Decided to immerse myself in the Dubai culture today, by behaving like one of the rich women in Dubai who are dubbed “Jumeirah Janes” – I think we would call them “ladies who lunch”. This meant a long lie-in, a late lunch of nice pastries from Spinneys, a pedicure and a wander around the shops. A very lazy day. There are spas all over the I went to a place here so I decided have a pedicure ‘cos my feet are a mess since all the walking around in Cambodia. I want to a place called Karisma Ladies Centre just around the corner from where Karen and Steven live. This is an exclusive health club with only women allowed it. I laughed when the therapist asked me if a pedicure in Dubai was the same as a pedicure in Ireland – how the hell would I know? It was very relaxing though – I could get used to that sort of thing. After the pedicure I went for wander around Lamcy Plaza, but didn’t actually buy anything – I did manage to pick up a few tourist brochures so I can work out what to do with the rest of the week – don’t think I can be a Jane all week.
In the evening we went to a restaurant called India Palace in Garhoud. This is a lovely restaurant with a nice atmosphere and genuine Indian music playing – and the food was fantastic!!! Probably the best Indian I have ever had – absolutely delicious!
Tomorrow the plan is to actually see a bit of Dubai and hopefully visit Dubai museum.
