Brad Pitt to design Dubai hotel

He’s one half of the world’s best looking couple, now Brad Pitt has turned his eye to making the rest of the world more attractive.

The Hollywood actor and boyfriend of Angelina Jolie has announced he will design an environmentally-friendly five-star hotel in Dubai.

Pitt will work as a design consultant with innovative Los Angeles architecture firm GRAFT, for developer Zabeel Properties.

Pitt said: "Whilst acting is my career, architecture is my passion. Selecting this development as my first major construction project has been a simple decision.

“It will underpin not only my values for environmentally-friendly architecture, but also embrace my career in entertainment.

“We will be unveiling precise plans in the next few months, but you can expect something that is not only stunning to look at, but will also be an incredible attraction to visit or stay at.” 

The Oceans 11 and Fight Club star is also building 150 affordable new and sustainable homes in a New Orleans neighbourhood obliterated by Hurricane Katrina.

The Dubai hotel will feature 800 rooms.