Madame Tussauds Dubai: Prices, Tickets, and Location

Ever wished you could meet every celebrity you love to take a selfie with them? Your dream can now, partially, come true in one place; that is the newly opened Madame Tussauds Dubai.

In October 2021, Madame Tussauds only branch in the Middle East was open to the public, welcoming visitors who wish to see wax figures of 60 global celebrities, with a special focus on Middle Eastern stars.

Who is Madame Tussauds?

Madame Tussauds Dubai is the first of its kind in the Middle East but it is the 25th of the museum series which was started by the French wax figure artist Marie Tussaud in London, the UK in 1835.

While Madame Tussauds London continues to be the world's biggest so far, other branches that have been spread across the world have gained immense popularity over time, drawing visitors and tourists in bulk.

Madame Tussauds Dubai opened it doors to the public on the 16th of October 2021 during the same month when the city of Dubai inaugurated the long-awaited Expo 2020, providing tourists of the city with yet one more spot to visit during their stay.

Madame Tussauds Dubai offers visitors the unique experience to wander through wax figures of the world's most famous celebrities, whether we are talking about movie stars, politicians, musicians, historic figures, athletes, and others. 

Middle Eastern Celebrities Featured in Madame Tussauds Dubai 

Considering the fact that Madame Tussauds Dubai is the first of its kind in the Middle East, it only makes sense that many of the wax figures erected in the museum represent celebrities of the region.

Of the 60 wax people you can take a selfie with while in Madame Tussauds Dubai are 

1. Kadim Al Sahir
2. Nancy Ajram
3. Balqees 
4. Mohammed Assaf
5. Maya Diab
6. Elie Saab
7. Ahmed Fahmi
8. Hassan El Shafei
9. Amna Al Haddad

International Celebrities Featured in Madame Tussauds Dubai

1. Queen Elizabeth II of England
2. Donald Trump - tweeting through his phone
3. Narendra Modi
4. Cristiano Ronaldo
5. Lionel Messi
6. The Beckhams 
7. Lewis Hamilton
8. Virat Kohli
9. Conor McGregor
10. Kris Fade
11. Muhammad Ali
12. Audrey Hepburn
13. Rihanna
14. Jackie Chan
15. Shah Rukh Khan
16. Amitabh Bachchan
17. Kareena Kapoor
18. Will Smith
19. Vin Diesel
20. John Travolta
21. Tom Cruise
22. Pharrell William
23. Justin Bieber
24. Kendall and Kylie Jenner

Location of Madame Tussauds Dubai 

The Madame Tussauds Dubai museum is located on the Bluewaters Island by Jumeira beach in Dubai. Click here for a quick location.

Madame Tussauds Dubai Tickets

Madame Tussauds Dubai gives visitors the chance to purchase tickets beforehand through the official website. 

The Standard Admission Ticket costs 135 AED ($37 USD) at the gate, and 122 AED ($33 USD) online. 

Madame Tussauds Dubai Parking

Visitors to Madame Tussauds Dubai museum are advised of parking their cars at section eight of B1’s blue area and to take an escalator that can drop them off directly at their destination. 

Madame Tussauds' Other Museums Around the World

1. The United Kingdom - London (1835)
2. The Netherlands Amsterdam, Netherlands (1972)
3. The United States - Las Vegas (1999)
4. The United States - New York (2000)
5. Hong Kong (2000)
6. China Shanghai, China (2006)
7. The United States - Washington, D.C. (2007)
8. Germany Berlin, Germany (2008)
9. The United States - Hollywood (2009)
10. Thailand Bangkok, Thailand (2010)
11. United Kingdom - Blackpool (2011)
12. Austria Vienna, Austria (2011)
13. Sydney, Australia (2012)
14. Japan Tokyo, Japan (2013)
15. China Wuhan (2013)
16. Beijing, China (2014) 
17. Singapore (2014)
18. The United States - San Francisco  (2014)
19. The United States - Orlando (2015)
20. Turkey Istanbul, Turkey (2016)
21. China, Chongqing (2016)
22. The United States - Nashville (2017)
23. India - New Delhi (2017)
24. Czech Republic - Prague (2019)
25. The United Arab Emirates - Dubai (2021)