It’s spooky season, and you know what that means. We’re ready for the freaky, the creepy, the scary… and everything in between.
It also means we have one question on our minds at the moment: what am I wearing for Halloween 2021, and where do I buy a mega Halloween costume in Abu Dhabi?
While 2020 Halloween costumes in Abu Dhabi were all about Suicide Squad (hello Harley Quinn,) Fortnite, and Tiger King, for 2021 Halloween, we’re expecting Squid Game contestants, hipster bartenders and James Bonds at our costume parties.
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Whether you’ve had your 2021 Halloween costume planned for months, or you are going to get inspired by what you see while costume shopping, you’ll need to hit the shops soon to put together the perfect outfit for Halloween this year.
Avoid a nightmare before Christmas, and get shopping at one of these top
spots for a Halloween costume in Abu Dhabi.
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Party shops
Party Zone
Looking for some fang-tastic party supplies or a Halloween costume? Make a beeline to Party Zone at Yas Mall. From make-up to spooky masks, costumes for both adults and kids, wigs and terrifying tableware, you’ll be well-catered for here. You can also order online on the website or check out the options to get inspired.
Timings vary. Yas Mall, www.partyzone.ae.
Partylicious
Whether you’re throwing a Halloween bash of your own and need party suppliers to kit your pad out, or you’re planning a night out with your best mates and need a last-minute costume, this one-stop shop has got you covered. From Leatherface teeth to chinless evil clown masks (we’re as confused as you are), you’ll find all the right add-ons and trendy 2021 Halloween costumes here. Locations include Al Raha Mall, Mushrif Mall and Al Ain. You can also order online on the website, or peruse the options before you make the trip to the store.
Timings vary. Al Ain, Al Raha Mall, Mushrif Mall partylicious-me.com.
Posters Abu Dhabi
Posters is all about gifts, parties and costumes, which makes it the perfect place to find your costume for Halloween 2021 in Abu Dhabi. It has everything from inflatable costumes to themed sections including Harry Potter, Marvel, Star Wars and Disney. You can also order online.
Open daily, 10am-10pm. Near Capital Hotel, Al Firdous Street posters.ae/collections/costumes (02 672 4724).
DIY costumes
Thrifting
Love to shop secondhand? Looking to make your own costume for Halloween 2021? Thrift shopping is always a good option for Halloween in Abu Dhabi, since it’s eco-friendly and friendly on the wallet, too. You can easily DIY a costume by getting inspired by the cool finds in the thrift shop. Just head to Al Yousef Centre or wander down Hamdan Street to find the “ready-made” shops selling secondhand clothes. For the best vintage stores in Abu Dhabi click here.
Al Yousef Centre, Hamdan Street (050 857 2988).
Brands for Less
Brands for Less is a great spot for finding quirky branded items at cheaper prices. Dig through the racks to get inspired for Halloween 2021 (or bag an awesome find for your regular wardrobe), either way it’s a win-win. There are outlets across Abu Dhabi, including Abu Dhabi Mall, World Trade Centre Mall and Dalma Mall.
Locations vary, www.brandsforless.com/en-ae/
Order your costume online
Mystique Costumes
This shop is located in Dubai, but you can always order your Halloween costume online and get it delivered to Abu Dhabi, if you don’t want to make the trip. You can expect to find premium Hollywood blood, blackout contact lenses and a whole lot of onesies – Mystique Costumes is your one-stop shop for any category of costume. It can be pricey depending on what costume you’re keen on, but it pays to look terrifying.
Open daily 9am-10pm: Al Barsha. Open noon-10pm: Jumeirah, www.mystiquecostumes.com.
Amazon
If you’re looking for a wide selection of Halloween costumes to wear to an Abu Dhabi costume party, Amazon is an easy choice. While you can’t try the costume on, speedy delivery times mean you can always return it if you decide to take your costume in another direction.
Amazon.ae
noon
Trending Halloween costumes, wigs, accessories and masks are all on offer at noon. Money Heist and Squid Game costumes seem to be especially popular, with tonnes of options to make your spookiest dreams come true.
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