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: toys
Arab Boy Doll
If you press his hand, he dances to music.
Posted in Clothing, Culture, Middle East, Photo, Saudi Arabia
Tagged Clothing, dress, thobe, toys, traditional
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MyWorld: She’s Not Barbie
As far as I understand, Barbies are banned from being sold here – so I don’t understand why it’s okay to sell this cheap imitation Barbie-look-alike doll. She’s wearing a strapless dress with lots of skin showing and has the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, contradictions, Culture, Life, Odd or Unusual, Photo, Saudi Arabia, Shopping
Tagged business, Clothing, confusion, contradictions, dress, shop, toys
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For Kids
This aisle in a large supermarket in Jeddah houses children’s items, like school lunchboxes with images of Barbie, Snow White, and Winnie the Pooh on them. There are also Cinderella plates, Barbie hangers, Power Ranger books, and Batman cups. As … Continue reading
