Dust off those costumes, because it’s that time of year again where the fangs come out, the wigs go on and the pumpkins are carved.
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1. ‘Trick-or-Treating’ at Splash ‘n’ Party
Featuring spooky fire shows and thriller dance moves, Splash n Party is hosting a truly ‘spooktacular’ Halloween party for kids! The little ones get to experience an extravagant costume party, pumpkin patches and Halloween’s most famous tradition- ‘trick-or-treat’. From Splash slides, splash pads, and a Bunjee Trampoline, the Splash n Party Halloween Party is a must-go-to destination for the kids. Starting off the festivities with a spooky fire show, scary magic show, and a bungee trampoline, the park is designed to cater to the needs of the entire family.
Location Villa no. 1, Street 8A, Al Safa 2, Jumeirah, Dubai Cost Dh100 per child one adult enters for free Timings 31st October from 3.30 to 6.30 pm
2. Haunted Ride on the Boardwalk’s BBQ Donut
The Dubai boardwalk will be embracing the scariest holiday of the season and transforming their famous BBQ Donut into a frightening evening ride across the waters of the Dubai Creek. Passengers can enjoy a tasty selection of delicious barbecues and treats while cruising down the haunted Creek. A great way for the whole family to spend some quality time doing something different this Halloween.
Location Dubai Golf Club, Dubai Creek Cost Dh250 per person including a welcome mocktail, a selection of BBQ, soft beverages and one hour sailing Timings From October 28 to 30, available between 6pm and 9pm Contact 04 2956000
3. Fume Pier 7 Halloween kids brunch
Fume in Pier 7 will be hosting a special Halloween themed Kids’ Brunch. The kids can enjoy fun and creative dishes served by ‘horrific’-looking staff this Halloween. Some of the awesome Halloween themed dishes include spooky salads, creepy main course and devilish desserts and they are all pumpkin themed! Such as the Pumpkin & Spinach salad, Ricotta and Pumpkin ravioli with roasted shrimps and sage sauce, Mustard Baby Chicken Casserole with braised pumpkin, Portobello mushroom and shallot; along with the wicked, not-so-sweet dessert; Spiced “Spookcakes” with butterscotch sauce. And of course, the kids get to dress up because no Halloween would not be complete without a costume competition for the kids. Winners will receive exciting prizes and value vouchers to dine at the restaurant.
Location Fume, Pier 7, Dubai Marina Cost varies Timings Friday October 28 and Saturday October 29 from 12pm to 4pm Contact 04 4215669
4. Bounce after dark spooktacular
Bounce Dubai will bring you the biggest and scariest Halloween bash around. Have a scream and head down to one of Bounce’s venues for an epic scarefest like no other. RnB and hip hop beats played by DJ Kaboo will be the entertainment of the evening. The venue will be transformed into haunted dungeons, packed with creepy spiders, pumpkins, ghosts and gore. Mixing together insane sound systems, club lights and effects, plus some of the hottest DJs around and you have yourself an awesome atmosphere to experience the free-jumping revolution. The Bounce crew will be dressed to impress in their spooky costumes, so make sure you join in the fun too as there will be prizes up for grabs for those sporting the most outrageous costumes, along with Bounce merchandise and other giveaways! Come if you dare.
Location Building #32, 4B Street ,Al Quoz industrial Area 1 2pm Cost Dh80 per person Timing Sunday to Thursday 10am to 4pm; Friday to Saturday 9am to Contact 04 3211400
5. A Young Frankenstein Halloween at the Rove Hotel
The Rove Downtown Dubai is hosting a movie viewing party that’s perfect for the family. The event is a Halloween themed evening, where everyone can get together and watch a family favourite ‘Young Frankenstein’ with complimentary popcorn and a spooky themed menu at the Rove eatery, the Daily. Their Halloween themed menu will include ‘devil’ hot dogs, chicken nachos, and red shrimp tacos. Eccentric and delicious desserts will be available such as the widely popular baked s’mores, peppermint marshmallow pie with cookie crust Frankenstein cup, and raspberry lychee lemonade. Should be a great night for the whole family to enjoy!
Location Downtown Dubai Cost varies Timings Monday October 31 from 8pm Contact 04 5619999
6. The Yellow Boat night tour
The Yellow Boats water sightseeing tours are now heading to the dark side! Heading out from Dubai Marina as the sun is about to set, the 90-minute trip then cruises around Palm Jumeirah, then on to the Dubai’s iconic seven-star Burj Al Arab, beautifully illuminated at dusk, with plenty of time for photo stops and interactive commentary from The Yellow Boats team. A great way to spend the week of Halloween.
Location Dubai Marina Walk and Emirates Palace Cost Dh200 per adult and Dh150 per child Timings The Yellow Boats Night Tours will run from Monday October 24 to Monday October 31 The Dubai Night Tour will depart daily at 6pm, The Abu Dhabi Night Tour will depart daily at 5.45pm Contact 800 892
7. The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal Halloween Brunch
The kids can enjoy a spooky Halloween brunch, with themed desserts, decoration and entertainment such as face painting, spooky balloon animals, a Halloween movie.
Location Al Maqta Area, Abu Dhabi Cost Dh65 for children below 12 years, Dh206 for children aged 13 to 16 years and complementary for children under four years Timing October 28 from 1pm to 4pm Contact 02 8188282
8. Conrad Dubai Halloween Brunch
Casting a Halloween spell on their weekly Friday Brunch, Kids should get ready for thrilling flavours, trick or treating a pumpkin carving contest and spooky kids’ activities!
Location Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Center Area Cost Dh325 for Children aged above 12 years, Dh163 for Children aged 6 to 12 years and children below six years old dine complimentary Timing Friday October 28 from 1pm to 4pm Contact 04 4447111.
9. Dubai Sports City’s ‘Feel the Fete’
This awesome event is back for 2016 with a Halloween extravaganza that you should definitely not miss. The family can enjoy a free fun-filled day out at Dubai Sports City’s Canal Residence West’s Retail Promenade as they host an action packed, Halloween themed, afternoon. With fancy dress competitions, a lots of children’s activities including face painting, a bouncy castle and Halloween themed activities, as well as event day discounts at all participating Canal Residence West’s outlets, Dubai Sports City really is the place to start the trick or treating. That’s not all, there will be tons of live performances from some of Dubai’s best artists and musicians to keep you entertained throughout the day.
Location Dubai Sports City’s Canal Residence West’s Retail Promenade Cost Free Timings Friday October 21 from 4pm to 9pm Contact 04 4251111
10. Halloween Foam Party sessions at Dubai Ice Rink
Dubai Ice Rink will put a spooky twist on the monthly foam party this Halloween. Dress up for you chance to win prizes and skate around the Halloween themed ice rink. With themed music and lighting, skaters can get wet and have a blast in the rink, surrounded by foam!
Location Dubai Ice Rink, The Dubai Mall Cost Dh100 Timing Thursday October 27 from 10.15pm to 12am Contact 04 448 5111
11. Halloween at Irish Village
The Irish Village is having their annual Halloween party, where anyone of all ages can come and get their spook on with prizes for the best dressed male, female and child as well as amazingly fun and fangtatstic Halloween games for all! The kids can come early and enjoy the party until 9:30pm, or else they may turn into a pumpkin! When the adults come out to party, they can enjoy live music where DJ Marky Mark giving you a spooktacular Halloween night of entertainment for you to strut your killer moves on the dance floor.
Location Irish Village, Garhood Cost Free Timings Monday October 31 Children can enjoy the night until 9.30pm, Games for children and adults and prizes to be won Contact 04 2824752
12. Al Bahou’s spooky Friday Brunch
Al Bahou restaurant will host a Halloween extravaganza at its Family Friday Brunch on the 28th. The restaurant will transform into an eerie enclave full of skeletons, spiders, ghosts and ghouls with an enormous selection of themed food and cocktails including; ‘Pumpkin Pie, ‘Meatloaf’, the ‘Zombie éclairs’ and much more. Children can enjoy a whole host of live kid’s entertainment in the elaborately decorated venue including; face painting, Halloween cookie decoration, a selection of themed movies and many more. Moreover, both adults and children are encouraged to dress up in their scariest outfits, as the most creative costume stands the chance to win a Friday brunch for four people!
Location Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Cost Dh325 per person with soft beverages, Dh425 per person with unlimited house beverages, Dh599 per person with selected house beverages and French bubbly, Dh160 for children between 7 and 12 years of age, Dh45 for children between 3 and 6 years of age, Children under 3 dine for free Timings Friday October 28 from 12.30pm to 4 pm Contact 04 4440000
13. KidZania’s Scary Fun Festival
KidZania comes to life with colour and fun this Halloween with special Festival De Calaveras themed activities. There will be themed masks, painting and skull cookies, sweet treats, special nail designs and more!
Location KidZania, The Dubai Mall Cost Dh140 for children, Dh95 for adults Timings Thursday, October 20 to Monday, October31 from 10am to 10pm Contact 04 448 5222
14. Special Shark Theme for Halloween at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
This Halloween, children can collect their special shark mask from Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo to inspire their Discovery Channel Shark Week themed costume! There will also be shark themed cootie catchers, providing hours of entertainment as the family strolls through the exhibits and enjoys the wonders of the marine-life, coming face-to-face with sharks, otters, stingrays and so much more!
Location Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, The Dubai Mall Cost Dh120 per person Timings Thursday October 27 to Monday October 31 Sunday to Wednesday from 10am to 12pm and Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 1am Contact 04 4485200
15. Reform Social & Grill Halloween family day
Reform Social & Grill will be dedicating Saturday October 29 to the entire family! Bring the kids over for a spooky special Halloween performance from Magic Phil, face painting, and fun on the bouncy castle. While the kids are busy the parents can relax outdoors on the lakeside and chomp on some delicious barbeque.
Location The Lakes, Dubai Cost Dh 50 AED Harvest fest Entry for adults and kids enter for free Timings Saturday October 29 from 2.30pm Contact 04 4542638
16. SEGA Republic VRcade Zombie Hunt Competition
The Dubai Mall’s adrenaline-fueled indoor theme park gets even more exciting this Halloween, with a Virtual Reality zombie hunt! Players have the chance to win an iPad, Apple TV or other cool prizes when they purchase a Platinum Pass or Pay & Play credit at SEGA Republic and experience VRcade. Grab your headset and wireless gun to be transported in a virtual world where zombies are everywhere, for your chance to win!
Location SEGA Republic, The Dubai Mall Timings Friday October 28 to Monday October 31 from 10am to 1am Contact 04 4488484
17. Mattel Play! Town
Mattel Play! Town, is a themed indoor ‘eduplay’ attraction. This Halloween all tots and toddlers are invited to come dressed in their favorite scary costumes. The best dressed little monster will also win exciting prizes! Kids will enjoy Halloween themed stage performances every day at 5 PM, meet & greets with Barney & Friends in Halloween costumes and a special dance activity with Barney and Baby Bop. A special web of spooktacular activities will also be conjured such as face painting and DIY arts and crafts. As well as fun live shows, which will include Barney’s Beach Party and Bob’s Building Club.
Location City Walk, Dubai Cost Dh95 per child and Dh55 for accompanying adults Timings October 23 to 31 Sunday to Wednesday from 10am to 10pm and Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 12am Contact 04 3173999
Barney’s Beach Party:
- Wednesday & Saturday: 11am, 3pm and 7pm
- Thursday & Friday: 11am, 3pm, 7pm and 10:00
- Meet & Greet (Weekends – after show): 3pm and 7pm
Bob’s Building Club:
- Wednesday & Saturday: 1pm, 5pm and 8pm
- Thursday & Friday: 1pm, 5.10pm and 9pm
- Meet & Greet (Weekends – after show): 5pm and 9pm
Special Halloween Shows:
- Every day: 5pm
18. Hub Zero
Halloween at Hub Zero will be the ultimate spook event. Make sure the kids head to the Dead Zone - a portal through which undead military personnel appear and get ready to be in for a spooky ride with a real life zombie invasion. The little ones are also in for a fun time at Plants vs. Zombies. They can dress up and indulge in some trick or treating action in the haunted house.
Location City Walk, Dubai Cost Master Pass: Dh210 One day pass, unlimited access to all attractions, Hacker Pass Dh260 One day pass, Hacker line access and unlimited access to all the attractions Child Pass: Dh95 One day pass for kids below 120cm, limited to Plant Vs Zombie (Crazy Dave Garden only, full day) tinny track race (3 times) and Double Agent (1 time), Guardian Pass: Dh55: Sold only to an accompanying Guardian whose Child is below 120cm and has bought a ticket (Dh55 can be redeemed in retail shop, food outlets, arcade games) Timings October 23 to November 5, Sunday to Wednesday from 10am to 10pm and Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 12am Contact 800 637227
19. Wafi Mall
Located in the Main Atrium, this mysterious maze will be open for people of all ages to enjoy a spooky walk through. ‘The Dark Escape’ will be accessible for anyone who shops at Wafi Mall and presents a receipt with a minimum spend of Dh50. Known as a destination for families, the maze caters to customers of all ages who can pick which section to enter based on their level of fear. The Dark Escape will be split in to two sections; up to 12 or above 12.
Location Wafi Mall Main Atrium Cost spend Dh50 anywhere in Wafi Mall Timings Starting October 27to 31 Daily from 10am to 12am Contact 04 3244555
20. Kids Connection
A ‘Spooktacular Halloween Party’ will will include a variety of surprises such as, trick or treat, games, loot bags, pinata, arts and crafts, disco party, kids meal, best costumes and much more!
Location Kids Connection, Wafi Mall Cost Dh100 Timings October 28, Toddlers, from 2 to 5 years old from 11am to 2pm, children aged 6 to 9 years from 5pm to 8pm Contact 04 3279011
