1. Burning Man Festival

Drive down to Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, the oasis-like beach club which has been transformed into a dystopic playground inspired by the popular desert festival, ‘Burning Man’. Spanish DJs - Hosh and Lehar – will be manning the decks, spinning their signature tunes.

When: October 27
Where: Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, 
Al Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi
Price: Dh199
Call: 056-113 3400

2. Super Natural Cuisine

Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai, is serving up a ‘supernatural’ cuisine on the Halloween night. Expect a sinister fare, complete with carved pumpkin heads. The vegetable will feature heavily on the menu – roasted, as soup and in sweet pumpkin pie.

When: October 31 (a selection of spookily themed desserts will be available from October 29 to 31)
Where: Link@Sheraton Café, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Shaikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Price: Starts from Dh199
Call: 04-503 4444

3. A Night of Fright

Put on your scariest costume to win fascinating prizes at the Nezesaussi Grill sports hub in Dubai Marina. Enjoy the Halloween atmosphere with special spooky beverages and scrumptious themed delicacies.

When: October 31
Where: Nezesaussi Grill, Dubai Marina
Price: Special prices on selected food and beverages
Call: 04-888 3444

4. Halloween Fun Day

Carve your own creative pumpkin at the family brunch in Mazina. Enjoy International cuisine amidst thrills of a bouncy castle, Wii stations, face painting, magic shows and more.

When: October 27-28
Where: Mazina, Dubai Marina
Price: Starts from Dh315
Call: 04-888 3444

5. Midnight freak show

Nasimi Beach will host a ‘midnight freak show’, featuring creepy circus acts, carnival freaks, sideshows and clowns to rival Stephen King’s Pennywise. Guests will be greeted by a carnival teaming with eerie performers and spine chilling clowns, but beware of “the sad clown”, who will be lurking in the shadows

When: October 26, 7pm
Where: Nasimi Beach, Atlantis The Palm
Price: Tickets starting Dh100
Call: 055 200 4321

6. Haunted Mu Cluster

Enjoy a stay package at the Lapita hotel in Riverland. The hotel’s clusters will be transformed into a haunted house to make your stay a truly frightening one.

When: October 26-31 (includes spooky Halloween-themed ‘Cannibal Brunch’ on October 27)
Where: Lapita Resorts, Riverland
Price: Brunch starts at Dh240
Call: 04-810 9999

7. After Dark

Kidzania is hosting Halloween-themed parties which include costume contests, games, haunted shops, the Halloween Maze and more. For an additional Dh35, kids can have unlimited access to the Halloween Zone.

When: Until November 4
Where: Kidzania, Dubai Mall
Tickets: Starts at Dh95
Call: 04-448 5222

8. Dana’s Spooktacular

The ghoulish bandits are back to avenge Dana and friends in Abu Dhabi. They are out to regain control of the Bandit’s Village and its hidden sweet spooky treasures. Come, join the trick or treat fun at the Biggest Spooky Family Event at Yas Waterworld!

When: October 27
Where: Yas Waterworld
Tickets: Dh125
Call: 02-496 8008

9. Neorun

Run with your creepy side and glow at this first ever UV paint event in Abu Dhabi. Be prepared to experience the grotesque zones in the 5km route as you journey through the enchantingly freaky underworld. At the end of the track, you will join the scariest neo party, and dance the night away as you glow from head to toe.

When: October 27
Where: Zayed Sports City
Tickets: Dh150
Call: 02-557 0334

10. Halloween at Barasti

Get down to this scary beach side set up for a laid back bash. Celebrated American DJ Jazzy Jeff will play his selection of tunes all night long as you party in a giant pool filled with treats.

When: October 27
Where: Barasti, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai
Call: 04-318 1313