Zayed Khan crowned Mr Dubai 2017

An Indian fitness trainer and real estate professional has won the annual Mr Dubai 2017 pageant. Zayed Khan, who has dreams of making it to Bollywood, beat 18 other hopefuls at the event, and was crowned on Friday night at the Rocky’s Cafe in Regent Palace Hotel following a three-month search.

Adel Abdulhamid, an Egyptian cabin crew came in second while Syrian Mohammad Al Jamal from Al Ain, who runs an interior-design firm, took the third place.

Contestants were judged in various categories at various events, including beach and party wear categories. The grand finale on Friday saw contestants compete in formal wear and take part in a question-and-answer round with the judges.

The judging panel this year included author Kapil Pathare, TV presenter and producer Lara Tabet, Mister Tourism World 2017 Joshua Lennet, Sherin Morani Singh of Cineyug India, fashion designer Avi Muller and fashion show director Kevin Oliver among others.

Khan, who also won the Audience Choice Awards, is the second Indian to win the title.