Halloween 2025 in the UAE: Parties, Brunches & Scares You Can’t Miss

Your quick, no-fluff guide to the best spooky nights, family-friendly haunts and rooftop scream-fests across Dubai and Abu Dhabi — dates, what’s on, prices and how to book.

Halloween in the UAE this year is all about variety: rooftop parties with DJs, immersive dinner theatre, family-friendly park scares and desert nights under the stars. Below I’ve grouped the best options so you can pick your vibe — loud and late, chill and spooky, or kid-safe and fun.

Rooftop & late-night parties (for clubby, costumed nights)

AURA Skypool — Pumpkin Brunch: Pink-a-boo Edition

What to expect: Pan-Asian sharing menu, free-flow drinks and a resident DJ keeping the tempo. Costume contest with a big prize (hotel credit).
When & price: Friday 31 Oct, 8pm–11pm. From AED 600 per person. Book via Aura Skypool’s site.

CÉ LA VI Dubai — Forbidden Forest (Level 54)

What to expect: Skyline views, theatrical staging, live vocals and DJ sets. Expect polished costumes, surreal performances and an energetic dance floor. There’s also a brunch option on 1 Nov.
When & price: Friday 31 Oct, from 8pm (plus brunch on 1 Nov). Typical cover/minimums apply — check Cé La Vi for booking and table spends.

SUSHISAMBA Dubai — REDRUM at the SAMBAROOM

What to expect: The Palm’s highest sky-lounge turned theatrical party: DJs, premium pours and bottle service. Table bookings usually require a minimum spend.
When & price: Friday 31 Oct, from ~10:30pm. Minimum spends/regular lounge table starts in the low-thousands AED — check SUSHISAMBA for exact table tiers.

LY-LA (under ALAYA, DIFC) — Candlelit Bedouin-tent takeover

What to expect: Moody, intimate vibe in a reimagined tent; deep/tech house to techno across the night with guest DJs and late-night dancing. Great if you want something underground-y and dramatic.
When & price: Friday 31 Oct, late (from ~10pm). Contact venue for bookings.

Treehouse / Miss Tess — Secret Brunch After Dark

What to expect: Rooftop party with Burj Khalifa views, Asian-fusion plates and themed entertainment; starts as evening brunch then turns into a late party.
When & price: Saturday 1 Nov, evening times / packages start around AED 395. Book via Secret Parties.

Immersive dinners & theatrical nights (dress up, be dramatic)

INÁ — Underworld dinner experience

What to expect: Two immersive dinner seatings with à la carte or set menus, live dance performances and a guest DJ. Complimentary Halloween makeovers available.
When & price: Friday 31 Oct. Around AED 695 per person for the immersive seating.

Tête-à-Tête (FIVE LUXE) — Moulin Rouge-style cabaret brunch

What to expect: A three-course sharing menu, theatrical food activations, dancers, DJs and a grand piano — a glammed-up, slightly twisted brunch vibe for brunch-lovers who want a show.
When & price: Saturday 1 Nov, 1pm–4:30pm. Prices from around AED 400. Book through the venue/Secret Parties listing.

Family-friendly and theme-park scares (kid-friendly options by day, scarier after dark)

Motiongate™ Dubai — Fright Nights (all month)

What to expect: The park becomes a haunted cinematic world with theatrical shows (Phantasmagoria), zombie parades, live stunts, and horror mazes like SAW, The Mummy Maze and Vampire’s Inn. There are also kid-friendly daytime shows and ride openings after dark.
When & price: Daily events through October (1–31 Oct). Ticketing and maze details on Dubai Parks & Resorts site. Great when you want full-on theme-park Halloween energy.

Cinemacity — Fright-Night double bills & family screenings

What to expect: Horror double bills for adults (e.g., Dracula, The Black Phone 2) and family pairings for kids (Tron: Ares / Gabby’s Dollhouse). Themed snacks, cocktails/mocks and a Trick-or-Treat Mystery Box.
When & price: 31 Oct and 1 Nov showings — check Cinemacity for session times and family packages.

Saadiyat Beach Club (Abu Dhabi) — Spooktacular Halloween Brunch

What to expect: Waterfront kids’ activities, Halloween-themed buffet dishes, live music and a Kids Club with giveaways — relaxed but festive for families.
When & price: Saturday 1 Nov, 1pm–4pm. Packages from AED 345 (soft) to AED 545 (bubbly). Book via Saadiyat Beach Club.

Desert nights & unique outings (for the memorable, Instagram-ready scares)

Sonara Desert Camp — Witches of the Dunes

What to expect: An eco-luxury desert dinner reinvented for Halloween: face painting, treasure hunts, a theatrical show under the stars, fire performances and Tanoura dancers. Chef-led menu with pumpkin cauldron soup, Angus beef tagliata and spooky desserts.
When & price: Friday 31 Oct and Saturday 1 Nov. Packages around AED 990 for adults and AED 490 for children (6–12). Book early — limited seating.

One&Only Royal Mirage — Beach Bar & Grill Halloween night

What to expect: Seaside grills with Halloween touches, themed cocktails, roaming magic and live music — a more polished, family-friendly hotel celebration.
When & price: Friday 31 Oct, 6pm–midnight. Packages from around AED 490 (soft) and AED 666 (house). Check One&Only booking channels.

Casual, local and budget-friendly picks

Joe’s Backyard DFC — Rooftop BBQ vibes

What to expect: A lively rooftop with Halloween plates (pumpkin gratin, roasted duck leg, pumpkin cheesecake), music and a costume competition with brunch prizes.
When & price: Friday 31 Oct, 8pm–11pm. Packages around AED 299–399 depending on beverages. Call to reserve (info often listed on venue pages).

Lola Taberna Española (TRYP by Wyndham) — Halloween Night Brunch

What to expect: Spanish classics, free-flowing drinks, photo spots and a buzzing crowd. Costume winners get prizes (past promos included hotel stays).
When & price: Friday 31 Oct, from ~7pm. Packages typically AED 199 (soft) / AED 299 (house) / AED 349 (premium).

Joe’s, Lola, LY-LA and other neighborhood spots

What they offer: If you want something local and fun (not ultra-fancy), these venues turn up friendly Halloween nights with themed menus, prizes and good music. Perfect if you want a lively night without committing to a huge spend.

Practical tips before you go

• Book early. Weekend Halloween nights fill fast — rooftop and desert events especially.

• Check minimum spends & dress codes. Some sky-lounges operate table minimums rather than flat tickets.

• Plan travel time. Friday and Saturday nights can mean heavy traffic across Dubai and between Abu Dhabi–Dubai.

• Kids and timing. Family events usually run in the afternoon or early evening; horror mazes and late DJ sets are best for adults only.

• COVID policy / ID. Venues may require ID for alcohol service and follow local health guidelines — check individual booking pages.

Quick picks

• Want full scares + rides: Motiongate™ Fright Nights.

• Want skyline drama + a costume contest: AURA Skypool or CÉ LA VI.

• Want a high-end party with bottle service: SUSHISAMBA (REDRUM).

• Want a desert-under-the-stars experience: Sonara — Witches of the Dunes.

• Kid-friendly seaside brunch: Saadiyat Beach Club (Abu Dhabi).