Raemona Roundup // Family Friendly Halloween In Dubai

Halloween in Dubai has officially gone from niche to next-level! From spooky soirées to pumpkin-filled brunches and family-friendly trick-or-treat trails, the city knows how to do fright night in serious style.

Whether you’re after chills and thrills, a chic costume party, or just a reason to indulge in themed desserts (we see you, pumpkin spice lattes), there’s plenty happening across the city this spooky season.

Here’s your ultimate guide to celebrating Halloween in Dubai — no broomstick required.

• Discover The Haunted Garden at Al Barari

This Halloween season, Al Barari invites families, friends, and thrill-seekers to step into The Haunted Garden, a spectacular three-night celebration set in the green heart of Dubai. Between 31st October and 2nd November, every evening from 3pm to 9pm guests can explore a variety of spooky adventures, hands-on workshops, and live entertainment designed for all ages. Guests will also witness the unveiling of one of the largest trampolines in the UAE, making it a landmark attraction of the season. The Halloween Parade brings the night to life with glowing costumes, lively music, and spooky characters in a dazzling showcase.

Tickets are priced at AED 149 per person. Children under the age of three can enter free of charge.

Entry to the Haunted House is available separately for AED 99 per person.

• Halloween Brunch Style Buffet at Gastro Kitchen

Gastro Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai, Jumeirah Beach, is hosting a family friendly Halloween Brunch Buffet on Saturday, 1st November, from 1pm to 4pm, perfect for families and friends looking to celebrate by the sea. Prices start from AED 299. There's a dedicated kids’ buffet, fun activities like face painting and trick-or-treating, and a costume contest for the little ones.

• Halloween Family Movie Night at Al Habtoor Polo Resort Clubhouse

Perfect for younger guests to embrace the thrills, get ready for a fang-tastic evening at The Clubhouse with a special Halloween Family Movie Night. Made for your little monsters, families can cosy up under the stars to watch Hotel Transylvania on the big screen, while enjoying delicious food, drinks, pumpkin carving, and a bouncy castle. This year, the resort is also teaming up with Flying Tiger Copenhagen, bringing fun surprises, goodies, and treats to make the night extra magical with free entry and costumes encouraged, it’s a spooktacular way to celebrate Halloween together.

• The Addams Family Halloween Soirée at Piatti by the Beach

On Friday 31st October between 7pm-11pm, get your spook on at Piatti by the Beach, where the coast meets the ghost and guests can embrace a night of haunting elegance inspired by the Addams Family. As the sea breeze sets the tone, diners can indulge in a curated à la carte menu where every dish celebrates the season’s most iconic ingredient, the pumpkin. Highlights include the Fiori di Zucca, tempura-fried zucchini flowers filled with buffalo ricotta, the rich Risotto alla Zucca e Calamari, and Branzino alla Scapece, a pan-seared seabass on roasted pumpkin cream. Little ones can join a trick-or-treat adventure, and adults are encouraged to arrive scary and glamorous for a chance to win the Best Costume Award. For reservations | +971 4 248 8889.

• The Roast at Bubbalicious Featuring Principal Lisa

Little ones’ imaginations take flight this Halloween as Principal Lisa transforms into the witch from “Room on the Broom” on Sunday 2nd November between 1 and 4pm. Together with a spread of hearty roasts with all the trimmings, Yorkshire puddings, and classic sides sets the stage, with children kept entertained through storytelling and spooky fun. The afternoon unfolds amid eerie décor, themed dishes, and Halloween-inspired desserts — from ghostly cupcakes to pumpkin pies — adding a playful touch to the feast. Prices start from AED 315 and children under 6 are complimentary.