Halloween – the 31st of October falls on a Thursday this year. It’s also a school day but hey – that doesn’t stop parents and kids in going trick or treating after school. The awesome thing about living in Dubai is there is always plenty of events going on in and around town.
This is a quick listing of of all the Halloween events, activities and shows that are going on in malls, restaurants, theme parks, and kids’ clubs in and around Dubai.
Enjoy the spooky season with the little ones! Click here for a summary.
HOTEL KIDS’ CLUBS
Dukesy Kids Club Dukes the Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Dukesy Kids Club will be hosting a Halloween Party which will be perfect for the kids to head over to, after school! Feel free to drop them off (ages 4 to 12), for an afternoon of refreshments, activities, games and treats. Don’t forget to get them dressed up for Halloween!
- When : Thursday 31st October 2024 | 2pm – 8pm
- Where : Dukesy Kids Club – by the infinity pool, near Ula
- Cost : 80 AED per child – Drop-off allowed (4-12 Years Old)
- Younger siblings allowed with a paying sibling, parents to stay
- Call 04 512 9234 Ext 89234 | Whatsapp here
*While the kids are at the Kid’s Club – why not pop over to Champagne and Tea Lounge for a pink afternoon tea with a friend 🙂
🚨 Keep up to date! Join the Dubai Family Leisure Guide Broadcast Whatsapp Group! 🚨
Junior Jungle Kids Club Al Habtoor Grand Resort
Al Habtoor Grand Resort’s very own Junior Jungle Kids Club will be hosting a whole afternoon of fun for the kids, for Halloween. There will be lots of dancing, buffet lunch included, games, crafts, costume competition plus a movie night in the garden.
- When : Sunday 27th October 2024 | 1pm – 7pm
- Cost : AED 250 for non-residential guests | AED 200 for residential guests & Members (Drop off – 4-12 Year Olds)
- Schedule :
- 12:30 – 1:00 PM – REGISTRATION
- 1:00 – 1:30 PM – MONSTER DANCE
- 1:30 – 2:00 PM – LUNCH TIME | Kid’s Buffet Lunch
- 2:00 – 2:30 PM – THE MUMMY GAMES
- 2:30 – 3:00 PM – SPOOKY CRAFTS
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM – PIN THE NOSE GAME
- 4:00 – 4:30 PM – PINATA GAME
- 4:30 – 5:30 PM – BEST COSTUME COMPETITON
- 5:30 – 7:00 PM – MOVIE NIGHT IN THE GARDEN AREA (MONSTER FAMILY CARTOON)
- Call 04 408 4260 or 04 408 4258 | Email here.
RESTAURANTS & MALLS
Neuroplay x The Mum Folk Halloween at Sandersons Cafe
Immerse your little ones in the witchy world of potion making and watch their faces light up when they drop a fizz bomb in their brew, get stuck into some gory playdough goo and paint their very own frightening figurines. No tricks, only treats with this taste safe experience made for your little monsters using all natural materials, while nanny support will be provided by @sublimenursing and @wearesandersons will offer 15% off their menu.
- When : Thursday 31st October 2024 | 10am – 12pm
- Where : Sandersons Cafe, Police Academy Park
- Cost : 75 AED per child – Book here.
Times Square
Follow the yellow brick road to Halloween and enjoy four days of family-friendly thrills and chills at Times Square Centre, running across key areas on the Mall Ground and First Floors. Get ready for a cauldron of family-friendly excitement with thrilling activations that include tricks, treats, crafts, costume fun, and exciting prizes valued up to AED 7,000!
- When : Thursday 24th October – Sunday 27th October 2024 | 12-7pm
- Where : Ground and First Floor, Times Square Centre Dubai
- Details :
- Meet Magic Phil: Experience interactive performances
- Enchanting Storytelling: Enjoy delightful tales featuring Glinda the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West on stage.
- Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza, Costume Competition, Arts & Crafts Station & Games and Prize
See timesquarecenter.ae for more.
Spookie Sunday Family Breakfast Mint Restaurant, City Walk
Take the family over to Mint Restaurant for breakfast – while the kids get busy with a pumpkin painting workshop organised by 360 Kids.
- When : Sunday 27th October 2024 | 9:30am – 11:30am
- Where : Mint Restaurant, City Walk
- Cost : 270 AED – to include Breakfast for 1 Adult & 1 child, and a Pumpkin Painting Workshop – Call 055 888 3305 to book
Town Square Centre Jumeirah
Get ready for a thrilling Halloween celebration at Town Centre Jumeirah on October 25th and 26th! This family-friendly, free event is packed with exciting activities that promise to enchant kids and families alike. See @towncentrejumeirah for updates
- When : Friday 25th October – Saturday 26th October 2024 | 12-7pm
- Details :
- Dracula’s Magic Show
- The Witch’s Lab
- Monster Mascots & Face Painting
- Spooky Workshops
- Trick or Treating
- As a grand finale, participate in a Trick or Treat Parade from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, where families can enjoy the spooky distribution of popcorn and cotton candy while mingling with our whimsical characters.
STAYCATIONS
JA Hatta Fort Hotel
From Friday October 25th to Thursday October 31st, JA Hatta Fort Hotel invites guests of all ages to indulge in a spooky and fun-filled Halloween celebration, packed with themed dining experiences, festive treats, and exciting activities!
Festivities kick off with a Halloween Dinner Buffet at Jeema Restaurant on Friday and Saturday – October 25th and 26th, priced at AED 145. Indulge in hauntingly delicious Halloween-inspired dishes and flavours to get into the spirit of the season.
Visit Peaks Café throughout the week for a selection of Halloween-themed cakes, muffins, cookies, and more! The Halloween excitement continues with movies at the Rock Pool, featuring spooky family-friendly classics on October 25th, 26th, and 27th, complete with popcorn and Halloween treats to enhance the chilling experience.
On Saturday October 26th, JA Hatta Fort Hotel will host a range of thrilling activities:
- Trick or Treating around the hotel
- Halloween Arts & Crafts
- Costume Contest at the Rock Pool
- Halloween Mystery Box Challenge!
To wrap up the week, join JA Hatta Fort Hotel on October 31st for a spine-tingling, adults-only Halloween movie screening.
To book your Halloween getaway, please reach out to reservations@jaresorts.com or call +971 4 809 9333
COMMUNITY PARKS
JLT PARK
JLT Park is back hosting a spooky halloween event again this year. From spine-tingling decorations, glowing pumpkins and creepy skeletons to a smoke machine that’ll give you chills – every corner will be packed with wicked fun. There will be face painting artists, groove to spine-chilling beats, catch a thrilling flash mob, and snap a photo with roaming monsters like Frankenstein and witches! Satisfy your sweet tooth at a Trick or Treat station, where candy bags are packed with surprises.
- When : Thursday 31st October 5-8pm
- Cost : Register for free on their website.
THEME PARKS
Motiongate Dubai Dubai Parks and Resorts
Halloween returns bigger, bolder, and scarier than ever as MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, the region’s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park, has kicked off its iconic Fright Nights!
- When : 2nd October – 31st October 2024 | 11am to 8pm
- Details :
- Family friendly activities include Smurfoween Storytime and Hotel Transylvania Mania with shows like Hollywood Spooky Stars and Scarecrow Groove.
- Parental guidance activities include the SAW Maze, Curse of the Moon, Hades Descent, The Haunting, Tombstone Express, and the Fright Nights Parade with a Vampire Circus as the main show.
- Cost : Entry Fee to Motiongate starts from 295 AED | Get Motiongate Tickets
Riverland Dubai Dubai Parks and Resorts
Get ready for a spine-chilling Halloween at Riverland Dubai! Whether it’s meeting extra-terrestrial friends in the Neon Galaxy Alien Parade, or having the fright of your life at the Transylvania Scare Zone, adventure awaits at every corner!
- When : 1st October – 4th November 2024 | Shows 7:45 & 10:45 pm
- Cost : Online for 15 AED – Non-redeemable | At the gate for 20 AED – Redeemable
Legoland Dubai
LEGOLAND Dubai is gearing up for an unforgettable Halloween season, inviting guests to enter the park through a monstrous-themed gateway adorned with eerie lights and decorations.
- When : 12th October – 3rd November 2024
- Details :
- Lord Vampyre’s Opening Show on 12th October at Factory Street, complete with tunes and confetti.
- Brick-or-Treat Trail to collect HARIBO candies, Halloween hats, and other treats, leading to a VIP ticket for the popular Lord Vampyre’s Very Important Monsters (V.I.M.) Dance Party.
- MINILAND offers creative activities such as the LEGO Pumpkin Build and the daily Mystery Brick Wall
- Every weekend, little monsters can compete in the Best Dressed Mon-STAR Contest at Kingdoms Stage
- Over at LEGO Studios 4D in IMAGINATION, the Monster Mansion Takeover features a mini-maze Monster Security Checkpoint, the exclusive 4D movie “The Great Monster Chase,” and the V.I.M. Dance Party.
- Toddlers can join in the fun at the new DUPLO® Boo House in DUPLO Valley, where Hopsy and the Monster Squad, make their guest appearances.
- Cost : Entry Fee to Legoland starts from 295 AED | Get Legoland Tickets
Full schedule on legoland.com
Halloween at IMG World
IMG Worlds of Adventure, Dubai’s largest theme park continues the successful Halloween season this year. It introduces brand-new Halloween characters and enhances its “Haunted Town” adventure, elevating it to the level of the top Halloween celebrations in Dubai.
- When : 16th September – 31st October 2024
- Details :
- IMG’s “Festival of Fright” party will take place on Saturday 26th of October 2024 with DJs Bless & Badr – from 8 pm till 1am.
- Be treated to bone-chilling entertainment as you venture through the newly renovated Haunted Hotel.
- The Temple of the Lost Fox is also cursed over Halloween, while the haunted woods and the Evil Pyramid of Sacrifices will provide the most heart-stopping entertainment.
- Cost : Entry Fee to IMG World starts from 365 AED | Get IMG World Tickets
WATER PARKS
Wild Wadi Waterpark
Chills and thrills await under the sun as Wild Wadi Waterpark™ hosts a week-long spook-tacular Halloween bash. Guests can enjoy a lineup of spooky activities, with non-stop live DJ beats turning up the energy on Saturday and Sunday, while daily live African drum performances engage the crowd. Little ghouls and goblins will be delighted by spooky activities like face painting. Halloween fans are encouraged to wear their most creative themed swimwear for a chance to win exciting prizes. Food lovers can indulge in the park’s Full Day ‘All-You-Can-Eat’ Halloween-themed menu, featuring a terrifyingly delicious selection of treats including Corn Dog Mummy, Cookie Monster, Ghost Cupcake and more.
- When : Mon 28th Oct – Sun 3rd Nov 2024 | 10am to 6pm
- Cost : Entry Fee to Wild Wadi starts from 175 AED for UAE Residents | Get Discounted Wild Wadi Tickets
INDOOR ATTRACTIONS
Halloween at The Green Planet Dubai
The Green Planet™ Dubai will transform into an exciting Halloween playground, offering brave little explorers and their families an unforgettable adventure through the indoor rainforest. The new Haunted Rainforest dares visitors to embark on an exciting quest to discover the biodome’s most unique plants and animals, including slithering snakes, creepy cockroaches, scaly reptiles, and more.
- When : Sunday 20th October, to Sunday 3rd November 2024.
- Cost : 129 AED for 11 YO and above | 120 AED for Kids 2-10 YO | Get Discounted Green Planet Tickets
INDOOR SOFT PLAY AND KIDS ACTIVITY AREAS
Squid Studio Al Quoz
Squid Studio in Al Quoz has a whole series of Halloween activities lined up for the little ones – from 6 months onwards, and 3 years and above. Have a look at their detailed schedule in the photos below (swipe right). DM them on Instagram to book!
- When : Friday 18th October to Sunday 20th October 2024
- Cost : 95 AED per child
Kids HQ Al Barsha 2
Take the kids for a spooktacular Halloween party at Kids HQ! Get ready for an exciting day filled with an illusion show, thrilling carnival games, a scavenger hunt, arts and crafts, goody bag and more!
- When : Friday 25th October 2024
- Cost : 150 AED per child per day.
Have a look at Family Halloween Brunches in Dubai : 2024 Edition