Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, visitors are now able to experience the iconic Madame Tussauds in Dubai at Bluewater Island.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony

Olympic athlete Amna Al Haddad and radio host Kris Fade were present at the event, launched by Merlin Entertainments.

Established in London in 1835, Madame Tussauds is now a global institution, with the new Dubai venue its 25th around the world – and the first in the GCC.

Queen Elizabeth II, Jackie Chan, Lionel Messi, Muhammad Ali, Will Smith and Rihanna are just some of the celebrities immortalised on-site.