Madame Tussauds has a special place in everyone’s heart. To click a photo with your favourite celebrity’s statue is like a dream come true for many! So here is a piece of good news for you Dubai peeps! Madame Tussauds is all set to open in Dubai later this year! Merlin Entertainments Ltd, the second-largest attraction operator in the world, has officially announced the opening of the world-famous wax attraction, Madame Tussauds in Dubai, located within the popular island destination Bluewaters. It will provide an interactive fame experience like no other, where visitors can get up close and take pictures with 60 global stars, including 16 brand new wax figures from the Middle East region. Madame Tussauds Dubai will be located next to Ain Dubai, the world’s largest observation wheel, and will enhance the vibrant destination’s position as one of Dubai’s most attractive tourism destinations.

Each figure at Madame Tussauds is created using the expertise of sculptors who use the same techniques as the famous Marie Tussaud. This entire process helps to achieve the incredible likeness that has made Madame Tussauds world-renowned for over two centuries. The first-ever Madame Tussauds experience in the GCC promises to leave tourists and residents feeling amazed, making unforgettable memories with them. It is set to be an attraction that truly represents the fascinating world of glamour, sport, music, entertainment all under one roof.

Meike Lippert, Senior Divisional Director Midway Europe and Global New Openings, Merlin Entertainments, the operator of Madame Tussauds, comments, “As one of the world leaders in location-based entertainment, we are delighted to be launching the first-ever Madame Tussauds in the GCC, Dubai, later this year. In addition to well-known global figures, the new Madame Tussauds will also be home to figures celebrated in the Middle East including Nancy Ajram and Maya Diab, alongside other figures which we will announce very soon. The new attraction will provide an immersive and exhilarating experience for visitors to enjoy the famous world of renowned celebrities and personalities”