7 last-minute costumes for Halloween in UAE, for 2023

The spookiest day of the year is almost here and it’s time for your favourite monsters, ghosts and superheroes to make an appearance. Make the trick-or-treat experience for your children a tad more fun, with epic Halloween costumes. According to Google Frightgeist, a website powered by Google Trends, which highlights popular costume ideas, this year’s top contenders are classics: witches, Spider-Man, dinosaurs and fairies are in the top five slot. However, costumes that transform kids into characters from the popular Netflix show, Stranger Things, are also trending this year.

If you just didn’t have enough time to plan your child’s costumes, snag these items from Amazon right now and get your children ready to play dress-up on October 31. If you’re a member, Amazon’s Prime Delivery will ship your favourite costume just in time for Halloween. Order now and avoid the last-minute panic.

Turn your child into everyone's favourite 'friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man' this Halloween, with this superhero bodysuit. Made with 80 per cent high-stretch spandex, the costume is stretchy and has reinforced seams and stitches, so that your child can fully embrace the character without any rips or tears in his Halloween costume! Recreate Peter Parker’s signature outfit and let your little one be the local superhero of the day.

Let your little one channel the super-strength and indefeatable power of Wonder Woman, in this costume that comes complete with an embroidered logo patch on the vest, a blue tutu skirt with glitter tulle overlay, a removable cape, belt, gauntlets and headband tiara.

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Is it a flower or a monster? This Halloween costume leaves no doubt. Give people the heebie-jeebies with a demogorgon costume, from the Netflix horror show Stranger Things. Made from a stretchy, soft material, the costume fits like a jumpsuit and is suitable for both girls and boys.

Witches are supposed to scare you because you don’t know what kinds of shenanigans they have up their sleeve. But what if your little one dresses up as a witch this Halloween? You can’t help but think how adorably cute she looks with a pointed hat and cloak. Her little cauldron is not brewing evil potions, rather collecting treats from neighbours. Get this Halloween witch costume set that comes with an orange party dress, a witch hat, a pumpkin bag, pantyhose and broom for your little girl.

Although they went extinct millions of years ago, dinosaurs never go out of style on Halloween. Go 3D with this inflatable T-Rex costume, so that your child looks like they’re riding their own prehistoric creature. Made with polyester, it’s easy to power up - just make sure you check your child’s height before ordering!

Have your kids patrol the Halloween party this year with this cop costume. The costume set comes with a police hat, flashlight, walkie-talkie with siren sounds, a toy gun, baton, badge, handcuffs with keys, whistle, gun, name card with a necklace, and a detective-style storage bag. Put on a pair of jeans and a blue t-shirt for your little one and watch them flaunt their badge this Halloween.

Get entertained by the cutest little magician this Halloween. This magician role-play set comes with a cape, rabbit puppet, top hat with a hidden compartment (to make the rabbit disappear, of course), a magic wand, coloured ribbons, and gloves. Hand your child a wand to swish and say "Abracadabra"!

Let your little princess live her own fairytale this Halloween with this Snow Queen dress. Whether she wants to be Cinderella, Rapunzel, or Elsa from Frozen, this dainty costume can be made to fit your little girl’s fantasies, as it comes with a tiara, magic wand, wig, and gloves. Designed from comfortable satin material, mesh, and delicate tulle, this dress has beautiful patterns all over for a grand look. Get this for your little one and watch her twirl in her sparkly dress.

We’ve all wished, at one time or another, that we could fly. Indulge your little girl’s daydreams with this beautiful fairy costume, which comes with decorated wings, a pink dress with green accents and two wristlets. The colours evoke the youthfulness and joy of springtime - perfect for little girls.

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