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Top 5 Most Popular Shopping Malls in Riyadh

If you’re a shopping enthusiast then you’ve picked the perfect city in Saudi Arabia. Not only is it popular for being the country’s financial center and a rich source of history and heritage, but is also an excellent place for a fun night out and overall entertainment. With its unstable weather conditions, ranging from extremely hot and dusty to bone-chilling cold and windy, its inhabitants had no choice but to seek out other means of entertainment that can be enjoyed indoors. And this is why we chose to make a list of the Top 5 Most Popular Shopping Malls in Riyadh.

And among its highly celebrated forms of entertainment are shopping malls. It may look baffling coming across so many shopping malls and having to pick between them. But that’s what Hala Yalla is here for. Make sure to clear up your plans for the weekend.

Top 5 Most Popular Shopping Malls in Riyadh

Riyadh Park

Although being relatively new, it hasn’t taken Riyadh Park long to gain popularity and recognition among people in Riyadh and other cities, as it’s right in the center of the capital. The mall is spacious and holds one of the most fascinating architectural designs. Not just that, Riyadh Park also houses many of the biggest and popular international brands, in addition to having a wide variety of restaurants and coffee shops to choose from, such as The Cheesecake Factory and Salt. If you have kids, then treat them to some of the fun rides at Magic Planet, while you enjoy your time with the most experience immersive and tech-advanced cinema in the kingdom, Vox Cinema.

Address: Northern Ring Road, Al Aqiq.
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Panorama

Panorama Mall is pretty well known for housing multiple brands. It may not be the largest but that makes up for easier navigation and reduced anxiety by giving you too many choices and options. It holds a diverse network of amazing restaurants, one of which is Piato, the Italian masterpiece. They’ve got two of the coziest coffee shops in the city, Papparoti, and Ferzatche.

Address: Al Takhaussi Street, Al Mathar Ash Shamali.
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Al Nakheel

This shopping mall will present you with numerous top-quality brands, such as Tommy Hilfiger, COACH, Roberto Cavalli, Beverly Hills, Polo Club, Fred Perry, and many more. There’s also an amazing selection of restaurants and coffee shops. You can enjoy an elegant breakfast at the french cafe: Paul. If you’re a fan of Turkish delicacies then check out Simit Sarayı. Pay a visit to Sparky’s on the 2nd floor, it has options for mechanical adventure games, modern computer games, and three-dimensional cinema, open to all ages. Try out some, or perhaps all of them!

Address: Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz, Exist 9.
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Granada

Having recently been expanded, providing greater space along with greater plans of adding more entertainment venues and shopping outlets. The brands in Granada mall vary with a great selection and an attractive mix of local and international brands that are meant to satisfy the desires of all family members and age groups. On the first floor, you’ll find a wide choice of restaurants and candy shops which are some of the best in the city. There is also a kids’ area on the same floor, you get to enjoy a delicious meal while watching your bundles of joy having the best time of their lives.

Address: Eastern Ring Road, Al Shuhada.
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Kingdom Center

Last but not the least, is one of the most visited tourist spots in Riyadh, the Kingdom Center. It houses a glamourous shopping mall, the Four Seasons hotel, and on the 99th floor lies the Sky Bridge, providing you with a panoramic view of the beautiful city of Riyadh from 300 meters above! The entrance fee is 63 SAR, it’s open from 12 PM – 11 PM on Saturday to Thursday, 4 PM to 11 PM on Fridays. A visit to the Kingdom Center also offers an opportunity to check out highly popular brands, jewelry, and other merchandise. At the basement level, there’s a food court, along with a Caribou Coffee nearby the parking lot, and the biggest in the world: Al Masaa Cafe, talk about an unforgettable experience.

Address: King Fahad Road, Al Olaya.
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Top Benefits of Healthy Eating & Well Balanced Diet

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They say we only live once, so we should live life to the fullest. Since we have only one life, one body, shouldn’t we take the utmost care of it? Knowing the benefits of healthy eating is a step in that direction.

But how do you take care of your body through diet and healthy meal prep?

Eating a well-balanced diet isn’t about strict limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, improving your health, and boosting your mood.

Let’s have a look at some amazing benefits of healthy eating…

Weight Loss with Healthy Eating

Weight Loss is a crucial benefit in itself. But a lot of health-related issues also trace back to weight. Losing weight can help you reduce the risk of chronic diseases and conditions. If a person is overweight or obese, they have a higher risk of developing several ailments like heart diseases, diabetes, bone density, cancers to name a few.

Use fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains to replace high-fat, high-calorie foods. Staying within your required calorie range is vital for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

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Improved Memory with a Balanced diet

A healthy diet may help in the prevention of dementia and cognitive decline.

A study, ‘Neurology, Psychiatry, and Brain research’ (2015) identified nutrients and foods that protect against these adverse effects. They found out that the following intakes are beneficial:

- Vitamin D, C, and E
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Flavonoids and polyphenols foods
- Fish

Better Sleep for Better Health

‘Sleep apnea’ is caused by an unhealthy diet.

In this condition, the sleep pattern is disturbed, and you wake up tired. It occurs when the airways are repeatedly blocked during sleep. The medical condition arises due to obesity, an unhealthy diet, and irregular diet patterns.

Reducing the consumption of caffeine ensures restful sleep, whether or not a person has sleep apnea.

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Better Mood for Better Self

Ever wondered why you feel happy after eating molten lava cake? Well, it’s just not you. It’s biology!

A study by Dartmouth has indicated the relation between food and mood varies dramatically depending on the person, so they recommend a well-balanced diet rich in protein, moderate in carbohydrates, and low in fat since this could generally improve the mood of most people.

Let’s jump into what we can do.

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Quick and Easy Recipes for Ramadan

Try these top 5 Quick Recipes in Ramadan

All around the world, Ramadan is a special time for Muslims to get together and celebrate the Holy month. This month brings families together to enjoy the feasts in iftar and suhoor. People try different dishes with different recipes to spend delicious Ramadan.

Unfortunately, this Ramadan will be spent in lockdown, without amorous family gatherings and congregational prayers. However, this doesn’t mean that we can’t celebrate this month in high spirits.

This month forces us to enhance the performance of our religious duties. Likewise, we can upgrade the cooking experiences and enjoy scrumptious food even at home.

Here’s a list of Ramadan recipes for Iftar.

Beef Stroganoff

Originated in Russia, this dish is popular throughout the world with little variation. It’s easy and quick to make, and tasty to eat.

First, grill tenderloin boneless beef and cook it with raw onion and mushroom. After seasoning it with hot paprika, add tomato paste, water, salt and let it simmer for 10 min. Mix the evaporated milk with the cornflour in a small bowl. Add it to the meat and stir until the sauce thickens. Stir in parsley and remove from heat.

In 30 minutes, a tasty treat is ready for you and your family!

Beef Stroganoff served in a white dish — Yummmm

Honey Garlic Chicken

Honey Garlic Chicken is the quickest recipe one can make. Made from accessible pantry items, it tastes like magic.

Take chicken (preferably boneless) and dust it with cornflour and grill it. Put a pan on the stove and butter it. Add lemon (or vinegar), soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic paste, and honey and let it simmer until it thickens. Pour the sauce on the chicken and enjoy the blend of sauces.

It takes less than 15 minutes to cook this terrific dish. Enjoy it in the iftar or dinner.

Caramelized Hazelnuts Parfait with Caramel Sauce

This dessert is going to be your next favorite dish. This mouthwatering treat takes a little long in preparation but the effort is worth it!

There are three steps for the preparation:

To make Caramelized hazelnuts, place sugar and butter in a small non-stick saucepan and stir constantly over medium heat. When sugar changes its color to a golden brown, add chopped hazelnuts. Remove the pan from heat and continue to stir. After that, spread it over a baking tray and allow it to cool. After it gets solid, crush it to crumbs
For the parfait: Add fresh liquid cream, vanilla, and caster sugar in a mixing bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, mix it until it becomes almost stiff. Add the prepared crumbled caramelized hazelnuts to the cream mixture and fold using a metal spoon until well combined. Pour the mixture in an individual cup or in a rectangular cake pan then cover and freeze until it sets
Caramel sauce recipe: take a non-stick pan and melt butter in it. Add sugar and stir constantly over medium heat until sugar becomes golden brown. Add liquid cream and stir on low heat for 4-5 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool

Take the frozen Caramelized Hazelnuts Parfait and serve it with caramel sauce.

Caramelized Hazelnuts Parfait with Caramel Sauce — Hear the crunch?

Tabouli salad

If you want to have healthy food in Ramadan, you can try different types of Salads.

Tabouli salad is originally Lebanese Salad which is served in all Arabic restaurants in KSA as well. If you want to eat this healthy treat, prepare it at home. It’s easy and quick to make. All you need is a good knife and basic ingredients.

This Mediterranean appetizer is made with bulgur, parsley, mint, and very finely chopped vegetables (tomato and onion). Season it with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together and enjoy your side dish.

Thai Style Chicken & Corn Soup

Soups in iftar is a part of the culture in Saudi Arabia. After breaking the fast with dates, Saudis prefer to have soup.

If that is the case with you too, here is a quick iftar recipe of Chicken & corn soup in Thai style.

In a large saucepan, add water, garlic, ginger, mushrooms, chicken broth, chicken cubes, and corn. Bring to boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Then add chicken pieces, sweet chili sauce, and fish sauce(optional). After the chicken is well-cooked, add cornflour and stir for 2 minutes. When you achieve the thickness you wish, add chopped coriander, lemon zest, lemon juice, and spring onions. Remove it from heat and serve hot.

The recipes of soup vary on the basis of personal choice. This Ramadan, try Thai style chicken & corn soup.

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Iftar Items Enjoyed Throughout Saudi Arabia

Top 7 Popular Iftar Items in KSA

All over the world Muslims rejoice for the month of Ramadan for spiritual reasons. This month allows people to get together, pray together, and eat iftar together.

In Saudi Arabia, Ramadan holds a special place for a lot of different reasons. The Ramadan experience that it offers is different from any other place.

For Muslims, Ramadan is incomplete without the iftar gatherings. Sitting on the iftar table waiting to break the fast, talks and laughter that follows is something so specific to Ramadan.

Here are a few quintessential items you’ll always find at an iftar

Dates

Dates are one of the most important Saudi fruits, with or without Ramadan. People distribute dates to celebrate weddings, religious ceremonies, and everyday life.

In Ramadan, the importance of dates increases tenfold. No iftar table is complete without dates. It’s part of Saudi culture and tradition.

People usually break their fast with one or two dates before getting into the main course iftar.

Vimto

This drink is the favorite soft and carbonated drink for the month of Ramadan. You’ll find bottles or cans of Vimto in every iftar party you attend.

Its ingredients include the juice of grapes, raspberries, and blackcurrants, flavored with herbs.

Laban

Laban is a mixture of fermented milk and yogurt. It’s a traditional yogurt drink that instantly quenches the thirst.

The body temperature drops after one sip of laban. It feels so refreshing on a hot summer day. Laban is high in nutrients, calcium, proteins, and vitamins. This combination improves digestion and boosts the immune system.

Soup

After eating one or two dates, Saudis normally start with soup. It’s gentle on the stomach after fasting for nearly 14 hours.

There are various kinds of soups, all are easy and quick to make. Packed with deliciousness, soups are nutritious and filling too.

Hanin

For people with a sweet tooth, this is a treat in iftar. This dish is a mix of dates, wheat flour, ghee, and sugar.

This dessert is famous in the central region of the country as a Ramadan special.

Sambosa

This fried treat is irresistible. People throughout the country enjoy Sambosa with different fillings (minced meat, potato, cheese). With added spices and flavors it is savored in iftar.

Gahwa – Arabic coffee

In Saudi Arabian culture, serving Gahwa is a sign of hospitality and generosity. It’s not only part of the Iftar table, but it’s a true Saudi tradition to serve them at all gatherings.

The Arabian coffee is served in small cups called ‘Finjan’, typically with dates.

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10 Best Shows About Travel to Binge while you Can’t Travel

The global situation ushering people indoors has definitely thwarted a lot of travel plans. But you can have an equally amazing globe-trotting experience from the comfort of your home. We’re here with some of the best shows about travel, to watch while you can’t travel – touché right?

When platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime provide unlimited binge-worthy fun, it’s gonna take some real effort to get bored at home.

We’ve compiled a list of top 10 travel shows that talk about food, travel (of course) and overall adventure for those seeking a touch of wanderlust during the quarantine. Read on!

Parts Unknown

No ‘best shows about travel’ list can ever be complete without mentioning this legend. At first, it may seem like a show all about food since its host Anthony Bourdain is a former celebrity chef. Soon you’ll realize how different cultures are tied together by the love for food.

He visits cities all over the USA, Europe, and even goes as far as Congo and Libya to explore his love for people, their lifestyles, histories, and of course – good food.

Bourdain created 12 seasons of the show before he tragically passed away in 2018. The last season was aired posthumously without his legendary voiceovers.

There’s enough to learn and discover in each of his episodes, so if you’re truly looking for something to binge on – start here!

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQgOKK62GBU

Planet Earth

A groundbreaking natural docuseries created by BBC One both seasons of Planet Earth are one of the most extensive and extraordinary shows about our planet.

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the series was filmed over four years across 64 different countries. Covering oceans to the deserts to the polar ice caps and wildlife in all these regions.

The first season was aired in 2006, and owing to its massive popularity, 10 years later in 2016, Planet Eart II was released. Sir David returned to narrate the second season that ventured into jungles, islands, and wild mountains.

A second sequel, Planet Earth III is currently announced and planned to air in 2022.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aETNYyrqNYE

Street Food: Asia

Highlighting street food vendors in almost 9 cities all over Asia, Street Food is your no-frill, on-the-ground, as local as you can imagine food show. From the creators of Chef’s Table, it’s the new addition to Netflix’s growing originals’ list.

Combining mouth-watering food with travel, each 30-minute episode ventures deep into the history, culture, and struggles of vendors and the stories behind their businesses.

Experience hawker stalls in Thailand, food carts in India and get to know the world beyond from the comfort of your home.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI_LjETc_Ak

Ugly Delicious

Chef David Chang is trotting the globe in hunt of the purest and most authentic forms of food. Rather than just being about food, the series focuses more on the culture behind food in these cities.

Each episode highlights one dish or concept and explores how it’s evolved in different regions. Chang picks up one popular food, like tacos, and traces its history with some famous personality always accompanying him.

Ugly Delicious is available on Netflix.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN_XItALHmM

Chef’s Table

Food is truly viewed as art at Netflix’s original docuseries, Chef’s Table. World-renowned chefs share their deeply personal histories and unique styles within the food industry. The Emmy-winning show is about as close as you can get to eating at a restaurant without physically being there.

This is not just a cooking show. It’s about the chefs who’ve carved their own roads to reach where they are now. Step into their shoes and see food from an artists’ perspective as they create super complicated dishes.

A glimpse behind one of the most sought after dining experiences in the world, from your living room!

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKqj85oo2wI

Dark Tourist

Most tourists, adventurers, and thrill-seekers visit popular attractions like beaches, islands, bustling cities, and museums while on vacation. There are also quite many who visit less-known places associated with ancient cult activities. This is dark tourism.

And journalist David Farrier is doing just that in his docuseries Dark Tourist. It’s the most infamous and recent trend in travel shows. Farrier visits wicked, dangerous places like chemical disaster sites, to museums housing controversial artifacts in his 6-episode season.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vV1xaLCONw

Departures

Two best friends from Canada heave their backpacks to venture into the world in their semi vlogging series. It involves road trips to remote places, street food, and discussions on random things.

Scott Wilson and Justin Lukach end up exploring vast areas of the world, looking for unique and thrilling experiences. They show you how fun and low-budget travel can really be. So you can make some impromptu arrangements when you’re out of quarantine.

Departures seems totally unscripted and improvised showing us the real, raw face of traveling.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nq8UYqKwYc

Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father

A father and son duo set out to explore places and strengthen their bond. Watching it will bring back memories of traveling with your parents – only with more comedy and mishaps.

British comedian Jack Whitehall takes his senior father, Michael on an adventurous trip across Southeast Asia in the first season. They both learn a thing from each other by taking part in unique experiences.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4PihmWMaSI

Somebody Feed Phil

This Netflix original follows Phil Rosenthal, the creator of hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond on his food adventures to Bangkok, Mexico, New Orleans, and more.

He takes viewers on a goodwill tour of culinary exploration with his affectionate and sometimes over-enthusiastic personality. You can virtually travel with Phil and experience authentic cuisines.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv29Sjt7LnA

The Kindness Diaries

In the Kindness Diaries, former broker Leon Logothetis travels around the world on a vintage motorcycle. It might seem like a weird concept at first. But wait till you hear the twist. For the entirety of his trips, he must rely solely on the kindness of strangers for food, shelter, and fuel.

The acts of kindness offered by strangers are heartwarming and humbling to watch. Leon doesn’t accept any money on his travels but listens to endless endearing stories the strangers offer him.

Kindness 2 and 3 followed after the success and popularity of the first season,.

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN51oWwwbqg

So who says you gotta travel far to learn and experience things? You can do it right from the comfort of your home, by binging on these amazing travel shows.

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Restaurants to Dine in once the Lockdown is Over

Top 5 Restaurants that you should try

What are we doing these days other than wishing this pandemic be over?

Sitting in our homes, we are daydreaming about the time when lockdown will be over and we’ll be free to go to places we’ve missed so much! We’ll roam around the streets and eat delicious food in restaurants and cafes.

We’re all craving the best dishes during Ramadan in Saudi Arabia!

Here are some suggestions for the best restaurants in Saudi Arabia that you can rush to eat in once the lockdown is over.

Kaboria Restaurant

Located on the King Abdul Aziz Road, Kaboria restaurant serves the best seafood in town. It’s an embodiment of the quality of both food & service so the customers can enjoy the ultimate experience of seafood.

It has soups, salads, rice dishes, shrimps, and appetizers on its menu. Order what you’ve missed the most during quarantined days!

If you’re craving perfectly cooked fish you need to visit this restaurant as soon as the lockdown is over. So you can enjoy the ultimate experience of seafood dining.

Aromi Restaurant

Enjoy the aromatic food in the Aromi restaurant in Jeddah.

Experience a contemporary Italian menu with a Roman twist. Watch the sun setting into the Red Sea as you relish your favorite pasta, soup, or risotto.

In the modern elegant decor, treat yourself to a leisurely lunch or dinner in this Italian restaurant.

Off white Lounge

Located on King Abdul Aziz Road, Off White Lounge serves the best Lebanese food in Saudi Arabia.

From an extensive menu, you’ll have plenty to choose from. Select your taste of spices from substantial, medium to extra hot.

For serving good quality food in an elegant ambiance with courteous service, the restaurant also won a Certificate of Excellence award 2018- 2019.

Rush to this restaurant to dine in if you want to eat deliciously spicy food.

Al Bustan restaurant

Overlooking the tropical garden, the all-day dining restaurant is located in InterContinental Riyadh.

It offers an extra scrumptious international buffet combined with renowned theme nights. The open kitchen and live cooking station combined with luxurious surroundings, indulge you with the best dining experience.

Shami Restaurant

Express your love for Shami food at Shami Restaurant.

Enjoy soups, barbeque, shawarma, sandwiches, rice dishes, and much more from the menu. They also serve dessert, cold & hot drinks, salads, and seafood to treat your tastebuds.

Savor their mouth-watering treats with the unique flavors from the Sham region. You’ll have an experience that will fulfill all your needs for taste and quality after months of lockdown.

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Top 5 Restaurants serving Best Mandi in Riyadh

Try these top 5 restaurants to enjoy the best mandi in Riyadh

Mandi is popular throughout the world for its use of rice and meat with a perfect blend of spices and sauces. Saudi Arabia has carefully nourished various mandi flavors in its land, and the taste and popularity of foreign cuisine couldn’t sideline this traditional and local food. If you’re looking for the best mandi in Riyadh, you’ve come to the right place!

Arabic restaurants are equally popular for their warm ambiance, unique seating arrangement, and mouthwatering aroma. So here’s our list of restaurants that serve the best mandi in Riyadh, ones you should definitely try:

1. Al Nafoura

The Lebanese restaurant Al Nafoura is one of the most famous Arabic restaurants in Saudi Arabia.

This restaurant offers authentic traditional Arab taste to food lovers throughout the Middle East. Originally famed for its seafood, you can order all types of Mandi and Kabsa here too.

Al Nafoura operates various branches in the country. You’ll find at least 10 of them right here in Riyadh.

For reservations: 011 215 8888; https://www.nafora.com.sa/

2. Al Romansiah

In the year 1418 AH, Romansiah opened its first branch in Riyadh. Since then, Romansiah is busy catering to the needs and wants of their customers, one special mandi at a time.

The love for Romansiah is evident from the fact that they’ve opened up 30 branches in the regions of Riyadh, Al-Kharj, Al-Qassim, Al-Ahsa, Dammam, Jeddah, Medinah. They have also exported the Saudi taste in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

They pay attention to every detail of quality and taste. The restaurant chain is known to be the ‘branches of romance’ which provide a relaxing atmosphere with luxury and sophistication.

Apart from mandi, you can order desserts, barbeque, kebabs and Spanish food here. For the love of food, enjoy the romance in Romansiah!

For reservations: 9200 00144; https://alromansiah.com/

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3. Najd Village Restaurant

Enjoy the most art of taste in the most traditional way possible.

Located right in the middle of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Najd region holds traditional and historic importance.

Najd Village restaurant is popular for its delicious mandi dishes and traditional architecture. People gravitate back to it for its combination of simplicity, privacy, and taste.

Besides the main course, they also offer special village bakery made products and various lamb specialties.

For reservations: +966920033511; https://najdvillage.com/

4. Bait Shawaya

Bait Shawaya is a local restaurant chain for traditional food. The first branch was opened in 1425 AH, now there are more than 90 restaurants throughout the country.

They have a special focus on the hygiene and quality of the products used.

Popular for its grilled meat and rice, Shawaya also serves various delicious combinations of mandi and Kabsa.

For reservations: 9200 33336; https://www.shawayahouse.com.sa/

5. Rise

On the Makkah highway, this restaurant is worth a try.

In the traditional seating arrangement, the restaurant offers a warm and relaxed environment to devour delicious mandi.

For reservations: +966555028290; http://www.mathamrise.com/

It’s a part of Saudi culture to have mandi every week. Have you had yours this week?

Let us know which restaurants you’ve visited and which mandi appealed the most to you!

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Top 5 Most Popular Shopping Malls in Riyadh

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Panorama

Al Nakheel

Granada

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Improved Memory with a Balanced diet

Better Sleep for Better Health

Better Mood for Better Self

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Try these top 5 Quick Recipes in Ramadan

Beef Stroganoff

Honey Garlic Chicken

Caramelized Hazelnuts Parfait with Caramel Sauce

Tabouli salad

Thai Style Chicken & Corn Soup

Top 7 Popular Iftar Items in KSA

Dates

Vimto

Laban

Soup

Hanin

Sambosa

Gahwa – Arabic coffee

Parts Unknown

Planet Earth

Street Food: Asia

Ugly Delicious

Chef’s Table

Dark Tourist

Departures

Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father

Somebody Feed Phil

The Kindness Diaries

Top 5 Restaurants that you should try

Kaboria Restaurant

Aromi Restaurant

Off white Lounge

Al Bustan restaurant

Shami Restaurant

Try these top 5 restaurants to enjoy the best mandi in Riyadh

1. Al Nafoura

2. Al Romansiah

3. Najd Village Restaurant

4. Bait Shawaya

5. Rise