Hoards of fans gave Filipino heartthrob Alden Richards a heartfelt welcome when he landed in Dubai late Tuesday night ahead of a concert on March 10.
Despite the eight-hour flight from Manila, Richards came out of Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3 looking fresh in a collared turquoise shirt. Brandishing his dimpled smile, the star obliged a throng of fans who greeted him in the arrivals area for selfies.
Many carried banners and a few hung flower garlands around his neck. Richards told tabloid! he will have a busy schedule on Wednesday with a school tour, a radio tour and a visit to the Philippine Embassy.
And a message from the man himself: Marhaba @aldenrichards02 #Aldub #Dubai pic.twitter.com/EH8NXFD5QI— tabloid! (@GulfNewsTabloid) March 8, 2016
More @aldenrichards02 craziness at #DubaiInternational. #Aldub @DubaiAirports pic.twitter.com/oXQDqQogbQ— tabloid! (@GulfNewsTabloid) March 8, 2016
On Thursday, he will perform at a show called Kapusong Pinoy Dubai at the Al Nasr Leisureland.
“It’s gonna be a fun-filled show. I will perform songs and more dance numbers,” said Richards.
With his second visit, following his concert in the emirate last January, Richards is hoping to see more of Dubai.
“Last time I was here I just went to Dubai Mall. Hopefully, this time I can visit other sites where tourists really go,” says Richards.
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His “Aldub” partner Maine Mendoza, known as the Philippine Dubsmash Queen and his on-screen love interest is not with him on this trip, although Richards says he is looking forward to having her join him on the next one.
The event is organised by TV network GMA as a tribute to its subscribers. The actor, who stars in the comedy-musical variety programme Sunday PinaSaya and the noontime show Eat Bulaga, will be joined by actor-comedian Betong Sumay and Kapusong Pinoy Dubai talent Aicelle Santos in the show.
Tickets are priced Dh95 (General), Dh195 (VIP) and Dh295 (VVIP). Doors open 6pm. Call: 056-4986763 or 055-6807288.
