Dubai Developers Embrace Bollywood Star Power to Elevate Property Launches
Monday, 23 February 2026
Dubai developers are increasingly partnering with Bollywood celebrities to enhance project visibility and connect with a large base of Indian investors, bringing entertainment influence into real estate marketing strategies.
Key Highlights:
- Bollywood celebrities are playing a growing role in real estate marketing campaigns across Dubai.
- Projects are aligning with popular stars such as Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt to strengthen brand recognition.
- Danube Properties launched Shahrukhz by Danube, a 55-storey commercial tower developed in association with Shah Rukh Khan.
- Campaigns featuring Ranbir Kapoor supported the launch of Damac Islands 2 by Damac Properties.
- Hrithik Roshan partnered with Imtiaz Developments for design-focused residential projects in Jumeirah Village Circle and Al Furjan.
- Salman Khan joined HRE Development to promote premium residential projects.
- John Abraham became Wellness Ambassador for Fakhruddin Properties and its Treppan Living concept.
- Actor Vivek Oberoi plays an active leadership role as co-founder of BNW Developments, which is developing BNW La Perla.
- Celebrity endorsements in Dubai real estate date back to Deepika Padukone, who promoted a development in Dubai Marina.
- Community engagement strategies also include events by Pantheon Development featuring international performances.
- Sonu Sood serves as brand ambassador for Dugasta Properties, highlighting credibility and public connection.
- Experts note that while celebrity campaigns increase visibility, buyers continue to prioritise location, project quality, and developer track record.
