The film "The Dictator" was filmed in New York, USA and Seville, Spain.

Filming Locations:

Hotel

In the Movie

Scene where Dictator Aladeen arrives with his assistant at a luxurious hotel in New York

In Reality

The scene was filmed in the lobby of the Roosevelt Hotel

Aladeen's Palace

In the Movie

Scene where Admiral General Aladeen comes to give his speech in his big golden palace.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the palace in Seville, Spain. As you can see, the towers with golden and somewhat cartoonish roofs are not there; they were added with computer graphics.

Free Earth Store

In the Movie

Scene where Aladeen and Zoey are in front of the store, the two have just arrived at Zoey's.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in New York, literally a couple of blocks from the Empire State Building, the storefront is indeed a storefront, but of a perfume shop.