Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, which means one thing for anyone planning a Halloween party in Dubai: everyone else is planning one too. Entertainers, face painters and photo booths get booked for the same weekend, and the popular brunches are already filling up. Below you'll find ideas and realistic 2026 costs for three kinds of party: kids', grown-ups' and office.
What's On for Halloween 2026 in Dubai
If you'd rather go out than host, the city has plenty on. LEGOLAND Dubai runs its family Halloween event from 7 October to 2 November, with a candy trail, monster shows and pumpkin building included in the standard admission ticket. For adults, hotel brunches and bars run themed events on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October, with most priced between AED 225 and AED 580 per person. Barasti offers free entry before 9pm on the Friday.
Going out is easy, but it's expensive for a group and you can't control the crowd. That's why a lot of people host their own.
Hosting a Kids' Halloween Party
Most Halloween in Dubai is about kids. Communities like Arabian Ranches, The Springs and Jumeirah Park have trick-or-treating, and an afternoon party before it works well.
Ideas that work
Glow parties are cheap and easy: dim the lights and hand out LED glow sticks and party wear. Add a costume parade with small prizes, a face painter at the door and one booked show. For a bigger group, a kids party venue in Dubai saves your living room, and party games hire keeps things moving between activities.
What it costs for 20 children
Item | Typical cost (AED) |
|---|---|
Kids' venue | 2,200 |
Entertainment (show or entertainer) | 1,500 |
Decorations | 1,000 |
Photo booth | 1,200 |
Catering | 800 |
Cake and sweets | 600 |
Face painting or makeup | 400 |
Averages from The PartyPlatform's 2026 high-season pricing research. Not quotes.
Book all of that and you're at roughly AED 7,700. Host at home, skip the photo booth and you're closer to AED 4,300. Many kids' venues also bundle food into a per-child rate, so check before paying for catering separately. Browse kids' entertainers in Dubai or start from our kids' party planning page.
Hosting a Grown-Up Halloween Party
Adults take Halloween costumes surprisingly seriously in Dubai. If you're hosting, set a theme so guests know what level of effort is expected. Horror films, a masquerade or a "dress as your favourite villain" all work better than a vague "come in costume".
A hired makeup artist doing special-effects looks at the door is the add-on guests remember most. A 360 photo booth comes a close second, because everyone wants their costume on video.
What it costs for 25 guests at home
Item | Typical cost (AED) |
|---|---|
Catering | 6,750 |
Decorations | 3,600 |
Entertainment (DJ or performer) | 3,040 |
Bartender | 1,870 |
Photo booth | 1,620 |
Makeup artist | 1,080 |
Averages from The PartyPlatform's 2026 high-season pricing research. Not quotes.
The full list comes to about AED 18,000. Most hosts pick three or four of these and land between AED 8,000 and 12,000. Catering is the biggest line, so a grazing table or a pot-luck "monster buffet" is the quickest saving. Find more on our social gatherings page.
Planning a Corporate Halloween Party
Office Halloween parties are a good, low-pressure team event in a quiet month before the December rush. But Dubai teams are some of the most international anywhere, so a little thought goes a long way.
Keep it inclusive
Make costumes optional and offer a simple alternative like an orange-and-black dress code. Ask people to avoid costumes based on religion, nationality or culture. Book something fun for people who'd rather not dress up, such as a pumpkin-carving table or a costume contest they can just vote in.
Three formats, three budgets
In the office. Decorations, catering and a photo booth on a Thursday afternoon. Cheapest option, and it doesn't take anyone's weekend.
Team activity. A horror-themed session at VR team building in Dubai gets mixed teams playing together without anyone needing to be sporty.
Venue party. Hire a space like Vizualife, an immersive event space in Dubai, and let the room do the decorating.
What it costs
Dubai team-building activities typically run AED 150 to 350 per person for the activity alone, AED 350 to 700 with food and drinks included, and AED 700+ for private, fully planned events. For a 50-person venue party sourced vendor by vendor, our research puts the venue at around AED 16,500, catering at AED 12,000, entertainment at AED 10,000 and decorations at AED 10,000. Taxes, municipality fees and service charges can add around 20% to a hotel or venue bill, so ask for all-inclusive quotes. See our corporate events page for more options.
How to Save on Your Halloween Party
Book this week. Prices and availability both get worse closer to 31 October.
Choose Friday 30 October or Sunday 1 November if Saturday is fully booked.
Spend on one standout thing, like a show, a booth or a makeup artist, and keep the rest simple.
Ask venues what's already included before booking food or decor separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Halloween party cost in Dubai?
A kids' Halloween party for 20 children typically costs AED 4,000 to 8,000. An adult house party for 25 guests costs around AED 8,000 to 18,000 depending on catering and entertainment. Corporate Halloween events usually cost AED 150 to 700+ per person. Add 15 to 20% for VAT and service charges.
When is Halloween 2026 in Dubai?
Halloween 2026 is on Saturday 31 October. Most parties, brunches and events in Dubai take place on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October, with family events like LEGOLAND Dubai's running from 7 October to 2 November.
How do you run an inclusive office Halloween party in Dubai?
Make costumes optional, offer a simple colour dress code as an alternative, and ask staff to avoid costumes based on religion, nationality or culture. Include activities like a costume vote or pumpkin carving so everyone can join in.
How far ahead should I book Halloween entertainers in Dubai?
Book three to four weeks ahead. Because Halloween 2026 falls on a Saturday, entertainers, face painters and photo booths for that weekend will be in high demand.
Planning further ahead? Our Dubai party season guide covers Diwali, National Day, Christmas and New Year too.
