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.