Barbie Honours Whitney Houston In A Special Tribute

There was never a doubt about how loved her voice and her music was, and continues to be. The legendary Whitney Houston's songs have been playing at weddings, in cars, on the Walkman, and in the high and low moments of people's lives for over four decades. In 2026, a milestone year celebrating her extraordinary impact, Mattel brings a beautiful tribute to her ongoing legacy: the Barbie Signature Whitney Houston doll.

The doll wears Whitney's unforgettable look from the I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) music video, one of the greatest pop songs ever recorded. The iconic fashion moment, with the dress, the hair, and that pure upbeat joy of the performance,  all of it is packed into a box to bring the magic of an icon whose influence continues to inspire new generations.

Pat Houston, Executor of The Estate of Whitney E. Houston and President of the Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation, worked closely with the Barbie design team throughout the entire creative process, from the fashion to the finishing details. And the result is something worth saving.

There is something deeply personal about a doll. It is one of the first ways we tell children who and what matters, and this one is extremely special.  "This doll celebrates her unmistakable style, joy and spirit," said Nathan Baynard, Vice President and Head of Barbie at Mattel. Pat Houston, speaking at the launch, said: "True greatness never goes out of style."

Whitney Houston joins an extraordinary roster of musician honourees in the Barbie Signature Series, alongside David Bowie, Tina Turner, Diana Ross, Elton John, Aaliyah, Gloria Estefan and others. And this one just makes your feet tap, almost involuntarily!

The Whitney Houston Barbie Signature Doll is available for collectors in the UAE on Amazon and Mattel Creations