SAUDI STYLE MAJLIS

Majlis is the Arabic term for living room (or sitting room), salon, or parlor.  It also can refer to the Saudi style seating.  The term actually means "council," which can describe business, social or religious gatherings. Red geometric patterns are often used to cover the cushions which are placed on the floor usually against the walls. Many homes have a room designated for the majlis and it is sometimes called the Bedouin room.  Saudis are known for their warm and generous hospitality.

 

JEDDAH SCENES AROUND THE CITY

 

AROUND TOWN - COLORFUL JEDDAH

Toy store

Purple gas station

Tiny shop that has everything!

 

MINI MARTS SIGNS

New signage rules in Jeddah have made signs around the city more uniform. Many smaller grocery stores now sport a shamrock green background, yellow shopping cart, and white lettering. It does make it easier to spot shops like these when one is looking for them. 

 

TRANSFORMING JEDDAH

The slum areas all over the city of Jeddah, including old apartment buildings, businesses, and crowded maze-like residential areas, are being torn down and will be rebuilt. It has displaced thousands of residents, mainly foreign workers. There are sectors of the city that are now rubble, resembling a war zone.

 

MORE RAMADAN DECOR

More Ramadan decor. Happy Ramadan!

 

RAMADAN DECOR FOR HOME

In addition to businesses, many homes are also decorated during the Ramadan observance.

Since I moved to Saudi Arabia in 2007, I have seen a huge increase in the variety of Ramadan decorations available in stores.