This Halloween on Saturday, 31st October, Stomping Grounds is inviting families, friends and their four-legged companions to celebrate together with a full day of costumes, food, and treats for all ages. 

Running from 9am to 9pm, the Halloween celebration will turn Stomping Grounds into a family-friendly destination where dogs, kids and adults can all get involved in the festivities, with a costume competition open to all three. 

A Costume Competition for the Whole Family

Rather than limiting the Halloween fun to pets, Stomping Grounds is opening its costume competition to dogs, children and adults, with prizes awarded across three categories:

• Best Dog Costume — Halloween plushie
• Best Kids Costume — Halloween plushie
• Best Adult Costume — AED 200 Stomping Grounds dining voucher for two

Halloween Treats for Costumed Guests

The Halloween celebration will come with a few extras for guests who arrive in costume.

Costumed adults will receive one complimentary espresso-based coffee, while costumed children will receive one complimentary babyccino or kids’ hot chocolate, plus a chocolate goodie bag.

Adults can also receive a complimentary gooey chocolate cookie or muffin with their coffee when they share a photo taken at Stomping Grounds on Instagram and tag @stompinggroundsdxb. Guests simply need to show the tagged post or Story to the team to redeem.

Halloween Specials on the Menu

Alongside the regular Stomping Grounds menu, guests can enjoy a selection of Halloween specials from 9am to 4pm, including:

• BBQ Brekkie — AED 101
• Steak Sandwich — AED 99

A DIY Halloween Photo Corner

Adding to the atmosphere will be a simple DIY Halloween photo area within the venue, designed as an easy spot for families, kids and dogs to capture their costumes and create their own Halloween content.

With activities and offers designed to include the entire family, Stomping Grounds’ Halloween celebration aims to make the occasion as much about spending time together as it is about dressing up.

Details: 

Location: Villa 98, 12D Street (corner of 51st Street), Jumeirah 1, Dubai

Phone: +97143444451

Instagram: instagram.com/stompinggroundsdxb 

Website: stompinggrounds.me 

Ella’s Eatery, the favourite neighbourhood bistro at the heart of Palm Jumeirah, is welcoming weekends with a brand-new brunch menu celebrating the flavours and relaxed spirit of its Nordic roots.

Available every Friday to Sunday from 1pm onwards, Ella’s new Weekend Brunch menu brings together an extensive selection of new dishes, from Scandinavian classics and fresh seafood to globally inspired plates, alongside Nordic-inspired cocktails, signature drinks and classic pours.

Designed for long, leisurely afternoons with friends and family, the three-hour brunch offers plenty of choice across starters, mains and desserts, with the menu reflecting Ella’s signature Nordic approach while introducing new flavours and combinations to the table.

The brunch begins with a selection of starters to share, including Goat Cheese Croquettes with lingonberry compote and toasted pistachio, Toast Skagen with marinated crayfish tails, chives, dill and mayonnaise, Korean Chicken Tenders with gochujang glaze, dill and jalapeño ranch, and Salt Baked Beetroot with whipped feta, pesto, rocket and a sea buckthorn and balsamic reduction.

For mains, guests can choose from an array of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes. Nordic favourites take centre stage with Classic Swedish Meatballs, served with creamy mashed potato, veal and cream sauce, lingonberry and pickled cucumber, while Norwegian Salmon pairs baked salmon and crayfish tails with asparagus, green beans and a creamy shellfish Sandefjord sauce, served with baby Hasselback potatoes and dill.

Other highlights include The Nordic Crayfish Salad, combining marinated crayfish tails with quinoa, avocado, egg, asparagus and spinach; Signature Chicken with herbed rice, edamame, coriander mayo, pickled rutabaga, Swedish cucumbers and kimchi; and Crayfish Orecchiette Pasta with mixed mushrooms, spinach and a lightly spiced curry carbonara. Vegetarians can opt for Crispy Cauliflower with sumac labneh, chimichurri, seasonal vegetables, Parmesan and brown butter sauce.

Dessert continues the Nordic theme with No Base Cheesecake topped with Nordic berry compote and mint, homemade sorbetti, an Affogato made with house-made vanilla ice cream and Swedish roasted Gevalia coffee, and Ella’s signature Kladdkaka – a classic Swedish gooey chocolate cake topped with vanilla whipped cream.

The drinks offering is equally considered, with the House Package featuring Nordic-inspired cocktails such as the Lingon Sour, made with Swedish lingon-infused vodka, elderflower, lime and Angostura bitters; the Blåbär Margarita, combining Nordic blueberry-infused tequila with almond syrup and lime; and the Havtorn Sour, featuring Scandinavian sea buckthorn-infused vodka, lemon liquor and lemon zest.

The drinks menu also includes signature cocktails such as the Rhubarbara, Ella’s Applesour and Melissa Martini, alongside wine, prosecco, beer and classic pours. For those opting for the Soft Package, mocktails by Barnes & Brown include Rouge Amaretti, Brumble and Ginger Joe.

The House Package is priced at AED 440, while the Soft Package is AED 250, with both offering a three-hour brunch experience. 

From festive dining and family traditions to Christmas on the greens and a sparkling New Year’s Eve, discover a season of memorable moments at Arabian Ranches Golf Club.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 2026: Celebrate the festive season at Arabian Ranches Golf Club with a line-up of seasonal dining experiences, family activities and special events. From festive takeaways and gingerbread house decorating to Christmas celebrations and New Year’s Eve, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Festive Turkey Takeaway

Bring the festive spirit home with a traditional turkey takeaway, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

• Date: 5–30 December
• Price: AED 599
• Details: 5–6kg turkey

Festive Gammon Takeaway

Enjoy a festive gammon takeaway, accompanied by classic seasonal sides.

• Date: 5–30 December
• Price: AED 599
• Includes: 4kg gammon, 500ml cranberry sauce and 500ml braised red cabbage

Gingerbread House Decorating

Little ones can get creative with a festive gingerbread house decorating experience, alongside a range of family-friendly activities.

• Dates: 7, 14 and 21 December
• Time: 4pm–6 pm
• Price: AED 189
• Includes: Kids’ meal, one soft beverage and access to the kids’ buffet
• Activities: Bouncy castle, Santa and face painting

Christmas Tree Lighting

Join Arabian Ranches Golf Club for a festive Christmas tree lighting, accompanied by seasonal treats and Christmas songs.

• Date: 8 December
• Time: 6:30 pm
• Price:
• Includes: Mulled wine, juices, cookies and mince pies

Christmas Quiz Night

Gather friends and family for a festive quiz night, with a buffet, drinks and prizes to add to the celebrations.

• Dates: 10 and 17 December
• Time: 7 pm–11 pm
• Price: AED 166 per adult
• Includes: Adult buffet and one glass of wine or beerand 50% off for kids
• Highlights: Quiz prizes and a prize for the best-dressed table

Christmas Eve Dinner

Celebrate Christmas Eve with a festive buffet and entertainment for the whole family, including a solo singer and a visit from Santa.

• Date: 24 December
• Time: 6:30 pm–10 pm
• Price: AED 325 per adult, including soft drinks
• Includes: Festive buffet, solo singer, Santa, face painting and bouncy castle
• Children: Children aged 5 and under dine complimentary.

Christmas Day Brunch

Make Christmas Day a special occasion with a festive buffet, live band and family-friendly entertainment.

• Date: 25 December
• Time: 1 pm–4 pm
• Price: AED 425 per adult with soft beverages; AED 575 per adult with house beverages
• Includes: Festive buffet, live band, Santa, face painting and bouncy castle
• Children: Children aged 5 and under dine complimentary.

Boxing Day Brunch

Continue the festive celebrations with a Boxing Day lunch featuring a seasonal buffet and live entertainment.

• Date: 26 December
• Time: 1 pm–4 pm
• Price: AED 219 per adult and 50% off for kids
• Includes: Festive buffet and live singer
• Children: Children aged 5 and under dine complimentary.

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner

Welcome the New Year with an evening of festive dining and entertainment, featuring a live band, DJ and fireworks.

• Date: 31 December
• Time: 8 pm–1 am
• Price: AED 675 for the non-alcoholic package; AED 899 for the house beverage package; AED 999 for the sparkling package; and 50% off for kids.
• Includes: Buffet, live band, DJ and fireworks
• Children: Children aged 5 and under dine complimentary.

New Year’s Day Brunch

Start the New Year with a relaxed brunch, featuring a buffet and live singer.

• Date: 1 January 2027
• Time: 1 pm–4 pm
• Price: AED 199 per adult; AED 99 per child
• Children: Children aged 5 and under dine complimentary.

Festive Group Booking

Bring everyone together for a festive group dining experience, served family-style and designed for sharing.

• Dates: 1–23 December
• Price: AED 199 per person
• Minimum booking: 15 guests
• Menu: 2 hours beverage pakage, appetisers, hot starter, mains and desserts