Museum of Illusions

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - January 10, 2026: Museum of Illusions in Dubai Heritage Area, Souk Al Seef, Dubai Creek, Bur Dubai, License Type: media, Download Time: 2026-07-31T13:43:39.000Z, User: LP_NZhan, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: App Content, client: Lonely Planet, other: Nadine Zhan

Opened in September 2018, this museum is fast becoming a favorite for families and Instagram fans, with several of the "illusions" frankly looking a lot more amusing through the viewfinder than the naked eye (think rotated rooms and "head on a platter"). That said, the rooms of mirrors, distorted perspective and various other optical illusions are highly entertaining for kids. Avoid visiting at weekends, however, as visitors are restricted by number, and you may have to wait your turn.

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