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 our picks for celebrating 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 your creation home. Daley Bounce adds a giant bouncy castle, inflatable slide and ball pit, with face painting, live music and autumn-themed photo spots adding to the Halloween afternoon. A lovely option for children who prefer creative fun to jump scares.
When? 23–31 October 2026, daily, 12pm–8pm.
How much? AED 150 per pumpkin-painting experience, including one pumpkin per painter, painting, one drink and play-zone access, with one accompanying adult helper. A play-zone-only option is listed at AED 50.
Where? The Garden Project, Address Montgomerie, Emirates Hills, Dubai.
Advance booking is recommended; pumpkins and spaces are limited.
More information / booking: https://eatapp.co/reserve/the-garden-project-montgomerie-golf-club-al-thanyah-fourth-emirates-hills and https://solutions-leisure.com/events/the-garden-project-montgomerie/pumpkin-patch-experience-dubai/
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.
How much? Contact the restaurant for menu prices and reservations.
Where? Novecento Dubai, Building B5, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis.
More information / booking: Instagram @novecentodubai
9. Halloween Festival at Terra
What’s the deal? Pumpkin decorating, slime-making, trick-or-treating, face painting, Halloween crafts, games and storytelling fill two days at Terra. Come in costume and add Magic Phil’s Halloween Show if your children would enjoy some live entertainment.
When? 31 October–1 November 2026, 10am–6pm.
How much? AED 50 per person for festival entry; AED 75 per person including Magic Phil’s Halloween Show. Children aged three and under enter free.
Where? Terra, Expo City Dubai.
Magic Phil’s show is for ages four and above, with limited capacity.
More information / booking: Festival information and tickets
10. Día de los Muertos Family Brunch at En Fuego
What’s the deal? En Fuego’s Coco-inspired La Familia Brunch brings skull-inspired face painting, interactive activities, colourful dancers and live music to the table. Children who arrive in costume receive an En Fuego goodie bag. The brunch forms part of the restaurant’s Día de los Muertos celebrations, inspired by the Mexican tradition honouring loved ones who have died.
When? Sunday, 1 November 2026, 1pm–4pm. The venue also hosts Día de los Muertos evenings on 29–31 October, 6pm–1am, with an à la carte menu.
How much? Brunch: AED 225 per person aged 13 and above; AED 120 for ages four–12; children aged three and under dine free.
Where? En Fuego, Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai.
All ages welcome.
More information / booking: En Fuego information and booking
11. Halloween Weekend Roast at Bread Street Kitchen and Bar
What’s the deal? A family roast gets a Halloween makeover with Victorian-inspired décor, children’s activities and live afternoon performances. Choose lamb, beef, chicken or a vegetarian onion tart, followed by a limited-edition Halloween trifle.
When? Saturday, 31 October and Sunday, 1 November 2026, 12pm–5pm.
How much? AED 220 per person. Contact the venue for children’s pricing.
Where? Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai.
All ages welcome.
More information / booking: Halloween roast information and booking
12. Spooky Carnival at Wavehouse
What’s the deal? Wavehouse gets into the Halloween spirit with themed treats, live entertainment and a Best Costume Award. Look out for the Crimson Curse and Pumpkin’s Nightmare milkshakes and the Witch’s Elixir mocktail. Costumes are welcome, so the children can dress up for their visit.
When? 23 October–1 November 2026, 12pm–1am. Live band: Fridays and Saturdays, 6.30pm–10pm; Sundays, 2.30pm–6pm.
How much? À la carte. Contact the venue for menu and activity prices.
Where? Wavehouse, The Avenues, Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai.
All ages welcome.
More information / booking: Wavehouse information and booking
13. Spooky Sips and Fright Bites at Uptown Social
What’s the deal? For an easy Halloween food stop, Uptown Social is serving spooky-themed pancakes that diners can decorate. Choose banana and oat pancakes or Pancakes de Marly, then browse a seasonal drinks menu featuring pumpkin, gingerbread and iced pumpkin lattes.
When? 20 October–15 November 2026, daily, 8am–10pm.
How much? AED 59 per pancake dish; AED 30 per seasonal latte.
Where? Uptown Social, Ground Floor, The Atrium, Uptown Tower, Uptown Dubai.
For more details, call or WhatsApp +971 50 272 5729.
More information / booking: Fright Bites details | Spooky Sips details
Check availability and ticket conditions with the venue before booking.
