From masks and costumes to DIY decor and fabulously spooky food, Choithrams.com has Halloween covered this year

Pumpkin Yellow Local; Dhs2.75per kg

You might be too old for trick or treating, but you’re never too old to create a festive Halloween dinner at home. Whether a Jack-o-lantern carved as a table decoration or pumpkin chunks to make a fresh pumpkin pie, the uses of this fresh veggie at this time of year know no bounds. Why not try a rich, thick pumpkin-spiced soup and dollop in some double cream for good measure? If you’re feeling creative try dragging a cocktail stick from the centre to the edges and joining, to give the effect of a spider web in each bowl.

Halloween Pillow; Dhs10.00

If you’ve got little ones the costumes are a must for a night in the dark in search of candy. Masks, dresses, witches hats and creepy accessories are all in stock at Choithrams, as well as a few more subtle touches for the home if you’re hosting a party or simply keen to get in the spooky mood. These cushions are a great way to transform dining room chairs or garden sofas.

Haribo Fizz Mix, 70g; Dhs5.00

It wouldn’t be Halloween without copious amounts of sugary sweets! Be adequately prepared when the doorbell goes and don’t disappoint the little folk on the other side with these Haribo favourites. The options are endless with individually wrapped mini chocolate bars to handfuls of sour and fizzy jelly sweets. Stock up and make sure you don’t run out — nobody wants to deal with a cranky witch or wizard!

Vienna bakery snow sugar ring doughnut x5; Dhs8.50

Need an idea for easy and fun Halloween treats? These donuts are perfect for those short of time. Candy melts make decorating plain doughnuts simple and easy and if you have time to pick up some plastic teeth then these creative monsters are sure to have your guests howling. Halfway close the vampire's teeth and press them into the center of the glazed doughnuts. Place a little bit of gel on the back of some edible eyes and press them on. Pipe on some hair and a little red edible gel around the teeth. Scary fun!