Indian Celebs Anushka Sharma & Virat Kohli Star in 'Visit Dubai' Ad
Jul 06, 2025
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and Indian cricketer Virat Kohli have teamed up for a new Visit Dubai tourism campaign, stepping into the roles of on-screen travellers. The campaign shows the couple experiencing the city's architecture, shopping scenes, and desert escapes in a series of cinematic vignettes.
The project is backed by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism and reflects a broader trend of major cities using celebrities with significant social reach to drive destination interest. With a combined following of over 300 million across platforms, the couple brings major visibility to the campaign across both Indian and international markets.
Dubai remains a leading destination for Indian travellers, with the country consistently ranking among the top source markets. The campaign is currently running across television and digital platforms.
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