This is what Lilly Ghalichi’s doing in Dubai
The reality TV star from Bravo’s “Shahs of Sunset” has been here since December 20
Former Shahs of Sunset reality TV star Lilly Ghalichi has been adventuring around Dubai this month. She last visited the city in January.
This time, she will be a host at the Dubai Shopping Festival, which kicks off on January 1 and wraps up on February 1. The yearly event includes city-wide discounts, raffles, family-friendly activities and entertainment centred around retail and fashion.
“Four days left until I begin hosting the Dubai Shopping Festival,” Ghalichi wrote on her Instagram yesterday. “I’ve been practicing shopping my whole life for this.”
Contacted by tabloid!, representatives of DSF weren’t immediately able to specify what Ghalichi’s role in the festival would be.
Ghalichi, an attorney, is best known as a beauty blogger and the CEO of Ghalichi Glam. Under her company, she has established several brands, most prominently Lilly Lashes, a line of fake eyelashes that caters to the high-end market and celebrities.
On December 20, she arrived in the city. In a buckled leather skirt and a fitted black crop top, she posed for a photo captioned: “Dubai, thank you for opening your heart and home to me.”
On December 20-21, she held a ‘Mastering Glam’ seminar at a local hotel. But that was only the start of her journey.
December 22: Ghalichi posted a selfie with fellow online celeb WatchAnish, a.k.a. Anish Bhatt, watch enthusiast, luxury fashion blogger, leader of 1.5 million Instagram followers. And yes, he’s featured on Forbes. Ghalichi’s caption: “Does anyone have the time though? Dinner in Dubai with WatchAnish.”
Later, Ghalichi posed for a photo in front of a looming Christmas tree, gearing up for the festive season.
December 23: Ghalichi checked into Kempinski hotel and posed for a smiling snap in her high-heeled Louboutins. “So excited for all my upcoming adventures in Dubai the next 2 weeks.” Later, she headed to Noir in Kempinski, a new nightclub with a 1920s theme.
December 24: Ghalichi spent Christmas Eve in Dubai by heading to the top of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world....
but not before she took a snap in front of it. She also stopped by Maison de Joelle — the salon of TV make-up artist Joelle Mardinian — to get her hair and make-up sorted.
December 25: On Christmas, Ghalichi posted a heartfelt greeting to her Instagram: “I know social media can be disheartening as it creates these unrealistic images of elaborate presents, immaculate decorations, perfect relationships, and flawless family gatherings — none of it is real. Be happy and thankful for your imperfect REAL life today.”
December 26: Ghalichi checks into another fancy schmancy hotel — this time the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on the Palm. “It’s so beautiful,” she wrote. “Thank you to Visit Dubai and #MyDubai for making my stay in Dubai so magical.” Later, she hit the town with fashion blogger Mr. Moudz.
December 27: Ghalichi and Mr. Moudz were joined by New York City jeweller Lynn Ban. “Dubai nights just got better,” wrote Ghalichi.
December 28: Ghalichi gets into the New Year’s spirit with a 2016 resolution: “Stress less, come to Dubai more. Fall in love along the way.” She threw in a camel and heart emoji for good measure.
