The spookiest season of the the year is slowly creeping in on us, and the only thing we can do about it is prepare ourselves to make it the best time ever. From eerie parties to tantalising brunches, I’ve got all the details you need to make this Halloween in Dubai unforgettable. Here’s your ultimate guide to all things Halloween in the city; let’s jump straight into the list.
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1. En Fuego Fiesta Friday – Day Of The Dead
En Fuego is all set for Halloween celebrations, starting with the Friday Fiesta on October 27. And here’s some fun news – there is a a one-night stay at Atlantis up for grabs for the best-dressed, so it’s time to get creative with your costumes. Join the fun and enjoy a night to remember. Entry is 21+ and packages include AED 350 soft drinks, AED 450 house beverages and AED 550 sparkling. The party goes from 9pm-midnight. for more information call 04 426 2626.
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2. MOTIONGATE™ – Fright Nights: Volume VI
All month long until October 31st, MOTIONGATE™ Dubai is hosting its largest Halloween Fright Nights event yet, showcasing 13 immersive horror experiences, scare zones, parades and shows. From Wednesdays to Sundays starting at 4 pm, guests of all ages can enjoy thrilling entertainment, from street shows and a spooky parade to character meet-and-greets in their Halloween best. For younger guests, the Smurfs Village is the perfect place for family-friendly Halloween activities. The Candy Goblin will also be roaming around the park in a trick-or-treat activation. Here your spooky tickets right here.
3. The Green Planet – More Like Spooky Planet
From 6th to 31st October 2023, Spooky Planet will transform the indoor rainforest – home to over 3,000 plants and animals – into a Halloween wonderland. Adorned with eerie spider webs, quirky animal tombstones and whimsical pumpkins, the celebration promises an unforgettable adventure for guests of all ages. For just AED 65, creative souls can indulge in face painting, pumpkin carving and painting, as well as mask-making activities, giving them a chance to showcase their artistic talents. And for Halloween enthusiasts, a thrilling maze is included absolutely free with their general admission pass – and you can you admission pass right here.
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4. Dubai Parks™ And Resorts: The Home Of Halloween For Six Chilling Weeks
Dubai Parks™ and Resorts has transformed itself into a haunted wonderland for the month of October until the 12th of November. Guests can look forward to the sixth edition of Fright Nights 6 featuring themed experiences including horror mazes, scare zones, live spooky street shows and monster meet and greets at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai. While Riverland™ Dubai hosts their annual Zombie Parade as well as special meet and greet with Pirate Zombies. And LEGOLAND® Dubai will also host a Monster Party with exciting activities for families. Finally, LAPITA™ Dubai will offer Halloween-themed rooms from 23rd to 31st October alongside a Halloween-themed Brunch on 29th October with engaging activities. Visit their website for more terrifyingly fun details.
5. Flashback Speakeasy Bar & Lounge – A Creepy Kooky Murder
Step into the eerie world of the Addams Family at Flashback Speakeasy Bar & Lounge. Solve the mystery of ‘A Creepy Kooky Murder: Curse of Cleopatra’s Amulet’ while enjoying a Halloween-themed dining experience filled with eerie charm and humour. It’s a night of thrills and chills that you can enjoy every Thursday this month until October 26th, from 8 pm to 11pm. The packages include AED 299 soft drinks, AED 399 house beverages, and AED 550 bubbly. To make your reservation or for more information call 04 246 6641.
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6. Halloween Quiz Night At Garden On 8
Join Jono & Rich from Dubai 92 on Tuesday, October 31st for a challenging Halloween quiz night at Garden on 8. Enjoy Halloween-themed drinks, eerie tunes, and face painting. Dress up in your spookiest attire for a chance to win an all-expenses paid trip Sri Lanka. From 8 pm to 10 pm, don’t miss out on this spectacular halloween night. To book your reservation or for more information call +971 52 144 7438.
7. IMG’s Signature Festival Of Fright
Get ready for a Halloween bash like no other at Dubai’s largest indoor theme park. DJ Badir and DJ Bliss will headline the event, and there’s a competition for the most daring dancing gear. It’s an event for everyone, so mark your calendars for Saturday, October 28th and prepare to have a spine-tingling time. Tickets start from AED 149 and you can get them online right here.
8. Palazzo Versace – Halloween Weekend
Palazzo Versace is celebrating Halloween with a weekend full of fun – Saturday & Sunday, October 28th & 29th. Enjoy a special ‘Into the Jungle’ brunch at Giardino, a Halloween pool party at La Piscina, and a Glow in the Dark Night at Q’s Bar and Lounge. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss. For more information or to book your reservation call 04 556 8888.
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9. Barasti – Scarnival Halloween Weekend
Join the Scarnival Halloween weekend at Barasti Beach for three days of spooktacular fun from Friday October 27th to Sunday October 29th. Enjoy music, bites, cocktails, face painting, and glitter stations. Entry is free for guests over 21. For more information or book your reservation call 04 318 1313.
10. La Mezcaleria JBR – Panic At The Circus
Dive into the eerie world of Panic at the Circus at La Mezcaleria JBR. With haunting beats and a nightmarish dance floor, it promises to be a hair-raising evening of frightful fun. Choose your packages from (AED 250 soft drinks, AED 330 grape and hop, AED 395 open bar, and AED 490 premium bar) and get ready for a night of spine-tingling entertainment on Saturday, October 28th. For more information or to book your reservation call +971 56 520 2020.
11. Raspoutine Dubai – Spooky Circus Soirée
Raspoutine Dubai is hosting a one-off spooky circus-inspired soirée on Tuesday, October 31st. Enjoy a specially created Halloween tasting menu followed by a midnight party with DJ Paul Blondet’s deep house mixes. Don your most vibrant and playful attire for this unforgettable night. The party starts from 9:30 am till 3 am the next day, and entry is AED 650 per person. For more information or to make your reservation call 04 272 5373.
12. The Screening Room – Midnight Horror Movie
No Halloween is complete without a scary film. Studio One Hotel invites horror movie buffs to test their scare threshold with a midnight movie screening. Grab your welcome drink and popcorn and get ready for a spooky movie night, packages include AED 99 for soft drinks) or AED 109 for a special drink. The show starts at 11:45 so be sure to be early to get the best seats in the house. For more information or to make your reservation call +971 52 767 9300
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13. Saffron – Halloween Party Brunch
Celebrate Halloween at one of the best brunches in town. Saffron is hosting a Halloween Party brunch on Saturday, October 28, featuring 200 dishes from cuisines around the world with 20 live cooking stations. With live DJs, Halloween-themed characters, and dancers, it’s a brunch you won’t want to miss. This delicious feast is from 1 pm till 4 pm, for just AED 625 per person, which include alcoholic beverages. You can make your reservation by calling 04 426 2626.
14. STK – Halloween GRL Ladies’ Night
Ladies, get ready for the Halloween GRL Ladies’ Night at STK on Tuesday, October 31st. Enjoy bottomless beverages for two hours with two courses for AED 200, gents can join the fun too for AED 300 from 7 pm to 11 pm. It’s an evening filled with great food, music, and fun. Make your reservation on their website.
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15. The Greenroom – Dive-In Cinema With Hocus Pocus
Join The Greenroom in Dubai Sports City for a unique dive-in cinema experience featuring the classic Hocus Pocus on Friday, October 27. Relax in the pool, indulge in an impressive spread, and enjoy unlimited popcorn and film-inspired cocktails. It’s a Friday night you won’t forget. Tickets are AED 150 for adults and AED 80 for those below 21 and you can book your reservation by calling 04 423 8310. The night begins as 7:45 pm so don’t be late.
16. Lucky Voice – Halloween Brunch & Drunch
Lucky Voice is hosting Halloween brunch and drunch on Tuesday, October 31st. Dress up for a chance to win AED 4,000 and enjoy delicious cocktails and spooky vibes. It’s a Halloween celebration you won’t want to miss. The party kicks of at 1 pm and goes till late and packages include AED 195 soft drinks, AED 75 house beverages and AED 350 sparkling beverages. Book your reservation by calling 800 58259.
17. Babylon – Cursed Gardens Of Babylon
Babylon is getting a Halloween makeover on Saturday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 31st. Indulge in cocktails, dishes, and high-energy performances by dancers, singers, and acrobats from 1 pm to 4 pm. Packages include AED 395 for house beverages and AED 700 for premium beverages. Make your reservations now for a fantastic Halloween experience by calling 04 352 7750.
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18. Roxy Cinemas – Horror Movie Marathon
Horror movie enthusiasts, don’t miss the horror movie marathon at Roxy Cinemas that is going on till Tuesday, October 31st. Expect the movies such as The Elevator Game (October 9), Saw X (October 5), The Exorcist: Believer (October 12), The Inhabitants (October 19), Five Nights at Freddy’s (October 26) and lots more! Tickets start from AED 36.75 which means you can’t miss out. Book your tickets online right now.
19. Risen Cafe And Artisanal Bakery – Halloween Mini Cakes
Indulge in Halloween-themed mini cakes at Risen Cafe and Artisanal Bakery throughout October. These delicious treats are available all day, every day, and are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings for just AED 36.
20. Daley Bounce And Boxfetti – Family Halloween Experience
Join Daley Bounce and Boxfetti for the best family Halloween experience from Monday, October 16 to Thursday, October 19th. Decorate pumpkins, enjoy face painting, and participate in a costume competition. It’s a fun-filled Halloween celebration for the whole family. its AED 130 per child, but adults go for free, enjoy the daily fun from 12 pm to 5 pm.
21. Bongo’s Bingo – A Night Of Halloween Thrills
Join the Halloween edition of Bongo’s Bingo at Zero Gravity on Saturday, October 28. Put on your best costume for a chance to win AED 5,000. It’s a night of fun and surprises that you won’t want to miss. Grab your tickets now and get ready to dance the night away.
22. Atelier M – A Halloween Extravaganza At Pier 7
Pier 7’s Atelier M is the place to be this Halloween week. With four spooktacular parties (Fri Oct 27, Sat Oct 28, Tue Oct 31, Thu Nov 2), each boasting themed decorations and chillingly delicious cocktails, you won’t want to miss it. Enjoy jello shots and complimentary meringue cookies while grooving to live sets by DJ Tama & Tribe and mesmerising dancers. And don’t forget to dress your spookiest; there are fantastic prizes up for grabs, including a AED 1,000 voucher for first place! Get ready for a hauntingly good time at Atelier M. The party starts from 5 pm and will go on till late. For more information and to book your spot call 04 450 7766.
23. CÉ LA VI Dubai – A Sky-High Halloween Circus
Prepare for a night of enchantment as CÉ LA VI Dubai transforms into a dark and captivating circus on Saturday, October 28th. Be spellbound by mesmerising performers, and dance the night away to DJ Eran Hersh’s Miami vibes. Make sure to don your most impressive Halloween costume for this spectacular event. Packages include AED 390 soft drinks, AED 490 house beverages, AED 590 Rosé and AED 690 bubbly. The party is from 12:30 pm – 4 pm, for more information and to make your reservation call 04 582 6111.
24. Lu’WOW Weekender: Family-Friendly Staycation at Lapita, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts
Lapita, Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, is rolling out the orange carpet for a family-friendly Halloween extravaganza. The Lu’WOW Weekender, held on consecutive weekends from 20th to 22nd October and 27th to 29th October 2023, features a delectable Halloween-themed brunch on Saturdays. For just AED 250 per adult, you can savor a variety of mouthwatering dishes, with children aged 6-12 dining at AED 125. Throughout the weekend, the resort will buzz with Halloween-themed activities, including spooky character appearances, street performers, kids’ activities, quizzes, and movie screenings. Morning yoga, aqua gym sessions, and a Kids Mini Olympics on Sundays provide a relaxed experience for all. Visit their website to book this spook-tacular staycation.
Don’t Miss Out On The Halloween Fun In Dubai
There’s no shortage of Halloween excitement in Dubai this year. From spine-tingling parties to spookily delicious brunches, you’re in for a wickedly good time. So, gather your costumes and get ready to make unforgettable memories this Halloween season!
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