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Lindsay Lohan shares rare glimpse at motherhood in Dubai with 2-year old son, and her plans to have more kids

“He’s starting to realize who I am a little,” Lindsay said about her son.


Daniel Neira
Senior Writer
MAY 29, 2025 2:49 PM EDT

Lindsay Lohan is living her best life in Dubai with her family. The fan-favorite star shared a glimpse at her motherhood journey and her quality time with her 2-year-old son Luai. Lindsay revealed that she prefers living away from Hollywood with her husband Bader Shammas.

In a new interview with Elle, the actress, who has kept much of her private life under wraps since moving to Dubai in 2014, is giving fans a rare glimpse into her family’s routines, her plans for the future, and reflections on motherhood after welcoming her son.

“I love having a routine, and I like schedules,” she told the publication. “So my morning routine: Waking up, writing in my journal, sipping my green tea, breakfast with my son. And then Pilates, making sure I go.”

 Lindsay Lohan turned heads as she made her way into the 2024 Disney Legends Awards Ceremony © Grosby Group
Lindsay Lohan turned heads as she made her way into the 2024 Disney Legends Awards Ceremony

Lindsay traded Los Angeles for the United Arab Emirates over a decade ago. “Even taking my son to the park in L.A., I get stressed,” she explained. “I’m like, ‘Are there cameras?’ In New York, there’s no worry; no one bothers us... But in Dubai? I get all of those things. I get the privacy, I get the peace, I get the space. I don’t have to worry there; I feel safe.”

Lindsay Lohan shared rare photos of her son, Luai, from their family zoo outing via Instagram on Friday.© Lindsay Lohan/ Instagram
Lindsay Lohan shared rare photos of her son, Luai.

The actress explained, as in Dubai, taking unauthorized photos or videos of individuals without consent, even in public, is illegal. Despite living far from Hollywood, she recently worked on 'Freakier Friday,' the long-awaited sequel to her beloved 2003 film. 

Lindsay Lohan shared rare photos of her son, Luai, from their family zoo outing via Instagram on Friday.© Lindsay Lohan/Instagram
Lindsay Lohan shared rare photos of her son, Luai

“He’s starting to realize who I am a little,” she revealed. “One day in my trailer I was watching the original guitar scene [in Freaky Friday] and practicing movements. He looked at the screen and pointed: ‘Mama.’”

Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan© Getty Images
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan on the set of 'Freakier Friday'

Lindsay went on to talk about her desire to expand her family. “Once you have one kid, you’re like, ‘Oh, my kid needs a kid to play with,’” she added. “I’m like, ‘He needs a friend.’”

Lindsay Lohan at Michael Kors RTW Spring 2025 as part of New York Ready to Wear Fashion Week held at The Shed on September 10, 2024 in New York, New York. © Gilbert Flores
Lindsay Lohan at Michael Kors RTW Spring 2025

As one of four siblings herself, she said she knows firsthand the importance of a big family. “We have until he’s five,” she said of life in Dubai. “I want to spend more time there. It is nice to have a balance. But my husband and I are always like, ‘Okay, we have until he’s five.’” 

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