The IKEA store in Ballymun was evacuated earlier this morning due to 'technical difficulties'.
Shoppers snapping up Christmas presents at the Swedish furniture store were asked to to exit the building - including a glum Santa, Mr Claus and a lone elf.
The incident happened at 9:45am and but opened up again to the public 30 minutes later and Santa was able to return to his Grotto.
Dublin Fire Brigade was called to the scene but left soon after.
A store spokesperson said: “Due to technical difficulties earlier today, IKEA Dublin was evacuated at approximately 9.45am.
