Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week

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EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 19th September

The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr is running a special Brewfest Festival on the 19th and 20th September, with over 40 different brews on offer, with live sports on giant screens, shisha, games, a DJ and hearty pub grub, all in the comfort of an air conditioned tent.

Start your weekend early at Left Bank with their Beat the Clock offer between 5pm and 9pm, where DJ Asela will be playing the latest chart and feel-good music and then continue the party with THE WKENDR from 9pm till the morning hours.

Tom Jones, the Welsh soul legend, returns to Abu Dhabi this Thursday at the du Forum on Yas Island for an unforgettable night of live entertainment. The iconic singer will perform a selection of his greatest hits along with new material from his last two critically acclaimed albums Praise and Blame and Spirit in the Room.

Tonight, 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.

Friday 20th September

Every Friday, head to Left Bank for Rewind Fridays where you can enjoy drinks at discounted prices from 4pm till 9pm, while listening to classic retro tunes from the 70s, 80s and 90s from DJ B-Luv - the perfect post-brunch party venue. Then from 9pm, Hip Hop Nation takes over, with DJ B-Luv playing all your favourite hip hop tunes.

It's time to start the party season in style at Skylite at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi. Tonight, head to the beautiful rooftop lounge and enjoy their season re-launch event, Press Play. With a complimentary welcome drink, complimentary tapas throughout the evening, a fantastic DJ line-up, great beverage promotions, dedicated Shisha area and amazing prizes, they are starting the season with a blast. DJs for the night will be DJ Anya, Roo, Cliff Townley and Richard Round.

Shangri-La hotel will be offering an exclusive wine tasting evening with its head sommelier, Eduardo Perez, at tonight's Wine Club Session at Al Hanah. Guests can enjoy premium wine from Chile and Argentina paired with deluxe canapés, available from 5pm to 7pm.

Revive your favourite 80s tunes at the New Wave Fridays after brunch party at Y Bar in the Yas Island Rotana hotel from 5pm onwards every Friday.

Saturday 21st September

One of the Capital's favourite ladies and cabin crew nights, The Crew Lounge, returns to RUSH in the Yas Viceroy Hotel. All ladies and Etihad Crew (including the gents) receive free drinks till 1am, and buy 1 bottle get 1 free promotion is on offer for everyone else all night. Radio 1's Dany Neville alongside DJs Ka Boo and Cliff Townley will be playing the best in Old School, Hip Hop and RnB.

Sunday 22nd September

Head to Soul Sundays at Left Bank, where from 9pm onwards, ladies can enjoy 5 drinks for only 5 dirhams, with DJ Asela playing old skool, RnB and soulful tunes.

Always wanted to see how your book smarts size up to others? Then join Hickory's Quiz Night tonight at the Yas Links Golf Course hosted by quizmaster Robert. Enjoy delicious food and drinks and the chance to win incredible prizes. 

Tuesday 24th September

Put on your Flamenco shoes and get ready to move to your feet with Flamenco dancer Raquel every Tuesday from 7pm at Hola! Night at Lemon Tree in the Holiday Inn hotel.

Wednesday 25th September

Every Wednesday at Left Bank is Sway Ladies Night, where from 9pm onwards, ladies can purchase 5 cocktails for 5 dirhams, with DJ Darryl Rees playing your favourite house anthems and commercial remixes.

Starting from tonight, Wednesdays at Skylite are all about the ladies. Relax and catch up with friends whilst enjoying refreshing beverages and chill out tunes by DJ Anya at the Fashion Wednesdays between 6pm to 9.30pm and get a chance to win a Manolo Blahnik voucher worth 2,000 AED. The fun continues with Skylite Angels from 9.30pm, where ladies can enjoy special offers on the beverages.

From 23rd to 30th September Sofitel hotel is hosting the French Wine Week that will be entirely dedicated to French wines in order to celebrate the harvest that traditionally takes place in the northern hemisphere in September. At tonight's Grand Wine Tasting at Jazz 'n' Fizz, guests can sample a wide range of French wines along with mouth watering finger foods.

Tonight, teachers get to enjoy selected drinks for a reduced price from 5pm to 9pm at Teachers Night at Porters bar in the Grand Millennium Al Wahda hotel. And then it's Quiz Night from 8pm to 10pm, with special prices on drinks and prizes to be given away.