The Best Places to Meet Single Men in Dubai and All Over the World!

Saturday, June 2, 2012

My single friends always ask me how I met my husband in hopes of getting ideas on how to find a good man to marry (find out where I met my hubby below.)

The reason why some women have a hard time meeting decent men is because they don't know where to look or they are looking in all the wrong places! Sure, many couples found true love after a wild night at a club, but most end up being one-night stands.

After much research on the net and a lot of time talking to my gal pals, I finally compiled a fail-proof list of the best places to meet single men. It may be a short list, but it is 100% effective. If you have any more ideas, feel free to add it in the comments section!

University
We of course have heard of "high school sweet hearts", but that simply doesn't exist nowadays since getting married that young is considered insane. However, from my personal experience, I believe university is one of the best places to meet an eligible husband (that's what happened to me!). Some men in that age group would sooner die than marry, but you may find a few who would love to settle down straight out of college.


 Electronic Stores
Simple fact: men LOVE gadgets. Not a day goes by when I am not shocked by the sea of men swarming the electronic stores at Dubai Mall or Mall of the Emirates. Some old, some young, some married, some single but ALL of them are males and all of them are checking out the latest trends in computers, TVs, games...etc. Tip: To even double your chances of finding a man, check out those stores during a major sale. Call the ahead of time mall and ask when the next big sale is coming up.

Gym
Go to the gym any time after 7pm and you will find males working out on the treadmill or pumping iron. They may smell like something rotten and may not look too presentable, but you at least know they care about their looks and are active. Tip: Start up a conversation on the treadmill to make the time go faster!



Sports Bar / Cafe
Simple fact: most men LOVE sports. So, it is only natural for them to want to meet somewhere and watch a game with other men who love sports. Check out the local sports bars and cafes, grab your gal pals and head there. Tip: Brush up on your sports knowledge and find out when the Premier League or Champions League or whatever league is currently happening and plan a night out with your friends accordingly.


Weddings
 
Weddings and engagement parties are also a good place to look for love. There is always the "singles table" designated for bachelors catching up with old friends and chatting about business. Tip: Psychologically, when men see their friends taking the leap, they become a bit more prone to wanting to settle down. That will be your queue to woo them with your charm and personality.



Own a Little Bit of Madonna History at the Burjuman Mall

Now that she will be performing in Abu Dhabi for the first time, the entire country is high on Madonna.

Radio stations are playing her songs, commercials coming up on TV promoting her and her concert and for a few more days, the Burjuman Mall is holding an exhibition in her honor.

For a huge sum of money, ranging from 10,000 - 50,000 British Pounds, you can buy the dresses she wore in the movie Evita, or her pink dress from the Material Girl video. You can also purchase her MTV Music Award or her leather agenda. My favorite? Her divorce papers from her first husband, actor Sean Penn.

Check out the pictures I snapped while visiting the mall below... very cool stuff!




Happy Valentine's from Madge

From the video for "Music"
From the video for "Like A Virgin"

My First Yesstyle.com Purchase Went Smoothly!

Monday, May 28, 2012

I got my very first shipment from Yesstyle.com and all I can say is: YES, I will definitely be purchasing from the site more often!

Company Name: Yesstyle.com
Location: Hong Kong

Website
The website is very easy to use and it divided by categories like Women, Men, Beauty, Jewelery, etc...
In all sections, you will find a "ready-to-ship" heading which means that all items are readily available and can be at your door in 1 - 2 days. The other headings may include items that need up to two weeks to ship.

There are a wide range of products. In fact, there are so many it might take you DAYS to see the entire collection. As I write this, there are a whopping 18,839 items in the "ready to ship" category.

When the it comes to the pictures of the products, what you see is what you get. Each item can be seen in high-resolution so you can really see what you are purchasing. In my case, the pictures I saw are the same as the items I got.

Sizing
To be honest, the sizing was really tricky. This site is made for Asian women, so the sizes run really small. In addition to that, most of the shirts I got were "one size fits all". They give you the dimensions of each item in inches and centimeters so you can measure yourself and I think it will be fine. In short, if you are a bit on the heavy side, I don't think you will find a lot of items your size.

Quality
When it comes to quality, the one thing I can say is: you get what you pay for. Obviously, a $10 shirt will not be Gucci quality. But I was really impressed by all of my purchases. None of them looked as cheap as $15. I don't think anyone (including my co-workers) could tell they are that cheap.

Payment
In my opinion, and the opinions on this site, Yesstyle.com is secure. You can either pay them directly or use Pay Pal. Since I am using a United Arab Emirates credit card, I had to wait for my card to be verified. It only took them a few hours to proceed with my transaction. They, of course, accept all major credit cards and send you an email confirmation immediately after you click the "check out" button.

Don't forget to use the coupon code for $5 off your purchase. Just type in FACEBOOK5NC and save!

Shipping
The shipping costs for my goods was USD40, which isn't bad but isn't that cheap either. Unfortunately, U.A.E falls in the RegionIV, which has a pretty high rate. If you live in China/Asia, Canada or the US, shipping dirt cheap. Otherwise, it can be costly for some.

My Delivered Goods
The timing of the package was more than I expected. I ordered it May 20th and received it on May 24th. I though it would be here in 1 - 2 days. In any case, 4 days isn't that long.

The packaging was really tiny. I was seriously shocked that TWELVE shirts fit in this tiny little plastic bag. As I said before, the small packaging is there to ensure the lowest possible shipping rate.  


Customer Service
Since my purchase went smoothly, I did not communicate with the customer service hotline. But I saw that they had two lines, one in Hong Kong and one in the U.K. After 2 days passed and not a sign of my package, I emailed them and got a reply within 24 hours. They were ere very detailed in their answer and I was impressed with their know-how and promptness. For that, they get an A+ in my books.

Return Policy
Again, no need to return anything because I was happy with their purchase. But if you need to know what to do if you need to return something, click here

L.K. Bennett Opens at the Dubai Mall

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Crocus Bag ($390)
L.K. Bennett, the leading British-based women's fashion brand, is opening two new branches in Dubai. The first will be at the Dubai Mall and the second at the Abu Dhabi Marina Mall.

To be honest, I've never heard of them before. But looking at their website, I am starting to really dig some of their new arrival bags, especially the clutches. Everything is really classic and in earth tones, but the prices.... EEEK!





This classic leather tote, called the Gowan Bag, costs almost $600! That's a bit steep for a bag so simple! I've seen used Gucci and Vuitton that cost much less than that.
Gowan Bag $588

Hopefully, there will be sales where we can get these goods for a bit less.
What do you think of L.K. Bennett? Let us know in the comments section!

Loboutin Collection Drops at the Mall of the Emirates

If you haven't visited the Louboutin store in Mall of the Emirates, here's what you've been missing.

As always, there's a little something for the fashion-forward males!










Hair & Nails Spa Review: Hairzotic In Dubai Marina is Worth Every Penny!

Friday, May 25, 2012


I had moved to the Dubai Marina with my husband 6 months ago and I have yet to find a decent hair and nails place that didn't cost me half a salary.

But finally, Hairzotic opened it's doors last month and I have become one of their most loyal customers. I visit them on a weekly basis for a manicure and pedicure so I have gotten to know their entire staff and I assure you, you will love getting your hair and nails done there.

As far as nails go, they are really good. The use sterilized instruments during the cleaning, they have a wide range of colors to choose from and the seating is really comfortable. As for hair, I got a trim there about a month ago and I was impressed (although I just got a trim, nothing fancy). The hairdresser did exactly as I said and didn't go overboard with her suggestions (most hairdressers do that and it's so annoying!)

All in all, I highly recommend them if you are living in the area!

Check out their price list below... I thought they were quite expensive at first but I ended up feeling like they were worth every penny.




The List of All Major Malls, Outlets, Souks and Markets in Dubai

Wondering where to shop in Dubai? Here's a complete list of all centers, outlets, markets and malls, with their opening hours and contact information.

let us know which venue is your favorite and if we've missed a venue, please let us know in the comments section.

Enjoy the Dubai shopping experience!
 
                   Name      Contact Information                   Opening Hours
The Mall of the Emirates (MOE) 04-4099000 Sunday - Wednesday: 10am - 10pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 12am
The Dubai Mall  04-3627500 Sunday - Wednesday: 10am - 10pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 12am
Dubai Marina Mall 04-4361000 Sunday - Wednesday: 10am - 10pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 12am
BurJuman 04-3520222 Sunday - Wednesday: 10am - 11pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 12am
Wafi Mall 04-3244100 Sunday - Wednesday: 10am - 10pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 12am
Mirdif City Center 800-6422 Sunday - Wednesday: 10am - 11pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 12am
Diera City Center 04-2954486 Sunday - Wednesday: 10am - 11pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 12am
Ibn Battuta Mall 04-3621900 Sunday - Wednesday: 10am - 10pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 12am
Souk Madinat Jumeira 04-3668888 Sunday - Saturday: 10am - 10pm
Mercato Mall 04-3444161 Sunday - Saturday: 10am - 10pm
Friday: 2pm - 10pm
Times Square Center 04-3418020 Sunday - Wednesday: 10am - 10pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 12am
Sunset Mall 04-3307500 Sunday - Saturday: 10am - 10pm
Jumeirah Emirates Towers Boulevard 04-3300000 Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 10pm
Friday: 5pm - 12am
Dubai Outlet Mall 04-4234666 Sunday - Wednesday: 10am - 10pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 12am
Dragon Mart 04-4285665 Wednesday - Saturday: 10am - 10pm
Thursday: 10am - 11pm
Friday: 2pm - 11pm
Festival Center 04-2325444 Sunday - Wednesday: 10am - 10pm
Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 12am
Oasis Center 04-5154000 Thursday - Saturday: 10am - 12am
Friday: 2pm - 10pm
Souk Al Bahar 04-3627011 Wednesday - Sunday: 10am - 10pm
Saturday: 10am - 12am
Dubai Flea Market 050-2969680 N/A
ARTE Arts & Crafts Market 050-4567481 First Friday of Every Month 2pm - 9pm
Bur Dubai Souk N/A Daily: 10 am - 10pm
Covent Garden Market 050-4250543 Wednesday - Thursday: 5pm - 12am
Friday - Saturday: 10am - 9pm