Jeddah Street Scene

Just a typical street scene in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Faceless Women

I still don't understand the inconsistency with which this type of censorship is applied here in Saudi Arabia. It's so random that I feel it must be attributed to each individual company's policies and not necessarily a government agency.  The faceless women in advertisements sometimes even includes children's faces and men's faces as well, but most often it's only applied to women. The mannequins here in Saudi Arabia, however, are all consistently headless. There are no statues of entire people or living things (body parts are allowed though) and I believe the reason for this is religious, regarding worship of idols being prohibited.  

SkyWatch: Jeddah Corniche Highrises

Modern architectural styles in Saudi Arabia often feature curves, cut outs, and blue glass. These two residential buildings along Jeddah's Corniche offer gorgeous views of the Red Sea.



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Saudi Arabia - Steve Madden in Arabic

Saudi malls are filled with the same types of stores like everywhere else in the world.  Here is a Steve Madden shop in a mall in Jeddah.

Saudi Phone Covers

Many Saudi Arabia shops are stocked with items made in China, like these phone cases.

Our World: Jeddah Night Scenes

Typical night scenes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Not one woman in sight - actually I was the only one, out walking with my husband.

Saudi Arabia is definitely a man's world.

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Jeddah: KFC in Arabic

Another familiar restaurant chain in Jeddah with its logo written in Arabic.  

Jeddah Unfinished Building's Gate

A pretty wrought iron entry gate contrasts with the building's unfinished exterior in Jeddah.  

Jeddah: Kalimah Brand

I always look for Saudi gifts with Arabic calligraphic script on them, like this scarf from Kalimah Brand.  

Our World: Tommy Hilfiger in Arabic

I like showing well known logos translated into Arabic. This one is for Tommy Hilfiger, one of many world renowned designers who sell their wares in Saudi Arabia.



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Jeddah: Busy Mosque at Night

A neighborhood mosque's minaret is lit up in green at dusk.  Many minarets are illuminated with green lighting.  

Saudi Arabia: Shop Window Worthy?

I'm often surprised at the women's fashions I see in the shop windows here in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The black and white number above has way too much going on - a hi-lo hemline, black open netting weaved fabric, with a busy lace trim topped off with a totally unflattering black and white polka ruffle extending down each side. I just have to wonder what was the designer thinking - and who on earth would buy this?

And sometimes I have to find fault with the window dressers themselves.  Here in Saudi Arabia, most of the ones I've seen are expat men, many of whom seem to have questionable fashion taste.

Jeddah: Chic Home Decor

It's fascinating to me to see items like this for sale in Saudi Arabia, especially when there seems to be a problem with displaying living creatures as a whole. There are no statues of people to be found and sculptures that feature animals, like camels or horses, are never shown in their entirety. I've been told that it has something to do with preventing idolatry...

SkyWatch: Jeddah Pink Building at Dusk

Even though it could use a paint job, I like the color of this building against the lit up early evening sky.


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Jeddah: Mikyajy Cosmetics Shop

Laws in Saudi Arabia were changed several years ago to allow for female employees to staff women oriented stores, such as lingerie and cosmetics shops.  Until then, women in this conservative country were forced to purchase intimate apparel from male salesclerks.  

Saudi Arabia: Applebee's in Arabic

Applebee's is a well known chain restaurant with outlets in Saudi Arabia.  I love comparing the English language logo with the Arabic one.  

Our World: Jeddah, Jewel of the Red Sea

Jeddah is the largest seaport on the Red Sea. It is the gateway to the holiest cities of Islam, Mecca and Medina, which are located in the Hejaz Province in western Saudi Arabia.  Because of its location on the Red Sea, Jeddah is also a very popular tourist and resort destination for Saudis.  It is also billed as the most open city in the Kingdom, likely because of the millions of religious pilgrims who enter the country by way of Jeddah and is also referred to as the Jewel of the Red Sea.



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Jeddah: Henna Beard

It is not uncommon to see Muslim men with bright red hennaed beards or hair here in Saudi Arabia. Henna is also used by women to color their hair or as a temporary dye on the skin of the hands and arms in intricate designs to celebrate marriage.  Since henna is not permanent, it is approved for use according to Islam.   

Jeddah: Red Door and White Cat

A red metal door with a lock hanging on it and a white cat waiting for its owner to come home - in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  

Jeddah: Metal Door

Metal doors like this one are a very common sight in Saudi Arabia.  They are painted in different colors, and are often rusted with age and time.  I have to admit, I have a thing for them and find a certain beauty in them.

SkyWatch: Jeddah Chuck E Cheese in Arabic

Chuck E. Cheese is a popular family pizza restaurant and arcade entertainment center known for hosting birthday parties for kids.  There are several locations in Jeddah.


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Jeddah: Holiday Decorations

These holiday decorations graced a mall in Jeddah to celebrate one of the two recognized holidays in Saudi Arabia - one to mark the end of Ramadan and the other which marks the end of Hajj.

Jeddah: Saudi Purses

From Kalimah Brand, these niqabi purses come in either black or white.

Our World: Prayer Time

Muslims are required to pray five times per day. Many times it is not always possible to pray at home or at a mosque, so many facilities, like malls or workplaces, provide prayer areas. Before prayer, Muslims must wash up in the way prescribed by Islam. The men in the photo above are performing this cleansing ritual before prayer which is called "Wudu."

This is a carpeted outdoor prayer area at the Yanbu Flower Festival.  Prayer carpets are patterned with rows or individual spaces for worshippers and are laid out facing the direction of Mecca, the holiest city of Islam that Muslims face during prayer.




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Saudi Arabia: Guess that Logo

Can you guess this well known logo of a purse designer business translated into Arabic?  Look below for the answer.

Jeddah: Fast Food Restaurant

A woman in a patterned abaya places her order at the counter of a local fast food restaurant located in a gas station plaza in north Jeddah.  

CDP Theme Day: Wet

This is one of the floral islands of the new pool and fountain addition at the 11th annual Yanbu Flowers and Gardens Festival going on now through April 7th.  The family event attracts thousands of visitors each year and has grown in popularity since its inception.

City Daily Photo is an online community of photo bloggers that share images of life in their cities around the world.  The first of every month is Theme Day for City Daily Photo bloggers.  This month's theme is "Wet."

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