Central Cee, Dua Lipa and Rihanna are fans, but will you hop on this trend?
From the viral Dubai Chocolate to Tamagotchis and Crocs (love them or not), the internet loves a good trend. Whether it’s to stay relevant, show off a little, or just join the hype — we’ve all been there, and the latest must-have is none other than Labubu. These spiky-toothed, wide-eyed toys are part of The Monsters series, created by Hong Kong-based illustrator Kasing Lung. Think Chucky from the Child’s Play series meets Snowball from The Secret Life of Pets — they’re equal parts creepy and cute, and everyone wants one. Here’s how you get your hands on Labubu in Dubai
Labubu dolls aren’t something you just walk into a store and pick off the shelf. Labubu dolls are produced by PopMart and sold in blind boxes, meaning you won’t know which version you’ve scored until you tear it open. Some editions are ultra-rare, making them hot property among collectors. In millennial lingo, they’re like grown-up Pokémon cards or Pogs.
Much like Be@rbrick, Labubu dolls have crossed into the realm of art toys, with social media, celebrity sightings and TikTok unboxings fuelling their cult-like popularity. With fans like Central Cee, Dua Lipa, Lisa from Blackpink, Rihanna and Mook from The White Lotus also joining the movement, the cult of Labubu is growing fast.
Labubu dolls are now considered collectable art pieces and are almost impossible to snag. While they’re not easy to get a hold of, you might be able to score Labubu in Dubai from PopMart’s official website. Amazon also stocks them, but be wary of fakes. If you’re in the UAE, you can grab them from the Mad Kicks store in Dubai’s Box Park, where they’re selling for AED 1,250 for six blind boxes. And if you’re in London, the PopMart pop-up at Selfridges is a good place to explore.
Whether you’re a collector, a trend chaser, or just like your toys with a side of chaos — Labubu might be your next obsession.
GO: Visit www.madkicks.com for more information.