You can now get Labubus in Dubai on noon Minutes in just 15 minutes
Labubus for everyone…
You read that right. Labubus are dropping on noon Minutes, and you can now get the viral doll delivered to your doorstep in just 15 minutes. It sounds too good to be true, but have faith in us – it is too good and it is indeed, true.
The doll will be available to order on the app in limited quantities, so while you don't have to queue up in the mall just to see empty shelves, you still need to be there fresh and early to get yourself one of the blind boxes before they sell out. The great thing is that noon will be restocking on the daily, so there is hope for us all.
The first drop will be launched today, at 1pm, and will be the 'Have a Seat' collection, followed soon after by 'Macarons' and 'Big Into Energy'. Priced at Dhs299, you get the full Labubu experience, with the mystery of which one you're going to get, but the express version. No waiting, just vibes (and clout, if you want it).
Perhaps no trend has trend-ed like this in recent times – everyone and their moms are talking about the Labubus and social media is rife with every category of content starring these dolls, and the comically long lines outside toy stores featuring full grown women ( without children in tow) are quite telling of just how strong this cultural phenomenon is.
We've seen the manic, frenzy-fuelled eras of the Cabbage Patch Kids and the Tamagotchis. This time around, the adults are the ones buying into the fad – a sign of the times, if you will. Thanks to this, Labubus are now enjoying collectibles status, being resold on collectibles websites and by third parties for multiple times the price – if that isn't hype, we don't know what is.
Available on noon Minutes, limited quantities, restocked daily, Dhs299, @noon_uae
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