PHOTOS Kim Kardashian visits Dubai, rides a camel, wears a burqa, looks awesome, etc
The American female celebrinvasion of the globe continues! At the same time Paris Hilton was touching down in Poland to participate in the expansion of a mall in Katowice, Kim Kardashian and mom Kris Jenner were in Dubai to launch Kim’s new fragrance at Sephora, open the first Millions of Milkshakes store outside of the US, and look at business opportunities in The United Arab Emirates for the expansion of the Kardashian empire in the form of a luxury hotel.
Already having kicked off her signature fragrance, Mrs. Kris Humphries and her mom made an appearance on the catwalk in the center of the Dubai Mall earlier today, Kim dressed in a brilliant red full-length gown (above) that looked nothing short of stunning! Kris went with her favorite color, black, and looked downright elegant as well in her shoulderless long-sleeve look.
Earlier mom and daughter had abandoned their Western garb and tried out the traditional conservative attire of the locals as both were fitted for burqas:
But burqas weren’t the only traditional Muslim garb donned by the duo, they also slipped on a pair of custom-made abayas that took designer Hend Al Mutaw nearly a month to make. “I wanted to change perceptions about wearing an abaya and wanted to show to her and her fans that you can still be elegant when wearing it,” Al Mutaw tells Gulfnews.com “As a fan of her and her show, I know her style and the kind of things she likes to wear. I hope she will wear it while she is here.”
And wear it she did! (Or at least I assume it’s the same one.) Kim was spotted in an elegantly lush maroon abaya alongside Kris Jenner, who was wearing a similar one, only in bright orange. The two wore their traditional looks as they went for a camel ride together!
(Insert camel toe jokes here.)
The two were later snapped enjoying a walk outside The Palm hotel, completely protected from the brutal Dubai sun by the ultimate UAE accessories, umbrella toters:
Kim Kardashian has been enthralled by her stay in Dubai and has shared her excitement via Twitter on numerous occasions since her arrival:
October 12 – Just touched down in Dubai! I’m so happy to be here!
October 12 – Wow I’m in such awe over Dubai! My hotel is so insane,can’t wait to do some blogs & show u guys! Too much to tweet! I’m obsessed with Dubai!
October 13 – Seriously the woman in Dubai are sooo gorgeous!!! I’m sure @RobKardashian is so jealous he didn’t come w me! WOW these woman are beautiful!
October 13 – See you all at Millions of Milkshake Grand Opening Friday October 14th @TheDubaiMall Can’t wait for you all to try my shake xoxo
October 13 – I feel the love here so deep…good night Dubai. Thanks for an amazing day!
October 14 – Good morning Dubai! I’m having the best time here! I got some amazing traditional souvenirs to bring home to the fam, they’re gonna love!
As a matter of fact, Kim Kardashian has enjoyed her stay in Dubai so much that she is considering opening up a hotel in the city! “I was telling my sisters, we’ve got to start up a hotel in Dubai and design all the different rooms and floors,” she told reporters. “I like to pay attention what my fan base is really asking for, whether it’s hair and make-up, clothing brands … everything I think will be successful here and I look forward to getting to know the people here.”
Dubai and Kim Kardashian seems like a perfect match to me!
Here are some more photos of Kim in her fiery red dress at the Millions of Milkshakes constructing her shake and then partaking:
And let’s wrap things up with one of our loooooooong last looks!
Millions of Milkshakes event photos: Wenn.com
Kim and Kris outside photos: Splash News
