How to have a spooktacular Halloween in Riyadh
There are no tricks here. Just everything you need to get ready for October 31
Witchway to candy? That should be your first question for Riyadh spooky season. Touching down on Friday October 31, Halloween in Riyadh is all about dressing the part and making sure you’ve got a few decorations on hand to have you (and your guests) feeling the heebie jeebies.
Lucky for you, we’ve got a few picks to have you feeling festive in the creepiest of ways including oh-so-scary costumes (hello vampire brides and scary scarecrows) and awesome bat and pumpkin decorations. Here are all the best places to prep for Halloween in Riyadh.
Events for Halloween in Riyadh
AMC Cinemas
Halloween in Riyadh can never be complete without catching a horror flick. And to add to the thrill is AMC’s spooky promotion where you get a second ticket for just SAR1 when you purchase a ticket for any of the currently showing films.
Running until Fri Oct 31. Riyadh Gallery Mall and Panorama Mall. amccinemas.com.
Dunkin’ Donuts
Trick or treat? It’s definitely treat time at Dunkin’ Donuts’ for Halloween in Riyadh. On offer are spider-themed doughnuts that’s definitely adding a sweet twist to the spookiness. Grab yours today.
Offer valid while stocks last. Multiple locations including Al Muruj, King Fahd, and An Nakheel. @dunkindonutsksa.
Colorcraft Studio
Here’s how you can celebrate Halloween in Riyadh with the whole family. Children can participate in the Halloween mask-making activity, then choose an additional activity from a fun range that includes colouring and decorating Halloween lanterns, making a bag-shaped keychain, preparing spooky-themed slime, or decorating cookies and cupcakes with seasonal colors that add an artistic and fun touch.
The studio also offers special “Spooky Halloween Theme” decoration packages, including backdrops and balloons, starting from SAR700, to decorate parties and family events to match the season’s vibe.
Running until Fri Oct 31. Sun-Thu 9am-5pm. Qurtubah,colorcraft-studio.com, @colorcraft_studio2025.
Day Day Game
Ladies, if you’re looking for a women’s-only Halloween in Riyadh, head to Day Day Game. Combining costumes, music, and fun scary activities that will transport you to a mysterious world, it’s where you can share excitement mixed with laughter with your gal pals.
Thu Oct 30. 2pm-2.30pm. Al Uraija Al Wusta, @daydaygame.sa.
Gravity
For a truly spine-chilling Halloween in Riyadh, Gravity is bringing the chills and thrills with a number of activities. There’s a hair-raising competition, where you have to dress up in a Cosplay costume and send your photo. The photos will be uploaded on Gravity’s Instagram stories and the pic with the most likes gets to be the winner. Six winners will be chosen overall.
Free. Wed Oct 29-Sun Nov 1. All branches.@gravityksa.
Koi Riyadh
Trick or treat? Well, it’s definitely treat at Koi’s Halloween in Riyadh. Enjoy a special set menu which comes with a seasonal drink with a chilling drink and eerie vibes all night. Relish the best of Japanese and Peruvian fare in a stylish setting.
Fri Oct 31.5pm-midnight. An Nakheel. @koiriyadh.
Play Makes Sense
Gather the whole family for a fun Halloween in Riyadh at Play Makes Sense. Celebrate a fun-filled family day with a delightful spooky experience. Featuring a variety of activities such as a haunted house, storytelling, face painting, spooky games, pumpkin and muffin decorating, and pizza making.
And don’t forget to wear your costumes and participate in the best family costume contest with exciting prizes for the most creative looks.
SAR200 (per child), free entry for parents. Fri Oct 31. 11am-3pm. Ar Rabi, @playmakessense.sa.
Sociale Café
Get ready for a spooky season at Social Café. Take part in this fun and creative pumpkin carving session this Wednesday, October 29. It’s where you can carve your own pumpkin and get into the spooky season vibe. Ticket price includes a drink and the materials will be provided to you.
SAR150. Wed Oct 29. 6pm-8pm. Sociale Café. @sociale.cafe.
Wildfire Brazilian Steakhouse
Get ready for the Phantom Masquerade – a world of shadows, where reality blends with fantasy and the atmosphere is thick with suspense, a night of terror and intrigue awaits you in an immersive and unparalleled experience. Enjoy a special menu and seasonal drinks infused with a touch of the terrifying, all amidst a spooky ambience.
Fri Oct 31. 2pm-midnight. Crowne Plaza Hotel,@wildfirerdc.
Where to get Halloween-ready in Riyadh
Art and Talent
You can get a range ofbootiful supplies at Art and Talent to mark October 31, including a wide selection of costumes for kids and adults, decor items, accessories, hats, and masks. A complete store for themed parties and party decor, it’s a top spot to get ready for Halloween in Riyadh.
Open Sat-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri 2pm-10pm. Ar Rabi,artandtalent.com,@artandtalent.decoration.
Flying Tiger
If you’re searching for funky Halloween-themed decor and household items, Flying Tiger has some seriously cool stuff. From pumpkin-themed bags to skull-shaped mugs, the store is drenched in Halloween and autumn themes. Go and fill your baskets before stock runs out.
Sat-Thu 10am-11.30pm, Fri 2pm-11.30pm. Multiple locations including Riyadh Gallery Mall, Al Nakheel Mall, and The View Mall, @flyingtigerksa.
Kingdom of Costumes
If you’re looking for online picks, Kingdom of Costumes is the first online costume shop in Saudi offering regional and international shipping, perfect for your Halloween in Riyadh. With a vast variety of fancy dress options to choose from for little ones and adults, you’ll be able to find something for your vibe and budget, be it Catwoman, oatmeal bears, creepy clowns or Maleficent. The choices are endless. You can also browse wigs, masks and makeup, too. It’s time to get creative with your costume.
noon
Another online pick for spooky season adventures is noon. If you’re looking to stir the pot, you can shop pot mist makers, skeleton costumes, and more exciting costumes for your and your family.
Party Centre
Known for its huge party supplies offering, this is one of the best picks for Halloween in Riyadh to really make your October 31 party one to remember. We recommend adding a bit of personality to the day with party games, spiders and balloons. Bonus: You can pick up costumes here for your crew.
Party Experts
Party Experts certainly lives up to its name. The shop is just the spot to venture over to for top Halloween in Riyadh ideas. Make your way over to get all of your October 31 costumes and decorations. There’s a stellar range available in-store including eyeball-shaped popcorn, cobwebs, disco balls and clown machines to have your guests screaming out loud. Don’t forget your costume for the bash too.
Open Sun 9am-midnight, Mon-Wed 9am-2am, Thu 9am-3am, Fri 2pm-3am, Sat 9am-1am. Al Mursalat,@party.experts.
Party Yard
It’s never too early or too late to plan for spooky season in Riyadh. It’s easy at Party Yard because you can shop in-store at the Al Malqa outpost or online for anything and everything for October 31. This includes masks, balloons, flatware, decorations and of course costumes and wigs for that perfect look.
Open daily 1pm-midnight. Al Malqa,@partyyardsa.
Spinneys
Add a magical autumnal touch to your home with the season’s finest products and unique decorations. Discover a stunning selection of pumpkins, accessories, and Halloween decorations that add a warm and festive touch to every corner of the home.
Don’t forget to try theScary House kit, which combines creativity and fun, allowing you and your children to create your own seasonal cookie house in a family atmosphere full of laughter and adventure!
Visit our branches in Al-Nahda or Kafd to choose what completes your seasonal atmosphere, and get ready to celebrate Halloween in Riyadh in a fun way.
Open daily 7am-2am. Al-Nuzha.@spinneysksa.
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