Hello Dubai!

Here we go! It’s the start of another series of travel diaries. If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you must know by now how much I enjoyed my trip to Dubai. This city has long been part of my bucket list, mainly because I’ve heard so many good things about its Dubai Shopping Festival that happens every winter season (January to early February). Of course after touring around the city, I now know Dubai has so much more to offer than just shopping–all of which I’ll share with you on my next posts. For now, let me start this series off with my first #OOTD, shot at one of the world’s largest shopping malls, The Dubai Mall.

I kid you not, this was the very first point of interest on my list. I knew my priorities and my priorities were shoes, bags, shoes, bags, shoes, bags. I scored the biggest deals at The Dubai Mall’s Level Shoe District, Galeries Lafayette and Bloomingdale’s because they carry a lot of my favorite luxury brands. If you’re not into these things, don’t fret. The Dubai Mall has everything, including affordable labels and high street brands. It also houses the Dubai Aquarium, SEGA Republic, Dubai Ice Rink, At The Top Burj Khalifa (which I’ll blog about next time), the Dubai Fountain (which you can see on my photos below) and more. It’s really IMPOSSIBLE to finish going around this mall in one day. You’re bound to visit it more than once. But even so, don’t let its size faze you. In fact, if you only have time to visit just one mall in Dubai (what a horrible horrible thought to fathom), this is definitely the mall I recommend.

Chanel earrings | H&M top | Details skirt | Moschino bag | Keds shoes

P.S. Follow me on Snapchat (username: itscamilleco) for more updates on random nothings and future travels!

64 Responses to “Hello Dubai!”
  2. Izzel

    Hello Camille! Reading through your Dubai travel blogs cause I am going back to Dubai in November. Any recommendations on where to stay in Dubai?

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  4. Elle

    Is Dubai very strict when it comes to your clothes? Like, they don’t allow short or sleeveless top? ‘coz I can’t decide what to wear for our Dubai trip? Thank you :) btw, love ur blog!!

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    • Camille Co

      I think Dubai isn’t as strict as the others. I didn’t try wearing sleeveless shirts though during my trip because two of my friends said some people still frown upon them. To play it safe, if you’d like to wear sleeveless shirts, make sure they’re full–meaning straps are at least three fingers wide. :)

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  5. maebs

    I love this outfit of your ate cams super comfy lang po. :) the long wait is over! Finally! :)

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  6. Wins

    Hi Ms. Camille,

    I hope I can visit Dubai someday (saving, haha!) The scene is great (parang Singapore??), and as usual, you look effortless. :) How do you go about traveling/ navigating in foreign countries (especially non-English speaking ones) when you don’t have a tour guide? I just though that you/bloggers travel so often that maybe you wont have enough time to research the transpo systems/terminals? :) or memorize na? haha I am the type who is so poor with directions -_-

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    • Camille Co

      Hi Wins! Whenever I can, I try to ask around or research online before I go to a certain place. But when I don’t have the time to do so, I just rely on my hotel’s concierge and ask for tips from him/her. If you lose your way, just ask a friendly looking local. :)

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  7. brian

    Have a safe and blessed trip noona Camille! From my heart to yours, godspeed and God bless! Bon voyage!

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    • Camille Co

      Thanks Brian! I’m back in Manila already. These are late posts :)

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  8. Vianney

    Dubai is as beautiful as you Ms. Cams! My bucket list just keeps on getting longer because of your travels! *writes Dubai on my bucket list,esp the Dubai Mall* Haha! You inspire me to travel and learn another thing or two :’)

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  9. Katrin Tuaño

    Comfort first before style. Love how you styled your keds! And yay, 1st of your Dubai trip and I can’t wait to read and learn more from you. I swear, whenever you do a series of travel diaries, it feels like I’m with you there and you’re the tour guide. I’m learning so much and at the same time appreciating the place because of your beautiful photos. I can’t wait for the time that I’ll experience them myself tho. Someday! :)

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  10. Gavin

    lovely post. I’m also doing some on Dubai at the moment including the Dubai Mall and the Burg Khalifa. A little different to yours but the same appreciation of what is a fascinating place.

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  11. Cheryl

    photos are amazing….on my second trip to UAE I will need a camera like yours lol..hope you will go to the desert safari.
    ps: What camera and lens are you using please?

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  12. Molly

    You took the shot of the dancing fountain? Nice shot! :”) I want your Keds! Ughhh

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  13. Clariss

    This is just the beginning of your dubai travel posts and I am so excited for more already! Woah their malls are so cool

    P.S are you gonna blog about your eyebrows? I mean your experience in browhaus I’m really curious about it and wanted to try it :)

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  14. Liana

    Cool! Some of my friends are in dubai and they are telling me to go there but I’m afraid to go in the middle east haha.. Love you out so classy ^^

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  18. shai

    I reaally like how your pictures are taken! I’m not that familiar with photography, but your photos are totally amazing, they feel alive. What kind of camera do you use?
    And who takes your photos? A friend or..?

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    • Camille Co

      Awww thanks Shai! I appreciate it! I use Canon 5d Mark III. Basically whoever I’m with takes photos of me. I just fix the settings and tell them what angle to take the photos from :)

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  19. patjes28

    Hi camille! I always check your ig posts, sobrang ganda ng photos. Can you share what cam ang gamit mo? Thanks! :)

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    • Camille Co

      Thanks Pat! Depends. Sometimes iPhone or Canon 5D Mark III or Sony A6000 :)

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  21. Charleen

    / still not over the fact that I didn’t get to meet you here. T__________T

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  27. Mary Ann

    Another comfy outfit and I so love it Miss Camille! Your style resonates a lot to me. Comfortable ootds are on top of my list though may mga times na tiis-ganda :D I like traveling too and this outfit is a must!

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  28. Vem

    I live in Dubai and i cant wait to see more of your post! Btw what camera are you using?

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