You can book a costume mascot or a party character for a kids birthday, a school event, a compound family day or a mall activation in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. A mascot dances, waves and poses for photos. A character in costume goes further, with stories, games and sing-alongs built around your theme.
Price: a mascot or character visit usually costs AED 900 to AED 2,200 for 30 to 45 minutes, and a second character usually adds AED 800 to AED 1,500. See kids entertainer prices in Dubai.
Mascot or character: which one
| Costume mascot | Party character | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A full body costume with a big head, such as a teddy bear or another friendly animal | A performer in costume and make-up, such as a princess, pirate, fairy or superhero style hero |
| Talks | No, it mimes and dances | Yes, it talks, sings and tells stories |
| Best for | Ages 2 to 8, photos, dancing, a big entrance | Ages 4 to 9, themed parties, games and stories |
| Typical length | 30 to 45 minutes | 45 to 60 minutes |
Generic characters only
This site books original and generic characters: teddy bears and other animal mascots, princesses, pirates, fairies, superhero style heroes, and seasonal characters such as Santa and elves for winter parties. Send the theme and the colours of the party, and the team suggests characters that fit.
What a character visit looks like
- The entrance. The character arrives with music, greets the birthday child first, then the group.
- Dancing and games. A dance-along, a freeze game or a short competition with small rewards.
- A story or a sing-along. Characters who talk can tell a short story, with the children joining in.
- Photos. A meet and greet line, with the birthday child first.
- The cake. Many families time the visit so the character is there for the happy birthday song.
Face painting or balloon twisting can be added to the visit.
Heat and space
A mascot costume is hot. Between May and September, plan the visit indoors or in deep shade, and keep it short. The mascot also needs a private room nearby to change, out of the children's sight, so the magic is not spoiled.
Toddlers and big costumes
Some toddlers are scared of a big head at first. The mascot should come in slowly, crouch to their level and let them come closer. Ask parents of the youngest guests to stay nearby.
How to book
Send the date, the start time, the venue, the children's ages and the theme on WhatsApp or through the quote form. For a full afternoon, combine a character with a host in one of the party packages.
