The wait is almost over to visit the world-famous wax attraction, Madame Tussauds in Dubai

Get ready to mingle with the rich and famous, dance with Bollywood superstars and even have tea with royalty, as Madame Tussauds prepares to open its doors. Located at Bluewaters island in Dubai, it has been one of the most talked about attractions to come to the UAE, offering a diverse range of experiences to enjoy all year round.

The iconic attraction is set to open its doors later this year, and will provide an interactive experience like no other. Get up close and personal with more than 60 global stars, including 16 brand new wax figures commissioned especially for the Middle East region. We have it on good authority singing sensations Nancy Ajram and Maya Diab will both be available for selfies once the doors are flung open!

Madame Tussauds first opened in 1835 in London, and has nearly 200 years of heritage. Each figure at Madame Tussauds is created using the expertise of sculptors who can take anything up to three months to create a single wax figure. Artists document 500 precise body measurements, insert real hair strand by strand, and apply countless layers of paints to build up the exact skin tone. This entire process helps to achieve the incredible likeness that has made Madame Tussauds world renowned for almost two centuries. The time and craftsmanship is also reflected in the value of each figure, which can cost up to a whopping Dhs700,000 to make, depending on the detail required. 

The first-ever Madame Tussauds experience in the GCC, it promises to be an attraction that truly represents the fascinating world of glamour, sport, music, entertainment all under one roof. With seven themed rooms, guests can step into a Bollywood movie and take a picture with the Badshah of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan, or snap a selfie with the beauty queen herself, Kylie Jenner. Pose next to Cara Delevingne or show off your football skills next to the legend that is Christiano Ronaldo. Others famous faces featured include Donald Trump, Tom Cruise, Vin Diesel, Marvel superhero Spiderman, El Shafei, Bollywood's Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan and Katrin Kaif, sporting heroes Lewis Hamilton, Muhammed Ali and Sachin Tendulkar, as well as music icons Justin Bieber, Pharrell Williams, Will Smith, Taylor Swift and many more.