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by Lynz Real Cooking on October 26, 2015

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A store that started in Riyadh back in the 90's and was an attempt at something like a department store. It was expensive and didn't last long.

A store that started in Riyadh back in the 90’s and was an attempt at something like a department store. It was expensive and didn’t last long.

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Downtown Riyadh

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Camel souk

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  1. Osyth #

    I love scrolling through you photos and finding those camels!!!

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  2. Jellyfish Mama #

    Yay! More camels! 😀❤️

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  3. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser #

    Hi Lynz, any idea what an average cost was for a Camel back when you resided there?

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  4. atkokosplace #

    Have you ridden a camel? They are so cute! ❀

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  5. Carisa Adrienne #

    Thank you for sharing ❤️

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  6. omtatjuan3 #

    Looks dusty and dry

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  7. Kentucky Angel #

    Love the pictures Lynz. I have some pics my brother sent me from his trip to somewhere in the Middle Ease, and he sent one of himself riding a camel. According to him it is not very comfortable, so avoiding that ride was wise, in my opinion. The height alone would keep me from it, and I’ve heard the odor is not the best, and they spit. I think I really prefer looking at the pictures.
    Thanks for sharing these. Hugs, A.

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  8. First Night Design #

    Just love camels. Would love to keep one in my garden for trips down to the shops!

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  9. apuginthekitchen #

    I see Ikea, wow!!

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  10. milliethom #

    So, did that department store just close down? I imagine the expensive goods just didn’t sell. I do love your mix of photos, Lynn, and as everyone has already said, those camels sneak in everywhere.

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    • Lynz Real Cooking #

      Well it was weird, at that time no real malls and no place to shop. The out door souks but they had nothing for us. so this came up but lasted maybe a year. I was so excited thinking it would be like a target

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      • milliethom #

        Yes, it seems strange that it didn’t last. Perhaps it was just too different for the local people at that time. I know from your other photos there are plenty of malls in Riyadh now. But I don’t suppose they’re the same as that single department store.

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        • Lynz Real Cooking #

          I think so it was just too different! now there are hyper stores every where. Panda and all kinds of grocery stores that carry clothing and everything else.There was one old mall when we arrived. So things have changed so much!

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  11. neveradullbling #

    So all the camel souks were places you could buy a camel to ride? People don’t eat them, do they?

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  12. Sadie's Nest #

    FABS, that’s funny:)

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  13. syl65 #

    Nice photos, Lynz and that camel seem to be enjoying the spotlight 🙂

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  14. My Silly World #

    Riyadh is more awesome if only it’s open country

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    October 27, 2015
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  15. Chitra Jagadish #

    Wow lovely pics and thanx for sharing …

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    October 27, 2015
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  16. IreneDesign2011 #

    Nice photos Lynn and I like those camels 🙂

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    October 27, 2015
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