Hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a 50,000-strong Indian diaspora at the Dubai cricket stadium, his fans collected in large numbers to watch their 'rockstar'.
Much before the PM's arrival at the stadium, slogans of "Modi, Modi" can be heard.
The stadium can hold 40,000 people. Organizers said an additional 15,000 people will be seated outside with food stalls, DJs and video walls where the speech will be broadcast.
A fan of Modi can't hide his excitement before the event at the cricket stadium. Photograph: @RevolutionMonk/Twitter
A rockstar welcome awaits PM Modi as lenghty and quite extensive arrangements have been made for the event. Photograph: @RevolutionMonk/Twitter
Volunteers take a good look and complete their last minute prep before the big-ticket event begins. Photograph: @RevolutionMonk/Twitter
Even though there are a few hours to go before the event, the stadium wore a crowded look with fans filling up the seats quicky. Photograph: ANI/Twitter
Modi's visit to UAE will be the first by an Indian PM in 34 years. Photograph: ANI/Twitter