Just call her 'Lady Dubai'.
Quirky
pop star Lady Gaga flounced into the United Arab Emirates on Monday
dressed rather regally as she arrived ahead of her first ever
performance in the Middle East.
With
the singer set to debut her artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball Tour concert at
the Meydan Racecourse on Wednesday night, she was warmly greeted by
screaming fans, lapping up the attention as she graciously signed
autographs and posed for photos with her ever-adoring public.
A regal entrance: Lady Gaga went all-out in a
gorgeous gold gown and tiara as she arrived in Dubai on Monday ahead of
her first ever concert in the Middle East
'My
fans were so sweet at the airport I was so choked up! I have been
dreaming of coming to the Middle East and finally #dreamscometrue,' she
wrote as she shared a number of photos on social media prior to making
her way to her hotel.
And
she certainly wasn't disappointed on arrival, declaring the luxurious
digs 'exquisite' as she gushed about what a 'privilege' it was to be in
the country and how 'gracious and kind' everyone
had been to her already.
had been to her already.
The
28-year-old certainly made quite the impression as she landed in Dubai,
dressed in a stunning sheer gold gown that was covered in gorgeous
sequin and jewelled embellishments.
Fanfare: The pop star was warmly greeted by
hoards of screaming fans, while the notoriously generous singer took the
time to sign autographs and take photos with each and every one of them
'What a privilege to be here': The 28-year-old
was overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and dedication of her fans in the
United Arab Emirates, a huge smile splashed across her face as she
soaked up their love and adoration
'They have been so gracious and kind to me.
#DubaiMonster4Life': The Born This Way hitmaker kept her cool as she was
swarmed by the group of mostly teenagers, all dying to get a piece of
their favourite star
The long-sleeved number featured a cape-like style that opened up to great effect when she raised her arms.
It
also featured a small cut-out detail on the chest, while the delicate
fabric exposed her skimpy nude bodysuit underneath that protected her
modesty.
She wore her long platinum tresses in a sleek style that tumbled down around her shoulders, while
a showstopping blue and turquoise jewelled crown sat atop her head.
a showstopping blue and turquoise jewelled crown sat atop her head.
'I hope during this trip I can show my true
self, with a message of acceptance, tolerance, a respect for individuals
of all cultures.': The songstress was warmly welcomed with a bouquet of
flowers as she gears up to debut her artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball Tour
concert at the Meydan Racecourse on Wednesday
Odd woman out: Gaga looked a little out of place
in her extravagant outfit as she was flanked by a security team clad in
traditional long white dishdasha, with keffiyeh covering their heads
Just call her 'Lady Dubai': The star went a
little overboard with her make-up, the heavy kohl lining her eyes and
bright red-orange lipstick competing with her incredible gown and blue
and turquoise jewelled crown, which sat atop her long sleekly-styled
platinum tresses
The
star went a tad overboard on the make-up, overly dramatic kohl-lined
eyes and bright, glossy red-orange lipstick proving too much competition
for the statement outfit.
Meanwhile,
flanked by security detail who were clad in the traditional long white
dishdasha, with keffiyeh covering their heads, the star looked decidedly
under-dressed in comparison.
Of
course, women in the Arab nation are usually covered from head to toe
in black robes known as abaya, their head and neck shrouded by a hijab,
while some go even further by donning a niqab that covers the mouth and
nose, leaving only their eyes exposed.
Showstopper! The star pulled out all the stops
with her gorgeous sheer gold gown, which was covered in gorgeous sequin
and jewelled embellishments and featured a cape-like design when she
raised her arms, her nude bodysuit protecting her modesty, visible
beneath the delicate fabric
In all her glory: Gaga took to Instagram to
share a number of photos from her trip so far, including this one as she
sized up her luxurious accommodation, which she captioned, 'Lady Dubai
in my absolutely exquisite hotel. What a privilege to be here. They have
been so gracious and kind to me. #DubaiMonster4Life'
'I have been dreaming of coming to the Middle
East and finally #dreamscometrue': The singer was clearly moved by the
reaction she got from fans as she arrived at the airport, tweeting that
she was 'so choked up'
Though her wardrobe may have raised a few eyebrows, Gaga was rather covered up and modest
for her.
for her.
Once
she settled into her luxurious accommodation, she disposed of her heavy
garment and stripped off her make-up as she took to the pool for a
nighttime swim before bed.
Sharing
several photos of her exploits on Instagram, the beauty posed up a
storm in a flesh-coloured one-piece swimsuit that revealed her extensive
tattoo collection, her hair swept back from her pretty face in a messy
updo.
