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The Dubai edition of the famous Madame Tussauds wax museum is now open to the public and gives visitors a chance to rub shoulders with lifelike statues of some of the biggest names in politics, sports and show business. This is the 25th outlet of the wax museum, with the original dating back to 1835 when the first Madame Tussauds established itself in London.
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One of the most prominent rooms in Madame Tussauds Dubai is one themed around world leaders and royals. As you step off the elevator, a striking wax figure of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands on attention in a makeshift Taj Mahal, welcoming visitors.
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There is also a figure of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Queen Elizabeth II (pictured).
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For those who are dream of strutting their stuff on the catwalk or appearing on the cover of a high-end magazine, the Fashion zone is a space where those ambitions can come true. Strike a pose with British style icon Victoria Beckham, Vogue Editor Anna Wintour or reality stars Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
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If you’re a fan of reality show ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’, then you’ll be excited to know that Kendall and Kylie Jenner have also been immortalised in wax.
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Hollywood stars gets their own spotlight at Madame Tussauds Dubai. Check out the striking statues of Spider-Man, Katniss Aberdeen from the ‘Hunger Games’ series, or Tom Cruise and Jackie Chan who bring the action.
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Vin Diesel also makes his mark, his wax figure placed in front of an image of the Dubai skyline.
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For a more classic flair, why not hop over for breakfast at Tiffany’s with Audrey Hepburn by your side?
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Some of the biggest stars from Bollywood are also represented at Madame Tussauds Dubai. Check out Shah Rukh Khan posing in his signature stance, made popular in his romantic movies.
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Fans can also get a chance to meet action hero Hrithik Roshan, who looks dapper in a suit at the venue.
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The museum has already unveiled the wax figures of local singing sensation Balqees (pictured) and Palestinian star Mohammed Assaf in the lead up to the launch.
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Visitors can also see other Arab talents such as Lebanese singer Nancy Ajram, Iraqi-Moroccan superstar Kadim Al Sahir (pictured), Lebanese pop singer, actress and television personality Maya Diab and Emirati weightlifter Amna Al Haddad.
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Sports enthusiasts are in for a treat at the immersive Sports room where they will be able to kick off the experience by taking a penalty alongside football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, or throw a well-aimed punch at the legendary Muhammad Ali (pictured).
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If Victoria Beckham is around, then her famous footballer husband can’t be far behind. British sports icon David Beckham also gets the spotlight at the museum.
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