Actor Will Smith has been plastered all over every news site lately ever since the Chris Rock slap at the 2022 Academy Awards, which became a whole ~moment~ in itself, FYI.

As we already know, Will Smith is no stranger to the spotlight, so it comes as no surprise that the controversial actor loves visiting Dubai from time to time. I mean, after all, Dubai does know how to treat its guests like royalty, especially when they are among the most famous actors in Hollywood.

Here is a look at some of the actor’s best memories in Dubai:

Getting in shape at Nad Al Sheba

With all the gyms closed during the pandemic, quarantine hit everyone hard, especially when we were spending our days making Dalgona coffee (who else remembers?) Once Dubai opened its doors back up to its multitude of loyal tourists, Will was one of the first ones to take the chance and hop on board the first flight out.

While in Dubai, he was determined to get back in shape and got his sweat on at none other than Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex. The workout seemed to hit him hard and we have never related more to this struggle, so we are not surprised this iconic picture later became one of the most popular memes of 2021.

Deep Dive Dubai

Like any good tourist, Will had to visit Deep Dive while on his trip to Dubai, which is one of the deepest pools in the world with an entire 1,500-square-metre deep-water city. The actor made sure to share his wild adventure with everyone by posting it on his Instagram before diving in.

Visiting royal friends

Will Smith

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Who would have thought Sheikh Hamdan and Will Smith were such close friends?! Due to Will’s multiple trips to Dubai over the years, he formed a friendship with the royal family, so when he found out the Crown Prince was expecting twins, the actor had to congratulate him by sending two huge presents over to his palace.

Golfing at Address Montgomerie

The ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air‘ star and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith love golfing together, so while on one of their many trips to Dubai, the couple had to take a day to visit the incredible 18-whole golf course in the Address Montgomery for a little friendly competition.

Pool day

Dubai locals know how hot the weather can get during the summer, and Will got to experience the hot summer heat firsthand while on his trip.

50th birthday skydive

For the big 50 back in 2018, Will Smith decided to celebrate this big birthday right here in Dubai, of course. The best part is that we all got to experience the whole thrilling journey along with him because he decided to make a six-episode Facebook Watch show out of it for everyone to see.

Dubai views from the Burj Khalifa

One of the first stops the actor had to make while on his trip to Dubai was to the emblematic Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world. And all we have to say is that he was more than amazed by the incredibly mesmerising view.

Desert Safari Dubai

No Dubai trip is complete without a visit to the desert safari, one of Dubai’s number one and most popular tourist attractions. Will and Jada definitely could not miss this one while on their trip. They seemed to have had lots of fun and even made a photoshoot out of it by getting some cool black and white pics for the memories.