Abu Dhabi was the place to be over the weekend –as the 10th annual Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took place at Yas Marina Circuit.

Whilst many watched the final race of the Formula One season, some of us (okay, us) preferred to watch the crowd of celebrities who flocked to the capital for the occasion.

Famous F1 fans included HRH Princess Charlene of Monaco, actor Will Smith, fashionista Olivia Palermo and Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.

Yesterday all eyes were on the Formula One track for the final race of the season –but, Bella Hadid traded the track for a different race in Abu Dhabi’s desert.

On Friday, R&B singer The Weeknd, headlined one of the annual Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts. His girlfriend, Bella Hadid, jetted into the capital to cheer on her beau and enjoy the events of the Formula One weekend.

The half-Palestinian supermodel announced her arrival into Abu Dhabi with a breath-taking photograph of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Ever since it was announced that Ryan Reynolds would shoot a film in Abu Dhabi, we’ve been (patiently) waiting for his wife Blake Lively to jet into the UAE –and hoorah, here she is!

The Gossip Girl star flew into the Emirates over the long weekend to spend some time with her hubby who’s currently filming scenes for his upcoming Netflix film, Six Underground.

Victoria Secret Angel, Joan Smalls, has swapped the runway for Abu Dhabi’s desert –as the Puerto Rican supermodel jetted into the Emirates this week for Etihad Airways' 15th birthday…

From what we can see on Instagram Stories, the star is enjoying her time in the capital with sightseeing trips to Yas Marina, the Grand Mosque and the desert. Loving the UAE’s natural landscape, Smalls described Abu Dhabi’s desert setting with the caption “Nature truly amazes me.”

Lady Kitty Spencer has been the face of luxury fashion house Bvlgari since May, as this week the model and aristocrat was in Dubai to launch Bvlgari’s new diamond collection Fiorever at an exclusive party.

A celebrity’s guide to Dubai involves a visit to a fancy hotel, posing in front of the Marina skyline and Friday brunch –did you really go to Dubai if you didn’t show off the penthouse view?! 'Love Island' runner-up Laura Anderson certainly agrees, as this week the former Emirates cabin crew member returned to the UAE to holiday in her old hometown of Dubai.

From cruising on the Nile to camel riding in the desert and discovering the ancient pyramids, American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys has been exploring what Egypt has to offer during her latest trip with her family. The Grammy award-winner has visited the remarkable temples in Luxor, encountered Aswan’s natural beauties and wandered through Nubian villages.

To mark her 60th birthday, popstar Madonna travelled to one of Morocco’s major cities, Marrakesh, for a week of lavish celebrations with her family and friends.

Not only are we jealous of celebrities wardrobes, but also their passport stamps –as we’ve rounded up the best summer holidays snaps from celebs on their travels. Prepare to be inspired by exotic destinations, pretty islands and stylish outfits to match the backdrop!