Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast: November 2014

Posted by Diary of a Fashion Enthusiast / Wednesday, November 19, 2014 / 4 Comments

D.O.F.E goes to the U.A.E.

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I took some time off work last month for some much needed R & R...and I went to Dubai. This was my second time visiting. The first time, I went with friends but this time I went alone.<br />
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People kept asking why, trying to discourage me, insisting that I'll be bored and lonely. I'm used to doing things alone, traveling alone was a first and I'm all for firsts...besides, I was pretty sure I could do it and I did. It was a great experience and I'll do a post on reasons why you should travel alone for all ye chickens. Hehe.</div>
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<b><u>Wild Wadi Water Park:</u></b></div>
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The Wild Wadi was the last place we visited and the highlight of my whole stay in dubai. Ticket for one adult cost 295AED and we bought food of about 105AED, totaling 400AED (1AED = approx), so almost N19,000 which I would say is kinda pricey, but totally worth it. We went on all the rides, some twice and some just once 'cause I was scared. Lol. H</div>
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If you do go to Dubai, please please please I beg you, do not leave without visiting Wild Wadi or its alternative, Aquaventure (at the Atlantis), I hear that's pretty neat too.</div>
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<u><b>Fisho Spa:</b></u><br />
Fisho Spa is also in the Wild Wadi Park and it's basically a foot massage where lots of tiny Gararufa fish eat off the dead cells on your feet. It was sooooooo weird and ticklish, I just kept laughing till I could not take it any more. It lasts for 30mins but I only survived 15mins in the tub. Lol. It cost 50AED and I would say do it!<u> </u></div>
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<b><u>Desert Safari:</u></b><br />
I was not exactly thrilled at the thought of riding round the desert staring at sand and more sand, but my friends were psyched about it and it was free for me so I went anyways. It was amazing! We rode till we started to feel slightly nauseous and begged the guide to give us a break. We then went on a very short amel ride (another weird bumpy ride), smoked shisha and had dinner under the stars, while watching belly dancers perform their magic.  </div>
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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo</div>
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Dubai Waterfall, Dubai Mall</div>
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The ceiling in the Dubai Mall</div>
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Ski Dubai</div>
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Dubai Mall</div>
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<u>Abu Dhabi:</u></div>
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<i>Ferrari World</i></div>
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<i>Sheikh Zayed Mosque</i></div>
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The Food</div>
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Asides from these, I visited the musuem, went on a Dhow Cruise, toured the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi and learnt their history, went to the jumeirah beach, shopped literally till I dropped, among other stuff.<br />
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Dubai is an amazing city, you will need to visit at least once, if you already haven't.The people do not sleep! Like, sometimes I took long walks at 2am (I stayed in a busy part of town so I was safe), there were people everywhere and the supermarkets and fast food shops were open. The one thing I didn't do which I wish I had was swim with the dolphins. I hear that's a pretty awesome experience too. If you do go, please do it.<br />
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Anything/place I missed? Any reason for me to pay another visit? Share share!<br />
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Kisses.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You guys agree with me that a lot of times we just get up and go shopping. No prior planning, no thought to it. As much as I agree with the "Just do it" philosophy, I'd say prepare and then do it. </span></div>
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The Foodie: Pattaya Oriental Restaurant

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I love to eat and sometimes I go out to try food I haven't before, revisit my favorite places or just simply chill and eat for the sake of it. I want to share this with you guys and hopefully it's useful when you want to eat out.</div>
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Pattaya Oriental Restaurant is located at 30, Adeola Hopewell street, Victoria Island, Lagos...a couple of buildings away from the Nigerian Law School. I have been to Pattaya a couple of times in the past...birthday dinners, date nights...but this time I went for myself. And the blog of course. I went alone, as is fast becoming my usual practice.</div>
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I got there at about 5:02pm, made my order at about 5:08pm and chilled for my food. I ordered 2 portions of Prawn Spring Rolls (2 pieces per portion for N850) as appetizer and a large glass of Chapman (N900 or N1,000, I can't remember).</div>
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For the mains, I ordered the Talay Pad Char (stir fried seafood with freshly crushed chillies and garlingale served in a hot plate for N3,950) alongside half portion each of Khao Pahd Koong (fried rice with prawns for N1,875) and Khao Pahd Moo (fried rice with chicken for N1,875).</div>
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Quality/Taste/Culinary experience: The people of Pattaya know what good food should taste like. Please! I can still taste the yummy prawn rolls and that amazing sauce. Dear Lord, 10/10 please!</div>
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Ambience/Atmosphere: Great atmosphere, clean environment, quiet and private. Great place to chill and have drinks and catch up with friends. 9/10</div>
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Service: In terms of courteous and polite staff, I'd say great service. However, it took almost 50mins for my food to be served after I made my order, so service in my opinion dropped to a low of 3/10. I get that everything needs to taste fresh, but at the cost of your guests walking out the door? Nah mehn. They need to do a lot of work on that.</div>
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Variety: There was a lot of variety as regards the menu, from Duck to Chicken, Fish, Crab, Lobster, Prawn and Beef meals. Solid 10/10.</div>
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Pricing/Affordability: In total, I paid N12,000+, inclusive of service charge, for a meal of one. Can the average lagosian afford to eat here? Most definitely not. I cannot afford to eat out much if I have to pay N12,000 each time I do. However, this meal would have satisfied 2 people 'cause I could not eat up to half of it and trust me, I tried. I took the rest home and my mum had a feast. So next time I'd probably eat half of what I had and pay about N6,000 which is pretty much ok but still slightly above average. So for pricing, I'd rate Pattaya 5/10.</div>
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Happy Monday! How's yours going?</div>
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As promised, my first haul post. </div>
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- Aldo Neckpiece: Everyone needs a statement piece that will make even the most ordinary outfit pop. I bought this on sale for 30AED ( approx N1,410, N47/1AED)...Lord knows I love a good sale, I'm not even shy I always head straight for the sale section before I check the regular stuff out.</div>
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- Koton Neckpiece: I'd never heard of this store but as an ever faithful window shopper, no harm in looking. Bought this for 49AED.</div>
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- Owl Bracelet: Got this for 50AED from Dorothy Perkins. I have a thing for owls, so when I see any jewellery with them, I pretty much must have it. I also like that it's thin and can be worn all day without feeling heavy. </div>
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- Rings: Forever 21(19AED), Aldo (30AED), H&M (26AED)</div>
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- Badges: Virgin store...I honestly cannot remember how much.</div>
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Guess whose holiday is over? *weeps*</div>
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Back to work tomorrow, back to my regular blog posts, generally back to my reality and the craziness that typically follows.</div>
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last night to the Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2014 (minus the shoes) 
and also to church this morning. Yes, I do stuff like that -____-<br />
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Top: Dorothy Perkins (60dhs) // Skirt: Random Shop (N4,000) // Belt: Bershkha (75dhs) // Shoes: Indigo (N4,950) // Neckpiece: Koton (49dhs) // Sunnies: Splash (free...haha) // Crossbody; Mango (N5,000)<br />
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