Dubai is never short of celebrity hotspots to dine at. With more and more famous personalities paying a visit to Dubai, this city has a myriad of restaurants for them to visit. Here you’re most likely to bump into someone who you’ve probably seen on the big screen.
The emirate is a major celebrity hotspot for several reasons, making it a popular destination for both vacation and work.
Here are a few key factors that contribute to its appeal among celebrities:
Unmatched Extravagance
Dubai is renowned for its opulent lifestyle, from lavish hotels and high-end shopping malls to luxury cars and world-class dining. Celebrities who enjoy luxury experiences are drawn to its five-star resorts, private villas, and exclusive services.
Privacy and Exclusivity
Additionally,  Celebrities often seek privacy when they travel, and Dubai provides that through private beaches, villas, and VIP treatment at many of its high-end venues. Some areas are designed specifically to cater to high-profile visitors.
Iconic Hotspots
The city offers unique experiences such as visiting the tallest building in the world. The Burj Khalifa, indoor skiing at Ski Dubai, or taking a desert safari. These experiences are not only luxurious but also distinct, making Dubai a desirable location for social media posts and PR.
Security and Safety
Finally, Dubai is considered one of the safest cities globally, with a low crime rate and strict laws. Celebrities value this safety, knowing they and their families can enjoy their time without major security concerns.
While being a popular hotspot for tourists worldwide, these note-worthy eateries in the emirate have also hosted some famous celebrities becoming spots where you’re most likely to bump into a Royal or an A-lister.
Raspoutine

Lucien Laviscount was spotted out, dining at the ultimate nightlife experience at Raspoutine Dubai. After attending the NBA in Abu Dhabi, the Emily in Paris star visited the Parisian hotspot in DIFC.
For more information visit raspoutine.com
Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori

If you’re on the hunt for some delicious Japanese food, this delectable haven is a must-visit. The restaurant promises authentic Japanese flavours and has a casual setting at its home at The Galleria Mall on Al Wasl Road. Expect plenty of super-fresh sushi and tasty grills, with interesting ingredients sourced from Japan and you’re even likely to spot celebrities such as the esteemed tennis player, Roger Federer who paid a visit to the restaurant in April 2023.
For more information visit goldfish
CZN Burak

While this establishment by Turkish celebrity Chef CZN Burak has only been open for a few months, it’s already had many famous faces come through its doors. Known for his viral videos on social media with his over the top cooking techniques, Chef Burak has welcomed personalities such as Christiano Ronaldo and Sheikh Hamdan have all been seen at this dining haven.
For more information visit chefburakgurme.com
LENA

Founded by 3-star Chef Dani Garcia, Lena Dubai is located at St Regis Gardens, The Palm Jumeirah and its open daily from 6pm to 2am. This week the restaurant welcomed the famous couple Christiano Ronaldo and Georgina Gio to the restaurant to experience a delightful meal.
For more information visit grupodanigarcia.com
Buddha Bar

As sophistication reaches new heights at this striking venue, popular UK singer Craig David has previously been spotted at this venue which brings a host of sensory experiences to you with exceptional views of Dubai Marina. Located at Grosvenor House Dubai, this majestic two-storied venue features striking overhead chandeliers, opulent décor and large bay windows.
For more information visit buddhabar-dubai.com
Miss Lily’s

As a famous celebrity hotspot, this Jamaican restaurant and bar welcomes celebrities from all around the world. Recently both Chris Brown and Kanye West paid a visit renting out the entire space. With world famous DJs and back-to-back afrobeat hits. Located in Sheraton Grand, this hotspot is most definitely a must-visit.
For more information visit misslilys.com
Avli by Tashas

Avli by tashas is regularly frequented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan, the Crown Prince of Dubai. The restaurant captures the essence of Greek cuisine combined with a chic and sophisticated space reminiscent of the Mediterranean after having opened more than two years ago in January 2019.
For more information visit avlibytashas.com
GAIA

GAIA by Chef Izu Ani is another of Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan’s favourite spots, but it’s also frequented by celebrities. Rapper 50 Cent paid a visit to this famous eatery back in 2019 and it’s sure to attract many more such individuals thanks to the delicious food and the chef’s popular reputation.
For more information visit gaia-restaurants.com
The Arts Club

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai already visited the exclusive Dubai members’ club twice. He’s dined at the club’s Brasserie, a concept born at its European flagship venue, The Arts Club London, and their Nikkei Cuisine concept, Rōhen.
For more information visit theartsclub.ae
Nobu

This sleek Japanese restaurant situated at the renowned Atlantis, the Palm, brings one of Dubai’s finest dishes in an innovative Japanese-Peruvian setting with a winning formula featuring celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa, as it continually welcomes familiar faces such as the Kardashians, David Beckham and Jennifer Lopez and her Alex Rodriguez.
For more information visit noburestaurants.com
Nusr-Et Steakhouse

Royals King Mohammed VI of Morocco and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, have both previously been spotted at Nusr-et by ‘Salt Bae’. Similarly, UFC champion Conor McGregor, who is currently residing in Dubai, was also recently seen dining at the venue. Located at Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Beach Road, this intimate restaurant is constantly buzzing with energy.
For more information visit nusr-et.com.tr
SushiSamba

Shortly after the restaurant opened and made a mark for itself in Dubai, Fazza thought it fit to host one of his most famous friends at the restaurant. The emirate’s Crown Prince was seen visiting the hotspot with famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo earlier this year and the restaurant’s team described it as an “honour” to welcome this Dubai royal and even shared a photo from his visit on their feed, as the duo enjoyed all the delectable dishes with the rest of the entourage. With 360-degree views overlooking Dubai’s skyline, this one-of-a-kind hotspot is a must-visit.
For more information visit sushisamba.com
Cipriani Dolci

The Dubai Ruler and Vice President of the UAE, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum spotted at the new outpost of the chic Italian eatery on Wednesday January 10, 2024 with his close friends and family members. Located in Jumeirah, this chic eatery is a must-visit as it servers a variety of its classic dishes including the Vanilla Meringue Cake.
For more information visit ciprianidubai.com
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Finally, it’s happening. After 17 years, the entire cast of Friends is coming back together for a reunion special entitled ‘The One Where They Get Back Together’.Here’s everything we know so far.The entire cast is returningJennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer are all returning for the special. The cast of six all made the announcement in tandem over the weekend sharing the first teaser for the reunion showcasing all of them walking side-by-side on what appeared to be the Friends set. Co-creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman are also set to appear.When will it air?Friends: The Reunion will air on WarnerMedia’s streaming service HBO Max on May 27, so there’s not long to wait.Where will it be available?At present, HBO Max is only available in the USA and Puerto Rico so there’s no confirmation on how those outside of those areas will be able to access it.There’s a star-studded guest listThere’s a huge amount of A-list guests set to appear on the show including David Beckham, Justin Bieber, BTS, James Corden, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, Lady Gaga, Kit Harington, Larry Hankin, Mindy Kaling, Thomas Lennon, Christina Pickles, Tom Selleck, Reese Witherspoon, Malala Yousafzai and more.What will the reunion consist of?There’s no specific details been released about this per se, but the episode is set to unscripted meaning the reunion episode is likely to be a sit-down conversation between the cast. Regardless, it will be the first time the six main actors who played Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler and Joey will have reunited on screen since the show ended in 2004.– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages & Media: Getty / Warner Bros. More

Whether you’re dealing with an acute injury, post-surgery rehab, or a chronic condition that impacts physical function, Physical Therapy can be the perfect solution to deal with any external injuries.Designed to offer an ecosystem of health, movement and education, Joint Space is a clinic and movement space, where customers can recover through any stress impacting the body. Located in Alserkal Avenue, this patient centric environment ensures it provides science-based physical therapies and medicine, movement practices and movement coaching, educational workshops, seminars and talks to help address the problem at its root level.To delve into this further, Emirates Woman spoke to Kris Rai, Co-Founder of Joint Space on how he is revamping the wellness landscape through physical therapy.What inspired you to launch Joint Space and talk us through the concept.Joint Space was a passion envisioned over 15 years ago. The Joint Space journey is from patient to student, offering a seamless journey through an ecosystem of manual therapies, natural medicine, movement and education. The main inspiration for Joint Space was to create a space that would inspire others, including practitioners in their work to create a truly unique environment and integrated approach. The main purpose was to inspire our patients and community to go on a deep journey of discovery and self-empowerment for their long-term wellbeing.Joint Space offers a comprehensive mix of physical therapy services including chiropractic, osteopathy, and physiotherapy – could you elaborate?It is crucial to meet each patient where they are. Joint Space offers these fundamental therapies as our core clinical services, and this is where most of our community begin their Joint Space journey. Each practice has a different approach, and we use these different approaches to support the patient journey. Perhaps they start with our osteopaths, but then they are guided to work with the physiotherapists to help them move onto the next stage of their injury rehabilitation.Talk us through the design of the space and how does it align with what you offer?The atmosphere and energy of a space plays such an important role in a person’s journeys and experience with that space. We wanted to create a space that our community would want to come to, to feel ‘at home’ when they arrive. We wanted our community to feel inspired to go on a journey with Joint Space, and we believe we have achieved this with the design and feel of the space itself. Every detail was painstakingly taken, from the meticulous choice of colours, the finishes, the bespoke scent, the background music, the high ceilings, we aimed to take what was a shell and core warehouse and brought warmth and eastern ambience whilst still maintaining elements of an industrial feel and professionalism of a clinic.The space also offers a series of classes and workshops – tell us about them.Joint Space has a large movement space that allows us to run classes, workshops, training sessions, rehabilitations and community events. The classes and workshops we offer support the patient journey in combination with their treatment. The aim of the classes is for our Joint Space patients to carry on the work required to get them to where they need to be. We have Pilates classes, strength classes, mobility classes, breathwork classes to name a few. I run a movement practice with my wife and founding member Pavlina, whereby we incorporate many different movement forms and philosophies from east to west to help people connect to themselves, others and space. Our workshops are there to educate our community, to give them knowledge and power to understand how to look after themselves. These range from spinal health to women’s health, to movement and much more.The clinic also provides bespoke movement coaching services – how does it work?The Joint Space journey is from patient to student, and that journey requires us to learn how to move, to ensure our body is robust and resilient. Our Joint Space coaches are all high-end coaches that have unique and extensive knowledge in their fields. Everyone who trains with one of our coaches has an assessment with one of our practitioners, to understand previous medical history and injury history to create a clear understanding of the needs of each individual who goes through the movement coaching. We have options for different packages ranging from once a week to four times per week.The Naturopathic medicine treats medical conditions by addressing their root cause – what are some of the most common concerns in this region?Dubai, an international hub and a fast-moving city, is a city that requires a degree of energy that from my experience is unmatched in many other countries and cities. We find a significant imbalance in how people live their lives, trying to do too much, not listening closely enough to their body and as a result often ‘burning out’. Our Naturopaths are highly skilled, often placing significant focus on optimizing gut health, stress management and hormone balancing amongst many other things. Our Naturopaths play a key role in getting to the root of all our patients’ issues and is a fundamental part of patients getting to where they need to be.Maintaining our posture is one of the main concerns for residents in the UAE – what simple exercises can practice in our daily routine to do so?Our posture is the mirror of how we move through our lives. Posture is affected by our parents, our childhood, our personalities, our confidence, our health and of course how we use our bodies on a day-to-day basis, amongst many other things. The human body was designed to move, to be well-coordinated, robust and resilient. When we learn to move well and often, our posture improves without us even trying. There are many ways to improve our posture, but a key component of starting to improve our posture is to be mindful of how much time we spend sitting at computers, desks and on our phones. Move often and move well.The concept focuses on a science-meets-art approach – tell us more.Discovering ourselves, questing to find health and wellness, does not just belong to the realm of science. Before modern science as we know today, came art. Art is the expression of who we are, and appreciating this allows us to see things in a different perspective, to become imaginative, to ask questions, to examine what we see, question our observations, what is it that this person is trying to say? Art allows us to find passion for life and to become inspired, tapping into a part of ourselves that is beyond the logic and black and white of science itself. However, that is not to reduce the importance of science, it is crucial, but rather to elevate the importance of art.This is ‘The Alignment issue’ – what activities ensure you feel aligned daily?In a place like Dubai where life is fast, it is important to have a daily practice that offers the opportunity for you to root yourself. If we do not root ourselves, then we can be blown away in the wind of the rush. My personal practice starts at 5.30am, allowing me the opportunity to position my personal movement practice, breath work and voice work with the rising sun. The sun rising symbolises the start of a new day, the cyclical growth of energy, and practicing with the sun rising gives me the chance to merge into the day with the sun. I call this practice my observational practice as it gives me the space to observe myself at the start of each day; how my joints are moving, how my organs are feeling, how my breath and voice are resonating. For me, these daily observational practices are key to creating attunement within my structure, a space to harmonise so I can move through life more easily.For more information visit jointspace.aeJanuary’s – The Alignment Issue with FitnGlam  – Download Now– For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and InstagramImages: Supplied More

For over a decade, the Burj Khalifa has become the icon of Dubai.
This landmark began construction on January 6, 2004 to become an 828-metre skyscraper which went on to become the tallest building in the world. Serving as a key landmark for the country, which can even be seen from space, the iconic structure will continue to be a pride for the nation.

The almost one-kilometre tall building has stunning views of Dubai’s skyline with one of the largest fireworks display in the world on New Year’s Eve, also making it the 16th most Instagrammed location in the world.

After finally being inaugurated on January 4, 2010, a lavish ceremony with over 10,000 fireworks welcomed this popular structure. From displaying flags to being featured in documentaries, this landmark has visitors from around the world who specially come to visit the tallest building across the globe. In fact, it’s also referred to as a vertical city, which can hold around 10,000 people in it at a given point including both residents and guests.
The building’s lavish restaurant – the world’s highest – At.mosphere also features a critically acclaimed menu, located on the 122 level of Burj Khalifa, guests can also enjoy an array of gastronomical wonders with breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf.
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by Sarah Joseph
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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, is no amateur when it comes to extreme sports.
By challenging the conventional norm, Fazza always takes a leap of faith and manages to outdo his previous activity. We’ve seen it all after digging through the archives.
Emirates Woman takes a look at all the adrenaline-fuelled activities Dubai’s Crown Prince has taken part in through the years.
Flying a motorised paraplane

Known for his fine motor skills, Sheikh Hamdan shared a jaw-gripping video of himself flying a motorised paraplane which he smoothly maneuvers mid-air with the help of a parachute. In just about a few minutes of posting the video, it went viral and was shared on several social media platforms. After controlling it with ease, the aircraft is seen going several metres above the ground and he’s surely won the hearts of all his fans through his piloting skills, which is undoubtedly seen in this post.
Riding on top of Ain Dubai

The world’s largest observation wheel, Ain Dubai, opened in the emirate last month. Ahead of the official launch, Sheikh Hamdan perched himself on top of the wheel casually sipping a beverage. Showcasing the daredevil stunt, His Highness posted an impressive video on social media which, to date, has garnered over 10 million views.
Taking a plunge in the world’s deepest pool

Known as Deep Dive, this Dubai marvel holds an incredible 14 million litres of water and has a depth of 60 metres, making it the deepest pool in the world. head of the opening of the pool earlier this year, Sheikh Hamdan took his 12 million followers on Instagram on a tour of the latest attraction posting a video to the platform. “An entire world awaits you at Deep Dive Dubai the world’s deepest pool, with a depth of 60 meters (196 feet),” he said.
Skydiving over Dubai

As one of the most popular adrenaline junkie activities, it’s no surprise the Crown Prince is a keen fan of skydiving. In the video above, he’s seen jumping off a chopper with another member of the crew and is seen catapulting through the air down to the ground. Having complete grip over the parachute, he manages to make a smooth landing on the beach.
Scaling the Burj Khalifa

Ever wondered what the view is like from the world’s tallest building? Well, Sheikh Hamdan knows exactly what it looks like from up there and has previously shared it with his followers last year. Decked in his climbing gear, the Crown Prince took a snap of him standing on the tip of the spire while waving the UAE flag without the slightest hint of fear. Fazza had previously scaled the skyscraper back in 2013, in celebration of Dubai winning the bid to host Expo 2020.
Showing off his flyboarding skills

Back in 2019, pictures went viral of the Dubai Crown Prince as he showed the world his serious core strength through this extreme watersport activity – flyboarding. While it might look easy, this sport is quite dangerous and requires a varied skill set. Propelled by jet sprays, one can twirl, flip and soar through the air, which Sheikh Hamdan exactly did.
As the extremely popular Instagram account continues to accumulate a loyal fan base, it’s always exciting to see which extreme sport is next in the pipeline.
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