Wednesday, March 22, 2011

Overslept was to pick Judith up at 9:30 am, did not wake up until 9:05. Meeting the rest of the girls at 9:45 am at Krispy Cream Donuts in Mall of the Emirates at 9:45. Somehow, Judith and I arrived early. (That´s a first!) Had coffee and donuts before the others arrived.

Today´s destination is Bur Dubai Souk. Dressmaker, shoe store, then to Bastakia for a little cultural trip lunch and home early. Never happened. 

The plan was to stop in the dressmakers store pick up my order and leave, never happened. I learned today when 5 women walk into a tailor´s shop no one is coming out empty handed! By the time we finally left the store 2 hours later each of us had extended our current wardrobe by a few new dresses. All to be ready in 4 days! We inspected all his fabrics and some he didn´t know he had in stock. The men who work in that store are saints! 

Next on to the shoe store. Can´t have new dress without shoes and handbags to match.  That took another hour. I believe me must have tried on half of his current stock. Since we all wear similar sizes it was easy but confusing to fit all our needs. In the end everyone got mostly what they wanted and lots they did not really need, but looked great and at a to die for price. The shopkeeper is always a great sport when we take over his establishment to shoe hunt!

Lunch at a art restaurant in Bastakia was lovely, followed by a walk through the labareth of old dwellings where many art shops are housed.

We left there about 4:00 pm headed back to the car to leave, but as always got distracted by a new store we had not visited before. Turns out it was multi-stores in one building. Great buys! Will be added to our current shopping establishment which are growing daily!

Finally, 4:30 pm headed home.

After I dropped the girls back at MOE, Judith and I headed to Madinat Jumeirah for cocktails. Sunset was beautiful from  Bahri Bar overlooking the ocean and the Burj Al Arab. Tonight it was lit up in Mardi Gras Colors! Purple, green and gold. A perfect ending of a perfect day!

Tomorrow Maggie will be on local a TV show, to show off her gorgeous  hand made dollies. We are all meeting her at the Hotel where the interview is to be broadcasted. She need us? (Like a hole in her head, but we are going anyway!)

Welcome to Dubai,

Inshallah till tomorrow