Jude Bellingham has been to Dubai so often that it’s practically his second home. The Real Madrid and England midfielder shared a set of photos captioned “some of my favourites from my last trip to Dubai,” tagging Visit Dubai. It’s the latest chapter in a long relationship with the city.
The Jude Bellingham Dubai photos open with a striking shot: Bellingham in a simple white T-shirt, arms raised, beneath the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.
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A face of Real Madrid’s Dubai campaign
Bellingham isn’t just a tourist. Visit Dubai has a partnership with Real Madrid, and he’s one of the players in its “Real Madrid X Dubai” campaign, alongside Vinícius Júnior. His page promises “the ultimate Dubai getaway” of beaches, restaurants and landmarks.
He clearly means it. “Coming to Dubai is like escaping to another world,” he told What’s On Dubai, adding that it’s the people who make him feel most welcome.
Bellingham’s Dubai favourites
In his interview with What’s On Dubai, Bellingham shared the places he returns to:
- Dubai Marina: he loves the skyline, especially at night.
- The beach: the city’s warm weather makes it easy to relax, even in winter.
- Spas: part of his regular routine in the city, as his “normal morning” video showed.
- The malls: Dubai Mall in particular, with its aquarium and indoor waterfall.
- Hidden-gem cafés: smaller, quieter spots away from the tourist crowds.
What stands out is how ordinary most of it sounds. For a player whose every move on the pitch is analysed, Dubai seems to offer a simple routine: good food, sunshine and time with the people closest to him.
It’s also a family tradition now. Jobe plays for Borussia Dortmund, Jude’s old club, so the brothers rarely get time together during the season. Dubai has become one of the places where they can.
A Christmas trip with his family
Bellingham’s best-known Dubai trip was at Christmas 2025, when he travelled with his mother and his brother Jobe, who plays for Borussia Dortmund. The family:
- Held a falcon, one of the UAE’s national symbols
- Rode camels in the desert
- Visited the Dubai Frame
- Saw the waterfall inside Dubai Mall
He was photographed in a traditional red keffiyeh, clearly enjoying the local culture.
Even his quieter visits make headlines. He once posted a video from a Dubai spa, calling it “a normal morning for me.”
A deserved break
After the summer he had, Bellingham earned some rest. He helped England reach the World Cup semi-finals and scored in the 6-4 win over France that secured third place, the highest-scoring third-place match in World Cup history.
Why Dubai works for footballers
Dubai has become a favourite for footballers on breaks: it’s private and warm, has five-star hotels, and is a short flight from Europe. For Bellingham, who has lived under constant attention at Dortmund and Real Madrid since his teens, it seems to offer a real chance to switch off.
FAQ
Does Jude Bellingham have a partnership with Dubai?
Yes, through Real Madrid. He features in Visit Dubai’s “Real Madrid X Dubai” campaign.
What did Bellingham do on his Dubai trips?
He has visited the Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Frame and the Dubai Mall waterfall, held a falcon and ridden camels in the desert.
Who has Bellingham visited Dubai with?
His mother and his brother Jobe, who plays for Borussia Dortmund.
What has Bellingham said about Dubai?
“Coming to Dubai is like escaping to another world.”
Sources: Visit Dubai; Gulf News; What’s On Dubai; Khaleej Times; Fox News.
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