Lovely Architecture

Stately Mansion in Jeddah

Pretty White Mosque

Another pretty white mosque in Jeddah...

Kudu Restaurant in Jeddah

I thought this was a radio station until I learned that it's actually a chicken restaurant...

Corner Villa

Many private villas in Jeddah could be called mansions.  All villas are surrounded by high walls for privacy.  Many Saudi families have lots of kids and they often live together with extended family members like grandparents. 

Prayer Times in Saudi Arabia

Prayer time in a Jeddah mall...

Prayer time on the street...

Al-Jazeera Paints

A famous family name in this part of the world which operates many different businesses...

Our World: Saudi Style Phone Covers

I dig the variety of phone covers designs that are available in Saudi Arabia, especially the ones that depict aspects of life here.  The hennaed hand is a very common sight at Saudi weddings, for the brides and attendees.

 I got one of these veiled women covers for my phone - and it cost less than $10 US.

There are also variations on the black veiled woman phone covers, like this one in stripes or florals, or in other colors like the pink one in the top photo.




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Jeddah Mosque

Dressy Dresses

Fancy girls' dresses are sought after for weddings and other special occasions.

Women's Clothing

Hard to imagine women in Saudi Arabia wearing clothes like this, but apparently they do.

German Kitchen in Saudi

European products are popular in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Supermarket

I love these wooden bowls I saw at Manuel Supermarket in Jeddah.

BonBon Staff

The last two days I featured photos taken at Bon Bon Pastry and Chocolate Shop at the Stars Avenue Mall in Jeddah.  Here is a pic of the helpful and accommodating staff.

Our World: Edible Accessories

Saudis like their sweets and I am constantly amazed by the sheer number of sweets retailers here in Saudi Arabia.  The pretty blue purse above is actually completely edible ...

... and so are these charming high heels!  These are some of the amazing offerings at Bon Bon Pastry and Chocolate, located in the Stars Avenue Mall in Jeddah. 

 


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Yummy Looking Treats at BonBon

There are tons of confection businesses in Jeddah.  Many higher end sweets shops carry signature pieces that are works of art.

Bon Bon Pastry and Chocolate is located in the Stars Avenue Mall in Jeddah. 

Compound Common Area

Many residential expat compounds in Jeddah have a definite resort feel to them.  Common areas often include pools, tennis courts, restaurants, shopping areas, and playgrounds. Compound living offers more familiarity and comfort for western expats, however to live within the walls of compounds usually comes with a heftier price tag than living outside the compound. 

Careful Where You Park

Parking in Jeddah always seems to be an after-thought.  There is definitely a parking shortage for businesses and residential areas in this city.  And then I see things like this all over, making parking even more difficult ...

SkyWatch: Architectural Style

Many buildings in Jeddah boast beautiful architectural designs and details.  Arches and blue glass are architectural details common in many building designs here. 




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Tuna Selection

The selection of tuna in this Jeddah supermarket is rather daunting.

Trendy Sexy Clothing

Fashion and style are very important to most Saudi women.  Here you will find the latest styles and designers you can imagine. I grew up in the age of Go Go boots and mini skirts, neither of which I was too excited about at the time, so it's always amusing to me to see fashions I would still never have worn myself back in the day. 

Our World: Saudi Sandals

Saudi men's traditional leather sandals are quite distinctive in their style.  The outer edge of the toes and the heel part are open, but almost every other surface is covered.  The big toe loop covers the entire toe except for the tip.  Many of these sandals are still handmade by artisans in various South Asian countries.  The sandals are available in a wide variety of colors, designs, and price ranges.

Below is a great little short video that shows some of the artisans at work making these special sandals.  If it doesn't display correctly, try CLICKING HERE.

 


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Manuel Supermarket

I love these wooden bowls that I saw for sale at Manuel Supermarket in Jeddah.