Haunted Island Halloween 2026 in Dubai

Haunted Island Halloween takes over KOKO BAY on West Beach, Palm Jumeirah, for a beachside Halloween night in Dubai on Saturday 31 October. Billed as a night of mystery, magic and island vibes by the sea, it brings live performances, DJ sets and haunting glam makeovers to the beach club, with doors at 8pm and the party beginning at 9pm.

The organisers’ brief for guests is short: dress to impress, dare to be different. That makes this a Halloween party for people who would rather go glamorous and eerie than gory, with the sea right beside the dance floor.

The Haunted Island theme

KOKO BAY is turning its West Beach setting into a Haunted Island for the night. The listing leans on mystery and magic rather than horror, so dramatic make-up, dark glamour and statement outfits fit the theme better than fake blood. If you have always wanted an excuse for a cape, a veil or an elaborate mask, this is it.

Being outdoors by the water also changes the feel of the night compared with a packed indoor club. You get the sea air, the beach and the lights of the Palm, and late October is the point in the year when evenings outside in Dubai start to feel comfortable again.

What is on the programme

Live performances

Live performances run through the evening as part of the Halloween show. The performers have not been named, so expect to discover them as the night goes on.

DJ sets

DJ sets keep the dance floor moving from the 9pm start. No DJ names have been announced.

Haunting glam makeovers

Haunting glam makeovers are part of the night, which is useful if you want to finish your look on site rather than arriving in full costume. Getting there when doors open at 8pm leaves time for a makeover before the party properly begins.

Packages explained

Tickets are sold as food and drink packages rather than plain entry, and each includes standing bar access and dance floor entry:

• Entry package: one access ticket, three house drinks and one bite.
• Upgraded package: one access ticket, five house drinks and two bites.
• VIP table: five access tickets with a table on the exclusive VIP platform. The table is fully redeemable on food and drink during the event, and booking early secures front-row positions.

Choosing a package

The choice mostly comes down to how long you plan to stay and how much you drink. Over a party that runs from 9pm to around 2am, the Entry package covers a lighter night, while the Upgraded package suits anyone who expects to be there until the end. For a group of five, the VIP table adds a dedicated table on the VIP platform, and its full value can be used on food and drink across the night, so nobody has to keep count of individual vouchers.

House drinks are redeemed at the bar and bites at the food counters, so keep track of what you have used. All bookings require full advance payment and are non-refundable, although the listing also notes that tickets can be exchanged with another fan if your plans change.

Who it suits

• Groups of friends after a stylish Halloween night by the sea rather than a club.
• Birthday groups of five, who can take a VIP table with front-row positions.
• Anyone who loves a glamorous costume more than a scary one.
• Palm Jumeirah residents and hotel guests looking for a party close by.

Children are permitted in the dinner area only, and no minimum age is stated for the party itself, so this is essentially a night out for adults. For family plans, see our kids’ events in Dubai page.

Getting to KOKO BAY on West Beach

From central Dubai, take Sheikh Zayed Road (E11), exit onto Palm Jumeirah and follow the signs to West Beach. Parking is very limited, with public parking available at West Palm, so driving is the harder option on a busy Halloween night.

A taxi straight to KOKO BAY, West Beach, Palm Jumeirah is much simpler, and taxis are plentiful on the Palm. With drinks included in every package, it is also the sensible way to get home after the party winds down at around 2am. Agree a pick-up point with your group before you head inside, as finding each other on a busy beach late at night is harder than it sounds.

Making a night of it

Doors at 8pm and a 9pm start give you an hour to settle in, redeem a first drink and book your makeover before the performances begin. From there, the night runs for about five hours, so pace your drinks package and save your bites for when you need them.

For more Halloween ideas across the city, browse our Dubai nightlife listings, things to do this weekend and things to do in October.