Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week

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EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 14th March

The iconic musician Sting is performing at the du Arena tonight, where he will play many well-known hits from his solo career, plus classics from his time as the front man of one of the world's most popular bands, The Police.

The Abu Dhabi Irish Society's St. Patrick's Day Ball is on tonight at the Emirates Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This event will present the best of Irish culture here on the sandy shores of Abu Dhabi. It will be a jam-packed night of traditional Irish music and singing, Irish dancing, dramatic performances, guest appearances and bucket-loads of 'craic'! The highly successful band Hermitage Green  will also be flown from Ireland to perform on the night.

For ballet fans, one of the finest ballet companies in the world makes its debut appearance in the UAE with two breathtaking performances this weekend to open the 10th anniversary edition of the Abu Dhabi Festivalat Emirates Palace. The Mariinsky Ballet, straight from Saint Petersburg in Russia, will amaze you with its incredible grace and technique during their stunning performance. 

Friday 15th March

Immaculate Touch  returns to Al Maya Island for their new season this Friday, featuring DJs Natalie Brogan, Chad Phunk, Stew Magoo  and Chris Delaney. With the infamous illuminated I.T-BOT, stilt walkers, fire breathers and dancers, there will be plenty to keep partygoers entertained.

This Friday, a fresh slice of the UK's youngest new talent arrives to play at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, VICE London, who made their mark in the underground of Ibiza last summer. With their deep house and dark techno they arrive on the decks as a trio but play as one. Expect a big taste of real cutting-edge music.

Skylite launch their new Culture Club  post brunch party today, where resident DJ Anya will be playing 80s tunes. Skylite will be decorated in neon décor, party favors, 80s attire, and screens will be playing your favourite 80s music videos and films.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at P.J.'s with a festive buffet, Irish music and dance, a contest for best "Paddy's" dress with winners receiving valuable prizes. Enjoy live music by resident band Sweet Chilli Jam and DJ David Soto, as well as Aboud the Fiddler  who will delight the crowds with traditional Irish tunes.

Also throwing a St. Patrick's Day themed party this weekend is Le Meridien, where you can enjoy a barbeque and beverages like Guinness, Kilkenny, Jameson's and some more Irish creations from the bar. Their resident DJ will play the crowd's favourite music featuring hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and of course the best of Irish.

Lebanese superstar and celebrity Anwar El Amir  will be performing live at Sax Club  tonight, performing hits such as Estha'telloh, Kifo, Shoftak B'einy, Habib Einaya and Bila Noum. Support from DJ Tony White.

The new house series of events at Rush continues tonight withChampagne Pussykat where ladies will receive complimentary Champagne all night, to the tunes of Simon Kaye, Cliff Townley and Rick Bonetti.

Fancy a laugh? Then head to The Clubhouse at Zayed Sports City for the Punchline Comedy Club. Starting out on the Hong Kong entertainment scene in 1994, the Punchline Comedy Club has been enthralling audiences with top international comedians such as Michael McIntyre, Bill Bailey and Russell Peters to name a few. Live performances have reached major locations including Shanghai, Bangkok, Melbourne, Singapore, Tokyo and Vietnam, and are now in the UAE. The Punchline Comedy Club Middle East will feature three exciting comedians on its premier line-up; Geoff Boyz, Jeremy O'Donnell and Karl Spain.

Irish band Hermitage Green  are playing at Heroes tonight as part of their weekend long St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Saturday 16th March

A brand new night launches at Rush tonight with Theatro, the new weekly Saturday event fusing together the best in Arabic and international hits. Every table booked will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne to join in the celebrations and ladies receive free drinks till 1am.

Sunday 17th March

On St. Patrick's Day, Skylite's resident DJ Anya will be mixing the tunes so you enjoy hits from Irish legends such as U2 and the Cranberries as well as lively traditional Irish music. They're offering two drinks for the price of one on selected Irish and specially mixed green beverages to those people wearing a green item of clothing. 

Tuesday 19th March

Sax Club  launches their new weekly Tuesday Afterclass 'I Will Not Go Home'  event tonight, with buy one get one free drink promotions from 7pm, and music by resident DJ Roland.

Wednesday 20th March

For classical music lovers, Plácido Domingo, one of the Three Tenors, performs tonight at Emirates Palace as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival's 10th anniversary celebrations. The legendary musician has dominated the world of opera for more than three decades, appearing in more roles than any other tenor in history, and has performed in every major opera house in the world, including a record 20 times at The Met.