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    5 spellbinding Halloween celebrations in Dubai this year

    Life

    by Sarah Joseph
    29 mins ago

    As one of the most eerie nights of the year approaches soon, it’s time to get your most spooktacular outfits ready for Halloween this year.
    From dinners to exclusive events, there are an array of options to choose from as the city is packed with events for a fang-tastic time on during the week.
    So, if you’re ready for things to get a little spooky this weekend?
    Here’s eight ways you can celebrate spooky season in Dubai.
    Adaline for Halloween

    Dubai’s newly opened contemporary supper club in the heart of DIFC, reveals the theme for its highly anticipated Halloween celebration. This year marks the inaugural Adaline Halloween Ball, taking place on Wednesday, October 30, transforming the venue into an evening of lavish mystery and retro-gothic touches, with live music lasting late into the night. Guests are invited to dress in sophisticated black-tie attire with a retro-gothic twist, setting the tone for a night of bold style and enchanting extravagance. Adaline’s Halloween Ball promises an unforgettable celebration, full of fun, intrigue, and surprises.
    For more information visit adaline-restaurants.com
    TATEL for Halloween

    One of Dubai’s favourite new Spanish hotspot, TATEL Dubai is bringing an incredible themed Halloween dinner experience. It’s complete with live entertainment, incredibly reimagined Spanish dishes, as well as unlimited drink packages featuring uniquely spooky cocktails. It takes place on Thursday, October 31, from 9pm to 11pm. The soft beverages package is priced at Dhs375 per person, the in-house package is priced at Dhs475 per person and the premium package with champagne is priced at Dhs725 per person.
    For more information visit tatelrestaurants.com
    Voyage by Amelia for Halloween

    Celebrate at Voyage by Amelia, the exclusive speakeasy on the second floor of Amelia Lounge. With a theme of “A Spy on the Dance Floor,” expect an evening brimming with suspense, sophistication, and style. Set against the chic backdrop of Amelia Lounge at Address Sky View, the celebration kicks off at 11 pm on October 31st and keeps the revelry going until the early hours. The resident DJ Cimeo will spin electrifying beats while the mixologists shake up signature Halloween cocktails that will tantalise your senses. This is not just a party; it’s a clandestine experience where every sip and sound invites you deeper into the mystery. Located at Address Sky View, Downtown Dubai, this experience is not one to be missed out on.
    For more information visit amelialounge.com
    RASPOUTINE for Halloween

    Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of RASPOUTINE Dubai at the Geisha soirée. DJ Djulco directly from Raspoutine Paris, this Halloween event guarantees an unforgettable night. A captivating Geisha and Samurai will greet Dubai’s most discerning guests, where the venue is fully reimagined to captivate the evening’s theme. As the night awakens, a welcome Halloween cocktail sets the tone for a night of freakishly exquisite dining. The theme focuses on Geisha & Samurai-inspired attire The set menu is priced at Dhs650 per person and includes starters, mains, sides and dessert and a halloween welcome cocktail. Exclusively open on Thursday October 31, RASPOUTINE serves dinner at 9 pm, continuing on the with party until 3am.
    For more information visit raspoutine.com
    La Niña for Halloween

    Vampires of the Opera will draw you into a night where dark elegance blends with the mysterious allure. Haunting live performances accompany a gourmet dinner, while a special DJ set curates an irresistible atmosphere. Expect an evening of wickedly refined beauty, where every shadow tempts you to surrender to the night. Located in the heart of DIFC
    For more information visit laninarstaurant.com
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    What does the upcoming eclipse season have in store for us this Halloween?

    Lifestyle

    by Team Emirates Woman
    3 hours ago

    Words by Kirstyn Lewis – Founder of the Karmic Soul
    Get ready, everyone! On October 19, we start to move into our next Scorpio-Taurus Eclipse energy. The most important dates will be October 25 for the New Moon in Scorpio Solar Eclipse and November 8 for the Full Moon in Taurus Lunar Eclipse.
    The Moon, as we know, relates to how we feel, our unconscious self and the feminine divine. An Eclipse is defined by how close the Sun is to the karmic North and South Nodes in your natal chart. It is easier to remember that an Eclipse is a sign that a significant personal change is about to happen in your life, pulling you closer to your true life path.
    This will be an intense Eclipse season with some major planetary movements. Saturn oversees our security and safety and is moving out of a reflective retrograde period to station direct in Aquarius on October 23. He has been very focused on restructuring your future, and given that he’s been in retrograde since June, he didn’t want you to miss a big opportunity. If you haven’t knowingly made a change this year, he’s asking why you gave your power away. Mars in Gemini is also weighing into the debate, probing and questioning everything, wanting to know what affects your mental well-being.
    The mystical Scorpio season starts on October 24, so the planets will all be perfectly aligned and ready for the New Moon Eclipse on October 25. It will have you thinking about who you are, where you want to go, or why you’ve been blocked until now. Has someone tried to dim your light? They may be jealous of your spiritual energy. It looks like someone changed the rules as they went along to stay in power. Look inwards; could you be your own worst enemy?

    There is a Yod, or Finger of God, pointing to the answer, but will you accept your spiritual assignment? If you’ve been unable to stand up for what you want, you have a unique chance to change the situation. The Scorpio Eclipse can rescue you by helping detox, purge, or declutter your life. She will move you away from the emotional confusion, chaos, and blocking behaviours. We all know that Scorpio can lend itself to being disruptive and assertive when the case arises.
    Trust your instincts. Now is the time to ask deeply probing questions and let go of what holds you back. You won’t be able to move forward or even begin to meet another (more wonderful and loving) partner until this happens. Pay attention to the house topics every Eclipse touches and what is happening around those dates because the changes only occur once in every zodiac sign and the corresponding house every 18 years.
    Is your head spinning yet? We’re still painting the picture! Expansive Jupiter makes his once-a-year sign change into Pisces on October 23, two days before Halloween. You may find yourself yearning for some sense of altered reality. Jupiter will remind you to think back to March through mid-May when he asked you to gamble on something you would be successful in and, more importantly, enjoy. If you missed that opportunity, you are now given one more chance until December 21. But will you take it? Jupiter is at the tail end of his full zodiac transit in Pisces, so he is rather tired. His energy suggests you are without direction, possibly rudderless or drowning in work.
    And then, just before Halloween arrives, Mars Retrogrades in Gemini on 30 October. Mars is heavily activated, but regardless of all the irritations, uncertainty, and chaos, you can improve your situation; it just requires a little effort from you.
    By October 31, you will be able to let go of any intensely felt emotions, deeply rooted sexual desires, behaviours, or manipulation by another holding you back. Scorpionic energy can sometimes leave us feeling quite insecure, as it tends to bring out our selfish side. You needn’t turn love into hatred or continue to invest in another’s drama. Try instead to celebrate the annual passing of souls more artistically. Create an outfit inspired by the object of your revenge. Scorpio rules surgery, so create cuts, burns, scolds, and weapons, and incorporate them into your Halloween outfit with generous lashings of fake blood. Get in touch with your Inner Child and have some long overdue, cackling good fun.
    You can look forward to the Taurus Lunar Eclipse on November 8, illuminating your destined path. She wants to shine a light on your natural genius and your perfect vocation. Taurus in this lunation will rarely settle for second best. Whatever is revealed, be assured you will excel. This is not the time to rest on your laurels, so guard against pride, laziness and being too set in your ways. Try to be humble.
    The Taurus Eclipse may attract a loyal partner in work or love; it appears you have several opportunities. You may initially find them challenging, but they accept you for who you are and encourage your ambition. Be prepared to open yourself to the unexpected; it could be just what you’ve been searching for, but you don’t know it yet.
    The stars will guide you, follow the lunar light, and all will be revealed.
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