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Sunday: 11 January 2026
  • 11 January 2026
  • 18:54
Will Smith falls in love with Jordanian Mansaf

Khaberni - The global star Will Smith is currently in Dubai to attend the "Billion Followers Summit", and in the past few hours, he has enjoyed a series of eye-catching snapshots with Arab content creators, revealing a striking closeness to Middle Eastern culture.

In a special meeting with cooking influencer Saba Shamma, Will Smith disclosed his absolute favorite food, stating it to be "sushi", which he might lean towards if he had to rely on one meal for an extended period.

As for his favorite Arabic dish, he chose "Mansaf", explaining that he had never eaten lamb before, but he fell in love with it after tasting the famous Jordanian dish.

Will Smith appeared in a widely circulated video with Ahmed Abu Al-Rub, Saba Shamma’s husband, where they danced comically to the tune of "Mixed Nuts" by the Egyptian star Ahmed Saad, and the video gained widespread popularity across various platforms.

On the sidelines of the Billion Followers Summit, Will Smith spoke during a panel discussion titled "From the Pole to Sustainable Cities" about the concept of fear as an obstacle to achieving ambitions. 

He explained that embracing discomfort is a fundamental step towards personal and professional growth, and linked this to how future communities should be built with a focus on humanity.

In the past few hours, social media users have shared a video showing the American star Will Smith with the Jordanian influencer Ahmed Abu Al-Rub, where they appeared in a festive atmosphere, interacting through dance and songs to the rhythm of "Mixed Nuts" by the Egyptian artist Ahmed Saad, in a notable scene that received widespread engagement from followers.

Will Smith expressed his appreciation for the city of Dubai, describing it as one of his favorite cities alongside Miami, referring to the "Sustainable City" model as an advanced example of urban planning harmonious with the environment.

He also emphasized during the session the importance of technology serving human relationships rather than replacing them, in a vision centered on humanity first.

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