Fujairah's beachside party of the autumn has dates. Snoopy Beats, the UAE's ever-changing music and arts festival on the sands of Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort beside Snoopy Island, is back for its 11th edition from October 30 to November 1 — and this time it doubles as a Halloween weekend.
The theme for 2026 is 'Milkshake Ranch', so expect organisers to transform the beach into something between a Wild West ranch and a candy-coloured playground. Fancy dress is part of the deal: the pitch is simple — wear your spookiest outfit and enjoy whatever the organisers have cooked up.
What makes Snoopy Beats different from a standard beach festival is that no two editions look or sound the same. Each event brings in musicians from different genres and disciplines, turning the site into what the organisers describe as a playground of music, art and nature. If your friendship group can never agree on a playlist, that variety is the whole point. Past editions have drawn crowds from across the UAE for weekend-long sessions right on the sand, with Snoopy Island — the small, distinctive rocky islet just offshore that's a popular snorkelling spot — providing the backdrop.
Tickets are on early-bird pricing at the moment, which means they're cheaper now and likely to rise closer to the date. Friday is Dhs140, Saturday is Dhs390, and Sunday is Dhs140. If you fancy the full three days, a weekend package costs Dhs480 — less than Saturday alone plus a single day ticket, so it's the obvious pick if you're making a trip of it. Bookings run through snoopybeats.com, with updates on @snoopybeats.
Why it matters for travellers: Fujairah is the UAE's east-coast escape, a couple of hours from Dubai and a completely different vibe from the glitz of the west coast. Snoopy Beats is a good excuse to spend a Halloween weekend somewhere with mountains on one side and the Gulf of Oman on the other — and the timing means Dubai-based revellers can combine the festival with a proper coastal getaway rather than a one-night blowout. If you're flying in, it's an easy add-on to a Dubai trip: hire a car, drive east, and you get beaches, snorkelling around Snoopy Island and live music all in one weekend.
Details at a glance: Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort, Snoopy Island, Fujairah; October 30 to November 1; Milkshake Ranch theme; Dhs140 Friday, Dhs390 Saturday, Dhs140 Sunday, Dhs480 full weekend (early-bird prices, subject to change).
