Jeddah: More Abandoned Cars

One of my pet peeves of Jeddah is the lack of concern of all members of the community in making the city a better place for all.  And one of the biggest problems is the garbage, junk and piles of rubble everywhere that no one seems to take responsibility for.

There are hundreds - no thousands - of disabled, wrecked, and abandoned vehicles all over the streets of Jeddah.  These cars are not only an eyesore, but they often take up valuable parking spaces in a city with far too few parking spaces to start with.  

SkyWatch: Royal Treatment

It's very common to see huge photos of the king and other important members of the royal family plastered all over buildings and billboards here in the kingdom.



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Left Over Decorations

The red and blue banner hanging from the business sign is left over from a past Ramadan when this type of festive decoration is commonly seen around the city.  I would say it's similar to the patriotic red, white and blue pennants or swag banners that are hung around the 4th of July in the USA.  

Arabic Calligraphy Jewelry

Arabic script is often incorporated into designs here, through artwork or jewelry.  These pendants caught my eye for their intricate details and appealing style.  

Our World: Saudi Style Seating

The traditional Saudi outdoor seating is different from the patio seating where I come from.  For one thing, the height of the seating is usually either much higher or much lower than a regular chair or couch height.  I don't know why this is - I've never gotten satisfactory answers to this question.

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Bedouin Accessories

This post contains some of the accessories one might see with featured Bedouin decor..  Above is a collection of lovely brass serving pieces.

Red carpets are a must-have for Bedouin decor, as well as dark carved wood items.

Arabic script paintings or wall hangings are also very typical when one thinks of Bedouin style home furnishings.  

Arabic Logos

Here is a building which has three familiar business logos on the ground floor:  Baskin Robbins, Bose, and Subway.  I enjoy seeing familiar logos transformed into Arabic fonts.