{"id":34174,"date":"2025-05-26T13:50:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T13:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=34174"},"modified":"2025-05-26T13:50:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T13:50:29","slug":"labubu-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-little-monster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/labubu-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-little-monster\/","title":{"rendered":"Labubu in Dubai &#038; Abu Dhabi \u2013 The Little Monster Everyone\u2019s Talking About!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"639\">If you\u2019ve seen a wide-eyed, sharp-toothed creature chilling in handbags, showing up in Reels, or mysteriously popping out of shopping hauls across Dubai and Abu Dhabi&#8230; no, you\u2019re not imagining things. That\u2019s <strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"501\">Labubu<\/strong>, and it\u2019s currently the hottest collector trend sweeping the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"800\">Once a niche designer toy known mostly to hardcore collectors, Labubu has officially gone viral. From high-end mall shelves to TikTok feeds and even caf\u00e9 tables, this tiny monster is everywhere, and people are completely obsessed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1041\"><strong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"857\">Even if you\u2019re not into hype culture or trendy toys<\/strong>, it\u2019s still fun to know what\u2019s turning heads in the city\u2014because trust us, Labubu sightings are becoming as common as Karak tea in winter. And hey, being in the know is always a vibe.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"912\"><strong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"912\">Wait&#8230; What <em data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"902\">Is<\/em> Labubu?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1387\">Originally created by Hong Kong artist <strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"697\">Kasing Lung<\/strong> as part of \u201cThe Monsters\u201d series under designer toy brand <strong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"768\">POP MART. <\/strong>Labubu is a small collectible figure that looks like it crawled out of a quirky fairytale, with pointy ears, a mischievous grin, and themed outfits that range from pirate to fairy to wizard.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1441\">Each figure comes in a blind box (yep, you won\u2019t know which one you\u2019re getting), and they come dressed in different themed outfits, pirate Labubu, fairy Labubu, wizard Labubu\u2026 you name it, it exists.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1501\"><strong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1501\">Why Labubu Is Trending in the UAE Right Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.voguearabia.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-34181\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2204169434-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2204169434-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2204169434-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2204169434-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2204169434-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2204169434-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2204169434-1-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"2019\">\n<li data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1638\">\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1638\"><strong>It\u2019s visually striking:<\/strong> For many, it\u2019s a fashion statement piece, a desk companion, a quirky little gift, or just an Insta-gold content.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1759\">\n<p data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1759\"><strong>It&#8217;s Limited edition<\/strong>: New designs sell out fast, especially at POP MART\u2019s Dubai Mall store.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1876\">\n<p data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1876\"><strong data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1791\">Collectors Are Everywhere<\/strong>: From teenagers to adults, more people in the UAE are joining the rising interest for niche collectibles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2083\"><strong data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2083\">Fun Facts You\u2019ll Want to Drop Into Conversation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2393\">\n<li data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2158\">\n<p data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2158\">Labubu has dozens of versions, and fans trade them like Pok\u00e9mon cards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2159\" data-end=\"2231\">\n<p data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2231\">The rarest Labubu is usually the one with the most teeth. (No joke.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2315\">\n<p data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2315\">POP MART stores use vending machines for surprise drops. It\u2019s like a toy lottery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2393\">\n<p data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2393\">The Labubu fandom is so strong, people cosplay as him at comic conventions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2237\">\n<p data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2237\">Rarer figures have been resold for more than AED 2,000.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2237\">Labubu cakes are officially a thing now\u2014yes, people are turning this tiny monster into full-on birthday desserts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DI8eYhvhzAD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; 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text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DI8eYhvhzAD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Peace of Cake (@peaceofcake.ae)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2451\"><strong data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2451\">Where to Find Labubu in Dubai &amp; Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2498\">Here\u2019s where to hunt your new monster friend:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2862\">\n<li data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2586\">\n<p data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2586\"><strong data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2531\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/popmartdubai\/\">POP MART<\/a> &#8211; The Dubai Mall<\/strong>: The official hotspot. Drops happen regularly\u2014be fast!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2691\">\n<p data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2691\"><strong data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2618\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/comicaveuae\">Comicave<\/a> &#8211; Outlet Village<\/strong>: Great for limited releases and figures from the full POP MART universe.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2691\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJ_f0DJyWjj\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">Deliveroo<\/a> <\/span>&#8211; Abu Dhabi: <\/strong>Starting May 26, Deliveroo takes care of all the hassle. Labubu blind boxes drop daily at 4 PM. Just tap and wait!<br \/>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-34\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2776\">\n<p data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2776\"><strong data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2715\">Online Collectors<\/strong>: Facebook groups and Instagram sellers\u2014just beware of fakes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2862\">\n<p data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2862\"><strong data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2813\">Comic Con &amp; Pop Culture Events<\/strong>: Keep an eye out for booths with exclusive toys.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-34183\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/s-l1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1005\" height=\"905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/s-l1200.jpg 1005w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/s-l1200-300x270.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/s-l1200-768x692.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/s-l1200-150x135.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1005px) 100vw, 1005px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2926\"><strong data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2926\">Final Thought: It\u2019s Not Just a Toy, It\u2019s a Vibe<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"3134\">You don\u2019t have to collect Labubu\u2014or even like it\u2014to appreciate its moment. It\u2019s one of those quirky pop culture waves sweeping through the city, and spotting one in the wild is becoming surprisingly common. Whether you\u2019re curious, collecting, or just enjoying the hilarious content people are creating around it online (yes, Labubu has serious meme potential), now you know what that grinning little monster is all about.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3170\"><strong>Are you interested to join the monster madness?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve seen a wide-eyed, sharp-toothed creature chilling in handbags, showing up in Reels, or mysteriously popping out of shopping hauls across Dubai and Abu Dhabi&#8230; no, you\u2019re not imagining things. That\u2019s Labubu, and it\u2019s currently the hottest collector trend sweeping the world. 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