6 Dubai restaurants to go celebrity spotting

Toko
Spotted: Will Smith, Kim Kardashian
Chichi Japanese eateries have been all the rage for a while now and Sydney export Toko has found its own following in Downtown Dubai’s VIDA hotel. From an outdoor Zen garden area to the ultra-sleek, dark interior and an open-plan kitchen, TOKO oozes cool.  It’s no wonder that this locale has quickly become a cult favourite where celebrities including Will Smith and Kim Kardashian have been spotted dining.  Share generous sushi platters with friends or indulge in their creative cocktails – lychee and jasmine martini, anyone? – for a guaranteed fun night out, whether or not you spot someone from the silver screen.
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Cavalli Club
Where: Fairmont Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road
Spotted: Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Steven Tyler
Cavalli Club is all about flash. We’re talking crystal chandeliers and zebra print seats, pouty girls in tight dresses and guys wearing so much gel it’s visible in the dark. The restaurant and club attracts a crowd of people eager to see and be seen, so it makes sense that this is where the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown and Steven Tyler have stopped by to make sure they make headlines the next day. The cuisine is authentically Italian, including delicious dishes such as truffle tagliatelle with mushrooms. Tip: when you hit the dance floor, make sure to smile.You might be in the background of a photo that someone is taking of someone famous… or someone’s #nightout selfie.
Contact: www.dubai.cavalliclub.com

Cle 
Where: DIFC
Spotted: Irina Shayk, Alessandra Ambrosio, Paris Hilton, the Kardashians, Sarah Jessica Parker
A cool venue near the DIFC, Cle is drawing in celebrities and local foodies eager to try the Arabic-fusion cuisine at this trendy haunt. Irina Shayk, Alessandra Ambrosio and the Kardashians have passed by, while Paris Hilton even did an impromptu DJ’ing session one evening, so there is no telling how your night will go at Cle. Real creativity can at least be found in dishes like the hazelnut falafel with peppers and marinated feta.
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Starbucks 
Where: Madinat Jumeirah
Spotted: Ben Affleck, Salma Hayek, Bill Clinton
During high-profile events such as the World Economic Forum or the Dubai International Film Festival, this cosy cafe is the ideal place to be for some celeb-spotting. From Ben Affleck and Salma Hayek to Bill Clinton, you never know who you will see popping in for their caffeine fix. The venue enjoys a nice outdoor deck where you also have access to other restaurants willing to deliver to your table. Enjoy your double-chocolate frappuccino with a side of Hollywood, guilt-free.