Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week - New Year's Eve Special

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EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 27th December

Experience a white Christmas evening at Ray's Bar tonight. Enjoy the Christmas spirit with festive costumes, party hats, crackers and a special beverage menu. House tunes supplied by DJ Paul Hamilton.

Friday 28th December

Ornina Lounge's Full Moon Celebration is on tonight. Guests can enjoy special beverage and tapas packages while listening to the deep house tunes from resident DJ Alex Millan.

Ibiza's favourite brothers, The Martinez Brothers, are giving their first ever UAE performance today at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE. With support from resident DJs Frederick Stone and Jean B.

Saturday 29th December

Abu Dhabi National Theatre is hosting an exclusive Ballet Gala Evening this Saturday, Tribute to the Nation, in collaboration with the Embassy of Ukraine to the UAE, celebrating Fantasia Ballet's 15th anniversary this month.

Monday 31st December - New Year's Eve!

We can't list everything going on tonight, so here's our pick of the parties with a bit of something extra to help you see in the new year. For a full list of NYE events in Abu Dhabi, click here.

Etoiles has organised a huge circus themed party, NYE Circus Extravaganza, to welcome in 2013. With aerial performers, fire breathers, martini glass dancers, air silk dancers, stilt walkers, sword swallowers, a candy floss machine and an LED curtain smoke machine, there's plenty to keep you visually entertained. Internationally acclaimed DJ Scottie B will be manning the decks.

Sax Club presents Midnight Wonderland, featuring live music by guest star Antonella (from Lebanon), alongside residents Georges Chahid and Dani Haddad on keyboards. DJ MB will be spinning the best Arabic and international hits. The club will also have special decorations, visuals and lighting.

Ocean's Grand Finale NYE celebration will feature music by DJ Roland, spinning RnB and commercial hits, and saxophonist Maher Daou, with special lighting and decorations to enhance the festive atmosphere.

Vertical bar at the Cristal Salam Hotel is hosting Radio 1's DJ Saif, who will be playing all his best urban tunes for the night.

Left Bank are throwing a Glorious New Year Ladies Night with free entry for ladies and three free vodka cocktails or glasses of Moet champagne from 7pm till 11pm. Commercial and RnB tunes by resident DJ Asee.

Turquoiz will be welcoming 2013 with Miami-born house DJ Alex Seda. Seda currently he holds residencies at Nikki Beach (Miami), Ministry of Sound (Spain) and Es Paradis (Ibiza). As the clock approaches midnight dramatic entertainment will thrill all before the spectacular fireworks on the beach mark the start of the new year.

Head to Ornina Lounge for their NYE Masquerade Party. Ornina will be handing out masks on the door (if you haven't managed to track down one of your own beforehand), with house and deep house tunes courtesy of resident DJ Alex Milan.

At Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, enjoy dinner while being serenaded by the legendary Gipsy Moreno of the Gypsy Kings, and then later, international superstar DJ Sharam (Deep Dish), the Iranian legend, will be on the decks. At midnight, fireworks and fireshows will be lighting up the night sky.

Celebrate NYE at Sea Lounge with international guest DJ from Spain, Kiko Navarro. Kiko is one of the resident DJs of Pacha Ibiza and Pacha Mallorca, and has worked with Pacha recordings, releasing a number of albums. Support from DJ Melchor and Soulfisher.

Club So-HI are going Glow Crazy for NYE. The club will be getting a special glow makeover just for the night, so make sure you wear your most pristine white if you want to stand out from the crowd.

Dress in flapper costumes and fancy suits at the 1920s Black and White Party at Pearls & Caviar. After dinner, dance the night away with the lively music from the jazz band and ring in the new year with a dazzling fireworks display over the canal.

DJ Rabih will be playing at The Yacht Club alongside a secret guest DJ, and will be accompanied by four fabulous dancers and a saxophonist.

Rush is hosting a Shine Like a Diamond NYE party, where special lighting and visuals will transform the club into a shining diamond. Guests will have the chance to take home a real diamond certified by the International Diamond Laboratories. DJs will be playing commercial and RnB hits.

Following the gala dinner at 18° at the Hyatt Capital Gate will be the Winter Wonderland after-party on the hotel's outdoor pool deck of its Rayana Spa. Enjoy unlimited Veuve Clicquot and canapes with mesmerizing city views from 80 metres above the ground.

P.J.'s live band Sweet Chilli Jam will be playing, with music and dancing by the pool outside until late.

For Lebanese music fans, singer and musical arranger Mark Abdelnoor will be performing live alongside Brazillian belly dancer Milla Tenorino at the Beach Rotana.

Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week

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EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 20th December

Head to Etoiles this Thursday for a special party with The Soul Rebel DJ Crown Prince from Dubai. For over 9 years The Soul Rebel DJ Crown Prince has been producing remixes for DJs, sound systems, mixtapes and riddim mixes. After taking his mixes live in 2003, he has played in clubs and on stage shows around the world, bringing his brand of quality music and vibrant live-show presence directly to the masses.

Abu Dhabi Stand Up Comedy Festival is on tonight at the Abu Dhabi National Theatre, featuring the King of Comedy Nemr Abu Nassar (from Lebanon), and Amr Katamesh (from Egypt). This is bound to be a unique event, filled with exploding laughter and fun.

Mod/Northern Soul & Motown Night is back at Harvester's Pub at Sands Hotel this evening. DJ Chris Delaney playing alongside Harvester's band The Hurricanes.

Club SO-HI at the Aloft Hotel has organized a Party To End All Parties, giving you the chance to party like there's no tomorrow. With music from resident DJ Tamer.

BIG RNB at Rush features DJ Bliss, winner of the Time Out Nightlife Awards in 2011 for 'Best Local DJ' and winner in 2012 for 'Best Urban Night' for his 411 Saturdays events. Support from residents Cliff Townley and Neil T.

Friday 21st December

Estrella, the new beach club at the Fairmont Hotel, hosts Simon Kaye from The Guru Project, who Abu Dhabi will know of as being the man behind the track 'Infinity' and more recently the 2012 remix of Toca's Miracle. Enjoy full food and VIP bottle service in the fabulous cabanas and lounge beds during the day while soaking up the beach sun, accompanied with an extensive cocktail list.

For reggae music lovers, iHeart Reggae has organised a boat cruise party, Reggae Music Again, featuring Selecta Jezz De Don Dada.

Etoiles presents their Winter Wonderland Party, the only Christmas Snow Party in Abu Dhabi. Etoiles will be transformed into a giant winter wonderland with ice sculptures, stilk-walking princesses, human statues and Santa, who'll be giving out Christmas gifts to those that have been bad.

Dance under the stars at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE with its Cadenza 2012 Special party featuring Ernesto Ferreyra. With support from resident DJs Frederick Stone and Jean B.

Radio 1's DJ, Greg Stainer, is playing at House Society this Friday at Rush, alongside residents Cliff Townley and Chis Smith.

Saturday 22nd December

After rocking the Dubai nightlife for almost three years, AKS Desi Night launches tonight in Abu Dhabi at Etoiles. Music provided by residents MC Tommy and DJ Ricky (1st Desi DJ in Abu Dhabi), alongside guest DJ Shadow from Dubai.

Sunday 23rd December

Singles Traffic Jam, in collaboration with My Small Obsessions, presents Best Dressed @ Eight, every Sunday till the end of December. Great prizes to be won for the best dressed lady. Featuring resident DJ Neil T.

Monday 24th December

It's Christmas Eve and many of the nightlife venues throughout Abu Dhabi are putting something on to help you celebrate.

P.J.'s resident band Sweet Chilli Jam will be performing.

B Lounge at the Sheraton will be playing all your favourite Christmas songs while you sip cocktails and punches.

DJ Melohman is spinning all things house at Ray's Bar on Level 62 of Etihad Towers.

Sax Club is running a Christmas special of their Dollhouse ladies night with free selected drinks and bubbly all night for ladies, and special decorations and surprises throughout the night.

Tuesday 25th December

At the Thirty 1st Bar at Holiday Inn, it's The Frosty Ladies Night where ladies can enjoy unlimited Xmas sparkly wine, with DJ Santa spinning the best in house, hip hop and commercial tunes.

Wednesday 26th December

For classical music lovers, the Russian Embassy to the UAE presents Yuri Bashmet and Moscow Soloists Chamber Orchestra, a classical music concert at Emirates Palace tonight.

It's Sax Club's Season Closing Party with DJ Ka Boo and DJ Roland spinning the best commercial, hip hop and RnB hits.

Guest DJ at Ray's Bar tonight is DJ Koast playing his blend of deep house.

Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week

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EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 13th December

Etoiles welcomes another celebrity guest DJ, Lady S (from Belgium), where she will perform as part of her Superfun Birthday Tour. With her Arabic roots, DJ Lady S is blessed with exotic good looks and an air of confidence. Known for her pumping hip hop and RnB sets, with a touch of electro-house, Lady S has raised eyebrows, pulses and hands across club floors around the world in her blasting career as a DJ.

B-Lounge at the Sheraton Hotel is running their first Crooners at Christmas party, with live music featuring unforgettable stars from the past. Relax in the open-air and palm-fringed lounge with great cocktails and songs from Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin and Nat King Cole.

DJ Shero, one of Dubai's best RnB and Hip Hop DJs, is playing this week at the BIG RNB party at Rush, showcasing a night full of the best RnB, Hip Hop and Dancehall anthems. Support from residents Cliff Townley and Neil T.

Friday 14th December

Estrella Beach Club hops to its new location on the beautiful sandy shores of the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr this Friday. Estrella is the only concept of its kind in Abu Dhabi. Where else can you relax or dance on the sand with friends, to the house and deep house tunes of their DJs? Enjoy full food and VIP bottle service in the fabulous cabanas and lounge beds during the day while soaking up the beach sun, accompanied with an extensive cocktail list.

Bring Down The House at Etoiles this Friday is featuring one of Europe's best eclectic DJs, DJ Irwan (from Amsterdam), who will be playing his unique blend of fast mixes with scratches, vocals and the craziest effects, for a superb night of urban music - a live performance not to be missed. Mister Outlaw will be warming up the decks.

Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE brings to its shores DC10 resident DJ, Jamie Jones. Jones was booked for 142 gigs in 2011, which means he averaged nearly a set every second day. Couple this with a lauded Fabric CD, a whole host of remixes and the expert co-curation of Crosstown Rebels, a label that came to define the sound of clubland in 2011. Deep house fans will be very happy. Support from resident DJs Frederick Stone and Jean B.

Boogie Box returns to The Yacht Club this evening for their last party of the year, before they take a short break to regroup and re-energize for 2013. Guest DJ Rabih Karam will be spinning deep and tech house tunes alongside resident DJ Hassan Alwan. VJ Krajta will be doing his crazy thing on visuals.

This week House Society at Rush welcomes Richard Round (XL Beach Club / 360) to showcase his house musical talents, alongside resident DJs Cliff Townley and Chris Smith. They are also launching a Buy One Get One Free offer on bottles.

Sea Lounge is launching a new Friday concept called Vendredi House Sessions with DJs Soulfisher, Koast and Melchor spinning soulful, deep and tech house tunes from 1pm (at brunch) till late.

Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week

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EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 6th December

Scream Promotions have organised a big Jamaican themed event, Escape 2, at the Abu Dhabi City Golf Club tonight, featuring the King of Dancehall himself, Beenie Man. With support from DJ Lenworth 'Squeeze' Samuels from Jamaica, DJ Jazzy T from Renaissance, the award winning Jamaican disco, and DJ CP from Miami, this is bound to be a busy, colourful night of great music.

Abu Dhabi's first ever weekly Desi event, Desi Underground Movements, launches at Chameleon at the Fairmont Hotel tonight. Catch resident DJs Vimal, Sukhi and Uttam, with guest DJ Josh, spinning their best Desi, Commercial House and UK Punjabi music.

Boogie Box returns to Pearls & Caviar tonight, with guest DJ Waldo spinning deep and tech house tunes alongside resident DJ Hassan Alwan. VJ Krajta will be doing his crazy thing on visuals.

The theatre production, The Woman In Black, continues tonight and Friday night.

Friday 7th December

Creamfields Abu Dhabi 2012 returns to du Arena this Friday. Two of the world’s biggest electronic acts are headlining this year's event, David Guetta and Armin van Buuren, with Example, AN21 & Max Vangeli, ARTY, Riva Starr, maDJam, Gunther & Stamina, Genie, Stacktraxxx, Angelo & Asphyxia, Big AL, Ronin & Nesta, Mister Outlaw, Mark Pickup, Natalie Brogan and Immaculate Touch. Get your tickets from www.thinkflash.ae.

Warm-up for Creamfields at the annual Sundowner Pool Party at the Crowne Plaza Yas Island Pool, with DJs Cliff Townley, Neil T and DJ CJ. Enjoy a mouthwatering BBQ with unlimited selected beverages from 1pm till 7pm.

Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE presents I AM ROCKSTAR™ featuring Roger Michael and DJ Chad Tyson. I AM ROCKSTAR™ was awarded The London Club and Bar 'Best and Longest Running Night' Award 2012. With support from resident DJs Frederick Stone, Jean B, Jixo & Danz and Kaytek.

Wednesday 12th December

Skylite are launching a brand new ladies night with a fresh and exciting concept that's bound to get the ladies tottering on their heels to the event. At Fashion Wednesdays, any woman who attends and enters their name in the draw between 6pm till 8pm has a chance to win a AED 4,000 Christian Louboutin gift card - which woman wouldn't want that! DJ Chris Harvey will be spinning soulful house tunes.

Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week

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Well, it certainly looks like the party season has started - there's a lot happening in Abu Dhabi nightlife this week!

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 29th November

BIG RNB at Rush welcomes back Dr. Psycho. As an entertaining entity, Dr. Psycho has a tremendous impact worldwide, where he has DJ'ed and hosted nights in Europe, Asia and The Americas. Support from residents Cliff Townley and Neil T.

Vertical in the Cristal Salam Hotel has launched a new Ladies Night where ladies receive free house beverages between 9pm and midnight every Thursday.

Club SO-HI at the Aloft Hotel are celebrating their recent win for Favourite Club Night at the What's On Awards with a Liquid Victory Party. Since it's a now little chilly for a pool party, they're taking the party to Club SO-HI, where everyone will receive a free welcome drink and ladies receive free bubbly all night long. DJs are Natalie Brogan and DJ Tamer.

Put your Afro wigs and funky glasses on and get ready for Salsa Glam 2 at Enigma Club (Al Raha Beach Hotel) tonight. Enjoy Latin dance classes with Latin Dance Abu Dhabi club, and salsa the night away with Go-Go dancers and special shows throughout the night.

It's the official launch party for Turquoiz at the St. Regis. Saadiyat Island Resort. This is an invite only event though, so if you haven't got tickets, you'll have to head down there another time to check out the newest beachside location to open up in the capital.

Eight are celebrating their 4th Birthday tonight, with DJ Ray and DJ Ka Boo behind the decks. Ladies receive free drinks from 10pm till 1am.

Friday 30th November

Urban Education at Pearls & Caviar are hosting special guest DJ Stylus from the UK tonight. Stylus has worked with the likes of Trevor Nelson, DJ EZ, Steve Sutherland, Heartless Crew, Clinton Sparx, Mistajam, Semtex / Rampage and Tim Westwood. He has also been the Official Afterparty DJ for some of the biggest names in the business, including Wiz Khalifa, Tinie Tempah, J.Cole, Nas & Damien Marley, SWV, Faith Evans, Ginuwine, Dru Hill, Jay Z & Kanye West, Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj. His performances on the decks are not to be missed. Support from Radio 1's Rone Jaxx.

Iconic Motown legends The Jacksons will share the unforgettable songs of the Jackson 5, The Jacksons, and a tribute to their brother Michael at the du Forum, tonight. Performing as part of their worldwide 'Unity Tour', the concert will feature founding members Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon and Tito in a spectacular stage show that plays homage to the 'First Family of Music'.

It's Cooper's 3rd Birthday Bash tonight, with a Brazilian Carnival theme, and 5-piece band Danna Miranda & The Dazarabias alongside two amazing Samba dancers to sizzle the party.

House Society returns to Rush for their second week, this week with Simon Kaye, of The Guru Project fame, playing his special blend of house music. The Guru Project are behind the track 'Inifinity' and more recently the 2012 remix of 'Toca's Miracle'! Support from resident DJs Cliff Townley and Natalie Brogan.

Enjoy some sun, sand and tunes this National Day weekend at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE's National Day Fiesta. On Friday, join Rudy, the dynamic vocalist of club and festival (Axwell, Dirty South), and Shawnee Taylor, the Subliminal Records singer (Erick Morillo's label). On Saturday, it's Ultra Nate anthems with Michelle Weeks. Support from resident DJs Frederick Stone, Jean B, Jixo & Danz and Kaytek.

Zenith Nightclub at the Sheraton Hotel are running a Winter Solstice Party, with resident DJ Chino playing a mix of hip hop, RnB and Reggae. There will be special performances and giveaways on the night.

For classical music fans, the UAE National Symphony Orchestra presents A National Day Gala Concert, a combined festival of arts with Dvorak's 'Carnival Overture' and 'Riverdance' arrangement created for UAENSO, and Mussorgsky's majestic 'Pictures at an Exhibition' with exhibitions of artwork by prominent Emirati visual artists.

Saturday 1st December

It's Double Or Nothing with Delicious, the duo from Amsterdam, at Warehouse Marina tonight. Delicious will be dishing out their hottest house, electro and dirty Dutch tracks. Their back to back spin tactics and mixture of house genres will keep you dancing all night. Support by DJ Trina and MC Tommy.

For the first time in Abu Dhabi, Lebanese star Elie Massad will be performing live at Cedar Lounge in the Fairmont Hotel.

The Open Mic Night returns to B-Lounge at the Sheraton Hotel this evening, featuring new and regular performers. Get there early to reserve your spot in the Arabic amphitheater or on one of their stylish couches under the palm trees.

Rest of the Week

On Sunday night, supermodel DJ Angie Vu Ha is behind the decks at Club SO-HI. As Asia's best looking DJ, she's been featured among the Top 10 hottest Supermodel DJs in the world and was Playboy's Miss Social last month. Angie has released two singles 'Cookies' and 'Cream' featuring UK's top vocalist, Taya. With massive support from Gareth Emery, Marco V and Ministry of Sound Radio, this former resident DJ of New Asia Bar and headliner of UK's ESCAPE Party is burning tracks all over the world. Her music style is house, electro and hip hop.

On Monday, Urban Flow at Warehouse Marina hosts special guests DJ Timmid (UK) and DJ Symon Chris (France) playing RnB, hip hop, Old Skool, Reggae and Dancehall.

On Tuesday, Vertical launches another new ladies night, Tuesday Nights With DJ Cliff. Ladies receive unlimited cocktails from 9pm till midnight.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, enjoy something a bit different with The Woman In Black theatre production. Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, Stephen Mallatratt's stage adaptation of Susan Hill's bestselling novel combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality, transporting audiences into a terrifying and ghostly world. A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a 'Woman in Black' engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.

Also on Wednesday, it's Vintage SWAG Ladies Night at Sax Club, with DJ Ka Boo playing all things Old Skool, and ladies receive free selected drinks all night.

Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Win a mega Creamfields Abu Dhabi experience! Meet some of the world's biggest DJs backstage, take home cool signed goodies and dance the night away on us! We'll even throw in a night at the Al Maha Arjaan Rotana so you can sleep in the next day. Just click here to enter!

Scream Promotions have organised a big Jamaican themed event, Escape 2, at the Abu Dhabi City Golf Club on Thursday 6th December, featuring the King of Dancehall himself, Beenie Man. With support from DJ Lenworth 'Squeeze' Samuels from Jamaica, DJ Jazzy T from Renaissance, the award winning Jamaican disco, and DJ CP from Miami, this is bound to be a busy, colourful night of great music.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 22nd November

Celebrate Lebanese National Day at Sax Club's Layali night with Georges Chahid performing live alongside Dani Haddad on keyboards and resident DJ Roland spinning a fusion of Arabic and international club hits.

DJ Keza is back to rock the house at The Yacht Club tonight, where he'll be playing his special blend of deep house, electro and commercial house tunes. The renowned French DJ has raised the roof in clubs from China to Tunisia to Mali, and has won a few DJing awards along the way.

BIG RNB presents Party Hard with special guests Donaeo performing live alongside DJ Azi Robinson. Donaeo is one of UK's biggest musical exports and is responsible for bringing the biggest tunes to a party with classics such as 'Party Hard', 'I'm Fly', 'Move to the Gyal Dem', 'Check My Swagger Out', The D'Banj Oliver Twist remix 'Charlie in the Chocolate Factory', or you may know his co-writing credits that include Yasmin's 'On My Own', 'Mz Bratt 'Selecta' and Ms Dynamite's 'What You Talking About?'.

It's Mix Wid a Chix at Eight tonight, featuring DJ Elite, a leading female DJ from the Czech Republic. Since 2004, she's produced an official mix CD, been on the front cover of Xmag magazine, and has performed on radio stations, at a sold-out gig with DJ Tiesto at the T-Mobile Arena, and at Creamfields alongside Taul Paul, Timo Maas, Westbam, Tiesto, Paul Oakenfoald and many more. Her personal highlight was performing after Tiesto in front of 20,000 people in Prague in 2009.

Friday 23rd November

The Immense Ibiza Yacht Party is on again this Friday. Set sail from Al Marina Mall Harbour and cruise around the Gulf Sea for four hours (with an additional hour back in port), with guest DJs C-J Jackson and DJ Marik joining resident DJs Chris Delaney and Moe Turk in pumping out Balearic Ibiza beats. Immense's style of music is deep, funky, vocal and uplifting house. The event will host entertainers including sax players and percussionists.

It's the Captain's Arms 15th Birthday Party this Friday, where you can help them celebrate with a live band, DJ Captain Kelly on the decks, beer competitions and great raffle prizes.

Brand new event House Society launches at Rush tonight. House Society will showcase something different every Friday with different DJs, genres and international brands, including Hed Kandi, Ministry of Sound, Defected In The House and many more. DJs for the night are Cliff Townley, Natalie Brogan, Chad Phunk and Chris Smith.

On the 23rd and 24th of November Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE will be celebrating Art on the Beach - a unique concept where you can witness the coolest live art creation from the new wave of young artists in the region. The best talent will win a prize of AED 10,000.

The BPM Beach Party returns to Al Maya Island this Friday, with DJ Sam Farsio supporting resident DJ Chris Delaney.

Saturday 24th November

For classical music lovers, the Italian Embassy to the UAE and the Italian Industry & Commerce Office in the UAE present Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi, an opera concert at Emirates Palace tonight.

Monday 26th November

Urban Flow at Warehouse Marina hosts special guest DJ Vlader, the official Shadyville DJ (Eminem, G-Unit, Aftermath) and a Worlds Top DJs award winner, and the Official Ying Yang Twins DJ.

Tuesday 27th November

Impressions, the rooftop lounge at the Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara have launched a Wine & Cheese Night. Add a touch of elegance to your week and let the view of pristine mangroves set the mood for a decadent evening as you savour a delectable selection of premium grape beverages and artisanal cheeses.

Wednesday 28th November

Natalie Brogan is special guest DJ at Ray's Bar tonight. Take in stunning views from Level 62 in Jumeirah at Etihad Towers while you enjoy sublime signature cocktails and premium bubbly to an eclectic mix of house tunes.

It's Sax Appeal at The Yacht Club, where resident DJ Rabih will be accompanied by live saxophonist Dimitri while he dishes out his beats, and later in the evening, enjoy a show by their live dancers.

Ornina Lounge are hosting their Full Moon Celebration Party tonight, where guests can enjoy special drink promotions and tapas packages to the house, deep house and tech house tunes of their resident DJ Alex Millan. Dress code is white.

Looking for something a bit different to do on a Wednesday night? Then head to P.J. O'Reilly's for The Paddyman for some music and comedy. Known for his humorous gigs and characters imitating stars and leaders, it's bound to be a fun night out.

Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week

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UPCOMING EVENTS

FLASH Entertainment have announced additional artists to the line-up for Creamfields Abu Dhabi 2012 at du Arena on Friday 7th December. Example & DJ Wire plus Gunther & Stamin will be joining headline international DJs David Guetta and Armin van Buuren. Get your tickets from www.thinkflash.ae.

Scream Promotions have organised a big Jamaican themed event, Escape 2, at the Abu Dhabi City Golf Club on Thursday 6th December, featuring the King of Dancehall himself, Beenie Man. With support from DJ Lenworth 'Squeeze' Samuels from Jamaica, DJ Jazzy T from Renaissance, the award winning Jamaican disco, and DJ CP from Miami, this is bound to be a busy, colourful night of great music.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 15th November

Sax Club welcomes special guest performer Maher Makdessi to their Lebanese themed Layali night, with Dani Haddad on keyboards, and DJ Roland playing his fusion of Arabic and International club hits.

DJ Keza is back to rock the house at The Yacht Club tonight, where he'll be playing his special blend of deep house, electro and commercial house tunes. The renowned French DJ has raised the roof in clubs from China to Tunisia to Mali, and has won a few DJing awards along the way.

BIG RNB are running The Ladies Edition of their popular RnB/hip hop night, where ladies can enjoy three free cocktails if they arrive before 12am, as well as free entry. Music supplied by residents Cliff Townley and DJ Neil T.

Sura, a new karaoke venue, has opened at the Cristal Salam Hotel where you can hire out a room for up to 12 people to sing to your heart's content.

Friday 16th November

 

Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE is hosting the original Flower Power Party. Victor Nebot, the original DJ from Flower Power Pacha in Ibiza will be laying down the groovy beats and taking you back to an unforgettable time. 70s style is mandatory, so let free love reign!

The BPM Beach Party returns to Al Maya Island this Friday, with house DJ Simon Kaye (The Guru Project) supporting resident DJ Chris Delaney.

For a night of Caribbean, Dancehall, Reggae and RnB music, head to Jamrock Abu Dhabi at Club So-HI at the Aloft Hotel, featuring Collie Budz' official DJ, DJ Peewee, with support from DJ Sherif.

Boogie Box is back at The Yacht Club, with Dubai tech house DJ Salah Sadeq joining resident Hassan Alwan on music duties. Visuals courtesy of VJ Krajta.

The weather is perfect now for outdoor partying, so head to Urban Education at Pearls & Caviar this Friday. DJ Soulninja joins resident Rone Jaxx on the decks, mixing the best of Dancehall, Funk, Hip Hop, Old Skool Hip Hop and RnB tunes, to the lovely backdrop of the Grand Mosque.

Saturday 17th November

Arabian Night is on at Etoiles this Saturday, with DJ Walid spinning, for one night only, all the best Middle Eastern beats with a touch of house, RnB and international club hits to keep you dancing all night long.

Sunday 18th November

Jazz n' Fizz at the Sofitel Hotel are hosting a Beaujolais Cheese & Wine Night where you can enjoy Beaujolais Nouveau Wine to the soothing Latin and Arabic sounds of their live saxophonist, Joaquin.

Wednesday 21st November

Looking for something a bit different to do on a Wednesday night? Then head to P.J. O'Reilly's for The Paddyman for some music and comedy. Known for his humorous gigs and characters imitating stars and leaders, it's bound to be a fun night out.

Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week

Visit www.thecapitallist.ae for full event listings.

To view our column in 7DAYS Abu Dhabi Insider, click here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

FLASH Entertainment announced that iconic Motown legends The Jacksons will share the unforgettable songs of the Jackson 5, The Jacksons, and a tribute to their brother Michael at the du Forum, Yas Island, on Friday November 30th.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 8th November

Havana Club in the Emirates Palace has launched a new weekly Thursday night, Mojito Extravaganza, with specials on various mojitos throughout the night.

Frequency event promoters have organised Partylicious at Al Reem Island Ocean Towers with DJ Mytee A playing a mix of RnB, commercial and electro tunes.

The new weekly Friday event at Harvester's Bar, Mod/Northern Soul & Motown Night, kicks off tonight, with DJ Chris Delaney playing the very best in Mod/Northern Soul & Motown music, alongside new band The Hurricanes from the UK, who will be keeping the good times going.

Sax Club are hosting a special Layali night with Lebanese star Hani Jamil performing live, alongside Dani Haddad on saxophone and resident DJ Roland mixing a fusion of Arabic and international club hits.

Thirty 1st Bar at the Holiday Inn are launching a new weekly Thursday event with Twist'D Thursdays where you can groove to the commercial tunes of DJ M'Raz with specials on cocktails and shots all night.

Head to Heroes for their James Bond themed party, Skyfall, to celebrate James Bond's 50 yr anniversary. Their band International Playboys will be playing music from the Bond movies with happy hour drink promotions. Free tickets to Skyfall for best dressed Bond and Bond girl.

Friday 9th November

Brand new venue, Estrella Beach Club, situated along the beautiful shores of the world famous Emirates Palace Beach, is opening this Friday. A beautiful setting, where the smart teak cabanas, decking and crisp white umbrellas are complimented with a stunning backdrop of the turquoise waters of the Arabian sea. Estrella will establish itself as a landmark living up to a reputation as a party playground for jet setters, celebrities, VIPs, guests and visitors alike, and will be home to live DJ sets and artists throughout the summer months. Entertainment will range from human statues to fire breathers, stilt walkers, and a fire show, to the background of DJs playing house, deep house and commercial tunes.

Filipino stars ASAP Pinoy Champs are performing live at the du Forum tonight. The ASAP Pinoy Champs are part of the Sunday noontime variety show ASAP 2012 in the Philippines. TFC, a cable service offering Filipino programming worldwide, is bringing them to the UAE for its annual year-end event.

The Welcome Party 2012, an event organised by The ONE Group Financial Advisors, is for professionals in Abu Dhabi to meet, network and socialize, and is back at Club So-Hi by Relax@12 at the Aloft Hotel, with DJ Cliff Townley playing commercial and RnB tunes.

Sax Club's Club Arabia Ladies Night welcomes Lebanese singer Hani Jamil for another performance, alongside DJ Tony White. Ladies receive free selected drinks all night.

The last Immaculate Touch Pool Party for the season (until March next year), is on at Al Maya Island, with resident DJs ChadPhunk, Stew Magoo, Natalie Brogan and Cliff Townley providing the house tunes by the pool.

Thirsty 1st Bar has launched a new Teacher's Night on Fridays, with food and drink promotions for teachers throughout the night.

Oceans have launched a new Ladies Night every Friday, with resident DJ Roland playing commercial, house and RnB tunes. Ladies receive complimentary drinks all night.

Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week - Formula 1 Special!!

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FORMULA 1 NIGHTLIFE EVENTS

It's Formula 1 time, the busiest time in Abu Dhabi's social calendar! And we have everything going on listed right here...!

Thursday 1st November

The band Go Go Gadget will be performing at Skylite on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8pm over F1. Go Go Gadjet have honed in and created a niche as a complete dance oriented party band, totally in tune with today's pop culture.

Etoiles welcomes hit US RnB group Cali Swag District to perform for the first time in the UAE for the first of their series of F1 events. Cali Swag District (CSD) are a practical four-man performance machine hailing from the streets of Inglewood, CA. CSD has created a pop culture phenomenon with their platinum selling debut single "Teach Me How To Dougie." Support from DJ Charlesy, Tinie Tempah's official tour DJ.

FLASH Entertainment's Beats on the Beach festival starts today on the Corniche Beach, featuring Akon, Melanie C, Missy Elliott, Tamer Hosny and Clarita De Quiroz.

At SkyBar tonight, it's Akon, Missy Elliot and Melanie C headlining the opening party. As the Only Official Parties for the Yasalam After-Race concerts, it is the place to be seen over race weekend. Music remains at the heart of the SKYBAR Abu Dhabi experience, combining international performances, with cutting edge DJs, dancers and acrobats. Tickets available through www.thinkflash.ae.

BIG RNB is on at Rush with DJ Masterstepz headlining, and support from residents DJ Neil T and Cliff Townley.

Enjoy live jazz every day over F1 at the Yas Marina Lounge by G.H. MUMM, a stunning open air lounge on the Yas Marina Promenade with panoramic views over the marina and an amazing live jazz band, Mark Zitti e i Fratelli, who have been brought over from Italy for the occasion. 

The glamour of race weekend will be alive at Jazz n' Fizz with a Race Weekend themed party for racing revelers. A G.H. Mumm themed bar will be serving the official race fizz and to help get you in the race day spirit a photographer will be taking snaps of guests on a winner's podium. Contemporary jazz and lounge music provided by the in-house saxophonist and DJ Raggy.

Allure is hosting the UAE DJ Grand Battle Royale, where 14 of the hottest DJs in the UAE will take centre stage as they battle all night long for the title of UAE's Best DJ! Last year a packed to capacity crowd were wowed till the early hours. This year, glamorous international dancers will keep the crowd rocking and dancing all night!

Friday 2nd November

The Beats on the Beach festival continues today with Hani El Omary, Maya Diab and CeeLo Green.

Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE host the first of their chic brunches at Rush. With a direct view of the track, follow the race in front of the circuit while indulging in an electric brunch served all afternoon, with house and deep house tunes by Jean B, Jixo & Danz and Kaytek.

Etoiles welcomes Wretch 32 to the second of their series of F1 events tonight. Jermaine Scott aka Wretch 32 is an English rapper and former Grime MC from Tottenham, London. In 2011, Wretch 32 had three top-five charting songs from his Gold-Certified album Black and White and amassed over a million record sales. Support from DJ Irwan, the number 1 mash-up DJ in Amsterdam.

The glitzy black tie 4th annual Abu Dhabi Chequered Flag Ball is being held for the second year at the prestigious St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort. Performances from soul diva Jocelyn Brown, F1 legend Eddie Jordan with his band Eddie and the Robbers, and hosted by gorgeous F1 pit lane reporter Natalie Pinkham. Leona Lewis will be attending the Chequered Flag Ball as a VIP guest. This is a glitzy black tie affair.

This year DUPLAYS is bringing the famous GuGu Boat to Yas Marina for all 3 days. Choose from 1, 2 or 3 day packages and enjoy full access to the Marina where all the world's largest super yachts will be graced with stars and celebrities from all over the world.

Iris Beirut will be hosting a series of terrace parties on the Allure terrace every day over F1. Sip champagne and cocktails while you soak up the fine entertainment with wonderful views of the Yas Marina.

Kylie Minogue will be performing at the first of the 2012 Yasalam After-Race Concerts. (Open to official F1 ticket holders only.)

At SkyBar tonight, Cee Lo Green and Eve will be performing.

It's Sticky Boutique at Allure tonight with DJ Boy George headlining, and support from DJ Mark Vedo and Simon Kaye (Guru Project).  The theme is Moulin Rouge and Burlesque, designed to satisfy the creative demands of an A class crowd, where seductive gypsies and beauties in burlesque undress the night! Supported by the most crazy show of burlesque cabaret, Italy's infamous Nu Art and their entourage of acrobats and gorgeous dancers.

Stars 'n' Bars are hosting an F1 After Party every night of the F1 with a live band and DJ Simon Kaye providing entertainment to get your feet on the ground. 

Rush turns into the most exclusive Pacha Ibiza party tonight, with international DJs Rene Veitl and Jean Claude Ades headlining.

Taboo of Black Eyed Peas fame is hot-footing it to Yas Island to perform on Friday 2nd and Sunday 4th November at the glamorous F1 after party, Amber Lounge, hosted at Yas Links Golf Club.

As part of the Yasalam series of events on the Corniche Beach, Rouba aka Roobz, a soul singer born in Lebanon and raised in the UAE, will be performing jazz and blues classics. This will be followed by a performance by Juliana Down, a multinational rock band based in Dubai. They have opened for a number of bands including Muse, Justin Timberlake, Guns N' Roses and Maroon 5.

The Mo*Vida Dubai team are relocating to the Radisson Blu Hotel for the Race Weekend, Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th November. Tonight DJ Bliss, Mister Outlaw and resident DJ Emir will be battling it out on the decks.

Saturday 3rd November

F1 legend Eddie Jordan will be performing at Skylite tonight and tomorrow night with his band Eddie and the Robbers. Eddie Jordan is a former racing driver, team owner and entrepreneur known for his irrepressible optimism and energetic joie de vivre.

Etoiles welcomes DJ Scottie B tonight. Producer of Warner's Pure Funky House and TwiceasNice's Gold selling Urban Anthems compilation, he has been setting the UK and International scene on fire for years. Nominated for 'Best Club DJ' and 'Best DJ' respectively at the 2008 MOBO Awards and at the UMA'S and winner of the 'Best Urban Club DJ' - Ibiza 2009 he is undoubtedly one of the most versatile and technically gifted DJs you will ever have the pleasure of hearing.

Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE host the second of their chic brunches at Rush, with house and deep house tunes by Frederick Stone and Rene Vaitl. 

Rock band Nickelback will perform on the second night of the 2012 Yasalam After-Race Concerts. (Open to official F1 ticket holders only.)

SkyBar tonight features Outasight and Travie McCoy.

Allure's offering tonight is Oceans Dream. Set sail on a magical night, all in the spirit of the 50s! Italy's finest world-class entertainment provided by Nu Art! Expect jaw dropping spectacles, dapper white jackets and pin-up girls mesmerizing the crowd with their lashings of ruby red lips. Headline DJs are DJ Behrouz and DJ Neverdogs. 

At Rush, it's Pacha Ibiza again, with international DJs Frederick Stone, Graham Sahara, and Dennis Ferrer headlining.

Special guest star performer at Mo*Vida at the Radisson Blu Hotel tonight is Wyclef Jean.

On Saturday and Sunday night, Sax Club are hosting their F1 After Parties, with commercial and RnB tunes by resident DJ Roland, and free treats for ladies throughout the weekend.

Sunday 4th November

Etoiles is hosting Eminem's Official After Party, with Fredwreck (DJ, Snoop Dogg & Dr Dre Producer), Royce da 5'9" ( Multi Award-Winning Artist) and The Alchemist ( Eminem's Official DJ) on the line-up, with support from local UAE DJ Dany Neville. 

Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE host the last of their chic brunches at Rush, with house and deep house tunes by Frederick Stone and Jean Claude Ades. 

International star rapper Eminem will perform on the final night of the 2012 Yasalam After-Race Concerts. (Open to official F1 ticket holders only.)

SkyBar tonight features Lupe Fiasco and Eva Simons.

Allure's offering tonight is Ice & Diamonds, an epic event to bid farewell to F1! Nu Art's international world class performers and acrobats take to the stage as Allure is transformed into an ice palace flaunting ice maidens and ice sculptures. Boasting the UAE's only giant nitrogen cannons, get set for a fairytale night of winterland delight! Headline DJs are 2manydjs and Neverdogs.

At Rush, it's the last of the Pacha Ibiza nights, with international DJs Jean B, Sebastian Gamboa and star DJ Danny Avila headlining.

Closing out Mo*Vida's special Abu Dhabi extravaganza at the Radisson Blu Hotel tonight is special guest star T.Y.G.A. performing for the first time in the Middle East.