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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is KSA's 2nd largest city and is located on its west coast, right on the Red Sea. I moved here in 2007 with my Saudi hubby and teenage son. This journal reflects the things that I see here, life through my eyes, my lens.
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Tag Archives: Architecture
Typical School in Jeddah
It’s taken me a while to be able to spot schools here in Jeddah. Most look nothing at all like the schools I am used to seeing in the states. Many of the schools in KSA seem to be old … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Photo, Religion, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Architecture, education, Jeddah, Religion, signs
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IMC – Lovely Hospital in Jeddah
This is an exterior shot of the beautiful International Medical Center (IMC) in Jeddah. It was designed by famed Saudi architect Sami Angawi. The interior is as lovely as the exterior.
Posted in Architecture, Landmarks, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Architecture, business, hospital, Jeddah, modern
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SkyWatch: Yellow Mosque
I’ve never seen a mosque such a bright color as this one! This is a brand new mosque near downtown Jeddah. I’m guessing that it was built by a businessman who also built the matching colored apartment building behind and … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Culture, Life, Odd or Unusual, Photo, Religion, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Architecture, business, Islam, Jeddah, living, mosque, Muslim, Religion
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Incense at Storefront
You can see huge incense burners like these outside many stores and shops in Jeddah. Usually there are smaller incense burners on top of ones like these where the incense is burned. People like to stop by and wave the … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Culture, Life, Middle East, Odd or Unusual, Photo, Saudi Arabia, Shopping
Tagged Arabic, Architecture, business, incense, Jeddah, living, mall, market, modern, shop, signs
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Safe Hotel
Hmmmmmm…
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Arabic, Architecture, business, hotel, Jeddah, modern, signs
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Sleep High
This is a chain of mattress outlets here in Jeddah. The business name is … interesting!
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Photo, Saudi Arabia, Shopping
Tagged Arabic, Architecture, business, Jeddah, market, shop, signs
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SkyWatch: Huge Complex
Today’s photos are of a huge complex that is being built near downtown Jeddah. The above photo shows a part of the project which is still under construction. The photo below shows another part of the project which shows what … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Landmarks, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Architecture, business, Jeddah, modern
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Our World: Adding On
It is common for additions to existing buildings in Jeddah to be built upwards, adding on more floors as it becomes affordable to the building’s owner. Be sure to visit OUR WORLD TUESDAY, where family-friendly bloggers share a unique glimpse … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Middle East, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Architecture, construction, Jeddah, labor
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SkyWatch: In the Ghetto
Jeddah is a modern city with lots of new construction everywhere, but the city also has some very old and rundown areas as well. Many of the poor foreign workers live in places like this. Though you can’t see them … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Life, Middle East, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Architecture, home, Jeddah
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Nice Building
Sorry I don’t know what this building is, but it’s very nicely maintained and is located near downtown Jeddah.
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Landmarks, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Architecture, business, Jeddah, modern
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