12
Jul
09

Men in White

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The men dressed in the white thobes in this photo are customers waiting for their orders in a local fisherie. Saudi men traditionally wear the thobe with long white pants underneath, a scarf or small white cap on their heads, and sandals. The fisherie offers a selection of fresh fish or you may bring in your own fish to have it cleaned, gutted, and cooked to your specifications. Fisheries are very popular here in Saudi Arabia.


6 Responses to “Men in White”


  1. 1 yovenn
    July 22, 2009 at 4:00 am

    Arabian Susie..thanks for being there..sharing what it is like – to live a Jeddah’s life!!! My fiance’ had just flew for Jeddah last June..He got a job at KAUST.. and I’ve been searching since then just to have a bit of idea..looking forward for more photo post..thank you!

  2. July 12, 2009 at 10:56 pm

    You can bring your own fish? I cannot think of anywhere like this here at all.

  3. July 12, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    I find the men’s dress interesting, but I prefer it when they wear the white or white and red scarf, with this white cap they look weird to me.

  4. 4 Jerry M
    July 12, 2009 at 2:39 am

    The penchant for uniformity in Saudi Arabia is something I would have never expected.

  5. July 12, 2009 at 1:15 am

    Arabian Susie! Love this posting for a look into daily Saudi life. I’ve been curious about Saudi Arabia for a long time but haven’t had the opportunity to travel there. It’s fun to see Jeddah through your lens and with your explanations!

  6. 6 Chiara
    July 12, 2009 at 12:23 am

    Great robes! Great fishery! Great photo!


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About Me: Susie of Arabia

I am an American woman. I met my husband more than 30 years ago when we were both college students in Arizona. So after all that time in the states, my hubby desired to move back to his native home of Saudi Arabia. I've been in Jeddah now since October 2007. My new home is amazing: interesting, fascinating, and colorful. The people are warm, courteous and as interested in me as I am in them, however they highly regard their privacy. My camera goes with me every time I step out the door - I don't want to miss a thing! Please be sure to also visit my other blog, SUSIE'S BIG ADVENTURE, which relates my experiences, observations, and thoughts about living in Saudi Arabia.

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