BBC Good Food Middle East has put together a run down of the best foodie venues on offer this Halloween…

The night of the living dead brunch – Saffron, Atlantis

What’s on offer? Saffron’s popular Friday brunch will take a frightening twist this weekend with zombie-themed drinks and dishes. There will be a best costume competition, with the stakes set high – Freddy Krueger, Hellraiser’s Pinhead and Jason Voorhees will reward those with the best costume, whilst a resident DJ thrashes out some Halloween classic tunes.

Best for… an adults-only Halloween brunch

Details: AED550 per person (21 years and above). Friday 28 October 2016. For more information and booking +971 4 426 2626.

Harvest with Virgin Atlantic – Reform Social and Grill

What’s on offer? The last day of the three-day festival will a family-focused Halloween extravaganza. There will be a special spooky performance from the magician, Magic Phil, along with face painting, a bouncy castle and plenty of delicious barbeque food on offer.

Best for… a family friendly outdoor Halloween party

Details: AED 50 entry to Harvestfest for adults, kids are free. 2.30pm, Saturday 29^th October 2016. For booking reservations@reformsocialgrill.ae reformsocialgrill.ae

Fume, Pier 7 and Downtown Dubai

What’s on offer? This Halloween Fume will be hosting a costume competition for adults, as well as serving up a delicious themed menu. Highlights include a delicious Pumpkin & Spinach salad, salted walnuts and feta cheese, Spiced” Spookcakes” with butterscotch sauce and a Ricotta and Pumpkin ravioli, roasted shrimps, brown butter & sage sauce.

Best for… a delicious autumnal, Halloween themed menu

Details: Prices vary, menu served 31 October and 1 November 2016. For booking : fume-eatery.com

Halloween evening brunch – Senara

What’s on offer?

Palm Jumeirah’s seafood restaurant Senara is holding an evening Halloween –themed brunch this Friday. Expect classic Halloween tunes, a fancy dress competition, games along with a delicious and fun Halloween menu (dishes called Black Bun Burgers, Googly Eyes and Severed Fingers are on the menu!) along with special Halloween-themed beverages.

Best for… a Halloween-themed evening brunch

Details: AED 299 for food and house beverage package. 8pm-11pm, Friday 28^th October 2016. For bookings and more information call +971 4451 6460

American Backyard Halloween BBQ – Perry & Blackwelder’s

What’s on offer? This Halloween Perry and Blackwelder’s are holding an all-American fun-filled Backyard Halloween BBQ. The Halloween feast will include delicious tender chicken, homemade USDA Prime Beef burgers, jumbo hotdogs, Cajun-style shrimp and adult-only Halloween drinks.

Best for… an all-American themed Halloween BBQ party

Details: AED 65 for children, AED 295 for adults (with house beverages). 12pm-4pm, Friday 28^th October 2016. For more information and booking: +971 4 432 3232 / restaurants@jumeirah.com