Are you looking for things to do on Halloween in Abu Dhabi? It’s almost here and there are spooky events across the city to take part in.
Here’s what’s going on in Abu Dhabi this year.
Back Yard Bistro
Head here for the Haunted Hip Hop Brunch. The event promises a Halloween-themed party and beats from DJ Cliff Townley and others. On the menu are free-flowing drinks and bar bites. Packages cost Dhs249 for house beverages and Dhs299 for bubbly. Plus there’s an after party from 4pm to 8pm with more deals on drinks to keep the vibe going.
From Dhs249. Fri Oct 30, noon-4pm. The Hub, The Mall at WTC Abu Dhabi (050 114 3666).
Mr Miyagi’s
Miyagi’s is known to have a great party atmosphere and this Halloween the Asian restaurant and bar will be going all out to celebrate. On Thursday October 29 and Friday October 30 and you can settle in for the Halloween Boo Brunch where you can enjoy Asian bites and free-flowing beverages from Dhs249 per person. Plus, there are prizes on offer for best dressed so it’s time to get creative and make a costume.
From Dhs249. Thu Oct 29 8pm-11pm; Fri Oct 30 noon-3pm, 4pm-7pm and 8pm-11pm. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 1150).
Saadiyat Beach Club
If brunch is up your street, then this Halloween edition of Saadiyat Beach Club’s could be the place for you. You can expect decorations and a special menu, a make-up artist to help get you looking the part and a competition for the best dressed. Packages are Dhs299 for soft drinks, Ds399 for house beverages and Dhs499 for premium beverages. Fancy a day pass, too? Brunch and day pass prices are Dhs499 for soft drinks, Dhs599 for house beverages and Dhs649 for premium beverages.
From Dhs299. Fri Oct 30 1pm-4pm. Saadiyat Island (02 656 3500).
Sofra
The weekly brunch has a Halloween theme with painting for kids and a dinner for two up for grabs for the best Halloween costume. Anyone who comes dressed up will also get 50 percent off their bill.
Dhs279 (soft drinks), Dhs349 (house beverages), Dhs459 (bubbly). Fri Oct 30 1pm-4pm. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi (02 509 8555).
Stars N Bars
There’s an American Horror Weekend at Stars N Bars, with a night brunch on Thursday October 29 taking place from 8pm to 11pm. It’s Dhs199 for three courses and unlimited drinks. On Friday October 30 there’s two hours of unlimited drinks for Dhs99 from 5pm to 7pm. Everyone is encouraged to get dressed up and there’ll be a prize of Dhs2,000 cash haneded out to the best costume at 10pm on the Friday (the winner will have to be there to get the prize). Bookings are recommended.
Various times and prices. Oct 29-30. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 0101).
The Scene by Simmon Rimmer
There are three Halloween brunches on at this Yas Island hotspot. Between 8pm and midnight on Friday October 30 there will be an adults-only Horror Scene brunch, which costs Dhs199 for soft drinks, Dhs249 for house beverages and Dhs349 for premium drinks. Family brunches will take place on Friday October 30 and Saturday October 31 between noon and 4pm. It’s Dhs199 for soft drinks and Dhs299 for house beverages and Dhs349 for premium dirnks. Kids six and under go free and it’s Dhs49 for those between seven and 12.
Various prices and times. Fri Oct 30-Sat Oct 31. Yas Marina, Yas Island (02 565 1130).
The Tavern
Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort’s The Tavern is getting in on the act this Halloween with special promotions for revellers. Head along and you can enjoy drinks and food from Dhs25 and there are prizes for the best costume, so maybe it’s best to start working on making a killer outfit.
Free entry. Fri Oct 30 4pm-1am. Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Resort, Corniche East (02 677 3333).
Victor’s Bar and Restaurant
We love a bit of Halloween, and at Victor’s this year you can get into the spirit with the Murder Mystery Brunch. Head along, in costume of course, and the host will guide you through a set of clues so you can solve a murder while enjoying unlimited grape and sharing platters.
Dhs230 (soft drinks), Dhs280 (house beverages). Fri Oct 30 12.30pm-3.30pm. Millennium Capital Gate Abu Dhabi (050 393 5529).
