StationTel: +966-2-6658384Majid Bin Abdulaziz Foundation for Development and Social ServicesAl-Shate’e Dist.Tel: +966-2-6062959National Charitable Foundation for Blood DonationTel: +966-2-6905008Society Friends Charitable FoundationTahliya St.Tel: +966-2-6658713Women’s Charitable Foundation in JeddahAl-Nazla Dist.Tel: +966-2-6369652Zamzam Foundation for Volunteer Health Services Al-Sulaimaniya Dist.Tel: +966-2-6735224

Photographers Wedding Halls

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