I'm always up for a good challenge and this post is inspired by the Macklemore Thrift Shop Challenge by YHL. Since the thrift shop situation in Dubai is slim pickins, I decided to hit up the next best alternative for thrifty finds - Dubai's version of dollar stores a.k.a the 1 - 10 DIRHAM STORES! (dum dum dum).
It looks a little something like this, a familiar sight to those living in Old Dubai:
Armed with AED 20 ($5.45), I ventured out into the wild wild world of dirham and discount stores. While I was prepared for items that would possibly just serve comedic value, SPOILER ALERT/PLOT TWIST: I was pleasantly surprised!
So, boys & girls, presenting my whopping 20 Dirham haul:
1. Starting off with a classic (and my most expensive purchase), I scored a small notebook and bonus, it has a doggie on it - need I say more?
2. Up next is an ultra-cute camera pouch which is perfect for smaller cameras and can also be used store other items such as stationery etc.
3. My favourite find - the oh-so-popular mason jar which is surprisingly expensive in the UAE. I found this for a mere AED 3! I am now living my hipster life vicariously through this jar.
4. Keeping in line with the hipster theme, I also found me some mustache suction hooks for hanging some of my jewelry and so on. Fun right?
5. And last but but not the least, a find to trump all finds, this glorious popcorn tub! I'm always eating popcorn out of the bag and this has given my popcorn its rightful place (until I inhale it) + I feel like I'm at the movies!
Ringing up all my purchases, it brings us to the grand total of AED 20! I think I scored myself some pretty sweet deals, what do you think? Let me know in the comments below or tweet me @MonaGir.
If you'd like to take up this challenge (do it), the rules are pretty simple: your budget is AED 20 or its equivalent in your currency and that's it. Do tag me or comment below with what you find!
Also, The Monalogues is turning 1 very soon (eek!) and I have some surprises coming up in celebration - watch this space!
Mona xo
It looks a little something like this, a familiar sight to those living in Old Dubai:
Armed with AED 20 ($5.45), I ventured out into the wild wild world of dirham and discount stores. While I was prepared for items that would possibly just serve comedic value, SPOILER ALERT/PLOT TWIST: I was pleasantly surprised!
So, boys & girls, presenting my whopping 20 Dirham haul:
1. Starting off with a classic (and my most expensive purchase), I scored a small notebook and bonus, it has a doggie on it - need I say more?
2. Up next is an ultra-cute camera pouch which is perfect for smaller cameras and can also be used store other items such as stationery etc.
4. Keeping in line with the hipster theme, I also found me some mustache suction hooks for hanging some of my jewelry and so on. Fun right?
5. And last but but not the least, a find to trump all finds, this glorious popcorn tub! I'm always eating popcorn out of the bag and this has given my popcorn its rightful place (until I inhale it) + I feel like I'm at the movies!
Ringing up all my purchases, it brings us to the grand total of AED 20! I think I scored myself some pretty sweet deals, what do you think? Let me know in the comments below or tweet me @MonaGir.
If you'd like to take up this challenge (do it), the rules are pretty simple: your budget is AED 20 or its equivalent in your currency and that's it. Do tag me or comment below with what you find!
Also, The Monalogues is turning 1 very soon (eek!) and I have some surprises coming up in celebration - watch this space!
Mona xo
Hey Monz can we go thrift shopping?
ReplyDeleteHaha, yes! I just have to make it to NYC soon :)
DeleteFun article! Where is the popcorn bucket from? :)
ReplyDeleteIt's from this gem of a dirham store in Bur Dubai called Edo!
DeleteThis is such an interesting idea! Love the camera pouch! Im almost aching to take the challenge myself!
ReplyDeleteDo it! Would love to see your edition of the Dirham Store Challenge :)
DeleteAwh I wish there was something like this down towards the Marina end of the city. Perhaps I'll see if I can go on a dirham spending spree in Daiso instead? Love your finds!
ReplyDeleteYes, totally! I got the dog notebook from Daiso, so definitely give it a go :)
DeleteMons! Love the mason jar, have been looking for something similar for ages. Where did you buy that from?
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