Live like a king. Or just like Justin Bieber.
During his recent trip to Dubai as part of his Believe World Tour, the Bieber certainly lived life to the full and has the bill to prove it – or someone else does, as is often the case with celebs.
Fancy living Bieber’s life for three days? Then prepare to exercise your plastic.
Meal for two, Dh800 for two (obviously not including alcohol as JB is underage!): An order of grilled scallops, with just two to a plate, is Dh125 at Zuma, the luxury Japanese restaurant at DIFC where Bieber had dinner on May 3.
Luxury hotel stay, Dh129,384: A night at the iconic Burj Al Arab in the Royal Suite is Dh43,128 including taxes. Bieber’s 780sq metre suite sits on the 25th floor and has a private elevator which serves the entire floor. According to hotel insiders, the suite’s dressing room is bigger than most average Dubai hotel rooms.
Wheels, Dh36,300: Walk into a luxury car rental and expect to pay anything from Dh12,000 a day for a white Lamborghini Aventador. Throw in the fuel and Salik charges (just because you’re in a Lambo doesn’t make you exempt) and the bill is almost as breathtaking as the view from a Burj hotel room.
Wheels No 2, Dh4,500: If you took the Lambo to the concert at the Sevens you couldn’t possibly show up at the after party in the same car now, could you? So a luxury Range Rover Sport 4x4 is necessary, although we’re not sure if the Dh1,500 per day price tag covers the insurance for roof-surfing outside of Dubai club Movida.
Fines, Dh3,600: Fast cars mean fast driving. Fast driving mean speeding fines -- Dh3,600 to be precise. Living a life in the fast lane can be pricey.
Club night, Dh250: So this is where Justin tightened the purse strings and saved a bit of cash for a rainy day. A drinks-heavy bar bill in Dubai can knock the fun out of many a good night with high prices the norm. Luckily at just 19, JB was smashing back the colas and water at both Movida and People by Crystal. However, be careful because a few H2Os and snacks still add up.
Shopping, Dh19,000: A flash pair of Givenchy trainers and five t-shirts were snapped up during a quick trip to the Dubai Mall on Sunday. “Justin was polite and friendly,” said a member of staff, proving manners cost nothing and can’t be brought with a credit card -- unlike clothes at Givenchy.
Leisure, Dh2,000: A quick round of golf at the Emirates Golf Club, where JB’s body guards were tweeting from, will set you back a not-so-quick figure of around Dh1,000. Rack up lunch, drinks, club hire and a sneaky few practice swings at the driving range beforehand and you’ve got a hefty tab.
Accidents, Dh227,000: Get attacked on stage at a concert and lose a grand piano and you really have something to be upset about. A 1926 Steinway model O Grand Piano with a black case will mean forking out a fair bit for a replacement.
Milkshake, Dh35: Luckily a stop at Millions of Milkshakes to pick up a mate’s shake – Kim’s Cooler – isn’t such a drop in the ocean. Lil Twist and JB reportedly picked one up.
Valet, Dh50: Lamborghini or Lancer -- it doesn’t matter what you park using the Dubai Mall’s valet parking service, it still costs Dh50 to valet park.
Free! Luckily, visiting the loo in Fashion Avenue is free of charge for all. It doesn’t cost a thing to spend a penny.
