7 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Call Dubai Their Second Home
Imagine having a fancy apartment overlooking the magnificent Burj Khalifa, or a luxurious villa on the shore of Palm Jumeriah or a palatial house smack in the middle of the poshest Emirates Hill.
Most of us, mere mortals, can only dream about owning such extravagant properties but some of these renowned celebrities have the honour to call these their (not-so) humble abodes.
Want to know who they are? Here’s a list!
1. Michael Schumacher
Where: The former Formula 1 legend was given an entire island on the World Islands’ Antarctica as a retirement gift from the Dubai Royalty in 2006.
Estimated Price: His mansion is reportedly worth AED25 million.
2. Mohanlal
Where: The South Indian superstar bought an apartment on the 29th floor of the Burj Khalifa as a birthday gift to himself. He also owns a villa in Arabian Ranches.
Estimated Price: Approximately AED2.8 million
3. Shah Rukh Khan
Where: The king of Bollywood was apparently one of the first people to get their own plush villa on The Palm Jumeirah when it first opened.
Estimated Price: AED18 million
4. Sohail Khan
Where: Younger brother of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, Sohail, has bought an apartment in 21-storey residential tower Burj Pacific in Business Bay.
Estimated Price: AED4-8 million
5. Madonna
Where: Legendary singer Madonna owns a mansion on The World Islands.
Estimated price: More than AED40 million
6. Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Where: The much loved Bollywood couple own a place in Sanctuary Falls’, a resort-style villa community withing the Jumeirah Golf Estates, and a luxury bungalow in Emirates Hills Dubai.
Estimated Price: AED14 million to AED36 million
7. David and Victoria Beckham
Where: The stylish couple initially owned a 7 bedroom villa in Palm Jumeirah Island which they give it to Victoria’s parents. They now have an apartment in the world’s tallest tower, Burj Khalifa.
Estimated Price: AED24 million
