Madame Tussauds Dubai, Art gallery in Bluewaters Island, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Madame Tussauds Dubai is a wax museum on Bluewaters Island housing more than 60 intricately crafted figures of famous celebrities, athletes, musicians, and world leaders. The exhibits are arranged across seven themed zones that guide visitors through different categories of global personalities.
Marie Tussaud founded the original wax exhibition in London in 1802, initially displaying figures of victims from the French Revolution. The concept eventually expanded globally, and the Dubai location brought this established form of celebrity portraiture to the Middle East.
The Dubai location presents regional figures alongside global stars, incorporating Middle Eastern personalities and Bollywood celebrities into its permanent collection.
The venue is located on Bluewaters Island, accessible by foot or car bridge, making it convenient to reach. Plan to spend a couple of hours walking through the zones and taking photos with the figures, keeping in mind the indoor climate control works well in the desert heat.
Each figure requires roughly 500 measurements and 150 reference photos of the actual celebrity to capture precise details like eye color and hair texture. The creation process spans about six months per figure and involves a team of specialized artisans working on every detail.
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