Your Halloween Weekend Guide in Dubai

From pumpkin painting and costume contests to spooky brunches and outdoor movies, there’s plenty of Halloween fun for UAE families this October. Whether your children love dressing up or you’re simply looking for an easy family outing, here are eight ways to celebrate without spending hours hunting for plans.

1. Pick & Paint Pumpkin Patch at The Garden Project

What’s the deal? Choose a pumpkin, paint it and take it home. The event also advertises inflatables, face painting, music and seasonal treats. A lovely option for children who prefer creative fun to jump scares.

When? 23–31 October 2026, daily, 12pm–8pm.

How much? AED 150 for a pumpkin experience

Where? The Garden Project, Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills, Dubai.

More information / booking: https://eatapp.co/reserve/the-garden-project-montgomerie-golf-club-al-thanyah-fourth-emirates-hills

2. Lu’Wow Halloween Brunch at Lapita

What’s the deal? A Polynesian-inspired Halloween buffet with pumpkin-spice desserts, a playful mocktail cauldron for children and prizes for the three best costumes. Dress-up is part of the fun.

When? Saturday, 31 October 2026, 1pm–4pm.

How much? AED 199 with soft beverages or AED 299 with house beverages

Where? Kalea Restaurant, Lapita, Dubai Parks & Resorts, Dubai.

More information / booking: Call 04 810 9421 or email ak.dxbak.restaurant.reservations@autographhotels.com

3. Halloween Cinema Under the Stars in JLT

What’s the deal? Bring a picnic mat and snacks for a Halloween-night screening of Goosebumps under the stars. Families can bring their own food and chairs, or reserve a beanbag with popcorn.

When? Saturday, 31 October 2026, at 7:30pm (Goosebumps). The wider Saturday cinema series runs from 3 October 2026 to 30 January 2027.

How much? Free entry; AED 30 for a beanbag-and-popcorn upgrade.

Where? Cluster Q Park, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai.

More information / booking: https://jlt.ae/calendar

4. Monster Street Night Brunch at 24th St

What’s the deal? A Halloween-themed live buffet and dessert market, with face painting, candy hunting, cupcake decorating and a prize for the best costume. A lively evening out with Burj Khalifa views.

When? Saturday, 31 October 2026, 7pm–10:30pm.

How much? AED 169 per adult; AED 89 per child aged 6–11.

Where? 24th St. World Street Food, Dusit Thani Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road.

More information / booking: 24th St

5. Once Upon a Slam by WrestleFest DXB

What’s the deal? A live, interactive wrestling adventure where the children help choose the heroes, villains and what happens next. One for families who enjoy high-energy shows and storytelling.

When? Sunday, 1 November 2026, 4pm.

How much? Contact the organiser for ticket prices and more information.

Where? The Fridge Warehouse, Warehouse 5, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz 1, Dubai.

More information / booking: View the WrestleFest event announcement

6. Haunted Timesylvania at Times Square Center

What’s the deal? Magic Phil and Friends bring laughs, magic and audience participation, alongside face painting, crafts, games and dancing. Trick-or-treating takes place on 31 October, and there’s a children’s costume competition on 1 November.

When? 30 October–1 November 2026, 12pm–7pm daily. Magic Phil’s Frank-tastic Magic Lab starts at 6pm daily.

How much? Free entry.

Where? Times Square Center, Dubai; activities take place around Picnic Square and the ground-floor atrium.

More information: Contact Times Square Center via its website

7.⁠ ⁠Halloween Kids' Entertainment at HuQQabaz

What's the deal? HuQQabaz is getting a spooky makeover, with eerie décor, Halloween menu specials and themed kids' entertainment, so little ones can join the fun while the family enjoys a relaxed meal. Look out for the Poison Apple dessert.

When? Kids' entertainment at HuQQabaz Garden on Saturday, 31 October 2026, from 1:30pm, and at HuQQabaz Jumeirah on Sunday, 1 November 2026, from 11:30am.

How much? Contact the restaurant for menu prices and reservations.

Where? HuQQabaz Garden, Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road, and HuQQabaz Jumeirah, opposite Four Seasons Resort, Jumeirah Road, Dubai.

More information / booking: Call 800 47 229 or visit https://www.huqqabaz.com/

8.⁠ ⁠Pumpkin Menu and Halloween Treats at Novecento

What's the deal? A pumpkin-inspired Italian menu with a seasonal twist: creamy pumpkin soup with Parmesan sablé, pumpkin risotto with burrata, and a pumpkin pizza with smoked mozzarella. Children receive Halloween sweets at reception throughout the week, which makes it an easy family dinner out.

When? 26–31 October 2026.