
New Covent Garden Theatre (Studio Theatre), Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

New Covent Garden Theatre (Studio Theatre), Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Our Home for 2026
This year Dear Santa lives at New Covent Garden Theatre, inside Mall of the Emirates, right at the heart of Dubai's festive season. We're open from 4 to 25 December 2026. The New Covent Garden Festive Hub means the magic starts before the doors even open.
How long does the experience last?
The journey itself takes around 20 minutes from the moment you step into the Winter Walk. We suggest arriving 20 minutes early so you have time to write your letter in the Wishing Nook and help Quill find the missing feather from his magic quill. Allow roughly 40 minutes in all.
Does the ticket include photos & a gift?
Every child ticket comes with a FREE GIFT from Santa's workshop. You're welcome to take your own photos and videos throughout the journey. In Santa's Cabin, our photographer captures the moment your child discovers Santa already knows their name.
Professional photos are available to buy after your visit, a magical keepsake for life!
Booking Slots
Your booking time is your exact entry time, the moment your family steps inside.
Every booking must include at least one adult and one child, with no more than six people per booking.
Children must be with an adult at all times.
Please arrive at least 20 minutes early so you can settle in and write your letter before your journey begins.
Whispering Wish Sessions
Festive magic belongs to every child. A busy festive experience can feel like a lot for some little ones, so we've created Whispering Wish sessions for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and sensory sensitivities. These are quieter, calmer journeys held at our most peaceful times, with softer sound and gentler lighting.
We welcome fewer families in each session so every child can enjoy the magic at their own pace. Quill, our elves and Santa himself are ready to adapt and share the magic in whatever way suits each family best. Places are very limited.
Book a Whispering Wish Session
Ticket Pricing
Prices vary by date.
Standard dates: Child AED 165, Adult AED 120
Premium dates: Child AED 190, Adult AED 140
Under 1s (0 to 12 months): AED 50
Children aged 1 and over need a full child ticket.
A booking fee and 5% VAT are added at checkout. All tickets are non refundable, but you can move your booking to a new date and time once, free of charge, up to 48 hours before your slot (subject to availability). Optional Refund Protection is also available through LiveIt at checkout. If your group is bigger than six, just make separate bookings for the same or back to back time slots. Each booking travels through the experience separately, and each one needs at least one adult and one child.
Get In Touch
If you have any questions, please email info@dearsantaexperience.com
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New Covent Garden Theatre (Studio Theatre), Mall of the Emirates
New Covent Garden Theatre (Studio Theatre), Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Thank you for booking your visit to Dear Santa! We can't wait to welcome you and help your letter find its way to Santa. To make your visit as smooth and magical as possible, please read these important details:
Arrival Time
Your booking time is your exact entry time. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early so you have time to write your letter in the Wishing Nook and enjoy the festive hub. If you arrive late, we'll try to fit you into a later gap if there's space. If there's no space, the ticket is forfeited.
Location
Dear Santa is at New Covent Garden Theatre inside Mall of the Emirates. Take the corridor beside Michael Kors, near the Apple Store under the fashion dome, and go through the sliding doors into the open air courtyard. The theatre is on your right.
How To Get There
By metro, Mall of the Emirates station (Red Line) connects directly to the mall. For everything else you need to plan your trip, visit https://newcoventgardentheatre.com/
Parking
Park or get dropped off at car park level 2, areas A3 to A7. Then follow the archway through to the theatre courtyard.
Ticket Confirmation
Please have your booking confirmation ready, printed or on your phone, so check in is quick and easy.
Health and Safety
Your safety is our priority. Please supervise children at all times. We also ask that guests don't climb on structures or touch props, which keeps the experience safe and magical for everyone.
Queuing
Your booking time is your exact entry time. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early so you have time to write your letter in the Wishing Nook and enjoy the festive hub. If you arrive late, we'll try to fit you into a later gap if there's space. If there's no space, the ticket is forfeited.
Pram and Buggy Policy
Where possible, please leave prams and buggies outside the experience so every family can enjoy the rooms comfortably. Space for them is limited, so leaving them in the car is best if you can. All belongings are left at the owner's risk.
Photography
You're welcome to take your own photos, but please be considerate of other families. Our professional photographer will capture your special moment in Santa's Cabin. We may also film and photograph during the experience for our own marketing. If you'd rather you or your child didn't appear, just let a member of staff know when you arrive.
Accessibility
Dear Santa is wheelchair accessible. If anyone in your group has additional needs, please email info@dearsantaexperience.com before your visit so we can help.