Community Marketplace
Have something to contribute?
Do you create or provide something that families at KAUST would love — from homemade products,
family photography or party services? We’d love to feature it on here so more parents can discover what you do.
Please note that all submissions are reviewed to ensure they align with our community focus before being added to the website.

Desert Rose Gelato (Soft Opening)
Homemade artisinal gelato available in 10 unique flavors and available for purchase in sustainable, reusable glass containers. Order here: https://sites.google.com/view/desertrosegelato

Easy Odyssey - Travel Planner
Raluca creates and helps organize personalized trips (in places where she has lived or traveled - and more) based on travelers' needs, wants and budget. As a mother of 4, she can perfectly adapt your family's travels to your children's needs, find activities enjoyable at any age and offer tips and tricks related to traveling with kids. You can use Easy Odyssey both for your own family's trips or for your visitors to KAUST who expect you to organize everything since you live here, even if you don't have time! Less mental load for busy parents!

Piñatas and more
Looking for something original, memorable and colorful for your party or to surprise someone special?
With 4 years of experience creating handcrafted piñatas and gift boxes for every occasion:
Personalized piñatas for all ages perfect for birthdays, farewells, graduations, baby showers, and any special occasion.
Mini piñatas that work great as party favors or decorations.
Special-occasion gift boxes that include unique, colorful mini piñatas 🎁.
Fun, handcrafted designs made with love !

Mel's Bakery
For the past 7 years, we’ve been baking fresh, high-quality bread right here at KAUST, bringing flavors from around the world to our community. We love good bread—made the slow way, with long fermentation, fresh-milled grains, and a variety of natural starters.
Whether it’s a hearty sourdough, a childhood favorite, or something new to try, we put our hearts into our daily baking. We bake Sunday to Friday, always happy to make your day a little better with a good loaf.





