Riad
The capital of Saudi Arabia, announced as the first international location for Jason Calacanis's Founder University program.
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Riad is identified as a location for the global expansion of Founder University, an initiative by Jason Calacanis. This expansion was mentioned in an episode of the All-In Podcast, highlighting Riad as a destination for the educational program's international growth. While external structured data provides information on 'Ried' (a German location) or 'Riad' as an architectural style, the document context clearly refers to Riad as a geographical destination for an educational program's international growth.
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- Founder University expands globally to Riad. (Source: Document 02c82d46-f2b6-49b1-b090-1968e061ef9c)
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- Riad (architecture) - Wikipedia
A riad or riyad (Arabic: رياض, romanized: riyāḍ) is a type of garden courtyard historically associated with house and palace architecture in the Maghreb and al-Andalus. Its classic form is a rectangular garden divided into four quadrants by two paved paths intersecting in the center, where a fountain is typically situated. The planted areas are usually sunken below the level of the paths. Its origin is generally attributed to traditional Persian gardens whose influence spread during the Islamic [...] The riad is one of two main types of traditional Moroccan houses, often with two or more stories around an interior symmetrical garden centered around a fountain.: 55–58 Riads were the stately city homes of the wealthiest citizens such as merchants and courtiers who were able to build mansions which included interior gardens. The style of these riads has changed over the years, but the basic form is still used in designs today. [...] period. The term "riad" is nowadays often used in Morocco to refer to a hotel or guesthouse-style accommodation with shared common areas and private rooms, often within a restored traditional mansion.
- What is a Riad? Pros and cons. The blog of Feel Morocco
“Riad” means “garden” in Arabic and only the finest of the medina houses with sumptuous central courtyards were worthy of the name. Riads were the expansive villas of the wealthiest families with a panoply of rooms (some for housing servants) and a more elaborate courtyard with a garden or, at least, a sizable fountain and some greenery. [...] Today’s article, dear readers, will help you make that choice. We’ll talk about what a riad is and how it’s different from hotels in Morocco. Let’s get started! ## What is a Riad? In general, a riad is a building with rooms and common areas around a central courtyard. Of course, riads aren’t a modern day phenomenon. They’ve existed in Morocco for centuries. [...] What is riad? Its an accommodation where the treatment with the client is much closer and personalized What is riad? Its an accommodation where the treatment with the client is much closer and personalized If you’ve ever been to Andalusia in Southern Spain, you’ll notice a lot of architectural similarities, since that region was culturally connected to Morocco for 800 years. This style of architecture bears some similarities also to the much older Roman domus.
- One Night In a Riad, Morocco - Exodus Travels
One Night In… a Riad, MoroccoMoroccan riad One Night In… a Riad, MoroccoMoroccan riad Riads are aristocratic townhouses, shaped around a central courtyard where temperature-lowering fountains tinkle and the chaos of the streets cannot penetrate. It’s easy to imagine the wealthy families who would once have lived here, shuffling around in upturned babouche slippers, chatting softly and sipping sweet mint tea from tiny glasses. One Night In… a Riad, MoroccoRiad roof terrace [...] It’s usually served either on a rooftop terrace, where you can watch the city wake up, or in the central courtyard surrounded by tiled walls with intricate geometric designs, created by artisans in the surrounding souks. Riads are always in the Medina, so you’re at the heart of the city. One Night In… a Riad, MoroccoCentral courtyard of a riad One Night In… a Riad, Morocco [...] We noticed you are browsing from SOLO TRAVEL? Go further with the best local guides by your side. Book your spot now. Exodus Exodus ## Ask a Question One Night In… a Riad, Morocco # One Night In… a Riad, Morocco Read time – 3 minutes To step into a riad is to step into a time capsule. Immediately the air cools, the noise of the streets fades away and you’re absorbed into a little historic haven, an oasis of calm in the midst of a whirlwind city like Marrakech.
- Riad BE Marrakech: A Complete Hotel Guide & Honest Review
The Riad is split into ‘The Oasis’ and ‘The Essence’. Rooms in The Oasis are more colorful and decorated with a series of traditional tiles and Berber furnishings. Rooms in The Essence are equally tasteful but more rustic, decorated in neutral tones and with period features from the riad’s history incorporated into the décor. [...] The Riad is split into ‘The Oasis’ and ‘The Essence’. Rooms in The Oasis are more colorful and decorated with a series of traditional tiles and Berber furnishings. Rooms in The Essence are equally tasteful but more rustic, decorated in neutral tones and with period features from the riad’s history incorporated into the décor. [...] Naturally, there are also plenty of traditional riads youcan book, but Riad BE Marrakech represents one of the best options for travelers seeking an authentic riad experience. With intricate and elegant design and a preservation of period pieces and historical features, it manages to effortlessly bring an old-world charm into the modern day.
- 10 Epic Road Trip Destinations in the Western U.S. - Appetites Abroad
Our hotel also had a rooftop bar and in-house restaurant, so we opted to spend the evening at both on our first night there. . . . . #SanSebastian #BasqueCountry #donostia #visitdonostia #visitdonosti San Sebastian itinerary | visit San Sebastian | things to do in San Sebastian | Best things to do in San Sebastian | where to eat in San Sebastian 🇪🇸 Bilbao Foodie Favorites🍴 These are some of the best things I ate in Bilbao, Spain! [...] Our hotel also had a rooftop bar and in-house restaurant, so we opted to spend the evening at both on our first night there. . . . . #SanSebastian #BasqueCountry #donostia #visitdonostia #visitdonosti San Sebastian itinerary | visit San Sebastian | things to do in San Sebastian | Best things to do in San Sebastian | where to eat in San Sebastian 🇪🇸 Bilbao Foodie Favorites🍴 These are some of the best things I ate in Bilbao, Spain! [...] | cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". | | cookielawinfo-checkbox-others | 11 months | This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. |
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Ried, Landkreis Aichach-Friedberg, Bayern, 86510, Deutschland
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