Halloween in UAE 2025: All you need to know; spooktacular events, parties, family fun across the Emirates

Halloween in the UAE has quickly become one of the most exciting and eagerly awaited celebrations of the year. Blending Western traditions with the UAE’s unique cultural mosaic, the festival offers a colorful mix of lively parties, spooky themed events, and family-friendly fun. From costume contests and haunted houses to trick-or-treating in select communities, Halloween here is all about creativity, safety, and good old-fashioned fun. Over the years, celebrations have expanded beyond just October 31 to fill the entire month, making it a full October affair.

Last year, UAE Halloween festivities were in full swing with spectacular events across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Theme parks like Motiongate Dubai hosted thrilling “Fright Nights” featuring horror mazes and theatrical performances, while places like The Green Planet and LEGOLAND offered kid-friendly Halloween activities such as scavenger hunts and costume contests. For adults, there were glamorous costume parties, immersive dinner experiences, and rooftop DJ nights. These events captured the festive spirit perfectly, offering something for everyone and cementing Halloween as a major social highlight in the UAE’s entertainment calendar.

Halloween 2025 events in the UAE
This year promises a broad spectrum of Halloween experiences across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, catering to all tastes—from lively rooftop parties and immersive theatrical dinners to family-friendly park scares and unique desert nights under the stars.

Rooftop & late-night parties

• AURA Skypool ’s Pumpkin Brunch (Pink-a-boo Edition) on Oct 31 features a Pan-Asian menu, free-flow drinks, a DJ, and a costume contest with hotel credit prizes starting at AED 600.
  
• CÉ LA VI Dubai ’s Forbidden Forest (Level 54) on Oct 31 offers stunning skyline views, theatrical performances, live vocals, and DJ sets, with a brunch option on Nov 1.
  
• SUSHISAMBA Dubai ’s REDRUM at the SAMBAROOM on Oct 31 is a theatrical party with DJs, bottle service, and premium pours, requiring a minimum spend for table bookings.
  
• LY-LA (under ALAYA, DIFC) presents an intimate Bedouin-tent takeover with techno and deep house music late into the night.
  
• Treehouse / Miss Tess’s Secret Brunch After Dark on Nov 1 combines rooftop views, Asian fusion cuisine, and themed entertainment transitioning from brunch to a party.
  

Immersive dinners & theatrical nights

• INÁ’s Underworld Dinner Experience (Oct 31) offers immersive dining with a la carte or set menus, live dance, guest DJs, and Halloween makeovers, priced around AED 695.
  
• Tête-à-Tête at FIVE LUXE has a Moulin Rouge-style cabaret brunch on Nov 1 featuring a three-course sharing menu, dancers, DJs, and a grand piano, from AED 400.
  

Family-friendly & theme park fun

• Motiongate Dubai Fright Nights (all October) turns the park into a haunted cinematic world featuring theatrical shows, scares, and kid-friendly daytime performances.
  
• Cinemacity screens horror double features for adults and family-friendly films with themed snacks and mystery boxes on Oct 31 and Nov 1.
  
• Saadiyat Beach Club in Abu Dhabi offers a Spooktacular Halloween Brunch with kids’ activities, live music, and themed food on Nov 1 starting from AED 345.
  

Desert & unique experiences

• Sonara Desert Camp’s Witches of the Dunes (Oct 31 and Nov 1) is an eco-luxury desert dinner with theatrical nighttime shows, fire performances, and themed menus, costing around AED 990 per adult.
  
• One&Only Royal Mirage Beach Bar & Grill hosts a seaside Halloween night with themed cocktails and live music, family-friendly and polished, on Oct 31.
  

Casual & local vibes

• Lola Taberna Española’s Halloween Night Brunch (Oct 31) serves Spanish classics with costume prizes from AED 199.
  
• Joe’s Backyard DFC offers a rooftop Halloween BBQ vibe with music and contest prizes on Oct 31 evening.
  

Practical tips for attending

Book events early as weekends fill quickly, especially rooftop and desert venues.
Check dress codes and minimum spends for table reservations.
Family events tend to be during afternoons or early evenings; late-night parties and horror mazes are best suited for adults.
Follow venue policies on COVID-19 and valid ID requirements for age-restricted events.

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Halloween in the UAE this year continues to reflect a cosmopolitan, safe, and creatively diverse celebration honoring both the spooky and fun elements of the festival for all ages and tastes. Whether seeking full-on thrills, stylish soirees, or kid-safe excitement, the UAE’s Halloween 2025 calendar offers a rich blend of unforgettable experiences.