Travel Around the World With DQ Food
The Diplomatic Quarter (DQ) holds the world. It boasts of diversity – from the people to the embassies to the natural landscape and even to the…
Browsing: Issue 4
The Flavors of Fresh Grills
By Alyaa Malik There’s a new restaurant in the neighborhood, and it will seriously interest your senses. The scents of their freshly-baked bread and freshly-grilled meats…
Darraq: Architectural Splendor Meets Technological Sophistication
BY DUR HOSPITALITY Imagine a place that blends all the ingredients of a dream home. That is what Darraq’s residences in the heart of of the…
Incredible India
By Fariha Faruk Eshrat India is well known as the magnificent cultural gem of the East. It’s also known as the most populous democracy in the…
Interview with Ambassador Ahmad Javed
Republic of India How did you start your career as a diplomat? In India, government service officials are traditionally selected through a rigorous examination process and…
Kitchen Essentials
Whether you are good at cooking (or not), the kitchen is an important part of the home. These spaces have stepped out of the shadows; no…
Make Healthier Choices
An interview with Dr. Razan Dukmak BY FARIHA FARUK ESHRAT Your dietary habits can have lasting effects on your health, including your risk for cancer. According…
Stores That Matter
Look no further. These are the answers to your “Where to find…?” questions. When living in Riyadh, answers to our kitchen questions and solutions to our…
The Dumplings of Afghanistan
Arasta’s Kitchen brings to your table supreme culinary goodness from Afghanistan: food made with love and passion that is part of a cultural heritage with a…
Building a Community Through Yoga
By Angineeki Jones Om Zaina Yoga is the newest addition to the Diplomatic Quarter’s fitness scene. Located behind the Lebanese Embassy, Om Zaina Yoga creates a…