Finding Normalcy Not in Hollywood

In 2014, Lindsay Lohan moved to Dubai to get away from the newspapers and magazines. In a moving July 2025 interview on Live with Kelly and Mark, she said, "It's just far away from Hollywood, and I live a very normal life."

She maintains a private life. She said that in Dubai, "You can't take a picture of someone else when you're in a restaurant." You need to ask the person... "Privacy is very important." That line makes it clear how important it is for people in the emirate to have a public life based on consent.

Family Safety

Lohan is now 39 years old and married to financier Bader Shammas. She has a toddler son named Luai. She said that she feels safe in Dubai both emotionally and physically. She doesn't have to worry about someone taking a picture of her son.

Resolving her PTSD

Lohan's early fame came with trauma. The constant attention from the paparazzi and her reputation for scandals upstaged her work, leading to PTSD. It took her years to be happy again. Her interviews with The Times and other news outlets show how taking a break changed the way she felt about her job.

Life Outside of the Spotlight

She said in 2024 that Dubai gave her a break from her glamorous life to figure things out. She told Entertainment Tonight that she needed her family time and that being away from LA made her love acting again. Her friend and co-star in Freaky Friday, Jamie Lee Curtis, praised her for being brave enough to move by herself before meeting her husband.

Family Life and Growing as an Artist

Lohan is still in Hollywood, but she wants to live a peaceful life. She is planning to explore more beauty business opportunities and promote Freakier Friday simultaneously. As a creative individual, she is independently managing her public and private lives.

A quick summary

Lohan relocated to Dubai in pursuit of a fresh start. It was a place where she could be a parent, she could create things, and she could grow without worrying about others' opinions. While living in Dubai, she was able to discover herself again, her family, and her craft. These are important in public places where privacy and consent are respected.