Fitness in the DQ
By Maria Cometti You don’t have to search far and wide for gyms, sports complex, fitness centers and classes. They’re all in the DQ! One of…
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Darraq Homes: The Diplomatic Community’s Partner of Choice
By Dur Hospitality May it be security, location, or simply home luxury, the offer of Darraq is taking the DQ by storm. The apartments and villas…
Ramadan Oriental Carpets: A DQ Mainstay
By Maria Cometti and Fariha Eshrat Mohammad Deen’s oriental carpet shop has been a favorite of diplomats for decades. He and his sons run this family…
Francesca Fraser: English Language Instructor
By Naureen Ahmed Over 10,000 residents call the DQ home, Meet Your Neighbor profiles interesting people in our international DQ Community.Learn about the diverse experience, interests,…
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…
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…
Darraq: Privilege And Prestige
BY NERMINE ISKANDARANI DUR HOSPITALITY As one of the few organizations granted a license to hold real estate on the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh, DUR Hospitality…
King Faisal School: Shaping Tomorrow’s Men
By Alyaa Malik Within the grounds of the Diplomatic Quarter lies an oasis of knowledge for young minds: King Faisal School. It’s a place where they…
Equestrian Escape
By Naureen Ahmed Where in the world can you see a residential quarter with an equestrian club in its backyard? The Al Aghar Equestrian Club in…