FOOD TRUCKS IN JEDDAH

These food trucks were spotted in northeast Jeddah along Prince Mutaib bin Abdulaziz Road during Ramadan.  There were quite a few spread out along several blocks.  I'm sure they are quite busy at night once the daily fast has ended.

 

DECKED OUT FOR RAMADAN

 The familiar red Ramadan banners hang in front of many businesses during Ramadan.

RANDOM PICS

Food truck decorated for Ramadan

Indian restaurant - love the architectural design 

Colorful shops

 

TRADITIONAL SAUDI BREAKFAST

 A traditional Saudi breakfast is to be shared and savored. It consists of many small servings of a variety of food items such as breads, jams, eggs, olives, cheeses, veggie, fruits, dips, drinks, and sweets. This particular breakfast was shared between a friend and myself and there was plenty left over. 

SIGN, SIGN, EVERYWHERE A SIGN

PAPA JOHN'S IN ARABIC

UNDER THE SIGNS

PURPLE NEON IN ARABIC

FRESH FRUIT MARKET

MINI MARKET CATERING TO FOREIGN WORKERS

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SIGNS SIGNS EVERYWHERE

LOVE THE HOOKAHS ABOVE THE DOOR ON THE RIGHT

WELCOME SIGN WHEN LEAVING THE JEDDAH AIRPORT

GOOD NAME FOR A RESTAURANT

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AROUND THE MECCA REGION

OLD STYLE SAUDI DECOR IN AL BALAD

BELAJIO RESTAURANT ON THE WATER IN JEDDAH

THE KAABA STONE IN THE HOLY CITY OF MECCA

Many thanks to my friend Abid Gary Jan for allowing me to share these photos. Abid shares his love for Jeddah & Saudi Arabia on his Facebook pages Jeddah Awaits You and Saudi Heritage & Tourism

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VARIETY OF SIGNS IN ARABIC

AT THE MALL, CALVIN KLEIN IN ARABIC

ROAD SIGN TO TWO OF THE HOLY CITIES OF ISLAM

RESTAURANT SIGN IN ARABIC WITH GRAPHICS

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BLUES OF THE FISH MARKET

ART AT THE FISH MARKET

MOSQUE FOR FISH MARKET WORKERS & CUSTOMERS

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AT THE FISH MARKET

WALK THRU SANITIZING SPRAYER AT FISH MARKET ENTRANCE

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SOUVENIRS

ALL SEASONS

 

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STARTS WITH "M" - MOSQUE AND MINARET START WITH "M"

A FAVORITE - BABOONS ARE PART OF THE OLD WORLD "MONKEYS."

THEY ARE NATIVE TO THIS PART OF THE WORLD.

"MULTI" JUNK FOOD RESTAURANTS WITH A MEN'S GYM ABOVE

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FOOD TRUCKS IN SAUDI ARABIA

THE FOOD TRUCK CRAZE IS IN SAUDI ARABIA TOO

I'VE SEEN THEM ALL OVER JEDDAH

FOOD TRUCK OFFERING TRADITIONAL SAUDI FOOD & DRINK

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STARTS WITH "K" - "KIOSK" IN THE MALL

SOME MIGHT THINK A CAMEL RESTAURANT IS A LITTLE "KOOKY"

A FAVORITE AMONG THE SAUDI PEOPLE - THE "KING"

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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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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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Jeddah Scenes from a Mall

Family entertainment areas in malls are commonplace in Saudi Arabia.  Due to the severe heat, outdoor activities are limited here during much of the year, so big air conditioned malls offer indoor amusement parks where kids can have fun while moms shop.  

  

There are unlimited fancy dress shops in malls too - plenty of fashions fit for a queen.  Malls also have food court areas as well as higher end restaurants too.  

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Divine Pistacchio Cake and Other Treats

A favorite restaurant of mine in Jeddah is Maison de Zaid.  It offers delectable specialty desserts in addition to a full menu with a Middle Eastern flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  One of their specialties is pistacchio cake which tastes as divine as it looks. 

They offer many other fine and fun treats, like fruity tarts and an unusual caramel cake topped with caramel popcorn. 

I haven't been to a restaurant in such a long time now. I am dreaming of all the great restaurants here in Jeddah and longing for the day when I can revisit them.