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Movie Review

Farha Movie Review: Through the eyes and ears of ‘FARHA’

The story of Farha is worth being told and heard by thousands of people from all over the globe. With the historically accurate film, we give a round of applause to the director Darin J. Sallam for creating a visual from words that have been said and expressed for years now. Movie Review: Farha Genres: Drama Director: Darin […]

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Farha Movie Review: Through the eyes and ears of ‘FARHA’
Dining

End the Year on a High Note at Meraki Riyadh!

The finest Mediterranean experience, with warm hospitality and cosmopolitan flare Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 26, 2022: Indulge in an authentic Greek and Mediterranean experience and end the year at Meraki, the contemporary concept offering the finest Mediterranean experience, in a stylish and authentic setting. Reflecting the true spirit of the Cyclades, Meraki is strategically located […]

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End the Year on a High Note at Meraki Riyadh!
Hotels

‘Escape the Ordinary’ at Shangri-La Jeddah, for Winter Experiences Filled with Luxury, Relaxation, & joy: Leaving is the Hardest Part

Shangri-La Jeddah is the perfect destination for supreme service, exquisite food, and extraordinary views. Launched earlier this year, and winner of numerous industry accolades to date, Shangri-La Jeddah represents the vibrant face of New Jeddah. This winter, guests are invited to ‘Escape the Ordinary’ and recharge and unwind in the city with weekend breaks filled with […]

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‘Escape the Ordinary’ at Shangri-La Jeddah, for Winter Experiences Filled with Luxury, Relaxation, & joy: Leaving is the Hardest Part
Movie Review

From Big Idea to the Big Screen Get Ready to Apply!

The Red Sea labs opens submissions to the 4th edition of the lodge, the 10 months film residency program. The Lodge is an annual intensive creative and professional training program organized in partnership with TorinoFilmLab and sponsored by Film AlUla. Following the selection of 12 projects for mentorship by international cinema experts, the teams work […]

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From Big Idea to the Big Screen Get Ready to Apply!
Dining

Ringing In The New Year with A.O.K!

Start 2023 with good food and good vibes at the exclusive A.O.K Kitchen’s New Year’s Eve event.  A whole new way to experience New Year’s Eve at A.O.K. Kitchen Riyadh’s NYE event. Taking place on December 31st, Riyadh’s favorite all-day dining destination will play host to a feel-good dinner event that will bring together good […]

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Ringing In The New Year with A.O.K!
Events & Happenings

Winter at Tantora is back with nights filled with music with the mystical voices of Arabia’s Megastars

Live from the festival, concerts will be broadcasted on MBC channels and the AlUla Moments’s YouTube channel.  Saudi National Band take to the balconies and rooftops of the Incense Road of AlJadidah for a series of remarkable performances. Winter at Tantora will come alive to the sounds of the region’s best loved musicians, with megastar Majid Al Mohandis, local’s favorite Mohammed […]

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Winter at Tantora is back with nights filled with music with the mystical voices of Arabia’s Megastars
Events & Happenings

Culture and heritage in the spotlight this weekend as Tantora Celebration launches new Winter at Tantora season at AlUla

Tantora’s celebration, a three-day celebration will include loads of entertainment including music, dance, traditional produce, hot-air ballooning, trail walks, fashion, and farming.  The awaited Tantora Celebration is a three-day long experiential event that is seeking a connection between the visitors to enrich their experience with the rich culture and heritage of  AlUla’s area.  The event is […]

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Culture and heritage in the spotlight this weekend as Tantora Celebration launches new Winter at Tantora season at AlUla
Offbeat

The Swimmers: The journey towards the bliss

As Sia said “I put my armor on, show you how strong I am. I’m unstoppable”.  Review: THE SWIMMERS Genres: Drama/Sport Director: Sally El Hosaini Writers: Sally El Hosaini and Jack Thorne  Starring: Natalie Issa, Manal Issa, Matthias Schweighöfer, Kinda Alloush, Ahmed Malek, Ali Suliman From the war zone in Syria to the Rio De Janeiro 2016 Olympics. How is that for […]

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The Swimmers: The journey towards the bliss
Events & Happenings

Spend your holidays at Habitas – Welcome 2023 with a unique experience at Habitas AlUla

Where better to renew your energy and welcome the new year other than at Habitas AlUla. Habitas welcomes you to experience immersive moments to gather and celebrate the salute to the new year. Expect mindfulness, yoga, stargazing, DJ sets, and a feast at Tama restaurant, for the ultimate New Year experience. Whether you opt in for the evening celebrations or join […]

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Spend your holidays at Habitas – Welcome 2023 with a unique experience at Habitas AlUla
Art

Digital Brushstrokes: Fatimah Emad

Saudi art goes virtual A graphic designer and digital artist, Fatimah Emad was interested in digital illustration from a very early age. She began in the industry with creative advertising and marketing, but she had a passion for digital illustration from her early years of growing up watching Disney characters and animation. One of her […]

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Digital Brushstrokes: Fatimah Emad
Art

Undeniable Chemistry: Creating for the people with Lub Creative

Let us get started. White walls, passionate minds, and unrestrained creativity… Okay, okay, we are getting ahead of ourselves. Let us go back to the beginning… When I joined Rumman Company, I was ready to be a great writer, taking on the world with my words. Armed with a keyboard, a computer, and the misconception […]

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Undeniable Chemistry: Creating for the people with Lub Creative
Business

Abeer Alessa, CEO of The Bold Group on all Things Media

DESTINATION  X THE BOLD GROUP The Bold Group is an integrated creative ecosystem that provides innovative platform-driven solutions to the challenges faced by creative industries using a fresh approach. Destination KSA had the privilege to sit with Abeer Alessa, its founder, and CEO, to get a rare insight into her journey as one of the executive […]

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Abeer Alessa, CEO of The Bold Group on all Things Media
Food News

HEAD INTO 2023 IN THE UNIQUE 70’S STYLE AT IL BARETTO

Celebrate New Year’s Eve like never before in the heart of KAFD with Il Baretto’s exclusive disco-style fête. Where you wondering where to celebrate New Year’s Eve this December 31st? This night will be beautifully hosted by the celebrated London-born restaurantIl Baretto, which will be be hosting a decadent 70s-inspired soirée merging together the renowned authentic Italian […]

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HEAD INTO 2023 IN THE UNIQUE 70’S STYLE AT IL BARETTO
Business

Explore a Wide Variety of Top MBA Programs with Access MBA

Are you looking for smart ways to invest in your career growth? Do you want to secure your future with an MBA degree and a new business network? Then it is the right time for you to explore the best business schools without having to leave the convenience of your home or office. Access MBA […]

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Explore a Wide Variety of Top MBA Programs with Access MBA
Artist & Musicians

Digital Brushstrokes

Saudi art goes virtual What is Digital Art? In recent years, we have seen an influx of digital mediums, and life has become a phygital (physical and digital) hybrid. Hence, it’s no surprise that art, too, has expanded and boomed so rapidly. Artists everywhere are experimenting with various digital art forms, from photography and illustration […]

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Digital Brushstrokes
Business

Voices of Media: Hamzah Jamjoom

The Directors Take Director, writer, producer, and consultant on the side, Hamzah Jamjoom embodies all the elements of the film industry. He is the founder of three companies, a commercial house, a production company, and a fund dedicated to empowering Arab filmmakers to work in Hollywood. Hamzah Jamjoom is passionate about elevating the Saudi film industry and elevating it to an […]

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Voices of Media: Hamzah Jamjoom
Business

Voices of Media: Saud Al Turki

Mastering the Beat Saud Al Turki is a music producer and founder of Brij Entertainment, a record label based between Riyadh and Los Angeles. Born and raised in Saudi, Al Turki went to Los Angeles for college, where his musical journey began. After finishing everything he needed to do in LA, he returned and worked in a Saudi […]

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Voices of Media: Saud Al Turki
Business

Voices of Media: Abdulrahman Abumalih

Riding on the Sound waves Media has the power to encapsulate, enthrall and represent. With the field creatively altering perceptions and sharing stories that showcase what the bold new Saudi is all about, Destination KSA dives deeper into narratives of the country with three visionaries at the forefront of change. Whether through movie screens, our […]

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Voices of Media: Abdulrahman Abumalih
Movie Review

Avatar Movie Review: The Way of Water

James Cameron, the king of fantasy, directed the much-anticipated sequel. Movie Review Avatar  Genres: Action, Fantasy, Drama  Director: James Cameron  Stars: Zoe Saldana, Sam Worthington, Michelle Yeoh Running Time: 3hrs 12mins Incredible CGI brings to life a heartfelt narrative with relevant themes like love, family, fatherhood, colonial aggression, and ecocide. The movie was almost three and a half hours […]

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Avatar Movie Review: The Way of Water
Explore

AlJadidah, AlUla, is Back with a New Look & Exciting New Retail & Dining

AlJadidah, AlUla, is back with a new look and exciting new retail and dining. A vibrant hub, home to arts, culture, and a dining destination AlJadidah – AlUla’s new arts, culture, and dining precinct has expanded with a new look and introduced a slew of new eating and shopping to visitors. Last year, AlJadidah, meaning […]

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AlJadidah, AlUla, is Back with a New Look & Exciting New Retail & Dining
Events & Happenings

Where to watch the finale: Argentina vs. France

Where is the cup going to land tonight? The world cup is coming to an end and we are just about to help make the finale special and memorable. How about we give you some of the best places to enjoy the finale with friends and family? Don’t forget your jerseys!   Here is a list to […]

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Where to watch the finale: Argentina vs. France
Events & Happenings

Where to watch the finale: Argentina vs. France

Who’s taking the World Cup home? The world cup is coming to an end and we are just about to help make the finale special and memorable. How about we give you some of the best places to enjoy the finale with friends and family? Don’t forget your jerseys! Here is a list to watch the […]

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Where to watch the finale: Argentina vs. France
Events & Happenings

The Khaybar Volcano Camp offers a one-of-a-kind eco-lodge to experience the epic lava fields of ancient Arabia

Khaybar Volcano Camp, a new luxury eco-lodge concept, will officially open to visitors on December 15, 2022 in the recently opened up region of Khaybar, Saudi Arabia. Built on the landscape of extinct volcanoes, the Khaybar Volcano Camp is situated in one of the most spectacular and untouched places on earth. Now being excavated by […]

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The Khaybar Volcano Camp offers a one-of-a-kind eco-lodge to experience the epic lava fields of ancient Arabia
Interview

A one-on-one conversation with Dimitris Manikis – “Yes. I’m a road warrior”

Originally from Greece, and now residing in London, we could easily classify Dimitris Manikis, President, EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts as a globetrotter who is passionate about travel and tourism. We were pleased to interview him at the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) in Riyadh to discuss the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia as well as globally.  […]

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A one-on-one conversation with Dimitris Manikis – “Yes. I’m a road warrior”
Things To Do

SEVEN Partners with Clip ‘n Climb to Bring Fun Climbing Experiences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

First Clip ‘n Climb branded stand-alone venue in Saudi Arabia to open at SEVEN’s upcoming entertainment destination in Al Hamra in Riyadh. ●   SEVEN announces more than ten Clip ‘n Climb attractions will be featured in its entertainment destinations across the Kingdom in the next three years ●   The strategic partnership with Clip ‘n Climb […]

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SEVEN Partners with Clip ‘n Climb to Bring Fun Climbing Experiences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia