Experience the ultimate scare-fest this spooky season.
Prepare to embark on heart-pounding adventures that will send shivers down your spine with the spookiest places to celebrate Halloween in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. From sky-high lounges to candlelit courtyards, October’s calendar swaps routine nights out for theatrics, costume couture and a touch of the macabre. Think haunted brunches, rooftop raves under the skyline, family hours filled with pumpkin trails, and after-dark parties where the DJs go darker and the décor gets delightfully twisted.
Dubai
AURA Skypool
The FACT award-winning AURA Skypool dials up the drama with Pumpkin Brunch: Pink-a-boo Edition, a night brunch of free-flowing drinks and a Pan-Asian set sharing menu while the resident DJ keeps the tempo high. Plates include Cajun salmon, pumpkin salad with feta, soft-shell crab bao buns and Wagyu Thai red curry. The best costume wins an AED 5,000 credit. Available on Friday, 31 October, from 8pm to 11pm. AED 600 per person.
GO: Visit https://auraskypool.com for more information.
CÉ LA VI Dubai
Level 54 transforms into the Forbidden Forest, pairing skyline views with theatrical production. DJ Masha Vincent brings the charge, Fredrik Ferrier adds live vocals, and surreal performances animate the rooftop. Expect polished costumes, clever staging and a dance-through-the-night atmosphere. Available on Friday, 31 October, from 8pm. AED 1,000 per person.
GO: Visit www.celavi.com for more information.
Cinemacity
Cue a fright-night double bill. Choose gothic chills with Dracula or the pulse-racer The Black Phone 2. Little monsters get a family-friendly pairing of Tron: Ares and Gabby’s Dollhouse. Sip themed cocktails or mocktails, raid the cursed candy stash and try your luck with the Trick-or-Treat Mystery Box. Available on 31 October and 1 November.
GO: Visit cinemacity.ae for more information.
COYA Dubai
Step through vintage drapes into COYA’s Cursed Circus, a surreal big top of roaming acrobats and DJ-led beats. Dine à la carte on Peruvian favourites and seasonal specials, including the Cursed Chocolate Skull (AED 72) and the Payaso Oscuro cocktail (AED 70) with tequila, dark rum and spiced pumpkin. Costumes encouraged. Available on Friday, 31 October, from 9pm.
GO: Visit coyarestaurant.com for more information.
INÁ
Dress for the underworld with two immersive dinner seatings, offering an à la carte menu or a curated set menu for groups, with special guest DJ Kashovski and live dance performances. Prive7’s pop-up team is on hand for complimentary Halloween makeovers. Available on Friday, 31 October. AED 695 per person.
GO: Visit www.ina-restaurants.com for more information.
Joe’s Backyard DFC
Joe’s Backyard DFC is turning up the fright factor with a lively night of food, music and costumes, with Halloween plates such as pumpkin gratin, roasted duck leg and pumpkin cheesecake. One guest will win a complimentary brunch for two in the costume competition. Available on Friday, 31 October, from 8pm to 11pm. AED 299 (house beverages) or AED 399 (premium beverages).
GO: Call 055 709 4509 for more information.
Lola Taberna Española
The Spanish favourite at TRYP by Wyndham Dubai hosts a spirited Halloween Night Brunch with classics from the kitchen, free-flowing drinks and a buzzing room. Bacardi supports as the official pour, complete with a dedicated photo spot. Available on Friday, 31 October. AED 199 (soft), AED 299 (house) and AED 349 (premium).
GO: Visit www.lolataberna.com for more information.
Motiongate Dubai
Motiongate Dubai theme park transforms into a haunted backlot this Halloween. Phantasmagoria at the Hollywood Theatre blends dance, illusions, and shadow play, while the Fright Nights Parade unleashes zombies, stunts, and a street party. Brave The Mummy Maze, the SAW Maze and Vampire’s Inn, or ride Ghostbusters: Battle for New York and Zombieland Blast-Off after dark. Available daily from 1 to 31 October.
GO: Visit www.dubaiparksandresorts.com for more information.
One&Only Royal Mirage
Beach Bar and Grill sets a seaside scene with smoky grills, fresh seafood, and playful Halloween touches. Expect immersive décor, chilling cocktails, themed desserts and theatrical tableside moments. A live band and a roaming magician keep the momentum through midnight. Available on Friday, 31 October from 6pm to midnight. AED 490 (soft beverages) and AED 666 (house beverages).
GO: Visit www.oneandonlyresorts.com for more information.
Sonara Desert Camp
Witches of the Dunes brings a storybook atmosphere to the sands with face painting, treasure hunts and a show under the stars. Chef Gregory Khellouf serves Angus beef tagliata, black hummus, pumpkin cauldron soup, coffin brownies and ghostly meringues. Fire performances and Tanoura dancers close the night. Available on Friday, 31 October and Saturday, 1 November. AED 990 (adults) and AED 490 (children aged six to 12 years).
GO: Visit www.nara.ae for reservations and more information.
SUSHISAMBA Dubai
REDRUM takes over SUSHISAMBA Dubai’s SAMBAROOM, the Palm’s highest sky lounge, with show-stopping performances and sets from DJs Darko De Jan and Charlelie. Expect premium pours, bottle service, and a curated selection of SUSHISAMBA signatures. Available on Friday, 31 October from 10:30pm. Prices start from AED 2,500 with a minimum spend (regular lounge table).
GO: Visit www.sushisamba.com for reservations and more information.
Tête-à-Tête
Tête-à-Tête at FIVE LUXE serves a Moulin Rouge-inspired after-dark cabaret brunch this Halloween. Expect a three-course sharing menu, fantastic food activations, including a giant croissant and pomme frites, as well as live DJs, dancers, and a grand piano. Available on Saturday, 1 November from 1pm to 4:30pm. Prices from AED 400.
GO: Visit https://secret-parties.com for more information.
Treehouse
Secret Brunch After Dark takes place at Miss Tess and Treehouse, where an open-air rooftop party combines with Burj Khalifa views, Asian-fusion plates, premium pours, and sinister-themed entertainment inspired by Annabelle & Friends. Available on Saturday, 1 November, from 7pm to 10:30pm. Prices from AED 395.
GO: Visit https://secret-parties.com for more information.
Abu Dhabi
Saadiyat Beach Club
Celebrate Halloween at Saadiyat Beach Club, where the waterfront venue sets a playful tone, pairing coastal views with a buffet of Halloween-themed dishes. Expect creative plates, seasonal flavours, and festive surprises that will keep kids and grown-ups entertained. Live music brings a lively, spooky-meets-celebratory soundtrack to the afternoon, while little guests can head to the Kids Club for themed activities and special giveaways. Available on Saturday, 1 November from 1pm to 4pm. AED 345 (soft beverages), AED 445 (house beverages) or AED 545 (bubbly beverages).
GO: Visit www.saadiyatbeachclub.ae for more information.
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
W Lounge channels Día de los Muertos with candles, sugar skulls and Mexican-inspired cocktails. Bites include Bloodied Tuna Nagaimo, Crypt Fire Salmon Roll, Dead Man’s Truffle Eyes, Pumpkin Patch California Roll, Tentacle Terror Dumplings and Zombie Beef Sliders. Available on Friday, 31 October. From 6pm to 2am. AED 150 (free-flowing beverages for gents) or AED 85 (free-flowing beverages for ladies).
GO: Call 050 132 4162 for more information.
