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VICKY Pattison is living out a £2k-a-night dream holiday in Dubai with her fiancé Ercan Ramadan. Her partner surprised her by popping the question on the beach beside the Burj Al Arab on Friday - the cherry on top of what has been a luxurious getaway.

Anthony Joshua's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk could be staged on top of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, 321m above the ground. The hotel has a helipad on top of it and has hosted events there before, with Joshua even enjoying a sparring session there in 2017.

Dr Alex George has reportedly called it quits on his relationship with girlfriend Ellie Hecht after dating for a year.The Love Island star and A&E doctor, 31, appeared to have finally found love in the barrister and had posted a number of adorable glimpses into their life as a couple over the last 12 months including homing a puppy named Freddie, which she has kept. But friends of the star have since revealed that despite trying "everything" to make the relationship work, they found it impossible.

Floyd Mayweather Jr has been told he can "fight whoever the hell he wants" after talks over his money-spinning Dubai exhibition match fell through. 'Money' was set to take on social media star Money Kicks – real name Rashed Belhasa – in an exclusive boxing bout on the helipad at the top of the Burj Al Arab hotel.

LOVE Island's Amber Gill has given fans a glimpse into her Dubai househunt as she plans to splash out on a new flat. The reality star, 24, has been living in the Middle East for some time and wants to put down some roots. Viewing a number of properties in four very different locations in the city, Amber was swayed by the Mediterranean style of La Mer - however, acknowledged it was quite far out.

Britney Spears displayed her confidence to her more than 39 million Instagram followers this Wednesday amid her feud with her sister Jamie Lynn.She fired up her page and posted a video of herself showing off her sensational bikini body as she strolled across the beach.The footage was intercut with a clip of a white tiger in chains stalking across the sand in the shadow of the waterfront Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. Off she goes:Britney Spears displayed her confidence to her more than 39 million Instagram followers this Wednesday amid her feud with her sister Jamie LynnBritney's whole video was set to the self-assured Cardi B song Bodak Yellow in which the rapper declares she is making 'money moves.' She could also be seen splashing in the shallows during her new Instagram video, flashing her megawatt smile for the camera.The Toxic singer stretched herself languorously across the sand, striking a yoga pose as one of the waves washed over her.

Floyd Mayweather on February 20.The 20-year-old YouTuber is known online as Money Kicks and is the son of an Abu Dhabi based entrepreneur and billionaire, Saif Ahmed Belhasa.Mayweather announced in late 2021 that his next exhibition fight would be held on the helipad of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.His opponent for this fight is set to be Belhasa, who only turned 20 as recently as last month but has won on both his two previous appearances in the ring.In July 2021, Belhasa beat fellow Emirate YouTube star Anas Elshayib via a unanimous decision before knocking out Ajmal Khan three months later.Belhasa has lived a life of luxury thanks to the riches of his billionaire father, with the mansion they call home including a range of luxurious features.The mansion is understood to have a full size football pitch within its ground as well as a zoo that houses around 500 animals.Celebrities have regularly visited the property during Bellhasa's lifetime, including Lionel Messi, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Anthony Joshua and Floyd Mayweather himself.Does Rashed Belhasa have any chance of beating Floyd Mayweather? Let us know in the comments section below.Belhasa began to gain notoriety online back in 2016 through his Money Kicks YouTube channel, where he started posting videos of his impressive trainer collection.Videos would often include footage of him showing off his shoes to the mansion's celebrity guests, with his collection consisting of more than 500 trainers according to Cosmopolitan Middle East.He has since launched his own series called Sneaker Talk, with a host of famous faces appearing on the show, such as Wiz Khalifa, Travis Scott and Mesut Ozil.In addition to his extensive shoe collection, Belhasa

The wives and girlfriends of the England football team have given a glimpse inside their luxurious sun-soaked getaway to Dubai. Footballers including Manchester City's Jack Grealish, Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw have jetted to the UAE to enjoy a spot of winter sun during their two-week break from the Premier League.

Roger Federer once played a tennis match almost 700 feet in the ait on an insane hotel helipad that had been converted into a tennis court.Having won a joint-record 20 Grand Slam titles in his career, Swiss tennis legend Federer has played in and won tournaments all over the world.However, the helipad of the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai is perhaps the most unique venue he has played at and certainly the highest.Federer took to the court at the hotel in early 2005, playing Andre Agassi over 650 feet above the ground ahead of the Dubai Tennis Championship.The helipad was converted into a tennis court specifically for the two to play each other, as part of a promotional event for the upcoming tournament.Attached to the side of the hotel, the helipad is 692 feet above the ground and is used to transport hotel guests to the airport for a fee of $2700.The hotel itself is located on a man-made island just off the coast of Dubai and first opened in December 1999.Federer went on to win the Dubai Tennis Championship shortly after, winning the third of his eight titles, and he beat Agassi in the semi-finals on his way to victory.What is the most unique sporting venue you have visited? Let us know in the comments section below.The match between Federer and Agassi is not the only time the Burj Al Arab's helipad has hosted a sporting event.One year earlier, Tiger Woods teed off from the helipad, before Rory McIlroy performed a bunker shot from the site in 2011.Former Formula One driver David Coulthard performed a series of donuts in a Red Bull car on the helipad in 2013.The helipad will again be in the spotlight in February of this year, with former five-weight world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather set to appear in an exhibition

Lisa Snowdon dazzled her fans on Instagram with a glam holiday snap. The 49-year-old former model had jetted off for warmer climates as she lapped up the heat in Dubai for five days.In one snippet shared to her story, the This Morning star wowed on the beach wearing a striking blue and white stripped bikini that demanded attention.Having enjoyed some time in the sea, Lisa told fans: "Super rough waves today, I’ve just gone to the Burj Al Arab for a swim."Showing off the crashing waves in a short snippet, she tagged: "Madinat Jumeirah."It didn't seem as though Lisa had received the sunshine that she'd hoped for, but the TV star wasn't about to let that spoil her fun.Lapping up the cloudier weather, the Menopause Madness podcast star posed for a glam selfie by the sea.Looking stunning, Lisa sported an open blue and white tie-dyed shirt - showing a flash of cleavage.The former I'm a Celebrity...

Floyd Mayweather's expected next boxing opponent insists he holds no fear coming up against the former world champion despite the fight taking place on a helipad 700ft in the air.YouTuber Money Kicks is set to face the American next month, and is in the finals stages of contract negotiations ahead of the exhibition event.Mayweather recently announced that he would be taking part in another money-spinning fight, with this latest affair set to take place in the sky.A special arena will be constructed on the helipad at the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai, with a select few lucky guests invited along to take in the exclusive show.And the former world champion at several weights will be taking on Money Kicks – real name Rashed Belhasa – who lives in the city.The 20-year-old boasts a massive online following with more than five million fans across his YouTube channel and Instagram account alone.He has recently joined the phenomenon of social media stars cashing in on their fame with a boxing career, and is undefeated at 2-0 having taken part in a couple of Social Knockout events.His third bout will no doubt be the strangest and most high-profile of them all, but whether or not he is nervous about facing one of the best boxers ever, Belhasa says the venue does not faze him.Are Floyd Mayweather's boxing exhibitions hurting the sport? Have your say in the comments section.""I did skydiving, I'm not scared!" he told SunSport."But it's a different experience, but it's not my event, it's Floyd's event."So when they told me they're going to do an event on the helipad, I was like, 'That's crazy'."Mayweather's upcoming fight will not be the first time the helipad at the top of the famous Dubai hotel has been used for a sporting publicity

Floyd Mayweather's fight against Money Kicks and the YouTube star claims an announcement will be made in "a couple of days".The Middle East-based vlogger says a deal is in the final stages of negotiations and will be completed once both men's lawyers have had a chance to review all the details of the contract.The exhibition bout is set to take place on February 20 on a 700ft-high helipad atop the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel in Dubai, where a special arena will be constructed.Speaking to The Sun, Money Kicks, whose real name is Rashed Belhasa, said: "It's in the last stage. It's with the lawyers."We'll get a deal, I think it's going to happen.

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Internationally known DJ David Guetta has made a home for himself in the Persian Gulf. The French DJ is a resident of the United Arab Emirates, where he has performed multiple times — the latest being on the helipad at the landmark Burj Al Arab hotel, and was one of the first artists invited to perform in Saudi Arabia when the kingdom opened its doors to tourists and began allowing concerts and entertainment.

Dubai hotel Burj Al Arab is opening up to non-guests for the first time.However, it's not free - as the establishment is charging 399 Dirhams (£80) a pop for the pleasure.That is a fair bit less than it costs to stay at the hotel though, as it costs £1,000 upwards a night to stay inside it.The hotel, which sits on its own island jutting out from the city’s coast, is calling the tour “a fascinating journey of discovery into the untold stories of a global icon”.The tour, which launched last week, includes a walk around the public areas of the hotel and the chance to take photos, as well as getting a glimpse of the £6,500-a-night Royal Suite.You can also check memorabilia from sporting and cultural events held at the Burj, including “the decks

KATE Ferdinand has shown off her incredible bikini body as she enjoys a luxury holiday in the Dubai alongside husband Rio. The new mum, who welcomed baby son Cree nine months ago, posed on the beach as she showed off her post-baby body.

KATE and Rio Ferdinand are living the high life on their luxury, child-free holiday to Dubai. The former reality star, 30, has been giving fans a glimpse into their £10k a week jaunt complete with a rooftop pool.

KATE Ferdinand has shown off her incredible bikini body as she enjoys a luxury holiday in the Dubai alongside husband Rio. The new mum, who welcomed baby son Cree nine months ago, sat by the pool in the skimpy two-piece as she showed off her post-baby body.

Jeff Bezos, who has just forked out half a billion on a 417ft superyacht with three masts and a support vessel just to park the helicopter. But young, single billionaires want to do more than lounge about on big boats, says McNeill. They want adventures.

Southampton next spring. Celebrity Beyond will then offer a series of Mediterranean sailings, before heading to the Caribbean.

Brian Matthews ended up with a social media ban after posting a fake photo of him partying with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in Dubai.

CHLOE Ferry showed off her assets as she continues to flaunt her 'work trip' to Dubai as the UK remains in a national lockdown. The former Geordie Shore star posed on a the bow of boat in a black thong bikini, showing off her famous derriere.