Destination KSA - Your Guide to Saudi
We spoke with local yoga lover and instructor Suzette Garza to find out. Whether you came across the name while perusing your gym’s class schedule, overheard your friend gushing about how flexible they’ve become, or came across the practice online while investigating exercise trends, we’ve all heard about yoga. And while it’s continuously being branded […]
By Jana Bawazeer
Could this story get more Saudi? We’ve all heard about the “how many retweets for X” threads, right? Active tweeters have been able campaign for college admissions (yes, really), Wendy’s nuggets, pets, cancelled exams – just about everything- through achieving a certain number of retweets. But last night, one man’s quest for retweets in the […]
By Jana Bawazeer
Mother’s day is around the corner March 21st and if you haven’t thought about a special gift for you mama! Here are some things you can do to make your mama feel extra special. Flowers! They’re almost cliche, but classic. Make them special by writing her a special note and including her favourite kind of […]
By Jana Bawazeer
Who said the gym had to be mundane? When it comes to getting fit, many of us are scared off by the prospect of putting in long, dull, hours in the gym. Well, technology’s here, and it’s here to fix that. Local solutions Let’s be honest, finding new gadgets can get difficult in Jeddah, but […]
By Jana Bawazeer
Eight Women Who Lead Us Forward. It’s International Women’s Day, a day that celebrates the lives and efforts of women from all walks of life. It’s a day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Here are some Saudi women who are leading with their achievements: Raha Moharrak She’s known all […]
By Jana Bawazeer
Science buffs: this one’s for you! On February 22, NASA announced the discovery of an entire system of 7 Earth-sized planets orbiting the TRAPPIST-1 star. The discovery came courtesy of its Spitzer telescope, which routinely observes the star that is described as an ultra-cool dwarf. Even more exciting is the fact that three of those […]
By Jana Bawazeer
It was quiet, but monumental. In this past week, three Saudi women have ascended to the very top of the Kingdom’s finance field – no easy feat in an economy where the workforce’s female contribution is 22%. Saudi’s stock exchange Tadawul appointed Sarah Al-Suhaimi as chair on Thursday, making her the chair of the largest […]
By Jana Bawazeer
#SaadinSaudi highlights the beauty of Saudi Arabia. Lebanese photographer Saad Ghossoub has been traveling the country on his mission to capture its oft-hidden beauty. So, we sat down with him to discuss the ambitious project! What pushed you to get into photography and start this project? Well, photography was a childhood passion of mine that […]
By Jana Bawazeer
After years of clean lines and solid colors reigning supreme in the world of fashion, maximalism has regained momentum. Though initially launched to the masses in the 2016-era fashion weeks, the trend has now begun to phase out minimalism more rapidly, showing momentum beyond the catwalk and on the sidewalk. But it can be tough […]
By Jana Bawazeer
Another day, another adventure! This time around, we ventured into the female section, where women were allowed to forgo their abayas for intricate cosplays in changing rooms set up for that purpose. An incredible set of “special effects makeup” artists were on-hand and ready to go, offering insight into what goes on behind the scenes […]
By Jana Bawazeer
Mazayen Al-Ibl is slated for a March debut A beauty pageant is coming to town! A camel beauty pageant, that is. The dates for the Mazayen al-ibl Heritage Festival and Camel Beauty Contest have been set for the month-long period of March 19th – April 15th. The festival aims to bridge the generational gap through […]
By Jana Bawazeer
The event, a first of its kind in the Kingdom, left visitors buzzing with excitement. Today saw the first day of the very first Saudi Comic Con, a much-anticipated event that enticed its online audience with grandiose promises. So, of course, we had to check it out for ourselves! And, should you decide to do […]
By Jana Bawazeer
A few words with Think Tank: Jeddah’s play on a tradition of seriousness. Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Think Tank’s CEO/chief enthusiast, who also goes by Maha, for a small chat in their distinctively creative workspace. You might remember them from a 2014 feature in the Destination Jeddah magazine, where […]
By Jana Bawazeer
It seems like everyone’s chasing one. Internships offer valuable experience without a binding contract. This could be because they help ease you into the often unprecedented reality of the workplace, or the fact that they offer those who take on the challenge a way to essentially shop around in different industries. Keep an open mind! […]
By Jana Bawazeer
Everyone likes to joke that there’s nothing to be done in Jeddah apart from eating. You head to the mall only to end up anchored in the food court, or you visit your friend’s house and punctuate the night with a Feast of Overfeeding courtesy of the fabled Middle-Eastern hospitality. The third and final option […]
By Jana Bawazeer
Jeddah’s municipality to follow through on a new ban. The Jeddah municipality has issued a ban on plastic bag usage in the handling of hot food items in restaurants and bakeries, due to take full effect on the 28th of February. This arrives in perceived extension of a similar ban that has been in effect […]
By Jana Bawazeer
ATHR Gallery’s contribution within the continuing umbrella of the 21, 39 arts programme, an exhibition titled And Along Came Polyester, brought forward the more conceptual pillars of contemporary art. Curated by Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath, the immersive experience leads visitors exploring the work of the five female artists, all of which hail from the […]
By Jana Bawazeer
As a self-professed caffeine fiend and local foodie, I find that there exists no sight more delicious than that of a fresh artisan café materializing on the streets of Jeddah. So it prides me to say that the coffee game in our seaside town has been booming lately. Take it from someone weaned on cappuccino […]
By Jana Bawazeer
21, 39’s events kicked off on the 1st of February with the opening night of the first exhibit in the 4th installment of Jeddah’s very own art week. Aptly named the Al-Mall exhibit, it is housed in one of the four locations pinned as Jeddah’s pillars by the event’s planners. The show boasts an impressive […]
By Jana Bawazeer
The first of February saw the opening night of the very first art exhibit under the umbrella of 21, 39 initiatives for launching the Jeddah Art Week. Cocooned in a makeshift art gallery in Gold Moor mall, the exhibit, operating within the comprehensive theme of safar, Arabic for ‘travel’, saw massive crowds and artwork of […]
By Jana Bawazeer
