Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 21st February

Start your weekend in style with Milkshake Thursdays at Pearls & Caviar, a night promised to bring out the finest blend of house and RnB. This week, DJ Ka Boo will be serving up soulful and commercial house favorites, before playing the smoothest urban vibes. Support fromDJ Sarah Lawrence, a fresh and exciting DJ from Australia, signed to deep house label Eivissa Soul.

This Thursday, head to The Yacht Club to hear DJ Keza bringing his own French touch to an eclectic track selection, from deep soul-shaker house to sharp hip hop and commerical tunes blended with precision. Support from resident DJ Rabih.

Jazz 'n' Fizz at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche Hotel is hosting its Russian Party tonight, with female DJ Taya and beverage packages of Russian selected drinks and canapés.

BIG RNB at Rush plays host tonight to DJ Peewee, Collie Buddz' Official DJ. Hailing form Queens NY,DJ PeeWee along with his Soundsystem Pretty Posse have been cultivating the Reggae/Dancehall scene for over 15 years. Support as always from residents Cliff Townley and Neil T.

Warehouse Marina launches their new Thursday Night party, with DJ Chris Delaney hosting the night, and support from resident DJ Chris Harvey and live band Aftershock playing anything from house and dance tunes, to commercial, hip hop and RnB.

Friday 22nd February

Tonight, Etoiles welcomes another big urban artist to perform at the club, MIMS. MIMS (aka Sean Mims) is an American Jamaican rapper from New York who is most famous for his "This Is Why I'm Hot" track in 2007, which entered the Billboard 100 chart at No. 32 and jumped to No.1 within its first week. The leap was recorded as the third biggest in the chart's history and the first No. 1 single for its label, Capitol Records. The track generated 1,000 spins per week and a radio-listening audience well above 59 million, with a remix featuring reggae legend Junior Reid and Cham released shortly after.

Sax Club welcomes back popular performer Marwan Daoud to their Club Arabia Ladies Night, with support from DJ Tony White who will be playing the best of Lebanese, Arabic, Middle Eastern and club hits.

Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE continues their international DJ events this weekend with Grammy-nominated, internationally renowned DJ, producer and songwriter, Dirty South. He has produced, collaborated or remixed for the likes of Snoop Dogg, Kaskade, U2, The Temper Trap, David Guetta, Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell and many others. Resident DJs Frederick Stone and Jean B will be serving up the supporting grooves.

Al Maya Island's BPM Beach Party returns this Friday, featuring DJs Chad Phunk, Stew Magoo and Chris Delaney.

For techno and tech house fans, Boogie Box is on tonight at The Yacht Club, featuring Boogie Box debutants Machine Machine (aka Mehdi Ansari) and Sansa. Dubai based Mehdi and Sansa have been causing quite the ruckus in the music scene in the region as of late, most notably by co-founding and playing as the resident DJs at the always raw and underground Analog Room. Support from resident DJ Hassan Alwan and live visuals by VJ Kraijta.

Warehouse Marina Club is launching their new Disco Fever night, with DJ Chris Delaney playing tracks from the 50s through to the 90s.

Noche at RoccoForte Hotel presents Abu Dhabi's first Poetry Open Mic, where amateurs can recite their own lyrical compositions on stage. The monthly Rooftop Rhythms are hosted by Dorian "Paul D" Rogersand feature the old school hip hop and fly jams of DJ Froid.

Monday 25th February

Don't forget, Etoiles now hosts their Wine & Cheese night every Monday. The weather is perfect now for you to enjoy a selection of cheese, bread and chutneys on their terrace at the Emirates Palace overlooking their stunning gardens and the Arabian Sea.

The monthly Full Moon Celebration is on tonight at Ornina, with beverage and tapas packages and deep house tunes by resident DJ Tony Tone.

The Yacht Club introduces Jet Lag Night, where every Monday night, airline crew can get food and beverage discounts including giveaways, all set to the sounds of resident DJ Rabih.

Ornina is running a Gents Night Out night tonight, with a complimentary drink on arrival, special deals in the bar for men and great tunes by resident DJ Tony Tone.