Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Abu Dhabi nightlife this week

The Capital List's weekly Abu Dhabi nightlife newsletter is out today!

Visit www.thecapitallist.ae for full event listings.


GENERAL NEWS

Tickets are still on sale for the Elton John concert on March 29, Laidback Luke on April 5, Avenged Sevenfold on May 4, and the second Madonna concert on June 4.


EVENTS THIS WEEK

Wednesday 28th March

After a hugely successful launch event on Feb 1, In Touch With Ibiza returns to Sax and Oceans with internationally renowned DJ Kid Chris headlining, with support from DJ Aleksey and DJ Hayson, and Sax resident DJ Roland. With the In Touch With Ibiza WILD dancers, LED show, special lighting and decorations and popular giveaways, this is an event not to be missed.

Thursday 29th March

Music lovers across the region can rejoice as living music legend, Sir Elton John is performing tonight. Sir Elton John will share the stage with percussionist Ray Cooper and the live performance will be based on their famous two-man show that has taken them around them world. They complement each other perfectly, with Ray providing interesting, poignant, and sometimes funny accents to Elton's effortless melodic skills. Enjoy the pure polished sounds of this magical musician as he takes his fans on a fantastic trip down memory lane in the beautiful open air ambience of the YAS Arena. Tickets are still on sale now from www.thinkflash.ae.

Etoiles welcomes back the I-T BOT. This spectacular robot creates a LED spectacle wherever it goes. With resident DJ Jack spinning a broad mix of House, RnB and Hip Hop, this night will have a bit of something for everybody.

This Wednesday and Thursday at The Yacht Club, enjoy the sounds of live saxophone music backed by the commercial and deep house tunes of resident DJ Rabih.

Popular Dubai-based DJ Patrik Carrera returns to Relax@12 this Thursday. Patrik knows how to deal with soundscapes, beats and melodies, and has a sound like no other. You’ll be surprised how well this music addict knows how to turn his tricks and hits into yet another diverse beat-beauty.

After the massive Elton John concert on Yas Island, Allure runs their after concert special, Rocketman, which will host a whirlwind of quirky performers, dancers and special guest DJs, including Peppermint resident DJ afroboogie along with MadJam from Dubai.

Friday 30th March

After the success of the Immaculate Touch Pool Party launch at Al Maya Island on March 16, the party returns this Friday. In addition to resident DJs Chad Phunk and Stew Magoo, Natalie Brogan and Cliff Townley will be spinning some quality house tunes at one of the most beautiful beach/poolside locations in the capital.

If the recent posts on Facebook from RetroFlect DJ afroboogie are anything to go by, then it seems this retro night with a house music twist at Pearls & Caviar is really starting to gain momentum. And with the weather warming up (and dust finally disappearing!) this is one of the best outdoor nightlife locations in Abu Dhabi.

Allure brings back the second installment of their popular UV Party with DJ Soulninja spinning the best of Hip Hop, RnB and commercial tunes in his special UV get-up. With support from residents N.I.K.O.L.A. TRIX and Paul Skn-Bark, and both the terrace and main room open, there will be something for everyone here.

If you're after an urban music fix tonight, then take your pick from popular Etoiles for their weekly Bring Down The House night which regularly hosts celebrities and special guest DJs, or Eight for their weekly Friday Bounce party with DJ Neil T.


BAR ACTION THIS WEEK

Sheraton Abu Dhabi just opened their new outdoor bar, B-Lounge, this week. B-Lounge is an exclusive alfresco venue nestled in the lush palm tree garden of the resort area, offering a bar, chill out seating, a fire pit for bon fires, an amphitheater with Arabic cushion seating, occasional live performances and DJs playing popular chill out tunes.

Ray's Bar have a live house DJ playing every Wednesday to Friday night, the perfect backdrop to quality cocktails and stunning views of Abu Dhabi.

Now that the weather is warming up, Breeze Lounge at Emirates Palace is the perfect start to your evening from 7pm till 11pm, with chillout and deep house tunes from DJ Jack.

Level Lounge, the rooftop pool bar at the top of the Crowne Plaza on Hamdan St, is also a good place to catch up with some friends for a bit of outdoors cocktails and beer action. DJ Moe Turk will spin all your favourite house and RnB tunes.

Don't forget to check out the latest new swanky lounge bars that have opened in Abu Dhabi too - there's Blue Bar at the Rocco Forte Hotel, The Manhattan Lounge at St Regis Hotel, Saadiyat, and Lounge at Hyatt Capital Gate.


Thursday, March 8, 2012

Competition time!


The Capital List has hit over 1000 likes!! To celebrate this milestone, we’re running a competition just for our Facebook fans, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, Pearls & Caviar. Up for grabs is a quality brunch for 4 people at Brunners, followed by a bottle of house spirits with mixers at the best post brunch party in the capital, RetroFlect, afterwards.

To win, be the 20th person to correctly name all the regular events (including what night they're on) at Pearls & Caviar. The prize can be used on any Friday up till the end of March.

Visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/thecapitallist for more info!