Paris Hilton was in Dubai to DJ at a club launch, along with her sister Nicky Hilton Rothschild. Courtesy Arian Marcos / Katch PR
Paris Hilton was in Dubai to DJ at a club launch, along with her sister Nicky Hilton Rothschild. Courtesy Arian Marcos / Katch PR
Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma, and Rishi Kapoor held the press conference for their film, 'Patiala House,' in Dubai. Randi Sokoloff for The National
Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma, and Rishi Kapoor held the press conference for their film, 'Patiala House,' in Dubai. Randi Sokoloff for The National
Will Smith and his actress wife, Jada Pinkett Smith have returned again and again to the UAE. Instagram @willsmithsbucketlist
Will Smith and his actress wife, Jada Pinkett Smith have returned again and again to the UAE. Instagram @willsmithsbucketlist
Kim Kardashian has been a frequent visitor to the UAE, and on one trip paid a visit to the Rashid Centre for People of Determination. Courtesy Rashid Center for People of Determination
Kim Kardashian has been a frequent visitor to the UAE, and on one trip paid a visit to the Rashid Centre for People of Determination. Courtesy Rashid Center for People of Determination
Moroccan producer and singer RedOne, was spotted dining at Cipriani Dubai. Instagram @redone
Moroccan producer and singer RedOne, was spotted dining at Cipriani Dubai. Instagram @redone
Pakistani singing star Atif Aslam performed at Dubai's Global Village. Courtesy Global Village
Pakistani singing star Atif Aslam performed at Dubai's Global Village. Courtesy Global Village
US cyclist Lance Armstrong marvelled at the 180 kilometre cycling track he got all to himself while enjoying the sunrise in Dubai. Instagram @lancearmstrong
US cyclist Lance Armstrong marvelled at the 180 kilometre cycling track he got all to himself while enjoying the sunrise in Dubai. Instagram @lancearmstrong
'Fast and Furious' star, Tyrese Gibson stayed in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National
'Fast and Furious' star, Tyrese Gibson stayed in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National
Indian actor and producer, Zayed Khan, flew in for the opening of Clé Dubai. Courtesy Arian Marcos / Katch PR
Indian actor and producer, Zayed Khan, flew in for the opening of Clé Dubai. Courtesy Arian Marcos / Katch PR
American hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg wore a kandura onstage for a concert at Yas Island. Andrew Henderson / The National
American hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg wore a kandura onstage for a concert at Yas Island. Andrew Henderson / The National
Hollywood actor Dennis Quaid played in the Dubai Celebrity Golf Tournament. Victor Besa / The National
Hollywood actor Dennis Quaid played in the Dubai Celebrity Golf Tournament. Victor Besa / The National
The audience at Al Badia Golf Course in Dubai were treated to a performance by the late, great English singer, Joe Cocker. Jeff Topping / The National
The audience at Al Badia Golf Course in Dubai were treated to a performance by the late, great English singer, Joe Cocker. Jeff Topping / The National
Reality show matriarch, Kris Jenner shared her considerable business acumen at the Legacy Business School at the Ginza Lounge in Dubai Design District. Victor Besa / The National
Reality show matriarch, Kris Jenner shared her considerable business acumen at the Legacy Business School at the Ginza Lounge in Dubai Design District. Victor Besa / The National
Lebanese Singer Nancy Ajram attended the Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge at the Palm Desert Resort and Spa. Getty Images
Lebanese Singer Nancy Ajram attended the Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge at the Palm Desert Resort and Spa. Getty Images
The late Indian actor, Om Puri and actress and singer Ila Arun visited Abu Dhabi. Galen Clarke / The National
The late Indian actor, Om Puri and actress and singer Ila Arun visited Abu Dhabi. Galen Clarke / The National
Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Julianne Moore spoke at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival. Delores Johnson / The National
Oscar-winning Hollywood actress Julianne Moore spoke at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival. Delores Johnson / The National
A big UAE fan, Tom Cruise met Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. AFP
A big UAE fan, Tom Cruise met Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. AFP
Bollywood actress and influencer, Nargis Fakhri, was in the UAE for the XYoga Dubai Festival, along with beauty influencer, Maliha J Khan. Instagram / Nargis Fakhri
Bollywood actress and influencer, Nargis Fakhri, was in the UAE for the XYoga Dubai Festival, along with beauty influencer, Maliha J Khan. Instagram / Nargis Fakhri
In the UAE for hot weather training at Nad Al Sheba, England footballer Dele Alli visited the Belhasa farm in Dubai. Instagram / Dele Alli
In the UAE for hot weather training at Nad Al Sheba, England footballer Dele Alli visited the Belhasa farm in Dubai. Instagram / Dele Alli
Retired Portuguese footballer Luis Figo was in the UAE to talk yoga, health and fitness at the XYoga Dubai Festival. He also attended the AFC Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi. Instagram / Luis Figo
Retired Portuguese footballer Luis Figo was in the UAE to talk yoga, health and fitness at the XYoga Dubai Festival. He also attended the AFC Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi. Instagram / Luis Figo
'Dulha Mil Gaya' star Fardeen Khan was in Dubai for a club opening. Courtesy Arian Marcos / Katch PR
'Dulha Mil Gaya' star Fardeen Khan was in Dubai for a club opening. Courtesy Arian Marcos / Katch PR
Bollywood star Ali Fazal was spotted at the Taj Dubai hotel. Twitter / Ali Fazal
Bollywood star Ali Fazal was spotted at the Taj Dubai hotel. Twitter / Ali Fazal
Tamil actress Athulya Ravi enjoyed a visit to Dubai Miracle Garden. Twitter / Athulya Ravi
Tamil actress Athulya Ravi enjoyed a visit to Dubai Miracle Garden. Twitter / Athulya Ravi
Former 'Coronation Street' actress, Helen Flanagan holidayed in Dubai. Instagram / Helen Flanagan
Former 'Coronation Street' actress, Helen Flanagan holidayed in Dubai. Instagram / Helen Flanagan
Former Liverpool and England footballer Steven Gerrard and his wife, Alex Curran, hit the beach in Dubai. Instagram / Steven Gerrard
Former Liverpool and England footballer Steven Gerrard and his wife, Alex Curran, hit the beach in Dubai. Instagram / Steven Gerrard
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, met with Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. Instagram / Sheikh Hamdan
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, met with Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. Instagram / Sheikh Hamdan
British boxer Anthony Joshua enjoyed breakfast at Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf. Instagram / Anthony Joshua
British boxer Anthony Joshua enjoyed breakfast at Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf. Instagram / Anthony Joshua
'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' singer Shania Twain stayed at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. Instagram / Shania Twain
'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!' singer Shania Twain stayed at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. Instagram / Shania Twain
Manchester United players, Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial and Andreas Pereira met with Nusret Gokce, AKA Salt Bae at his restaurant Nusr-Et Dubai. Instagram / Nusr-Et
Manchester United players, Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial and Andreas Pereira met with Nusret Gokce, AKA Salt Bae at his restaurant Nusr-Et Dubai. Instagram / Nusr-Et
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey attended a production of 'Dhow Under the Sun' in Sharjah. Courtesy Wam
Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey attended a production of 'Dhow Under the Sun' in Sharjah. Courtesy Wam
French Juventus player, Blaise Matuidi with Coach Meddy at the Fairmont The Palm Dubai. Twitter / Blaise Matuidi
French Juventus player, Blaise Matuidi with Coach Meddy at the Fairmont The Palm Dubai. Twitter / Blaise Matuidi
German footballer Mario Gotze enjoyed some winter sun in Dubai. Twitter / Mario Gotze
German footballer Mario Gotze enjoyed some winter sun in Dubai. Twitter / Mario Gotze
Bollywood star Anil Kapoor visited Dubai for the Malabar Gold and Diamonds party. Twitter / Anil Kapoor
Bollywood star Anil Kapoor visited Dubai for the Malabar Gold and Diamonds party. Twitter / Anil Kapoor
US rapper 50 Cent performed at Base Dubai. Instagram / 50 Cent
US rapper 50 Cent performed at Base Dubai. Instagram / 50 Cent
'Jaws' actor Richard Dreyfuss and DIFF chairman Abdulhamid Juma attended the Opening Night Gala of 'Room' at the 12th annual Dubai International Film Festival at the Madinat Jumeriah. Reem Mohammed / The National
'Jaws' actor Richard Dreyfuss and DIFF chairman Abdulhamid Juma attended the Opening Night Gala of 'Room' at the 12th annual Dubai International Film Festival at the Madinat Jumeriah. Reem Mohammed / The National
Lebanese singer Elissa enjoyed dinner at La Cantine du Faubourg with friends. Twitter / Elissa
Lebanese singer Elissa enjoyed dinner at La Cantine du Faubourg with friends. Twitter / Elissa
US model Ashley Graham was in Dubai to launch a capsule clothing collection with Italian brand Marina Rinaldi. Instagram / Ashley Graham
US model Ashley Graham was in Dubai to launch a capsule clothing collection with Italian brand Marina Rinaldi. Instagram / Ashley Graham
Pierce Brosnan was in the UAE to shoot 'The Misfits' in the Abu Dhabi desert. Instagram / Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan was in the UAE to shoot 'The Misfits' in the Abu Dhabi desert. Instagram / Pierce Brosnan
British boyband McFly's Tom Fletcher and his blogger and author wife, Giovanna Fletcher, stayed at Atlantis, The Palm with their three sons, Buzz, Buddy and Maxwell. Instagram / Giovanna Fletcher
British boyband McFly's Tom Fletcher and his blogger and author wife, Giovanna Fletcher, stayed at Atlantis, The Palm with their three sons, Buzz, Buddy and Maxwell. Instagram / Giovanna Fletcher
American actress Jamie Chung visited Louvre Abu Dhabi while in the capital to film 'The Misfits'. Instagram / Jamie Chung
American actress Jamie Chung visited Louvre Abu Dhabi while in the capital to film 'The Misfits'. Instagram / Jamie Chung
'Quantum of Solace' actress Olga Kurylenko visited Dubai when she came to the UAE. Courtesy GCA
'Quantum of Solace' actress Olga Kurylenko visited Dubai when she came to the UAE. Courtesy GCA
British singer and actress, Rita Ora, performed at the Wake Up Call Festival at W Dubai – The Palm, and headed to Cipriani for dinner afterwards. Instagram @ritaora
British singer and actress, Rita Ora, performed at the Wake Up Call Festival at W Dubai – The Palm, and headed to Cipriani for dinner afterwards. Instagram @ritaora
'Wolverine' star, Hugh Jackman and his actress, wife Deborra Lee-Furness, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Instagram / thehughjackman
'Wolverine' star, Hugh Jackman and his actress, wife Deborra Lee-Furness, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Instagram / thehughjackman
R&B star Ne-Yo spent a New Year's Eve in the UAE. Ne-Yo / Instagram
R&B star Ne-Yo spent a New Year's Eve in the UAE. Ne-Yo / Instagram
Mahmoud Al Turki performed at Dubai's Global Village. Courtesy Global Village
Mahmoud Al Turki performed at Dubai's Global Village. Courtesy Global Village
Khloe Kardashian has been a frequent visitor to the UAE both by herself and with her famous siblings. Victor Besa / The National
Khloe Kardashian has been a frequent visitor to the UAE both by herself and with her famous siblings. Victor Besa / The National
Indian former cricketer, Yuvraj Singh, attended the opening of Clé Dubai. Courtesy Arian Marcos / Katch PR
Indian former cricketer, Yuvraj Singh, attended the opening of Clé Dubai. Courtesy Arian Marcos / Katch PR
American R&B star Usher tried out the zipline at Jabal Jais, Ras Al Khaimah along with Emirati entrepreneur Dr Sara Al Madani, British entrepreneur and philanthropist Joe Fournier, and Dubai-based blogger Melina Malliaroudakis. Instagram @sara_almadani_
American R&B star Usher tried out the zipline at Jabal Jais, Ras Al Khaimah along with Emirati entrepreneur Dr Sara Al Madani, British entrepreneur and philanthropist Joe Fournier, and Dubai-based blogger Melina Malliaroudakis. Instagram @sara_almadani_
Hong Kong film legend Jackie Chan met with Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed during his visit to the emirates. Instagram
Hong Kong film legend Jackie Chan met with Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed during his visit to the emirates. Instagram
British fitness expert Joe Wicks was in the UAE for the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Instagram / The Body Coach
British fitness expert Joe Wicks was in the UAE for the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Instagram / The Body Coach

50 stars who have visited the UAE – in pictures

From Will Smith and Anil Kapoor to Nancy Ajram and Cristiano Ronaldo, celebrities have long flocked to the emirates

Gemma White
Dubai

December 03, 2020

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Whether they're ziplining down Jabal Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, meeting with royalty or hanging out at some of the best restaurants the UAE has to offer, celebrities have been enjoying the amazing weather and famous hospitality of the Emirates for years.

Jetting into the UAE from around the Middle East, Hollywood, Bollywood and beyond, whether filming hit movies, performing on stage or just hanging out, some of the world's most famous faces have found their home from home on our sunny shores.

As the UAE celebrates it's 49th National Day, we take a look back at the big name celebrities from the worlds of film, sport, music and more, who have visited the emirates.

Scroll through the gallery for 50 A-list stars who have visited the UAE.

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