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You Are Here Ornament – Riyadh

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The You Are Here Ornament Riyadh is another unreleased prototype that never made it to stores, making it an exceptionally rare piece – a true unicorn for Starbucks collectors. A limited number of samples were nevertheless produced, and this particular one comes from a private collection and is currently available for sale. That gives collectors a rare chance to acquire a genuinely unusual Starbucks item that was part of the design process but never became an official retail release.

Riyadh has grown from a historic oasis settlement in central Arabia into the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia.… Read more

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You Are Here – Al Madinah

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After a short break, I am back to exploring unique Starbucks mugs from around the world! This time we’re looking at the design of the recently released You Are Here – Al Madinah. Also known as Medina, it is one of Islam’s holiest cities that holds deep historical significance as the place where Prophet Muhammad and his followers migrated in 622 CE, an event known as the Hijra, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar. It became the first Islamic state and the site where many key revelations of the Quran were received, shaping the foundations of Islamic governance and community life.… Read more

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You Are Here – Mecca

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You Are Here – Mecca is an unexpected release from Saudi Arabia. Mecca (officially Makkah al-Mukarramah) is generally considered the holiest city in Islam and holds immense significance in the Muslim world. It is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the site of the Kaaba, the most sacred structure in Islam, towards which Muslims around the globe face during their daily prayers. Every year, millions of Muslims undertake the pilgrimage known as Hajj, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, to Mecca.… Read more

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You Are Here – Riyadh

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Starbucks You Are Here – Riyadh is a mug for the capital of Saudi Arabia. It is the largest city on the Arabian Peninsula with a population of more than 7 million people.
The mug features the city skyline with Al Faisaliyah Centre standing out in the background. It is the first skyscraper built in Saudi Arabia and is the third tallest building in Riyadh after the Burj Rafal and the Kingdom Centre. The golden ball that lies atop the tower is said to be inspired by a ballpoint pen.… Read more

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You Are Here – Jeddah

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Here’s the fresh release from Saudi Arabia, Starbucks You Are Here – Jeddah. Other spellings of this city include Jedda, Jiddah or Jidda. Ans while Riyadh is considered the political and administrative center of Saudi Arabia, Jeddah is the country’s commercial center. Given the close proximity to the Red Sea, it is also a resort and seaport, second largest in Arabian Peninsula, after Dubai. Another very important role is that Jeddah serves as a gateway to Mecca (Islam’s holiest city), located just 40 mi to the east and Medina, 220 mi to the north.… Read more

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Icon – Riyadh

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This Icon mug came from Riyadh, Saudi arabia. Dark Green is used as its theme color. Masmak Fort can be seen on the front of the mug and Edge Of The World on the back.
This mug is pretty common.
Countries of production: China… Read more

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