If there’s one thing Dubai does best it is offering a lavish life. That’s exactly why celebrities have purchased next-level real estate properties in the emirate. Perhaps a Dubai home makes an ideal holiday destination for celebrities. From the Palm Jumeirah to Dubai Marina, the emirate is abundant with luxe homes. With that, GRAZIA tells you which celebs own homes in Dubai.
GIORGIO ARMANI
Giorgio Armani, an Italian fashion designer, is well-known for his minimalist and fitted silhouettes. He shot to fame in the industry in 1975 after debuting his fashion line. Armani owns property in Dubai. The world’s highest building, the Burj Khalifa, is home to a luxurious apartment that he bought. At 3,460 square feet, the apartment is spacious and offers stunning views of the city below and is valued at Dhs3,981,888.
DAVID AND VICTORIA BECKHAM
In addition to being a renowned couple in the fields of sports and fashion, David and Victoria Beckham are also significant figures in Dubai’s real estate market. The couple splurged on a 7-bedroom villa on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah back in 2003, which they reportedly eventually gifted to Victoria’s parents in 2009. However, they weren’t to go without their own pad in the emirate, adding another asset to their property portfolio in the Middle East, buying an apartment in the world’s tallest building. The Beckhams reportedly paid Dhs18 million for their Burj Khalifa haunt in 2009.
HUDA KATTAN
Huda Kattan, an Iraqi-American makeup artist, blogger and entrepreneur moved to Dubai in 2006 and has been residing at The Palm Jumeirah ever since. She is now well-known throughout the world thanks to her makeup and beauty empire, Huda Beauty. Thousands of women use her products and follow her on Instagram, with an astounding 52.5 million followers. Huda appears to have discovered the ideal location to display her skills, as Dubai’s opulent way of life and glitzy atmosphere go hand in hand with her brand.
LINDSAY LOHAN
Among the celebs who own homes in Dubai is Lindsay Lohan. The actress bought her apartment in the city in 2014. Known to love Dubai, she has previously remarked that she feels “more at home” in Dubai than anywhere else. Lohan now owns a villa in the emirate which reportedly situated in the opulent area of Dubai’s Emirates Hills, which she bought in 2016.
ROGER FEDERER
Roger Federer, the tennis legend is one of the residents of Dubai’s upscale Le Reve Tower. In 2014, he purchased the presidential penthouse. The apartment looks out over the Dubai Marina abundant with million-dollar yachts. The six-bedroom property has a royal-style powder room and a large entrance.
SHAH RUKH KHAN
This Bollywood celebrity bought a lavish villa on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah in 2008. The opulent, over 18,000-square-foot Shah Rukh Khan residence in Dubai, has direct beach access, an outdoor pool and a Jacuzzi. Khan has grown to be one of Dubai’s most well-known citizens since he purchased his residence. In Dubai, he is frequently seen going to events on the red carpet or family outings.
