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…
Browsing: diplomatic quarter
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…
Stephen Boyko: Cherishing the Outdoors
By Maria Cometti Over 10,000 residents call the DQ home. Meet Your Neighbor profiles interesting people in our international DQ Community. Learn about the diverse experience,…
Tuwaiq Palace: The Heart of the Diplomatic Quarter
Photos by Abdulaziz Muhaysin and Ahmad Ramadan For over 30 years, the Tuwaiq Palace, one of architecture’s greatest marvels, stands strong and still in the Diplomatic…