About This Blog, and About Me: Susie of Arabia
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. This journal reflects the things that I see here, life through my eyes, my lens.
Please be sure to also visit my other blog, SUSIE OF ARABIA (formerly SUSIE'S BIG ADVENTURE), which relates my experiences, thoughts, and observations about living in Saudi Arabia.
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Tag Archives: family
Rafting at the Mall
Most large malls here in Jeddah have full scale family entertainment centers. The Mall of Arabia’s play area includes a rock climbing wall, various rides, water rafting, and a soon to be open Snow Village. There are not many activities … Continue reading
Posted in Buildings, Culture, Life, Middle East, Photo, Saudi Arabia, Shopping
Tagged entertainment, family, fun, Jeddah, mall
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Our World: Fast Food & Indoor Play
Fast food restaurants and indoor playgrounds go hand-in-hand in Saudi Arabia just like in other parts of the world. This is a great idea here because of the brutal heat a good part of the year. This post shows McDonalds, … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Culture, Food, Life, Middle East, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged family, fast food, gender segregation, restaurant
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Family Parking
Here in Saudi Arabia, the sexes are strictly segregated. Almost all restaurants have a separate entrance and eating area for families, and another entrance and eating area for men who are unaccompanied by women. All the weddings I have been … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Life, Odd or Unusual, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Arabic, family, Jeddah, segregation, signs
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A Surprise Catch
This is something you thought you might not ever see – a veiled Saudi woman clad in her black abaya fishing with her children. I snapped this photo in the late afternoon in a busy area of Jeddah’s Corniche, the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, contradictions, Culture, Life, Odd or Unusual, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged abaya, Corniche, family, fish, Jeddah, leisure, Red Sea, sports, women
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Enjoying the Outdoors by the Red Sea
A family enjoys an outing on the Red Sea.
Hangin’ Out
One thing that upsets me here in Saudi Arabia is how children are not buckled in when traveling in cars. Some young boys are even allowed to drive, and all the while women are restricted from doing so. Every time … Continue reading
Posted in contradictions, Culture, Life, Middle East, Odd or Unusual, Photo, Saudi Arabia, Tradition
Tagged children, family, Jeddah, People, safety, traffic, transportation, vehicles
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Family at the Beach
It’s nice seeing families out enjoying the fresh air on the seaside. Typically they will spread out a big carpet and bring a picnic lunch. Men and kids can wear what they want, but women are always covered up in … Continue reading
MyWorld: Seaside Picnic… in the Trunk
There are long stretches along the Red Sea coast here in Jeddah where there are no facilities provided for families who want to enjoy spending time by the sea. Some areas have shaded areas, walkways, benches, or ramadas with seating … Continue reading
Family on the Street
Millions of people from all over the world come to Saudi Arabia every year during the Hajj, the religious pilgrimage that all able-bodied Muslims are required to perform at least once in their lives. Many come from other countries and … Continue reading
