Destination KSA - Your Guide to Saudi
Fashion is like a flower, but it must first bloom in the heart to then grow into the mind. Seven years after that tweet, Tima’s SS2020 haute couture collection debuted in full bloom for the first time during Paris Fashion Week. Inspired by Japanese fabrics with flowers and butterflies, a concerto of around 50 sophisticated […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
When it’s handmade, it’s the time, effort, skill, nuances, and perfect imperfections that make each piece unique. Handicrafts have also been vivid manifestations of a culture’s heritage, and ours are no different. In an attempt to preserve heritage, the Ministry of Tourism created the National Handicrafts Program (Bari’) in 2012. Here are some of the […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
Bella, Abodi’s service dog, was allegedly dognapped in Al-Nahdah district in Jeddah on the 11th of March at around 8pm. She was seen being taken into a car that drove off and was not wearing a collar at the time. Abodi has developmental problems and Bella was his best friend, helper, and one of the […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
The Merchant House Hotel: Coveted Hospitality in Bahrain. There are times when it becomes a necessity that you escape to a cozy, tranquil getaway free of pressing responsibilities. Relationship goals then translate into rejoicing in the pleasant company of a flavorful, fulfilling meal. Warm feelings of nights spent alone sipping on “gahwa” rekindle, and daydreams […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
A colorful and enchanting heritage. Saudi folklore arts (known as alfunun-alsha’beyah) are diverse and are greatly influenced by a combination of Beduin practices, Islamic beliefs, and other cultures making their mark through trade. They vary by region and city where individual traditions are called lawn, meaning color in Arabic. Most arts include the chanting of […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
Life coaching, as defined by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), is basically partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. It helps coachees move from where they are to where they want to be in life via a multitude of techniques such as guided […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
Life coaching, as defined by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), is basically partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. It helps coachees move from where they are to where they want to be in life via a multitude of techniques such as guided […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
Let’s Start a Conversation on Mental Health. Mental illness scares us because it is an abstract disease of the mind that is not readily proven to exist unlike physical ailment. We fear what we do not know. To cope with that, it becomes easy to go into denial, or make assumptions about it and avoid […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
Recipes curated especially for Destination readers by very special local chefs. Chef Khalida, the co-founder of online bakery Fatafeet Bakehouse, has been obsessed with baking from a very young age – the alluring smell of baked goods fresh out of the oven, and the wonderful aromas of chocolate, vanilla, coffee, and others. She derives inspiration […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
Recipes curated especially for Destination readers by very special local chefs. There is a general misconception that candy, sweets, and junk food bring happiness to children. Chef Nawal stands strongly against this ideation and is a passionate health advocate. She majored in special education and used to notice how childrens’ lunch boxes were full of […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
Recipes curated especially for Destination readers by very special local chefs. Top Chef season 3 participant Chef Areej surprisingly never fancied cooking until the age of 17. She used to bribe her way out of cooking chores in the household where she grew up. To get away with it though, she had to remain in […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
Recipes curated especially for Destination readers by very special local chefs. Raneen’s love for teaching, cooking, and photography made food blogging appealing enough for her to quit her 9-to-5 in investments and asset management. Never regretting her decision, she encourages everyone who has a dream to go grab it by the horns. She has been […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
Four Viu Originals and a Star Studded Line-up. One of the most anticipated things we all wait for in Ramadan are the new show series curated especially for the Holy Month. Viu—a leading entertainment streaming service available in 17 markets including Saudi Arabia, and the production house for the recent Saudi celebrated series “Doon”—released 7 […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
Exploring cultures through food. Whether its artisan pizzas, bento boxes, or mooncakes, cooks that have taken an interest in concept cuisines and gastronomy are serving up some culture on plates. Here are some that you can try out. Graphic Designs You Can Eat! Sakura Topia’s name is no coincidence – the soft Sakura pink readily […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
EFG Sailing Arabia – The Tour 2019. Arriving in Muscat, I experienced Omani hospitality first hand. They are very humble, welcoming, and generous people. You could easily spot how they treasure their heritage and take great pride in it. I felt included and excited for the opportunity to experience the Omani’s deep rooted customs and […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
What happens when two people find their balance and perfect mate? They become the best versions of themselves, individually and as a unit. Here are some couples we spoke to who are definitely our #RelationshipGoals. Wael and Elena’s worlds first overlapped lanes at motorcycle event meet-ups in Dubai. They soon became friends after Wael, who […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
What happens when two people find their balance and perfect mate? They become the best versions of themselves, individually and as a unit. Here are some couples we spoke to who are definitely our #RelationshipGoals. Two oaths unite them – the Hippocratic oath, and the oath they’ve taken towards one another. Dr. Wesam explains that […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
Maram’s passion for writing started in the film industry. Now she is a creative writing coach, and a novelist. Already an avid reader, Maram was inspired by her 6th grade English teacher to become a writer. The dream was always there, but the route to it took many turns. Following what in her mind seemed […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
Nadine’s jewelry design journey began when she created her own wedding jewelry. She started ‘Nadine Jewelry’ where her first line was focused on the soul. Nadine comes across as centered, target-oriented, relaxed, and poised when you first meet her. She is very in touch with her core and is very specific about what she likes […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
Nada seeks freedom through traveling, she blogs her travel and gives tips to budget travelers. Half-Yemeni, half-Indonesian, and Saudi-born Nada initially thought that traveling was inaccessible to her because of limited finances, and that travelling solo isn’t much fun. This all changed after a close friend of hers shattered all of her misconceptions and proved […]
By Yasmine Mohamed
