Museum of Illusions Dubai
- Plan for about 1.3 hours
- Al Seef
- Wheelchair accessible
An indoor museum of optical illusions in the heritage area of Al Seef, by Dubai Creek. Rooms and exhibits play tricks on your eyes and make for unusual photos. It belongs to the international Museum of Illusions group.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket type | Price and booking |
|---|---|
| Adult (16+)Museum entry. |
AED 90 per person |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children)Entry for two adults and two children. |
AED 250 per group |
| Senior (60+)Museum entry. |
AED 75 per person |
Prices include taxes. Children’s tickets are usually cheaper; the venue’s website shows the exact price before you pay.
Opening hours and best time to visit
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Friday to Sunday | 10:00–23:00 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
- Time needed
- About 1.3 hours
What to see
- Rooms and exhibits built around optical illusions
- Family ticket for two adults and two children
- Open until 23:00 from Friday to Sunday
- In the heritage area of Al Seef, beside Dubai Creek
- Children aged two and under enter free
How to get there
- Metro
- Red Line to BurJuman or Green Line to Sharaf DG, then a walk to Al Seef.
- Taxi
- Ask for Al Seef, heritage area, Dubai Creek.
- Parking
- Basement parking at Al Seef Mall, heritage side.
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Tips for your visit
- The museum warns that fake websites copy its site; book only on museumofillusions.ae.
- Children aged two and under do not need a ticket.
- Park in the basement of Al Seef Mall on the heritage side.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. The museum says its design is open to older visitors, people with prams and people living with a disability.
Questions and answers
How much is the Museum of Illusions Dubai?
On 29 September 2026 the official prices were AED 90 for adults (16+), AED 65 for children aged 3 to 15, AED 250 for a family of two adults and two children, and AED 75 for seniors aged 60+.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 10:00–22:00, and Friday to Sunday and public holidays 10:00–23:00.
Where is it?
In the heritage area of Souk Al Seef, by Dubai Creek. The nearest metro stations are BurJuman on the Red Line and Sharaf DG on the Green Line.
Do small children need a ticket?
No. Children aged two and under enter free.
Where this information comes from
Official website: museumofillusions.ae
- Adult 16+, child 3–15, family, senior (price table): museumofillusions.ae, checked
- Prices, opening hours, metro, bus, parking, accessibility statement, school and birthday prices, private events: museumofillusions.ae
- Location (Heritage Area, Souk Al Seef), fraud warning, part of global group: museumofillusions.ae
- Coordinates: nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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