If it feels like more Indian celebrities are choosing the UAE, you’re not imagining it. Golden Visas, frequent film shoots, and business ties have made Dubai and Abu Dhabi a second base for many big names.
But here’s the catch: there’s no public official registry of Golden Visa holders or UAE homeowners. So any “complete list” online is usually a mix of confirmed names and rumours. Below is a best-effort, source-based roundup of Indian celebrities whose UAE Golden Visa/residency links have been publicly reported or officially announced.
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UAE Golden Visa Indian celebrities: what’s confirmed, and what’s just talk?
A Golden Visa is a long-term UAE residency permit (often 10 years) and doesn’t automatically mean the person lives full-time in the country. Some hold it for flexibility, work, or frequent travel.
Confirmed Golden Visa recipients (publicly announced)
Abu Dhabi Film Commission (IIFA Weekend issuance – official announcement):
The Abu Dhabi Film Commission said Golden Visas were granted during the IIFA weekend to Bollywood names including:
- Salman Khan
- Genelia Deshmukh
- Riteish Deshmukh
- Bhushan Kumar
- Anees Bazmee
- Andre Timmins
Reported by major outlets (publicly reported Golden Visa holders)
- Shah Rukh Khan (widely reported in UAE press; also linked with Dubai as a “second home” in multiple reports)
- Ranveer Singh
- Sanjay Dutt
- Sonu Nigam
- Prithviraj Sukumaran
- Mohanlal, Mammootty, Dulquer Salmaan (reported together in UAE coverage around the same period)
Note: If you want this to be “comprehensive”, the only honest way is to treat it as a living list and add names only when there’s a credible, attributable source.
Do Golden Visa holders always have UAE homes?
Not necessarily. Some do, many don’t — and property ownership is often private. A few high-profile home claims (like “Palm villa” stories) circulate widely, but unless a reputable outlet has clearly reported it (or the celebrity has said it on record), it’s safer not to present it as a fact.
Indian celebrities living in the UAE: long-term residents (publicly stated)
Some well-known Indians are also publicly described as UAE-based or Dubai-based in mainstream reporting (separate from Golden Visa announcements). For example:
- Sania Mirza has been widely reported as being based in Dubai.
Why Indian celebrities are increasingly choosing the UAE
The UAE’s pitch is simple: easy mobility, long-term visas, strong India-UAE connectivity, and a fast-growing creative and business ecosystem. That’s why you’ll keep seeing more celebrity names linked to UAE residency—especially around big events, launches, and film projects.
