Yas Marina After Dark: Halloween Weekend 2026 in Abu Dhabi

Yas Marina After Dark: Halloween Weekend in Abu Dhabi turns the marina on Yas Island into a Halloween playground from Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. Over three days, the restaurants and bars around Yas Marina go full Halloween, with a haunted yacht, themed brunches, after-dark parties, a big costume competition and a dedicated kids’ costume contest on the Sunday.

It is one of those weekends where you can build your own plan. Book the haunted yacht for a fright, line up a spooky brunch with friends, then dress up and head to the waterfront for the parties.

About Yas Marina After Dark in Abu Dhabi

Yas Marina After Dark is a Halloween takeover of the marina’s venues. Rather than a single show in one room, it is a weekend of events spread across Yas Marina, each with its own spooky spin. The headline is a haunted yacht experience on board Rose Royale, while MIKA, Bar du Port, Ishtar, Diablito and Stars N Bars host themed celebrations, live entertainment and waterfront dining.

Costume lovers have a real reason to make an effort this year, with a sizeable prize pot for the best outfits at Bla Bla Bar. And families are not left out: Sunday 1 November brings a kids’ costume competition at Stars N Bars.

What to Expect

Haunted Yacht Experience on Rose Royale

The star of the weekend is an immersive haunted adventure on board Rose Royale. Expect eerie rooms, mysterious characters and surprises at every turn. This is the part of the weekend that needs booking in advance through the official website.

Costume Competition at Bla Bla Bar

Dress to impress. Bla Bla Bar hosts the adult costume competition, with generous prizes for the best looks. Whether you go scary, clever or completely over the top, this is the place to show it off.

Spooky Brunches and After-Dark Parties

Across the marina, MIKA, Bar du Port, Ishtar, Diablito and Stars N Bars put on Halloween-themed celebrations with live entertainment and waterfront dining. Each venue runs its own brunches and parties, so you can pick the one that suits your group.

Kids’ Costume Competition at Stars N Bars

On Sunday 1 November, Stars N Bars hosts a kids’ costume competition, with a prize, goodies and meals for the children taking part. It is a nice way to give younger ones their own slice of the Halloween fun.

Key Highlights

• A three-day Halloween weekend at Yas Marina, 30 October – 1 November 2026
• An immersive haunted yacht experience on board Rose Royale
• A costume competition with a big prize pot at Bla Bla Bar
• Spooky brunches and after-dark parties at MIKA, Bar du Port, Ishtar, Diablito and Stars N Bars
• A kids’ costume competition at Stars N Bars on Sunday 1 November

Who It Is For

• Friends looking for a Halloween night out in Abu Dhabi
• Costume lovers who want to compete for the prize pot at Bla Bla Bar
• Families, especially on Sunday with the kids’ costume competition
• Brunch fans who like their weekend meal with a theme

The Venue: Yas Marina

Everything happens at Yas Marina on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The haunted yacht experience takes place on board Rose Royale, the adult costume competition is at Bla Bla Bar, and the brunches and parties are hosted by MIKA, Bar du Port, Ishtar, Diablito and Stars N Bars. Because the programme is spread across several venues, it is worth deciding in advance which parts of the weekend you want to join.

Visitor Tips

• Book the yacht early: the haunted yacht experience is booked online through the official website.
• Reserve brunches directly: for brunch and party reservations, check with each restaurant directly.
• Plan your costume: with a costume competition at Bla Bla Bar, it pays to dress up.
• Bring the kids on Sunday: the kids’ costume competition at Stars N Bars is on 1 November.
• Mix and match: you could pair the haunted yacht with a brunch or party on the same day, or spread your plans across the weekend.

Whether you are in it for the scares, the costumes or a long Halloween brunch by the water, Yas Marina After Dark has something for your weekend. Book your haunted yacht experience, plan your outfit and head to Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi from 30 October.