Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week: DJ ATJAZZ @ Sea Lounge, ikandy @ Shangri-La, Ray's bar and more

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EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 27th March

Every Thursday, indulge in a glamorous Ladies Night at Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club. Enjoy the cool sea breeze as you listen to award-winning DJ Natalie Brogan and Chad Phunk spinning the tunes, where from 8pm onwards, girls receive complimentary drinks.

Live it up every Thursday and Friday at Ray’s Bar in Jumeirah at Etihad Towers. With the renowned DJ Paul Hamilton supplying the wicked soundtrack, you can socialise, kick back or dance as you revel the deep, soulful and techy sounds.

Friday 28th March

This Friday 28th March, let the sound of the Caracas echo the Samba and rhythm your evening along with international guest DJ ATJAZZ at Sea Lounge. Put on your best outfit and get ready for 12 hours of music at Monte-Carlo Beach Club, with support from resident DJs Koast, Melohman and Soulfisher.

Have you experienced ikandy Abu Dhabi yet? Join the hype at Ess Lounge in the Shangri-La hotel for its last party in the capital tonight. Head down with your friends to this chic venue and experience funky cocktails, shisha and fabulous tunes mixed by DJ Chris Smith.

Feel the real vibe of Beirut at Sax Club tonight, with a live performance from the Lebanese superstar Marwan Chami. Supporting tunes provided by DJ Giorgio.

Head to Le Méridien hotel for Africa Day celebrations and enjoy an afternoon of fun and excitement with African entertainment and traditional music from the live band “Dubai Drums” and the South African live band “Trio del Sol”. Dance on rhythmic and captivating tunes until sunset with DJ Babu.

This Friday at Zenith club, WhatzUp Entertainment presents Tashan for all Desi night lovers, featuring guest DJs Ricky and Pal. Support from resident DJ Tamer and free selected drinks for ladies till 12am.

Tonight, Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE welcomes French-German producer Jean Claude Ades, M.A.N.D.Y. and Finnebassen to its shores for an evening of deep, sexy, soulful electronic music.

Saturday 29th March

Every Saturday, let the rhythm take over at Spanish-themed  Puesta del Sol at Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club. Enjoy a traditional Flamenco performance, dancers and a Spanish guitarist, and as the day moves into night, resident DJ  Melohman will take to the decks with a mix of Latin, house, Brazilian, funk, Nu Jazz and soulful beats. Watch the sun set over Saadiyat Island while sampling the traditional Spanish delicacy, paella, complimented by a glass of sangria.

Jazz 'N' Fizz pays tribute to Mother Nature with an evening of ultra-violet fun at the city's first Soiree Noir event tonight, in celebration of international Earth Hour. Come in white and get ready to glow at Sofitel hotel as Jazz and Fizz converts into a darkened den of UV lights and glow sticks galore featuring the best in dance, house and techno music from resident DJ Fadi Lee.

Monday 24th March

Do you have a competitive edge and love trivia? Then head to Cooper's Quiz Night in the Park Rotana, where every Monday teams of 5 will battle in 6 rounds and each team that wins a round will receive complimentary drinks, and the winning team will be awarded exciting prizes. All set to the sounds of DJ James Murray.

Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week

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FEATURED EVENTS

Have you experienced ikandy Abu Dhabi yet? You've got 2 more Fridays to go! Join the hype at Ess Lounge in the Shangri-La hotel every Friday until 28th March. Head down with your friends to this chic venue and experience funky cocktails, shisha and fabulous tunes mixed by DJ Chris Smith.

Next Friday 28th March, let the sound of the Caracas echoe the Samba and rhythm your evening along with international guest DJ ATJAZZ at Sea Lounge. Put on your best outfit and get ready for 12 hours of music at Monte-Carlo Beach Club, with support from resident DJs Koast, Melohman and Soulfisher.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 20th March

Every Thursday, indulge in a glamorous Ladies Night at Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club. Enjoy the cool sea breeze as you listen to award-winning DJ Natalie Brogan and Chad Phunk spinning the tunes, where from 8pm onwards, girls receive complimentary drinks.

Tonight, one of the world's most in-demand DJs, Nick Warren will hit O1NE Yas Island's decks spreading his unique funky club beats across the dance floor.

Stars 'N' Bars presents 2 DJs this weekend, with their own unique set ups. DJ James Heston will be keeping the Shisha Lounge vibrant with his Deep House music on the mix and the new DJ Matty D playing his Soul, Funk, RnB, Hip-Hop and Rare Groove indoors keeping the nights alive at Stars 'N' Bars this Thursday and Friday.

Heroes in the Crowne Plaza hotel is hosting a Mod/Northern Soul and Motown Night tonight, with DJ Chris Delaney playing the best from the 60s and 70s music.

Friday 21st March

Fridays at Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club is the Capital's longest party, with DJs Melohman, Koast and Soulfisher in the mix starting at 4pm. From audiotonic to famous Pacha Ibiza, their resident DJs will make sure to make you dance the night away, bringing the best from all around the globe with a touch of house.

This Friday at Zenith club, WhatzUp Entertainment brings you Europe's Best Video DJ, award winning DJ Vlader at the weekly Exotic Fridays party. Support from resident DJ Tamer and free selected drinks for ladies till 12am.

Lee Burridge, the illustrious DJ and producer whose career has spanned at least three continents over the decades, will be performing live at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE this evening.

Saturday 22nd March

Every Saturday, let the rhythm take over at Spanish-themed  Puesta del Sol at Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club. Enjoy a traditional Flamenco performance, dancers and a Spanish guitarist, and as the day moves into night, resident DJ  Melohman will take to the decks with a mix of Latin, house, Brazilian, funk, Nu Jazz and soulful beats. Watch the sun set over Saadiyat Island while sampling the traditional Spanish delicacy, paella, complimented by a glass of sangria.

Monday 24th March

Do you have a competitive edge and love trivia? Then head to Cooper's Quiz Night in the Park Rotana, where every Monday teams of 5 will battle in 6 rounds and each team that wins a round will receive complimentary drinks, and the winning team will be awarded exciting prizes. All set to the sounds of DJ James Murray.

Tuesday 25th March

Discover the best of Belgian brews at the Belgian Beer Festival at Belgian Cafe in the InterContinental hotel every Tuesday. Purchase two draught brews and get the third one on the house along with a chef's surprise. 

Wednesday 26th March

Do you think you can sing? Challenge yourself and join Stills bar for an All You Can Sing Karaoke Night every Wednesday at Crowne Plaza Yas Island hotel.

Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this weekend - St. Patrick's Day Edition

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FEATURED EVENT

One of the most popular bars in Dubai, ikandy, is on at Ess Lounge in the Shangri-La hotel every Friday until 28th March. Head down with your friends to this chic venue and experience funky cocktails, shisha and fabulous tunes mixed by DJ Chris Smith.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 13th March

Tonight, Decadent Entertainment presents Flow, overflowing your senses with the smoothest blend of house and RnB set within the dark and intimate setting of Chameleon at the Fairmont. DJs Emtee Pockets and Soulfisher (audiotonic) will serve up the best in commercial and soulful house, before mixing in with the rhythm and blues. At Flow, it's Ladies Night and it's free cocktails and Jagerbombs from 10pm till 3am. Etihad crew receives 50% off all night (including guys).

Every Thursday, indulge in a glamorous Ladies Night at Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club. Enjoy the cool sea breeze as you listen to award-winning DJ Natalie Brogan and Chad Phunk spinning the tunes, where from 8pm onwards, girls receive complimentary drinks.

Experience the best of Irish culture at the Abu Dhabi Irish Society St. Patrick's Day Ball at Crowne Plaza hotel tonight. It will be a night of traditional Irish music and singing, Irish dancing, raffle prize give-aways, a performance by renowned Irish band The Kilkennys and a chance to win an Etihad flight to Ireland.

Friday 14th March

Fridays at Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club is the Capital's longest open air party, with DJs Melohman, Koast and Soulfisher in the mix starting at 4pm. From audiotonic to famous Pacha Ibiza, their resident DJs will make sure to make you dance the night away, bringing the best from all around the globe with a touch of house.

RetroFlect, Abu Dhabi's original post brunch party continues this Friday at Chameleon, a perfect setting and music style for the post brunch crowd, with 50% off for Etihad staff all night and 50% off all drinks (including bottles) for everyone else from 4pm until 8pm. From Bowie to Duran Duran, Prince to Simple Minds, RetroFlect is all about the classics from 70s, 80s, and 90s. Tunes supplied by DJ Jono Bradford.

Head to Chameleon every Friday for the Urban Truant party with DJ Mitchell (Movida Dubai) promising to bring you the best shakedown of all tunes urban that Abu Dhabi has ever seen. With the unique and intimate setting in the Fairmont Hotel, Urban Truant is the new place to go to get your urban fix. It's Ladies Night on Friday too and it's free cocktails and Jagerbombs from 10pm till 3am. Etihad crew receives 50% off all night (including guys).

This Friday, expect provocative basslines contrasted with smooth textures and sticky vocals as London based DJs Anstascia and Vivie-Ann aka Blond:ish hit the decks at Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE.

PJ’s in the Le Royal Meridien hotel are throwing an Irish themed pool picnic for St. Patrick's Day this Friday, with The Paddyman, live band Sweet Chilli Jam and DJ Scott B entertaining the crowd throughout an afternoon of great food and free flow beverages.

Saturday 15th March

Every Saturday, let the rhythm take over at Spanish-themed  Puesta del Sol at Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club. Enjoy a traditional Flamenco performance, dancers and a Spanish guitarist, and as the day moves into night, resident DJ  Melohman will take to the decks with a mix of Latin, house, Brazilian, funk, Nu Jazz and soulful beats. Watch the sun set over Saadiyat Island while sampling the traditional Spanish delicacy, paella, complimented by a glass of sangria.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Stills bar in the Crowne Plaza Yas Island Hotel from March 15th - 17th, with a special deal on draught Irish brews and hits from DJ Joey.

Monday 17th March - St. Patrick's Day!

This year for St. Patrick's Day, Cooper's in the Park Rotana offers a special promotion not to be missed: an Irish themed combo food platter from their new menu and a complimentary pint of Guiness. Music by their resident DJ, James Murray.

Join The Tavern Pub for the "craic" to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Sheraton hotel, with great music from Chavela Duo, great atmosphere and classic Irish dishes.

From 17th - 21st March, celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Hemingway's in the Hilton hotel, with a special Irish menu, daily raffle draw and Irish music from their house band Nell duo.

Catch the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick's Day at the Belgian Café  in the InterContinental hotel, with Irish brews and delicacies between 16th - 18th March.

Abu Dhabi nightlife highlights this week

Visit www.thecapitallist.ae for full event listings, venue profiles, DJ bios and interviews, nightlife recommendations and more.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Thursday 6th March

For the first time in the UAE, O1NE Yas Island brings the Electro and Progressive DJ Tommy Trash, who has been rocking the charts and dance floors since 2006 and has played at EDM's top festivals in the world such as Ultra Music Festival, Stereosonic and Tomorrowland.

Every Thursday, indulge in a glamorous Ladies Night at Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club. Enjoy the cool sea breeze as you listen to award-winning DJ Natalie Brogan and Chad Phunk spinning the tunes, where from 8pm onwards, girls receive complimentary drinks.

Tonight, Decadent Entertainment presents Flow, overflowing your senses with the smoothest blend of house and RnB set within the dark and intimate setting of Chameleon at the Fairmont. DJs Mitchell (Movida Dubai) and Soulfisher (audiotonic) will serve up the best in commercial and soulful house, before mixing in with the rhythm and blues. At Flow, Etihad crew receives 50% off all night and everyone else will get 50% off all drinks (including bottles) until 10pm.

Tonight, singer and songwriter, Wagner Torre (Brazil) is performing live at Imago in the Le Royal Meridien hotel, featuring an acoustic guitar and a repertoire of Pop, Rock, Contemporary Jazz and RnB songs, covering performances from Elvis Presley, Beatles, Michael Jackson, George Benson, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton and many more.

Party in full gear with the fusion of Arabic, Lebanese, Middle-Eastern and International hits with the legendary Hussein El Deek at Sax club tonight.

Every first Thursday of the month is Fiesta at Eight club, a colorful and extravagant night with music by DJ Neil T.

Friday 7th March

Fridays at Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club is the Capital's longest open air party, with DJs Melohman, Koast and Soulfisher in the mix starting at 4pm. From audiotonic to famous Pacha Ibiza, their resident DJs will make sure to make you dance the night away, bringing the best from all around the globe with a touch of house.

One of the most popular bars in Dubai, ikandy, is on at Ess Lounge in the Shangri-La hotel every Friday until 28th March. Head down with your friends to this chic venue and experience funky cocktails, shisha and fabulous tunes mixed by DJ Chris Smith.

RetroFlect, Abu Dhabi's original post brunch party continues this Friday at Chameleon, a perfect setting and music style for the post brunch crowd, with 50% off for Etihad staff all night and 50% off all drinks (including bottles) for everyone else from 4pm until 8pm. From Bowie to Duran Duran, Prince to Simple Minds, RetroFlect is all about the classics from 70s, 80s, and 90s. Tunes supplied by DJ Jono Bradford.

Head to Chameleon every Friday for the Urban Truant party, promising to bring you the best shakedown of all tunes urban that Abu Dhabi has ever seen. With the unique and intimate setting in the Fairmont Hotel, Urban Truant is the new place to go to get your urban fix. Etihad crew receives 50% off all night.

On Friday 7th March, Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE brings to its shores Eats Everything aka Bristolian Daniel Pierce, who's titled debut 'Entrance Song' in 2011 was championed by the likes of Seth Troxler, Carl Cox and Jamie Jones.

Saturday 1st March

Every Saturday, let the rhythm take over at Spanish-themed  Puesta del Sol at Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club. Enjoy a traditional Flamenco performance, dancers and a Spanish guitarist, and as the day moves into night, resident DJ  Melohman will take to the decks with a mix of Latin, house, Brazilian, funk, Nu Jazz and soulful beats. Watch the sun set over Saadiyat Island while sampling the traditional Spanish delicacy, paella, complimented by a glass of sangria.

Monday 10th March

Sax club welcomes back DJ Adam Graca (Mahiki Dubai) for their famous ladies night on Mondays, with free drinks for the girls all night.

Tuesday 11th March

Starting from tonight, Thirty 1st Bar in the Holiday Inn is launching a new exclusive ladies night, Sparkle, with buy one beverage for 5 AED and get one free promotion for ladies from 8pm onwards. Groove to the beats of DJ M'Raz and stand in for a chance to win exciting prizes and even a weekend stay!