Brett Lee, R Madhavan & Sushmita Sen: Which International Celebrities Call Dubai Home?
Just recently, former Australian cricketer Brett Lee made international headlines for announcing his shift to Dubai. He appreciated a number of aspects of this Middle Eastern city, including its people, the opportunities accessible and lifestyle benefits.
But Lee is certainly not the only international celebrity to be calling Dubai home. There are innumerable other personalities that recently announced their shift to the Emirate, including sportsmen, those in the entertainment industry and business people. This also comes as Dubai maintains its position on the list of World’s Best Cities 2026, alongside traditional names like Paris and London. In the coming months, Dubai is expected to grab a more admirable position on this list and act as a much stronger magnet for tourists and potential residents.
Brett Lee and his family had crafted a beautiful life back in Australia. But their shift to Dubai marks a different yet equally appealing chapter in their life. Let’s take a look at some of the top celebrities that currently call Dubai their home, featuring reputable stars from different parts of the globe. These people are also part of different industries and are expected to play a significant role in Dubai’s landscape.
8 Top Celebrities Calling Dubai Their Home
1. Brett Lee
Brett Lee is a celebrated former cricketer from Australia. He recently shifted to Dubai, though he been to the Emirate multiple times for business purposes. He and his family are starting the next chapter of their lives in the Middle East and are definitely excited about exploring Dubai’s lifestyle and business opportunities, people, sporting landscape and energy.
2. Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan is a versatile and super talented actress and singer from the US. She has been part of a number of movies throughout her career, including The Parent Trap, Herbie: Fully Loaded and Freakier Friday. She has been in Dubai for more than a decade. In 2022, she and financier Bader Shammas tied knots and their son Luai took birth the next year.
3. Vivek Oberoi
Vivek Oberoi is definitely not the only Indian celebrity to have shifted to Dubai. There are many times that grab the limelight from time to time. Part of many movies, such as Prince, Saathiya, Krrish 3 and Masti, Oberoi is also a businessman. Previously, he has highlighted Dubai’s safety standards and is expected to stay in the city for a longer period.
4. Sushmita Sen
Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen is another important celebrity calling Dubai their home. In 1994, Sen made global headlines as she became the first Indian to claim the prestigious title. But besides her role in different beauty pageants, Sen has also been seen in multiple films, such as Main Hoon Na, Dastak, Sirf Tum and Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya.
5. Ronan Keating
Irish singer Ronan Keating has been in Dubai for quite some time. He is a really celebrated singer & media personality and made his debut in 1993 alongside a bunch of other talented stars. Keating has been part of a lot of famous songs in his career, including I Believe I Can Fly and Every Day I Love You. The city’s lifestyle is definitely one of the top highlights for him.
6. R Madhavan
Ranganathan Madhavan is one of the biggest names in India’s cinema. He has been part of a number of famous films, such as Dhurandhar, 3 Idiots and Rehna Hai Terre Dil Mein. Madhavan, his partner Sarita and their son Vedaant have relocated to Dubai as the young man trains for his Olympic ambitions and Dubai’s sports infrastructure is definitely a big support.
7. Sonu Nigam
From Papa Meri Jaan to Har Ek Friend Kamina Hota Hai, Sonu Nigam has given us scores of chart-topping hits and is going to continue doing so. This Indian singer has been a resident of Dubai for quite some time and definitely appears to be a big fan of the city’s safety standards and convenience.
8. Rio Ferdinand
Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand is also one of the biggest celebrities to have shifted to Dubai. He is a big fan of the city’s lifestyle, safety standards and educational opportunities for his little ones. Ferdinand played 81 times for the England National Team in the 1997 to 2011 period and is going to be a significant name in the arena.
This list is not complete, nonetheless. There are still a number of celebrities who call Dubai their home and many more are expected to land in the Emirate in the near future. Brett Lee appreciating Dubai’s sporting opportunities definitely makes sense as the city makes sure to keep its infrastructure updated and one of the best on a global basis.
