Shopping, shopping, shopping...

Just one of the many reasons we are heading off is to say farewell to our mortgage. So just how much are we going to be able to save? Given shopping is considered a sport in Saudi, with some of my favourite stores (which are not in NZ), this could be easier said than done. 

Unbelievably water is more expensive than petrol in Riyadh. A litre of petrol costing just 20c

I found looking at this brochure quite insightful (remember everything is in Saudi Arabian Riyal, so divide price by 2.5 for a rough NZ dollar equivalent:  Tamimi Brochure

One thing I am looking forward to is exploring the markets and there look to be quite a few. I am not a haggler by nature, so bartering will be a new skill to develop.

Shopping in Kingdom Tower will be at the other end of the shopping spectrum. There is a floor that is family friendly, that is where Peter and I can shop together. Then there is a floor called Ladies Kingdom where unfortunately (hehe) Peter is not allowed. I may need to stay away from the Gallery though.

As you can see  the selection of shops is amazing:

THE GALLERY

High End International Brands creating an open space impact. It is fully serviced with elevators and 

escalator on both sides of the mall. Complimenting this high and classy atmosphere, a big range of

international designer brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana ,Gucci, Dior, Tiffany, Ralph Lauren, 

Burberry, Mont Blanc and more. In edition of that, the floor has jewelry, watches and footwear shops.

• Fashion
  • BCBG Maxazria
  • Burberry
  • Christian Louboutin
  • Cortefiel
  • Diesel
  • Dior
  • Dolce & Gabbana
  • Etro
  • Gucci
  • Lacoste
  • Marc by Marc Jacobs
  • Paul Smith
  • Pinko
  • Ralph Lauren
  • Richmond
  • Roberto Cavalli
  • Salvatore Ferregamo
  • US Polo
  • Zara

• Watches / Jewellery
  • Al Marose (Moda Argento)
  • Cartier
  • Korloff
  • Moalim Watches
  • Monte Grappa
  • PG Watch Gallery
  • Sirmass
  • ST Dupont
  • Swarovski

• Electronics
  • Nespresso
  • VERTU

• Debenhams

• Fashion Village

• Beauty & Perfumes
  • Clarins
  • Creed
  • Jo Malone
  • Mac
  • Marley

• Services
  • National Travel & Tourism Bureau
  • Fauchon Café (Opening Soon)
  • roberto cavalli café (Opening Soon)

• Footwear / Leather Goods
  • Aldo
  • Bottega Veneta
  • Loewe
  • Louis Vuitton
  • Mont Blanc
  • Nine West

THE LADIES KINGDOM

Directly accessible by car and exclusively for women. The Ladies Kingdom aimed to create a private and relaxing 

atmosphere to female shoppers, where they can comfortably and easily find everything they need. 

It is fully managed by females and contains over 40 stores, all of female’s wears and fashions, accessories, 

maternity fashions, traditional wears and cloaks, beauty and body care products and women-only spa, 

perfumes, jewelry, watches, optical, coffee shops and restaurants, entertainment center, 

SAMBA Bank ladies branch.

• Fashion Village
  • AGNONA
  • ALBERTA FERRETTI
  • ALGARAWI KIDS
  • ALMAWARED PERFUME
  • ALTEA
  • ANDREW GN
  • BA&SH
  • BELLUCCI
  • BLUGIRL
  • BLUMARINE
  • CAR SHOE
  • CARTIER
  • CHLOE
  • COACH
  • COL HAAN
  • DIOR
  • FENDI
  • JAY HAR
  • JEAN PAUL GAUTIER
  • JUICY COUTURE
  • LE SILLA
  • MARTIN GRANT
  • MAURIZIO PECORARO
  • MESSIKA
  • OSCAR DE LA RENTA
  • PHILIPPE MODEL
  • PHILOSOPHY
  • PUCCI
  • ROBERTO CAVALLI
  • SAINT LAUREN
  • SERGIO ROSSI
  • SWIMS
  • TIFFANY
  • TOM FORD
  • V 73
  • VALENTINO
  • VERSACE
  • ZANOTTI

• Fashion
  • Avanti
  • Bloom
  • Chanel
  • Diane Von Furstenberg
  • Emporio Armani
  • Etoile
  • Feminine Lingerie Claire’s
  • Giorgio Armani
  • Givenchy
  • Issa
  • La Senza
  • Lacoquette
  • Lati Boutique
  • Mystique
  • New Look
  • Nine West
  • Oysho
  • Podium
  • Rubaiyat
  • Rubaiyat
  • Rubaiyat (Kenzo)
  • Tara 2
  • Valentino

• Accessories
  • Al Rokn Al- Mamiez
  • Claire’s
  • Haneen Accessories
  • Happy Eyes
  • Nanees for Accessories

• Food
  • Poplars
  • Retro Lounge
  • Rocky Mountain
  • Starbucks Coffee

• Services
  • SAMBA Ladies Branch
  • Scented (Hair Dresses)
  • The Nail Shop

THE PLAZA

A floor that covers a great range of interests of all genders and ages. The privilege of having two open floors gives

the feeling of warmth and entertainment. The aim in the plaza floor is to make customers have more enjoyable 

time with the family and friends by providing a combination of different shops categories such as: 

Middle Class Fashion, Watches, Gift Boutiques, Music Stores, Coffee Shops, Jewelry, Electronics and more.

• Fashion
  • American Eagle
  • Bershka
  • F G4
  • GAP
  • H & M
  • Jennyfer
  • La Senza
  • La Ve En Rose
  • Massimo Dutti
  • Monsoon
  • Next
  • Promod
  • Superdry
  • The Children’s Place

• Debenhams

• Marks & Spencer

• Watches / Jewellery
  • Al Homaidhi Watches
  • Al Husaini Watches (Elite)
  • Al Shaya
  • Cartier
  • Erum Jewelry
  • Etoile Palace
  • Ice Watch
  • Longines
  • Moalim Watches
  • Moalim Watches
  • Pierre Cardin
  • Poinciana Jewelry
  • Swiss Corner
  • Tango
  • Tatti Tatti
  • Tiffany
  • Versace Jewelry Boutique

• Footwear / Leather Goods
  • Charles & Keith
  • Milano
  • Roger Dubuis

• Beauty & Perfumes
• Abdul Samad Al Qurashi
• Al Malika
• Arabian Oud Company
• Bassem Al Qassem
• Malek Al Oud
• Sephora
• She
• Victoria’s Secret

and that is just one mall!