Dubai: The red carpet is ready to be graced by the the hottest, brightest top-notch stars of Hindi Cinema at the third Dubai International Film Festival.

Dubai International Film Festival will be held from 10th-17th December with a diverse selection of films from the Indian subcontinent.

Shah Rukh Khan will be a guest of honor this year and will receive a 'DIFF Salutes' trophy for his lifelong contribution to cinema during a special presentation entitled, 'A Conversation with Shah Rukh Khan', to be conducted by renowned TV news anchor Riz Khan.

New film The Namesake by acclaimed director Mira Nair will be screeened at the feastival, and the Festival will also host the gala premiere of Kabul Express.

Also expected on the opening night are Kangana Ranaut, Sameera and Sushma Reddy and Ayesha Dharker sharing red carpet with the likes of Hollywood personalities.

Dev Anand will lend his weight to the proceedings, as will Mohan Lal, representing the South.