SOME SCULPTURES OF JEDDAH

THE ACCIDENT by JULIO LAFUENTE

A WHIMSICAL REFLECTION OF JEDDAH DRIVERS

AL-SAROUKH by SALAH ABDULKARIM

SHOWS USES OF STEEL, FROM SWORDS TO MACHINERY TO SPACECRAFT

SUNFLOWER FIELD FOUNTAIN by EILA HILTUNEN

ONE OF THE FEW JEDDAH SCULPTURES BY A WOMAN

I've posted many photos over the years of the fascinating sculptures of Jeddah. Some can no longer be found, as they did not fare well in the brutal elements of this place.  You can see more of these sculptures by clicking on the Sculptures tab under my header at the top.  You will be amazed at the wide varietyof sculpture this city has.   

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BLUE GLASS REFLECTIONS

CURVED REFLECTION

REMINDS ME OF TEETH

ONE TALL, ONE SHORT

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP - LETTER "I"

STARTS WITH "I" - INCENSE BURNERS

"ICE" LAND MALL IN JEDDAH

A "FAVORITE" - ICE CREAM

(THIS PHOTO WAS IN AN ART EXHIBITION IN JEDDAH. 

SORRY I DON'T KNOW THE NAME OF THE PHOTOGRAPHER.)

ANOTHER FAVORITE "ICE CREAM" PHOTO

ME WITH MY GRANDDAUGHTER

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THANKFUL FOR GOOD WEATHER & BLUE SKIES

HARD TO TELL, BUT THAT CHAIR IS LARGER THAN LIFE

UNUSUAL ARCHITECTURE IN JEDDAH

 

THANKFUL FOR GOOD WEATHER THIS TIME OF YEAR

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TIMELESS THURSDAYS

THANKFUL THURSDAY 

ARABIC SIGNS IN JEDDAH

ARABIC FONTS

ARABIC, ALSO IN ENGLISH, WITH GRAPHICS

ARABIC IN BRIGHT GREEN

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Jeddah Covid-19 Business Restrictions

A new wave of Covid-19 restrictions has been implemented for businesses here in Saudi Arabia.  Restaurants may only provide take out food to customers now, so it was interesting to see how the normal seating areas of these mall restaurants have dealt with the new rules.  The above photos shows how the tables have been rearranged to block off entry and all the chairs have been removed.  

This restaurant has removed all tables and chairs altogether and has blocked entry into the normal seating area.  

This restaurant too has removed all normal seating and takes orders at the entrance.  I saw photos taken at another mall recently with all seating gone at the food court.  I was shocked, however, to see that customers actually got their food and sat on the floor there to eat it, totally defeating the whole purpose of these new health regulations.

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SEA INSPIRED ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

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WINTER SEASON IN JEDDAH

WHEN FINISHED, IT'LL BE THE TALLEST BUILDING IN THE WORLD

IN WINTER, MILLIONS OF SMALL FISH LIKE SARDINES 

CAN BE SEEN IN THE RED SEA

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BLUE GLASS REFLECTIONS

A JEDDAH SKYSCRAPER

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP - LETTER "H"

STARTS WITH "H" - TIM HORTON'S IN THE MALL

NOTICE ALL IN-HOUSE SEATING HAS BEEN REMOVED DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS

A FAVORITE - HORSE HEAD SCULPTURE

HEAVY - ROADSIDE VENDORS SELL PRODUCE IN BULK. HEAVY BOXES.

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SUNSETS ON 3 CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS

1ST NITE - A REALLY UNUSUAL SKY

2ND NIGHT - PRETTY CUMULUS CLOUDS

3RD NITE - NOT A CLOUD IN THE SKY - WHAT I SEE MOST NIGHTS

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BOLD ARABIC FONT & MORE

BOLD ARABIC FONT

I THINK IT'S SUPPOSED TO SAY "ARGAN OIL"

KING & PRINCE ON A HUGE BILLBOARD

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SAUDI SOUVENIR - PLAYING CARDS

A favorite souvenir that I like to take back as gifts for people back home are these cool playing cards.  Even though they are made in India, they are unique in that the face cards are dressed in Middle Eastern garb.  Each suit is clothed differently. The back of the cards can be found in a variety of colorful designs and each set also comes in a plastic case which is inside the box.

KING IN ARAB HEADGEAR & QUEEN IN FACE VEIL

AREN'T THEY BEAUTIFUL?

For those of you in Jeddah who are interested, these playing cards can be found in many small shops around the city.  Ask for the NAP brand that says ARABIA on the box or just show the clerk this photo. I've seen them in red, blue, and gold.

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JEDDAH WEDDING - WHAT TO WEAR?

WOMEN'S EVENING WEAR CAN BE FOUND EVERYWHERE

READY TO WEAR OR CUSTOM TAILORED

If a woman cannot find an evening gown to her liking off the rack to wear to that special wedding, fabric shops are plentiful and are staffed with seasoned tailors.  Women can select their fabrics and may be armed with photos of the style dress she wants.  All the trimmings are also selected, such as beading, buttons, lace, feathers, or many more embellishments in all colors.  

The Saudi weddings I've attended are simply jaw dropping - from the decorations, lighting, and floral arrangements, to the gowns, high heels, make-up, and accessories - not to mention the unbelievable feast that is often not served until 3am.  Have a look at a post I did a couple years ago for a rare peek inside a Saudi Wedding. 

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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY FROM SAUDI ARABIA

Just a few short years ago, Valentine's Day was prohibited and non-existent in Saudi Arabia.  Florist and candy shops were raided by the religious police in search of any signs of the holiday - including anything red or pink or heart shaped.  Those days are gone as the religious police have been stripped of their powers and abilities to harass people who are just trying to live their lives in peace.  Valentine's Day is now advertised and celebrated subtly.  I took these photos last week in a Jeddah mall.  HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY FROM SAUDI ARABIA!

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