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COMING
SOON
Abu
Dhabi's biggest Oktoberfest returns this 16th & 17th October,
presented by Crowne Plaza Yas Island hotel and du Forum.
Celebrate the Bavarian way and soak up the atmosphere at the biggest and most
authentic Oktoberfest Festival in Abu Dhabi, with live German bandHofBrauHaus, authentic hops,
pretzels, foods and fun. Grab your dirndl and get out those Lederhosen - it's
almost Oompah Pah time on Yas Island!
F1
fever is not far away! The final race of the season takes place for the first
time in Abu Dhabi over the weekend 21 – 23 November. Last year’s events saw Sander
Kleinenberg and Seb Fontaine take to the stage at Podium
Lounge atop the Yas Viceroy
Abu Dhabi hotel.
Podium Lounge will return for this year’s season finale, make sure you check
out The Capital List for full details and exclusive announcements.
EVENTS
THIS WEEK
Thursday 25th
September
Tonight, don't miss the popular Vine Mixer at Lemon & Lime in The Westin hotel.
Taste the Argentinian cuisine with a delightful selection of South American
grape beverages, while listening to the talented Live Soul duo.
Kick off the first night of the weekend at Ray's Bar on Level
62 of Jumeirah at Etihad Towers hotel with
50% off selected beverages from 8pm to 10pm! You will enjoy gorgeous
cocktails and another killer set from DJ Moe Turk behind
the decks. Buy a bottle of Russian Standard's Finest and get a chance to win
tickets for the Grand Prix!
Saadiyat
Beach Club’s popular Jazz Night is
back every Thursday. Head to De La Costa for
a laid back evening and soak into the smooth and soulful sound of their
resident jazz band. The band is followed by DJ Memed and
his Funk, Soul and Jazz foundation will make sure to keep you dancing all
night.
Every
Thursday, a
live Burlesque act A Touch of Beirut is taking centre
stage at Burlesque in the Yas Viceroy
Abu Dhabi hotel,
with with an extravaganza of live music, dancing and singing. Party all night
indulging in mouth-watering cocktails and stunning views of the Yas Marina from
their large open terrace, while DJ Slim from Paris entertains the crowd until
the early hours.
Ladies, enjoy complimentary beverages throughout the
night from 9pm - 1am at Ladies Night at Chameleon in
the Fairmont hotel every
Thursday, while their resident DJ Rainier is
spinning RnB and House tunes all night.
Experience Beauty in
Motion at the
only revolving bar and lounge concept in the capital - Stratos in the Le Royal
Meridien hotel. Every evening, indulge in their eclectic selection of cocktails,
dazzling views of the city and a glamorous ambiance while swaying to the beats
of resident DJ Vanilla.
This Thursday, RnB legend Craig David will
perform live exclusively at People by Crystal Abu Dhabi in
the St. Regis Saadiyat hotel. Craig David is one
of the UK music scene's most successful male solo exports, who he has sold over
13 million albums, enjoyed 13 Top Ten hits and achieved multi-platinum status
in more than 20 countries.
Tonight,
the monthly Craze event returns to Crystal
Lounge in the St. Regis hotel, with a French
Riviera themed
soirée featuring the time-honored St. Regis ritual of Champagne Sabering,
bubbly cocktails and tantalizing canapés.
Friday
26th September
Skylite in
the Yas Viceroy hotel
reopens for a new season of non-stop nightlife with a Opening Party this
Friday 26th September. Join the stylish party as they Raise the Roof with
DJ Mark and
DJ Fahad Bbringing
you the freshest hits and house music. Prize draws and drinks promos will be on
offer throughout the evening.
Live
it up every Friday at Ray's Bar in Jumeirah at Etihad Towers,
with renowned DJ Paul Hamilton supplying the wicked soundtrack. You
can socialise, kick back or dance as you revel the deep, soulful and techy
sounds of their resident DJ.
It's
a Reggae BeachFest Invasion at Crowne Plaza Yas Island hotel tonight. Enjoy top Reggae DJs from 5pm till
11pm on the Stills Terrace at during their post-brunch
jam session, and from 11pm till 3am dance all night long on the airconditioned
inside dance floor. DJ Jaysun, DJRizal, and DJ Jezz De Don
Dada will be
spinning all your favorites reggae, ragga and much more.
Tonight
it's an Elevate party at Club SO-HI,
a welcome back celebration for teachers. Stimulate your senses with the finest
RnB and Hip Hop with DJ Allad on the rooftop lounge of Aloft Abu Dhabi, where teachers get 20% off
drinks with a valid teacher ID.
This
Friday, Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE starts the season in style with an
incredible line up. Enjoy the perfect sounds from the hottest DJs tag-team in
Spanish underground tech-house circuit Los Suruba, joined byFinnebassen with his dirty melancholic house music
vibes.
Rooftop
Rhythms Poetry Open Mic is
back this September at Noche in the Hilton
Capital Grand hotel,
featuring Ahmad Al Rady from Australia and the smooth sounds of DJ Allad.
Saturday 27th September
Every
Saturday, enjoy traditional Flamenco performances, dancers and a Spanish
guitarist at Puesta del
Sol at De La Costa in the Saadiyat
Beach Club. A Spanish themed evening complete with live entertainment, paella,
Sangria and a mix of
Latin, house, Brazilian, funk, Nu Jazz and soulful beats.
Sunday 28th September
Head to Thirty 1st Bar in
the Holiday Inn hotel
for the Sundays in the City ladies
night with DJ M'Raz every
Sunday. Groove to RnB and Hip Hop while you enjoy smooth cocktails and house
beverages for just AED 2.
Dubai's
award winning Hip Hop and RnB night, 411 Nights launches atPeople by Crystal Abu Dhabi tonight, with DJs Bliss, Ka Boo and Mr Shef Codes.
Monday 29th September
Every
Monday is Ladies Night at De La Costa in the Saadiyat
Beach Club, where ladies receive unlimited complimentary drinks
on selected beverages throughout the evening while their guest DJ Stu Lauriespins
its tunes from 8pm.
Enjoy A Night with
Friends at Burlesque in
the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi hotel
on Mondays, where Etihad, Hoteliers,
Corporate and Embassy ID holders receive 40% discount on food and beverages andladies get free selected wines and cocktails all night. Jazzy tunes
supplied by their resident band 7Lives.
Tuesday 30th September
The latest Ladies Night to hit the capital is on at Hytes Bar in theSouthern Sun hotel, with award-winning DJ Natalie Brogan behind the decks. Enjoy unlimited complimentary cocktails starting from 5pm until midnight and with free shisha at The Balcon terrace lounge.
Wednesday 1st October
Tonight, Ray's Bar is
bringing the Jazzy tunes back to town with a live saxophone performance by Matt. Whether
you are looking for the perfect after work hangout or for a chic night out with
friends, head up to the 62nd floor of Jumeirah at Etihad
Towers. Enjoy the city’s night skyline, let their expert
bartenders mix you personalized cocktails and enjoy the music!
Saadiyat
Beach Club presents the
capital's first Blues Music Showcase at De La Costa tonight,
featuring Alivia with The Elite Blues Band.
Experience the best in Chill
Out Deep Funky sounds at La Creme atBurlesque every
Wednesday, with DJ Andy Swift and resident band from 7pm.