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Written by:
Shifali Jain
25th August 2026
The ultimate guide to where you may catch a glimpse of celebrities in Dubai
Dubai is where all the celebrities flock to when they are craving a much needed break, and for obvious reasons of course. From the glitz of Atlantis the Royal to diving at record breaking pools – these spots in Dubai have received their shiny celebrity stamp of approval. Here are all the highly-rated spots where all the celebrities in Dubai hang out.
Atlantis the Royal
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This five-star hotel is one of the main spots where you can spot celebrities in Dubai. And what an opening it was. Featuring the most exclusive of guest lists, Atlantis the Royal saw the most magnificent stars in attendance. With the celebrity to the celebrities, Beyonce headlining the opening show to supermodel Kendall Jenner, Jay-Z and more. If Dubai knows how to do one thing right – it’s putting on a show with the world’s biggest celebs.
Where: Atlantis the Royal, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Contact:@atlantistheroyal
Carbone Dubai
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A hotspot within the Atlantis the Royal, is the famed Italian restaurant Carbone – which is often frequented by A-listers all around the globe. But, it is the opening that truly took the cake. The opening of the Manhattan-born restaurant took things to another level. The crowd was pure glamour, featuring big names like Naomi Campbell, Winnie Harlow, Alessandra Ambrosio, actor Damson Idris, andDubai Bling’s Lojain Omranand Mona Kattan.
Where:Carbone, Atlantis the Royal, Palm Jumeirah
Contact:@carbonedxb
Deep Dive Dubai
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This record-breaking pool is unlike any other in the world. Inaugurated by the Crown Prince of Dubai himself, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also fondly known as Fazza – took to his Instagram to give his followers a tour of the newest wonder in town. But, the pool doesn’t just receive a royal stamp of approval – inviting his personal friend, Hollywood star Will Smith also took to his social media channels to show his followers the miraculous feat of the deepest pool in the world.
Where:Nad Al Sheba 1
Contact:@deepdivedubai
Nobu by the Beach
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Yet another popular restaurant where you can catch a glimpse of celebrities in Dubai is Nobu by the Beach. Set within the ultra-luxe confines of the Atlantis the Royal is Nobu by the Beach. Nobu by the Beach is the world’s first pool and beach club concept by renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. It’s no surprise that Nobu is a massive hit with celebrities. Even its Dubai beach club flagship has drawn major A-listers, hosting everyone from Ye (formerly Kanye West) and Kendall Jenner to Hollywood actress Rebel Wilson.
Where: Nobu by the Beach, Atlantis the Royal
Contact:@nobubythebeach
The deserts of Dubai
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In much recent news, the Real Madrid attacking midfielder – Jude Bellingham shared a glimpse of his Dubai itinerary on his Instagram stories. But this isn’t the footballers first visit in the city. Late last year, Bellingham shared a series of pictures on his Instagram revealing his time away from the field. From the golden deserts of Dubai to crowd favourites like Bâoli, the athlete showed us exactly why Dubai will always be the place to be. Since then he has made it a point to share more images from his travels to the country.
Where:Dubai Desert <a href="https://absafricatv.com/cape-town-safari-demand-surges-as-aquila-reserve-and-air/” title=”Cape Town Safari Demand Surges as Aquila Reserve and Air…”>Safari; Bǎoli at J1 Beach
Contact:@baoli.dubai
Nusr-Et Steakhouse
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The world famous luxury steakhouse conceived by Turkish celebrity chef Nusret Gökçe also popularly known as Salt Bae, became an internet sensation through his rather unique seasoning methods. Frequented by the crème de la crème of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Justin Beiber, Drake and more – the restaurant is known for blending high-end, premium cuts of meat with theatrical presentations table-side.
Where:Restaurant Village Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah
Contact:@nusret.dubai
CZN Burak
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Adding to Dubai’s vibrant Turkish culinary scene is the highly popular CZN Burak. Chef Burak Özdemi brings his fun loving internet persona along with some of his cult classic dishes like Perde Pilav and giant cheese kunafa to the space. So, if you’re ever in town for the highly-rated restaurant, then you might just find yourself dining with your favourite stars, like Cristiano Ronaldo, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi and more.
Where:Boulevard Point, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, Downtown Dubai
Contact:@cznburakdubai
Nammos
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If you are looking for some celebrity sighting in the Dubai then the Greek restaurant Nammos, is where you’ll be finding the famous lot. From pop-stars like Mariah Carey to legendary athletes like Karim Benzema. Nammos is a rather hotspot where you are guaranteed to see an A – lister dine. Known for it’s Mykonos heritage, beachside luxury and electrifying energy, Nammos has always been that spot where the jet-set crowd goes to unwind in Dubai. The best part is – on special occasions you might just get to see them front row, in their element.
Where:Nammos, Four Seasons Resorts Dubai, Jumeirah
Contact:@nammos.dubai
Aura Skypool
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Celebrity or not, the Aura Skypool naturally gets added into everyone’s bucket list. Here, it is the view that does most of the talking. And, imagine swimming in an infinity pool with with the Palm as your backdrop – it’s just the scenic place you want to be when you need to get away from the regular schedule.
These high-profile celebs are no different – taking in the scenic views of the Arabian Gulf from a staggering height is football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan.
Where:The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah (temporarily closed)
Contact:@auraskypool.dubai
African Queen
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Hollywood turned Dubai resident and actress of literally all of your favourite Y2K movies, Lindsay Lohan is quite familiar with Dubai dining scene. Being a regular at some of Dubai’s hottest locations in town, the Hollywood starlet is often spotted enjoying time away from the limelight along with her family. One such hotspot, that Lohan thinks makes for a great date-night spot is African Queen tucked within the J1 Beach. Known for its chic-jungle inspired decor and beach-club ambiance, the African Queen is (as Gretchen Weiner might say) so fetch and needs to be on your radar for some celebrity sightings in Dubai.
Where: J1 Beach, Jumeirah
Contact:@africanqueen_dubai
FitnGlam
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Fancy a quick workout? You might catch your favourite 90’s supermodel running a few reps by the machines as well. Hailed as a superclub for women, FitnGlam has earned its keep for being one of the best workout spots in the city – being certified by the supermodel and all. Besides the regular equipments the gym also has the tech to do a detail metric and body composition.
Where:Mutiple locations; Al Qouz; Nad Al Sheba; Mirdif
Contact:@fitnglamgym
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