Published 17:42 IST, August 26th 2020
'Welcome Back' shooting locations span Dubai and Abu Dhabi; see pictures here
Anil Kapoor's 'Welcome Back' was an action-comedy film. Are you wondering, “Where was Welcome Back filmed”? Here is an insight into its shooting places
The 2015 comedy action film, Welcome Back starring Anil Kapoor was greatly appreciated for its beautiful shooting locations. Are you wondering, “Where was Welcome Back filmed”? Here is an insight into the Welcome Back shooting locations.
Where was Welcome Back filmed?
Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi:
It is interesting to note that Welcome Back was the first Bollywood film to be shot in Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Further, it ranks as the second film in the world after Fast and Furious 7 which also captured some sequences in the Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. According to a report by deccanchronicle.com, several filmmakers have approached the concerned authorities for permission to shoot at the Emirates Palace, however, they have been unsuccessful in doing so. The Emirates Palace is a 5-star hotel that was designed by a British architect named John Elliott.
The Meydan Hotel, Dubai:
Some sequences of the film have also been shot at The Meydan Hotel in Dubai. It is interesting to note that the Mayden Hotel is the world’s first 5 star race track hotel. The hotel is situated inside the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai’s Meydan City.
Burj Khalifa:
Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure of the world is the most famous attraction of the United Arab Emirates. Some sequences of Welcome Back have been shot here. It is interesting to note that the building rises to a height of 2,722 ft.
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah:
The Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah is a five- star hotel. This hotel is located at Crescent Road, the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. While this luxury hotel has three outdoor pools, it also offers water sports activities.
Margham Desert:
Dubai is known for its vast barren land and deserts. One of the deserts that was featured in the comedy-action film, Welcome Back was the Margham Desert. The film features a scene with 100 camels at the Margham Desert. This desert also offers camel safaris to the general public.
Here is a list of some other Welcome Back locations:
- The Sofitel Hotel – The Palm
- Rixos The Palm Dubai
- Jumeirah Zabeel Saray Hotel
Promo Image Source: A still from Welcome Back and Shutterstock
Other images sourced from Shutterstock
Updated 17:42 IST, August 26th 2020