10 Family Friendly Halloween Things to Do in the GCC

Families can look forward to fun, interesting and seasonally themed activities during various Halloween-related events throughout the GCC region. Intimate theme parks, snow-filled rides, rainforest trails, and a trail of trick-or-treating are just some of the ways the UAE is making children of all ages have a memorable time. Here are 10 ideas of Halloween experiences to enjoy with your family.

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Warner Bros. World

Fall Festivities, Halloween décor, Character Performances, Trick or Treating stations and interactive entertainment are all included in Spooktober at this indoor park. It is soothing to handle and is ideal for younger and family play.

LEGOLAND

As the kids join the Brick-or-Treat they are encouraged to follow the entitled trails and collect treats, and create LEGO pumpkins and participate in costume parties. The activities are creative learning and fun for the seasons.

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi 

Marine explorers now get a Halloween twist: Spooky Sea-son. Children can take part in an ocean treasure hunt, stop at treat stations and learn about various treasures found in the ocean.

Snow Abu Dhabi and Ski Dubai

Inside the snow they have activities and attractions for certain based on the winter theme, ghost villages, illusion shows and trick or treat for families to enjoy in the real snow.

MOTIONGATE Dubai

They offer themed mazes for older kids and even the purpose of stunts and appearances of characters. The park is more exciting during the seasons.

Riverland Dubai

Neon Galaxy Alien Parade is a theme park with aliens, stilt walkers and glowing installations throughout Riverland’s alien themed village areas.

Green Planet

Families can tour a tropical biodome that has been decorated and embark on scavenger hunts and discover nocturnal animals such as birds, sloths and reptiles.

OliOli Dubai

The ghost hunt for younger visitors is entertaining, as is the arts and crafts workshop, the costume parade and the kid-friendly activities at Children’s Night.

Reem Mall Abu Dhabi.

Children can enjoy a relaxing community Halloween celebration with the help of indoor trick-or-treating, face painting, balloon artists and themed photo areas.

Family Friendly Halloween Weekend Brunches

They are organised with pumpkin carving, magic shows, treats and costume competitions at Hotels, and restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.Themed Brunches with Pumpkin Carving, Magic Shows, Special Treats and Costume Competitions are held in Hotels and restaurants in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

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