Dubai is preparing for one of the most entertaining parties with options for horror lovers. Although Halloween is a celebration from other latitudes and beliefs, in Dubai the customs of this festivity have been adopted and the best restaurants, parks, and attractions in the city offer alternatives for all tastes.
The best amusement parks in the city are getting ready to experience a unique night that is not only celebrated on October 31 but also has fun activities throughout the week. This is a good time for visitors to get to know the city in another way and enjoy the best attractions with a good dose of horror.
Halloween in Dubai: the three best places to enjoy it
Halloween is a celebration that attracts both young and old, making amusement parks a great option to enjoy this festivity. One of the options offered in Dubai comes from Legoland, which has prepared a series of themed rooms, exclusive LEGO sets, family activities like the Brick or Treat Trail, and the Monster Coloring Contest, for family enjoyment. Adults also have their celebration space, and the Brew House in Business Bay offers all the fun activities for this date. This venue features pumpkin dance contests, face painting, and games for the little ones.
The activities presented in Dubai began in early October and extend until the first weekend in November. Among the events, there are the “Terror Nights” at Motiongate Dubai, where spooky shows are offered, along with a haunted maze and many terrifying activities. Another of the most innovative activities in Dubai is the Halloween 2024 Race, which is part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, where the winner receives candies throughout their Halloween route and a 20% discount at NoWayOut Escape Rooms for the winners.
Night experiences for adults and children in Dubai.
Halloween is not a holiday exclusive to children, and adults can enjoy it too. Centara Mirage Beach Resort is a good option for the whole family where kids can engage in ghost lantern crafts, a children’s disco, and nighttime screenings on the beach.
At Sonara Desert Camp, the “Witches Adventure” has been prepared for this special occasion. Here, camel rides, cookie decoration, and a fire and witchcraft show take place under the desert night sky. For older guests, nighttime parties are also an option, including the exclusive Halloween Ball 2024 Dubai by Adaline and Wavehouse, Atlantis the Palm, featuring themed drinks, live performances, and costume contests.
The history of Halloween in Dubai
In Dubai and the rest of the United Arab Emirates, esoteric customs are received differently. This celebration was attempted to be banned in 2014 by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and an order was issued that any American caught celebrating this holiday on October 31 would be arrested.
Despite these obstacles, the number of tourists visiting this destination each year makes Halloween essential, and Dubai adapts to other cultures and their beliefs. Christians, for their part, also chose to celebrate it in a particular way and give it their own stamp. For the same date, they celebrate Saint Barbara, turning their festival into a true celebration, full of costumes to escape the persecution of the Romans.
