Something new for a change
Gents,
Can we share some tips that don't end with the same recommendations (Jules, Moscow, Mint etc). Basically, what else is still active that isn't in Karama / Bur Dubai / Deira.
When out in the Marina side of town, surely there is more to explore than Amadeus in Byblos (that's the default. Hit / miss outcomes). Same goes for Barsha Heights / Tecom. Other than Byblos Chameleon, what else is there (Rock Bottom is no longer much of a WG spot).
I hear Five on Palm has high-end talent but haven't indulged. Also seems a bit intimidating to go solo with Covid table / spend restrictions and expect to score (have been beforehand, but not since).
Anybody know of some venues to go to and have a good chance of some talent (preferably mid / high-end quality).
Also, with tough economic times for the WG and spare time on our hands, what can be done to stay entertained during the daytime? Even Mint is 5 pm+ before the usual WG turn up. Anywhere else?
Planning a few big days later this week and want some help to make it a good one! Will promise to report back all I discover.
Thanks in advance!
Update on venue scouting.
[QUOTE=NespressoMarti;2500830]Planning a few big days later this week and want some help to make it a good one! Will promise to report back all I discover.
Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]Update from Tuesday research trip.
Cin Cin early pit stop around 9:30. Talent was premium as usual. There was literally an 11+ who I just didn't have the guts to talk to. Regret doing that and might even brave it again. Nervous what the price will be from this venue, but my oh my is the talent good! I hear you have to pick up an expensive bar tab, which is off putting. Paying for time and service is one thing, but expensive bills I can't do.
Mint. Was very busy and ratio not great. Difficult to get anywhere to sit, so bailed out.
Czar. Wanted 500 min spend for a table, which is crazy when flying solo. Eventually offered 300, but I declined and left. Curious whether it's worth going at 9-10 and paying the 500 to stay in one place for drinks and then access good talent. Anybody have any thoughts? Have no idea what to expect in terms of WG quality / amount / price.
Sargam. I've got a whatsapp chat going with a girl from there, but seems very odd trying to arrange anything. Still no luck as yet. Popped in to wave Hello, but left and went to.
Ratsky. Quite a number of girls, mostly avg / low quality as usual. Didn't stay beyond a token drink. Shame really.
Jules. Totally dead. No WG at all. Big change here! Used to score well here in the past. Surely there must be a new scene near the airport?? Plenty of punters around LE Merid and generally the whole area. I think we're missing a trick somewhere, as that is surely still a prime area for WG to be??
Moscow. 150 entry and put at the very back table near the ladies loo. Rubbish for trying to get to speak to anybody, but great to admire the talent walking by. Quality was good, but need a better spot to be able to attract attention.
Moscow coffee shop. Nice and chilled compared to Red Sq, but the groups of WG huddled there not to my taste, so left after 1 drink.
Most likely try Moscow again on Thu and tempted to do a min spend table to get the most out of a night out.
Quick pit stop at Mint again before the night was over. Wasn't worth going back. Quieter and able to sit, but WG were no good.
All in all, it was a bust and went home solo.
Will try again tonight (Thu), but expecting more of the same and also more challenging table / seating issues. Might try Coochini. But is it pointless if you're not Arab origin / speaking?
Could really do with some new vibes. Anybody had luck at Vii, Cavali, Boa, 1 OAK etc in recent weeks? What is the WG situation given entry and table restrictions. Especially if flying solo as I am.