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Thuli fully immersed herself in the luxury and glamour of Dubai.
Actress and DJ Thuli Phongolo is living her best life in Dubai, treating herself to some much-needed rest and relaxation.
The Generations: The Legacy star, who recently made her return to the popular soapie, has shared snippets of her holiday on social media, giving fans a sneak peek into her lavish getaway.
From soaking up the sun by the poolside to dining at some of the city's top restaurants, she fully immersed herself in the luxury and glamour of Dubai
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Thuli Phongolo: 'What a dreamy, yummy experience'
Thuli said one of the standout moments from her trip was a dinner experience at the upscale Japanese restaurant, Umi Kei.
She mentioned enjoying a surprise menu curated by the chef.
'Highly recommend — what a dreamy, yummy… funny experience we had,' she added.
Thuli Phongolo in Dubai. Pictures: IG Stories/@thuliphongolo
She also dined at The Theatre, Dubai's top luxury dinner show, which combines fine dining with live performances.
Dressed in a striking pink gown by Style Connection SA, she captioned the snaps: 'Invite me to dinner, Frank…'
Thuli also shared poolside pictures in a two-piece swimsuit, soaking up the sun.
She did not reveal who she is travelling with, but in one cryptic post on her IG stories, she wrote: 'You don't owe anyone your whole life. People can speculate, but you own the truth. Every time you show up with your light — even if it's quite messy or imperfect — you win.'
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