When people ask me about life in Saudi Arabia, they are often surprised at how typical and normal I describe this place and the people of this country.
Yes, the standard dress may be different here, and some customs might be peculiar to those from other cultures, but many other aspects of life here are just like anywhere else in the world. Like, for example, everyone here has a cell phone, and they are always "connected" or chatting on the phone.
Today's photos were all taken in Al Balad, the oldest part of the city, a thriving business, cultural, and shopping hub of Jeddah, as well as a photographer's paradise.
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4 comments:
Good street views!
Thanks, William. I love little slices of life like in this post.
Thank you for your pictures! I'm wondering what the difference is in the men in robes and the men in shirts and jeans? Is the robe like a suit to Americans?
Hi Julie - The difference in the men's variety of dress would be their varying cultures or home countries and what they are comfortable wearing. The man in the first photo is probably from Pakistan or India. The men in the white dresses are probably Saudi and wear differing styles of headgear. The younger man in the western style jeans could be Saudi or any other nationality.
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