For those who are yet to make plans for the Halloween weekend, The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah is hosting a jam-packed line up of Dia de los Muertos festival fun, with a range of exciting prizes up for grabs.
Offering a three-day series of parades, games, competitions, dance, music, foodie experiences and more, The Pointe is the place to be from 31 October to 2 November.
The waterfront venue will also have stunning art installations, and a Mexico-themed market with art and Mexican snacks.
Dance and join a parade: 31 October and 1 November
From 5 pm, take centre stage and become part of an exciting Halloween dance, join in a drumming circle, or march along with a Mariachi band.
From 8.30 pm, guests can take part in an interactive Michael Jackson-style Thriller dance lesson and watch live entertainment by Ibby VK and DJ JMAXLolo.
Kids eat free at Palapa, The Pointe: 31 October and 1 November
The Pointe’s Mexican seafood and grill restaurant, Palapa, will offer live entertainment, a classical take on Mexican home-cooked dishes, and a free children’s lunch and dinner menu on Thursday and Friday.
Look the part and win a smartphone: 1 and 2 November
Dress to impress for the chance to win a smartphone or Nakheel Malls Gift Card worth AED 500. Prize winners will be announced at 9 pm each evening.
Get spooky with a Halloween movie night: 2 November
Dubai-born musician Ramzinho will play chilled tunes into the early evening from 4.30 pm, ahead of the cinematic version of J. K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, which will be shown on The Pointe’s giant screen from 8 pm.