Dubai gifts happiness card to Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood's much-loved star Shah Rukh Khan has been honoured with a Happiness Card by authorities in Dubai.

The special card by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai, gives access to a wide range of exclusive "benefits, discounts and offers".

The card is part of the authority's efforts to ensure tourists are treated to an unforgettable experience.

King Khan, as he's popularly known, is no stranger to Dubai. He has featured in several videos for Dubai Tourism, "welcoming the world" to a place he calls "his second home", and even got his spot on the world's greatest tower.