Ready for things to get a little spooky this weekend? Here’s eight ways you can celebrate Halloween in Dubai.
The dark side
Join the dark side at the 90s-themed Forever Brunch at Farriers on October 29 from 7pm until 10pm. Expect the perfect mix of spooky and fun with this ultimate Halloween brunch, so, put on your best scream queen-inspired outfits. Brunch packages start at Dhs199 for soft drinks; Dhs249 for house beverages; or upgrade to the bubbly package for Dhs69.
Tulum – Day of the Dead
While the traditional Mexican holiday Day of the Dead normally falls on November 2, celebrate it a few days early on Halloween from 8pm until 12am at Tulum in Dubai Mall. Enjoy unlimited Mexican treats for just Dhs190. This includes cauliflower dynamite, guacamole, street style corn, cheese fondue and a selection of tacos.
Sky-high Halloween celebration
From October 29 to October 31, celebrate Halloween at CÉ LA VI Dubai for their one-off celebration Yelloween. Enjoy three hours of non-stop Halloween fun between 12pm to 12am for Dhs595 for four courses and unlimited beverages. Even better, if you turn up in a spooky costume, guests will get an extra hour completely free.
Spook-tacular trick-or-treating
If you’re at home with the family this year for Halloween, you might enjoy this “fuss-free” partnership between Deliveroo and Marks & Spencer. From October 25 until October 31 customers can order limited-edition trick or treat bags, filled with exclusive signature treats, from Marks & Spencer like Creepy Peppers, Oozing Skulls, Ghoulicious Graveyard Treats and Bubbly Boo! Amongst others. The Halloween treats arrive in a bold orange reusable bag, great for keeping for Halloween’s to come. The limited-edition bags full of sweets come in two different sizes. So, depending on how much of a sweet tooth you have opt for the smaller bag for Dhs60 or the larger bag for Dhs100.
Dress up in DIFC
The Bull of Wall Street brunch at Bull & Bear at the Waldorf Astoria in DIFC is encouraging you to dress up from your favourite character in the Scorsese classic . The stylish DIFC hotspot will also be awarding a Jordan Belfort worthy prize to the best-dressed guest – a stay in the Waldorf Astoria’s exquisite Presidential Suite.
Enjoy live music from house-band Cross Fire and a fine selection of signature dishes from 1pm to 5pm this Friday. Brunch packages start from Dhs290 for soft drinks and Dhs450 for bubbles, house hops and a selection of cocktails.
Family Halloween fun
Enjoy Halloween fun with the family at the newly launched Il Passaggio on The Pointe, but with more treats than tricks. All guests dining at the restaurant with little ones, will receive cookies that kids can decorate to their heart’s delight. The homegrown Mediterranean inspired restaurant has an onsite bakery, offering freshly baked bread, pastries and cakes daily.
Halloween at the Distillery
Enjoy Halloween at the Distillery with their double extravaganza on October 30 and 31. On Friday there’s the Freaky Friday Brunch from 1pm to 4pm with a three-course menu. Packages start at Dhs149 for soft beverages; Dhs279 for house beverages or Dhs549 for sparkling. Some Halloween-inspired cocktails include the ‘Bloody Bloody Mary’, ‘Grave Digger’, ‘Devil’s Margarita’ and the ‘Soul Taker’.
If you’re looking for a Saturday celebration on the day of Halloween, why not try the Spooooky Saturday Night Brunch which will take place from 7pm until 10pm, inviting all zombies to come along, get spooked and enjoy the same three-course menu with unlimited drinks for Dhs149 for women and Dhs249 for men.
Note everyone’s encouraged to dress up, which is advised as there will be prizes available for the best dressed.
The spook-tacular screening
Host a fright night with your friends at the Studio One screening room this weekend from October 29 to October 31. Old scary classics include and more. Prices start at Dhs666 for up to 12 adults (above 12) with Halloween themed treats, soft drinks and surprises.
Slots available are as follows: Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 – 6pm – 8pm , 9pm – 11pm and midnight.
Neighbourhood hangout Halloween
For another family-friendly option, head to Zabeel House by Jumeirah at The Greens. LAH LAH BAZAAR is hosting two al fresco Halloween brunches on Friday October 30 and Saturday October 31. For Dhs269 from 1pm to 4pm enjoy a haunted bouncy castle, spooky arts and crafts, scary face painting and incredible prizes for best costumes. Pooches are also welcome to join all the fun with its dog-friendly outdoor space. There will also be live music.
A bewitching concoction
The new spook-tacular movie The Witches is set to hit the silver screen soon, and in celebration Black Tap, the cult New York burger brand, is launching a wickedly wonderful, limited edition Witches CrazyShake at their Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Mall branches. Priced at Dhs62, the shake will be available at their branches until October 31.
