Cursed Brunch du Port 2026 in Abu Dhabi

Cursed Brunch du Port in Abu Dhabi turns a Saturday at Yas Marina into a shipwreck story. On Halloween itself, Saturday 31 October 2026, Bar du Port casts its restaurant as a remote island ruled by Calypso, and invites guests to wash up for a long, themed afternoon. The tagline says it all: “Lost at sea. Found at brunch.”

If your idea of Halloween leans more towards myth and mystery than fake cobwebs, this is a refreshingly different way to mark the day, with the yachts of the marina just outside.

About Cursed Brunch du Port

Bar du Port has built this brunch around a single, clear idea borrowed from Greek legend. In the story, the sea nymph Calypso keeps the hero Odysseus on her island, and here the venue becomes that island for an afternoon. Rather than a generic spooky party, the event leans into seafaring folklore, curses and a sense of being marooned somewhere strange but rather pleasant.

The main brunch runs between 1pm and 5pm. For anyone who wants to stay on as the light fades over the marina, an optional After Brunch follows between 5pm and 8pm, which makes it easy to turn lunch into an early evening without having to move venues.

What to Expect at the Calypso Brunch

According to Bar du Port, the afternoon brings a themed menu and special cocktails created for the occasion. The characters of Calypso and Odysseus roam between the tables throughout the brunch, so expect a little theatre with your food rather than a show you watch from a distance. As the day moves into the After Brunch, the music picks up and the mood shifts from leisurely lunch towards something livelier.

A digital menu for the Cursed Brunch is published on the Bar du Port website. It is worth a look before you book, especially if anyone in your group has particular tastes, as it gives a clear picture of what is coming to the table.

Choosing Your Brunch Package

There are four packages, each named in keeping with the cursed voyage theme. They differ by the drinks that come with your brunch:

• Still Waters: mocktails and soft drinks.
• The Cursed Voyage: house wine and beer.
• Lost to Time: house wine, prosecco, house spirits, cocktails and beer.
• The Point of No Return: Champagne, premium wine, prosecco, premium spirits, cocktails and beer.

If you fancy staying for the After Brunch, two of the packages can be extended. The Cursed Voyage extension adds three more hours of wine and beer, while the Lost to Time extension adds three more hours of spirits, wine and beer. Still Waters is a thoughtful option for drivers or anyone skipping alcohol, so the whole table can join in on the theme.

The Venue: Bar du Port at Yas Marina

Bar du Port sits at Yas Marina on Yas Island, and the setting does a lot of the work for a nautical Halloween. Moored boats, waterfront views and a theme about being lost at sea fit together neatly, which is what makes this brunch feel more considered than a quick costume add-on to a regular Saturday.

Booking is handled online through the Book Now link on the Bar du Port Abu Dhabi website, which leads to the SevenRooms page for Cursed Brunch du Port. You can also reserve by calling +971 4 354 8088 or emailing reservations@barduportabudhabi.com.

Who It Is For and Costume Ideas

This is a grown-up Halloween plan. It suits groups of friends, couples and colleagues who enjoy a long, sociable brunch and like the idea of dressing up without committing to a late-night party. Bar du Port has not published an age policy on its event page, and most packages include alcohol, so if you are hoping to bring anyone under 21, check with the venue when you book.

The Greek myth theme opens up far better costume options than the usual witch hat. Think shipwrecked sailors, sea nymphs, sirens, Greek heroes or a weather-beaten ship’s captain. Even a few nautical touches will look the part beside the marina.

A couple of practical points. Saturday brunches around Halloween are popular, so booking ahead is sensible, particularly for larger groups. And if you are staying for the After Brunch, arrange a lift or a taxi home and leave the car behind.

Looking for more long lunches and themed tables? Our dinner and brunch guide is a good place to start, and you will find more across the capital in things to do in Abu Dhabi. For the rest of the Halloween weekend, see things to do in October. If a cursed island, a pair of roaming legends and a marina view sound like your kind of Saturday, reserve your table at Bar du Port for 31 October and come prepared to get a little lost at sea.