Abu Dhabi Welcomes First Harry Potter Exhibition This July

Harry Potter fans, get ready! 

The highly anticipated Harry Potter: The Exhibition opens in Abu Dhabi on July 25, 2025, marking its UAE debut at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Tickets are officially on sale starting today with general admission from Dh115, while VIP packages include priority entry, exclusive merchandise, audio guides, and collectible surprise bags.

Immersive Wizarding Experiences Await Visitors

The exhibition offers a magical journey filled with interactive activities such as:

Choosing your unique Patronus

Practicing spellcasting

Testing Quidditch skills

Brewing potions with hands-on workshops

Visitors wear smart wristbands that personalize their experience, tracking interactions and connecting to custom profiles throughout the event.

Explore Iconic Harry Potter Locations and Artifacts

Key exhibition highlights include:

From Page to Screen Gallery: Features a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone displayed inside a Gringotts-inspired vault alongside inspiring quotes and videos.

Hogwarts Castle: A multimedia experience showcasing the Whomping Willow, Dementors, and the Marauder’s Map with interactive name reveals.

The Great Hall: A stunning recreation of the Hogwarts dining hall where guests can enjoy themed seasonal celebrations.

Hogwarts Houses Gallery: Explore all four houses in a grand hall, with photo ops at the Sorting Hat and beautifully crafted stained glass emblems.

Engage with Magical Classes and Enchanted Creatures

Visitors can step into the world of wizardry with: Classroom Adventures featuring authentic props, costumes, and digital touchscreens offering behind-the-scenes secretsHagrid’s Domain and the Forbidden Forest, including Patronus charm workshops and encounters with magical creatures like centaurs and giant Acromantula

A Global Sensation Comes to Abu Dhabi

Since its launch in Philadelphia in February 2022, the exhibition has drawn over 3.5 million visitors worldwide, with ongoing shows in Salt Lake City, Krakow, and Melbourne. This extraordinary event is presented through a partnership between Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Imagine, Eventim Live, Proactiv Entertainment, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism, and Miral.

Featuring iconic elements from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films as well as exclusive content from the Tony Award-winning Broadway show Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the exhibition also offers unique merchandise available only here.