Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe in Dubai for award ceremony

The French forward said he was happy to be in the emirate with his family

Paris St Germain player Kylian Mbappe poses as he arrives for the Globe Soccer Awards. Reuters

A Ligue Une football player has drawn crowds since touching down in Dubai.

Kylian Mbappe, one of Paris Saint-Germain's stars and considered to be one of the best players in the world, said on Monday he was happy to be visiting with his family.

Mbappe joins Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah and Robert Lewandowski as those shortlisted for men’s player of the year at this month’s Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, with Lucy Bronze and Alexia Putellas nominated for the best women's player award.

The winners of each category will be announced at the 12th staging of the awards, taking place at the Armani Pavilion in Armani Hotel Dubai on Monday evening.

Football stars are a common site in the emirate. Two weeks ago global football star Lionel Messi delighted fans by paying a surprise visit to Expo 2020 Dubai, as did Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.