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Normally it's 20-something Brazilian backpackers treating Bondi Beach like their own personal make-out spot.
But nightclub king Julian Tobias proved he's still young at heart - despite being three years shy of 50 - as he packed on the PDA with his model girlfriend Emma Harmelink at the Sydney hotspot on Tuesday.
The couple - whose 24-year age gap is raising eyebrows even by eastern suburbs standards - got very amorous on a grassy knoll, and our photographer was there to catch all the action.
Lifelong playboy Julian, 47, who runs popular Sydney Harbour venue The Island and Potts Point disco Sussudio, simply couldn't keep his hands to himself as he and Emma, 23, put on an affectionate display.
After some chatting and sunbaking, Julian even climbed on top of the blonde for a passionate embrace.
Even though Julian is known to date younger - a preference that has inevitably drawn comparisons to Leonardo DiCaprio - the pairing of the hospitality veteran and his youthful squeeze is nonetheless a source of chatter among Sydney's elite social set.
Nightclub king Julian Tobias proved he's still young at heart - despite being three years shy of 50 - as he hit up Bondi Beach with his girlfriend Emma Harmelink on Tuesday
The couple - whose 24-year age gap is raising eyebrows even by eastern suburbs standards - got very handsy on a grassy knoll, and our photographer was there to catch all the action
Lifelong playboy Julian, 47, who runs Sydney Harbour venue The Island and Sussudio in Potts Point, simply couldn't keep his paws to himself as he and Emma, 23, put on an amorous display
The pair chatted and smooched in the sunshine
Julian went shirtless in a pair of white and yellow boardshorts
Even though Julian is known to date younger, the pairing of the veteran hospitality boss and his youthful squeeze is nonetheless a source of chatter among Sydney's elite social set
But the May-December lovebirds certainly didn't seem to be feeling self-conscious as they splashed in the ocean and strolled around the shoreline, looking perfectly content, with Julian's pet pooch in tow.
At one stage, Emma was seen cradling the back of Julian's neck during what looked to be a heartfelt conversation.
After spending time in the sun, the pair grabbed their towels and headed for a local chicken shop, where they picked up a takeaway meal.
The couple were later seen tucking into their food in the front seat of Julian's car, with the businessman even hand-feeding his ladylove pieces of chicken.
The sighting comes after the pair embarked on a romantic road trip around rural New South Wales earlier this month.
Julian shared photos on Instagram showing the couple cruising through the Outback. In one of those snaps, a bikini-clad Emma posed in their car at Mollymook Beach.
In a sign the relationship is getting serious - and a proposal could be on the cards - Julian recently commented 'wifey' underneath one of Emma's Instagram posts.
This, combined with the fact Julian is posting Emma on his socials, has some society gossips convinced the legendary ladies' man - who is usually notoriously private regarding his dating life - may finally be ready to settle down.
The May-December lovebirds certainly didn't seem to be feeling self-conscious as they splashed in the ocean and strolled around the shoreline, looking perfectly content
At one stage, Emma was seen cradling the back of Julian's neck during what looked to be a heartfelt conversation
Emma went makeup-free and wore her hair in a high ponytail
Emma sported a green and black patterned bikini
After spending time in the sun, the pair grabbed their towels and headed for a local chicken shop, where they picked up a take-away meal
The couple were later seen tucking into their food in the front seat of Julian's car, with the businessman even hand-feeding his ladylove pieces of chicken
The model chowed down on her chicken as the couple zoomed away
Back in 2023, Julian became the subject of some immortal gossip when he was briefly linked to wild child OnlyFans model Paris Ow-Yang, then aged just 18.
He reportedly called time on his relationship with the influencer just two months after they began dating, dumping her following an overseas holiday.
At the time, Paris acknowledged the uncomfortable optics of the relationship, admitting Julian was just two years younger than her father, the respected Sydney neurosurgeon and spine specialist Dr Michael Ow-Yang.
The Bondi resident said on the PUNCLADS podcast: 'My boyfriend and my dad are two years apart. My dad's 46 and my boyfriend's 44.'
Julian, who opened his first Sydney bar in 2009, has dated a succession of high-profile women over the years.
His most significant relationship to date was with Charlotte Coquelin, to whom he was said to have been engaged for five years before she packed her bags and returned to Paris in 2021.
Prior to that, he made headlines in 2014 when he was linked to Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev, before moving on with American Instagram star Alexis Ren in 2016.
The sighting comes after the pair went on a romantic road trip around rural New South Wales
Here's one of the photos Julian posted on Instagram during his road trip with Emma
Julian had shared photos online showing the couple cruising through the Outback
In a sign the relationship is getting serious - and a proposal could be on the cards - Julian recently commented 'wifey' underneath one of Emma's Instagram posts
Julian, who opened his first Sydney bar in 2009, has dated a succession of high-profile women
His most significant relationship to date was with Charlotte Coquelin, to whom he was said to have been engaged for five years before she packed her bags and returned to Paris in 2021
Before that, he made headlines in 2014 when he was linked to Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev
He then moved on with American Instagram star Alexis Renin 2016
Back in 2023, Julian became the subject of some immortal society gossip when he was briefly linked to wild child OnlyFans model Paris Ow-Yang (pictured), then aged just 18
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