Family meals, deals and free events

Abu Dhabi is going all out this Halloween with plenty of parties and a range of family-friendly entertainment in every corner of the capital.

Here are some to take part in. Or, if you’re going to Dubai for Halloween, Here are some interesting options.

Andalus Alsef Resort

The Walk at Andalus Al Seef Resort will become Spook Souq next Saturday. Offers a range of kid-friendly activities including pumpkin decorating, scary slime and magician. Adults can engage in some retail therapy at the Craft Market, where vendors offer apparel, homewares, skincare, and handcrafted crafts. Food stalls will also be dotted around. Clothing is optional but recommended.

29 October; 4pm-8pm; free entry; Al Seef Mall, Al Salam Street; www.alseefvillagemall.ae

Coya Abu Dhabi

Get your beast charms ready for Coya’s Halloween night, which celebrates Yellowen, the world of the wild wolf. Indulge in themed decorations, grotesque beats and exciting entertainment on the Peruvian restaurant’s à la carte menu.

29 October; from 7pm; no minimum spend at the main restaurant; from Dh1,000 for guests dining at the Pisco bar or enclosed terrace; Four Seasons Hotel, The Galleria; 02 306 7000; www.coyarestaurant.com

Niri Restaurant and Bar

This trendy Japanese venue is celebrating its first Halloween, inviting guests to channel their inner warrior through a themed evening Demon SlayerThere are many inspirational costumes in the manga series, which tells the story of the young man Tanjiro Kamado, whose sister Gendouko was turned into a demon by the leader of Twelve Wood Moon, who joins a secret society and trains to fight evil. , Wushan Xifo Temple.

29 October; 1-5pm; from AED 250; Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Al Saadiyat Island; 02 546 8886

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Marina Hotel

Brunch awaits at the hotel’s family-friendly Le Corniche Dining restaurant, where creepy decor, trick-or-treating for the young and live music by the QBand Royal Duo await. Dress up in your scariest outfits to win prizes.

The hotel’s Jazz and Fizz bar is throwing a spooky Halloween party for adults, complete with themed food, drinks and decorations, as well as free drinks for all well-dressed and prizes for the best dressed.

Family Brunch October 29; 1pm-4pm; Le Corniche from AED 255; Adults Only Party October 29-31; 10pm-2am; Jazz & Fizz’s A la carte menu; Esplanade; 02 813 7777; www.sofitelabudhabicorniche.com

almaria i.

The South Plaza on Al Maryah Island will be transformed into a ghost world of family fun. Sign up for costume contests and mystery games, trick or treat with the kids, and enjoy a terrifying lineup of live shows and roaming entertainment.

October 28-29; 4-10 p.m.; South Plaza, adjacent to The Galleria Al Maryah Island; www.almaryahisland.ae

Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi

The indoor theme park celebrates Spooktober all month with five new characters and non-stop family fun. Take the kids to Cartoon Junction, where they can meet Daphne, Fred, and Velma for the first time, as well as Scooby-doo and Shaggy. Pick up the goodie bag and go with the map for the Twick or Tweet experience, which runs daily from 4pm to 7pm. Elsewhere, meet Gotham City’s most popular people, including Harley Quinn, Scarecrow, Joker, Riddler and Catwoman, as well as newbie Poison Ivy and Two Faces. The park will be decorated with spooky furniture, including a creepy dress-up of the Bugs Bunny statue at the entrance.

Until 31 October; 11am to 8pm; AED 310; www.wbworldabudhabi.com

W Abu Dhabi

Face paint stand, weird staff costumes, good food. Yas Island Hotel’s Halloween-themed brunch promises to be not only delicious (think oysters, beef buns and spiced macarons) but satisfying, and AED 10 of each brunch set will be donated to Brest Friends and Al Jalila Foundation.

29 October; 1-4pm; from AED 320; Yas Island; 02 656 0000

Scroll through the gallery below to see Dubai’s Halloween selections

Updated: 10/19/2022 4:01am