David Beckham opens new Adidas store at Mall of the Emirates - in pictures

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  • The former footballer may be retired, but his fleeting visit to open the new Adidas outlet at the extended wing of the mall revealed that his professional life is as busy as ever. Warren Little / Getty Images
    The former footballer may be retired, but his fleeting visit to open the new Adidas outlet at the extended wing of the mall revealed that his professional life is as busy as ever. Warren Little / Getty Images
  • Interviewed for Sky Arabia, Beckham turned his attention to the burning matters of the day – what was his favourite colour for football boots (white), what did he have for breakfast (a sandwich) and what did he think of Dubai (hot). Warren Little / Getty Images
    Interviewed for Sky Arabia, Beckham turned his attention to the burning matters of the day – what was his favourite colour for football boots (white), what did he have for breakfast (a sandwich) and what did he think of Dubai (hot). Warren Little / Getty Images
  • Interviews were restricted, and there was a ban on selfies, although those wishing to have their photo taken with the 40-year-old were politely asked to form an orderly queue. Warren Little / Getty Images
    Interviews were restricted, and there was a ban on selfies, although those wishing to have their photo taken with the 40-year-old were politely asked to form an orderly queue. Warren Little / Getty Images
  • Footballing legend David Beckham smiles as he poses for a picture with a fan following his arrival at Mall of the Emirates. Karim Sahib / AFP
    Footballing legend David Beckham smiles as he poses for a picture with a fan following his arrival at Mall of the Emirates. Karim Sahib / AFP
  • Global icon and footballing legend David Beckham signs autographs as he opened the new adidas HomeCourt concept store in the Mall of Emirates to the delight of thousands of fans who caught a glimpse of the sporting superstar during a whistle-stop visit to the UAE. Warren Little / Getty Images
    Global icon and footballing legend David Beckham signs autographs as he opened the new adidas HomeCourt concept store in the Mall of Emirates to the delight of thousands of fans who caught a glimpse of the sporting superstar during a whistle-stop visit to the UAE. Warren Little / Getty Images
  • Footballing legend David Beckham signs a jersey for a fan following his arrival at Mall of the Emirates. Karim Sahib / AFP
    Footballing legend David Beckham signs a jersey for a fan following his arrival at Mall of the Emirates. Karim Sahib / AFP