Back once again – Dubai’s most gloriously gruesome holiday – Halloween.
Dubai residents love the chance to get down and dirty with their best Halloween costumes, party hard across the emirates and even win prizes. Whether you’re looking for something spooktacular or fangtastic, our listings bring you the best of the best. And while the actual weekend of events is some days away, you’ll need that extra time to prepare, rent, or borrow the best costume to head out and party hard with your gang.
Halloween Parties
Barfly by Buddha Bar, Hilton the Palm
Chic Parisian venue on the Palm is holding an evening brunch with spooky decor, live entertainment including haunted dance shows, a live DJ, plus fire shows, so get your best costumes on. AED 365 for soft drinks, AED 445 for house beverages and AED 545 for premium, on Saturday Oct 28th from 7pm-11pm.
En Fuego Saturday Halloween Brunch, Atlantis the Palm
Known for its totally wild and off the hook brunches, their Halloween variety will feature Mexican characters La Catrina, El Catrin and Alebrijes and be full of tricks and treats. AED 450 with soft drinks, AED 550 for house beverages and AED 650 for sparkling on Saturday 28th October at Atlantis the Palm, from 1pm-4pm.
Ernst Biergarten, 25Hours One Central Hotel
If you’re a fan of pumpkin carving you should head down to the Ernst beer garden where you brunch is free if you win their carving competition. They also provide you with tools and training to make the creepiest face, and you get special points if you can replicate characters from German folk stories. AED 200 for soft drinks, AED 300 for house beverages and AED 400 for sparkling on Saturday 28th October from midday until 4pm.
Lucky Voice, Grand Millenium Barsha Heights
Karaoke favourite Lucky Voice is hosting a themed drunch with custom made Halloween shots, and you’re invited to wear your goriest Halloween costume for a chance to win a whopping AED 4,000 in cash. Brunch is AED 195 for soft drinks, AED 275 for house, and AED 350 for sparkling on Saturday October 28th 1pm-4pm for the brunch and 8pm-11pm for the drunch.
Mama Zonia, Pier 7 Dubai Marina
Wild party brunch hosts famous for their entertainment Secret Parties host their Secret Jungle brunch here, packed with Halloween decor, live entertainment including a DJ, percussionist and dancers. AED 299 for soft drinks, AED 425 for house, and AED 525 for sparkling on Saturday 28th October from 1pm-5pm.
McCafferty’s, Circle Mall JVC
Hosted specially at their JVC branch, McCafferty’s are putting on a creep-tacular Carnival of Carnage with gruesome clowns, live music and free-flowing beverages including hop, grape, bubbles and mixed drinks. Come as you dare because there’s also a chance to win a AED 1000 bar tab if you are awarded the best dressed. AED 229 for house beverages, AED 279 for premium, on Saturday October 28th from 5pm-8pm.
Saffron Saturday Halloween Party Brunch, Atlantis the Palm
Notorious for being the boldest (and loudest) party brunch with a guaranteed party vibe, and their Halloween party promises something to scream about. With 20 live cooking stations and more than 200 dishes, they’ll be enough to feast your taste buds and eyes on with their live entertainment acts. AED 625 for the sparkling package, Saturday 28th October 1pm-4pm.
Halloween Parties
Atelier M, Pier 7 Dubai Marina
Atelier M is promising a super Halloween party with devilish mixed drinks, bloody decor, jello shows and free meringue cookies on every table. Music will be provided by DJ Tama & Tribe and themed dancers will be spooking out on the podiums. Revellers can also win a AED 1,000 prize for their competition and second place wins a free brunch, so get working on your scariest theme. AED 300 for 12 selections of spooky mixed drinks and a tray of jello shots, Friday 27th October, Saturday 28th, Tuesday October 31st, Thursday Nov 2nd, from 5pm until late.
Bongo’s Bingo, Zero Gravity
Bongo’s Bingo is known for its supreme party atmosphere and the homegrown brand from Liverpool is taking over hotspot Zero Gravity for a Halloween bonanza. Get your best costume out as there’s an AED 5,000 prize for the best dressed. Tickets are AED 150 from, and the event is on Saturday 28th October at 8pm.
Garden on 8 bingo night, Media One Hotel
The welcoming pub Garden on 8 is hosting a hair-raising bingo night with big screen gory visuals and themed music. You can get your face painted by a professional artist and if your costume wins best dressed you can win an all expenses paid trip to Sri Lanka. On Tuesday October 31st from 8pm-10pm.
IMG’s Signature Festival of Fright, IMG World
The emirate’s largest indoor theme park is hosting an incredible one night wonder for Halloween on Saturday the 28th. With DJ Badir and DJ Bliss headlining, competition for the most gruesome costume, and tons of live entertainment, this is well worth a trip out of the hustle and bustle of the city. Tickets start at AED 179.
Raspoutine Dubai, DIFC
Newish plush venue Raspoutine in DIFC is hosting a crazy circus soirée, with a Halloween tasting menu and wild entertainment starting at midnight. Guests can unleash their inner demon and dance with the live performers to music provided by DJ Paul Blondet. AED 650 per person including starts, mains and dessert on Tuesday 31st October from 9:30pm.
