See a selection of heralded movies from 18 countries at the European Film Screenings. Tonight's films in Dubai are the documentary-drama Dark Horse at 6pm and the biography-drama Bogowie, which will be preceded by Emirati short Once by Nayla Al Khaja at 8pm. In Abu Dhabi, see the adventure-comedy The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared at 6pm and the romance film Flying Home, which immediately follows short film The Intruder by Emirati filmmaker Majid Al Ansari at 8pm. Daily until Saturday, tickets are free from the cinema on a first-come-first-served basis, Novo Cinemas, World Trade Center Mall, Abu Dhabi until October 30; Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai until October 31, www.facebook.com/EuropeanFilmScreenings
Plan to enjoy a frightful all-day Halloween celebration at Purobeach Urban Oasis, which will be transformed into a spooky retreat for a spine-chilling party. Come in costume and dance to beats by DJ Enjie and special guests TommyGun, Benyamin and Sam B. On Saturday, from 11am to 11pm, Dh175, Conrad Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai 04 444 7111
Book your kids' spot at Caboodle Pamper & Play for an authentic Halloween extravaganza, including interactive activities, live cartoon characters and a trick-or-treat tour. On Saturday, from 4pm to 9pm, Dh125 per child for two hours, ages 1-12, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 616 6973; The Dubai Mall, Dubai, 04 325 3367, www.caboodle.ae
Indulge in the festivities of the 12th annual Oktoberfest celebrations at Le Méridien Abu Dhabi. The pool garden will be transformed to create a German atmosphere with a live band flown in from Bavaria. From 7pm, free entry, Dh125 for the Bavarian buffet for adults; Dh60 for children; free for ages 4 and younger, Le Méridien Abu Dhabi, 02 697 4315, 01899.FBReservations@lemeridien.com
Visit the grand opening of the Apple Stores in Yas Mall and Mall of the Emirates. Register for workshops on a variety of Apple products, apps and tools. Reservations can be made with the staff at the Genius Bar for product assistance. From 4pm until midnight, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 800 044 41819; 7pm until midnight, Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 800 044 41824, www.apple.com/ae
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