3. HISTORYLAND STUDIOS

We would have wandered right past this hole in the wall if it wasn’t for a booming greeting by a man dressed in old-timey clothes, including top hat. He explained how Historyland works: you pick an era as a theme and, through the magic of hair, make-up, costumes you’ll be transformed for a photoshoot. Themes include Wild West and Tudor times.

aThe Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai, Sat to Wed 10am to 12.30am, Thur and Fri 10am to 1.30am, Dhs150. Tel: (04) 3212522. Metro: Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall. historylandstudios.com