Trying pot luck with WhatsApp
I'll be returning to AD after a seven-year absence. Wicked Roger very kindly helped me hugely the last time, for one of my best experiences ever. Since then, communications have improved a lot, and I see there are a fair number of websites and adverts for services. So I decided to use WhatsApp to see what was on offer. I won't be in Abu Dhabi for a week, but I like to get ready. So I entered 22 mobile numbers that I found quickly on another web site into my phone; all but 1 had WhatsApp profile photos and most were indicating recent activity (with 4 out of action for a fortnight or so).
- 3 were Indian and didn't reply at all (2 of them were stale for a fortnight).
- 2 were African and both wanted outrageously high prices.
- almost all the others were East Asian (no CIS) and most replied, usually 400 incall, 600 outcall; none were lower. Several seemed to have a few girls, and at least three or so might be working independently. One gave her precise address. The others wanted me to call back when I am ready for action, a week from now.
Anyway this scene seems to be rather open, active and transparent. Indeed it is more so than where I come from in Europe. What is missing are of course reviews and associating them with a number or name. This forum here is rather discreet, though given the profusion of propostions and numbers on other sites, it doesn't seem there is much risk. (In some other countries, guys give the outisde links to the adverts (with numbers), which makes contacts rather easier).
Anyway with nothing to go on for my WhatsApp contacts, I'd prefer to trust my visual judgement on the night, rather than try pot luck over WhatsApp.
For what it is worth (not much I think! If any senior member wants to see my list and results, just PM me. And any personal suggestions for next week from anyone would be appreciated too if you have any!
Chinese restaurant review
I was skouting again for new dine in restaurants and came upon one behind the mariah cinema. This was a private restaurant not a chain like so many others. I arrived after making reservations and was let in. Not sure who or what else was in restaurant as I was shown a private table soon as I walked in. The dish was thin and light. It was average in appearance. Orally it was above average but physically it was a very tight dish. Having just enjoyed some filapina food earlier in the morning, I offered her my specialty of cream of sum yung guy. She gave me a hand in making. No rear takeout at this restaurant. Dining time just short of an hour.
Food appearance. 5. 5/10.
Restaurant 6/10.
Price: 200 down from initial 500.
Wir: price might bring me back but still looking for a greek restaurant that is easy on the wallet.
Tower Charlie behind Honda showrooms
Had a go recently and was disappointed. The guy tried to sell his collection of Indians. Looked at 3 who I would not bother with at all however desperate. The 4th looked passable and went in. The massage was mediocre at best, and then she wasn't into it at all halfway through she was multitasking one hand massage and one hand phone. I had enough. She offered a HJ I took it for 100, no touching allowed, one of the worst HJ I've had. Guess I will be avoiding in future. BTW she pretended to be malaysian but spoke hindi! I've been given a few recent cards from a friend who lives in the city off his car. So will try them out as time permits.