13 Spooky Ways to Celebrate Halloween in Dubai 2026

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, giving the UAE a full weekend of reasons to get into the spirit. From Friday afternoon carnivals and trick-or-treat trails to costume runs, themed brunches and limited-edition treats, there’s something on the calendar for children and adults alike.

Whether you're planning a family outing, looking for a Halloween party or simply after something seasonal to eat, here are 13 ways to celebrate Halloween across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and beyond.

1. Haunted Timesylvania at Times Square Center

Halloween doesn't have to come with an entry fee. At Times Square Center, Haunted Timesylvania brings a weekend of family activities, from comedy magic shows and Halloween crafts to face painting and a trick-or-treat trail.  It runs from 30 October to 1 November, 12pm to 7pm, and wraps up on Sunday at 5pm with a kids' costume competition hosted by Magic Phil himself, with prize bundles for the best-dressed little monsters.

Where: Times Square Center, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

More info: Times Square Center

2. Spooktacular Carnival and Haunted House at Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort

Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort is giving families two reasons to head to the beach on Friday 30 October. From 2pm to 4:30pm, the Spooktacular Carnival at Sandy Toes brings a costume workshop, face painting and trick-or-treating for AED 99 per child. As night falls, braver kids can test their nerve in the Haunted House, a world of mysterious characters and spooky surprises, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm for AED 60 per child.

Where: Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort, JBR, Dubai

More info: Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Resort

3. Halloween Run by Race ME, Palm West Beach

Halloween is also day one of Dubai Fitness Challenge, so why not start with a run in costume? Race ME is taking over Palm West Beach on Saturday morning with 5K, 3K and 1K distances, plus a family entry for two adults and two children. Every finisher gets a medal, there's coffee and breakfast on site, and trophies go to the scariest, funniest and most creative costumes. Entry starts at AED 75 for the 1K, AED 99 for the 5K and AED 250 for the family ticket, with the 5K setting off at 8:30am.

Where: Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

More info: Race Roster: Halloween Run 2026

4. WICKED ACADEMY at The Little Things

Not every Halloween plan involves a costume. Pop-culture store The Little Things has launched WICKED ACADEMY, a Halloween edit of horror icons, supernatural anime figures, Funko POP! collectibles and creepy-cute blind boxes from Monster High, Poppy Playtime and POP MART's SKULLPANDA. It's split into five themed worlds, from Anime After Dark to Horror 101, making it an easy stop for collectors, or for a last-minute treat that won't melt.

Where: The Little Things stores across the UAE and online

More info: The Little Things

5. Family Trick-or-Treating at The Barrel

Dubai Creek Harbour's littlest ghosts and witches have a neighbourhood stop of their own on Saturday 31 October. The Barrel at Vida Creek Beach is inviting kids to dress up and trick-or-treat, with sweet treats, spooky decorations and the whole team transformed into characters from The Addams Family. Once the treat bags are full, parents can stay for a bite to eat on the terrace before heading home.

Where: The Barrel, Vida Creek Beach, Dubai Creek Harbour

More info: The Barrel

6. Ladurée's Halloween Macarons

For something sweet to take to a Halloween party, Ladurée has dressed its famous macarons for the season. The limited-edition Mystery Macaron comes in pumpkin orange with a dark, mysterious filling for AED 16. The Halloween Macaron Box holds 12 macarons in a black box decorated with a cat, bats and a jack-o'-lantern for AED 261, available at Ladurée outlets across the UAE and online.

Where: Ladurée outlets across the UAE and online

More info: Ladurée UAE

7. Halloween Family Brunch at Arabian Ranches Golf Club

For a relaxed, green-and-open Halloween, Arabian Ranches Golf Club is hosting a family brunch at Ranches Restaurant on Saturday 31 October. The draw for parents is simple: children dining at the brunch get free access to all the Halloween activities set up on the lawn, so the grown-ups can linger over lunch while the little ones play.

Where: Ranches Restaurant, Arabian Ranches Golf Club, Dubai

More info: Arabian Ranches Golf Club

8. Halloween Odyssey at Son of a Fish

If your Halloween costume has a toga in it, Son of a Fish is the place to wear it. On 31 October, the Greek seafood restaurant at Dubai Harbour is hosting Halloween Odyssey, a Homer-inspired night with divine dress codes and a little plate smashing. Extravagance is encouraged, and there's a prize for the evening's best-dressed guest, so even Zeus might struggle to stand out.

Where: Son of a Fish, Dubai Harbour, Dubai

More info: Son of a Fish

9. Halloween at Rowley's

Rowley's is giving its steak-and-fries formula a spooky makeover across three days, from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November, 11:30am to 2am. Halloween specials include black soft serve and nori fries, there's candy for every guest and a costume contest every day. There's no set menu or package, so you can simply turn up, order à la carte and enjoy the Halloween additions at Rowley's DIFC or its new Yas Bay restaurant in Abu Dhabi.

Where: Rowley's, Central Park Towers, DIFC, Dubai, and Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi

More info: Rowley's

10. Halloween at Nammos Dubai

Nammos is bringing a little Mykonos glamour to Halloween this year. From 4pm on Saturday 31 October, the beachfront favourite at Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach hands the decks to international DJ and producer Laolu. The Swiss artist’s Afro-house sets have taken him from Ibiza to New York. Costumes are very much encouraged, so expect plenty of theatre by the sea. Between sets, settle in for Mediterranean dining with grilled octopus, lobster linguine and the classic Nammos chocolate mousse.

Where: Nammos, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

More info: Nammos Dubai

11. DISTURBIA at Billionaire Dubai

For a grown-up Halloween with a sense of theatre, Billionaire Dubai is staging DISTURBIA, a Halloween edition of its dinner show. It runs for six nights, from 27 October to 1 November, on the 61st floor of Mandarin Oriental Downtown. Built around the idea of “where perception misbehaves”, the evening starts before you reach your table, with red velvet, mirror illusions and art installations. On stage, two new choreographies open and close the show, with LED screens creating optical illusions around the performers. Dinner pairs fine Italian tradition with contemporary Japanese cuisine, served alongside the performance.

Where: Billionaire, 61st floor, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai

More info: Billionaire Dubai

12.Halloween at NESTT, Al Quoz

NESTT in Al Quoz is hosting a Halloween line-up for little witches and wizards, with pumpkin decorating, slime-making, spooky games and creative workshops. Little ones can also enjoy the Hogwarts Express-inspired Platform 9¾ Lunch, priced at AED 150 including play. On Saturday, 31 October, the venue will host its Spooktacular Party, featuring glow-in-the-dark activities, a Mummy Wrap Challenge, pumpkin decorating and Halloween surprises, all included with play admission.

When: Saturday, 31 October 2026

Where: NESTT, Q East by Alphabeta, Al Quoz, Dubai

13. Halloween Brunch at The Market, Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City

For a Halloween afternoon with the family, The Market at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City is hosting a themed brunch with festive décor, Halloween-inspired desserts, children’s activities and a live DJ. Guests are encouraged to dress up, making it an easy option for families looking to get into the spirit of the occasion over lunch.

Where: The Market, Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, Dubai

Price: AED 269 per adult with soft beverages

More info: Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City.

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