Once upon a not-so-sustainable time, Halloween was all about throwaway costumes, plastic pumpkins, and candy wrappers destined for landfill. But as more of us wake up to the environmental cost of our festivities, this spooky season is getting a sustainable makeover.
The new fright factor? Waste. From compostable decorations to locally sourced treats, eco-conscious revelers are proving you can still have a hauntingly good time without terrifying the planet.
This year, a growing number of locations are redefining how we celebrate the 31st of October, turning fright night into an opportunity for creativity, community, and conscious fun. Across the UAE, eco-luxury resorts offering eco-friendly Halloween experiences that thrill the senses while treading lightly on the earth.
AURA Skypool’s Pumpkin Brunch that Gives back
AURA Skypool is summoning Dubai’s most stylish ghosts and ghouls for its Pumpkin Brunch – Pink-A-Boo Edition. Floating 50 floors above the Palm Tower, this sky-high soirée promises three hauntingly good hours of Pan-Asian sharing plates, free-flowing potions and killer views of the city. Expect a devilishly fun atmosphere with live DJs, spine-tingling entertainment and a best-dressed contest that could earn you AED 5,000 in AURA credit. And while the night will be wickedly indulgent, it also comes with heart, AED 100 from every ticket will go to the Al Jalila Foundation in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A celebration that’s both frightfully fun and fabulously kind-hearted.
Green Spirits at Lo+Cale Terrace
Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina is serving up double the fright-filled fun with a two-day Halloween takeover at Lo+Cale Terrace, and as a Green Key–certified hotel, it’s keeping things as kind to the planet as they are spooky. On Friday, October 31, the waterfront hotspot transforms into a glowing haunt with DJ Miki Love spinning after-dark beats and themed drinks flowing from AED 199. The next day, the vibe turns family-friendly for a Spooky Brunch featuring Halloween-themed buffets, tricks and treats for little monsters, and prizes for the best-dressed ghosts and goblins. From eerie cocktails to creepy-cute crafts, this marina-side celebration promises a weekend of ghoulishly good fun with sustainability stitched into the details.
Rove Downtown: Geek Out, Game On and Go Green
This Halloween weekend, Rove Downtown is levelling up the spooky season with Geek Community Day Vol. 3, in partnership with Hobby Nation. On November 1, the Green Key–certified hotel, will transform into a haven for cosplay, gaming and pop-culture lovers. Expect a full day of friendly competition, from Dungeons & Dragons campaigns to dance-offs and racing simulators, plus a prize pool worth AED 15,000. With collectables, comic books, and local art stalls, it’s a fang-tastic way to celebrate Halloween sustainably.
It’s free but you’ll have to register here
Reform Social & Grill: Spooks, Crafts and Sustainable Fun
Things are getting frightfully fun at Reform Social & Grill this Halloween, as Dubai’s favourite family gastropub turns The Lakes into a haunted hangout for grown-up ghouls and little monsters alike. From October 29 to November 1, expect everything from quiz nights and spooky movie screenings to pumpkin-free craft sessions and eco-friendly kids’ workshops. True to its neighbourhood roots, Reform keeps the celebrations low-waste and high on community spirit — think creative upcycling, local partners like Wildflower House and Slime Lab, and family fun that’s all treats, no tricks. With its garden setting, hearty British bites and focus on reusing and crafting over consuming, Reform proves that Halloween can be both fun and footprint-light.
Spook, Sprinkle, and Smile at Rise Bakehouse
This Halloween, creativity gets delicious at Rise Bakehouse, where frosting meets fright in a series of themed cake-decorating workshops for kids and adults alike. Little monsters aged 3 to 15 can unleash their imaginations at the Kids Mini Cake Workshop, designing colourful lunchbox cakes inspired by friendly Frankensteins and purple-haired ghouls. Grown-ups can join the fun too at the Adults Cakelette Workshop, where frosting cauldrons, candy-coated creatures and cobweb confections take centre stage. With sessions running across October 18–19 and 25–26, these interactive events promise spooky fun with zero tricks and plenty of treats.
Spaces are limited so book early at rise-bakehouse.com/public-events.
