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Riyadh shopping from budget to luxury
It has been a while since I posted here, I have got very busy with my life, but here I am writing to you again. I hope you missed me. Who loves shopping? Certainly not me, I hate going to malls or whatever shop, I might consider going there ONLY because I am curious, and I want to see it or because I have to go. If you are a shopping lover happens to be in the Saudi capital, this post is for you. Shopping in Riyadh is not like shopping anywhere around the kingdom, you can spend your whole day or more shopping and wondering around these malls and…
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Riyadh Season
Are you ready for the biggest season in Saudi?! Riyadh season is now becoming one of the waited season among Saudis and the resident of Saudi. It was launched in 2019 and as far as I saw through the social media it was an EPIC season. The idea of Saudi seasons has developed as part of tourism attraction, each region has its best time of the year- when I say the best time of the year, I mean the weather is cold and or have that winter sun, yes we Saudis do love winter more than summer-. Some region like Assir and other southern region their best time of the…
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Saudi Arabia road trip- part 2
Last week I have posted my first part , you can read it here . Let’s explore more of my home country in this post! Beaches or Vitamin sea treasures route My country has the clearest sea you will ever see in your life. I might be biased though, but honestly, we have a clear water. Nothing will be better than a road trip along the Red Sea or even better camping there! (After taking a permission of course). This road trip will start from the north part of the kingdom Tabuk Region and will end in Jazan Region. You can do a short cut and take a cruise, but…
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Saudi Arabia Road trip – part one
The history, the scenery and the different tradition of Saudi Arabia can be experienced through driving around the kingdom. The kingdom of civilizations will surprise you wherever you go. Here you will have different routes that you can choose from and experience the treasures of Saudi. UNESCOs treasure: Start from Al-hasa end in Jeddah If you know nothing about Saudi Arabia, or know what you have been “brainwashed” by the biased media, then you will definitely be surprised that we have different registered sites in the kingdom. From the west to the east and stop to the northern side of the kingdom your road trip will be a full of…
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Nofa Resort
One of the beautiful places in Riyadh, located outside of the town on Makkah road, it is like an oasis in the middle of the desert. Nofa restore is an amazing place for relaxation and stay away from the busy life in the capital. There are many activities you can do while you are there. Moreover, Nofa held some events that either sponsored by ministry of entertainment or seasonal events like Ramadan and Eid. This post will take you on a tour to see what Nofa resort has to offer. Nofa wild park: Nofa resort provides a safari tours to explore more than 1000 wild animals, some of which is…
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A day in the Capital of Saudi – Riyadh
Al- Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, the City that has been misunderstood by many people. Honestly, I don’t know why! Anyways, Al-Riyadh is not only the capital of Saudi Arabia, but also the capital of the central region of the kingdom. Many assume that visiting Riyadh could be boring, you will have nothing to do, etc. However, it is completely the opposite, Al-Riyadh will surprise you with what it has to offer. The city with rich culture, tradition, and nature ( yah nature, even if you think it is a desert for god sake!). Travelling in Saudi Arabia’s capital city Riyadh From the city centre to the old…
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Hiking in Saudi Arabia
“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” Mary Davis This is my second post in my series of outdoor activities you can do around the Kingdom. You can read the first post about climbing mountains, if you are a climber 😉. In this post I’m going to write about my top Hiking places in the kingdom. So, if you enjoy hiking, keep reading, I’m sure you will find a new and gorgeous place in our Kingdom. Prophet route: There is nothing called like this, but I’ve named it this way. It is the route the prophet Mohamad used to walk from the holy mosque to Jabal Al-Noor.…
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Riyadh restaurant and café
Have you ever asked /being asked this question “where should we eat today?”. I have been asked this question so many times, and it is the most annoying question. Sometimes having many options doesn’t make your life easy. It takes an hour to decide where to go and what we want to eat, especially if we were more than 5 people. In this post, I have gathered different cafés and restaurants in Al-Riyadh, however, the list is way more than this. I might do another list next time, but for now that’s what comes to my mind. Let me know which one is your favorite, and if you have any…
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Al-Riyadh traditional Markets
Al-Riyadh is full of modern shops, malls, shopping centre. However, there are also many old shops that made huge changes to its people back in time and still do even in this modern time. Traditional shops somehow still have the spirit of the past, although it is now full of foreigner seller and sometimes buyers, which is the complete opposite of the past. The uniqueness of these shops made it stand until NOW, whatever you think it is missing and cannot be found in modern shops, you are going to find it here. The beautiful and unique tradition will stand forever, and it will always be a Hidden gem for…
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Outdoor activities- climbing
“Stop staring at mountains. Climb them instead, yes, it’s a harder process but it will lead you to a better view.” Anonymous Whenever Saudi Arabia is mentioned, people usually ask what kind of activities they can do outdoors, is there anything besides desert. So, I have decided to write a series called outdoor activities in Saudi. So, here we go post 1 Saudi Arabia is known for its diverse nature in all regions; although many people think that Saudi Arabia is ONLY desert. The diversity of its nature makes Saudi Arabia a great place for different activities. Climbing is one of the different activities, there are many beautiful destinations around…