Uhm, is anyone else super curious as to why there’s a slew of celebrities and TikTokers suddenly jet-setting to the UAE? Like internet boyfriend and *major* influencer Noah Beck, and the iconic made-it-from-scratch queen Nara Smith? There’s a simple answer to that.

The UAE has been home to the biggest fashion names for the longest time, so it really is a no-brainer as to why its prime hotspots are known as ‘cities dripped in gold’ (Dubai girlies know it all too well).

And this time around, *alllll* the international celebs and your obvious faves (Bach Buquen *heart eyes*) were at the top of the guest list for the infamous exhibition in Abu Dhabi: The Prada Mode.

Of course, like every fan out there, the shock was an understatement when they saw Noah Beck in Abu Dhabi having fun playing football at Prada Mode. But did we fail to mention how old money he looks?? A white polo shirt layered with a royal blue jacket on his shoulders — we may have fawned just a tad bit.

Meanwhile, we also spotted the queen of baking, Nara Smith! Naturally, she’d def be in town for the Prada Mode exhibition, remember that one TikTok where she made something from scratch while wearing Prada head-to-toe? Yup, she’s a Prada girl through and through.

It’s not Prada without our top regional artists, of course. Making their way to the Abu Dhabi neighbourhood, Palestinian singer and songwriter Saint Levant also showed up, alongside Zeyne, Stephanie Atala and Bayou.

One thing’s for sure; the performances were fire, especially with a star-studded guest list in attendance.

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