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The Unforgettable Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
Saudi GazetteIt is rare that something can take your breath away. Astounding but even overpowering to an extent, the force of nature at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar grips you and then slowly releases you into a trance that stays with you. Suspended in the middle of wilderness, among abandoned canyon mountains, in the rocky contours of the Saiq Plateau on Jabal Al Akhdar (Green Mountain) the five star luxury retreat stands tall and just about 2000 meters above sea level.  Elegant architecture that comprises traditional Omani culture and hospitality, it also depicts the region’s ancient forts. An ideal place to get away, lose yourself and explore the unknown, the massive property is home to 82 canyon view rooms and 33 private pool villas. Bound to leave an impression on every one,...
November 24, 2017

The Unforgettable Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

North Coast and Marsa Matruh for a summer vacation
Saudi GazetteEgypt’s North Coast is very long and home to a spectacular part of the Mediterranean Sea. It is also a favorite for Egyptians who visit the area as part of their summer holidays each year.El Alamein is a part of the North Coast and overlooks one of the most beautiful parts of the sea, especially in the area of Sidi Abdel Rahman. Marsa Matruh is also a city that many people visit during the summer.If you are visiting Egypt in summer and want to experience the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea, whether it is in the North Coast or Marsa Matruh, here are some recommended hotels that will make your stay different. Most of the rooms and suites in these hotels have views overlooking the sea. Both El Alamein and Marsa Matruh also have international airports.Here two of the best hotels...
November 17, 2017

North Coast and Marsa Matruh for a summer vacation

Meet the Parisian star in Dubai
Saudi GazetteLa Cantine du Faubourg is one of the hottest dining destinations in Dubai. Originally located at N°105 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, it has found its new home at Emirates Towers overlooking Dubai’s Financial District in the UAE. La Cantine du Faubourg are able to curate and execute their vision with the help of stellar and expert executive chef Gilles Bosquet, who previously worked with the likes of Gorden Ramsay and in other Michelin star restaurants. “I welcome everyone to try something different. You may not be familiar with it but I say be open to it,” Chef Bosquet told Saudi Gazette as he introduced guests to unexplored gastronomy. The simple layout relies on minimalism and an open space that is divided into low seating dining area, a behind-the-curtain...
November 17, 2017

Meet the Parisian star in Dubai

Would you pay SR5,000 for a burger?
Saudi GazetteDefinitely taking the title in their stride, the Ritz Carlton, Jeddah offers the most expensive burger, rightly called the ‘Royal Burger’ for SR 5000. From the royal presentation to a mandatory ritual that involves a server pouring water on your hands over a golden tub placed at your feet, to perfuming your meal and presenting you with a bib that says ‘I had the royal burger’ it qualifies as quite an unusual experience.“The burger is very decadent and an experience on its own,” Bernard N. Viola, General Manager of Ritz Carlton, Jeddah told Saudi Gazette.While some have called the most expensive burger over-the-top, all-in-all ludicrous and unheard of, most wanted to know what they hype was about. So we decided to ask the chef himself. For starters, the burger...
November 10, 2017

Would you pay SR5,000 for a burger?

In Focus: Hotelier Bernard N. Viola
Saudi GazetteWith over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Bernard N. Viola, General Manager of Ritz Carlton, Jeddah has been a part of the Ritz-Carlton Hotels Company since 2004. The royal family initially recruited him during the opening of their five star flagship property in Al-Khobar.Raised in Nice, on the French Riviera, where he acquired his education and passion for the hospitality industry, he has worked with various brands including Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall, Jamaica, The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow, Russia, and The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, Japan, while assisting with the opening of 2 Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Beijing, China. Viola claimed that one has to be ‘obsessively passionate’ about their job as a hotelier.“It is not for everyone. It is important to wake up with that...
November 10, 2017

In Focus: Hotelier Bernard N. Viola

Discover Royal Mansour Marrakech
Saudi GazetteOf all Arab countries, it is Morocco that fits the fantasy of Scheherazade and Arabian Nights the closest. It is a city of underground thoroughfares, ancient architecture and secret walled gardens that speak volumes about a history that was real and has become over time the stuff of legend, telling us stories that will outlive us.The Royal Mansour Marrakech is the stuff of legend made real. Huge hand-carved palatial pastel green doors of what turned out to be a medina (city) on its own swung open as the car pulls into the hotel driveway, where a warm welcome awaits you on the doorsteps of its stupefying lobby entrance.Classical Moorish architecture with a marbled fountain, chiseled bronze, intricately carved horseshoe arches, wood paneling and traditional paintings;...
November 03, 2017

Discover Royal Mansour Marrakech

Madinah welcomes visitors to a two-hour journey of spirituality and entertainment 
Saudi GazetteVisitors to the holy city of Madinah can now go on a special bus tour of historical sites via a new service called City Sightseeing in Madinah.The service operates in 160 cities across the world and was introduced in Madinah this year to offer pilgrims and visitors a unique tour of the city’s landmarks.Tickets cost SR80 and are valid for 24 hours after purchase. Buses allow pilgrims to hop on and hop off along fixed routes with City Sightseeing buses frequenting designated stops every 30 minutes.The initiative is being supervised by the Madinah Development Authority and run by Jawla. There are 11 stops and visitors are able to listen to historical and cultural information along the route in eight languages that include Arabic, English, French, Turkish, Urdu, Persian,...
October 27, 2017

Madinah welcomes visitors to a two-hour journey of spirituality and entertainment 

Yves Saint Laurent’s Legacy lives on with new Museum in Marrakech
Saudi GazetteThe much awaited Yves Saint Laurent’s new museum in Marrakech opened its doors to the public on October 19. Located at the former fashion house of Yves Saint Laurent at 5 Avenue Marceau, the $17 million Musée Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech was designed by Studio KO, an architectural firm established by Olivier Marty and Karl Fournier. The museum is an ode to the legendary designer who fell deeply in love with Marrakech and ended up buying a beautiful cobalt blue villa as his vacation home in 1966. “We immediately fell in love with the city, the people, this country. We were so enamored that at the end of our stay, in the plane taking us home, we already had a binding sales agreement in our hands for the house we would purchase in the medina. It’s when our passion for...
October 20, 2017

Yves Saint Laurent’s Legacy lives on with new Museum in Marrakech

Assila Hotel A Contemporary Classic
Saudi GazetteLess than a year post its official opening; Assila hotel has successfully earned itself a spot among the top hotels in the city. Rocco Forte Hotels’ settled down in Jeddah’s most popular shopping and business district and has confirmed its reputation as a crowd-puller by becoming a new local favorite.Assila is a refreshing change that has helped the suffering hospitality standards, by introducing efficiency and healthy competition, which everyone is now paying attention to. Olga Polizzi and Martin Brudnizki have graciously married local and European architecture in a beautiful ceremony reflected by the hotel interiors, which also embraces Saudi culture and ideals. Art plays a significant role in the hotel’s architecture giving it character and a voice to the burgeoning...
October 13, 2017

Assila Hotel A Contemporary Classic

Staycation at Park Hyatt Jeddah - Marina, Club and Spa
Saudi GazetteThe sun’s rays have a way to awaken your senses, brighten up your day, lift up your mood and just make you feel good. Much like Park Hyatt Jeddah.Those of us who can’t travel to that exotic island in the Caribbean or Maldives and have not made a trip to Mykonos as most Saudis have on social media, don’t worry, we have solutions. First and foremost it is about what you are truly seeking. You can fly to a deserted island and find desolation and no peace. But if you are really looking to get away and longing for a seaside resort feel, then Park Hyatt in Jeddah will suffice. Park Hyatt brings you closest to what Jeddawis love most. With unparalleled views of the Red Sea and the largest fountain in the Kingdom, Park Hyatt suites guarantee best views in the city. With four...
October 06, 2017

Staycation at Park Hyatt Jeddah - Marina, Club and Spa

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