Saturday, August 11, 2012

Camel Corner Souvenirs

I remember the time when we posted our entry on the Kikay Camels, we got a lot of queries where we bought them. For a time, there was a bazaar in our workplace that sells them but it was gone after a month so we didn't know where to direct readers. I've been on the lookout for these ever since and I chanced upon a rack in Manila Center, near the Al-Rajhi Supermarket beside Military Hospital (RKH). 

Well, worry no more, dear readers because we know where you'll get the kikay camels... and more!!! Camel Corner in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center will be your oasis. (Kung maka-oasis naman talaga?! Haha!) You'll find the perfect souvenir items for everyone back in your home country! Bags for your wives? Check! Shawls and table runners for mothers? Check! Mugs and shisha models for your husbands and fathers? Check! Keychains and ref magnets for your sisters? Check! Camel stuff toys for your little kids? Check! You can even get a snow globe for you! Check, check, check! (Even if snow raining down on the Kingdom Center and Faisaliah Tower is kind of ironic, don't you think? Hahaha.)

The souvenirs that launched a thousand queries. Kikay camels, anyone?
And some ref magnets... (SR15 each)
Mugs that will earn you major points... it's totally unique! Haha! (SR15 each)
Display plates featuring Riyadh's iconic landmarks. (SR15 up; depending on sizes)
Sosyal camels!

Sosyal date pick holders.
Little cases in wonderful colors and bling.
Candle holder? (SR35 each)
Turkish pitchers (SR75 each)
Shisha models from SR15 up depending on size
Snow globes. Cute and colorful diba? (SR35 up)
Adorable camels :P
Shawls, pashminas, and scarves (SR40 each)
Love the camel illustrations on that bag. Hahaha!
More bags in various colors and sizes
Bags for the kiddos.
Fabrics, textures, designs
Lamps and light fixtures
Love the combination of gold and rich, vibrant colors.
I personally like to take this home for our ancestral house!
How about some camel wood carvings in your house? From the desert with love!
Visit this shop after you go to Four Nail Spa and Salon or vice-versa if you're in the KFSH&RC vicinity. Going on vacation? You now know where to go. Alam na! Thanks for "reading" my photo dump! ;) ~ Sundrenched

Camel Corner
Amenities Center,
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
Takhassusi Street, Riyadh (T: 0569195177)
With branches in Dirah (near the clock tower), Kingdom Hospital and National Guard Hospital. 

21 had something to say:

Anonymous said...

thanks for posting those souvenir items..is it only available in king faisal hospital?I saw some of those items being sold also in Dirah.Whatabout the prices,is it reasonable?

The Pink Tarha said...

There are a lot of souvenir shops here in Riyadh. And yes, there are some in Deira but we haven't been there for a long time so we can't feature them. This shop is very accessible to us. As for the price, we've placed some on the photo captions. I think they're pretty reasonable and affordable. :) Thanks for reading the blog! :)

Siham said...

Awesome. Just what i was looking for! When u say there are lots of souvenir shops', do u mind naming a few please. I live near kingdom mall and riyadh gallery. Help :)

Anonymous said...

Thanks for this post!

The Pink Tarha said...

@Siham: We don't know the names of those shops. Some are written in Arabic and some doesn't have signages at all. We saw them in Deira, a souk near Batha, long ago. In between Kingdom Mall and Riyadh Gallery, you can try Kuwaiti souk. However, we haven't roamed that area thoroughly so we don't know if there are souvenir shops there.

Tanks for reading The Pink Tarha!

Yellow Bells said...

love the last photo, those camels are good pasalubong for my relatives

Anonymous said...

thanks for posting..been looking for a nice pasalubong which is saudi-inspired for almost 5 years na.,i had one from Kingdom tower at 150sr (super mahal) the snowglobes are my fave =) so,really thank you so much for these

Anonymous said...

thanks for the info :) may i ask did you get the chance to check the price for the camel stuffed toy? thanks again and more power! :)

Anonymous said...

hi :) love your posts, anyway, if the camel corner is IN kfsh, can outsiders come and visit just the store? thanks :)

The Pink Tarha said...

@Anonymous 1:25pm: Sorry, I didn't get the price of the stuffed toys. Thanks for reading!

@Anonymous 7:04pm: Yes, you can enter the hospital grounds. Just tell the guards, if they ask, that you're going to the amenities center/grocery store/social club. :) Thanks for reading The Pink Tarha! :)

Anonymous said...

hi my name is isam i want to thank for all u said a bout my shop camel corner ,,,, and u have to know most of the items are me own made for the shops .... and in around 3 weeks i have allot of new items that i have made in summer i hope u well like them ... pls if u need any help with any thing in the shop let me know .. ad if any one asking we have another branch in dira
isam 0569195177

Anonymous said...

hi!!..my friend is having her bridal shower next week and i want to surprise her by providing the souvenirs for the guests..what can you suggest?..and where can i buy wherein the price is affordable?..thanks much..by the way, great job!!..your blog is superb!!..(2 thumbs up)..:)

The Pink Tarha said...

We answered your question in your comment in our Contact page. http://www.thepinktarha.com/p/contact.html?showComment=1347212614352

Anonymous said...

What time are they open?

The Pink Tarha said...

From 9:00am to 8:00pm. :)

Supernanny said...

What entrance is the best one to go through when visiting the hospital site shop?

The Pink Tarha said...

Gate 1. The one with the fountain.

Anonymous said...

Thanx for info. great job!!..your blog is superb!!
2 days back only I visited Camel Corner, It's awesome. I purchased so many things!
There is wedding of my Brother-in-law and I wanted to gift something special to his wife can you suggest me something? Pl tell me shops also.
Thank you

Anonymous said...

Hi. I'm from Gassim region. I love collecting ref magnets but there's no souvenir shop near our place. Pwede ba magpabili dyan then for shipping nalang dito sa hospital namin? Thanks so much!

The Pink Tarha said...

@Anonymous 6:37am: Sure! We'd gladly 'shop' key chains for you and send it there via DHL (because it's the only courier near to us). Message us in our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/thepinktarha). Thanks for reading The Pink Tarha! :)

beenish said...

adorable souvenirs .. i am surely going to buy some.. thanks pink tarha

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