Snapped: Celebrities spotted in the UAE this week

Written by:
Siobhan Downes
15th March 2018

Because let’s be honest, we all love a bit of celebrity goss…

Dubai is fast becoming the mini-break and stopover favourite for the world’s rich and famous.

With so many A-listers (and B, C and D-listers) visiting the glittering emirate every day, it can be hard to keep track of who was spotted where.

So in case you were wondering who to keep an eye out for at The Dubai Mall, we’ve put together a list of some of the famous faces spotted in Dubai and the UAE this week…

Rita Ora

Anywhere singer Rita Ora took to the stage at D3 superclub BASE Dubai over the weekend. The singer also went where many celebs have gone before and visited the home of Dubai rich kid Rashed Belhasa, aka Money Kicks, where she admired his sneaker collection.

It was great meeting you @ritaora and wish you all the best with everything ??❤️? #sneakerdon #moneykicks #mydubai #london

A post shared by Moneykicks AKA The Sneakerdon (@rsbelhasa) on Mar 10, 2018 at 7:51am PST

Lindsay Lohan

Though Mean Girls actress Lindsay Lohan has been calling Dubai home for some time now, it’s not often we get a peek into her UAE life. But this week, she treated her Instagram followers to a rare glimpse while enjoying a staycation at Zaya Nurai Island. The private island, located off the coast of Abu Dhabi, is home to a five-star resort – and it looks super lush.

The most beautiful people are those who knew the defeat, the suffering, the exertion, the loss, and they found their way out of the darkness. These people have an esteem, a sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, kindness and an interest in deep love. Beautiful people do not happen simply …they are formed. Mshallah #womenempowerment

A post shared by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) on Mar 13, 2018 at 11:24am PDT

Vincent Kompany

Belgian football star Vincent Kompany enjoyed some downtime in Dubai this week. The Manchester City captain was snapped at Cove Beach in Jumeirah Beach Hotel on Wednesday – which just so happens to be ladies’ day.

Thanks to @vincentkompany for stoping by #CoveBeach today ? ??

A post shared by COVE BEACH DUBAI (@covebeachdubai) on Mar 14, 2018 at 6:36am PDT

David Walliams

Little Britain star and best-selling children’s author David Walliams is no stranger to Dubai – he was snapped holidaying here with his mum in November. This week, he returned for the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, clearly making the most of the warm weather while he was at it.

Shades.

A post shared by David Walliams (@dwalliams) on Mar 9, 2018 at 10:30pm PST

Pia Wurtzbach

Former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach was last in Dubai in November 2016, and enjoyed a desert safari adventure. The Filipina beauty queen returned to the emirate this week, trading the sand dunes for the air-conditioned comforts of The Dubai Mall.

Made it to Dubai and ready to meet my fellow Filipinos at the Philip Stein event happening at the Dubai Mall. ❤️ Received these flowers also from Sir Carlo Katigbak, thank you so much!! I’m glad you liked #MyPerfectYou Nuod na kayo, mga kababayan. Showing na po ?

A post shared by Pia Wurtzbach | Miss Universe (@piawurtzbach) on Mar 14, 2018 at 4:47am PDT

Danielle Armstrong

It wouldn’t be a celebs spotted in Dubai round-up without a TOWIE star or two, and this week, well, there are two. Danielle Armstrong was snapped at the One&Only Royal Mirage Dubai:

Be Such A Beautiful Soul That People Crave Your Vibes ✨ #beautfiul #soul #vibes #innerpeace #happiness #love

A post shared by Danielle Armstrong (@daniellearmstrong88) on Mar 6, 2018 at 12:06pm PST