Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, which means Abu Dhabi has gone all in: haunted yachts on Yas Marina, costume parties with AED 10,000 up for grabs, trick-or-treat trails through the theme parks and more spooky brunches than you have weekend slots. Here is every Halloween in Abu Dhabi 2026 plan worth booking, sorted so you can find yours fast.
When is Halloween 2026 in Abu Dhabi?
Halloween falls on Saturday 31 October 2026. Most Abu Dhabi brunches and parties run that day, with warm-up nights on Friday 30 October and a few family events spilling into Sunday 1 November. Theme park Halloween seasons on Yas Island run daily until 1 November, so families can pick any day before then.
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Halloween night | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
| Warm-up night | Friday 30 October |
| Theme park seasons end | Sunday 1 November |
| Best for families | Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld, Snow Abu Dhabi |
| Best for grown-ups | Yas Marina After Dark, W Abu Dhabi, Bla Bla |
| Budget pick | Jannah buffets from AED 119 |
Family Halloween in Abu Dhabi: theme parks, snow and trick-or-treat
Spooktober at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi
The region’s biggest indoor theme park goes full Scooby-Doo until 1 November. The headline is Scooby-Doo and the Full Moon Carnival, a new live show on the Warner Bros. Plaza Stage with circus acts and a musical finale. More than 60 characters roam the six lands in Halloween outfits, The Flintstones and The Rubbles host a Yabba-Dabba-Boo meet and greet in Bedrock, and younger kids can grab a trick-or-treat bag and map in Cartoon Junction for a candy hunt. Rides including Scooby-Doo: The Museum of Mysteries, The Joker Funhouse and Scarecrow Scare Raid get a creepier edge.
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Daily until 1 November. No separate Halloween ticket is listed, so it runs alongside standard park entry. Tickets: wbworldabudhabi.com
Spooky Sea-son at SeaWorld Yas Island
The gentler option for little ones who do not do jump scares. Sakina’s Spooky Celebration is a new live show at One Ocean, Juniper tells Halloween tales at Spooky Story Time in Naham Theater, and a riddle-led trick-or-treat trail leads kids to HARIBO candy stations with a marine-life fact at each stop. We covered the full programme in our Spooky Sea-son guide.
SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. Daily until 1 November. Single-day tickets from AED 375 online. Tickets: seaworldabudhabi.com
Spooktacular Town Maze at Snow Abu Dhabi
Halloween with a side of frostbite. The Spooktacular Town Maze is an escape challenge inside the snow park: hunt through cabinets for hidden keys while live scare actors lurk nearby, and only one key unlocks the exit. The AED 169 pass also covers Snow Park entry, unlimited access to all nine rides, a candy pouch, hot chocolate, fleece gloves and a locker.
Snow Abu Dhabi – Reem Mall, Al Reem Island. 19 October to 1 November. AED 169, ages 5 and up. Booking: snowabudhabi.com
Kids’ Best Dressed Competition at Stars N Bars
The freebie of the weekend. On Sunday 1 November, Stars N Bars on Yas Marina runs a kids’ costume competition with free entry, free meals for children, goodies for every child and an AED 500 gift voucher for the winner. The grown-ups get their own themed nights on Friday and Saturday.
Stars N Bars – Yas Marina, Yas Island. Kids’ event Sunday 1 November, 12pm to 6pm, free. Kids’ bookings: +971 50 905 7962. General reservations: +971 2 565 0101
Teen Halloween Brunch at Central, Yas Bay
Finally, something for the age group too old for trick-or-treat and too young for everything else. Central’s alcohol-free teen brunch is for ages 12 to 15, so you can drop them off and enjoy your own Friday afternoon.
Central – Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island (event area at Lock, Stock and Barrel). Friday 30 October, 3pm to 6pm. AED 200 per teen. Booking: solutions-leisure.com
💡 WOW Abu Dhabi Expert Tip: Halloween is a Saturday, so the parks and Yas Marina will be at their busiest that day. If your kids just want the costumes and candy, go to Warner Bros. World or SeaWorld on a weekday afternoon before 1 November and keep Saturday for the grown-up plans.
Yas Marina After Dark: haunted yacht and costume prizes
From 30 October to 1 November, Yas Marina turns into Abu Dhabi’s Halloween headquarters, with a haunted yacht, themed brunches and a costume contest with serious money on the line. Here is how it breaks down.
Marina After Dark haunted yacht on Rose Royale
Step aboard Rose Royale for an immersive haunted walk-through with eerie rooms, mysterious characters and surprises around every corner. Sessions last 20 minutes with groups of 20, and there are eight sessions each evening, so slots go quickly.
Rose Royale – Berth V05, Yas Marina, Yas Island. 30 October to 1 November, 7pm to 11pm. AED 150 per person. Booking: lotusyacht.com
AED 10,000 Costume Challenge at Bla Bla Bar
If your costume has been in planning since August, this is your stage. Bla Bla is handing out AED 10,000 in venue credit across two nights: AED 5,000 for first place, AED 3,000 for second and AED 2,000 for third, with winners announced at 2am. Entry is free but minimum spends apply: AED 1,000 per table of up to four, AED 500 per person or AED 350 at the bar.
Bla Bla Bar Abu Dhabi – Yas Marina, Yas Island. Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, 10pm to 3am. Advance booking required: +971 56 833 3772
More Halloween at Yas Marina
- Bar du Port Cursed Brunch – Yas Marina. Saturday 31 October, brunch 1pm to 5pm with an after-brunch until 8pm. Packages from AED 320 (soft drinks) to AED 680 (premium). Booking via Instagram @barduportabudhabi
- Diablito Themed Brunch – Yas Marina. Saturday 31 October, 1pm to 4pm. AED 299 including house drinks, snacks, a starter, main and dessert. Reservations: +971 2 565 1175
- MIKA Riviera Night Brunch – Yas Marina. Saturday 31 October, 7pm to 10pm, from AED 299, with vouchers for the three best-dressed guests. Reservations: +971 56 433 1422 or mika.ae
- Ishtar After Dark – Yas Marina. Saturday 31 October from 8pm. Set menu, DJ, belly dancing and a costume competition. AED 249 (soft), AED 349 (house) or AED 499 (premium). Reservations required: +971 50 402 2293
💡 WOW Abu Dhabi Expert Tip: Stack your Yas Marina night. Book an early haunted yacht slot on Rose Royale, walk the pontoon to MIKA or Ishtar for dinner, then head to Bla Bla after 10pm for the costume judging. Everything is within a few minutes’ walk, so park once and leave the car.
Halloween brunches in Abu Dhabi on Saturday 31 October
Boo and Brunch at Nalu, Hudayriyat Island
The one where the dog gets an invite too. Nalu’s Surf Brunch gets a Halloween makeover with face painting, a treat station and kids’ activities, DJs Nicholas Hillman and Lobbo on the decks and a blood orange and black sesame dessert called La Calavera. Pets are welcome on the outdoor deck.
Nalu Restaurant – next to Surf Abu Dhabi, Al Hudayriyat Island. Saturday 31 October, 1pm to 4pm. AED 235 with soft drinks or AED 299 with a drinks selection, both with a set menu for three hours. Reservations: +971 55 509 7272 or reservations@nalusurfclubuae.com
Halloween Edition Brunch at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
The polished Saadiyat option, with live grills and Camp Hyatt keeping the kids busy while you work through the spread.
The Café, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas – Saadiyat Island. Saturday 31 October, 1pm to 4pm. AED 495 (soft), AED 565 (house), AED 825 (premium), children AED 295. Reservations: +971 50 740 5323 or brunchatthepark@hyatt.com
W Abu Dhabi’s all-day Halloween takeover
For people who treat Halloween as an endurance sport. W Abu Dhabi runs a brunch at Garage from 1pm to 4pm, an after-party from 5pm to 8pm and the Midnight Ritual Halloween Party from 10pm to 2am. Brunch starts at AED 390 (soft), AED 475 (house) or AED 590 (sparkling), the after-party is AED 145, and Midnight Ritual is AED 299 for men and AED 149 for women.
W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island – Garage, Rush Sports Bar and W Lounge, Yas Marina. Saturday 31 October. Reservations: +971 2 656 0000 or wabudhabi.dining@whotels.com
Halloween Sábado Social Brunch at Marcella, Yas Bay
Marcella – Yas Bay Waterfront, Yas Island. Saturday 31 October, 1pm to 4pm. AED 259 (non-alcoholic), AED 350 (house) or AED 450 (premium). Reservations: +971 56 545 7290
Halloween dinners and parties in Abu Dhabi
Halloween BBQ at Appaloosa, Marriott Al Forsan
A relaxed mainland pick for Khalifa City and MBZ families. Expect barbecue, three Halloween cocktails, live music and a Best Costume competition with prizes.
Appaloosa Sports Bar – Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Khalifa City. Saturday 31 October, 7pm to 11pm. AED 149 per adult, AED 75 per child. Reservations: +971 2 201 4131 or diningalforsan@marriott.com
Spooktacular Halloween buffets at Jannah Hotels
The best value on the list. Two Jannah properties on Mina Street run Halloween-themed international buffets with spooky sweets and festive décor, and under 6s eat free.
- Cocina Restaurant – Ground Floor, Jannah Burj Al Sarab Hotel, Mina Street. Saturday 31 October, 7pm to 10.30pm. AED 119 per adult, AED 60 per child aged 6 to 12, or AED 150 for the buffet and shisha package. Reservations: +971 56 526 7736 or +971 2 201 6222
- Olive Tree Restaurant – Mezzanine Floor, Jannah Executive Hotel Apartments, Mina Street. Saturday 31 October, 7pm to 10.30pm. AED 119 per adult, AED 60 per child. Reservations: +971 50 115 0817 or +971 2 201 6222
Vista Latina Halloween Edition at The Overlook
Start the weekend a night early with Latin beats and Halloween styling at The WB’s rooftop.
The Overlook – The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton, Yas Island. Friday 30 October from 7pm. AED 199 (soft drinks) or AED 299 (house drinks, three hours). Reservations: +971 2 815 0000
Día de Muertos with La Patrona at Crafty Fox
Crafty Fox – Yas Links Golf Club, Yas Island. Saturday 31 October, 6pm to 10pm. AED 199 (soft), AED 289 (house), AED 50 per child. Reservations: +971 2 404 3077 or dining.ylad@viyagolf.com
Cursed Circus After Dark at COYA
Magicians, contortionists and Peruvian plates, with a circus dress code if you want to commit. The menu is à la carte and no under 18s after 10pm.
COYA Abu Dhabi – Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island. Saturday 31 October from 9pm. Booking: SevenRooms
💡 WOW Abu Dhabi Expert Tip: Want Halloween without the Saturday crowds? Book Friday 30 October instead. The Rose Royale haunted yacht, The Overlook’s Vista Latina night and the Central teen brunch all run on the Friday, and you get Saturday back for a lazy recovery brunch.
More ideas for the long weekend
Already done the parks? Our Yas Island guide covers everything else on the island, the 40 best family activities in Abu Dhabi are sorted by age, and the free things to do in Abu Dhabi list helps after a weekend of brunch bills. For everything else happening on Yas this season, see our Yas Island half-term round-up.
Details checked 24 October 2026 with venues and organisers. Prices and timings can change, so confirm when you book.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do for Halloween in Abu Dhabi?
Families can do Spooktober at Warner Bros. World, Spooky Sea-son at SeaWorld or the Spooktacular Town Maze at Snow Abu Dhabi, all running until 1 November. Grown-ups have themed brunches across Yas, Saadiyat and Hudayriyat, the haunted yacht at Yas Marina and late-night costume parties at Bla Bla and W Abu Dhabi.
What day is Halloween 2026?
Halloween 2026 falls on Saturday 31 October. That puts most Abu Dhabi brunches and parties on the Saturday, with warm-up events on Friday 30 October and some family events on Sunday 1 November.
Are there free Halloween events in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. The Kids’ Best Dressed Competition at Stars N Bars on Yas Marina on Sunday 1 November is free to enter, children eat free and the winner gets an AED 500 voucher. Entry to the Bla Bla Costume Challenge is also free, although table and bar minimum spends apply.
Is the Halloween event at Warner Bros. World included in the ticket?
Warner Bros. World does not list a separate Halloween ticket for Spooktober 2026, so the shows, characters and trick-or-treat trail run alongside regular park entry. Check wbworldabudhabi.com for the latest ticket prices before you go.
Where is the haunted yacht in Abu Dhabi?
The Marina After Dark haunted yacht is on Rose Royale at Berth V05, Yas Marina. It runs from 30 October to 1 November between 7pm and 11pm, in 20-minute sessions for groups of 20, at AED 150 per person.
What is the cheapest Halloween dinner in Abu Dhabi?
The Jannah Hotels Halloween buffets at Cocina and Olive Tree on Mina Street are AED 119 per adult and AED 60 per child, with under 6s free. Appaloosa at Marriott Al Forsan is AED 149 per adult and AED 75 per child.
Is there a Halloween event for teenagers in Abu Dhabi?
Central at Yas Bay runs an alcohol-free Teen Halloween Brunch for ages 12 to 15 on Friday 30 October from 3pm to 6pm, at AED 200 per teen. The Snow Abu Dhabi maze, for ages 5 and up, is another good pick for teens who like a scare.
