And this week on AMaeTV it's shark week all the way. Okay, no it isn't, but what we do
have is the video you've been waiting for, all about fashion, and markets and malls in Dubai
because of course they are extravagant.
I mean this mall is like any other really. It has several
stories - in this case four - a fountain complete with life-size human diver figures. They've got
small model of their humble town. Kind of reminds of the model in Beetle Juice except, you know, it's Dubai.
There's even an ice-skating rink in this mall. I tell you they love their winter
sports out here because winter really is not a thing that actually happens in this region. But
besides all this, this mall is actually pretty normal. Groups of men and women shop and
socialize, tourists check out the sites and sounds and people obsess over fashion.
So obviously, one of the most fashionable things in this region are the beautiful pashmina
scarves. I bought this one the other day for my mom, and now I can't stop wearing it, so I've got
to get her another one. So many colors, so many prints. There's silk, there's cashmere. It's all
about fabric out here. The clothing covers you, but it's all beautiful prints.
Now, that was sort of a regional souvenir shop it in the mall, but besides it shopping
here is mostly just like in the states. And maybe it's a psychological thing, but things do
seem just a little bit extra special here. They kind of hurt, but I think I'm going to buy them
anyway. Oh, the smells of Dubai. They do have some insanely unique fragrances that everyone
out here seems to love. So the mall conveniently features a dual set of spinning doors. Why?
Because in here it's a nice chill crisp 60 degrees, then it's about 80, and then it's about 110. And it
is 9:00 pm at night --110 degrees. The humidity is drenching. And right outside the mall is the
major attraction Dubai fountains. And once again I've got my amazing screen SecureNinjaTV
producer Jon Miller to help me film it.
And of course the most important place to shop in all of Dubai is the Gold Souk where they sell
22 and 24 karat gold by the weight. You can find anything here. Most of it's super expensive. I
got this beautiful ring. This was about $230.00. I'm telling you this because before I came here I
tried to do research, and find out how much stuff costs, and it was impossible. So that gives you
a little bit of perspective, but things get way up into the thousands in the shop. Is this not
Is this not amazing. I want everything. That one. These are about I'd say $500.00 - $600.00. We got some
pricing the other day. Crazy. I'll take it all. I keep forgetting I really need to be wearing this just
because you can't really walk around in a tube top here. Although you would think you can
because it's 120 degrees. Oh, right over here. I see something I like. This perhaps for the lady
I love the Arabic feel to it. It's so is so different. That is one hell of a bracelet. I'd say it's
worth it's weight in gold. Goldgasm. Ooh, I found a bracelet I like. Say hello.
You can buy everything here. Textiles, scarves, clothing, rugs, souvenirs. Is this real gold? I want a camel. How much are these?
$30
The secret to bartering, is if you don't get the price you want just walk away, and boom,
then you get the price you want. That, and smile pretty, but that's the secret to everything.
Here you can keep your bag. Reuse it. I'll just throw it away. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Ned, I love it.
Ned: Hey!
Alicia: This is AMaeTV.
Ned: Oh, Great
Alicia: How do you feel?
Ned: This is wonderful. I feel, you know, when in Rome, or when in Dubai -
Alicia: When in Dubai
Matt: Yes, absolutely I feel good.
Alicia: Good, you look good.
Ned: Thank you.
Shop Owner: Yeah, bling bling.
Alicia: Bling bling.
Shop Owner: Yes.
Alicia: And finally we head to the Mall of the Emirates to check out one of Dubai's main
attractions Ski Dubai, which is an indoor ski slope, and winter park. So we're here at the
Mall of the Emirates. It's a very lovely mall. The feature is Ski Dubai, but they also have a lot of
shopping, and it's 11:00 pm at night, and everyone's still dining. It's crazy. There's kids still
awake. People stay up late here. Like I say it is the Vegas of the Middle East.
Hi. It's kind of interesting just how American things overseas can be sometimes, or how
Californian to be exact. Do you recognize this store. I'll give you a hint. They're having a semi-
annual sale. That's right. It's good old Victoria's, but do you see a difference in their store-side
marketing strategy. No sexy angels, no actual lingerie on the mannequins, no Gisele. It's
different, but for the most part it's a lot of the same stuff we'd see at home just with a bit more
bling. And it's fun to see familiar stores written in Arabic. It made me feel like I could actually
kind of read it a little . So we've got Dior, Coach, Fendi, Louis Vutton.
This mall also has some pretty sick architecture. Oh, there's me. Again, almost rivaling malls in Vegas.
And if you want to do a little reading you could pick up My Vision written by Sheikh
Mohammed Al Maktoum all about his vision for Dubai and for greatness in general. And finally
the moment we've been waiting for tearing up the ski slopes.
Ned: All right, we're ready to go on this mission. Yep.
Alicia: Ski Dubai.
Ned: I'm fired up
Alicia: You're going to tear up that ski slope Enrique.
Enrique: Yes
Alicia: The funny thing is these guys ski and snowboard all the time, and apparently they got lots
of admiration from the general crowd in there just for actually knowing how to ski. Better than I
could have done.
Ned: I'm going to do the double diamond. Ski Dubai. Here we go baby!
Enrique: Incredible day. All right.
Ned: Are we gonna go to a lodge man?
Enrique: Yeah.
Ned: Get a little cocoa with the marshmallows.
Jon: Some apres ski?
We're in Dubai.
Alicia: AMaeTV on site.
Enrique: Hey, how you doing Alicia?
Alicia: Good. Enrique, how was it?
Enrique: Oh, incredible. Excellent.
Alicia: Was it?
Enrique: Experience of a lifetime
Jon: It was so much more fun than we were anticipating.
Alicia: Really?
Jon: Like I said it was the most fun I've ever had skiing indoors in the desert ever.
Alicia: Nice.
Well, that's all I have for my amazing adventures in Dubai. If you missed the first
two videos "Tour of Dubai" and "Arabian Desert Dream" definitely check them out. We're
talking camels, peacocks and some seriously tall towers. Thanks for watching guys. Bye.