Halloween in Dubai 2026: Family Events, Runs and What’s On

Checked on 28 October 2026. Times and prices confirmed on each organiser’s own listing.

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which is the best draw the date gets in Dubai. No school night, no work the next morning, and a full weekend either side of it.

Below is what is confirmed for 30 and 31 October 2026, with the detail families actually need: start times, prices, and the one age limit that catches people out.

The weekend at a glance

Two runs, one day

If your family likes the idea of a Halloween run, there are two on 31 October and they sit at opposite ends of the day.

The Spinneys Family Halloween Run goes early, from 07:30 in Dubai Silicon Oasis, at AED 25. Details are on the official Dubai Calendar listing.

The City Walk Halloween Run goes after dark, 18:30 to 20:00, with 2.5km and 5km routes. It runs under the Dubai Fitness Challenge, which opens on the same day, so costumes and the 30×30 start line land together.

Doing both is possible. Eleven hours apart is a long gap with small children, so most families pick one.

A weekend built for younger kids

Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis runs two days at OUIBar and Garden, and it is the most family-shaped thing on this list. Friday 30 October is Paws and Potions, which is pet-friendly and includes a best dressed pet competition. Saturday 31 October is Family Fun Fest, with costumes, trick or treat, themed activities and photo set-ups.

Tickets run from AED 50 to AED 225 depending on what is included. The Dubai Calendar entry has the full breakdown.

The age limit worth knowing before you drive out

IMG Worlds of Adventure keeps a permanent Halloween zone called The Haunted Town, so it is open regardless of the date. The part people queue for is The Haunted Hotel, a walkthrough maze.

Here is the catch. IMG states the Haunted Hotel is open only to guests aged 15 and over, and guests between 15 and 18 must show an ID card at the attraction entrance. Younger children cannot go in.

So it is a strong option for a family with teenagers and a poor one for a family with a seven-year-old who has been promised a haunted house. The rest of the park and the other five zones are open to all ages. Check the zone page before booking.

If you would rather skip Halloween entirely

Not every family marks it, and the same weekend has plenty that is not themed at all. Global Village Season 31 is open through the weekend, and the RTA bus routes and abra connection make it reachable without parking at the gate.

Four things to sort before Saturday

1. Book the runs now. Both fill their places and 31 October is three days away.
2. Check the age limit if a haunted walkthrough is the plan, not just the park’s general entry age.
3. Pick one run, not both, if you have young children.
4. Confirm start times on the organiser’s page on the morning itself. Outdoor timings move.