Our pick of the biggest and most diverse Halloween-themed happenings in Abu Dhabi and Dubai this weekend.
Abu Dhabi
The Haunted UV Halloween Party
Expect fog machines, tombstones, skeletons, costume prizes and – best of all – silent Hitchcock movies at this monster bash at the venue formally known as Allure.
• Thursday, October 29 from 9pm at The Venue, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Dh100, with welcome drink
Never Scared with Bone Crusher
Atlanta rapper Bone Crusher – best known for the appropriately titled Never Scared – performs for the first time in the UAE at this spook-themed event.
• Friday, October 30 from 5pm at Stills, Crowne Plaza Yas Island, Dh80
Halofteen in the Rain
Get wet and spooked at this special edition of Aloft’s pool party, promising all manner of ghouls of the night.
• Friday, October 30 from 8pm at Aloft Abu Dhabi. Men Dh150, ladies free
Dubai
Halloween metal
The scariest sounds in town are likely to come with a themed bill of three of the UAE’s loudest bands: Svengali, Coat of Arms and Verdict, plus metal DJ Der Abyss.
• Friday, October 30 from 9pm at The Music Room, Majestic Hotel Tower, Dh125
A Dark Opera Night
The excellent Emirates Opera Group present a special Halloween bill of darker themes from movies, TV and musicals, alongside a set menu.
• Saturday, October 31 from 8pm at The Act, Shangri-La Hotel Dubai. Dh445 including three-course meal and welcome drink, call 04 355 1116
Vii’s Garden of Sin
This trendy Dubai hangout will be transformed, with a house of horrors theme in the lounge and a decadent “garden of sin” makeover on the terrace, plus aerial dancers, costume prizes and on-site make-up artists.
• Saturday, October 31 from 8pm at Vii, Conrad Dubai. 050 169 6777. Men Dh200, ladies free, with welcome drink
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