Calling all Asian food lovers to Jeddah hotel’s year-long festival | Arab News

   Asian food has numerous fans in Saudi Arabia as well as in other Arab countries. It was perhaps based on this popular demand that Mövenpick Hotel in Jeddah (main branch) organized a year round Asian food festival, which kicked off on Wednesday Oct. 26, 2016.

Hassan Hassanein, general manager at the hotel, said the main reason to bring
back the Asian food festival was due to numerous requests by customers and based on several market surveys. The Asian Barbecue Night festival was launched in the hotel’s renowned Panoramic View restaurant.

“Food tasting was conducted to ensure high quality and we guarantee it will meet our guests’ expectations,” he said....


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8 spots in Jeddah you need to visit - stepfood

When the natives of this city say Jeddah Gheir (Jeddah is different), they’re not exaggerating.

Want to get a sense of the much touted Vision 2030? Go to Jeddah. It stands at the threshold of the future. It brims with cultural production and its locals are always ticking with new ideas.

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80% of hotel jobs in Makkah to be Saudized - ArabNews

MAKKAH — The Ministry of Labor and Social Development branch in Makkah province is set to Saudize 80 percent of jobs in the province’s hotels and tourist resorts by the end of 2016.

The plan is scheduled to be carried out in cooperation with the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) and Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf), according to Abdullah Bin Muhammad Al-Olayyan, director of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development branch in Makkah province.

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Number of hotel rooms in Jeddah to double by 2018

JEDDAH — The ‘Jeddah Hotel Market Overview’ report by JLL prepared ahead of The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia 2016 opening today (May 17) revealed that the current supply of 8,600 rooms (Q1 2016) in the city will double – with another 8,600 rooms forecast to be added to the market by 2018.

With a total stock of 17,200 hotel rooms estimated by 2018, major projects in the Jeddah pipeline include: The Ritz Carlton, Jeddah; Radisson Blu Al Salamah; Movenpick City Star; Elaf Galleria and Assila Hotel & Residence by Rocco Forte......

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KAEC’s world-class facilities put city as top weekend destination - Saudi Gazette

KAEC — King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is rapidly becoming the weekend destination of choice in Saudi Arabia, attracting more than 100,000 visitors last year. The popularity of the city as a short getaway location reflects growing demand in the Kingdom for new, family-oriented recreational experiences.
The city’s tourism offer is currently centered around the Bay La Sun district and the award-winning Bay La Sun Hotel and Marina, named the Kingdom’s Leading New Hotel at the 2015 World Travel Awards. The hotel, managed by the Al Khozama Group, was also named the Best Full Service Hotel in the Western District in 2015 by the online reservation site Booking.com, which bases its awards on visitor reviews.

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Saudi female artist showcases sculpture at Jeddah corniche | Al Bawaba

As part of the Jeddah Sculpture Museum initiative, Art Jameel has, in partnership with the Jeddah municipality, installed artist Maha Mallouh's sculpture, entitled "Food for Thought" at the Jeddah corniche.
This is the first time a sculpture by a Saudi female artist has been installed in Jeddah.
The Jeddah Sculpture Museum initiative is an ongoing project involving the restoration of a number of sculptures along Jeddah's Central Corniche. Twenty of the sculptures were placed in the new Jeddah Sculptures Museum, which is located north of Al-Anani Mosque, and was inaugurated in March 2014 by Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah.

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Elaf Jeddah Hotel hosts Moroccan Food Festival - Saudi Gazette

JEDDAH —  Elaf Jeddah Hotel-Red Sea Mall hosts the high-spirited Moroccan Food Festival featuring the best of Moroccan cuisine and pastries prepared by two celebrated Moroccan chefs who came all the way to Saudi Arabia to demonstrate their skills in preparing Morocco’s gastronomic delights. And the entire food array will not be complete without the much sought-after Moroccan mint tea.

According to Hussain Rauff, General Manager, Elaf Jeddah Hotel, the festival is aimed not only to increase the sales, but basically to enhance the marketing programs of the hotel and further expand the presence of the brand in the travel and tourism industry.

The Moroccan food is known for its remarkable flavors influenced by Morocco’s interactions and exchanges with other cultures and nations over the centuries. The olives, lemons and oranges are very often used to prepare dishes.........

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Elaf Jeddah Hotel hosts Moroccan Food Festival - Saudi Gazette

Eat out in Jeddah Sultan’s Steakhouse - Saudi Gazette

Foodies in the Kingdom can now enjoy an exclusive Turkish steakhouse in Jeddah. Opened in November last year, Sultan’s Steakhouse is located in Al Rawdah Street. With the tag line “Let us MEAT you!” the steakhouse brings an exceptional Turkish ambience and distinctive cuisine.....

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Cavalli Café now in Jeddah - Saudi Gazette

The market of restaurants and cafes in Saudi Arabia has been witnessing a prosperous growth due to the economical stability and overall national security of the country for the past years. These two factors have encouraged national and foreign businessmen to invest billions in the hospitality sector, knowing that the market has the capacity to attract more profitable investment for the coming years. The appeal of restaurants and cafes market have become a main attraction to huge business household names, after studying its appeal to Saudi consumers.....

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Häagen-Dazs opens flagship café in Jeddah - Saudi Gazette

Häagen-Dazs opened its flagship ice-cream café in Corniche, Jeddah in the presence of prominent guests and enthusiastic customers.

Manolis Kontos, Managing Director, General Mills Middle East, Turkey and North Africa (MENAT) and Sub Saharan Africa (SSA),  said as part of the development strategy of the brand in the region, strong emphasis is being placed on the Saudi market. 

The flagship café in Jeddah is the largest in the region and will showcase a full range of flavors and creations and in the future will spearhead the roll out of indulgent new flavors against a premium, more discerning café experience....

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SISBAN opens boutique hotel in Jeddah - Saudi Gazette

The Kingdom’s hospitality industry is about to receive an energizing shot in the arm as Jeddah-based SISBAN Holding opens the doors to its first-ever boutique hotel, named ‘’V’ Hotel’, a Saudi conceived, developed and invested hospitality property. Located in Sari Street, on one of Jeddah’s main commercial spots, the ‘V’ Hotel sits only 15 minutes from King Abdulaziz International Airport, and 10 minutes from Jeddah’s central district as well as the city’s newly refurbished north Corniche, a major relaxation and tourism zone.....

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Historic Jeddah through the lens - Saudi Gazette

 The third historic Jeddah Festival Kunna Kida (We were like
this), presented the traditional history of Jeddah by showcasing fine
arts, skits, games, setting up new museums and cafes, of which some will
be open till the next festival.

Visitors to the festival  received many vital information about
Historical Jeddah in an infotainment way, while being treated to tastes
traditional Hijazi food.

Several alleys and streets in Al Balad focused on highlighting 
specific items. For example, the street named the photographers street,
which presents photographs  for the Saudis and non-Saudis artists.....

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Historic Jeddah thru the lens - Saudi Gazette