{"id":24289,"date":"2019-10-31T13:47:47","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T09:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=24289"},"modified":"2019-10-31T13:47:47","modified_gmt":"2019-10-31T09:47:47","slug":"head-to-the-pointe-for-a-thrilling-weekend-of-mexican-themed-parades-classes-art-and-more-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/head-to-the-pointe-for-a-thrilling-weekend-of-mexican-themed-parades-classes-art-and-more-this-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Head To The Pointe For A Thrilling Weekend Of Mexican-Themed Parades, Classes, Art And More This Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The waterfront venue will also have stunning art installations, and a Mexico-themed market with art and Mexican snacks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dance and join a parade: 31 October and 1 November<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kids eat free at Palapa, The Pointe: 31 October and 1 November<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Pointe\u2019s Mexican seafood and grill restaurant, Palapa, will offer live entertainment, a classical take on Mexican home-cooked dishes, and a free children\u2019s lunch and dinner menu on Thursday and Friday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Look the part and win a smartphone: 1 and 2 November<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get spooky with a Halloween movie night: 2 November<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, which will be shown on The Pointe\u2019s giant screen from 8 pm.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-24291\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1A-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"159\" height=\"240\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24292\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/1B-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"158\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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