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Next stop: The iconic five palm Jumeirah
Saudi GazetteWhether you want to revel in blissful serenity or be the life of the party, Five Palm Jumeirah allows you the luxury to do both.Deemed as the new hot spot on Palm Jumeirah, the luxury resort caters to travelers seeking a sense of purpose.It is undoubtedly the place people go ‘to be seen’ but is also a great place for couples or women traveling together.The grand entrance is adorned with a towering 15 by 15 meter luminous glass cube that opens to views of a glistening blue swimming pool flanked by palm trees. A wooden hexagonal pattern runs throughout the property, complemented by an eclectic range of furnishings. Buzzing with energy as tourists pour in, it’s an ironic yet comforting sight to see A-listers, women in hijabs, different races and ages gathered around...
March 24, 2018

Next stop: The iconic five palm Jumeirah

The Kurumba Resort
Saudi GazetteIn a fast-paced global world, the hustle, bustle and tensions of a modern city instills a desperate need for escape to a wonderland of sun sea and beauty where the force of nature connects one to a parallel world which can be the next best thing to heaven on earth. That parallel world is The Maldives.The Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl in his book ‘The Maldives Mystery’ described it as “tiny islets which seemed to float by like flower baskets... Under the spell of this picture of an earthy paradise I made an entry in my notebook that the Maldives are even more beautiful than any of the coral atolls in Polynesia.”These ‘flower baskets’ are the 26 atolls that form the Maldives, a giant ring-like coral formations hundreds of kilometers wide.One of these beautiful...
March 16, 2018

The Kurumba Resort

Historic bath
By Tim SaundersSaudi GazetteSinger songwriter Freddie Mercury was an avid stamp collector.This surprising fact is discovered during a visit to Bath Postal Museum. The first stamp was sent from the city in 1840.It is during a bus tour that we learn about John Wood a self-taught architect, responsible for many of Bath’s magnificent Georgian buildings. Noticeably some of these have had their windows blocked in to avoid window tax repealed after over 150 years in 1851, which gave rise to the term ‘daylight robbery’.Bath can trace its history further, to the first century AD, when its baths were established. On a site the size of a football pitch, the extravagant Romans bathed in the still naturally hot springs. The audio guides help to involve the children as does making a laurel crown...
March 09, 2018

Historic bath

School of the future in the city of the future
Saudi GazetteAs Dubai’s first day and boarding school, Swiss International Scientific School offers multilingual education in French, German, English and Arabic. Currently in its third year of operation, SISD is home to more than 1000 day and boarding students from over 60 nationalities.“It is the school of the future. SISD has a unique look and feel, which is very modern, unlike boarding schools around the world. We also promote STEM- Science, Technology, Engineering and Math as an additional focus to our studies. We try to move away from the classical and traditional international boarding schools to something more progressive,” Omar Danial, Founder of SISD told Saudi Gazette.He said the school is a great fit for GCC families due to close proximity and for those who want to stay in...
March 02, 2018

School of the future in the city of the future

Madinah museum and Ma’raz Al-Iman exhibition display Madinah heritage to visitors
SAUDI GAZETTEAl-Madinah has a number of specialized museums and exhibitions that shed light on different Islamic heritage and culture. Among these are Al-Madinah Museum in Al-Hijaz railway station and Ma’raz Al-Iman “Refuge of Faith” Exhibition.Al-Hijaz railway station is allocated in Al-Anbariya district about one kilometer away from the holy mosque in Medina. It has been turned to a museum in 1998 with more developments still under construction. The station has a mosque designed with ottoman architecture and an open area. The railway was constructed to connect Damascus to Medina and was 1320 km long. The construction of stared in 1900 and ended in 1908. It stopped totally in 1921 due to World War I.In its current states, the two-floor museum has around 16 rooms of Madinah heritage...
February 23, 2018

Madinah museum and Ma’raz Al-Iman exhibition display Madinah heritage to visitors

Introducing The King of Macaroons
Saudi GazetteFirst the Royal Burger, now the giant macaroon- The Ritz Carlton, Jeddah will not stop at anything. Priced at SR 400 and weighing 2 kgs, the giant macaroon is made purely from almond flour, stuffed with Italian mascarpone cheese filling and is topped off with 24 carat gold sprinkles. How big is it? Well, it extends to about a 30 cm diameter; it could feed you, a family and a group of guests or however many are willing to consume a total of 4800 calories in one sitting.You may still be wondering what the macaroon is destined for, so we asked the source directly.“The aim is to bring family and friends together to enjoy one of the most delicious and distinctive sweets together. The Giant Macaroon is a new addition to our festive calendar. Launching it in the Middle East,...
February 16, 2018

Introducing The King of Macaroons

Dessert Station Is The Real Winner At Reyhana’s ‘Journey Through Asia’
Saudi GazetteIf you’re looking for something new on a Friday night, indulge in Far-East Asian delicacies at Reyhana at the Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah. The buffet has several live cooking stations serving exotic Asian creations. From dumplings to seafood and meat variations with flavorful rice and noodles, the chefs at Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah conjure up a variety of wholesome treats.But thankfully, the night doesn’t end here. They may have had a lot to offer but that didn’t guarantee a fulfilling meal or even a second helping, for vegans especially. But don’t leave in a hurry just yet. There was in fact something worth being there for. We reckon nothing beats the dessert station and the high-tea seating. We don’t blame you for abandoning dinner completely and heading for the dessert suite....
February 16, 2018

Dessert Station Is The Real Winner At Reyhana’s ‘Journey Through Asia’

Savor the Argentinian flavors at Pampas
Saudi GazetteWALKING into Pampas on a Friday afternoon, you are greeted with a certain enthusiasm.An open kitchen with a group of chefs busy at work with Argentinean delicacies on the grill, that impart a distinctive aroma of infused oils and barbecue sets the stage for wonder and what’s to come ahead. The Friday brunch at Pampas is designed to be an extravagant affair.Bespoke architecture that seamlessly blends with the setting helps create a sophisticated ambiance. The lavish use of brass, leather, colored glass and oak complement the interiors, setting a more opulent and optimistic undertone.The restaurant space was created by Olga Polizzi, Director of Design for Rocco Forte Hotels, and designed by Martin Brudnizki.A room dedicated to starters and desserts offers an unusual variety,...
February 16, 2018

Savor the Argentinian flavors at Pampas

Saudi Art Council Launches Fifth Edition Of 21,39 In Jeddah
Saudi GazetteThe Saudi Art Council opened doors to its first exhibition, part of the 21,39 series on Wednesday evening at Gold Moor mall in Jeddah’s Shatae district.The fifth edition of 21,39 showcases works of over 30 Saudi and international artists, in distinctive venues around the city from. The 87 days event will run until the 5th of May.‘Refusing To Be Still’ is the main group exhibition and will be held at three main venues: Gold Moor Mall, Rubat Al Khunji and an empty PepsiCo factory.The second group exhibition was launched at Jeddah based Athr gallery on Thursday, entitled ‘The Clocks Are Striking Thirteen’ featuring renowned Saudi artists, alongside Saudi Arabia’s first art book fair, and Ahmed Mater’s exhibition ‘Drum Roll, Please’ at King Abdullah Economic...
February 09, 2018

Saudi Art Council Launches Fifth Edition Of 21,39 In Jeddah

Moath Alofi presents treasures of Arabia
Saudi GazetteSaudi artist Moath Alofi returned with yet another extraordinary body of work to 21,39, a contemporary art exhibition organized by the Saudi Art Council in Jeddah. The Madinah based artist revealed two projects that included a short film with Saudi Art Council titled ‘Mihlaiel’ at Gold Moor mall and followed it up with a series of photographs at Athr gallery.Both projects aim to highlight and preserve the rich history of Saudi Arabia.“In both, I want to shock you, I want to make you wonder, ask questions; get you to search and arouse curiosity in the audience. In addition to that I wanted to bring stillness to life, showing the treasures of this beautiful country,” Alofi told Saudi Gazette.The 11.5 minutes long documentary captured significant landmarks and historical...
February 09, 2018

Moath Alofi presents treasures of Arabia

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