What to look forward to in the UAE

A creepy evening awaits
Looking for a truly blood-curdling Halloween weekend? Dinner-and-show concept Maison Rouge will be hosting a special live show instalment that promises to be full of tricks and treats. The venue will be transforming into a haunted house with horror shows, magic tricks and terrifying dance performances. They will also be offering two delicious packages of Halloween-themed bites and unlimited beverages from 9pm to 12am, starting at Dh425. Dress code: To Die For - and yes, prizes are up for the best-dressed.
Visit www.maisonrouge.com for more info.
Listen. be inspired!
Flow at Jumeirah Emirates Towers will be marking the upcoming Dubai Fitness Challenge with a special edition of its popular panel concept, the Flow Talk Series. The talk, called 'Nutrition Fuels Fitness', is scheduled for October 22, from 6-7pm, and will provide guests with a chance to hear from an expert panel of super-fit and knowledgeable nutrition gurus - including Danae Mercer, Kamilla Omarzay, Victoria Tipper, Carly Neave and Nadine Tayara. Call 055-2934430 for more info.
Family fun for everyone
There's a brand-new line-up of entertainment - think exuberant music, songs and dances - at Bollywood Parks: 11 new shows, to be precise! The performers have been brought in all the way from India - and guests will be able to join in the fun, while experiencing great food and exciting rides based on popular Bollywood blockbusters. Call 8002629464 for more info.
Step up
One of the most-anticipated cultural festivals is coming back to town - and tickets are now up for grabs if you want in! SOLE DXB will take place from December 6-8 at d3 - and, this year, it will focus on what's next from around the globe. There's loads to look forward to, in terms of luxury brand experiences, sneaker swaps, SOLE DXB's basketball tournament, and the early retirement concept store, which will produce an exclusive run of past merchandise, only available at the event. Visit www.soledxb.com/tickets.
Get your spook on
Here's a fun one: from October 1-26, 25 winners stand to bag Dh100 vouchers by participating in the Daiso Halloween competition. All you have to do is create your scariest look, using makeup, costumes or accessories purchases at Daiso, and take a picture with their Halloween Frame. Uploading the picture onto your social media accounts tagging the brands on Facebook or Instagram, along with the hashtags #DaisoJapanME and #DaisoHalloween, will ensure you're in the running for a win. Winners will be announced on October 28.