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HAIFAA AL MANSOURshares her thoughts

KING ABDULLAH MALAZ PARK

RIYADH STREET ART

FUNOUTDOORACTIVITIES

ALL-NEW DESIGN

Saudi EntertainersFAHAD AL BUTAIRI AND SOME MORE!

ISSUE 11 JAN 2014

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FROM THE EDITOR

LIVE LIGHTHEARTEDLY!

January is an opportunity to start fresh and have a more positive outlook on life. Every now and then, we all need a break to find ourselves sharing moments of laughter and merriment with our family and friends. For 2014, we decided to kick off with an issue that will help you do just that.

This is the Entertainment Edition of Destination Riyadh and we invite you to take in all that is fun, fascinating and amusing in the city. We have filled the pages of the magazine with interesting and relevant articles that would truly inspire you to live lightheartedly and make time for leisure.

From an exclusive interview with Haifaa Al Mansour, first female Saudi director of the Oscar nominated film “Wadjda,” up to a showcase of some of the best Saudi entertainers of this generation. You can be guaranteed that this is one star-studded issue.

Whether you crave for some solo relaxation or want to get out and enjoy the lovely weather, we have you covered. Check out our special feature on outdoor activities.

Feel nostalgic with our feature on authentic Najdi games or have fun trying out our list of homebrew Saudi video games. For good quality time with the family, we’ve featured some great places if you want your kids to have fun while learning in the process.

The capital has truly become a place where you get to work hard and play harder all year round. We have a lot more in store for you in the upcoming months and DR is thrilled to be your compass in finding all that is fun and happening in the city we’re proud to call our home.

Happy Reading, Happy Living!

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Latest FF2013 Trends at the Style Stardust Workshop with Sabina Marini at Faisaliah Suites.

The who's who of the digital arab world are here at the Arabnet 2013!

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One of our favorite booths at the ArabNet 2013, Feel it App! Mohammed Al Kadi and Dima Al Othaimeen.

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Share your Thoughts...Words associated with the film “Wadjda” include “phenomenal,” “terrific” and “simply unmissable.” What are your thoughts? Tweet your thoughts @destinationryd

Must Try!It’s the season to crave for that warm fuzzy feeling… The Ritz-

Carlton Riyadh's hot chocolate is just winter wonderland in a cup.


LEGAL BITS AND PIECES EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW…

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

LEGAL BITSAlaa Adnan YamaniLawyer & Legal [email protected]: @AlaaYam

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Detention or imprisonment shall be only in places designated for such purposes and for the period set by

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KSA has recently witnessed a huge increase in the use of online platforms such as YouTube. In fact, statistics show that Saudi Arabia has the highest viewership in the world with 90 million views per day! But it’s not the views we’re talking about here. It’s the fact that Saudis are using a variety of online platforms and through them, they are speaking up and getting their messages across to the world.


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DO MORE NATIONAL TOURISM RECEIVES INTL. AWARDDoMore received the International Quality Crown Award in the Gold Category for its commitment to quality, leadership, technology and innovation. The award was presented by the Business Initiative Directions.

LATEST PRODUCT NO7’SNo7 continues to develop new standards and discoveries in anti-ageing skincare. They recently launched the new "super serum" Lift and Luminate day and night. The product is available at Boots.

FORBES AWARDS YOUNG SAUDI BUSINESSESUnder the auspices of Prince Khaled bin Bandar, Forbes Middle East held a celebratory event in honor of young Saudi businessmen and women to encourage and support business owners throughout. The magazine will publish a feature on the chosen businesses.

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SONY’S NEW WIRELESS, SPLASH-PROOF SPEAKERSWith the new SRS-BTS50 speakers from Sony. You can stream music wireless from your phones and tablets.

NOBEL SMILECLINICWINS AWARDNobel Smile Dental Care Clinic (NSDCC) won the 2013 International Star Award for Quality (ISAQ) award in the gold category for commitment to quality, leadership, technology and innovation.

PROPERTIES BYDAMACDAMAC Properties, one of the largest luxury real estate developers in the Middle East, launches Park Life Living at AKOYA by DAMAC, consisting of a 4.3-million-square-foot private park to provide exclusive gardens for AKOYA Park villas.

JAGUAR GIVE BANKERS 24 - HOUR CARSAs part of a new strategy to promote Jaguar vehicles, the Mohammed Youssef Naghi Group is giving a portion of their target market a chance to drive their XJ or XF models for 24 hours and survey them afterwards.

EXCLUSIVEOUD SCENTS AT PARIS GALLERYThe leading luxury retailer in the region has launched an exclusive collection of five perfumes with the Arabic Oud as a key ingredient. The aromas are a blend of Eastern charms and French passion, bottled in a luxurious packaging for your inhaling pleasure.

SMARTPHONE CHECK-IN WITH MARRIOT Marriot Hotels and Resorts have created a new smartphone application filled with rewards and benefits for their guests. Check-in to your room before you arrive and just pick up the card key on your way up!

ARAB THOUGHT FOUNDATION WINS PEACE PRIZEFor its outstanding contribution to cultural and intellectual development and the promotion of culture of dialogue, the Arab Thought Foundation was awarded the international Gusi Peace Prize for Social Services and Humanitiarianism for 2013.



WHAT’SBEEN GOING ON!

03STYLE STARDUST- FASHION STYLING WORKSHOP:International fashion stylist and image consultant Sabina Marini rendered a style and fall/winter trends workshop at the Faisaliah Suites, Rosewood Hotels last Dec. 4. The exclusive event for ladies offered styling tips for different body types and gave a rundown of the top trends this season. Guests were treated to mocktails and canapés.

027 FOR ALL MANKIND HOLDS OPENING FOR NEW KIDS COLLECTION:7 for all Mankind introduced the latest new kids denim collection in its Olaya store on Nov. 30, in collaboration with The Voice of Down Syndrome Society (SAUT). Children and parents got to enjoy the photo booth that was specially set up for the event.

01ARTIST AHMAD MOUALLA HOLDS SOLO EXHIBITION, “RIPPLES DERIVING SECRETS”:Painter Ahmad Moualla presents the latest addition to his “atelier” through a solo exhibition at the Naila Art Gallery. His work, which focuses on the commitment to art and man, ran from Dec. 9 to 18. “Ripples Deriving Secrets” is the product of the artist’s experiences and his passion for translating the human condition into canvas.

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04PHILIPPINE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN IN RIYADH:In a move to further show the Philippines as a must visit destination, Glen Agustin, chief tourism operation officer, and his team visited Riyadh to officially launch its Middle East campaign.

05CAROLINA HERRERA LAUNCHES NEW COLLECTION:The new spring/summer collection 2014 was unveiled at the Luthan Hotel for its VIP clientele in the city on Dec. 5. The event gave guests the opportunity to shop the items in advance as well as preview the designs through a simple yet elegant fashion walk.

06GLUE LIVE PAINTING ARTIST MICHAEL RAIVARD PERFORMS AT IBTIKAR:Michael Raivard wowed audiences with his live painting performance using glue and glitters. The show lasted two to four minutes with a surprise ending of a masterpiece. In the Riyadh edition made specially for the Ibtikar exhibition, Michael produced two portraits of King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz.

07MONTEGRAPPA OPENS FIRST BOUTIQUE:The Italian luxury pen brand, Montegrappa, opens its first boutique in Saudi Arabia. The Italian company said that there was a large demand for the brand to be available in the Kingdom. The legendary Montegrappa opened in 1912, and employs the finest craftsmen to create one of the most luxurious pens in the world.



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JAN. 4 – 6Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) CoursePostgraduate Education Academic Affairs announces the 2014 schedule of Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) Course.

Location: Postgraduate Training Center.Email: [email protected]

JAN. 5 – 7The Leading Public Transport Projects in Saudi Arabia Exhibition & Forum

Location: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center – RICECWeb: www.trans4-saudiarabia.com

JAN. 12 – 14The International Federation for Cervical Pathology & Colposcopy Course

Location: KAUH – Clinical Skill Center

JAN. 18 - 20The 7th Annual GCF 2014A showcase of local business leaders.

Location: Four Seasons HotelWeb: www.acf.org.sa

JAN. 18 – 23 La Cucina – Italian Chef Emanuele Lattanzi Lebanese Chef Joe Barza.

Location: The Globe, Al Faisaliah Rosewood Hotel

JAN. 20 – 21The Mining Arabia 2014A three-day symposium dedicated to providing critical market commentary and real insight into the Kingdom’s mining opportunities.

Location: Al Faisaliah Hotel Web: www.mining-arabia.com

JAN. 29 – 31 Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Arabian Horse FestivalThis festival aims to restore equestrian disciplines and the importance of the Arabian horse.

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Location:The Ritz-Carlton Hotel

JAN. 31 – FEB. 3Saudi AstexSaudi Astex, The 9th Arabian Security, Civil Defense & Life Safety Technology Exhibition.

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Digital professionals from all over the region and beyond convened at the Kingdom capital for the second installment of the ArabNet Digital Summit held at the Four Seasons Hotel Dec. 3 to 4.

From the get-go, ArabNet focused on the hot topics in the Kingdom. The event kicked off with a panel session on “Entrepreneurship in Saudi Arabia”. Panelists reached a consensus to empower the Saudi youth to take the road less traveled and pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations.

When the Who’s Who of the digital world unite with inspiring startups and subject matter experts, you are bound to have an event that’s bursting with insight, energy and a whole lot of innovation.

A prevailing subject throughout the first day of the conference was the current role and status of women in entrepreneurship. Panelists during the first session were quick to highlight this, with Riyadh Al Zamil, founder and chairman of Raz Holding Group, asserting that Saudi female entrepreneurs tend to be more serious and better than their male counterparts. Furthermore, the potential of female entrepreneurs were further given notice with a session later in the day on “Women in Technology”.

ARABNETThe Who’s Who of the digital Arab world unite in Riyadh


Following through with the emphasis on entrepreneurship, an Ideathon and StartUp Competition was also held and gave an opportunity for creative and innovative entrepreneurs to showcase their work. Noticeable in the direction taken by these inspiring ventures is the focus on service driven platforms that aim to connect people together.

One of the summit favorites is FeelIt, a social networking application that allows

you to share and trade relevant content that is anchored on feelings. Mohammed Al Qadi, the young Saudi behind the app, showed the makings of a promising new generation of tech entrepreneurs in the Kingdom, smart and creative with a friendly and positive demeanor that was simply contagious when we visited their booth. While the other startups equally deserve a standing ovation for the great strides they’ve made, FeelIt won the Ideathon as the best startup in the event.

Sessions on digital marketing, social media and advertising in the era of the Internet were widely attended discussions throughout the remainder of the first day and flowed all the way to the second round of sessions.

Day two of ArabNet gained a huge kick off audience with the much-anticipated “Instagram Commerce” session. Marketers and social media enthusiasts listened in


In order to promote startups, a culture of risk taking needs to be appreciated.- Omar Christidis, CEO ArabNet

on the predicted trends for 2014 and the strategies that would redefine the use of the application for business and organizations. An emphasis was also given to producing regionally relevant digital material that engages and caters to the local sensibilities in the Middle East. One topic was the development of Arabic digital content. It highlighted the strides bigger web companies have taken as well as the efforts being rendered by local communities to carve a space that’s specially designed for the Arab world.

With two halls simultaneously offering captivating panel discussions, the audience had the choice to sit in on a variety of topics. During the afternoon, people had the chance to choose between advertising and branding topics or to take part in the equally interesting forum on gaming and children’s content.

The social media buzz and digital media is no longer just a medium or a passing trend. It has become a huge part of the market and society itself. In the last sessions of ArabNet, the cameras were turned on the producers and tastemakers that are shaping our digital consumption. YouTube mavericks like Kaswara Al Khatib, founder of the YouTube channel, U-turn, took center stage to impart their Internet wisdom.

The Middle East is positioned to be one of the most potent regions for innovation and investment. It is both a hub for innovation while also being seen as an emerging market that ought to be focused on.

At the end of the conference, there was no doubt that the future looks bright for innovative entrepreneurs. Digital professionals can no longer view the trends of e-marketing and social media as mere tools but are in fact a domain to master in order to push forward as an organization, a business or even as an individual participating in this era of connectivity and digital age.



Tell us about yourself:I am the founder and co-president of the Riyadh Writing Club, which was established on Dec. 9, 2010 and have supervised the extensions of our club to our sister clubs in Kuwait and Jeddah. I am a 22-year-old Saudi Marketing student with a passion for the English language. I started writing seriously at the age of 15 - really took it on as a part of my identity. In addition to writing poetry, I enjoy performing it.

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Riyadh Writing Club: Hala Abdullah

What inspired you to start the club?After finishing high school, I took a gap year where I just stayed home to write. To my frustration, I found the lack of inspiration to be overwhelming. I needed writers around me. In a place where creativity is seen to have no value and is not in the least way encouraged or appreciated, I needed to get over my lack of inspiration by finding people who understood what I was going through, and who thought the way I did: through writing. I needed to be surrounded by people who appreciated words - like me - and who found salvation in writing.

In Riyadh, sometimes the silent voices resonate the loudest. Armed with a desire to create a sanctuary for creativity and an avenue to express themselves, the ladies of the Riyadh Writing Club are making their voices heard and people are indeed listening. At the helm of this group is its founder, Hala Abdullah, who shares with us how they're pushing the boundaries one literary word at a time.

Hala Abdullah and Mashael Al Blehed, co-founders.

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WEB: www.riyadhwritingclub.comTWITTER: @TheWritingClubFACEBOOK: Riyadh Writing Club

How long did it take to gather club members?We started off as four members; myself, my best friend and co-president, and two other girls. By the end of our first year we had about 15 members, and the number has been increasing steadily since then.

Did you use social media or word of mouth to invite more members to the group?We use social media to put the writers' projects out in the world. Through Twitter, we reach both our members and our audience. We notify members of meeting times and venues and we notify our readers of projects being published on our blog. It's been very helpful having such easy-to-use tools at our disposal.

How many members are currently part of the writing club?Currently, we are approximately 30 members in Riyadh, 30 in Kuwait and about four in Jeddah.

Can you explain a typical writing club meeting. What happens during the meeting?Meshael Al Blehed, my co-president, usually starts off the meeting by reciting her piece out loud. The members of the club offer their constructive criticism; tell her what they thought of the piece. All members then read out their pieces. Finally, I finish off the recitations by reading my piece. As soon as the members tell me what they thought, I begin to tell them what inspired me to write about our project this way, why I chose to go about it in this manner rather than another, what I was doing when inspiration hit me - maybe even what song I was listening to.

Then every member shares their story, too. Once we're done, we as a club get to pitch in ideas for next month's project. Every member cites their own suggestion and we take it up to a vote. Majority wins. Are the writings primarily works of fiction or non-fiction? How are the creative thoughts encouraged via the club?That is completely up to the members. We encourage our girls to write whatever they want, however they want it (censorship begone!). So we get a mix of both usually. Our girls write fantasy, autobiographical work, existentialist poetry, feminist poetry, romantic poetry and prose, and so on and so forth. We do not limit our members to a style or genre, but rather urge them to go about their projects from a completely out-of-the-box perspective. It has paid off!

What are some of the challenges or drawbacks (if any) you may have faced?I have to say, even though I had the great luck of getting heart-warming support from my family, not all my members have been as fortunate. Some parents did not support their daughters' decisions to join and that has been a difficulty we've had to overcome. The society hasn't been supportive either. Mind you, we are aware that we have our loyal readers, but still: our society as a whole doesn't recognize us still. Given that we haven't found any place willing to have us host our meetings we've had to comfort the parents by asking them to accompany their daughters to a few meetings if they so pleased.


THE GHOST OF CINEMAS PAST

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Cinemas thrived in Jeddah and Riyadh once, and mostly screened Egyptian, Indian and Turkish films without government intervention of supervision. These theaters have been closed since the 1980s Islamic revival movement. However, there a few theaters that are for exclusive members, such as in KAUST and at the American Consulate. Interestingly enough, the last few major shopping malls in KSA have been built with room for a movie theater in anticipation and readiness. For the time being they’re used as bowling alleys and arcades, so who knows what may happen next.

Unlike Iran and Egypt, with their rich cinematic history and worldwide influence in filmmaking, Saudi Arabia is not regarded as a Middle East country that encourages the art of making movies.

Nate Parker, Mohammed Al Turki, Nicholas Jarecki and Richard Gere

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Yet, during the past decade, Saudis have emerged with stories to tell with a camera. These Saudis stubbornly cling to their vision that the Kingdom today is ready for a film movement using Saudi talent in front of and behind the camera.

If the recent success of Haifaa Al Mansour and the myriad mini-movies produced on YouTube are any indication, Saudi Arabia is on the cusp of developing an industry that will unleash extraordinary talent in the visual arts.


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MOVING ON, MOVING ONLINE

Saudi producer Mohammed Al Turki, a leading force behind the Richard Gere film “Arbitrage,” was born in Saudi Arabia and educated in London and the US, then broke in the movie industry with the 2010 “The Imperialists are Alive!” He has told journalists that being from Saudi Arabia has led him to stand out, and he seems to be on a roll with nine films under his belt as either executive producer or co-producer. Al Turki recently created RAV Raw Film Fund that will produce up to five movies a year over the next five years.

A Saudi film director who has addressed the issues of Arabic cinema is Abdullah Al Eyaf Al Qahtani. His 42-minute documentary titled “Cinema 500km” follows a young Saudi film fan as he visits a theater for the very first time abroad. He has also directed short films, some of which went on to be successful at film festivals. His last project “Aayesh” won best short at the Gulf Film Festival in 2010. Saudi director, the 22-year-old Riyadh native Al Mutaz Al Jifri, recently completed his well-received short film, “Officer Jack,” and actor/director/writer Tareq Melfi has also become a significant Saudi presence in Hollywood.

Passionate Saudi filmmakers also rely on YouTube as a platform to release their work. The successful production company U-Turn’s series about the life and times of Saudi youth, titled “Takki,” has almost 420,000 subscribers and has completed its first season of 14 20-minute episodes.

Arabic filmmakers have lately been moving away from heavy political and religious topics, which seemed to be the trend the last decade with international favorites such as “Paradise Now” and “Ajami," besides Nadine Labaki’s romantic comedy, “Caramel.” With “Wadjda,”Al Turki’s new projects and the general vibe of many Saudi YouTubers, audiences are eager for accurate portrayals of Arabs. The emerging Saudi filmmaker is providing those stories.

Tareq Melfi (right) Al Mutaz Al Jifri

Mohammed Al Turki and Bill Clinton

Tareq Melfi (right)

Kate Hudson and Mohammed Al Turki


HAIFAA AL MANSOURThe passionate Saudi director is making headlines around the world, and she’s sharing her thoughts with us here.

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Haifaa Al Mansour is a Bahrain-based Saudi-born film director. She is the first Saudi female director to direct a full-length feature film. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Literature from the American University in Cairo and a Master’s degree in Directing and Film Studies from the University of Sydney. She directed three shorts, a documentary titled “Women Without Shadows” and the latest award-winning film “Wadjda.”

ON THE WORLD’S REACTION ON HER CINEMATIC STYLE

Among all of the various challenges of developing the first film ever shot in Saudi Arabia, my biggest fear was that outside audiences would have a hard time relating to this foreign and hidden world that I come from. So for me there is nothing more rewarding than to see people all around the world reacting positively to the film and finding points of commonality in the story.

Of course, I have been really excited to see people’s reactions inside the Kingdom to the film. We showed the film through a number of different embassies in the Kingdom, and we premiered the film in the region at the Dubai International Film Festival.

I was so happy to see Saudis turn up at screenings and festivals all around the world. One Saudi student told me at a screening, “Now I know how Americans feel when they watch an American film at the theater.” That really made me proud and emotional!

I really look for films that are true to where they come from and try as much as possible to capture the spirit of the place they represent. Visually I am drawn to films that have a neo-realistic, almost documentary feel. I like to feel as if I have found a window into a previously unknown world through a film. In Saudi Arabia a lot of artists practice self-censorship, and try to play it safe, not knowing that making any type of art is putting out an opinion -- an idea. Even the most basic art forms somehow talk about the world and a person’s search for a place within it. If your goal is solely entertainment, your work will still have a perspective, full of comments and opinions. Not only in Saudi Arabia, but in the entire Gulf region you see that people are reluctant to form an individual opinion. These are tribal societies where individuality is vilified, where group-think is seen as a positive part of the culture. So stepping out of that can be a painful, scary process, but ultimately extremely rewarding and beneficial to the society’s development.

“Wadjda” is a sweet and easy story about a 10-year-old girl who just wants to ride her own bicycle, but it’s enjoying a much bigger achievement. “Wadjda” is a contender for best foreign film at the Oscars and Golden Globes and has a whopping 99 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes. It is apparent that the world is ready to hear the personal stories of Saudi Arabia.

“Wadjda” is a film that doesn’t protest and shout, unlike other Arabic films that have gained international attention. Not since Nadine Labaki’s 2007 “Caramel” has a celebrated Arabic film portrayed the region’s people in a humanizing everyday life kind of way. Al Mansour says she wanted to make “people laugh and maybe cry a little.”

The first feature-length Saudi film directed by a Saudi woman is groundbreaking because it does not intend to provoke, but instead express relatable struggles and personal triumphs. The following are excerpts of Destination’s interview with Al Mansour:


ON SAUDI CINEMA

We need to continue to build up an infrastructure for a film industry inside the country. That means both the physical infrastructure and the theoretical understanding of the craft. There is a whole new generation of young people making films in Saudi Arabia, particularly younger kids putting videos and clips online. I think the most interesting ones are those in which the filmmakers talk about their own lives and issues, and the world they live in. Some of the shows are getting really popular, and they are really funny! It makes me really optimistic about the future of the country. We need to continue to nurture these voices and provide platforms for them to tell their stories.

Film is a great medium to present new ideas and perspectives, as it is a universally assessable medium. I hope that my film makes the medium itself less threatening to people who think it is intrinsically evil or misleading, and I hope it gives Saudis pride to see themselves and their world represented on the big screen.

"Wadjda" international movie posters from around the world.


ON THE FUTURE

“Wadjda” is available on DVD starting from Jan. 20 on Amazon.co.uk

ON CHANGING OPINIONS

I’ve been very surprised by how much international audiences are open to foreign film, especially films from the Middle East. I think there is a misconception here in the region that our stories and films “won’t travel.” And there is no market to distribute our work. Having traveled quite a bit with the film now I feel like there is definitely an audience eager to hear from people in this region. I think film is a very valuable tool for combating misconceptions and for presenting a first-hand view of our perspective. I really wanted to put a human face on some of the issues that we talk about in such a theoretical way, and you don’t have to explain why a little girl would see riding a bike as something that might be fun. As the script developed I constantly tried to look at it from the outside, to the universal themes that it spoke to. I didn’t want to give foreign audiences the false impression that it would be an easy or acceptable thing for a girl to ride a bike around Riyadh, so it was hard not to want to put in a bleaker end to her journey. But I think the positive aspects of the film help

I hope to continue making as many movies as I can in Saudi Arabia. It is such a ripe environment for drama, and there are so many untold stories yet to be told. The interplay between tradition and modernity creates just the right amount of tension for great stories.

audiences relate to the story more and ultimately enjoy watching the film. Western audiences have ideas and concepts about women in Saudi but don’t know much about the day-to-day life of women in the Kingdom. It is hard to be a woman in Saudi Arabia and I want the world to know how strong the women are in my country. I’m not sure if there are misconceptions, but I don’t think people realize how strong Saudi women are. They are tough and sassy and the new generation has a whole new outlook and window to the world. They are empowered and motivated to improve their status within society in ways my generation could never have imagined. They are survivors.


SAUDI ENTERTAINERS

S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S


What got you started as a comedian?

Theater productions in middle school and high school. From there I got interested in stand-up comedy in college by going to open mic nights in local comedy clubs.

Based on your performances, what topic gets the most laughs locally from your audience?

I think the most popular topics are ones that show the differences between males and females. Because as a conservative society, males and females don't really mix. So when you shed a light on these differences, they are funny to people. In addition to that, family subjects are popular.

How would your describe the general humor of people in Saudi Arabia?

The general humor of people in KSA is pretty sarcastic with a slight interest in word play and social themes.

As an artist how would you define success?

I would define success by the reactions of people. If you manage to garner the admiration of the majority and to upset the rest of them, then you have pretty much achieved success because without controversy you don't have real success.

What do you think is the biggest break you've had so far in your career?

The biggest break I had in my career is managing to get a lead role in a regional cinematic production for the movie “From A. to B.” by director Ali Mustafa.

FAHAD AL BUTAIRYCOMEDIAN AND HOST OF LA YEKTHAR ON YOUTUBE

HAMZA “AYZEE” HAWSAWITHE SOUND

How would you describe the local status of the Saudi music scene?

I would say that it is being built -- slowly but steadily -- with a firm base by the artists themselves.

How would you describe your style and genre? What type of songs do you like performing?

My music style and sound as Ayzee is R&B/Soul. I am a member of the music group called J-Fam and collectively our sound is a mix of Arabic and English Hip Hop and

R&B. The type of music I like to perform is my own, the songs I write and produce and the songs that I make with my team and my producer Ayham Homsi “AY The Producer.” And just to add to the information, a lot of people around here think that Hip Hop and R&B are the same thing but they are different genres. To give an example of two artists, 2Pac is Hip Hop and Boys II Men are R&B/Soul. If you listen to both you will realize the difference.

Can you tell us what you’ve been up to recently in terms of performances?

I have been releasing a song every week on my social media pages and Soundcloud account, and working on videos on my YouTube channel. I have been collaborating with other artists in the region and performing in a number of shows, last of these shows was on the finale of “Arabs Got Talent” as the opening performance of the show. I performed with my big brother Qusai who's been one of the pillars of support in my music career. Together we sang “Eve,” one of the singles in his last album. It was an incredible show, we had a great time performing in it and the feedback was very overwhelming.

What genre or artist can you not stand to listen to?

Now my answer might sound like a very diplomatic cliche response by a musician, but I made a decision to have an ear for all types of music. Only then I will be able to experiment and be innovative and create new ideas mixing different types of music and styles together.

Can you complete this sentence: Saudi Arabia needs music because _____________.

It needs expression.


MOHAMMED BALKHITHE ILLUSIONIST, MAGICIAN AND ACTOR

What got you interested in magic and the art of illusions?

Honestly, it was curiosity. I always wanted to understand and figure out how tricks were executed and this propelled my ambition to succeed in this competitive field.

What do you think are the most important elements to have in order to put on a good show in Saudi Arabia?

The most important thing is the culture’s mentality. In KSA it’s hard to accept anything that is strange. I like to consider it a God-given skill, not some form of evil black magic voodoo (laughs). It is human nature to be afraid and to avoid anything that seems unexplainable. However, all my tricks and skills were acquired from years of training. Another important element is to have the support of the Saudi government for more entertainment venues and shows in the Kingdom.

What is the most memorable reaction you’ve had from the audience?

Someone once fainted! That’s a reaction I’ll never forget. Young women always ask me the same thing: to read their palms and predict who their future husbands will be. I think they have a misconception of the term magic and what I do. Older women always ask if their husbands have other wives. For the men, they are always trying to reveal my tricks and show that they are clever.

What’s the best illusion you’ve done so far?

The best trick I do is with the cups and balls, it is a classic. It can be performed in many

fun ways. Putting a nail through my head gets a gasping reaction from the audience, but it's disgusting.

As an illusionist or an entertainer in general, is there anything special you hope to accomplish?

I hope to perform a trick on the world stage that challenges science or even nature and to have my name in Guinness Book of World Records. I also hope to start acting in the future.



VINYL MODETHE MUSICIANS


Things have changed a lot the last couple of years. Since DJs started to appear in local magazines, we haven’t stopped hearing about new DJs everyday. This is good in a sense because it’s nice to see people getting more into the electronic music scene.

How would you describe your style and genre? What type of music do you like producing?

Our style is a mix of house and techno. We love heavy thumping baselines that make your waist move, warm deep melodies that create our mysterious atmosphere, techno and minimal tunes that compose the underground feeling that we support, and the ultimate sound of the drums that set the pace and take you to a tribal experience. “Deep Inside my Soul”, our coming EP is a good example of our style.

Can you tell us what you’ve been up to recently in terms of performances and/or achievements?

We have an EP coming out in April; we also finished a CD compilation that is coming out soon with Design magazine. Since the beginning of the summer we’ve been working on our weekly radio show “Mykonian Sessions.” Our monthly podcast “Tune Your Senses” has its own life by now. The past few months we participated in a few fashion shows with Ot Kutyr, Vicomte A and Louboutin.We also had the chance to participate in a benefit event, collaborating with the Zahra foundation and Ot Kutyr. Last but not least, we were preparing for the heavy end-of-the-year party season with two gigs; one in Beirut, Lebanon and one in Athens, Greece so far.


All the new progressive house DJs and producers that only create noise that destroys our precious ears.


It really needs it!


AL FARABI BANDVOCAL ENTERTAINERS


The local music scene is developing. It’s filled with great talents and lots of potential, but of course we as musicians are lacking some support in terms of live performances, sponsorship and local support.

If you were asked to sing one song that would make or break your career as an artist, what song would you choose and why?

Saher: Vertigo, because it inspires me.Diya: Ya AdelaEmad: Generally, I would choose a song about encouraging teamwork. From our songs, I would choose Ya Adela.Thamer: Of Fair

How would you describe your band's style and genre? What type of songs do you like performing?

Our musical genre is a fusion of alternative Arabic music, a combination of classical rock with Arabic flavors – you can call it Farabian Flavor. We perform balanced songs filled with rich musical compositions.


Saher: I generally enjoy all music genres, but if I had to choose a specific genre I least prefer, I would say Arabic Najdi music.Diya: I would listen to any positive and inspirational music genre. However, sometimes I can’t stand mainstream music.Emad: I would also say I don’t really prefer mainstream, whether it’s Arabic or international.Thamer: To be honest, I don’t really like Fayrouz.


Music is a common language of feeling and it’s what our soul feeds on.


We thought long and hard about what we could write about in entertainment. Books? Movies? TV shows? Really annoying talking oranges? The recent decline in public taste that will lead us all into an apocalypse where everything is in different shades of neon, studs are the national uniform and the Nyan Cat as president and mushrooms are an accepted size changers. Wait. Mushrooms! Mario! Games! Games are awesome and they're entertainment! [We admit that it was a rather shortish brainstorm session].

And what better should we feature our game article about than the wonderful stuff we’ve been seeing from Saudi game developers recently? Read on to see our picks this month, and what we think of them.

SAUDI VIDEOGAMES

TOP SAUDI HOMEBREWGAMES 2013

A R T S & E N T E R TA I N M E N T

FIVE SIGNS YOU’RE WAY TOO INTO VIDEO GAMES

1You’re thinking

about games when you’re not playing

games.

2 People refer to

you by your game nickname in

real life.

3 Your thumbs are always

sore.

4 When you’re invited to play football, you

assume it’s on PlayStation.

5You’d rather play a game

than renew your passport.

Hey,

"Xbox fan

boy"..

Everyone knows candy gives instant happiness. It’s practically part of the definition! (If only the people at Merriam Webster see it our way.) Turn the candy evil and what do you get? An awesome short game where you spend three levels trying to dodge homicidal candy to get to the end. More impressive is the age of the game’s maker, a cool 14. And I thought knowing how to press ctrl-alt-delete for the task manager was advanced programming when I was at that age. Tester’s tip: It’s all about timing and precision. And we love chocolate.

Brilliant, brilliant concept, graphics and execution with quite an important message. I can’t explain much to not give anything away, but you most definitely will not regret playing the game. In the beginning, I thought I was hearing my own heartbeat, but then I realized the sound was coming from the game. My only regret is I wish there was a longer storyline, or a sequel, or something so I could play more. Or maybe, cough hint cough, a point-and-click game in the same style? Tester’s tip: Headphones are strongly recommended.

CANDY SURVIVAL REUNION


DURATION: 10 minutesDEVELOPER: Abdullah BabroukCAN BE FOUND AT: www.kongregate.com/games/ixabris/candy-survival

DURATION: 5 minutes not including attemptsDEVELOPER: Hako GamesCAN BE FOUND AT: Google Play, App Store, www.hakogames.com/Other games: Mulled


Short, fun timewaster. Protect the last Xbox from a horde of frat boy zombies. Tester’s tip: The bullets don’t kill the zombies, just pushes them away. Extra info: This game is a side project from the same guy who runs Game Tako.

Where should we start with this one? You play as a blue-ish pixel character that was kicked out of his land, and is trying to climb its way back up. On one hand, the game is really well designed. The main character looks adorable, and navigating through the main menu is quite fun. On the other… this is not an easy game. I don’t know if it’s a horrible lack of precision from me or just a general sadistic streak in the game developers, but my fingers had to be pried from the keyboard with a wrench near the end. If you’re up for a challenge, this is the game for you. Tester’s tip: Develop a rhythm to get past the numerous obstacles. Also, you can skip some of the levels. And don’t give up.

DURATION: 1 minuteDEVELOPER: Abdullah HamedWEB: www.indiesaudi.com/blog/projects /frat-zombiesOTHER GAMES: Rescue Them.

FRAT ZOMBIES

PIXEL UP

DURATION: 5 hours (and some)DEVELOPER: Funktion GamesCAN BE FOUND AT: funktiongames.blogspot.com/p/pixel-up.htmlOTHER GAMES: Game of Loss (Game Tako)


Another young’un designed this one. Play a portly man trying to transport wood from a truck to his empty lot and picking up free bricks along the way, all the while dodging snails in overalls and very deadly open manholes. Gameplay is easy for this one, you move by tilting your device.

Another great project from Golden Sands Studio. You’re an amnesiac character called Adam, who teams up with a thief called Sara to find out what you’d written in a journal you were carrying. Along the way you pick up other people and fight monsters and find out who exactly you are, and what you were doing in this fun rpg. My favorite part is, SPOILER, a certain mini-quest where you get to play in an apocalyptic version of Riyadh, with a great message included.

DURATION: We were too busy yelling at the snails to set a timer. Woops.DEVELOPER: Omar BalfaqihCAN BE FOUND AT: Google Play, www.facebook.com/Himma.The.Game

DURATION: 2 hoursDEVELOPER: Golden Sands StudioCAN BE FOUND AT: golden-sands-studio.blogspot.com/2013/01/ballad-of-lost-heroes_14.html

HIMMA

BALLAD OF LOST HEROES

Deceptively easy game. Protect you precioussss – we mean, jar of "netala" from the horde of evil hazelnut slurping zombie flies. It starts off really slow, with snail-paced flies attempting to get near the jar one by one and you wondering if you’re in a frozen Bollywood fight scene, and then… You’ll find out.

DURATION: 2 minutesDEVELOPER: Ammar AlsharekhCAN BE FOUND AT: www.gametako.com/game (Also available on Google Play)Other games: Gergey3an, Riyadh Traffic, Fajwat Althalam (Blackhole), Huryat Shehab.

ZOMBIE FLY


As magazine writer Jennifer Berke once said, “Loving life in Austin Texas, where the graffiti encourages people to eat more kale.” So when it comes to street art, most of us assume graffiti. If you do too, then congratulations, you’re wrong! Street art is fresh and constantly portrayed through many mediums. Nowadays, one can coin it as guerilla art with a touch of bourgeois.

STREET ART RYD



Similar to rap, street art emerged as the voice of urban youth influenced by the underground. As it was once the signature move of skateboard culture, hipsters emulated this urban ambiance into individualism. All in all, street art is a lifestyle statement addressing social tensions.

Banksy, as spontaneous as he is, can be dubbed as the founding father of guerilla art. While on his residency in New York, he turned the city streets into his very own wonderland. One can stroll around and call toll-free numbers listed by each of his installations to listen to his rationales. Another one of my favorites is the

unconventional Redball Project by Kurt Perschke. Though unlike the norm where street art should be conveying a subliminal message, his style is more of perception in the eye of the beholder.


Performance art also considered so, from self-painted artists staying sedentary to musicians playing live on street corners. In “The Artist is Present,” her last piece documented, Ana Abramovic challenges the urban trance of a fast-paced life. We see each other everyday on the subway, in a restaurant, crossing the street but we never take the time to actually connect with the person across from us. After all, eyes are the windows to the soul.

Nonetheless, the most common form of street art is graffiti, and so calligraphies took the Arab world by storm as evident as it is in post revolution Egypt and Tunisia. The scene in Saudi has yet to make a bang. We have seen it go from writings on the wall to professional installations.

A native colleague of mine, who is a graphic designer, used to design Arabic tattoos for clients while on his studies in London. It was rewarding for him to see his illustrations eternalized on moving canvases. However, Maison Bo-M was the first to commercialize the movement locally by launching (ISWAP: Impact Street With Artistic People) street wear in 2009. During its run, it was a good platform for emerging designers and artists around the region.

Taking on Riyadh, Mystery Bin Bansky has been out and about expressing taboo issues of society. He took graffiti from gangster wannabes to full-fledged controversy. His stencil paintings force us to confront injustice.

Another local phenomenon is contemporary artist Abdulnasser Gharem. He experiments with installations inspired by the development boom in the gulf region, conveying subliminal messages of individualism as part of his ongoing series “Restored Behavior.” He is known for his public stunt “Flora and Fauna,” where he wrapped himself and a tree in plastic.


One more talent putting the A in art is Ahmed Mater. His approach is evidence-based art. This is apparent in his work “Evolution of Man,” where the origin of oil connects with the theory of evolution. One of his central themes is the profound conflict of materialism, as he goes on to show in his installation and performance project “Yellow Cow” where he painted an actual cow yellow and opened a convenience store with Yellow Cow dairy products.

I leave you with the words of Paul Cézanne as he said it best: “All pictures painted inside the studio will never be as good as those done outside.”


The season has now turned and with that comes the opportunity to get out, get active and have an adventure. With the wonderful weather we’re having, Destination pulls you off the couches and invites you to take a break and embrace the great outdoors!

TOP OUTDOOR ACTIVITIESIN RIYADH



FLYINGThumama Airport is home to some private aviation centers as well as SAFA (Saudi Arabian Flight Academy). You can head on out to Thumama with your friends and discover flights on a per session rate. This would give you the chance to get a quick lesson on flying a plane, have a scenic bird’s eye view of the city and yes, take control of the craft and slice through the clouds.

SAFATEL: +966-11-4151987WEB: www.saflightacademy.com

LAND SPACE AVIATIONMOB: +966-509992229WEB: www.Insas.com

CAMPINGThe outskirts of Riyadh make an ideal place for overnight escapades and weekend trips. You can rent one of the special khaima (tents) that are equipped with a grilling station, a fireplace to roast some wild mushroom and s’mores, and has insulated walls to shelter you from the cold. Another option is dust off your boots and tents and just drive out, find a spot and set up camp.

WHERE TO BUY STUFF: SACO and Home CenterWHERE TO GO: Thumama Resort, Thumama Deserts

TREKKINGRiyadh has very interesting rock formations and off beaten tracks to conquer. If you decide to hike or trek, you can easily join an activity group that usually goes out on weekends to various sites. There are also forests that you can visit for long walks if you are not yet ready to take on a more mountainous challenge.

CLUBS: Riyadh Hashers, InternationsFAMOUS TREKS: Edge of the World, Riyadh Hidden Valley

DUNE BASHINGDune bashing means riding up and down sand dunes in a four-wheel drive car. A note of caution, though, this is an activity that requires practice in sand driving and the proper conditioning of your vehicle. Our advice is that you join a four-wheel drive club; they know the terrain better and will help you get started.

CLUBS: The Range Rovers, 4WD RiyadhALTERNATIVE: Quad Riding; quad bikes are usually available for rentals near public desert areas, an option for those wanting to enjoy frolicking in the sand at 30 miles per hour.

SAND SURFING & SAND BOARDING We don’t have an ocean here but we do have sand. Similar to snowboarding, sand surfing is all about riding down a dune while strapped to a customized board. It’s a real recreation sport by the way and competitions are held in other parts of the world. If you ask us, Riyadh can easily become the sand boarding capital of the world.

WHERE TO GO: Al Yamama Desert, Al Nigga DesertWHERE TO GET A BOARD: Podium Outdoor, Uruba St.


Stretched out over 318,000 square meters, the new King Abdullah Malaz Park (KAMP) is the largest park of its kind in the Kingdom. Located in the Al-Malaz District near Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, the park literally is a breath of fresh air!

Once through the main gates, a 12-meter-wide pedestrian pathway wraps around the beautifully landscaped hills and greenery. Your family will then discover and enjoy the several children's playgrounds, sports areas, special shaded areas and the big restaurant within the grounds. The kids will especially have fun running around the spacious square overlooking the lake, which features the park’s main attraction - the water fountains.

Starting daily at 6:15 p.m., the dancing water fountain - complete with colorful lights and lasers, is a fantastic show that promises to entertain both kids and adults. For the best seat in the house, climb up the stairs to the podium carrying the 37-meter long Saudi flag.

King Abdullah Malaz ParkKSA’S LARGEST PARK

Take a break from the chaos of traffic and busy urban life in Riyadh and head out for a fun outdoorsy experience the whole family will surely enjoy.

S P E C I A L P L A C E S

Helpful KAMP Tips:Open daily from 4 - 11 p.m.

(children and singles twice a week, and families five times a week)

Fountain show times: 6:15 p.m., 7:45 p.m., 8:45 p.m.

Bikes, scooters and soccer balls are NOT allowed; however you are allowed to bring

kites, lightweight balls, chairs and food.

Small benches are scattered around the park but you are welcome to sit and enjoy a casual picnic wherever you like. Additional facilities include an events center, VIP building and the park exploratory.

So why not take advantage of the wonderful weather (while it lasts) and pack up a picnic basket, gather friends and family and spend a leisure day at the park.


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The two words that come out of every child's mouth at one time or another is, "Mom, I'm bored!" And although research shows that boredom is the catalyst for creativity, we ultimately want our kids to happily enjoy their carefree childhood days. So why not spend some quality time as a family and treat your kids to a fun day out! Take a break from the usual amusement parks and try our list of favorite kids entertainment spots in Riyadh.

CAFE CERAMIQUEAlso located in Sahara Mall, Cafe Ceramique is part-cafe, part-art studio where both kids and adults can tap into their artistic talents and enjoy a delicious meal all in one place. Simply choose a pottery item from their extensive range of kitchen wear and decorative items, have a seat at your table and the waiters will provide you with paint, brushes, sponges and anything else you might need. Not much of an artist? No worries, you can look through their templates and art books for ideas. Once you are done painting, you give the waiter your "piece of art" to be glazed and set, and it will be ready for pick up a week later.

MOB: +966-501236611WEB: www.cafe-ceramique.com

JAMMOLY WORLDLocated between exits 13 and 14, Jammoly World is a 12,000-square-meter educational center that gives kids ages 4 to 12 the chance to suit up and role play certain adult professions. Children can choose to "work" in a number of realistic "jobs" and actually get paid just like adults. Brining future careers as close to reality as possible in a creative and educating way. Children practice professions such as doctors, firemen, reporters, police officers and paramedics. It's also home to a huge 800-seat theater that hosts special performances and celebrations.

TEL: +966-11-2262825WEB: www.jammoly.com.sa

DR's Guide TO KIDDIE ENTERTAINMENT



CHUCK E CHEESEFrom the coolest arcade games and hi-tech simulator rides to safe kiddy rides for the little ones, Chuck E Cheese is the ultimate fun-stop for kids of all ages. Children particularly enjoy “winning” tickets after each game, which they collect in exchange of a fun prize on their way out. And after all the games have been played, the cheesiest pizza in town has been eaten and cool prizes have been won, everyone in the family will be leaving completely satisfied.

LOCATION: Olaya St. Exit 13TEL: +966-11-2167733

GOALThis specially designed indoor football field is a football fanatic's dream come true. Goal! Junior is safe and fun facility in Sahara Mall that offers kids aged 5 to 15 the chance to bend it like Beckham in 15-minute football matches. Drop in with your kids anytime and they will enjoy a friendly yet “professional” match, complete with colored team aprons, a grass field, referee, scoreboard and sometimes even a commentator. An exciting setting where everyone has fun and leaves a winner.

TEL: +966-11-4520714

STATIONARY FANTASIESMuch more than a stationary store, Stationary Fantasies located on the second floor of Al Azizia Mall, offers one of the most unique entertaining and learning experiences in Riyadh. Children can choose to play in a number of specially set up and supervised activity rooms; some of which teach them specific skills like baking, arts and crafts and soap making and other rooms have sports activities, carting and sand play. You can have a cup of coffee while safely watching the kids have fun through the glass doors of every room. Pass by the stationary store for your own entertainment, where you can shop for gifts, books, home accessories and furniture.

TEL: +966-11-2291942


NAJDI GAMES FROM YONDER PAST

Whenever Saudis were mentioned in Western media back in the 1970s and '80s, a picture of a grim sheikh and his slightly grubby son and a woman in an abaya would usually be accompanied. Looking at those depictions now, you’d think we were rather humorless with very serious children. The good news is, we actually know how to play! And since there isn’t a record of the games children used to play back then, we decided to put together a few examples for you, taken from the memories of our parents and grandparents.

01. WHO’S THE WOLFItems Needed: • People• A screen or wall• A large space.

How to Play:One child would be chosen as the “lumberjack” (usually the eldest or the coolest kid in the bunch) and the other kids would be designated as “wolves.” The wolves would hide behind the wall that would stand as the door. The lumberjack then knocks on the door, calls out “who’s the wolf” and guesses a color. If one of the wolves happened to be wearing the color guessed, that person then

had to run out in a full circle across the room and try not to get caught by the lumberjack. The game ends

when all the wolves get caught, and the first one tagged plays the lumberjack the next time.



By Johara Al Mogbel


02.SEVEN OF STONESItems Needed: • Seven cans or flattish Stones• A small plastic ball, • Two teams (minimum of

two players on each team)

How to Play:It’s like an odd mixture of jenga, tag, cricket and a shoot’em fair game. To begin with the stones or cans are stacked in a pyramid, then each team member takes a turn throwing the plastic ball at the pyramid carefully enough as to avoid knocking over any stones. If a team knocks over the pyramid, then an opposite team member would try to grab the ball and take out an “enemy” before they manage to rearrange the pyramid. If the standby team tags one of the offending team, they win. If the offending team restacks the pyramid on time, they win!

03.DINEENAItems Needed: • A used cheddar cheese

can (opened from both sides and then flattened)

• A used bicycle tire • Stick of some sort

How to Play:This game is one of the oldest and probably the most rare to find kids playing with nowadays. The cheese can, after being flattened, would be inserted at the end of the stick and hooked into the old bike tire or rim to make a wheel that can move with the kid. The contraption would then be used as a car in mockplay, or a bike, bus,train or even in races.

THIS IS AN

INTERESTING ONE!


04. CARROMItems Needed: • Carrom board • 19 game chips

(nine white, nine black, one red)

• One white “puck” • Talcum powder (to

smooth the board)

IF YOU’RE SAUDI AND HAVE NEVER PLAYED CARROM, WHAT HAVE YOU

BEEN DOING WITH YOUR LIFE!

How to Play:Carrom is sort of reminiscent of a billiards table, if billiards were a lot cheaper, smaller, and you played it with your fingers. The general idea of the game is to collect as many points as possible by flicking your own carrom chips into an assigned pocket.

There are two opposing members (or teams), and each member gets nine carrom chips. The chips

are arranged on the board within the circle with the red chip in the middle. Players go in turns from their side using the white puck to flick the chips. There’s a catch, though. Whoever gets the red chip must immediately pocket one of their own chips or otherwise the red one goes back into the middle of the board. The person or team with the most points, of course, wins!

It’s kind of hard to illustrate without large hand gestures and actual demonstrations. We hope you do get a chance to try any of these wonderful old pas vtimes out though, and do drop us a line telling us how it went if you do! And remember, if you get stuck, just ask the nearest elder person, I’m sure they’ll be more than obliging.

PARDON THE EXPLANATIONS

WHEW!

NOTEONE CHIP (MEN) = 10 points

RED CHIP (QUEEN) = 50 points


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ANTONIO BERARDI Rupert Sanderson and Antonio Berardi's capsule collection; PVC, embellishment, supportive ankle straps and super high heels... WERE SOLD!

FASHION READ+ “Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me”: Lucia van der Post has dispensed an intimate guide to living stylishly through personal elegance, grace and glamour. Available at Virgin stores.

LEATHER JACKET If you're going to make one fashion investment in 2014, make sure it's a super expensive leather jacket (more like biker jacket)... Here are some picks to help you get started. From left: Proenza Schoular SR 9,550, Saint Laurent SR 16,500, ACNE SR 6,000

All items are available on www.net-a-porter.com

From left: Jeremy Scott sweater SR 1,800, JUUN J sweater SR 2,000, Jeremy Scott jersey SR 1,200

Designer: ufff marra kateeer! Today I'm in the mood for Astrid Andersen alsara7aStyle Icon: my current muse these days has to be Syrian singer Omar SouleymanCurrent trend: Arabian Swag aka #arabfever Classic timeless trend: Black on Black on BlackJewelry: I love rings! All kinds of them!Shoes: I must admit I'm a converse addict, it's part of my body now.Bag: Cast of vices shopperNail Polish: Matte blackFashion Magazine: i-D forever!City: LondonMusician: Shaaban AbdulraheemFilm: To Wong Foo, Thanks for everything! Julie Newmar Series: Revenge (cuz I have a major crush on Aiden)Flower: Takara's rockin', dancin', sunglasses wearing flowersColor: Rainboooooow!

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SPOTLIGHT This month we're featuring our favorite items from one of the original stores that started the "cool" boutique trend, LIFE. Jeddah: Rawdah Street Riyadh: Nojoud Center

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FUNKY STATEMENT CLUTCHES Try wearing a low key, classic outfit, and pairing it with a funky crazy clutch bag such as this mouthwatering acrylic Charlotte Olympia watermelon clutch. Available on www.charlotteolympia.com



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It’s always a delight and inspiration to stumble upon young Riyadhis who not only strive to pursue their dreams but in the process bring the city to new heights. At the Bond Trunk Show held Dec. 17 - 19 at the Maison Bo-M Gallery, we witnessed the coming together of the next generation of designers that will place Riyadh on the map as a fashion capital.

The Bond represents the gathering and coming of age of promising local designers who share a flair for unique, edgy and fashion forward designs. The collections had a touch of international influences synergized with the cosmopolitan local scene. Harboring a common history, friendship and love for fashion and the arts, they have united their distinct identities in order to usher in a new fashion movement to the city of Riyadh.

The whole air of the event spoke of high fashion and each designer was an absolute pleasure to talk to. Mishael Al Rajhi shared with us the story of the twins and their polarized style identities that is captured by Micci & Mishi. This results in a high casual

fashion line that is able to be chic and edgy all at the same time. Her latest collection is an automotive interpretation through shades and textiles with a touch of urban grunge. Mishael is a promising designer that everyone should watch out for.

Another interesting designer we’ve had the pleasure of meeting is Haifa Fahad, the style genius behind YooYoo. Her latest fall/winter collection was true to the whole idea of being punk grunge sophisticated meshed with a Japanese avant-garde cut.

Highness by Haifa Al Ibrahim showcased chic and elegant designs that gave us a feeling of warm glitz and soft glam. For Dolls and Skulls, the designer Amal Goblan went playful with her collection, it was sweet and hip … and yes, we loved the prints. Last but not the least is Didi Assay, a designer who wowed us with her the elegantly flowing ensembles.

Destination Riyadh is seeing a fabulous year ahead for the fashionistas of Riyadh. Surely, with local designers like these pushing the boundaries of style, it won’t be long before these artisans invade the international arena.

THE BONDOne Trunk Show to Rule them All

LOCATION: Maison BoM Gallery, Nojoud MallTEL: +966-11-2021205INSTAGRAM: @MaisonBoMFACEBOOK: Maison.BoM


Specially designed for Apple’s MacBook, this Extension Power Cord makes it easier the next time around when you’ll need an adapter to charge your MacBook. This power adapter is designed to pump up to 45W, 60W and 85W of current and is automated to adapt and adjust as per the device you charge.Available at dokkanafkar.com

New Mac Pro 2013 3D model. High quality model, best for close up renderings. Has only TRI and QUAD polygons with correct topology, supports multiple subdivisions. Shaded with VRAY materials (3DS MAX) and default materials (3DS MAX, MAYA, XSI, CINEMA4D).Available soon at i.zone

Extension Power Cord SR 75

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Karoto Vegetable Sharpener & Peeler SR 30

Karoto is a giant pencil sharpener shaped vegetable peeler with which you can peel carrots, courgettes, cucumbers, those long radish things and other similar shaped vegetables. It also allows you to sharpen and curl ribbons of your chosen veg to decorate and add a bit of fun to your salads and dishes.Available at souq.com


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Anywhere you wish to have cables temporarily held yet easily removed or extended, CableDrop gently grasps your power and peripheral cords so they do not fall off your desk every time you unplug your laptop. The ever-popular CableDrop manages your wires and cables easily solving your cable management needs.Available at souq.com

Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity SR 529

Wear this slim, stylish device all the time and get the motivation you need to get out and be more active. It tracks steps, distance and calories burned and shows you how you’re stacking up against your daily goals. At night, it tracks your sleep cycle, helps you learn how to sleep better, and wakes you silently in the morning.Available at i.zone

Officially licensed from DC Comics, each 8GB Batman, Catwoman, Robin and Superman flash drive is loaded with digital extras including desktop, iPad and cellphone wallpapers, Mac and PC screensavers, computer icons and online avatars.Available at dokkanafkar.com


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Cuddly toy with grain filling Collar shape heat pack for adults. Removable washable terry cotton cover. Quilted linen inner with grain filling.

Kids’ toy with grain filling Hello Kitty, bear, lamb and Shaun the sheep. Heat pack covers are removable, washable and contain linen inner cover with rapeseed filling.

Anti-stress ball Fashy anti-stress ball is a microwaveable hand anti-stress ball that heats up to aid rehabilitation. The heated stress ball is filled with rapeseed. Fashy uses natural grains grown organically under strict control. You could heat up the heat ball very easily in a microwave or oven. This process preserves a hygienic natural product.


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FUNDINING

It’s always a pick-me-up for Riyadhis to find one stop shops that give us both a dining experience as well as a little entertainment. The Destination team went around the city again to find you some interesting places that bring “Eat and be Merry” to life:

FANS UPKING ABDULLAH RD.An all-male sports bar that also doubles as a multiplex. The main attraction in Fans Up is its 100-seat cinema for guys who’d like to go XXXL on their football watching experience. They serve up basic café food and the hot drinks on their menu, particularly the mocha is all the rave among young Riyadhis.

Y20 LOUNGETAHLIYA ST. It has an indoor cinema that the guys love as well as small rooms that families and couples can rent for private entertainment. They have an iPad menu that’s pretty cool although the food items can be quite pricey. Y20 is more about the ambience and privacy you get to have on such a busy street like Tahliya.

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LOCATION: King Abdullah Rd.TEL: +966-11-2295329

LOCATION:Tahliya St. TEL: +11-2002020 Ext. 2


STRIKE BOWLING ALLEYTHE RITZ CARLTON RIYADHA very family friendly sports lounge, Strike is more than a bowling alley open to families with Saturdays and Tuesdays reserved for women. Apart from the bowling lanes they have a Tex-Mex restaurant, a play area for kids, a 100-inch television that is a hit among football-loving ladies on game night and Wii consoles. TIP: You must try their homemade ice cream.

LE CHATEAUTAKHASSUSSI ST.Where do we begin with this one? Stepping inside feels like entering a surreal parallel universe where Starship Enterprise lands into bedrock with a whole lot of Lady Gaga vibe going on. The décor itself is entertaining enough. Imagine huge shining shimmering horses and chess pieces surrounding you while you dine. They have a shabu-shabu bar where you can basically cook your own food as well as singing and drumming waiters if you’re celebrating a special occasion. Lastly, for a dose of exclusivity, you can rent their Penthouse, a 20-seating entertainment and dining room complete with a large TV, pool table and you can even play some music.

STRIKE Bowling Alley

LOCATION: The Ritz-Carlton TEL: +966-11-8028020

LOCATION: Takhassusi St. TEL: +966-11-2057051


Tell us a little bit about yourselves. We’re a two-woman team who love to design/decorate (Noor) and cook (Buthaina). We have completely different personalities – we balance each other out. We both trust the other’s taste 100 percent, and never question anything that the other one envisions. We love, love, love a good burger, but we’ll never agree on our Coke (Buthaina) versus Diet Coke (Noor) argument. Or on an Instagram filter!

What’s the idea of the Dinner Club?It is a new way of experiencing food by way of an underground supper club. Every month, the hosts choose a different location, gather a group of unique individuals, and serve delicious food. Think of it as a surprise underground party for your senses. But better.

How did you two come up with the idea?We were getting restless about the opening of our café, No. 57, (in Abu Dhabi), that we decided to take matters in our own hands and started planning dinners, which meant we could still entertain and feed people, not in a café, but in a different location each time. What differentiates The Dinner Club from other supper clubs around the globe is that we host dinners in crazy locations rather that a restaurant or a home.

Why “57”? That is part of the mystery of our brand! We’ll tell you once our café, No. 57, opens. Maybe.

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Having a dinner in an abandoned pool or on the back of a truck may not sound like your idea of a fancy dinner, but the two women behind The Dinner Club by No. 57 have managed to organize dreamlike dinners in the most unusual settings around the world. To learn more about this one-of-a-kind project, we spoke to the two hosts who have been organizing these ethereal dinners for a year now, Buthaina Al Mazrui and Alamira Noor Bani Hashim.


Where do you find inspiration for your dinner events?We come up with an ideal setting first and then try to find where that location is available. Once Noor steps foot in the location, it comes to her. It gets tweaked a little bit as we work on the test set up, but the theme is always concrete from that original moment of seeing the place. By now, although every dinner has a different set up, we’ve developed a kinda of “dinner club-y” look and feel but it really comes from the space we find.

What do you look for when you’re choosing a location? We never hosted it at a restaurant or a home. That’s part of The Dinner Club rules. We always host it in places you’d never expect to have a meal. The older, the more broken down, the better. And the sky has been the limit for us, hamdillah. We’ve hosted a dinner in a construction site, in an abandoned pool, in a film studio, in a bus, in a wind tower and recently on an abandoned dhow parked in the fish market. We look for places that we can transform, or that we can juxtapose a beautiful table against.

What kinds of obstacles have you faced so far? And how do you deal with them? We’re always challenged obviously with our choice of location and the logistics that goes behind it all. For example, gutting out a bus and filling the roof with flowers and making it look pretty for a photo shoot then driving the bus, filled with all the fine China inside, very carefully to a different, more secluded location, or our generator going out right before guests arrive. We wish we had a better answer but really we just have to deal with things on the spot and hope for the best. Guests are always so wonderful and most of the time they don’t even realize what went wrong. The energy of our dinners is so beautiful. We are so thankful, so nothing can really get in the way of ruining it for us once the first song is played, and the guests start to arrive.Buthaina Al Mazrui and Alamira Noor Bani Hashim


What was your favorite dinner to organize so far? We get asked that a lot and it is so hard to choose! I think our favorite was the first dinner we held in the construction site of Noor’s new villa, because we had no idea what we had just created and we were doing it purely for the love and passion we have for décor and food and hosting guests. We recently celebrated our big one-year anniversary, and held it at the same location as our first dinner, to come full circle, except this time we transformed the place into a Museum of Natural History and had elements from each of our dinners there. We invited 57 guests. It was really humbling to see how far we have come and that we still have the same passion and intensity for it.

What’s next for the Dinner Club? Expect a few more international dinners. Other than that, we can’t reveal anymore. The mystery is all part of the experience! Did you have any dinners in Saudi? We haven’t, no, but we have done one in collaboration with the Saudi designer Razan Alazzouni in Delhi a few months ago. We do have something planned in the works for Saudi but we can’t reveal anything yet.

Do you have any tips to share with those interested in gastronomy and organizing events?Make sure you consider transportation of your food (if you are hosting a dinner somewhere other than your home). Avoid things that need to be served piping hot. Try to avoid doing what everybody else is doing and come up with something on your own. Embrace DIY! People love when they see the effort and time you have put into something, and don’t take yourself too seriously! Have fun!

FOLLOW THE DINNER CLUB BY NO. 57 ON INSTAGRAM AND TWITTER TO STAY UPDATED ON THEIR UPCOMING DINNERS: @thedinnerclub57

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We all have our favorite travel destinations, and sometimes we can be repeat offenders and go a few more times, but that can get a bit boring. And when going on an extravagant trip, we gotta make it worth it! So after you’ve checked out all the usual tourist spots (and traps!) here a few more options that even locals don’t always experience.

LOS ANGELES, USAThe Channel Islands & Catalina

For a break from the city and Southern California, and for something that looks different, take a little trip to one of the eight islands along the Santa Barbara Channel. Catalina has luxurious restaurants, resorts and also a cool zip line eco tour. The other islands are great for secluded beaching, hiking, boat rides and photography.

LOS ANGELES, USAWarner Brothers Studio Tour

Wanna visit your “Friends” at the real Central Perk? The Stars Hallow town square from “Gilmore Girls”? Where hundreds of films and TV shows are made? Yeah of course! Be sure to get the VIP tour for a really amazing experience. This is more of a real working studio so each time you go there’s something new going on.

PARIS, FRANCEFly on Balloon Air du Paris

For a crazy special experience, hop aboard the largest hot air balloon in the world! When you first arrive in Paris, take one of these tours to get a real view of the map you’ve been looking at. Sounds like the best view in Paris. Prices are amazing as well! And seriously? Flying a hot air balloon over Paris?! Only a few things could be cooler.

PARIS, FRANCEExplore The Big Neighborhood

For a slice of the more authentic and less touristy Paris, definitely cut up a large wedge of the Northern parts. What some call “le grand quartier,” the 9th, 10th, 17th, 18th and 19th quarters are where you need to be. Don’t be afraid to wander away from the city center.

ISTANBUL, TURKEYUnderground Tour, Basilica Cistern

For an otherworldly, and mystically creepy look into Istanbul’s past, explore this underground waterway that used to bring drinking water into Istanbul. Three-hundred thirty-six columns are dimly lit as you walk around canals that are alive with flittering fish. As if that wasn’t creepy enough, watch out for the upside down statue of Medussa.


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LONDON, UKFrolic at Richmond Park

For a break from the city, you can go horseback riding, cycling, fishing, play rugby like a Brit, or just about anything you’d like to do at a park at Richmond. There is a lot more space than Hyde Park, it’s three times bigger! You’ll also encounter herds of Red and Fawn deer. You’ll also find the Pembrook Lodge restaurant with its glorious views of the Thames Valley.

LONDON, UKTime Travel at Inns of Court

For an inside and immersive look into London history, check out the Hogwarts-like Inns of Court. Established in the 1300s, the walled compound still hosts judges and barristers. Step into an Elizabethan banquet room to check out how the high court used to party.

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ISTANBUL, TURKEYThe Prince’s Islands

Mystical forests, horseback riding, cycling and fantastic seafood await you at the Prince’s Islands! Go on the weekdays to avoid the crowds and go for Buyukada, which has many fish restaurants by the water and historical sights, or Heybeliada with its beautiful wooden mansions covered with forests. And it’s only $2 for a ferry ride!

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AN ELIXIR FROM THE D E S E R T

CAMEL MILK

The knowledge of the healing powers and nutritious benefits of camel milk have been known to nomadic peoples from Mongolia to Africa for thousands of years. The Bedouin saying, “water is the soul, milk is the life” may prove to be true due to the miraculous properties of camel milk. Reports of the healing powers of camel milk have been recorded from the times of Prophet Mohammed (pbuh).

Camel milk is growing in popularity worldwide and has even been dubbed the new super food because it’s high in nutrients and minerals as well as having numerous healing properties. This wondermilk has also shown the ability to help heal food allergies and chronic gastrointestinal problems. Scientists have been conducting research after finding new conditions and diseases that can be treated, prevented or even cured with consumption of camel’s milk. The latest studies have found that camel milk inhibits the growth of certain cancer cells; in one study it

was found the tumors shrank 56 percent in just two days of high doses of camel milk. Parents of autistic children have found camel milk to help their children perform better and to alleviate symptoms of autism.

Camel’s milk is by far the closest to human breast milk than any other animal’s milk, yet to most people camel milk still remains a mysterious and strange substance, which many are afraid to try. Not only is camel milk easier for the human body to digest, making it suitable for lactose intolerant

CAMEL'S MILK HAS NUMEROUS HEALING FACTORS WITH ANTI-VIRAL, ANTI-FUNGAL AND ANTI-BACTERIAL PROPERTIES.

DID YOU KNOW THAT CAMEL’S MILK IS BY FAR THE

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people as well, it’s also rich in vitamins and minerals, containing 10 times as much iron and three times as much vitamin C as cow’s milk.

The most beneficial and nutritious camel’s milk comes from camels that graze freely on a certain type of grass; they are commonly referred to as milch camels. Freshly milked, unpasteurized milk has the most health benefits. However, caution should be practiced as the freshly milked version might in rare cases contain parasites if the camels have not been kept well and healthy. Unfortunately, pasteurizing the milk does remove some of the health benefits but it’s still advised to go with the pasteurized version. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid unpasteurized camel milk.

Camel's milk has numerous healing factors with anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Fermented camel milk

is high in lactic bacteria, which have been shown to be effective against pathogens including Bacillus, Staphylococcus, Salmonella and Escherichia.

The most well-known health benefit of camel milk is probably its use as adjuvant therapy in management of both Type 1 and 2 diabetes. The milk contains 52 units of insulin per liter and is as a result a very effective and all-natural way to control blood sugar levels.

Perhaps the most remarkable property of camel’s milk lies in its ability to kill cancer cells and reduce tumor size. In recent years Saudi scientist Dr. Faten Abdul-Rahman, a researcher of the healing properties camel milk and urine, found in her studies that the most powerful anti-cancer effect comes when camel’s milk and a small amount of urine are consumed together.

In addition to the internal benefits, camel’s milk and even urine can also be used as external healers for the skin. Thanks to the natural moisturizing and whitening properties, camel's milk and urine as beauty ingredients is on the rise.Not only does camel's milk make for more moisturized and supple skin, it's also said to have anti-aging benefits, thanks to elastin, vitamin C and lanolin. Bedouin women have used camel urine for centuries as a beauty product, which whitens the skin and lightens the hair.

To get your dose of the miracle milk in Riyadh check the Al Watania stores, which stock pasteurized camel milk. If you’re looking for the raw and freshly milked version, visit Riyadh’s camel souq on Thumamah Road during Maghrib prayer when the camels are milked. It’s a good idea to bring your own containers.

The milk lasts for about three days in the refrigerator and it can be frozen for later use.


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01. ArabNet took place on Dec. 3 to 4 at the Four Seasons Hotel.

10. You can find camping gear at SACO and Home Center.

03. Carrom is one of the most popular Saudi games.

07. Haifaa Al Mansour is the first Saudi female to make a feature film.

08. Hala Abdullah founded Riyadh Writing Club on Dec. 9, 2010.

04. "Selfie" was Oxford Dictionaries word of the year for 2013.

09. King Abdullah Malaz Park (KAMP) is the largest park of its kind in the Kingdom.

05. Camel milk is the closest to human breast milk than any other animal milk.

02. Abdullah Babrouk developed the game, Candy Survival.

THINGS TO REMEMBER… FROM THIS ISSUE

06. The Dinner Club No. 57 collaborated with Razan Alazzouni in Delhi a few months ago.

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Set the Scene and Choose a Well Lit Area!

self·ie [sel-fee] Noun InformalA photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.

ACCORDING TO OXFORD DICTIONARIES,

SELFIE IS DEFINED AS

In a sentence“Occasional selfies are acceptable, but posting a new picture of yourself every day isn’t necessary.”

“SELFIE” is Oxford Dictionaries’ word of the year for 2013.

There are over 57 million photos with the hashtag #selfie, on Instagram alone.

It’s either “selfie” or “selfy.”

Jim Krause, Jim Krause Design, is the originator of the term “selfie.”

“Selfies can be a great form of personal expression. If you’re into personal expression.” Jim Krause

Frame the Photo. Let your Face and Hair Fill up as Much of the Screen as Possible.

Show Off Something New, Like A Haircut, to Make it More Interesting.

Make Sure the Background is Nice.

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SEND US THE BEST

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DID YOU KNOW!

self·ie [sel-fee] Noun InformalA photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.

ACCORDING TO OXFORD DICTIONARIES,

SELFIE IS DEFINED AS

In a sentence“Occasional selfies are acceptable, but posting a new picture of yourself every day isn’t necessary.”

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HOW TO TAKE GOOD SELFIES

“SELFIE” is Oxford Dictionaries word of the year for 2013.

There are over 57 million photos with the hashtag #selfie, on Instagram alone.

It’s either “selfie” or “selfy.”

Jim Krause, Jim Krause Design, is the originator of the term “selfie.”

“Selfies can be a great form of personal expression. If you’re into personal expression.” Jim Krause

Frame the Photo. Let your Face and Hair Fill up as Much of the Screen as Possible.

Show Off Something New, Like A Haircut, to Make it More Interesting.

Make Sure the Background is Nice.

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MADAREEM CROWN HOTELAirport Rd.Tel: +966-11-2758888

MARRIOTT RIYADHAirport Rd.Tel: +966-11-4779300

NAYYARAAl Raed St.Tel: +966-11-4806655

SHERATON RIYADHKing Fahd St. Crossing King Abdulla St.Tel: +966-11-4543300

BALLOONS WORLD OF BALLOON ART Safwa CenterMob: +966-542233838

BOUTIQUES BACO DESIGNOlaya St.Tel: +966-11-2935633www.bacodesign.com

BALENCIAGACentria Mallwww.balenciaga.com

BIJOU BOUTIQUETel: +966-11-2882601http://beautebijou.com

BLANK BOUTIQUEOrouba St.Tel: +966-11-2010033

BRIONIOlaya St.

HARVEY NICHOLSAl Faisaliah MallTel: +966-11-2734444www.harveynichols.com

EVENT PLANNERS LOLLIPOPPrince Mohammad Bin Abdul Aziz St.Mob: +966-508916441

LUXURY EVENTSMob: +966-567893966

FLORISTS AL-GABA FLOWERSOrouba St.Mob: +966-502017058

ARAWLAMusaed Al Angari St.Mob: +966-508085546

HOME FURNITURE@ ROOMTel: +966-11-2298457

AYARTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4612757

CHENONE HOMEOlaya St.

CITIESCentria MallTel: +966-11-2180007

DAR AL HADAYAOlaya St.Tel: +966-11-2155550

HOSHAN FURNITURE Tahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2933939

IKEAEast Ring Rd. Exit 16Tel: +966-11-2442233

JAZIRA INTERIORSKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4632631

JAZIRA PROJECTSKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4632631

KA INTERNATIONALKing Fahad Rd.Tel: 920001216

MILADORA FURNITUREKing Fahad Rd.Tel: 920003277

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CUSTOM THOBES AJLAN & BROSOlaya Dist. Tel: +966-11-4665555www.ajlanbros.com

LOMAR THOBELocalizer MallTel: +966-11-2170094www.lomarthobe.com

BRIDAL & EVENING DRESSES AL-FALAHTel: 920001678

HOSS INTROPIATel: +966-11-4658122

JACADI BOUTIQUEGaranada CenterHayat MallSahara Mallwww.jacadi.us

LA-BOUTIQUEAl Nahda Rd.Facebook: La-Boutique Riyadh

LA COQUETTEKingdom Centre

MODERN US DESIGNERSOlaya St.Tel: +966-11-4612079www.riyadhdress.com

MONTBLANCKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2111080www.montblanc.com

QUEEN OF SPADESAl Faisaliah Mallwww.queenofspadesstore.com

SADA SHOP (ONLINE)Tel: +966-11-4411940www.sadashop.com

STACHETel: +966-11-4656333

TERRA ECLAT JEWELLERYby Ranyah Seraj Mob: +966-543768585 Mob: [email protected]

THE ART OF LIVING#4 Serecon BuildingOlaya St.Tel: +966-11-4610533www.theartofliving1999.com

Z BOUTIQUEGaranada CenterOlaya Mall

AIREBARCELONAOrouba St.Tel: +966-11-2884807

BASMA AL-JAZAERYOrouba St.

MYSTIQUEKingdom MallTel: +966-11-2112592

PRINCESS FASHIONOlaya St. Rusais CenterMob: +966-562289459

PRONOVIASOlaya St.Tel: +966-11-4163410

ROSA CLARA Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4652677

SILVER DEW Orouba St.Tel: +966-11-4197153

LAMARSafwa CenterMob: +966-555505441

NARDEENMob: +966-507976733

SPRING ROSETel: +966-11-2167777

SPRING’S WEDDINGMusaed Al Angari St.Tel: +966-11-2791024

STYLE FLOWERMusaed Al Angari St.Mob: +966-504237071


DESTINATION RIYADH 81DESTINATION RIYADH 81

SHOPPING CENTERS AL FAISALIYAH MALLOlaya Dist.Tel: +966-11-2730000www.alfaisaliahmall.com

AL QASR MALLAl Swaidi St.Tel: +966-11-4515600www.alqasrmall.comSupermarket: Hyper Market

AZIZIA MALLOff of King Fahad Rd.

CENTRIA MALLOlaya St.Tel: +966-11-2161111www.centria.com.sa

GARANADA CENTER East Ring Rd., Exit 9 Tel: +966-11-2534990www.granadacenter.com.sa Supermarket: Carrefour

HAYAT MALLKing Abdul Aziz Rd.Tel: +966-11-2057401www.hayat-mall.com Supermarket: Danube Hypermarket

KINGDOM CENTER Olaya Dist.Tel: +966-11-2112222www.kingdomcentre.com.sa

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MOROCCO LINETakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-2816612

RAZINTahlia St.

THE CLASSICS Tahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4611888

THE WHITE HOUSEKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4615332

TRADITIONALSKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2012300

STUDIOS AD ADVERTISINGSulaimaneya St.Safwa CenterTel: +966-11-4665111

GLAMOUR SHOTSPanorama MallTel: +966-11-2814326

SOUVENIRPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-11-2199919

LOCALIZER MALL Prince MohammedIbn Abdul Aziz St.Tel: +966-11-2178999

PANORAMA MALLTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-2814950www.panorama-mall.com Supermarket: Danube

RIMAL CENTEREast Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-2441004

RIYADH GALLERYKing Fahd Rd.Tel: +966-11-2078111www.riyadhgallery.com Supermarket: Hyper Panda

SAHARA MALLNational Guard St. Tel: +966-11-4520300www.saharamall.com.sa Supermarket: Tamimi Market



AMERICANCHILI’STahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2934849

GRILLED BELL PEPPER Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-2814747

JOHNNY ROCKETSTahliah St. Tel: +966-11-2016667

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSELocalizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2174633

STEAK HOUSE Al Thalateen St. Tel: +966-11-4649638

THE PANCAKE HOUSEKing Fahad Rd. Tel: +966-11-2016816

TONY ROMASHayat Mall Tel: +966-11-4649178

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COFFEE & TEA SHOPS AREEJ ART CAFE’Centria MallTel: +966-11-4162990

BATEELAcross Localizer MallTel: +966-11-2936240

CAFE’ BLANCPrince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz St. Tel: +966-11-4633426

CAFE’ PASCUCCITahlliaTel: +966-11-4620555

COLONY COFFEESultan Bin Salman St. Mob: +966-597452311


BRAZILIAN IL TERRAZZOAl Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222

CHOCOLATESALPINA CHOCOLATEKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2013452

CANNELLE Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-11-4664491

CHOCOLATE DREAM - CANDY BOUQUET Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4197237

ARMENIAN AL MAYASSOasis Complex, Orouba Rd.Mob: +966-503753333

LUSIN RESTAURANTCenteria Mall.Tel: +966-11-2939800

CHOCOLATE STUDIOOlaya St. Tel: +966-11-4657476

CHOCOLINEOlaya Main Rd.Tel: +966-11-4641172

GANACHE Faisaliyyah MallTel: +966-11-2734337

KalimatThalateen St.Tel: +966-11-2885511

LA BOUCHEE Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-11-2190099

LATEENTel: +920011999

LE NOTRE BOUTIQUE Prince Sultan St.Tel: +966-11-4651465

LA REINE CHOCOLATEUbadah bin Samit St. Tel: +966-11-2272000

PATCHITakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4834464

SOThalateen St.Tel: +966-11-4629229

SYNPHYTUN CHOCOLATETel: +966-11-2931813

DIWAN CAFE’ Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4833595

JAVA CAFE’Old Airport Rd. Tel: +966-11-4773582

MAUI WOWITahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4616363

PAPPAROTITahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2936452

PARDON CAFE’ Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-4 160933

RICHONY Makkah Rd.Tel: +966-11-8801062

SHANGAI CAFE’Olaya St. Tel: +966-11-2934734

TEA LOUNGE Four Seasons HotelTel: +966-11-2115000

THE DIAMOND CAFE’Localizer Mall Tel: +966-11-2170125

TUTTI CAFE’Tahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2160666

VERSAI CAFE ‘Exit 4Tel: +966-11-4703853

YMMY Riyadh Gallery Mob: +966-553333998

FAST FOOD AL TAZAJ King Abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-2254769

BABY BURGERImam Rd. Tel: +966-11-4941129

BREAKFAST TO BREAKFAST Tahliah St.Tel: +966-11-2178233

BUFFALO’STahliah St.Tel: +966-11-2792123

BURGERIZZRKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4874477

BURGER HUTAl Munisiyah, Al Thumamah Rd.Mob: +966-545356463

BURGER KINGAl Ahsaa Rd.Tel: +966-11-4732506

ELEVATION BURGERTahliah St.Tel: +966-11-2885859

FATBURGERBustan Center, Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-2154176

GOLDEN SAJTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4807441

HARDEE’S Takhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-2929900

HERFYTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4816826

HOTDOG EXPRESSAl Ahsaa St.Tel: +966-11-2912565

HUNGRY BURGERTel: +966-11-5485999

JAN BURGERKing Abdul Aziz St.Tel: 920006765

JOHNNY ROCKETSTahliah St.Tel: +966-11-2016667

JOLLIBEE2nd Floor, Alrajhi Building Tel: +966-11-4057420

KFCTakhasoussi St.Tel: 920021111

KUDUAl Muhamadiyyah Dist.Tel: 920006999

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FUSION PIZZA FUSIONThalateen St.Tel: +966-11-4633329

LITTLE CAESARSAl Ahsa St.Tel: +966-11-4765112

MAMA NOURADabab St., SuleimaniaTel: +966-11-4628144

MANOOSHALocalizer MallTel: +966-11-2190491

MCDONALD’SAl Ahsaa Rd.Tel: 920000001

MY BURGERImam Mohamed bn Saud Road-Exit 9Tel: +966-11-4503324

MY WAYUruba St. Tel: +966-11-4643824

PANINIPrince Turki Al’awl Rd.Tel: +966-11-4809909

PANINO’SOlaya St.Tel: +966-11-2734388

PENGUINTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4829843

QUIZNOS SUBKing Saud UniversityTel: +966-11-4824741

SAJ AL BALADJaber St., King Saud University

SHUNEEZ Tahliah St.Tel: +966-11-4648989

TEXAS CHICKENTurki bin Abdulaziz Rd.Tel: +966-11-2545454

THE SANDWICH CO.King Abdullah Rd.Mob: +966-558442255

FRENCH APETIT KITCHENTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4656491

CAFE’ LENOTRECentria Mall.Tel: +966-11-2791108

L’ECLUSETahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4657648

LE RELAIS DE L’ENTRECOTEAlmas Plaza. Tel: +966-11-4615058

ICE CREAM BASKIN ROBBINS Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4801138

FRESH BERRY Garnada MallTel: +966-11-2535587

FRESH & TANGY Hayat Mall Mob: +966-559333344

MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4538746

PINK BERRY Garnada Mall Tel: +966-11-2534783

INTERNATIONALAL-BUSTANSheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4543300

AL-DANAHoliday Inn HotelTel: +966-11-4612000

AL-DIWAN Al Sahara HotelTel: +966-11-2204500

AL-ORJOUANMakkah Rd., inside The Ritz CarltonTel: +966-11-8028020

CAFE CERAMIQUESahara MallTel: +966-11-4520677

CENTROTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4658488

COCOSTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2939444

CRISTALAl Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222

ELEMENTS Four Seasons HotelTel: +966-11-2115500

HEDIARDTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2173933

LA BRASSERIEAl Faisaliah Tower Tel: +966-11-2732222

LIVING COLORSFaisaliyah TowerTel: +966-11-2734410

LOBBY LOUNGEFour Seasons HotelTel: +966-11-2115591

MIRAGETakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4834127

OASIS GRILLHilton Garden Inn Tel: +966-11-2935533

PANORAMICMakarem Riyadh HotelTel: +966-11-2204500PAVILLION Intercontinental HotelTel: +966-11-4655000

RUSSIAN CORNEROlaya, AbdullahAl Hamdan St.Tel: +966-11-4658387

SENSESLuthan HotelTel: +966-11-4807799

SIZZLER HOUSETahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4661133

SPAZIOKingdom Tower-77th Floor Tel: +966-11-2111180


MEXICAN BUFFALO’STahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2792123

EL CHICO’SExit 5Tel: +966-11-4640385

FAJITA AVENUEAl Hamra Tel: +966-11-4644999

TAKO HUTFaisaliyyah MallTel: 920000129

MIDDLE-EASTERN ABDUL WAHABTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2934111

AL-HAJ DAWOODImam Saud St.Tel: +966-11-4943691

AL-MANSAFAl SulamaniyyaTel: +966-11-4630345

AL-NAKHEELAl Khozama Center Tel: +966-11-4654650

AL-NASEEMMarriott HotelTel: +966-11-4779300

CAFE BLANCPrince Mohamad Bin Abdulaziz St.Tel: +966-11-4633426

EATZAHAl Ghaz St.Mob: +966-531224433

FAIROUZ GARDENKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2167171

GADTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4641212

GARDEN BARBECUEHotel Al KhozamaTel: +966-11-2732222

GHOUZIAl Rawdah, Khuraish St.Tel: +966-11-4934162

KARAM BEIRUTTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4161717

KOSHARY EXPRESSJarir St.Tel: +966-11-4728881

LEBANESE CORNEROlaya (Talateen St.)

MAMA NOURADabab St.Tel: +966-11-4622195

MAREEZ King Abdullah St.Tel: +966-11-4508877

SHAWERMA HOUSEPrince Mamdouh St.Tel: +966-11-2191999

SHAWERMAMA Abdullah Bin Rawaha StTel: +966-11-2936644

SIT AL-SHAMPrince Sultan St.Tel: 920000399

ITALIANAL FORNO King Abdullah Rd.Mob: +966-558442255

AMORETahlia St., Olaya IntersectionTel: +966-11-4653082

ANTHURIUMAbdulla Alhamdan St.Tel: +966-11-4661473

AZZURROThe Ritz Carlton HotelTel: +966-11-8028020

CENTO PER CENTOOlaya Rd., Behind JarirTel: +966-11-4644159

DA PINOAl Khozama CenterTel: +966-11-2732222

IL GABBIANOOlaya Dist.Tel: +966-11-4616066

L’OLIVIOTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4634240

LA CAMPAGNATahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4624339

LA CASTAAl Rahmaniya Dist.Tel: +966-11-4198016

LA CUCINAAl Faisaliah HotelTel: +966-11-2732222

LA PIAZZA Sheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-4543300

LIOLIMPO Al Dabab St.Tel: +966-11-4166222

MBCOAbdullah bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan St.Tel: +966-11-2936506

NINOTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2016662

PIATTOExit 5, Northern Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-2006868

PIZZA ERA King Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4542233

PIZZA INNDabbab St., Opposite Medical CityTel: 920001601

PIZZA ROMAAbdullah Al Hamdan St.Tel: +966-11-4629032

PIZZA STOCKHOLMKing Abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-2811888

PIZZERIA NAPOLIPrince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz St.Tel: +966-11-2172288

QUATTROFour Seasons HotelTel: +966-11-2115599

ROMAMussa Bin Nusair St.Tel: +966-11-4641133

ROMA WAYAl Rabwah, Othaim Mall Tel: 920000129

ROSSOFour Seasons HotelTel: +966-11-2115500

ROSSOPOMODOROTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2939565

SANTINO’S Hayat MallTel: +966-11-2057497

SPAZIO 7777th floor in Kingdom Tower-Riyadh Tel: +966-11-2111888Tel: +966-11-2111181

SQUISITOKing Fahad Rd., Across Ovotel Tel: +966-11-2160111

THE PIZZA COMPANYOlaya St. Tel: +966-11-4642952

VECCHIA ROMAAl Sulamaniyyah

Z PIZZAKing Abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4881199

THE GLOBEAl Faisaliah TowerTel: +966-11-2732222

THE LOUNGESheraton Riyadh, King Abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4543300

THE WINDROSEAl Faisaliah Hotel Tel: +966-11-2732222

TRADER VICSPanorama MallTel: +966-11-2814782

WATERLEMONTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2194444

IRANIANSHERAZ Abdullah Bin Sulaiman Bin Hamdan St.Tel: +966-11-4655886


SAUDIAL SUDDA Oruba St. Tel: +966-11-4800111

SHAWAYA HOUSE Khalid Bin Al Waleed St.Mob: +966-557819214

SHEIKH AL MANDY Dabab St.Tel: +966-11-4644099


ORIENTALKOREAN: KOREAN PALACETakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4198878

INDIAN: ALADDINKingdom CenterTel: +966-11-2112150

AVADHTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4654109

COPPER CHANDNITahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4167000

CROWN GARDENSuliamaniyahTel: +966-11-4616334

DARBAROlaya St.Tel: +966-11-2930249

INDIAN GARDENRiyadh GalleryTel: +966-11-2161112

INDIAN STYLESheikh AbdullahAl Angary St.Tel: +966-11-4561138

INDIAN SUMMERSuliamaniyahTel: +966-11-4652328

RED ONIONOlaya St. Tel: +966-11-2176644

TAMARINDPrince Faisal Bin Turki St.Tel: +966-11-4738770

TANDOOR Al Ahsa St.Tel: +966-11-4734531

TULAITELAHAl Wazarat Dist.Tel: +966-11-4082968

CHINESE:CANTONOlaya St. Tel: +966-11-4520584

JAPANESE: FURUSATOTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4657648

HAYAT Prince Mansoor bin Abdul Aziz St.Tel: +966-11-4042655

KHAN’SAbdullah bin Sulaiman Al Hamdan St.Tel: +966-11-2937880

LA SANIKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4655666

MARHABAOlaya St.Tel: +966-11-4622070

SAMURAIFaisaliah Mall and Kingdom Mall Tel: +966-11-2734386

SHOGUNRadisson Blu HotelTel: +966-11-4791234

SUSHI YOSHIAl Dabab St.Tel: +966-11-8120055

TOKYOOuruba St.Tel: +966-11-4605672

CHINESE GOLDEN PALACEOlaya Dist.Tel: +966-11-4655127

GOLDEN DRAGONOlaya Dist.Tel: +966-11-4645136

GULF ROYALOlaya St. Tel: +966-11-4631622

MIRAGE RESTAURANTTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4834127

NOODLE HOUSECentria Mall, Olaya St.Tel: +966-11-2939969

PEKINGSuliamaniyahTel: +966-11-4765250

SEASONSMadina St., Exit 28

SEA FOOD

AMO HAMZAOlaya St.Tel: +966-11-2316148

DOEKing Abdullah St.Tel: +966-11-4887080

DR. OCEANTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4708647

FOUNTAIN FISHAl Malaz Dist.Tel: +966-11-2158888

LONDON FISH & CHIPSTel: +966-11-2102480

JASMIN WHITE PALACEWhite Palace HotelTel: +966-11-4787800

YAMAL AL-SHAMOlaya St.Tel: +966-11-4613292

TAALOlaya Dist.Tel: +966-11-2734383

YUMMY WOKTakhasoussi St.Tel: +966-11-4889166


SWEETS/DESSERTS& BAKERIES AL-HALLAB Tel: +966-11-4725559

ANOOSH Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4609588Al-RabwaTel: +966-11-4971649Al-HamraTel: +966-11-2784297Al-Bade’ahTel: +996-11-2679689Khurais Rd.Tel: +996-11-2080833

BEN’S COOKIESExit 7Tel: +966-11-2084862

COOKIES N’ CREAMFaisalyah Mall

CREPAWAYBustan Center,Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-2010505

DIPLOMAT Orouba St.Tel: +966-11-4652411

DIXIE CREAMTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4661192

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTSPrince Sultan St.Tel: +966-11-4643131

FRENCH CORNERDabab St.Tel: +966-11-4645322

GOLDEN BROWN BAKERYPrince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz St.Mob: +966-569337314

KABBANITakhassusi St. Tel: +966-11-4816892

KITSCH CUPCAKESTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4633838

KRISPY KREME Tahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4610409

LADUREECentria MallTel: +966-11-2885075

LE CROISSANT SHOPSulaimania, Al-Ameer Mamdouh St.Tel: +966-11-4655328

MAYATahlia St. Tel: +966-11-2113311

MUNCH BAKERYAbdullah Al Hamdan St.Tel: 920015010

PANE PIATTOAl Thalateen St.Tel: +966-11-4168882

SALEHIA DATESKing Fahad Rd.Tel: 8004308888

SUGAR DREAMINKhurais Rd.Mob: +966-553383749

SUGAR SPRINKLESTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-2290505

TALAH FOR DATESOruba St.Tel: +966-11-2173303

TMREYAPrince Sultan St.Tel: 920000652

TORTA & MOREAl Hassan Ben Ali St.Tel: +966-11-2080003

WOODEN BAKERYIntersection of Saleh El Din Al Ayoubi St. Tel: +966-11-4725559

YUMMY TUMMY Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4538720

TURKISHANATOLIA TURKISH GRILLGranada Mall.Tel: +966-11-2535527

ASSARAYA Thalateen St.Tel: +966-11-4649336

CARAVANTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4658856

KÖŞEBAŞITahlia St.Tel: +966-11-2886418

TO ADVERTISE CONTACT US ATTel: +966 - 556899914Email: [email protected]

DESTINATION RIYADH 87DESTINATION RIYADH 87

LIBRARIES AL-SEWAIDISudair St.Tel: +966-11-4251263

DAR BEN JAWZIPrince Saud bin Mohammed St.Tel: +966-11-2107228

KING ABDUL AZIZ LIBRARYKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4050188

KING FAHAD NATIONAL LIBRARYKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4891455

THE CENTERAL TALKING LIBERARYDabab St.Tel: +966-11-4020997

MUSEUMS & ART VENUES 7 STAR ART GALLERYAkkariya Buildings

ART VISIONKingdom CentreTel: +966-11-2112412

LAMSA EXHIBITIONAl FaisaliahTel: +966-11-2734239

STUDIOS LUXURY PICTURESMob: +966-56595669

BOOKSTORESAL-MAKTABA BOOKSTORESitteen St.

AL-RAQEEM BOOKSTOREOlaya Main St.

AL-SHAGREY BOOKSTOREOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4611717

AL-SHARQ BOOKSTOREAl MalazTel: +966-11-4720538

AL-WATANIYAH BOOKSTOREAswaq Al MajdTel: +966-11-4450619

DAR AL-HDRAMAJareer St. Tel: +966-11-4788510

DAR AL-QASEM King Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4092000

DAR AL-MINHAJ FOR USED BOOKSPrince Abdullah Rd.

DAR AL-SHAWAF LIBRARYThalatheen St.Tel: +966-11-4622667

DAR ELEM BOOKSTOREPrince Abdullah Rd.

GOLDEN PAGESTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4631917

ISLAMIC BOOK CENTERSitteen St.

JARIR BOOKSTOREOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4626000Prince Abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-2645807

MEDICAL BOOKSTOREPrince Abdullah Rd.

NAJD BOOKSTOREJareer St.

OBEKAN BOOKSTOREKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4160018

ARTS &

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FUN & RECREATION ALEM AL-IBDAAKing Abdul Aziz Rd.

ALFA CASSETTESBatha Commercial Center

ANAMEL ARTS OF CEREMICSOlaya Main St.

ARTSAl Andalus Center

ART LINE GALLERYTahlia St. Tel: +966-11-4622573

CHINA TOWNEuromarche

COOLPrince Abdullah Rd.

DAR AL-MASKUKATOruba St.Tel: +966-11-4651166

EASTERN GIFT HOUSE Oruba Plaza

FANTASTIC WORLDThalatheen St.

GIFT HOUSETahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4661316

GIFT VILLAGEKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4620219

HERITAGE TOUCHAbdullah Bin Sulaiman Al-HamdanTel: +966-11-4612930

KONOUZTahlia St.

LUXURY EVENTSMob: +966-509421214

MAGIC ARTSahara Mall

REEMA BOOKSTORETakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4705228

TUTTIETakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4613976

MY HOME FLOWERKing Abdul Aziz Rd.

OCCASIONSOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4654555

PAPERMOONSahara MallTel: +966-11-4520393

PARTY TIMEOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4659101

THE FINAL TOUCHKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4641023

THE GIFTThalatheen St.Tel: +966-11-4615859

THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHYAbu Bakr Al Sedeeq Rd.Tel: +966-11-4944614

THE BAZAARAkkariya Buildings

THE ORIENTALIST HOUSEOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4634228

TUNISEN ANTIQUE HOUSEEuromarche

VILLAGE GALLERYThalatheen St.

WONDER CASTLE CORPORATION Dabbab St.

ZAMANI ART GALLERYOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4613057

ZEKRAYAT FRAMESTahlia St.



AIRLINES AIR ARABIATel: 920013322www.airarabia.com

AIR CANADATel: +966-11-4772228www.aircanada.ca

AIR FRANCETel: +966-11-2885218www.airfrance.com

AIR INDIATel: +966-11-4786409www.airindia.com

AIR NIGERIATel: +966-11-4626165www.myairnigeria.com

AMERICAN AIRLINES–AATel: +966-11-4625993www.aa.com

BIMAN BANGLADESH AIRLINESTel: +966-11-4623537www.biman-airlines.com

BRITISH AIRWAYSTel: +966-11-4645550www.britishairways.com

CYPRUS AIRWAYSTel: +966-11-4640391www.cyprusair.com

DELTA AIRLINESTel: +966-11-4613688www.delta.com

EGYPT AIRTel: +966-11-4784004www.egyptair.com

EMIRATES AIRLINESTel: +966-11-4655485www.emirates.com

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINESTel: +966-11-4782140www.flyethiopian.com

ETIHAD AIRWAYSTel: +966-11-4197722www.etihadairways.com

GARUDA INDONESIATel: +966-11-2937690www.garuda-indonesia.com

GERMANWINGS AIRLINESTel: +966-11-4632004www.germanwings.com

GULF AIRTel: +966-11-4626666www.gulfair.com

JAPAN AIRLINES–JALTel: +966-11-4645056www.jal.com

KENYA AIRWAYSTel: +966-11-4772228www.kenya-airways.com

KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINESTel: +966-11-4771026www.klm.com

KOREAN AIRTel: +966-11-4658222www.koreanair.com

KUWAIT AIRWAYSTel: +966-11-4631218www.kuwait-airways.com

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

MALAYSIA AIRLINESTel: +966-11-4784039www.malaysiaairlines.com

MIDDLE EAST AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-4614670www.mea.com.lb

NAS AIRTel: +966-11-2171800www.flynas.com

OLYMPIC AIRTel: +966-11-4644596www.olympicair.com

OMAN AIRTel: +966-11-4733133www.omanair.com

PAKISTAN INT’L AIRLINESTel: +966-11-4659600www.piac.com.pk

PHILIPPINE AIRLINES Tel: +966-11-2160530www.philippineairlines.com

QANTAS AIRWAYSTel: +966-11-4772228www.qantas.com.au

QATAR AIRWAYSTel: +966-11-21180424www.qatarairways.com

ROYAL AIR MOROCCO Tel: +966-11-47741100www.royalairmaroc.com

ROYAL JORDANIAN Tel: +966-11-2180850www.rj.com

SAUDI ARABIAN AIRLINESTel: 920022222www.saudiairlines.com

SINGAPORE AIRLINESTel: +966-11-4734102www.singaporeair.com

SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS – SAATel: +966-11-4633133www.flysaa.com

SRILANKAN AIRLINES www.srilankan.lk

SUDAN AIRWAYSTel: +966-11-4720040www.sudanair.com

SWISS AIRTel: +966-11-4789745www.swissair.com

TAM BRAZILIAN AIRLINESTel: +966-11-4633133www.tam.com.br

TAROM ROMANIAN AIRLINESTel: +966-11-5788935www.tarom.ro

THAI AIRWAYSTel: +966-11-4766766www.thaiairways.com

TUNIS AIRTel: +966-11-4626165www.tunisair.com

TURKISH AIRLINESTel: +966-11-4000287www.turkishairlines.com

UNITED AIRLINESTel: +966-11-4772228www.united.com

YEMENIA AIRWAYSTel: +966-11-4039282www.yemenia.com

TRAVEL AGENCIESABC TRAVEL AGENCY & CARGOTel: +966-11-4631600

ACE TRAVELTel: +966-11-4648701www.ace-travel.com

AL-ABBAD TRAVELTel: +966-11-4778736

AL-AHMADIAH TRAVELTel: +966-11-4656668

AL-MOUWASAT TRAVELTel: +966-11-4160580

AL-NAIEM TRAVEL & TOURISMTel: +966-11-4655698

AL-RAJHI TRAVELTel: +966-11-4566900

AL-RASHEED AWNINGS FACTORYTel: +966-11-4059031

AL-ROMAIZAN TRAVEL AGENCYTel: +966-11-4652100www.romaizan.com

AL-SARH TRAVEL & TOURISMTel: +966-11-4941111www.alsarh.com.sa

AL-SAGER TRAVELTel: +966-11-4827979

AL-SARAH TRAVELTel: +966-11-4647480

AL-SARH TRAVELTel: +966-11-4627000

AL-TASHELAT TRAVELS Tel: +966-11-4034477

AL-TAYYAR TRAVELTel: +966-11-4633133www.altayyargroup.com

AMJAD TRAVEL & TOURISMTel: +966-11-41161737www.amjadtravel.com

FURSAN TRAVELTel: 920000442www.fursan.com.sa

HAYA TOUR Al Nozha Dist.Tel: +966-11-4507176

TRAVEL DIRECTO

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HOTELS AL-FAISALIAH ROSEWOOD HOTELKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2732000

AL-KHOZAMA HOTEL Olaya Rd. Tel: +966-11-4654650

AL-MASHREQ BOUTIQUE HOTEL Orubah RoadTel: +966-11-2834777

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

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

COURTYARD RIYADH DIPLOMATIC QUARTERAl-Hada Dist., Abdullah bin Hothafa St. Tel: +966-11-2817300

CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL RIYADH MINHAOld Airport Rd.Tel: +966-11-8749200

FOUR SEASONS HOTELKingdom CenterTel: +966-11-2115000

GOLDEN TULIP ANDALUSIAOlaya Rd.Tel: +966-11-4611000

HOLIDAY INN RIYADH IZDIHARAbdulwahab Bin Abdullah St., Unit OneTel: +966-11-4625000

INTERCONTINENTAL RIYADHAl Maather St.Tel: +966-11-4655000

LUTHAN HOTEL AND SPA A WOMEN ONLY HOTELOrubah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4807799

MADAREEM CROWN HOTELKing Khalid International Airport Rd.Tel: +966-11-2758888

MAKARIM RIYADH HOTELNear To King Khalid International AirportTel: +966-11-2204500

MENA GRAND - KHALDIAKhazzan St.(Immam Faisal bin Turki)Tel: +966-11-2682222 MERCURE VALUE HOTEL Exit 9, Eastern Ring Rd.,Close to Granada Center.Tel: +966-11-2773300

NOVOTEL ALANOUDKing Fahd Rd.Tel: +966-11-2882323

RADISSON BLU HOTELAl Mubarakiah Plaza -King Abdul Aziz St.Tel: +966-11-4791234

RIYADH MARRIOTT HOTELAl Maather St.Tel: +966-11-4779300

RIYADH PALACE HOTELMinistries AreaTel: +966-11-4054444

SHERATON RIYADH HOTEL & TOWERSOlaya Junction of King Fahad & King Abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4543300

THE RITZ-CARLTONRIYADHHada Area, Makkah Rd.Tel: +966-11-8028020

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TRAVEL DIRECTO

RYKINGDOM WINGS TRAVEL AGENCYTel: +966-11-4625544

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

RIXON TOUR NETWORKTel: 920029993www.myrtn.com

TRAVEL PORTTel: +966-11-4163810www.travelport.com

THE ORIENTALIST HOUSETel: +966-11-4634228

TOP TRAVELTel: +966-11-4641969

TUNISEN ANTIQUE HOUSETel: +966-11-4825247

VILLAGE GALLERYTel: +966-11-4631089

WONDER CASTLE CORPORATIONTel: +966-11-2790482

ZAHID TRAVEL GROUPTel: +966-11-4602829www.zahidtravel.com

ZAHRAN AIR TRAVEL & CARGO CO.Tel: +966-11-4659614

ZAMANI ART GALLERYTel: +966-11-4613057

ZEKRAYAT FRAMESTel: +966-11-4661196

DESTINATION RIYADH


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

CONSULTING CENTERTel: +966-11-4555545

CZECH CENTERInfront of King Saud UniversityTel: 920002737

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

FITNESS CENTERS

KIDS MY GYMPanorama MallTel: +966-11-42814870

MENAPPLE FITNESSTel: +966-11-4538800

BODY MASTERSTel: 920000626 Tel: +966-11-4875531

FITNESS TIMETel: 920003131

GOLD’S GYMTel: +966-11-6912077

LIFE FITNESSTel: +966-11-2061133

UP SCALE CLUBKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4871502

WOMENAL-MANIHAL CENTERDiplomatic QuarterTel: +966-11-4881069

CURVESOlaya St.Tel: +966-11-4633219

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

LUTHAN HOTEL & SPATel: +966-11-4807799

LUMIEREOlayaTel: +966-11-2169030

SCENTEDTel: +966-11-2112003

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

DENTAL CLINICS AAGI DENTAL CENTERTel: +966-11-2080107

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

NOBLE SMILESheikh Abdullah Al Angary St.Tel: +966 11 4197740

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

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

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

AL-SAFEERTel: +966-11-2050810

APOLLOTel: 920027070

AYAN CONSULTATIVE King Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2725555

AYMA CONSULTATIVE King Abdullah Rd. Tel: +966-11-2635555

BEAUTY CORNERKing Fahad Rd.Mob: +966-543300557www.beautycorner.co

FOUR SALON & NAIL SPADiplomatic Quarter Tel: +966-11-2014444www.www.four.com.sa

MALESATakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4888831

MED ART CLINICSOlaya Main St.Tel: 920000045

OBAGI HOSPITALMakkah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4627111

PLATINIUMKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-2097777

THE BRITISH CENTERKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2795555


HOSPITALS ABAS MEDICAL GROUPRawda-Hamra-DababTel: 920000172

ADMAMakkah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4660000

ALAMAL COMPLEX FOR MENTAL HEALTHAl Khuzami Dist. Tel: +966-11-4804548www.alamal.med.sa

AL-FALAH INT’L Tel: +966-11-4463737www.alfalah.com.sa

AL-HAMMADI HOSPITAL Khalid ibn Yazid Muawiyah St.Tel: +966-11-4643312www.hammadi.com

AL-JAFEL HOSPITALWestern Ring Rd. Tel: +966-11-4322222www.aljafelhospital.com

AL-MOUWASAT HOSPITAL Western Ring Rd., Exit 114Tel: +966-11-4455555

DALLAH HOSPITALTel: +966-11-4720777

DR. ABDUL RAHMAN AL-MISHARI HOSPITALOlaya Dist.Tel: +966-11-4657700 http://drabdulrahmanalmishari.com.sa

DR. SULAIMAN AL HABIB Olaya Medical Complex Tel: +966-11-4622224www.drsulaimanalhabib.com

GREEN CRESCENTAbdul Malik Bin Marwan St. Tel: +966-11-4644434www.gch.com.sa

KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY King Abdul Aziz Rd.Tel: +966-11-4775524www.medicine.ksu.edu.sa

KING FAHAD MEDICAL CITY (KFMC) Makkah Rd.Tel: 8001277000

KINGDOM HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-2751111

KING FAISAL SHRCAl Zahrawi St.Tel: +966-11-4647272www.kfshrc.edu.sa

KING KHALED EYE SPECIALIST HOSPITALOruba Branch St. Tel: +966-11-4821234www.kkesh.med.sa

MAYIEZ MEDICALOlaya Tel: +966-11-2169999

PEARL’S SMILESulaimaniyaTel: +966-11-4646334

RIYADH MEDICALOrouba St.Tel: +966-11-4653060

SAUDI SUGEONSTahlia St.Tel: +966-11-4653030

SSCTel: +966-11-2335000

URANUS MEDICALOrouba St.Tel: +966-11-4657000

WHITE WING MEDICAL Takhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4834286

EYE CARE

AL-HOKAMAMallazTel: +966-11-4797777

MENSHAF EYE CAREAl RawdaMob: +966-565869059

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



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

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

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

AL-HOZAIMIIbn Sulaiman Commercial CenterTel: +966-11-4722054

AL-JAZAOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4642072

AL-LIZAMOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4655595

AL-MOWASA 3Prince Abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4568598

AL-MUTANABBI Jareer St.Tel: +966-11-2910981

AL-OLAYAOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-46411501

AL-RAJA NO 2Oruba St.Tel: +966-11-4624942

AL-RAWABITakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4828028

AL-RIYADHOruba St. Tel: +966-11-4643108

AL-SAGGAFTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4640716

AL-SAGGAF 25Talatheen St.Tel: +966-11-4645274

AL-SHAMEEAHTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4880595

AL-TERIAQ Prince Abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4828289

AL-THALATHEENTalatheen St.Tel: +966-11-4623529

AL-SHAMSIAJamal CenterTel: +966-11-4057296

ARAC HEALTH CARETalatheen St.Tel: +966-11-4645107

ASIR PHARMACYPrince Abdullah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4811629

DAR AL DANAAbdullah Bin Sulaiman Al HamdanTel: +966-11-4643373

MAZIN PHARMACYOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4624562

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

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

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

NABRA PHARMACYTakhassusi St.Tel: +966-11-4887329

NAZAAR PHARMACYAl Awais MarketTel: +966-11-4541408

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

NISSAH PHARMACYAl-Rajhi Five BuildingsTel: +966-11-4041573

NOORANA PHARMACY Al MalazTel: +966-11-4785006

OLAYA INTERNATIONALOlaya Main St.Tel: +966-11-4160349

PRINCE PHARMACYTalatheen St.Tel: +966-11-4611418

RAJAA PHARMACY 2Oruba St.Tel: +966-11-4624942

RIYADH CORNERJareer St.Tel: +966-11-4780759

SARA SPECTRUM MEDICAL PHARMACYAkkariya BuildingsTel: +966-11-4601018

SHRAZADSitteen St.Tel: +966-11-4787047

UNIVERSITY PHARMACYAkkariya BuildingsTel: +966-11-4191944

UNIVERSITY (2)Oruba St.Tel: +966-11-4626338

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

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

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

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

KING SAUD MEDICAL CITYAl Imam Abdul Aziz ibn Saud St.Tel: +966-11-4355555www.ksmc.med.sa

MAGHRABI HOSPITAL Tel: +966-11-4455049www.maghrabi.com.sa

NATIONAL GUARD HEALTHKing Abdulaziz Medical CityTel: +966-11-8011111www.ngha.med.sa

OBIED SPECIALIZEDAl Farazdaq Rd.Tel: +966-11-4767222

PRINCE SULTAN CARDIAC CENTER Makkah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4783000www.pscc.med.sa

RIYADH CARE HOSPITALTel: +966-11-4933000www.riyadhcare.com

RIYADH MILITARYMakkah Rd.Tel: +966-11-4791000www.rmh.med.sa

S.B.HKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-4636666

SAUDI GERMAN HOSPITALS GROUPKing Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-2685555www.ryd.sghgroup.com.sa

SPECIALIZED M.C.H King Fahad Rd.Tel: +966-11-41164000

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


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BANKAL-INMA BANK Tel: +966-11-2185000www.alinma.com

AL-JAZIRA BANK Tel: +966-11-4317474www.baj.com.sa

AL-RAJHI BANKTel: +966-11-4603333www.alrajhibank.com.sa

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

BANK AL BILAD Tel: +966-11-4971905www.bankalbilad.com

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

NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK Tel: 920001000 www.alahli.com

RIYADH BANK Tel: +966-11-4013030www.riyadbank.com

SABB Tel: +966-11-2764356www.sabb.com

SAMBATel: 8001242000www.samba.com

SAUDI HOLLANDI BANKTel: +966-11-2548500 www.shb.com.sa


CAR AGENCIESAUDITel: +966-11-4660044

BGKhurais Rd. Exit 30Tel: +966-11-2300000BMWKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-2391000

CADILLACTel: +966-11-4924048

CHEVROLET Khurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4454040

CHRYSLERKhurais Rd. & Dabbab St.Tel: +966-11-2332222

DODGEKhurais Rd. & Dabbab St.Tel: +966-11-2332222FUSOTel: 8002440060

GMSKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4454040

HARLEY-DAVIDSONNorth Ring Rd. Exit 5Tel: +966-11-4554499

HONDAKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4454646

ISUZUTel: +966-11-2300000

JEEPKhurais Rd. & Dabbab St.Tel: +966-11-2332222

LEXUSKing Fahad Rd. Exit 9Tel: +966-11-4566600

MAZDAKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4968888

MINI COOPERKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-2391000MITSUBISHIKhurais Rd.Tel: 8002440060

MOPARKhurais Rd. & Dabbab St.Tel: +966-11-2332222

PEUGEOTTel: +966-11-4666614

CAR RENTALSAL FALAHTel: 920001678

AL MODDARRAJTel: +966-11-4779902

AVISTel: +966-11-4884887

BEST RENT A CARTel: 8001249955

DIPLOMAT Khurais Rd.Tel: 920008008

EUROPCAR Al Ahsaa St.Tel: 920000153

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

ICARTel: +966-11-4561099SAJILTel: +966-11-4935222

CAR ACCESSORIES 3MTel: +966-11-2884135

AUTO GARD Tel: +966-11-2924343

LLUMARKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-2912929

RED CAPKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4913212

SOLAR CONTROLKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4966633

UNIQUE YOUR CARMob: +966-566225544

COMPOUNDSISHBILIATel: +966-11-2406000Mob: +966-593111389www.ksacompounds.com

AL-HAMRA OASIS VILLAGETel: +966-11-2490440www.alhamra.com.sa

AL-ISSA COMPOUNDTel: +966-11-4918400

AL-JAZEERA BADERTel: +966-11-4921135www.badercompound.com

AL-MANARTel: +966-11-2460100

AL-MOHAEYATel: +966-11-4821222

AL-MOSTAQBAL HOMESTel: +966-11-4816666www.almostaqbalhomes.com

AL-NAKHEEL RESIDENCETel: +966-11-4704191

AL-OLA NO 7Tel: +966-11-4608095

AL-RABWAAl Rabwa Area, Exit 14 close to Nahda Rd.Mob: +966-544096296www.almutlaq.com

AL-RAYAN RESIDENTIAL Tel: +966-11-2089027

AL-WAHA VILLAGE VILLAS ROSSASTel: +966-11-4864711

AL-YAMAMA VILLAGETel: +966-11-4012550www.alyamamavillage.com

ARAB INVESTMENT Tel: +966-11-4823444

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

ASASCO VILLAGETel: +966-11-4199000

PORSCHETel: +966-11-4667788

RAMKhurais Rd. & Dabbab St.Tel: +966-11-2332222

RENAULT Khurais Rd.Tel: 8002445050

ROLLS ROYCEKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-2391000SEATKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-2301515

SKODATel: +966-11-2301515

SUBARUTel: +966-11-2300000

TOYOTATel: +966-11-2486777

VOLKS WAGENTel: 920000380

VOLVOKhurais Rd.Tel: +966-11-4923539

UNICTel: +966-11-2300000

THEEB RENT A CARKhurais Rd.Tel: 920000572


COURIER ARABIAN HALATel: +966-11-4884887www.hala.com.saARAMEXTel: +966-11-4160353www.aramex.com

DHL WORLDWIDE EXPRESSTel: +966-11-4654200www.dhl.com.saFEDEXTel: +966-11-4633999www.fedex.com/sa

OVERSEAS COURIER SERVICETel: +966-11-4647193www.ocstracking.com www.ocscouner.com

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

DSL NET Advance Telecom Company (ATC)Tel: +966-11-4601877www.atc.com.sa

Arabic Computer Systems (ACS) Tel: +966-11-4763777www.acs.com.sa

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

Awal Tel: +966-11-4600111www.awal.com.saCYBERIATel: 8001248124www.cyberia.net.sa

EMBASSIES ALGERIATel: +966-11-4887171

ARGENTINATel: +966-11-4652600

AUSTRALIATel: +966-11-4887788

AUSTRIATel: +966-11-4801217BAHRAINTel: +966-11-4880044

BANGLADESHTel: +966-11-4195300

BELGIUMTel: +966-11-4882888BRAZILTel: +966-11-4880018

BRITAINTel: +966-11-4880077


DigiNetTel: +966-11-4192009www.digi.net.sa

GOTel: 8111011180www.go.com.sa

Gulfnet KSATel: +966-11-4628562www.zajil.net

NesmaTel: +966-11-4633100www.nesma.net.sa

Nour NetTel: +966-11-4728900www.nour.net.sa

NTG National Technology GroupTel: +966-11-4763777www.ntg.com.sa

Oger TelTel: +966-11-4889826www.ogersystems.com

PrimeNetTel: +966-11-4193000www.prime.net.sa

Saudi Internet CompanyTel: +966-11-4603031www.sol.net.sa/en

Saudi NetTel: +966-11-2180300www.saudi.net.sa

Shabakah NetTel: +966-11-4193193www.shabakah.net.sa

BRUNEITel: +966-11-4560814

BURKINA FASOTel: +966-11-4652244

CAMEROONTel: +966-11-4880022

CANADA Tel: +966-11-4882288

CHINA Tel: +966-11-4832126

CZECH REPUBLICTel: +966-11-4503617

DENMARKTel: +966-11-4880101Ext 111163

DJIBOUTITel: +966-11-4543182

EGYPTTel: +966-11-4810159Tel: +966-11-4831458

ERITREATel: +966-11-4801731

ETHIOPIATel: +966-11-4824055

FINLANDTel: +966-11-4881515Ext 9

FRANCETel: +966-11-4881255

GABONTel: +966-11-4567173

GAMBIATel: +966-11-2052158

GERMANYTel: +966-11-4880700

GHANATel: +966-11-4545122

GREECETel: +966-11-4801975

GUINEATel: +966-11-4881121

HUNGARYTel: +966-11-4546707

INDIATel: +966-11-4884144

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

BONITA VILLAGEMob: +966-597721361www.alwakkan.com

CORDOBA OASIS VILLAGETel: +966-11-24834711www.cordoba.com.sa

DELTA - 11 ESTATE -VILLAS ROSSASTel: +966-11-4803201

DELTA - 2 ESTATE - VILLAS ROSSASTel: +966-11-4804084

EID VILLASTel: +966-11-2483366www.eidvillas.com.sa

EURO COMPOUNDTel: +966-11-4780718

FAL COMPOUNDTel: +966-11-2490091www.falcompound.org

GRANADA VILLAGETel: +966-11-2488387

GREEN CITYOlaya - Rahmaniah Dist.Mob: +966-559623393www.gccompound.tripod.com

JADAWEL COMPOUNDTel: +966-11-2406000

KINGDOM CITYTel: +966-11-2750275www.kingdom-city.com

NAJD COMPOUNDTel: +966-11- 2481040

PALM COURTTel: +966-11-4850288

RANCO VILLAGETel: +966-11-4924411www.ranvil.com

RIYADH VILLAGEKhurais Road, off exit 36Tel: 08111010101 Mob: +966-541362462

ROC COMPOUNDTel: +966-11-2412800www.roc.com.sa

SAHARA TOWERSTel: +966-11-4625666

SEDER VILLAGETel: +966-11-2280000www.sedervillage.com

STAR COMPOUND VILLAS ROSSASTel: +966-11-4881139

VILLAS ROSAS AL-WADITel: +966-11-4881139http://villasrosasco.com

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KINDERGARTENS BABY DAY CAREMob: +966-582657594

BIRDS OF HOPEMob: +966-569754506

BRITISH ISLAMICTel: +966-11-4649666www.britishislamicschool.com

BUSYBEETel: +966-11-2193900www.busybee.com.sa

DAZZLING STARSMob: +966-545682945

FIRST STEPMob: +966-500320566

KIDS WORLDTel: +966-11-4006000www.kidsworldschool.net


MINISTRIES AGRICULTURETel: +966-11-4016666

CIVIL SERVICETel: +966-11-4026900

COMMERCETel: +966-11-4012220

COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYTel: +966-11-4637225CULTURE AND INFORMATIONTel: +966-11-4014440

DEFENSETel: +966-11-4785900

EDUCATIONTel: +966-11-4042888

FINANCETel: +966-11-4050000

FOREIGN AFFAIRSTel: +966-11-4067777

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

AILAFTel: +966-11-2713377

Blue ConnectTel: 920004948www.the-blueconnect.com

London Cab ClubTel: +966-11-4966670http://londoncabclub.com

SAPTCOTel: +966-11-2884400

INDONESIATel: +966-11-4882282

IRANTel: +966-11-4881444

IRELANDTel: +966-11-4882300

ITALYTel: +966-11-4881212

JAPANTel: +966-11-4881100

JORDANTel: +966-11-4880071

KENYATel: +966-11-4882484

KOREATel: +966-11-4882211

KUWAITTel: +966-11-4883500

LEBANONTel: +966-11-4804060

MALAYSIATel: +966-11-4887100

MALITel: +966-11-2290753

MALTATel: +966-11-4615315

MAURITANIATel: +966-11-4646749

MEXICOTel: +966-11-4808822

MOROCCOTel: +966-11-4826382

NEPALTel: +966-11-4645170

NETHERLANDSTel: +966-11-4880011

NEW ZELANDTel: +966-11-4887988

NIGERIATel: +966-11-4823024

NORWAYTel: +966-11-4881904Ext 300

OMANTel: +966-11-4823120

PAKISTANTel: +966-11-4884111

PHILIPPINESTel: +966-11-4823559

PORTUGALTel: +966-11-4826964

QATARTel: +966-11-4825544

RUSSIATel: +966-11-4811432

SENEGALTel: +966-11-4880146

SIERRA LEONETel: +966-11-4643982

SINGAPORETel: +966-11-4803855

SOUTH AFRICATel: +966-11-4429728

SPAINTel: +966-11-4880606

SRI LANKATel: +966-11-4608232

SUDANTel: +966-11-4887979

SWEDENTel: +966-11-8806700Ext 204

SWITZERLANDTel: +966-11-4881291

SYRIATel: +966-11-4887481

TANZANIATel: +966-11-4542833

THAILANDTel: +966-11-4881174

TUNISIATel: +966-11-4887900

TURKEYTel: +966-11-4820101

UAETel: +966-11-4881227

UGANDATel: +966-11-4544910

UKRAINETel: +966-11-4508536

URUGUAYTel: +966-11-4620739

USA Tel: +966-11-4801831

YEMENTel: +966-11-4881769

LITTLE ROSASTel: +966-11-4865128

MY HOMEMob: +966-569598011

PLAY HOUSEMob: +966-556365035

PLAY N LEARNMob: +966-564684094

SM NURSERYMob: +966-558391591

SUPER KIDSMob: +966-564460167www.superkidseducationcenter.com

TARBIA PRE-SCHOOLTel: +966-11-4199017

TINY TOTSMob: +966-580473602

TWINKLE KINDERGARTENMob: +966-559268188

WHITE ROSE PLAYMob: +966-563296205


SCHOOLS & INSTITUTES AL-ALAMEEN INT’LTel: +966-11-4649666

AL-AMJAD NATIONALTel: +966-11-2494188

AL-ANDALUS NATIONALTel: +966-11-4936585

AL-KHALEEJ NATIONALTel: +966-11-2012112

AL-OLAYA NATIONALTel: +966-11-4538867

AL-ROWAD INT’Lwww.rowad-is.com

AMERICAN INT’LMob: +966-567990096www.aisr.org

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

DAR AL-MAAREFAHTel: +966-11-2314010

ÉCOLE FRANÇAISE INTERNATIONALE DE RIYADwww.efi-riyad.com

ELITE INTERNATIONALTel: +966-11-4627224

FURSAN AL JAZEERAHTel: +966-11-5457505

FUTURE WINDOWTel: +966-11-2063371http://fwis.edu.sa/

INTERNATIONAL INDIANBOYS SECTIONTel: +966-11-4934688www.iisriyadh.comGIRLS SECTIONTel: +966-11-2323248

KING FAISAL SCHOOLTel: +966-11-4820802www.kfs.sch.sa

KING SAUD INT’LTel: +966-11-4633180www.ksischool.com

KINGDOM SCHOOLTel: +966-11-2755555www.kingdomschools.edu.sa

MANAHEL AL-ELMTel: +966-11-4770419

MANARAT AL-RIYADHTel: +966-11-4509916http://maarif.com.sa

MIDDLE EAST MODERN EDUCATIONTel: +966-11-4622815 NAJD NATIONALTel: +966-11-4914434

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

UNIVERSITIES AL-FAISAL UNIVERSITYTel: +966-11-4401626www.alfaisal.edu

ARAB OPEN UNIVERSITYTel: +966-11-2742277www.arabou.org.sa

DAR AL-ULOOM Tel: +966-11-4949000www.dau.edu.sa

IMAM MUHAMMAD IBN SAUD ISLAMICTel: +966-11-2580000www.imamu.edu.sa

KING SAUD UNIVERSITY Tel: +966-11-4670000www.ksu.edu.sa

KING SAUD BIN ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY FOR HEALTH SCIENCESTel: +966-11-2521300www.ksau-hs.edu.sa

PRINCE SULTANTel: +966-11-4948979www.psu.edu.sa

PRINCESS NORA BINT ABDULRAHMAN UNIVERSITYwww.pnu.edu.sa

RIYADH COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY AND PHARMACYTel: +966-11-2481222www.riyadh.edu.sa

SOCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION ABERR CHARITY SOCIETYTel: +966-11-5448654

AL-BIR CHARITYTel: +966-11-4056666

AL-NAHDATel: +966-11-4650029www.alnahda-ksa.org

AL-WAFATel: +966-11-4650029

CHARITY COMMITTE FOR ORPHANS CAREwww.ensan.org.sa

CHARITABLE SOCIETY FOR MEMORIZATION OF THE QURA’ANTel: +920011799www.qk.org.sa

CHARITY IBN BAZ ORGANIZATIONTel: +966-11-2293333www.alzwaj.org

DISABLED CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATIONTel: +966-11-4543913www.dca.org.sa

ENABLING MARRIAGE & FAMILY SUPPORTTel: +966-11-4765369

LEARNING DISABILITIES ORGANIZATIONMob: +966-595131466http://sld.org.sa

Reach2Change Coaching Center & Support GroupTel: +966-11-4627922


NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AFTA SOCIETY FOR ADHD (HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER AND ATTENTION DEFICIT)Tel: +966-11-4815455 Mob: +966-554559086Mob: +966-530034981

HAJJTel: +966-11-4022200

HEALTHTel: +966-11-4012220

HIGHER EDUCATIONTel: +966-11-4644444

INDUSTRYTel: +966-11-4772722

INTERIORTel: +966-11-4011944

ISLAMIC AFFAIRS, ENDOWMENTS, CALL AND GUIDANCETel: +966-11-4730401

JUSTICETel: +966-11-4057777

LABOR AND SOCIAL AFFAIRSTel: +966-11-4771480

MUNICIPAL AND RURAL AFFAIRSTel: +966-11-4415434

TRANSPORT Tel: +966-11-4042928

WATER AND ELECTRICITYTel: +966-11-4016666

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


Dar Al-Taqwa InterContinental Off Al-Siteen St.Tel: +966-14-8291111

DURRAT ANDALUS HOTELKing Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8291114

GREEN PALACE HOTEL Abi Zar St.Tel: +966-14-8269040

HILTON MADINAH King Fahad RoadFew steps away from Al-HaramTel: +966-14-8201000

HOTEL ELAF TAIBAH Saad Bin Maaz St.Tel: +966-14-8180050

LE MERIDIEN MADINAH Khalid Bin El-Waleed St.Tel: +966-14-8460777

MARRIOTT MADINAH Omer Ibn Al-Khatab St.Tel: +966-14-8180000

MOVENPICKIn front of Al-Safeya Bridge, Opposite Al-HaramTel: +966-14-8188888

RAMADA AL-HAMRA Abi Zar St.Tel: +966-14-8208084

RAMADA AL-QIBLA Islamic Court St.Tel: +966-14-8160008

THE MADINAH OBEROIAbi Zar St.Tel: +966-14-8282222

Accommodations Close to the Two Holy Mosques:MADINAHAL-AMEEN CROM HOTEL Markazeyah al GharbiyahTel: +966-14-8198000

AL-ANSAR GOLDEN Few steps away from Al-HaramTel: +966-14-8290177

AL-ANSAR NEW PLACE Al-Siteen St.Tel: +966-14-8207770

AL-HARAM HOTEL Abi Zar RoadTel: +966-14-8182300

AL-KARAM HOTEL King Abdulaziz St.Tel: +966-14-8155500

AL-MADINAH CROMMarkazeyah Al-GharbiyahTel: +966-14-8192020

ANDALUS CLASSY HOTEL King Fahad St.Tel: +966-14-8290000

ANDALUS DAR AL-KHAIR HOTEL Few steps away fromAl-Haram Tel: +966-14-8181114

ANWAR AL-MADINAH MOVENPICK The Courtyard of Al-Haram Tel: +966-14-8181000

BARAKAT ANDALUSAl-Siteen St.Tel: +966-14-8208884

DALLAH TAIBAH HOTEL King Fahad St., crossing Al-Siteen St. Tel: +966-14-8290180

DAR AL-HIJRA INTERCONTINENTAL King Fahad St. Tel: +966-14-8207777

DAR AL-IMAN INTERCONTINENTAL Off Al-Siteen St.Tel: +966-14-8206666

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

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

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MAKKAHAJYAD MAKKAH Ibrahim Al-Khalil St.Tel: +966-12-5720500 AL-JAAD CROM HOTEL NAQAAl-Sulaimaneyah St.Tel: +966-12-5705555

AL-SHOHADA HOTEL Ajyad St.Tel: +966-12-5744401

DAR AL-MANASEK HOTEL Ibrahim Al-Khalil St.Tel: +966-12-5394444

ELAF AJYAD HOTEL Al-Masafi St.Tel: +966-12-5722200

ELAF AL-SUD HOTELAjayad Al-Sud St.Tel: +966-12-5708586

ELAF KINDAH HOTEL Al-Messyaal St.Tel: +966-12-5745555

HILTON MAKKAH & TOWERSHijrah St.Tel: +966-12-5340000

INTERCONTINENTAL DAR AL-TAWHIDIbrahim Al-Khalil St.Tel: +966-12-5411111

LE MERIDIEN MAKKAH Ajyad St.Tel: +966-12-5751111

LE MERIDIEN TOWERS HOTEL Rawabi Ajyad RoadTel: +966-12-5399999

MAKKAH CLOCK ROYAL TOWER King Abdulaziz EndowmentTel: +966-12-5717777

MANAZEL AL-AIN MESRCUREAl-Azizia St.Tel: +966-12-5578000

MERCURE GRAND UM AL-QURA Al-Jamaiza St.Tel: +966-12-5702212

MERCURE HIBATULLAH HOTEL Um Al-Qura St.Tel: +966-12-5498855

RAFFLES MAKKAH PALACEKing Abdulaziz EndowmentTel: +966-12-5717888

SWISSOTEL MAKKAH King Abdulaziz EndowmentTel: +966-12-5718000

ZAM ZAM GRAND SUITES Adjiad St.Tel: +966-12-5715555

Fall/ Winter 2013

dr issue 11

Documents

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destination riyadh magazine

starstudded issue

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