As Halloween approaches, venues across Dubai are gearing up for celebrations in unique ways. From week-long celebrations with themed dinner and dessert menus to live music and DJ events, here are some places to check out this Halloween. 

NESTT

NESTT is celebrating Halloween from 23 to 31 October with family-friendly activities including sensory play, cookie decorating, slime-making and themed games. The week ends with a Spooktacular Party on 31 October, featuring a Glow & Groove party, a parent-and-child Mummy Wrap Challenge, glow-in-the-dark drawing and pumpkin decorating, plus a Harry Potter-inspired Platform with themed treats for young fans. 

RASPOUTINE

RASPOUTINE Dubai is marking its fifth Halloween with TOKYO NIGHTS – KABUKICHO, a two-night celebration inspired by Tokyo’s legendary entertainment district. Taking place on 30 and 31 October at DIFC, the venue will transform into a neon-lit world of dark elegance, Japanese street-style influences and after-dark intrigue. Friday brings a club experience from 11:30 PM, while Saturday features an exclusive one-night Halloween dinner from 9:30 PM, followed by music from Jixo & Danz and celebrations into the early hours. 

TATTU Dubai

TATTU Dubai is celebrating Halloween on Saturday, 31 October, with theatrical dining at TATTU Restaurant and an after-dark party at TATTU Sky Lounge. Guests can enjoy a curated set menu, exclusive Halloween drinks and roaming entertainment, before dancing to DJs Antonis and Master Stepz until 3 AM against Dubai’s skyline. 

The Croft

The Croft at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites is hosting a family-friendly Halloween Spooky Brunch on Saturday, 31 October, from 7 PM to 10 PM. Kids can enjoy face painting, live guitar and themed treats, while the menu features Halloween-inspired dishes such as Witch’s Hair charcoal linguine, Bucket of Bones, Steak Onion Monster Pie and spooky desserts including The Grave and Bloody Witch Finger cookies. 

THREE BY EVA

Three by Eva is celebrating Halloween with whimsical themed cakes, a witch's crooked hat with a crawling spider, a hand-carved pumpkin and a detailed skeleton, alongside hand-decorated cookies featuring spooky motifs. The cookies come packed in cute treat bags, making them a playful addition to gatherings or trick-or-treat nights. 

COYA Dubai

COYA Dubai is bringing back its Cursed Circus celebrations on Saturday, 31 October, with a Halloween-themed brunch from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM featuring live music and DJs. Later, the After Dark experience begins at 9 PM with circus-inspired entertainment, dancers, illusions and a live set from ARKADYAN Music Trio, alongside COYA’s Peruvian menu, Halloween drinks and a Candied Apple dessert.