Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week

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UPCOMING EVENTS

FLASH Entertainment announced The Prodigy will be headlining the 2013 installment of Creamfields Abu Dhabi at du Arena on Friday 13th December, bringing their unique high energy sound for dance music fans of every age. Joining the group at the top of the bill will be one of the most famous and successful producers of the last six years, Calvin Harris. Through his own tracks and collaborations, Harris has stormed to chart success combining with the likes of Rihanna, Kylie Minogue and Dizzee Rascal along the way.

The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr will be running The Last Round of its Brewfest Festival on the 3rd and 4th October, 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.

The Hilton will be hosting Oktoberfest on October 10th and 11th at the Hiltonia Beach Garden where you can enjoy a traditional German buffet and draft beverages accompanied by the authentic Bavarian 6 piece band Das Element. With a host of brews, traditional wooden benches and tables, and Schnapps girls, this is bound to be a fun outdoor event. On Friday, they will also be showing the Germany and Republic of Ireland World Cup qualifier game.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 26th September

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.

Sea Lounge at Monte-Carlo Beach Club is back this September with its glamorous Ladies Night on Thursdays. Enjoy the cool sea breeze as you listen to award-winning DJ Natalie Brogan and Chad Phunk spinning the tunes and from 8pm onwards, girls will receive complimentary drinks throughout the evening.

Zenith nightclub at Sheraton hotel is welcoming guest DJ Rik. B. at the House Nation tonight to play alongside resident DJ CJ (UK). The night is all about house music and house beverages for a discounted price.

From Sunday through Thursday, the chic rooftop venue Impressions at Eastern Mangroves hotel invites you to experience a sophisticated bar menu while taking in the beautiful views of the mangroves and Abu Dhabi skyline, with live entertainment from Onyx Phillips tickling the ivories.

Friday 27th 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.

The Capital's longest open air party, Vendredi House Sessions is back at Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club from this Friday onwards. Resident DJs Melohman, Koast and Soulfisher will be spinning the tunes all night.

Culture Club Post Brunch Party returns to Skylite at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi this week. Celebrate the most definitive decade with resident DJ Anya playing your favourite 80s hits.

Captain's Arms at Le Meridien hotel has organised a Back to School party for this Friday and Saturday, with entertainment from resident band News and DJ Moses, and prizes for the best dressed.

Noche at Hilton Capital Grand hotel presents Abu Dhabi's first Poetry Open Mic, where amateurs can recite their own lyrical compositions on stage. The monthly Rooftop Rhythms welcomes guest host Alton Ramsey tonight, alongside Dorian "Paul D" Rogers and DJ Allad.

From 27th September, guests of 18° in The Capital Gate hotel can enjoy unlimited hops, grapes, sparkling and selected cocktails while watching the ebbing sun during the Sunset Cocktails on the terrace, with panoramic views of Abu Dhabi.

As the cool Balearic Summer leaves the Mediterranean and returns to UAE shores, an exciting new season dawns at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, with Ibiza's favorite DJ Wally Lopez taking to the stage. Support from resident DJs Frederick Stone, Jean B, Jixo & Danz and Kay Tek.

Abu Dhabi's coolest and wettest Liquid Rain Pool Party is back at Aloft hotel this Friday, featuring an exclusive performance from Juliana Down. DJ Natalie Brogan, Simon B and resident DJ Tamer will be on the decks till late.

Saturday 28th 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.

To celebrate the end of summer and the weather finally cooling off, Monte-Carlo Beach Club is hosting a beach day event this Saturday 28th, from 12pm till 7pm. Enjoy the laid-back vibes from their resident DJ Melohman while indulging in some mouthwatering nibbles, BBQ style.

Sunday 29th 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.

Sunday's Best at Y Bar features total Sports Action from 4pm till 9pm and then Ladies Night takes over, where ladies can enjoy a free selection of reds and whites as they get down with the freshest RnB beats.

Wednesday 3rd October

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.

Head to The Pool Deck at Eastern Mangroves hotel every evening for their Shisha Night and enjoy all your favourite shisha flavours from the popular double apple to their best seller, sweet melon, overlooking the tranquil mangroves.

Every Wednesday and Saturday in October, watch your favourite James Bond movies with family and friends in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Palm Garden with the unique backdrop of Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi. Tonight's Movie Night will showcase Casino Royale.