Dubai Halloween events: Parties, brunches and Dh10K costume prize
Last-minute Halloween plans in Dubai: Family fun, haunted nights
Dubai: Looking for last-minute Halloween plans in Dubai? Explore immersive carnivals, spooky brunches, haunted seafood nights, and family-friendly festivities. Don’t miss out on Instagram-worthy moments at Dubai’s spookiest events with this ultimate guide.
Halloween Fun at Festival Plaza with prizes and family activities
Festival Plaza is gearing up for a spooktacular Halloween celebration on Saturday, November 1, inviting families and community members to join a day filled with costumes, creativity, and fun. The mall will come alive with exciting activities, including costume contests, free face-painting for kids, and fantastic prizes making it the perfect destination for festive family entertainment.
Costume competition: Show off your best Halloween look for a chance to win! The first 20 registered participants will receive Dh200 gift cards, while winners take home Dh1,000 for first place and Dh500 for second and third places.
Free face-painting: Kids can enjoy imaginative face-painting sessions from 3pm to 6pm.
Community fun: A day of family-friendly activities and giveaways, bringing together residents from the surrounding neighbourhoods.
All activities will take place at Festival Plaza, with registration available at the customer service desk.
1. House of Hype: The Enchanted Carnival
Dates: October 31 – November 2
Location: Level One, Dubai Mall
Admission: General Dh 149
Squad Pass (4 people) Dh 449
Dubai’s first-ever fully immersive Halloween event, The Enchanted Carnival at House of Hype, is a three-day spectacle of magic, performances, and interactive experiences. Guests of all ages can explore:
Costume Runway Competition with cash prizes up to Dh 10,000
Trick-or-treat through candy-filled themed districts
Live DJ beats, glowing worlds, and Harajuku-inspired performances
Potion Lab with glowing drinks and Halloween snacks
100+ immersive experiences across 18 uniquely crafted worlds
Spanning 100,000 sq. ft., House of Hype turns into a neon-lit, glowing wonderland with cityscapes, gardens, and robotic light shows that promise surprises at every turn. Costumes aren’t mandatory, but dressing up could win you top prizes!
Gatsby Dubai’s Spellbinding Halloween takeover
From October 29 to November 2, Gatsby Dubai at Palm Jumeirah Mall transforms into a glamourous world of mystery and mischief for its Halloween Takeover five nights of frights, beats, and bewitching cocktails. Expect spine-tingling shows, themed desserts, and headline sets from international DJs Eli Rojas and Agustin Mesa.
Each night from 9 pm, Gatsby awakens for unearthly revelry as performers emerge beneath art deco chandeliers and haunting energy fills the air. Guests in costume receive a complimentary welcome drink, while signature cocktails promise a wickedly delicious experience.
On Halloween night, DJ Eli Rojas brings her signature Afro-Latin groove to the decks, followed by DJ Agustin Mesa on November 1, with supporting sets from DJ Maryo, DJ Mouta, and DJ KZU with live drummer Matteo throughout the week.
Dinner-and-show packages start from Dh400 per person, while club entry for gents begins at Dh100 before 12:30 am (inclusive of two drinks) and Dh150 after 12:30am (inclusive of three drinks), while ladies enjoy complimentary entry all night.
Where: Gatsby Dubai, West Rooftop, Palm Jumeirah Mall
When: October 29–November 2, 9 PM–3 AM
2. Lo+Cale, Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina
Dates: October 31 – November 1
Location: Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina
Friday, Oct 31 – Halloween Night:
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30pm
Entertainment: DJ Miki Love live
Beverage Packages: Dh 199 (2 hrs free-flow beverages), Dh 299 Premium (cocktails)
Saturday, Nov 1 – Halloween Spooky Brunch:
Time: 1 pm – 4 pm
Family-friendly themed buffet with desserts
Packages: Soft Drinks Dh 249 | House Beverages Dh 369 | Premium Dh 479
Kids 4–11: Dh 99 | Kids under 3: Free
Activities: Costume competitions (adults and kids), kids’ area, face painting, magician show, arts and crafts
Lo+Cale combines live music, themed décor, and family-friendly fun, perfect for a festive weekend by the marina.
3. Sexy Fish Dubai – Scary Fish Inferno
Date: October 31 (party)
November 1 (brunch)
Location: Sexy Fish Dubai
Experience a dark, immersive Halloween night as Sexy Fish transforms into a volcanic underworld:
Friday, Oct 31: One-night-only party with fire shows, dancers, and international DJs ARKADYAN
Saturday, Nov 1: Scary Fish Brunch featuring a magician and Halloween-themed desserts
Guests can dress in masquerade-inspired looks
Table bookings: DJ tables Dh 9,000–30,000 | Bar tables Dh 15,000
Brunch: From AED 480 featuring chocolate fondant, cinnamon doughnuts, soft-serve ice cream, and the “Burn Fish Burn” dessert platter
Themed cocktails include The Undertaker, Eye for an Eye, Paloma Negra, and more
Sexy Fish promises a surreal, dark-fantasy experience combining myth, spectacle, and gourmet Halloween dining.
4. Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf
Dates: until Nov 2
Location: Marriott Hotel Al Jaddaf
Trick or Suite
Family-friendly themed stay in interconnected Deluxe King and Deluxe Twin rooms
Eerie décor, themed amenities, and playful surprises
Minimum 2-night stay, accommodates up to 4 guests
The forbidden catch – Seafood night
Date: Oct 31
Dh 245 (soft drinks), Dh 395 (premium beverages)
Kids: 6+Dh 122 | under 6 free
The Marketplace transforms into a haunted seafood haven with live entertainment and themed décor
5. Flayva – Fright Bites Festival
Dates: until 31
Location: Al Ghurair Centre
Seven nights of Halloween thrills with street food, spooky décor, and family-friendly entertainment:
Themed dishes: Monster Drink (Dh15), Bloody Pho & Ghostly Spring Rolls (Dh19), Hallow Halo (Dh 23), Halloween Sando (Dh 37), Creepy Calamari with Red Gaze (Dh 38)
Oct 31 – Trick-or-Treat Food Crawl: 4–8 pm for children 1–18, free registration
Costume Parade with awards for Best Kid Costume, Best Family Group, and Best Food-Themed Outfit
Weekly highlights: Creepy Karaoke, DJ nights, acoustic sessions, storytelling, and workshops
Flayva is a hub for immersive family fun and Halloween street-food adventures.
6. Cutfish – The Grave Temptation
Date: October 31
Location: Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Marina
Price: Dh 99
Cutfish reinvents the classic tiramisu with The Grave Temptation, a miniature grave-themed dessert, paired with tropical rum and pineapple or a non-alcoholic version. Perfect for a stylish, spooky dessert experience.
7. Sura dining lounge – Halloween Demon Hunters
Date: October 31
Location: Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Time: 6 pm – 3 am
Celebrate Halloween with Korean folklore, fire-kissed BBQ, and nightlife:
Bottomless drinks packages: Dh 199 (house), Dh 299 (bubbles) from 8:30–10:30 pm
30% off selected beverages post 10:30 pm
Guests enjoy fire, flavour, and an immersive evening where the grill meets the decks
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