Global superstar Will Smith is currently in Dubai attending the Billion Followers Summit, where he has drawn attention over the past hours through a series of engaging moments with Arab content creators, revealing a notable closeness to Middle Eastern culture

In a special conversation with cooking influencer Saba Shamaa, Smith spoke about his favorite food overall, saying sushi would be his choice if he had to stick to one meal for a long time

When asked about his favorite Arab dish, he chose mansaf, explaining that he had never eaten lamb before, but became genuinely fond of it after tasting the iconic Jordanian dish

Smith also appeared in a widely circulated video alongside Ahmad Abulrob, Saba Shamaa’s husband, where the two danced humorously to the song “Maksarat” by Egyptian star Ahmed Saad. The clip spread rapidly across social media platforms and received strong engagement from viewers

On the sidelines of the Billion Followers Summit, Smith took part in a panel discussion titled “From the Poles to Sustainable Cities”, where he spoke about fear as a major obstacle to achieving ambitions. He explained that embracing discomfort is a key step toward personal and professional growth, linking this idea to the way future societies should be built with people at their core

Social media users also shared another video bringing together Will Smith and Jordanian influencer Ahmad Abulrob, capturing a lively atmosphere of dancing and singing to “Maksarat”, in a moment that resonated widely with audiences

During the session, Smith expressed his admiration for Dubai, describing it as one of his favorite cities alongside Miami. He pointed to the concept of the sustainable city as an advanced model of urban thinking that aligns with environmental balance

He also emphasized the importance of ensuring that technology serves human relationships rather than replacing them, promoting a vision centered on putting people first