12 global stars and celebs who call Dubai their second home

Dubai is already home to A-list celebrities and marquee names from the worlds of sports and entertainment

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Dubai has all it takes to offer that perfect life — high quality of living, world-class services, robust infrastructure, glitz, glamour and, of course, privacy and safety. Dubai’s luxury lifestyle is a magnet for not just mere mortals, but also ultra-wealthy businessmen, high-profile sportspersons, Tinseltown stars and international celebs, many of whom have succumbed to the charms of the city of gold.

The Delightful Dubai Dozen

Here are 12 celebrities from the world of sports, fashion, entertainment, Hollywood and Bollywood, who have made Dubai their second home

Shah Rukh Khan 

Bollywood Actor, Producer

The Bollywood superstar owns a plush villa in Palm Jumeirah. King Khan was also named the brand ambassador of Dubai in 2016. He is the first Indian celebrity to get a Golden Visa. The famed actor loves to be in Dubai with his family.

Posh Spice and David Beckham

Celeb couple

The Manchester United footie ace David Beckham and Spice Girl star Victoria Adams are among the celebrity world’s hottest couples. They own an apartment in the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, and visit Dubai quite often.

Andrew Flintoff

Cricketer

The former English cricketer Andrew Flintoff is a regular visitor to the region’s glitziest city. The all-rounder came to Dubai soon after retiring from the Test cricket following the Ashes series in 2009 and has a second home on the Palm Jumeirah.

Salman Khan

Bollywood actor

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan owns a beautiful island home at Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. The luxury home is located in K Frond, the world’s largest artificial archipelago, and is spread over 8,500 sq. ft.

Georgio Armani

Fashion Designer

The man behind renowned Italian luxury fashion house Armani owns a mansion in Downtown Dubai. He opened the Armani Hotel in 2010 in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, which is also designed by the billionaire Italian designer.

The Bachchans

Bollywood Actors

Bollywood couple Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan own a home in Sanctuary Falls, a resort-style villa community on the Jumeirah Golf Estates. The Bachchans also own a luxury bungalow in Emirates Hills Dubai.

Madonna

Popstar

Grammy Award-winning American singer owns a mansion on The World Islands. The World Islands is a favourite second-residence destination for celebs in Dubai.

Brad Pitt

Hollywood Actor

The American actor, who is the recipient of multiple accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards and an Academy Award, is a resident of The World Islands. Brad Pitt has visited the UAE more than a few times now.

Roger Federer

Tennis player

The Swiss tennis star, who is a frequent visitor to Dubai for sports events, owns a house in the Dubai Marina, an affluent residential neighbourhood known for “The Beach”.

Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik

Sports couple

The power couple’s love for Dubai is unmatched. The cricket-tennis duo moved to the Palm Jumeirah after their marriage. The couple recently got their Golden Visa in Dubai as well.

Lindsay Lohan

American actress, singer

Mean Girls star and Hollywood A-lister Lindsay Lohan has made Dubai’s The World Island, a man-made archipelago, her home. The 32-year-old is set to star in a currently untitled Christmas romantic comedy.

Amir Khan

Boxer

The British boxer recently bought his dream home in District One. He has been often seen visiting boxing academies in Dubai. Khan loves to spend quality time with his family in Dubai.

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