The Grand Prix really brings all the A-listers to our yard.
We’ve got beaches, world record-breaking buildings, fast cars, and 365 days of sun—it’s no wonder that the UAE proves a tourist attraction year after year.
However the past few days have seen some very famous faces drawn to our shores, mostly thanks to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Yes, the F1 weekend always attracts quite the crowd, and this year was no exception.
As well as thousands of racegoers, tens of A-listers jetted into the capital for performances, parties and general merriment.
Pink, Mumford & Sons and Calvin Harris headlined after-race concerts, and Iggy Azalea and J.Cole performed at various parties and openings, with athletes, socialites and actors also getting in on the racing-track action.
So with no further ado, here’s how these celebrities spent their time in the UAE…
Iggy Azalea
The Australian rapper played at Yas Island super club Mad on Friday—but first, she discovered our favourite drink of all time.
Mint is a massively underrated addition to any lemonade. That is all.
— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) November 24, 2017
Ed Sheeran
The British popstar wasn’t here for the F1, but instead brought his world tour to Dubai’s Autism Rocks Arena on Thursday night.
He also dined at Sheraton Grand Hotel eatery Miss Lily’s soon after arriving (yes, the same Caribbean-themed restaurant that Rihanna visited earlier this year).
Want to dine like the Don’t singer? Then order jerk corn, hot pepper shrimp and jerk chicken (those were his dishes of choice, the restaurant revealed).
Pink!
The Grammy winner made time for some R&R while in the capital.
Take That
The British band aren’t performing until later this week, but the threesome jetted in early for a little vitamin D.
Calvin Harris
The British DJ lit up the stage at one of the F1’s after-race concerts.
Mumford & Sons
The folksy quartet also performed an after-race gig—their first ever in Abu Dhabi.
Lindsay Lohan
The jam-packed F1 weekend schedule left the Mean Girls star in need of a power nap.
Martha Stewart
Yes, it turns out the celebrity chef and lifestyle expert is a fan of the races. Here she is hanging out with Game of Thrones fave Liam Cunningham (aka Ser Davos Seaworth).
Maria Sharapova
The tennis ace visited the recently opened Louvre Abu Dhabi (and snapped the perfect selfie).
She also took in the Grand Mosque…
And basically served up (sorry) so much style inspiration.
Tinie Tempah
The British rapper and singer looked his usually sartorially on-point self.
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Chanel Iman
The supermodel was flown in for a promotion with Etihad Airways, but made some time for sightseeing.
Images: Instagram, supplied
