COLORS OF SAUDI

ORANGES IN THE DESERT

DELICIOUS DATES

COLORFUL SPICES

ART & TEXTILES

BEDOUIN ROOM WITH QATT WALL DESIGN

A big Thank You to my friend, tour guide Mohammed at Najran Tours, for allowing me to showcase these photos for today's post.  Visit him on Instagram - @NajranTours  and on FACEBOOK.

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WEEKEND ROUNDUP - LETTER "Z"

STARTS WITH "Z" - ZAKAT IS ONE OF THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM. IT IS AN ISLAMIC OBLIGATION TO BE CHARITABLE TO THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE.

"ZIPPY" - NO ABAYA AND WEARING ZEBRA. 

I'D SAY THAT'S PRETTY "ZIPPY" FOR SAUDI ARABIA!

A FAVORITE - "ZAATAR" - A TASTY MIDDLE EASTERN MIXTURE OF VARIOUS HERBS AND SPICES, LIKE OREGANO, THYME, SUMAC, SAVORY & SESAME SEEDS, USED IN BREAD DISHES.

ANOTHER FAVORITE "Z" PIC - COLORFUL ZINNIAS

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AT THE SPICE SHOP

GRINDERS

STRUNG DRIED DATES

SPICE BAGS FOR SOUPS AND STEWS

 

COLORS OF SAUDI ARABIA

VIBRANT SPICES

WHIMSICAL SPLASHY PAINTJOB

FRUIT MARKET

CARPET SOUK

QATT - HOME DECOR WALL ART

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COFFEE, TEA & SPICE SHOP

I LOVE VISITING SPICE SHOPS IN JEDDAH

THE AROMAS AND BRIGHT COLORS ARE A FEAST FOR THE SENSES

THIS SHOP ALSO OFFERS SUCH ITEMS AS DATES, FLOUR & HEALTH PRODUCTS

A TASTING STATION

I DON'T KNOW WHAT MANY OF THE ITEMS ARE

BULK SNACKS, NUTS & SEEDS

YOU CAN HAVE YOUR OWN SPECIALTY FLOUR GROUND ON THE SPOT

THERE ARE SPICE SHOPS LIKE THIS ALL OVER JEDDAH.

 

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NEW CONSTRUCTION, CLEAN MODERN ARCHITECTURE

COLORFUL PRODUCTS AT THE SPICE SHOP

BUSINESS SIGN IN ARABIC

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COFFEE, FLOUR, TREE OF LIFE

POPULAR DRIVE-UP COFFEE SHOP

CUSTOM GROUND FLOUR & SPICES

TREE OF LIFE - THE BAOBAB TREE

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Jeddah Spice Market - Sumac

The spice sumac derives from red berries of the sumac bush which grows in the Middle East. The berries are dried and then crushed into a coarse powder.  With its pleasant lemony taste, sumac is used to spice up many dishes in the region, oftentimes sprinkled on top to enhance not only the flavor, but to jazz up the appearance of the dishes. 

Colorful Bulk Spices

I love the colors and textures of the spices available here in Jeddah.  The prices shown are in riyals (approximately 4 riyals = $1 US) and per kilo (2.2 pounds).

Jeddah: Sidewalk Bulk Spices

Chilis, seeds, spices, beans - all available in bulk on the streets of Jeddah.  This photo was taken in the Turkish-Afghani souk area of Old Jeddah.  CLICK HERE FOR A MAP to this colorful and fascinating shopping area of the city.

Spice Up Your Life

Spices, nuts, seeds, and beans are often sold in bulk or in separate shops or dedicated areas of larger stores.  An employee will package up your order.  These grocery items are much cheaper here in Saudi Arabia than in the states. 

Herb & Spice Shop

Many smaller shops in Jeddah are stocked to capacity with product.  This shop sells dates, herbs, honey, spices and many other items.