Expat Echo Dubai

While Halloween is no where near as popular in Dubai as it is in North-America, we still have our fair share of fun parties and events to please the homesick expat!  Trick or treating is getting increasingly popular in Dubai’s expat communities such as The Springs, The Meadows, and Arabian Ranches.  Many parents choose to host Halloween parties at home with their little ones and friends.  The shops are already filling up with Halloween decorations, sweeties and costumes! Are you ready for a freakishly good time?

Where to Get Costumes?

For Children: Al Safeer, Le Marché, Expressions, Early Learning Centre, Hamley’s, The Toy Store, Dragonmart, Mr.Ben, Carrefour, ACE Hardware, Choithrams, Dubizzle, Géant, Pottery Barn Kids, Toys R Us, Babyshop, Park’n'Shop (Al Safa Center & JLT), Sweet Surprises, and  Carnival 4 All, Spinneys, Party Zone, The Party Shop (Gharhoud), Party World (Motorcity) and The Balloon Lady, Special Occassions, Bright & Beautiful ME, Kidzania

For Adults: Al Safeer, Mr.Ben, Party Centre, Carnival 4 All, Dubizzle, The Balloon Lady, Expressions, Party Zone and The Party Shop (Gharhoud), Special Occassions

Where to Get Halloween Party Supplies?
Available at the following shops: Carrefour, ACE Hardware, Choithrams, Géant, Park’n'Shop (Al Safa Center & JLT), Sweet Surprises, Spinneys, Party Centre, Party Zone , Party World (Motorcity) and The Party Shop (Gharhoud). ARTE

Events for Children Only

Jumeirah Islands Club

Date: 25th October
Time: 4 – 6 pm
Location: Jumeirah Islands Club

Family & Friends Spook-tacular Halloween Party

Date: 24 October
Time: 3 – 4pm & 4 – 5pm
Location: Al Fattan Tower, JBR

Zebra Crossing

Date: 28 October – 1 November
Time: Daily 4 – 6pm
Location: Zebra Crossing

Favourite Things

Date: 30 October
Time: 4 – 6pm & 5 – 7pm
Location: Dubai Marina Mall

Extreme Fun, Al Wasl Road & Motorcity

Date: 30 October – 31 October (Motorcity), 31 October & 1 November (Al Wasl Road)
Time: 4pm

Boogie Babies Halloween Party

Date: 31 October
Time: 10.00am
Location: Favourite Things, Dubai Marina Mall

Top Chef Halloween Party

Date: 31 October
Time: 7 – 10pm
Location: Top Chef, Jumeirah

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa

Date: 31 October
Time: 6 – 8pm – Adults only 8pm onwards
Location: Sports Cafe

Boooo! Halloween is coming! Join us for a spooky party in our Sports Cafe on Wednesday, 31st October! Kids Party from 6 – 8 p.m. with entertainment by Fernando and our Cool Zone team: Face painting, kids buffet, show program with Halloween giveaways, halloween costume show.

Adults only from 8 p.m. onwards with the Wild Strawberries live on stage, full Halloween costume show, special Halloween menu, and Halloween drinks deals!

Cheeky Monkeys

Date: 31st October
Time: 4 – 7pm
Location: Al Barsha Mall

Mini Monsters

Date: 31 October – 1 November
Time: 4 – 7.30pm
Location: Mini Monsters, Sheikh Zayed Road

Peekaboo

Date: 31 October
Time: 3 – 5pm
Location: Peekaboo Play Centres

Kidz Venture

Date: 2 November
Time: 6 – 9pm
Location: Kidz Venture

Events for the family

Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club

Date: 31 October
Time: 6 – 10pm
Location Palermo Terrace
Be ready to catch all the scary treat and excitement. Adults Vampire BBQ at AED 180 per person / Kids AED 99 including soft beverage.
For reservations and more info please Call 04 361 8111 or email info@poloclubdubai.com

Arabian Ranches Golf Club Halloween Spooktacular Family Party

Date: 31 October
Time: 5 – 9.30pm
Location: Arabian Ranches Driving Range
Cost: Dhs 150 per person, Dhs 75 per Child aged between 6 to 12 years and Children under 5 free
includes buffet dinner, soft drinks, juices and Kid’s entertainment
Reservations: +971 4 360 7935

Irish Village

Date: 31 October
Location: Irish Village, Garhoud
Cost: Free Entry

It’s spooky time again at The Irish Village when ghosts and goblins will be waiting tables. Fun and music with DJ MARKY MARK on the decks plus games and prizes for the Best Fancy dressed male and female. Also one prize for the kids at 8:00pm.

Emirates Golf Club

Date: 1 November – 3 November
Time: 4 – 8pm (Thu) & 12 – 3pm (Fri)

Get into the Halloween spirit by donning your fancy dress costume for an afternoon of entertainment at Emirates Golf Club Thursday 1st November to Saturday 3rd November 2012!

Emirates Central will be transformed into Halloween haven with frightening fun and ghoulish games for all the family to enjoy!

Indulge in a delicious brunch buffet including international cuisine and a live carvery served from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday and 12 noon to 3pm on Friday and Saturday. With a bouncy castle, face painting, PlayStation, games corner, toys, popcorn and cotton candy, there is plenty to keep the little ones entertained. Prizes for the best costume!

Price:
Brunch buffet and free flowing house beverages AED 275 per person
Brunch buffet including soft drinks (excluding fresh juice) AED 150
Children (5 – 12 years) AED 75
Children under 5 go free

For bookings and enquiries, please contact +971 4 417 9999 or email emiratesdining@dubaigolf.com

Dubai Creek & Golf Club

Date: 2nd November
Time: 12 – 3.30pm
Location: Legends
Get into the Halloween spirit by donning your fancy dress costume for an afternoon of entertainment at the Dubai Creek! Legends will be transformed into a Halloween haven with frightening fun and ghoulish games for all the family to enjoy.

Indulge in a unique brunch experience with live entertainment and fun filled activities for children from 12 noon to 3.30pm on Friday 2nd November. Savour an endless starter and dessert buffet along with your selection from the a la carte menu, for AED 235 with soft beverages, AED 370 including a selection of house beverages and beers or AED 495 with premium bubbly. Children under 12 years dine for free. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume!

For more information and bookings please contact Legends restaurant on +971 4 295 6000 or email creekdining@dubaigolf.com

Events for the family with pets

Shampooch Howloween Party

Date: 27 October
Time: 3 – 6pm
Location: Shampooch, Al Quoz

Adults Only

McGettigans

Date: 31 October – 1 November
Location: JLT

Dubai Mall Ice Rink Halloween Foam Party

Date: 31 October
Time: 11pm – 1am