Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are planning their wedding, and if the ring that the former baseball star proposed with is any sign – a showstopper thought to be worth $1 million (Dh3.65m) – the big day is set to be enormous. But could they be set to tie the knot in Dubai?
This week, the sportsman was quizzed about their upcoming nuptials, but he acted coy, avoiding questions about the location.
The line of questioning took place during a guest appearance on Strahan, Sara and Keke.
"When you think about wedding plans and Jennifer is your partner ... you do a lot of nodding," joked Rodriguez. "I don't know where the location is, I don't know what I'm wearing, I don't know when it is. I'll just show up."
That did not satisfy the inquisitive hosts, however, who decided to put him on the spot with a game called "This or That".
When Rodriguez dropped one big hint, saying "the wedding will be a long flight", host Keke replied: "It's in Dubai!"
Sadly for us in the UAE, Rodriguez quashed dreams of a destination wedding in the Emirates for the couple, saying: "I’m not gonna get into that. But no."
What do we know about Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez's wedding?
Although Rodriguez wouldn't confirm a UAE ceremony, the pair have revealed a few details about their big day.
During a chat with Entertainment Tonight, the Hustlers star said her father, David Lopez, would not be walking her down the aisle, but her 11-year-old son Max would. It is expected that Max's twin sister, Emme, will be a part of Lopez's bridal party, along with Rodriguez's daughters, Ella and Natasha.
"It's always tricky when you merge families, but Jennifer and Alex did a great job from the start," a source told People magazine of the couple and their children. "The kids are amazing together. And they have wanted Jennifer and Alex to get married for a long time. They will all definitely be a huge part of the wedding."
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Innocent Witness, June 26 at 7pm
On Your Wedding Day, June 27 at 7pm
The Great Battle, June 27 at 9pm
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion, June 28 at 4pm
Romang, June 28 at 6pm
Mal Mo E: The Secret Mission, June 28 at 8pm
Underdog, June 29 at 2pm
Nearby Sky, June 29 at 4pm
A Resistance, June 29 at 6pm
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Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea
Rating: 2.5/5
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Torque: 1,000Nm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
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The Indoor Cricket World Cup
When: September 16-23
Where: Insportz, Dubai
Indoor cricket World Cup:
Insportz, Dubai, September 16-23
UAE fixtures:
Men
Saturday, September 16 – 1.45pm, v New Zealand
Sunday, September 17 – 10.30am, v Australia; 3.45pm, v South Africa
Monday, September 18 – 2pm, v England; 7.15pm, v India
Tuesday, September 19 – 12.15pm, v Singapore; 5.30pm, v Sri Lanka
Thursday, September 21 – 2pm v Malaysia
Friday, September 22 – 3.30pm, semi-final
Saturday, September 23 – 3pm, grand final
Women
Saturday, September 16 – 5.15pm, v Australia
Sunday, September 17 – 2pm, v South Africa; 7.15pm, v New Zealand
Monday, September 18 – 5.30pm, v England
Tuesday, September 19 – 10.30am, v New Zealand; 3.45pm, v South Africa
Thursday, September 21 – 12.15pm, v Australia
Friday, September 22 – 1.30pm, semi-final
Saturday, September 23 – 1pm, grand final
Groom and Two Brides
Director: Elie Semaan
Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla
Rating: 3/5
