The month of October marks the spooky szn’s arrival, and in celebration of this spine-chilling occasion, Cosmo ME has compiled a list of frighteningly fun Halloween-inspired events taking place in Dubai.
Spooktastic Halloween-themed events in Dubai…
CLAW BBQ Halloween bash
For one night only, BBQ lovers can head to CLAW BBQ’s spine-tingling Halloween bash. Guests are invited to bust out their scariest costumes because there are prizes to be won for the best getup at CLAW BBQ’s brunch. It will be a night filled with American food, exciting drinks and a whole lot of action.
When: Tue Oct 31. 7pm-1am
Where: Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
Price: Dhs125 (house beverages and two dishes for ladies), Dhs195 (unlimited beverages and two dishes for gents)
Halloween night at The Irish Village
On All Hallow’s Eve (Tuesday October 31), The Irish Village is throwing a free Halloween party. Up until 9.30pm, there will be themed games for kids and adults to take part in. Encouraging people to dress up, there will be prizes given to the best-dressed.
When: 5pm-late
Where: The Irish Village, Garhoud
Price: Free!
For more information, visit the website here.
Rare Halloween Brunch edition at STK
This is definitely the spooky sign you’ve been looking for. Think: R&B throwbacks, but frighteningly freaky and fun. Dubai’s favourite R&B Night Brunch, Rare, at STK Dubai JBR is throwing the hottest Halloween soiree this Friday, for a night filled with electrifying entertainment featuring nostalgic R&B beats spun by their resident DJ. A hauntingly delicious three-course set menu will include the Lil’ Brgs and BBQ Cajun Chicken Tacos, with bottomless drinks.
You seriously cannot miss this spectacular Halloween night at Rare. Bottoms up!
Date: Friday, October 27
Time: 8pm – 11pm
Price:
AED 345 – Non-Alcoholic Package
AED 395 – House Package
AED 445 – Sparkling Package
For more information, please visit their website.
Thrilling Tokyo style Halloween party at SOON Nobby x True Izakaya
This restaurant inspired by the 1980s retro aesthetic and famous for its Japanese cuisine is hosting a unique Tokyo themed Halloween party. As the theme suggests, the restaurant wants all the guests to flaunt their best Japanese pop culture inspired costumes at this eerie party. A voucher of Dhs1000 to redeem at SOON Nobby x True Izakaya along with a ticket for the upcoming Middle East Film & Comic-Con will be awarded to the guest ith the most creative costume that fits the theme (!!)
Location: JLT
Date & Time: October 27thand 28th between 8pm to 11pm and on October 31st between 7pm to 10pm.
Reservations: contact +971 55 434 0575 or email [email protected] (advanced booking is mandatory)
Sip, Savor, and Spook at Virgin Izakaya
The home of traditional Japanese cuisine with a contemporary twist, Virgin Izakaya, is hosting its very own Halloween Horror Night Party on October 28, starting at 8pm. Brace yourselves for a frighteningly fun time within a world of haunting enchantment, delicious cuisine, tantalizing cocktails, and electrifying entertainment.
The venue will transform into a spine-chilling, exhilarating space in which resident DJ Manficha and DJ Rogerio will spin the most electrifying house music beats. Hauntingly delicious cocktails with a Japanese flair await guests, courtesy of Virgin Izakaya’s expert mixologists. Guests can also treat themselves to a delectable range of traditional yet contemporary Japanese flavours with dishes such as the Crab Salad, Miso Broccoli and Pepper Beef.
You cannot miss out on this spellbinding Halloween night.
Location: Bluewaters
Date & Time: Sunday to Thursday – 12:00pm to 12:00am | Friday to Saturday – 12:00pm to 2:00am
Reservations: call +971 58 523 1702, or email [email protected].
For more information, please visit their website.
The Haunted Chambers at The Lost Chambers Aquarium, Atlantis
The Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis is transforming into the ultimate under-the-sea spooky experience from October 28 to October 31. From its haunted doors and Halloween-themed decorations, to all the spooky sea creature encounters and photo ops prepare to dive head-first into a frighteningly fun Halloween adventure. The best and spookiest costume wearer will win a fantastic prize, so don’t miss out on this hauntingly exciting experience (!!)
Tickets are priced at Dhs85 per child and Dhs105 per adult. Non-resort guests’ tickets are priced at Dhs115 per child and Dhs155 per adult. Per each paying adult, one child under the age of 8 and dressed in a costume can enter for for free.
To book your tickets and for more information including timings, please visit their website.
Spooktacular Halloween Extravaganza at Palazzo Versace
Via @palazzoversace on Instagram
Palzzo Versace is transforming itself into a Halloween wonderland over the Halloweekend beginning Saturday, 28th October. With a variety of offers including a pool party, this luxury hotel will get you into the Halloween spirit right away!
Halloween Special “Into the Jungle” Brunch at Giardino
Date: Saturday, October 28th
Time: 1PM – 5PM
Price: Dhs350 for soft beverage package
Dhs450 for house beverage package
Dhs570 for bubbly package
Dhs65 for children (4-11 years); free of charge for children aged up to 3 years
Glow In the Dark at Q’s Bar & Lounge
Date: Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th
Time: 7PM – 1AM
Dress Code: Smart casual
Policy: Entry is restricted to individuals over the age of 21
Booking: Advance reservations are recommended
Halloween Brunch at La Piscina
Date: Sunday, October 29th
Time: 1PM – 4PM
Price: Dhs300 per person, including buffet spread and unlimited select beverages
For reservations, please email [email protected] or call +97145568805
Haunting Halloween celebration at QD’s
Embrace yourself as QD’s is back with some bone-chilling live entertainment, an eerie ambiance, and some electrifying energy with DJ Keza’s rhythmic beats. Guests are also invited to take part in an exciting and unique Halloween costume competition where you can stand a chance to win a one-night stay at Park Hyatt Dubai.
Date: Saturday, October 28th
Time: 9PM – 3AM
For more information and bookings, call 04 602 1587 or email [email protected]
Step into a gothic mansion at Billionaire Dubai
Billionaire Dubai is transforming itself into a gothic mansion this Halloween as a part of the Secret Circle. With an incredible new Halloween show, some dark tales, gothic decor and the glamour of Billionaire Dubai, this Halloween extravaganza will take place every night for 5 days straight. So get ready for an eerie night filled with delicious cocktails and a delectable New-Asian and Italian menu.
When: Every night from Saturday,28th October to Wednesday, 1st November.
Where: Taj Hotel, Burj Khalifa Street.
For reservations and more information call +971 (0) 4 510 3100 or WhatsApp: +971 (0) 56 678 3357.
Halloween Brunch and retro Halloween Night at JW Marriott Marquis
Wanderlust Brunch – Halloween edition
Get your best Halloween costumes out besties because JW Marriott Marquis is transforming their iconic Wanderlust brunch into a spooktacular one on Saturday 28th October with some *super* exciting prizes for the best Halloween costumes including an overnight stay in the hotels Penthouse suite. With resident DJ Adam J, a vast menu of drinks and food, this Halloween party brunch is a promising one for sure.
When: : Saturday, 28th October 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: 5th floor, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Price: Dhs299 for ladies, Dhs349 for gents (food and house beverage package)
Call 04 414 0000 for reservations or click here.
Retro Halloween Night at Vault
Dive into the eerily spooky night with Vault, located on the 71st and 72nd floor of the hotel for a retro Halloween party. Throw it back to the ’90s with DJ Jim Rhuda’s electrifying music that is sure to transport you through time. Don’t forget your Halloween costume if you want to stand a chance to win a Dhs2000 bar tab. Why not give your Halloween outfit a retro spin to go with the theme of the bar!
When: : Saturday, 28th October 10pm onwards.
Where: Vault, 71st & 72nd floor, JW Marriott Marquis Dubai
Price: Dhs199 for 2-hour beverage package with selected beverages
Call 04 414 0000 for reservations or click here.
Gift a friend Ladurée’s Halloween box
Trick or Macarons? To celebrate the spooky season, the world-renowned French dessert brand has crafted a frighteningly delicious, limited-edition assortment of eight delectable macarons, each creatively designed to reflect the Halloween spirit. In fact, Halloween-themed desserts are on the menu at Ladurée from October 20 to October 31. Why not gift a sweet-tooth friend these spooktastic delights?
Price: Dhs155
For more information, please visit their website.
Unleash your inner enchantress at The Cursed Gardens of Babylon
Mark your calendars for a unique experience this Halloween, as Babylon’s vibrant Gardens of Love morph into the dark Cursed Gardens of Babylon for two days only. With two Halloween events to choose from, get ready for an experience like no other.
Let Them Have Brunch – Halloween Edition
Ahead of Halloween weekend, Babylon’s popular Saturday brunch experience will take on a frightfully enchanting twist, complete with signature spellbinding shows, extravagant culinary offering, and the same electrifying party atmosphere against a backdrop of mystery.
When: Saturday, October 28th – 1pm – 4pm; after-party from 4pm – 5:30pm
Where: Podium Level, Gate Village 5, DIFC
Pricing: Prices from Dhs395 for soft beverage or Dhs 550 for house beverage package inclusive of Bellini selection
Halloween Special
On the night of Halloween, guests are invited to immerse themselves in the eerily alluring ambiance of the Cursed Gardens of Babylon and enjoy an evening that blends darkness, fantasy, and magic. Expect high-energy dancing, extravagant costumes, and mesmerizing performances.
When: Tuesday, October 31st – From 8:30pm till late
Where: Podium Level, Gate Village 5, DIFC
For bookings and inquiries, call 04 352 7750 or email [email protected].
www.babylondifc.com / @babylondifc
Halloween brunch at KOYO
Experience the electricity of Japan’s darkest underground dining scene and the most haunting dinner show acts yet with The Best of KOYO Brunch at KOYO, one of Dubai’s top Japanese restaurants.
Keeping the candle lit? The city’s hottest underground after-party continues the party, every Saturday from 11pm with Late License. A must-not-miss electric Halloween social scene, this is Halloween in Japan as you’ve never seen it.
This is one of the three executions for KOYO’s 2023 Halloween series, alongside Halloween Night Brunch (28th Oct, 8pm – 11pm) and Halloween Ladies’ Night (31st Oct, 6pm onwards)
When: Halloween Day Brunch – Saturday 28th October, 1-4 pm.
Prices start at Dhs350, find more information here.
The Greenroom Halloween Dive In Cinema
Dive into the Halloween spirit on the 27th October with a Halloween themed Dive-in cinema experience! Plunge into the pool under the moonlit sky, and feel the goosebumps as you enjoy Hocus Pocus, the ultimate family friendly Halloween classic.
Tickets are only Dhs150 with unlimited bloody popcorn, one main and three drinks (including some wickedly delicious film-inspired cocktails).
When: Friday 27th October, 7:45pm
Adults: Dhs150, Children under 21: Dhs80. For more information and bookings click here.
Halloween-themed brunches at STK
Turn up the volume on your Halloween weekend plans with STK’s selection of themed brunches!
💀 Rare: Halloween Edition
Friday 27th October | 8pm – 11pm
❤️🔥 Halloween Drama Day Brunch
Saturday 28th October | 1pm – 4pm
🪩 Death by Disco Evening Brunch
Saturday 28th October | 8pm – 11pm
💃🏼 GRL Halloween Ladies’ Night
Tuesday 31st October | 8pm onwards
Bookings now open! Prices start from Dhs250. See here for bookings and more information.
Halloween Special at The Underground Pub
Undergoing a magically mysterious and haunted transformation this Halloween, The Underground Pub’s eerie and spine-chilling ambiance cannot be missed.
As usual, guests can indulge in the most delectable bites including pub snacks, salads, classic pub grubs, grill, pies, burgers & sandwiches, sides and desserts. And specifically in celebration of the spooky season, if you dress up in your most frighteningly fun Halloween costume, you’ll be eligible to receive a 20% discount on your bill (!!) This spook-tastic celebration at The Underground Pub will absolutely cast a spell on your senses and leave you craving for more.
Date: October 27 to October 29
Time: 12pm to 3am
Location: Habtoor Grand Resort, Dubai
Offer: 20% off the total bill
For reservations, please call or WhatsApp +971507806342 or visit their website.
Screams on Screen: Roxy Cinemas unleashes spooktacular Halloween-a-thon
Starting 6th October, movie and spookie szn lovers can enjoy a fully immersive horror season featuring thrilling releases, themed snacks and decor, exclusive entertainment and more at Roxy Cinemas.
Experience the highly awaited cinematic releases from fan-favourite franchises such as Saw X (5th October), The Exorcist: Believer (12th October), The Elevator Game (19th October), The Inhabitants (19th October) and Five Nights at Freddy’s (26th October) as well as ongoing films such as The Nun II and 13 Exorcisms. Guests can grab tickets for as low as Dhs36.75 and experience a month of cinematic chills.
Horror not your thing? Book the Spooktacular Family Weekend screenings of Disney’s popular film, The Haunted Mansion, scheduled for 28th and 29th October 2023 at the Dubai Hills Mall, offering a delightfully frightful outing to remember.
When: 6th October until 31st October
Where: All Roxy Cinemas locations – Dubai Hills Mall, City Walk, The Beach, Al Khawaneej Walk, and Boxpark
Prices starting from Dhs36.75. Book tickets here: www.theroxycinemas.com
Flashback Speakeasy’s Murder Mystery at Paramount Hotel Dubai
Immerse yourself in an Addams Family-themed Theatrical Experience: Curse of Cleopatra’s Amulet. Due to popular demand, Flashback Speakeasy Bar & Lounge at Paramount Hotel Dubai returns with a spine-tingling twist for its renowned ‘Murder in the Speakeasy.’ Dr. Malcolm Thornfield who holds the Cleopatra’s amulet is hosted by the Addams Family at their mansion nestled in Central Park, New York City. In a creepy turn of events, Dr. Thornfield is murdered; and the medallion which is said to hold the power to reveal your deepest darkest weaknesses has gone missing!
Guests help unravel the mystery by solving riddles, uncovering clues and more with a host of surprises along the way!
When: Every Thursday starting from September 7th, 2023 (Limited Time) | 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Where: Flashback Speakeasy Bar & Lounge, Paramount Hotel Dubai, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Pricing: AED 299 Soft Package | AED 399 House Package | AED 550 Bubbly Package
Find more information here.
The ultimate Halloween festivities at Atlantis, The Palm
Dubai’s leading culinary and entertainment destination, Atlantis, The Palm is hosting an eclectic array of Halloween-themed events from October 26 until November 2. Guests are invited to don their best costumes and join in on the all the spooky fun, in a frighteningly fun selection of lunches, freaky brunches, haunted parties, and exciting competitions, including:
Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) at En Fuego
En Fuego, Dubai’s newest South American hotspot, is hosting a hair-rising Halloween fiesta on October 27, running from 9:00pm until midnight. At the Fiesta Friday, guests can expect spectacular live entertainment, an array of authentic South American delights alongside Halloween-themed beverages.
But that’s not all – their costume contest winner will earn a one-night stay at Atlantis, The Palm for four (!!)
Price:
o Dhs350 per person with soft beverages
o Dhs450 per person with house beverages
o Dhs550 per person with house beverages including sparkling wine
Age: Strictly 21+
To find out more or to make a reservation, call +97144262626 or visit https://www.atlantis.com/dubai/dining/en-fuego
A Spooktacular Halloween at Wavehouse
From October 26 until November 2, an eight-day Halloween bash will take place at Wavehouse, Dubai’s home of fun, food and family entertainment. From live entertainment and Halloween-themed bites, to costume contests and beverages – you cannot miss out on Halloween at Wavehouse.
On the menu is a tasteful selection of delectable dishes including firecracker shrimp tacos, whilst Midnight Margarita, Pumpkin Old Fashioned and Dusk Till Dawn are some of the must-try cocktails.
Those with the most creative costumes have the chance to win a Dhs1,000 Wavehouse voucher, and the first runner-up will take home a Dhs500 voucher to be spent at En Fuego.
Our stars of the night will win other prizes, include bowling and arcade credit worth Dhs200 at Wavehouse. Not to mention the complimentary Halloween face painting, available on October 28 and 29.
To find out more or to make a reservation, call +97144262626 or visit www.atlantis.com/dubai/restaurants/wavehouse.
Halloween brunch & drunch at Lucky Voice
The best karaoke bar in town is throwing a frighteningly fun party in celebration of the spooky season. Located in Grand Millennium Dubai, Lucky Voice vows to host a spine-tingling bash filled with spook-tacular surprises, thrilling music, and loads of fun that you won’t want to miss.
We’ll be greeting October 28 with a delectably eerie brunch, from 1pm until 4pm, priced at Dhs195 with soft drinks, Dhs275 with house beverages, and Dhs350 with sparkling. Enjoy the hauntingly fun day to the beat of DJ Mark Vee’s thrilling mixes.
When the sun goes down at 8pm, an electric spectacle will commence and carry on until 11pm. DJ Dane Bowers will be spinning the most Halloween-esque beats, making it impossible to not dance all night long. This spooky druch is equal to the brunch in price.
For a chance to win Dhs4,000 in cash up The Lucky Voice judge’s discretion, guests are invited to show up and show out in their most creatively horrifying Halloween costumes.
When: October 28 th– brunch 1pm to 4pm; drunch 8pm to 11pm
Offer: Halloween themed brunch and drunch with prizes for best costumes and special Halloween shots
Price: Soft beverage package AED195 per person; House beverage package AED275 per person; Sparking package AED350 per person
To book, contact 800 58259 or send a WhatsApp message to 052 991 6979.
Halloween Bash at IMG
Festival of Fright, IMG’s signature and renowned annual Halloween Bash, is back and better than ever! On October 28 at 8pm, guests are invited to a haunting night filled with music, costumes, and dancing.
Cosmo gals, doll yourselves up in your most terrifyingly innovative Halloween costumes for a chance to be crowned champion of the night at our costume contest. We’ll be dancing nonstop to DJ Badir and DJ Bliss’ haunting tunes of the netherworld throughout a truly spine-chilling night.
Priced at Dhs179, this spine-tingling event at IMG promises an unforgettable night of music and chills. Don’t miss out on this legendary and haunting extravaganza!
But that’s not all – IMG will transform into a Halloween celebration all throughout the month, promising thrills and chills at every turn. Whether you’re a fan of zombies, ghouls, or all-things-spooky, Halloween at IMG has something for everyone.
For ticket information, event schedules, and more details, click here.
Fright Nights 6 at MOTIONGATE™ Dubai
Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, the Middle East’s largest theme park destination, is transforming into the Home of Halloween this spooky season.
Upon entering the theme park’s gates, guests must be prepared to be faced with chillingly haunted houses, spooky mazes, and terrifying trick-or-treating among other scary activities.
From September 30 until until October 31, the region’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park MOTIONGATE™ Dubai welcomes its sixth edition of Fright Nights. Featuring scare zones, interactive horror experiences, and even a glorious zombie-themed Halloween parade across Studio Central, this Halloween celebration simply cannot be missed.
For more information including price enquiries, please visit dubaiparksandresorts.com or call +971 4-810 9999.
The ultimate spooky celebration at The Green Planet
The magic of nature is meeting the haunting spirit of Halloween at The Green Planet’s spook-tacular outdoor extravaganza.
From October 6 to October 31, Spooky Planet is transforming Dubai’s favourite rainforest – home to over 3,000 plants and animals – into a Halloween wonderland. Guests will stumble upon spooky spider webs, quirky animal tombstones and whimsical pumpkins within a haunting Halloween celebration.
But that’s not all – for just Dhs65, spooky face painting, pumpkin carving, painting, and masking activities await all art enthusiasts. To top it all off, guests have access to a free of charge spooky maze by virtue of their general admission pass.
For more information on Spooky Planet at The Green Planet, and for booking enquiries, please visit their website.
Circus-themed soirée at Raspoutine
Dubai’s favourite mythical Parisian venue will transform into a Halloween-themed circus wonderland on October 31. A specially crafted Halloween tasting menu awaits all guests as they dance the night away to the signature beats of DJ Paul Blondet.
Before showing off your best moves on the dance floor, a welcome Halloween cocktail sets the tone for an exquisite dining experience. The set menu priced at Dhs650 includes rich Devilled Eggs, delicate King Crab and a Seabream Tartare with Lemon Dressing, accompanied with soft Focaccia Bread.
Guests are encouraged to don their spookiest, most vibrant Halloween attire to this haunting one-night-affair at Raspoutine.
One night only: Tuesday, October 31, from 9:30pm to 3am (dinner and party seating from midnight)
Theme: Halloween Circus Party
Dress Code: Circus-inspired attire
Price: Dhs650 per person with welcome Halloween cocktail
For bookings, email [email protected] or call/WhatsApp +971 4 272 5373.
Halloween Brunch at Prato
A family-friendly Halloween brunch experience awaits guests at this popular chic restaurant on October 28, to commemorate the spookiest day of the year. Freaky happenings and hauntingly lively celebrations are promised at Prato (!!)
Notably spooky treats include devilled eggs, monster wraps, and more from a specially curated Halloween menu. A live DJ performance will also take place. The scariest costume wearers are promised freakishly exciting prizes, and kids under six dine free.
When: Saturday, October 28, from 1pm to 4pm
Price: AED 90 for kids between 6-12 years old.
Members: AED 235 for the non-alcoholic package/soft beverages
AED 335 for the house package
AED 425 for the premium.
Non-members: AED 235 for the non-alcoholic package/ soft beverages
AED 355 for the house package
AED 455 for the premium.
For reservations or more information about PRATO, please call 04 245 3988 or email [email protected].