Costume contests, horror movie themed raves and creepy quizzes, here's how to spend this Halloween weekend in the UAE.
Halloween is creeping up on us, and the UAE has everything from throwback raves and rooftop parties to spooky brunches, costume competitions and family-friendly festivities lined up for the occasion. Here's what's happening across the UAE this spooky season...
House of Love: Studio 54 Edition
📍 Soul Kitchen, Dubai
📅 Thursday, October 29th
House of Love is putting Studio 54 vibes into its Halloween party for one night at Soul Kitchen, with a darker take on the disco-era glamour.
For tickets and more details, visit @soulkitchendxb's official Instagram page.
Halloween Girls Night
📍 Slate | the space, Dubai
📅 Thursday, October 29th
🕓 8 PM
Ladies can get into the Halloween spirit with a night of spooky vibes, music and at Slate | the space. Guests are encouraged to dress up for the occasion from 8 PM to 11 PM.
Bookings are available through the link in @warehousedxb's official Instagram bio.
'Thriller DXB: Nightmare on Al Marsa Street' 80s-Themed Party
📍 JW Marriott Hotel Marina, Dubai
📅 Friday, October 30th
🕓 8 PM - 3 AM
Dubai80s Club is turning Room 44 at JW Marriott Hotel Marina into a horror-movie-inspired dancefloor, where Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees and other horror icons are familiar. Expect a night of '80s hits, Halloween costumes and nostalgic dancefloor classics, with tickets starting at AED 100 available via Tick 'It
Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun
📍 Bla Bla By McGettigan's, Dubai
📅 Friday, October 30th
🕓 8:30 PM
Bongo's Bingo is giving its signature rave-meets-bingo experience a Halloween makeover at Bla Bla by McGettigan's. Expect its usual mix of outrageous bingo rounds, singalongs and dance-offs, all with a spooky twist. Tickets are AED 150 via Platinumlist.
'Ghost Mode On' Teenage Party
📍 Dubai World Trade Centre
📅 Friday, October 30th
🕓 7 PM
961 BEY is hosting a Halloween party for teens at Dubai World Trade Centre, inviting guests aged 14 to 18 to show up in costume and party from 7 PM till 10:30 PM.
For tickets, visit the link in @wmtevents's official Instagram bio or call +971 50 932 5222.
Plot Twist: Alter Ego
📍 Mama Shelter, Dubai
📅 Friday, October 30th
🕓 10 PM - 3 AM
PLOT TWIST is back for Halloween with Alter Ego, a night built around becoming someone else entirely. Tickets start from AED 200 via Tick 'It.
Radisson RED's Halloween Weekend
📍 Radisson RED Hotel, Dubai
📅 October 30th - 31st
Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis is hosting three Halloween experiences across the weekend, starting with Paws & Potions on Friday, a pet-friendly celebration featuring Best Dressed Pet Competition, alongside kids' Trick or Treat activities. Saturday brings the Family Fun Fest, with costumes, spooky entertainment and activities for all ages, before the adults take over REDROOF for the Redroof Halloween Soirée.
PLEASE LEAVE BY 10: Halloween Edition
📍 STUDIO A, Dubai
📅 Saturday, October 31st
🕓 5 PM - 10 PM
PLEASE LEAVE BY 10 is taking you back to the early 2000s for five hours of pop, R&B and hip-hop spanning the '90s, 2000s and early 2010s, with DJ VLR behind the decks. Come dressed as your favourite pop-culture or horror character, or simply channel your teenage self with an emo haircut and a questionable outfit. Tickets are AED 140 and are available through Platinumlist.
Monster Halloween Party
📍 Bla Bla By McGettigan's, Dubai
📅 Saturday, October 31st
🕓 8 PM
Bla Bla by McGettigan's is doubling down on Halloween with Monster, a party offering AED 25,000 in cash prizes for the best costumes. Expect DJs, circus performers and more throughout the night.
Tickets are priced at AED 100 and are available through Platinumlist.
Monster Ball
📍 W Dubai The Palm
📅 Saturday, October 31st
🕓 1 PM - 3 AM
W Dubai The Palm is splitting its Halloween celebrations between a themed brunch at Akira Back from 1 PM till 4 PM and the Monster Ball afterparty at SoBe, running from 4 PM till 3 AM. Make a day of it with a spooky brunch before heading into the night-time party.
For bookings, visit the link in Candypants DXB's Instagram bio or call +971 58 177 9831.
Halloween Run
📍 Palm West Beach, Dubai
📅 Saturday, October 31st
🕓 6:30 AM
Race Me Events is giving runners an excuse to swap their usual workout gear for Halloween costumes with a family-friendly morning run along Palm West Beach. Choose between 5K, 3K and 1K distances, making it suitable for different ages and fitness levels. Race-pack collection starts at 6:30 AM, with registration available through the link in Palm West Beach's Instagram bio.
Coya's Cursed Circus
📍 COYA, Dubai
📅 Saturday, October 31st
🕓 9 PM
COYA Dubai is bringing back its Cursed Circus Halloween takeover, with two ways to join the festivities: an afternoon brunch featuring a live band and COYA MUSIC DJs, followed by an After Dark party headlined by ARKADYAN Music Trio's Afro and organic house sounds, complete with live percussion and brass. Expect circus-inspired production, dancers, illusion acts and Halloween-themed drinks alongside COYA's Peruvian-inspired menu. Brunch packages start at AED 329 per person .
The Big Fat Halloween Quiz
📍 Dubai Science Park
📅 Saturday, October 31st
🕓 7 PM
Quizmaster Ronni Who is hosting a Halloween quiz and music bingo night at McGettigan's Dubai Science Park, where teams can earn extra points by turning up in full fancy dress. Bookings are available through the QuizBiz website.
Soul of Cavo Halloween Special Featuring DJ KAJO
📍 Cavo, Dubai
📅 Saturday, October 31st
🕓 10 PM
Soul of Cavo is marking Halloween with DJ KAJO headlining a night of house, deep house, Afro house and soulful beats, with BAZZ KEY, HELLFOX and QTEE RUE also joining the line-up.
Tickets are available through Platinumlist.
Live & Kicking: Halloween Spooktacular Party at QE2
📍 Theatre by QE2
📅 Saturday, October 31st
🕓 2 PM
Dubai's iconic QE2 is hosting a Halloween-themed edition of its Saturday Afternoon Party Series, with three hours of monster hits, live performers, spooky surprises and plenty of dancing.
Tickets are available through Platinumlist.
BEAT. Howdy Halloween
📍 Reunion, Dubai
📅 Saturday, October 31st
🕓 10 PM - 3 AM
BEAT. is taking Halloween to the Wild West with Howdy Halloween, a late-night party soundtracked by Afrobeats, French hip-hop and reggaeton from Moky, Levier and Dimitri Sakha. Cowboy attire is the dress code, so bring out the boots, because there's a prize up for grabs for the best-dressed guest.
Tickets start at AED 150 via Tick 'It
Halloween Night Featuring DJ Adella
📍 Troy, Dubai
📅 Saturday, October 31st
🕓 10 PM
Troy Dubai swaps its usual rooftop atmosphere for a Halloween-themed affair with DJ Adella taking over the rooftop for a late-night celebration.
Tickets are available through Platinumlist.