Meeting Martha
It seems all international personalities eventually make their way to Dubai ….
And can you guess who was at the Mall of the Emirates today?
Martha Stewart!
Her vast empire just got a little bigger. She was at Tavola today launching her new magazine Martha Stewart Weddings Arabia. She’s a savvy businesswoman, so she must know weddings are a big industry in this part of the world.
Martha signing a cookbook for me "Pies & Tarts"
Martha came across lovely and polished, quite youthful for her 69 years. She was patient and graceful with the hoards of loyal (and slightly over-excited) fans that came out to see her. Just like any Dubai event, the crowds were an international mix of people (mostly women in this case) from all over the world.
According to Martha’s blog, she has a growing portfolio of international magazines. Two of her magazines are now available in Arabic: Everyday Food & Martha Stewart Weddings, which are published in Dubai, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria (interesting that Dubai is listed as though it’s a country).
Thank you to Tavola & Wakami for pulling off a great event. You can read more about Martha Stewart’s visit to Dubai here.
What do you think of the Martha Stewart brand in Arabia?
She’s perfect for the Middle East. Strong but dignified, talented and not showy. She’ll do very well as a role model for women and girls. I would be stoked! And I can NOT believe she’s almost 70. Wow. What a lady. Lucky you.
No way!!!!!! Why didn’t she come visit when I was there?? Although I’m sure I wouldn’t have gone since I can’t tolerate any sort of crowd. Still … so cool.
What a great photo of both of you!!!
Nice! What fun that must have been.
She looks great and so do you Holly.
Salaam Holly!
Wow! Lucky you to meet the “Martha”, though I think her stuff and style is becoming passe in the US. With the horrible economy, folks don’t have leisure time or disposable income to spend watching her show, buying her magazines, and all the ingredients it takes to make all her perfect little things. She is smart though, and to capitalize on this region with a population of spenders (while they have it) on the the “things” she likes to promote/create will probably be a good thing for her business. BTW…I LOVE the pic of you with her.