Halloween is nearly here and there are lots of activities around town. Yalla have selected a few places for dressing up and having fun. We also have some exciting competitions running at the moment with many more planned – so keep your eyes peeled to ensure you enter in time! Take a look at our Events Diary for many more activities around town.
Halloween Around Abu Dhabi
Where to go for Halloween? There are a number of events running around town where the kids can get dressed up. More events are been added every day so keep visiting our Events Diary for updated information.
Halloween Brunch at Jumeriah at Etihad Towers
Trick or Treat at the Walk – Al Seef Village
Dana’s Spooktacular at Yas Waterworld
Halloween Family Fun at The Sportsman Arms
Dates: Various dates
Freaky Friday
Yas Marina will welcome families to its secret lair to celebrate a mad science themed Halloween Freaky Friday 2 November from 2pm until 6pm.
Children of all ages can enter a world of eccentric science and experimentation, with the thrilling possibility of the one and only Frankenstein himself making an appearance.
Date: 2 November
Umm Al Emarat Park
Abu Dhabi’s biggest outdoor market and community favourite, the Ripe Market, returns to Umm Al Emarat Park every Saturday from October 20, 3pm – 9pm.
With over 100 vendors throughout the season, including organic fruit and vegetables, exciting new food concepts, local artisanal products, live entertainment, arts and crafts workshops for all ages and free fitness classes, the unique variety of activities offers the community a large selection for things to do on their weekend outdoors.
Dates: Every Saturday
Games Con
Games Con is returning to ADNEC 25-27 October to deliver a world of your favourite gamer stars, and the ultimate gaming experience.
Organised by the team that brings you Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC), this will be the 2nd edition of the GCC’s largest dedicated gaming event that will bring the region’s passionate and ever-growing gaming & anime community together.
Dates: 25-27 October
Boarding School Advice
Anderson Education are the experts on giving free impartial advice on UK Boarding Schools. Come and talk to them and Head Masters from the TOP UK Boarding Schools at two events 9 and 10 November at Grosvenor House at Dubai Marina. This is a free event.
Dates: 9 Friday and Saturday 10th November
WIN with Privilee
Yalla and Privilee are offering one lucky family the chance to WIN 2 x one-month Privilee memberships for two adults worth AED 2,398!
Privilee is the UAE’s number one lifestyle membership that offers unlimited access to over 40 hotels, resorts and beach clubs across the Emirates. Enjoy access to pristine pools, private beaches, gyms, kids’ clubs, spas, tennis & squash courts and over 270 food and beverage discounts across the country.
Get the Kids into a Tangle
For a fun family creative day out – you can’t miss the Tangle exhibition at NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Centre. This interactive installation is made by kids weaving coloured string around golden poles. Before long, a beautiful, multi-coloured landscape is woven. In Tangle, children take the lead: building and contributing to an amazing and enchanting public artwork that everyone can enjoy.
Dates: 8 – 11 November and 15 – 17 November
