Like baby mama, like baby daddy..

luorquay:


Oya coman finish the gist joor. Why editing it for us sef??

No gist... maybe next time

luorquay:


No ooo. Just to borrow them so they can help us change Naija for just 4years at least

like they would come!!

XingXhang:


Those ones are known for courtesy and respect.

Hope Nairaland hasn't robbed you of those two?

Nah.... still gat it!!!

luorquay:


Abeg on behalf of Nigerians, can you please ask the people of Dubai if we could exchange govt for maybe a term (4years)

You want them to blacklist me from entering their emirate/country?

XingXhang:


Meaning you're a Gem, I like the fact that you know whom you are.
You're from the West?

Yes!

XingXhang:


No dear I'm not a child of the world too.
That makes us even.

The moniker 'Sapphire' gets me asking why you chose it...

Lolz

But sapphire is a precious stone and a gem for that matter so why wouldn't I choose it? Plus its colour is blue which I love so....

Gavrelino123:

Beautiful analysis @sapphire....you are really doing a good job..
Dubai is a beautiful city...World class international airport/Hotels...
But personally,i can't spend my holidays in dubai or any muslim countries again... muslim counties naturally have a restricted way of life which is contrary to that of the Western world....i.e USA,Canada and even schengen countries!!!
If you are a man and you really want to enjoy your relaxation mode overseas,just remove dubai from your lists...
Ladies love dubai more for shopping,good relaxation,etc.
it's a beautiful commercial city,good for shopping and tour,but it's quite too boring for my liking....no no no no for me.

Thank you for the compliment. Lolz on not spending your vacay in Dubai; I understand your point but truthfully speaking, I love it there. I'm not someone who is out there like that so the restrictions do not bother me

jubianose:

Hi dear I couldn't believe I was curiously reading all your post like. You are good writer and your sense of describing the whole scenario gives one a good picture of holidaying in Dubai. I must commend you for this. keep it up... bravo

Thank you.....

XingXhang:


I thought that was a compliment

Well, it sounded like you wanted a child of the world

samhay:


Employee discount?

Just now now, u don think am

As regards settling down here? Why here?

what did you think I would be thinking? A vacation rendezvous?

I just want be temporarily reside there permanently. I like it there.

samhay:


Wish I saw this thread while you were around.

I stay very close to where you lodge.

Come and tell us about your discussion over the intercom with that dude

So sad... could have used your employee discount..
Nna too like gist oooo

seedic:
Insha Allah...I will go on dis journey on reality...dis dope writer took me on d journey with goosebumps all over..
thanks for d write up

Awwwww.... thnx. God go do am

Mariangeles:
You only have negative things to say about your country in your diary... As if Nigeria is the worst place on earth, the only place that bad things happen... Smh

Sorry!!!!

samhay:


I work in the Sales field here in Dubai and I must tell you they still make profit despite the discount.

Here is how it works, I will use spoon as an example.

A set of spoon is imported from the factory that produces it in the USA.

It costs 4aed/dozen from USA.
After clearing from port and every every, the spent 5aed/dozen.

Wgen it gets inside the store its price tag is 10aed

When the want to do promo, they tell u

25% offer

ORIGINAL PRICE : 10aed
NOW : 7aed

To customers, they've saved 3aed
To the store, They gained 2aed.

Interesting.... thnx for the analysis

cescky:


Nice one..

Never been to Dubai but you took me there for a few mins..

Hopefully I'll do the physical part sometime this year.

It's hard for a gold fish to hide..kudos, your evidently God fearing. And from your profile pic cute ...in other words you reek of wonderful wife material .

Did you ever find out why you were always looked at akwardly in your hotel..that part really irked me.. racist are just plain dumb beings..but also I think any black man, that is unnecessarily bothered about racism is a man who doesn't know his God, especially if he/ she is a Christian, cos all humanity is cut from the same cloth..but we wear diff skin cloths that's all...

For the headache after the ice cream( sugar)..not to alarm you...pls check your sugar/ cholesterol levels..

Kudos fine one

Thnx for the accolade & the compliments on being a wifey..

On the racism part, you know when you are two, you have company for foolish behaviour but when you are alone, you are humble except you are being provoked.

As for the sugar, I try to scale back but it's not easy when virtually all meals come with a drink but I'll check.

Thank you in all

ab11baddo:
for me....segregating genders isnt cool....the laws of the land are strict concerning interactions with both gender

True but I saw obvious PDA amongst couples not too western sha

dvkot:
A Nigerian Prince Of Dubai

Sorry.... I only write about reputable people doing great things or the president of your country not people I don’t know where they are from disturbing the peace

Gettreadyy:
i read your story, it was interesting but you didnt tell us if you had sexz with the white guy u talked about that was always looking at you or with any other guy in dubai. just curious

No sex with him oooo; but if i did have sex with him or any white guy, I wouldn’t have included it. That’s my personal personal life na; not trying to write a story for the sex forum.

giga02:

Thanks! I go point very well..... Every reader of your post also want to tour cos you took us to Dubai and we landed safely virtually. Make I go double my hustle so my virtual visit will turn to reality. Thanks!

I deserve some accolade

I’m happy we all went along on the journey; but trust me, Dubai has much more

MetaPhysical:
Hi Sapphire,
Thanks for bringing us along on your trip.

Im impressed with your style of writing and penmanship, you captivate.

Are you aware you can earn a living doing just this, your travel expenses and all inclusive promotional items paid for?

I noticed where you talked about lindt, toblerone, galaxy and kitkat....that's marketing. I had a stopever in Charles de Gaule some years back and purchased a toblerone during wait for my flight to Nigeria. I wasn't too thrilled with the flavor but the taste was unforgettable. Seeing it in your narrative gave me craving for a toblerone.

So add your charming beauty with smooth dark complexion and magnetic pull to captivate your audience, with travels through different countries and terrains to bring glimpse of culture and traditions to global aaudience....on CNN Se you get my gist?

Much love!

Awwwwww.... thnx

Have a toblerone for the day na..

Temmytea70:


still In Dubai?

Nope..... sadly

BLAQUEWELSH:
PLEASE do we have anyone going to dubai second week in July for summer?
I would appreciate a companion Male or Female
Thank you
@Sapphire86
@OP please how did you make your research on dubai?

Do i have to change to dollars in Nigeria

Can i use my Naira debit card there?

Please help me with several pieces of advice needed to have quality while in dubai

is there a tourist map or tourist app you used?

thank you

My research was borne out of the fact that I really would love to live there someday so i had been doing my homework.

You need to hold dollars, pounds or Euro, naira is not tenable there. But I think dey sell dirhams at Nigerian airport but its Better to go with the aforementioned currencies.

You can use your Nigerian debit card but clear with your bank ahead of time to avoid disappointment in case they say you need dollar card

No tourist map or app...

ManiCypher:
U DIDN'T TAKE A SINGLE PHOTO OF URSELF IN DUBAI

I did, I just didn't post it.....

fanenene:
This is exciting I really loved it. Your writing skill thou made me feel like I was with u in dubia it's amazing how u made dubia come alive through words.

@hardeybohwarley

Thank you guys for the accolade

Justizer:
Did you see our HushPuppi?

@dvkot.... please, who is that??

ab11baddo:
I must confess ur story was captivating... Ur writing skills are top notch....pray for more blessings for you dear....Dubai like I have been told has a lot of attractions but the restrictions there are just not it for me

Thank you very very much for the compliments..... you should try Dubai, its not so bad na. Do you want to be sexing on the road? Cuz that's the only restriction I see and the fact that alcohol is bloody expensive.

CoolFreeday:
you're one hell of a writer, beautiful piece.

Thank you for the accolade

shedybaba44:
thank for the info I really enjoy the story, pls how much is the flight ticket to Dubai, and processing fee want to go for vacation soon but will like an estimate. pls

Well, it depends on length of visa, airline you want to flight with, type of hotel you want to stay in, if you are interested in touring.... etc but travel agency na family business so i didn't really feel the stress.

Yesbody:


what was Ur mission in Dubai

Let's just say business vacation.... but I felt compelled to document this journey. It was my first time documenting my journey.

deliveryboy:
I'm planning a few days vacation to Dubai soon on my own. I've been there twice on company expense and didn't really feel the cost. What's the range of a nice budget hotel say in Deira?

Now it's time to feel the cost. Dubai or the UAE now charges VAT and other taxes so, room rate may look affordable but taxes are waiting for you once you are about to finish booking. Depends on the length of your stay though

DisGuy:
Very interesting...wish there's more touristy reviews and pics but seems shopping is the number 1 priority for most Nigerian tourist especially females


Lalasticlala

Awwwww thank you guys so so much!!