The world’s first museum of candy is opening in Dubai on 31 October

Get your candy craving fix in the cotton candy bath and gummy bear pool.

Sweet dreams are definitely made of this. The world’s first museum devoted to all things candy is heading to UAE. The Museum of Candy will be open on October 31 and offers an immersive experience across 15 rooms. Tickets will go on sale at 12 pm on Thursday, 17 October, with prices starting at AED 109 for adults and AED 89 for children. Here’s what we know. 

Museum of Candy has been teasing visitors on its Instagram with cute, colourful posts. The grid includes pink, playful images of candyfloss, lollipops, and macaroons. One photo shows the Dubai skyline recreated in the form of sweets—we’re talking everything from candyfloss clouds to marshmallow dunes surrounding the Burj Khalifa.

On the Museum of Candy’s Instagram, one post reads: “Sugar, spice, and everything nice! Our doors are opening soon! Tag your candy crew and plan your visit!” Another post reads: “A treat for the eyes and taste buds- immerse yourself in our vibrant world of candy!”

So far, we know that the Museum of Candy aims to celebrate candy from around the world. The space will include immersive experiences, 15 themed rooms and candy stations. The rooms will be dedicated to different types of candy, which will span candy canes, cotton candy, gummy bears, ice cream and macaroons. Expect everything from a cotton candy bath to a gummy bear pool. The

Museum of Candy will not just be for kids. Grown-ups can let out their inner child, as there will be a dose of nostalgia with some sweets from the past. Plus, the chance to learn about the history and science behind your favourite creations. 

Adult tickets are priced at AED 109 for weekdays (Monday to Thursday) and AED 119 for weekends (Friday to Sunday), while children’s tickets (ages three to nine) are priced at AED 89 on weekdays and AED 99 on weekends.

Located on Umm Hurair Street, the Museum of Candy will be open from 10am to 11pm Monday through Thursday, and from 10am to midnight on Fridays and Sundays.

It’s time to get your dessert in the desert.

GO: Follow @museumofcandy_official on Instagram for more information.