Santa visit at home in Dubai 2026: what happens, prices and how to book

Can Santa visit my home in Dubai this Christmas?

He can, and he does every December. Our Santa and his elf knock on doors all over Dubai, from Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah to Arabian Ranches and Mirdif, and the drive is always included. If your home is outside Dubai, message us and we'll see what we can do.

We started La Folie in Dubai in 2017. Today our team runs 700+ kids events a year across Dubai, the UAE, Lebanon and the GCC, and parents rate us ★ 5.0 from 182 Google reviews. More about La Folie, or see the three visits on our Santa page.

What is La Folie's Santa like?

Picture a very old, very funny and slightly grumpy Santa who has just landed from the North Pole. He grumbles that he only came to drink your milk and eat your cookies. The kids giggle and try to catch him out, and then he remembers why he is really there: a gift for every child, called out by name.

Behind the grumpy act, he is full of energy and very gentle with little ones, so even shy children come closer after a minute or two. He takes his time with each child, so every name, gift and photo feels like it was made for them.

For parents, it stays simple. Our team confirms your slot, agrees with you where the gifts will wait, and answers every message clearly, so on the day you can just enjoy it.

What do parents say about La Folie's Santa?

Don't take our word for it. These are real Google reviews from Dubai families who had our Santa at home in past Christmases, copied word for word.

Read all 182 La Folie Google reviews

What happens during a La Folie Santa visit?

Every visit is short and all about your children. Here is how it goes, from the knock on the door to the last photo, and which visit includes what.

1. The knock on the door. Santa and his elf arrive at your home. (All visits)
2. Christmas jingles. A few festive songs as Santa says hello. (All visits)
3. Gifts by name. Santa hands each child the gifts you prepared, by name. (All visits)
4. Letters to Santa. Santa reads the children's letters out loud. (Party and Workshop)
5. Dancing and Santa's games. Everyone gets up and moves. (Party and Workshop)
6. A little giveaway for every child. (Party and Workshop)
7. The elf's workshop. The elf helps the kids make a Christmas ornament to keep. (Workshop)
8. A Christmas story read by Santa. (Workshop)
9. A personalised Santa certificate for each child. (All visits)
10. Photos. Picture time with Santa in every visit. Santa's Workshop adds a group photo with Santa and the elf and 5 instant printed photos.

La Folie Santa visit prices 2026

Three visits, three prices, and transport anywhere in Dubai is included in all of them.

All prices are + VAT. Paying by payment link adds 2.5%. You can see all three visits on the Santa page.

Which Santa visit should I choose?

Go by your children's ages and how many will be there. Toddlers usually love a short, gentle hello. Bigger kids who have written letters want the full party. A short visit done well is just as memorable as a long one.

• Santa's Hello (15 minutes, AED 950 + VAT): lovely for toddlers and very young children, or a quiet family moment with siblings.
• Santa's Party (30 minutes, AED 1,700 + VAT): for kids who have letters ready and love to dance and play, or a small get-together with cousins and friends.
• Santa's Workshop (40 minutes, AED 2,300 + VAT): for a real Christmas party at home, with an ornament to make, a story and printed photos to keep.

Still not sure? Send us the number of children and their ages on WhatsApp and we'll help you pick.

A December birthday in the family too? We also run active, coach-led kids birthday parties anywhere in Dubai, from AED 1,850 + VAT.

What Santa add-ons does La Folie offer?

Three small extras, if you want to make it even more personal:

• Santa Snapshot, AED 250 + VAT: 10 instant printed photos in Santa frames.
• Nice List letter, AED 150 + VAT: a personal letter from Santa for each child, delivered the week before the visit. One price per family, for up to 4 kids.
• Cookie decorating with the elf, AED 400 + VAT: 15 extra minutes, and every child takes a box home. With Santa's Party or Santa's Workshop, for up to 10 kids.

How do I prepare my children and my home for Santa?

• Gifts by the door. You provide the gifts. Leave them by the door with each child's name on them, and Santa does the rest.
• Letters ready. For Santa's Party or Santa's Workshop, help the kids write their letters before the day.
• Room to play. Clear a corner of the living room or the garden for dancing and games.
• Phones charged. Picture time with Santa is part of every visit.
• Your language. Santa can speak your family's language, so tell us when you book.

When should I book Santa in Dubai?

As early as you can. 23, 24 and 25 December go first, so if you want Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, book those dates now. If you add the Nice List letter, it arrives the week before the visit, one more reason to lock in your date early.

How do I book and pay for a La Folie Santa visit?

1. Pick your visit: Santa's Hello, Santa's Party or Santa's Workshop.
2. Message us on WhatsApp at +971 54 422 3627 with your date, your area in Dubai and the number of children.
3. Add any extras you like: Santa Snapshot, a Nice List letter or cookie decorating with the elf.
4. Pay by bank transfer, or by payment link (which adds 2.5%). Payment is made before Santa arrives.
5. Leave the gifts by the door and wait for the knock.