Destination KSA - Your Guide to Saudi
Madinah is known for its fertile soil allowing the many rich aromas of mint herbs to grow on orchards around the region. Lamees Madani, the founder of Naanie, is making these fragrant flavors accessible to modern and fast-paced society through her packaged tea blends. Her blends are made from numerous fresh herbs, more specifically, local […]
By Deena Dakhiel
Tips and tricks on how to reorganize your space. It’s time to attend to those messy drawers and countertops. Now that we’re stuck at home, we need to make sure that our space is ideal since that’s all we’re going to be looking at for a while. As someone who has had much experience binge […]
By Deena Dakhiel
Thank the world wide web of memes and social distancing. With the recent home lock downs, many of us have been turning to our online communities for many things, especially comic relief. Instagram and Twitter are known to be the hub of all things Meme! Below we gathered a list of our favorite most relatable […]
By Deena Dakhiel
Staying safe never meant staying dull. In the midst of a global crisis, it’s important to stay sane with those you’re kind of stuck with. Take this pandemic as a chance to slow down and do things you’ve been putting off. Here is a list that has helped the Destination team cope with the current […]
By Deena Dakhiel
Experience the one of a kind city of AlUla. Musical Performance Enjoy the remaining performances at the Maraya concert hall. Music and Medley ft. Il Divo Operatic pop quartet are bringing their unique mix of genres to Maraya. JAN 2020, 16 – 18 Electric Energy ft. Jamiroquai Join Jamiroquai for a fun upbeat musical experience. […]
By Deena Dakhiel
AlUla Dec 19 Mar7. As part of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority plans, AlUla is hosting its second annual Winter at Tantora. The magical city never fails to awe its visitors, and the general public is starting to take notice. This year, the highly anticipated event will include some returning festivities and special guests as […]
By Deena Dakhiel
Meet the Saudi models who have taken on the International fashion community. The fashion industry in the Kingdom has been exponentially growing, and with it grew the number of professional models across the board. The following models were brave enough to take their work internationally and be recognized as some of the first Saudi models […]
By Deena Dakhiel
The style scene in streets of Saudi cities and what it says about their people. Saudi Arabia is a wide and diverse country. Each region hosts its own mentality, tradition and lifestyle. With that comes many different forms of self expression unique to each city. We took it upon ourselves to compare the everyday style […]
By Deena Dakhiel
A look inside what it means to be a plus size girl in the Kingdom. For most people, finding a pair of jeans or even a basic white t-shirt is an easy grab-and-go task. However, for me it wasn’t always that easy. Searching the market for a store that carried my size in the first […]
By Deena Dakhiel
We asked and you responded! Here are some tips and tricks on how to enhance your workflow. We recently asked our followers on the @destinationjed Instagram page to share some of their most effective advice for creating a productive work culture. We focused on three main topics: increasing productivity, improving time management and creating a […]
By Deena Dakhiel
Introducing Swiss Hospitality Company to the Kingdom through its youth. Swiss Hospitality Company (SHC) invited us on a trip to Montreux, Switzerland, where we got to see what the Swiss Education Group (SEG) has in store for Saudi students. SEG consists of five different hospitality management schools throughout Switzerland, while SHC is a local consulting […]
By Deena Dakhiel
Saudi Arabia takes steps towards a greener, more wholesome lifestyle. Our biggest challenge in the Kingdom has been the lack of awareness surrounding global warming. The changes in our climate, such as melting glaciers, forest fires, and accelerated rise in sea levels have been the result of ongoing poor habits that we have accumulated over […]
By Deena Dakhiel
Traveling is about expanding your horizons while learning and experiencing different cultures. Along the way you may experience some mishaps and horror stories to laugh about in the future. In this issue, the Destination Team is proud to share some of our very own personal travel stories. Sirens of Turkey Swalah’s story Last year, I […]
By Deena Dakhiel
The health community in Saudi Arabia has been thriving in recent years. With endless introductions to an array of diets, the public has been left confused and unsure what steps to take to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Regardless of the diet you follow, it is important to know what stores carry healthy food options. Two […]
By Deena Dakhiel
The health community in Saudi Arabia has been thriving in recent years. With endless introductions to an array of diets, the public has been left confused and unsure what steps to take to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Regardless of the diet you follow, it is important to know what stores carry healthy food options. Two […]
By Deena Dakhiel
Our Top Performers and Where to Catch Them. From underground artist to the forefront of the Saudi music scene, Loulwa Al Sharif is becoming a household name, widely known for her soulful, bluesy voice. Loulwa is influenced by music that tells a story, touches people’s hearts, and moves the audience. She looks up to Joss […]
By Deena Dakhiel
Our Top Performers and Where to Catch Them. Nourah Nourah is a brand and creative strategist as well as a singer-songwriter with a deep passion for music. She started off as a guest performer in her friend Sean’s band before getting into duo and solo performances. She performed at an open mic night in 2018, […]
By Deena Dakhiel
Our Top Performers and Where to Catch Them. A physician at King Abdulaziz University Hospital by day and a Spanish flamenco rumba musician by night, Bader Al Naseef is a man of many talents. Inspired by flamenco music as part of his Andalusian family history, Bader Al Naseef grew up listening to Spanish bands such […]
By Deena Dakhiel
Spending the summer in Jeddah but not sure what to do? Destination’s got you covered! This summer, Jeddah has had the privilege of hosting Jeddah Season! So much has been going on in the city that it’s almost difficult to keep up. Along with the season activities, the locals are keeping busy with so much […]
By Deena Dakhiel
Story by: Enas Hashani Where nature, history, and innovation come together. I was beyond excited to arrive in Northern Ireland and meet the Invest NI team. They have been nothing but kind to show us around the beautiful surrounding areas and introduce us to their incredible country. The weather was chilly but wonderful on our […]
By Deena Dakhiel
What drives a modern Muslim Woman to succeed in modern society? In this issue of Destination, we’ve gathered a handful of incredible ladies who show us that being extraordinary is a matter of deciding to go the extra mile: Extra Grit, Extra Passion, and Extra Hard Work. Arab women are pushing boundaries, and as a […]
By Deena Dakhiel
What drives a modern Muslim Woman to succeed in modern society? In this issue of Destination, we’ve gathered a handful of incredible ladies who show us that being extraordinary is a matter of deciding to go the extra mile: Extra Grit, Extra Passion, and Extra Hard Work. Arab women are pushing boundaries, and as a […]
By Deena Dakhiel
What drives a modern Muslim Woman to succeed in modern society? In this issue of Destination, we’ve gathered a handful of incredible ladies who show us that being extraordinary is a matter of deciding to go the extra mile: Extra Grit, Extra Passion, and Extra Hard Work. Arab women are pushing boundaries, and as a […]
By Deena Dakhiel
What drives a modern Muslim Woman to succeed in modern society? In this issue of Destination, we’ve gathered a handful of incredible ladies who show us that being extraordinary is a matter of deciding to go the extra mile: Extra Grit, Extra Passion, and Extra Hard Work. Arab women are pushing boundaries, and as a […]
By Deena Dakhiel
What drives a modern Muslim Woman to succeed in modern society? In this issue of Destination, we’ve gathered a handful of incredible ladies who show us that being extraordinary is a matter of deciding to go the extra mile: Extra Grit, Extra Passion, and Extra Hard Work. Arab women are pushing boundaries, and as a […]
By Deena Dakhiel
What drives a modern Muslim Woman to succeed in modern society? In this issue of Destination, we’ve gathered a handful of incredible ladies who show us that being extraordinary is a matter of deciding to go the extra mile: Extra Grit, Extra Passion, and Extra Hard Work. Arab women are pushing boundaries, and as a […]
By Deena Dakhiel
What drives a modern Muslim Woman to succeed in modern society? In this issue of Destination, we’ve gathered a handful of incredible ladies who show us that being extraordinary is a matter of deciding to go the extra mile: Extra Grit, Extra Passion, and Extra Hard Work. Arab women are pushing boundaries, and as a […]
By Deena Dakhiel
