The Palace Downtown Dubai will feature as a location in the eagerly-anticipateded Bollywood film, Ki & Ka, directed by R Balki (Cheeni Kum, Paa, English Vinglish and Shamitabh), and starring Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and an ensemble cast.
Invited guests mingled with the movie’s stars and director at a gala event at the hotel’s Viewing Deck this week, organised to celebrate the news of the film shoot.
A “significant portion” of the film will be shot at The Palace, along with other Emaar Hospitality Group properties in Dubai.
The popular hotel was chosen as a key shooting location thanks to its distinct Arabesque architectural features central location in Downtown Dubai.
cnewbould@thenational.ae
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