Things are picking up ...
It looks like things are gradually returning to a more normal state in the Abu Dhabi P4P world. I was at the Blitz on Wednesday night and the Chinese population was almost back to normal.
Blitz has instituted a "Russian Night" every Wednesday. Didn't seem to be any more CIS there than usual but the wait staff had to wear silly "Russian" garb.
At midnight we got a call from some of Miss N's roomies who work at a massage parlor. They said they were done with work and wanted to know if I could escort them into the Blitz (they don't go there regularly and have not paid an "office fee"). I said I'd give it a try and some time later 4 of them called me from outside. I was a bit dubious at claiming 4 GFs but what the heck, I gave it a try. The doorman stopped me to ask what was going on and by the time I got out that I was bringing my 4 ladies for the night in they had scooted by me and disappeared into the darkness and cacophony. The doorman chuckled and shrugged.
But that wasn't the end. The 4 bought Miss N and I drinks and started drinking beer themselves at a ferocious rate (life at the massage parlor must be dull). Very rapidly 3 of the 4 had hooked on to guys and were dancing. Meanwhile their mobiles were ringing and they were NOT answering because it was the massage parlor management calling. Finally at about 1:30 AM the lady who manages the massage parlor shows up at the Blitz and chases 3 of the 4 back to work. Evidently the 4th has an agreement that she can "go out".
A funny evening and more insight into the Chinese world.
Howard Johnson - Arabic Night Club
This FR is a bit late because of "server busy" problems getting on the forum.
A few nights ago Miss N and I went to the 17th floor of HoJo's and visited the Arabic night club. They have switched the clubs around on 17, the Arabic club is now to the right as you leave the elevator.
The room has a small dance floor with all sorts of lighting options. When we came in there was a DJ playing Arabic music and four 'stan girls in very tight jeans and tank tops dancing. All the tables around the floor were filled with Arab guys cheering and dancing in place. The next row back had maybe 15 Chinese girls who were obviously available for P4P. The dancing 'stans ranged from 7-9 and the Chinese were averaging 6-7.
After the 4 girls finished their dancing the DJ continued with Arabic music and the floor filled with guys dancing. It was quite entertaining to watch. Many had quite a bit to drink and there were really some moves going on. During this time one of Miss N's friends showed up with an elderly Korean guy in tow. The friend speaks very little English and it turns out that the Korean speaks even less. The friend whispered to me that she had him for three days now, 600 AED/night, and "he no talk". The Korean guy's eyes were bugging out of his head watching the Arab guys dance. I couldn't resist; I motioned to him indicating I'd like to dance with him and he almost fell out of his chair. It took five minutes of sign language to get across the idea that I was just kidding.
After a few tracks the music switched to more conventional fare and guys and girls started dancing with each other with the Chinese girls trying to display themselves in the best manner.
Then the floor was cleared and the 'stan girls returned, one at a time, and danced in rather revealing belly dancer costumes. I've seen very good belly dancers in Dubai and Egypt and these girls were not of that class - but they were very sexy. Again the Arab guys were going wild. cheering and dancing in place at their tables.
I suspect the 'stan girls were available when the evening ended but I'm sure the prices were high. The Chinese contingent were above average and probably priced a little high given the clientele they were pursuing.
All in all an amusing change from the disco norm.