A Frightfully Fun Halloween 2026 in Abu Dhabi

A Frightfully Fun Halloween in Abu Dhabi is Reem Mall’s answer to the question every parent on Al Reem Island asks at this time of year: where can the children trick-or-treat? The mall has turned the season into a two-weekend family programme, and the second and final weekend runs from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. Expect crafts, face painting, games and a stamp-collecting hunt that sends little ghosts and witches around the shops in search of a treat.

Activities run each afternoon and evening, and Saturday 31 October, Halloween itself, brings the trick-or-treat hunt. If you missed the first weekend, 23 to 25 October, this is your last chance to join in this year.

About A Frightfully Fun Halloween at Reem Mall

Reem Mall calls this a Halloween family adventure for little ones, and that is exactly the feel. It is not a scary haunted attraction or a late-night party. It is a cheerful, indoor celebration that fits neatly around a shopping trip or a lunch out, with enough going on to keep younger children busy for a good chunk of the afternoon.

The whole thing works on a spend-to-play basis rather than a ticket. You shop in the mall as normal, keep your receipts and use them to register. Once you are signed up, your family receives a Halloween Map, and that map becomes the key to the activities and surprises dotted through the weekend. The mall publishes full terms and conditions on its website, which are worth a quick read before you go.

What Children Can Do

The programme is built around hands-on fun. According to Reem Mall, families can expect:

• Children’s arts and crafts workshops
• Face painting
• Interactive games
• Themed photo opportunities
• Creative workshops across the weekend
• The trick-or-treat hunt on Saturday 31 October

The photo spots are a good reason to let the children come in costume. A small pumpkin or a wizard in full robes makes for a far better family picture than everyday clothes, and nobody at a mall Halloween event will look twice at a vampire queuing for face paint.

The Trick-or-Treat Hunt on Halloween Saturday

The highlight for many families will be the hunt on Saturday 31 October, which runs between 2pm and 8pm. It is a neat twist on door-to-door trick-or-treating. Children carry their Halloween Map from store to store, collecting stamps from participating shops as they go. Fill up the map and the stamps can be redeemed for a Halloween treat, with activities and surprises unlocked along the way.

It is a handy alternative for families who do not live in a villa community where trick-or-treating happens, or for parents who would simply rather keep everything in one safe, air-conditioned place. The route is the mall itself, so you can stop for a snack, a sit-down or a bathroom break whenever you need to.

How to Join In at the Community Canvas

Everything starts at the Community Canvas on Level 1, near The Bear House. This is the registration point for the whole programme. The steps, as Reem Mall explains them, are simple:

• Make a qualifying spend anywhere in Reem Mall and keep your receipts.
• Take your receipts to the Community Canvas on Level 1 to validate them and register.
• Collect your Halloween Map and start gathering stamps from participating stores.

Because entry is linked to shopping, it pairs naturally with errands you were planning anyway. Pick up the school shoes, grab a coffee, register at the Canvas and let the children loose on the crafts. If you have questions before your visit, Reem Mall lists its contact number as +971 800 707070.

Tips for Families Visiting This Weekend

The Halloween programme runs between 2pm and 10pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while the trick-or-treat hunt itself is limited to the Saturday afternoon and early evening. If your children are mainly after crafts and face painting and you would like a calmer visit, Friday afternoon or Sunday may suit you better than Halloween day.

Keep all your receipts together in one wallet or envelope, since you will need them at the Community Canvas to register. A small bag or bucket for treats is useful on Saturday, and costumes are very much encouraged. Buggies and toddlers are easy to manage in an indoor mall, which makes this one of the gentler Halloween outings in the capital for families with very young children.

For more ideas for little ones, have a browse through our kids’ events roundup, and see what else is happening across the emirate in our guide to things to do in Abu Dhabi.

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, so the weekend is packed with plans, and our pages for things to do in October and things to do in November will help you fill the gaps. If your crew of mini monsters is ready for crafts, games and a map full of stamps, head to Reem Mall between 30 October and 1 November and make it a Halloween they will talk about all the way home.