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.