With endless sun all year round, amazing dining establishments, a plethora of activities and more, it’s easy to see why Dubai is such a popular place for so many to live.

In particular, it’s a place where quite a few celebrities have opted to call home or their second home, owning various properties in the emirate, some of which are incredibly luxurious.

With that, here’s some A-listers you may not have known had homes in Dubai.

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David and Victoria Beckham

This A-list couple have actually owned property in Dubai for over 12 years. The pair bought their first property in the emirate in 2008, a seven-bedroom villa on in Palm Jumeriah which reportedly cost them an estimated Dhs5.9 million. The pair also own an apartment in the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, for a reported Dhs18 million.

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Lindsay Lohan

Rather than being a second home, actress, singer and former Emirates Woman cover star Lindsay Lohan’s main residence is in Dubai. The star has lived here since 2014 and while there’s not many details on her property, Lohan reportedly lives in the Downtown Dubai area.

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Caroline Stanbury

One of The Real Housewives of Dubai’s protagonists, Caroline Stanbury, lives in one of the most sought-after areas of Dubai – Al Barari. Her expansive Dubai property reportedly comes with a price tag of $13 million.

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

Back when they were still together, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reportedly owned a property on the World Islands. Whether they’ve sold it since or one of the parties owns it since their split remains a mystery.

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Giorgio Armani

Perhaps taking the top spot for the most luxurious residence of all is designer Giorgio Armani. He opened the Armani Hotel in Dubai in 2010 and, of course, it’s not just for him, but we’re sure when he’s in town the penthouse suite is always available for this fashion heavyweight.

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Hilary Swank

The actress reportedly owns a private property at the World Islands on the development Aquitainia to take a break from the bustling city. It can be accessed via boat or a helicopter ride, making it an ideal spot for celebrities.

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Madonna

Grammy Award winner Madonna is reported to own a mansion in the World Islands, which comes complete with 1.4km of private beach.

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Nina Ali

Nina Ali, one of The Real Housewives of Dubai stars, lives in the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

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Roger Federer

One of the most successful tennis players of all-time, Roger Federer, put roots down in Dubai in 2014. He now owns a presidential penthouse in Le Reve, which overlooks the stunning skyline of Dubai Marina along with incredible views of the Palm at a price of $13 million.

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Shah Rukh Khan

Legendary Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan owns a home on the Palm which is reportedly worth Dhs10.2 million ($2.8 million).

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Shilpa Shetty

This Bollywood actress previously owned an apartment in the Burj Khalifa which she received as a gift from her then-husband in 2010. Shetty has now reportedly sold the luxe apartment and swapped it for a villa on the Palm.

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Sushmita Sen

This Miss Universe winner in 1994 is a frequent visitor to Dubai and she is reported to have several properties in the emirate and often makes this place her vacation spot. However, details regarding her properties owned are kept private.

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