Harry Potter: The Exhibition to make its UAE debut in July
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is coming to the UAE for the very first time. Opening its spellbinding doors to the public on Friday, July 25, at Manarat Al Saadiyat on Saadiyat Island, this immersive experience is set to enchant fans of all ages with the most comprehensive touring exhibition ever presented on the Harry Potter franchise and its extended universe.
Tickets go on sale today, Monday, June 24 at 12pm, exclusively at abudhabi.harrypotterexhibition.com. Prices start at Dh115, with VIP options available for those seeking extra magic—offering fast-track entry, an audio guide, commemorative merchandise, and more.
Step inside the magic
Get ready to choose your Patronus, test your Quidditch skills, cast spells, and brew potions as you explore iconic moments, characters, settings, and magical creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts™ films. You'll even get a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning Broadway production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Guests will wear interactive wristbands that personalise their entire experience—meaning no two journeys are the same. Expect next-level immersion through best-in-class design, technology, and storytelling, celebrating more than two decades of wizarding wonder.
What to expect?
From Page to Screen Gallery: Begin your journey with a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, encased in a Gringotts-style vault and surrounded by inspirational literary quotes and visuals.
Hogwarts Castle Gallery: Encounter Dementors, the Whomping Willow, and see your name appear on the Marauder's Map in this stunning multimedia environment.
The Great Hall Gallery: A grand tribute to the series' magical seasonal moments, brought to life through the hall's iconic architecture.
Hogwarts Houses Gallery: After selecting your house during preregistration, dive into a celebratory hall that showcases each house with stained glass crests and the iconic Sorting Hat—a perfect photo moment.
Hogwarts Classrooms: Hands-on magical lessons await—brew potions, repot mandrakes, predict the future, and fend off boggarts, all while exploring costumes, props, and secrets from the films.
Hagrid's Hut & The Forbidden Forest: Explore the cosy interior of Hagrid's Hut and brave the forest to encounter centaurs and Acromantula. Here, guests can also conjure their own Patronus in an interactive spell-casting experience.
A global phenomenon
Following its world premiere in Philadelphia in 2022, Harry Potter: The Exhibition has bewitched over 3.5 million visitors worldwide, with stops in Salt Lake City, Krakow, Melbourne, and more. Now, the magic comes to the Middle East, promising an unforgettable encounter for fans in Abu Dhabi, owing to an initiative led by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Imagine Exhibitions, Eventim Live, Proactiv Entertainment and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral.
Exclusive merchandise
The journey doesn't end at the exit. A retail store onsite will offer an exclusive line of Harry Potter: The Exhibition merchandise—from apparel and collectibles to unique items unavailable anywhere else in the Wizarding World.
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