The head of the Russian Imperial House of Romanov visited Dubai from January 14-18,, 2019. On January 16, Her Imperial Highness Grand Duchess Maria Vladimirovna visited Dubai to take part in a solemn reception hosted by the newly-opened Emerald Palace Kempinski Hotel for the Heads and members of the Royal Houses especially invited to Dubai.
The Royal Houses of Austria-Hungary, Portugal, Italy, Albania, Afghanistan, and others also participated in this event.