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From haunted dinners and spooky festivals to family-friendly adventures and epic beach raves, Dubai’s Halloween scene in 2025 is bursting with thrills, chills, and unforgettable nights out. Whether you’re looking for a night out with friends, a creative costume competition for the kids, or an immersive show where fantasy meets fear, the city has a cauldron full of events to keep your Halloween calendar packed. Expect eerie entertainment, themed menus, live performances, and photo-ready fun across Dubai’s top hotels, malls, restaurants, and attractions. From JBR’s show-stopping “DREAM of the Dead” to pumpkin-filled workshops at Times Square Center and the neon escapism of Snoopy Beats TENKAI, here’s your ultimate guide to the best Halloween events in Dubai 2025 — for ghosts, ghouls, and party people of all ages. .Once Upon a Pumpkin at Times Square Center .Step into the whimsical world of pumpkins, potions, and playful performances as Times Square Center transforms into a Halloween wonderland for all ages. Join Magic Phil and his mischievous crew for the Freaky Farmyard Show, Kreepy Kitchen, and the lively Pumpkin Party. Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating, spooky crafts, and face painting, and families can compete in the costume contest to win a limited-edition PS5 Ghost of Yotel.When: Oct 31-Nov 2, noon–7pmWhere: Times Square Center, Sheikh Zayed RoadPrice: Free .Dream of the Dead at DREAM Dubai. Dubai’s nightlife takes a darkly glamorous turn as DREAM Dubai transforms into a realm of fantasy and fear. Expect high-energy performances, eerie theatrics, and hauntingly beautiful visuals alongside indulgent dishes and cocktails like the spicy mango margarita and “Midnight Pumpkin Glow” dessert. Guests arriving on Oct 31 will enjoy complimentary Halloween makeup and special head crowns (for ladies).When: Oct 29–Nov 2, 8pm–3amWhere: DREAM Dubai, Address Beach Resort, JBRPrice: From Dh1,000 per person .A Night in the Neitherworld at Adaline DIFC. Inspired by Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice, Adaline’s Neitherworld Halloween soirée is an eerie mix of Old Hollywood glamour and gothic fantasy. Expect haunting live performances, ghostly dancers, and a DJ-fueled afterparty, paired with a curated Italian dinner and shimmering cocktails. Dress to impress — this is one Halloween celebration that’s equal parts eerie and elegant.When: 31 Oct, from 8 PMWhere: Adaline, DIFCPrice: À la carte dining .The Haunted Garden at Al Barari. Families, thrill-seekers, and little monsters unite at The Haunted Garden — a three-night Halloween festival filled with workshops, live shows, trampolines, and spooky adventures. Highlights include the Haunted House (for ages 12+), a glowing Halloween Parade, and the Maze of the Unknown. Don’t miss pumpkin carving, markets, and food trucks in Al Barari’s lush green oasis.When: Oct 31– Nov 2, 3pm-9pm Where: Seventh Heaven, Al BarariPrice: Dh149 per person (Haunted House entry Dh99); kids under 3 enter free .Spooky Family Brunch at Swissôtel Al Ghurair. Liwan Restaurant’s Halloween brunch is all treats, no tricks. Tuck into a hauntingly delicious buffet with BBQ ribs, octopus, and pumpkin desserts while the little ones enjoy cake pop workshops, face painting, and a “Dress to Impress” contest with prizes..When: Nov 1, 1pm-4pmWhere: Liwan Restaurant, Swissôtel Al GhurairPrice: Dh149 per adult, Dh75 per child (6–12 years), kids under 6 dine free . Día de los Muertos at NYSA by Zenon. Kempinski Central Avenue’s NYSA by Zenon channels the vibrant spirit of Mexico’s Day of the Dead with marigolds, sugar skulls, and electrifying performances enhanced by projection technology. Pair that with Mediterranean-Asian fusion dishes, caviar, and sushi for a night that’s seriously chic.When: Oct 31, from 9.30pmWhere: NYSA by Zenon, Kempinski Central AvenuePrice: À la carte dining .Fright Nights at Motiongate Dubai.The region’s biggest Hollywood-inspired theme park gets a terrifying makeover after inspiration from SAW: The Experience, The Strangers: Interactive, and the Fright Nights Parade. Families can still find laughs with trick-or-treating Smurfs and monsters from Hotel Transylvania.When: Until 31 OctWhere: Motiongate Dubai, Dubai Parks and ResortsPrice: From Dh295 .The Haunted Rainforest at The Green Planet. Step into the biodome for a one-of-a-kind Halloween adventure filled with creepy crawlies, spooky storytelling, and eco-friendly crafts. Families can even camp overnight beneath the canopy in the Halloween Haunted Camping experience..When: Oct 28– Nov 3 (Camping Oct 31– Nov 1)Where: The Green Planet, City WalkPrice: Dh139 (Halloween resident offer); Dh150 (tourist 2-10); Dh170 (11 and over) .Snoopy Beats TENKAI in Fujairah. The iconic beach festival returns for its 10th edition with a Neo-Tokyo twist — expect futuristic visuals, cherry blossoms, and music collectives from Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and Paris. Three stages, one surreal weekend of sound and art beneath the stars.When: Oct 31– Nov 2Where: Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort, FujairahPrice: From Dh495 (room bundles from Dh1,725) .Geek Community Day Vol. 3 at Rove Downtown. Geek out this Halloween with Dubai’s biggest pop-culture gathering. Expect cosplay, video-game tournaments, Dungeons & Dragons, a Pop Culture Quiz, and dance-offs. A fun, family-friendly alternative to the usual fright fests.When: Nov 1, noon-10pmWhere: Rove DowntownPrice: Free entry .Spooky Nights at Al Habtoor Polo Resort. Get your scare on with two themed nights — a Spooky Quiz Night at Horse & Hound on Oct 30 and a Family Movie Night under the stars on Oct 31, featuring Hotel Transylvania, pumpkin carving, and Flying Tiger Copenhagen treats.When: Oct 30–31Where: Al Habtoor Polo ResortPrice: Free .Your Dubai Halloween guide 2025: From family brunches to rooftop parties.Dubai brunches, the Halloween edition.Outdoor cinemas in Dubai that you'll love.Top 10 trending Halloween costumes for 2025 — yes, KPop Demon Hunters are at the top
