13 Freaky family brunches and Halloween fun to do in Dubai

INTO THE JUNGLE BRUNCH AT PALAZZO VERSACE: This Friday is the official launch of the new family-friendly brunch at Palazzo Versace, which this week will be Halloween themed, with prizes for the best dressed and activities such as arts and crafts will be given a spooky makeover. The brunch is jungle-themed and, as well as a cornucopia of international food including a kids’ corner, there will be special kids’ activities, featuring pizza-making, cupcake decorating, live performances of Disney classics, roaming entertainers including Magic Phil and animal impersonators, balloon making, face painting and a planting station. Guests also get access to the Palazzo Versace’s swimming pools, whilst little ones will also get access to the hotel’s kids’ club. DETAILS: Every Friday 1- 5pm from 30 October, Infants (0-3): Free, Children (4-11): Dh150, Teens (12-20): Dh299, Soft Beverages: Dh299, House Beverages: Dh385, Sparkling: Dh499, Premium Sparkling: Dh699, at Giardino, Palazzo Versace Dubai, Jaddaf Waterfront, www.familybrunchdubai.com / reservations@familybrunchdubai.com, 050 836 1513.

SPOOKY SCAVENGER HUNT AT ROXY CINEMAS: Every day this week until Saturday 31 October, guests who visit Roxy Cinemas City Walk or The Beach will be greeted by a menacing makeover of the cinema foyer, where you can grab a Halloween Hunt activity sheet and embark on a spooky scavenger hunt around the cinema. Spot the silly skeletons and pumpkins lurking in the lobby, use the map to track down trick or treats and answer questions for the chance to win some terror-rific prizes, including F&B upgrades, platinum Roxy tickets, gift cards, as well as passes to The Green Planet and Laguna Waterpark. DETAILS: Running daily, all day up to and including 31 October at Roxy Cinemas City Walk and The Beach.

THE QE2 HALLOWEEN FAMILY FEST OR 100% CREDIT BACK SPOOKY STAYCAY: Eat, drink and be scary at the QE2 Halloween Family Fest. Devour a deliciously frightening feast and send the little ones to the ‘haunted ghost hall play area’, followed up by a ‘Haunted Bridge Tour’, available for adults and children at intervals between 6pm to 9pm, for an additional supplement. Or make a weekend of it, with a staycation on the history-steeped ship itself, with stay packages from Dh795, all of which can be claimed back in credit to use on food and beverage, including the Halloween brunch, plus free admission tickets for up to four persons to either Laguna Water Park or Green Planet or two admission tickets to Roxy Cinema as part of your package (valid for 7 days from check in date). DETAILS: Halloween brunch, Friday 30 October 2020, 6pm to 9pm, below 4 years free, below 12 years Dh95, soft beverages Dh225, house beverages Dh345, book in advance: 600 500 400, reservations@qe2.com.

FREAKY FAMILY BRUNCH AT BREAD STREET KITCHEN: On Friday 30 October, families are invited to wear their spookiest outfit with the best dressed table winning a stay at Atlantis, The Palm. Guests can enjoy Bread Street Kitchen favourites, alongside a selection of spooky treats. A special themed masterclass and an array of goodies will keep the little ones busy while parents make the most of the devilishly delicious British cuisine. DETAILS: Friday, 30 October, 12:30pm-4pm, Dh385 for selected house beverages, Dh135 per child (aged 4-11).

HALLOWEEN SUPERHERO BRUNCH AT RADISSON BLUE DEIRA CREEK: Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek’s popular family-friendly superhero-themed brunch is having a special Halloween edition. Available on the 29 October from 7pm to 11pm, as well as the 30 and 31 October for a spooky afternoon brunch between 12pm to 4pm, cool prizes await those with the spookiest and most creative costumes. DETAILS: From Dh225 per person including soft beverages call +971 4 2057033/34 or email booking.diningdubaicreek@radissonblu.com.

SPOOK-TACULAR HALLOWEEN FAMILY BRUNCH AT REFORM SOCIAL & GRILL: British gastro pub Reform’s Halloween special sees hours of live entertainment throughout the afternoon, prizes for the best costume and a kids’ corner with pumpkin painting and carving messy play. DETAILS: Reform Social & Grill, The Lakes Dubai, Saturday 31 October, 12pm to 5pm, Kids 8 and under are free, Dh225 for soft beverages, Dh325 for house beverages, Dh375 for premium beverages,04 454 2638 or WhatsApp +971 (0) 58 647 8692.

FREE AQUARIUM TICKETS WHEN YOU BOOK TO SEE THE WITCHES AT REEL CINEMAS: For each advance booking made to watch hotly anticipated and darkly humorous film of Roald Dahl book The Witches on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October at Reel Cinemas, across all locations, kids under the age of 11 will gain complimentary access to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.

HAUNTED (WAVE)HOUSE AT ATLANTIS: This family entertainment destination will receive a monstrous makeover this Halloween from Friday 30 to Saturday 31 October. With spooky surprises and Halloween-themed dishes and drinks, each day at 6pm, prizes will also be given out to those in the best costume, including a weekend stay at Atlantis, The Palm, a sealion family experience, and an iPhone 11. All of the usual fun, including bowling, gaming and Surf’s Up Waverider will also be available, as well as live music daily from 6pm and a DJ from 8pm. DETAILS: Friday 30 to Saturday 31 October, 12pm-12am daily (Halloween competition will be called at 6pm.

TRICK OR TREAT M&S BAGS ON DELIVEROO: Staying home this Halloween? Marks & Spencer has created limited-edition reusable Trick or Treat bags. Stuffed to the brim with a variety of creepy candy, these limited-edition bags will only be available until the 31st of October, exclusively via Deliveroo. Door-to-door trick or treating might be discouraged this year, but why not participate in some in-home trick-or-treating? Decorate each room, dim the lights, and give out a different type of candy at each doorway to add some "Halloween Music" for an ideal soundtrack to get the kids engaged.

FREE WICKED WAFFLE FOR KIDS AT EGGSPECTATION: This Thursday 29 October, kids under 12 can sink their fangs into a limited-edition Cocoa Waffle for absolutely free at this Canadian-born dining destination. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the Cocoa Waffle is topped with a creamy orange dollop of mascarpone cheese and finished with a touch of salty-sweet caramel drizzle.

EYEBALL DIMSUM AT FUCHSIA URBAN THAI: Fuchsia Urban Thai is joining in on the fun this Halloween with the creation of their limited-edition spooky dim sum shaped like eye balls. Filled with chicken and spring onion and served on a plate with 4 pieces, these hellishly healthy bites are being served until 31 October for Dh34 per portion and are a great way to give kids their protein fix.