Traded the Bosphorus for the Arabian Gulf. Left Istanbul two days ago and I already miss those Beyoglu breakfast spots. But Dubai had been on my radar for a while, and honestly, the timing felt right. New city, new energy.
The Heat Is Real
Let me just get this out of the way — it's hot. Not regular hot. I landed at DXB around midnight and the air outside the terminal hit me like opening an oven door. Forty-something degrees and it's the middle of the night. I've been to Mexico in August and Australia in January, but this is its own category. Your sunglasses fog up the second you step outside. My phone overheated twice on day one.
But here's the thing — nobody actually lives outside in the summer. The entire city is built around AC. You walk from your air-conditioned apartment to an air-conditioned car to an air-conditioned mall. I adapted faster than I expected.
Two Cities in One
The part everyone knows — Marina, JBR, Downtown — is exactly as dramatic as the photos. I'm staying in JBR and the walk along the beach promenade at sunset is something else. All those towers lit up behind you, the water turning orange, people jogging and skating past. Had dinner at a small Lebanese spot tucked behind The Walk last night. Lamb shawarma plate for 35 dirhams. The guy behind the counter told me to try the knafeh for dessert. He was right.
But the part that actually surprised me was old Dubai. Took a taxi to Al Fahidi yesterday — the historic district by the Creek. Narrow alleyways, sand-colored walls, wind towers overhead. Feels like a completely different country, let alone a different city. Walked through the textile souk in Bur Dubai, crossed the Creek on an abra boat for one dirham. One dirham — that's less than thirty cents. On the Deira side, the gold souk is overwhelming. Rows and rows of windows just dripping with gold under fluorescent lights. I wasn't planning to buy anything and I still spent an hour in there.
My Routine Here
Mornings start early. Walk along JBR beach before 8am while it's still tolerable. Grab an iced karak chai from one of the cafeterias near the street — costs about 5 dirhams and it's become my new obsession. Sweet, spiced, perfect. By 10am I'm back inside and that's fine with me.
Evenings are when the city wakes up again. Sun goes down around 7pm and everything shifts. Last night I found a rooftop spot in the Marina. No wind, completely still water, every light reflecting perfectly. Sat there for two hours doing nothing. Sometimes that's enough.
Everyone I've talked to says summer is actually the best-kept secret. Hotel rates drop, restaurants are easy to get into, tourist crowds disappear. The people who are here right now are either locals or people like me who prefer cities when they're not performing for visitors.
What I'm Doing Here
I'm based in Dubai for July and my calendar is wide open. Moved from Istanbul because I wanted a change of pace, and the UAE made sense — central timezone that works for Europe, Middle East, and Asia. Easy flights in every direction if I want to extend somewhere else.
Available for:
- In-person bookings (incall at my JBR location, outcall within Dubai)
- Video calls — timezone works great for Europe, Middle East, and Asia
- Sexting sessions
- Custom content
If you're in Dubai already or passing through this month, this is a good window. Summer means fewer people and more flexibility on my end.
Where to Find Me
Fastest way to book is always WhatsApp. I'm also active on Instagram, Telegram, and TikTok. Everything else is on my Linktree.
No fixed end date yet. Could stay through August, could move on if something interesting comes up. That's always been my approach — loose plans, open schedule, go where it feels right. If Dubai is on your mind, don't overthink it. Just reach out.