Looking for a fun way to spend the UAE National Day weekend? The ghost with the most has you covered. Beetlejuice The Musical, playing at Etihad Arena this weekend  (until November 30), brings Tim Burton’s iconic, quirky world to life just in time for the long break. Whether you’re a fan of the movie, the cartoons, or just love a big, bold Broadway spectacle, this laugh-out-loud musical is one of the standout entertainment picks for the holiday.

The story follows Lydia Deetz, a wonderfully weird teenager, trying to cope with losing her mother while dealing with her emotionally absent dad. Things take an even stranger turn when she moves into a house haunted by a recently deceased couple and a mischievous demon who has a flair for dramatic entrances and questionable life choices.

Of course, Lydia loves anything “dead”, so she teams up with the ghosts to scare off her annoying parents. What follows? Exorcisms, a terrified girl scout, and all-out netherworld pandemonium.

Broadway praised it as “screamingly good fun”,  and this Abu Dhabi run promises the same over-the-top, wildly entertaining experience. Behind the scenes, the show boasts an award-winning creative team including director Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge) and composer Eddie Perfect, along with big-name designers from Hamilton, Frozen and Wicked.

Expect massive sets, wild special effects, puppetry, illusions, outrageous costumes and a whole lot of dark humour wrapped in a surprisingly sweet story about family and love.

Whether you’re a lifelong Beetlejuice fan or just love a good musical, this is one show you don’t want to miss.

Show details:

Where: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
When: Until November 30
Tickets: Starting at Dh145
For Details: Call 600 511 115