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Thursday, January 7th

Thursdays just wouldn't be the same without KOI's Supper Club! Enjoy your KOI favourites served tapas style, free flowing house beverages & the latest tunes every Thursday between 9:30pm - 1:00am, for only AED 249 per person!

Start or end your evening at the private dining room, savoring an opulent selection of cheese from around the world paired with a glass of 10 year's old Port every Thursday from 7pm - 11pm at 55&5th, The Grillat St. Regis Saadiyat.

Every Thursday, head down to Mad on Yas Island, the biggest nightlife venue in the UAE, and indulge in a night full of energy with mainstream sounds and spectacular visuals by DJAD and Devon Kosoko.

Join an imaginative jaunt around Italy's Amalfi coast, and indulge in an impressive selection of wines and antipasti on 'Vino Per Tutti' evenings at Amalfi, Le Royal Meridien every Thursday.

Thursdays on the terrace: History Abu Dhabi at the rooftop of Aloft Abu Dhabi feature a rotation of some of the best DJ's in the UAE: Marko Smokingroove, Lucy Stone and Jon Besant. Start the weekend perfectly with the hottest music and a stunning outdoor venue!

Indulge in a host of specially created cocktails complemented with seafood-inspired light bites every Thursday on Aperitivo evenings at Turquoiz,  St Regis Saadiyat, as the DJ spins some chilled out house beats.

What about an evening brunch at BOA Abu Dhabi? The famed LA Steak house is offering unlimited selected menu, served tapas style, complemented by a free flow of unlimited house beverages for just AED249. Every Thursday, 9:30pm onwards.

Kick off your weekend with a lively evening at the B Lounge, Sheraton Corniche on Thursdays when a DJ is spinning upbeat roots reggae tunes.

It's ‪‎Ladies Night‬ at Yas Beach every Thursday! Ladies, get spoiled with electrifying ‪house music‬ byAlbert Casanovas and 3 complimentary cocktails from 7pm - 1am.

Friday, January 8th

The Award winning 'Urban Education' (Time Out Awards 2015 - 'Best Urban Night'), the hottest urban night to hit the nation's capital returns this January. Serving up the best Urban, Hip Hop, Soul, R&B and Funk, every Friday from 8pm till 3am at Pearls Bar (p&c by Sergio Arola), Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi.

By means of satiating all the senses, 55&5th, The Grill at St. Regis Saadiyat creates a platform dedicated to understanding and savoring Classic Pairings. On Fridays indulge in freshly shucked oysters paired with a glass of Louis Roederer bubbly.

Be with the Band every Friday at Iris Yas Island. Experienced, energetic musicians with a big sound covering the very best in music for all tastes. Name it or hum it and they'll play it, anything from Stevie Wonder to Sam Smith. Yes, they're that good.

Westin Abu Dhabi have a perfect sunset treat for you! Make yourself comfortable on the lush fairways of the Abu Dhabi Golf Course and relax from afternoon to evening with a variety of food and drinks while listening to live music by their resident DJ every Friday from 4.30pm to 7.30pm at Be on the Grass.

This & every Friday, DJ Asee and DJ ALLAD take you on a journey from the ‪Oldskool‬ right up to today's best ‪‎RnB‬, ‪Hip Hop‬ and Dancehall on Flow Fridays at Legends Night Club! Ladies receive complimentary drinks before 2am, 50% off for ‪‎Etihad‬, free entry for all!

Sunset Sessions is back at Saadiyat Beach Club on Friday afternoon, the ultimate post brunch party on the sand with DJs Saif and Sound and ‪Nuff Said. Free entrance for all.

Ladies kick-start the weekend with free cocktails 10pm - 2am and the best house music in the capital every Friday at the Aloft Abu Dhabi's rooftop lounge - Twelve.

Every Friday, dedicate yourself to the best of urban music, courtesy of MAD on Yas Island's resident DJsDany Neville and Devon Kosoko.

Iris Yas Island introduces a new, quirky attraction - Le Marche with unlimited portions of fresh food and drink served from the colourful carts in a traditional open air Arabian market setting. All that remains is to sit back and enjoy. Open every Friday from 4pm till 8pm.

Join an interactive Latino night with delicious dishes from South America, vibrant mixology and Latino music every Friday from 9-11pm at Lemon&Lime, a stylish modern bar at Westin Abu Dhabi.

Head down to Turquoiz at St Regis Saadiyat every Friday after brunch and drift into the evening with refreshing sundowners while DJ ChadPhunk sets the tone. Enjoy a selection of cocktails paired with light bites from the seafood inspired menu and soak in the sunset from the terrace as the tempo of the music is upped into the night.

Saturday, January 9th

Saturday Picnic Brunch at Iris Yas Island welcomes diners to the world of fire and metal - the BBQ. The family friendly event is a must for those looking for wonderful food as you sip away the delectable drinks in the sun. All delicious, all done the Iris way. Who wouldn't love it? From 12pm - 4pm.

Every Saturday enjoy a Spanish themed evening with traditional Flamenco performances, dancers and a Spanish guitarist at 'Puesta del Sol' at De La Costa. Saadiyat Beach Club, 6pm onwards.

Whether you like it shaken or stirred - enjoy a free flow of Martinis and delicious food at Martini Brunch at Lemon & Lime, the first bar in Abu Dhabi to hold a Saturday brunch. Lean back, relax, and let the weekend fade out in a sophisticated ambience to the sounds of the DJ.

Stir away from the classical 'Gin & Tonic' and mix up your evenings with a blend of herb-infused cocktails at Manhattan Lounge, St. Regis Saadiyat. Available daily from 5pm - 2:30am at AED 45++.

Watch the day's best sport events on TV & enjoy 4 bottles of beer for AED 99 every Saturday and Sunday at The Tavern British Pub, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Corniche.

Sunday, January 10th

Sunday means one party, one dance floor, one place! Legends Night Club in Sheraton Abu Dhabiwelcomes you to party at their famous ladies night 'New York New York' ft DJs Allad and Asee! Ladies receive unlimited complimentary beverages 9pm-12am and 3 complimentary drinks 12am-3am.

Extend your weekend with the Sunday Sessions after-work party at Relax@12, Aloft Abu Dhabi! Former Ministry of Sound, Hed Kandi & Pacha London DJ Lucy Stone plays dynamic, delicious, soulful house from 10pm. Free drinks for ladies 10pm - 1am. Free entrance.

This and every Sunday, join the ever so popular Singles Traffic Jam at MAD on Yas Island with DJ Neil T spinning your party favourites till the early hours of the morning. Now here's the MAD part, ladies, the bar is yours for the evening.

Catch up with friends every day at Happy Hour. Take the party to the rooftop on the 9th floor at Skylite,Yas Viceroy. Relax under the light-filled canopy as you pay half price for hops, grape, sundowners and house beverages; or enjoy a bottle of bubbly for AED 295.

Monday, January 11th

Iris Yas Island presents Heels & Martinis every Monday night from 8pm to midnight for another night on the town with your girlfriends. With complimentary All Star Martinis all evening, what more does a girl need?

'Fresh Monday' Ladies Night is back at The Exchange this Monday, with 30% discount & complimentary drinks for ladies and 30% discount for Etihad. DJ Chris Delaney joins the party alongside the club's resident DJ Rob Forrest.

Catch up with your girlfriends on Mondays for Ladies Night at Skylite and toast to everything that is classy and fabulous. Fuel up on our new signature cocktails inspired by the world's greatest racetracks while our DJ plays the latest tunes.

Tuesday, January 12th

Lounge by Li Jiang at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal invites ladies to don their favourite red outfit and head over each Tuesday for the perfect girls' night out. Every lady dressed in red will be offered a free flow sparkling grape beverage to the beats of resident DJ Margo Sahara.

Looking for a top club to finish off your Tuesday ladies' nights in style? Take a trip to Stratos in Le Royal Meridien! It's time to soak up the city in a full 360° sweep as bright lights sparkle below. Ladies enjoy great drinks and music every Tuesday from 7pm until late at Kiss & Tell Ladies Night at Stratos, Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi.

Ladies are treated to complimentary tropical drinks from 7pm - 10pm every Tuesday at the B Lounge, nestled in the palm tree resort of Sheraton Corniche. Plus, 25% off on beverages for all guests from 6pm - 9pm.

Wednesday, January 13th

Ladies, it's finally Wednesday - and you know what that means! Tonight is the night for you. Amplify your evening with signature sips at Turquoiz in The St. Regis Saadiyat to the great music from Ibiza sensation DJ Chad Phunk. AED 55 per person, inclusive of 3 cocktails and 1 tapas platter.

There is no better place to spend your evenings! Join a night of live music (guitar and singing) by the resident band Sweet Chilli Jam & beats by DJ Simon at PJ O'Reilly's. All ladies receive 3 complimentary drinks from 9pm till 11pm. Plus, enjoy the Happy Hour from 12pm to 7pm with selected beverages for AED 21.

Unwind on Wednesday night with unlimited special G&T's, expertly prepared by a mixologist whilst indulging in a delicious selection of hors d'oeuvres from the canape buffet - sophisticated atmosphere, live music and a cool crowd included. It's Gin O'Clock at Lemon&Lime,  The Westin Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort!

Gather the girls and expect VIP treatment at Iris. A special Ladies Night promotion every Wednesday has the ladies loving Iris Yas Island more than ever! Ladies will enjoy complimentary drinks up to 2 am that night so drop everything and grab a great night out with your bestie.

Spice things up as they bring you the hottest Salsa, Samba, Bachata and the hottest latin music every Wednesday at Twelve, Aloft Abu Dhabi. Beginners and experts will love the latin beats while they pick up the hottest latin dance moves.