British-Albanian singer, songwriter and model, Dua Lipa, is best known for her deep vocals on catchy disco-infused pop songs.
But for some time she has also been known on the internet as something of a queen of the jet-set lifestyle.
The idea seems to have started in reaction to her social media presence, which regularly includes photos of her in various cities in Europe and around the world, and also on safari in South Africa, for example.
Leaning into the bit, Dua Lipa, along with her own editorial platform Service95, have released a series of 12 Google Maps lists that include some of the superstar's favourite restaurants, book stores and other fun places to visit around the world.
Beyond her city-specific lists for London, New York or her parents' hometown of Prishtina, Kosovo, there are also lists featuring recommendations from around the world.
Here's a look at the spots Dua Lipa recommends you check out in Germany's capital city.
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Dua Lipa's Berlin recommendations:
Berlin-based destinations appear in three of Dua Lipa's themed Google Maps lists; "Chill dinners and snacks", "Global record stores" and "The best nights out".
If you're looking for a place to eat in Berlin, then Dua's suggestion is Julius Ernst in Wedding.
In her brief description of the establishment she notes that it offers "extremely sophisticated small plates in a very Berlin atmosphere that is somehow both very relaxed and full of intention."
The restaurant's own headline description on its website is a bit more understated, reading simply: "Julius Ernst is a place for coffee, food and wine."
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It's open on Thursdays to Sundays from 6pm in the evening, and also on Friday afternoon and during brunch hours at the weekend.
A Berlin-based record store is also among Dua Lipa's favourites around the world.
If you're keen for bringing a bit of the city's notorious techno music home with you, then Hard Wax is a good place to find it.
Dua describes the shop as "the definitive electronic music record shop" in the city. "Dub, techno, house, jungle, all of it in one room with super knowledgeable staff. An institution."
The store, in Kreuzberg, is located right next to Kraftwerk Berlin, which often hosts wild light shows and tech-inspired art and music events in a heavily industrial setting.
Finally, Dua Lipa's list of suggestions for a 'best night out' includes one of Berlin's famous techno clubs, because of course it would.
So which club does the pop-star recommend for an all-night dance party?
Skipping over the more obvious options like Berghain or Sisyphos, it's Renate (formerly known as Salon zur Wilden Renate) that get's the endorsement here.
"To me, Renate in Berlin is one of the most special clubs in the world," Dua Lipa writes. "It's in an old apartment building and each room feels different, each floor has its own atmosphere. You can get completely lost in there."
And it just so happens that now is a great time to experience Renate in its renewed glory, as the space has been recently renovated.
Renate was expected to close at the end of 2025, but somewhat miraculously managed to secure a new 10-year lease on the space at the last minute. Since then, the club took some time to tweak its layout and revitalise its focus on community and creativity.
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Dua Lipa had also previously shared a short list of Berlin spots to visit in a post shared by Service95. These included wine bars, Holzmarkt25 and the photography gallery C/O Berlin among others.
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