{
  "id": 12381574,
  "title": "Salman Khan makes fleeting appearance in Dubai as huge crowd waits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/salman-khan-makes-fleeting-appearance-in-dubai-as-huge-crowd-waits",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T13:03:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/salman-khan-makes-fleeting-appearance-in-dubai-as-huge-crowd-waits-1.500700498"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan paid a brief visit to Dubai's Beautyworld Middle East. The star, who was the chief guest at the launch of Kenz de Rasasi, a new fragrance house, made a hurried appearance to unveil the brand before whisking away without interacting with the massive crowd. Fans had been eagerly waiting for Khan, with many hoping to catch a glimpse of their idol.\n\nDespite his brief stay, Khan's presence made headlines as he drew large crowds to the Dubai World Trade Centre. By 4 PM, as expected, he arrived and unveiled the fragrance, leaving shortly after with barely any words to the adoring fans. A packed exhibition floor saw fans standing shoulder to shoulder outside the booth for Kenz de Rasasi, many eager to capture a moment with the actor on camera.\n\nAmong those who were disappointed not to see him were Maha Noor, a Pakistani resident who had been eagerly waiting since the 1.30 PM meet and greet session, and Mohammad Imran and Samama Rayees, who had specifically come to the fair to see Khan. Both expressed their admiration for the Bollywood star, praising him for his looks, humor, and charisma, and labeling him their \"bhai\" - a term of endearment often used for brothers in the region.\n\nThis unexpected appearance by Salman Khan at the event marked a shift from the usual industry trade show, turning Beautyworld Middle East into a fan event for the day. Khan's visit followed his praise for a flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar on social media platform X for his courage during a mid-air incident, further endearing him to his fans.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Salman Khan was in and out of Beautyworld Middle East in Dubai on Tuesday, making a brief appearance to inaugurate a new fragrance brand before leaving without addressing the crowd. The Bollywood star was chief guest at the launch of Kenz de Rasasi, a new fragrance house from Dubai-based Rasasi Perfumes, at Dubai World Trade Centre. He arrived later than scheduled at 4 PM, unveiled the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Bollywood star Salman Khan made a brief appearance in Dubai.",
    "He unveiled Kenz de Rasasi fragrance at Beautyworld Middle East.",
    "Crowds waited eagerly despite his short stay."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}